Earnings Release • Aug 31, 2011
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Enabling a better automotive world
| 1. | Review of operations | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | Financial review | 6 |
| 3. | Risk factors | 9 |
| 4. | Related party transactions | 9 |
| 5. | Highlights | 9 |
| 6. | Outlook | 10 |
| 7. | 2015 strategic plan | 10 |
| Consolidated statement of income | 16 |
|---|---|
| Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | 17 |
| Consolidated statement of fi nancial position | 18 |
| Consolidated statement of cash fl ows | 19 |
| Consolidated statement of changes in stockholders' equity |
20 |
| Notes to the condensed interim consolidated fi nancial statements |
22 |
Pascal Colombani Chairman Jacques Aschenbroich Chief Executive Officer Gérard Blanc Daniel Camus Jérôme Contamine Michel de Fabiani Lord Jay of Ewelme Helle Kristoffersen Noëlle Lenoir Thierry Moulonguet Georges Pauget Ulrike Steinhorst
Daniel Camus Chairman Michel de Fabiani
Thierry Moulonguet
Georges Pauget
Jérôme Contamine Chairman Lord Jay of Ewelme Noëlle Lenoir Georges Pauget Ulrike Steinhorst STRATEGY COMMITTEE
Pascal Colombani Chairman Gérard Blanc Helle Kristoffersen Thierry Moulonguet
Represented by Jean-François Ginies and Gilles Puissochet
Represented by David Chaudat and Lionel Gotlib
| (in millions of euros) | First-half 2010 | First-half 2011 | % change 2011/2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 4,787 | 5,334 | +11% |
| Gross margin | 856 | 916 | +7% |
| % of sales | 17.9% | 17.2% | -0.7 pts |
| Operating margin | 292 | 345 | +18% |
| % of sales | 6.1% | 6.5% | +0.4 pts |
| Operating income | 261 | 344 | +32% |
| % of sales | 5.5% | 6.4% | +0.9 pts |
| Net income Group share | 168 | 218 | +30% |
| % of sales | 3.5% | 4.1% | +0.6 pts |
| Earnings per share (in euros) | 2.22 | 2.89 | +30% |
| ROCE (1) | 25% | 36% | +11 pts |
| EBITDA (2) | 564 | 602 | +7% |
| % of sales | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5 pts |
| Free cash flow (3) | 291 | 134 | -54% |
| Net cash flow (4) | 241 | (183) | N/A |
| Headcount at June 30 | 56,000 | 61,400 | +10% |
(1) ROCE corresponds to operating margin divided by stockholders' equity before goodwill over the last 12 months.
(2) EBITDA corresponds to operating income before depreciation, amortization, impairment losses and other income and expenses.
(3) Free cash flow corresponds to net operating cash flow less net disbursements on property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.
(4) Net cash flow corresponds to free cash flow less financial expenses and after taking into account the payment of dividends and financial flows relating to mergers and acquisitions.
| (in millions of euros) | June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2011 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholders' equity | 1,468 | 1,784 | +22% |
| Net debt* | 438 | 452 | +3% |
| Gearing | 30% | 25% | -5 pts |
* After acquisition of Niles in an amount of 286 million euros.
| Q1 2010* | Q2 2010* | Q1 2011* | Q2 2011* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,247 | |||
| 351 | 371 | 361 | 358 |
| 60 | 48 | 45 | 60 |
| 2,309 | 2,478 | 2,669 | 2,665 |
| 1,898 | 2,059 | 2,263 |
* Unaudited.
During the first six months of 2011, global automotive production(1) continued to expand, growing by 3%. Growth was recorded in all automotive production regions, with the exception of Asia as a result of the earthquake in Japan.
Automotive production by geographic area in the first half of the year broke down as follows(1):
Boosted by the favorable environment in the automotive market and the outperformance of Valeo's original equipment business on its main markets, the Group recorded consolidated sales for first-half 2011 of 5,334 million euros, up 11% compared with the same year-ago period (4,787 million euros). On a like-for-like basis (constant Group structure and exchange rates), consolidated sales advanced by 13%.
Consolidated sales recorded by the original equipment and aftermarket segments in first-half 2011 broke down as follows:
■ original equipment sales amounted to 4,510 million euros (85% of consolidated sales). On a like-for-like basis, sales recorded by this segment in the first half of 2011 rose 15%, outperforming global automotive production(1) which advanced 3% during the period under review. This outperformance by the original equipment business was observed across the Group's main production regions (see below);
| First-half | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original equipment (in millions of euros) |
2010 | 2011 | % change Valeo sales* |
% change automotive production** |
||
| Europe & Africa | 2,380 | 2,720 | +15% | +8% | ||
| Asia (excl. Japan) | 546 | 616 | +14% | +6% | ||
| of which China | 299 | 318 | +10% | +4% | ||
| Japan | 236 | 188 | -24% | -31% | ||
| North America | 476 | 640 | +39% | +8% | ||
| South America | 319 | 346 | +5% | +9% | ||
| World total | 3,957 | 4,510 | +15% | +3% |
* Like-for-like.
** JD Power estimates.
In view of these results, Valeo's original equipment sales outperformed automotive production in its main market:
(1) Source: JD Power Global Automotive Automotive Forecast, June 2011.
■ in North America, Valeo posted 39% sales growth, and outperformed the automotive production market by 31 percentage points thanks to its favorable customer positioning and improved product mix as well as market share gains.
These buoyant performances in the main production regions, combined with a positive geographic mix, enabled the Group's original equipment sales to outperform global market growth by 12 percentage points in the first half of the year, despite the impact on business activity of Japan's March 11 earthquake.
Business levels in Japan should pick up again as from this summer. More broadly, while minor supply chain disruptions cannot be discounted, they are not expected to impact global automotive output in third-quarter 2011.
In the first half of the year, Europe accounted for 60% of the Group's original equipment sales. Over the same period, North American sales represented 14% compared with 12% for the same year-ago period. Asia accounted for 18% of original equipment sales in the first half of the year, down two percentage points compared to the same period in 2010 following the earthquake in Japan. Excluding Japan, the Asia region represents 14% of Group sales, stable compared to the same year-ago period.
All Business Groups contributed to the growth effort and to outperforming global automotive production.
| First-half | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales (in millions of euros) |
2010 | 2011 | % change Valeo sales* |
% change OE sales* |
||
| Comfort & Driving Assistance Systems | 848 | 970 | +15% | +17% | ||
| Powertrain Systems | 1,344 | 1,549 | +18% | +21% | ||
| Thermal Systems | 1,447 | 1,559 | +8% | +8% | ||
| Visibility Systems | 1,186 | 1,304 | +11% | +15% | ||
* Like-for-like.
The Business Groups all enjoyed buoyant growth momentum, with original equipment sales rising faster than global automotive production(1), which was up 3% in first-half 2011.
The Comfort & Driving Assistance Systems and Powertrain Systems Business Groups outperformed global automotive production by 14 and 18 percentage points respectively, thanks in particular to market share gains in new technologies (Stop-Start, torque converter, driving assistance, cameras, radar, etc.). The Thermal Systems Business Group, which has a strong presence in Japan, was more directly impacted by the earthquake.
The Group also achieved excellent results with its German customers, which accounted for 29% of total original equipment sales compared with 27% in first-half 2010.
On the back of a record high order intake of 7.7 billion euros, the orders-to-sales ratio hit an all-time high of 1.7 (versus 1.6 at December 31, 2010).
Innovation is at the heart of Valeo's strategy. Valeo's dynamic innovation policy is illustrated by the fact that the Group filed 612 applications for patents worldwide in 2010.
As part of its 2015 strategic plan presented during the March 9, 2011 Investor Day, Valeo reaffirmed its development objectives in terms of innovation and new products, notably in the fields of CO2 emissions and vehicle weight reduction, energy efficiency, and smart driving systems.
Valeo took part in the Auto Shanghai car show from April 21 to 28, 2011, where the Group presented its demonstration electric vehicle showcasing a wide range of innovative technologies. The show car demonstrated Valeo's expertise along with that of its partners (Leroy Somer, Johnson Controls-Saft, GKN, Michelin and Leoni) in electric drivetrains and thermal management, as well as in products designed to reduce vehicle weight and energy consumption.
In May and June 2011, Valeo also took part in a number of "tech days" with several automakers, most notably in Korea. On May 12, Valeo presented its four Business Groups' very latest technological innovations to engineers from the Hyundai R&D Center. This was followed by Valeo tech day presentations hosted by Renault Samsung Motors on May 18, and by General Motors Korea on May 20. In addition, two tech days were organized in the United States between June 14 and 16, at the Chrysler Headquarters and Technical Center and at the Toyota Technical Center.
The purpose of these events was to offer the Group's key customers solutions for safer, more comfortable and environmentally-efficient vehicles.
Lastly, customers continued to recognize the Group's performance in its four segments:
During the period under review, net income Group share climbed 30% to 218 million euros or 4.1% of sales compared to 168 million euros (3.5% of sales), for the same period in 2010. Valeo's net income thus reached its highest level for a first half-year since 1998.
(in million of euros and % of sales)
In the first half of 2011, gross margin represented 17.2% of sales, or 916 million euros, edging back 0.7 percentage points compared to the same year-ago period (17.9% of sales, or 856 million euros). This decrease in gross margin mainly reflects higher commodity prices (including for rare earth metals) and the disruptions caused by the Japanese earthquake.
Despite the rise in commodity prices and thanks to the containment of administrative and selling expenses, the Group's operating margin (before other income and expenses) in the period under review came in at 345 million euros, or 6.5% of sales compared to 6.1% in the first half of 2010.
(in million of euros and % of sales)
Operating income totaled 344 million euros, or 6.4% of sales versus 261 million euros (5.5% of sales) during the same period in 2010.
(% of sales)
Income before tax for the first half of the year increased to 302 million euros from 226 million euros one year earlier.
The effective tax rate came out at 26%, while net income Group share climbed 30% to 218 million euros or 4.1% of sales.
(in euros/share)
Basic earnings per share came out at 2.89 euros per share versus 2.22 euros per share one year earlier.
| % of sales | H1 2010 | H1 2011 | Change 2011/2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort & Driving Assistance Systems | 11.8% | 11.0% | -0.8 pts |
| Powertrain Systems | 9.7% | 10.6% | +0.9 pts |
| Thermal Systems | 13.3% | 11.1% | -2.2 pts |
| Visibility Systems | 11.4% | 10.7% | -0.7 pts |
All Business Groups contributed to improving the Group's operating performance during first-half 2011.
(1) EBITDA corresponds to operating income before depreciation, amortization, impairment losses and other income and expenses.
Free cash flow(1) (before interest expense) amounted to 134 million euros for the first half of 2011, reflecting the Group's operating performance against a backdrop of sharply rising commodity prices and a 40% increase in investments to 307 million euros, as well as vigorous growth in orders and business volumes.
After interest expense (42 million euros) and other financial items (275 million euros), in particular the acquisition of Niles, net cash flow(2) represented an outflow of 183 million euros.
During the period the Group benefited from Moody's upgrading of Valeo's long-term debt to investment grade and actively managed its long-term debt with a view to:
At June 30, 2011, net debt totaled 452 million euros, an increase of 174 million euros compared to December 31, 2010 (278 million euros).
At June 30, 2011 Valeo had 1,162 million euros in available cash and cash equivalents. The Group also has a program of confirmed bilateral credit lines representing 1,115 million euros.
(in million of euros and as a % of equity, excluding minority interests)
Dec. 31, 2010 June 30, 2011
Provisions totaled 1,102 million euros at June 30, 2011 versus 1,183 million euros at December 31, 2010, and includes 627 million euros in provisions for pensions and other employee benefits versus 651 million euros at December 31, 2010.
(in millions of euros)
(1) Free cash flow corresponds to net operating cash flow less net disbursements on property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.
(2) Net cash flow corresponds to free cash flow less financial expenses and after taking into account the payment of dividends and financial flows relating to mergers and acquisitions.
The risk factors are identical to those identified in section 2.A of the 2010 Registration Document.
There were no significant changes in related-party transactions during the first half of 2011.
On June 30, 2011, Valeo announced the signing of the acquisition of Niles from RHJ International and Nissan for an enterprise value of 313 million euros (36 billion yen), thereby becoming world leader on the Interior Controls market. The Company was integrated into the Comfort & Driving Assistance Systems Business Group on July 1, 2011. Niles is a leading manufacturer of automotive switching systems, recorded sales of 412 million euros (47 billion yen) in 2010, and has 3,900 employees based at eight production sites. It boasts an extensive presence in Asia, particularly in Japan, Thailand, China, Korea and Taiwan. This acquisition strengthens Valeo's positions with respect to long-standing customers, especially Nissan, and its network in Asia, particularly in Thailand and China, in line with the Group's goal of generating more than 30% of its sales in Asia by 2015.
On May 11, 2011, Valeo announced the success of its 500 million euro bond issue maturing in 2018 and its offer to redeem 200 million euros worth of bonds maturing in 2013 out of the total 600 million euro issuance in June 2005.
On May 3, 2011, Moody's announced its decision to upgrade Valeo's long-term debt rating from Ba1 to Baa3 with a stable outlook as well as the rating of its short-term debt from Not-Prime to Prime-3.
On April 1, 2011, two new facilities were opened in China: an electronics center in Shenzhen that will develop electronic hardware and services for all Group entities (100 engineers by the end of 2011 and 200 in 2015) and a 15,600 sq.m. wiper systems plant in Wenling that will significantly increase wiper and washing system production capacity for both Chinese and international customers.
Valeo has received several requests from European and American antitrust authorities for documents and information relating to several of its products. As stated previously, it is Valeo's policy to strictly prohibit anti-competitive behavior. Valeo will fully cooperate with the authorities in this investigation.
Valeo remains confident in its assumption that global automotive production will increase by approximately 5% for 2011 as a whole.
On this basis, and despite headwinds generated by rising commodity prices, particularly for rare earth metals, Valeo confirms its 2011 guidance, i.e.:
At its Investor Day held on March 9, 2011 in Paris, Valeo presented its new medium-term objectives.
Valeo intends to step up the strategy presented in March 2010 and is setting new targets for 2015.
Based on the record 12.5 billion euro order intake last year, Valeo is confident in its ability to outperform automotive production by an average 3% per year over the 2011-2015 period, thanks to:
Consequently, based on the assumption of growth in global automotive output of around 5% per year over the 2011-2015 period – of which around 4.4% per year in Europe and Africa, 4.7% in North America, 5.3% in South America and 5.8% in Asia – and barring any external economic events impacting the industry, Valeo is in a position to achieve by 2015 and through organic growth, sales in the region of 14 billion euros, operating margin in excess of 7% and return on capital employed of more than 30%.
Lastly, Valeo intends to play an active role in any industry consolidation, while maintaining a disciplined financial strategy aligned with its commitment to maintaining its investment grade rating.
During the first half of 2011, the average closing price of the Valeo share was 42.56 euros, with a high of 47.80 euros on January 11 and a low of 37.52 euros on March 17. Over the first six months of the year, the Valeo share rose 10.9% from 42.47 euros on December 31, 2010 to a closing price of 47.08 euros on June 30, 2011.
The Valeo share outperformed the CAC 40 index by 6.2% and the DJSTOXX Auto index by 1%.
At June 30, 2011, the Company's share capital was made up of 78,907,421 shares. Total voting rights amounted to 80,919,384, based on the number of voting rights declared in accordance with Articles 223-11 et seq. of the General Regulations of the French financial markets authority (Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF), i.e., including treasury stock. Excluding treasury stock, the corresponding number of voting rights was 77,850,833.
To the best of the Company's knowledge, on June 30, 2011 the main shareholders were: Caisse des dépôts et consignations group (CDC) including the interest held by the Fonds Stratégique d'Investissement (FSI) (8.94% and 11.24%), Amundi Asset Management (5.36% of the share capital and 5.21% of the voting rights), Lazard Ltd (4.96% of the share capital and 4.81% of the voting rights), Société Générale (4.32% of the share capital and 4.19% of voting rights), Pardus Investment Sàrl (2.85% of the share capital and 2.77% of voting rights), Dimensional Fund Advisors (2.53% of the share capital and 2.46% of voting rights), Citadel Equity Fund (2.05% of the share capital and 1.99% of voting rights), Alken Asset Management (2.04% of the share capital and 1.98% of voting rights), BNP Paribas Asset Management (2.03% of the share capital and 1.98% voting rights), AQR Share capital Management (2.01% of the share capital and 1.95% voting rights) and Soros Fund Management (1.70% of the share capital and 1.65% voting rights). At June 30, 2011 Valeo held 3,068,551 shares in treasury (i.e., 3.90% of the share capital, without voting rights) versus 3,538,638 shares at December 31, 2010 (4.50%).
Contact: Thierry Lacorre Investor Relations Director Valeo 43, rue Bayen F-75848 Paris Cedex 17 France Tel.: +33 (0) 1 40 55 37 93 Fax: +33 (0) 1 40 55 20 40 E-mail: [email protected]
% of capital (% of voting rights)
** Including 3,068,551 treasury shares (3.90% of the share capital).
** Including 3,068,551 treasury shares (3.90% of the share capital).
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | First half 2011 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization at year-end (in billions of euros) |
2.21 | 0.83 | 1.92 | 3.34 | 3.71 |
| Number of shares | 78,209,617 | 78,209,617 | 78,209,617 | 78,628,798 | 78,907,421 |
| Highest share price (in euros) | 45.89 | 28.60 | 25.46 | 45.70 | 47.80 |
| Lowest share price (in euros) | 27.75 | 9.22 | 8.00 | 20.07 | 37.52 |
| Average share price (in euros) | 37.71 | 20.93 | 15.54 | 29.03 | 42.56 |
| Share price at period-end (in euros) | 28.20 | 10.61 | 24.53 | 42.47 | 47.08 |
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | First half 2011 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share | 1.06 | (2.73) | (2.04) | 4.86 | 2.89 |
| Dividend | 1.20(1) | 0 | 0 | 1.20(1) | - |
(1) Eligible for the 40% tax allowance provided for in Article 158-3-2° of the French General Tax Code (Code général des impôts – CGI), or, at the choice of the shareholder, subject to the 18% flat rate provided for in Article 117 quater of said Code.
PAGE 14 2011 Interim Financial Report - VALEO
| Consolidated statement of income | 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | 17 | |
| Consolidated statement of fi nancial position | 18 | |
| Consolidated statement of cash fl ows | 19 | |
| Consolidated statement of changes in stockholders' equity | 20 | |
| Notes to the condensed interim consolidated fi nancial statements |
22 | |
| 1. | Accounting policies | 22 |
| 2. | Changes in the scope of consolidation | 23 |
| 3. | Segment reporting | 24 |
| 4. | Notes to the statement of income | 26 |
| 5. | Notes to the statement of financial position | 28 |
| 6. | Events after the reporting period | 30 |
| (in millions of euros) | Notes | First-half 2011 | First-half 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINUING OPERATIONS | |||
| NET SALES | 4.1 | 5,334 | 4,787 |
| Cost of sales | (4,418) | (3,931) | |
| GROSS MARGIN | 916 | 856 | |
| % of net sales | 17.2% | 17.9% | |
| Research & Development expenditure, net | 4.2 | (285) | (267) |
| Selling expenses | (88) | (87) | |
| Administrative expenses | (198) | (210) | |
| OPERATING MARGIN | 345 | 292 | |
| % of net sales | 6.5% | 6.1% | |
| Other income and expenses | 4.3 | (1) | (31) |
| OPERATING INCOME | 344 | 261 | |
| Interest expense | (37) | (41) | |
| Interest income | 8 | 9 | |
| Other financial income and expenses | 4.4 | (17) | (14) |
| Equity in net earnings of associates | 4.5 | 4 | 11 |
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 302 | 226 | |
| Income taxes | 4.6 | (77) | (47) |
| INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 225 | 179 | |
| DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | |||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | - | (2) | |
| NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | 225 | 177 | |
| Attributable to: | |||
| ▪ Owners of the Company | 218 | 168 | |
| ▪ Minority interests | 7 | 9 | |
| Earnings per share: | |||
| ▪ Basic earnings per share (in euros) | 2.89 | 2.22 | |
| ▪ Diluted earnings per share (in euros) | 2.88 | 2.08 | |
| Earnings per share from continuing operations: | |||
| ▪ Basic earnings per share (in euros) | 2.89 | 2.25 | |
| ▪ Diluted earnings per share (in euros) | 2.88 | 2.10 |
| (in millions of euros) | First-half 2011 | First-half 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | 225 | 177 |
| Translation adjustment | (63) | 172 |
| o/w income taxes | - | - |
| Actuarial gains (losses) on defined benefit plans | (1) | (58) |
| o/w income taxes | - | 11 |
| Cash flow hedges: | ||
| ▪ gains (losses) taken to equity | (5) | (15) |
| ▪ (gains) losses transferred to income for the period | (13) | (10) |
| o/w income taxes | 2 | 2 |
| Remeasurement of available-for-sale financial assets | - | - |
| o/w income taxes | - | - |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of tax | (82) | 89 |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD | 143 | 266 |
| Attributable to: | ||
| ▪ Owners of the Company | 140 | 246 |
| ▪ Minority interests | 3 | 20 |
| Notes (in millions of euros) |
June 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Goodwill | 1,173 | 1,210 |
| Other intangible assets | 544 | 544 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 1,641 | 1,655 |
| Investments in associates | 96 | 104 |
| Non-current financial assets | 362 | 107 |
| Deferred tax assets | 199 | 198 |
| Non-current assets | 4,015 | 3,818 |
| Inventories | 651 | 621 |
| Accounts and notes receivable | 1,664 | 1,449 |
| Other current assets | 241 | 200 |
| Taxes recoverable | 12 | 10 |
| Other current financial assets | 31 | 24 |
| Assets held for sale | 2 | 2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents 5.3 |
1,226 | 1,316 |
| Current assets | 3,827 | 3,622 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 7,842 | 7,440 |
| (in millions of euros) | Notes | June 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
| Share capital | 237 | 236 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,419 | 1,412 | |
| Retained earnings | 128 | 60 | |
| Stockholders' equity | 1,784 | 1,708 | |
| Minority interests | 57 | 62 | |
| Stockholders' equity including minority interests | 1,841 | 1,770 | |
| Provisions – long-term portion | 5.2 | 834 | 806 |
| Debt – long-term portion | 5.3 | 1,643 | 1,097 |
| Subsidies and grants – long-term portion | 21 | 19 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 23 | 22 | |
| Non-current liabilities | 2,521 | 1,944 | |
| Accounts and notes payable | 2,167 | 1,987 | |
| Provisions – current portion | 5.2 | 268 | 377 |
| Subsidies and grants – current portion | 8 | 9 | |
| Taxes payable | 44 | 53 | |
| Other current liabilities | 886 | 703 | |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 5.3 | 23 | 505 |
| Other current financial liabilities | 20 | 15 | |
| Short-term debt | 5.3 | 64 | 77 |
| Current liabilities | 3,480 | 3,726 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 7,842 | 7,440 |
| (in millions of euros) | Notes | First-half 2011 | First-half 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Net income for the period | 225 | 177 | |
| Equity in net earnings of associates | (4) | (11) | |
| Net dividends received from associates | - | - | |
| Expenses (income) with no cash effect | 5.4.1 | 218 | 281 |
| Cost of net debt | 29 | 32 | |
| Income taxes (current and deferred) | 77 | 47 | |
| Gross operating cash flows | 545 | 526 | |
| Income taxes paid | (92) | (48) | |
| Changes in working capital | 5.4.2 | (11) | 32 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 442 | 510 | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Outflows relating to acquisitions of intangible assets | (91) | (79) | |
| Outflows relating to acquisitions of property, plant and equipment | (222) | (147) | |
| Inflows relating to disposals of property, plant and equipment | 6 | 7 | |
| Net change in non-current financial assets | 5.4.3 | (257) | (30) |
| Impact of changes in scope of consolidation | 2 | 15 | |
| Net cash from (used in) investing activities | (562) | (234) | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Dividends paid to owners of the Company | - | - | |
| Dividends paid to minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (8) | (5) | |
| Issuance of share capital | 11 | - | |
| Sale (purchase) of treasury stock | 18 | (6) | |
| Issuance of long-term debt | 748 | 27 | |
| Interest paid | (50) | (47) | |
| Interest received | 8 | 4 | |
| Repayments of long-term debt | (669) | (4) | |
| Acquisition of minority interests | - | (8) | |
| Net cash from (used in) financing activities | 58 | (39) | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (15) | 34 | |
| NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (77) | 271 | |
| Net cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 1,239 | 787 | |
| NET CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | 1,162 | 1,058 | |
| O/w: | |||
| ▪ Cash and cash equivalents | 1,226 | 1,132 | |
| ▪ Short-term debt | (64) | (74) |
| Additional | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares |
(in millions of euros) | Share capital |
paid-in capital |
Translation adjustment |
Retained earnings |
Stockholders' equity |
Minority interests |
Total |
| 75,090,160 | Stockholders' equity at January 1, 2011 |
236 | 1,412 | 230 | (170) | 1,708 | 62 | 1,770 |
| Dividends | - | - | - | (91) | (91) | (8) | (99) | |
| 470,087 | Treasury stock | - | - | - | 17 | 17 | - | 17 |
| 278,623 | Capital increase | 1 | 7 | - | - | 8 | - | 8 |
| Share-based payment | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | 3 | |
| Other movements | - | - | - | (1) | (1) | - | (1) | |
| Transactions with owners |
1 | 7 | - | (72) | (64) | (8) | (72) | |
| Net income for the period | - | - | - | 218 | 218 | 7 | 225 | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |
||||||||
| Translation adjustment | - | - | (59) | - | (59) | (4) | (63) | |
| Actuarial gains and losses | - | - | - | (1) | (1) | - | (1) | |
| Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges recognized in equity |
- | - | - | (5) | (5) | - | (5) | |
| (Gain) loss on cash flow hedges taken to income for the period |
- | - | - | (13) | (13) | - | (13) | |
| Remeasurement of available-for-sale financial assets |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Total other comprehensive income (loss) |
- | - | (59) | (19) | (78) | (4) | (82) | |
| Total comprehensive income (loss) |
- | - | (59) | 199 | 140 | 3 | 143 | |
| 75,838,870 | Stockholders' equity at June 30, 2011 |
237 | 1,419 | 171 | (43) | 1,784 | 57 | 1,841 |
Stockholders' equity including minority interests
| Additional | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares |
(in millions of euros) | Share capital |
paid-in capital |
Translation adjustment |
Retained earnings |
Stockholders' equity |
Minority interests |
Total |
| Stockholders' equity | ||||||||
| 75,557,498 | at January 1, 2010 | 235 | 1,402 | 74 | (478) | 1,233 | 51 | 1,284 |
| Dividends | - | - | - | - | - | (5) | (5) | |
| (178,351) | Treasury stock | - | - | - | (6) | (6) | - | (6) |
| Capital increase | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Share-based payment | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Other movements | - | - | - | (7) | (7) | (1) | (8) | |
| Transactions with owners |
- | - | - | (11) | (11) | (6) | (17) | |
| Net income for the period | - | - | - | 168 | 168 | 9 | 177 | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |
||||||||
| Translation adjustment | - | - | 161 | - | 161 | 11 | 172 | |
| Actuarial gains and losses | - | - | - | (58) | (58) | - | (58) | |
| Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges recognized in equity |
- | - | - | (15) | (15) | - | (15) | |
| (Gain) loss on cash flow hedges taken to income for the period |
- | - | - | (10) | (10) | - | (10) | |
| Remeasurement of available-for-sale financial assets |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Total other comprehensive income (loss) |
- | - | 161 | (83) | 78 | 11 | 89 | |
| Total comprehensive income (loss) |
- | - | 161 | 85 | 246 | 20 | 266 | |
| 75,379,147 | Stockholders' equity at June 30, 2010 |
235 | 1,402 | 235 | (404) | 1,468 | 65 | 1,533 |
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements of the Valeo Group for the six months ended June 30, 2011 include the accounts of Valeo, its subsidiaries, and the Group's share of associates and jointly controlled entities.
Valeo is an independent Group fully focused on the design, production and sale of components, integrated systems and modules for the automobile sector. It is one of the world's leading automotive suppliers.
Valeo is a French legal entity listed on the Paris Stock Exchange, whose head office is at 43, rue Bayen, 75017 Paris. Valeo's condensed interim consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on July 27, 2011.
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2011 are prepared in accordance with IAS 34– ""Interim Financial Reporting". Pursuant to IAS 34, the Notes to these financial statements are designed to:
These notes may be read in conjunction with the information set out in the consolidated financial statements included in the Group's 2010 registration document(1). The accounting principles used to prepare the condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2011 are the same as those used to prepare the 2010 annual consolidated financial statements, and take into account the new standards and interpretations effective as of January 1, 2011, the impact of which is described below.
The annual improvements to IFRS published in May 2010, together with the amendments to IAS 32, IAS 24 and IFRIC 14, obligatorily applicable as from January 1, 2011, did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
The Group has not early adopted any standards, amendments or interpretations published by the IASB but not obligatorily applicable for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011.
The impacts of these standards, amendments and interpretations on the Group's consolidated financial statements were still being analyzed at the date of publication of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
Preparation of financial statements requires Valeo to make estimates and assumptions which could have an impact on the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. These estimates and assumptions concern both risks specific to the automotive supply business such as those relating to quality and safety, as well as more general risks to which the Group is exposed on account of its industrial operations across the globe.
The Group exercises its judgment based on past experience and other factors considered to be decisive given the circumstances, and reviews the resulting estimates and assumptions on a continuous basis. Given the uncertainties inherent in any assessment, the amounts reported in Valeo's
(1) The 2010 registration document can be consulted on the Group's website (www.valeo.com) or on the website of the AMF (www.amf-france.org), and may be obtained from the Group by writing to the address stated above.
future financial statements may differ from the amounts resulting from these estimates.
Material estimates and assumptions adopted by the Group to prepare its financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2011 mainly concern the measurement of provisions (see Note 5.2).
In accordance with IAS 34 on interim financial reporting, the Group's income tax expense was calculated based on an estimated tax rate for 2011. This estimated rate was calculated on the basis of tax rates likely to apply and pre-tax earnings forecasts for the Group's tax entities.
On February 23, 2011, Valeo signed an agreement with RHJ International SA and Nissan to acquire the entire capital stock of Japanese auto supplier Niles. As a result of this agreement, Valeo acquired control of Niles on June 30, 2011 for an enterprise value of 313 million euros (36 billion yen). Valeo held 98% of Niles' capital at June 30, 2011. A clause for the purchase of the 2% of Niles capital is included in the agreement, and will be carried out in second-half 2011.
The purchase agreement sets out the terms and conditions for preparing the financial statements of the companies acquired, which are incompatible with Valeo's interim accounts closing deadlines. Consequently, Niles was not consolidated when preparing the interim consolidated financial statements. The acquisition will be recognized as of July 1, 2011 and the acquisition price of Niles' assets and liabilities will only be allocated in accordance with the revised IFRS 3 during the second half of 2011.
The acquisition price totals 167 million euros (19 billion yen), paid in cash on the date control was acquired. The purchase agreement provides for contingent consideration which is currently being calculated. The Group's interest in Niles is shown within "Non-current financial assets" in the statement of financial position. This caption also includes the 119 million euro loan granted to Niles by Valeo Japan on June 30, 2011.
Acquisition fees totaling 5 million euros were taken to income in accordance with the revised IFRS 3.
The transaction will reinforce the Comfort and Driving Assistance Business Group and strengthen the Group's foothold in Asia. Niles is a leading manufacturer of automotive switching systems. It has 3,900 employees based at eight production plants and boasts an extensive presence in Asia, particularly Japan, Thailand and China.
Niles closed its annual accounts prepared under Japanese GAAP at March 31, 2011. They include the following key figures:
| ■ Net sales: | 47.4 billion yen; |
|---|---|
| ■ EBIT: | 3.0 billion yen; |
| ■ Net income (after deduction | |
| of minority interests): | 1.7 billion yen; |
| ■ Total assets: | 36.8 billion yen; |
| ■ Equity (excluding minority | |
| interests) | 5.3 billion yen; |
On May 19, 2010, Valeo increased its take in the Indian Electrical Systems firm based in Pune to 100%. This firm was previously 66.7%-owned by Valeo and 33.3%-owned by N.K. Minda, and was already fully consolidated in the Group's financial statements. The entity manufactures starters and alternators for passenger vehicles, and has changed its name to Valeo Engine and Electrical Systems India Private Ltd. In accordance with the revised IAS 27, this acquisition of minority interests led to a decrease of 8 million euros in consolidated equity at December 31, 2010.
At June 30, 2010, Valeo sold its lighting modules business – consisting primarily of headlamp levelers – to European investment fund Syntegra Capital. This transaction generated a capital gain of 7 million euros, recorded under the caption "Other income and expenses". The business contributed 9 million euros to consolidated net sales for the first six months of 2010 (12 million euros for the year to December 31, 2009).
On August 31, 2010, Valeo sold Telma, a manufacturer of electromagnetic retarders, to Torque Industry (Holding) Limited. The sale did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. The business contributed 30 million euros to consolidated net sales for the first eight months of 2010 (39 million euros for the year to December 31, 2009).
In accordance with IFRS 8 – "Operating Segments" effective as from January 1, 2009, the Group's segment information is presented on the basis of internal reports that are regularly reviewed by the Group's executive management in order to allocate resources to the segments and assess their performance. Executive management represents the chief operating decision maker within the meaning of IFRS 8.
Four reportable segments have been identified, corresponding to Valeo's organization into Business Groups. There is no aggregation of operating segments.
The Group's four reportable segments are:
■ Visibility Systems, comprising three Product Groups: Lighting systems, Wiper systems and Wiper motors. These systems offer better visibility solutions for all weather and driving conditions. The systems developed by this Business Group contribute to safety by improving the visibility of both the vehicle and the driver, while saving energy.
Each of these Business Groups is also responsible for the manufacture and for part of the distribution of products for the aftermarket. Accordingly, income and expenses for Valeo Service, which sells almost exclusively products manufactured by the Group, have been reallocated among the Business Groups identified.
Holding companies, disposed businesses and eliminations between the four operating segments defined above are shown in the "Other" segment.
The key performance indicators for each segment are as follows:
| (in millions of euros) | Comfort and Driving Assistance Systems |
Powertrain Systems |
Thermal Systems |
Visibility Systems |
Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-half 2011 | ||||||
| Net sales | ||||||
| ▪ segment (excluding Group) | 956 | 1,537 | 1,545 | 1,284 | 12 | 5,334 |
| ▪ intersegment (Group) | 14 | 12 | 14 | 20 | (60) | - |
| EBITDA | 107 | 164 | 173 | 140 | 18 | 602 |
| Research & Development expenditure, net Investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets |
(72) 88 |
(71) 97 |
(79) 56 |
(65) 66 |
2 1 |
(285) 308 |
| Segment assets | 897 | 1,186 | 997 | 907 | 22 | 4,009 |
| (in millions of euros) | Comfort and Driving Assistance Systems |
Powertrain Systems |
Thermal Systems |
Visibility Systems |
Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-half 2010 | ||||||
| Net sales | ||||||
| ▪ segment (excluding Group) | 832 | 1,333 | 1,437 | 1,174 | 11 | 4,787 |
| ▪ intersegment (Group) | 16 | 11 | 10 | 12 | (49) | - |
| EBITDA | 100 | 131 | 193 | 135 | 5 | 564 |
| Research & Development expenditure, net Investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets |
(69) 60 |
(74) 60 |
(67) 36 |
(63) 42 |
6 2 |
(267) 200 |
| Segment assets | 832 | 1,166 | 1,043 | 972 | 36 | 4,049 |
The table below reconciles EBITDA with consolidated operating income:
| (in millions of euros) | First-half 2011 | First-half 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | 602 | 564 |
| Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, and impairment losses(1) |
(257) | (272) |
| Other income and expenses | (1) | (31) |
| Operating income | 344 | 261 |
(1) Impairment losses recorded in operating margin only.
Total segment assets reconcile to total Group assets as follows:
| June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2010 |
|---|---|
| 4,009 | 4,049 |
| 1,664 | 1,570 |
| 241 | 170 |
| 12 | 6 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 1,715 | 1,382 |
| 199 | 170 |
| 7,842 | 7,349 |
Group net sales rose 11.4% in first-half 2011 to 5,334 million euros from 4,787 million euros in first-half 2010. Revenue growth includes an unfavorable 0.7% impact relating to changes in the scope of consolidation and a negative 0.5% impact relating to fluctuations in exchange rates.
On a comparable Group structure and exchange rate basis, net sales therefore climbed 12.6% over the period.
| (in millions of euros) | First-half 2011 | First-half 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Development expenditure | (420) | (377) |
| Contributions received and subsidies | 113 | 99 |
| Capitalized development expenditure | 83 | 72 |
| Amortization and impairment of capitalized development expenditure | (61) | (61) |
| Research and Development expenditure, net | (285) | (267) |
| (in millions of euros) | First-half 2011 | First-half 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Restructuring costs | 2 | (30) |
| Impairment of fixed assets | - | - |
| Claims and litigation | (2) | (8) |
| Other | (1) | 7 |
| Other income and expenses | (1) | (31) |
In the first half of 2010, this caption included costs associated with the 2010 restructuring plan, partially offset by a write-back of the remaining provisions set aside for the staff reduction plan launched at the end of 2008.
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets whose recoverable values cannot be estimated on a stand-alone basis are grouped together into Cash-Generating Units (CGUs).
The Group has identified any evidence of impairment arising in the first half of 2011 for each of its CGUs. Where
appropriate, an impairment test was performed on the assets concerned.
No impairment losses were recognized as a result of these tests in either first-half 2011 or first-half 2010.
In first-half 2011, this caption chiefly includes acquisition fees relating to the Niles transaction and a capital gain on the sale of a building in Spain.
In first-half 2010, this item mainly included a capital gain on the disposal of the headlamp levelers business (see Note 2.2.2).
| (in millions of euros) | First-half 2011 | First-half 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Interest expense on pension obligations | (23) | (24) |
| Expected return on pension plan assets | 10 | 10 |
| Additions to provisions for credit risk | - | (1) |
| Currency gains (losses) on hedging transactions | 2 | - |
| Currency gains (losses) on other transactions | (5) | - |
| Unwinding of discount on provisions (excluding pension obligations) | (1) | (1) |
| Other | - | 2 |
| Other financial income and expenses | (17) | (14) |
| (in millions of euros) | First-half 2011 | First-half 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Ichikoh | 3 | 9 |
| Faw Valeo Climate Control Systems (China) | 1 | 3 |
| Other | - | (1) |
| Equity in net earnings of associates | 4 | 11 |
The income tax expense for first-half 2011, reflecting an effective tax rate of 26%, includes the recognition in certain countries of deferred tax assets totaling 12 million euros, due to an improved economic outlook.
On February 24, 2011, the Board of Directors agreed on the principles for a stock option and performance share award plan, subject to the adoption of the corresponding resolutions put to the vote of the stockholders. The Combined Stockholders' Meeting of June 8, 2011 approved the corresponding resolutions and decided to grant:
■ 326,860 shares under a free share award plan, vesting at the end of a three-year service period for employees based in France, Spain and Italy, and a five-year service period for employees based in other countries, including 126,480 shares subject to performance conditions.
In accordance with IFRS 2, Valeo has estimated the fair value of this plan based on the fair value of the equity instruments granted. The plan's fair value was estimated at 13 million euros and will be taken to income over the vesting period, with an offsetting entry to equity.
| (in millions of euros) | June 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Provisions for restructuring costs | 79 | 107 |
| Provisions for pensions and other employee benefits | 627 | 651 |
| Other provisions | 396 | 425 |
| Total | 1,102 | 1,183 |
| Of which long-term portion (more than one year) | 834 | 806 |
| Of which current portion (less than one year) | 268 | 377 |
In first-half 2011, changes in provisions for restructuring costs mainly reflect disbursements in the period in connection with the restructuring plan provisioned in 2010.
Provisions for pensions and other employee benefits totaled 627 million euros at June 30, 2011, versus 651 million euros at December 31, 2010.
The Group applies the option available under IAS 19 whereby actuarial gains and losses arising on employee benefit obligations are recognized directly in equity.
At June 30, 2011, the Group reviewed its discount rates and the market value of its plan assets. As there were only minor changes in the Group's benchmark indices between December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2011, no adjustments were made in respect of discount rates for pensions in the main countries concerned.
Changes in provisions for pensions and other employee benefits therefore result mainly from provisions utilization for 31 million euros, a net period expense of 22 million euros and translation adjustments totaling 17 million euros.
At June 30, 2011, this caption includes provisions for customer warranties in an amount of 161 million euros and provisions for tax contingencies totaling 72 million euros. The balance essentially covers labor, commercial and environmental risks.
A number of Group companies are involved in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of their operations. Each known dispute was reviewed at the end of the reporting period. Based on the opinions of the Group's legal counsel, the provisions set aside are considered adequate to cover the estimated risks.
| June 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 |
|---|---|
| 1,643 | 1,097 |
| 23 | 505 |
| (52) | (85) |
| 1,614 | 1,517 |
| 64 | 77 |
| (1,226) | (1,316) |
| (1,162) | (1,239) |
| 452 | 278 |
The rise in debt reflects the acquisition of Niles, for which the Group disbursed 286 million euros at June 30, 2011 (see Note 2.1.1).
On December 31, 2010 the current portion of long-term debt relates mainly to OCEANE bonds for 463 million euros redeemed in January 2011.
Long-term debt includes:
At the same time as its new 500 million euro bond issue, Valeo launched an offer to redeem bonds maturing in 2013. One-third of outstanding bonds were redeemed in the offer, representing a nominal amount of 200 million euros out of a total 600 million euros issued in June 2005. This redemption was carried out at 101.8% of par. The transaction was accounted for as an extinguishment of debt, with the difference between the carrying amount of the debt extinguished and the amount paid to bondholders together with brokerage fees recognized in interest expenses for 5 million euros. These simultaneous transactions allow Valeo to extend the average maturity of its debt and smooth its repayment profile, reducing the amount due in 2013 by 200 million euros in exchange for 500 million euros with a revised maturity of 2018.
At June 30, 2011, Valeo had several confirmed bank credit lines totaling 1.1 billion euros. No amounts were drawn down on these facilities in first-half 2011.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled 1,226 million euros at June 30, 2011, i.e. 879 million euros of marketable securities (money market funds) with a low price volatility risk, and 347 million euros in cash.
On May 3, 2011, Moody's upgraded Valeo's long-term debt rating from Ba1 to Baa3 with a stable outlook. The Group's long-term debt is therefore once again classified as investment grade.
Covenants: the new 250 million euro loan taken out with the banks Mizuho, BOTM and CIC on June 30, 2011 is subject to the same covenant as the Group's EIB loan, two syndicated loans and credit lines. Under this covenant, credit facilities will fall due or be cancelled if the ratio of consolidated net debt to EBITDA exceeds 3.25. The net debt to EBITDA ratio calculated over a 12-month period came out at 0.4 at June 30, 2011.
| (in millions of euros) | First-half 2011 | First-half 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Expenses (income) with no cash effect | ||
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment of non-current assets | 257 | 272 |
| Net additions to (reversals from) provisions | (50) | 13 |
| Losses (gains) on sales of non-current assets | 8 | (6) |
| Expenses related to share-based payment | 3 | 2 |
| Other expenses (income) with no cash effect | - | - |
| TOTAL | 218 | 281 |
| (in millions of euros) | First-half 2011 | First-half 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in working capital | ||
| Inventories | (48) | (47) |
| Accounts and notes receivable | (248) | (229) |
| Accounts and notes payable | 221 | 253 |
| Other receivables and payables | 64 | 55 |
| TOTAL | (11) | 32 |
| (in millions of euros) | First-half 2011 | First-half 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Net change in non-current financial assets | ||
| Acquisition of shares in Niles | (167) | - |
| Loan granted to Niles by Valeo Japan | (119) | - |
| Other long-term loans | 31 | (27) |
| Other | (2) | (3) |
| TOTAL | (257) | (30) |
Valeo has received several requests from European and American antitrust authorities for documents and information relating to several of its products. As stated previously, it is Valeo's policy to strictly prohibit anti-competitive behavior. Valeo will fully cooperate with the authorities in this investigation.
This is a free translation into English of a report issued in French and it is provided solely for the convenience of English-speaking users. This report should be read in conjunction with and construed in accordance with French law and professional standards applicable in France.
To the Shareholders,
In compliance with the assignment entrusted to us by your Annual General meeting and in accordance with article L. 451-1-2 III of the French monetary and financial code (Code monétaire et financier), we hereby report to you on:
These condensed half-yearly consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the board of directors. Our role is to express a conclusion on these financial statements based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with professional standards applicable in France. A review of interim financial information consists in making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with professional standards applicable in France and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that the financial statements, taken as a whole, are free from material misstatements, as we would not become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that these condensed half-yearly consolidated financial statements are not prepared in all material respects in accordance with IAS 34 – IFRS as adopted by the European Union applicable to interim financial information.
We have also verified the information provided in the interim management report in respect of the condensed half-yearly consolidated financial statements that were the object of our review.
We have no matters to report on the fairness and consistency of this information with the condensed half-yearly consolidated financial statements.
Courbevoie and Neuilly-sur-Seine, July 27, 2011
The statutory auditors French original signed by
David Chaudat Lionel Gotlib Jean-François Ginies Gilles Puissochet
"I hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge, the condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 have been prepared in accordance with the applicable accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and results of the Company and the undertakings in the consolidation taken as a whole, and that the accompanying interim financial review gives a fair description of the material events that occurred in the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the financial statements, as well as a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year."
Paris, July 27, 2011
Jacques ASCHENBROICH Chief Executive Officer
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