Earnings Release • Feb 17, 2023
Earnings Release
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Paris, February 17, 2023
The Board of Directors of Safran (Euronext Paris: SAF), under the Chairmanship of Ross McInnes, at their meeting in Paris on February 16, 2023, adopted and authorized the publication of Safran's financial statements and adjusted income statement for the full-year period ended December 31, 2022.
CEO Olivier Andriès said: "Following the continued recovery in air traffic, Safran delivered outstanding results as we successfully maneuver through a challenging operating environment with supply chain constraints and inflationary pressure. Our teams delivered strong sales and profit growth while also generating free cash flow that exceeded our expectations. While we expect industry-wide challenges to continue near-term, 2023 is set to be a strong year for customer demand. We expect continuing positive trends in global air traffic with China reopening gradually, a good catalyst for our aftermarket businesses at a time when airlines are catching up on maintenance. Increase in Defense budgets, particularly in France, will provide opportunities for growth. Through our focus on operational excellence and our priorities of decarbonization and sovereignty, we are on track to deliver on our 2025 commitments."
The global narrowbody capacity increased throughout the year in all geographies except China. In 2022, narrowbody ASK were at 82% (on average) of 2019, with Q4-22 at 86% of Q4-19.
2022 revenue amounted to €19,035 million, up 24.8% compared to 2021, 15.8% organic. Change in scope was €(9) million1 . Currency impact of €1,382 million reflects a positive translation impact of USD revenues, with an average €/\$ spot rate of 1.05 in 2022 (1.18 in 2021). €/\$ hedge rate was at 1.15 (1.16 in 2021). Q4-22 sales increased by 21.1% at €5,626 million (11.8% organic) compared to Q4-21.
On an organic basis, 2022 revenue increased by 15.8%:
Electronic & Defense activities. MRO activities for landing gear activities were slightly impacted by supply chain constraints at the end of the year;
Aircraft Interiors revenue recorded a solid 25.1% growth primarily driven by services for all activities. OE Cabin (toilets for A320neo, A350, 737 MAX and galleys) and Passenger Innovation (IFE) activities performed well during the year. Seats OE activities were impacted by lower volumes on business class seats.
Q4-22 sales increased by 21.2% compared to Q4-21 thanks to Cabin and Passenger Innovation activities both in OE and services.
1 Divestment of EVAC in June 2021, Safran Ventilation Systems Oklahoma (Enviro Systems) in November 2021, Pioneer Aerospace in April 2022 and Arresting Systems in June 2022. Acquisition of Orolia in July 2022.
Total R&D, including R&D sold to customers, reached €1,540 million, compared with €1,430 million in 2021.
Self-funded R&D expenses before tax credits were up 10.3% at €1,019 million in 2022 including:
The impact on recurring operating income of expensed R&D was €826 million, down (0.1) point of margin compared to 2021, with lower capitalized R&D and higher amortization and depreciation related to R&D programs. It represents 4.3% of sales, consistent with a mid-term target of 4.5% on average for 2021-2025.
2022 recurring operating income2 reached €2,408 million, +33.4% compared to 2021 (+28.0% organic) mainly driven by service activities for Propulsion and Equipment & Defense. It includes scope changes of €4 million and a currency impact of €94 million. The Group registered an increase of profit-sharing3 as well as a higher R&D impact in P&L. The operating margin stood at 12.6% of sales compared with 11.8% in the year ago period.
On an organic basis, recurring operating income improved by 28.0%:
In 2022, non-cash one-off items were €(450) million including an impairment charges for several programs of which €(105) million related to Russia as well as €(319) million of goodwill impairment in Aircraft Interiors and a capital gain on disposals of €63 million.
2 Operating income before capital gains or losses on disposals / impact of changes of control, impairment charges, transaction and integration costs and other items.
3 The over-performance recorded in 2022 allowed an increase in the optional profit-sharing ("Intéressement") paid to French employees.
Adjusted net income – Group share was €1,178 million in 2022 (basic EPS of €2.76 and diluted EPS of €2.68) compared with €760 million in 2021 (basic EPS of €1.78 and diluted EPS of €1.73).
It includes:
The reconciliation between 2022 consolidated income statement and adjusted income statement is provided and commented in the Notes on page 11.
Free cash flow4 of €2,666 million benefited from advance payments. Safran resumed its investments in production capacity and low carbon initiatives with capital expenditures (tangibles and intangibles) increasing to €(879) million (€(756) million in 2021).
The favorable working capital evolution (€729 million) reflects significant customer advance payments as well as strong deferred income from rate per flight hour service contracts offsetting a significant increase in inventories to ensure minimal disruption of deliveries to customers.
As of December 31, 2022, Safran's balance sheet exhibits a €14 million net cash position (vs. net debt of €1,544 million as at December 31, 2021), as a result of a strong free cash flow generation.
Cash and cash equivalent stood at €6,687 million, up from €5,247 million at the end of December 2021.
In 2022 Safran continued to optimize its debt profile with key financing transactions:
For fiscal year 2022, a dividend5 payment of €1.35 per share will be proposed to the shareholders' vote at the Annual General Meeting on May 25, 2023, representing a 40% payout ratio on a restated6 net income (vs. €0.50 in 2021).
4 This non-accounting indicator (non-audited) is equal to cash flow from operating activities less change in working capital and acquisitions of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.
5 Ex-date: May 30, 2023; Record date: May 31, 2023; Dividend payment: June 1, 2023.
6 Excluding the contribution from the French government in the form of short time working, the contribution of employees in 2022 ("Abondement") and the goodwill depreciation of Aircraft Interiors.
Purchase of up to 9.4 million shares announced on October 28, 2022 in order to hedge the potential dilution of 2027 convertible bonds7 :
Those shares will be delivered to 2027 OCEANEs' holders if and when they exercise their conversion right.
Safran expects to achieve for full-year 2023 (at current perimeter, adjusted data, €/\$ spot rate of 1.05 and hedge rate of 1.13):
The main risk factor remains the supply chain production capabilities.
The hedge book amounts to \$52.6 billion in January 2023, compared to \$50.1 billion in September 2022.
2023 is hedged: targeted hedge rate of \$1.13, for an estimated net exposure of \$10.0 billion.
2024 is hedged: targeted hedge rate between \$1.13 and 1.15, for an estimated net exposure of \$11.0 billion.
2025 and 2026 are hedged: targeted hedge rate between \$1.12 and 1.14, for a respective estimated net exposure of \$12.0 billion and \$13.0 billion.
2027 is partially hedged: \$6.6 billion hedged out of an estimated net exposure of \$14.0 billion.
Safran continues to execute its targeted divestment program:
Safran has executed in several bolt-on acquisitions:
7 c.9.24 million convertible bonds maturing in May 2027 (2027 OCEANEs) for a total nominal value of €1,000M and a unit par value of €108.23. Conversion ratio currently set at 1.009. Current conversion price of €107.26 with a potential dilution of 2.18% of capital. Redemption at maturity or early redemption at Safran's discretion from June 2024 if the stock price exceeds 130% of conversion price (currently c.139€). Refer to the Terms and Conditions of the 2027 OCEANEs available on Safran website.
All in all, divestments represent approximately €400 million of cash-in and acquisitions approximately €650 million of cash out for transactions closed in 2022 and those already committed for 2023.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated Safran's GHG emissions reduction targets to be in conformance with its Criteria and Recommendations. SBTi has determined that Safran's scope 1 and 2 target ambition is in line with a 1.5°C trajectory.
Safran's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets:
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Q1 2023 revenue April 26, 2023 Annual General Meeting May 25, 2023 H1 2023 results July 27, 2023 Q3 2023 revenue October 27, 2023 FY 2023 results February 15, 2024
* * * * Safran will host today a webcast for analysts and investors at 8.30 am CET.
https://register.vevent.com/register/BI61b2ecb0bdbe4da7aeb03af5d0b73f0e
Registration links are also available on Safran's website under the Finance home page as well as in the "Publications and Results" and "Calendar" sub-sections.
Press release, consolidated financial statements and presentation are available on Safran's website at www.safran-group.com (Finance section).
8 The target boundary includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
9 Direct and indirect use-phase emissions
10 Non-CO2 effects which may also contribute to aviation induced warming are not included in this target. Safran commits to report publicly on its collaboration with stakeholders to improve understanding of opportunities to mitigate the non-CO2e impacts of aviation annually over is target timeframe.
| Adjusted income statement (In Euro million) |
FY 2021 | FY 2022 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 15,257 | 19,035 | 25% |
| Other recurring operating income and expenses Share in profit from joint ventures |
(13,521) 69 |
(16,724) 97 |
|
| Recurring operating income | 1,805 | 2,408 | 33% |
| % of revenue | 11.8% | 12.6% | 0.8pt |
| Other non-recurring operating income and expenses | (405) | (450) | |
| Profit from operations | 1,400 | 1,958 | 40% |
| % of revenue | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1pt |
| Net financial income (expense) | (204) | (186) | |
| Income tax expense | (412) | (557) | |
| Profit for the period | 784 | 1,215 | 55% |
| Profit for the period attributable to non-controlling interests | (24) | (37) | |
| Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent | 760 | 1,178 | 55% |
| Earnings per share attributable to owners of parent (basic in €) | 1.78* | 2,76** | 55% |
| Earnings per share attributable to owners of parent (diluted in €) | 1.73*** | 2,68**** | 55% |
* Based on the weighted average number of shares of 426,650,425 as of December 31, 2021
** Based on the weighted average number of shares of 426,680,657 as of December 31, 2022 *** Based on the weighted average number of shares after dilution of 440,087,029 as of December 31, 2021
**** Based on the weighted average number of shares after dilution of 440,159,929 as of December 31, 2022
| Balance sheet - Assets (In Euro million) |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
Dec. 31, 2022 |
Balance sheet - Liabilities (In Euro million) |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
Dec. 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 5,068 | 4,994 | Equity | 13,270 | 10,866 |
| Tangible & Intangible assets | 12,319 | 11,943 | |||
| Investments in joint ventures and | Provisions | 2,856 | 2,567 | ||
| associates | 1,969 | 1,974 | Borrowings subject to sp. conditions | 327 | 302 |
| Right of use | 606 | 566 | Interest bearing liabilities | 6,814 | 6,673 |
| Other non-current assets | 1,148 | 2,354 | |||
| Derivatives assets | 728 | 540 | Derivatives liabilities | 1,796 | 5,848 |
| Inventories and WIP | 5,063 | 6,408 | Other non-current liabilities | 1,391 | 1,239 |
| Contracts costs | 552 | 664 | |||
| Trade and other receivables | 6,504 | 7,904 | Trade and other payables | 4,950 | 6,298 |
| Contracts assets | 1,853 | 1,982 | Contracts Liabilities | 10,141 | 12,756 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5,247 | 6,687 | Other current liabilities | 171 | 279 |
| Other current assets | 659 | 812 | |||
| Total Assets | 41,716 | 46,828 | Total Equity & Liabilities | 41,716 | 46,828 |
| Cash Flow Highlights (In Euro million) |
FY 2021 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Recurring operating income | 1,805 | 2,408 |
| One-off items | (405) | (450) |
| Depreciation, amortization, provisions (excluding financial) | 1,336 | 1,540 |
| EBITDA | 2,736 | 3,498 |
| Income tax and non-cash items | (550) | (682) |
| Cash flow from operations | 2,186 | 2,816 |
| Changes in working capital | 250 | 729 |
| Capex (tangible assets) | (387) | (498) |
| Capex (intangible assets) | (53) | (98) |
| Capitalization of R&D | (316) | (283) |
| Free cash flow | 1,680 | 2,666 |
| Dividends paid | (188) | (225) |
| Divestments/acquisitions and others | (244) | (883) |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,248 | 1,558 |
| Net cash / (Net debt) at beginning of period | (2,792) | (1,544) |
| Net cash / (Net debt) at end of period | (1,544) | 14 |
| Segment breakdown of adjusted revenue (In Euro million) |
FY 2021 | FY 2022 | % change | % change in scope |
% change currency |
% change organic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propulsion | 7,439 | 9,506 | 27.8% | - | 9.5% | 18.3% |
| Equipment & Defense | 6,325 | 7,535 | 19.1% | 0.7% | 7.8% | 10.6% |
| Aircraft Interiors | 1,475 | 1,978 | 34.1% | (3.7)% | 12.7% | 25.1% |
| Holding company & Others | 18 | 16 | (11.1)% | - | - | (11.1)% |
| Total Group | 15,257 | 19,035 | 24.8% | (0.1)% | 9.1% | 15.8% |
| OE / Services adjusted revenue breakdown | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In Euro million) | OE | Services | OE | Services | |
| Propulsion | 2,801 | 4,638 | 3,515 | 5,991 | |
| % of revenue | 37.7% | 62.3% | 37.0% | 63.0% | |
| Equipment & Defense | 4,187 | 2,138 | 4,710 | 2,825 | |
| % of revenue | 66.2% | 33.8% | 62.5% | 37.5% | |
| Aircraft Interiors11 | 1,067 | 408 | 1,389 | 589 | |
| % of revenue | 72.3% | 27.7% | 70.2% | 29.8% |
| Segment breakdown of adjusted revenue (In Euro million) |
Q4 2021 | Q4 2022 | % change | % change in scope |
% change currency |
% change organic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propulsion | 2,378 | 2,827 | 18.9% | - | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Equipment & Defense | 1,818 | 2,209 | 21.5% | 1.8% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| Aircraft Interiors | 444 | 586 | 32.0% | (1.8)% | 12.6% | 21.2% |
| Holding company & Others | 7 | 4 | (42.9)% | - | - | (42.9)% |
| Total Group | 4,647 | 5,626 | 21.1% | 0.5% | 8.8% | 11.8% |
| 2022 revenue by quarter (In Euro million) |
Q1 2022 | Q2 2022 | Q3 2022 | Q4 2022 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propulsion | 1,942 | 2,234 | 2,503 | 2,827 | 9,506 |
| Equipment & Defense | 1,716 | 1,790 | 1,820 | 2,209 | 7,535 |
| Aircraft Interiors | 409 | 461 | 522 | 586 | 1,978 |
| Holding company & Others | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Total Group | 4,071 | 4,489 | 4,849 | 5,626 | 19,035 |
| 2021 revenue by quarter (In Euro million) |
Q1 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q3 2021 | Q4 2021 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propulsion | 1,561 | 1,688 | 1,812 | 2,378 | 7,439 |
| Equipment & Defense | 1,464 | 1,508 | 1,535 | 1,818 | 6,325 |
| Aircraft Interiors | 313 | 333 | 385 | 444 | 1,475 |
| Holding company & Others | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 18 |
| Total Group | 3,342 | 3,534 | 3,734 | 4,647 | 15,257 |
| Segment breakdown of recurring operating income (In Euro million) |
FY 2021 | FY 2022 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propulsion | 1,342 | 1,710 | 27.4% |
| % of revenue | 18.0% | 18.0% | |
| Equipment & Defense | 650 | 874 | 34.5% |
| % of revenue | 10.3% | 11.6% | |
| Aircraft Interiors | (167) | (140) | 16.2% |
| % of revenue | (11.3)% | (7.1)% | |
| Holding company & Others | (20) | (36) | n/s |
| Total Group | 1,805 | 2,408 | 33.4% |
| % of revenue | 11.8% | 12.6% |
11 Retrofit is included in OE
| One-off items (In Euro million) |
FY 2021 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted recurring operating income | 1,805 | 2,408 |
| % of revenue | 11.8% | 12.6% |
| Total one-off items | (405) | (450) |
| Capital gain (loss) on asset disposal | 71 | 63 |
| Impairment reversal (charge) | (309) | (503) |
| Other infrequent & material non-operational items | (167) | (10) |
| Adjusted profit from operations | 1,400 | 1,958 |
| % of revenue | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| Euro/USD rate | FY 2021 | FY 2022 |
| Average spot rate | 1.18 | 1.05 |
| Spot rate (end of period) | 1.13 | 1.07 |
| Hedge rate | 1.16 | 1.15 |
| Number of units delivered | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAP engines | 845 | 1,136 | 34% |
| CFM56 engines | 107 | 60 | (44)% |
| High thrust engines | 235 | 181 | (23)% |
| Helicopter turbines | 574 | 508 | (11)% |
| M88 engines | 64 | 51 | (20)% |
| 787 landing gears sets | 41 | 21 | (49)% |
| A350 landing gears sets | 39 | 43 | 10% |
| A330neo nacelles | 20 | 52 | 160% |
| A320neo nacelles | 576 | 588 | 2% |
| Small nacelles (biz & regional jets) | 392 | 516 | 32% |
| A350 lavatories | 264 | 338 | 28% |
| Business class seats | 2,097 | 1,704 | (19)% |
| A320 emergency slides | 3,598 | 4,454 | 24% |
| 787 primary power distribution system | 159 | 112 | (30)% |
| Research & Development (In Euro million) |
FY 2021 | FY 2022 | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total R&D | (1,430) | (1,540) | (110) |
| R&D sold to customers | 506 | 521 | 15 |
| R&D expenses | (924) | (1,019) | (95) |
| as a % of revenue | 6.1% | 5.4% | (0.7)pt |
| Tax credit | 160 | 151 | (9) |
| R&D expenses after tax credit | (764) | (868) | (104) |
| Gross capitalized R&D | 311 | 278 | (33) |
| Amortisation and depreciation of R&D | (225) | (236) | (11) |
| P&L R&D in recurring operating income | (678) | (826) | (148) |
| as a % of revenue | 4.4% | 4.3% | (0.1)pt |
Adjusted revenue:
To reflect the Group's actual economic performance and enable it to be monitored and benchmarked against competitors, Safran prepares an adjusted income statement in addition to its consolidated financial statements.
Readers are reminded that Safran:
Safran's consolidated income statement has been adjusted for the impact of:
The resulting changes in deferred tax have also been adjusted.
| FY 2022 | Currency hedging | Business combinations | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In Euro million) | Consolidated data |
Remeasurement of revenue (1) |
Deferred hedging gain / loss (2) |
Amortization of intangible assets -Sagem Snecma merger (3) |
PPA impacts - other business combinations (4) |
Adjusted data |
| Revenue | 19,523 | (488) | 19,035 | |||
| Other operating income and expenses | (17,103) | 10 | 3 | 38 | 328 | (16,724) |
| Share in profit from joint ventures | 73 | 24 | 97 | |||
| Recurring operating income | 2,493 | (478) | 3 | 38 | 352 | 2,408 |
| Other non-recurring operating income and expenses |
(450) | (450) | ||||
| Profit (loss) from operations | 2,043 | (478) | 3 | 38 | 352 | 1,958 |
| Cost of debt | (56) | (56) | ||||
| Foreign exchange gains / losses | (5,072) | 478 | 4,499 | (95) | ||
| Other financial income and expense | (35) | (35) | ||||
| Financial income (loss) | (5,163) | 478 | 4,499 | (186) | ||
| Income tax expense | 694 | (1,663) | (10) | (78) | (557) | |
| Profit (loss) from continuing operations | (2,426) | - | 3,339 | 28 | 274 | 1,215 |
| Attributable to non-controlling interests | (33) | - | (4) | (37) | ||
| Attributable to owners of the parent | (2,459) | - | 3,335 | 28 | 274 | 1,178 |
(1) Remeasurement of foreign-currency denominated revenue net of purchases (by currency) at the hedged rate (including premiums on unwound options) through the reclassification of changes in the fair value of instruments hedging cash flows recognized in profit or loss for the period.
(2) Changes in the fair value of instruments hedging future cash flows that will be recognized in profit or loss in future periods (a positive €4,499 million excluding tax), and the impact of taking into account hedges when measuring provisions for losses on completion (a positive €3 million at December 31, 2022).
(3) Cancellation of amortization/impairment of intangible assets relating to the remeasurement of aircraft programs resulting from the application of IFRS 3 to the Sagem SA-Snecma merger.
(4) Cancellation of the impact of remeasuring assets at the time of the Zodiac Aerospace acquisition for €276 million excluding deferred tax and cancellation of amortization/impairment of assets identified during other business combinations.
Readers are reminded that the consolidated financial statements are audited by the Group's Statutory Auditors. The consolidated financial statements include the revenue and operating profit indicators set out in the adjusted data in Note 6, "Segment information".
Adjusted financial data other than the data provided in Note 6, "Segment information" are subject to the verification procedures applicable to all of the information provided in the Universal Registration Document.
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 83 000 employees and sales of 19.0 billion euros in 2022, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and Innovation roadmap. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
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