Earnings Release • Oct 28, 2022
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Proposed re-appointment of Ross McInnes and Olivier Andriès as Directors at 2023 Annual General Meeting, and subsequently the Board will reappoint them as Chairman and CEO respectively
CEO Olivier Andriès said: "Strong business momentum continues in a context of persistent supply chain disruption and rising inflation which we are managing with a sharper focus on pricing and continued efforts on operational performance. Q3 sales benefitted from a strong air traffic summer season, pre-buying of CFM56 spare parts as well as increased LEAP engines deliveries. On the back of the 9m performance, we raise our full-year outlook to reflect currency changes and confidence in our ability to deliver."

The global narrowbody capacity continues to increase throughout Q3 2022 in all geographies except China. In the first nine months of 2022, narrowbody ASK were at 81% (on average) of 2019, with Q3 2022 at 86% of Q3 2019.
Sales for the third quarter increased by 29.9% at €4,849 million compared to Q3 2021. Change in scope was €4 million1 . Currency impact of €442 million reflects a positive translation impact of USD revenues, with an average €/\$ spot rate of 1.01 in Q3 2022 (1.18 in Q3 2021). €/\$ hedge rate was at 1.15 (1.16 in Q3 2021). Q3 2022 revenue was up 8.0% sequentially thanks to Propulsion and Aircraft Interiors activities.
On an organic basis, Q3 2022 revenue increased by 17.9%:
Revenue for the first nine month of 2022 amounted to €13,409 million, up 26.4% compared to 9m 2021. Sales increased by 17.5% on an organic basis mainly due to Propulsion (o/w civil aftermarket, +43% in \$) and Aircraft Interiors activities. Change in scope was €(33) million2 . Currency impact of €975 million reflects a positive translation impact of USD revenues, with an average €/\$ spot rate of 1.06 in 9m 2022 (1.20 in 9m 2021). €/\$ hedge rate was at 1.15 (1.16 in 9m 2021).
The Group entered into exclusive negotiations with Thales to acquire its electrical systems activities:
1 Divestment of Safran Ventilation Systems Oklahoma (Enviro Systems) in November 2021 and Arresting Systems in June 2022. Acquisition of Orolia in July 2022.
2 Divestment of EVAC in June 2021, Safran Ventilation Systems Oklahoma (Enviro Systems) in November 2021 and Arresting Systems in June 2022. Acquisition of Orolia in July 2022.

The hedge book amounts to \$50.1 billion in September 2022, compared to \$45.1 billion in July 2022 notably due to the activation of additional hedging related to the EUR/USD rally below parity. The current environment enables a gradual improvement of hedge rates but has a dilutive impact on operating margin.
2022 is hedged: targeted hedge rate of \$1.15, for an estimated net exposure of \$9.0 billion.
2023 and 2024 are hedged: targeted hedge rate between \$1.13 and 1.15 (\$1.14-1.16 previously), for a respective estimated net exposure of \$10.0 billion and \$11.0 billion.
2025 and 2026 are hedged: targeted hedge rate between \$1.12 and 1.14 (\$1.14-1.16 previously), for a respective estimated net exposure of \$12.0 billion and \$13.0 billion
2027 starting to be hedged: \$2 billion hedged out of an estimated net exposure of \$13.0 billion.
Safran raises its revenue and free cash flow full-year outlook to reflect solid growth in services and new currency assumptions:
Safran's recurring operating margin is expected to be around 12.6% at the new €/\$ spot rate of 1.05, and takes into account the impact of returning 100% of the optional profit-sharing to French employees. At the initial outlook €/\$ spot rate of 1.18, this margin would be slightly above 13%.
The main underlying assumptions are confirmed, in particular those relating to civil aftermarket revenue growth between 25% and 30% (in \$ compared to 2021) and no further major disruption to the world economy.
Safran announces a liability management transaction aimed at eliminating the potential dilution risk (2.18% of capital) related to the 2027 convertible bonds3 (2027 OCEANEs). Safran will thus repurchase up to 9.4 million of its own shares, representing 2.2% of capital. The 2027 OCEANEs have a nominal value of €108.23.
Safran will assess in due course the opportunity to hedge the potential dilution risk linked to its other convertible debt instrument (2028 OCEANE).
At its meeting on October 27, 2022, on the recommendation of its Appointments and Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors took the following decisions concerning the Chairman, Ross McInnes, and the Chief Executive Officer, Olivier Andriès, whose terms of office as Directors will expire at the close of the 2023 Annual General Meeting:
3 9,239,581 2027 OCEANEs issued, all still outstanding. Maturity date 15 May 2027. Safran has an early redemption option if, as from June 5, 2024, the share price is higher than 130% of the conversion price of the 2027 OCEANEs (currently €139.44). Refer to the Terms and Conditions of the 2027 OCEANEs available on Safran website.

The Board decided that it will propose that 2023 Annual General Meeting re-appoint Ross McInnes as a Director (4 years).
It also decided that assuming Ross McInnes is re-appointed as a Director by the Annual General Meeting, it will then re-appoint him as Chairman of the Board, for the duration of his term of office as Director (4 years).
The Board decided that it will re-appoint Olivier Andriès as Chief Executive Officer at the close of the 2023 Annual General Meeting.
It also decided that it will invite shareholders at this Annual General Meeting to re-appoint Olivier ANDRIES as a Director.
The Board thus reaffirms:
| FY 2022 earnings | February 17, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Q1 2023 revenue | April 26, 2023 |
| 2023 Annual General Meeting | May 25, 2023 |
| H1 2023 earnings | July 27, 2023 |
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Safran will host today a conference call open to analysts, investors and media at 9.00 am CET which can be accessed at +33 (0)1 72 72 74 03 (France), +44 (0)207 194 3759 (UK) and +1 (646) 722 4916 (US) (access code for all countries: 39474957#).
Please ask for the "Safran" conference and state your name. We advise you to dial in 10 minutes before the start of the conference.
A replay of the conference call will be available until January 26, 2023 at +33 (0)1 70 71 01 60, +44 (0) 203 364 5147 and +1 646 722 4969 (access code for all countries: 425024319#).
The press release and presentation are available on the website at www.safran-group.com (Finance section).

| Segment breakdown of adjusted revenue | 9m 2021 | 9m 2022 | % change | % change | % change | % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In Euro million) | in scope | currency | organic | |||
| Propulsion | 5,061 | 6,679 | 32.0% | - | 9.7% | 22.3% |
| Equipment & Defense | 4,507 | 5,326 | 18.2% | 0.3% | 7.8% | 10.1% |
| Aircraft Interiors | 1,031 | 1,392 | 35.0% | (4.5)% | 12.7% | 26.8% |
| Holding company & Others | 11 | 12 | n/s | n/s | n/s | n/s |
| Total Group | 10,610 | 13,409 | 26.4% | (0.3)% | 9.2% | 17.5% |
| OE / Services adjusted revenue breakdown | 9m 2021 | 9m 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In Euro million) | OE | Services | OE | Services | |
| Propulsion | 1,977 | 3,084 | 2,451 | 4,228 | |
| % of revenue | 39.1% | 60.9% | 36.7% | 63.3% | |
| Equipment & Defense | 2,965 | 1,542 | 3,289 | 2,037 | |
| % of revenue | 65.8% | 34.2% | 61.8% | 38.2% | |
| Aircraft Interiors4 | 742 | 289 | 976 | 416 | |
| % of revenue | 72.0% | 28.0% | 70.1% | 29.9% |
| Segment breakdown of adjusted revenue (In Euro million) |
Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | % change | % change in scope |
% change currency |
% change organic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propulsion | 1,812 | 2,503 | 38.1% | - | 12.2% | 25.9% |
| Equipment & Defense | 1,535 | 1,820 | 18.6% | 0.9% | 10.4% | 7.3% |
| Aircraft Interiors | 385 | 522 | 35.6% | (2.6)% | 16.1% | 22.1% |
| Holding company & Others | 2 | 4 | n/s | n/s | n/s | n/s |
| Total Group | 3,734 | 4,849 | 29.9% | 0.1% | 11.9% | 17.9% |
| OE / Services adjusted revenue breakdown | Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In Euro million) | OE | Services | OE | Services | |
| Propulsion | 682 | 1,130 | 944 | 1,559 | |
| % of revenue | 37.6% | 62.4% | 37.7% | 62.3% | |
| Equipment & Defense | 985 | 550 | 1,115 | 705 | |
| % of revenue | 64.2% | 35.8% | 61.3% | 38.7% | |
| Aircraft Interiors4 | 272 | 113 | 363 | 159 | |
| % of revenue | 70.6% | 29.4% | 69.5% | 30.5% |
| 2022 revenue by quarter (In Euro million) |
Q1 2022 | Q2 2022 | Q3 2022 | 9m 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propulsion | 1,942 | 2,234 | 2,503 | 6,679 |
| Equipment & Defense | 1,716 | 1,790 | 1,820 | 5,326 |
| Aircraft Interiors | 409 | 461 | 522 | 1,392 |
| Holding company & Others | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| Total Group | 4,071 | 4,489 | 4,849 | 13,409 |
| 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 |
| Euro/USD rate | Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | 9m 2021 | 9m 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average spot rate | 1.18 | 1.01 | 1.20 | 1.06 |
| Spot rate (end of period) | 1.16 | 0.97 | 1.16 | 0.97 |
| Hedge rate | 1.16 | 1.15 | 1.16 | 1.15 |
4 Retrofit is included in OE
| Number of units delivered | Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAP engines | 226 | 347 | 54% |
| CFM56 engines | 30 | 17 | (43)% |
| High thrust engines | 58 | 40 | (31)% |
| Helicopter turbines | 110 | 128 | 16% |
| M88 engines | 15 | 9 | (40)% |
| 787 landing gears sets | 5 | 6 | 20% |
| A350 landing gears sets | 8 | 8 | 0% |
| A330neo nacelles | 6 | 10 | 67% |
| A320neo nacelles | 142 | 153 | 8% |
| Small nacelles (biz & regional jets) | 95 | 113 | 19% |
| Lavatories A350 | 59 | 53 | (10)% |
| Business class seats | 490 | 377 | (23)% |
| Emergency slides A320 | 1,083 | 1,335 | 23% |
| Primary power distribution system 787 | 20 | 31 | 55% |
| Number of units delivered | 9m 2021 | 9m 2022 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAP engines | 625 | 812 | 30% |
| CFM56 engines | 79 | 44 | (44)% |
| High thrust engines | 196 | 131 | (33)% |
| Helicopter turbines | 394 | 355 | (10)% |
| M88 engines | 46 | 29 | (37)% |
| 787 landing gears sets | 30 | 7 | (77)% |
| A350 landing gears sets | 28 | 31 | 11% |
| A330neo nacelles | 12 | 38 | 217% |
| A320neo nacelles | 406 | 437 | 8% |
| Small nacelles (biz & regional jets) | 282 | 383 | 36% |
| Lavatories A350 | 195 | 241 | 24% |
| Business class seats | 1,177 | 1,195 | 2% |
| Emergency slides A320 | 2,791 | 3,415 | 22% |
| Primary power distribution system 787 | 154 | 60 | (61)% |

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.
Safran's consolidated revenue has been adjusted for the impact of:
The resulting changes in deferred tax have also been adjusted.
Third-quarter 2022 and 9m 2022 reconciliation between consolidated revenue and adjusted revenue:
| Q3 2022 | Hedge accounting | Business combinations | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In Euro million) | Consolidated revenue |
Remeasurement of revenue |
Deferred hedging gain (loss) |
Amortization intangible assets - Sagem Snecma |
PPA impacts - other business combinations |
Adjusted revenue |
| Revenue | 5,052 | (203) | - | - | - | 4,849 |
| 9m 2022 | Hedge accounting | Business combinations | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In Euro million) | Consolidated revenue |
Remeasurement of revenue |
Deferred hedging gain (loss) |
Amortization intangible assets - Sagem Snecma |
PPA impacts - other business combinations |
Adjusted revenue |
| Revenue | 13,727 | (318) | - | - | - | 13,409 |
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 76,800 employees and sales of 15.3 billion euros in 2021, 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.
For more information : www.safran-group.com / Follow @Safran on Twitter
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