Earnings Release • Jul 28, 2022
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Group net sales accelerated in the second quarter, up +14.8% as reported and up +8.1% on a same-store basis
Over H1 2022, Group net sales at €15.9bn (+9.8% vs H1 2021), Group EBITDA at €1,069m (-2.2% vs H1 2021) Following the agreement in view of a sale of GreenYellow, the disposal plan now reaches €4.0bn
| Net sales (in €m) | Q2 2022 | Reported change | Same-store change1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| France Retail | 3,584 | +3.1% | +3.4% |
| Cdiscount | 369 | -20.4% | -20.4% |
| Total France | 3,954 | +0.4% | -0.5% |
| Latam Retail | 4,467 | +31.6% | +16.7% |
| GROUP TOTAL | 8,420 | +14.8% | +8.1% |
| Cdiscount GMV | 881 | -10.5% | n.a. |
Second-quarter net sales:the Group's banners returned to growth, with net sales up +3.1% as reported and +3.4% on a same-store basis, driven in particular by expansion and the gradual return of tourists. This trend is confirmed for the Parisian banners (+2.1% on a same-store basis versus -2.9% in Q1 2022), with a sharp acceleration since mid-June, as well as for the Casino banners (+4.8% on a same-store basis versus -0.5% in Q1 2022). Over the last four weeks2 , the Group delivered +4.7% same-store sales growth.
| Same-store change in sales1 | Reported change in sales | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2022 | Q2 2022 | 4 weeks2 | Q1 2022 | Q2 2022 | 4 weeks2 | |
| Hypermarkets | -1.2% | +2.9% | +1.4% | -1.7% | -8.1% | -16.7%3 |
| Supermarkets | -2.5% | +2.4% | +3.0% | +3.8% | +20.7% | +25.5%3 |
| Convenience | +3.7% | +11.7% | +9.6% | +5.8% | +13.3% | +12.4% |
| Casino banners | -0.5% | +4.8% | +3.9% | +1.7% | +6.5% | +5.4% |
| Monoprix | -3.0% | +2.2% | +4.8% | -5.0% | +1.6% | +5.4% |
| Franprix | -2.2% | +1.7% | +12.6% | -2.1% | +1.8% | +7.2% |
| Parisian banners | -2.9% | +2.1% | +6.0% | -4.3% | +1.7% | +5.8% |
| FRANCE RETAIL | -1.6% | +3.4% | +4.7% | -1.1% | +3.1% | +5.6% |
Strategic priorities: (i) 376 stores were opened in the convenience format during H1 2022 (Monop', Franprix, Vival, Spar, etc.), while several supermarkets and independent stores joined the franchise network; (ii) Food e-commerce grew despite a decline in the market (+20% in H1 versus -3.6% for the market4 ).
France Retail H1 2022 results: EBITDA for the France Retail segment was €539m, down -5.2% over the period due to a decline in the Ile de France market in Q1 2022 and a recovery during Q2.
In a decreasing market, Cdiscount captured market share over the last Kantar periods (+0.2 pt in April, +0.4 pt in May), returning to pre-Covid levels (H1 GMV at +2.3% versus H1 2019, and -9.9% versus H1 2021 related to a high basis of comparison due to the pandemic). The significant improvement in the business mix continues, with a marketplace GMV share of over 50% in Q2 2022.
EBITDA was €15m (versus €48m in H1 2021), back to H1 2019 levels, and the subsidiary stabilised its cash flows compared to H1 2021.
Cdiscount launched a €75m cost savings plan on a full-year basis by 2023 aimed at adapting its cost structure and capex to trading. It expects to unlock savings of over €30m as from the second half of the year.
1 Excluding fuel and calendar effects
2 4-week period from 27 June to 24 July 2022
3 Including the conversion of 20 hypermarkets into supermarkets
4 Source: NielsenIQ – YTD – P06
The Group received €192m and €145m1 , respectively, from the sale of Floa Bank and Mercialys. To date, the disposal plan totals €4.0bn out of a target of €4.5bn.
The Group has signed an agreement in view of a disposal of GreenYellow for an enterprise value of €1.4bn and an equity value of €1.1bn. Net of €165m reinvested, disposal proceeds for the Group would amount to €600m.
Net debt stood at €5.1bn at 30 June 2022 (€4.6bn at 30 June 2021). The change in net debt over H1 2022 improved by +€374m versus H1 2021.
The Group met the covenants3 contained in its revolving credit facility, with headroom of €227m on gross debt for the secured gross debt/EBITDA after lease payments covenant, and headroom of €215m on EBITDA for the EBITDA after lease payments/net finance costs covenant.
Q2 2022 net sales up +31.6% as reported and +12.0% at constant exchange rates. Assaí and Grupo Éxito recorded robust growth of +58.9% and +38.0% respectively, and +31.7% and +27.6% respectively at constant exchange rates.
The conversion of GPA hypermarkets to the Assaí banner is underway, with two openings in July and at least 40 planned before the end of 2022.
| In €m | H1 2021 | H1 2022 | Change | Change at CER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales – Group | 14,480 | 15,903 | +9.8% | +3.3% |
| o/w France Retail | 6,863 | 6,935 | +1.0% | +1.0% |
| o/w Cdiscount | 947 | 795 | -16.1% | -16.1% |
| Gross merchandise volume | 1,991 | 1,793 | -9.9% | -9.9% |
| o/w Latam | 6,670 | 8,173 | +22.5% | +8.3% |
| EBITDA – Group4 | 1,092 | 1,069 | -2.2% | -7.8% |
| o/w France Retail | 569 | 539 | -5.2% | -6.0% |
| Margin (%) | 8.3% | 7.8% | -52 bps | -57 bps |
| o/w Retail banners5 | 539 | 478 | -11.3% | -11.3% |
| Margin (%) | 7.9% | 6.9% | -96 bps | -96 bps |
| o/w Cdiscount | 48 | 15 | -68.5% | -68.5% |
| Margin (%) | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2 pts | -3.2 pts |
| o/w Latam (excl. tax credits) | 469 | 514 | +9.6% | -2.7% |
| Margin (%) | 7.0% | 6.3% | -74 bps | -72 bps |
| o/w tax credits in Latam | 6 | 0 | n.m. | n.m. |
| Trading profit – Group4 | 440 | 380 | -13.7% | -21.8% |
| o/w France Retail | 163 | 141 | -13.4% | -15.8% |
| Margin (%) | 2.4% | 2.0% | -34 bps | -37 bps |
| o/w Retail banners5 | 143 | 86 | -39.4% | -39.4% |
| Margin (%) | 2.1% | 1.2% | -83 bps | -81 bps |
| o/w Cdiscount | 6 | -32 | n.m. | n.m. |
| Margin (%) | 0.7% | -4.1% | -4.7 pts | -4.7 pts |
| o/w Latam (excl. tax credits) | 264 | 271 | +2.3% | -9.7% |
| Margin (%) | 4.0% | 3.3% | -65 bps | -66 bps |
| o/w tax credits in Latam | 6 | 0 | n.m. | n.m. |
The 2021 financial statements have been restated following the retrospective application of the IFRS IC agenda decisions (i) Configuration or Customisation Costs in a Cloud Computing Arrangement and (ii) Attributing Benefit to Periods of Service (IAS 19)
1 At 30 June 2022, of the €145m of Mercialys shares sold, €86m had not yet impacted net debt (TRS shares not yet sold onto the market at that date)
2 France scope including Cdiscount, excluding GreenYellow – Net debt before IFRS 5
3 Covenants tested on the last day of each quarter – outside of these dates, there is no limit on the amount that can be drawn down
4 Including €6m in tax credits restated by Brazilian subsidiaries in the calculation of adjusted EBITDA for H1 2021 (€0m in H1 2022)
5 France Retail excluding property development and GreenYellow
Consolidated net sales amounted to €15.9bn in H1 2022, up +5.7% on a same-store basis1 , up +3.0% on an organic basis1 and up +9.8% as reported after taking into account the effects of exchange rates and hyperinflation (+6.6%), changes in scope (-0.1%) and fuel (+0.7%), and the calendar effect (-0.4%).
On the France Retail scope, net sales were up +1.0% on a same-store basis.
E-commerce (Cdiscount) gross merchandise volume (GMV) came to €1.8bn, down -9.9% 2 (+2.3% 2 compared to H1 2019) in a difficult market environment and against a high H1 2021 basis for comparison due to the pandemic. Sales in Latin America were up by +13.2% on a same-store basis1 , mainly driven by the very good performance in the Cash & Carry segment (Assaí) and Grupo Éxito.
Consolidated EBITDA came to €1,069m, a change of -2.2% including currency effects and -7.8% at constant exchange rates.
France Retail EBITDA was €539m, down -5.2% on H1 2021. France Retail banners EBITDA (excluding GreenYellow and property development) was €478m (€539m in H1 2021) in connection to a decline in the Ile de France market in Q1 2022 and a recovery during Q2. GreenYellow generated EBITDA of €33m3 and property development operations delivered €28m4 .
E-commerce EBITDA came to €15m (€48m in H1 2021), close to the H1 2019 figure (€13m).
EBITDA for Latin America amounted to €514 million, up +8.2% (-2.7% excluding the impact of exchange rates and tax credits, which represented €6m5 in H1 2021 and €0m in H1 2022).
Consolidated trading profit totalled €380m, down -13.7% (-21.8% at constant exchange rates).
France Retail trading profit was €141m (€163m in H1 2021), of which €86m was attributable to the retail banners (excluding GreenYellow and property development). Trading profit came to €27m for GreenYellow and to €28m for property development operations. The trading margin for the France Retail segment came out at 2.0%.
E-commerce posted a trading loss of -€32m compared to a trading profit of €6m in H1 2021 and a trading loss of -€17m in H1 2019. The change compared to H1 2019 is attributable to Octopia development costs.
In Latin America, trading profit was stable year-on-year at €271m (-9.7% excluding tax credits and currency effects), driven by continued strong sales momentum at Assaí and Grupo Éxito, with a decline at GPA Brazil due to hypermarket closures (inventory drawdowns before disposals) and a ramp-up in promotional initiatives.
Underlying net financial expense for the period was -€484m compared to -€397m in H1 2021, mainly reflecting a -€79m change in net financial expense excluding interest on lease liabilities due to higher interest and forex rates in Brazil.
Underlying net profit (loss), Group share was -€102m, down -€28m on H1 2021. Diluted underlying earnings per share7 stood at -€1.35, vs. -€1.03 in H1 2021.
Other operating income and expenses represented a net expense of -€284m in H1 2022 compared to net income of €10m in H1 2021, of which -€155m relates to France and -€129m to Latin America. In France, other operating income and expenses included -€41m of non-cash costs related to the disposal plan in H1 2022, vs +€161m in H1 2021.
1 Excluding fuel and calendar effects
2 Data published by the subsidiary
3 Contribution to consolidated EBITDA. GreenYellow vision: EBITDA of €40m in H1 2022
4 EBITDA related to the recognition of previously neutralised property development projects carried out with Mercialys (property development operations carried out with Mercialys are neutralised in EBITDA based on the Group's percentage interest in Mercialys; a reduction in Casino's stake in Mercialys or the disposal of those assets by Mercialys therefore results in the recognition of previously neutralised EBITDA)
5 Tax credits restated by Brazilian subsidiaries in the calculation of adjusted EBITDA
6 See definition on page 12
7 Underlying diluted EPS includes the dilutive effect of TSSDI deeply-subordinated bond distributions
Net profit (loss) from continuing operations, Group share came to -€248m, down -€210m mainly due to net financial expense and non-recurring items.
Net profit (loss) from discontinued operations, Group share came out at -€12m in H1 2022, compared with -€170m in H1 2021.
Consolidated net profit (loss), Group share amounted to -€259m vs. -€208m in H1 2021.
Consolidated net debt excluding the impact of IFRS 5 was €7.5bn, of which €5.1bn in France and €2.4bn in Latin America, higher than the level at end of 2021 due to the seasonality of the activity. Including the impact of IFRS 5, consolidated net debt came to €6.6bn, of which €4.3bn in France and €2.3bn in Latin America.
At 30 June 2022, the Group's liquidity in France (including Cdiscount) was €2.2bn, with €405m in cash and cash equivalents1 and €1.8bn in confirmed undrawn lines of credit, available at any time2 . The Group also has €111m in a secured segregated account for the repayment of secured gross debt at 30 June 2022 (€95m at 11 July following buybacks of secured bonds maturing in January 2024).
1 Amount excluding GreenYellow, classified under IFRS 5
2 Covenants tested on the last day of each quarter – outside of these dates, there is no limit on the amounts that can be drawn down
The retail banners returned to growth in Q2 2022, with the Parisian banners reporting a sharp acceleration in sales during June.
In H1 2022, the Group strengthened its technology partnerships with global leaders including Ocado, Gorillas and Amazon:
The Group's banners are adapting their offering to new consumer trends by developing a series of initiatives designed to meet their customers' expectations:
Casino Group banners have adapted their sales strategy to the inflationary environment:
1 Source: NielsenIQ - YTD - P06
2 10% discount on purchases for a monthly fee of c. €10 (reduced amount for longer subscription period)
3 Source: Kantar, CAM P6 of the Casino, Louis Delhaize and Les Mousquetaires groups
In a decreasing market, Cdiscount returned to pre-Covid trading levels, with GMV up +2.3% compared to H1 2019, and down -9.9% on H1 2021 (high basis for comparison due to the pandemic).
Cdiscount continues to improve its business mix, with a marketplace GMV share above 50% for the first time over a quarter. Marketplace GMV rose +18.8% compared to H1 2019 (-10.6% compared to H1 2021). The banner captured +0.4 pt in market share over the last Kantar period (May 2022).
Operating KPIs continue to improve year-on-year, with (i) a +4 pts improvement in NPS, (ii) the development of Advertising Services (digital marketing), which saw a +15.0% rise in revenues at €33m, (iii) accelerated expansion of B2B with a total of 23 contracts for Octopia (+11 compared to end-2021) and 53 clients for C-logistics (+31 vs end 2021), and (iv) a +7.0% increase in the number of Cdiscount A Volonté subscribers.
EBITDA2 was €15m (versus €48m in H1 2021), back to H1 2019 levels (€13m).
Cdiscount launched a €75m cost savings plan on a full-year basis by 2023 aimed at adapting its cost structure and capex to trading. It expects to unlock savings of over €30m as from the second half of the year.
GreenYellow reported €40m in EBITDA3 for H1 2022, up +8% compared to H1 2021.
It has an advanced pipeline4 of 764 MW in solar power projects, and a pipeline of additional opportunities5 of 3,701 GW. The advanced pipeline4 for the energy efficiency business came to 157 GWh, with a pipeline of additional opportunities5 of almost 1,096 GWh.
Expansion continued in Europe with the establishment of new offices in Poland and Spain, and the commissioning of the first 4 MW project in Bulgaria. Mid-July, GreenYellow also signed a first auto-consumption PPA in Hungary with a major automotive player for a project of more than 9 MW.
During the first half of the year, GreenYellow also strengthened its positions in its traditional geographies:
In terms of its CSR performance, Casino Group continues to rank as the no. 1 retailer and no. 8 global company in Moody's ESG ranking6 .
The Group's strategy is designed to promote more responsible retail, with the creation of a "seasonality barometer" in collaboration with Mauro Colagreco to guide consumers towards seasonal fruit and vegetables, and fair trade certification for all of its private label chocolate bars and coffee capsules.
To complement the measures taken by the Group to reduce its electricity consumption over the last decade (doors on fridge, etc.), the banners have committed to reducing electricity use in stores at times of energy stress (e.g., reducing the intensity of lighting in stores, heating reduction during peak hours, etc.).
The Group remains active in terms of outreach initiatives, renewing its partnership in support of food banks and its commitment against LGBT+ discrimination in H1 2022. Casino Group also continues to increase the proportion of women in management, with women now making up 40% of the Executive Committee.
The Latin American subsidiaries are also committed to, and recognised for, corporate social responsibility: (i) Grupo Éxito distributed 84,000 food baskets to children and their families to fight malnutrition and reduced its carbon footprint by 16% in H1 2022; (ii) Assaí reduced its direct and indirect energy-related emissions by 23% and is ranked as Brazil's third best company for the inclusion of people with disabilities. Assaí has also received Great Place to Work certification.
1 Data published by the subsidiary
2 Contribution to consolidated figures. Data published by the subsidiary: EBITDA at €17m in H1 2022
3 GreenYellow vision. Contribution to consolidated EBITDA: €33m
4 The advanced pipeline comprises all projects that are in the "awarded" and "advanced pipeline" stages within the portfolio of projects in development at GreenYellow and its joint ventures
5 The pipeline of additional opportunities comprises all projects that are in the "pipeline" and "early stage" within the portfolio of projects in development at GreenYellow and its joint ventures
6 2021
In H1 2022 Grupo Éxito reported sales growth of +27.9% as reported (+23.8% at constant exchange rates) and a rise of +24.1% in EBITDA to €165m (+18.9% at constant exchange rates).
In Colombia, sales grew by +26.7%, accelerating in Q2 (+37.8%). EBITDA increased by +18.2%, driven by commercial dynamism. Omnichannel sales continued to see good momentum (+17%1 ) and now represent 12.1% of total sales.
In Uruguay, sales increased by +24.8%, and EBITDA by +31.6%, thanks to improved cost control.
Assaí saw +48.1% sales growth in H1 2022 (+26.6% at constant exchange rates), accelerating to +58.9% in Q2. EBITDA was up +40.9% (+24.2% at constant exchange rates2 ), while the EBITDA margin came out at 6.5%. Since H1 2019, EBITDA has more than doubled in local currency terms.
The conversion of GPA hypermarkets is underway, with two openings in July, and at least 40 conversions planned before the end of 2022.
Digital sales climbed +34%1 in Q2 2022 compared to Q1 2022.
Assaí targets gross sales of R\$100bn (€18bn) in 2024, to be achieved by (i) opening around 50 stores between 2022 and 2024, and (ii) converting 70 Extra hypermarkets (including at least 40 stores in H2 2022).
Same-store net sales were up by +3.6% in H1 2022, with net sales as reported down by -19.9% (-31.5% at constant exchange rates), due to the closure of hypermarkets.
EBITDA fell -55.7% (-62.1% at constant exchange rates) due to costs related to the closure of hypermarkets and a ramp-up in promotional initiatives. 12 hypermarkets not sold have already been converted into Pão de Açúcar, Compre Bem or Mercado Extra supermarkets, out of a total of 24 conversions planned before the end of Q3 2022.
Trading rose sharply for the E-commerce business, with GMV up +25%1 compared with Q2 2021.
In H1 2022, the Casino Group collected:
The Group also has €27m in multiple secured or committed disposals (Sarenza, real estate).
The Group has signed an agreement in view of a disposal of GreenYellow for an enterprise value of €1.4bn and an equity value of €1.1bn. Net of €165m reinvestment, disposal proceeds for the Group would amount to €600m.
The non-strategic asset disposal plan represents €4.0bn to date. The Group confirms its aim of completing the final €0.5bn of its €4.5bn disposal plan by the end of 2023.
1 Data published by the subsidiary
2 Change at constant exchange rates excluding tax credits
3 Already included in net debt at end-2021 4 At 30 June 2022, of the €145m of Mercialys shares sold, €86m had not yet impacted net debt (TRS shares not yet sold onto the market at that date)
On 30 June 2022, Casino Group cancelled a nominal amount of €34.1m of the Quatrim 2024 secured bonds, following buybacks on the market.
On 11 July 2022, Casino Group cancelled (i) a nominal amount of €20.5m of the 2023 issue and (ii) a nominal amount of €15.9m of the Quatrim 2024 secured bonds. These cancellations were made following buybacks on the market.
Accordingly, the aggregate nominal amount of the 2023 issue was reduced to €199m, and that of the Quatrim 2024 secured bonds to €750m.
The Group may undertake further bond buybacks in the coming months.
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In Q2 2022, the Group recorded net sales of €8,420m, up +14.8% as reported, including currency, fuel and consolidation scope impacts accounting respectively for +9.1%, +0.5% and -0.1%. The calendar effect had no impact on sales. The Group delivered same-store growth of +8.1%1 , driven mainly by Latin America (+16.7%).
For France Retail, same-store sales were up by +3.4% over the quarter, with a return to growth in all formats. Convenience formats delivered double-digit growth (+11.7%). Hypermarkets (+2.9%) and supermarkets (+2.4%) reported solid growth. Monoprix (+2.2%) and Franprix (+1.7%) benefited from a recovery in consumption in Paris with the return of tourists and office workers.
Cdiscount2 gross merchandise volume (GMV) was up by +4.0% versus Q2 2019, but down -10.5% year-on-year due to a high basis for comparison related to the pandemic. The marketplace GMV share continued to increase, exceeding 50% in Q2.
In Latin America, sales rose by +31.6% on a reported basis in the quarter, driven by an excellent performance from Grupo Éxito and Assaí, which reported sales growth of +38.0% and +58.9%, respectively, reflecting the commercial format's continued attractiveness and a positive currency effect.
1 Same-store change excluding fuel and calendar effects
2 Data published by the subsidiary
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The Group returned to growth in H1 2022, despite an unstable economic environment.
For FY 2022, the Group confirms its targets:
The Board of Directors met on 27 July 2022 to approve the consolidated financial statements for first-half 2022. These financial statements have been reviewed by the Statutory Auditors.
The presentation of the 2022 half-year results is available on Casino Group's corporate website (www.groupe-casino.fr/en)
See press release dated 21 November 2019
| France Retail | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| In €m | + E-commerce | Latam | Total |
| Net sales1 | 7,730 | 8,173 | 15,903 |
| EBITDA1 | 554 | 514 | 1,069 |
| (-) impact of leases2 | (304) | (171) | (475) |
| Adjusted consolidated EBITDA including leases1 |
250 | 343 | 594 |
| France Retail | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| In €m | + E-commerce | Latam | Total |
| Net sales1 | 16,021 | 15,951 | 31,972 |
| EBITDA1 | 1,393 | 1,099 | 2,492 |
| (-) impact of leases2 | (601) | (333) | (933) |
| (i) Adjusted consolidated EBITDA including leases1 3 | 792 | 766 | 1,558 |
| (ii) Gross debt1 4 | 5,639 | 3,514 | 9,153 |
| (iii) Gross cash and cash equivalents1 5 | 413 | 1,275 | 1,688 |
As at 30 June 2021, the Group's liquidity within the "France + E-commerce" scope was €2.2bn, with €413m in cash and cash equivalents6 and €1.8bn in confirmed undrawn lines of credit, available at any time. Commercial paper in issue amounted to €48m at 30 June 2022.
| Type of covenant (France and E-commerce excluding GreenYellow) | At 30 June 2022 |
|---|---|
| Secured gross debt/ EBITDA after lease payments <3.50x | 3.19x7 |
| EBITDA after lease payments/Net finance costs >2.50x | 3.54x |
The balance of the segregated account was nil at 30 June 2022.
The balance of the secured segregated account was €111m at 30 June 2022, after taking into account buybacks of the secured bond maturing in January 2024. Due to additional buybacks of the same issue in early July, the secured segregated account stood at €95m at 11 July 2022.
No cash has been credited or debited from the bond segregated account and its balance remained at €0.
1 Unaudited data, scope as defined in refinancing documentation of November 2019 with mainly Segisor accounted for within the France Retail + E-commerce scope 2 Interest paid on lease liabilities and repayment of lease liabilities as defined in the documentation
3 EBITDA after lease payments (i.e., repayments of principal and interest on lease liabilities)
4 Loans and other borrowings in the reported financial statements
5 At 30 June 2022
6 Amount excluding GreenYellow, classified under IFRS 5
7 Secured debt of €2.3bn and EBITDA after lease payments excluding GreenYellow of €734m
| Net sales In €m |
H1 2021 (restated) | H1 2022 | Change | Change at CER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France Retail | 6,863 | 6,935 | +1.0% | +1.0% |
| Latam Retail | 6,670 | 8,173 | +22.5% | +8.3% |
| E-commerce (Cdiscount) |
947 | 795 | -16.1% | -16.1% |
| Group total | 14,480 | 15,903 | +9.8% | +3.3% |
| EBITDA In €m |
H1 2021 (restated) | H1 2022 | Change | Change at CER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France Retail | 569 | 539 | -5.2% | -6.0% |
| Latam Retail | 475 | 514 | +8.2% | -3.9% |
| E-commerce (Cdiscount) | 48 | 15 | -68.5% | -68.5% |
| Group total | 1,092 | 1,069 | -2.2% | -7.8% |
| Trading profit In €m |
H1 2021 (restated) | H1 2022 | Change | Change at CER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France Retail | 163 | 141 | -13.4% | -15.8% |
| Latam Retail | 271 | 271 | 0.0% | -11.7% |
| E-commerce (Cdiscount) |
6 | -32 | n.m. | n.m. |
| Group total | 440 | 380 | -13.7% | -21.8% |
| In €m | H1 2021 (restated) |
Restated items | H1 2021 (underlying) |
H1 2022 | Restated items | H1 2022 (underlying) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trading profit | 440 | 0 | 440 | 380 | 0 | 380 |
| Other operating income and expenses |
10 | (10) | 0 | (284) | 284 | 0 |
| Operating profit (loss) | 450 | (10) | 440 | 96 | 284 | 380 |
| Net finance costs | (224) | 0 | (224) | (252) | 0 | (252) |
| Other financial income and expenses1 |
(174) | 0 | (174) | (233) | 2 | (231) |
| Income taxes2 | (44) | (10) | (54) | 112 | (86) | 26 |
| Share of profit of equity accounted investees |
29 | 0 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Net profit (loss) from continuing operations |
37 | (19) | 18 | (272) | 200 | (72) |
| o/w attributable to non-controlling interests3 |
75 | 18 | 93 | (24) | 54 | 30 |
| o/w Group share | (38) | (37) | (75) | (248) | 145 | (102) |
Underlying net profit corresponds to net profit from continuing operations, adjusted for (i) the impact of other operating income and expenses, as defined in the "Significant accounting policies" section in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, (ii) the impact of non-recurring financial items, as well as (iii) income tax expense/benefits related to these adjustments and (iv) the application of IFRIC 23.
Non-recurring financial items include fair value adjustments to equity derivative instruments and the effects of discounting Brazilian tax liabilities.
1 Other financial income and expenses have been restated, primarily for the impact of discounting tax liabilities, as well as for changes in the fair value of the total return swaps
2 Income taxes have been restated for the tax effects of other operating income and expenses and of the restatements of financial income and expenses described above, as well as for the effects of IFRIC 23 "Uncertainty about tax treatments"
3 Non-controlling interests have been adjusted for the amounts relating to the above restated items
| In €m | H1 2021 | Change over the period | H1 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | (4,577) | -511 | (5,088) |
| o/w France Retail excl. GreenYellow | (4,205) | -384 | (4,589) |
| o/w E-commerce (Cdiscount) | (428) | -71 | (499) |
| o/w GreenYellow | 57 | -57 | 0 |
| Latam Retail | (1,767) | -610 | (2,377) |
| o/w GPA Brazil | (778) | +52 | (726) |
| o/w Assaí | (851) | -643 | (1,493) |
| o/w Grupo Éxito | 26 | -45 | (19) |
| o/w Brazilian Holdings (Segisor) | (164) | +26 | (138) |
| Total | (6,344) | -1,121 | (7,465) |
Note : GreenYellow has been classified under IFRS 5 in 2022
| In €m – France (including Cdiscount), excluding GreenYellow | H1 2021 | H1 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| France net debt before IFRS 5 at 1 January | (3,874) | (4,701) |
| Free cash flow1 excluding disposal plan |
(346) | (323) |
| Financial expenses2 | (164) | (184) |
| Dividends paid to owners of the parent and holders of TSSDI deeply-subordinated bonds |
(28) | (32) |
| Share buybacks and transactions with non-controlling interests |
(1) | (2) |
| Other net financial investments | (5) | 1 |
| Other non-cash items | (308) | (47) |
| o/w non-cash financial expenses | (30) | 54 |
| Change in net debt before IFRS 5 and before asset disposals | -854 | -586 |
| Disposal plan | 93 | 1993 |
| Change in net debt before IFRS 5 and after asset disposals | -760 | -387 |
| Net debt before IFRS 5 at 30 June | (4,634) | (5,088) |
1 Before dividends to the owners of the parent and holders of TSSDI deeply-subordinated bonds, excluding financial expenses, including lease payments (repayments of lease liabilities and interest on leases)
2 Excluding interest on lease liabilities
3 Of which €165m for Floa Bank (amount accounted in impact of scope) and €139m for Mercialys, less -€86m of TRS not yet impacting net debt (TRS shares not yet sold onto the market at 30 June 2022)
| NET SALES | Net sales | Total | Organic | Same-store |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in €m) | Q2 2022 | growth | growth1 | growth1 |
| France Retail | 3,584 | +3.1% | +1.8% | +3.4% |
| Cdiscount | 369 | -20.4% | -20.4% | -20.4% |
| Total France | 3,954 | +0.4% | -1.0% | -0.5% |
| Latam Retail | 4,467 | +31.6% | +12.4% | +16.7% |
| GROUP TOTAL | 8,420 | +14.8% | +5.3% | +8.1% |
| Cdiscount GMV | 881 | -10.5% | n.a. | n.a. |
| Net sales by banner (in €m) | Q2 2022 net sales |
Total growth | Organic growth1 | Same-store growth1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monoprix | 1,111 | +1.6% | +2.0% | +2.2% |
| Supermarkets | 857 | +20.7% | +1.4% | +2.4% |
| o/w Casino Supermarkets2 | 814 | +21.4% | +0.6% | +1.7% |
| Franprix | 385 | +1.8% | +2.4% | +1.7% |
| Convenience & Other3 | 456 | +1.4% | +0.2% | +11.6% |
| o/w Convenience4 | 387 | +13.3% | +14.5% | +11.7% |
| Hypermarkets | 775 | -8.1% | +3.3% | +2.9% |
| o/w Géant2 | 722 | -9.4% | +3.1% | +2.9% |
| FRANCE RETAIL | 3,584 | +3.1% | +1.8% | +3.4% |
| Key figures | H1 2021 | H1 2022 | Reported growth | Growth vs H1 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total GMV including tax | 1,991 | 1,793 | -9.9% | +2.3% |
| o/w direct sales | 865 | 679 | -21.5% | -25.1% |
| o/w marketplace sales | 747 | 668 | -10.6% | +18.8% |
| Marketplace contribution (%) | 46.3% | 49.6% | +3.2 pts | +11.3 pts |
| Net sales (in €m) | 1,009 | 881 | -12.7% | -11.5% |
1 Excluding fuel and calendar effects
2 Excluding Codim stores in Corsica: 8 supermarkets and 4 hypermarkets
3 Other: including Geimex
4 Net sales on a same-store basis include the same-store performance of franchised stores
5 Data published by the subsidiary
| AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATES | Q2 2021 | Q2 2022 | Currency effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil (EUR/BRL) | 6.3885 | 5.2349 | +22.0% |
| Colombia (EUR/COP) (x 1000) | 4.4471 | 4.1708 | +6.6% |
| Uruguay (EUR/UYP) | 52.9077 | 43.2190 | +22.4% |
| Argentina (EUR/ARS)1 | 113.3281 | 125.6753 | -9.8% |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED GROSS SALES UNDER BANNER (in €m, excluding fuel) |
Q2 2022 | Change (incl. calendar effects) |
|---|---|---|
| Monoprix | 1,163 | +2.4% |
| Franprix | 448 | +2.3% |
| Supermarkets | 767 | +15.4% |
| Hypermarkets | 704 | -10.4% |
| Convenience & Other | 649 | +1.3% |
| o/w Convenience | 581 | +11.1% |
| TOTAL FRANCE | 3,731 | +1.8% |
| TOTAL GROSS SALES UNDER BANNER (in €m, excluding fuel) |
Q2 2022 | Change (incl. calendar effects) |
|---|---|---|
| Total France | 3,731 | +1.8% |
| Cdiscount | 678 | -14.5% |
| TOTAL FRANCE AND CDISCOUNT | 4,409 | -1.1% |
1 Pursuant to the application of IAS 29, the exchange rate used to convert the Argentina figures corresponds to the rate at the reporting date
| FRANCE | 30 Sept. 2021 | 31 Dec. 2021 | 31 March 2022 | 30 June 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Géant Casino hypermarkets | 95 | 95 | 97 | 77 |
| o/w French franchised affiliates | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| International affiliates | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Casino Supermarkets | 425 | 429 | 437 | 464 |
| o/w French franchised affiliates | 63 | 61 | 60 | 62 |
| International affiliates | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Monoprix (Monop', Naturalia, etc.) | 833 | 838 | 842 | 853 |
| o/w franchised affiliates | 203 | 206 | 215 | 226 |
| Naturalia integrated stores | 200 | 198 | 198 | 194 |
| Naturalia franchises | 44 | 51 | 51 | 55 |
| Franprix (Franprix, Marché d'à côté, etc.) | 906 | 942 | 978 | 1,035 |
| o/w franchises | 564 | 614 | 649 | 711 |
| Convenience (Spar, Vival, Le Petit Casino, etc.) |
5,563 | 5,728 | 5,859 | 5,960 |
| Other businesses | 303 | 286 | 287 | 277 |
| Total France | 8,125 | 8,318 | 8,500 | 8,666 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 30 Sept. 2021 | 31 Dec. 2021 | 31 March 2022 | 30 June 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARGENTINA | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Libertad hypermarkets | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Mini Libertad and Petit Libertad mini | ||||
| supermarkets | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| URUGUAY | 93 | 94 | 93 | 93 |
| Géant hypermarkets | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Disco supermarkets | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Devoto supermarkets | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Devoto Express mini-supermarkets | 35 | 36 | 35 | 35 |
| Möte | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| BRAZIL | 1,064 | 1,021 | 917 | 914 |
| Extra hypermarkets | 103 | 72 | 31 | 21 |
| Pão de Açúcar supermarkets | 181 | 181 | 181 | 179 |
| Extra supermarkets | 146 | 146 | 146 | 149 |
| Compre Bem | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 |
| Assaí (cash & carry) | 191 | 212 | 216 | 220 |
| Mini Mercado Extra & Minuto Pão de | 239 | 240 | 241 | 241 |
| Açúcar mini-supermarkets | ||||
| Drugstores | 102 | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| + Service stations | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| COLOMBIA | 2,035 | 2,063 | 2,036 | 2,049 |
| Éxito hypermarkets | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Éxito and Carulla supermarkets | 153 | 158 | 153 | 153 |
| Super Inter supermarkets | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 |
| Surtimax (discount) | 1,607 | 1,632 | 1,619 | 1,634 |
| o/w "Aliados" | 1,536 | 1,560 | 1,549 | 1,564 |
| B2B | 34 | 36 | 37 | 41 |
| Éxito Express and Carulla Express mini supermarkets |
88 | 85 | 76 | 70 |
| CAMEROON | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cash & carry | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total International | 3,221 | 3,207 | 3,075 | 3,086 |
| In € millions | 30 June 2022 | 30 June 2021 (restated)1 |
|---|---|---|
| CONTINUING OPERATIONS | ||
| Net sales | 15,903 | 14,480 |
| Other revenue | 225 | 224 |
| Total revenue | 16,128 | 14,704 |
| Cost of goods sold | (12,360) | (11,071) |
| Gross margin | 3,768 | 3,633 |
| Selling expenses | (2,645) | (2,532) |
| General and administrative expenses | (743) | (660) |
| Trading profit | 380 | 440 |
| As a % of net sales | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| Other operating income | 268 | 246 |
| Other operating expenses | (551) | (236) |
| Operating profit | 96 | 450 |
| As a % of net sales | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Income from cash and cash equivalents | 27 | 8 |
| Finance costs | (279) | (231) |
| Net finance costs | (252) | (224) |
| Other financial income | 90 | 69 |
| Other financial expenses | (323) | (243) |
| Net profit (loss) before tax | (389) | 52 |
| As a % of net sales | -2.4% | 0.4% |
| Income tax benefit (expense) | 112 | (44) |
| Share of profit of equity-accounted investees | 5 | 29 |
| Net profit (loss) from continuing operations | (272) | 37 |
| As a % of net sales | -1.7% | 0.3% |
| Attributable to owners of the parent | (248) | (38) |
| Attributable to non-controlling interests | (24) | 75 |
| DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | ||
| Net profit (loss) from discontinued operations | (5) | (169) |
| Attributable to owners of the parent | (12) | (170) |
| Attributable to non-controlling interests | 7 | 2 |
| CONTINUING AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | ||
| Consolidated net profit (loss) | (277) | (132) |
| Attributable to owners of the parent | (259) | (208) |
| Attributable to non-controlling interests | (17) | 77 |
| In € | 30 June 2022 | 30 June 2021 (restated)1 |
|---|---|---|
| From continuing operations, attributable to owners of the parent | ||
| Basic |
(2.70) | (0.69) |
| Diluted |
(2.70) | (0.69) |
| From continuing and discontinued operations, attributable to owners of the parent |
||
| Basic |
(2.80) | (2.27) |
| Diluted |
(2.80) | (2.27) |
1 The financial statements have been restated following the retrospective application of the IFRS IC agenda decisions (i) Configuration or Customisation Costs in a Cloud Computing Arrangement and (ii) Attributing Benefit to Periods of Service (IAS 19)
| In € millions | For the six months ended 30 June 2022 |
For the six months ended 30 June 2021 (restated)1 |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated net profit (loss) | (277) | (132) |
| Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss | 627 | 137 |
| Cash flow hedges and cash flow hedge reserve(i) | 30 | 20 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments(ii) | 587 | 120 |
| Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI) | (1) | (1) |
| Share of items of equity-accounted investees that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss |
18 | 3 |
| Income tax effects | (7) | (5) |
| Items that will never be reclassified to profit or loss | 37 | (3) |
| Equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income | - | - |
| Actuarial gains and losses | 49 | (4) |
| Share of items of equity-accounted investees that will never be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss |
- | - |
| Income tax effects | (13) | 1 |
| Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax | 664 | 134 |
| Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax | 387 | 2 |
| Attributable to owners of the parent | 40 | (131) |
| Attributable to non-controlling interests | 347 | 133 |
(i) The change in the cash flow hedge reserve in first-half 2022 and first-half 2021 was not material.
(ii) The €587 million change in translation adjustments in first-half 2022 stemmed primarily from the appreciation of the Brazilian real and Colombian peso (€438 million and €97 million, respectively). The €120 million positive net translation adjustment in first-half 2021 arose mainly from the appreciation of the Brazilian real for €218 million, partially offset by the depreciation of the Colombian peso for -€81 million.
1 The financial statements have been restated following the retrospective application of the IFRS IC agenda decisions (i) Configuration or Customisation Costs in a Cloud Computing Arrangement and (ii) Attributing Benefit to Periods of Service (IAS 19)
| ASSETS | 31 December | |
|---|---|---|
| In € millions | 30 June 2022 | 20211 |
| Goodwill | 7,017 | 6,667 |
| Intangible assets | 2,101 | 2,006 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 4,942 | 4,641 |
| Investment property | 448 | 411 |
| Right-of-use assets | 5,074 | 4,748 |
| Investments in equity-accounted investees | 221 | 201 |
| Other non-current assets | 1,172 | 1,183 |
| Deferred tax assets | 1,463 | 1,195 |
| Non-current assets | 22,439 | 21,053 |
| Inventories | 3,697 | 3,214 |
| Trade receivables | 713 | 772 |
| Other current assets | 2,242 | 2,033 |
| Current tax assets | 201 | 196 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,688 | 2,283 |
| Assets held for sale | 1,568 | 973 |
| Current assets | 10,109 | 9,470 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 32,548 | 30,523 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 31 December | |
|---|---|---|
| In € millions | 30 June 2022 | 20211 |
| Share capital | 166 | 166 |
| Additional paid-in capital, treasury shares, retained earnings and consolidated net profit (loss) |
2,580 | 2,577 |
| Equity attributable to owners of the parent | 2,746 | 2,742 |
| Non-controlling interests | 3,250 | 2,880 |
| Total equity | 5,995 | 5,622 |
| Non-current provisions for employee benefits | 218 | 273 |
| Other non-current provisions | 473 | 376 |
| Non-current borrowings and debt, gross | 7,843 | 7,461 |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 4,518 | 4,174 |
| Non-current put options granted to owners of non-controlling interests |
14 | 61 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 216 | 225 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 438 | 405 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 13,719 | 12,975 |
| Current provisions for employee benefits | 12 | 12 |
| Other current provisions | 205 | 216 |
| Trade payables | 6,071 | 6,099 |
| Current borrowings and debt, gross | 1,784 | 1,369 |
| Current lease liabilities | 747 | 718 |
| Current put options granted to owners of non-controlling interests | 219 | 133 |
| Current tax liabilities | 24 | 8 |
| Other current liabilities | 3,146 | 3,196 |
| Liabilities associated with assets held for sale | 625 | 175 |
| Current liabilities | 12,834 | 11,926 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 32,548 | 30,523 |
1 The financial statements have been restated following the retrospective application of the IFRS IC agenda decisions (i) Configuration or Customisation Costs in a Cloud Computing Arrangement and (ii) Attributing Benefit to Periods of Service (IAS 19)
| In € millions | First-half 2022 | First-half 2021 (restated)1 |
|---|---|---|
| Net profit (loss) before tax from continuing operations | (389) | 52 |
| Net profit (loss) before tax from discontinued operations | (11) | (209) |
| Consolidated net profit (loss) before tax | (400) | (157) |
| Depreciation and amortisation for the year | 689 | 652 |
| Provision and impairment expense | 82 | (81) |
| Losses (gains) arising from changes in fair value | 1 | (4) |
| Expenses (income) on share-based payment plans | 7 | 9 |
| Other non-cash items | (49) | (11) |
| (Gains) losses on disposals of non-current assets | (53) | (97) |
| (Gains) losses due to changes in percentage ownership of subsidiaries resulting in acquisition/loss of control |
(22) | 11 |
| Dividends received from equity-accounted investees | 2 | 10 |
| Net finance costs | 252 | 224 |
| Interest paid on leases, net | 161 | 154 |
| Non-recourse factoring and associated transaction costs | 54 | 23 |
| Disposal gains and losses and adjustments related to discontinued operations | - | 90 |
| Net cash from operating activities before change in working capital, net finance costs and income tax |
725 | 824 |
| Income tax paid | (71) | (87) |
| Change in operating working capital | (879) | (906) |
| Income tax paid and change in operating working capital: discontinued operations | (100) | (97) |
| Net cash from operating activities | (324) | (266) |
| of which continuing operations | (214) | (50) |
| Cash outflows related to acquisitions of: | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and investment property | (833) | (494) |
| Non-current financial assets | (35) | (3) |
| Cash inflows related to disposals of: | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and investment property | 246 | 19 |
| Non-current financial assets | 397 | 158 |
| Effect of changes in scope of consolidation resulting in acquisition or loss of control | (21) | (9) |
| Effect of changes in scope of consolidation related to equity-accounted investees | 300 | (6) |
| (6) | (16) | |
| Change in loans and advances granted Net cash from (used in) investing activities of discontinued operations |
(29) | (49) |
| Net cash from (used in) investing activities | 20 | (399) |
| 49 | (350) | |
| of which continuing operations | ||
| Dividends paid: to owners of the parent |
- | - |
| to non-controlling interests | (42) | (77) |
| to holders of deeply-subordinated perpetual bonds | (34) | (32) |
| Increase (decrease) in the parent's share capital | - | - |
| Transactions between the Group and owners of non-controlling interests | (2) | 3 |
| (Purchases) sales of treasury shares | (2) | - |
| Additions to loans and borrowings | 1,052 | 2,636 |
| Repayments of loans and borrowings | (862) | (1,998) |
| Repayments of lease liabilities | (314) | (321) |
| Interest paid, net | (460) | (335) |
| Other repayments | (16) | (13) |
| Net cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations | (1) | (6) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (682) | (143) |
| of which continuing operations | (681) | (138) |
| Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations | 237 | 74 |
| Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations | - | - |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | (750) | (735) |
| Net cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 2,223 | 2,675 |
| - of which net cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations |
2,224 | 2,675 |
| - of which net cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations |
(1) | (1) |
| Net cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 1,472 | 1,940 |
| - of which net cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations - of which net cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations |
1,427 46 |
1,941 (1) |
1 The financial statements have been restated following the retrospective application of the IFRS IC agenda decisions (i) Configuration or Customisation Costs in a Cloud Computing Arrangement and (ii) Attributing Benefit to Periods of Service (IAS 19)
Lionel Benchimol + 33 (0)1 53 65 64 17 – [email protected] or + 33 (0)1 53 65 24 17 – IR\[email protected]
Stéphanie Abadie
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Agence IMAGE 7
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