Earnings Release • May 20, 2021
Earnings Release
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For the first quarter of 2021, the Parrot Group is reporting consolidated revenues of €12.4m. The American subsidiary specialized in precision farming sensors (Micasense), sold on January 27, 2021, is no longer consolidated from the first quarter of 2021 and its revenues have been eliminated from 2020 to obtain a comparable basis. The realignment around commercial drones is delivering a range of benefits: at constant exchange rates, Group revenues (comparable basis) are up 6.5% (stable at current exchange rates) compared with the first quarter of 2020.
Over the period, the Group's commercial development was marked by:
| €m and % of revenues | Q1 2020 | Q1 2021 | Change | FY 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro-drones (Parrot Drones) | 3.2 | 23% | 4.8 | 39% | +50.5% | 18.7 | 33% |
| Of which, consumer products(1) | 2.0 | 14% | 1.1 | 8% | -46.8% | 7.3 | 13% |
| Data analysis software (Pix4D) | 6.1 | 44% | 5.6 | 45% | -8.8% | 23.3 | 41% |
| Fixed-wing drones (senseFly) | 3.5 | 25% | 2.2 | 18% | -36.0% | 10.8 | 19% |
| Parrot SA | 0 | 0% | 0.1 | 1% | ns | 0.3 | ns |
| Intragroup eliminations | -0.3 | - | -0.2 | - | ns | -1.1 | ns |
| PARROT GROUP TOTAL - REPORTED BASIS | 13.8 | 100% | 12.4 | 100% | -9.8% | 52.0 | - |
| MicaSense(2) | 1.4 | 10% | 0.0 | 0% | -100.0% | 5.3 | 9% |
| PARROT GROUP TOTAL - COMPARABLE BASIS(3) | 12.4 | 90% | 12.4 | 100% | +0.4% | 57.3 | 100% |
| COMMERCIAL DRONES TOTAL (4) | 10.4 | 76% | 11.4 | 92% | +9.4% | 44.7 | 78% |
(1) Consumer products: consumer drones (all ranges), legacy automotive products (car kit, plug & play) and connected devices.
(2) Following the sale of Micasense on January 27, 2021, revenues are no longer consolidated since the first quarter of 2021.
(3) The comparable Parrot Group total excludes MicaSense revenues for 2020.
(4) Commercial Drones Total is an alternative performance indicator to measure the impact of strategic decisions; for the periods presented, it is determined by deducting the consumer activities (all ranges and products) from revenues (see (1)).
The strategy applied by the Group since 2018, based on a technological value creation roadmap for commercial markets, is delivering a range of benefits. As expected, the scope effects linked to the change in the product portfolio are expected to continue to become less marked in 2021. The Group, which has secured the vast majority of its purchases in 2021, is maintaining its vigilance concerning tensions on the components market and developments with the health context. Parrot is continuing to capitalize on its capacity for innovation, its product quality and its constant focus on managing its operations and allocating its resources effectively. In line with the 2021 business development plan, including the product launches,
production plans and order book, growth could be accelerated over the second half of 2021, driven by the deliveries in the Defense and Security sector in particular.
On January 27, 2021, Parrot sold its entire capital interest in MicaSense Inc., representing 99%, to AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc, based on an enterprise value of \$22.75m for 100% of the capital. The cash payment is based on several instalments: \$14.3m have been paid since January, then \$2.25m will be paid at end-March 2022 and \$2.5m at end-March 2023, subject to the standard guarantees granted to the buyer. This operation also includes a component paid in AgEagle Aerial Systems shares, listed on NYSE American, for an equivalent of \$3m on the date when the shares were awarded. Within this framework, 535,124 new AgEagle Aerial Systems shares were awarded to Parrot on April 27, 2021; the Company does not intend to retain these shares.
Founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux, Parrot is today the leading European group in the fast-growing industry of drones. Visionary, at the forefront of innovation, Parrot is positioned across the entire value chain, from equipment to services and software. Its micro-drones, well known for their high performance and ease of use, address the needs of professionals as well as consumers. The Group also has a portfolio of outstanding companies and interests in commercial drones, covering equipment, software and services. Its expert capabilities are focused primarily on three vertical markets: (i) 3D Mapping, Surveying and Inspection, (ii) Defense and Security and (iii) Agriculture.
The Parrot Group designs and engineers its products in Europe, mainly in France and Switzerland. It currently employs over 500 people worldwide and makes the majority of its sales outside of France. Parrot, headquartered in Paris, has been listed since 2006 on Euronext Paris (FR0004038263 - PARRO). Financial information is available on http://corporate.parrot.com. For more information visit: www.parrot.com, www.pix4d.com, www.sensefly.com
Investors, analysts, financial media Marie Calleux - T: +33(0) 1 48 03 60 60 [email protected]
Consumer and tech media Cecilia Hage - T: +33(0) 1 48 03 60 60 [email protected]
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