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Arcadis NV — Earnings Release 2022
Feb 16, 2023
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Strategic repositioning with a strong set of results
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results
16 February 2022
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Part 1
Q4 & full year 2022 results
Peter Oosterveer | Chief Executive Officer
Key highlights of full year 2022
- Continued strong client demand
- Record backlog, organic pro forma backlog growth at 8.9%1)
- Strong set of results, improved operating margin and high cash conversion
- Global Business Area model successfully implemented
Full Year 2022 results
Record Net Revenue
€3,019 million
Organic growth 8.9%2)
Record backlog €3,119 million
Book to bill: 1.03x
Operating EBITA margin further improved
9.8%
Last year: 9.6%
1) Organic net backlog growth 2022 (year on year ), pro forma IBI and DPS backlog growth
2) This excludes the impact of currency movements, acquisitions, divestments, or footprint reductions (such as the Middle East)
Global Business Areas Resilience
2022 STRATEGIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- Strong client demand in energy transition, water optimization and environmental restoration
- Strategic investments supporting growth areas: Hydronet (digital water), Giftge (energy transition)
Q4 MARKET DRIVERS PROJECT EXAMPLE
- Water optimization: need for operational efficiencies drive demand for digital products
- Sustainability advisory: Arcadis advisory capability combined with engineering solutions
- Environmental restoration: PFAS
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Create infrastructure to help generate 10GW renewable energy by 2026
Client Scottish Power | UK
Global Business Areas
STRATEGIC ACHIEVEMENTS
• Repositioning: IBI & DPS
Places
- Investments in Industrial Manufacturing
- Increased presence North America, reduction Asia
- Architecture & Urbanism business unit
Q4 MARKET DRIVERS PROJECT EXAMPLE
- High growth end markets: e.g. Life Sciences and EV tech
- Continued delays China property sector
- Strong momentum Continental Europe and North America boosting order intake
Industrial manufacturing Property & investment Divestments & Wind-downs
Planning and managing the delivery of one of Europe's largest EV battery factory
Client Automotive Cells Company | Germany
© Arcadis 2023 | Q4 and Full Year 2022 Results
Global Business Areas
Mobility
2022 STRATEGIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- Expansion North America through IBI
- IBI Digital Mobility portfolio
- Strong client demand for Intelligent Rail and Mobility Development
Q4 MARKET DRIVERS
- Ongoing programs and stimulus packages
- Climate change and decarbonization high priorities
- Ageing infra Australia, UK
Faster commute, better connectivity and reduction of carbon emissions in Los Angeles
Client LA Metro | US
Global Business Areas Intelligence
- Created in Q4 2022
- Bringing together Arcadis Gen and Arcadis IBI Intelligence
- Servicing clients directly or through GBA:
Intelligence team: staff >900
Solutions & products 500 staff Design & consulting 300 staff
Managed services 130 staff
Attractive suite of services and solutions
PROJECT EXAMPLE
Map curbside data for city decision makers
Client Numerous cities in US and Canada | US Part 2
Financial Results
Virginie Duperat | Chief Financial Officer
Record net revenue and margin improvement
Full year 2022 results
| €3,019M 2021: €2,565M |
8.9% |
|---|---|
| Net Revenue | Organic Net growth1) Revenue |
| €295M YoY +20% '21: €246M |
9.8% 2021: 9.6% |
| Operating EBITA2) | Operating EBITA margin |
| 2.2x | €173M 2021: €234M |
| Leverage ratio Net debt / Operating EBITDA |
Free Cash Flow3) |
2021 figures have been restated in accordance with IAS 8
1) Underlying growth excluding the impact of currency movements, acquisitions or footprint reductions, such as the Middle East, winddowns or divestments
2) Excluding acquisition, divestment, restructuring and integration-related costs
3) Free Cash Flow = Cash flow from operating activities minus capex minus lease liabilities
Accelerated revenue growth, excellent working capital management
Net Revenues and Organic Growth1)
Days Sales Outstanding and Net Working Capital (%) Days, %
Operating EBITA (margin)2)
Operating EBITDA
2021 figures have been restated in accordance with IAS 8
1) Underlying growth excluding the impact of currency movements, acquisitions or footprint reductions, such as the Middle East, winddowns or divestments 2) Excluding acquisition, divestment, restructuring and integration-related costs
Resilience Strong growth with good profitability
Resilience
41% of net revenues | 29% of backlog
| in € millions | Full year | Fourth | quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period ended 31 Dec. 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | change | 2022 | 2021 | change |
| Net revenues | 1,239 | 1,041 | 19% | 330 | 269 | 22% |
| Organic net revenue growth (%)1) | 10.3% | 11.9% | ||||
| Operating EBITA2) | 134 | 113 | 18% | |||
| Operating EBITA margin (%) | 10.8% | 10.9% | ||||
| Order intake | 1,304 | 1,087 | 20% | |||
| Backlog net revenues | 895 | 768 | 16% | |||
| Backlog organic growth (YoY)1) | 7.6% |
- Resilience growth driven by strong market conditions in US and Europe with energy transition, sustainability and climate adaptation high on the agenda
- Investments in growth areas such as digital water optimization, energy transition and biodiversity solutions
- Good margin in line with last year, driven by North America and Europe
1) Underlying growth: excluding the impact of currency movements, acquisitions, divestments, or footprint reductions (such as the Middle East) 2) Excluding restructuring, integration, disposal and acquisition related costs, and net result from divestments
Offering nature-based solutions and biodiversity expertise to one of the most important wetlands in Australia
Client Living Murray | Australia
2021 figures have been restated in accordance with IAS 8
Places Solid revenue growth and improved operating margin
Places
34% of net revenues | 50% of backlog
| in € millions | Full year | Fourth quarter |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period ended 31 Dec. 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | change | 2022 | 2021 | change |
| Net revenues | 1,017 | 879 | 16% | 320 | 223 | 43% |
| Organic net revenue growth (%)1) | 4.2% | 6.5% | ||||
| Operating EBITA2) | 93 | 74 | 26% | |||
| Operating EBITA margin (%) | 9.1% | 8.4% | ||||
| Order intake | 1,003 | 992 | 1% | |||
| Backlog net revenues | 1,573 | 942 | 67% | |||
| Backlog organic growth (YoY)1) | 0.0% |
- Revenue and backlog growth driven by a good demand for sustainable and intelligent buildings, including the development of automotive giga-factories
- Operating EBITA margin improved whilst repositioning portfolio
- Backlog increased to €1.6 billion including €308 million of IBI and €460 million of DPS. Life sciences and EV technology providing a good opportunities
1) Underlying growth: excluding the impact of currency movements, acquisitions, divestments, or footprint reductions (such as the Middle East) 2) Excluding restructuring, integration, disposal and acquisition related costs, and net result from divestments
Creating the healthiest university building in Europe
Client University of Maastricht | NETHERLANDS
2021 figures have been restated in accordance with IAS 8
Mobility Strong results driven by larger markets
Mobility
25% of net revenues | 17% of backlog
| in € millions | Full year Fourth quarter |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period ended 31 Dec. 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | change | 2022 | 2021 | change |
| Net revenues | 743 | 645 | 15% | 191 | 160 | 20% |
| Organic net revenue growth (%)1) | 12.9% | 16.5% | ||||
| Operating EBITA2) | 72 | 65 | 11% | |||
| Operating EBITA margin (%) | 9.7% | 10.1% | ||||
| Order intake | 751 | 665 | 13% | |||
| Backlog net revenues | 538 | 493 | 9% | |||
| Backlog organic growth (YoY)1) | 5.4% |
- Market conditions remain strong and have driven significant growth
- Strong margin at core markets in the US, UK and Australia
- Increased investments in digital solutions and talent attraction and development
- Committed funding in the US, ageing infrastructure in Australia and UK investments in rail and road upgrades led to significant order intake
1) Underlying growth: excluding the impact of currency movements, acquisitions, divestments, or footprint reductions (such as the Middle East) 2) Excluding restructuring, integration, disposal and acquisition related costs, and net result from divestments
Supporting Shell's world-first transition from fuel station to EV charging hub
2021 figures have been restated in accordance with IAS 8
Intelligence New GBA transformational step to Digital Leadership
Intelligence
1% of net revenues | 4% of backlog
in € millions | reflecting 1 quarter of results
| Period ended 31 Dec. 2022 | Q4'22 |
|---|---|
| Net revenues | 21 |
| Operating EBITA1) | 2 |
| Operating EBITA margin (%) | 9.1% |
| Order intake | 31 |
| Backlog net revenues | 113 |
• GBA Intelligence was created in Q4 2022, results showing one quarter
• Strong backlog of €113 million with several wins for our smart city platform and continued strong order intake for tolling solutions
1) Excluding restructuring, integration, disposal and acquisition related costs, and net result from divestments
platform to seamlessly plan trips
Client New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont | US
CASE STUDY
PROJECT EXAMPLE
Strong operational performance Generating 15% EPS growth
| In € millions | 2022 | 20213) | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBITA | 233 | 237 | -2% |
| Amortization | -15 | -11 | |
| EBIT | 218 | 226 | -4% |
| Net finance expense | -24 | -19 | |
| Taxes on income | -61 | -52 | |
| Normalized income tax rate | 31% | 25% | |
| Income from associates | 2 | 11 | |
| Expected Credit Loss on shareholder loans and guarantees | 0 | 1 | |
| Minority interest | 1 | 0 | |
| Net Income | 136 | 168 | -19% |
| Net Income from Operations (NIfO)1) | 202 | 175 | 15% |
| EPS (Net Income from Operations per share)2) | 2.26 | 1.96 | 15% |
1) Corrected for non-recurring items (e.g. acquisition, divestment, restructuring & integration costs, expected credit loss and impairments) 2) Average number of shares 2022: 89.4 million (2021: 89.4 million) 3) 2021 figures have been restated in accordance with IAS 8
Increase in NIfO
€2.26 EPS (NIfO per share)
Strong cash conversion
| In € millions | 2022 | 20211) | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating EBITDA | 400 | 347 | 15% |
| Non-operating costs | -62 | -9 | |
| EBITDA | 338 | 338 | 0% |
| Changes in net working capital | 17 | 54 | |
| Changes in other working capital | -24 | 16 | |
| Tax paid | -70 | -67 | |
| Net interest paid | -14 | -12 | |
| Other | 37 | 0 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 284 | 329 | -14% |
| Capital expenditures (net) | -39 | -26 | |
| Payment of lease liabilities | -73 | -69 | |
| Free cash flow | 173 | 234 | -26% |
+15%
Increase in Operating EBITDA
€173 Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow generation with high seasonality pattern
Balance sheet and impact of acquisitions
In € millions
| Assets | 2022 | 2021 | Equity & Liabilities | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets and goodwill | 1,554 | 866 | Total equity | 1,039 | 1,022 |
| Fixed assets | 109 | 83 | Debt | 958 | 264 |
| Right-of-use assets | 276 | 229 | Lease liabilities | 308 | 255 |
| Trade receivables1) | 747 | 522 | Contract liabilities (billing in excess)1) | 482 | 381 |
| 1) Contract assets (unbilled receivables) |
645 | 500 | Provision for onerous contracts1) | 24 | 26 |
| Other assets | 226 | 185 | Accounts payable1) | 338 | 232 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 273 | 351 | Other liabilities | 681 | 556 |
| Total assets | 3,830 | 2,736 | Total equity & liabilities | 3,830 | 2,736 |
2.2x
Leverage ratio Net debt / Operating EBITDA at year-end
Capital allocation: Return to shareholders, investment in growth and de-leverage
Repositioning to key regions and strong growth markets
Backlog Net Revenue
Backlog Net Revenue Geographical split
Part 3
On track to deliver targets Progress on strategic framework
Peter Oosterveer | Chief Executive Officer
IBI & DPS integration process on track: allowing continued focus on clients and operations
Key integration milestones: well on track, 70% of IBI revenues addressed
Delivering on our strategy "'Maximizing Impact"
- Fourth GBA: "Intelligence"
- Client offering expansion: digital products, professional engineering services, maintenance and operating support
Digital leadership Sustainable solutions Focus & Scale
- Investing in Energy Transition
- Leading in remediation & water in US
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Support clients' Net Zero Strategy, decarbonization of operations and assets
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Divesting non-core, focus on high growth- & geographical core markets
- GBA structure and GECs* driving client focus, operational efficiencies, data management
Portfolio optimization:
Portfolio assessment: non-core geographies and businesses divested
Leading global engineering, people focused company, offering landmark projects to 35,600 Arcadians
Improvement across ESG performance in 2022
People
- Total people at Arcadis: 35,600, up +21% YoY driven by IBI and DPS
- Underlying headcount growth +5% YoY2)
14.2%1)
2021: 14.9%
Voluntary turnover < 10% +39 2021: +30
Staff engagement improving annually
Diversity: women in workforce > 40%
ESG performance
- Commitment to accelerate the transition to a Net Zero world:
- ‒ Our carbon footprint reduction target, approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): reducing 74% of emissions across scopes 1-3 by 2035 (baseline 2019)
- Continue to lead in ESG rankings
Net Zero SBTi approved
74% reduction
-7%
Carbon footprint reduction
(scope 1+2+3 market based/FTE to baseline) #1
Place of industry
1) Voluntary turnover and Women in workforce excludes Middle East and divestment effects 2) Excluding Middle East and acquisition & divestment effects
Maximizing Impact: Strategy 2021-2023
Looking ahead
- ✓ Sustained robust market conditions, despite geopolitical tensions and inflation
- ✓ Solid set of results, strong repositioned backlog, setting Arcadis on the right foot
- ✓ Integration of IBI and DPS well on underway
- ✓ On track to deliver on 2023 strategic targets and prepare for 2024 -2026 plan