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Arcadis NV Interim / Quarterly Report 2017

Apr 20, 2017

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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FIRST QUARTER 2017

TRADING UPDATE

Amsterdam 20 April 2017

IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE

Statements included in this presentation that are not historical facts (including any statements concerning investment objectives, other plans and objectives of management for future operations or economic performance, or assumptions or forecasts related thereto) are forward looking statements. These statements are only predictions and are not guarantees. Actual events or the results of our operations could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "could," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "continue," "predict," "potential" or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology.

The forward looking statements are based upon our current expectations, plans, estimates, assumptions and beliefs that involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Assumptions relating to the foregoing involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond our control. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, our actual results and performance could differ materially from those set forth in the forward looking statements.

  • Gross revenues €818 million, -3% vs. Q1 2016. Net revenues €628 million, organically -1%
  • EBITDA €52 million (Q1 2016: €56 million); operating EBITA €47 million, higher than in previous three quarters (Q1 2016: €51 million)
  • Net working capital 19.9% (Q1 2016: 18.9%); net debt €556 million (Q1 2016: €541 million); impacted by a stronger US dollar and working capital in the Middle East where important milestones are expected to be reached in Q2 and Q3 leading to cash collections in 2017
  • Backlog €2.3 billion, representing 11 months of net revenues. Strong order intake in Q1 led to a 5% year-to-date increase (Q1 2016: 3%)
  • New CEO Peter Oosterveer nominated; appointment subject to approval by shareholders at the AGM to be held on 26 April 2017

FIRST QUARTER OPERATING RESULTS

In €millions Q1 2017 Q1 2016 Change
Gross revenues 818 846 -3%
Organic growth -4% 3%
Net revenues 628 634 -1%
Organic growth -1% -3%
EBITDA 51.9 55.6 -7%
EBITA 42.2 46.6 -9%
EBITA margin 6.7% 7.4%
Operating EBITA1) 46.7 51.4 -9%
Operating EBITA margin 7.4% 8.1%
Net working capital % 19.9% 18.9%
Net
debt
556 541
Backlog net revenues (billion) 2.3 2.4
1) Acquisition, restructuring and integration-
related costs

REVENUE AND OPERATING EBITA Q1 2017

Net Revenues

(€ millions & organic growth %)

Operating EBITA

(€ millions & in margin %)

  • Net Revenues:
  • Continental Europe, UK and Australia recorded good organic growth
  • North America was nearly flat
  • Decline in Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and CallisonRTKL
  • A stronger US Dollar, Brazilian Real, and a weaker British Pound had a small positive impact on revenues.

  • Operating EBITA:

  • Operating EBITA higher than in previous three quarters
  • Higher results in Europe and Australia and lower in Latin America, Asia and the Middle East
  • The operating EBITA margin was 7.4% (Q1 2016: 8.1%)
  • The non-operating costs were €4.5 million (Q1 2016: €4.8 million) and mainly related to restructuring costs in Brazil and Europe

REDUCTION WORKING CAPITAL AND DSO REMAINS PRIORITY

Working capital

(€ millions & as % of gross revenues)

DSO

(number of days)

  • The EBITDA in Q1 was €51.9 million (Q1 2016: €55.6 million).
  • Net debt in the first quarter was €556 million (Q1 2016: €541 million), due to a stronger US Dollar and working capital in the Middle East
  • Important milestones are expected to be reached in Q2 and Q3, leading to cash collections in 2017 in the Middle East

FIRST QUARTER SEGMENT RESULTS

Net
revenues first quarter
2017 2016 Organic
growth
Q1 performance
Americas 196 198 -6%
In
North America,
organic growth was nearly flat
after a sustained period
of declining
revenues

Revenues in Brazil decreased significantly,
leading to operating loss and
additional restructuring costs
Europe & Middle East 288 292 3%
Organic growth consists of 7% growth in Continental Europe, 8%
increase in the UK
and 12% decrease in the Middle East

Net revenues impacted by currency translation effect in GBP
Asia Pacific 83 80 -2%
10% organic decline in Asia mainly
due to a fall in
commercial
development in Singapore and Hong Kong

13% growth in Australia,
where we delivered major infrastructure
projects
CallisonRTKL 61 64 -6%
Lower activity levels in commercial real estate

Revenues
in retail were up, while activities in workplace and healthcare
were in line with last year
Total 628 634 -1%

Market outlook 2017:

  • In general, positive business sentiment with private sector clients; some uncertainty in Asia
  • Higher oil prices contribute to an improved business climate in the Oil & Gas sector
  • US Administration sends positive signals for Infrastructure and Buildings. Large corporations and cities/states continue to support sustainability goals
  • Increased Infrastructure spending planned in many countries
  • Uncertainty around Brazil remains; improvement in economy expected for 2nd half 2017

Our leadership priorities to improve our financial performance:

  • Focusing on Clients, leading to growth in backlog and revenues
  • Reducing costs by simplifying the organization structure, strengthening project management and Global Excellence Centers
  • Reducing working capital
  • Finalize the strategy, including innovation through digitalization