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ARÇELİK A.Ş. — Earnings Release 2024
Jan 31, 2025
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Full Year 2024 Financial Results
January 31, 2025
Investor Relations
Disclaimer
With the Capital Markets Board of Turkey's Bulletin dated 28.12.2023 numbered 2023/81, CMB announced that issuers and capital market institutions shall prepare their annual financial statements ending on 31.12.2023 or later, in accordance with IAS 29 inflationary accounting provisions.
Accordingly, this presentation on the full year 2024 financial results contain the Company's financial information prepared according to Turkish Accounting / Financial Reporting Standards by application of IAS 29 inflation accounting provisions, in accordance with CMB's decision dated 28.12.2023.
This presentation does contain forward-looking statements and figures that reflect the Company management's current views with respect to certain future events based on the base-case assumptions. Although it is believed that the expectations reflected in these statements are reasonable under current conditions, they may be affected by a variety of variables and changes in underlying assumptions that could cause actual results to differ. Neither Arçelik nor any of its directors, managers, or employees nor any other person shall have any liability whatsoever for any loss arising from the use of this presentation.
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
TRY 428.5bn
Revenue
27.6%
Gross Margin
26.2%
OPEX/Sales
5.3%
Adj. EBITDA Margin*
21.0%
NWC /Sales * *
3.80x
Leverage
Slowdown comes to an end in Europe, demand in Türkiye remains strong, APAC still struggles.
Consolidated revenues grew by 15.4% y/y in real terms with the contribution of Europe and MENA transactions.
Solid demand in Türkiye whereas international demand remained weak despite some improvement.
While Operating expenses have increased ≈1.4 points y/y, mostly due to growing personnel, marketing & selling expenses with the transactions, OPEX/Sales was 26.2%.
Adj. EBITDA margin was 5.3% in 2024, due to weaker gross profitability and growing OPEX.
Substantially improved Net Working Capital/Sales, 21.0% as of 2024YE.
Restrained leverage thanks to increased liquidity in Q4 despite growing debt and weaker EBITDA y/y.
* Adj. EBITDA: Operating Profit - One-off Transaction Expenses + D&A. Adjustment amount corresponds to TRY 629mn for FY 2024 (TRY 88mn in Q4), mainly comprises of transaction expenses regarding Europe & MENA acquisitions. * * NWC Average / FY Sales
Key Factors / Sales & Margins
- Pricing pressure and intensified competition
- Unfavorable EUR/USD parity
- Higher manufacturing costs y/y
Lower Gross Margin
Growing OPEX after the transactions
*Adj. EBITDA: Operating Profit - One-off Transaction Expenses + D&A. Adjustment amount corresponding to TRY 629mn for FY 2024 (TRY 88mn in Q4), mainly comprises of transaction expenses regarding Europe & MENA acquisitions.
Operational Performance Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Yearly figures in TRY reflect flattish sales revenue in Türkiye in real terms and 24.7% growth in international sales in terms of inflation-adjusted prices as of 31.12.2024. Since the increase in Consumer Price Index was greater than the change in EUR/TRY FX rate for the period, figures in TRY imply a smaller growth.
Quarterly figures in TRY reflect 5.2% contraction in Türkiye in real terms and 32.1% growth in international sales in terms of inflation-adjusted prices as of 31.12.2024.
Sales Bridge Sales Breakdown by Geography
Robust local demand despite challenging market conditions
Sensitivity: Internal / Non-Personal Data
* MDA6 is data is based on WGMA for the given periods. ** A/C and TV market data (sell-in, in unit terms) reflects retail sales for the given period.
Solid growth in Africa while Middle East remains challenging, slowdown decelerates in APAC
Share in total Africa & Middle East Asia revenue -Pacific
- Revenues generated from Africa & Middle East grew by almost 20% both y/y and q/q in 2024 in EUR terms, mostly due to contribution of acquired entities in MENA region.
- In Africa region, Defy's unit sales have increased by more than 17% whereas growth in EUR terms was more than 10% in 2024. Domestic market performed slightly better than export markets.
- On quarterly basis, figures show a growth around 10% both in sales unit and EUR terms in the last quarter where domestic sales outperformed Sub-Saharan export markets.
- In Egypt, despite market instability and currency fluctuations, Beko Egypt's MDA sales grew almost %14 in unit terms, growth in USD terms was around 9% in 2024.
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Quarterly figures reflect a slowdown in demand in the last quarter. In unit terms, sales declined by more than 5% whereas USD figures show a decrease over 30% due to devaluation in the local currency.
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Challenges continue in APAC region in home appliances landscape. Sales Revenues in APAC region has slightly decreased by over 2.5% in 2024 in EUR terms. Robust demand in Pakistan and Bangladesh has limited the slowdown.
- In Pakistan, Dawlance's net sales grew around 18% in EUR terms in 2024 despite political and economic challenges. In units, growth was roughly 14% in the same period.
- Compared to the same quarter of the last year, sales growth was more than %8 in EUR terms whereas unit growth was roughly 5% in Q4.
- In Bangladesh, Singers's net sales increased by more than 2% y/y in EUR terms. In unit terms, figures reflect slightly higher growth.
- On quarterly basis, Singer Bangladesh recorded a growth around 5% in EUR terms in the last quarter. Similarly, unit growth was larger in Q4 compared to the same quarter last year.
8% Share in total revenue
10%
Average Metal Prices Index - Market
Source: Steel BB, Steel Orbis Index includes CRC, HRC, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Copper, Aluminum
• Metal raw material prices slightly decreased both y/y and compared to last quarter mostly due to weaker global demand, high policy rates and lower energy costs. However, minor fluctuations have been observed over the period. Prices are expected to increase gradually in the forthcoming quarters. However, yearly average prices expected to remain flattish.
Average Plastic Prices Index - Market
Source: ICIS - Chemical Industry News & Chemical Market Intelligence Index includes ABS, Polystyrene, Polyurethane, Polypropylene
• Plastic raw material prices increased y/y. However, weak demand, slowdown in growth and low-capacity utilization in production have caused a significant decrease in prices in the last quarters. No major price change is expected in the next quarters.
Financial Performance Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Summary Financials
| TRY mn | 4Q24* | 4Q23* | y/y | 3Q24* | q/q | 2024* | 2023* | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 108.290 | 90.630 | 19% | 111.999 | (3%) | 428.548 | 371.203 | 15% |
| Gross Profit | 29.075 | 25.410 | 14% | 29.571 | (2%) | 118.102 | 108.830 | 9% |
| Operating Profit | 490 | 2.353 | (79%) | 365 | 34% | 5.747 | 16.771 | (66%) |
| Other Operating Inc./Exp. | 5.702 | 38 | 14771% | (802) | (811%) | 4.862 | (293) | (1762%) |
| Inc./Exp. From Investment | (126) | (54) | 132% | (16) | 668% | 881 | (75) | (1281%) |
| Financial Income/Expense | (7.590) | (3.767) | 101% | (9.214) | (18%) | (28.735) | (19.650) | 46% |
| Share of Profit/Loss Equity Method | 71 | (124) | (157%) | 22 | 228% | (176) | (695) | (75%) |
| Monetary Gain/Loss | 7.093 | **** 10.718 |
(34%) | 2.584 | 175% | 15.810 | 22.712**** | (30%) |
| Profit Before Tax | 5.640 | 9.163**** | (38%) | (7.062) | (180%) | (1.610) | 18.771**** | (109%) |
| Net Income** | 4.009 | 14.943**** | (73%) | (5.960) | (167%) | (2.207) | 20.557**** | (111%) |
| EBITDA | 4.796 | 5.297 | (9%) | 4.929 | (3%) | 22.297 | 29.354 | (24%) |
| Adj. EBITDA*** | 4.884 | 5.733 | (15%) | 4.970 | (2%) | 22.927 | 30.586 | (25%) |
| Gross Profit Margin | 26,8% | 28,0% | (119 bps) | 26,4% | 45 bps | 27,6% | 29,3% | (176 bps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Profit Margin | 0,5% | 2,6% | (214 bps) | 0,3% | 13 bps | 1,3% | 4,5% | (318 bps) |
| Net Income Margin | 3,7% | 16,5% | (1279 bps) | -5,3% | 902 bps | -0,5% | 5,5% | (605 bps) |
| EBITDA Margin | 4,4% | 5,8% | (142 bps) | 4,4% | 3 bps | 5,2% | 7,9% | (270 bps) |
| Adj. EBITDA Margin | 4,5% | 6,3% | (182 bps) |
4,4% | 7 bps |
5,3% | 8,2% | (289 bps) |
| 27,6% | 29,3% | (176 bps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,3% | 4,5% | (318 bps) |
| $-0,5%$ | 5,5% | (605 bps) |
| 5,2% | 7,9% | (270 bps) |
| 5,3% | 8,2% | (289 bps) |
* All results are indexed to reflect 2024 YE prices.
** Net income before minority
*** Adj. EBITDA: Operating Profit - One-off Transaction Expenses + D&A
**** Please see Note 2.1. in 2024 Financial Statement for details.
Higher leverage due to increasing net debt and weaker Adj. EBITDA
Key Performance Indicators
Guidance Full Year 2024 Financial Results
2024 Guidance v Actual Figures
| Q1 Guidance* | Q2 Guidance | Q3 Guidance | 2024 Actual | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | |||||
| Türkiye (in TRY) | Flattish | Flattish | Flattish | +0% | |
| International (in FX) | ≈ +2% | ≈ +50% | ≈ +50% | +43% | |
| EBITDA Margin | ≈ 8% | ≈ 6.5%** | ≈ 5.8% - 6.0%** |
5.3%** | |
| NWC/Sales | < 25% | ≈ 22% | ≈ 20% | 21.0%*** | |
| CAPEX | ≈ EUR 300 mn |
≈ EUR 350 mn**** |
≈ EUR 400 mn**** |
≈ EUR 375 mn**** |
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Impact of Europe & MENA transactions was not included. Operating Profit - One-off Transaction Expenses + D&A NWC Average / FY Sales **** Including integration and optimization costs.
2025 Guidance
| 2025 Guidance |
|
|---|---|
| Revenue | |
| Türkiye (in TRY) International (in FX) |
Flattish ≈ +15% |
| EBITDA Margin* | ≈ 6.5% |
| NWC/Sales | < 20% |
|---|---|
| CAPEX | ≈ EUR 300 mn |
* Operating Profit - One-off Transaction Expenses + D&A
Efficiency improvements to deliver long-term sustainable growth and profitability
Investing in technology and AI tools to work in an agile manner and drive efficiency across our global operations:
- Driving productivity through organizational restructuring, process integration and optimization
- Advanced AI and automation tools to streamline operations
- Leveraging analytics for more informed, strategic decisions
- Integration of systems
Ongoing and planned investments would help to create operational efficiency after the merger, through:
- optimizing processes,
- maximizing resource utilization,
- executing cost saving opportunities,
- evaluating, aligning and consolidating roles,
- eliminating duplicate roles.
- Estimated EUR 140mn savings through eliminating approximately 2,000 office positions across our global operations within 3 years' time *.
Ongoing Eliminations in Office Positions
As of 2024 Year-end,
≈ 1/2 of planned eliminations in office positions within 3 years' time, have been completed.
* Realized figures would be updated in the earnings presentations.
Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Arçelik Investor Relations
Contacts
Barış Alparslan Chief Financial Officer (+90) 212 314 39 01 Mine Şule Yazgan Finance & Enterprise Risk
Executive Director (+90) 212 314 30 60
Delal Alver Capital Markets Compliance Senior Lead (+90) 212 314 39 56
Sezer Ercan Investor Relations Senior Lead (+90) 212 705 96 81
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