Earnings Release • Feb 23, 2023
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| (€m) | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 44,160 | 51,197 | +15.9% |
| Operating income | 4,507 | 5,337 | +18.4% |
| Operating margin (%) | 10.2% | 10.4% | +20 bps |
| Recurring EPS (€) | 5.35 | 6.48 | +21.1% |
| Free cash flow | 2,904 | 3,791 | +30.5% |
| ROCE (%) | 15.3% | 16.1% | +80 bps |
"In an unsettled geopolitical, energy and macroeconomic environment in 2022, the Group once again delivered record results. Over the last four years of its transformation, Saint-Gobain has outperformed, achieving a two-fold increase in its earnings per share, a structural improvement of 240 basis points in its operating margin, and a three-fold increase in its cash flow generation. The Group's profile has been profoundly optimized: one-third of the Group's scope has changed in the past four years and over 60% of our earnings now come from North America and emerging countries. As the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, the Group draws on its innovation capabilities and expertise to provide solutions to the considerable challenges posed by the climate and energy crises, which are structural growth drivers for Saint-Gobain for the coming decades.
I am confident that 2023 will be a good year for Saint-Gobain. Our roadmap is clear: disciplined execution of the "Grow & Impact" strategic priorities, leveraging the strength of our operating model against the backdrop of a slowdown in new construction but good resilience in renovation. I know I can rely on the dedication and talent of our teams, who do everything possible to best serve their customers and who monitor their performance in real time within our organization by country. In this context, in 2023 we are targeting an operating margin of between 9% and 11%, in line with the objectives set out in our "Grow & Impact" plan for 2021-2025."
| (€m) | 2018 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 41,774 | 51,197 | +23% |
| Operating income | 3,207 | 5,337 | +66% |
| Operating margin (%) | 7.7% | 10.4% | +270 bps |
| Recurring EPS (€) | 3.18 | 6.48 | x 2 |
| Free cash flow | 1,236 | 3,791 | x 3 |
| ROCE (%) | 10.7% | 16.1% | +540 bps |
The first two years of the plan successfully met the new financial trajectory set out in "Grow & Impact", with an acceleration in results, cash flow and value creation, exceeding objectives across the board:
Record-high shareholder return: €2.6 billion over two years through share buybacks and dividend payouts. With over €1 billion in shares bought back over two years, the Group is ahead of its €2 billion buyback target over five years (2021-2025).
Average organic growth in 2021 and 2022: +6.9% in 2021 (+13.8% for 2021/2019 divided by two) and +13.3% in 2022.
As worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain has a key role to play in building a carbon-neutral economy. The Group made further significant progress on environmental and social matters in 2022, allowing it to reduce its footprint while maximizing the positive impact of its range of solutions, in line with its "Grow & Impact" strategy. The solutions sold by Saint-Gobain across the globe in one year result in around 1,300 million tons of avoided CO2 emissions over their lifespan, i.e., more than 100 times its scope 1 and 2 footprint.
The Group has reduced its scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 27% since 2017, including a 5% reduction in 2022 (to 9.8 million tons), in line with the 33% emissions reduction target through to 2030 validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Growth decoupled from its CO2 emissions: carbon intensity per euro of sales and EBITDA fell by 42% and 57%, respectively, in 2022 versus 2017, reflecting the Group's objective of maximizing its positive impact for the environment while minimizing its footprint.
We stepped up our commitment to the circular economy, reducing our non-recovered waste by 37% versus 2017. Saint-Gobain rolled out ORAÉ®, the world's first low carbon glass featuring 70% of cullet (recycled glass), as well as Placo® Infini 13, the first plasterboard made with over 50% of recycled gypsum.
In 2022, in line with its commitment, Saint-Gobain finalized the roll-out of its "CARE by Saint-Gobain" social protection and prevention program. The program provides cover for the Group's employees, in all countries where it operates, supporting them during different stages of their lives (maternity and paternity leave, medical and hospitalization costs for the entire family, life insurance).
In terms of safety, our accident frequency rate with and without lost time (TRAR or total recordable accident rate) fell by 19% between 2021 and 2022, and has been almost halved in the last five years.
Like-for-like sales rose 13.3%. This performance – supported by strong momentum in all our segments with double-digit organic growth in each – was driven by the Group's worldwide leadership in light and sustainable construction.
Leveraging the added value offered by its solutions and its dynamic local organization as close to its customers as possible, Saint-Gobain was able to protect its operating margin, generating a positive price-cost spread over 2022 as a whole and in each half of the year, thanks to a 14.6% price increase overall (13.8% increase in the second half against a higher comparison basis). This agility enabled the Group to effectively manage energy and raw material cost inflation, which represented about €3 billion in 2022 versus 2021.
The Group reported a slight decline in volumes, down 1.3% over the year as a whole and down 2.3% in the second half (with a negative working day effect of around 0.5% for this latter period).
On a reported basis, sales jumped 15.9% to €51.2 billion, with a positive currency effect of 3.6% over the year as a whole (2.4% in the fourth quarter). The Group structure impact reduced sales by 1.0% over the year as a whole but was positive in the second half, adding 1.3% to sales.
The Group resolutely continued to optimize its profile in 2022, in terms of both divestments, with €3.8 billion in sales divested or in the process of being divested – namely distribution in the UK and Poland, glass processing and Crystals & Detectors businesses – and in terms of acquisitions, with €1.9 billion in sales acquired, mainly GCP Applied Technologies (GCP) in October 2022 and Impac in Mexico in April 2022 in construction chemicals, Kaycan in North America in August 2022 in exterior products, and Rockwool India Pvt Ltd. in February 2022 in insulation.
The disposal of all remaining UK distribution brands (around €2.7 billion in sales in 2022) will be finalized by the end of March 2023.
The integration of recent acquisitions is proceeding seamlessly, and all synergies have been confirmed and are being put in place:
Operating income rose sharply to a new record high of €5,337 million, up 18.4% as reported versus 2021 and up 13.3% at constant exchange rates (up 11.7% like-for-like). Operating income is 66% higher than in 2018.
The Group's operating margin hit a new record high, at 10.4% in 2022 (versus 10.2% in 2021), representing an increase of 270 basis points since the launch of the Group's transformation at the end of 2018.
Northern Europe: good growth in sales driven by renovation; record operating margin Northern Europe was up 12.4% in the year against a strong inflationary backdrop, with a slight decrease in volumes amid a slowdown in new construction. Renovation remained at a good level, supported by stimulus measures and stricter energy performance regulations. The Region's operating margin came in at a new record high of 7.8% (versus 5.6% in 2018), thanks to an optimized business profile and sound management of the price-cost spread.
Nordic countries outperformed their market thanks to their successful presence across the entire construction value chain. Trade professionals continued to see full order books. Our Fredrikstad factory in Norway, the world's first carbon-neutral plasterboard plant, will start production by the end of first-half 2023. The UK put in a satisfactory performance amid a more pronounced slowdown in the market in both new construction and renovation. The country has been very active in optimizing its portfolio, with about €3.4 billion in sales divested or in the process of being divested (all distribution brands and glass processing) over the past two years. In Germany, where the market slowed in the second half owing to fears regarding inflation and the energy supply, the Group benefited from its solid positions in energy efficiency renovation. Despite a slowdown in the second half, Eastern Europe posted an excellent performance in 2022 – led by Poland and Romania – benefiting from its leadership positions. A renewable electricity supply agreement has been signed in Poland which will cover around 45% of Saint-Gobain Poland's electricity needs from 2025.
Sales in Southern Europe - Middle East & Africa were up by 12.6% in a strongly inflationary environment, with volumes down slightly over the year on the back of a slowdown in new construction. Note that the Region delivered a good fourth-quarter performance with stable volumes, thanks to its continued outperformance on the more resilient renovation market, where demand was driven by stricter regulations, government stimulus measures and faster payback for energy efficiency renovation projects. Operating income hit a new record high with an operating margin of 8.0% (versus 4.6% in 2018), thanks to a highly optimized posttransformation profile, good management of the price-cost spread, productivity gains and a tight rein on costs.
In France, the Group strengthened its presence on the renovation market, where trade professionals continue to see healthy order books – thanks mainly to a favorable regulatory environment, public building programs and household stimulus packages (MaPrimeRenov'). Saint-Gobain's presence across the entire value chain – the market's first low-carbon glass solutions, digital apps for customers, a focus on collection and recycling, training centers for trade professionals – confirms the Group's position as undisputed leader in energy efficiency renovation.
Spain and Italy delivered robust growth with a further increase in volumes, thanks to their commercial organization by sales channel and range of light and sustainable construction solutions. Benelux held firm in a more difficult market and benefited from the development of innovative solutions improving our clients' productivity. Middle East and Africa continued to see robust growth, benefiting from the opening of three new construction chemicals plants (Kenya, South Africa, Oman) and by upbeat markets, particularly in the Gulf States and Egypt.
Americas: good sales growth driven by comprehensive light construction solutions; robust margin
The Americas Region delivered 13.9% organic growth, despite a slowdown in new construction in the second half of the year. Operating income for the Region hit a new record high of €1.5 billion with a 30% increase in absolute terms; the US now represents the Group's biggest market in terms of operating income. The Region achieved an operating margin of 16.1% (versus 11.2% in 2018), supported by good momentum from recent acquisitions, cost and sales synergies and a clear positive raw material and energy price-cost spread.
The Asia-Pacific Region reported 23.6% organic growth, led by India and South-East Asia. The operating margin came in at an annual record high of 12.1% (compared to 10.4% in 2018), supported by good momentum in volumes and by a positive raw material and energy pricecost spread.
India delivered an excellent performance in 2022, thanks to further market share gains and an innovative, integrated range of solutions rolled out to new customers. Around 85 "MyHome by Saint-Gobain" showrooms presenting our range of solutions to a new consumer market will soon be operational in the country. To remain in step with market growth, Saint-Gobain has inaugurated a new plasterboard plant which will be powered by biomass in 2024, continued to expand in construction chemicals and made preparations for the opening of its sixth float glass plant in 2023. The successful integration of Rockwool India Pvt. Ltd. (stone wool insulation) and the definitive agreement to acquire U.P. Twiga Fiberglass Ltd. (glass wool insulation) complete the Group's leading positions in façade and interior solutions. Despite disruptions owing to the health situation, China posted moderate growth mainly driven by prices, benefiting from its distinctive positioning on the growing light construction and renovation markets. In South-East Asia, the Group continues to enjoy a strong growth dynamic and to outperform the market – particularly in Vietnam and Malaysia – supported by a diversified offering in construction chemicals with two new production lines opened in 2022 (Vietnam and Philippines). In addition, the acquisition of Best Crete in Malaysia at the end of the year enhances our resin-based flooring solutions.
HPS sales were up by 14.3%, benefiting from an acceleration in prices in the second half and from good volume growth (up 5.0% in 2022), thanks mainly to the recovery in automotive in Europe in the second half. The operating margin came in at 12.0%, down slightly year-on-year owing to a negative mix effect and to the gradual catch-up in prices in Mobility in a strongly inflationary environment.
The 2022 consolidated financial statements were approved by Saint-Gobain's Board of Directors at its meeting of February 23, 2023. The consolidated financial statements were audited and certified by the statutory auditors.
| in € million | 2021 | 2022 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 44,160 | 51,197 | 15.9% |
| Operating income | 4,507 | 5,337 | 18.4% |
| Operating margin | 10.2% | 10.4% | |
| Operating depreciation and amortization | 1,934 | 2,048 | 5.9% |
| Non-operating costs | -239 | -262 | -9.6% |
| EBITDA | 6,202 | 7,123 | 14.9% |
| Capital gains and losses on disposals, asset write-downs and impact of changes in Group structure |
-332 | -493 | -48.5% |
| Business income | 3,936 | 4,582 | 16.4% |
| Net financial expense | -408 | -405 | 0.7% |
| Dividends received from investments | 1 | 1 | n.s. |
| Income tax | -919 | -1,082 | -17.7% |
| Share in net income of associates | 4 | 5 | n.s. |
| Net income before non-controlling interests | 2,614 | 3,101 | 18.6% |
| Non-controlling interests | 93 | 98 | 5.4% |
| Net attributable income | 2,521 | 3,003 | 19.1% |
| Earnings per share2 (in €) |
4.79 | 5.84 | 21.9% |
| Recurring net income1 | 2,815 | 3,335 | 18.5% |
| Recurring1 earnings per share2 (in €) |
5.35 | 6.48 | 21.1% |
| EBITDA | 6,202 | 7,123 | 14.9% |
| Depreciation of right-of-use assets | -679 | -716 | -5.4% |
| Net financial expense | -408 | -405 | 0.7% |
| Income tax | -919 | -1,082 | -17.7% |
| Capital expenditure3 | -1,591 | -1,940 | -21.9% |
| o/w additional capacity investments | 516 | 830 | 60.9% |
| Changes in working capital requirement | -217 | -19 | 91.2% |
| Free cash flow4 | 2,904 | 3,791 | 30.5% |
| Free cash flow conversion5 | 53% | 59% | |
| ROCE | 15.3% | 16.1% | |
| Lease investments | 769 | 764 | -0.7% |
| Investments in securities net of debt acquired6 | 1,352 | 3,783 | 179.8% |
| Divestments | 322 | 501 | 55.6% |
| Consolidated net debt | 7,287 | 8,232 | 13.0% |
Recurring net income = net attributable income excluding capital gains and losses on disposals, asset write-downs and material non-recurring provisions.
Calculated based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding (514,372,413 shares in 2022; 526,244,506 in 2021).
Capital expenditure = investments in tangible and intangible assets.
Free cash flow = EBITDA less depreciation of right-of-use assets, plus net financial expense, plus income tax, less capital expenditure excluding additional capacity investments, plus change in working capital requirement.
Free cash flow conversion ratio = free cash flow divided by EBITDA, less depreciation of right-of-use assets.
Investments in securities net of debt acquired = €3,783 million in 2022, of which €3,684 million in controlled companies.
EBITDA climbed 15% to a new record high of €7,123 million (up 53% compared to 2018). EBITDA includes €262 million in non-operating costs.
The net balance of capital gains and losses on disposals, asset write-downs and the impact of changes in Group structure represented an expense of €493 million (versus an expense of €332 million in 2021). It reflects €292 million in asset write-downs mainly relating to disposals (UK distribution in particular), €116 million in Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) intangible amortization, and €85 million in disposal losses and impacts relating to changes in Group structure.
Recurring net income hit a new record high of €3,335 million (up 18%). The tax rate on recurring net income was 25%.
Capital expenditure totaled €1,940 million (up 22%), driven by a 61% increase in growth capex, of which almost 70% was in North America and emerging countries. Capital expenditure represented 3.8% of sales in 2022. The Group opened 17 new plants and production lines to bolster its leading positions on the fast-growing markets of construction chemicals and light construction, particularly in Asia (India, Philippines, Vietnam, China), Africa and the Middle East (Kenya, Zimbabwe, Oman), Latin America (Mexico, Brazil) and Europe (Czech Republic with a 3D printing site, Poland).
Free cash flow came in at a record €3,791 million – a rise of 31% and a three-fold increase compared to 2018 – with a free cash flow conversion ratio of 59% (versus 53% in 2021 and 31% in 2018). This reflects strong growth in EBITDA and very good management of operating working capital requirement (WCR), which represented 15 days' sales at end-December 2022 compared to 17 days' sales at end-December 2021.
ROCE hit a new all-time high of 16.1% (versus 15.3% in 2021 and 10.7% in 2018), resulting in strong value creation for our shareholders, exceeding or meeting the 12%-15% objective in all our segments.
Investments in securities of controlled companies net of debt acquired totaled €3,684 million (versus €1,319 million in 2021), primarily reflecting the acquisition of GCP in construction chemicals – but also Impac in Mexico, Matchem and Brasprefer in Brazil, Urumix in Uruguay, and IDP Chemicals in Egypt – as well as Kaycan in exterior products in North America and Rockwool India Pvt Ltd. in insulation in India. In total, acquisitions made by the Group in 2022 represent approximately €1.9 billion in full-year sales and approximately €300 million in EBITDA.
Divestments totaled €501 million, corresponding essentially to the sale of specialized distribution activities in the UK, Crystals & Detectors and ceramics for the steel market.
Net debt was €8.2 billion. Net debt as a percentage of consolidated equity was stable at 35% at December 31, 2022. The net debt to EBITDA ratio also remained stable year-on-year at 1.2, half its end-2018 level.
In 2022, Saint-Gobain returned a record €1.35 billion to its shareholders, representing a total yield of 5.8% based on its closing share price at December 31, 2022 (€45.65):
In 2023, the Group plans to return over €1.4 billion in total to shareholders:
In an uncertain geopolitical and macroeconomic environment, the Group will continue to outperform its markets thanks to the pertinence of its strategic positioning at the heart of energy and decarbonization challenges.
In 2023 the Group's focus will be on consolidating its high operating performance level, supported by its resilience and ability to swiftly adapt to local market developments. Action plans are overseen by country CEOs in order to optimize in real time their P&Ls in terms of sales prices, fixed and variable costs, or production capacities.
Saint-Gobain expects a moderate slowdown in its markets in 2023, with contrasting trends: a decline in new construction in certain regions but good resilience overall in renovation:
Against this backdrop, in 2023 the Group will continue to implement the strategic priorities set out in its "Grow & Impact" plan for 2021-2025:
1) Consolidate our initiatives focused on profitability and performance: maintain a very good operating margin level and strong free cash flow generation
in 2023 Saint-Gobain is targeting an operating margin of between 9% and 11%, in line with the "Grow & Impact" strategic plan target
An information meeting for analysts and investors will be held at 8:30am (GMT +1) on February 24, 2023 and will be streamed live on Saint-Gobain's website: www.saint-gobain.com
| Vivien Dardel: | +33 1 88 54 29 77 | Patricia Marie: | +33 1 88 54 26 83 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floriana Michalowska: +33 1 88 54 19 09 | Laure Bencheikh: | +33 1 88 54 26 38 | ||||
| Alix Sicaud: | +33 1 88 54 38 70 | Susanne Trabitzsch: | +33 1 88 54 27 96 |
- Indicators of organic growth and like-for-like changes in sales/operating income reflect the Group's underlying performance excluding the impact of:
• changes in Group structure, by calculating indicators for the year under review based on the scope of consolidation of the previous year (Group structure impact);
• changes in foreign exchange rates, by calculating indicators for the year under review and those for the previous year based on identical foreign exchange rates for the previous year (currency impact);
• changes in applicable accounting policies.
- EBITDA = operating income plus operating depreciation and amortization, less non-operating costs.
- Operating margin = operating income divided by sales.
- ROCE (Return on Capital Employed): operating income for the year adjusted for changes in Group structure, divided by segment assets and liabilities at year-end.
- ESG = Environment, Social, Governance.
- Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) = the process of assigning a fair value to all assets and liabilities acquired and of allocating the residual goodwill as required by IFRS 3 (revised) and IAS 38 for business combinations. PPA intangible amortization relates to amortization charged against brands, customer lists, and intellectual property, and is recognized in "Other operating expenses and asset impairment".
- TRAR: total recordable accident rate with and without lost time for 1 million hours worked for the Group's employees, temporary workers and permanent subcontractors.
All indicators contained in this press release (not defined in the footnotes) are explained in the notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022, available by clicking here: https://www.saint-gobain.com/en/news/full-year-2022-results
| Net debt | Note 10 |
|---|---|
| Non-operating costs | Note 5 |
| Operating income | Note 5 |
| Net financial expense | Note 10 |
| Recurring net income | Note 5 |
| Business income | Note 5 |
| Working capital requirement | Note 5 |
This press release contains forward-looking statements with respect to Saint-Gobain's financial condition, results, business, strategy, plans and outlook. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of the words "expect", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "estimate", "plan" and similar expressions. Although Saint-Gobain believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions as at the time of publishing this document, investors are cautioned that these statements are not guarantees of its future performance. Actual results may differ materially from the forwardlooking statements as a result of a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of Saint-Gobain, including but not limited to the risks described in the "Risk Factors" section of Saint-Gobain's Universal Registration Document and the main risks and uncertainties presented in the half-year 2022 financial report, both documents being available on Saint-Gobain's website (www.saint-gobain.com). Accordingly, readers of this document are cautioned against relying on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this document. Saint-Gobain disclaims any intention or obligation to complete, update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable laws and regulations.
This press release does not constitute any offer to purchase or exchange, nor any solicitation of an offer to sell or exchange securities of Saint-Gobain.
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| I. SALES | 2021 (in €m) |
2022 (in €m) |
Change on actual structure basis |
Change on a comparable stucture basis |
Like-for-like change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 15 028 | 16 413 | +9,2% | +12,8% | +12,4% |
| Southern Europe - ME & Africa | 14 044 | 15 198 | +8,2% | +12,1% | +12,6% |
| Americas | 6 815 | 9 064 | +33,0% | +28,3% | +13,9% |
| Asia-Pacific | 1 787 | 2 132 | +19,3% | +30,7% | +23,6% |
| High Performance Solutions | 7 511 | 9 648 | +28,5% | +20,9% | +14,3% |
| Internal sales and misc. | -1 025 | -1 258 | --- | --- | --- |
| Group Total | 44 160 | 51 197 | +15,9% | +16,9% | +13,3% |
| II. OPERATING INCOME | 2021 (in €m) |
2022 (in €m) |
Change on actual structure basis |
2021 (in % of sales) |
2022 (in % of sales) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 1 100 | 1 279 | +16,3% | 7,3% | 7,8% |
| Southern Europe - ME & Africa | 1 166 | 1 219 | +4,5% | 8,3% | 8,0% |
| Americas | 1 123 | 1 462 | +30,2% | 16,5% | 16,1% |
| Asia-Pacific | 211 | 257 | +21,8% | 11,8% | 12,1% |
| High Performance Solutions | 931 | 1 155 | +24,1% | 12,4% | 12,0% |
| Misc. | -24 | -35 | n.s. | n.s. | n.s. |
| Group Total | 4 507 | 5 337 | +18,4% | 10,2% | 10,4% |
| III. EBITDA | 2021 (in €m) |
2022 (in €m) |
Change on actual structure basis |
2021 (in % of sales) |
2022 (in % of sales) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 1 709 | 1 872 | +9,5% | 11,4% | 11,4% |
| Southern Europe - ME & Africa | 1 715 | 1 761 | +2,7% | 12,2% | 11,6% |
| Americas | 1 358 | 1 740 | +28,1% | 19,9% | 19,2% |
| Asia-Pacific | 302 | 360 | +19,2% | 16,9% | 16,9% |
| High Performance Solutions | 1 098 | 1 371 | +24,9% | 14,6% | 14,2% |
| Misc. | 20 | 19 | n.s. | n.s. | n.s. |
| Group Total | 6 202 | 7 123 | +14,9% | 14,0% | 13,9% |
| IV. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE | 2021 (in €m) |
2022 (in €m) |
Change on actual structure basis |
2021 (in % of sales) |
2022 (in % of sales) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 424 | 445 | +5,0% | 2,8% | 2,7% |
| Southern Europe - ME & Africa | 395 | 434 | +9,9% | 2,8% | 2,9% |
| Americas | 276 | 430 | +55,8% | 4,0% | 4,7% |
| Asia-Pacific | 134 | 198 | +47,8% | 7,5% | 9,3% |
| High Performance Solutions | 346 | 406 | +17,3% | 4,6% | 4,2% |
| Misc. | 16 | 27 | n.s. | n.s. | n.s. |
| Group Total | 1 591 | 1 940 | +21,9% | 3,6% | 3,8% |
| I. SALES | H2 2021 (in €m) |
H2 2022 (in €m) |
Change on actual structure basis |
Change on a comparable stucture basis |
Like-for-like change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 7 610 | 8 014 | +5,3% | +9,2% | +9,6% |
| Southern Europe - ME & Africa | 6 587 | 7 372 | +11,9% | +11,6% | +11,6% |
| Americas | 3 555 | 4 787 | +34,7% | +27,0% | +11,2% |
| Asia-Pacific | 912 | 1 119 | +22,7% | +24,7% | +18,6% |
| High Performance Solutions | 3 832 | 5 048 | +31,7% | +23,3% | +16,0% |
| Internal sales and misc. | -467 | -624 | --- | --- | --- |
| Group Total | 22 029 | 25 716 | +16,7% | +15,4% | +11,5% |
| II. OPERATING INCOME | H2 2021 (in €m) |
H2 2022 (in €m) |
Change on actual structure basis |
H2 2021 (in % of sales) |
H2 2022 (in % of sales) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 515 | 589 | +14,4% | 6,8% | 7,3% |
| Southern Europe - ME & Africa | 486 | 526 | +8,2% | 7,4% | 7,1% |
| Americas | 568 | 739 | +30,1% | 16,0% | 15,4% |
| Asia-Pacific | 113 | 128 | +13,3% | 12,4% | 11,4% |
| High Performance Solutions | 435 | 561 | +29,0% | 11,4% | 11,1% |
| Misc. | 14 | 3 | n.s. | n.s. | n.s. |
| Group Total | 2 131 | 2 546 | +19,5% | 9,7% | 9,9% |
| III. EBITDA | H2 2021 (in €m) |
H2 2022 (in €m) |
Change on actual structure basis |
H2 2021 (in % of sales) |
H2 2022 (in % of sales) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 812 | 881 | +8,5% | 10,7% | 11,0% |
| Southern Europe - ME & Africa | 761 | 798 | +4,9% | 11,6% | 10,8% |
| Americas | 686 | 888 | +29,4% | 19,3% | 18,6% |
| Asia-Pacific | 160 | 181 | +13,1% | 17,5% | 16,2% |
| High Performance Solutions | 502 | 664 | +32,3% | 13,1% | 13,2% |
| Misc. | 33 | 28 | n.s. | n.s. | n.s. |
| Group Total | 2 954 | 3 440 | +16,5% | 13,4% | 13,4% |
| IV. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE | H2 2021 (in €m) |
H2 2022 (in €m) |
Change on actual structure basis |
H2 2021 (in % of sales) |
H2 2022 (in % of sales) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 307 | 315 | +2,6% | 4,0% | 3,9% |
| Southern Europe - ME & Africa | 299 | 303 | +1,3% | 4,5% | 4,1% |
| Americas | 197 | 292 | +48,2% | 5,5% | 6,1% |
| Asia-Pacific | 99 | 138 | +39,4% | 10,9% | 12,3% |
| High Performance Solutions | 247 | 282 | +14,2% | 6,4% | 5,6% |
| Misc. | 11 | 20 | n.s. | n.s. | n.s. |
| Group Total | 1 160 | 1 350 | +16,4% | 5,3% | 5,2% |
| SALES | Q4 2021 (in €m) |
Q4 2022 (in €m) |
Change on actual structure basis |
Change on a comparable stucture basis |
Like-for-like change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 3 794 | 3 857 | +1,7% | +5,4% | +7,2% |
| Southern Europe - ME & Africa | 3 437 | 3 881 | +12,9% | +12,5% | +12,6% |
| Americas | 1 747 | 2 273 | +30,1% | +21,4% | +8,1% |
| Asia-Pacific | 465 | 531 | +14,2% | +13,0% | +11,1% |
| High Performance Solutions | 2 017 | 2 563 | +27,1% | +18,4% | +12,9% |
| Internal sales and misc. | -233 | -310 | --- | --- | --- |
| Group Total | 11 227 | 12 795 | +14,0% | +12,2% | +9,8% |
| in € million | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets Goodwill Other intangible assets Property, plant and equipment Right-of-use assets Investments in equity-accounted companies Deferred tax assets Pension plan surpluses - assets Other non-current assets |
11 181 2 705 11 663 2 959 536 576 894 528 |
12 858 4 026 12 163 2 752 639 382 569 537 |
| Non-current assets | 31 042 | 33 926 |
| Inventories Trade accounts receivable Current tax receivable Other receivables Assets held for sale Cash and cash equivalents |
6 598 5 104 166 1 504 227 6 943 |
7 219 5 178 76 1 450 1 394 6 134 |
| Current assets | 20 542 | 21 451 |
| Total assets | 51 584 | 55 377 |
| Equity and Liabilities | ||
| Shareholders' equity Non-controlling interests |
20 715 411 |
22 711 443 |
| Total equity | 21 126 | 23 154 |
| Non-current portion of long-term debt Non-current portion of long-term lease liabilities Provisions for pensions and other employee benefits Deferred tax liabilities Other non-current liabilities and provisions |
9 194 2 474 2 014 555 1 066 |
8 964 2 324 1 712 768 1 092 |
| Non-current liabilities | 15 303 | 14 860 |
| Current portion of long-term debt Current portion of long-term lease liabilities Current portion of other liabilities and provisions Trade accounts payable Current tax liabilities Other payables Liabilities held for sale Short-term debt and bank overdrafts |
1 336 681 479 6 903 236 4 808 167 545 |
1 841 597 693 7 266 263 5 078 985 640 |
| Current liabilities | 15 155 | 17 363 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 51 584 | 55 377 |
| in € million | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Income | 4 507 | 5 337 |
| Operating depreciation and amortization | 1 934 | 2 048 |
| Non-operating costs | (239) | (262) |
| EBITDA | 6 202 | 7 123 |
| Depreciation of right-of-use assets | (679) | (716) |
| Net financial expense | (408) | (405) |
| Income tax | (919) | (1 082) |
| Capital expenditure | (1 591) | (1 940) |
| o/w additional capacity investments | 516 | 830 |
| Changes in working capital requirement o/w changes in inventories |
(217) (1 179) |
(19) (855) |
| o/w changes in trade accounts receivable and payable, and other accounts receivable and payable | 912 | 785 |
| o/w changes in tax receivable and payable | 50 | 51 |
| Free cash flow | 2 904 | 3 791 |
| Changes in deferred taxes and provisions for other liabilities and charges | (162) | 164 |
| Additional capacity investments | (516) | (830) |
| Increase (decrease) in amounts due to suppliers of fixed assets | 150 | 51 |
| Depreciation of right-of-use assets | 679 | 716 |
| Purchases of right-of-use assets | (769) | (764) |
| Other operating cash items | (57) | (69) |
| Net cash from operating activities after additional capacity investments and IFRS16 | 2 229 | 3 059 |
| Acquisitions of shares in controlled companies | (985) | (3 683) |
| Debt acquired | (334) | (1) |
| Acquisitions of shares in companies not yet consolidated or not consolidated | (33) | (99) |
| Financial investments | (1 352) | (3 783) |
| Disposals of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | 207 | 89 |
| Disposals of shares in controlled companies, net of debt divested | 131 | 438 |
| Disposals of other investments | 4 | 6 |
| (Increase) decrease in amounts receivable on sales of fixed assets | (20) | (32) |
| Divestments | 322 | 501 |
| Increase (decrease) in investment-related liabilities (Increase) decrease in loans and deposits |
40 77 |
36 48 |
| Net cash from (used in) financial investments and divestments activities | (913) | (3 198) |
| Issues of capital stock | 199 | 222 |
| (Increase) decrease in treasury stock | (854) | (781) |
| Dividends paid | (697) | (833) |
| Capital increases in non-controlling interests | 13 | 15 |
| Changes in investment-related liabilities following the exercice of put options of minority interests | (21) | 0 |
| Acquisitions of minority interests without gain of control | (9) | (2) |
| Divestments of minority interests without loss of control | 12 | 39 |
| Dividends paid to non-controlling interests and change in dividends payable | (31) | (77) |
| Net cash from (used in) financing activities | (1 388) | (1 417) |
| Net effect of exchange rate changes on net debt | 15 | 328 |
| Net effect of changes in fair value on net debt | 55 | 15 |
| Net debt classified as assets and liabilities held for sale | (94) | 268 |
| Impact of remeasurements of lease liabilities | (10) | 0 |
| Increase (decrease) in net debt | (106) | (945) |
| Net debt excluding lease liabilities at beginning of period Lease liabilities at beginning of period |
(4 083) (3 098) |
(4 132) (3 155) |
| Net debt at beginning of period | (7 181) | (7 287) |
| Net debt excluding lease liabilities at end of period Lease liabilities at end of period |
(4 132) (3 155) |
(5 311) (2 921) |
| Net debt at end of period | (7 287) | (8 232) |
| Amounts in €bn | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount and structure of net debt | €bn | |
| Gross debt without lease debt | 11,4 | At end of December 2022 |
| Lease Debt | 2,9 | |
| Cash & cash equivalents | -6,1 | 87% of gross debt without lease debt was at fixed interest rates and its average cost was 2.3% |
| Net debt | 8,2 |
| Breakdown of gross debt without lease debt | 11,4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bond debt and perpetual notes | 10,0 | |
| April 2023 | 0,7 | |
| September 2023 | 0,5 | |
| December 2023 | 0,4 | |
| March 2024 | 0,8 | |
| June 2024 | 0,1 | |
| November 2024 | 0,1 | (GBP 0.1 bn) |
| March 2025 | 0,7 | |
| August 2025 | 0,5 | |
| March 2026 | 0,8 | |
| June 2027 | 0,8 | |
| October 2027 | 0,7 | |
| After December 2027 | 3,9 | |
| Other long-term debt | 0,6 | (including EUR 0.4 bn long-term securitization) |
| Short-term debt | 0,8 | (excluding bonds) |
| Negotiable European Commercial Paper (NEU CP) | 0,0 | Maximum amount of issuance program: EUR 4 bn |
| Reveivables securitization | 0,2 | USD securitization (EUR 0.1 bn) and current portion of EUR securitization (EUR 0.1 bn) |
| Local debt and accrued interest | 0,6 | Frequent rollover; many different sources of financing |
| Credit lines, cash & cash equivalents | 10,1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 6,1 | |
| Back-up credit-lines | 4,0 | See breakdown below |
Breakdown of back-up credit lines 4,0
All lines are confirmed and undrawn, with no Material Adverse Change (MAC) clause
| Expiry | Covenants | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Syndicated line: | €2.5bn | December 2024 | None |
| Syndicated line: | €1.5bn | December 2024 | None |
| FY 2022, in % of total | Like-for-like change | % Group | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | +12,4% | 31,2% | |
| Nordics | +10,9% | 12,8% | |
| United Kingdom - Ireland | +9,9% | 8,7% | |
| Germany - Austria | +16,4% | 3,2% | |
| Southern Europe - ME & Africa | +12,6% | 28,8% | |
| France | +9,9% | 22,4% | |
| Spain - Italy | +23,8% | 3,5% | |
| Americas | +13,9% | 17,4% | |
| North America | +15,0% | 12,4% | |
| Latin America | +11,0% | 5,0% | |
| Asia-Pacific | +23,6% | 4,0% | |
| High Performance Solutions | +14,3% | 18,6% | |
| Construction and industry | +13,9% | 12,1% | |
| Mobility | +14,9% | 6,5% | |
| Group Total | +13,3% | 100,0% |
| H2 2022, in % of total | Like-for-like change | % Group | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | +9,6% | 30,4% | |
| Nordics | +8,7% | 12,5% | |
| United Kingdom - Ireland | +7,1% | 8,2% | |
| Germany - Austria | +15,3% | 3,0% | |
| Southern Europe - ME & Africa | +11,6% | 27,9% | |
| France | +9,8% | 21,5% | |
| Spain - Italy | +22,7% | 3,4% | |
| Americas | +11,2% | 18,2% | |
| North America | +12,9% | 13,0% | |
| Latin America | +7,1% | 5,2% | |
| Asia-Pacific | +18,6% | 4,1% | |
| High Performance Solutions | +16,0% | 19,4% | |
| Construction and industry | +11,3% | 12,5% | |
| Mobility | +24,4% | 6,9% | |
| Group Total | +11,5% | 100,0% |
| Q4 2022, in % of total | Like-for-like change | % Group | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | +7,2% | 29,3% | |
| Nordics | +8,6% | 12,6% | |
| United Kingdom - Ireland | +4,4% | 7,6% | |
| Germany - Austria | +7,5% | 2,7% | |
| Southern Europe - ME & Africa | +12,6% | 29,6% | |
| France | +11,4% | 23,0% | |
| Spain - Italy | +21,2% | 3,5% | |
| Americas | +8,1% | 17,4% | |
| North America | +8,7% | 12,4% | |
| Latin America | +6,5% | 5,0% | |
| Asia-Pacific | +11,1% | 3,9% | |
| High Performance Solutions | +12,9% | 19,8% | |
| Construction and industry | +8,3% | 12,8% | |
| Mobility | +21,2% | 7,0% | |
| Group Total | +9,8% | 100,0% |
| FY 2022 | Like-for-like change | Prices | Volumes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | +12,4% | +15,6% | -3,2% |
| Southern Europe - ME & Africa | +12,6% | +15,5% | -2,9% |
| Americas | +13,9% | +16,8% | -2,9% |
| Asia-Pacific | +23,6% | +15,6% | +8,0% |
| High Performance Solutions | +14,3% | +9,3% | +5,0% |
| Group Total | +13,3% | +14,6% | -1,3% |
| H2 2022 | Like-for-like change | Prices | Volumes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | +9,6% | +14,4% | -4,8% |
| Southern Europe - ME & Africa | +11,6% | +13,8% | -2,2% |
| Americas | +11,2% | +16,8% | -5,6% |
| Asia-Pacific | +18,6% | +13,4% | +5,2% |
| High Performance Solutions | +16,0% | +11,5% | +4,5% |
| Group Total | +11,5% | +13,8% | -2,3% |
| Q4 2022 | Like-for-like change | Prices | Volumes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | +7,2% | +13,3% | -6,1% |
| Southern Europe - ME & Africa | +12,6% | +12,8% | -0,2% |
| Americas | +8,1% | +15,5% | -7,4% |
| Asia-Pacific | +11,1% | +10,0% | +1,1% |
| High Performance Solutions | +12,9% | +11,5% | +1,4% |
| Group Total | +9,8% | +12,8% | -3,0% |
FY 2022, in % of total
| Total | 18,6% | 31,2% | 28,8% | 17,4% | 4,0% | 100,0% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | 3,9% | 4,0% | 7,9% | |||
| Latin America | 2,2% | 5,0% | 7,2% | |||
| North America | 5,2% | 12,4% | 17,6% | |||
| Middle East & Africa | 0,4% | 1,6% | 2,0% | |||
| Eastern Europe | 1,9% | 4,2% | 6,1% | |||
| Other western European countries | 0,4% | 2,3% | 1,3% | 4,0% | ||
| Nordics | 0,2% | 12,8% | 13,0% | |||
| United Kingdom - Ireland | 0,4% | 8,7% | 9,1% | |||
| Germany - Austria | 1,2% | 3,2% | 4,4% | |||
| Spain - Italy | 1,2% | 3,5% | 4,7% | |||
| France | 1,6% | 22,4% | 24,0% | |||
| High Performance Solutions |
Northern Europe |
Southern Europe - ME & Africa |
Americas | Asia-Pacific | Total |
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