Earnings Release • May 4, 2021
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Strong double-digit growth across all performance indicators in a low seasonality quarter, amplified by an easy comparison base and an early Easter effect
Good brand momentum in the off-premise channel, driven by sustained home consumption trends
Milan, May 4th, 2021-The Board of Directors of Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Reuters CPRI.MI-Bloomberg CPR IM) approved the additional financial information at March 31st, 2021.
Bob Kunze-Concewitz, Chief Executive Officer: 'Overall we had a very solid and satisfactory start to the year with good brand momentum, driven by sustained home consumption. Nevertheless, the performance in this low seasonality quarter was amplified also by an easy comparison base as well as an early Easter effect. Looking at the remainder of the year, in addition to a marginally worsening exchange rates outlook1 , volatility and uncertainty remain due to the ongoing restrictions and the timing of the vaccine roll out in the European Union, affecting the on-premise channel as well as Global Travel Retail. Concomitantly, the positive brand momentum is expected to continue, fuelled by sustained marketing investments, expected to accelerate towards the peak aperitif seasons, a gradual reopening of the on-premise channel as well as e-commerce momentum.
With the aim of engaging the high-end trade and consumers in the super premium and above spirits market, we are pleased to introduce the RARE division, a new dedicated approach to establish Campari Group as a top purveyor of luxury offerings in the US and key global markets.'.
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1 Guidance provided to the market upon FY 2020 results announcement on February 18th , 2021: FX and perimeter negative effects on EBIT adjusted in 2021 of €(13) million (based on an expected average rate of EUR/USD of 1.21 in FY 2021) and approx. €(9) million respectively.
| Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | Reported | Organic | Perimeter | Forex | Organic change |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € million | € million | Change | change | impact | Impact | Vs. Q1 2019 | |
| Net sales | 397.9 | 360.2 | 10.5% | 17.9% | -0.8% | -6.6% | 12.1% |
| Gross margin | 231.6 | 209.0 | 10.8% | 17.5% | -0.2% | -6.5% | 7.2% |
| % on sales | 58.2% | 58.0% | |||||
| EBIT adjusted | 68.5 | 47.9 | 43.1% | 63.6% | -7.6% | -13.0% | 6.7% |
| % on sales | 17.2% | 13.3% | |||||
| EBIT | 66.4 | 42.3 | 56.8% | ||||
| Group profit before taxation adjusted |
64.1 | 34.7 | 84.7% | ||||
| Group profit before taxation |
64.8 | 30.6 | 112.1% | ||||
| EBITDA adjusted | 87.6 | 67.5 | 29.9% | 45.4% | -4.8% | -10.8% | 7.0% |
| % on sales | 22.0% | 18.7% | |||||
| EBITDA | 85.5 | 61.9 | 38.1% | ||||
| Net financial debt at the end of the period* |
1,067.9 |
*Net financial position as of 31st December 2020 equal to €1,103.8 million.
Group sales totalled €397.9 million, up +10.5% on a reported basis or +17.9% in organic terms. If compared to the first quarter of 2019, which represents the unaffected base with regards to the Covid-19 impact, the organic growth was +12.1%.
The perimeter effect was -0.8%, and FX effect was -6.6% mainly driven by the devaluation of US Dollar and emerging markets currencies.
2 Off-premise sell-out data sources: US: Nielsen data XAOC+Total Liquor, YTD 12 W/E 27/03/2021; Italy: IRI Iper+super+LSP, YTD WE 28/03/2021; UK: Nielsen, L12W Data (Q1 2021), Total Coverage Data to 27/03/2021 value; Australia: IRI YTD W/E 21/03/2021 value; Germany NielsenIQ – Grocery+Drug (LEH+DM) March YTD value.
3 Internal data and estimates.
4 Includes Global Travel Retail.
Amongst the other markets in the region, Spain declined due to continued weakness in the on-premise impacted by lock-downs, whilst South Africa grew helped by progressive restocking against an easy comparison base.
Gross margin totalled €231.6 million, corresponding to 58.2% of net sales, up by +10.8% in value on a reported basis. It grew organically by +17.5%, slightly lower than topline growth, leading to -20 bps margin dilution due to unfavorable sales mix, affected by the outperformance of lower-margin Espolòn, impacted by the elevated agave purchase price. Organic change of +7.2% vs. the first quarter of 2019, -260 bps dilution, due to unfavorable sales mix, driven by the
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5 Internal data and estimates.
outperformance of Espolòn and low-margin local priority brands, combined with the underperformance of certain aperitifs (Crodino in the Italian market).
Advertising and Promotion spending (A&P) was €62.6 million, corresponding to 15.7% of net sales, up by +9.6% in value on a reported basis. It increased organically by +14.7%, lower than topline, driving +40 bps margin accretion in a low seasonality quarter. During the quarter, A&P investments remained mostly focused on digital and off-premise activations. Organic change was +9.3% vs. the first quarter of 2019, +40 bps accretion.
CAAP (Contribution after A&P) was €169.0 million, corresponding to 42.5% of net sales, up by +11.3% in value on a reported basis (up organically by +18.5%). Organic change was +6.4% vs. the first quarter of 2019, -220 bps dilution.
Selling, general and administrative costs (SG&A) totalled €100.5 million, corresponding to 25.3% of net sales, -3.3% in value on a reported basis. Organically, they declined by -2.2% in value compared with the first quarter of 2020, which was not yet impacted by cost mitigation actions (+8.7% increase in the first quarter of 2020). The margin accretion was +490 bps driven by strong topline growth. The organic change was +6.2% vs. the first quarter of 2019, mainly driven by route-tomarket changes, margin accretion of +130 bps driven by strong topline growth.
EBIT adjusted was €68.5 million, corresponding to 17.2% of net sales, up by +43.1% in value on a reported basis. It grew organically by +63.6% in value, with +520 bps margin accretion, largely due to an easy comparison base (-35.3% and - 620 bps in the first quarter of 2020). The organic growth was +6.7% vs. the first quarter of 2019, with -90 bps dilution, largely driven by unfavourable sales mix. The perimeter effect on EBIT adjusted was -7.6% (or -€3.6 million), generating -80 bps dilution mainly due to the discontinuation of the distribution of agency brands and the tail-end effect from the consolidation of the newly acquired businesses structures (SG&A costs generating -90 bps dilution). The forex effect on EBIT adjusted was -13.0% (or -€6.2 million), due to the strong devaluation of almost all key Group's currencies against the Euro, in particular the US Dollar, generating a margin dilution of -50 bps, due to unfavourable country mix as well as hyperinflation effect in Argentina.
Operating adjustments were negative at €(2.1) million, mainly attributable to the tail-end effects of restructuring initiatives.
EBITDA adjusted was €87.6 million, up by +29.9% in value on a reported basis (up organically +45.4%), corresponding to 22.0% of net sales.
EBIT (16.7% of net sales) and EBITDA (21.5% of net sales) were at €66.4 million and €85.5 million respectively.
Net financial costs were €3.4 million, €9.4 million lower vs. the first quarter of 2020, mainly due to positive variance from exchange effects for €6.3 million (€3.2 million gain vs. €3.1 million loss for the first quarter of 2020). Excluding the exchange gain, the net financial charges were €6.6 million (vs. €9.7 million for the first quarter of 2020), showing a decrease of €3.1 million, despite the higher average level of net debt (€1,085.9 million vs. €832.3 million in the first quarter of 2020), thanks to a lower average cost of net debt (2.4% vs. 4.7% in the first quarter of 2020). This decrease is mainly attributable to a lower average coupon for long-term debt, thanks to the liability management activities carried out in 2020, and lower negative carry effect.
The profit related to associates and joint ventures was €2.3 million, mainly due to the gain generated by the re-assessment of the Group's participation in the South Korean joint venture for which the Group acquired a controlling stake in January 2021.
Group profit before taxation was €64.8 million, up +112.1%. Group profit before taxation adjusted, excluding operating and financial adjustments as well as the non-recurring fair value measurement of the South Korean joint venture investment for a total net positive amount of €0.7 million, was €64.1 million, up +84.7%.
Net financial debt was €1,067.9 million as of 31 March 2021, down by €35.8 million vs. 31 December 2020 (€1,103.8 million), thanks to the positive free cash flow generated by the business.
Net financial debt to EBITDA adjusted ratio was 2.5x as of 31 March 2021, down from 2.8x as of 31 December 2020, thanks to the positive cash generation and the solid growth in EBITDA adjusted in the first quarter of 2021.
INTRODUCING RARE DIVISION, A NEW DEDICATED APPROACH TO ENGAGE TRADE AND HIGH-END CONSUMERS IN THE US AND KEY GLOBAL MARKETS
With the launch of RARE, a new dedicated division for the development of high-end propositions, Campari Group has the ambition to become a top purveyor of luxury offerings in the US and key global markets. Through this strategic initiative,
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Campari Group aims at unlocking and accelerating the growth of its existing and future super premium and above portfolio, seeking a new dedicated approach to brand building and route-to-market.
In the US, RARE will focus on three product tiers: Opulent, top tier luxury offerings that allow Campari to engage with high net-worth individuals; Boutique, niche products that allow Campari to engage with 'in the know' consumers, spirits connoisseurs and bartenders; Signature, foundational super premium offerings, with award winning propositions within the largest and fastest growing categories in the US.
Beyond the US, a deployment of the RARE initiative is planned into select European markets and Australia as well as on ecommerce, enriched with the finest expressions from the Group's portfolio of leading brands.
The additional financial information at March 31st, 2021 has been made available to the general public on the 'Investors' section of the Company's website http://www.camparigroup.com/en/page/investors and by all other means allowed by applicable regulations.
Moreover, the documentation has been filed through 'Loket AFM' with the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten – AFM), which makes it available on its website at www.afm.nl.
The Board of Directors is responsible for preparing the three months report, inclusive of the three months condensed consolidated financial statements and the report on operations at March 31st, 2021, in accordance with the Dutch Financial Supervision Act and the applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for interim reporting, IAS 34-'Interim Financial Reporting'
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements relating to Campari and the Campari Group. All statements included in this press release concerning activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, but not limited to, the following: volatility and deterioration of capital and financial markets, changes in general economic conditions, economic growth and other changes in business conditions, changes in government regulation and other economic, business and competitive factors affecting the businesses of Campari Group. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in the laws, regulations or policies of the countries where Campari Group operates; (ii) the adoption, both at a global level and in the countries where Campari Group operates, of restrictive public policies that have an impact on the production, distribution, marketing, labelling, importation, price, sale or consumption of alcoholic products; (iii) long-term changes in consumers' preferences and tastes, social or cultural trends resulting in a reduction in the consumption of products of the Campari Group as well as in purchasing patterns and the ability of Campari Group to anticipate these changes in the marketplace; and (iv) increased production costs and volatility of raw materials' prices.
Therefore, Campari and its affiliates, directors, advisors, employees and representatives, expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for such forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document and Campari does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
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At 1:00 pm (CET) today, May 4th, 2021, Campari's management will hold a conference call to present the Group's results for the Group's First Quarter 2021. To participate, please dial one of the following numbers:
The presentation slides can be downloaded before the conference call from the main investor relations page on Campari Group's website, at https://www.camparigroup.com/en/page/investors.
A recording of the conference call will be available from today, May 4th, until Thursday May 11th, 2021, calling the following number:
• (+39) 02 8020987 (Access code: 700973#) (PIN: 973#)
| Investor Relations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chiara Garavini | Tel. +39 02 6225330 | Email: [email protected] |
| Jing He | Tel. +39 02 6225832 | Email: [email protected] |
| Thomas Fahey | Tel. +44 (0)20 31009618 | Email: [email protected] |
| Francesco Pintus | Tel. +39 02 6225416 | Email: [email protected] |
| Corporate Communications | ||
| Enrico Bocedi | Tel. +39 02 6225680 | Email: [email protected] |
https://www.camparigroup.com/en/page/investors http://www.camparigroup.com/en http://www.youtube.com/campariofficial https://twitter.com/campari
Campari Group is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spreading across Global, Regional and Local priorities. Global Priorities, the Group's key focus, include Aperol, Campari, SKYY, Grand Marnier, Wild Turkey and Appleton Estate. The Group was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. It has a global distribution reach, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Campari Group's growth strategy aims to combine organic growth through strong brand building and external growth via selective acquisitions of brands and businesses.
Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group operates in 22 production sites worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries. Campari Group employs approximately 4,000 people. The shares of the parent company Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Reuters CPRI.MI - Bloomberg CPR IM) have been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. For more information: http://www.camparigroup.com/en. Please enjoy our brands responsibly.
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| % on Group sales |
% change vs Q1 2020, of which: | vs Q1 2019 |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| total | organic | external growth |
exchange rate effect |
organic | ||
| Global Priorities | 56.9% | 8.6% | 16.2% | 0.0% | -7.6% | 11.8% |
| Regional Priorities | 18.1% | 19.8% | 26.4% | 1.5% | -8.1% | 19.7% |
| Local Priorities | 13.2% | 24.0% | 25.5% | 0.0% | -1.4% | 18.6% |
| Rest of portfolio | 11.7% | -4.6% | 7.9% | -7.5% | -5.0% | -0.6% |
| Total | 100.0% | 10.5% | 17.9% | -0.8% | -6.6% | 12.1% |
| Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € million | % | € million | % | Change | |
| Americas | 197.3 | 49.6% | 182.2 | 50.6% | 8.3% |
| SEMEA (Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa) | 94.6 | 23.8% | 84.5 | 23.4% | 12.1% |
| North, Central & Eastern Europe | 68.8 | 17.3% | 68.7 | 19.1% | 0.1% |
| Asia Pacific | 37.2 | 9.3% | 24.8 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| Total | 397.9 | 100.0% | 360.2 | 100.0% | 10.5% |
| vs Q1 2019 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakdown of % change | total | organic | external growth |
exchange rate effect |
organic |
| Americas | 8.3% | 20.5% | 0.0% | -12.3% | 20.0% |
| SEMEA (Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa) | 12.1% | 6.1% | 6.3% | -0.3% | -17.9% |
| North, Central & Eastern Europe | 0.1% | 16.3% | -12.1% | -4.1% | 23.7% |
| Asia Pacific | 50.0% | 42.9% | 0.8% | 6.3% | 46.0% |
| Total | 10.5% | 17.9% | -0.8% | -6.6% | 12.1% |
| Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € million | % | € million | % | Change | |
| Net sales | 397.9 | 100.0% | 360.2 | 100.0% | 10.5% |
| Cost of goods sold(1) | (166.3) | -41.8% | (151.2) | -42.0% | 10.0% |
| Gross margin | 231.6 | 58.2% | 209.0 | 58.0% | 10.8% |
| Advertising and promotional costs | (62.6) | -15.7% | (57.1) | -15.9% | 9.6% |
| Contribution margin | 169.0 | 42.5% | 151.8 | 42.2% | 11.3% |
| SG&A(2) | (100.5) | -25.3% | (104.0) | -28.9% | -3.3% |
| Result from recurring activities (EBIT adjusted) Adjustments to operating income |
68.5 | 17.2% | 47.9 | 13.3% | 43.1% |
| (expenses) | (2.1) | -0.5% | (5.6) | -1.5% | - |
| Operating result (EBIT) | 66.4 | 16.7% | 42.3 | 11.7% | 56.8% |
| Financial income (expenses) Adjustments to financial income |
(3.4) | -0.8% | (12.8) | -3.6% | -73.6% |
| (expenses) Profit (loss) related to associates |
(0.0) | 0.0% | 1.4 | 0.4% | - |
| and joint ventures Put option, earn out income (charges) and |
2.3 | 0.6% | 0.1 | 0.0% | - |
| hyperinflation effects | (0.3) | -0.1% | (0.5) | -0.1% | - |
| Profit before tax and non-controlling interests |
65.0 | 16.3% | 30.5 | 8.5% | 113.3% |
| Non-controlling interests | 0.2 | 0.0% | (0.1) | 0.0% | - |
| Group profit before taxation | 64.8 | 16.3% | 30.6 | 8.5% | 112.1% |
| Group profit before taxation adjusted | 64.1 | 16.1% | 34.7 | 9.6% | 84.7% |
| Total depreciation and amortisation | (19.1) | -4.8% | (19.6) | -5.4% | -2.3% |
| EBITDA adjusted | 87.6 | 22.0% | 67.5 | 18.7% | 29.9% |
| EBITDA | 85.5 | 21.5% | 61.9 | 17.2% | 38.1% |
(1) Includes cost of material, production and logistics costs.
(2) Includes selling, general and administrative costs.
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