Earnings Release • Oct 31, 2019
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9M 2019 Key Financial Highlights:
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1 The 9M 2019 figure was adjusted for the extraordinary charge for the replacement of the Chief Executive Officer, equal to approx. Euro 1.3 million, and to a lesser extent other restructuring costs, for a total of Euro 2.0 million. The adjustment to the 2018 result related to the initial provision of Euro 4.0 million for the solvency of the former German subsidiary Exklusiv-Hauben Gutmann GmbH.
2 The Q3 2019 figure is net of the IFRS 16 effect, as outlined in the reconciliation tables

Milan, October 31, 2019 – The Board of Directors of Elica S.p.A., the parent of a Group that is the leading manufacturer of kitchen range hoods, has today approved the Consolidated Results at September 30, 2019, prepared in accordance with IFRS.
In the first nine months of 2019, Elica's consolidated revenue amounted to Euro 355.9 million, +0.2% on the same period of 2018 (-1.1% net of the currency effect).
The market continues to contract, with estimated range hood global demand down 1.1%3 in the first nine months of 2019. This contraction is particularly evident in North America (-2.1%), while Asian demand (- 1.5%) also declined on the basis of improved Indian demand alongside a Chinese market contraction. The EMEA market continues to be impacted by Turkey, while western Europe recovered slightly - thanks in particular to France, Spain and the Netherlands.
Own brand sales were up 9.4% (+8.1% at like-for-like exchange rates) in the first nine months of 2019, with a significant acceleration in the third quarter of 10.7% (+8.4% at like-for-like exchange rates), thanks in particular to the EMEA and India regions. The overall percentage of own brand sales of the total Cooking segment rose.
OEM revenue contracted 4.8% on the same period of the previous year (-6.6% at like-for-like exchange rates). This performance was impacted in particular by the results in the first two quarters of 2019 and the slowdown on the American market, while the third quarter saw a turnaround with growth of 0.2% (-1.3% at like-for-like exchange rates) - particularly in EMEA (+8.3% vs Q3 2018).
The Motors business, representing 13% of total revenues, also saw a turnaround in the third quarter (+0.8% vs Q3 2018). The overall contraction on the first nine months of 2018 (-10.3%) is however impacted by the poor performance in the first half of the year and particularly on the Turkish market.
Adjusted EBITDA of Euro 32.6 million was up 10.7% on the same period of 2018 (Euro 29.4 million), with a margin of 9.2%. Net of the IFRS 16 effect, Adjusted EBITDA was Euro 30.3 million, with a margin of 8.5% (8.3% in the first nine months of 2018). The adjustment to the 2019 result concerns the extraordinary charge for the replacement of the previous Chief Executive Officer of approx. Euro 1.3 million, and to a lesser extent other restructuring charges for a total of Euro 2.0 million. The adjustment to the 2018 result related to the initial provision of Euro 4.0 million for the insolvency of the former German subsidiary Exklusiv-Hauben Gutmann GmbH.
In Q3 2019, net of the IFRS 16 effect, EBITDA rose to 9.0% (Euro 10.6 million) compared to 8.4% (Euro 9.4 million) in Q3 2018 (+12.7%).
Adjusted EBIT was Euro 13.9 million, compared to Euro 14.3 million for 9M 2018, due to higher amortisation and depreciation, mainly concerning the full implementation of the investment plan supporting the development of the new product range launched in 2018.
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3 Source: Elica Group, internal estimates

In the third quarter of 2019, the EBIT margin rose to 4.3% (Euro 5.1 million) from 3.6% (Euro 4.1 million) in the third quarter of 2018 (+24.6%).
Net financial expenses of revenue in 9M 2019 reduced 8.4% on the same period of 2018 due to the impact of currency hedges, in addition to lower interest related to the improved net financial position, the renegotiation of the medium-term debt and the reduction in hedging costs.
The Net Profit for the period was Euro 5.9 million, up 44.9% on Euro 4.1 million for 9M 2018 and mainly thanks to the dynamics outlined above. Minorities of Euro 2.9 million compared to Euro 1.9 million in the same period of 2018, reflecting the reduction in the Group's investment in the Indian Joint Venture and the improved performance of the Japanese subsidiary.
The Net Profit attributable to the Group was Euro 2.9 million, up 36% compared to Euro 2.2 million for the same period of 2018.
| 9M 19 | % | 9M 18 | % | 19 Vs 18% | 9M 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | revenue | GAAP | |||||
| In Euro thousands | 2018 | ||||||
| Revenue | 355,892 | 355,057 | 0.2% | 355,892 | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 32,586 | 9.2% | 29,436 | 8.3% | 10.7% | 30,304 | 8.5% |
| EBITDA | 30,614 | 8.6% | 25,436 | 7.2% | 20.4% | 28,332 | 8.0% |
| Adjusted EBIT | 13,892 | 3.9% | 14,282 | 4.0% | (2.7%) | 13,862 | 3.9% |
| EBIT | 11,920 | 3.4% | 10,282 | 2.9% | 15.9% | 11,890 | 3.3% |
| Net financial expenses | (3,007) | (0.8%) | (3,284) | (0.9%) | 8.4% | (2,831) | (0.8%) |
| Income taxes | (3,000) | (0.8%) | (2,916) | (0.8%) | (2.9%) | (3,035) | (0.9%) |
| Profit from continuing operations | 5,913 | 1.7% | 4,082 | 1.1% | 44.9% | 6,024 | 1.7% |
| Adjusted Profit for the period | 7,412 | 2.1% | 7,082 | 2.0% | 4.7% | 7,522 | 2.1% |
| Profit for the period | 5,913 | 1.7% | 4,082 | 1.1% | 44.9% | 6,024 | 1.7% |
| Adjusted Profit attributable to the Group | 4,445 | 1.3% | 5,170 | 1.5% | (14.0%) | 4,555 | 1.3% |
| Profit attributable to the Group | 2,946 | 0.8% | 2,170 | 0.6% | 35.8% | 3,057 | 0.9% |
| Basic earnings per share on continuing operations and discontinued operations (Euro/cents) |
4.65 | 3.50 | 32.9% | 4.83 | |||
| Diluted earnings per share on continuing operations and discontinued operations (Euro/cents) |
4.65 | 3.50 | 32.9% | 4.83 |
The Net Financial Position at September 30, 2019, net of the IFRS 16 effect for Euro 11.2 million, was a debt of Euro 60.1 million, compared to Euro -66.5 million at September 30, 2018 (Euro -56.3 million at December 31, 2018), mainly due to business seasonality, increased inventory in support of B2C segment development, trade receivables and the planned reduction in Capex, which was Euro -14.4 million (4% of revenues), in line with the 2019 year-end forecast of 4.3 - 4.5% of revenues.


| In Euro thousands | Sep 30, 19 | Jan 1, 19 | Dec 31, 18 | Sep 30, 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 34,511 | 35,612 | 35,612 | 32,116 |
| Bank loans and borrowings (current) | (35,999) | (37,792) | (37,792) | (40,048) |
| Bank loans and borrowings (non-current) | (58,603) | (54,102) | (54,102) | (58,547) |
| Payables to other lenders (non-current) | - | - | - | (32) |
| Net Financial Position | (60,091) | (56,282) | (56,282) | (66,511) |
| Lease payables IFRS 16 (current) | (3,207) | (2,947) | n/a | n/a |
| Lease payables IFRS 16 (non-current) | (8,021) | (8,403) | n/a | n/a |
| Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 impact | (71,318) | (67,633) | (56,282) | (66,511) |
| Assets for derivatives | 237 | 513 | 513 | - |
| Liabilities for derivatives (current) | (1,639) | (1,737) | (1,737) | (1,569) |
| Liabilities for derivatives (non-current) | (255) | (120) | (120) | - |
| Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 impact and Derivatives | ||||
| effect | (72,976) | (68,976) | (57,626) | (68,080) |
The Managerial Working Capital on annualised revenues was 6.7% in the first nine months of 2019, substantially in line with 6.4% at September 30, 2018 (3.7% at December 31, 2018).
| In Euro thousands | Sep 30, 19 | Dec 31, 18 | Sep 30, 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 62,944 | 51,192 | 65,564 | |
| Inventories | 78,669 | 76,196 | 78,813 | |
| Trade payables | (109,659) | (109,916) | (114,312) | |
| Managerial Working Capital | 31,954 | 17,472 | 30,065 | |
| % annualised revenue | 6.7% | 3.7% | 6.4% | |
| Other net receivables/payables | (12,654) | (10,801) | (8,516) | |
| Net Working Capital | 19,300 | 6,672 | 21,550 | |
| % annualised revenue | 4.1% | 1.4% | 4.6% |
Significant events in the first nine months of 2019 and subsequently


Euro 2.6 million, of which Euro 800 thousand to be paid within three weeks from the agreement's conclusion, Euro 1.7 million through the transfer to Gutmann of part of Elica S.p.A.'s receivable from Manuel Fernandez Salgado for the transfer of the shares of Gutmann, in addition to a further Euro 100 thousand, entirely offset against that to be paid by Gutmann for the retransfer of the "Gutmann" brands acquired by Elica S.p.A. in 2017. Manuel Fernandez Salgado shall remain liable to pay to Elica S.p.A. the residual amount of Euro 800 thousand, due for the transfer of the Gutmann shares (the total of the receivable was Euro 2.5 million). This obligation will be settled by paying Elica S.p.A. the amount of Euro 200 thousand by February 28, 2020, in settlement of his entire debt position. For completeness, Elica S.p.A. in addition agrees to settle the guarantee provided in 2015 in favour of the company owning the property leased by Gutmann of Euro 1.65 million, which has already been provisioned in the company's accounts, and to settle the amounts regarding the trade payables arising in favour of Gutmann GmbH after the sale of the company and prior to its declaration of insolvency, related to ordinary operations and amounting to approx. Euro 0.5 million, currently prudently blocked by Elica S.p.A.. Elica S.p.A. wrote-down the trade receivable previously held against the sale for Euro 6.8 million in the 2018 financial statements. This transaction definitively concludes all disputes between the two companies, excluding further impacts on future accounts.


The results of the vote will be made available to the public in accordance with Article 125 quater, paragraph 2 of the same Decree.
Having held the position of Chief Executive Officer since November 2016, Antonio Recinella and the company have mutually agreed that the conditions have arisen to begin a leadership transition process. The settlement agreement for Mr. Recinella's departure, in legal conclusion of the relationship, was approved on the same date by the Board of Directors of the company, with the favourable opinion of the Appointments and Remuneration Committee and the Control, Risks and Sustainability Committee (acting as the Related Parties Committee). The agreement stipulates the recognition of a total indemnity of Euro 1.280 million gross, to be paid by the end of July 2019, on condition of the agreement's confirmation in a protected setting. The agreement in addition includes the maintenance of a number of benefits until December 31, 2019 at the latest; no subsequent benefits or rights are stipulated.
• On July 24, 2019, Elica S.p.A. announced an agreement for the sale of 1,275,498 treasury shares, equal to 2.014% of the share capital, to TIP - Tamburi Investment Partners S.p.A., an independent and diversified investment/merchant bank listed on the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, at an agreed price of Euro 2 per share for a total amount of Euro 2,550,996. The agreed price is in line with the motions passed by the Shareholders' Meeting of April 18, 2019 concerning the disposal of treasury shares. This transaction took place concurrently with the purchase by TIP of the entire holding of Whirlpool EMEA S.p.A in Elica of 7,958,203 shares - equal to 12.568% of the share capital - against the same consideration of Euro 2 per share paid by TIP to Elica.
Elica and Whirlpool shall maintain their commercial partnership as previously, in accordance with the long-term agreement signed on December 18, 2018.
Following the above transactions, on July 26, 2019 TIP came to hold 14.582% of the share capital of Elica S.p.A..




Giulio Cocci, satisfying the requirements established by applicable regulations and the By-Laws, was also appointed Corporate Financial Reporting Manager, with the Board of Statutory Auditors issuing a favourable opinion in this regard.
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The Board of Directors in addition assessed the independence of the new Non-executive Director Giovanni Tamburi, declaring his independence in accordance with the CFA and the Self-Governance Code.
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The Corporate Financial Reporting Manager Mr. Giulio Cocci declares, pursuant to Article 154-bis, second paragraph of Legs. Decree No. 58/98, that this press release corresponds to the underlying accounting documents, records and accounting entries.
*** The Elica Group has been active in the kitchen hood and stoves market since the 1970's. Chaired by Francesco Casoli and led by Mauro Sacchetto, today it is the world leader in terms of units sold. It is also a European leader in the design, manufacture and sale of motors for central heating boilers. With approx. 3,800 employees, the Elica Group has seven plants, including in Italy, Poland, Mexico, India and China. With many years' experience in the sector, Elica has combined meticulous care in design, judicious choice of materials and cutting-edge technology guaranteeing maximum efficiency and reducing consumption, making Elica the prominent market figure it is today. The company has revolutionized the traditional image of the kitchen cooker hood: it is no longer seen as simple accessory but as a design object which improves quality of life.
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For further information:
Investor Relations Elica S.p.A.: Giulio Cocci - Group Chief Financial Officer Francesca Cocco – Lerxi Consulting – Investor Relations Tel: +39 (0)732 610 4205 E-mail: [email protected]
Press Office Elica S.p.A.: Gabriele Patassi - Press Office Manager Mob: +39 340 1759399 E-mail: [email protected]
Image Building: Simona Raffaelli, Vanessa Gloria, Giulia Rampinelli Tel: +39 02 89011300 E-mail: [email protected]


EBITDA is the operating profit (EBIT) plus amortisation and depreciation and any impairment losses on goodwill and brands. EBIT is the operating profit as reported in the consolidated income statement.
Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA net of the relative adjustment items. Adjusted EBIT is EBIT net of the relative adjustment items.
Net financial income/(charges) is the sum of the Share of profit/(loss) from associates, Financial income, Financial Charges, Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets and Exchange rate gains and losses.
The adjusted profit is the result for the period, as published in the Consolidated Income Statement, net of the relative adjustment items.
The adjusted profit attributable to the owners of the Parent is the result for the period attributable to the owners of the Parent, as published in the Consolidated Income Statement, net of the relative adjustment items.
Adjustment items: earnings items are considered for adjustment where they: (i) derive from non-recurring events and operations or from operations or events which do not occur frequently; (ii) derive from events and operations not considered as in the normal course of business operations, as is the case for impairments, disputes considered atypical in terms of frequency and amount and restructuring charges.
In the third quarter of 2019 and the third quarter of 2018 no adjustments items were applied. At September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, the adjustment items are the same as those outlined for the half-year report.
The earnings (loss) per share for 9M 2018 and 9M 2019 was calculated by dividing the Group profit attributable to the owners of the Parent, as defined in the Consolidated Income Statement, by the number of outstanding shares at the respective reporting dates. The numbers of shares in circulation at the reporting date was 63,322,800, while at September 30, 2018 was 62,047,302.
The earnings (loss) per share in Q3 2018 and Q3 2019 was calculated as the difference between the profit (loss) per share for 9M and the profit (loss) per share for HY of the same years.
Managerial Working Capital is the sum of Trade receivables with Inventories, net of Trade payables, as presented in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
Net Working Capital is the amount of Managerial Working Capital and Other net receivables/payables. Other net receivables/payables comprise the current portion of Other receivables and Tax Receivables, net of the current portion of Provisions for risks and charges, Other payables and Tax payables, as presented in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
Net Financial Position (NFP) is the sum of Cash and Cash equivalents and Other financial assets less Current bank loans and borrowings and amounts due under finance leases and to other lenders, as reported in the Statement of Financial Position and Non-current bank loans and borrowings and amounts due under finance leases and to other lenders, as reported in the Statement of Financial Position. Amounts due under finance leases were zero.
The Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 Impact is the sum of the Net Financial Position and current and non-current lease payables from application of IFRS 16, as per the Statement of Financial Position.


The Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 impact and Derivatives Effect is the sum of the Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 impact and the derivative instrument assets and liabilities, as per the Statement of Financial Position.
The column 9M 19 GAAP 2018 presents the income statement indicators, as if the new standard IFRS 16 regarding the recognition of lease contracts had not been applied. A comparison is therefore provided with the previous year. The impacts from this application concern the accounts of Other operating expenses and provisions and amortisation and depreciation, in addition to financial expense. The column Jan 1, 19 presents the impact on initial application of IFRS 16 Leases, at the beginning of the period presented.
| operating lease commitments as per financial statements at 31/12/2018 | 13,049 |
|---|---|
| maturity within 12 months | (1,012) |
| impact of contracts for goods of a value of less than 5k\$ (with a residual duration of greater than 12 months) |
(19) |
| Other | (147) |
| impact from discounting | (520) |
| finance lease payable as per IFRS 16 at 1/1/2019 | 11,351 |


| Q3 2019 – | Q3 2018 - | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro thousands | MTD | MTD | 9M 19 | 9M 18 |
| Operating profit – EBIT | 5,066 | 4,067 | 11,920 | 10,282 |
| (Impairment of Goodwill) (Amortisation & Depreciation) |
- 6,271 |
- 5,307 |
- 18,694 |
- 15,154 |
| EBITDA | 11,337 | 9,374 | 30,614 | 25,436 |
| (CEO replacement charge) | 1,280 | |||
| (Valuation trade receivable before sale, from Gutmann) | 4,000 | |||
| (Restructuring charges) Adjusted EBITDA |
11,337 | 9,374 | 692 32,586 |
29,436 |
| Q3 2019 - | Q3 2018 - | |||
| Euro thousands | MTD | MTD | 9M 19 | 9M 18 |
| Operating profit – EBIT | 5,066 | 4,067 | 11,920 | 10,282 |
| (CEO replacement charge) (Valuation trade receivable before sale, from Gutmann) |
0 0 0 0 |
1,280 0 |
0 4,000 |
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| (Restructuring charges) | 0 0 |
692 | 0 | |
| Adjusted EBIT | 5,066 | 4,067 | 13,892 | 14,282 |
| Euro thousands | Q3 2018 - | |||
| Profit for the period | Q3 2019 - MTD 2,827 |
MTD 1,727 |
9M 19 5,913 |
9M 18 4,082 |
| (CEO replacement charge) | - | - | 1,280 | - |
| (Valuation trade receivable before sale, from Gutmann) | - | - | - | 4,000 |
| (Restructuring charges) | - | 692 | - | |
| (Income taxes & adjusted items) | - | (473) | (1,000) | |
| Adjusted Profit for the period | 2,827 | 1,727 | 7,412 | 7,082 |
| (Profit attributable to non-controlling interests) | (1,263) | (593) | (2,967) | (1,912) |
| (Non-controlling interest profit adjustments) Profit attributable to the owners of the Parent - Adjusted |
- 1,564 |
- 1,134 |
- 4,445 |
- 5,170 |
| 9M 19 | 9M 18 | |||
| Profit attributable to the owners of the Parent (in Euro thousands) | 2,946 | 2,170 | ||
| Shares in circulation at period-end | 63,322,800 | 62,047,302 | ||
| Earnings (loss) per share (Euro/cents) | 4.65 | 3.50 | ||
| Q3 2019 - MTD | ||||
| 9M Earnings (loss) per share (Euro/cents) | 4.65 | MTD 3.50 |
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| H1 Earnings (loss) per share (Euro/cents) | (2.23) | (1.67) | ||
| Earnings (loss) per share (Euro/cents) | 2.42 | 1.83 | ||
| Euro thousands | Sep 30, 19 | Dec 31, 18 | Sep 30, 18 | |
| Other receivables | 5,690 | 6,589 | 6,725 | |
| Tax assets | 13,280 | 17,275 | 17,421 | |
| (Provision for risks and charges) | (6,734) | (9,318) | (5,200) | |
| (Other payables) | (17,535) | (14,503) | (15,900) | |
| (Tax liabilities) | (7,356) | (10,844) | (11,561) | |
| Other net receivables / payables | (12,654) | (10,801) | (8,516) |

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