Earnings Release • May 11, 2018
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FIERA MILANO GROUP 1 st Quarter 2018 Consolidated Results
CONFERENCE CALL - 11 MAY 2018
Strong, higher than expected quarterly results, reflecting the more favourable exhibition calendar and a general positive trend in exhibitions combined with lower operating costs due to restructuring measures
Fiera Milano shares readmitted to the STAR segment of the Italian equity market on 30 April 2018
Highlights Financial Results Business outlook
| % on revenues | 24.4% | 13.4% |
|---|---|---|
| EBIT (€m) | 16.2 | 6.6 |
| % on revenues | 23.5% | 12.0% |
The figures for the first quarter 2017 reflect the application of the new standard IFRS 15 from 1 January 2018.
Gross of adjustments for inter-segment transactions
| Foreign exhibitions | 1Q18 | 1Q17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues (€m) | 0.9 | 0.5 | |
| EBITDA (€m) | 1.8 | 0.9 | |
| % on revenues | 199.9% | 165.3% | |
| EBIT (€m) | 1.7 | 0.7 | |
| % on revenues | 188.5% | 140.7% |
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Gross of adjustments for inter-segment transactions
| Stand-fitting services | 1Q18 | 1Q17 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues (€m) | 12.7 | 9.8 |
| EBITDA (€m) | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| % on revenues | 10.4% | 5.7% |
| EBIT (€m) | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| % on revenues | 7.7% | 1.2% |
• The trend in revenues and margins reflected higher volumes in the stand-fitting business linked to the favourable exhibition calendar
Gross of adjustments for inter-segment transactions
| Media | 1Q18 | 1Q17 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues (€m) | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| EBITDA (€m) | 0.1 | (0.3) |
| % on revenues | 2.8% | -11.3% |
| EBIT (€m) | 0.0 | (0.4) |
| % on revenues | 0.5% | -15.0% |
• The increase in revenues and EBITDA was mainly due to higher billboard advertising and sponsorship
| Congresses | 1Q17 1Q18 restated* |
|
|---|---|---|
| Revenues (€m) | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| EBITDA (€m) | (0.4) | (0.4) |
| % on revenues | -5.5% | -7.1% |
| EBIT (€m) | (0.7) | (0.7) |
| % on revenues | -10.8% | -12.4% |
The figures for the first quarter 2017 reflect the application of the new standard IFRS 15 from 1 January 2018.
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Gross of adjustments for inter-segment transactions
| Consolidated Net Financial Position (€m) | 31/03/18 | 31/12/17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & cash equivalents | 34.8 | 17.9 | |
| Current financial assets | 1.1 | 2.8 | |
| Current bank borrowings | 0.0 | 0.7 | |
| Current portion of non-current debt | 12.0 | 16.6 | |
| Other current financial liabilities | 0.8 | 0.7 | |
| Current financial debt | 12.8 | 18.0 | |
| Net current financial debt (cash) | (23.1) | (2.8) | |
| Non-current bank borrowings | 2.5 | 3.5 | |
| Other non-current payables | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Non-current net financial debt | 2.5 | 3.5 | |
| Net financial debt (cash) | (20.6) | 0.8 |
The net financial position improved by Euro 21.4 million mainly due to the positive operating cash flow generated in the period under review and to advance payments as, in coming months, the exhibition calendar includes some important exhibitions; this increase was partly offset by the advance payment of the six-monthly rent for the exhibition sites
Highlights Financial Results Business outlook
| FY17 restated |
Consolidated Income Statement (€m) | 1Q18 | 1Q17 restated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256.3 | Revenues | 77.3 | 62.1 |
| 3.2 | Cost of materials | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| 133.3 | Cost of services | 32.8 | 27.9 |
| 49.9 | Costs for use of 3rd-party assets | 12.4 | 13.3 |
| 48.9 | Personnel expenses | 12.8 | 11.8 |
| 5.4 | Other operating expenses | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| 240.7 | Total operating costs | 59.9 | 55.2 |
| 2.6 | Other income | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| 2.6 | Results of equity-accounted companies | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| 5.8 | Allowance for doubtful accounts and other provisions | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| 15.1 | EBITDA | 19.7 | 8.1 |
| 6.8 | Depreciation and amortisation | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| 2.9 | Adjustments to asset values | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 5.4 | EBIT | 18.2 | 6.4 |
| (0.8) | Financial income/(expenses) | (0.1) | (0.2) |
| 4.6 | Profit/loss before income tax | 18.1 | 6.2 |
| 4.3 | of which attributable to Shareholders of the controlling entity | 18.2 | 6.2 |
Starting with the Consolidated Financial Statements at 31 December 2017, operating profitability will be calculated as EBITDA, therefore the figures at 31 March 2017, which showed the gross operating profit, have been restated to reflect this reclassification. The figures for 2017 also reflect the application of the new standard IFRS 15 from 1 January 2018.
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (€m) | 31/03/18 | 31/12/17 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 151.9 | 151.5 |
| Net working capital | (77.9) | (74.3) |
| Gross capital employed | 74.0 | 77.3 |
| Non-current liabilities | 13.5 | 13.4 |
| Total net capital employed | 60.5 | 63.8 |
| Equity | 81.1 | 63.0 |
| Net financial position | (20.6) | 0.8 |
| Equity and net financial position | 60.5 | 63.8 |
Data and information herewith set forth are extracted from the press release related to Fiera Milano Consolidated Results to 31 March 2018 filed with Italian authorities regulating exchanges and securities and disseminated concomitantly with this presentation.
This document has been prepared by Fiera Milano SpA solely for information purposes and for use in presentations of the Group. The information contained herein has not been independently verified. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information or opinions contained herein. None of the company, its affiliates, or its representatives shall have any liability whatsoever (in negligence or otherwise) for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this document or its contents or otherwise arising in connection with this document.
This document includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements express current expectations and projections about future events, involve predictions and are subject to a number of factors that may influence the accuracy of the statements and the projections upon which the statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in many cases, beyond our control. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this document might not occur and no assurance can be given that the anticipated results will be achieved. Actual events or results may differ materially as a results of risks and uncertainties facing Fiera Milano and its subsidiaries. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to increased competition and regulatory, legislative and judicial developments that could cause actual results to vary materially from future results indicated, expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Moreover, any statements regarding past trends or activities should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future.
This document does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any shares and no part of it shall form the basis of or be relied upon in connection with any contract or commitment whatsoever.
The Manager responsible for preparing the company's financial reports Sebastiano Carbone declares, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 154-bis of the Consolidated Law on Finance, that the accounting information contained in this document corresponds to the document results, books and accounting records.
For further information, please contact:
Gianna La Rana Investor Relations Director
Camilla Cusi
Investor Relations
Tel +39 02.4997.7816/7911 email: [email protected]
Strada Statale del Sempione 28 20017 Rho (Milano) - Italia www.fieramilano.it
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