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Jeronimo Martins Earnings Release 2017

Feb 28, 2018

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FY 2017 Results

Lisbon, February 28, 2018

Growth-driven strategy makes 2017 a year of strong
operational
performance
and solid
cash-flow generation
+11.3% SALES
TO €16.3 BN
(+9.4% at constant
exchange rates)
• CONSOLIDATED SALES grew by 11.3% and Group LFL increased 6.6%
BIEDRONKA - sales, in local currency, grew 10.4%, with LFL at 8.6%
PINGO DOCE - sales rose 3.1%, with LFL (excl. fuel) at 1.0%
RECHEIO - sales increased by 7.2%, with LFL at 6.2%
ARA - sales in local currency grew 71.8%
HEBE - sales in local currency rose 32.3%
+7.0% EBITDA
TO €922 M
(+4.7% at constant
exchange rates)
• GROUP EBITDA increased 7.0%, a growth of 9.0% when excluding the impact of the New
Businesses
• NET RESULTS attributable to Jerónimo Martins stood at 385 million euros, an increase of 6.7% on
a comparable base1
• CASH-FLOW generated in the year was 249 million euros, leading to a NET CASH position of 170
million euros at the end of December
+0.3% EPS
TO €0.63
(excl. Other
Profits/Losses)
• PRE-TAX ROIC was 29.7%, benefiting from LFL performance and strict working capital
management
• At the General Shareholders' Meeting, the Board of Directors will propose a DIVIDEND payment
of 385 million euros, the equivalent of 0.613 euros per share (gross value)
MESSAGE FROM THE
CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PEDRO SOARES DOS SANTOS
In a year of continuous pressure from the socio-economic landscape in the main markets where we
operate, the Group delivered on its targets and once again posted good results, in line with our
expectations.
These results are the outcome of a strong performance from our teams who put consumer's needs
and aspirations at the centre of their decisions and gave absolute priority to top line growth. As a
result, all our businesses reinforced their market positions and the Group improved return on invested
capital while posting a solid cash-flow generation.
We have begun 2018 with a clear view on what the strategic priorities are and with a set of strong
banners that are in good shape and well prepared to face the challenges ahead. We will continue
investing in our people and in our operational infrastructure, committed to always find the right
balance between sustainable growth and profitability, both in the short and medium-long terms.
OUTLOOK
2018
In 2018 we will maintain growth as the strategic priority in all our markets.
In Poland, the consumer is expected to remain confident and Biedronka will continue to take
advantage of sales growth opportunities. The Company is aware of the challenges ahead and is
prepared to the market changes following the new regulation on the Sunday trade ban. The banner
will also continue investing in its operations - including adding 70-80 (net) more stores to its network
and improving shopping experience - to ensure it remains the preferred choice of the Polish consumer.
Hebe will leverage its renewed model to raise the brand's profile as needed for a successful
expansion, while working on its marketing mix to improve profitability.
Pingo Doce will keep focused on its differentiation pillars as a way to continue gaining market share,
while Recheio will be attentive to all growth opportunities in its various sales channels.
In Colombia, Ara is confident of the market opportunity and will add c.150 stores to its existing base
of 389 locations.
At constant exchange rates, Ara and Hebe's EBITDA losses are expected to be slightly lower than in
2017.
The Group's investment programme is expected to remain at 2017 levels and reach 700-750 million
euros, including the expansion projects of all banners and the major refurbishing plans of Biedronka
and Pingo Doce.

1 Excluding in 2016 the impact of Monterroio

KEY FIGURES

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

(Million Euro) 2017 2016 D Q4 17 Q4 16 D
Net Sales and Services 16,276 14,622 11.3% 4,350 3,884 12.0%
Gross Profit 3,458 21.2% 3,113 21.3% 11.1% 931 21.4% 838 21.6% 11.1%
Operating Costs -2,536 -15.6% -2,251 -15.4% 12.7% -678 -15.6% -603 -15.5% 12.4%
EBITDA 922 5.7% 862 5.9% 7.0% 253 5.8% 235 6.0% 7.6%
Depreciation -331 -2.0% -294 -2.0% 12.4% -89 -2.1% -75 -1.9% 19.6%
EBIT 591 3.6% 568 3.9% 4.2% 163 3.8% 160 4.1% 2.0%
Net Financial Costs -12 -0.1% -17 -0.1% -29.9% - 3 -0.1% - 5 -0.1% -35.1%
Gains in Joint Ventures and Associates 0 0.0% 10 0.1% n.a. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% n.a.
Other Profits/Losses -14 -0.1% 184 1.3% n.a. - 3 -0.1% -17 -0.4% n.a.
EBT 565 3.5% 744 5.1% -24.1% 157 3.6% 138 3.6% 13.7%
Income Tax -152 -0.9% -130 -0.9% 17.1% -51 -1.2% -44 -1.1% 14.9%
Net Profit 413 2.5% 614 4.2% -32.8% 106 2.4% 94 2.4% 13.1%
Non Controlling Interests -27 -0.2% -21 -0.1% 29.6% - 6 -0.1% - 2 -0.1% n.a.
Net Profit Attributable to JM 385 2.4% 593 4.1% -35.0% 100 2.3% 92 2.4% 9.2%
EPS (€) 0.61 0.94 -35.0% 0.16 0.15 9.2%
EPS without Other Profits/Losses (€) 0.63 0.62 0.3% 0.16 0.16 -0.9%

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(Million Euro) 2017 2016
Net Goodwill 647 630
Net Fixed Assets 3,639 3,180
Total Working Capital -2,496 -2,201
Others 54 46
Invested Capital 1,843 1,656
Total Borrowings 529 335
Leasings 8 4
Accrued Interest 4 0
Marketable Sec. & Bank Deposits -712 -674
Net Debt -170 -335
Non Controlling Interests 225 253
Share Capital 629 629
Reserves and Retained Earnings 1,159 1,109
Shareholders Funds 2,013 1,991
Gearing -8.5% -16.8%

CASH-FLOW

(Million Euro) 2017 2016
EBITDA 922 862
Interest Payment -15 -14
Other Financial Items 0 3
Income Tax -160 -177
Funds From Operations 747 673
Capex Payment -662 -433
Change in Working Capital 168 193
Others* -
4
285
Free Cash-Flow 249 718

* Includes, in 2016, 302 million euros from the proceeds of Monterroio sale

PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR

Sales growth and strengthened market positions have consistently been the Group's top strategic priorities in each of the countries. In 2017, while remaining strongly focused on boosting the identified growth opportunities, a solid investment was made in reinforcing each Company's differentiation pillars.

In view of the particularities of each market, the main banners guaranteed the necessary investments in terms of: i. the attractiveness and innovation of the in-store offer, ii. price positioning, iii. remuneration and compensation of the teams and iv. improved store quality.

Biedronka continued to improve its value proposition in anticipation of consumer demand.

Within a positive and dynamic consumption environment, Biedronka seized a series of opportunities for sales growth and strengthened its market position. The Company developed its business model without ever compromising cost-efficiency which enables it to simultaneously sustain growth and profitability.

Throughout 2017, Biedronka continuously improved its offer, regarding both its regular assortment and in&out food campaigns, bringing innovation and increasing attraction to benefit from the trading-up registered in the market.

The in&out actions, which are made available through innovative campaigns at attractive prices, play an important role in reinforcing one of Biedronka's strategic pillars – price position and perception.

The refurbishing plan, which covered more than 220 stores, is crucial to ensure Biedronka's sustained growth by improving the offer and the shopping experience, while guaranteeing the efficiency of the business model.

To support the value proposition, we also invested in our teams through updates of the remuneration packages and a series of internal social responsibility initiatives that aim to improve the quality of life of our staff.

Pingo Doce continued to grow in a mature market.

We continued to see the opening of proximity food retail stores in the sector, as well as consumers strongly geared towards promotions. With a solid market position and recognized differentiation in i. Perishables, ii. Private Brand and iii. Shopping Experience, Pingo Doce maintained a strong commercial dynamic, while focusing in these three strategic pillars.

Private Brand continued to play an important role in the assortment, and the Company launched 175 new SKUs, having reformulated and improved more than 200 products.

The refurbishing of 23 stores upgraded the shopping experience and contributed significantly to the quality of the perishables' handling operation. New products were also launched throughout the year in these categories.

In October, Pingo Doce began reviewing its remuneration packages, recognising the important part the teams play in delivering a quality value proposition, and also as a relevant investment in future levels of efficiency and service quality.

Ara kept building the foundations for its growth.

Ara remained confident of the opportunity presented by the proximity market in Colombia.

In this context, in 2017, the banner accelerated the store openings to more than the double of the previous year and invested in its headquarters and operations' teams. This investment has given the Company an important execution dynamic for the future, in a phase when gaining relevance for the Colombian consumer continues to be an everyday challenge that our Company is prepared to face.

SALES PERFORMANCE

Group's sales reached 16.3 billion euros in 2017, 11.3% higher than the previous year (+9.4% at constant exchange rates).

Focus on sales, through investment in price positioning and shopping experience, was the driver of a strong year of growth in turnover and market share gains, with all the Companies meeting their sales targets and leading Group's LFL to a solid 6.6%.

Sales (Million Euro)

In Poland, the favourable consumption environment continued throughout the year, with a positive impact on the food sector.

Biedronka began 2017 aware of the opportunities for increasing sales on a like-for-like basis as well as of the need to constantly challenge itself in order to secure them. The banner was able to do so, achieving a robust growth in LFL against an already strong basis, while continuing to invest in the consumer's shopping experience.

In the year, LFL was 8.6%, driving a total sales increase of 13.2% (+10.4% in local currency), to 11.1 billion euros.

Hebe was focused on improving its assortment, especially regarding the offer of exclusive and private brands. With an improved value proposition, the banner had a good sales performance, which stood at 166 million euros, 35.7% ahead of 2016 (+32.3% at a constant exchange rate).

In Portugal, aware of the challenges presented by the environment and the competitive strength of its differentiation pillars, Pingo Doce fostered the quality of both its offer and its stores, as well as its price positioning, maintaining the LFL performance in positive territory.

As such, the banner achieved LFL sales growth of 1.0% in the year, which, combined with the 10 store openings (9 net additions) during the year, resulted in total sales of 3,667 million euros, 3.1% up on the previous year.

Recheio achieved remarkable growth, seizing the opportunities in its sector, which led to a likefor-like increase of 6.2% in the year, with total sales rising 7.2% to 942 million euros.

In Colombia, the consumption environment posed some challenges from the start of 2017, and although consumer confidence was negative during the year, signs of improvement began to show as from April.

Ara achieved sales of 405 million euros, 72.0% ahead of the previous year (+71.8% at a constant exchange rate).

RESULTS PERFORMANCE

Consolidated EBITDA stood at 922 million euros, a growth of 7.0% compared to the previous year (+4.7% at constant exchange rates).

This performance was achieved in a year when significant investments were made in Colombia and also in Biedronka's and Pingo Doce's value propositions.

The Group's EBITDA margin was 5.7% (5.9% in 2016). When excluding the dilution caused by the losses at Ara and Hebe, EBITDA grew 9.0% and reached a margin of 6.4%.

EBITDA & EBITDA Margin

Biedronka posted EBITDA of 805 million euros, an increase of 13.8% compared to 2016 (+11.0% at a constant exchange rate). This performance was the result of delivering a solid LFL sales growth and of maintaining the operational standards needed to guarantee the efficiency of the costs structure.

Biedronka's EBITDA margin was 7.3%, broadly in line with the previous year.

Pingo Doce generated EBITDA of 188 million euros, 1.6% below 2016. The respective margin was 5.1%, a decrease from last year's 5.4%, essentially reflecting the banner's decision to carry out a review of its teams' remuneration packages as from October.

Recheio posted EBITDA of 50 million euros, 6.7% higher than 2016, with the respective margin coming in at 5.3%, broadly in line with the previous year. The growth in EBITDA reflected the very good sales performance and the control of the levels of efficiency, in a context in which the Company decided to invest to boost sales.

Ara and Hebe posted combined EBITDA losses of 85 million euros (62 million euros in 2016), with Ara accounting for 88% of the total. It should be noted that, in Colombia, the large concentration of openings in December 2017 brought a higher than expected EBITDA pressure from pre-opening costs.

Regarding Hebe, and as a result of the good sales performance and the positive evolution of the respective mix, losses kept decreasing in line with what was planned.

Growth in consolidated EBITDA reflects the good sales performance across all banners which offset the previously anticipated costs' inflation, particularly the ones related to staff.

Financial charges were 12 million euros, with net interest slightly higher than the previous year, essentially due to higher debt in foreign currencies (zloty and Colombian pesos), which works as a natural hedge for the investments in each country.

Other profits and losses were -14 million euros, including, among other things, the closure of a warehouse in Portugal, impairments in real estate for sale, write-offs and restructuring costs.

Net result attributable to Jerónimo Martins was 385 million euros.

Excluding the contribution from Monterroio in 2016, the net result presented a year-on-year growth of 6.7%.

The good sales performance, the permanent focus on the efficiency of the models together with an extremely robust balance sheet, made it possible to increase the net result, despite the acceleration of investments in Colombia.

Cash-flow generated in the year reached 249 million euros, even after the increase in capex compared to the previous year. Being a priority, working capital management allowed for a solid performance at the level of invested capital.

BALANCE SHEET CAPEX PRE-TAX ROIC

The balance sheet remains robust, despite the increase in the Group's capital expenditures. In 2017 capex was 724 million euros, 51% of which was allocated to expansion (new stores and Distribution Centres), with most of the rest being allocated to comprehensive refurbishing projects for the existing store network.

At Biedronka, the investment plan for the year reached 354 million euros (49% of the Group's total capex), including 121 store openings, 226 refurbishments and a new distribution centre that was inaugurated in October.

Hebe went ahead with its store opening plan, having added 30 locations to its store network.

Pingo Doce invested 102 million euros, covering 10 new stores, 4 of which are managed under an agency contract. The banner also carried out 23 comprehensive refurbishments and 21 minor ones, which are also important for the efficient running of the store operation. Within the context of the logistics re-scaling programme, in 2017, Pingo Doce inaugurated a new distribution centre in the northern region, making a fundamental improvement to the incumbent stores' proximity and service levels.

Recheio invested a total of 28 million euros, including the opening of one new store and the relocation of the Porto food-service platform.

Ara invested a total of 169 million euros. Regarding store openings, a total of 169 locations were inaugurated, an impressive jump in its capacity compared to the 79 openings that took place in 2016.

Concerning the investment in logistic infrastructure of Ara, there were delays in the preparatory works that led to the postponement to 2019 of two of the Distribution Centres being developed. However, given the geographical distribution of the 2017 and 2018 expansion, these delays are not critical to the implementation of the openings plan.

At the end of 2017, the Group had a positive net cash position of 170 million euros, even after having returned back to shareholders a total of 380 million euros (435 million euros if we include partners).

The excellent sales performance and the strict management of working capital brought the Group's Pre-Tax ROIC from 29.1% up to 29.7%.

The remarkable increase in Biedronka's capital turnover was the major driver of the evolution of the Group's Pre-Tax ROIC, more than offsetting the investments in Ara and in Hebe. Pingo Doce and Recheio also posted a positive evolution of capital turnover.

DIVIDEND PROPOSAL

Jerónimo Martins reiterates its dividend policy according to which the value of the dividend distributed must be between 40% and 50% of ordinary consolidated net earnings. This would imply a maximum dividend of 196.8 million euros.

Notwithstanding the policy, considering the sound balance sheet and the net cash position at year end, together with the Group's ability to continue generating strong free cash-flow, the Board of Directors, at its meeting of February 27, 2018, decided to propose to the General Shareholders' Meeting, to be held on April 12, 2018, the distribution of a dividend of 385.2 million euros, equivalent to a gross amount of 0.613 euro per share to be paid to the Shareholders in proportion to their shares, excluding own shares.

This dividend's proposal corresponds, for the second consecutive year, to an exceptional payout of 100%, nearly doubling the one foreseen in the Company's dividend policy.

Given its current cash level, not only the Group's investment plans are kept unchanged, but it also maintains the flexibility to take advantage of non-organic expansion opportunities that could arise in the short term.

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Hugo Fernandes [email protected]

FINANCIAL CALENDAR

General Shareholders Meeting: 12 April 2018

Q1 2018 Results: 26 April 2018 (before the market opening)

H1 2018 Results: 25 July 2018 (after the market close)

9M 2018 Results: 30 October 2018 (after the market close)

DISCLAIMER Statements in this release that are forward-looking statements are based on current expectations of future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. The risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond Jerónimo Martins' ability to control or estimate precisely, such as general economic conditions, credit markets, foreign exchange fluctuations and regulatory developments.

Except as required by any applicable law or regulation, Jerónimo Martins assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this release or to notify a reader in the event that any matter stated herein changes or becomes inaccurate.

APPENDIX INCOME STATEMENT BY FUNCTIONS

(Million Euro) 2017 2016
Net Sales and Services 16,276 14,622
Cost of Sales -12,818 -11,509
Gross Profit 3,458 3,113
Distribution Costs -2,606 -2,308
Administrative Costs -261 -238
Other Operating Profits/Losses -14 -32
Operating Profit 577 536
Net Financial Costs -12 -17
Gains/Losses in Other Investments 0 -
5
Gains in Disposal of Business 0 221
Gains in Joint Ventures and Associates 0 10
Profit Before Taxes 565 744
Income Tax -152 -130
Profit Before Non Controlling Interests 413 614
Non Controlling Interests -27 -21
Net Profit Attributable to JM 385 593

SALES BREAKDOWN

(Million Euro) 2017 2016 D % Q4 17 Q4 16 D %
% total % total w/o FX Euro % total % total w/o FX Euro
Biedronka 11,075 68.0% 9,781 66.9% 10.4% 13.2% 2,972 68.3% 2,618 67.4% 9.7% 13.5%
Pingo Doce 3,667 22.5% 3,558 24.3% 3.1% 975 22.4% 930 23.9% 4.9%
Recheio 942 5.8% 878 6.0% 7.2% 229 5.3% 215 5.5% 6.2%
Ara 405 2.5% 236 1.6% 71.8% 72.0% 117 2.7% 73 1.9% 72.6% 59.0%
Hebe 166 1.0% 122 0.8% 32.3% 35.7% 51 1.2% 38 1.0% 30.2% 34.9%
Others & Cons. Adjustments 20 0.1% 46 0.3% n.a. 6 0.1% 9 0.2% n.a.
Total JM 16,276 100% 14,622 100% 9.4% 11.3% 4,350 100% 3,884 100% 9.6% 12.0%

SALES GROWTH

Total Sales Growth LFL Sales Growth
Q1 17 Q2 17 H1 17 Q3 17 9M 17 Q4 17 2017 Q1 17 Q2 17 H1 17 Q3 17 9M 17 Q4 17 2017
Biedronka
Euro 10.8% 15.9% 13.4% 12.6% 13.1% 13.5% 13.2%
PLN 9.7% 11.8% 10.8% 10.5% 10.7% 9.7% 10.4% 8.4% 9.5% 9.0% 8.9% 9.0% 7.6% 8.6%
Pingo Doce 0.8% 5.2% 3.1% 1.3% 2.4% 4.9% 3.1% -1.1% 3.0% 1.0% -1.0% 0.3% 2.9% 1.0%
Ex-Fuel 0.6% 5.3% 3.0% 1.5% 2.5% 5.1% 3.1% -1.4% 3.1% 0.9% -0.9% 0.3% 3.0% 1.0%
Recheio 7.2% 9.9% 8.6% 5.9% 7.6% 6.2% 7.2% 5.2% 8.1% 6.8% 4.9% 6.0% 6.6% 6.2%

STORE NETWORK

Number of Stores 2016 Openings Closings
Q1 17 Q2 17 Q3 17 Q4 17 2017 2017
Biedronka 2,722 11 18 17 75 20 2,823
Pingo Doce 413 2 3 2 3 1 422
Recheio 42 0 1 0 0 0 43
Ara 221 23 26 43 77 1 389
Hebe 153 7 1 6 16 1 182
Sales Area (sqm) 2016 Openings Closings/Remodellings 2017
Q1 17 Q2 17 Q3 17 Q4 17 2017
Biedronka 1,768,293 7,442 12,089 12,361 52,830 -3,977 1,856,992
Pingo Doce 493,089 2,242 4,051 2,000 3,982 1,467 503,897
Recheio 130,597 0 1,399 0 0 -
1
131,997
Ara * 71,263 8,342 10,284 15,557 28,464 217 133,692
Hebe 35,479 1,815 222 1,485 4,052 0 43,053

* Restated: figures published in 2016 and Q1 17

EBITDA BREAKDOWN

(Million Euro) 2017 Mg 2016 Mg
Biedronka 805 7.3% 707 7.2%
Pingo Doce 188 5.1% 192 5.4%
Recheio 50 5.3% 47 5.4%
Others & Cons. Adjustments -122 n.a. -84 n.a.
JM Consolidated 922 5.7% 862 5.9%

FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Million Euro) 2017 2016
Net Interest -12 -11
Exchange Differences 3 -3
Others -4 -3
Financial Results -12 -17

CAPEX

(Million Euro) 2017 Weight 2016 Weight
Biedronka 354 49% 233 48%
Distribution Portugal 130 18% 158 33%
Ara 169 23% 64 13%
Others 71 10% 28 6%
Total CAPEX 724 100% 482 100%

WORKING CAPITAL

2017 2016
(Million Euro)
Inventories 847 720
in days of sales 19 18
Customers 56 45
in days of sales 1 1
Suppliers -2,849 -2,514
in days of sales -64 -63
Trade Working Capital -1,946 -1,749
in days of sales -44 -44
Others -551 -452
Total Working Capital -2,496 -2,201
in days of sales -56 -55

DEBT DETAIL

(Million Euro) 2017 2016
Long Term Debt 232 112
as % of Total Borrowings 43.8% 33.3%
Average Maturity (years) 2.4 3.5
Bond Loans 0 0
Commercial Paper 0 0
Other Debt 232 112
Short Term Debt 298 224
as % of Total Borrowings 56.2% 66.7%
Total Borrowings 529 335
Average Maturity (years) 1.4 1.6
Leasings 8 4
Accrued Interest & Hedging 4 0
Marketable Securities & Bank Deposits -712 -674
Net Debt -170 -335
% Debt in Euros (Total Borrowings + Leasings) 24.3% 44.2%
% Debt in Zlotys (Total Borrowings + Leasings) 44.8% 27.8%
% Debt in Pesos (Total Borrowings + Leasings) 30.9% 27.9%

NOTES

1. DEFINITIONS

Like For Like (LFL) sales: sales made by stores that operated under the same conditions in the two periods. Excludes stores opened or closed in one of the two periods. Sales of stores that underwent profound remodelling are excluded for the remodelling period (store closure).

Gearing: Net Debt / Shareholder Funds

  1. P&L RECONCILIATION NOTE

Following ESMA guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures from October 2015

Income Statement Income Statement by Functions in the Consolidated
Report & Accounts - 2017 Results
Net Sales and Services Net Sales and Services
Gross Profit Gross Profit
Operating Costs Includes headings of Distribution costs; Administrative costs;
Other operating costs and excludes Depreciations of €-
330.9mn
EBITDA
Depreciation Value reflected in the Segments reporting note.
EBIT
Net Financial Costs Net Financial Costs
Gains in Joint Ventures and
Associates
Gains (Losses) in Joint Ventures and Associates
Other Profits/Losses Includes headings of Other operating profits/losses; Gains in
disposal of business and Gains/Losses in other investments
EBT
Income Tax Income Tax
Net Profit
Non-Controlling Interests Non-Controlling Interests

Net Profit attributable to JM

2017 FY Results

3. BALANCE SHEET RECONCILIATION NOTE

Following ESMA guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures from October 2015

Balance Sheet in this Release Balance Sheet in the Consolidated Report & Accounts -
2017 Results
Net Goodwill Included in the heading of Intangible assets and presented
in the Intangible Assets note
Net Fixed Assets Includes the headings Tangible and Intangible assets
excluding the net goodwill value (€646.6mn)
Total Working Capital Includes the headings Current trade debtors, accrued
income and deferred costs; Inventories; Biological assets;
Trade creditors, accrued costs and deferred income;
Employee benefits; the value of €3.9mn Cash and cash
equivalents (note - Cash and cash equivalents) and the
value of €-7.7mn related to 'Others' due to its operational
nature. Excludes the value of €-2.0mn related to interest
accruals and deferrals (note - Financial debt)
Others Includes the headings Investment property; Investments in
joint ventures and associates; Available-for-sale financial
assets; Non-current trade debtors, accrued income and
deferred costs; Deferred tax assets and liabilities; Income
tax receivable and payable; and Provisions for risks and
contingencies.
Excludes the value of €34.4mn related to Collateral deposits
associated to financial debt (note - Trade debtors, accrued
income and deferred costs); and also the value of €-7.7mn
related to others due to its operational nature
Invested Capital
Total Borrowings Includes the heading Borrowings excluding leasings
Leasings Value reflected in Borrowings note
Accrued Interest & Hedging Includes the heading Derivative financial instruments and
the value of €-2.0mn related to Interest accruals and
deferrals (value reflected in note - Financial debt)
Marketable Sec. & Bank
Deposits
Includes the heading Cash and cash equivalents and the
value of €34.4mn related to Collateral deposits associated
to financial debt (reflected in Trade debtors note) and
excludes the value of €3.9mn in Cash and cash equivalents
(reflected in note - Cash and cash equivalents)
Net debt
Non-Controlling Interests Non-controlling interests
Share Capital Share capital
Reserves and Retained
Earnings
Includes the heading Share premium, Own shares, Other
reserves and Retained earnings

Shareholders' Funds

4.

CASH-FLOW
RECONCILIATION
Cash-Flow in this Release Cash-Flow in the Consolidated Report & Accounts -
2017 Results
NOTE EBITDA Included in the heading of Cash generated from operations
Interest Payment Includes the headings of Interest paid and Interest
received
Other Financial Items Dividends received
Income Tax Income tax paid
Funds From Operations
Capex Payment Includes the headings Disposal of tangible assets; Disposal
of Intangible assets; Disposal of financial assets and
investment
property;
Acquisition
of
tangible
assets;
Acquisition of intangible assets; Acquisition of financial
assets and investment properties
Change in Working Capital Included in the heading of Cash generated from operations
Others Includes the headings Disposal of business, being the
remaining amount Included in the heading Cash generated
from operations
Free Cash-Flow

Following ESMA guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures from October 2015

  1. NET PROFIT ON A COMPARABLE BASIS
(Million Euro) 2017 2016
Net Profit Attributable to JM 385 593
Deducted from the impact of discontinued businesses:
Gains in joint ventures and associates (sold) 0 10
Net Profit Mkt. Repr. and Rest. Serv. (sold) 0 1
Non-Recurrent Items - Monterroio sale 0 221
Net Profit on a comparable basis 385 361