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Jeronimo Martins — Interim / Quarterly Report 2017
Apr 20, 2017
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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Strong start to the year with a 5.8% LFL growth confirms sales dynamics
+9.0% SALES TO €3.7 BN (+7.9% at constant exchange rate)
+4.6% EBITDA TO €192 MN (+5.1% at constant exchange rate)
$+1.0\%$ EPS TO €0.12 (excl. non-recurrent)
MESSAGE FROM CHAIRMAN AND CEO
PEDRO SOARES DOS SANTOS
. FOCUS ON SALES driving LFL growth opportunities and offsetting negative calendar impact BIEDRONKA - sales grew 9.7% in local currency, with LFL at 8.4% HEBE - sales in local currency grew 32.6% PINGO DOCE - sales (excluding fuel) increased 0.6%, with LFL at -1.4% RECHEIO - sales increased 7.2%, with LFL at 5.2%
ARA - sales in local currency grew 57.9%
- EBITDA, excluding the impact of the investment in Ara and Hebe, grew 9.3%
- NET PROFIT TO JM was €78 mn, despite the increased investment in Ara. Excluding Monterroio impact in Q116, net profit was up 4.6% on previous year 1
- NET CASH position of €135 mn at the end of the quarter, even after a cash out flow in the period of €200 mn, reflecting the normal seasonality of the working capital
We started 2017 determined to continue to grow in a profitable and sustainable way.
Strongly focusing on sales, Biedronka continues to positively surprise customers with its campaigns, while the permanent offer evolves to fit Polish consumer's preferences.
In Portugal, where the consumer environment is less vibrant, Pingo Doce sustained LFL sales (before calendar impact) while Recheio continued to perform strongly in the HoReCa seament.
Ara has been working on its main priorities: to execute its investment programme for the year and to build its logistics infrastructure and the pipeline for store expansion.
The focus on growth, together with rigorous cost-discipline, resulted in a strong increase of the Group EBITDA (excluding investments in Ara and Hebe), despite inflationary cost pressure and the negative calendar impact in the quarter.
Although there is naturally still much to do to reach the targets set for the year, the first three months figures give us confidence that the strategic path chosen for our businesses will allow us to continue to grow and outperform the markets where we operate.
OUTLOOK 2017
In 2017, all our banners are expected to maintain a strong commercial dynamic to support the focus on the consumer and on sales growth. We do not anticipate a slowdown in promotional intensity in any of our markets, nor any relief in the existing pressure on costs, particularly on labour costs.
In Poland, we maintain a positive outlook on consumption. Biedronka will keep focused in growing the average basket while Hebe will be consolidating a differentiated value proposition.
In Portugal, Pingo Doce will continue improving the quality of its store operation while Recheio will give priority to the optimization of its multi-channel offer.
In Colombia, Ara will continue to strengthen its teams and logistics infrastructure to accelerate growth pace. As a consequence losses are expected to increase versus previous year.
With a view to capture the growth opportunities identified in the markets where we operate, we confirm the Investment programme for 2017 which is expected to amount to c.€700 mn. We also stick to our plans to add more than 100 locations (net) to Biedronka's network and at least 150 new Ara stores in Colombia.
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Dividend payment in the amount of $\epsilon$ 380.2 mn will take place in the second quarter, on the 4th of May.
$1$ Excluding in both years the impact of Monterroio as presented in note 5
Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. Public Company | Head office: Rua Actor António Silva, n. º7, 1649-033 Lisbon | Share Capital: Euro 629,293,220.00 | Registered at the C.R.C. of Lisbon and Tax Number: 500 100 144 | www.jeronimomartins.com
FIGURES
KEY CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
| (Million Euro) | Q1 17 | Q1 16 | Δ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales and Services | 3.679 | 3.376 | 9.0% | ||
| Gross Profit | 778 | 21.2% | 711 | 21.1% | 9.5% |
| Operating Costs | -586 | $-15.9\%$ | -527 | $-15.6%$ | 11.2% |
| EBITDA | 192 | 5.2% | 183 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Depreciation | -78 | $-2.1%$ | -73 | $-2.2%$ | 6.4% |
| EBIT | 114 | 3.1% | 110 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Net Financial Costs | 0 | 0.0% | -4 | $-0.1%$ | n.a. |
| Gains in Joint Ventures and Associates | $\Omega$ | 0.0% | 3 | 0.1% | n.a. |
| Non-Recurrent Items | $-2$ | 0.0% | $-1$ | 0.0% | n.a. |
| EBT | 112 | 3.0% | 108 | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Income Tax | $-29$ | $-0.8%$ | $-25$ | $-0.7\%$ | 15.0% |
| Net Profit | 83 | 2.3% | 83 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Non Controlling Interests | -6 | $-0.2%$ | -6 | $-0.2%$ | 2.1% |
| Net Profit Attributable to JM | 78 | 2.1% | 77 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
| EPS $(\epsilon)$ | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.4% | ||
| EPS without non-recurrent $(\epsilon)$ | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.0% |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
| Q1 17 | 2016 | Q1 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 643 | 630 | 641 |
| 3,284 | 3.180 | 3,072 |
| $-2.027$ | $-2,201$ | $-1.926$ |
| 77 | 46 | 96 |
| 1.977 | 1,656 | 1,883 |
| 403 | 335 | 536 |
| 6 | 4 | |
| 11 | ||
| $-555$ | -674 | $-326$ |
| $-135$ | $-335$ | 211 |
| 256 | 253 | 255 |
| 629 | 629 | 629 |
| 1,226 | 1.109 | 787 |
| 2,112 | 1.991 | 1,671 |
| $-6.4%$ | $-16.8\%$ | 12.7% |
CASH FLOW
| (Million Euro) | Q1 17 | Q116 |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | 192 | 183 |
| Interest Payment | $-2$ | $-3$ |
| Other Financial Items | 0 | 0 |
| Income Tax | $-60$ | $-38$ |
| Funds From Operations | 129 | 142 |
| Capex Payment | $-123$ | $-93$ |
| Change in Working Capital | $-206$ | $-67$ |
| Others | $-1$ | |
| Free Cash Flow | $-200$ | $-17$ |
SALES PERFORMANCE
Group sales reached $\xi$ 3.7 bn, 9.0% above the same quarter in the previous year (+7.9% at constant exchange rates).
Group LFL sales growth was 5.8%, with Biedronka and Recheio sales growth largely offsetting the negative calendar impact from the leap year in 2016 and absence of Easter in Q117.
Sales (Million Euro) $+9.0%$ $-01.16 - 01.17$ 3.679 3.376 LFL Growth $(+10.8%)$ $(01.17/01.16)$ 2.527 2,282 8.4% 5.8% $+0.8%$ 5.2% 817 823 $(+7.2%)$ $+81.8%$ $(+33.9%$ 188 201 48 87 36 15 5 $27$ Biedronka Pingo Doce Recheio Ara Hebe Others & ML. Cons.Adjust. Consolidated $-1.1%$ Pingo Recheio Biedronka JM Doce* * Ex-Fuel LFL: -1.4%
In Poland, consumer environment remained favourable, benefiting from the family subsidies. which started to be distributed from April 2016, and the minimum wage increase from January 2017. The competitive environment kept intense and promotionally driven.
In order to maximise its LFL growth opportunity against this favourable backdrop, Biedronka maintained an intense commercial dynamic. The focus on promotions and in&out campaigns consolidated price leadership while imprinting innovation to the offer.
The strategy delivered strongly in Q1 and LFL reached 8.4%, driving sales growth of 9.7% (local currency). In euros, sales reached €2,527 mn, 10.8% ahead of the previous year.
The Company opened 11 stores in the quarter, having 2,729 locations by the end of March.
ended the period with 159 stores (24 additions over Q1 16).
In Portugal, the food retail sector remained competitive and promotions-driven with the players focusing on reinforcing proximity.
Hebe delivered sales of $\epsilon$ 36 mn, 33.9% up on Q1 16 (+32.6% at constant exchange rates), and
Pingo Doce started the year following its strategic approach of putting sales first and increasing the quality of the overall value proposition. Total sales grew 0.8% to €823 mn, with LFL (excl. fuel) at -1.4%, impacted by the negative calendar effect.
Recheio continued to take advantage of the favourable tourist activity in the country and delivered a sound 5.2% LFL sales increase, driving Q1 17 sales to €201 mn, 7.2% ahead of same quarter in the previous year.
Ara ended the quarter with 244 stores, after opening 23 stores in the first three months of 2017. The banner achieved sales of €87 mn, 81.8% ahead of previous year (+57.9% at constant exchange rate).
RESULTS PERFORMANCE
Group EBITDA reached $\epsilon$ 192 mn in the period, a 4.6% growth on previous year (+5.1% at constant exchange rates).
EBITDA from the established businesses (excluding Ara and Hebe) increased by 9.3%. This good performance allowed Group consolidated EBITDA to grow despite the expected step-up of Ara's losses in the period.
Biedronka registered an EBITDA of €171 mn, 13.0% more than in Q1 16 (+11.9% at constant exchange rate). This performance was driven by strong sales, despite the negative calendar effect, and by strict cost management in a context of wage and fuel inflation. The respective EBITDA margin was 6.8% (6.6% in Q1 $16$ ).
Pingo Doce and Recheio generated EBITDA of €51 mn, 1.1% above the previous year. The EBITDA margin was 5.0%, in line with Q1 16.
Ara and Hebe together recorded losses of €23 mn at the EBITDA level. with Ara accounting for 83% of the total.
The increase in losses reflects the higher operating costs in Colombia following the decision to reinforce the teams as the Company prepares to accelerate expansion. A stronger Colombian peso and Polish zloty also contributed to this increase.
Net financial costs were zero due to the positive exchange differences registered in the quarter.
Group net profit reached €78 mn, in line with previous year. The good performance of the established businesses compensated for the increased losses generated by Ara and Hebe.
Cash flow generated in the quarter, reflecting normal working capital seasonality, reached €-200 mn.
FINANCIAL CALENDAR
Dividend payment date: 4 May 2017 H1 2017 Results: 26 July 2017 9M 2017 Results: 25 October 2017
Investor Relations
$\odot$ +351 21 752 61 05 @ [email protected] Cláudia Falcão @ claudia [email protected] Hugo Fernandes @ hugo [email protected]
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 requlation, 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) | Q1 17 | Q1 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Net Sales and Services | 3,679 | 3.376 |
| Cost of Sales | $-2,901$ | $-2,665$ |
| Gross Profit | 778 | 711 |
| Distribution Costs | $-604$ | $-545$ |
| Administrative Costs | -60 | $-55$ |
| Exceptional Operating Profits/losses | $-2$ | -1 |
| Operating Profit | 112 | 109 |
| Net Financial Costs | $\Omega$ | -4 |
| Gains/Losses in Other Investments | O | O |
| Gains in Disposal of Business | O | |
| Gains in Joint Ventures and Associates | Ω | |
| Profit Before Taxes | 112 | 108 |
| Income Tax | $-29$ | $-25$ |
| Profit Before Non Controlling Interests | 83 | 83 |
| Non Controlling Interests | $-6$ | -6 |
| Net Profit Attributable to JM | 78 | 77 |
SALES BREAKDOWN
| (Million Euro) | Q1 17 | Q1 16 | $\wedge$ % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % total | % total w/o FX Euro | |||||
| Biedronka | 2,527 68.7% 2,282 67.6% 9.7% 10.8% | |||||
| Pingo Doce | 823 22.4% 817 24.2% | 0.8% | ||||
| Recheio | 201 5.5% | 188 5.6% | 7.2% | |||
| Ara | 87 | 2.4% | 48 1.4% 57.9% 81.8% | |||
| Hebe | 36 1.0% 27 0.8% 32.6% 33.9% | |||||
| Others & Cons. Adjustments | $5 \t 0.1\%$ | 15 0.4% | n.a. | |||
| Total JM | 3,679 100% 3,376 100% | 9.0% |
SALES GROWTH
| Total Sales Growth | LFL Sales Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 17 | Q1 17 | |
| Biedronka | ||
| Euro | 10.8% | |
| PLN | 9.7% | 8.4% |
| Pingo Doce | 0.8% | $-1.1%$ |
| Ex-Fuel | 0.6% | $-1.4%$ |
| Recheio | 7.2% | 5.2% |
STORE NETWORK
| Number of Stores | 2016 | Openings Q1 17 |
Closings Q1 17 |
Q1 17 | Q1 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronka | 2,722 | 11 | $\overline{4}$ | 2.729 | 2.683 |
| Pingo Doce | 413 | 2 | $\Omega$ | 415 | 402 |
| Recheio | 42 | Ω | 0 | 42 | 41 |
| Ara | 221 | 23 | $\Omega$ | 244 | 150 |
| Hebe | 153 | 7 | 1 | 159 | 135 |
| Sales Area (sqm) | 2016 | Openings | Closings/ Remodellings |
Q1 17 | Q1 16 |
| Q1 17 | Q1 17 | ||||
| Biedronka | 1,768,293 | 7,442 | 225 | 1,775,511 | 1,737,309 |
| Pingo Doce | 493,089 | 2,242 | $\Omega$ | 495,331 | 482,664 |
| Recheio | 130,597 | O | $\Omega$ | 130,597 | 128,141 |
| Ara | 70,669 | 8,410 | 79,079 | 46,623 | |
| Hebe | 35.479 | 1.815 | 37.294 | 31.180 |
EBITDA BREAKDOWN
| (Million Euro) | Q1 17 | Ma | Q1 16 | Mq |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronka | 171 | 6.8% | 151 | 6.6% |
| Distribution Portugal | 51 | 5.0% | 50 | 5.0% |
| Others & Cons. Adjustments | $-30$ | n.a. | $-18$ | n.a. |
| JM Consolidated | 192 | 5.2% | 183 | 5.4% |
FINANCIAL RESULTS
| (Million Euro) | Q1 17 | Q1 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Interest | -2 | $-4$ | $-26%$ |
| Exchange Differences | n.a | ||
| Others | - 1 | - 1 | 4% |
| Financial Results | -4 | n.a. |
CAPEX
| (Million Euro) | Q1 17 | Weight | Q1 16 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronka | 49 | 48.3% | 42 | 50.1% |
| Distribution Portugal | 22 | 22.3% | 34 | 40.9% |
| Ara | 18 | 18.2% | 6 | 7.3% |
| Others | 11 | 11.1% | 1.7% | |
| Total CAPEX | 101 | 100% | 83 | 100% |
NOTES
$\mathbf{1}$ . 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
Following ESMA guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures from October 2015
$2.$ INCOME STATEMENT RECONCILIATION NOTE
| Income Statement | Income Statement by Functions in the Consolidated Report & Accounts - First Quarter 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 €-77.9mn |
| EBITDA | |
| Depreciation | Value reflected in the Segments reporting note. The difference to the operating costs note or the tangible and intangibles assets note is related with the non- recurrent depreciations (€5.0th) |
| EBIT | |
| Net Financial Costs | Net Financial Costs |
| Gains in Joint Ventures and Associates |
Gains (Losses) in Joint Ventures and Associates |
| Non-Recurrent Items | Includes headings of Exceptional 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
| Balance Sheet in this Release |
Balance Sheet in the Consolidated Report & Accounts - First Quarter 2017 Results |
|---|---|
| Net Goodwill | Included in the heading of Intangible assets |
| Net Fixed Assets | Includes the headings Tangible and Intangible assets excluding the net goodwill value (€642.9mn) |
| 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 €3.6mn Cash and cash equivalents (note - Cash and cash equivalents) and the value of €7.2mn related to 'Others' due to its operational nature. Excludes the value of €-1.5mn 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 €7.2mn 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 €1.5mn 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 €3.6mn 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 |
| Cash Flow in this Release | Cash Flow in the Consolidated Report & Accounts - First Quarter 2017 Results |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Q1 17 | Q1 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net Profit Attributable to JM | 78 | 77 |
| Deducted from the impact of discontinued businesses: | ||
| Gains in joint ventures and associates (sold) | $\overline{3}$ | |
| Net Profit Mkt. Repr. and Rest. Serv. (sold) | ∩ | ∩ |
| Net Profit on a comparable basis | 78 | 74 |