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Jeronimo Martins — Interim / Quarterly Report 2023
Nov 29, 2023
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Jerónimo Martins | R&A First 9 Months 2023

INDEX
| Message from the Chairman and CEO - Pedro Soares dos Santos |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| I – CONSOLIDATED MANAGEMENT REPORT | ||||
| 1. Performance Overview & Key Drivers | 4 | |||
| 2. Performance Analysis by Banner | 4 | |||
| 3. Consolidated Financial Information Analysis | 6 | |||
| 4. Outlook for 2023 | 7 | |||
| 5. Management Report Appendix | 8 | |||
| 5.1. The Impact of IFRS 16 on Financial Statements | 8 | |||
| 5.2. Sales Detail | 9 | |||
| 5.3. Stores Network | 10 | |||
| 5.4. Definitions | 10 | |||
| 6. Reconciliation Notes | 12 | |||
| 7. Information Regarding Individual Financial Statements | 13 | |||
II – CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 1. Consolidated Financial Statements | 15 |
|---|---|
| 2. Notes to the Financial Statements | 19 |
Message from the Chairman and CEO
Pedro Soares dos Santos
''At the end of the third quarter, we remain firmly committed to our priorities. In a challenging context, we were able to be the consumers' first choice, grow sales, and protect our businesses' efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.
This strong performance reflects our determination to keep prices low without neglecting the continuous improvement of our offer and shopping experience, nor the execution of our investment programme.
We are aware that in the coming months, we will continue to be pressured by the sharp reduction in food inflation and the substantial cost inflation. This scenario will demand from all our teams strong focus, strict discipline, and a renewed commitment to price leadership in the different markets.
With the war in Ukraine with no end in sight and the escalation of tension in the Middle East, the impacts on the fragile consumer confidence are highly unpredictable. Against this backdrop, we will keep working and investing to ensure that our stores are a safe haven where families can find the best value proposition.'
I - CONSOLIDATED MANAGEMENT REPORT
1. Performance Overview & Key Drivers
All banners maintained their strategic focus on competitiveness, guaranteeing a strong sales performance throughout the period and limiting the effects on the EBITDA margin of the sharp reduction in food inflation and the high cost inflation.
In Poland, where volumes in the food retail market have been contracting, Biedronka delivered solid volume growth across the nine months. This performance improved in the last quarter and contributed decisively to the one billion euros of extra sales added by our largest banner in Q3 and to further market share gains. Hebe posted strong growth in its stores and online operation and strengthened its competitive positioning.
Pingo Doce delivered robust growth in Portugal, consolidating its differentiation and enhancing the shopping experience through its ongoing remodelling programme. Recheio's excellent performance leveraged on the banner's competitiveness and strong value proposition in the HoReCa sector.
In Colombia, the pressure on consumer demand has intensified throughout the year. Ara continued to invest in price, working to reinforce its positioning and to outperform the market.
Our assertive value propositions and all banners' commitment to low prices in a challenging consumer context drove sales growth and delivered solid Group EBITDA increase. The respective margin fell by 24 b.p. versus 9M 22, reflecting price investment and cost inflation.
At the end of September, the Group's net cash position (excluding IFRS 16) was 959 million euros.
2. Performance Analysis by Banner
POLAND
In Poland, food inflation has fallen throughout the year, reaching 18.0% in the 9M (12.9% in Q3). Since the end of 2022, consumers are progressively more price oriented. Within a more cautious and promotions-driven consumer context, volume evolution in the food retail market has been negative.

additions) and remodelled 270 locations.


Since the beginning of the year, Biedronka led, in frequency and intensity, the market's promotional activity, providing ongoing saving opportunities and widening the gap between its basket inflation and the country's food inflation.
In the 9M, sales grew remarkably by 21.7% in local currency, with LFL at 17.8%. In euros, sales reached 15.8 billion, 24.2% above 9M 22.
In Q3, sales in local currency grew 17.4%, with LFL standing at 12.8%. In euros, sales reached 5.5 billion, 23.8% above Q3 22. Volume growth increased substantially in Q3, and the Company continued outperforming the market.
The strong sales increase led EBITDA to grow by 20.9% (+18.4% in local currency). The price investment and the cost inflation reduced the EBITDA margin to 8.6% (8.8% in 9M 22).
Biedronka opened 92 stores in the first nine months of the year (78 net

Hebe's sales in local currency grew 27.8% in 9M, with LFL at 17.9%. In euros, sales reached 329 million, 30.5% above 9M 22.
In Q3, sales grew 28.2% in local currency, with LFL at 17.7%. In euros, sales reached 121 million, 35.0% above Q3 22.
The online sales grew 51.8%, representing 16.5% of sales in the 9M (13.9% in the 9M 22).
EBITDA grew 33.0% (+30.2% in local currency), with the respective margin reaching 8.2% (8.0% in 9M 22).
Hebe opened 17 stores over the nine months (13 net additions) and ended the period with 328 stores.
PORTUGAL
In Portugal, food inflation fell throughout the year to 12.6% in the 9M (6.9% in Q3).
The consumer remained fragile, with the household's real income pressured by general price increases and higher interest rates.


23.1%
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
27.1%
16.4%
9.5%
Pingo Doce kept a robust promotional strategy throughout the period, delivering well on sales growth and reinforcing the banner's competitiveness and volume performance.
Sales in 9M grew 8.8%, with LFL at 8.4% (excluding fuel), reaching 3.5 billion euros. In Q3, sales increased 9.3%, with LFL at 8.8% (excluding fuel), reaching 1.3 billion euros.
Pingo Doce opened eight new stores, closed one, and remodelled 36 locations during the period.
Recheio's good performance reflects growth in the HoReCa channel and a strong value proposition carefully customized for each customer segment.
Sales grew 18.1% (with LFL at 16.7%), surpassing in the 9M, for the first time, 1 billion euros.
In Q3, sales grew 10.3% to 371 million euros, with LFL at 9.5%.
Distribution Portugal's EBITDA reached 268 million euros, 11.6% above 9M 22, with the respective margin at 5.9%, in line with the previous year.
COLOMBIA
32.1%
Recheio LFL
27.0% 28.3%
2022 2023
In Colombia, food inflation was 17.3% in 9M and 12.4% in Q3. High, persistent inflation has pressured household income, driving negative volumes in food retail and extensive trading down.

In a difficult consumer environment, Ara reinforced its price position and reaffirmed the strength of its brand by investing to increase the affordability of essential food products.
In the 9M, sales in local currency, grew 48.7%, with LFL at 14.8%. Sales reached 1.8 billion in euros, 35.5% above 9M 22.
In Q3, sales reached 666 million euros, 42.5% above Q3 22. Sales grew 42.4% in local currency, with LFL at 9.3%.
In the 9M, EBITDA was at 31 million euros (42 million euros in 9M 22). EBITDA margin stood at 1.8% (3.3% in 9M 22). The margin decline reflects the effects of significant price investment, the negative impact of trading down on the margin mix, and the low
maturity of many stores.
The excellent execution of the expansion plan allowed Ara to add 151 new stores in the 9M, ending the period with 1,241 locations.
3. Consolidated Financial Information Analysis
Consolidated Results
| (€ Million) | 9M 23 | 9M 22 | D | Q3 23 | Q3 22 | D | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales and Services | 22,451 | 18,392 | 22.1% | 7,938 | 6,509 | 22.0% | ||||
| Gross Profit | 4,600 | 20.5% | 3,887 | 21.1% | 18.3% | 1,630 | 20.5% | 1,380 | 21.2% | 18.1% |
| Operating Costs | -3,010 -13.4% | -2,540 -13.8% | 18.5% | -1,045 -13.2% | -884 -13.6% | 18.2% | ||||
| EBITDA | 1,591 | 7.1% | 1,348 | 7.3% | 18.0% | 586 | 7.4% | 496 | 7.6% | 18.0% |
| Depreciation | -660 | -2.9% | -581 | -3.2% | 13.6% | -231 | -2.9% | -196 | -3.0% | 18.2% |
| EBIT | 931 | 4.1% | 766 | 4.2% | 21.4% | 355 | 4.5% | 301 | 4.6% | 17.9% |
| Net Financial Costs | -142 | -0.6% | -135 | -0.7% | 5.2% | -64 | -0.8% | -50 | -0.8% | 29.5% |
| Other Profits/Losses | -36 | -0.2% | -56 | -0.3% | n.a. | -18 | -0.2% | -31 | -0.5% | n.a. |
| EBT | 753 | 3.4% | 576 | 3.1% | 30.7% | 272 | 3.4% | 220 | 3.4% | 23.7% |
| Income Tax | -182 | -0.8% | -139 | -0.8% | 31.6% | -65 | -0.8% | -53 | -0.8% | 22.9% |
| Net Profit | 570 | 2.5% | 437 | 2.4% | 30.4% | 207 | 2.6% | 167 | 2.6% | 23.9% |
| Non-Controlling Interests | -12 | -0.1% | -19 | -0.1% | -33.6% | -5 | -0.1% | -10 | -0.2% | -44.8% |
| Net Profit Attributable to JM | 558 | 2.5% | 419 | 2.3% | 33.3% | 202 | 2.5% | 157 | 2.4% | 28.2% |
| EPS (€) | 0.89 | 0.67 | 33.3% | 0.32 | 0.25 | 28.2% | ||||
| EPS without Other Profits/Losses (€) | 0.92 | 0.74 | 25.7% | 0.33 | 0.29 | 15.6% |
Balance Sheet
| (€ Million) | 9M 23 | 2022 | 9M 22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Goodwill | 616 | 613 | 603 |
| Net Fixed Assets | 5,056 | 4,589 | 4,257 |
| Net Rights of Use (RoU) | 2,833 | 2,420 | 2,248 |
| Total Working Capital | -3,872 | -3,837 | -3,233 |
| Others | 240 | 161 | 183 |
| Invested Capital | 4,873 | 3,946 | 4,058 |
| Total Borrowings | 697 | 470 | 470 |
| Financial Leases | 98 | 82 | 36 |
| Capitalised Operating Leases | 3,039 | 2,597 | 2,427 |
| Accrued Interest | 6 | 14 | 3 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | -1,761 | -1,802 | -1,272 |
| Net Debt | 2,079 | 1,360 | 1,664 |
| Non-Controlling Interests | 249 | 254 | 255 |
| Share Capital | 629 | 629 | 629 |
| Reserves and Retained Earnings | 1,915 | 1,702 | 1,510 |
| Shareholders Funds | 2,793 | 2,585 | 2,394 |
At the end of September, the Group's net cash position (excluding liabilities from capitalized operating leases) was c. €959 MN.
Cash Flow
| (€ Million) | 9M 23 | 9M 22 |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | 1,591 | 1,348 |
| Capitalised Operating Leases Payment | -250 | -221 |
| Interest Payment | -138 | -114 |
| Other Financial Items | 0 | 0 |
| Income Tax | -205 | -157 |
| Funds From Operations | 999 | 855 |
| Capex Payment | -834 | -626 |
| Change in Working Capital | 22 | 100 |
| Others | -28 | -54 |
| Cash Flow | 159 | 275 |
The Cash Flow generated in 9M was 159 million euros.
Capex
| (€ Million) | 9M 23 | Weight | 9M 22 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronka | 344 | 44% | 292 | 51% |
| Distribution Portugal | 179 | 23% | 151 | 26% |
| Ara | 190 | 24% | 89 | 15% |
| Others | 77 | 10% | 45 | 8% |
| Total CAPEX | 790 | 100% | 577 | 100% |
The Investment Programme reached 790 million euros in the period, of which c.44% was invested in Biedronka.
4. Outlook 2023
Despite recognizing that these are demanding times, we are confident in the ability and motivation shown by our Companies to continue making a difference and expanding their presence in the markets where we operate.
All banners are focused on competitiveness and sales growth in volume, aiming to boost EBITDA in value. However, ongoing cost inflation might continue to pressure the EBITDA margin (in percentage of sales).
We are committed to our long-term objectives and reiterate all the plans previously disclosed for each of our businesses and our intention to prioritize investment, estimating it to be in line with 2022 (around one billion euros), of which c.45% will be invested in Poland.
Lisbon, 24 October 2023
The Board of Directors
5. Management Report Appendix
5.1. The impact of IFRS 16 on Financial Statements
Income Statement by Functions
| (€ Million) | IFRS16 | Excl. IFRS16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9M 23 | 9M 22 | 9M 23 | 9M 22 | ||
| Net Sales and Services | 22,451 | 18,392 | 22,451 | 18,392 | |
| Cost of Sales | -17,851 | -14,505 | -17,851 | -14,505 | |
| Gross Profit | 4,600 | 3,887 | 4,600 | 3,887 | |
| Distribution Costs | -3,303 | -2,824 | -3,402 | -2,901 | |
| Administrative Costs | -367 | -297 | -369 | -298 | |
| Other Operating Profits/Losses | -36 | -56 | -36 | -56 | |
| Operating Profit | 895 | 711 | 794 | 632 | |
| Net Financial Costs | -142 | -135 | -18 | -16 | |
| Gains/Losses in Other Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Profit Before Taxes | 753 | 576 | 776 | 616 | |
| Income Tax | -182 | -139 | -186 | -145 | |
| Profit Before Non Controlling Interests | 570 | 437 | 590 | 471 | |
| Non-Controlling Interests | -12 | -19 | -14 | -20 | |
| Net Profit Attributable to JM | 558 | 419 | 576 | 451 |
Income Statement (Management View)
| (€ Million) | (Excl. IFRS16) | (Excl. IFRS16) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9M 23 9M 22 |
D | Q3 23 | Q3 22 | D | ||||||
| Net Sales and Services | 22,451 | 18,392 | 22.1% | 7,938 | 6,509 | 22.0% | ||||
| Gross Profit | 4,600 | 20.5% | 3,887 | 21.1% | 18.3% | 1,630 | 20.5% | 1,380 | 21.2% | 18.1% |
| Operating Costs | -3,388 | -15.1% | -2,864 | -15.6% | 18.3% | -1,176 | -14.8% | -993 | -15.3% | 18.5% |
| EBITDA | 1,213 | 5.4% | 1,023 | 5.6% | 18.5% | 454 | 5.7% | 388 | 6.0% | 17.2% |
| Depreciation | -383 | -1.7% | -335 | -1.8% | 14.1% | -134 | -1.7% | -114 | -1.7% | 18.5% |
| EBIT | 830 | 3.7% | 688 | 3.7% | 20.7% | 320 | 4.0% | 274 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| Net Financial Costs | -18 | -0.1% | -16 | -0.1% | 12.4% | -4 | -0.1% | -4 | -0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Profits/Losses | -36 | -0.2% | -56 | -0.3% | n.a. | -18 | -0.2% | -31 | -0.5% | n.a. |
| EBT | 776 | 3.5% | 616 | 3.4% | 25.9% | 298 | 3.8% | 239 | 3.7% | 24.6% |
| Income Tax | -186 | -0.8% | -145 | -0.8% | 28.3% | -69 | -0.9% | -56 | -0.9% | 23.6% |
| Net Profit | 590 | 2.6% | 471 | 2.6% | 25.2% | 228 | 2.9% | 183 | 2.8% | 24.9% |
| Non-Controlling Interests | -14 | -0.1% | -20 | -0.1% | -30.8% | -6 | -0.1% | -10 | -0.2% | -42.6% |
| Net Profit Attributable to JM | 576 | 2.6% | 451 | 2.5% | 27.7% | 222 | 2.8% | 172 | 2.6% | 29.0% |
| EPS (€) | 0.92 | 0.72 | 27.7% | 0.35 | 0.27 | 29.0% | ||||
| EPS without Other Profits/Losses (€) | 0.95 | 0.79 | 21.1% | 0.37 | 0.31 | 17.3% |
Balance Sheet
| (Excl. IFRS16) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (€ Million) | 9M 23 | 2022 | 9M 22 | |||
| Net Goodwill | 616 | 613 | 603 | |||
| Net Fixed Assets | 5,056 | 4,589 | 4,257 | |||
| Total Working Capital | -3,867 | -3,832 | -3,229 | |||
| Others | 207 | 132 | 155 | |||
| Invested Capital | 2,012 | 1,501 | 1,786 | |||
| Total Borrowings | 697 | 470 | 470 | |||
| Financial Leases | 9 8 |
8 2 |
3 6 |
|||
| Accrued Interest | 6 | 1 4 |
3 | |||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | -1,761 | -1,802 | -1,272 | |||
| Net Debt | -959 | -1,236 | -763 | |||
| Non-Controlling Interests | 262 | 265 | 266 | |||
| Share Capital | 629 | 629 | 629 | |||
| Reserves and Retained Earnings | 2,081 | 1,843 | 1,654 | |||
| Shareholders Funds | 2,971 | 2,737 | 2,548 |
Cash Flow
| (Excl. IFRS16) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (€ Million) | 9M 23 | 9M 22 | |||
| EBITDA | 1,213 | 1,023 | |||
| Interest Payment | -9 | -12 | |||
| Other Financial Items | 0 | 0 | |||
| Income Tax | -205 | -157 | |||
| Funds From Operations | 999 | 854 | |||
| Capex Payment | -834 | -626 | |||
| Change in Working Capital | 21 | 99 | |||
| Others | -27 | -52 | |||
| Cash Flow | 159 | 275 |
EBITDA Breakdown
| IFRS16 | Excl. IFRS16 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (€ Million) | 9M 23 | Mg | 9M 22 | Mg | 9M 23 | Mg | 9M 22 | Mg |
| Biedronka | 1,353 | 8.6% | 1,119 | 8.8% | 1,095 | 6.9% | 899 | 7.1% |
| Hebe | 2 7 |
8.2% | 2 0 |
8.0% | 6 | 1.7% | 2 | 0.7% |
| Distribution Portugal | 268 | 5.9% | 241 | 5.9% | 213 | 4.7% | 187 | 4.6% |
| Ara | 3 1 |
1.8% | 4 2 |
3.3% | -9 | n.a. | 1 1 |
0.9% |
| Others & Cons. Adjustments | -89 | n.a. | -74 | n.a. | -91 | n.a. | -76 | n.a. |
| JM Consolidated | 1,591 | 7.1% | 1,348 | 7.3% | 1,213 | 5.4% | 1,023 | 5.6% |
Financial Results
| (€ Million) | IFRS16 | Excl. IFRS16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9M 23 | 9M 22 | 9M 23 | 9M 22 | ||
| Net Interest | -7 | -11 | -7 | -11 | |
| Interests on Capitalised Operating Leases | -128 | -102 | - | - | |
| Exchange Differences | 1 | -17 | -3 | -1 | |
| Others | -8 | -5 | -8 | -5 | |
| Net Financial Costs | -142 | -135 | -18 | -16 |
5.2. Sales Detail
| (€ Million) | 9M 23 | 9M 22 | D % | Q3 23 | Q3 22 | D % | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % total | % total | excl. FX | Euro | % total | % total | excl. FX | Euro | ||||||
| Biedronka | 15,810 | 70.4% | 12,726 | 69.2% | 21.7% | 24.2% | 5,494 | 69.2% | 4,437 | 68.2% | 17.4% | 23.8% | |
| Hebe | 329 | 1.5% | 252 | 1.4% | 27.8% | 30.5% | 121 | 1.5% | 8 9 |
1.4% | 28.2% | 35.0% | |
| Pingo Doce | 3,547 | 15.8% | 3,259 | 17.7% | 8.8% | 1,282 | 16.1% | 1,173 | 18.0% | 9.3% | |||
| Recheio | 1,003 | 4.5% | 850 | 4.6% | 18.1% | 371 | 4.7% | 337 | 5.2% | 10.3% | |||
| Ara | 1,750 | 7.8% | 1,291 | 7.0% | 48.7% | 35.5% | 666 | 8.4% | 467 | 7.2% | 42.4% | 42.5% | |
| Others & Cons. Adjustments | 1 2 |
0.1% | 1 4 |
0.1% | n.a. | 5 | 0.1% | 6 | 0.1% | n.a. | |||
| Total JM | 22,451 | 100% | 18,392 | 100% | 21.2% | 22.1% | 7,938 | 100% | 6,509 | 100% | 17.4% | 22.0% |
Sales Growth
| Total Sales Growth | LFL Growth | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 23 | Q2 23 | H1 23 | Q3 23 | 9M 23 | Q1 23 | Q2 23 | H1 23 | Q3 23 | 9M 23 | |
| Biedronka | ||||||||||
| Euro | 26.0% | 23.1% | 24.5% | 23.8% | 24.2% | |||||
| PLN | 28.3% | 20.4% | 24.0% | 17.4% | 21.7% | 24.5% | 17.0% | 20.5% | 12.8% | 17.8% |
| Hebe | ||||||||||
| Euro | 29.5% | 26.7% | 27.9% | 35.0% | 30.5% | |||||
| PLN | 31.9% | 24.0% | 27.5% | 28.2% | 27.8% | 22.6% | 14.2% | 17.9% | 17.7% | 17.9% |
| Pingo Doce | 9.4% | 7.8% | 8.6% | 9.3% | 8.8% | 8.0% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Excl. Fuel | 9.9% | 8.6% | 9.2% | 9.6% | 9.4% | 8.4% | 8.0% | 8.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Recheio | 29.2% | 18.3% | 23.2% | 10.3% | 18.1% | 27.1% | 16.4% | 21.2% | 9.5% | 16.7% |
| Ara | ||||||||||
| Euro | 29.4% | 33.4% | 31.6% | 42.5% | 35.5% | |||||
| COP | 50.8% | 53.9% | 52.4% | 42.4% | 48.7% | 18.9% | 17.4% | 18.1% | 9.3% | 14.8% |
| Total JM | ||||||||||
| Euro | 23.4% | 21.0% | 22.1% | 22.0% | 22.1% | |||||
| Excl. FX | 26.5% | 20.4% | 23.3% | 17.4% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 15.2% | 18.0% | 11.7% | 15.8% |
5.3. Stores Network
| Number of Stores | 2022 | Openings | Closings | 9M 23 | 9M 22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 23 | Q2 23 | Q3 23 | 9M 23 | ||||
| Biedronka * | 3,395 | 1 7 |
3 3 |
4 2 |
1 4 |
3,473 | 3,304 |
| Hebe | 315 | 2 | 1 0 |
5 | 4 | 328 | 300 |
| Pingo Doce | 472 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 479 | 469 |
| Recheio | 4 3 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 3 |
4 3 |
| Ara | 1,093 | 6 4 |
4 6 |
4 1 |
3 | 1,241 | 904 |
| Sales Area (sqm) | 2022 | Openings | Closings / Remodellings |
9M 23 | 9M 22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 23 | Q2 23 | Q3 23 | 9M 23 | ||||
| Biedronka * | 2,373,630 | 12,323 | 23,827 | 27,655 | -13,858 | 2,451,292 | 2,297,085 |
| Hebe | 81,068 | 485 | 2,351 | 1,170 | 1,035 | 84,039 | 77,266 |
| Pingo Doce | 551,250 | 1,413 | 4,164 | 1,260 | -3,667 | 561,754 | 548,194 |
| Recheio | 139,381 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5,888 | 145,269 | 139,381 |
| Ara | 376,242 | 21,672 | 15,996 | 15,856 | 1,048 | 428,718 | 309,653 |
* Excluding the stores and selling area related to 16 Micro Fulfilment Centres (MFC) to supply Biek's operation (ultra-fast delivery)
5.4. 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).
6. Reconciliation Note
(Following ESMA guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures from October 2015)
Income Statement
| Income Statement (page 6) |
Consolidated Income Statement by Functions (in Consolidated Financial Statements) First Nine Months 2023 |
|---|---|
| Net Sales and Services | Net sales and services |
| Gross Profit | Gross profit |
| Operating Costs | Includes headings of Distribution costs; and Administrative costs; excluding €-660 million related with Depreciations and amortisations (note 3 - Segments Reporting) |
| EBITDA | |
| Depreciation | Value reflected in the note 3 - Segments Reporting |
| EBIT | |
| Net Financial Costs | Net financial costs |
| Other Profits/Losses | Includes headings of Other operating profits/losses; Gains/Losses in disposal of business (when applicable) and Gains/Losses in other investments (when applicable) |
| EBT | Profit before taxes |
| Income Tax | Income tax |
| Net Profit | Profit before non-controlling interests |
| Non-Controlling Interests | Non-Controlling interests |
| Net Profit Attributable to JM | Net profit attributable to Jerónimo Martins Shareholders |
Balance Sheet
| Balance Sheet (Page 6) |
Consolidated Balance Sheet at 30 September 2023 (in Consolidated Financial Statements) |
|---|---|
| Net Goodwill | Amount reflected in the heading of Intangible assets |
| Net Fixed Assets | Includes the headings Tangible and Intangible assets (excluding the Net goodwill of €616 million); and adding the Financial leases (€121 million) |
| Net Rights of Use (RoU) | Includes the heading of Net rights of use excluding the Financial leases (€121 million) |
| 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; and also, €-42 million related to 'Others' due to its operational nature. Excludes €79 million of short-term investments that do not qualify as cash equivalents (note 10 - Debtors, accruals and deferrals); €-8 million related with Interest accruals and deferrals heading (note 16 - Net financial debt) |
| Others | Includes the headings Investment property; Investments in joint ventures and associates; Other financial investments; Non-Current trade debtors; Accrued income and Deferred costs; Deferred tax assets and liabilities; Income tax receivable and payable; Provisions for risks and contingencies. Excludes €-42 million related to 'Others' due to its operational nature |
| Invested Capital | |
| Total Borrowings | Includes the heading Borrowings current and non-current |
| Financial Leases | Includes the heading of Financial leases (2023: €98 million; 2022: €82 million) according with IAS 17 in place before IFRS16 adoption |
| Capitalised Operating Leases | Amount in the heading of Lease liabilities current and non-current, excluding Financial leases (heading above) |
| Accrued Interest | Includes the headings Derivative financial instruments and €-8 million related with Interest accruals and deferrals (note 16 - Financial net debt) |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | Includes the heading Cash and cash equivalents and €79 million of Short term investments that do not qualify as cash equivalents, under accounting standards (IAS 7), (note 10 - Debtors, accruals and deferrals) |
| 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
Cash Flow
| Cash Flow (page 6) |
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (in Consolidated Financial Statements) First Nine Months 2023 |
|---|---|
| EBITDA | Includes the headings Cash generated from operations before changes in working capital, including headings which did not generate cash flow, and excluding profit and losses that do not have operational nature (€28 million) |
| Capitalised Operating Leases Payment | Included in the heading Leases paid, excluding €8 million related with the payment of financial leases according with previous accounting standards |
| Interest Payment | Includes the headings of Loans interest paid, Leases interest paid and Interest received |
| Income Tax | Income tax paid |
| Funds from Operations | |
| Capex Payment | Includes the headings Disposal of tangible and intangible assets; Disposal of financial and investment property; Acquisition of tangible and intangible assets; Acquisition of financial investments and investment property. It also includes acquisitions of tangible assets classified as finance leases under previous accounting standards (€-25 million) |
| Change in Working Capital | Includes Changes in working capital added from headings which did not generate cash flow (€-1 million) |
| Others | Includes the headings Disposal of business (when applicable); and Profit and losses which generated cash flow, although not having operational nature (€-28 million) |
| Cash Flow | Corresponds to the Net change in cash and cash equivalents, deducted from Dividends paid and received; Net change in loans; and Net change in Short-term investments that do not qualify as cash. It also includes acquisitions of tangible assets classified as finance leases (€-25 million) and deducted from the payment of financial leases (€8 million), both according with previous accounting standards; and also deducted from headings which did not generate cash flow (€-1 million) |
7. Information Regarding Individual Financial Statements
In accordance with number 5 of article 10 of the Regulation number 5/2008 of the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), the First Nine Months Individual Financial Statements of Jerónimo Martins SGPS, S.A. are not disclosed as they do not include additional relevant information, compared to the one presented in this report.
| 1. Consolidated Financial Statements |
|
|---|---|
| CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT BY FUNCTIONS | 15 |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | 15 |
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | 16 |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 17 |
| CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT | 18 |
| Index to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | Page |
| 1. Activity | 19 |
| 2. Accounting policies | 19 |
| 3. Segments reporting | 20 |
| 4. Operating costs by nature | 21 |
| 5. Net financial costs | 22 |
| 6. Income tax recognised in the income statement | 22 |
| 7. Tangible assets, intangible assets, investment property and right-of-use assets | 23 |
| 8. Joint ventures and associates | 23 |
| 9. Derivative financial instruments | 24 |
| 10. Trade debtors, accrued income and deferred costs | 24 |
| 11. Cash and cash equivalents | 24 |
| 12. Dividends | 24 |
| 13. Basic and diluted earnings per share | 24 |
| 14. Borrowings | 25 |
| 15. Lease liabilities | 25 |
| 16. Financial net debt | 25 |
| 17. Provisions and employee benefits | 25 |
| 18. Trade creditors, accrued costs and deferred income | 26 |
| 19. Contingencies | 26 |
| 20. Related parties | 27 |
21. Events after the balance sheet date 27
II – Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT BY FUNCTIONS
For the periods ended 30 September 2023 and 2022
| € Million | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | September | 3rd Quarter | 3rd Quarter | ||
| Notes | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Sales and services rendered | 3 | 22,451 | 18,392 | 7,938 | 6,509 |
| Cost of sales | 4 | (17,851) | (14,505) | (6,308) | (5,129) |
| Gross profit | 4,600 | 3,887 | 1,630 | 1,380 | |
| Distribution costs | 4 | (3,303) | (2,824) | (1,157) | (981) |
| Administrative costs | 4 | (367) | (297) | (119) | (98) |
| Other operating profits/losses | 4.1 | (36) | (56) | (18) | (31) |
| Operating profit | 895 | 711 | 337 | 270 | |
| Net financial costs | 5 | (142) | (135) | (64) | (50) |
| Profit before taxes | 753 | 576 | 272 | 220 | |
| Income tax | 6 | (182) | (139) | (65) | (53) |
| Profit before non-controlling interests | 570 | 437 | 207 | 167 | |
| Attributable to: | |||||
| Non-controlling interests | 12 | 19 | 5 | 10 | |
| Jerónimo Martins Shareholders | 558 | 419 | 202 | 157 | |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share - euros | 13 | 0.8878 | 0.6661 | 0.3207 | 0.2502 |
To be read with the attached notes to the consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the periods ended 30 September 2023 and 2022
| € Million | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | September | 3rd Quarter | 3rd Quarter | |
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Net profit | 570 | 437 | 207 | 167 |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||
| Change in fair value of equity instruments | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Currency translation differences | 13 | (49) | (46) | (31) |
| Change in fair value of cash flow hedges | 1 | 0 | 3 | (0) |
| Change in fair value of hedging instruments on foreign operations | (15) | (14) | 5 | 2 |
| Related tax | 0 | (3) | (4) | (2) |
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss | (1) | (66) | (42) | (31) |
| Other comprehensive income, net of income tax | 1 | (65) | (39) | (30) |
| Total comprehensive income | 571 | 373 | 168 | 137 |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Non-controlling interests | 12 | 19 | 5 | 10 |
| Jerónimo Martins Shareholders | 559 | 354 | 163 | 127 |
| Total comprehensive income | 571 | 373 | 168 | 137 |
To be read with the attached notes to the consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As at 30 September 2023 and 31 December 2022
| € Million | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| September | December | ||
| Notes | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Assets | |||
| Tangible assets | 7 | 4,790 | 4,340 |
| Intangible assets | 7 | 761 | 755 |
| Investment property | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Right-of-use assets | 7 | 2,953 | 2,526 |
| Biological assets | 7 | 6 | |
| Investments in joint ventures and associates | 8 | 79 | 16 |
| Other financial investments | 2 | 17 | |
| Trade debtors, accrued income and deferred costs | 10 | 59 | 58 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 9 | 1 | ‐ |
| Deferred tax assets | 202 | 201 | |
| Total non-current assets | 8,864 | 7,928 | |
| Inventories | 1,515 | 1,493 | |
| Biological assets | 18 | 12 | |
| Income tax receivable | 80 | 35 | |
| Trade debtors, accrued income and deferred costs | 10 | 585 | 593 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 11 | 1,682 | 1,781 |
| Total current assets | 3,885 | 3,917 | |
| Total assets | 12,748 | 11,845 | |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities | |||
| Share capital | 629 | 629 | |
| Share premium | 22 | 22 | |
| Own shares | (6) | (6) | |
| Other reserves | (183) | (183) | |
| Retained earnings | 2,081 | 1,869 | |
| 2,544 | 2,331 | ||
| Non-controlling interests | 249 | 254 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 2,793 | 2,585 | |
| Borrowings | 14 | 224 | 238 |
| Lease liabilities | 15 | 2,645 | 2,248 |
| Trade creditors, accrued costs and deferred income | 18 | 3 | 4 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 9 | ‐ | 5 |
| Employee benefits | 17 | 74 | 69 |
| Provisions for risks and contingencies | 17 | 76 | 82 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 71 | 90 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 3,093 | 2,735 | |
| Borrowings | 14 | 473 | 232 |
| Lease liabilities | 15 | 492 | 430 |
| Trade creditors, accrued costs and deferred income | 18 | 5,807 | 5,799 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 9 | 4 | 9 |
| Income tax payable | 86 | 55 | |
| Total current liabilities | 6,862 | 6,525 | |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 12,748 | 11,845 |
To be read with the attached notes to the consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the periods ended 30 September 2023 and 2022
| € Million | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' equity attributable to Shareholders of Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. | ||||||||||
| Other reserves | Non controlling interests |
Shareholders' equity |
||||||||
| Share capital |
Share premium |
Own shares |
Cash flow hedge |
Fair Value of financial assets |
Currency translation reserves |
Retained earnings |
Total | |||
| Balance Sheet as at 1 January 2022 | 629 | 22 | (6) | - | - | (140) | 1,773 | 2,278 | 254 | 2,532 |
| Equity changes in 2022 | ||||||||||
| Currency translation differences | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | (52) | ‐ | (52) | ‐ | (52) |
| Change in fair value of hedging instruments on foreign operations |
‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | (14) | ‐ | (14) | ‐ | (14) |
| Change in fair value of equity instruments | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | 1 | ‐ | ‐ | 1 | ‐ | 1 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | ‐ | 1 | (66) | - | (65) | - | (65) |
| Net profit | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | 419 | 419 | 19 | 437 |
| Total comprehensive income | - | - | - | ‐ | 1 | (66) | 419 | 354 | 19 | 373 |
| Dividends | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | (493) | (493) | (17) | (511) |
| Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2022 | 629 | 22 | (6) | ‐ | 1 | (206) | 1,698 | 2,139 | 255 | 2,394 |
| , | ||||||||||
| Balance Sheet as at 1 January 2023 | 629 | 22 | (6) | ‐ | (2) | (182) | 1,869 | 2,331 | 254 | 2,585 |
| Equity changes in 2023 | ||||||||||
| Currency translation differences | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | 13 | ‐ | 13 | ‐ | 13 |
| Change in fair value of cash flow hedging | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| Change in fair value of hedging instruments on foreign operations |
‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | (15) | ‐ | (15) | ‐ | (15) |
| Change in fair value of equity instruments | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | 2 | ‐ | ‐ | 2 | ‐ | 2 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | (2) | ‐ | 1 | ‐ | 1 |
| Net profit | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | 558 | 558 | 12 | 570 |
| Total comprehensive income | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | (2) | 558 | 559 | 12 | 571 |
| Dividends (note 12) | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | (346) | (346) | (17) | (363) |
| Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2023 | 629 | 22 | (6) | 1 | - | (183) | 2,081 | 2,544 | 249 | 2,793 |
To be read with the attached notes to the consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
For the periods ended 30 September 2023 and 2022
| € Million | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| September | September | ||
| Notes | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Net results | 558 | 419 | |
| Adjustments for: | |||
| Non-controlling interests | 12 | 19 | |
| Income tax | 182 | 139 | |
| Depreciations and amortisations | 660 | 581 | |
| Net financial costs | 142 | 135 | |
| Gains/losses on derivatives instruments at fair value | (7) | ‐ | |
| Gains/losses in tangible, intangible and right-of-use assets | 15 | 2 | |
| Operating cash flow before changes in working capital | 1,563 | 1,294 | |
| Changes in working capital: | |||
| Inventories | 8 | (278) | |
| Trade debtors, accrued income and deferred costs | (0) | (7) | |
| Trade creditors, accrued costs and deferred income | 20 | 370 | |
| Provisions and employee benefits | (4) | 15 | |
| Cash generated from operations | 1,585 | 1,394 | |
| Income taxes paid | (205) | (157) | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 1,381 | 1,236 | |
| Investment activities | |||
| Disposals of tangible and intangible assets | 1 | 6 | |
| Interest received | 33 | 6 | |
| Acquisition of tangible and intangible assets | (763) | (593) | |
| Acquisition of other financial investments and investment property | (0) | (17) | |
| Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | (46) | (3) | |
| Short-term investments that don't qualify as cash equivalents | 10 | (59) | (9) |
| Cash flow from investment activities | (834) | (608) | |
| Financing activities | |||
| Loans interest paid | (40) | (17) | |
| Leases interest paid | 5 | (131) | (103) |
| Net change in loans | 14 | 153 | 14 |
| Leases paid | 15 | (258) | (225) |
| Dividends paid | 12 | (363) | (511) |
| Cash flow from financing activities | (638) | (843) | |
| Net changes in cash and cash equivalents | (91) | (215) | |
| Cash and cash equivalents changes | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | 1,781 | 1,494 | |
| Net changes in cash and cash equivalents | (91) | (215) | |
| Effect of currency translation differences | (8) | (47) | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of September | 11 | 1,682 | 1,232 |
To be read with the attached notes to the consolidated financial statements.
| € Million | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | September | 3rd Quarter | 3rd Quarter | |
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Cash Flow from operating activities | 1,381 | 1,236 | 761 | 509 |
| Cash Flow from investment activities | (834) | (608) | (320) | (216) |
| Cash Flow from financing activities | (638) | (843) | (87) | (99) |
| Cash and cash equivalents changes | (91) | (215) | 354 | 194 |
*The amounts presented in 2020 in Provisions and other operating gains and losses are no longer adjusted to the Net results and are now included in Changes in
The amounts presented for quarters are not audited.
working capital
1. Activity
Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. (JMH), is the parent Company of Jerónimo Martins (Group) and has its head office in Lisbon.
The Group operates in the food area, particularly in the distribution and retail sale, with operations in Portugal, Poland, and Colombia.
Head Office: Rua Actor António Silva, n.º 7, 1649-033 Lisboa, Portugal.
Share Capital: 629,293,220 euros.
Registered at the Commercial Registry Office and Tax Number: 500 100 144.
JMH has been listed on the Euronext Lisbon since 1989.
The Board of Directors approved these Consolidated Financial Statements on 24 October 2023.
2. Accounting policies
2.1. Basis for preparation
All amounts are shown in million euros (€ million) unless otherwise stated. Due to rounding's, the arithmetic result of the numbers shown in the plots may not exactly match the totals.
JMH condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with the interim financial reporting standard (IAS 34), and all other International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and with the interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) as adopted by the European Union (EU).
The JMH consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with the same standards and accounting policies adopted by the Group in the preparation of the annual financial statements, except for the adoption of new standards, amendments and interpretations, effective as of 1 January 2023, and essentially including an explanation of the events and relevant changes for the understanding of variations in the financial position and Group performance since the last annual report. Thus, the accounting policies as well as some of the notes from the 2022 annual report are omitted because no changes occurred, or they are not materially relevant for the understanding of the interim financial statements.
As mentioned in the Consolidated Financial Statements chapter of the 2022 Annual Report, note 28 - Financial risks, the Group, as a result of its normal activity, is exposed to several risks which are monitored and mitigated throughout the year. During the first nine months of 2023, there was no material changes in addition to the notes detailed below, that could significantly change the assessment of the risks that the Group is exposed to.
Change in accounting policies and basis for preparation:
2.1.1. New standards, amendments and interpretations adopted by the Group
Between November 2021 and December 2022, the EU issued the following Regulations, which were adopted by the Group with effect from 1 January 2023:
| EU Regulation | IASB Standard or IFRIC Interpretation endorsed by EU |
Issued in | Mandatory for financial years beginning on or after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation no. 2036/2021 | IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts (new) | May 2017 and June 2020 |
1 January 2023 |
| Regulation no. 357/2022 | IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements: Disclosure of Accounting policies (amendments) IAS 8 Accounting policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors: Definition of Accounting Estimates (amendments) |
February 2021 | 1 January 2023 |
| Regulation no. 1392/2022 | IAS 12 Income Taxes: Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a single transaction (amendments) |
May 2021 | 1 January 2023 |
| Regulation no. 1491/2022 | IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts: Initial Application of IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts and IFRS 9 Financial Instruments – Comparative Information (amendments) |
December 2021 |
1 January 2023 |
The Group adopted the above standard and amendments, with no significant impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
2.1.2. New standards, amendments and interpretations endorsed by EU but not effective for the financial year beginning 1 January 2023 and not early adopted
During the first nine months of 2023, the EU did not issue any Regulation regarding the endorsement of new standards, amendments or interpretations that have not yet been implemented by the Group.
2.1.3. New standards, amendments and interpretations issued by IASB and IFRIC, but not yet endorsed by EU
IASB issued in 2023 the following amendments that are still pending endorsement by the EU:
| IASB Standard or IFRIC Interpretation | Issued in | Expected application for financial years beginning on or after |
|---|---|---|
| IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures: Supplier Finance Arrangements (amendments) |
May 2023 | 1 January 2024 |
| IAS 12 Income Taxes: International Tax Reform – Pillar Two Model Rules (amendments) |
May 2023 | 1 January 2023 |
| IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates: Lack of Exchangeability (amendments) |
August 2023 | 1 January 2025 |
The Management is currently evaluating the impact of adopting these amendments to standards already in place, and so far, does not expect a significant impact on the Group's Consolidated Financial Statements.
2.1.4. Change of accounting policies
Except as disclosed above, the Group has not changed its accounting policies during the first nine months of 2023, nor were identified errors regarding previous years, which compel the restatement of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
2.2. Transactions in foreign currencies
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency (euro) at the exchange rate prevailing on the transaction date.
At the balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on that date, and exchange differences arising from this conversion are recognised in the income statement. When qualifying as cash flow hedges or hedges on investments in foreign subsidiaries or when classified as other financial investments, which are equity instruments, the exchange differences are deferred in equity.
The main exchange rates applied on the balance sheet date are those listed below:
| Euro foreign exchange reference rates (x foreign exchange units per 1 euro) |
Polish Zloty (PLN) |
Colombian Peso (COP) |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate at 30 September 2023 | 4.6283 | 4,328.25 | ||
| Average rate for the period | 4.5776 | 4,742.20 | ||
| Rate at 30 September 2022 | 4.8483 | 4,417.86 | ||
| Average rate for the period | 4.6742 | 4,321.43 |
3. Segments reporting
Segment information is presented in accordance with internal reporting to Management. Based on this report, the Management evaluates the performance of each segment and allocates the available resources.
Management monitors the performance of the business based on a geographical and business perspective. Since the business units in the distribution area in Portugal share a set of competences, the Group analyses, on a quarterly basis, its segments in an aggregate performance perspective. In addition, the Group also separates the business units Poland Retail and Colombia Retail. Apart from these there are also other businesses which due to their low materiality, are not reported separately.
The identified operating segments are:
- Portugal Distribution: comprises the business unit of JMR (Pingo Doce supermarkets) and the business unit Recheio (Wholesale operation of cash & carry and foodservice);
- Poland Retail: the business unit which operates under Biedronka banner;
- Colombia Retail: the business unit which operates under Ara banner;
- Others, eliminations and adjustments: include i. business units with reduced materiality (Coffee Shops Chocolate Stores and Agribusiness in Portugal, and Health and Beauty Retail in Poland); ii. the Holding Companies; and iii. Group's consolidation adjustments.
| Portugal Distribution | Poland Retail | Others, eliminations Colombia Retail and adjustments |
Total JM Consolidated | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Net sales and services | 4,546 | 4,105 | 15,810 | 12,726 | 1,750 | 1,291 | 345 | 270 | 22,451 | 18,392 |
| Inter-segments | 1 | 1 | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | (1) | (1) | ‐ | ‐ |
| External customers | 4,545 | 4,104 | 15,810 | 12,726 | 1,750 | 1,291 | 346 | 271 | 22,451 | 18,392 |
| Operational cash flow (EBITDA) | 268 | 241 | 1,353 | 1,119 | 31 | 42 | (62) | (54) | 1,591 | 1,348 |
| Depreciations and amortisations | (152) | (134) | (408) | (367) | (57) | (46) | (43) | (34) | (660) | (581) |
| Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) |
117 | 107 | 944 | 751 | (26) | (4) | (105) | (88) | 931 | 766 |
| Other operating profits/losses | (36) | (56) | ||||||||
| Financial results and gains in investments |
(142) | (135) | ||||||||
| Income tax | (182) | (139) | ||||||||
| Minority interests | (12) | (19) | ||||||||
| Net result attributable to JM | 558 | 419 | ||||||||
| Total assets (1) | 3,009 | 2,996 | 7,234 | 7,060 | 1,530 | 1,047 | 975 | 743 | 12,748 | 11,845 |
| Total liabilities (1) | 2,479 | 2,460 | 5,993 | 5,800 | 1,555 | 1,026 | (73) | (26) | 9,955 | 9,260 |
| Investments in tangible and intangible assets |
179 | 152 | 320 | 272 | 190 | 89 | 30 | 25 | 720 | 538 |
Detailed information by operating segments as at September 2023 and 2022
(1) The comparative report is 31 December of 2022
Reconciliation between EBIT and operating profit
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| EBIT | 931 | 766 |
| Other operating profits/losses | (36) | (56) |
| Operational result | 895 | 711 |
4. Operating costs by nature
| Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of goods sold and materials consumed | (17,604) | (14,305) |
| Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress | 26 | 11 |
| Net cash discount and interest paid to suppliers | 45 | 40 |
| Electronic payment commissions | (57) | (45) |
| Other supplementary costs | (231) | (184) |
| Supplies and services | (842) | (734) |
| Advertising costs | (97) | (81) |
| Rents | (20) | (13) |
| Staff costs | (1,849) | (1,549) |
| Transportation costs | (240) | (227) |
| Depreciation and amortisation of tangibles and intangibles assets | (372) | (331) |
| Depreciation of right-of-use assets | (288) | (251) |
| Profit/loss with tangible and intangible assets | (16) | (4) |
| Profit/loss with right-of-use assets | 1 | 2 |
| Other natures of profit/loss | (14) | (11) |
| Total | (21,556) | (17,682) |
4.1. Other operating profits/losses
Operating costs by nature include the following other operating losses and gains considered material, which are excluded from the Group's performance indicators, to assure a better comparability between financial periods:
| Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Solidarity measures with Ukraine and other donations | - | (9) |
| Increase of provisions for legal contingencies | (13) | (13) |
| Costs with organizational restructuring programmes | (14) | (9) |
| Assets write-offs and gains/losses in sale of tangible assets | (10) | (0) |
| World Youth Day | (5) | (3) |
| Employees exceptional awards | ‐ | (22) |
| Fair value of energy price fixing derivative instruments | 7 | ‐ |
| Total | (36) | (56) |
5. Net financial costs
| Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Loans interest expense | (38) | (17) |
| Leases interest expense | (131) | (103) |
| Interest received | 34 | 7 |
| Net foreign exchange | 1 | 1 |
| Net foreign exchange on leases | 4 | (17) |
| Other financial gains and losses | (8) | (5) |
| Fair value of financial investments held for trade: | ||
| Derivative instruments (note 9) | (4) | (1) |
| Total | (142) | (135) |
Interest expense includes the interest on loans measured at amortised cost.
Exchange differences on Net foreign exchange on leases refer to the exchange rate update, reported on 30 September, on the euro-denominated lease contracts of the subsidiaries Jeronimo Martins Polska, SA (JMP or Biedronka) and Jeronimo Martins Drogerie i Farmacja Sp.zo.o. (JMDiF or Hebe), compared to the amount recognised at the end of the previous year (31 December).
Other financial gains and losses include costs with debt issued by the Group, recognised in results through effective interest method.
6. Income tax recognised in the income statement
| Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current income tax | ||
| Current tax of the year | (208) | (144) |
| Adjustment to prior year estimation | 8 | 3 |
| Total | (200) | (141) |
| Deferred tax | ||
| Temporary differences created and reversed | 23 | 0 |
| Change to the recoverable amount of tax losses and temporary differences from previous years | (3) | (2) |
| Total | 19 | (2) |
| Other gains/losses related to tax | ||
| Impact of changes in estimates for tax litigations | (2) | 4 |
| Total | (2) | 4 |
| Total income tax | (182) | (139) |
In 2023 and 2022, the Corporate Income Tax rate (CIT) applied to companies operating in Portugal was 21%. For companies with a positive tax result, there is a surcharge of 1.5% regarding municipal tax, and an additional state tax that varies between 3%, 5% and 9%, for taxable profits higher than €1.5 million, €7.5 million and €35 million, respectively.
Additionally, in 2022, a temporary solidarity contribution on the food distribution sector (CST Food Distribution) was approved, applicable to companies that carry out food retail activities in Portugal, with the indication that it is intended to tackle the inflationary phenomenon. The CST Food Distribution corresponds to an additional rate of 33% on the taxable income that exceeds 20% of the average taxable income for the reference period (2018–2021). In accordance with the legislation in force, its application will be limited to the years 2022 and 2023.
In Poland, for 2023 and 2022, the income tax rate applied to taxable income was 19%.
In Colombia, the income tax rate was 35% in 2023 and 2022.
7. Tangible assets, intangible assets, investment property and right-of-use assets
| Tangible assets |
Intangible assets |
Investment property |
Right-of-use assets |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net value at 31 December 2022 | 4,340 | 755 | 9 | 2,526 | 7,630 |
| Foreign exchange differences | 121 | 5 | ‐ | 82 | 207 |
| Increases | 704 | 16 | ‐ | 177 | 897 |
| Contracts update | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | 473 | 473 |
| Disposals and write-offs | (16) | (0) | ‐ | (0) | (16) |
| Contracts cancellation | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | (17) | (17) |
| Transfers | 5 | (5) | ‐ | (0) | 0 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses | (363) | (10) | ‐ | (288) | (660) |
| Net value at 30 September 2023 | 4,790 | 761 | 9 | 2,953 | 8,514 |
The increase in tangible assets correspond to the Group's investments in new stores and distribution centres and remodelling of the existing stores.
Net value of intangible assets at 30 September 2023 include Goodwill in the amount of €616 million.
Due to currency translation adjustment of the assets in the Group's businesses reported in foreign currency, the net amount of tangible and intangible assets and right-of-use assets increased €207 million, which includes an increase of €3 million related to Goodwill from businesses in Poland.
8. Joint ventures and associates
| Joint ventures | Associates | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sep 2023 | sep 2022 | sep 2023 | sep 2022 | sep 2023 | sep 2022 | ||
| Opening balance | 16 | 13 | ‐ | ‐ | 16 | 13 | |
| Application of the equity method: | |||||||
| Net results | (1) | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | |
| Dividends and other income received | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | (1) | ‐ | |
| Other Increases/(reductions) | 13 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 46 | 4 | |
| Transfers from Other investments | ‐ | ‐ | 17 | ‐ | 17 | ‐ | |
| Closing balance | 28 | 15 | 50 | 1 | 79 | 16 |
On 29 May 2023, Jerónimo Martins – Agro-Alimentar, S.A. (JMA) signed a "Partnership Agreement" (Agreement) with the Luís Vicente Group. This Agreement sets the incorporation of a company under joint control for the production of certain fruit varieties, foreseeing an investment from JMA of €7 million. The Agreement was, meanwhile, concluded on July 5, 2023, with JMA's entering the capital of the company - Supreme Fruits, Lda. - for that amount.
On 26 June 2023, JMA entered into a Private Placement of Shares (Private Placement) with Andfjord Salmon AS, a Company in which the Group held 10.5% of the share capital. Under this Private Placement, JMA acquired an additional amount of 10 million shares of this company on 11 July 2023, in the amount of NOK (Norwegian crowns) 385 million (equivalent to €33 million), becoming the holder of a total 25.1% of the share capital. This interest in Andfjord is now measured in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with the equity method (previously it was measured at fair value through other comprehensive income and included in the Balance sheet in the line Other financial investments), having been ascertain a Goodwill in the amount of NOK 308 million (equivalent to €27 million).
In the specific case of the investment in Andfjord, considering that at the date of these consolidated financial statements the financial information related to September 2023 had not yet been published, it was used the most recent published information, related to the previous quarter (June 2023).
9. Derivative financial instruments
| Sep 2023 | Dec 2022 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notional | Assets | Liabilities | Notional | Assets | Liabilities | |||||
| Current | Non current |
Current | Non current |
Current | Non current |
Current | Non current |
|||
| Derivatives held for trading | ||||||||||
| Currency forwards - stock purchase (COP/EUR) | 1 million EUR | - | - | 0 | - | 1.5 million EUR | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| Currency forwards - stock purchase (COP/USD) | 1,5 million USD | - | - | 0 | - | 1 million USD | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| Currency forwards - stock purchase (EUR/USD) | - | - | - | - | - | 0.05 million USD | - | - | - | - |
| Currency forwards - stock purchase (PLN/USD) | 11.7 million EUR | - | - | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Currency forwards - treasury applications (PLN/EUR) | 89.8 million EUR | - | - | 3 | - | 99.7 million EUR | 2 | - | 0 | - |
| Currency forwards - intercompany loans (EUR/COP) | 215,699 million COP |
1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Commodities swap - energy purchase (PLN/EUR) | n.a. | - | 1 | - | - | n.a. | - | - | - | 5 |
| Cash flow hedging derivatives | ||||||||||
| Currency forwards - stock purchase (PLN/USD) | 20.7 million USD | 1 | - | 0 | - | 47.1 million USD | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| Currency forwards - stock purchase (COP/EUR) | 3.1 million EUR | - | - | 0 | - | 2.2 million EUR | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| Currency forwards - stock purchase (COP/USD) | 2.2 million USD | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1.7 million USD | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| Foreign operation investments hedging derivatives | ||||||||||
| Currency forwards (PLN) | 800 million PLN | 3 | - | 1 | - | 1,006 million PLN |
- | - | 9 | - |
| Total derivatives held for trading | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | - | 0 | 5 | ||
| Total hedging derivatives | 4 | - | 1 | - | 0 | - | 9 | - | ||
| Total assets/liabilities derivatives | 5 | 1 | 4 | - | 2 | - | 9 | 5 |
10. Trade debtors, accrued income and deferred costs
| Sep 2023 | Dec 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current | ||
| Other debtors | 56 | 56 |
| Deferred costs | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 59 | 58 |
| Current | ||
| Commercial customers | 67 | 66 |
| Other debtors | 172 | 152 |
| Other taxes receivable | 1 | 9 |
| Accrued income and deferred costs | 266 | 345 |
| Short-term investments that don't qualify as cash equivalents | 79 | 21 |
| Total | 585 | 593 |
11. Cash and cash equivalents
| Sep 2023 | Dec 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bank deposits | 393 | 845 |
| Short-term investments | 1,284 | 932 |
| Cash in hand | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 1,682 | 1,781 |
12. Dividends
Dividends in the amount of €363 million were paid in 2023, to JMH shareholders in the amount of €346 million and to partners with non-controlling interests in the Group companies in the amount of €17 million.
13. Basic and diluted earnings per share
| Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 |
|---|---|
| Ordinary shares issued at the beginning of the year 629,293,220 |
629,293,220 |
| Own shares at the beginning of the year (859,000) |
(859,000) |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares 628,434,220 |
628,434,220 |
| Diluted net results of the year attributable to ordinary shares 558 |
419 |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share – Euros 0.8878 |
0.6661 |
14. Borrowings
The Group has negotiated commercial paper programs in the total amount of €215 million, of which €115 million are committed. The utilizations under these programs are remunerated at the Euribor rate for the respective issue period plus variable spreads and can also be issued on auctions. These programs had no utilizations as of 30 September 2023.
Jeronimo Martins Polska S.A. made a scheduled repayment of a loan in the amount of 50 million zloty and terminate a contract of 6 million american dollars. Payments of 74 million zloty, around €16 million, were made in relation to capital repayments of a medium and long-term financing.
Jeronimo Martins Colombia SAS paid 80,000,000 thousand colombian pesos, around €17 million, related to capital repayments of three medium and long-term loans. YTD September, Jeronimo Martins Colombia, SAS increased the use of credit lines by 832,747 million colombian pesos, around €192 million.
14.1. Current and non-current loans
| Sep 2023 | Opening balance |
Cash flows | Transfers | Foreign exchange difference |
Closing balance |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current loans | ||||||
| Bank loans | 238 | (17) | (16) | 19 | 224 | |
| Total | 238 | (17) | (16) | 19 | 224 | |
| Current loans | ||||||
| Bank loans | 232 | 170 | 16 | 54 | 473 | |
| Total | 232 | 170 | 16 | 54 | 473 |
15. Lease liabilities
| Sep 2023 | Current | Non current | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 430 | 2,248 | 2,678 | |
| Increases (new contracts) | 18 | 159 | 177 | |
| Payments | (257) | (1) | (258) | |
| Transfers | 215 | (215) | ‐ | |
| Contracts change/ cancel | 75 | 380 | 455 | |
| Foreign exchange difference | 11 | 73 | 84 | |
| Closing balance | 492 | 2,645 | 3,137 |
16. Financial net debt
As the Group contracted several foreign exchange rate risk and interest risk hedging operations, as well as short-term investments, the net consolidated financial debt as at the balance sheet date is:
| Sep 2023 | Dec 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current loans (note 14.1) | 224 | 238 |
| Current loans (note 14.1) | 473 | 232 |
| Financial lease liabilities - non-current (note 15) | 2,645 | 2,248 |
| Financial lease liabilities - current (note 15) | 492 | 430 |
| Derivative financial instruments (note 9) | (2) | 12 |
| Interest on accruals and deferrals | 8 | 2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents (note 11) | (1,682) | (1,781) |
| Short-term investments that don't qualify as cash equivalents (note 10) | (79) | (21) |
| Total | 2,079 | 1,360 |
17. Provisions and employee benefits
| 2023 | Risks and contingencies |
Employee benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Balance as at 1 January | 82 | 69 |
| Set up, reinforced and transfers | 19 | 8 |
| Foreign exchange difference | 1 | 0 |
| Used | (25) | (4) |
| Balance as at 30 September | 76 | 74 |
18. Trade creditors, accrued costs and deferred income
| Sep 2023 | Dec 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current | ||
| Trade payables | 3 | 3 |
| Accrued costs and deferred income | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 4 |
| Current | ||
| Trade payables | 4,480 | 4,579 |
| Non-trade payables | 400 | 419 |
| Other taxes payables | 145 | 122 |
| Contracts liabilities with customers | 14 | 15 |
| Refunds liabilities to customers | 3 | 1 |
| Accrued costs and deferred income | 765 | 663 |
| Total | 5,807 | 5,799 |
19. Contingencies
Contingent liabilities
During the first nine months of 2023, the following changes occurred to the contingencies mentioned in the 2022 Annual Report:
Competition Authorities proceedings:
• In Poland, the Company Jeronimo Martins Polska, S.A. (JMP) was notified, in 2019, by the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) on the opening of one investigation proceeding, regarding missing price labels on shelves and discrepancies between prices on the shelves and the ones indicated at the checkouts.
In August 2020, UOKiK notified the JMP of the decision, concluding with the imposition of a fine of 115 million zloty (c. €25 million). JMP, disagreeing with the understanding and conclusion of this Authority, filed an appeal to the Court of Competition and Consumer Protection (CCCP). On 29 September 2022 the court in the first instance sustained the UOKiK decision and dismissed the appeal. Convinced of the merits of its defence and has factual and legal arguments to be used, JMP filed an appeal to the Second Instance Court. On 27 June 2023 the Court of Appeals dismissed JMP's appeal, making UOKiK decision final. Nevertheless, JMP sustaining its position, will file an extraordinary appeal to the Supreme Court.
During the year 2020, JMP was notified by UOKiK on the opening of one proceeding related to the disclosure of country of origin of fruit and vegetable products at store level. On 22 April 2021 UOKiK notified JMP of the decision on the case, imposing a fine of 60 million zloty (c. €13 million). The mentioned decision is not final, so JMP, disagreeing with the understanding and conclusion of this Authority, appealed before the CCCP. On 17 April 2023 the CCCP sustained UOKiK's decision. JMP filed the appeal to the Court of Appeals.
On 10 August 2022 the President of UOKiK initiated the proceedings regarding the promotional campaign 'Biedronka's Anti-inflation Shield', having on 13 April 2023 issued a decision to impose a fine of 161 million zloty (c. €36 million). JMP filed an appeal to the CCCP.
Other tax and legal proceedings:
- c) The Portuguese Tax Authorities (PTA) carried out some corrections to the CIT from Companies included in the perimeter of the Tax Group headed by Recheio SGPS. With these corrections the total assessments concerning 2007 to 2014, amount to €17 million, of which an amount of €16 million is still in dispute. The Lisbon Tax Court has already ruled in favour of Recheio SGPS regarding the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014 assessments. Up to this date, the PTA have appealed of the decisions regarding 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013;
- e) The PTA assessed, for the period from 2016 to 2019, JMR SGPS and JMH (as the head of the Tax Group in which Recheio SGPS is included), the amounts of €122 million and €30 million, respectively, related to the taxation in CIT of ¼ of the results generated in internal operations of the Tax Group, in each of these years. As explained in the 2018 Annual Report (and previous years), this assessment results from the application of the transitional rule included in the Portuguese State Budget of 2016 (and then in the next three Budgets). Based on the assessment of our lawyers and fiscal advisors, we firmly believe that there are sufficient grounds to oppose the said rules;
- g) The Food and Veterinary Department (Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária) claimed from Pingo Doce, Recheio and Hussel an amount of €29 million, €3 million and €0.06 million, respectively, in respect of the Food Safety Tax (Taxa de Segurança Alimentar Mais – TSAM) assessed for the years 2012 to 2023. The values at stake have been challenged in Court, since it is understood that this tax is not due, namely on the grounds of the unconstitutional nature of the Statute that approved the TSAM. Despite the court having decided that the
Food Safety Tax is not unconstitutional, the Companies maintain their understanding and presented the respective appeal to the Constitutional Court, that has upheld the decision. The Group filed a complaint with the European Commission considering that we are in the presence of illegal State aid. The companies of the Group continue to challenge the decisions, carrying out regular analysis of the risk and the likelihood of a favourable outcome in any of the processes and/or the complaint to the European Commission.
Already in 2023, a consumer protection association filed several collective actions against Pingo Doce in respect to damages arisen from an alleged discrepancy in prices between what is displayed on the shelf and what appears at the checkout counter in its supermarkets. In any circumstances, safeguarding the legitimate interests of the Consumer is always a priority for Pingo Doce. As such, the Company is confident that there is no ground for these actions and has contested the actions, which are still at a preliminary stage.
20. Related parties
56.136% of the Group is owned by the Sociedade Francisco Manuel dos Santos, B.V., with Sociedade Francisco Manuel dos Santos, S.E. the entity that qualifies as the ultimate parent company of the Group.
| Joint ventures | Associates | Other related parties(*) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | |
| Sales and services rendered | ‐ | ‐ | 20 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Stocks purchased and services supplied | 4 | 5 | (0) | (0) | 77 | 78 |
| Joint ventures | Associates | Other related parties(*) | ||||
| Sep 2023 | Dec 2022 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2022 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2022 | |
| Trade debtors, accrued income and deferred costs | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trade creditors, accrued costs and deferred income | 1 | 0 | ‐ | ‐ | 26 | 25 |
Balances and transactions of Group Companies with related parties are as follows:
(*) Other related parties corresponds to Other financial investments, entities participated and/or controlled by the major shareholder of Jerónimo Martins and entities owned or controlled by members of the Board of Directors.
All the transactions with related parties were made under normal market conditions, meaning, the transaction value corresponds to prices that would be applicable between non-related parties.
Outstanding balances between Group Companies and related parties, as a result of trade agreements, are settled in cash, and are subject to the same payment terms as those applicable to other agreements contracted between Group Companies and their suppliers.
There are no provisions for doubtful debts and no costs were recognised during the year related with bad debts or doubtful debts with these related parties.
21. Events after the balance sheet date
At the conclusion of this Report there were no relevant events to highlight that are not disclosed in the Financial Statements.
Lisbon, 24 October 2023
The Certified Accountant The Board of Directors
Jerónimo Martins | R&A First 9 Months 2023
Consolidated Financial Statements 28 Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. Head office: Rua Actor António Silva, n.º 7 1649-033 Lisboa Tel.: +351 21 753 20 00 Fax: +351 21 752 61 74 www.jeronimomartins.com