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Manitou Group — Earnings Release 2023
Jul 27, 2023
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PRESS RELEASE
2023 Half-year results
- H1 23 Net sales of €m 1,402, +33% vs. H1 22 (+33% like for like (1))
- Q2 23 revenues of €736m, +21% vs. Q2 22
- Q2 23 order intake on equipment of €m 287 vs. €m 791 in Q2 22
- End of Q2 23 order book (2) on equipment at €m 3,061 vs. €m 3,554 in Q2 22
- Recurring operating income at €m 88.1 (6.3%) vs. €m 45.8 (4.3%) in 2022
- Net income at €m 62.6 vs. €m 29.3 in 2022
- EBITDA (2) at €m 114.0 (8.1%) vs. €m 68.2 (6.5%) in 2022
- Net debt (4) at €m 387, gearing (4) at 47%
- Expected revenue growth of around 20% in 2023 compared to 2022
- Expected recurring operating profit for 2023 to be over 5.5% of revenues
Ancenis, July 27, 2023 - Michel Denis, President & CEO, stated: "With an increase in revenues of 33% compared with the first half of 2022 and a near doubling of recurring operating profit, the first half of 2023 marks the Group's comeback to very positive growth and performance. This record level of activity is the result of our high production levels, achieved in a context of better operational fluidity. Sales are increasing in all sectors and geographical areas.
In terms of financial performance, the fast improvement in our profitability is the result of order book management, both in terms of price adjustments and order flow management, the slowdown in inflation on raw materials, and relentless action to raise our profitability.
The outlook for our markets is becoming less visible. In the construction sector, the slowdown we observed in Germany and the UK is gradually spreading across the European continent, while growth opportunities continue in other geographical areas. The suspension of order intake on certain product lines has contributed to the decline in the order book, which remains very deep.
For 2023, we expect revenue growth of around 20% compared with 2022, with a recurring operating profit for 2023 to be over 5.5% of revenues, compared with 3.6% for 2022."
| Product division |
S&S division |
Total | Product division |
S&S Division |
Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in millions of euros | H1 2022 | H1 2022 | H1 2022 | H1 2023 | H1 2023 | H1 2023 | Var. |
| Net sales | 865.8 | 191.0 | 1,056.7 | 1,201.4 | 200.1 | 1,401.5 | +33% |
| Sales margin | 100.0 | 56.0 | 156.0 | 167.9 | 53.3 | 221.2 | +42% |
| Sales Margin as a % of sales | 11.6% | 29.3% | 14.8% | 14.0% | 26.6% | 15.8% | |
| Recurring Operating Income | 22.8 | 22.9 | 45.8 | 74.4 | 13.6 | 88.1 | +92% |
| Recurring Op. Income as a % of sales | 2.6% | 12.0% | 4.3% | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.3% | |
| Operating Income | 21.5 | 22.9 | 44.4 | 75.3 | 13.9 | 89.2 | +101% |
| Net Income attributable to the group | 29.1 | 62.5 | +115% | ||||
| Net debt excluding IFRS 16 | 172.2 | 387.0 | |||||
| Net debt excluding IFRS 16 | 193.7 | 407.7 | |||||
| Shareholders' equity | 780 | 819 | +5% | ||||
| (5) excluding % Gearing IFRS 16 |
22% | 47% | |||||
| (5) including % Gearing IFRS 16 |
25% | 50% | |||||
| Working capital | 678 | 885 |

Revenues evolution
| Net sales by division | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in millions of euros | Quarter | Half-year | |||||
| Q2 2022 | Q2 2023 | % | H1 2022 | H1 2023 | % | ||
| Product division | 511 | 639 | 25% | 866 | 1 201 | 39% | |
| S&S division | 96 | 97 | 2% | 191 | 200 | 5% | |
| Total | 607 | 736 | 21% | 1 057 | 1 402 | 33% |
Net sales by geographic region
| in millions of euros | Quarter | Half-year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2022 | Q2 2023 | % | H1 2022 | H1 2023 | % | |
| Southern Europe | 220 | 244 | 11% | 367 | 472 | 29% |
| Northern Europe | 222 | 264 | 19% | 386 | 509 | 32% |
| Americas | 111 | 168 | 51% | 201 | 304 | 52% |
| APAM | 53 | 60 | 13% | 103 | 117 | 13% |
| Total | 607 | 736 | 21% | 1 057 | 1 402 | 33% |
Review by division
The Product Division reported revenues of €1,201 million, up 39% over six months compared with 2022 (+39% at constant scope and exchange rates). The division benefited from a strong commercial dynamic, the policy of increase in selling prices implemented since 2022 to face material inflation, and an improvement in the supply chain. The division also benefited from a favourable comparison basis with the first half of 2022, which was affected by the health crisis and by difficulties in the supply of components.
The division's margin on cost of sales reached €167.9 million, 68% higher than in the first half of 2022, thanks to the increase in activity and a margin rate that improved by 2.4 points thanks to the pricing policy implemented to compensate for the rise in raw materials prices, which heavily reduced the division's margins in 2022.
Recurring operating profit for the Product Division rose sharply by €51.6 million to €74.4 million (6.2% of sales), compared with €22.8 million in the first half of 2022 (2.6% of sales).
With revenues of €200 million, the Services & Solutions Division (S&S) recorded growth of 5% over 6 months (+5% at constant scope and exchange rates). The division is driven by its spare parts activity, with a gradual improvement in the supply chain.
Margin on cost of sales fell by €2.7 million compared with the first half of 2022, to €53.3 million. However, the division is continuing to strengthen its resources, and is absorbing some of the Group's global expense growth.
The division's recurring operating profit came to €13.6 million (6.8% of sales), down €9.3 million compared with the first half of 2022 (€22.9 million, or 12.0% of sales).


Investment
The Product Division plans to invest in a new mechanical welding center adjoining the aerial work platform factories of Candé to secure future business growth. The €60m investment will be additional to the €460m in the New Horizons 2025 plan. Commissioning is scheduled for the end of 2025.
Glossary :
Data as a percentage in parentheses express a percentage of net sales. Half-year financial statements and Statutory auditors' review report available online on the company website (in French). Limited review procedures performed by the auditors.
(1) Like for like, so at constant scope and exchange rates:
- Scope:
- for the company Lifttek acquired in May 2022, restatement from January 1 of the current year to the anniversary date of its acquisition ;
- for the companies acquired in 2023 (easyLi in January 2023 and GI.ERRE SRL in March 2023), restatement from the date of their acquisition to June 30, 2023 ; - no company exited the scope in 2022 and 2023.
- Application of the exchange rate of the previous year on the aggregates of the current year.
(2) The order book corresponds to machine orders received and not yet delivered, for which the group:
- has not yet provided the promised machines to the customer;
- has not yet received consideration and has not yet been entitled to consideration.
These orders are delivered within less than one year (excluding exceptional periods as experienced by the group since 2021) and may be cancelled. The order book may vary due to changes in consolidation scope, adjustments, and foreign currency translation effects. In order to limit the effects of inflation, the group has integrated in H1 2022 mechanisms for adjusting its sales prices at the time of delivery. These mechanisms will influence the valuation of the orderbook on equipment, which is booked and valued at the price on the day the order is placed.
The Group has also introduced in 2022 a new policy of gradually opening the order intake horizons for dealers in order to limit the effects of anticipation without an end market customer.
(3) EBITDA: Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, restated from IFRS 16 impact (on 6 months)
(4) Net debt and gearing excluding IFRS 16
(5) Gearing: Financial ratio measuring the net debt divided by shareholders' equity
ISIN code: FR0000038606 Indices: CAC ALL SHARES, CAC ALL-TRADABLE, CAC INDUSTRIALS, CAC MID & SMALL, CAC SMALL, EN FAMILY BUSINESS

FORTHCOMING EVENT October 26, 2023 (after market closing) Q3 2023 Sales revenues
Company information is available at www.manitou-group.com Shareholder information: communication.financiere@manitou-group.com
As a world reference in the handling, aerial work platform and earth moving sectors, Manitou Group's mission is to improve working conditions, safety and performance around the world, while protecting people and their environment. Through its flagship brands – Manitou and Gehl – the group designs, produces, distributes and services equipment for construction, agriculture and industry. By placing innovation at the heart of its development, Manitou Group constantly seeks to bring value to all its stakeholders. Through the expertise of its network of 900 dealers, the group works more closely with its customers every day. Staying true to its roots, Manitou Group is headquartered in France. It achieved a 2022 turnover of €2.4 billion and brings together 5,000 talented people worldwide, all driven by a shared passion.



FINANCIAL EXTRACT
JUNE 30, 2023

1. STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
| in thousands of euros | 2022 | H1 2022 | H1 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 2,361,627 | 1,056,717 | 1,401,516 | |
| Cost of goods & services sold | -2,049,278 | -900,693 | -1,180,323 | |
| Research & development costs | -34,924 | -16,821 | -20,857 | |
| Selling, marketing and services expenses | -127,376 | -61,984 | -73,576 | |
| Administrative expenses | -66,659 | -32,018 | -39,484 | |
| Other operating expenses and income | 1,247 | 570 | 793 | |
| Recurring operating income | 84,638 | 45,771 | 88,070 | |
| Other non-recurring income and expenses | -2,357 | -1,398 | 1,135 | |
| Operating income | 82,281 | 44,373 | 89,205 | |
| Share of profits of associates | 1,986 | 1,054 | 1,148 | |
| Operating income including net income from associates | 84,267 | 45,427 | 90,353 | |
| Financial income | 38,007 | 30,175 | 40,740 | |
| Financial expenses | -42,270 | -34,378 | -45,396 | |
| Financial result | -4,263 | -4,203 | -4,655 | |
| Income before tax | 80,004 | 41,224 | 85,698 | |
| Income taxes | -24,950 | -11,922 | -23,096 | |
| Net income | 55,054 | 29,301 | 62,600 | |
| Attributable to equity holders of the parent | 54,725 | 29,066 | 62,531 | |
| Attributable to non-controlling equity interests | 329 | 235 | 69 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE (IN EUROS)
| 2022 | H1 2022 | H1 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net income attributable to the equity holders of the parent | 1.43 | 0.76 | 1.63 |
| Diluted earnings per share | 1.43 | 0.76 | 1.63 |
OTHER COMPONENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND EXPENSES & COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| in thousands of euros | 2022 | H1 2022 | H1 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income (loss) for the year | 55,054 | 29,301 | 62,600 |
| Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods | |||
| Adjustments to fair value of the financial assets | -71 | -70 | 0 |
| Translation differences arising on foreign activities | 9,422 | 22,363 | -8,162 |
| Interest rate hedging and exchange instruments | 4,069 | 6,548 | -3,412 |
| Tax impacts | -1,034 | -1,675 | 881 |
| Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods | |||
| Actuarial gains (losses) on defined benefits plans | 5,943 | 4,894 | 3 |
| Tax impacts | -1,507 | -1,614 | 194 |
| Total gains and losses recognized directly in other components of comprehensive income | 16,822 | 30,446 | -10,496 |
| Comprehensive income | 71,877 | 59,747 | 52,105 |
| Attributable to equity holders of the parent | 71,609 | 59,540 | 52,013 |
| Attributable to non-controlling interests | 268 | 207 | 92 |
2. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
ASSETS
| in thousands of euros | December 31, 2022 | Net amount as at June 30, 2023 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 3,221 | 5,747 | |
| Intangible assets | 69,665 | 75,940 | |
| Tangible assets | 256,436 | 269,874 | |
| Right-of-use of leased assets | 19,228 | 19,093 | |
| Investments in associates | 19,160 | 19,423 | |
| Sales financing receivables | 2,343 | 1,023 | |
| Other non-current assets | 12,654 | 13,217 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 13,062 | 15,991 | |
| Non-current assets | 395,770 | 420,307 | |
| Inventories & Work in progress | 717,978 | 867,688 | |
| Net trade receivables | 488,635 | 517,821 | |
| Current income tax | 10,084 | 3,644 | |
| Other current assets | 89,978 | 116,376 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 60,704 | 26,319 | |
| Current assets | 1,367,379 | 1,531,847 | |
| Non-current assets held for sale | 0 | 0 | |
| Total assets | 1,763,148 | 1,952,154 |
EQUITY & LIABILITIES
| in thousands of euros December 31, 2022 |
Net amount as at June 30, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Share capital 39,668 |
39,668 |
| Share premiums 46,098 |
46,098 |
| Treasury shares -23,820 |
-23,975 |
| Reserves and profit for the year – equity holder of the parent 728,874 |
756,705 |
| Equity attributable to owners of parent 790,821 |
818,496 |
| Non-controlling interests 759 |
595 |
| Total equity 791,579 |
819,091 |
| Non-current provisions 34,833 |
40,052 |
| Non-current financial liabilities 138,759 |
137,037 |
| Non-current lease debts 14,973 |
14,332 |
| Other non-current liabilities 6,654 |
7,590 |
| Deferred tax liabilities 4,086 |
6,976 |
| Non-current liabilities 199,304 |
205,986 |
| Current provisions 26,727 |
25,189 |
| Current financial liabilities 142,622 |
281,243 |
| Current lease debts 6,006 |
6,435 |
| Trade payables 420,341 |
419,348 |
| Current income tax 4,437 |
5,904 |
| Other current liabilities 172,132 |
188,958 |
| Current liabilities 772,265 |
927,077 |
| Total equity & liabilities 1,763,148 |
1,952,154 |
3. CONSOLIDATED SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
| Total equity | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands of euros | Share capital |
Share premium |
Cumulative translation adjustment |
Treasury shares |
Consolidated reserves |
Attributable to equity holders of the parent company |
Non controlling interests |
Total |
| As of December 31, 2021 | 39,668 | 46,098 | 4,367 | -23,998 | 684,109 | 750,244 | 1,019 | 751,263 |
| Impact of new standards | 0 | |||||||
| As of January 1, 2022 | 39,668 | 46,098 | 4,367 | -23,998 | 684,109 | 750,244 | 1,019 | 751,263 |
| Gains and losses recognized | 22,365 | 8,109 | 30,474 | -28 | 30,446 | |||
| in equity | ||||||||
| Net income | 29,066 | 29,066 | 235 | 29,301 | ||||
| Comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 22,365 | 0 | 37,175 | 59,540 | 207 | 59,747 |
| Stock option plan-related | 0 | |||||||
| Dividends paid | -30,614 | -30,614 | -24 | -30,638 | ||||
| Treasury shares | 116 | -103 | 13 | 13 | ||||
| Capital increase | 0 | |||||||
| Changes in control of consolidated entities |
0 | |||||||
| Acquisitions and disposal of minority interests' shares |
0 | |||||||
| Purchase commitments for | 0 | |||||||
| minority interests' shares Other |
206 | 206 | -206 | 0 | ||||
| As of June 30, 2022 | 39,668 | 46,098 | 26,732 | -23,882 | 690,774 | 779,390 | 996 | 780,386 |
| Impact of new standards | 0 | |||||||
| As of July 1, 2022 | 39,668 | 46,098 | 26,732 | -23,882 | 690,774 | 779,390 | 996 | 780,386 |
| Gains and losses recognized | -12,904 | -686 | -13,590 | -34 | -13,624 | |||
| in equity | ||||||||
| Net income | 25,659 | 25,659 | 95 | 25,753 | ||||
| Comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | -12,904 | 0 | 24,972 | 12,069 | 61 | 12,129 |
| Stock option plan-related | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Dividends paid Treasury shares |
62 | 0 15 |
0 76 |
-29 | -29 76 |
|||
| Capital increase | 0 | |||||||
| Changes in control of | ||||||||
| consolidated entities | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Acquisitions and disposal of | -7 | 64 | 57 | -268 | -212 | |||
| minority interests' shares | ||||||||
| Purchase commitments for minority interests' shares |
0 | 0 | ||||||
| Other | -770 | -770 | 0 | -771 | ||||
| As December 31, 2022 | 39,668 | 46,098 | 13,821 | -23,820 | 715,054 | 790,820 | 759 | 791,579 |
| Impact of new standards | 0 | |||||||
| As January 1, 2023 | 39,668 | 46,098 | 13,821 | -23,820 | 715,054 | 790,820 | 759 | 791,579 |
| Gains and losses recognized in equity |
-8,184 | -2,334 | -10,518 | 22 | -10,496 | |||
| Net income | 62,531 | 62,531 | 69 | 62,600 | ||||
| Comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | -8,184 | 0 | 60,197 | 52,013 | 92 | 52,105 |
| Stock option plan-related | 0 | |||||||
| Dividends paid | -24,108 | -24,108 | -37 | -24,145 | ||||
| Treasury shares | -155 | 11 | -144 | -144 | ||||
| Capital increase | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Changes in control of consolidated entities |
0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Acquisitions and disposal of minority interests' shares |
2 | -149 | -147 | -218 | -364 | |||
| Purchase commitments for | 0 | |||||||
| minority interests' shares Other |
60 | 60 | 0 | 60 | ||||
| As June 30, 2023 | 39,668 | 46,098 | 5,639 | -23,975 | 751,066 | 818,496 | 595 | 819,091 |
4. CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| In thousands of euros | 2022 | H1 2022 | H1 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | 55,054 | 29,301 | 62,600 | |
| Income from equity affiliates net of dividends | -1,503 | -501 | -30 | |
| Amortizations and depreciations | 54,911 | 27,242 | 28,959 | |
| Provisions and impairments | 3,673 | 3,501 | 3,832 | |
| Income tax expense (current and deferred) | 24,950 | 11,922 | 23,096 | |
| Other non-cash income and expenses (of which gains and losses on disposal of fixed assets) | -87 | 3,291 | -95 | |
| Cash flow operations | 136,998 | 74,756 | 118,363 | |
| Tax paid | -20,842 | -9,031 | -14,393 | |
| Change in working capital requirement | -209,501 | -183,292 | -192,570 | |
| Change in capitalized lease machines | -11,122 | -5,175 | -7,031 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | -104,466 | -122,741 | -95,630 | |
| Proceeds from sales of intangible assets | -20,839 | -10,077 | -11,790 | |
| Proceeds from sales of tangible assets | -72,693 | -26,829 | -30,127 | |
| Change in fixed assets payables | 1,076 | 194 | -1,222 | |
| Disposals of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | 598 | 281 | 142 | |
| Acquisitions of investments in obtaining control, net of cash acquired | -3,274 | -3,972 | -2,706 | |
| Disposals of investments with loss of control, net of cash transferred | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Others | -862 | 91 | 354 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -95,994 | -40,312 | -45,349 | |
| Capital increase | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dividends paid | -30,667 | -30,638 | -24,145 | |
| Purchase of treasury shares | 178 | 116 | -155 | |
| Repurchase of non-controlling interests | -212 | 0 | -366 | |
| Change in others financials liabilities and assets | 64,634 | -1,881 | 109,593 | |
| Payment of finance lease liabilities | -6,405 | -2,951 | -3,119 | |
| Others | -4,567 | -839 | -1,662 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 22,961 | -36,193 | 80,146 | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and bank overdrafts | -177,499 | -199,246 | -60,833 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts at beginning of the year | 192,712 | 192,712 | 15,996 | |
| Exchange gains (losses) on cash and bank overdrafts | 783 | 3,267 | -354 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts at end of year | 15,996 | -3,267 | -45,190 |
5. EXTRACT FROM THE NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT JUNE 30, 2023
EASYLI ACQUISITION
On January 23, 2023, the group acquired a stake of 82% in EasyLi, a specialised company in the design and production of lithium-ion batteries. For the group, this transaction enables to acquire specific skills as part of its energy transition. Based in Poitiers (France), EasyLi has 25 employees and recorded a revenue of 1 million euros in 2022.
Cross put and call options have been contracted with minority shareholders on 18% of the share capital. The Group has taken these options into account in calculating its percentage interest, which is 100% as of June 30th, 2023. A discounted debt of €0.7 million has been recognised for this investment.
GI.ERRE SRL ACQUISITION
On March 1, 2023, the group acquired all the shares of the Italian company GI.ERRE SRL, based in Castelfranco in Italy and specialised in service activities for Manitou products. GI.ERRE had a revenue of 4 million euros in 2022 and has 14 employees.
MANITOU PS ADDITIONAL STAKE ACQUISITION
In May 2023, the Manitou Group increased its stake in Manitou PS (United Kingdom), which itself owns 100% of the share capital of Mawsley Machinery, and now holds 90% of the company's share capital. The impact of this transaction is not significant on the Group's financial statements.
MONITORING OF LITIGATION FOR INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT
In May 2017, Manitou Group was sued by JC Bamford Excavators Limited (JCB) in France, the United Kingdom and then Italy for alleged infringement of two European patents and one UK patent (respectively European patent EP 1 532 065 B2(EP 065) its equivalent UK Patent GB 2 390 595 B (GB565) and European patent EP 2 263 965 B9) relating to certain features concerning the overload cut-off control system of certain telescopic forklift trucks manufactured and/or marketed in these three countries.
In May 2017, the plaintiff filed a claim in the French court for a provision of 20 million euros, to be increased to 50 million euros in June 2018. The financial claims before the English court were not quantified and are still not quantified at the date of publication of this report, but the summons indicates that for procedural purposes the commercial value of the claim is estimated to be in excess off 10 million. For Italy, the summons does not specify any quantified claim.
In December 2018, JCB served Manitou Group with a new patent infringement suit in France and the United Kingdom relating to a third European patent (EP 2 616 382 B3 (EP 382), also relating to certain features concerning the overload cut-off control system of certain telescopic forklift trucks. This summons in France takes up the request for a provision in the amount of 50 million euros, subsequently increased to 100 million euros in its last conclusions communicated in May 2020. To date it is not yet quantified in the UK The summons for this third patent has been the subject of joint proceedings in the United Kingdom but remains separate in France.
In 2018,in the French proceeding, JCB had produced an expert opinion estimating its damages of 160 million euros for the first two patents. At the end of 2019, in the first main proceedings, JCB increased its damage assessment to 190 million euros in its final conclusions. This increase is due to an update of the injury in its duration, which according to JCB is until March 2019. This assessment also includes the estimated injury under the third patent.
In France, in the context of a procedural incident in 2018, JCB applied for preliminary injunctions against Manitou BF. A decision was issued by the Pre-Trial Judge on 31 January 2019, which dismissed the applicant's request for preliminary injunction on the first patent on which JCB based its allegations and, regarding the second patent, prohibited Manitou BF from manufacturing, offering for sale, renting and owning an old configuration of certain telescopic forklift trucks. This decision has no impact on Manitou BF's business as it relates to the ordering system for certain models produced and sold before August 2017 which are therefore no longer manufactured by Manitou BF, as underlined in the
order. Manitou BF immediately appealed this decision in order to challenge the prohibition order in so far as it related only to a configuration that Manitou had ceased to produce for 18 months. This immediate appeal on the grounds of abuse of authority was held to be inadmissible, reserving the possibility of appeal with judgment on the merits
In 2020, the legal proceedings on the merits of the dispute relating to the first two patents continued. On February 26, 2021, the Paris Court of Justice ("Tribunal Judiciaire") ruled, in first instance, on the French part relating to these first two patents.
Under the terms of this decision, the Tribunal invalidated the French part of the second patent in its entirety rendering ineffective the January 31, 2019 preliminary injunction order against Manitou BF. Then, JCB tried unsuccessfully to limit its 2nd patent to the EPO (European Patent Office), which rejected its limitation claim on October 4th, 2021. JCB didn't appeal against this decision.
The Court also invalidated most of the claims of the French part of the first patent (EP 065). The Court found that only two claims of the French part of the first patent were infringed by three models of equipment from an old configuration which is no longer marketed by Manitou BF since May 2017. Manitou challenges this decision while noting that it has no impact on its business as this old configuration is no longer marketed.
Given the very residual character of the infringement upheld, the Court ordered Manitou BF to pay the plaintiff the total sum of 150,000 euros for the loss suffered, rejecting the claim of JCB, which was claiming a loss of 190 million euros. The Court's decision reinforces the position of Manitou, which has always contested the merits of the plaintiff's action and the disproportionate nature of its claims. JCB and Manitou BF appealed against this decision.
JCB and Manitou BF have appealed this decision and the appeal process is ongoing. The procedural schedule has been postponed to 2023. To date the procedural schedule does not allow a decision by the Court of Appeal to be considered before 2024. It should also be noted that Manitou had initiated an action for annulment of the seizureinfringement carried out by JCB within the framework of this procedure. The judge responded favorably to MANITOU's request on June 29, 2022; the June 2017 JCB infringement seizure was invalidated. Following the decision of the Paris Court of Appeal of June 29, 2022 confirming the nullity of the seizure-infringement, JCB decided to appeal to the Court of Cassation on November 29, 2022.
The parallel proceeding relating to the third patent is still ongoing, and the court hearing will take place in October 2023.

Following the decision of the Paris Court of Justice of February 26, 2012, which confirms the group's positions, an expense of 0.2 million euros had been recorded for the first patent in 2020 and no provision was recognized in title of the second patent.
For the third patent, in the state of progress of the procedures in France, the financial risk likely to be incurred is still difficult to estimate reliably. In addition, a significant outflow of resources under this request seems unlikely given the elements put forward by the Manitou group to defend itself. Consequently, no provision for this request has been recorded in the group's accounts.
In the United-Kingdom, a case management conference was held in January 2019 after JCB finally performed its due diligence. The litigation schedule has been established and the hearing originally scheduled for October 2020 has been postponed due to the increased length of the trial resulting from the addition of the third patent in the proceeding. According to this new schedule, the case has been pleaded before the High Court of Justice in November 2021. On July 5, 2022, the High Court of London delivered its first instance decision in the infringement dispute between J. C. Bamford Excavators Ltd (JCB) and Manitou BF and Manitou UK Ltd. Three JCB patents examined in the trial have been fully disabled:
- the European patent EP 1 532 065 B2 (EP 065) and its British equivalent GB 2 390 595B (GB 595);
- and the European patent EP 2 263 965 B9 (EP 965).
As a result, all infringement actions brought by JCB against Manitou based on these three patents have been dismissed.
Furthermore, the Court considered that the European patent EP 2 616 382 B3 (EP 382) was valid and that consequently certain configurations of certain telehandlers which were sold in Great Britain were infringing.
Manitou appealed this judgment in January 2023.
The financial consequences of this decision will only be known at the end of a compensation procedure, the final schedule of which will be confirmed in 2023. At the closing date, the group isn't able to make a reliable estimate of an outflow of ressources. Consequently, no provision has been recorder in the group's accounts for this risk.
In Italy, the proceedings on the merits relating to these first two patents remain in a preliminary phase, the appointment of a court expert was pronounced at the end of 2019 and the court expert measures are still in progress at the closing date. The expert report was sent to the judge on October 27, 2022, on which the judge should rule by the end of 2023.
In Italy, JCB had also requested interim injunctions against Manitou's Italian subsidiary on the second and third patents. This request was rejected by the Italian courts by decision of January 30, 2020. JCB has not appealed this decision.
Given the progress of the proceedings, a significant outflow of resources in respect of this claim seems unlikely in respect of the matters put forward by Manitou Group to defend itself. Consequently, no provision for this claim has been recognized in the group's financial statements.
The group will continue to firmly defend itself against infringement allegations of three patents claimed by JCB.
INFORMATION ON OPERATING SEGMENTS
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT BY DIVISION
In accordance with IFRS 8, the information by operating segment is prepared on the basis of operating reports submitted to group management. This information is prepared in accordance with the IFRS applicable to consolidated financial statements.
The group is organised around two operating divisions:
- the Product division includes all French, Italian, American, and Indian production sites dedicated in particular to telehandlers, industrial masted forklift trucks and all-terrain trucks, truck-mounted forklifts, aerial work platforms, compact wheel loaders, compact track loaders, and articulated compact loaders, backhoe loaders and telescopic loaders. Its mission is to optimize the development and production of Manitou, Gehl, and Mustang by Manitou brand name products;
- the S&S (Services & Solutions) division includes service activities to support sales (financing approaches, warranty contracts, maintenance and full service contracts, fleet management, etc.), after-sales services (spare parts, technical training, warranty contract management, used equipment management, etc.) and services to end users (geolocation, user training, advice, etc.). The aim of this division is to create service offers to meet the expectations of each of our customers in our value chain and increase the resilience of group sales.
These two divisions design and assemble the products and services that are distributed by the sales and marketing organization to dealers and the group's major accounts in 140 countries.
| Product Division | S&S Division | TOTAL | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands of euros | H1 2022 | H1 2023 | H1 2022 | H1 2023 | H1 2022 | H1 2023 |
| Net sales | 865,757 | 1,201,381 | 190,960 | 200,136 | 1,056,717 | 1,401,516 |
| Cost of goods & services sold | -765,726 | -1,033,470 | -134,967 | -146,852 | -900,693 | -1,180,323 |
| Gross margin | 100,031 | 167,910 | 55,993 | 53,283 | 156,024 | 221,194 |
| As a % | 11.6% | 14.0% | 29.3% | 26.6% | 14.8% | 15.8% |
| R&D expenses | -16,821 | -20,754 | 0 | -103 | -16,821 | -20,857 |
| Selling, Marketing & Service expenses | -34,608 | -40,740 | -27,376 | -32,836 | -61,984 | -73,576 |
| Administrative expenses | -26,342 | -32,585 | -5,676 | -6,899 | -32,018 | -39,484 |
| Other operating income and expenses | 577 | 607 | -7 | 187 | 570 | 793 |
| Recurring operating profit | 22,836 | 74,438 | 22,935 | 13,632 | 45,771 | 88,070 |
| As a % | 2.6% | 6.2% | 12.0% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Non-recurring operating income and expenses | -1,338 | 903 | -60 | 232 | -1,398 | 1,135 |
| Operating income | 21,498 | 75,341 | 22,875 | 13,865 | 44,373 | 89,205 |
| As a % | 2.5% | 6.3% | 12.0% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| Share of profits of associates | 0 | 0 | 1,054 | 1,148 | 1,054 | 1,148 |
| Operating Income including Net Income from associates | 21,498 | 75,341 | 23,928 | 15,013 | 45,427 | 90,353 |
SALES BY DIVISION AND REGION
| H1 2022 net sales | H1 2023 net sales | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN EUROPE |
NORTHERN EUROPE |
AMERICAS | APAM* | TOTAL | In €m and % of total |
SOUTHERN EUROPE |
NORTHERN EUROPE |
AMERICAS | APAM* | TOTAL |
| 298.5 | 320.2 | 166.3 | 80.7 | 865.8 | Product | 398.4 | 441.2 | 270.4 | 91.4 | 1,201.4 |
| 28% | 30% | 16% | 8% | 82% | Division | 28% | 31% | 19% | 7% | 86% |
| 68.6 | 65.4 | 34.3 | 22.6 | 191.0 | S&S | 74.0 | 67.3 | 33.6 | 25.3 | 200.1 |
| 6% | 6% | 3% | 2% | 18% | Division | 5% | 5% | 2% | 2% | 14% |
| 367.1 | 385.6 | 200.6 | 103.4 | 1,056.7 | 472.4 | 508.5 | 304.0 | 116.6 | 1,401.5 | |
| 35% | 36% | 19% | 10% | 100% | TOTAL | 34% | 36% | 22% | 8% | 100% |
* Asia, Pacific, Africa, Middle East
POST-CLOSING EVENTS
To the company's knowledge, there were no significant post-closing events at the date of approval of the consolidated half-year financial statements ended on June 30th , 2023 by the Board of Directors on July 27, 2023.
LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES
| Parent company | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou BF | Ancenis, France | ||
| Consolidated companies | Consolidation method | % interest | |
| Production companies | |||
| EasyLi | Poitiers, France | FC | 100% |
| LMH Solutions | Beaupréau-en-Mauges, France | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Equipment America LLC | West Bend, Wisconsin, United-States | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Equipment India | Greater Noïda, India | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Italia S.R.L | Castelfranco Emilia, Italia | FC | 100% |
| Distribution companies | |||
| Compagnie Francaise de Manutention Ile-de-France | Jouy le Moutier, France | FC | 100% |
| Gi.Erre SRL | Castelfranco Emilia, Italia | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Asia Pte Ltd. | Singapore | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Australia Pty Ltd. | Alexandria, Australia | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Brasil Ltda | São Paulo, Brazil | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Benelux SA | Perwez, Belgium | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Center Singapore | Singapore | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Centres SA Pty Ltd | Johannesbourg, South Africa | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Chile | Las Condes, Chile | FC | 100% |
| Manitou China Co Ltd. | Shanghai, China | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Deutschland GmbH | Friedrichsdorf, Germany | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Global Services | Ancenis, France | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Interface and Logistics Europe | Perwez, Belgium | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Japan Co Ltd | Tokyo, Japan | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Malaysia MH | Kuala Lumpur, Malaisia | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Manutencion Espana SL | Madrid, Spain | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Mexico | Mexico DF, Mexico | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Middle East Fze | Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Nordics Sia | Riga, Latvia | FC | 100% |
| Manitou North America LLC | West Bend, Wisconsin, United-States | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Polska Sp Z.o.o. | Raszyn, Poland | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Portugal SA | Villa Franca, Portugal | FC | 100% |
| Manitou South Asia Pte Ltd. | Gurgaon, India | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Southern Africa Pty Ltd. | Johannesbourg, South Africa | FC | 100% |
| Manitou UK Ltd. | Verwood, United-Kingdom | FC | 99,4% |
| Manitou Vostok Llc | Moscou, Russia Federation | FC | 100% |
| Marpoll Pty Ltd (LiftRite Hire & Sales) | Perth, Australia | FC | 95,5% |
| Mawsley Machinery Ltd. | Northampton, United-Kingdom | FC | 90% |
| MN-Lifttek Oy | Vantaa, Finland | FC | 100% |
| Associates companies | |||
| Manitou Group Finance | Nanterre, France | EM | 49% |
| Manitou Finance Ltd. | Basingstoke, United-Kingdom | EM | 49% |
| Other companies* | |||
| Cobra MS* | Ancenis, France | FC | 100% |
| Manitou America Holding Inc. | West Bend, Wisconsin, United-States | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Asia Pacific Holding | Singapore | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Développement | Ancenis, France | FC | 100% |
| Manitou Holding Southern Africa Pty Ltd | Johannesbourg, South Africa | FC | 100% |
| Manitou PS | Verwood, United-Kingdom | FC | 90% |
FC: Full Consolidation
EM: Equity Method
*Holdings and companies without activity