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Nemetschek SE — Call Transcript 2020
Apr 30, 2020
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Nemetschek Group
Earnings Call Q1 -2020
April 30, 2020 | Dr. Axel Kaufmann, Spokesman & CFOO

Key Business Highlights Q1-2020: Solid Start of the Year


Strong Financial Performance M&A Transactions, Divestitures

01/2020: Red Giant by Maxon 01/2020: Integration of Red Giant and Redshift progressing as planned
Planning & Design Division:
04/2020: ADAPT by RISA. Strengthens structural engineering competence in the US

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Top Key Figures Q1-2020: Solid Growth with High Profitability


Globally Positioned: Continued Growth in all Regions
Q1-2020: Over-proportional growth in the United States

Earnings Call Q1-2020

Strong Growth in Recurring Revenues: Subscription Is Key Driver
Revenue distribution Q1-2020

Comments Software licenses y/y Recurring revenues y/y Subscription y/y +27.1% +25.5% cc1 -2.9% -4.4% cc1 Q1-2020 +102.5% +100.3% cc1 | Above average growth to € 86.1m | Organic growth: 23.4% (21.9% cc1) | Share of recurring revenues by 7pp y/y | Highest growth to € 19.6m | Strong impact from Red Giant and Maxon move to subscription | Organic growth: 76.5% (75.1% cc1) | Decline to € 53.4m | Organic growth: -5.3% (-6.8% cc1) | Negative impact from Covid-19 (esp. Design) and Maxon move to subscription
At a Glance: Income Statement and Important KPIs
| in % of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Figures mEUR | Q1 2019 | Q1 2020 | growth y/y | revenue |
| Revenues | 129.9 | 146.6 | +12.8% | - |
| Cost of materials/cost of purchased services | -4.3 | -5.1 | +17.6% | 3.5% |
| Personnel expenses | -57.3 | -65.5 | +14.4% | 44.7% |
| Other operating expenses | -33.2 | -38.2 | +14.8% | 26.1% |
| EBITDA | 36.7 | 41.8 | +14.0% | 28.5% |
| EBITDA margin | 28.2% | 28.5% | +30bps | - |
| D&A (incl. PPA) | -9.8 | -12.6 | +28.1% | 8.6% |
| EBIT | 26.8 | 29.2 | +8.9% | 19.9% |
| EBIT margin | 20.7% | 19.9% | -80bps | - |
| Net income (Group shares) | 19.6 | 21.4 | +9.3% | 14.7% |
| EPS | 0.17 | 0.19 | +9.3% | - |
| Operating cash flow | 34.5 | 43.1 | +24.8% | - |
| Free cash flow (ex M&A) |
29.0 | 40.5 | +39.7% | - |
| Equity ratio in % | 35.4% | 43.3% | - | - |
| Net debt (liquidity) | -55.7 | -21.8 | - | - |

Segment Overview: Build Remains strong, C-19 impact not yet visible


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Long-term Trend remains intact: AEC BIM Software Market offers huge potential
AEC Software Market
End-user expenditure in bn €

BIM Maturity Map

Source: Cambashi BIM Design Observatory 2020, internal research
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Sustainability: Gaining a Greater Importance for Our Customers
The FOOTPRINT of the Building Industry

Buildings and construction account for
| 36% of global final energy use and | 39% of energy-related CO2 emissions
During the construction phase
| 10% of materials are wasted | 30% of construction is rework
In 90% of all projects, time or cost overruns occur.

Sources: Global Status Report 2019, UN Environment and the International Energy Agency; Engineering-News Record 2018/2019

Nemetschek Is Well Positioned!
Nemetschek SE
| Attractive End | Unique market | Attractive business | Strong financial | Value accretive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| markets | position | model | position | M&A |
Huge growth potential Structural long-term growth drivers (low degree of digitalization) Growth supported by regulation |
Best in class products Product offering along the complete AEC value chain Leader in Open BM Close proximity to customers within our 4 divisions |
Highly profitable Strong Cash conversion (> 80%) High share of recurring revenues (approx.60%) High returns (ROCE>20%) |
Very healthy balance sheet Net cash position Equity ratio: 43% No major refinancing needs Long-term anchor shareholder |
Strong track record of bolt-on acquisitions (e.g. Bluebeam) Disciplined approach Substantial financial fire power Focus on long-term value generation |
Operating mode via four strong divisions with leading global brands
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Our Business Model in Light of a Crisis Scenario

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Covid-19 Impact: Status Quo after Q1-2020
First negative effects in Q1:
- Deceleration in pockets of growth in Asia and Europe
- Customer demand muted in Design division in March
First measures quickly implemented:
- Sales & support activities adapted to new environment
- Cost saving measures initiated
Our working assumptions
- Significant deceleration in global GDP in Q2 followed by gradual recovery in Q3 and Q4
- Timing of Covid-19 impact on our business:
By division:
Design M&E Manage Build
By geography:
APAC Europe Americas
- Strong decline in new licences
- Solid growth in recurring revenues
Status quo after Q1-2020 Our response to the challenges
- Our first priority is the safety of our employees and customers
- We ensure business continuity and support our customers and the society in this difficult situation
We will continue to...:
- monitor the situation closely and steer the business on sight
- be flexible and quick to react to new developments (e.g. Spacewell workplace solutions)
- stay opportunistic
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Outlook 2020: Confirmed after the First Quarter





Income Statement
| €m | Q1 -2020 |
Q1 -2019 |
%YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 146.6 | 129.9 | +12.8% |
| Own work capitalized/other operating income |
4.0 | 1.6 | +152.8% |
| Operating income | 150.6 | 131.5 | +14.5% |
| Cost of materials/purchased services | -5.1 | -4.3 | +17.6% |
| Personnel expenses | -65.5 | -57.3 | +14.4% |
| Other operating expenses | -38.2 | -33.2 | +14.8% |
| Operating expenses | -108.8 | -94.8 | +14.7% |
| EBITDA | 41.8 | 36.7 | +14.0% |
| Margin | 28.5% | 28.2% | |
| Depreciation and amortization | -12.6 | -9.8 | +28.1% |
| t/o right -of -use assets |
-3.9 | -3.4 | +14.6% |
| t/o PPA | -6.4 | -4.0 | +57.5% |
| EBITA (normalized EBIT) |
35.6 | 30.9 | +15.2% |
| EBIT | 29.2 | 26.8 | +8.9% |
| Financial result | -0.5 | -0.5 | |
| t/o interest expenses right -of -use assets |
-0.4 | -0.4 | |
| EBT | 28.7 | 26.3 | +9.2% |
| Income taxes | -7.2 | -6.7 | +8.1% |
| Non -controlling interests |
0.1 | 0.0 | |
| Net income (group shares) | 21.4 | 19.6 | +9.3% |
| EPS in EUR | 0.19 | 0.17 | +9.3% |
Balance Sheet – Assets
| €m | March 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 152.7 | 209.1 |
| Trade receivables, net | 65.8 | 62.0 |
| Inventories | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Other current assets | 29.6 | 23.3 |
| Current assets, total | 249.2 | 295.5 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 27.4 | 27.6 |
| Right-of-use assets | 64.4 | 66.2 |
| Intangible assets | 158.7 | 127.7 |
| Goodwill | 414.7 | 325.0 |
| Other non-current assets | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| Non-current assets, total | 680.3 | 561.7 |
| Total assets | 929.5 | 857.2 |
Balance Sheet – Equity and Liabilities
| €m | March 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term loans | 62.8 | 58.6 |
| Trade payables & accrued liabilities | 44.8 | 56.4 |
| Deferred revenue | 149.4 | 118.5 |
| Current lease liability | 13.3 | 12.6 |
| Other current assets | 33.5 | 25.6 |
| Current liabilities, total | 303.9 | 271.6 |
| Long-term borrowings without current portion | 111.7 | 129.5 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 30.0 | 23.3 |
| Non-current lease liability | 56.7 | 57.7 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 24.8 | 26.4 |
| Non-current liabilities, total | 223.2 | 236.9 |
| Subscribed capital and capital reserve | 128.0 | 128.0 |
| Retained earnings | 239.3 | 230.9 |
| Other comprehensive income | -13.8 | -10.4 |
| Non-controlling interests | 48.9 | 0.1 |
| Equity, total | 402.4 | 348.6 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 929.5 | 857.2 |
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Cash Flow Statement
| €m | Q1-2020 | Q1-2019 | % YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 209.1 | 120.7 | +73.2% |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 43.1 | 34.5 | +24.8% |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -81.7 | -78.8 | |
| t/o CapEX | -2.6 | -5.6 | |
| t/o Cash paid for business combinations | -79.1 | -73.3 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -17.5 | 66.8 | |
| t/o Repayments of borrowings | -13.6 | -10.5 | |
| t/o Changes in bank liabilities due to company acquisitions | 0.0 | 80.4 | |
| t/o Principal elements of lease payments | -3.1 | -2.4 | |
| FX-effects | -0.4 | 1.5 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 152.7 | 144.7 | +5.5% |
| Free cash flow1 | -38.6 | -44.3 | |
| Free cash flow1 (w/o acquisition effects) |
40.5 | 29.0 | +39.7% |
1 Operating cash flow – Investing cash flow


Contact
NEMETSCHEK SE Investor Relations
Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1 81829 Munich Germany
[email protected] www.nemetschek.com
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