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Nemetschek SE — Call Transcript 2023
Oct 26, 2023
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Earnings Call Q3- / 9M-23
Nemetschek Group October 26, 2023
Key Messages
- 1. Q3-23: Strong growth driven by one-time effects in Design and Build with correlating higher profitability. Subscription/SaaS transitions of Bluebeam and Design brands progressing as planned.
- 2. 9M-23: Successful first nine months of the year with substantial progress made on our journey to a subscription and SaaS centric business model in all segments.
3. Updated FY-23 guidance:
- o Revenue growth (constant currency): 6.0% 8.0%
- o EBITDA margin: Upper end of 28%-30% range
- o Mid-term ambitions for FY-24 & FY-25 fully re-iterated
- 4. Resilient Business Model: High growth in economic challenging times underpins Nemetschek's resilient business model thanks to its high share of recurring revenues, its innovative solutions, and its well diversified geographical exposure.


Financial Results Q3-23

Q3-23: Strong Profitable Growth in a Challenging Environment



Nemetschek's Executive Team for the Next Phase of Growth


Continued Progress on Strategic Topics

• Maxon Collaborates with Adobe to Unveil Limited-Time Bundle
Business Enablement
- Good progress in harmonization of processes and structures and continued build-up to enable future growth journey
- Enhanced operational excellence
Innovation & Technological Leadership
- dTwin market launch: open, data-driven Digital Twin cloud platform
- Innovative new Releases of major brands (Graphisoft, Allplan, Vectorworks, Maxon)
- Ongoing development of new cloud features across brands
- Various Artificial Intelligence initiatives
Start-up Investments
- Value generation by combining the competences of our start-up investments & brands:
- o Technical integration (e.g. Imerso & Solibri, Reconstruct & Bluebeam/Allplan)
- o Co-/cross-selling (Reconstruct & Allplan)

Key Financial Highlights 9M-23: Strong First Nine Months of the Year

07 Nemetschek Group | Earnings Call Q3-/ 9M-23

Segments 9M-23: Well on Track, Strong Subscription Growth in all Segments


Revenues by Type: Subscription/SaaS driving Recurring Revenue Share to 75%

1 Constant currency 2 Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): Average of all recurring revenues (Sub./SaaS and maintenance contracts) over the last

At a Glance: Income Statement and Important KPIs
| Key Figures mEUR | 9M-23 | In % of revenue | 9M-22 | Growth y/y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 632.0 | 100% | 598.9 | +5.5% |
| Cost of goods and services | -25.0 | 3.9% | -22.4 | +11.4% |
| Personnel expenses | -271.2 | 42.9% | -248.5 | +9.1% |
| Other operating income/expenses | -147.3 | 23.3% | -126.6 | +16.4% |
| EBITDA | 188.5 | 29.8% | 201.3 | -6.4% |
| EBITDA margin | 29.8% | - | 33.6% | -380bps |
| D&A (incl. PPA) | -44.6 | 7.1% | -43.7 | +2.0% |
| EBIT | 143.9 | 22.8% | 157.6 | -8.7% |
| EBIT margin | 22.8% | - | 26.3% | -350bps |
| Net income (group shares) | 114.1 | 18.1% | 127.9 | -10.8% |
| EPS | 0.99 | - | 1.11 | -10.8% |
| FCF (before M&A) | 178.3 | - | 151.1 | +17.9% |
| Equity ratio in % | 59.5% | - | 57.4% | - |
| Net Cash | 223.1 | - | 120.5 | - |

Outlook

11 Nemetschek Group | Earnings Call Q3-/ 9M-23
Outlook 2023: Increase After the First Nine Month of the Year
| Guidance 2023 | Ambition | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old | Updated | 2024 | 2025 | |
| ARR Growth: > 25% Share Recurring Revenue: > 75% Revenue Growth: 4% - 6% (at constant currencies) EBITDA Margin: 28% - 30% |
ARR Growth: > 25% Share Recurring Revenue: > 75% Revenue Growth: 6.0% - 8.0% (at constant currencies) EBITDA Margin: Upper end of 28% - 30% Range |
Revenue Growth: Double digit percentage growth EBITDA Margin: > 30% Share Recurring Revenue: ~85% |
Revenue Growth: Significantly above market – At least Mid-teens |
Guidance 2023:
Please note: The guidance is based on the assumption that the global macroeconomic or sector-specific conditions will not deteriorate significantly in 2023. Furthermore, no additional potential negative effects from the current developments in the Middle East conflict and the ongoing war in Ukraine are reflected in the outlook.


Appendix

13 Nemetschek Group | Earnings Call Q3-/ 9M-23
Income Statement
| €m | 9M 2023 | 9M 2022 | % YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 632.0 | 598.9 | +5.5% |
| Other income |
6.4 | 13.5 | -52.5% |
| Operating income | 638.4 | 612.4 | +4.2% |
| Cost of goods and services | -25.0 | -22.4 | +11.4% |
| Personnel expenses | -271.2 | -248.5 | +9.1% |
| Other expenses | -153.8 | -140.2 | +9.7% |
| Operating expenses | -449.9 | -411.1 | +9.4% |
| EBITDA | 188.5 | 201.3 | -6.4% |
| Margin | 29.8% | 33.6% | |
| Depreciation and amortization | -44.6 | -43.7 | +2.0% |
| t/o right -of -use assets |
-12.5 | -12.2 | +2.5% |
| t/o PPA | -23.1 | -23.7 | -2.6% |
| EBIT | 143.9 | 157.6 | -8.7% |
| Financial result | 0.6 | 5.0 | -87.2% |
| t/o IFRS 16 | -1.4 | -1.0 | +48.1% |
| EBT | 144.5 | 162.6 | -11.1% |
| Income taxes | -28.4 | -32.5 | -12.6% |
| Non -controlling interests |
2.0 | 2.2 | -9.1% |
| Net income (group shares) | 114.1 | 127.9 | -10.8% |
| EPS in EUR | 0.99 | 1.11 | -10.8% |

Balance Sheet – Assets
| €m | September 30, 2023 |
December 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 248.0 | 196.8 |
| Trade receivables, net | 106.5 | 84.5 |
| Inventories | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Other current assets | 49.9 | 44.9 |
| Current assets, total | 405.8 | 327.1 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 25.2 | 26.6 |
| Right-of-use assets | 64.6 | 69.8 |
| Intangible assets | 149.9 | 171.7 |
| Goodwill | 558.3 | 557.0 |
| Other non-current assets | 66.8 | 45.9 |
| Non-current assets, total | 864.9 | 871.0 |
| Total assets | 1,270.7 | 1,198.1 |

Balance Sheet – Equity and Liabilities
| €m | September 30, 2023 |
December 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term loans | 23.5 | 65.1 |
| Trade payables | 12.4 | 15.7 |
| Provisions and accrued liabilities | 68.1 | 70.3 |
| Deferred revenue | 271.5 | 206.9 |
| Current lease liability | 16.9 | 14.9 |
| Other current liabilities | 32.0 | 31.0 |
| Current liabilities, total | 424.3 | 403.8 |
| Long-term borrowings without current portion | 1.4 | 6.9 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 15.7 | 19.8 |
| Non-current lease liability | 56.6 | 62.4 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 17.1 | 15.9 |
| Non-current liabilities, total | 90.9 | 105.1 |
| Subscribed capital and capital reserve | 128.0 | 128.0 |
| Retained earnings | 597.8 | 533.9 |
| Other reserves | -6.8 | -8.6 |
| Non-controlling interests | 36.6 | 36.0 |
| Equity, total | 755.6 | 689.2 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1,270.7 | 1,198.1 |
Cash Flow Statement
| €m | 9M 2023 | 9M 2022 | % YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 196.8 | 157.1 | +25.3% |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 186.9 | 173.9 | +7.5% |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -23.3 | -27.7 | -15.9% |
| t/o CapEX | -8.9 | -11.4 | |
| t/o Cash paid for acquisition of equity investments | -13.4 | -3.9 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -113.1 | -124.3 | -9.0% |
| t/o Dividends | -52.0 | -45.0 | +15.4% |
| t/o Cash received from loans | 21.2 | 27.8 | |
| t/o Repayments of borrowings | -65.6 | -91.4 | |
| t/o Principal elements of lease payments | -12.7 | -12.6 | |
| FX-effects | 0.7 | 7.7 | |
| Free cash flow | 163.5 | 146.2 | +11.9% |
| Free cash flow (before M&A)1 | 178.3 | 151.2 | +17.9% |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 248.0 | 186.6 | +32.9% |

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NEMETSCHEK SE Investor Relations Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1 81829 Munich Germany
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NEMETSCHEK SE Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1 | 81829 München | Tel. (089) 540459-0 | www.nemetschek.com


Disclaimer
This presentation contains forward-looking statements based on the beliefs of Nemetschek SE management. Such statements reflect current views of Nemetschek SE with respect to future events and results and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those projected here, due to factors including changes in general economic and business conditions, changes in currency exchange, the introduction of competing products, lack of market acceptance of new products, services or technologies and changes in business strategy. Nemetschek SE does not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
