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Nemetschek SE — Call Transcript 2023
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Earnings Call Q4- / FY-22
Nemetschek Group March 23, 2023
Agenda
01 Highlights FY-2022 and Strategic Update
05 Appendix
02 Financial Results Q4- / FY-2022
03 Update Subscription/SaaS Transition
04 Guidance 2023 and Ambition 2024 & 2025
Highlights FY-2022 and Strategic Update
Key Messages
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- Record results in FY-2022 with challenging Design markets in Europe and the successful start of Bluebeam's subscription/SaaS transition
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- Long-term structural growth drivers in our industries remain intact
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- We are positioned for growth and continued value creation: our increasing share of recurring and subscription/SaaS revenues provide greater visibility, resilience and profitability
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- Attractive growth and margin development even during our subscription/SaaS transition in 2023
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- Significantly above-market growth in the medium- to longterm, capitalizing on our leading positions in structurally growing industries
Progress in all Strategic Focus Areas in FY-2022
- Increase recurring revenues
- Continuing Subscription/SaaS transition in all segments
- Successful launch of Bluebeam Cloud
- Migration of Chinese perpetual license market in Media
Subscription / SaaS Internationalization / Go-to-Market Innovation
- Internationalization: o Stronger focus on North
- America & Asia/Pacific Go-to-Market:
- o Stronger focus on E-Commerce
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o Stronger focus on Solution Selling
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Digital Twin platform
- Media: Expansion of flagship product MaxonOne
M&A / Venture Investments
- M&A:
- o Pixologic
- o DC Software
- Latest Venture investments:
- o Imerso
- o SymTerra
- o Kewazo
Operational Excellence
- Harmonization of overhead and IT functions for greater efficiencies
- Joining forces: Nemetschek Engineering
- Integration of acquired companies
Goals:
- Strengthening our leading positions in global AEC/O and Media markets
- Driving share of recurring revenues, internationalization and harmonization for the benefits of our customers
Financial Results Q4- / FY-2022
05 Nemetschek Group | Earnings Call Q4- / FY-22
Financial Highlights Q4-22: Continued High Growth in Recurring Revenues
1 Constant currency
2 Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): Average of all recurring revenues (Sub./SaaS and maintenance contracts) over the last three months x 4.
Key Financial Highlights FY-22: Continued Growth in a Challenging Environment
Segments FY-2022: Stellar Year in Media, High Growth in Build Despite Transition
1 Constant currency
* As a result of the strategic reorganization of brands between the Design and Build segments, prior year figures were restated for comparability reasons..
Recurring Revenues: ARR Indicates Strong Future Growth
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 | FY-22 | In % of revenue | FY-21 | Growth y/y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 801.8 | 100% | 681.5 | +17.7% |
| Cost of goods and services | -31.8 | 4.0% | -25.3 | +25.5% |
| Personnel expenses | -337.2 | 42.1% | -292.0 | +15.5% |
| Other operating income/expenses | -175.8 | 21.9% | -142.1 | +23.7% |
| EBITDA | 257.0 | 32.0% | 222.0 | +15.8% |
| EBITDA margin | 32.0% | - | 32.6% | -60bps |
| D&A (incl. PPA) | -58.8 | 7.3% | -50.0 | +17.7% |
| EBIT | 198.1 | 24.7% | 170.6 | +16.9% |
| EBIT margin | 24.7% | - | 25.2% | -50bps |
| Net income (group shares) | 161.9 | 20.2% | 134.6 | +20.3% |
| EPS | 1.40 | - | 1.17 | +20.3% |
| FCF (before M&A) | 182.4 | - | 193.8 | -5.9% |
| Equity ratio in % | 57.5% | - | 52.2% | |
| Net Cash | 124.9 | - | 28.4 |
Update Subscription/SaaS Transition
Overview Subscription/SaaS Transition: Phased Across the Segments
| DESIGN | BUILD | MANAGE | MEDIA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription/ SaaS Strategy |
Dual Offering | Subscription/ SaaS only |
Subscription/ SaaS only |
Subscription only |
| Status of Subscription Transition |
• Good progress • Still in early innings of phased Subscription/ SaaS transition |
• Strong acceleration with Bluebeam transition • Successful start of migration in Q3-22 |
• Well advanced |
• Will be completed in FY-23 |
Revenue Split 2022-2025
12 Nemetschek Group | Earnings Call Q4- / FY-22
Update: Bluebeam Subscription/SaaS Transition
End Q3-22
• Global launch across all Bluebeam Websites & Webstores
Q4-22
- First full transition quarter
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10% of users transitioned to new subscription packages at end of 2022
Q2 to Q4 2023
- Existing customers: End of option to buy licenses
- End of possibility to renew maintenance contracts
End of 2024
90%+ of users on new subscription packages
MAJORITY OF SALES MIX
First Learnings & Next Steps
New customers:
- Positive early adoption and promising feedback for Bluebeam Cloud and mobile offerings.
- Customers are trending towards more expensive and feature-rich packages (Core & Complete).
- Good early adoption in SMB segment.
Existing customers:
- Successful launch of programs to incentivize existing customers to transition to subscription in order to accelerate transitions and upgrades.
- Majority of existing customers choose subscriptions vs. license for additional seats.
Guidance 2023 and Ambition 2024 & 2025
Massive Market Opportunity – AEC/O & Media
Long Term Structural Growth Drivers:
- Very low degree of digitalization
- Regulation
- Efficiency needs (cost & time)
- Green buildings & carbon footprint
- Labor shortage
- Urbanization trend
- Demand for buildings with higher quality
- Increased material & energy prices
- ….
Long Term Structural Growth Drivers:
- Increasing demand for digital content creation
- 3D animation
- Metaverse
- AR/VR
- Gaming
- …
Resilient Business Model Through Diversification
Guidance 2023 and Ambition 2024 & 2025
| 2022 | Guidance | Ambition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Point | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| ARR: EUR 581.7m Revenue: EUR 801.8m EBITDA Margin: 32.0% Share Recurring Revenue: 66% |
ARR Growth: > 25% Share Recurring Revenue: > 75% Revenue Growth: 4% - 6% (at constant currencies) EBITDA Margin: 28% - 30% |
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 there will be no material change in the economic conditions during the course of 2023 and that the war in Ukraine & geopolitical tensions will not escalate further.
Appendix
18 Nemetschek Group | Earnings Call Q4- / FY-22
Income Statement
| €m | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | % YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 801.8 | 681.5 | +17.7% |
| Other income |
12.6 | 9.8 | +27.9% |
| Operating income | 814.4 | 691.3 | +17.8% |
| Cost of goods and services | -31.8 | -25.3 | +25.4% |
| Personnel expenses | -337.2 | -292.0 | +15.5% |
| Other expenses | -188.4 | -152.0 | +24.0% |
| Operating expenses | -616.2 | -519.3 | +18.7% |
| EBITDA | 257.0 | 222.0 | +15.8% |
| Margin | 32.0% | 32.6% | |
| Depreciation and amortization | -58.8 | -50.0 | +17.7% |
| t/o right -of -use assets |
-16.3 | -14.9 | +9.3% |
| t/o PPA | -31.8 | -25.4 | +25.0% |
| EBIT | 198.1 | 172.0 | +15.2% |
| Financial result | +1.4 | -1.4 | > 100% |
| t/o IFRS 16 | -1.4 | -1.3 | +5.1% |
| EBT | 199.5 | 170.6 | +16.9% |
| Income taxes | -34.4 | -33.7 | +2.1% |
| Non -controlling interests |
3.2 | 2.3 | +39.1% |
| Net income (group shares) | 161.9 | 134.6 | +20.3% |
| EPS in EUR | 1.40 | 1.17 | +20.3% |
Balance Sheet – Assets
| €m | December 31, 2022 |
December 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 196.8 | 157.1 |
| Trade receivables, net | 84.5 | 70.1 |
| Inventories | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Other current assets | 44.9 | 35.0 |
| Current assets, total | 327.1 | 263.1 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 26.6 | 20.7 |
| Right-of-use assets | 69.8 | 59.2 |
| Intangible assets | 171.7 | 158.9 |
| Goodwill | 557.0 | 542.0 |
| Other non-current assets | 45.9 | 28.2 |
| Non-current assets, total | 871.0 | 809.1 |
| Total assets | 1,198.1 | 1,072.2 |
Balance Sheet – Equity and Liabilities
| €m | December 31, 2022 |
December 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term loans | 65.1 | 93.8 |
| Trade payables & accrued liabilities | 86.0 | 83.0 |
| Deferred revenue | 206.9 | 158.0 |
| Current lease liability | 14.9 | 14.1 |
| Other current liabilities | 31.0 | 35.7 |
| Current liabilities, total | 403.8 | 384.5 |
| Long-term borrowings without current portion | 6.9 | 34.9 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 19.8 | 20.6 |
| Non-current lease liability | 62.4 | 52.0 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 15.9 | 20.5 |
| Non-current liabilities, total | 105.1 | 128.0 |
| Subscribed capital and capital reserve | 128.0 | 128.0 |
| Retained earnings | 533.9 | 415.4 |
| Other reserves | -8.6 | -17.5 |
| Non-controlling interests | 36.0 | 33.8 |
| Equity, total | 689.2 | 559.7 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1,198.1 | 1,072.2 |
Cash Flow Statement
| €m | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | % YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 157.1 | 139.3 | +12.8% |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 213.8 | 214.4 | -0.3% |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -52.4 | -147.6 | +64.5% |
| t/o CapEX | -19.0 | -9.9 | |
| t/o Cash paid for acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired |
-21.0 | -127.1 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -124.0 | -55.4 | +124.0% |
| t/o Dividend payments | -45.0 | -34.7 | |
| t/o Cash received from loans | 40.8 | 75.6 | |
| t/o Repayments of borrowings | -98.7 | -77.5 | |
| t/o Principal elements of lease payments | -16.0 | -15.1 | |
| FX-effects | 2.3 | 6.4 | |
| Free cash flow | 161.4 | 66.7 | +141.8% |
| Free cash flow (before M&A)1 | 182.4 | 193.8 | -5.9% |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 196.8 | 157.1 | +25.3% |
SHAPE THE WORLD
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.