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PRADA S.p.A. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2014
Jun 5, 2014
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PRADA spa
(Stock Code: 1913)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2014
- Net revenues were Euro 777.7 million, recording a decrease of 0.6% compared with the three months ended April 30, 2013
- Retail net sales were Euro 697.8 million, up by 2.8% compared with the three months ended April 30, 2013 (+7.7% at constant exchange rates)
- EBITDA was Euro 213.9 million, representing a margin of 27.5% on net revenues (30.8% in the three months ended April 30, 2013)
- Group's net income amounted to Euro 105.3 million, compared to Euro 138.2 million for the three months ended April 30, 2013
- Positive net financial position at Euro 349.1 million as at April 30, 2014
- Net operating cash flow for the three months ended April 30, 2014, was Euro 178.3 million
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Consolidated results for the three months ended April 30, 2014
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of PRADA S.p.A. (the “Company” or “PRADA spa”) announces the unaudited Consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”) for the three months ended April 30, 2014.
Key financial information
| Key information from the Income statement (amounts in thousands of Euro) | three months ended Apr 30 2014 (unaudited) | twelve months ended Jan 31 2014 (audited) | three months ended Apr 30 2013 (unaudited) | % change vs April 30 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net revenues | 777,740 | 3,587,347 | 782,294 | -0.6% |
| EBITDA | 213,947 | 1,143,186 | 240,825 | -11.2% |
| EBITDA % | 27.5% | 31.9% | 30.8% | - |
| EBIT | 156,342 | 939,237 | 195,719 | -20.1% |
| EBIT % | 20.1% | 26.2% | 25.0% | - |
| Income before tax | 150,757 | 922,896 | 189,845 | -20.6% |
| Net income of the Group | 105,331 | 627,785 | 138,158 | -23.8% |
| Earnings per share (Euro) | 0.041 | 0.245 | 0.054 | -23.8% |
| Capital expenditure | 116,653 | 611,227 | 178,252 | - |
| Net operating cash flows | 178,334 | 769,437 | 244,553 | - |
| Average headcount (persons) | 11,665 | 10,816 | 10,121 | 15.3% |
| Key information from the Statement of financial position (amounts in thousands of Euro) | as at Apr 30 2014 (unaudited) | as at Jan 31 2014 (audited) | as at Apr 30 2013 (unaudited) | change vs Jan 31 2014 |
| Net operating working capital | 393,159 | 409,774 | 287,265 | (16,615) |
| Net invested capital | 2,443,611 | 2,405,650 | 2,122,017 | 37,961 |
| Net financial position surplus/(deficit) | 349,050 | 295,890 | 360,516 | 53,160 |
| Group shareholders’ equity | 2,774,452 | 2,687,554 | 2,468,116 | 86,898 |
Highlights for the three months ended April 30, 2014
In the three months ended April 30, 2014, the consolidated net revenues amounted to Euro 777.7 million, slightly below Euro 782.3 million posted in the same three months period of 2013. These performances were achieved in a general context of unfavorable exchange rates (at constant exchange rates net revenues grew up 3.8%) and contingent factors such as the expected and significant decline in the wholesale deliveries and tough comparable basis.
The retail channel, leveraging on a network of 551 Directly Operated Stores (DOS) at April 30, 2014, generated the business development of the period and balanced the contraction planned in the wholesale compared to the same three months of 2013.
The profitability achieved at gross margin level was 74%, slightly improving compared to 73.6% reached in the same period of last year.
The EBITDA totaled Euro 213.9 million, down 11.2% compared to Euro 240.8 million recorded in the three months ended April 30, 2013. In terms of
profitability, the EBITDA margin decreased from 30.8% to 27.5% due to the higher incidence of the operative expenses.
Likewise, the EBIT for the three months ended April 30, 2014, decreased to Euro 156.3 million, or 20.1% as a percentage of net revenues, from Euro 195.7 million, or 25% as a percentage of net revenues, recorded in the first quarter of 2013.
The Group’s net income amounted to Euro 105.3 million compared to Euro 138.2 million generated in the three months ended April 30, 2013.
The capital expenditures for the three months ended April 30, 2014, totaled Euro 116.7 million, mainly aimed to further expand the retail network.
Despite the spending for investments during the three months period, the Group’s operations managed to generate a free cash flow that allowed the positive financial position to stand at Euro 349.1 million at April 30, 2014, an increase of Euro 53.2 million from Euro 295.9 million at January 31, 2014.
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Consolidated income statement for the three months ended April 30, 2014
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | Note | three months ended April 30 2014 (unaudited) | % on Net revenues | three months ended April 30 2013 (unaudited) | % on Net revenues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net revenues | 3 | 777,740 | 100.0% | 782,294 | 100.0% |
| Cost of goods sold | (202,243) | -26.0% | (206,436) | -26.4% | |
| Gross margin | 575,497 | 74.0% | 575,858 | 73.6% | |
| Operating expenses | 4 | (419,155) | -53.9% | (380,139) | -48.6% |
| EBIT | 156,342 | 20.1% | 195,719 | 25.0% | |
| Interest and other financial income/(expenses), net | 5 | (6,040) | -0.8% | (6,162) | -0.8% |
| Dividends received from third parties | 455 | 0.1% | 288 | - | |
| Income before taxes | 150,757 | 19.4% | 189,845 | 24.3% | |
| Taxation | 6 | (41,332) | -5.3% | (47,958) | -6.1% |
| Net income from continuing operations | 109,425 | 14.1% | 141,887 | 18.1% | |
| Net income for the period | 109,425 | 14.1% | 141,887 | 18.1% | |
| Net income – Non-controlling interests | 4,094 | 0.5% | 3,729 | 0.5% | |
| Net income – Group | 105,331 | 13.6% | 138,158 | 17.7% | |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | 57,605 | 7.4% | 45,106 | 5.8% | |
| EBITDA | 213,947 | 27.5% | 240,825 | 30.8% | |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share (in Euro per share) | 7 | 0.041 | 0.054 |
Consolidated statement of financial position
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | Note | as at April 30 2014 (unaudited) | as at January 31 2014 (audited) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 688,372 | 568,414 | |
| Trade receivables, net | 9 | 236,004 | 308,405 |
| Inventories, net | 8 | 503,885 | 449,903 |
| Derivative financial instruments - current | 11,064 | 13,984 | |
| Receivables from, and advance payments to, parent company and other related parties - current | 10 | 3,778 | 5,993 |
| Other current assets | 12 | 138,612 | 114,897 |
| Total current assets | 1,581,715 | 1,461,596 | |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 11 | 1,234,064 | 1,230,192 |
| Intangible assets | 11 | 940,142 | 901,289 |
| Associated undertakings | 23,077 | 21,186 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 195,968 | 201,245 | |
| Other non-current assets | 13 | 71,008 | 69,867 |
| Derivative financial instruments non-current | 1,141 | 1,430 | |
| Receivables from, and advance payments to, parent company and other related parties – non-current | 10 | 8,368 | 1,487 |
| Total non-current assets | 2,473,768 | 2,426,696 | |
| Total Assets | 4,055,483 | 3,888,292 | |
| Liabilities and Shareholders' equity | |||
| Current liabilities | |||
| Bank overdrafts and short-term loans | 63,539 | 61,909 | |
| Payables to parent company and other related parties - current | 14 | 4,366 | 4,894 |
| Trade payables | 15 | 346,730 | 348,534 |
| Current tax liabilities | 150,490 | 132,145 | |
| Derivative financial instruments - current | 5,000 | 3,803 | |
| Obligations under finance leases - current | 481 | 524 | |
| Other current liabilities | 16 | 144,314 | 154,666 |
| Total current liabilities | 714,920 | 706,475 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Long-term financial payables | 271,921 | 207,950 | |
| Obligations under finance leases non-current | 13 | 19 | |
| Post-employment benefits | 65,219 | 63,279 | |
| Provision for risks and charges | 17 | 51,785 | 52,660 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 43,273 | 42,671 | |
| Other non-current liabilities | 101,323 | 98,982 | |
| Derivative financial instruments non-current | 1,088 | 1,469 | |
| Payables to parent company and other related parties – non-current | 14 | 13,281 | 13,247 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 547,903 | 480,277 | |
| Total Liabilities | 1,262,823 | 1,186,752 | |
| Share capital | 255,882 | 255,882 | |
| Other reserves | 2,479,872 | 1,853,325 | |
| Translation reserve | (66,633) | (49,438) | |
| Net profit for the period | 105,331 | 627,785 | |
| Total Shareholders' equity – Group | 2,774,452 | 2,687,554 | |
| Shareholders' equity – Non-controlling interests | 18,208 | 13,986 | |
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' equity | 4,055,483 | 3,888,292 | |
| Net current assets | 866,795 | 755,121 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | 3,340,563 | 3,181,817 |
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Statement of changes in consolidated shareholders' equity (amounts in thousands of Euro, except for number of shares)
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | Number of Shares | Share Capital | Share premium reserve | Translation reserve | Cash flow hedge reserve | Actuarial gain (losses) reserve | Available for sale reserve | Other reserves | Net profit | Equity attributable to owners of the Group | Non-controlling interests | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at January 31, 2013 (audited) | 2,558,824,000 | 255,882 | 410,047 | (42,288) | 20,148 | (6,470) | 5,486 | 1,051,536 | 625,681 | 2,320,022 | 10,470 | 2,330,492 |
| Allocation of 2012 net profit | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 625,681 | (625,681) | - | - | - |
| Dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital injection in subsidiaries | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Comprehensive income for the three months (recycled to P&L) | - | - | - | 24,763 | (11,709) | - | (3,118) | - | 138,158 | 148,094 | 3,947 | 152,041 |
| Comprehensive income for the three months (not recycled to P&L) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Balance at April 30, 2013 (unaudited) | 2,558,824,000 | 255,882 | 410,047 | (17,525) | 8,439 | (6,470) | 2,368 | 1,677,217 | 138,158 | 2,468,116 | 14,417 | 2,482,533 |
| Dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (230,294) | - | (230,294) | (6,634) | (236,928) |
| Capital injection in subsidiaries | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 40 | 40 |
| Comprehensive income for the nine months (recycled to P&L) | - | - | - | (31,913) | (4,740) | - | 1,740 | - | 489,627 | 454,714 | 6,163 | 460,877 |
| Comprehensive income for the nine months (not recycled to P&L) | - | - | - | - | - | (4,982) | - | - | - | (4,982) | - | (4,982) |
| Balance at January 31, 2014 (audited) | 2,558,824,000 | 255,882 | 410,047 | (49,438) | 3,699 | (11,452) | 4,108 | 1,446,923 | 627,785 | 2,687,554 | 13,986 | 2,701,540 |
| Allocation of 2013 net profit | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 627,785 | (627,785) | - | - | - |
| Dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Acquisition of Marchesi Angelo srl | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (2,450) | - | (2,450) | 106 | (2,344) |
| Capital injection in subsidiaries | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 291 | 291 |
| Comprehensive income for the year (recycled to P&L) | - | - | - | (17,195) | (206) | - | 1,418 | - | 105,331 | 89,348 | 3,825 | 93,173 |
| Comprehensive income for the year (not recycled to P&L) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Balance at April 30, 2014 (unaudited) | 2,558,824,000 | 255,882 | 410,047 | (66,633) | 3,493 | (11,452) | 5,526 | 2,072,258 | 105,331 | 2,774,452 | 18,208 | 2,792,660 |
Condensed statement of consolidated cash flows
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | three months ended April 30 2014 (unaudited) | three months ended April 30 2013 (unaudited) |
|---|---|---|
| Net cash flows from operating activities | 178,334 | 244,553 |
| Cash flows generated/(utilized) by investing activities | (122,483) | (205,793) |
| Cash flows generated/(utilized) by financing activities | 69,123 | (10,172) |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents, net of bank overdrafts | 124,974 | 28,588 |
Statement of consolidated comprehensive income
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | three months ended April 30 2014 (unaudited) | twelve months ended January 31 2014 (audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Net income for the period – Consolidated | 109,425 | 637,805 |
| A) Items recycled to P&L: | ||
| Change in Translation reserve | (17,464) | (7,057) |
| Tax impact | - | - |
| Change in Translation reserve less tax impact | (17,464) | (7,057) |
| Change in Cash Flow Hedge reserve | (124) | (22,755) |
| Tax impact | (82) | 6,306 |
| Change in Cash Flow Hedge reserve less tax impact | (206) | (16,449) |
| Change in Fair Value reserve | 1,890 | (1,837) |
| Tax impact | (472) | 459 |
| Change in Fair Value reserve less tax impact | 1,418 | (1,378) |
| B) Item not recycled to P&L | ||
| Change in Actuarial reserve | - | (6,403) |
| Tax impact | - | 1,418 |
| Change in Actuarial reserve less tax impact | - | (4,985) |
| Consolidated comprehensive income for the period | 93,173 | 607,936 |
| Comprehensive income for the period – Non-controlling Interests | 3,825 | 10,110 |
| Comprehensive income for the period – Group | 89,348 | 597,826 |
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Notes to the consolidated results for the three months ended April 30, 2014
1. Presentation of PRADA Group
PRADA spa (the "Company"), together with its subsidiaries (jointly the "Group"), is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 1913). It is one of the world leaders in the luxury goods sector where it operates with the Prada, Miu Miu, Church's and Car Shoe brands in the design, production and distribution of luxury handbags, leather goods, footwear, apparel and accessories. The Group also operates, under licensing agreements, in the eyewear and fragrances sectors. Its products are sold in 70 countries worldwide through a network that included 551 Directly Operated Stores (DOS) at April 30, 2014, and a selected network of luxury department stores, independent retailers and franchise stores.
The Company is a joint-stock company, registered and domiciled in Italy. Its registered office is in Via Antonio Fogazzaro 28, Milan, Italy.
2. Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial information for the three months ended April 30, 2014, included in this Announcement refers to the Group of companies controlled by PRADA spa (the "Company"), holding company of the PRADA Group (the "Group"), and is based on its consolidated results. Such consolidated results for the three months ended April 30, 2014, were prepared on a consistent basis compared to the Consolidated financial statements of the Group for the twelve months ended January 31, 2014, with the exception of the new and revised IFRS issued by the IASB and endorsed by the European Union that are effective for the PRADA Group starting from the current period's financial information. Such new and revised IFRS did not have a significant impact on the consolidated results.
IFRS also refer to all the International Accounting Standards ("IAS") and all the interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretation Committee ("IFRIC"), previously named the Standing Interpretations Committee ("SIC").
New standards and amendments issued by the IASB, endorsed by the European Union and applicable to the PRADA Group from February 1, 2014
The following amendments to IFRS have been endorsed by the European Union and are applicable to the PRADA Group effective from February 1, 2014. These changes do not have any significant impact to the Group as of the date of these Consolidated financial statements:
- Amendments to “IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement”;
- Amendments to “IAS 36 Impairment of Assets”;
- "Investment Entities", meant as a group of amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 27;
- "Transition Guidance", meant as a group of amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12);
- "IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements";
- "IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements";
- "IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities";
- Amendments to "IAS 28 Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures";
- Amendments to "IAS 27 Separate Financial Statements".
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3. Net revenues analysis
Net revenues for the three months ended April 30, 2014
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | three months ended April 30 2014 (unaudited) | three months ended April 30 2013 (unaudited) | % change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales by geographical area | |||||
| Italy | 96,953 | 12.6% | 101,363 | 13.1% | -4.4% |
| Europe | 151,761 | 19.8% | 158,325 | 20.5% | -4.1% |
| Americas | 93,471 | 12.2% | 94,155 | 12.2% | -0.7% |
| Asia Pacific | 307,368 | 40.0% | 315,564 | 40.8% | -2.6% |
| Japan | 92,388 | 12.0% | 79,032 | 10.2% | 16.9% |
| Middle East | 25,617 | 3.3% | 22,831 | 3.0% | 12.2% |
| Other countries | 893 | 0.1% | 1,301 | 0.2% | -31.4% |
| Total | 768,451 | 100.0% | 772,571 | 100.0% | -0.5% |
| Net sales by brand | |||||
| Prada | 640,920 | 83.4% | 638,838 | 82.6% | 0.3% |
| Miu Miu | 107,186 | 13.9% | 112,659 | 14.6% | -4.9% |
| Church's | 17,191 | 2.2% | 16,763 | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Car Shoe | 2,664 | 0.4% | 3,733 | 0.5% | -28.6% |
| Other | 490 | 0.1% | 578 | 0.1% | -15.2% |
| Total | 768,451 | 100.0% | 772,571 | 100.0% | -0.5% |
| Net sales by product line | |||||
| Clothing | 118,686 | 15.4% | 108,045 | 14.0% | 9.8% |
| Leather goods | 517,147 | 67.3% | 538,691 | 69.7% | -4.0% |
| Footwear | 120,163 | 15.7% | 118,220 | 15.3% | 1.6% |
| Other | 12,455 | 1.6% | 7,615 | 1.0% | 63.6% |
| Total | 768,451 | 100.0% | 772,571 | 100.0% | -0.5% |
| Net sales by distribution channel | |||||
| DOS | 697,811 | 90.8% | 678,709 | 87.9% | 2.8% |
| Independent customers and franchises | 70,640 | 9.2% | 93,862 | 12.1% | -24.7% |
| Total | 768,451 | 100.0% | 772,571 | 100.0% | -0.5% |
| Net sales | 768,451 | 98.8% | 772,571 | 98.8% | -0.5% |
| Royalties | 9,289 | 1.2% | 9,723 | 1.2% | -4.5% |
| Total net revenues | 777,740 | 100.0% | 782,294 | 100.0% | -0.6% |
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Number of stores
| as at April 30 2014 | as at January 31 2014 | as at April 30 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOS | franchises | DOS | franchises | DOS | franchises | |
| Prada | 335 | 24 | 330 | 24 | 284 | 22 |
| Miu Miu | 155 | 8 | 150 | 8 | 126 | 7 |
| Church's | 53 | - | 52 | - | 45 | - |
| Car Shoe | 8 | - | 8 | - | 7 | - |
| Total | 551 | 32 | 540 | 32 | 462 | 29 |
| as at April 30 2014 | as at January 31 2014 | as at April 30 2013 | ||||
| DOS | franchises | DOS | franchises | DOS | franchises | |
| Italy | 51 | 6 | 51 | 6 | 48 | 5 |
| Europe | 154 | 6 | 150 | 6 | 136 | 6 |
| Americas | 97 | - | 91 | - | 62 | - |
| Asia Pacific | 158 | 20 | 157 | 20 | 131 | 18 |
| Japan | 72 | - | 72 | - | 71 | - |
| Middle East | 16 | - | 16 | - | 11 | - |
| Africa | 3 | - | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Total | 551 | 32 | 540 | 32 | 462 | 29 |
- Operative expenses
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | three months ended April 30 2014 (unaudited) | % on net revenues | three months ended April 30 2013 (unaudited) | % on net revenues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product design and development costs | 28,539 | 3.7% | 28,135 | 3.6% |
| Advertising and communication costs | 41,212 | 5.3% | 38,767 | 5.0% |
| Selling costs | 302,078 | 38.8% | 269,001 | 34.4% |
| General and administrative costs | 47,326 | 6.1% | 44,236 | 5.7% |
| Total | 419,155 | 53.9% | 380,139 | 48.6% |
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5. Interest and other financial income/(expenses), net
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | three months ended April 30 2014 (unaudited) | three months ended April 30 2013 (unaudited) |
|---|---|---|
| Interests expenses on borrowings | (2,658) | (1,379) |
| Interest expenses IAS 19/IAS 39 | (137) | (317) |
| Interest income | 878 | 1,103 |
| Exchange gains /(losses) – realized | 1,756 | (843) |
| Exchange gains/(losses) – unrealized | (5,213) | (3,725) |
| Other financial income/(expenses) | (666) | (1,001) |
| Total | (6,040) | (6,162) |
6. Taxation
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | three months ended April 30 2014 (unaudited) | three months ended April 30 2013 (unaudited) |
|---|---|---|
| Current taxation | 39,046 | 45,727 |
| Deferred taxation | 2,286 | 2,231 |
| Income taxes | 41,332 | 47,958 |
7. Earnings and dividends per share
Earnings per share
Earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net income attributable to Group's shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue.
| three months ended April 30 2014 (unaudited) | three months ended April 30 2013 (unaudited) | |
|---|---|---|
| Group net income in Euro | 105,331,365 | 138,157,640 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue | 2,558,824,000 | 2,558,824,000 |
| Earnings per share in Euro, calculated on weighted average number of shares | 0.041 | 0.054 |
Dividends per share
During the period ended April 30, 2014, PRADA spa did not distribute any dividend, but at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on April 2, 2014, it was recommended for the financial statements ended January 31, 2014, a final dividend of Euro 281,470,640 (or 11 Euro/cents per share) and the Annual General Meeting held on May 22, 2014, approved such dividend distribution. The payment will take place on June 20, 2014.
During the year ended January 31, 2014, the Company distributed dividends of Euro 230,294,160, as approved by the Shareholders' Meeting held on May 23, 2013, to approve the financial statements for the year ended January 31, 2013.
8. Inventories, net
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | as at April 30 2014 (unaudited) | as at January 31 2014 (audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw materials | 111,794 | 85,333 |
| Work in progress | 34,924 | 28,424 |
| Finished products | 421,491 | 403,473 |
| Allowance for obsolete and slow moving inventories | (64,324) | (67,327) |
| Total | 503,885 | 449,903 |
The rise in the level of finished products at period end followed the ongoing expansion of the retail channel while the increase in raw materials and work in progress, typical of this part of the year, was accentuated by the decision to better serve the retail channel.
9. Trade receivables, net
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | as at April 30 2014 (unaudited) | as at January 31 2014 (audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables from third parties | 217,624 | 288,504 |
| Allowance for bad and doubtful debts | (10,169) | (10,432) |
| Trade receivables from related parties | 28,549 | 30,333 |
| Total | 236,004 | 308,405 |
The reduction in trade receivables, typical of this part of the year, was related to the collection of the wholesale deliveries.
10. Receivables from, and advance payments to, parent company and other related parties - current and non-current
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | as at April 30 2014 (unaudited) | as at January 31 2014 (audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Financial receivables - other related parties | 11 | 2,008 |
| Other receivables - PRADA Holding bv and other companies controlled by PRADA Holding bv | 398 | 392 |
| Other receivables - other related parties | 1,979 | 2,159 |
| Advance payments - other related parties | 1,390 | 1,434 |
| Receivables from, and advance payments to, parent company and other related parties - current | 3,778 | 5,993 |
The financial receivables from other related parties reported at January 31, 2014, were collected during the period.
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | as at April 30 2014 (unaudited) | as at January 31 2014 (audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred rental income – long term | 8,368 | 1,487 |
| Receivables from, and advance payments to, parent company and other related parties – non-current | 8,368 | 1,487 |
Deferred rental income - long term - was recognized for an amount of Euro 2.2 million in relation to Fratelli Prada spa and Progetto Prada Arte srl in application of "IAS 17 Leases", which requires rental income to be recognized on a constant basis, and for Euro 6.2 million in relation to Luna Rossa Challenge 2013 srl for the sponsorship of the Luna Rossa sailing team for the participation in the XXXV edition of the America's Cup, as in compliance with the agreement signed by PRADA spa on February 27, 2014.
11. Capital expenditure
Changes in the net book value of Property, plant and equipment in the period ended April 30, 2014, are as follows:
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | Land and buildings | Production plant and machinery | Leasehold improvements | Furniture & fittings | Other tangible | Assets under construction | Total net book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at January 31, 2014 (audited) | 390,677 | 20,279 | 487,227 | 153,428 | 69,223 | 109,358 | 1,230,192 |
| Change in scope of consolidation | - | 42 | - | 19 | 24 | - | 85 |
| Additions | 1,444 | 1,494 | 17,139 | 6,532 | 1,405 | 41,031 | 69,045 |
| Depreciation | (2,096) | (2,058) | (33,590) | (8,759) | (2,314) | - | (48,817) |
| Disposals | (19) | (12) | - | (60) | (32) | (2) | (125) |
| Exchange differences | (1,281) | (2) | (11,683) | (1,913) | (197) | (880) | (15,956) |
| Other movements | 35 | 72 | 9,565 | 1,823 | 41 | (11,615) | (79) |
| Impairment | - | - | (78) | (128) | (3) | (72) | (281) |
| Balance at April 30, 2014 (unaudited) | 388,760 | 19,815 | 468,580 | 150,942 | 68,147 | 137,820 | 1,234,064 |
Changes in the net book value of Intangible assets in the period ended April 30, 2014, are as follows:
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | Trade- marks | Goodwill | Store Lease Acquisitions | Software | Development costs and other intangible assets | Assets in progress | Total net book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at January 31, 2014 (audited) | 282,913 | 504,373 | 78,994 | 10,637 | 19,029 | 5,343 | 901,289 |
| Change in scope of consolidation | - | 7,975 | 21,774 | 2 | 1 | - | 29,752 |
| Additions | 39 | - | 435 | 202 | 90 | 17,005 | 17,771 |
| Amortization | (2,738) | - | (4,109) | (937) | (686) | - | (8,470) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | (4) | - | - | (4) |
| Exchange differences | (112) | (19) | 63 | 7 | - | 11 | (50) |
| Other movements | - | - | 2,472 | 186 | - | (2,804) | (146) |
| Impairment | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Balance at April 30, 2014 (unaudited) | 280,102 | 512,329 | 99,629 | 10,093 | 18,434 | 19,555 | 940,142 |
12. Other current assets
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | as at April 30 2014 (unaudited) | as at January 31 2014 (audited) |
|---|---|---|
| VAT | 40,951 | 39,250 |
| Income tax and other tax receivables | 14,877 | 14,062 |
| Other assets | 20,048 | 13,470 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 56,762 | 42,375 |
| Deposits | 5,974 | 5,740 |
| Total | 138,612 | 114,897 |
13. Other non-current assets
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | as at April 30 2014 (unaudited) | as at January 31 2014 (audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Guarantee deposits | 54,730 | 57,158 |
| Deferred rental income | 6,420 | 6,923 |
| Other receivables | 9,858 | 5,786 |
| Total | 71,008 | 69,867 |
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14. Payables to parent company and other related parties – current and non-current
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | as at April 30 2014 (unaudited) | as at January 31 2014 (audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Other payables - PRADA Holding bv and other companies controlled by PRADA Holding bv | 115 | 136 |
| Financial payables - other related parties | 3,379 | 4,130 |
| Other payables - other related parties | 872 | 628 |
| Payables to parent company and other related parties – current | 4,366 | 4,894 |
Financial payables towards other related parties, totaling Euro 3.4 million at April 30, 2014, include an interest-free loan contributed by Al Tayer, the non-controlling shareholder of PRADA Middle East fzco, according to its share in the said company. The loan was partially repaid during the period.
The non-current portion of payables to parent company and other related parties may be detailed as follows:
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | as at April 30 2014 (unaudited) | as at January 31 2014 (audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Other payables – other related companies | 13,281 | 13,247 |
| Payables to parent company and other related parties – non-current | 13,281 | 13,247 |
15. Trade payables
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | as at April 30 2014 (unaudited) | as at January 31 2014 (audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Trade payables – third parties | 334,187 | 337,807 |
| Trade payables – related parties | 12,543 | 10,727 |
| Total | 346,730 | 348,534 |
16. Other current liabilities
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | as at April 30 2014 (unaudited) | as at January 31 2014 (audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Payables for capital expenditure | 58,585 | 70,848 |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 11,619 | 10,842 |
| Other payables | 74,110 | 72,976 |
| Total | 144,314 | 154,666 |
17. Provisions for charges
Movements in provisions for risks and charges are summarized as follows:
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | Provision for litigation | Provision for tax disputes | Provisions for other charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at January 31, 2014 (audited) | 1,400 | 22,724 | 28,536 | 52,660 |
| Exchange differences | (10) | 11 | (767) | (766) |
| Reclassifications | 145 | - | (145) | - |
| Reversals | (210) | (20) | (34) | (264) |
| Uses | - | - | (300) | (300) |
| Increases | - | 140 | 315 | 455 |
| Balance at April 30, 2014 (unaudited) | 1,325 | 22,855 | 27,605 | 51,785 |
During the three months ended April 30, 2014, there were neither significant development regarding the outstanding litigations at January 31, 2014, nor new controversy occurred during the period so as to considerably adjust the estimates made to account for Provisions for charges at January 31, 2014.
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Management Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended April 30, 2014
Net revenues
During the three months ended April 30, 2014, the consolidated net revenues recorded by the Group amounted to Euro 777.7 million, almost unchanged compared to Euro 782.3 million posted in the same period of 2013. Net of the negative effect of the foreign currencies fluctuation on the results of this first quarter of 2014, the Group's achieved a 3.8% business expansion at constant exchange rates.
Distribution channels
In the three months ended April 30, 2014, the retail channel contribution to the Group's total net sales climbed up to 90.8% from 87.9% posted in the same three months period of last year. Retail sales totaled Euro 697.8 million, up by 2.8% compared to Euro 678.7 million recorded in the same period of 2013. The total increase at constant exchange rates was a sound 7.7%. As at April 30, 2014, the network of DOS counted a total of 551 stores including 11 new shops added in the period (13 openings and 2 closures).
Contributing for the remaining 9.2%, the wholesale channel generated net sales totaling Euro 70.6 million, down by 24.7% compared to Euro 93.9 million posted in the same period of 2013 and essentially because of the final effect of the planned actions to further select the wholesale accounts. The decrease involved all product categories and significantly impacted the brand Miu Miu.
Markets
In terms of geography, in the first three months ended April 30, 2014, the Group's net sales increased double-digit in Japan and in the Middle East, while they were almost flat in the Americas and suffered in Europe, Italy and, to a lesser extent, in Asia Pacific. At constant exchange rates, except for Europe and Italy, all areas achieved positive trends.
In the three months ended April 30, 2014, the Asia Pacific market delivered net sales of Euro 307.4 million, down by 2.6% compared to Euro 315.6 million. The performance turned into an increase of 2.1% at constant exchange rates thanks to the support of the retail channel with its 158 DOS at the reporting date. In this first quarter of 2014, the retail business advanced 3.9% at constant exchange rates compared to the same period of 2013 (-1.2% as reported). The trend was affected by the slowdown of South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore while China, Macau and all the other Asian markets continued to maintain solid growth rates. The Greater China posted net sales for Euro 200 million, almost flat as reported but, again, 3.9% more compared to the same period of 2013 at constant exchange rates.
The European market recorded net sales of Euro 151.8 million, 4.1% down compared to the results achieved in the three months ended April 30, 2013 (-3% at constant exchange rates), showing resilience in the retail channel:
+1.3% at constant exchange rates and -0.1% as reported. In fact, the area was mainly penalized by the decline in the touristic flows resulting from the further strengthening of the Euro currency and by some known geo-political problems affecting Europe. From the beginning of the financial period the Group's opened 4 new shops in Europe among which the first Prada flagship store in Geneva, the starting point for the planned retail business development in Switzerland.
In the three months ended April 30, 2014, the Italian market was the most impacted by the wholesale channel reduction. Net sales generated amounted to Euro 97 million, 4.4% down compared to previous period. The retail channel advanced by 0.6% compared to the three months ended April 30, 2013.
The Americas, meant as North, Centre and South America, delivered net sales of Euro 93.5 million, almost unchanged compared to Euro 94.2 million achieved in the previous period. At constant exchange rates the area delivered a business expansion equal to 5.5%. The retail channel recorded growths both as reported (9.5%) and at constant exchange rates (16.5%), despite the adverse effect of weather conditions in the first part of the year. During the period, 6 new retail corners in prestigious department stores were converted between United States and Canada.
In this first quarter of 2014, the Japanese market scored the best performance delivering double-digit paces of growth both as reported (+16.9%) and at constant exchange rates (+30.2%). Net sales amounted to Euro 92.4 million. The expansion in the area was totally achieved through the retail network that recorded a 17.1% growth as reported and a 30.5% advance at constant exchange rates.
The Middle East area recorded net sales of Euro 25.6 million, up by 12.2% compared to the same period of previous year (+17.3% at constant exchange rates). With its 16 stores, the retail business drove the expansion in the area.
Products
In the three months ended April 30, 2014, the leather goods division generated net sales for Euro 517.1 million and posted a slowdown of 4% compared to the results achieved in the three months ended April 30, 2013. At constant exchange rates, the results were almost flat. The performances resulted from notable paces of growth in the Americas and Japan balanced by contractions in the Asia Pacific, Europe and Italy. The net sales generated by the leather goods in the retail channel were basically in line with the results achieved in the same period of 2013 (-2.6% as reported and +2.2% at constant exchange rates).
For some months the Group's strategy has been favoring a more balanced growth of the portfolio products, with a renewed impulse to the footwear and clothing divisions whose stylistic content, based on quality and innovation, best conveys the image of the brands.
In this first quarter of 2014, especially thanks to the powerful spring/summer Prada collection, the ready-to-wear division posted net sales for Euro 118.7
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million, up by 9.8% compared to Euro 108 million achieved in the three months ended April 30, 2013 (+14.8% at constant exchange rates). Finally, in the retail channel, ready-to-wear advanced 14.1% as reported and 19.4% at constant exchange rates compared to the three months ended April 30, 2013.
Footwear delivered net sales of Euro 120.2 million slightly in expansion (+1.6%) over Euro 118.2 million posted in the three months ended April 30, 2013. The increase at constant exchange rates was 5.2%. Asia Pacific, Japan and Middle East showed double-digit positive trends, even stronger at constant exchange rates, while Americas, Europe and Italy contracted. In the retail channel, in this first quarter of 2014, the footwear division scored an increase of 16.2% as reported and of 20.9% at constant exchange rates compared to the same three months period of last year.
Brands
In the three months ended April 30, 2014, the Prada brand contributed 83.4% to the Group's consolidated net sales generating Euro 640.9 million, almost flat compared to Euro 638.8 million posted in the same period of 2013, but growing 4.8% at constant exchange rates. Likewise the Group, the performance of the brand was driven by the retail channel and characterized by similar trends in the product and geographical dynamics. In the retail channel the Prada brand advanced 2.8% as reported (+7.8% at constant exchange rates) compared to the three months ended April 30, 2013. It is worth highlighting the good results achieved in the men's division for all product categories, consistently with the Group's strategy aimed to develop the men collections in all the geographical regions.
The Miu Miu brand totaled net sales of Euro 107.2 million, contracting 4.9% over the results achieved in the three months ended April 30, 2013, especially because of the planned reductions in the wholesale deliveries. At constant exchange rates, the net sales were flat compared to the same period of 2013. Same as Prada, Miu Miu managed to achieve positive trends in the footwear and ready-to-wear divisions while recording contraction in the leather goods. Miu Miu grew in the retail channel with a double-digit pace of growth in important markets such as Asia Pacific, Americas, Japan and the Middle East. Through its DOS the brand advanced 1.9% (+7.3% at constant exchange rates) over the results posted in the same period of 2013.
In the first quarter of 2014, the Church's brand net sales amounted to Euro 17.2 million, up by 2.6% compared to Euro 16.8 million posted in the same period of 2013. Due to the significant exposure to the UK market, and given the strengthening of the GB Pound in respect of the Euro currency, the Church's brand reduced to 1.4% its growth at constant exchange rates. In the retail channel the brand delivered double-digit paces of growth, both as reported and at constant exchange rates, +13.5% and +13% respectively, while a slowdown was recorded in the wholesale business.
Royalties
In the three months ended April 30, 2014, the royalties generated by the licensing agreements totaled Euro 9.3 million, 4.5% down compared to Euro
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9.7 million posted in the three months ended April 30, 2013. The reduction was substantially generated by lower royalty income from the fragrances and cosmetics business.
Operating results
In the three months ended April 30, 2014, especially thanks to a stronger contribution of the retail channel, the gross margin totaled Euro 575.5 million and reached a profitability of 74% as a percentage of net revenues (73.6% in the three months ended April 30, 2013).
The EBITDA for the three months ended April 30, 2014, totaled Euro 213.9 million, down by Euro 26.9 million, or 11.2%, compared to Euro 240.8 million achieved in the same period of 2013. As a percentage of net revenues, the EBITDA margin decreased from 30.8% to 27.5%. The dilution in the profitability was substantially attributable to the selling expenses that increased their incidence on net revenues from 34.4% in the three months ended April 30, 2013, to 38.8%, following a rise in labor cost and rent expenses related to the retail business.
At the same time, due to a higher impact of amortization and depreciation strictly related to the retail network, the EBIT for the three months ended April 30, 2014, totaled Euro 156.3 million, compared to the Euro 195.7 million posted in the same period of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, the EBIT margin was 20.1% compared to 25% achieved in the three months ended April 30, 2013.
The tax burden for the period decreased in absolute terms from Euro 48 million in the three months ended April 30, 2013, to Euro 41.3 million. As a percentage of result before taxation, the effective tax rate was 27.4%, higher than the 25.3% recorded in the same period of last year. A different geographical mix in the composition of the consolidated taxable income (net) gave rise to the higher tax rate.
In the three months ended April 30, 2014, the Group's net income amounted to Euro 105.3 million, or 13.6% of net revenues, down from Euro 138.2 million recorded in the same period of 2013.
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Net invested capital
The following table contains the Statement of financial position reclassified in order to provide a better picture of the composition of the Net invested capital.
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | as at April 30 2014 (unaudited) | as at January 31 2014 (audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets (excluding deferred tax assets) | 2,277,800 | 2,225,451 |
| Trade receivables, net | 236,004 | 308,405 |
| Inventories, net | 503,885 | 449,903 |
| Trade payables | (346,730) | (348,534) |
| Net operating working capital | 393,159 | 409,774 |
| Other current assets (excluding financial position items) | 153,442 | 132,866 |
| Other current liabilities (excluding financial position items) | (300,790) | (291,378) |
| Other current assets/(liabilities), net | (147,348) | (158,512) |
| Provisions for risks | (51,785) | (52,660) |
| Post-employment benefits | (65,219) | (63,279) |
| Other long-term liabilities | (115,691) | (113,698) |
| Deferred taxation, net | 152,695 | 158,574 |
| Other non-current assets/(liabilities), net | (80,000) | (71,063) |
| Net invested capital | 2,443,611 | 2,405,650 |
| Shareholders' equity – Group | (2,774,452) | (2,687,554) |
| Shareholders' equity – Non Controlling Interests | (18,208) | (13,986) |
| Total consolidated Shareholders' equity | (2,792,660) | (2,701,540) |
| Long term financial payables | (271,934) | (207,969) |
| Short term financial, net surplus/(deficit) | 620,984 | 503,858 |
| Net financial position surplus/(deficit) | 349,050 | 295,890 |
| Shareholders' equity and Net financial position | (2,443,611) | (2,405,650) |
At April 30, 2014, Net invested capital stood at Euro 2,443.6 million, Euro 38.0 million more than the Euro 2,405.7 million reported at January 31, 2014.
The increase mainly regarded non-current assets as a result of the capital expenditure for the three months period amounting to Euro 116.7 million and focused on the strategy to expand the retail network with a spending for the area totaling Euro 93.6 million. The remainder Euro 23.1 million was absorbed for Euro 7.7 million in the acquisition of the new business Marchesi Angelo srl, the historic Milanese pastry shop, and for Euro 15.4 million in the investments in the industrial and corporate areas.
The net operating working capital decreased by Euro 16.6 million from Euro 409.8 million at January 31, 2014, to Euro 393.2 million at April 30, 2014. The lowering, typical of this part of the year and driven by the collection of the wholesale receivables, was mitigated by the increase in the inventories following the ongoing expansion of the retail channel and the increase in the raw materials.
The change in other current assets/(liabilities), net, was driven by the increase in prepayments, typical of this part of the year, for activities incurred for conception and realization of collections that will generate
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revenues after the reporting period. The higher assets were partially compensated by increases in tax liabilities.
Other non-current liabilities, net, totaled Euro 80 million and increased by Euro 8.9 million compared to January 31, 2014, essentially as a result of lower deferred tax assets on temporary differences between the tax value and consolidated reported value of the stock of finished products.
Group shareholders' equity rose from Euro 2,687.6 million at January 31, 2014, to Euro 2,774.5 million at April 30, 2014. The increase generated by the Group's net income for the three months period, totaling Euro 105.3 million, was partially offset by negative changes in the translation reserve following the weakening of the net assets of the subsidiaries denominated in currencies other than Euro.
Net financial position surplus/(deficit)
| (amounts in thousands of Euro) | as at April 30 2014 (unaudited) | as at January 31 2014 (audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term debt | (271,921) | (207,950) |
| Obligations under finance leases | (13) | (19) |
| Long-term financial payables | (271,934) | (207,969) |
| Bank overdraft and short term loans | (63,539) | (61,909) |
| Payables to related parties | (3,379) | (4,130) |
| Receivables from related parties | 11 | 2,008 |
| Obligations under finance leases | (481) | (524) |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 688,372 | 568,414 |
| Short-term net financial surplus/(deficit) | 620,984 | 503,859 |
| Net financial position surplus/(deficit) | 349,050 | 295,890 |
Cash flows from operating activities totaled Euro 178.3 million for the three months ended April 30, 2014, and were partially absorbed by investing activities of Euro 122.5 million. As a result, the positive net financial position at April 30, 2014, was higher and stood at Euro 349.1 million.
During the three months ended April 30, 2014, a new loan facility agreement of GB Pound 60 million was signed by Kenon Limited with Unicredit Bank AG, London Branch. The loan under the facility is secured by a mortgage on the prestigious building in Old Bond street, London, operated by the Group with one of the most important Prada stores in Europe; it has to be repaid in quarterly equal instalments starting from April 2015. The loan is subject to compliance of a covenant; the termination date of the facility agreement is January 31, 2029.
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Acquisitions, disinvestments and incorporation of subsidiaries
PRADA Zurich ag (formerly Burgerhaus Zurich ag)
On February 5, 2014, the Group acquired from third parties 100% of the quota capital of Burgerhaus Zurich ag. The acquisition enabled the Group to take over a lease agreement for a prestigious commercial property in Zurich, Switzerland.
Marchesi Angelo srl
On March 14, 2014, the Group acquired the 80% of the Marchesi Angelo srl, owner of the historic Milanese pastry shop founded in 1824. The acquisition was aimed at enhancing the “Pasticceria Marchesi” brand, a synonym to quality in the Italian food industry, joining it with Prada and Miu Miu brands, leaders in the luxury goods market, within the Group’s development worldwide. At the date of preparation of this Announcement, the measurement of the fair value of the consideration was not completed, so the purchase accounting is provisional. The net cash-out for the acquisition amounted to Euro 7.7 million and resulted as the net of the consideration paid, Euro 8.4 million, and the cash surplus included in the net asset acquired, Euro 0.7 million. The purchase commitments for minority interests resulting from the agreements were recognized in the Group’s equity reserves for an amount equal to Euro 2.5 million.
| (amounts in Euro thousand) | fair value of net assets acquired |
|---|---|
| Cash surplus | 707 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 88 |
| Other current assets/(liabilities) | (53) |
| Other non current assets/(liabilities) | (210) |
| Net assets acquired | 532 |
| Non-controlling interests (measured at net assets acquired) | (106) |
| Consideration paid | 8,400 |
| Goodwill | 7,974 |
Events after the reporting date
On May 22, 2014, the Annual General Meeting approved the Separate and Consolidated financial statements of PRADA spa for the year ended January 31, 2014, as proposed by the Board of Directors on April 2, 2014. On such financial statements the Annual General Meeting approved the payment of a dividend of Euro 281,470,640 (or Euro 11 cents per share) with payment date on June 20, 2014.
Outlook
For the following months the management will be focused on the improvement of the shop performances both with strict control on costs and actions to sustain sales. The management is closely monitoring the development of the markets, as far as geographies and products are concerned, in order to update, if appropriate, the guidance on the 2014 results.
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Corporate governance practices
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee, which comprises three independent non-executive directors, on June 5, 2014, has reviewed the unaudited consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries for the three months ended April 30, 2014.
Compliance with the Corporate Governance Code of the Listing Rules
The Board has reviewed the Company's corporate governance practices and is satisfied that the Company has complied with the applicable code provisions set out in the Corporate Governance Code contained in Appendix 14 of the Listing Rules during the three months ended April 30, 2014.
Purchase, Sale, or Redemption of the Company's Listed Securities
Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has purchased, sold or redeemed any of the Company's listed securities during the three months ended April 30, 2014.
Publication of Announcement on Consolidated results for the three months ended April 30, 2014
This announcement on the consolidated results for the three months ended April 30, 2014, is published on the Company's website at www.pradagroup.com and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchanges' website at www.hkexnews.hk.
Executive Role of a Director
Reference is made to the Announcement of the Company dated May 22, 2014, "Poll results of the Shareholders' General Meeting held May 22, 2014, and distribution of final dividend", in which inter alia the Company has informed its shareholders that Ms. Alessandra COZZANI has been elected as a Director of the Company for a term expiring on the date of the shareholders' general meeting called to approve the financial statements for the year ending January 31, 2015.
According to Italian law and the Company's by-laws, in the meeting of the Board held on the same date of this Announcement - the Board has confirmed the executive role of Ms. Alessandra COZZANI as the Executive Director of the Company.
By Order of the Board
PRADA S.p.A.
Mr. Carlo Mazzi
Chairperson
Milan (Italy), June 5, 2014
As at the date of this announcement, the Company's executive directors are Mr. Carlo MAZZI, Ms. Miuccia PRADA BIANCHI, Mr. Patrizio BERTELLI, Mr. Donatello GALLI and Ms. Alessandra COZZANI; the Company's non-executive director is Mr. Gaetano MICCICHE and the Company's independent non-executive directors are Mr. Gian Franco Oliviero MATTEI, Mr. Giancarlo FORESTIERI and Mr. Sing Cheong LIU.
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