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Rai Way — Investor Presentation 2021
May 13, 2021
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1Q2021 Results Presentation
13 May 2021
Disclaimer
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This presentation contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future results of Rai Way that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which Rai Way operates, as well as the beliefs and assumptions of Rai Way's management. In particular, certain statements with regard to management objectives, trends in results, margins, costs, rate of return and competition tend to be forward-looking in nature. Words such as "expects", "anticipates", "targets", "goals", "projects", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks" and "estimates", variations of such words and similar expressions, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Therefore, Rai Way's actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees of future performance. Rai Way therefore cautions against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, economic conditions globally, the impact of competition, political, economic and regulatory developments in Italy. Any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Rai Way speak only as of the date they are made. Rai Way undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect any changes in Rai Way's expectations with regard thereto or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Rai Way participants
- Aldo Mancino, Chief Executive Officer
- Adalberto Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
- Giancarlo Benucci, Chief Corporate Development Officer
Key messages
- Start of the year in line with expected trend:
- o EBITDA up +3,3% with profitability at 60,6% (+100 bps), driven by rising contribution from refarming and cost control
- o Development capex supported by refarming activities
- Update on refarming:
- o Operations Coverage extension reached 567 newly activated sites (out of 600); New macro regionalized UHF "DVB T2" MUX & National MUX upgrade to DVB-T2 on track
- o National Auction process for the additional capacity started by MiSE on 28 April, with offers to be submitted within 30 days and awarding expected in 3Q21
- o Local Company awarded with frequencies in four additional areas (Puglia & Basilicata, Lazio, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Sicily)
- Guidance for the full year confirmed
1Q2021 Financial highlights
Mln Eur; % % YoY growth
1Q 2020 1Q 2021
1) Maintenance capex excluding component related to IFRS-16 leasing
2) Cash conversion = (Adj. EBITDA - Leases – Maintenance Capex) / (Adj. EBITDA – Leases). Leases estimated as sum of leasing right of use depreciation (excl. dismantling) + financial charges on leasing contracts
Core Revenues
Mln Eur; % % YoY growth
● Contribution from New Services to RAI rising as expected, driven by refarming-related projects and DTH reconfiguration
● Third-party revenues still impacted by MNOs' rationalization despite good performance of FWA segment
Opex (excluding non-recurring)
Mln Eur; % % YoY growth
- -0,1% Opex trending back to more normal level and broadly in line with 1Q20:
- o Stable personnel cost
- o Operating costs related to implementation of new services (e.g. coverage extension) and higher maintenance offset by lower energy price and efficiencies on connectivity capacity rental
| Eur Mln, % | 1Q 2020 | 1Q 2021 | % YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Revenues | 55,6 | 56,5 | 1,6% |
| Other Revenues & income | 0,0 | 0,1 | |
| Adj. EBITDA % margin |
33,1 59,6% |
34,2 60,6% |
3,3% |
| Non recurring costs | - | - | |
| EBITDA % margin |
33,1 59,6% |
34,2 60,6% |
3,3% |
| D&A(1) | -10,6 | -11,9 | 12,8% |
| Operating Profit (EBIT) | 22,5 | 22,3 | -1,1% |
| Net financial income (expenses) | -0,2 | -0,3 | 59,8% |
| Profit before Income taxes | 22,3 | 22,0 | -1,6% |
| Income Taxes % tax rate |
-6,3 28,4% |
-5,1 23,4% |
-18,9% |
| Net Income | 16,0 | 16,8 | 5,2% |
- 1Q2021 Net Income up by 5,2% at € 16,8m as a result of:
- o Higher top line
- o +100bps profitability, with margin above 60%
- o Higher D&A following rising investment activity
- o Tax rate at 23,4%, positively impacted by a € 1m one-off Covid-related tax relief
Net Debt bridge
Mln Eur Net Debt/ 1y rolling Adj. EBITDA
2) P&L taxes
3) P&L financial charges excluding interests on employee benefit liability and interests on leasing contracts
4) Including renewal of leasing contracts and interests on leasing contracts
Guidance 2021 confirmed
● Outlook based on a scenario with 3 MUX managed for RAI after refarming and on current visibility on the evolution of pandemic emergency:
ADJUSTED EBITDA
- Growth of Adjusted EBITDA supported by step-up in RAI contract in 2H, although limited by:
- Tough comparison with 2020 figure, positively impacted by temporary factors mainly related to COVID-19 outbreak
- Slightly negative CPI recorded in 2020
CAPEX
- Maintenance capex on core revenues ratio above 2020 figure; run-rate post-network upgrade confirmed at ca. 6%
- Development capex above 2020 level, pushed by refarming investments
Q&A session
Contacts
Appendix
Balance sheet
Mln Eur
1) Including long-term financial items and the rights of use for leasing introduced from 2019 with the application of IFRS 16 1Q2021 Results Presentation 14
2) Net funds include employee termination indemnities, provision for risks and deferred taxes
Detailed summary of Income Statement
| (€m; %) | 1Q20 | 1Q21 |
|---|---|---|
| Core revenues | 55,6 | 56,5 |
| Other revenues and income | 0,0 | 0,1 |
| Purchase of consumables | (0,2) | (0,3) |
| Cost of services | (9,7) | (9,4) |
| Personnel costs | (11,9) | (11,9) |
| Other costs | (0,6) | (0,6) |
| Opex | (22,5) | (22,3) |
| Depreciation, amortization and write-downs | (10,6) | (12,0) |
| Provisions | - | 0,1 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 22,5 | 22,3 |
| Net financial income (expenses) | (0,2) | (0,3) |
| Profit before income taxes | 22,3 | 22,0 |
| Income taxes | (6,3) | (5,1) |
| Net Income | 16,0 | 16,8 |
| EBITDA | 33,1 | 34,2 |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA margin | 59,6% | 60,6% |
| Non recurring costs | - | - |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 33,1 | 34,2 |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 59,6% | 60,6% |
Summary of Balance Sheet
| (€m) | 2020FY | 1Q2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Non current assets | ||
| Tangible assets | 200,9 | 205,0 |
| Rights of use for leasing | 32,5 | 32,6 |
| Intangible assets | 15,9 | 15,0 |
| Financial assets, holdings and other non-current assets | 2,1 | 2,0 |
| Deferred tax assets | 2,8 | 2,9 |
| Total non-current assets | 254,2 | 257,5 |
| Current assets | ||
| Inventories | 0,9 | 0,8 |
| Trade receivables | 62,6 | 77,5 |
| Other current receivables and assets | 4,2 | 5,9 |
| Current financial assets | 0,7 | 0,6 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 4,1 | 13,9 |
| Current tax receivables | 0,1 | 0,1 |
| Total current assets | 72,4 | 98,8 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 326,6 | 356,3 |
| (€m) | 2020FY | 1Q2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' Equity | ||
| Share capital | 70,2 | 70,2 |
| Legal reserves | 14,0 | 14,0 |
| Other reserves | 37,1 | 37,1 |
| Retained earnings | 63,5 | 80,3 |
| Treasury shares | (20,0) | (20,0) |
| Total shareholders' equity | 164,8 | 181,6 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Non-current financial liabilities | 15,1 | 15,1 |
| Non-current leasing liabilities | 23,9 | 23,1 |
| Employee benefits | 13,2 | 12,6 |
| Provisions for risks and charges | 16,3 | 16,6 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 68,5 | 67,3 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Trade payables | 45,5 | 46,8 |
| Other debt and current liabilities | 36,0 | 46,8 |
| Current financial liabilities | 0,3 | 0,3 |
| Current leasing liabilities | 11,5 | 13,3 |
| Current tax payables | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Total current liabilities | 93,3 | 107,3 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 326,6 | 356,3 |
Summary of Cash Flow Statement
| (€m) | 1Q2020 | 1Q2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit before income taxes | 22,3 | 22,0 |
| Depreciation, amortization and write-downs | 10,6 | 12,0 |
| Provisions and (releases of) personnel and other funds | 0,9 | 0,9 |
| Net financial (income)/expenses | 0,2 | 0,3 |
| Net operating CF before change in WC | 34,0 | 35,1 |
| Change in inventories | - | 0,0 |
| Change in trade receivables | (14,5) | (14,9) |
| Change in trade payables | (6,5) | 1,3 |
| Change in other assets | (1,9) | (1,6) |
| Change in other liabilities | 6,6 | 5,6 |
| Use of funds | (0,2) | (0,0) |
| Payment of employee benefits | (0,5) | (1,1) |
| Change in tax receivables and payables | - | (0,0) |
| Net cash flow generated by operating activities | 17,0 | 24,3 |
| Investment in tangible assets | (8,6) | (12,9) |
| Disposals of tangible assets | - | 0,2 |
| Investment in intangible assets | (0,1) | (0,1) |
| Change in other non-current assets | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Change in non-current financial assets | - | 0,0 |
| Net cash flow generated by investment activities | (8,7) | (12,8) |
| (Decrease)/increase in current financial liabilities | (0,1) | (0,1) |
| (Decrease)/increase in IFRS 16 financial liabilities | (0,5) | (1,4) |
| Change in current financial assets | (0,0) | (0,0) |
| Net Interest paid | (0,0) | (0,1) |
| Net cash flow generated by financing activities | (0,6) | (1,7) |
| Change in cash and cash equivalent | 7,8 | 9,8 |
| Cash and cash equivalent (beginning of period) | 30,2 | 4,1 |
| Cash and cash equivalent (end of period) | 37,9 | 13,9 |