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Renault Interim / Quarterly Report 2010

Feb 10, 2011

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In Brief 3
Key figures 3
Overview 3
2011 Outlook 4
Chapter 1 - Sales performance 5
Summary 5
1.1. Automobile
7
1.1.1. Group sales worldwide (units) 7
1.1.2. Renault brand 7
1.1.3. Dacia brand 8
1.1.4. Renault Samsung Motors brand 8
1.1.5. Group sales by brand (units) 8
1.2. SAleS FinAncing 9
1.2.1. RCI Banque group activity 9
1.2.2Proportion of new vehicles financed 9
1.3. SAleS
And production StAtiSticS 11
Chapitre 2 - Financial results 16
Overview 16
2.1. commentS
on the FinAnciAl reSultS 16
2.1.1. Consolidated income statement 16
2.1.2. Net capex and R&D expenses 18
2.1.3. Automotive debt 19
2.1.4. Liquidity at December 31, 2010 20
2.2. conSolidAted
FinAnciAl StAtementS 21
2.2.1. Consolidated income statement 21
2.2.2. Consolidated comprehensive income 22
2.2.3. Consolidated financial position 23
2.2.4. Change in shareholders' equity 24
2.2.5. Consolidated cash flows 25
2.2.6. Segment reporting 26
Chapitre 3 - Financial Information on the Alliance 33
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In brief In brief

Key FIGUReS

2010 2009 Change
Worldwide Group sales million units 2.63 2.31 +13.7%
Group revenues euro million 38,971 33,712 +15.6%
Operating margin euro million 1,099 -396 +1,495
% of revenues +2.8% -1.2% +4.0 pts
Capital gain on disposal of B shares in Volvo AB euro million 2,000 - +2,000
Contribution from associated companies euro million 1,289 -1,561 +2,850
o/w Nissan 1,084 -902 +1,986
o/w Volvo AB 214 -301 +515
o/w AvtoVAZ -21 -370 +349
Net income euro million 3,490 -3,068 +6,558
Net income, Group share euro million 3,420 -3,125 +6,545
Net income per share euro 12.70 -12.13 +24.83
Automotive operational free cash flow (1) euro million 1,670 2,007 -337
Automotive net financial debt euro million 1,435 5,921 -4,486
Debt-to-equity ratio % 6.3% 35.9% +29.6 pts
Sales Financing average loans outstanding euro billion 21.0 20.2 +3.9%

OVeRVIeW

In 2010, unit sales for the Group grew by 13.7% and posted a global market share of 3.7%, thanks to its appealing range and an 11.7% increase in the global passenger car and light commercial vehicle (PC + LCV) market. All the Group's brands and Regions contributed to the growth:

  • Renault brand sales increased by 13.6%, Dacia brand sales by 11.8% and Renault Samsung Motors brand sales by 18.6%;
  • in Europe, in a PC + LCV market that fell 3.7%, the Group increased its market share by 1.1 points to 10.7%. Outside Europe, PC + LCV sales rose by 26.2%, outperforming market growth.

The Group reported revenues of €38,971 million, up 15.6% on 2009.

The Group's operating margin came to €1,099 million in 2010, or 2.8% of revenues, compared with a negative €396 million (-1.2% of revenues) in 2009.

Automotive division operating margin increased by €1,298 million to €396 million (1.1% of revenues) due to a combination of factors:

  • a strong commercial performance that contributed for a €698 million increase;
  • a positive €288 million exchange rate effect owing chiefly to the euro's slide against the ruble, Brazilian real, Korean won and other European currencies;
  • a negative overall mix/price impact of €143 million;
  • a €431 million decrease in purchasing costs (including a negative impact of €148 million from raw materials);
  • the ongoing company-wide cost-cutting policy.

(1) Operational free cash flow: cash flow (excluding dividends received from associated companies) minus tangible and intangible investments net of disposals +/- change in working capital requirement. Dividends received from associated companies came to €88 million.

In brief In brief

Sales Financing contributed €703 million to the Group's operating margin owing to the success of packaged offers and a lower cost of risk.

The Group posted a capital gain of €2,000 million on the sale in October of B shares in Volvo AB.

Renault's share in associated companies, mainly Nissan, Volvo AB and AvtoVAZ, contributed €1,289 million in 2010.

Net income amounted to €3,490 million, and net income, Group share, was €3,420 million.

Automotive division generated positive operational free cash flow(1) of €1,670 million.

As a result, Automotive net financial debt fell by €4,486 million compared with December 31, 2009 to €1,435 million. The debt-to-equity ratio came to 6.3% on December 31, 2010 compared with 35.9% at end-December 2009.

2011 OUTLOOK(2)

The global automotive market (PC+LCV) should grow by 6% compared to 2010. Trends by Region will continue to be contrasted. Markets outside Europe will remain dynamic while the European market should pursue consolidation (0% to -2%), notably with a decline in the French market of around -8%.

In this context, with the appeal of its internal-combustion vehicle range and the launch of a range of electric vehicles, unit sales and revenues in 2011 should be above 2010. The Group targets an automotive operational free cash flow above €500 million with a ratio of Capex+R&D at 9% of revenues.

(1) Operational free cash flow: cash flow (excluding dividends received from associated companies) minus tangible and intangible investments net of disposals +/- change in working capital requirement. Dividends received from associated companies came to €88 million.

(2) The Group has in parallel announced a new strategic plan for 2011 to 2016, presented in a separate press release.

Summary

Automobile

  • The Renault group set a new sales record, with 2,625,800 vehicles sold in 2010.
  • All the brands (Renault, Dacia, Renault Samsung Motors) increased sales volumes: Renault brand sales rose 13.6%, while Dacia sales increased 11.8% and Renault Samsung Motors sales grew 18.6%.
  • All the Regions (Europe, Euromed, Eurasia, Americas, Asia-Africa) also increased sales volumes.
  • Renault confirmed its number-one ranking in the European light commercial vehicle market for the 13th consecutive year, with a 15.9% share of the market.
  • In a world market that rose 11.7%, the PC+LCV sales of the Renault group increased 13.7%, for a 3.7% share of the market.
  • In 2010 Renault relied on a complete range of products adapted to the Group's different markets. The Mégane consolidated its very good performance, with a number-two ranking in the C segment in Europe.
  • Renault Master sales rose 26.1% on the strength of New Master, reinforcing the Renault brand's leadership in the European light commercial vehicle market.
  • The Dacia brand benefitted from the strong success of Duster, launched in April, which sold in 67,000 units.
  • The Group grew market share in 14 of its 15 major markets in 2010.
Volumes*
2010
(units)
Market share
(PC+LCV)
(%)
Change
in M/S
on 2009
1 France 744,735 27.9 +1.7
2 Germany 171,411 5.5 -0.5
3 Brazil 160,297 4.8 +0.9
4 South Korea 155,697 10.1 +0.8
5 Italy 140,678 6.6 +1.2
6 Spain + Canary Islands 124,813 11.4 +0.5
7 Turkey 114,111 14.9 +0.2
8 United-Kingdom 113,393 5.0 +1.7
9 Russia 96,466 5.1 +0.1
10 Belgium + Luxembourg 84,876 12.9 +1.8
11 Argentina 82,385 13.0 +0.6
12 Algeria 63,369 28.1 +4.7
13 Iran 46 587 3.1 +0.4
14 Romania 45 820 39.6 +4.0
15 Netherlands 45 759 8.6 +1.0
* Preliminary figures.

The RenaulT gRoup's Top 15 maRkeTs:

europe

In Europe, Group PC+LCV sales rose 7.3% to 1,642,000 units, in a market that contracted 3.7%. The Group increased its market share by 1.1 points to 10.7%.

Renault became the number-two brand in Europe on the success of the Mégane family, Clio and a steady performance by Twingo.

  • With a 6.1% increase in sales volumes, the Group reported the strongest growth of any brand in France, where the stable market (-0.3%) continued to be bolstered by the scrappage bonus. It increased its market share in the country by 1.7 points to 27.9%.
  • Following the end of government aid, total industry volume in Germany fell 21.7%, with Renault group sales down 28.6% and a 5.5% market share.
  • In an Italian market that fell 8.6%, Group sales grew 12.5% for a 6.6% share of the market.
  • In the United-Kingdom, where the market grew 3.3%, the Group consolidated its market share at 5.0%, up 1.7 points year on year.
  • In a stable Spanish market, up 3.6% on 2009, Group volumes rose 8.3% for a 0.5-point increase in market share to 11.4%.

outside europe

The Group continued to grow outside Europe, with volumes up 26.2% in dynamic markets (+19.2%). Sales outside Europe accounted for 37% of total Group volumes in 2010, up from 34% in 2009.

  • In Brazil, the Group's third-largest market, the Group set a sales record with 160,300 units, up 36.4%.
  • Driven by the success of Sandero and Logan and the Fluence debut, market share rose to 13% in Argentina.
  • In South Korea, where the market increased 7.2%, the strong success of the new SM3 and SM5 enabled Renault Samsung Motors to set a new sales record with 155,692 units, for a 10.1% share of the market.
  • Renault sales in Turkey slightly outperformed the market with a 38.7% increase in volumes compared to the market rise of 37.3%.
  • In Romania, the Group reported a four-point increase in market share to 39.6%, in a market that continued to fall (down 20.4%).
  • The Group posted strong performances in Algeria, increasing market share by 4.7 points to 28.1%. Renault remains the number-one brand in the market, thanks to the continued success of the best-selling Symbol.
  • The Group took a 33.8% share of the Moroccan market, with the Dacia and Renault brands placing first and second.
  • Renault was the number-four brand in Russia, owing to the strong success of Sandero, produced locally since March 2010. Group sales rose 33.5% in a market that grew 30.0%.

sAles finAncing

  • After four years of new financing decreases, the RCI Banque group returned to growth in 2010. Average loans outstanding have risen to €21 billion (+4% vs 2009).
  • The group achieved its best sales performance in five years with 953,000 contracts signed and more than €10 billion in new financing, compared with €8.3 billion in 2009 (+21%).

1.1. Automobile

1.1.1. Group sales worldwide (units)

PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 2010* 2009 Change (%)
GROUP 2,625,796 2,309,749 13.7
By
BRand
Renault 2,115,600 1,861,856 13.6
Dacia 348,279 311,426 11.8
Renault Samsung Motors 161,917 136,467 18.6
By
vehicle Type
Passenger cars 2,293,768 2,032,595 12.8
Light commercial vehicles 332,028 277,154 19.8
By Region
Europe 1,642,065 1,530,114 7.3
o/w France 744,735 702,060 6.1
Americas 317,028 227,963 39.1
Asia-Africa 287,421 230,760 24.6
Euromed 272,748 240,484 13.4
Eurasia 106,534 80,428 32.5
Outside Europe 983,731 779,635 26.2

* Preliminary figures.

1.1.2. Renault brand

Passenger cars

The Renault brand made a strong contribution to the growth in Group sales, selling 202,405 more units than in 2009.

• In the A segment, Twingo was the third best-selling vehicle in its category in Europe, with 150,597 registrations.

Twingo kept the number-one spot in France with a 33.9% share of the segment. Twingo also performed well in Germany, where it ranked number three in its segment.

• In the B segment, sales of Sandero under the Renault brand nearly doubled, up 98.3% to 145,076 worldwide.

Clio (Clio II + Clio III) strengthened its position with 339,692 sales in Europe, up 6.8%. Renault-branded Logan continued to advance, with 190,464 units sold in 2010 compared with 150,603 in 2009.

• The Mégane family consolidated its success, with the Renault brand increasing its share of the European C segment by 1.2 points.

The Mégane family became the second best-selling car in the C segment in Europe with 448,980 registrations. It was the segment leader in France with 155,115 registrations. Mégane is also the segment leader in Belgium and Portugal. In Europe, Mégane Hatch and Coupé continued to perform strongly, with market share having more than doubled from 3.6% in 2008 to 7.3% in 2010. Mégane Estate took a 16.6% share of the C station wagon segment (up 7.4 points) with 88,346 units sold.

Scénic is the top-selling minivan (MPV) in Europe, with 184,719 registrations in 2010.

Fluence got off to a strong start, selling in 59,839 units in a partial year, with half of the sales made in the Euromed Region.

Laguna remains number 2 in the D segment in France. Worldwide sales of espace rose 4.9%. It remained the undisputed leader in the minivan (MPV) segment with a 36.0% share of the category in France.

Light commercial vehicles

In a recovering LCV market (+15.9%), Renault increased sales by 19.8%.

Renault led the market in Western Europe for the 13th consecutive year, with 4.7-point lead over its nearest rival, thanks to a renewed range (with the launch of three new models, New Master, New Trafic and New Kangoo express Maxi).

The launch of New Master was particularly well received. The new model won a number of prizes in Europe, including Best Van of the Year in the Van Fleet World Honours, Light Commercial Vehicle of the Year in the Argus awards in France, Van of the Year 2011 in the UK, Truck of the Year in Lithuania, and Van of the Year in Denmark.

Renault reported a 16.1% share of the market in Western Europe and 32.5% in France.

1.1.3. Dacia brand

The Dacia brand sold 348,279 units, up 11.8% on 2009. Europe remained the brand's number-one market, with 246,920 vehicle sales, followed by Euromed, with 95,146 units.

The Duster launch has proved particularly successful, with sales of 68,333 units in 2010. At end-2010, in a partial year, Duster was already in the top ten in its segment in Europe.

Dacia-branded Sandero continued to perform strongly in Europe, selling in 135,110 units and ranking fourth in its segment in France.

1.1.4. Renault Samsung Motors brand

South Korea was the Renault group's fourth-largest market, with the Renault Samsung Motors brand setting a new sales record of 155,692 units and taking a 10.1% share of the market.

In a South Korean market that rose 7.2%, RSM sales increased 16.5% on successful performances by the new SM3 and SM5 models, which respectively took a 15.6% and 15.7% share of the segment.

New SM3 is the second best-selling car in its segment.

New SM5 is the third best-selling vehicle in its segment and the fifth highest-seller in South Korea, all segments combined.

However, sales of SM7 and QM5 fell by 26.9% and 35.4% respectively.

PASSENGER CARS & LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 2010* 2009 Change (%)
euRope Region
Renault 1,395,145 1,315,592 6.0
Dacia 246,920 214,522 15.1
GROUP 1,642,065 1,530,114 7.3
o/w France
Renault 634,660 635,513 -0.1
Dacia 110,075 66,547 65.4
GROUP 744,735 702,060 6.1
ameRicas Region
Renault 310,808 225,127 38.1
Renault Samsung Motors 6,220 2,836 +++
GROUP 317,028 227,963 39.1
asia-afRica Region
Renault 125,511 92,395 35.8
Dacia 6,213 4,734 31.2
Renault Samsung Motors 155,697 133,631 16.5
GROUP 287,421 230,760 24.6
euRomed
Renault 177,602 151,340 17.4
Dacia 95,146 89,144 6.7
GROUP 272,748 240,484 13.4
euRasia Region
Renault 106,534 77,402 37.6
Dacia - 3,026 -
GROUP 106,534 80,428 32.5

1.1.5. Group sales by brand (units)

1.2. sales financing

1.2.1. RCI Banque group activity

After four years of new financing decreases, the RCI Banque group returned to growth in 2010. Average loans outstanding have risen to €21 billion (+4% vs 2009).

The group achieved its best sales performance in five years with 953,000 contracts signed and more than €10 billion in new financing, compared with €8.3 billion in 2009 (+21%).

In Europe, the RCI Banque group reported 15% growth in new financing, driven by good sales performances from the manufacturers and an attractive and innovative product offering (success of package products in Spain, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, etc.).

Outside Europe, growth was marked by strong performances by the subsidiaries in Latin America (+85% in new financing) and South Korea (+39%).

1.2.2. Proportion of new vehicles financed

In 2010 the proportion of new Renault, Samsung, Nissan and Dacia vehicle registrations financed by RCI Banque rose 1.6 points to 31.6% (30% in 2009). Growth was particularly strong for the Nissan brand, at 25.8% compared with 20.4% in 2009, and for the Dacia brand, at 25.5% up from 22.9% in 2009. RCI Banque financed 33% of new Renault vehicle registrations, compared with 32.3% in 2009.

In 2010 the proportion of new Renault, Nissan and Dacia vehicle registrations financed by RCI Banque in the Europe Region increased to 31.3%, compared with 29.5% in 2009. For Renault, the proportion was 34% (33% in 2009). The proportion for Nissan rose sharply, from 20.3% in 2009 to 23.9% in 2010, for a 3.6-point increase year on year. This success was achieved notably through the numerous loyaltybuilding offers implemented between the marketing teams of RCI Banque and Nissan Europe, including for new Nissan launches such as Juke.

The proportion of RCI Banque in the Americas Region rose to 31% (28% in 2009), driven by the performance with the Nissan brand, with the proportion up 22.8 points to 39.1%. The proportion of Renault vehicles financed fell slightly, from 29.8% in 2009 to 29.5% in 2010.

The proportion of RCI Banque in South Korea fell slightly, from 47.4% in 2009 to 46.1% in 2010. But new financing rose considerably, to €855 million (€613 million in 2009).

Lastly, the proportion of vehicles financed by RCI Banque in the Euromed Region (Romania and Morocco) decreased to 13.8% in a scrapping incentives context and a tightening of the underwriting policy following the risk increase.

1.3. sales and pRoducTion sTaTisTics

ToTal indusTRy volume – RegisTRaTions (in uniTs) main RenaulT gRoup maRkeTs

PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE 2010* 2009 Change (%)
euRope Region 15,331,078 15,920,654 -3.7
o/w:
France 2,669,282 2,676,401 -0.3
Germany 3,118,697 3,981,805 -21.7
Italy 2,137,345 2,337,193 -8.6
United-Kingdom 2,262,384 2,189,726 +3.3
Spain + Canary Islands 1,098,656 1,060,263 +3.6
Belgium + Luxembourg 656,401 580,877 +13.0
Poland 375,902 363,970 +3.3
ameRicas Region** 5,926,878 5,144,825 +15.2
o/w:
Mexico 818,937 752,561 +8.8
Colombia 238,877 172,676 +38.3
Brazil 3,329,471 3,007,593 +10.7
Argentina 634,268 493,794 +28.4
asia-afRica Region 32,598,607 27,180,415 +19.9
o/w:
South Africa 406,243 337,558 +20.3
South Korea 1,542,979 1,439,546 +7.2
euRomed Region 1,290,710 1,129,320 +14.3
o/w:
Romania 115,825 145,592 -20.4
Turkey 765,044 557,125 +37.3
Algeria 225,432 239,733 -6.0
Morocco 103,436 109,969 -5.9
euRasia Region 2,213,445 1,803,943 +22.7
o/w:
Russia 1,906,119 1,465,922 +30.0
Ukraine 175,375 174,832 +0.3
WoRld (including noRTh ameRica) 70,476,213 63,078,460 +11.7

* Preliminary figures.

** Excluding North America.

RenaulT gRoup RegisTRaTions (Reg.) and maRkeT shaRe (ms)

2010* 2009
PASSENGER CAR
AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
Reg
(units)
MS
(%)
Reg
(units)
MS
(%)
euRope Region 1,640,726 10.7 1,528,016 9.6
o/w:
France 743,486 27.9 700,052 26.2
Germany 171,411 5.5 240,037 6.0
Italy 140,678 6.6 125,025 5.3
UK 113,393 5.0 73,465 3.4
Spain + Canary Islands 124,813 11.4 115,214 10.9
Belgium + Luxembourg 84,786 12.9 64,692 11.1
Poland 29,752 7.9 24,140 6.6
ameRicas Region** 317,028 5.3 227,963 4.4
o/w:
Mexico 18,046 2.2 11,500 1.5
Colombia 38,009 15.9 27,720 16.1
Brazil 160,297 4.8 117,524 3.9
Argentina 82,385 13.0 61,019 12.4
asia-afRica Region 287,421 0.9 230,760 0.8
o/w:
South Africa 10,000 2.5 7,001 2.1
South Korea 155,697 10.1 133,630 9.3
euRomed Region 272,748 21.1 240,484 21.3
o/w:
Romania 45,820 39.6 51,793 35.6
Turkey 114,111 14.9 82,261 14.8
Algeria 63,369 28.1 56,094 23.4
Morocco 34,944 33.8 37,106 33.7
euRasia Region 106,534 4.8 80,428 4.5
o/w:
Russia 96,466 5.1 72,284 4.9
Ukraine 9,092 5.2 7,128 4.1
Outside eurOpe 983,731 2.3 779,635 2.2
WoRld (including noRTh ameRica) 2,624,457 3.7 2,307,651 3.7

* Preliminary figures.

** Excluding North America.

RenaulT gRoup

models peRfoRmance By segmenT in The euRope Region

Group share
PASSENGER CARS Change
segment 2010
/ 2009
2010*
(%)
2009
(%)
Change
2010* / 2009
(points)
Rank
2010
A Segment -18.1
Twingo / Twingo II 10.5 10.0 +0.5 3
Wind 0.3 - +0.3 20
B/Entry Segment -7.3
Clio / Clio III 7.7 6.7 +1.0 4
Thalia / Thalia II 0.1 0.2 -0.1 48
Modus 1.1 1.5 -0.4 22
Logan 0.9 1.5 -0.6 26
Sandero 3.1 2.8 +0.3 12
Kangoo 0.0 0.1 -0.1 61
C Segment +0.2
Kangoo II 0.8 0.8 -0.0 34
Mégane / Mégane II / Mégane III 9.2 7.9 +1.2 2
Fluence 0.3 - +0.3 49
Duster 1.1 - +1.1 23
D Segment -6.0
Laguna / Laguna III 2.5 2.4 +0.1 13
Latitude 0.0 - +0.0 81
Koléos 0.7 1.0 -0.3 33
Trafic / Trafic II 0.6 0.4 +0.1 36
E Segment +9.8
Vel Satis 0.0 0.1 -0.1 116
Espace / Espace IV 1.8 2.0 -0.2 13
Master / Master II / Master III 0.2 0.3 -0.1 60

* Preliminary figures.

RenaulT gRoup models peRfoRmance By segmenT in The euRope Region

Group share
LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Change
segment 2010
/ 2009
2010*
(%)
2009
(%)
Change
2010* / 2009
(points)
Rank
2010
Fleet vehicles +6.7
Twingo / Twingo II 2.1 2.5 -0.4 12
Clio / Clio III 18.4 17.7 +0.7 1
Modus 0.1 0.2 -0.1 50
Mégane / Mégane II / Mégane III 9.0 5.6 +3.3 3
Duster 0.1 - - 45
Laguna / Laguna III 0.7 0.3 +0.4 22
Koléos 0.1 0.1 -0.0 69
Espace / Espace IV 0.5 0.1 +0.4 27
Sandero 0.1 0.0 +0.0 73
Logan 0.1 0.3 -0.2 53
Small vans +10.7
Kangoo / Kangoo II 17.2 16.3 +0.9 1
Logan 1.7 1.4 +0.2 12
Vans +8.6
Trafic / Trafic II 6.9 6.0 +0.9 6
Master / Master II / Master III 7.0 6.6 +0.4 5
Mascott / Maxity / Master III** 1.1 0.9 +0.2 17
Pick-ups -2.3
Logan 6.9 6.2 +0.7 6

* Preliminary figures.

** Renault Trucks.

NB: Change in segmentation

Renault now uses the international vehicle classification system of A, B, C, D and E. Hence vehicles in the Entry range are now classified in their respective segments and car-derived vans are included in the five main segments. The two sub-segments "SUV" and "Non-SUV" have been reclassified, the first in the H body style and the second in other body styles such as B or D.

RenaulT gRoup

WoRldWide pRoducTion By model(1) (uniTs)

PASSENGER CARS + LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 2010* 2009 Change (%)
Twingo 163,405 187,470 -12.8
Wind 6,556 - -
Clio 444,603 411,291 8.1
Thalia 93,247 82,163 13.5
Modus 47,685 69,358 -31.2
Logan+Sandero 551,748 489,750 12.7
Kangoo 187,882 151,196 24.3
Mégane 490,005 459,862 6.6
Fluence 68,539 10,449 ++
Duster 86,268 115 ++
SM3 124,872 80,488 55.1
Laguna 54,137 46,919 15.4
SM5+Latitude 88,704 64,473 37.6
Koléos 49,424 28,925 70.9
Espace 17,261 15,212 13.5
Master 99,897 59,047 69.2
SM7 13,747 18,143 -24.2
Vel Satis - 1,179 -
Mascott - 5,706 -
Autres 10,617 - -
pRoducTion
mondiale du gRoupe
2,598,597 2,181,746 19.1
o/w production for partners
Master for GM 9,952 5,744 73.3
SM3 for Nissan 45,859 31,855 44.0
Vehicles for Nissan in Mercosur 18,156 18,903 -4.0
paRTneRs' pRoducTion
foR RenaulT
GM plant (Trafic) 33,540 27,451 22.2
Nissan plant (Trafic) 11,561 10,932 5.8
Others (Iran+India) 63,239 39,504 60.1

* Preliminary figures.

(1) Production data concern the number of vehicles leaving the production line.

geogRaphical oRganizaTion of The RenaulT gRoup By Region – counTRies in each Region

At January 1, 2011

eUROPe AMeRICAS ASIA & AFRICA eUROMeD eURASIA
WESTERN EUROPE NORTH ASIA-PACIFIC EASTERN EUROPE Russia
Armenia
Metropolitan France LATIN AMERICA Australia Bulgaria Azerbaijan
Austria Colombia Indonesia Moldova Belarus
Belgium-Lux. Costa Rica Japan Romania Georgia
Denmark Cuba Malaysia Kazakhstan
Finland Ecuador New Caledonia MAGHREB Kyrgyzstan
Germany Honduras New Zealand Tajikistan
Greece Mexico Singapore Algeria Turkmenistan
Iceland Nicaragua Tahiti Morocco Ukraine
Ireland Panama Thailand Tunisia Uzbekistan
Italy Salvador Guadeloupe
Netherlands Venezuela French Guiana
Norway Dominican Republic Martinique
Portugal Turkey
Spain + Canary Islands SOUTH MIDDLE EAST AND
Sweden LATIN AMERICA FRENCH-SPEAKING
Switzerland Argentina AFRICA
United-Kingdom Brazil
Bolivia Saudi Arabia
Albania Chile Egypt
Baltic States Paraguay Jordan
Bosnia-Herzegovina Peru Lebanon
Croatia Uruguay Gulf States
Cyprus Syria
+ French-speaking
Czech Republic african countries
Hungary
Macedonia
Malta AFRICA AND
INDIAN OCEAN
Poland
Serbia South Africa +
Slovakia sub-Saharan African
Slovenia countries
Indian Ocean islands
CHINA
Hong Kong
India
Iran
Israël
Korea
Taïwan

Overview

  • Group revenues totaled €38,971 million in 2010, up 15.6% on 2009, thanks to the Group's strong sales momentum and the expanding global automotive market.
  • The Group's operating margin came to €1,099 million in 2010, or 2.8% of revenues, compared with a negative €396 million (-1.2% of revenues) in 2009.
  • Other Group operating income and expenses showed a net charge of €464 million, compared with a net charge of €559 million in 2009.
  • The financial result showed a net charge of €376 million, compared with a net charge of €404 million in 2009.
  • The disposal of B shares in Volvo AB generated a capital gain of €2,000 million.
  • Nissan's contribution to Renault's earnings was €1,084 million, compared with a loss of €902 million in 2009. Volvo AB's contribution was €214 million, compared with a loss of €301 million in 2009. AvtoVAZ had a €21 million negative impact on Renault's earnings, compared with a €370 million negative impact in 2009.
  • Net income was €3,490 million, compared with a net loss of €3,068 million in 2009. Net income, Group share, was €3,420 million, compared with a net loss of €3,125 million in 2009.
  • Automotive division generated operational free cash flow(1) of €1,670 million.
  • Automotive division net financial debt fell significantly, declining by €4,486 million compared with December 31, 2009 to €1,435 million.
  • Shareholders' equity stood at €22,757 million at December 31, 2010. The net debt-to-equity ratio fell sharply from 35.9% at December 31, 2009 to 6.3%.

2.1. commenTs on The financial ResulTs

2.1.1. Consolidated income statement

Group revenues totaled €38,971 million, up 15.6%(2) on 2009. Excluding the exchange rate effect, revenues increased by 12.4%.

2010 2009 published
(€ million) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year
Automotive division 8,642 10,136 8,268 10,126 37,172 6,634 8,467 7,664 9,186 31,951
Sales Financing 430 460 443 466 1,799 446 444 438 433 1,761
Total 9,072 10,596 8,711 10,592 38,971 7,080 8,911 8,102 9,619 33,712

opeRaTing segmenT conTRiBuTion To gRoup Revenues

Change 2010/2009 published
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year
Automotive division 30.3% 19.7% 7.9% 10.2% 16.3%
Sales Financing -3.6% 3.6% 1.1% 7.6% 2.2%
Total 28.1% 18.9% 7.5% 10.1% 15.6%

(1) Operational free cash flow: cash flow (excluding dividends received from associated companies) minus tangible and intangible investments net of disposals +/- change in working capital requirement. Dividends received from associated companies came to €88 million.

(2) Up 15.5% on 2009 revenues of €33,733 million on a consistent basis.

In 2010 Automotive's revenue contribution was €37,172 million, up 16.3% on 2009. This progression can be attributed to the Group's strong sales momentum, reflected in market share gains and a positive volume effect. Sales volumes accounted for 7.8 points of the increase in revenues, the mix/price for 2.3 points, currencies for 3.4 points and other Group activities (sales of components and vehicles to partners) for 2.8 points.

Excluding other activities and by Region:

• Europe accounted for 2.8 points of the increase in revenues. Despite the gradual dismantling of government-subsidized scrappage incentives introduced by some countries during the crisis, over the year as a whole, the market slowed less Chapter 2 Financial results

sharply than initially forecasted. The product mix, which had been negatively impacted by scrappage schemes in the previous year, improved and was boosted by the renewal of the Mégane range;

• International operations(1) made the biggest contribution, accounting for 10.7 points of the increase on a positive volume effect in all Regions, accentuated by favorable currency effects, especially on the Korean won and the Brazilian real.

Group operating margin in 2010 was €1,099 million, or 2.8% of revenues, compared with a negative €396 million (negative 1.2% of revenues) in 2009.

opeRaTing segmenT conTRiBuTion To gRoup opeRaTing maRgin

(€ million) 2010 2009 Change
Automotive division
%.of division revenues
396
1.1%
-902
-2.8%
+1,298
+3.9.pts
Sales Financing 703 506 +197
Total 1,099 -396 +1,495
%.of Group revenues 2.8% -1.2% +4.0.pts

Lifted by strong commercial momentum and measures introduced during the crisis, the Automotive division operating margin increased sharply by €1,298 million to €396 million (1.1% of revenues) due to:

  • a strong commercial performance by the Renault Group's three brands that contributed to a €698 million increase;
  • a positive €288 million exchange rate effect owing chiefly to the euro's slide against the ruble, Brazilian real, Korean won and other European currencies;
  • a negative overall mix/price impact of €143 million;
  • a €148 million increase in raw materials costs over the year as a whole;
  • RenaulT gRoup R&d expenses*

• the ongoing cost-cutting policy, which led to a €579 million reduction in purchasing.

Sales Financing contributed a record €703 million to operating margin, demonstrating both the robustness of the business model and the Renault Group's ability to create value by offering a full range of products and services. Sales Financing posted a record increase in profitability, driven by sales growth, the continued expansion of services and the success of risk management plans introduced during the crisis. Accordingly, the cost of risk (including country risk) fell sharply, to 0.40% of average outstanding loans (down 0.59 of a point relative to 2009).

(€ million) 2010 2009 Change
R&D expenses 1,728 1,643 +85
Capitalized development expenses
%.of R&D expenses
-666
38.5%
-587
35.7%
-79
+2.8.pts
Amortization 772 739 +33
R&D expenses recorded in the income statement 1,834 1,795 +39

* R&D expenses are fully incurred by Automotive division.

Research and Development expenses amounted to €1,728 million in 2010, up 5.2% on 2009. The low level reflects the product cycle and measures taken under the action plans introduced in 2009 to adjust expenditures and improve efficiency.

The ratio of capitalized development expenses rose from 35.7% in 2009 to 38.5%.

Other operating income and expenses showed a net charge of €464 million, as compared with a net charge of €559 million in 2009. This item was mainly made up of:

  • a €159 million impairment charge, compared with a charge of €297 million in 2009;
  • €449 million in workforce adjustment and restructuring costs;
  • property disposals for +€112 million.

After recognizing this item, the Group reported an operating income of €635 million, compared with a loss of €955 million in 2009.

The net financial result showed a net charge of €376 million, compared with a net charge of €404 million in 2009. This included a charge of €31 million linked to the negative impact of the fair value change in Renault SA's redeemable shares, compared with a charge of €43 million in 2009.

In 2010 Renault's share in associated companies generated a net contribution of €1,289 million (compared with a loss of €1,561 million in 2009), of which:

  • €1,084 million from Nissan (compared with a loss of €902 million in 2009);
  • €214 million from Volvo AB (compared with a loss of €301 million in 2009);
  • a loss of €21 million from AvtoVAZ (compared with a loss of €370 million in 2009).

Current and deferred taxes represented a net charge of €58 million (€148 million in 2009), reflecting increased current taxes for foreign subsidiaries, which were largely offset, particularly in France, by the recognition of a portion of deferred tax assets relative to tax loss carry-forwards, previously unrecognized owing to the absence of forecasted future taxable amounts.

Net income, which included a capital gain of €2,000 million on the disposal in October 2010 of B shares in Volvo AB, came to €3,490 million, compared with a loss of €3,068 million in 2009.

The Group's share of net income was €3,420 million, compared with a negative €3,125 million in 2009.

2.1.2. Net capex and R&D expenses

Automotive's tangible and intangible investments net of disposals (excluding capitalized leased vehicles) came to €1,644 million in 2010 (including €666 million in R&D expenses) compared with €2,054 million (including €587 million in R&D expenses) in 2009.

TangiBle and inTangiBle invesTmenTs neT of disposals, By opeRaTing segmenT

(€ million) 2010 2009
Tangible investments (excluding capitalized leased vehicles) 1,130 1,620
Intangible investments 733 670
o/w capitalized R&D expenses 666 587
Total acquisitions 1,863 2,290
Disposal gains -219 -236
Total Automotive division 1,644 2,054
Total Sales Financing 4 19
TOTAL GROUP 1,648 2,073

The plan introduced in 2009 to reduce fixed costs, together with the product cycle, led to a significant decrease in tangible and intangible investments excluding R&D in 2009 and 2010.

By Region:

  • In Europe (53% of total gross investments), range-related investments accounted for 65% of total outlays. Funds were allocated chiefly to the new Mégane coupé-cabriolet, the Master range, the Wind roadster and the new R9M diesel engine;
  • Investments outside Europe accounted for 47% of the total gross spend and were primarily allocated to Morocco (start-up of new facility), Romania, South America and South Korea.

The tangible investments made to develop electric vehicles continued this year, with funds committed both to vehicles and to engines.

Consistent with previous years, the non range-related investment policy was focused mainly on quality, working conditions and the environment.

neT capex

(€ million) 2010 2009
Tangible and intangible investments net of disposals
(excluding capitalized leased vehicles)
1,648 2,073
Capitalized development expenses -666 -587
Others -17 -2
Net industrial and commercial investments (1) 965 1,484
%.of revenues 2.5% 4.4%

neT R&d expenses

R&D expenses 1,728 1,643
R&D expenses billed to third parties and others
Net R&D expenses (2)
-161
1,567
-112
1,531
%.of revenues 4.0% 4.5%

neT capex and R&d expenses

Net capex and R&D expenses (1) + (2) 2,532 3,015
%.of revenues 6.5% 8.9%

2.1.3. Automotive debt

As targeted the Automotive division generated positive operational free cash flow of €1,670 million in 2010. That strong performance can be attributed to the sharp improvement in operational performance and the reduction in expenses. The operational free cash flow generated in 2010 comprises:

  • cash flow of €3,074 million, up €1,688 million on 2009. This does not include dividends from associated companies, which amounted to €88 million, compared with €81 million in 2009;
  • a positive €395 million contribution from the change in working capital requirement;

  • tangible and intangible investments net of disposals in the amount of €1,644 million, down €410 million (€2,054 million in 2009);

  • a negative €155 million change in capitalized leased vehicles.

Combined with the sale in October of the Group's holdings of B shares in Volvo AB for €3,006 million, this free cash flow enabled Automotive net financial debt to be reduced to €1,435 million as at December 31, or 6.3% of equity, compared with €5,921 million (35.9% of equity) on December 31, 2009.

auTomoTive neT financial deBT

(€ million) Dec 31 2010 Dec 31 2009
Non-current financial liabilities 6,835 8,787
Current financial liabilities 5,124 4,455
Non-current financial assets - other securities, loans and derivatives
on financial operations
-800 -888
Current financial assets -910 -1,025
Cash and cash equivalents -8,814 -5,408
Automotive net financial debt 1,435 5,921

2.1.4. Liquidity at December 31, 2010

As at December 31, 2010 the Automotive division increased its liquidity reserve by €3.3 billion compared with end-December 2009 and had:

  • €8.8 billion in cash and cash equivalents;
  • €4.0 billion in undrawn confirmed credit lines.

On December 31, 2010, RCI Banque had:

  • a liquidity reserve of €3.9 billion, representing available liquidity surplus to outstanding certificates of deposit and commercial paper;
  • available liquidity of €6.5 billion, covering more than 2 times all outstanding commercial paper and certificates of deposit, and comprising €4.5 billion in undrawn confirmed credit lines, €1.6 billion in central-bank eligible collateral, and €0.4 billion in cash.

2.2. consolidaTed financial sTaTemenTs

2.2.1. Consolidated income statement

(€ million) 2010 2009
Sales of goods and services 37,654 32,415
Sales financing revenues 1,317 1,297
Revenues (note 4) 38,971 33,712
Cost of goods and services sold (30,620) (26,978)
Cost of sales financing (note 5) (813) (953)
Research and development expenses (note 12-A) (1,834) (1,795)
Selling, general and administrative expenses (4,605) (4,382)
Operating margin (note 6) 1,099 (396)
Other operating income and expenses (note 7) (464) (559)
Other operating income 197 137
Other operating expenses (661) (696)
Operating income 635 (955)
Net interest income (expenses) (354) (353)
Interest income 146 118
Interest expenses (500) (471)
Other financial income and expenses (22) (51)
Financial income (note 8) (376) (404)
Gain on sale of B shares in Volvo AB 2,000 -
Share in net income (loss) of associates 1,289 (1,561)
Nissan (note 14) 1,084 (902)
Other associates (note 15) 205 (659)
Pre-tax income 3,548 (2,920)
Current and deferred taxes (note 9) (58) (148)
Net income 3,490 (3,068)
Net income – non-controlling interests' share 70 57
Net income – parent company shareholders' share 3,420 (3,125)
Earnings per share (1) in € (note 10) 12.70 (12.13)
Diluted earnings per share (1) in € (note 10) 12.70 (12.13)
Number of shares outstanding (in thousands) (note 10)
for earnings per share 269,292 257,514
for diluted earnings per share 269,292 257,514

(1) Net income – parent company shareholders' share divided by number of shares stated.

NB : the notes mentioned in this section refer to the Notes to the consolidated financial statement 2010 presented in chapter 4 of the 2010 Registration document.

2.2.2. Consolidated comprehensive income

Other components of comprehensive income are reported net of tax effects, which are presented in note 11-B.

(€ million) 2010 2009
NeT INCOMe 3,490 (3,068)
Actuarial gains and losses on defined-benefit pension plans (14) (45)
Translation adjustments on foreign activities 258 112
Partial hedge of the investment in Nissan (242) (43)
Fair value adjustments on cash flow hedging instruments 80 32
Fair value adjustments on available-for-sale financial assets 232 6
Total other components of comprehensive income excluding associates (A) 314 62
Actuarial gains and losses on defined-benefit pension plans 59 83
Translation adjustments on foreign activities 2,019 (387)
Fair value adjustments on cash flow hedging instruments 8 59
Fair value adjustments on available-for-sale financial assets 24 17
Associates' share of other components of comprehensive income (B) 2,110 (228)
Other components of comprehensive income (A) + (B) 2,424 (166)
COMPReHeNSIVe INCOMe 5,914 (3,234)
Parent company shareholders' share 5,826 (3,300)
Non-controlling interests' share 88 66

2.2.3. Consolidated financial position

ASSETS (€ million) Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009
NON-CURReNT ASSeTS
Intangible assets (note 12-A) 3,677 3,893
Property, plant and equipment (note 12-B) 11,504 12,294
Investments in associates 14,199 12,084
Nissan (note 14) 13,345 10,583
Other associates (note 15) 854 1,501
Non-current financial assets (note 23) 1,728 1,026
Deferred tax assets (note 9) 705 279
Other non-current assets (note 19) 435 424
Total non-current assets 32,248 30,000
CURReNT ASSeTS
Inventories (note 16) 4,567 3,932
Sales financing receivables (note 17) 19,276 18,243
Automobile receivables (note 18) 1,329 1,097
Current financial assets (note 23) 799 787
Current tax assets 178 195
Other current assets (note 19) 1,685 1,636
Cash and cash equivalents (note 23) 10,025 8,023
Total current assets 37,859 33,913
Assets held for sale (note 7-B) - 65
TOTAL ASSETS 70,107 63,978
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES (€ million) Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009
SHAReHOLDeRS' eQUITy
Share capital 1,127 1,086
Share premium 3,785 3,453
Treasury shares (145) (229)
Revaluation of financial instruments 235 (109)
Translation adjustment (554) (2,568)
Reserves 14,367 17,474
Net income – parent company shareholders' share 3,420 (3,125)
Shareholders' equity – parent company shareholders' share 22,235 15,982
Shareholders' equity – non-controlling interests' share 522 490
Total shareholders' equity (note 20) 22,757 16,472
NON-CURReNT LIAbILITIeS
Deferred tax liabilities (note 9) 125 114
Provisions – long-term (note 21) 2,243 1,829
Non-current financial liabilities (note 24) 7,096 9,048
Other non-current liabilities (note 22) 734 660
Total non-current liabilities 10,198 11,651
CURReNT LIAbILITIeS
Provisions – short-term (note 21) 965 914
Current financial liabilities (note 24) 4,546 3,825
Sales financing debts (note 24) 19,366 19,912
Trade payables 6,348 5,911
Current tax liabilities 106 54
Other current liabilities (note 22) 5,821 5,179
Total current liabilities 37,152 35,795
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale (note 7-B) - 60
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 70,107 63,978

2.2.4. Changes in shareholders' equity

Number
of shares
(thousand)
Share
capital
Share
premium
Treasury
shares
Reva
luation of
financial
instru
ments
Trans
lation
adjus
tment
Reserves Net
income
(parent
company share
holders'
Share
holders'
equity
(parent
company share
Share
holders'
equity
(non
controlled
entities'
Total
share
holders'
equity
(€ million) share) holders'
share)
share)
Balance at
December 31, 2008
284,937 1,086 3,453 (612) (223) (2,241) 16,925 571 18,959 457 19,416
2009 Net income - - - - - - - (3,125) (3,125) 57 (3,068)
Other components
of comprehensive
income
- - - - 114 (327) 38 - (175) 9 (166)
2009
comprehensive
income
- - - - 114 (327) 38 (3,125) (3,300) 66 (3,234)
Allocation of
2008 net income
- - - - - - 571 (571) - - -
Dividends - - - - - - - - - (34) (34)
Cost of stock option
plans
- - - - - - 16 - 16 - 16
(Acquisitions) /
disposals of
treasury shares
- - - 383 - - (256) - 127 - 127
Impact of capital
increases
- - - - - - - - - 15 15
Impact of changes
in the scope of
consolidation with
no loss of control (1)
- - - - - - - - - (14) (14)
Other changes - - - - - - 180 - 180 - 180
Balance at
December 31, 2009
284,937 1,086 3,453 (229) (109) (2,568) 17,474 (3,125) 15,982 490 16,472
2010 net income - - - - - - - 3,420 3,420 70 3,490
Other components
of comprehensive
income
- - - - 344 2,014 48 - 2,406 18 2,424
2010
comprehensive
income
- - - - 344 2,014 48 3,420 5,826 88 5,914
Allocation of
2009 net income
- - - - - - (3,125) 3,125 - - -
Dividends - - - - - - - - - (40) (40)
Cost of stock option
plans
- - - - - - 7 - 7 - 7
(Acquisitions) /
disposals of
treasury shares
- - - 84 - - (24) - 60 - 60
Impact of capital
increases
10,785 41 332 - - - - - 373 - 373
Impact of changes
in the scope of
consolidation with
no loss of control (1)
- - - - - - (3) - (3) (16) (19)
Other changes - - - - - - (10) - (10) - (10)
Balance at
December 31, 2010
295,722 1,127 3,785 (145) 235 (554) 14,367 3,420 22,235 522 22,757

(1) The impact of changes in the scope of consolidation results from the treatment applied to acquisitions of non-controlling interests and put options for buyouts of non-controlling entities (note 2-J).

Details of changes in consolidated shareholders' equity in 2010 are given in note 20.

2.2.5. Consolidated cash flows

(€ million) 2010 2009
NET INCOME 3,490 (3,068)
Cancellation of unrealized income and expenses
Amortization and impairment 3,069 3,146
Share in net (income) loss of associates (1,289) 1,561
Other unrealized income and expenses (note 27-A) (2,087) (5)
Cash flow (1) 3,183 1,634
Dividends received from associates 88 81
Net change in financing for final customers (448) 377
Net change in renewable dealer financing (146) (126)
Decrease (increase) in sales financing receivables (594) 251
Bond issuance by the Sales financing segment (note 24-A) 3,929 3,149
Bond redemption by the Sales financing segment (note 24-A) (2,308) (2,795)
Net change in other Sales financing debts (2,354) 871
Net change in other securities and loans of the Sales financing segment (129) 152
Net change in Sales financing financial assets and debts (862) 1,377
Change in capitalized leased vehicles (109) (256)
Decrease (increase) in working capital (note 27-B) 264 2,953
CASH FLOWS FROM OPeRATING ACTIVITIeS 1,970 6,040
Capital expenditure (note 27-C) (1,867) (2,309)
Disposals of property, plant and equipment and intangibles 219 236
Acquisitions of investments with gain of control, net of cash acquired - -
Acquisitions of other investments, net of cash acquired (39) (86)
Disposals of investments with loss of control, net of cash transferred 7 -
Disposals of other investments, net of cash transferred and other (2) 3,114 -
Net decrease (increase) in other securities and loans of the Automotive segment (30) 65
CASH FLOWS FROM INVeSTING ACTIVITIeS 1,404 (2,094)
Transactions with non-controlling interests (3) - -
Dividends paid to parent company shareholders (note 20-D) - -
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (77) (22)
(Purchases) sales of treasury shares 60 127
Cash flows with shareholders (17) 105
Bond issuance by the Automotive segment (note 24-A) 1,696 750
Bond redemption by the Automotive segment (note 24-A) (1,164) (1,271)
Net increase (decrease) in other financial liabilities of the Automotive segment (1,982) 2,378
Net change in financial liabilities of the Automotive segment (1,450) 1,857
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIeS (1,467) 1,962
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,907 5,908
Cash and cash equivalents: opening balance 8,023 2,058
Increase (decrease) 1,907 5,908
Effect of changes in exchange rate and other changes 95 57
Cash and cash equivalents: closing balance 10,025 8,023

(1) Cash flow does not include dividends received from associates.

(2) Including the sales of B shares in Volvo AB for €3,006 million (operation described in "Significant events").

(3) Via capital increases or capital reductions and acquisitions of additional investments in controlled companies (note 2-J).

Details of interest received and paid by the Automotive segment are given in note 27-D.

Current taxes paid by the Group are reported in note 9-A.

2.2.6. Segment reporting

A. Consolidated income statement by operating segment

(€ million) Automotive Sales
financing
Intersegment
transactions
Consoli
dated total
2010
Sales of goods and services 37,172 482 - 37,654
Sales financing revenues - 1,317 - 1,317
External sales (note 4) 37,172 1,799 - 38,971
Intersegment sales (283) 376 (93) -
Sales by segment 36,889 2,175 (93) 38,971
Operating margin (1) 381 703 15 1,099
Operating income (78) 698 15 635
Financial income (2) 26 - (402) (376)
Gain on sale of Volvo Series B shares 2,000 - - 2,000
Share in net income (loss) of associates 1,287 2 - 1,289
Pre-tax income 3,235 700 (387) 3,548
Current and deferred taxes 157 (211) (4) (58)
Net income 3,392 489 (391) 3,490
2009
Sales of goods and services 31,951 464 - 32,415
Sales financing revenues - 1,297 - 1,297
External sales (note 4) 31,951 1,761 - 33,712
Intersegment sales (317) 342 (25) -
Sales by segment 31,634 2,103 (25) 33,712
Operating margin (1) (915) 506 13 (396)
Operating income (1,457) 489 13 (955)
Financial income (2) (102) - (302) (404)
Share in net income (loss) of associates (1,566) 5 - (1,561)
Pre-tax income (3,125) 494 (289) (2,920)
Current and deferred taxes 14 (157) (5) (148)
Net income (3,111) 337 (294) (3,068)

(1) Details of amortization and depreciation are provided in the consolidated cash flow statements by operating segment.

(2) Sales financing dividends are included in the Automotive segment's financial income and eliminated as an intersegment transaction.

B. Consolidated financial position by operating segment

Consolidated financial position by operating segment - December 31, 2010

ASSETS (€ million) Automotive Sales
financing
Intersegment
transactions
Consoli
dated total
NON-CURReNT ASSeTS
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 15,003 188 (10) 15,181
Investments in associates 14,165 34 - 14,199
Non-current financial assets – investments
in non-controlled entities
3,359 - (2,431) 928
Non-current financial assets – other securities,
loans and derivatives on financing operations
of the Automotive segment
800 - - 800
Deferred tax assets and other non-current assets 1,044 145 (49) 1,140
Total non-current assets 34,371 367 (2,490) 32,248
CURReNT ASSeTS
Inventories 4,563 4 - 4,567
Customer receivables 1,414 19,642 (451) 20,605
Current financial assets 910 520 (631) 799
Other current assets and current tax assets 1,587 2,222 (1,946) 1,863
Cash and cash equivalents 8,814 1,342 (131) 10,025
Total current assets 17,288 23,730 (3,159) 37,859
Assets held for sale - - - -
TOTAL ASSETS 51,659 24,097 (5,649) 70,107
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES (€ million) Automotive Sales
financing
Intersegment
transactions
Consoli
dated total
SHAReHOLDeRS' eQUITy 22,638 2,435 (2,316) 22,757
NON-CURReNT LIAbILITIeS
Deferred tax liabilities and long-term provisions 1,977 391 - 2,368
Non-current financial liabilities 6,835 261 - 7,096
Other non-current liabilities 544 190 - 734
Total non-current liabilities 9,356 842 - 10,198
CURReNT LIAbILITIeS
Short-term provisions 921 44 - 965
Current financial liabilities 5,124 - (578) 4,546
Trade payables and sales financing debts 6,407 20,058 (751) 25,714
Other current liabilities and current tax liabilities 7,213 718 (2,004) 5,927
Total current liabilities 19,665 20,820 (3,333) 37,152
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale - - - -
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 51,659 24,097 (5,649) 70,107

Consolidated financial position by operating segment - December 31, 2009

ASSETS (€ million) Automotive Sales
financing
Intersegment
transactions
Consoli
dated total
NON-CURReNT ASSeTS
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 15,953 245 (11) 16,187
Investments in associates 12,058 26 - 12,084
Non-current financial assets – investments
in non-controlled entities
2,392 - (2,254) 138
Non-current financial assets – other securities,
loans and derivatives on financing operations
of the Automotive segment
888 - - 888
Deferred tax assets and other non-current assets 553 145 5 703
Total non-current assets 31,844 416 (2,260) 30,000
CURReNT ASSeTS
Inventories 3,927 5 - 3,932
Customer receivables 1,179 18,660 (499) 19,340
Current financial assets 1,025 380 (618) 787
Other current assets and current tax assets 1,532 2,041 (1,742) 1,831
Cash and cash equivalents 5,408 2,738 (123) 8,023
Total current assets 13,071 23,824 (2,982) 33,913
Assets held for sale 65 - - 65
TOTAL ASSETS 44,980 24,240 (5,242) 63,978
Sales Intersegment Consoli
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES (€ million) Automotive Sales
financing
Intersegment
transactions
Consoli
dated total
SHAReHOLDeRS' eQUITy 16,363 2,259 (2,150) 16,472
NON-CURReNT LIAbILITIeS
Deferred tax liabilities and long-term provisions 1,585 309 49 1,943
Non-current financial liabilities 8,787 261 - 9,048
Other non-current liabilities 509 151 - 660
Total non-current liabilities 10,881 721 49 11,651
CURReNT LIAbILITIeS
Short-term provisions 865 49 - 914
Current financial liabilities 4,455 4 (634) 3,825
Trade payables and sales financing debts 5,938 20,593 (708) 25,823
Other current liabilities and current tax liabilities 6,418 614 (1,799) 5,233
Total current liabilities 17,676 21,260 (3,141) 35,795
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale 60 - - 60
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 44,980 24,240 (5,242) 63,978

C. Consolidated cash flows by operating segment

(€ million) Automotive Sales
financing
Intersegment
transactions
Consoli
dated total
2010
Net income 3,392 489 (391) 3,490
Cancellation of unrealized income and expenses
Amortization and impairment 3,045 24 - 3,069
Share in net (income) loss of associates (1,287) (2) - (1,289)
Other unrealized income and expenses (2,076) (14) 3 (2,087)
Cash flow (1) 3,074 497 (388) 3,183
Dividends received from associates 88 - - 88
Decrease (increase) in sales financing receivables - (563) (31) (594)
Net change in financial assets and Sales Financing debts - (867) 5 (862)
Change in capitalized leased vehicles (155) 48 (2) (109)
Decrease (increase) in working capital 395 (105) (26) 264
CASH FLOWS FROM OPeRATING ACTIVITIeS 3,402 (990) (442) 1,970
Purchases of intangible assets (733) (1) - (734)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (1,130) (3) - (1,133)
Disposals of property, plant and equipment and intangibles 219 - - 219
Acquisitions and disposals of investments involving gain
or loss of control, net of cash acquired/transferred
7 - - 7
Acquisitions and disposals of other investments and other assets(2) 3,075 - - 3,075
Net decrease (increase) in other securities and loans
of the Automotive segment
(30) - - (30)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVeSTING ACTIVITIeS 1,408 (4) - 1,404
Cash flows with shareholders (12) (407) 402 (17)
Net change in financial liabilities of the Automotive segment (1,493) - 43 (1,450)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIeS (1,505) (407) 445 (1,467)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 3,305 (1,401) 3 1,907

(1) Cash flow does not include dividends received from associates.

(2) Including the sales of B shares in Volvo AB for €3,006 million (operation described in "Significant events").

(€ million) Automotive Sales
financing
Intersegment
transactions
Consoli
dated total
2009
Net income (3,111) 337 (294) (3,068)
Cancellation of unrealized income and expenses
Amortization and impairment 3,124 30 (8) 3,146
Share in net (income) loss of associates 1,566 (5) - 1,561
Other unrealized income and expenses (193) 183 5 (5)
Cash flow (1) 1,386 545 (297) 1,634
Dividends received from associates 81 - - 81
Decrease (increase) in sales financing receivables - 76 175 251
Net change in financial assets and Sales Financing debts - 1,366 11 1,377
Change in capitalized leased vehicles (248) (9) 1 (256)
Decrease (increase) in working capital 2,923 33 (3) 2,953
CASH FLOWS FROM OPeRATING ACTIVITIeS 4,142 2,011 (113) 6,040
Purchases of intangible assets (670) (16) - (686)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (1,620) (3) - (1,623)
Disposals of property, plant and equipment and intangibles 236 - - 236
Acquisitions and disposals of investments involving gain
or loss of control, net of cash acquired/transferred
- - - -
Acquisitions and disposals of other investments and other assets (86) - - (86)
Net decrease (increase) in other securities and loans
of the Automotive segment
81 - (16) 65
CASH FLOWS FROM INVeSTING ACTIVITIeS (2,059) (19) (16) (2,094)
Cash flows with shareholders 105 (302) 302 105
Net change in financial liabilities of the Automotive segment 2,017 - (160) 1,857
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIeS 2,122 (302) 142 1,962
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 4,205 1,690 13 5,908

(1) Cash flow does not include dividends received from associates.

B. Information by Region

(€ million) Europe (1) Euromed Eurasia Asia
Africa
Americas Consoli
dated total
2010
Revenues 27,171 2,996 1,044 3,869 3,891 38,971
Property, plant and equipment and intangibles 11,612 1,644 431 810 684 15,181
2009
Revenues 25,714 2,428 598 2,393 2,579 33,712
Property, plant and equipment and intangibles 12,784 1,583 376 809 635 16,187
(1) Including France:
(€ million) 2010 2009
Revenues 12,697 12,517
Property, plant and equipment and intangibles 9,918 10,840

The Regions presented correspond to the geographic sectors of the Group's structure.

Consolidated revenues are presented by location of customers.

Property, plant and equipment and intangibles are presented by location of subsidiaries and joint ventures.

Financial Information on the Alliance

Chapter 3 Financial Information on the Alliance

The purpose of the financial data in this section is twofold: to broadly quantify the economic significance of the Renault-Nissan Alliance through key performance indicators, and to make it easier to compare the assets and liabilities of the two Groups. The data of both Groups comply with the accounting standards applied by Renault in 2010.

The characteristics of the Alliance mean, among other things, that Renault and Nissan's assets and liabilities cannot be combined. Consequently, these data do not correspond to a consolidation as defined by generally accepted accounting principles and are not certified by the statutory auditors.

Information concerning Renault is based on the consolidated figures released at December 31, 2010, while the information concerning Nissan is based on the restated consolidated figures prepared for the purposes of the Renault consolidation, covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2010 whereas Nissan's financial year-end is March 31.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

The preparation of the key performance indicators under Renault accounting policies takes into account restatement of figures published by Nissan under Japanese Accounting Standards into IFRS. Additionally, the following treatments have been performed:

  • reclassifications have been made when necessary to harmonize the presentation of the main income statement items;
  • restatements for harmonization of accounting standards and adjustments to fair value applied by Renault for acquisitions of 1999 and 2002 are included.

Revenues 2010

(€ million) Renault Nissan (1) Intercompany
eliminations
Alliance
Sales of
goods and
services
37,654 68,324 (2,755) 103,223
Sales
financing
revenues
1,317 4,321 (72) 5,566
Revenues 38,971 72,645 (2,827) 108,789

(1) Converted at the average exchange rate for 2010: EUR 1 = JPY 116.5.

The Alliance's intercompany business mainly consists of commercial transactions between Renault and Nissan. Those items have been eliminated to produce the revenue indicator. Their value is estimated on the basis of Renault's 2010 results.

The operating margin, the operating income and the net income of the Alliance in 2010 are as follows:

(€ million) Operating
margin
Operating
income
Net
income(2)
Renault 1,099 635 2,406
Nissan (1) 4,375 4,169 2,613
Alliance 5,474 4,804 5,019

(1) Converted at the average exchange rate for 2010: EUR 1 = JPY 116.5.

(2) Renault's net income is adjusted to exclude Nissan's contribution and

Nissan's net income is similarly adjusted to exclude Renault's contribution.

Intercompany transactions impacting the previous indicators are minor and have therefore not been eliminated.

For the Alliance, the operating margin is equivalent to 5,0% of revenues.

In 2010, the Alliance's research and development expenses, after capitalization and amortization, are as follows:

Alliance 4,863
Nissan 3,029
Renault 1,834
(€ million)

Financial Information on the Alliance Chapter 3

BALANCE SHEET INDICATORS

CONDENSED RENAULT AND NISSAN BALANCE SHEETS

RenaulT aT decemBeR 31, 2010

ASSETS (€ million) SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES (€ million)
Intangible assets 3,677 Shareholders' equity 22,757
Property, plant and equipment 11,504 Deferred tax liabilities 125
Investments in associates
(excluding Alliance)
854 Provisions for pension and other long-term
employee benefit obligations
1,246
Deferred tax assets 705 Financial liabilities of the Automotive division 11,380
Inventories 4,567 Financial liabilities of the Sales financing
Sales financing receivables 19,276 division and sales financing debts 19,628
Automotive receivables 1,329 Other liabilities 14,971
Other assets 4,825
Cash and cash equivalents 10,025
Total assets excluding investment in Nissan 56,762
Investment in Nissan 13,345
TOTAL ASSETS 70,107 TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
AND LIABILITIES
70,107
Provisions for pension and other long-term
employee benefit obligations
1,246

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 70,107

nissan aT decemBeR 31, 2010 (1)

Investment in Renault 1,844 TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total assets excluding investment in Renault 99,628
Cash and cash equivalents 7,026
Other assets 8,241
Automotive receivables 5,483 Other liabilities 22,764
Sales financing receivables 25,189 division and sales financing debts 30,574
Inventories 9,790 Financial liabilities of the Sales financing
Deferred tax assets 1,381 Financial liabilities of the Automotive division 6,521
Investments in associates
(excluding Alliance)
198 Provisions for pension and other long-term
employee benefit obligations
3,195
Property, plant and equipment 35,915 Deferred tax liabilities 5,119
Intangible assets 6,405 Shareholders' equity 33,299
ASSETS (€ million) SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES (€ million)

(1) Converted at the closing rate for 2010 EUR 1 = JPY 108,65.

The values shown for Nissan assets and liabilities reflect restatements for harmonization of accounting standards and adjustments to fair value applied by Renault for acquisitions made in 1999 and 2002, mainly concerning revaluation of land and other tangible fixed assets, capitalization of development expenses, and pension-related provisions.

Balance sheet items have been reclassified where necessary to make the data consistent across both Groups.

Nissan's restated balance sheet includes the securitized items presented off-balance sheet in Nissan's financial statements under Japanese GAAP.

Provisions for pension and other long-term
employee benefit obligations
3,195

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 101,472

Purchases of property, plant and equipment by both Alliance groups for 2010, excluding leased vehicles, amount to:

(€ million)
Renault 1,133
Nissan 1,956
Alliance 3,089

Based on the best available information, Renault estimates that the impact of full consolidation of Nissan on its shareholders' equity calculated under current accounting policies would result in :

  • a maximum 5-10% decrease in shareholders' equity Group share;
  • a €20 billion increase in shareholders' equity minority interests' share.

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