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Safilo Group — Earnings Release 2022
Nov 3, 2022
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Q3 and First 9 Months 2022 Trading Update
November 3, 2022
Q3 and First 9 Months 2022 Trading Update
November 3, 2022
DISCLAIMER
This presentation may contain forward looking statements based on current expectations and projects of the Group in relation to future events. Due to their specific nature, these statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, as they depend on certain circumstances and facts, most of which being beyond the control of the Group. Therefore actual results could differ, even to a significant extent, with respect to those reported in the statements.
"Q3 marked another quarter of growth of our sales and profits, driven by the strength of our new collections, the investments behind our brands and a continued effort to increase the breadth of the services we offer to our clients.
Our results are keeping us on track with our goals."
Angelo Trocchia, CEO
…
Q3 CONFIRMED SOLID KPIs:
Positive sales momentum
+14.9% +5.6% organic1
Another double-digit improvement of gross profit and adj.2 EBITDA
Gross margin 53.8% adj.2 EBITDA 8.7%
1ORGANIC SALES PERFORMANCE IS AT CONSTANT EXCHANGE RATES AND INCLUDES ONLY THE SALES OF BRANDS PRESENT IN BOTH OF THE COMPARED PERIODS 2 ON AN ADJUSTED BASIS, EXCLUDING NON-RECURRING ITEMS
Q3 CONFIRMED OUR KEY BUSINESS DRIVERS…
by Region
- Positive sales momentum continuing in Europe, Latin America and IMEA markets
- US business holding up vs another tough comp and delayed deliveries of sport products
- Significant rebound of Asia
by Product
- Sunglasses remaining the best performing product category
- Prescription frames confirming solid trends
by Channel
- Continued rebound of physical retail supporting our core wholesale channels and the ongoing expansion of our B2B: "You&Safilo" platform up +40% vs Q3 21
- Online sales (ca 14% of total sales), up low-single digit in Q3, mid-single digit in 9M
Q3 2022 HIGHLIGHTS
…and THE STRENGTH OF OUR BRAND PORTFOLIO
- Carrera and Polaroid continued to post remarkable double-digit growth
- Smith grew more moderately due to the delayed phasing of deliveries
- Tommy, HUGO BOSS, David Beckham, Under Armour and Isabel Marant were the other key drivers of our organic1 growth
- Significant new business contribution from Carolina Herrera
TOTAL NET SALES
Q3 positive sales momentum allowed us to confirm solid progress in the first 9 months
| Q3 2022 | vs Q3 2021 |
9M 2022 | vs 9M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260.4 €m | +14.9% +4.6% @cFX +5.6%1 |
831.3 €m |
+12.7% +5.7% @cFX +9.9%1 |
1ORGANIC SALES PERFORMANCE IS AT CONSTANT EXCHANGE RATES AND INCLUDES ONLY THE SALES OF BRANDS PRESENT IN BOTH OF THE COMPARED PERIODS
(% change vs corresponding period of 2021)
- Solid prescription frames business and strong growth of sunglass sales backed by strong summer season.
- Another excellent quarter in Europe for Carrera and Polaroid, and some of our main licensed brands.
- New licenses, introduced this year, adding ca 6% additional growth.
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Italy, Spain, France and Germany, best performing markets. Turkey and Poland expanding nicely.
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Sales performance in US reflecting a tough comp ( Q3 2021 ca +20%1 vs Q3 2019) and a temporary more moderate growth of Smith.
- Upper part of our brand portfolio recording positive momentum, while trends remaining softer in the entry and mid-tier price points.
- Continued growth of Smith's online business and Blenders' turning positive in the month of September.
(% change vs corresponding period of 2021)
- Carrera, Polaroid, and some of our key licenses continued to drive the positive organic performance of the region, particularly strong in the Middle Eastern markets and India.
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Carolina Herrera a new meaningful addition pushing growth in Brazil and Mexico.
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Q3 sales trends markedly improved in Asia thanks to a better organic performance, driven by the key brands of the region.
- Our key licenses remained our main growth drivers in South-East Asia.
- Carrera and Smith outperformed in Australia.
Q3/9M 2022 ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
GROSS PROFIT AND MARGIN EXPANDING YOY
Positive sales dynamics in terms of price/mix and structural COGS savings continued to offset inflation pressure and forex impact on margins
| Q3 2022 | vs Q3 2021 |
9M 2022 | vs 9M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140.0 €m | +18.0% +16.2%2 |
458.4 €m | +20.3% +17.2%2 |
| MARGIN | MARGIN | ||
| 53.8% | +140 bps +60 bps2 |
55.1% | +340 bps +210 bps2 |
ADJ.2 EBITDA AND MARGIN EXPANDING YOY
Higher SG&A costs reflecting marketing investments on our brands and IFRIC SaaS costs, still capitalized in Q3 '21
| Q3 2022 | vs Q3 2021 |
9M 2022 | vs 9M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.6 €m | +18.6% | 85.3 €m | +24.0% |
| MARGIN | MARGIN | ||
| 8.7% | +30 bps | 10.3% | +100 bps |
| September 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| GROUP NET DEBT | 115.4 | 94.0 |
| GROUP NET DEBT pre IFRS-16 | 67.2 | 52.8 |
NEW FINANCING AGREEMENT FOR EURO 300 MILLION SIGNED
Creation of " Digital Force", Safilo's Salesforce Academy that aims to seek and train new talents in the digital transformation and Salesforce field. In partnership with DOT "Digital On Things.
Introduction of Eastman Tritan™ Renew in its polarized lenses, becoming the first player in the market to adopt Tritan™ Renew Polarized lenses.
Q3 and First 9 Months 2022 Trading Update
November 3, 2022
Q3 and First 9 Months 2022 Trading Update
November 3, 2022
Appendices
- 1 Organic sales performance is provided at constant exchange rates and includes only the proprietary brands and not terminated licenses, present in both of the compared periods, excluding the business attributable to the production supply contract with Kering Eyewear.
- 2 In the first 9M 2022, the adjusted EBITDA excludes net non-recurring costs for Euro 1.7 million due to some special projects costs and restructuring expenses, partially offset by the release of a restructuring provision.In Q3 2022, the adjusted EBITDA excludes a net nonrecurring cost for Euro 1.1 million.
- In the first 9M 2021, the adjusted EBITDA excluded non-recurring costs for Euro 17.4 million (Euro 10.2 million at the gross profit level), mainly related to the announced closure, starting from June 2021, of the Ormož production plant in Slovenia, and also a non-recurring income of Euro 17 million due to the release of a provision for risks and charges booked in 2015 in relation to an investigation by the French Competition Authority. The release is a result of the positive outcome, without sanctions, of this investigation. In Q3 2021, the adjusted EBITDA excluded non-recurring costs for Euro 1.7 million (Euro 1.8 million at the gross profit level).
| Change at current forex |
Change at current forex |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2022 |
% | Q3 2021 |
% | Reported | Reported | Organic1 | (Euro million) | 9M 2022 |
% | 9M 2021 |
% | Reported | Reported | Organic1 |
| 124.7 | 47.9 | 115.1 | 50.8 | +8.4% | -7.4% | -1.2% | North America | 383.5 | 46.1 | 355.2 | 48.2 | +8.0% | -3.8% | +1.2% |
| 95.7 | 36.7 | 82.8 | 36.6 | +15.5% | +14.1% | +8.1% | Europe | 332.7 | 40.0 | 291.0 | 39.5 | +14.3% | +14.1% | +18.2% |
| 16.2 | 6.2 | 11.3 | 5.0 | +43.3% | +31.6% | +46.1% | Asia Pacific | 41.3 | 5.0 | 37.2 | 5.0 | +11.1% | +3.4% | +17.2% |
| 23.9 | 9.2 | 17.4 | 7.7 | +36.9% | +21.8% | +13.3% | Rest of the world | 73.8 | 8.9 | 54.0 | 7.3 | +36.8% | +24.7% | +23.0% |
| 260.4 | 100.0 | 226.6 | 100.0 | +14.9% | +4.6% | +5.6% | Total | 831.3 | 100.0 | 737.4 | 100.0 | +12.7% | +5.7% | +9.9% |
| Change at constant forex |
Change at constant forex |
| Change at current forex |
Change at constant forex |
Change at current forex |
Change at constant forex |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Euro million) | Q1 2022 |
% | Q1 2021 |
% | Reported | Reported | Organic1 | (Euro million) | Q2 2022 |
% | Q2 2021 |
% | Reported | Reported | Organic1 |
| North America | 129.0 | 45.7 | 119.1 | 47.4 | +8.3% | +0.9% | +5.5% | North America | 129.6 | 45.0 | 121.0 | 46.6 | +7.1% | -5.1% | -0.6% |
| Europe | 117.2 | 41.5 | 101.5 | 40.4 | +15.5% | +16.2% | +24.9% | Europe | 120.0 | 41.6 | 106.7 | 41.1 | +12.4% | +12.1% | +20.7% |
| Asia Pacific | 12.4 | 4.4 | 13.0 | 5.2 | -4.4% | -9.3% | +2.3% | Asia Pacific | 12.7 | 4.4 | 12.9 | 5.0 | -1.4% | -8.5% | +5.9% |
| Rest of the world | 23.9 | 8.5 | 17.8 | 7.1 | +34.6% | +27.3% | +29.8% | Rest of the world | 26.0 | 9.0 | 18.7 | 7.2 | +38.6% | +24.9% | +26.4% |
| Total | 282.6 | 100.0 | 251.4 | 100.0 | +12.4% | +8.4% | +14.3% | Total | 288.3 | 100.0 | 259.4 | 100.0 | +11.2% | +4.0% | +9.8% |
+12.6% +6.0% @cFX +4.9%1
+17.1% +4.2% @cFX +3.6%1
+31.9% +20.6% @cFX +20.3%1
THE PRODUCT CATEGORY 'OTHER' MAINLY COMPRISES THE SALES OF SNOW GOGGLES AND SNOW AND BIKE HELMETS 1 ORGANIC SALES PERFORMANCE IS AT CONSTANT EXCHANGE RATES AND INCLUDES ONLY THE SALES OF BRANDS PRESENT IN BOTH OF THE COMPARED PERIODS
+14.1%
+4.6%1
+5.2% @cFX
| (Euro million) |
Q3 2022 |
% on net sales |
Q3 2021 |
% on net sales |
% Change 2022 vs 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 260.4 | 226.6 | +14.9% | ||
| Gross Profit | 140.0 | 53.8% | 118.7 | 52.4% | +18.0% |
| EBITDA | 21.5 | 8.3% | 17.4 | 7.7% | +24.0% |
| Adjusted2 EBITDA |
22.6 | 8.7% | 19.1 | 8.4% | +18.6% |
| IFRS 16 impact on EBITDA | 3.1 | 3.0 | |||
| IFRIC SaaS impact on EBITDA | (1.8) | n.a. |
| (Euro million) |
9M 2022 |
% on net sales |
9M 2021 |
% on net sales |
% Change 2022 vs 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 831.3 | 737.4 | +12.7% | ||
| Gross Profit | 458.4 | 55.1% | 380.9 | 51.7% | +20.3% |
| EBITDA | 83.6 | 10.1% | 68.4 | 9.3% | +22.2% |
| Adjusted2 EBITDA |
85.3 | 10.3% | 68.8 | 9.3% | +24.0% |
| IFRS 16 impact on EBITDA | 8.6 | 8.7 | |||
| IFRIC SaaS impact on EBITDA | (5.5) | n.a. |
| (Euro million) | Q1 2022 | % on net sales |
Q1 2021 | % on net sales |
% Change 2022 vs 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 282.6 | 251.4 | +12.4% | ||
| Gross Profit | 155.5 | 55.0% | 126.6 | 50.4% | +22.8% |
| EBITDA | 28.7 | 10.2% | 13.4 | 5.3% | +114.7% |
| Adjusted EBITDA2 | 32.0 | 11.3% | 25.8 | 10.3% | +23.8% |
| IFRS 16 impact on EBITDA IFRIC SaaS impact on EBITDA |
2.6 (1.9) |
2.9 n.a. |
| (Euro million) | Q2 2022 |
% on net sales |
Q2 2021 |
% on net sales |
% Change 2022 vs 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 288.3 | 259.4 | +11.2% | ||
| Gross Profit | 162.8 | 56.5% | 135.6 | 52.3% | +20.0% |
| EBITDA | 33.3 | 11.6% | 37.7 | 14.5% | -11.5% |
| Adjusted2 EBITDA |
30.6 | 10.6% | 23.8 | 9.2% | +28.5% |
| IFRS 16 impact on EBITDA | 2.8 | 2.8 | |||
| IFRIC SaaS impact on EBITDA | (1.8) | n.a. |
EXCHANGE RATES
| of As |
(Appreciation)/ Depreciation |
Average | (Appreciation)/ Depreciation |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency | Code | September 30, |
December 31, |
% | 9M 2022 |
9M 2022 |
% |
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||
| Dollar US |
USD | 0 9748 |
1 1326 |
-13 9% |
1 0638 |
1 1962 |
-11 1% |
| Dollar Hong-Kong |
HKD | 7 6521 |
8 8333 |
-13 4% |
8 3326 |
9 2912 |
-10 3% |
| Swiss Franc |
CHF | 0 9561 |
1 0331 |
-7 5% |
1 0118 |
1 0904 |
-7 2% |
| Canadian Dollar |
CAD | 3401 1 |
4393 1 |
-6 9% |
3643 1 |
4968 1 |
-8 9% |
| Japanese Yen |
YEN | 141 0100 |
130 3800 |
2% 8 |
135 9679 |
129 8320 |
7% 4 |
| British Pound |
GBP | 0 8830 |
0 8403 |
5 1% |
0 8472 |
0 8636 |
-1 9% |
| Swedish Krown |
SEK | 10 8993 |
10 2503 |
6 3% |
10 5274 |
10 1528 |
3 7% |
| Australian Dollar |
AUD | 1 5076 |
1 5615 |
-3 5% |
1 5044 |
1 5770 |
-4 6% |
| South-African Rand |
ZAR | 5353 17 |
18 0625 |
-2 9% |
16 9517 |
4226 17 |
-2 7% |
| Russian Ruble |
RUB | 59 3067 |
85 3004 |
5% -30 |
76 4762 |
88 5335 |
6% -13 |
| Brasilian Real |
BRL | 5 2584 |
6 3101 |
-16 7% |
5 4631 |
6 3765 |
-14 3% |
| Indian Rupee |
INR | 79 4250 |
84 2292 |
-5 7% |
82 2983 |
88 0420 |
-6 5% |
| Dollar Singapore |
SGD | 1 4001 |
1 5279 |
-8 4% |
1 4631 |
1 6020 |
-8 7% |
| Malaysian Ringgit |
MYR | 5201 4 |
7184 4 |
2% -4 |
6165 4 |
9414 4 |
-6 6% |
| Chinese Renminbi |
CNY | 6 9368 |
7 1947 |
6% -3 |
7 0193 |
7 7376 |
3% -9 |
| Korean Won |
KRW | 1 400 6900 , |
1 346 3800 , |
4 0% |
1 348 7902 , |
1 354 3097 , |
-0 4% |
| Mexican Peso |
MXN | 19 6393 |
23 1438 |
-15 1% |
21 5543 |
24 0772 |
-10 5% |
| Turkish Lira |
TRY | 18 0841 |
15 2335 |
18 7% |
16 8796 |
9 7104 |
73 8% |
| Dirham UAE |
AED | 3 5800 |
1595 4 |
-13 9% |
3 9069 |
3931 4 |
1% -11 |
| Polish Zloty |
PLN | 4 8483 |
4 5969 |
0 0547 |
4 6724 |
n.a. | n.a. |