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Sogefi Earnings Release 2017

Apr 26, 2017

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Informazione
Regolamentata n.
0246-15-2017
Data/Ora Ricezione
26 Aprile 2017 16:00:07
MTA - Star
Societa' : SOGEFI
Identificativo
Informazione
Regolamentata
: 88435
Nome utilizzatore : RODOLFI SOGEFIN03 - YANN ALBRAND / NIVES
Tipologia : IRAG 03
Data/Ora Ricezione : 26 Aprile 2017 16:00:07
Data/Ora Inizio
Diffusione presunta
: 26 Aprile 2017 16:15:08
Oggetto : Sogefi (CIR Group): strong growth in
results in Q1 2017
Testo del comunicato

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PRESS RELEASE

Board of Directors approves results as of March 31 2017

SOGEFI (CIR GROUP): STRONG GROWTH IN RESULTS IN Q1 2017

Revenues up by 12.6% to € 439.1m

Sales higher in all geographical areas and Business Units

EBITDA at € 45.1m, up by 30.2%

Net income at € 11.6m (€ 2.9m in Q1 2016)

Net debt reduced to € 291.4m (€ 322.6m as of end March 2016)

Q1 2017 Q1 2016 Δ%
Revenues 439.1 390.1 12.6
EBITDA 45.1 34.6 30.2
EBIT 26.8 16.0 67.5
Net Result 11.6 2.9
Free Cash Flow 6.9 -0.2
Net debt (end of period) 291.4 322.6

Highlights from Q1 2017 results

Milan, April 26 2017 - The Board of Directors of Sogefi S.p.A., which met today under the chairmanship of Monica Mondardini, has approved the Interim Financial Report of the group for the first quarter of 2017.

Laurent Hebenstreit, Chief Executive Officer of Sogefi, made the following statement:

(in €m)

"Results of the first quarter of 2017 confirm the effect of the turnaround actions aimed at increasing profitability and cash generation".

Revenues up by 12.6%

In the first quarter of 2017 the global automotive market reported an increase in production of 5.8%, with steady growth in Asia (+6.8%) and in Europe (+4.2%), a more modest increase in North America (+2.5%) and a rebound in South America (+19.1%).

In this environment, Sogefi reported revenues of € 439.1 million, up 12.6% compared to € 390.1 million of the first quarter of 2016 (+11% at constant exchange rates).

Sogefi: outperformed reference market including in Europe

€m Q1 2017 Q1 2016 reported
change
Constant
exchange
rates
weight
based on
Q1 2017
reference
market
Europe 274.0 253.2 8.2% 9.5% 62.4% 4.2%
North America 81.2 70.3 15.4% 10.8% 18.5% 2.5%
South America 48.9 37.5 30.6% 14.1% 11.1% 19.1%
Asia 39.5 31.3 26.4% 25.7% 9.0% 6.8%
Intercompany eliminations -4.5 -2.2 -1.0%
Total 439.1 390.1 12.6% 11.0% 100.0% 5.8%

Source: Sogefi and IHS data

All geographical areas contributed to the significant growth in sales in the quarter.

In Europe, revenues increased 8.2%, outperforming the reference market (+4.2%).

Business continued to develop vigorously in North America (+15.4%) and in Asia (+26.4%) which together now represent 27.5% of total revenues.

In South America, sales increased by 30.6%, reflecting the market rebound and the positive exchange rates (+14.1% at constant exchange rates).

Positive performance for the three Business Units

€m Q1 2017 Q1 2016 reported
change
Constant
exchange
rates
Suspensions 153.2 143.1 7.1% 6.0%
Filtration 149.2 131.1 13.8% 12.1%
Air & Cooling 137.9 117.0 17.8% 15.7%
Intercompany eliminations -1.2 -1.1
Total 439.1 390.1 12.6% 11.0%

In the first quarter, all three Business Units reported significant growth: Air & Cooling +17.8% (+15.7% at constant exchange rates), Filtration +13.8% (+12.1% at constant exchange rates) and Suspensions +7.1% (+6% at constant exchange rates).

Operating results and net income

EBITDA, at € 45.1 million, increased 30.2% compared to € 34.6 million for the same period of 2016. The increase benefitted from the revenue growth and from the improvement in profitability, which increased from 8.9% to 10.3%.

The increase in profitability was due to a further improvement in the contribution margin and to the reduced impact of indirect costs. In particular, the ratio of total labour costs to revenues declined from 21.7% in first quarter 2016 to 20.5% in the same period of 2017.

EBIT, at € 26.8 million, increased by 67.5% compared to the first quarter of 2016 (€ 16 million) and represents 6.1% of total sales.

The result before taxes and non-controlling interests was € 20.4 million (€ 7.5 million in the first quarter of 2016), after financial expense of € 6.4 million, lower than the € 8.5 million in the same period of 2016.

The net result was € 11.6 million (€ 2.9 million in the first quarter of 2016).

Regarding the risks resulting from the claims made against Sogefi Air & Cooling S.A.S. (formerly Systèmes Moteurs S.A.S.), in the first quarter of 2017 there were no developments.

Net debt

Free Cash Flow in first quarter of 2017 amounted to a positive € 6.9 million, compared to a cash flow breakeven in the same period of 2016 (€ -0.2 million). The improvement is attributable to a better operating performance of the Group.

Net financial debt at March 31 2017 stood at € 291.4 million, showing an improvement of € 7.6 million versus December 31 2016 (€ 299 million) and of € 31.2 million versus March 31 2016 (€ 322.6 million).

Shareholders' equity

At March 31 2017 shareholders' equity excluding minority interests amounted to € 186.5 million (€ 172.9 million at December 31 2016).

Employees

The Sogefi group had 6,815 employees at March 31 2017 compared to 6,801 at December 31 2016.

Outlook for the year

For the automotive market, after a first quarter of sustained growth, the outlook for 2017 shows a positive trend, albeit at a slower pace.

Concerning Sogefi, the positive performance recorded in the first quarter confirms the projected improvement in profitability for 2017.

***

The executive responsible for the preparation of the Company's financial statements, Yann Albrand, hereby declares, in compliance with the terms of paragraph 2 Article 154-bis of the Finance Consolidation Act (TUF), that the accounting figures contained in this press release correspond to the results documented in the Company's accounts and general ledger.

Contacts: Sogefi Investor Relations Yann Albrand Laura Pennino Email: [email protected] tel.: +39 02 467501 www.sogefigroup.com

CIR Group Communication Department Salvatore Ricco tel.: +39 02 722701 e-mail: [email protected] www.cirgroup.com

This press release can also be consulted on the website: http://www.sogefigroup.com/it/area-stampa/index.html

***

Attached are the key figures from the Income Statement and the Statement of Financial Position as of March 31 2017 of the Sogefi Group. Please note that these figures have not been audited by the Firm of Auditors.

SOGEFI GROUP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(in millions of Euro)

ASSETS 03.31.2017 12.31.2016
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 76.1 93.7
Other financial assets 5.2 5.9
Working capital
Inventories 168.9 165.0
Trade receivables 204.7 158.5
Other receivables 8.1 6.8
Tax receivables 20.9 24.2
Other assets 5.9 3.6
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL 408.5 358.1
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 489.8 457.7
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Fixed assets
Land 12.8 12.8
Property, plant and equipment 242.5 243.3
Other tangible fixed assets 6.2 6.4
Of wich: leases 7.6 8.1
Intangible assets 280.4 281.7
TOTAL FIXED ASSETS 541.9 544.2
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Investments in joint ventures - -
Other financial assets available for sale 0.1 -
Non-current trade receivables - -
Financial receivables 14.6 15.8
Other receivables 30.5 29.8
Deferred tax assets 54.1 56.8
TOTAL OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS 99.3 102.4
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 641.2 646.6
NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE 3.4 3.4
TOTAL ASSETS 1,134.4 1,107.7
LIABILITIES 03.31.2017 12.31.2016
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Bank overdrafts and short-term loans 22.3 11.0
Current portion of medium/long-term financial debts and
other loans 110.3 137.2
Of which: leases 1.7 1.7
TOTAL SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL DEBTS 132.6 148.2
Other short-term liabilities for derivative financial instruments 0.5 0.4
TOTAL SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL DEBTS AND DERIVATIVE
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 133.1 148.6
Trade and other payables 370.9 339.1
Tax payables 10.9 8.7
Other current liabilities 9.8 8.2
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 524.7 504.6
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
MEDIUM/LONG TERM FINANCIAL DEBTS AND
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial debts to bank 39.1 48.3
Other medium/long-term financial debts 208.9 209.9
Of which: leases 8.5 9.0
TOTAL MEDIUM/LONG-TERM FINANCIAL DEBTS 248.0 258.2
Other medium/long term financial liabilities for derivative financial
instruments 6.3 7.6
TOTAL MEDIUM/LONG-TERM FINANCIAL DEBTS AND DERIVATIVE
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 254.3 265.8
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-term provisions 91.3 89.3
Other payables 15.5 15.0
Deferred tax liabilities 44.8 44.0
TOTAL OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 151.6 148.3
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 405.9 414.1
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital 62.1 62.1
Reserves and retained earnings (accumulated losses) 112.8 101.5
Group net result for the period 11.6 9.3
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE HOLDING
COMPANY 186.5 172.9
Non-controlling interests 17.3 16.1
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 203.8 189.0
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 1,134.4 1,107.7

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT FROM 1.1.2017 TO 3.31.2017

(in millions of Euro) Period Period
01.01 – 03.31.2017 01.01 – 03.31.2016 Change
Amount % Amount % Amount %
Sales revenues 439.1 100.0 390.1 100.0 49.0 12.6
Variable cost of sales 314.1 71.5 280.9 72.0 33.2 11.8
CONTRIBUTION MARGIN 125.0 28.5 109.2 28.0 15.8 14.5
Manufacturing and R&D overheads 39.9 9.1 36.3 9.3 3.6 10.0
Depreciation and amortization 17.9 4.1 16.6 4.3 1.3 7.9
Distribution and sales fixed expenses 11.2 2.5 11.5 2.9 (0.3) (2.6)
Administrative and general expenses 19.1 4.3 18.1 4.7 1.0 5.2
Restructuring costs 4.6 1.1 1.9 0.5 2.7 147.0
Losses (gains) on disposal (0.1) - - - (0.1) -
Exchange losses (gains) (0.2) - 1.1 0.3 (1.3) (115.3)
Other non-operating expenses (income) 5.8 1.3 7.7 1.9 (1.9) (24.8)
- of which not ordinary 0.7 2.0 (1.3)
EBIT 26.8 6.1 16.0 4.1 10.8 67.5
Financial expenses (income), net 6.4 1.4 8.5 2.2 (2.1) (25.1)
Losses (gains) from equity investments - - - - - -
RESULT BEFORE TAXES AND NON
CONTROLLING INTERESTS 20.4 4.7 7.5 1.9 12.9 171.4
Income taxes 7.7 1.8 3.4 0.9 4.3 129.5
NET RESULT BEFORE NON
CONTROLLING INTERESTS 12.7 2.9 4.1 1.0 8.6 205.2
Loss (income) attributable to non
controlling interests (1.1) (0.3) (1.2) (0.3) 0.1 10.4
GROUP NET RESULT 11.6 2.6 2.9 0.8 8.7 296.8

CONSOLIDATED NET FINANCIAL POSITION

(in millions of Euro) 03.31.2017 12.31.2016 03.31.2016
A. Cash 76.1 93.7 122.9
B. Other cash at bank and on hand (held to maturity
investments) 4.0 4.0 4.0
C. Financial instruments held for trading - - -
D. Liquid funds (A) + (B) + (C) 80.1 97.7 126.9
E. Current financial receivables 1.2 1.9 1.1
F. Current payables to banks (22.3) (11.0) (25.3)
G. Current portion of non-current indebtedness (110.3) (137.2) (101.1)
H. Other current financial debts (0.5) (0.4) (0.3)
I. Current financial indebtedness (F) + (G) + (H) (133.1) (148.6) (126.7)
J. Current financial indebtedness, net (I) + (E) + (D) (51.8) (49.0) 1.3
K. Non-current payables to banks (39.1) (48.3) (107.6)
L. Bonds issued (199.8) (200.2) (205.1)
M. Other non-current financial debts (15.3) (17.3) (19.7)
N. Convertible bond embedded derivative liability - - -
O. Non-current financial indebtedness (K) + (L) + (M) + (N) (254.2) (265.8) (332.4)
P. Net indebtedness (J) + (O) (306.0) (314.8) (331.1)
Non-current financial receivables 14.6 15.8 8.5
Financial indebtedness, net including non-current
financial receivables (291.4) (299.0) (322.6)

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

(in millions of Euro) March 31,
2017
December 31,
2016
March 31,
2016
SELF-FINANCING 36.4 109.1 21.2
Change in net working capital (14.1) (2.1) (7.0)
Other medium/long-term assets/liabilities 0.4 17.5 1.9
CASH FLOW GENERATED BY OPERATIONS 22.7 124.5 16.1
Net decrease from sale of fixed assets 0.3 0.3 -
TOTAL SOURCES 23.0 124.8 16.1
Increase in intangible assets 6.8 30.3 7.4
Purchase of tangible assets 7.8 58.8 8.7
TOTAL APPLICATION OF FUNDS 14.6 89.1 16.1
Exchange differences on assets/liabilities and equity (1.5) (4.5) (0.2)
FREE CASH FLOW 6.9 31.2 (0.2)
Holding Company increases in capital 0.3 0.8 -
Increase in share capital of consolidated subsidiaries - 0.2 0.1
Dividends paid by subsidiaries to non-controlling interests - (8.2) -
Change in fair value of effective derivative instruments 0.4 (0.7) (0.2)
CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 0.7 (7.9) (0.1)
Change in net financial position 7.6 23.3 (0.3)
Opening net financial position (299.0) (322.3) (322.3)
CLOSING NET FINANCIAL POSITION (291.4) (299.0) (322.6)