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Stellantis N.V. Earnings Release 2015

Jul 30, 2015

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FCA closed Q2 with Net profit at €333 million, up 69%. Adjusted EBIT was €1.5 billion, up 58% driven by strong improvement in NAFTA margin to 7.7%. Group net revenues were €29.2 billion, up 25%. Net industrial debt was €8.0 billion, down €0.6 billion from prior quarter. Full-year guidance revised upwards.

  • Worldwide shipments were 1.2 million units, in line with Q2 2014, reflecting strong performance in NAFTA and EMEA, partly offset by continued weak market conditions in LATAM. Jeep's positive performance continued with worldwide shipments up 27%.
  • Net revenues increased 25% to €29.2 billion.
  • Adjusted EBIT1 was €1,525 million, up 58% from €968 million in Q2 2014, with increases in NAFTA and EMEA, partially offset by decreases in LATAM and APAC. NAFTA margin improved to 7.7%.
  • Adjusted net profit2 was €450 million, more than doubling compared to €204 million in Q2 2014.
  • Net industrial debt was €8.0 billion, down €0.6 billion from March 31, 2015. Liquidity remained strong at €25.4 billion.
  • The Group revised upwardsits full-year guidance.
FIAT CHRYSLERAUTOMOBILES – Highlights
Six months ended June 30, Three months ended June 30,
2015 2014 Change (€ million) 2015 2014 Change
2,288 2,294 (6) Total shipments (000s) 1,193 1,181 12
55,624 45,453 10,171 Net revenues 29,228 23,328 5,900
2,140 1,231 909 EBIT 1,348 961 387
4,962 3,590 1,372 EBITDA3 2,773 2,152 621
2,325 1,623 702 Adjusted EBIT1 1,525 968 557
907 232 675 Profit before taxes 721 455 266
425 24 401 Net profit 333 197 136
550 296 254 Adjusted net profit2 450 204 246
0.264 (0.012) 0.276 Basic EPS (€) 0.212 0.143 0.069
0.347 0.212 0.135 Adjusted basic EPS (€)1 0.289 0.149 0.14
0.264 (0.012) 0.276 Diluted EPS (€) 0.212 0.142 0.07
8,021 7,654(5) 367 Net industrial debt 8,021 8,607(4) (586)
25,366 26,221(5) (855) Total available liquidity 25,366 25,203(4) 163

1Adjusted EBIT is calculated as EBIT excluding: gains/(losses) on the disposal of investments, restructuring, impairments, asset write-offs and other unusual income/(expenses) that are considered rare or discrete events that are infrequent in nature.

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2Adjusted net profit is calculated as Net profit excluding post-tax impacts of the same items excluded from Adjusted EBIT: gains/(losses) on the disposal of investments, restructuring, impairments, asset write-offs and other unusual income/(expenses) that are considered rare or discrete events that are infrequent in nature. Adjusted basic EPS is calculated by adjusting Basic EPS for the impact of the same items excluded from Adjusted EBIT. Refer to page 10 for detailed calculation.

3EBIT plus Depreciation and Amortization.

4At March 31, 2015.

5At December 31, 2014.

Net revenues for Q2 2015 were €29.2 billion, an increase of €5.9 billion, or 25% (+10% at constant exchange rates, or CER) from €23.3 billion for Q2 2014. Higher revenues in NAFTA (+40%; +16% CER), EMEA (+19%; +16% CER) and Components (+23%; +18% CER) were partly offset by decreases in LATAM (-15%; -13% CER) and Maserati (-17%; -29% CER).

Adjusted EBIT was €1,525 million, up €557 million (+58%; +30% CER) from Q2 2014 driven by strong performance in NAFTA and continued improvement in EMEA and Components, partially offset by lower results in LATAM and APAC. The year over year results reflect a positive translation impact from the strengthening U.S. Dollar.

NAFTA more than doubled its performance to €1,327 million (€595 million in Q2 2014) driven by higher volumes, improved net pricing and a positive translation impact, partly offset by increased industrial costs. NAFTA margin continued to improve from 4.9% in Q2 2014 to 7.7% in Q2 2015. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, NAFTA margin improved to 5.8% from 4.1% for the same period last year and is now within the 5.5% - 6.0% target set for the full year. Adjusted EBIT for LATAM decreased by €142 million to negative €79 million, reflecting lower volumes due to weak market conditions, costs for the start-up of the Pernambuco plant and costs for the Jeep Renegade commercial launch, partially offset by favorable net pricing. Excluding the costs of the Pernambuco start-up and Jeep Renegade launch, the LATAM results would have been break-even for the quarter. Adjusted EBIT for APAC was €47 million, a decrease of €63 million from Q2 2014 as a result of lower volumes and unfavorable net pricing, primarily due to challenging market conditions in China and foreign exchange effects from the Australian Dollar, partially offset by reduced marketing costs. EMEA's Adjusted EBIT was €57 million compared to break-even in Q2 2014 resulting from increased volumes and favorable mix, partially offset by the negative foreign currency transaction impact on vehicles imported from NAFTA.

Adjusted EBIT excludes net charges of €177 million for Q2 2015 compared to €7 million for Q2 2014. The net charges for Q2 2015 are primarily composed of an €80 million charge related to the adoption of the Venezuelan government's Marginal Currency System, or SIMADI exchange rate, due to the continuing deterioration of the economic conditions in Venezuela and an €81 million charge resulting from a consent order agreed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Net financial expense totaled €627 million, €121 million higher than in Q2 2014, primarily reflecting a one-off charge of €51 million recognized in connection with the prepayment of the FCA US 2019 secured senior notes, unfavorable currency translation and higher debt levels in Brazil.

Tax expense totaled €388 million, compared to €258 million in Q2 2014, principally due to the increase in profit before taxes.

Net profit for the quarter was €333 million, compared to €197 million for Q2 2014. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was €320 million compared with €175 million for Q2 2014.

Adjusted net profit for the quarter was €450 million, compared with €204 million for Q2 2014.

Net industrial debt at June 30, 2015 was €8.0 billion, down from €8.6 billion at March 31, 2015. The €0.6 billion decrease primarily reflects positive cash flows from operating activities of €3.1 billion, partially offset by capital expenditures of €2.2 billion.

Total available liquidity was €25.4 billion at June 30, 2015, in line with March 31, 2015, with €0.7 billion of negative foreign exchange translation effects partially offsetting the positive cash flow for the period.

2015 Outlook

The Group revised upwards its full-year guidance:

  • Worldwide shipments at ~4.8 million units (from 4.8 to 5.0 million unit range);
  • Net revenues over €110 billion (from ~€108 billion);
  • Adjusted EBIT equal to or in excess of €4.5 billion (from €4.1 to €4.5 billion range);
  • Adjusted net profit in €1.0 to €1.2 billion range, with Adjusted basic EPS in €0.64 to €0.77 range (unchanged);
  • Net industrial debt in €7.5 billion to €8.0 billion range (unchanged).

Figures do not include any impacts for the previously announced capital transactions regarding Ferrari.

FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES
Net debt and available liquidity
(€ million) June 30, 2015 March 31, 2015 December 31, 2014
Cash maturities (principal) (31,847) (32,769) (32,892)
Bank debt (12,779) (13,588) (13,120)
Capital market instruments (1) (17,107) (17,119) (17,729)
Other debt (2) (1,961) (2,062) (2,043)
Asset-backed financing (3) (258) (188) (469)
Accruals and other adjustments (4) (121) (355) (305)
Gross debt (32,226) (33,312) (33,666)
Cash & marketable securities 21,349 21,895 23,050
Derivative assets/(liabilities) 45 (31) (233)
Net debt (10,832) (11,448) (10,849)
Industrial activities (8,021) (8,607) (7,654)
Financial services (2,811) (2,841) (3,195)
Undrawn committed credit lines 4,017 3,308 3,171
Total available liquidity 25,366 25,203 26,221

(1) Includes bonds and other securities issued in the financial markets.

(2) Includes HCT Notes, arrangements accounted for as a lease under IFRIC 4 - Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease, and other non-bank financing.

(3) Advances on sale of receivables and securitizations on book.

(4) At June 30, 2015, includes: adjustments for hedge accounting on financial payables for €(55) million (€(63) million at March 31, 2015; €(67) million at December 31, 2014), current financial receivables from jointly-controlled financial services companies of €72 million (€54 million at March 31, 2015; €58 million at December 31, 2014) and accrued net financial charges of €(138) million (€(346) million at March 31, 2015; €(296) million at December 31, 2014).

Results by Segment

Three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES
Net revenues and Adjusted EBIT by segment – Three months ended June 30,
Net revenues Adjusted EBIT
2015 2014 Change (€ million) 2015 2014 Change
17,186 12,258 4,928 NAFTA 1,327 595 732
1,851 2,188 (337) LATAM (79) 63 (142)
1,523 1,522 1 APAC 47 110 (63)
5,470 4,610 860 EMEA 57 57
766 729 37 Ferrari 124 105 19
610 738 (128) Maserati 43 61 (18)
2,549 2,073 476 Components (Magneti
Marelli, Comau, Teksid)
96 65 31
211 201 10 Other (52) (28) (24)
(938) (991) 53 Unallocated items and
adjustments
(38) (3) (35)
29,228 23,328 5,900 Total 1,525 968 557

Six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES
Net revenues and Adjusted EBIT by segment – Six months ended June 30,
Net revenues Adjusted EBIT
2015 2014 Change (€ million) 2015 2014 Change
33,363 23,990 9,373 NAFTA 1,928 975 953
3,402 4,153 (751) LATAM (144) 107 (251)
3,035 3,019 16 APAC 112 245 (133)
10,154 8,951 1,203 EMEA 82 (72) 154
1,387 1,349 38 Ferrari 224 185 39
1,133 1,387 (254) Maserati 79 120 (41)
4,984 4,154 830 Components (Magneti
Marelli, Comau, Teksid)
164 113 51
408 402 6 Other (61) (41) (20)
(2,242) (1,952) (290) Unallocated items and
adjustments
(59) (9) (50)
55,624 45,453 10,171 Total 2,325 1,623 702

PRESS RELEASE

NAFTA
Six months ended June 30, Three months ended June 30,
2015 2014 Change (€ million) 2015 2014 Change
1,310 1,212 98 Shipments (000s) 677 627 50
33,363 23,990 9,373 Net revenues 17,186 12,258 4,928
1,928 975 953 Adjusted EBIT 1,327 595 732

Shipments were 677 thousand vehicles (+8%) and sales1 totaled 682 thousand vehicles (+5%). Market share was 12.4% in the U.S (up 30 bps from Q2 2014) and 15.0% in Canada (down 30 bps).

Net revenues were €17.2 billion, up 40% (+16% CER) primarily due to volume growth for the all-new Jeep Renegade and the all-new Chrysler 200, positive net pricing and favorable foreign currency translation effects.

Adjusted EBIT of €1,327 million, which more than doubled compared with €595 million in Q2 2014, reflects higher volumes, positive net pricing, purchasing efficiencies and a positive translation impact, partially offset by higher base material costs for vehicle content enhancements. NAFTA margin continued to improve from 4.9% in Q2 2014 to 7.7%. For the six months ended June 2015, NAFTA margin improved to 5.8% from 4.1% for the same period last year and is now within the 5.5% - 6.0% target set for the full year. Adjusted EBIT for Q2 2015 excludes the charge of €81 million related to the consent order agreed with NHTSA.

1For US and Canada, "Sales" represents sales to end customers as reported by the Group's dealer network.

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LATAM
Six months ended June 30, Three months ended June 30,
2015 2014 Change (€ million) 2015 2014 Change
273 408 (135) Shipments (000s) 138 203 (65)
3,402 4,153 (751) Net revenues 1,851 2,188 (337)
(144) 107 (251) Adjusted EBIT (79) 63 (142)

Shipments were 138 thousand vehicles, a decrease of 32% reflecting continued macroeconomic weakness resulting in poor trading conditions in the region's principal markets. Market share in Brazil was 19.0%, down 190 bps, due to strong competition and pricing pressures, however the Group remained the leader in the market for Q2 with a 360 bps lead over the nearest competitor. In Argentina, market share declined from 15.8% in Q2 2014 to 12.2% in Q2 2015 mainly due to continued import restrictions.

Net revenues were €1,851 million, down 15% (-13% CER) primarily due to reduced shipments.

Adjusted EBIT was negative €79 million in Q2 2015, down from €63 million in Q2 2014, reflecting lower volumes, increased start-up costs for the Pernambuco plant and marketing spending for the Jeep Renegade launch, partially offset by positive net pricing. Excluding the start-up costs for the Pernambuco plant and the commercial launch of the Jeep Renegade, LATAM results would have been at break-even for the quarter. Adjusted EBIT for Q2 2015 excludes the €80 million charge primarily

resulting from the adoption of the SIMADI exchange rate due to the continuing deterioration of the economic conditions in Venezuela.

Three months ended June30,
2015 2014 Change (€ million) 2015 2014 Change
93 108 (15) Shipments (000s) 46 54 (8)
3,035 3,019 16 Net revenues 1,523 1,522 1
47 110 (63)
APAC Six months ended June 30, 112
245
(133)
Adjusted EBIT

Shipments (excluding JVs) totaled 46 thousand vehicles, down 15%, primarily due to heightened competition in China. Group retail sales (including JVs) were 14 thousand vehicles lower than Q2 2014 at 55 thousand vehicles.

Net revenues were €1,523 million, consistent with Q2 2014, but 12% lower at CER, primarily as a result of a decrease in volumes.

Adjusted EBIT was €47 million, a decrease of €63 million driven by lower volumes, unfavorable net pricing, due to an increase in incentive levels in China and unfavorable foreign exchange transaction effects for vehicle sales in Australia partially offset by a reduction in marketing costs.

EMEA
Six months ended June 30, Three months ended June 30,
2015 2014 Change (€ million) 2015 2014 Change
593 545 48 Shipments (000s) 322 286 36
10,154 8,951 1,203 Net revenues 5,470 4,610 860
82 (72) 154 Adjusted EBIT 57 57

Passenger car and light commercial vehicle (LCV) shipments totaled 322 thousand units, up 13% over Q2 2014. Passenger car shipments were up 13% to 258 thousand units and LCVs were up 12% to 64 thousand units. European passenger car market share (EU28+EFTA) was up 30 bps to 6.4% (up 70 bps to 28.6% in Italy). For LCVs, European market share2 (EU28+EFTA) was flat at 13.0% (up 60 bps to 45.1% in Italy).

Net revenues were €5,470 million (+19%; +16% CER) resulting from higher volumes and favorable product mix driven by the all-new Fiat 500X and Jeep Renegade.

Adjusted EBIT for Q2 2015 was €57 million, compared with break-even results for the same quarter in 2014. The improvement was primarily attributable to increased shipments and more favorable product mix, reflecting the continued success of the Fiat 500 family and Jeep brand, specifically from the Fiat 500X and Jeep Renegade and cost efficiencies, which were partially offset by higher costs for U.S. imported vehicles due to a weaker Euro and increased marketing costs.

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2Due to unavailability of market data for Italy, the figures reported are an extrapolation and discrepancies with actual data could exist.

Ferrari Six months ended June 30, Three months ended June 30,
2015 2014 Change (€ million) 2015 2014 Change
3,694 3,668 26 Shipments (units) 2,059 1,936 123
1,387 1,349 38 Net revenues 766 729 37
224 185 39 Adjusted EBIT 124 105 19

Net revenues were €766 million, reflecting an increase of €37 million (+5%) from Q2 2014, mainly driven by higher volumes and favorable product mix, partially offset by lower sales of engines to Maserati.

Adjusted EBIT of €124 million, compared with €105 million in Q2 2014, primarily reflects an increase in volumes, improved product mix and favorable foreign currency transaction effects.

Maserati
Six months ended June 30, Three months ended June 30,
2015 2014 Change (€ million) 2015 2014 Change
15,587 17,532 (1,945) Shipments (units) 8,281 9,491 (1,210)
1,133 1,387 (254) Net revenues 610 738 (128)
79 120 (41) Adjusted EBIT 43 61 (18)

Net revenues totaled €610 million, down 17% (-29% CER) from Q2 2014, primarily due to decreased volumes resulting from weaker demand in China and unfavorable product mix.

Adjusted EBIT decreased to €43 million from €61 million in Q2 2014 primarily due to lower volumes, unfavorable mix and net pricing, partially offset by a reduction in selling, general and administrative costs.

Components
Six months ended June 30, Three months ended June 30,
2015 2014 Change (€ million) 2015 2014 Change
Magneti Marelli
3,675 3,166 509 Net revenues 1,868 1,592 276
132 98 34 Adjusted EBIT 76 55 21
Comau
1,000 697 303 Net revenues 532 336 196
31 20 11 Adjusted EBIT 20 11 9
Teksid
352 328 24 Net revenues 172 166 6
1 (5) 6 Adjusted EBIT (1) 1
COMPONENTS
4,984 4,154 830 Net revenues (*) 2,549 2,073 476
164 113 51 Adjusted EBIT 96 65 31
(*) Net of eliminations

Magneti Marelli

Net revenues were €1,868 million, a 17% increase over Q2 2014, reflecting positive performance in the lighting, electronic systems and powertrain businesses.

Adjusted EBIT was €76 million, an increase of €21 million (+38%) from Q2 2014 primarily related to higher volumes and the benefit of cost containment actions and efficiencies, partially offset by start-up costs related to the Pernambuco plant.

Comau

Net revenues were €532 million, a 58% increase from Q2 2014, primarily due to body assembly (previously body welding) and robotics businesses.

Adjusted EBIT increased by €9 million from Q2 2014 to €20 million primarily due to increased volumes and favorable mix.

Teksid

Net revenues were €172 million, a 4% increase over Q2 2014, primarily attributable to an 18% increase in aluminum business volumes, offset by a 7% decrease in cast iron business volumes.

Adjusted EBIT was break-even, compared with negative €1 million in Q2 2014 primarily from increased volumes from the aluminum business and favorable foreign exchange rate effects.

Brand activity in the quarter

Giulia, the eagerly anticipated all-new model of Alfa Romeo with the legendary Quadrifoglio logo, was unveiled to the international press at the newly renovated Alfa Romeo Historic Museum ("La Macchina del Tempo") on June 24, the 105th anniversary date of the founding of Alfa Romeo in Milan, marking the start of a new chapter in the history of this legendary brand.

The new Fiat Aegea compact sedan with its significantly refined design combining comfort, spaciousness, efficiency and technology, was debuted at the 2015 Istanbul Motor Show on May 21. Sales are scheduled to commence in November 2015 in Turkey and continue in over forty countries across the EMEA region.

At the opening of Expo Milano 2015 on May 1, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, as Official Global Partner with a fleet of 105 vehicles, together with its brands, welcomed all the visitors to the event with an outdoor campaign based on the universal language of flags composed of high impact maxi-boards, posters and video installations at the main entrances of the exhibition. The Company opened the FCA Store inside the Expo Pavilions and held a round table on the topic of "The Environment: driving change and innovation" on the occasion of the World Environment Day.

The all-new Chrysler 200 was named "Car of the Year" in April by the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press association while the all-new Chrysler 300C Platinum made Ward's prestigious "10 Best Interiors List" for 2015.

The all-new Jeep Renegade and the Fiat 500 were selected by Kelley Blue Book for its annual list of the "10 Coolest New Cars Under \$18,000" in May.

Comau unveiled its powerful powertrain solutions, machine technology and first-class industrial robots at the 14th China International Machine Tool Show in April.

EBIT to Adjusted EBIT reconciliation

Six months ended June 30, Three months ended June 30,
2015 2014 (€ million) 2015 2014
2,140 1,231 EBIT 1,348 961
80 92 Venezuela charge/(gain) resulting from change in exchange rate 80 (2)
81 — NHTSA consent order 81
(8) (Gains)/losses on the disposal of investments
12 8 Restructuring costs/(reversal) 8 (2)
4 11 Impairment expense 4 11
8 289(1) Other 4
185 392 Total adjustments 177 7
2,325 1,623 Adjusted EBIT 1,525 968

Calculation of Adjusted Net profit

Adjusted Net Profit
Six months ended June 30, Three months ended June 30,
2015 2014 (€ million) 2015 2014
425 24 Net profit 333 197
185 392 Adjustments (as above) 177 7
(60) (120) Total tax impact on adjustments (60)
125 272 Total adjustments, net of taxes 117 7
550 296 Adjusted net profit 450 204

Calculation of Adjusted Basic EPS

Basic EPS - as adjusted
Six months ended June 30, Three months ended June 30,
2015 2014 2015 2014
0.264 (0.012) Basic EPS (€/share) 0.212 0.143
125 272 Adjustments, net of taxes (€ million) 117 7
0.083 0.224 Total impact of adjustments on Basic EPS (€/share) 0.077 0.006
0.347 0.212 Adjusted basic EPS (€/share) 0.289 0.149
1,509,717 1,216,209 Weighted average number of shares (thousand) 1,511,083 1,216,269

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This document, and in particular the section entitled "2015 Outlook", contains forward-looking statements. These statements may include terms such as "may", "will", "expect", "could", "should", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "remain", "on track", "design", "target", "objective", "goal", "forecast", "projection", "outlook", "prospects", "plan", "intend", or similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Rather, they are based on the Group's current expectations and projections about future events and, by their nature, are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. They relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur or exist in the future and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on them. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in such statements as a result of a variety of factors, including: the Group's ability to reach certain minimum vehicle sales volumes; developments in global financial markets and general economic and other conditions; changes in demand for automotive products, which is highly cyclical; the Group's ability to enrich the product portfolio and offer innovative products; the high level of competition in the automotive industry; the Group's ability to expand certain of the Group's brands internationally; changes in the Group's credit ratings; the Group's ability to realize anticipated benefits from any acquisitions, joint venture arrangements and other strategic alliances; the Group's ability to integrate its operations; potential shortfalls in the Group's defined benefit pension plans; the Group's ability to provide or arrange for adequate access to financing for the Group's dealers and retail customers; the Group's ability to access funding to execute the Group's business plan and improve the Group's business, financial condition and results of operations; various types of claims, lawsuits and other contingent obligations against the Group; disruptions arising from political, social and economic instability; material operating expenditures in relation to compliance with environmental, health and safety regulation; developments in labor and industrial relations and developments in applicable labor laws; increases in costs, disruptions of supply or shortages of raw materials; exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate changes, credit risk and other market risks; our ability to achieve the benefits expected from the proposed separation of Ferrari; political and civil unrest; earthquakes or other natural disasters and other risks and uncertainties.

Any forward-looking statements contained in this document speak only as of the date of this document and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly forward-looking statements. Further information concerning the Group and its businesses, including factors that could materially affect the Company's financial results, is included in the Company's reports and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the AFM and CONSOB.

On July 30, 2015, at 3p.m. BST, management will hold a conference call to present the 2015 Half-Year results to financial analysts and institutional investors. The call can be followed live and a recording will be available later on the Group website (http://www.fcagroup.com/enus/pages/home.aspx). The supporting document will be made available on the website prior to the call.

London, July 30, 2015

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