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Stellantis N.V. Earnings Release 2017

Oct 24, 2017

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FCA posts record third quarter: Adjusted EBIT up 17% to €1.8 billion, Adjusted Net Profit up 25% to €922 million, Net Profit up 50% to €910 million and Adjusted EBIT margin of 6.7%, up 110 bps. Full-year guidance is confirmed.

  • Worldwide combined shipments(1) of 1,123 thousand units, in line with Q3 2016
  • Net revenues of €26.4 billion, down 2% (up 2% at constant exchange rates, or CER)
  • Adjusted EBIT of €1,758 million, up 17% (up 23% at CER) with all segments profitable and higher than prior year
  • Group margin of 6.7%, up 110 bps; higher margins in all segments: NAFTA at 8.0%, Maserati at 13.8% and Components at 5.3%
  • Adjusted net profit of €922 million, up 25%; Net profit of €910 million, up 50%
  • Net industrial debt of €4.4 billion, €0.2 billion higher than June 2017 (unchanged at CER)
  • During the quarter, S&P raised FCA's outlook to positive from stable and affirmed its long-term debt rating at "BB"
Nine months ended
September 30
FINANCIAL RESULTS Three months ended
September 30
2017 2016 Change (€ million, except as otherwise noted) 2017 2016 Change
3,493 3,487 6 — % Combined shipments(1) (thousands of units) 1,123 1,123 — %
3,267 3,327 (60) (2)% Consolidated shipments(1) (thousands of units) 1,051 1,066 (15) (1)%
82,058 81,299 759 +1 % Net revenues 26,414 26,836 (422) (2)%
5,160 4,507 653 +14 % Adjusted EBIT(2) 1,758 1,500 258 +17 %
2,706 1,405 1,301 +93 % Net profit 910 606 304 +50 %
2,673 1,977 696 +35 % Adjusted net profit(2) 922 740 182 +25 %
1.734 0.890 0.844 Diluted earnings per share (EPS) (€) 0.584 0.388 0.196
1.713 1.256 0.457 Adjusted diluted EPS(2) (€) 0.592 0.474 0.118
At September
30, 2017
At December
31, 2016
Change At September
30, 2017
At June
30, 2017
Change
(4,405) (4,585) 180 (2)
Net industrial debt
(4,405) (4,226) (179)
(18,640) (24,048) 5,408 Debt (18,640) (19,140) 500
19,547 23,801 (4,254) Available liquidity 19,547 19,953 (406)
  • Record Q3, all segments improved
  • Continued strong performance in NAFTA with margin up 40 bps to 8.0% despite lower shipments
  • LATAM margin up to 2.8%
  • Higher APAC results reflecting insurance recoveries relating to Q3 2015 Tianjin (China) port explosions
  • Maserati margin up 200 bps to 13.8%

NET INDUSTRIAL DEBT 2017 GUIDANCE(3)

  • Increase of €179 million from June 2017 attributable to negative foreign exchange translation effects
  • Cash flows from operations improved by €1.2 billion from prior year
  • Available liquidity remained strong at €19.5 billion, down €0.4 billion from June 2017, unchanged at CER

ADJUSTED EBIT ADJUSTED NET PROFIT

  • Adjusted net profit up 25%, reflecting continued strong operating performance
  • Net financial expenses of €321 million, down €207 million primarily as a result of ongoing gross debt reduction
  • Tax expense in Adjusted net profit of €515 million, up €283 million primarily due to higher Profit before tax along with reduced tax credits

The Group confirms full-year guidance:

  • Net revenues €115 €120 billion
  • Adjusted EBIT > €7.0 billion
  • Adjusted net profit > €3.0 billion
  • Net industrial debt < €2.5 billion

___________________________________________________________________________________________________ (1) Combined shipments include all shipments by the Group's unconsolidated joint ventures, whereas consolidated shipments only include shipments from the Group's consolidated subsidiaries; (2) Refer to page 6 for reconciliations of Net profit to Adjusted EBIT, Net profit to Adjusted net profit and Diluted EPS to Adjusted diluted EPS and page 7 for the reconciliation of Debt to Net industrial debt; (3) Guidance is not provided on the most directly comparable IFRS financial statement line item for Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted net profit as the income or expense excluded from these non-GAAP financial measures in accordance with our policy are, by definition, not predictable and uncertain.

Results by segment

Net revenues and Adjusted EBIT

Net revenues Adjusted EBIT
Three months ended
September 30
Three months ended
September 30
2017 2016 (€ million) 2017 2016
16,126 16,810 NAFTA 1,286 1,281
2,115 1,491 LATAM 59 (16)
782 861 APAC 109 21
4,975 5,070 EMEA 127 104
821 873 Maserati 113 103
2,413 2,390 Components (Magneti Marelli, Comau, Teksid) 127 112
(818) (659) Other activities, unallocated items and eliminations (63) (105)
26,414 26,836 Total 1,758 1,500
NAFTA Three months ended
September 30
2017 2016 Actual CER
Shipments (thousands of units) 592 627 (6)%
Net revenues (€ million) 16,126 16,810 (4)% +1%
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) 1,286 1,281 — % +6%
Adjusted EBIT margin 8.0% 7.6% +40 bps

Favorable mix contributed to growth in margin

• U.S. market share (4) at 11.3%, down 120 bps year-over-year due primarily to reduced fleet sales, representing 15% of total sales, down from 21%

• Decrease in shipments mainly due to lower fleet volumes and discontinued vehicles, partially offset by increased shipments for the Ram brand and the all-new Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia

• Decrease in Net revenues mainly due to lower shipments and negative foreign exchange translation, partially offset by favorable vehicle and market mix

• Adjusted EBIT in line with Q3 2016, up 6% at CER, mainly due to favorable vehicle and market mix, as well as purchasing efficiencies, partially offset by lower volumes, higher industrial costs due to capacity realignment plan and higher warranty costs for certain older model years

LATAM Three months ended
September 30
Change
2017 2016 Actual CER
Shipments (thousands of units) 140 111 +26%
Net revenues (€ million) 2,115 1,491 +42% +44%
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) 59 (16) (5)
n.m.
(5)
n.m.
Adjusted EBIT margin 2.8% (1.1)% (5)
n.m.

• Market share (6) down 100 bps in Brazil to 17.6%, up 80 bps in Argentina from 11.2% to 12.0%

New products lead • Increase in shipments mainly due to the all-new Fiat Argo and Jeep Compass, as well as Fiat Mobi • Net revenues increase due to higher shipments, favorable vehicle mix and higher net pricing in Argentina, as well as lower Brazil indirect taxes

to 26% higher volumes and improved mix

  • Adjusted EBIT increase mainly as a result of higher Net revenues, partially offset by increased product costs, primarily due to input cost inflation and depreciation and amortization related to new vehicles
  • Adjusted EBIT excludes total charges of €29 million, including €24 million of asset impairment charges resulting from product portfolio changes
APAC Three months ended
September 30
Change
2017 2016 Actual CER
Combined shipments(1) (thousands of units) 66 61 +8 %
Consolidated shipments(1) (thousands of units) 23 22 +5 %
Net revenues (€ million) 782 861 (9)% (4)%
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) 109 21 +419 % +463 %
Adjusted EBIT margin 13.9% 2.4% (5)
n.m.

Launched production of allnew Jeep Compass in India; Tianjin insurance recoveries received

  • Consolidated shipments increase due to localized production of Jeep in India, as well as Alfa Romeo in China, largely offset by decreased import shipments of Jeep to China. In addition, higher combined shipments include continued ramp-up in localized Jeep production through JV in China
  • Net revenues decrease primarily as a result of lower parts and components sales, as well as negative foreign exchange translation effects
  • Increase in Adjusted EBIT primarily due to Tianjin (China) insurance recoveries and favorable net pricing, partially offset by negative foreign exchange transaction effects and launch costs for Alfa Romeo
  • Insurance recoveries of €155 million recognized relating to the final settlement of claims for the Tianjin port explosions in Q3 2015, of which €68 million is excluded from Adjusted EBIT, consistent with the classification of the losses to which the insurance recovery relates

___________________________________________________________________________________________________ (5) Number is not meaningful; (6) Our estimated market share data presented are based on management's estimates of industry sales data, which use certain data provided by third-party sources, including IHS Markit, National Organization of Automotive Vehicles Distribution and Association of Automotive Producers.

EMEA Three months ended
September 30
Change
2017 2016 Actual CER
Shipments (thousands of units) 285 295 (3)%
Net revenues (€ million) 4,975 5,070 (2)% (1)%
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) 127 104 +22 % +21 %
Adjusted EBIT margin 2.6% 2.1% +50 bps
  • European market share (EU28+EFTA) for passenger cars up 10 bps to 6.2% and down 10 bps to 10.9% for light commercial vehicles (LCVs)(7)
  • Decrease in shipments primarily attributable to market conditions in the UK and reduced LCV fleet shipments in Italy due to non-repeat of a large transaction in prior year, partially offset by all-new Jeep Compass and all-new Alfa Romeo Stelvio

offset by positive vehicle mix • Adjusted EBIT increase primarily from positive vehicle mix, manufacturing and purchasing cost efficiencies and continued cost containment, partially offset by negative net pricing, as well as increased costs for Alfa Romeo

• Adjusted EBIT excludes total charges of €56 million for asset impairments resulting from changes in product portfolio

MASERATI Three months ended
September 30
Change
2017 2016 Actual CER
Shipments (thousands of units) 10.9 10.7 +2 %
Net revenues (€ million) 821 873 (6)% (2)%
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) 113 103 +10 % +12 %
Adjusted EBIT margin 13.8% 11.8% +200 bps

Adjusted EBIT margin up to 13.8% from 11.8%

Continued

improvement in

  • Higher Levante shipments largely offset by lower Quattroporte volumes
  • Net revenues decrease primarily due to negative foreign exchange and lower shipments to China, partially offset by higher volumes in the rest of Asia; pricing pressure offset by increased option content
  • Adjusted EBIT increase primarily due to lower industrial costs, partially offset by negative foreign exchange effects
COMPONENTS (Magneti Marelli, Comau and Teksid) September 30 Three months ended Change
2017 2016 Actual CER
Net revenues (€ million) 2,413 2,390 +1% +3%
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) 127 112 +13% +17%
Adjusted EBIT margin 5.3% 4.7% +60 bps

Adjusted EBIT up 13%, with margin up 60 bps to 5.3%

  • Net revenues flat, primarily reflecting higher volumes across all three businesses, partially offset by foreign exchange translation effects
  • Adjusted EBIT increase mainly due to industrial efficiencies resulting from World Class Manufacturing initiatives at Magneti Marelli
  • Adjusted EBIT excludes a net gain of €21 million primarily related to the disposal of certain operating facilities

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

EMEA region, Adjusted EBIT up 22% • Net revenues decrease due to lower volumes, negative net pricing and depreciation of GBP, partially

Brand Activity

  • All-new Jeep Compass launched in India, where it is locally produced, and in Argentina
  • Jeep Compass received five-star safety rating from EuroNCAP
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee named "Best in Class Ideal Mid-Size SUV" in the 2017 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards
  • Maserati reveals the world premiere of the new Ghibli, available in GranLusso and GranSport versions, at the Chengdu Motor Show in August 2017
  • Maserati presents the world premiere of the MY18 Levante, Quattroporte, GranTurismo and GranCabrio, and the European premier of the new Ghibli GranLusso and GranSport versions at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia launched in Japan
  • Alfa Romeo Stelvio launched in the UK and North America
  • Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio claims title of world's fastest production SUV at Germany's Nürburgring
  • Alfa Romeo named "Design Brand of the Year" by readers of auto motor und sport and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio wins in the "Large SUVs" category
  • Chrysler Pacifica named "Best in Class Ideal Minivan" in the 2017 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards
  • Chrysler Pacifica ranks highest in Minivan Segment in J.D Power's 2017 U.S. APEAL Study
  • Chrysler enters into family ride-share partnership with Kango in San Francisco market
  • 2018 Dodge Durango SRT named to Wards 10 Best User Experience List
  • Dodge Challenger ranks highest in Midsize Sporty Car Segment in J.D. Power 2017 U.S. APEAL Study
  • Fiat marks 60th anniversary of the iconic Fiat 500 with the launch of the special series 500

Fiat 500 joins the permanent collection at The Museum of Modern Art in New York

  • Anniversario
  • Fiat brand introduces new 500X Urbana Edition in North America
  • Fiat launches all-new Argo hatchback in Argentina

Fiat Professional Ducato named "Fleet Van of the Year" at UK's Motor Transport Awards 2017

Ram unveils new Laramie Longhorn Southfork edition and new Ram heavy-duty Lone Star

  • Silver edition at State Fair of Texas
  • 2018 Ram 3500 launches with highest ever torque rating for a pickup, with 930 lb-ft and bestin-class fifth-wheel towing capacity of 30,000 lbs

Reconciliations

Nine months ended September 30 Net profit to Adjusted EBIT Three months ended September 30
2017 2016 (€ million) 2017 2016
2,706 1,405 Net profit 910 606
2,110 772 Tax expense 530 207
1,126 1,531 Net financial expenses 321 528
Adjustments:
(895) — Reversal of a Brazilian indirect tax liability
135 16 Impairment expense 80 16
(68) — Tianjin (China) port explosions insurance recoveries (68)
414 Recall campaigns - airbag inflators
157 Costs for recall - contested with supplier 157
156 NAFTA capacity realignment
89 66 Restructuring costs/(reversal) 10 (1)
19 Currency devaluations
43 — Resolution of certain Components legal matters
(76) (13) Gains on disposal of investments (27) (8)
(10) (16) Other 2 (5)
(782) 799 Total adjustments (3) 159
5,160 4,507 Adjusted EBIT(8) 1,758 1,500
Nine months ended September 30 Net profit to Adjusted net profit Three months ended September 30
2017 2016 (€ million) 2017 2016
2,706 1,405 Net profit 910 606
(782) 799 Adjustments (as above) (3) 159
15 (227) Tax impact on adjustments 15 (25)
281 Reduction of deferred tax assets related to reversal of a
Brazilian indirect tax liability
453 — Brazil deferred tax assets write-off
(33) 572 Total adjustments 12 134
2,673 1,977 Adjusted net profit(9) 922 740

Nine months ended September 30 Diluted EPS to Adjusted diluted EPS Three months ended September 30

2017 2016 2017 2016
1.734 0.890 Diluted EPS (€/share) 0.584 0.388
(33) 572 Total adjustments, net of taxes (€ million) 12 134
(0.021) 0.366 Impact of adjustments on Diluted EPS (€/share) 0.008 0.086
1.713 1.256 Adjusted diluted EPS (€/share)(10) 0.592 0.474
1,553,407 1,563,044 Weighted average number of shares outstanding for Diluted
EPS (thousand)
1,558,936 1,565,634

(8) Adjusted EBIT excludes certain adjustments from Net profit including: gains/(losses) on the disposal of investments, restructuring, impairments, asset write-offs and unusual income/ (expenses) that are considered rare or discrete events that are infrequent in nature, and also excludes Net financial expenses and Tax expense/(benefit); (9) Adjusted net profit is calculated as Net profit/(loss) excluding post-tax impacts of the same items excluded from Adjusted EBIT, as well as financial income/(expenses) and tax income/(expenses) considered rare or discrete events that are infrequent in nature; (10) Adjusted diluted EPS is calculated by adjusting Diluted EPS for the post-tax impact of the same items excluded from Adjusted EBIT, as well as financial income/ (expenses) and tax income/(expenses) considered rare or discrete events that are infrequent in nature.

_____________________________________________________________________

Debt to Net industrial debt At September 30,
2017
At June 30, 2017 At December 31, 2016
(€ million)
Debt (18,640) (19,140) (24,048)
Current financial receivables from jointly-controlled financial services companies 177 166 80
Derivative financial (assets)/liabilities, net and collateral deposits 200 296 (150)
Current Available-for-sale and Held-for-trading securities 197 197 241
Cash and cash equivalents 11,753 12,306 17,318
Debt classified as held for sale (9)
Net debt (6,313) (6,175) (6,568)
Less: Net financial services debt 1,908 1,949 1,983
(11)
Net industrial debt
(4,405) (4,226) (4,585)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

(11) Net industrial debt is computed as: Debt plus derivative financial liabilities related to industrial activities less (i) cash and cash equivalents, (ii) current available-for-sale and held-for trading securities, (iii) current financial receivables from Group or jointly controlled financial services entities and (iv) derivative financial assets and collateral deposits; therefore, debt, cash and cash equivalents and other financial assets/liabilities pertaining to financial services entities are excluded from the computation of Net industrial debt. Net industrial debt should not be considered as a substitute for cash flows or other financial measures under IFRS; in addition, Net industrial debt depends on the amount of cash and cash equivalents at each balance sheet date, which may be affected by the timing of monetization of receivables and the payment of accounts payable, as well as changes in other components of working capital, which can vary from period to period due to, among other things, cash management initiatives and other factors, some of which may be outside of the Group's control. Net industrial debt should therefore be evaluated alongside these other measures as reported under IFRS for a more complete view of the Company's capital structure and liquidity.

This document, and in particular the section entitled "2017 Guidance", 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", 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 maintain vehicle shipment volumes; changes in the global financial markets, general economic environment and changes in demand for automotive products, which is subject to cyclicality; changes in local economic and political conditions, including with regard to trade policy; the Group's ability to expand certain of the Group's brands internationally; various types of claims, lawsuits, governmental investigations and other contingent obligations against the Group, including product liability and warranty claims and environmental claims, governmental investigations and lawsuits; material operating expenditures in relation to compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations; the Group's ability to enrich its product portfolio and offer innovative products; the high level of competition in the automotive industry, which may increase due to consolidation; exposure to 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 and risks associated with financial services companies; 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; changes in the Group's credit ratings; the Group's ability to realize anticipated benefits from any joint venture arrangements and other strategic alliances; disruptions arising from political, social and economic instability; risks associated with our relationships with employees, dealers and suppliers; increases in costs, disruptions of supply or shortages of raw materials; developments in labor and industrial relations and developments in applicable labor laws; exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate changes, credit risk and other market risks; political and civil unrest; earthquakes or other 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 October 24, 2017, at 4 p.m. BST, management will hold a conference call to present the 2017 third quarter 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/en-us/pages/home.aspx). The supporting document will be made available on the Group website prior to the call.

London, October 24, 2017