Earnings Release • Jul 31, 2019
Earnings Release
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August 1, 2019
Dear Shareholder,
Here are the main indicators on the current situation of our group.
| In thousands of euros | 2019 | 2019 constant scope* |
2018 | 2018 constant scope* |
Variation 2019/2018 |
Variation 2019 constant scope*/2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total half year - according to IFRS 15 | 190,699 | 172,671 | 166,055 | 164,511 | +14.8% | +5.0% |
| 1st quarter | 93,048 | 84,140 | 81,349 | 80,706 | +14.4% | +4.3% |
| 2nd quarter | 97,651 | 88,531 | 84,706 | 83,805 | +15.3% | +5.6% |
| Breakdown by business: | ||||||
| Mecafer and Domac, equipment tools | 14,581 | 14,581 | 15,186 | 15,186 | -4.0% | -4.0% |
| Dipra / Rousseau, pumps, plumbing and taps* |
28,847 | 10,837 | 11,490 | 11,490 | +151.1% | -5.7% |
| Isocel, components for boilers | 3,057 | 3,057 | 3,009 | 3,009 | +1.6% | +1.6% |
| Aello, equipment for swimming pools | 5,863 | 5,863 | 4,525 | 4,525 | +29.6% | +29.6% |
| Jetly, pumps | 26,512 | 26,512 | 25,358 | 25,358 | +4.6% | +4.6% |
| Thermador, central heating and domestic hot water accessories |
22,234 | 22,234 | 20,723 | 20,723 | +7.3% | +7.3% |
| PBtub, pipework for the distribution | 13,523 | 13,523 | 13,584 | 13,584 | -0.4% | -0.4% |
| Axelair, ventilation equipment and accessories |
3,320 | 3,320 | 2,282 | 2,282 | +45.5% | +45.5% |
| Sferaco, valve, connectors and meters | 29,980 | 29,980 | 28,255 | 28,255 | +6.1% | +6.1% |
| Sectoriel, motorised valves and air compressors |
10,865 | 10,865 | 10,133 | 10,133 | +7.2% | +7.2% |
| FGinox, stainless steel connectors, flanges, valves and accessories |
8,437 | 8,437 | 8,099 | 8,099 | +4.2% | +4.2% |
| Syveco** | 13,925 | 13,925 | 12,401 | 12,401 | +12.3% | +12.3% |
| Sodeco Valves, industrial valves *** | 9,393 | 9,375 | 10,851 | 9,307 | -13.4% | +0.7% |
| Other structures | 162 | 162 | 159 | 159 | +1.9% | +1.9% |
* 2019 turnover: with Thermador Groupe's acquisition of Sanidom / Rousseau on December 31, 2018, which has been consolidated since January 1, 2019.
** Syveco new name of Thermador International.
*** 2018 turnover: reprocessed according to the sale of the capital of Sodeco Sedin, the French subsidiary of Sodeco Valves.
| Simplified P&L statement (thousand euros) - Half year |
2019 | 2019 constant scope* |
2018 | 2018 constant scope* |
Variation 2019/2018 |
Variation 2019 constant scope*/2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover (according to IFRS 15) | 190,699 | 172,671 | 166,055 | 164,511 | +14.8% | +5.0% |
| Current operating income for the business | 25,017 | 23,762 | 23,454 | 22,679 | +6.7% | +4.8% |
| Net profit as a portion of the group | 16,981 | 16,076 | 15,455 | 14,695 | +9.9% | +9.4% |
* 2019 turnover: with Thermador Groupe's acquisition of Sanidom / Rousseau on December 31, 2018, which has been consolidated since January 1, 2019.
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Head office: Parc d'Activités de Chesnes - 80, rue du Ruisseau - CS 10710 - 38297 SAINT-QUENTIN-FALLAVIER CEDEX - FRANCE Tel. +33 474 95 63 28 - Fax +33 474 95 46 35 - Website: www.thermador-groupe.fr Private limited company with capital of €36,439,008 - 339 159 402 companies register of Vienne - SIRET n°: 339 159 402 00017

Business growth over the 2nd quarter was along the lines of that of the 1st quarter, with a few exceptions that require explanation.
Our retail activity has recovered with better performances for Mecafer, Domac and Dipra in Q2. Rousseau reported the forecast level of turnover for its first six months within the group.
Our subsidiary based in Brussels and specialised in the sale of industrial valves to industry, Sodeco Valves, is back on the path to growth to constant scope, which is an encouraging sign for the new director appointed at the beginning of the year.
Axelair has produced an effective response to high demand on the market for mobile air conditioners and fans, whilst continuing its development on ventilation equipment for construction. It is about to hit the breakeven point 5½ years after it started up from scratch, very close to the commitments made at the outset.
Aello has made the most of a buoyant swimming pool market and confirms the suitability of its business model, just 4 years after its launch.
Finally, Thermador International continues to grow, and has adopted a new name that better corresponds to its identity. The subsidiary, created in 2006, is now be called SYVECO. The explanation for this choice of name can be found at www.syveco.com.
Including Rousseau's results, consolidated operating profit grew 6.7%. To constant scope, it increased 4.8% in spite of a less favourable euro-dollar exchange rate, and a dip in profitability for Dipra and Mecafer. The growth is mainly due to good performances from Thermador, Syveco, Jetly, Aello, FGinox, Sferaco and Sectoriel. We should note Dipra's mark-down provision on inventory of €0.3 million further to our decision to concentrate all the bathroom and kitchen tap retail range from 2020 onwards on the Rousseau logistics platform.
Our stock levels have fallen by 4.1% since 31/12/2018. This is due to very dynamic sales during the months of May and June and the thorough work done on our sourcing processes. Our net cash position has benefited from that and is now €12.5 million. Our financial debt of €41 million remains very reasonable compared to our equity of €204.5 million.
Unsurprisingly, the number of new building starts continues to fall (-6.1% for the quarter). Our wholesale customers from the heating-sanitation and electricity sectors are however reporting sales growth thanks to peak demand for heat pumps and air conditioning. This phenomenon should slow during the 3rd quarter, especially as heat pump manufacturers are finding it very difficult to honour wholesalers' orders. Thermador, our subsidiary specialising in heating accessories, could therefore see its growth decelerate.
This will not affect our peace of mind as we head into the 2nd half of the year, given that the last quarter of 2018 returned growth of only 1.5%. The base effect therefore seems more favourable. Also, the trend remains positive for our export and industrial valves businesses.
Having focused our attention on the integration of companies having recently joined the group, we have not been active on the market for new businesses to acquire over the past 2 years. However, recent proposals and continued work on a project started at the end of 2016 have led us to submit three suitable external growth opportunities to the Board. In all, these companies would bring additional turnover to our pro channels of a little under €40 million. As always, we will be sure to keep you informed of any developments on these projects.
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Yours faithfully,
The Chairman Guillaume Robin
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