Piaggio Group: First Half 2006
Board of Directors meeting
- NET SALES 903.3 MLN (+10.9% YoY)
- EBITDA € 135 MLN (+9% YoY)
- OPERATING INCOME € 92.7 MLN (+18.3% YoY)
- NET PROFIT € 64.4 MLN (+26.3% YoY)
- NET DEBT DOWN TO € 326.2 MLN
PIAGGIO & C. S.p.A.: NET PROFIT € 49.4 MLN
Milan, 11 September 2006 – At a meeting today in Milan chaired by Roberto Colaninno, the Board of Directors of Piaggio & C. S.p.A. examined and approved figures for Group performance in the first six months of 2006, drawn up in compliance with the Ias/Ifrs international financial reporting standards. The company’s shares were admitted for trading on Borsa Italiana’s automated trading system, Mercato Telematico , last 11 July.
The first six months saw positive business performance by the Group, confirming its growth strategies, with favourable progress on international markets (notably the USA and India) and significant recoveries in the motorcycle business.
The half-year saw growth in all Piaggio Group earnings indicators, with:
- net sales of € 903.3 million, for YoY growth of 10.9%;
- EBITDA growth of 9% to € 135.0 million;
- net profit of € 64.4 million, over € 51 million in the year-earlier period;
- net debt at € 326,2 million, a decrease of approximately € 85 million from € 411.4 million at 31 December 2005.
These results were achieved against a YoY decline of 4% in shipments on the world two-wheel motor vehicle market, but growth on markets of greatest interest to Piaggio, Europe (+6%) and North America (+7%).
On the light transport vehicles market, sales volumes increased in both the geographical regions addressed by the Group (Europe +4.9%, India +25%).
The half-year figures are detailed below:
Consolidated net sales totalled € 903.3 million, a YoY increase of 10.9% (€ 814.3 million). Growth reflected increased shipments in both businesses (two-wheelers and light transport vehicles, LTV). Specifically, the main contributions came from the motorcycle sector (+26%), driven by the launch of new Aprilia and Moto Guzzi models, and the growth of the LTV business in Europe (+6%) and in India (+40%). Significant progress was made in the two-wheeler business in North America (+60%).
The net sales figure includes € 36.5 million on the supply order placed with Piaggio by Poste Italiane S.p.A. at the end of 2005.
The industrial gross margin was € 282.0 million, with a return on net sales of 31.2%, and an increase of 13.2% from € 249.1 million in the year-earlier first half.
EBITDA amounted to € 135.0 million, a rise of 9% on € 123.9 million in the year-earlier period. The 2006 first-half EBITDA margin was 14.9%, compared with 15.2% a year earlier: the 2005 half-year figure included reimbursement of prior-period public eco-incentives for € 18.6 million, while the 2006 half-year figure includes a portion of parent company non-recurring expense, € 4 million, for admission to trading procedures. Net of these extraordinary items, positive in 2005 and negative in 2006, EBITDA would have been € 139 million at 30 June 2006 and € 105.3 million at 30 June 2005 (+32.0%), with an EBITDA margin of 15.4% and 12.9% respectively.
Industrial depreciation and amortisation were € 42.3 million in the first half.
Operating income was € 92.7 million, with a return on net sales of 10.3%. In the first half of 2005, operating income was € 78.4 million (9.6% on net sales).
The Group posted a net financial charge of € 14.3 million.
After tax of € 13.7 million and minority interests of € 0.4 million, the first half of 2006 closed with consolidated net profit of € 64.4 million, an improvement of more than 26% from € 51.3 million in the half year to 30 June 2005.
Net debt stood at € 326.2 million at 30 June 2006, down from € 411.4 million at 31 December 2005 and € 397.7 million at 31 March 2006. The decrease reflected positive cash flow from operations of € 107 million. Investments absorbed resources totalling € 31.7 million.
Group shareholders’ equity was € 413.3 million, from € 348.5 million at 31 December 2005.
Post balance-sheet events
On 11 July 2006 the company was admitted for trading on the Borsa Italiana automated trading system, at € 2.3 per share and capitalisation of more than € 887 million.
On 28 August, the new Board of Directors was appointed to align the company’s corporate governance system with the requirements of the voluntary code of conduct. The directors have a three-year mandate, until approval of results at 31 December 2008.
Outlook
Consistently with Piaggio’s goal of maintaining its lead in product’s innovation, the second half saw the market launch of the Piaggio MP3.
In the motorcycle segment, Piaggio will continue efforts for the recovery of the Aprilia and Moto Guzzi brands.
The priority in the LTV segment continues to be supporting growth on the Indian market, where an important enhancement to the product portfolio is planned by the end of the year with the introduction of the first version of the 4-wheeler vehicle.
Piaggio chairman Roberto Colaninno said: “our success, thanks to strong cash flow, in reducing debt and funding growth plans strengthens the Group strategy, especially in view of the need to invest in new product ranges and new initiatives, particularly on the international markets. Our strategy for 2007 will see management focus on international business – notably India, China and North America – whose contribution to Piaggio Group aggregate revenues is expected to improve significantly over the medium term.”
The Parent Company Piaggio & C. S.p.A.
The half-year figures for the parent company have been drawn up in compliance with the Ias/Ifrs standards. In the first half of 2006, Piaggio &. C. S.p.A. had net sales of € 711.1 million, positive EBITDA of € 102.7 million, a pre-tax profit of € 55.9 million and a net profit of € 49.4 million.
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Piaggio – Consolidated schedules
Income Statement
In thousands of euro Note 1st half
2006 1st half 2005 Change
Net sales 4 903,310 814,292 89,018
Costs for materials 5 519,356 463,885 55,471
Costs for services and use of third-party assets 6 172,500 158,970 13,530
Staff costs 7 124,843 121,860 2,983
Depreciation of tangible assets 8 20,123 22,950 (2,827)
Amortisation of intangible assets 8 22,135 22,603 (468)
Other income from operations 9 64,760 81,500 (16,740)
Other costs from operations 10 16,364 27,138 (10,774)
Operating income 92,749 78,386 14,363
Profit on equity investments (2) (2)
Financial income 11 5,460 9,602 (4,142)
Financial charges 11 (19,745) (24,176) 4,431
Income before tax 78,462 63,812 14,650
Tax for the period 12 13,712 12,533 1,179
Net result from assets in use 64,750 51,279 13,471
Assets to be discontinued:
Gain or loss from assets to be discontinued 13 0
Consolidated net profit 64,750 51,279 13,471
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 64,429 51,039 13,390
Minority interests 321 240 81
Earnings per share (in €) 14 0.17 0.14 0.03
Diluted earnings per share (in €) 14 0.16
Balance Sheet
At 30 June At 31 December
In thousands of euro Note 2006 2005 Change
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 15 623,949 624,746 (797)
Property, plant and equipment 16 249,223 259,591 (10,368)
Investment property 17 0 506 (506)
Equity investments 18 607 650 (43)
Other financial assets 19 6,086 10,354 (4,268)
Non-current tax receivables 20 7,193 7,156 37
Deferred tax assets 21 38,676 35,135 3,541
Trade and other receivables 22 2,652 7,140 (4,488)
Total non-current assets 928,386 945,278 (16,892)
Assets held for sale 27 701 55 646
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 23 351,538 176,772 174,766
Current tax receivables 20 13,896 12,440 1,456
Inventories 24 245,952 192,029 53,923
Other financial assets 25 44,992 137 44,855
Cash and cash equivalents 26 39,647 42,770 (3,123)
Total current assets 696,025 424,148 271,877
TOTAL ASSETS 1,625,112 1,369,481 255,631
At 30 June At 31 December
In thousands of euro Note 2006 2005 Change
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Shareholders’ equity
Share capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent 28 412,684 348,213 64,471
Share capital and reserves attributable to minority interests 28 605 254 351
Total shareholders’ equity 413,289 348,467 64,822
Non-current liabilities
Non-current financial liabilities 29 371,436 375,596 (4,160)
Trade and other non-current payables 30 13,035 13,403 (368)
Pension funds and employee benefits 33 78,921 77,068 1,853
Other non-current provisions 31 37,328 44,552 (7,224)
Deferred tax liabilities 32 34,525 35,002 (477)
Total non-current liabilities 535,245 545,621 (10,376)
Current liabilities
Current financial liabilities 29 38,310 88,488 (50,178)
Trade payables 30 518,820 296,616 222,204
Current tax 34 33,244 14,348 18,896
Other current payables 35 67,443 56,237 11,206
Current portion of long-term provisions 31 18,761 19,704 (943)
Total current liabilities 676,578 475,393 201,185
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1,625,112 1,369,481
255,631
Piaggio & C. S.p.A.
Income Statement
In thousands of euro 1st half
2006 1st half
2005 Change
Net sales 711,075 488,113 222,963
Costs for materials 401,766 266,399 135,367
Costs for services and use of third-party assets 132,410 84,396 48,014
Staff costs 100,019 72,893 27,126
Depreciation of tangible assets 16,378 14,397 1,981
Amortisation of intangible assets 16,587 14,666 1,921
Other income from operations 37,910 29,051 8,859
Other costs from operations 12,083 10,361 1,722
Operating income 69,742 54,051 15,692
Profit on equity investments -29 4,601 4,631
Financial income 5,086 7,921 -2,835
Financial charges -18,913 -16,896 2,017
Income before tax 55,886 49,677 6,209
Tax for the period 6,496 6,105 391
Net result from assets in use 49,390 43,572 5,818
Assets to be discontinued:
Gain or loss from assets to be discontinued 0
Net profit 49,390 43,572 5,818
Balance Sheet
At 30 June At 31 December
In thousands of euro 2006 2005 Change
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 471,062 468,113 2,949
Property, plant and equipment 182,639 190,590 -7,950
Investment property 0 506 -506
Equity investments 98,151 98,069 82
Other financial assets 31,509 41,271 -9,762
Non-current tax receivables 7,063 7,035 28
Deferred tax assets 17,810 17,810 0
Trade and other receivables 1,676 1,140 535
Total non-current assets 809,910 824,534 -14,625
Assets held for sale 646 0 646
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 354,573 175,248 179,325
Current tax receivables 3,088 2,689 399
Inventories 171,884 132,674 39,210
Other financial assets 62,669 24,300 38,368
Cash and cash equivalents 13,661 14,163 -502
Total current assets 605,875 349,076 256,799
TOTAL ASSETS 1,416,430 1,173,610 242,820
At 30 June At 31 December
In thousands of euro 2006 2005 Change
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Shareholders’ equity
Share capital 194,827 194,827 0
Share premium reserve 24,500 24,500 0
Revaluation reserves 0 0 0
Legal reserve 723 723 0
Reserve for treasury shares 0 0 0
Other reserves 75,040 51,515 23,526
Reserve for shares being issued 11,463 11,463
Amounts due from shareholders -11,463 0 -11,463
Retained earnings (accumulated losses) -34,707 -30,211 -4,496
Net profit (loss) for the year 49,390 15,882 33,509
Total shareholders’ equity 309,774 257,236 52,538
Non-current liabilities
Non-current financial liabilities 348,858 350,971 -2,113
Trade and other non-current payables 12,513 7,169 5,343
Pension funds and employee benefits 74,993 72,889 2,104
Other non-current provisions 35,040 22,222 12,818
Deferred tax liabilities 27,459 28,192 -733
Total non-current liabilities 498,863 481,443 17,419
Current liabilities
Current financial liabilities 55,585 94,468 -38,884
Trade payables 467,232 240,025 227,207
Current tax 15,318 7,509 7,809
Other current payables 57,556 62,163 -4,608
Current portion of long-term provisions 12,103 30,765 -18,662
Total current liabilities 607,794 434,930 172,863
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1,416,430 1,173,610 242,820
