BIC: Third Quarter and Nine Months 2019 Results
BIC Group – Press
ReleaseClichy – 23 October 2019
Third Quarter and Nine Months 2019
Results
- Continued challenging trading environment
- Q3 2019 impacted by the deterioration of u.s. lighters
market and soft stationery performance
- Execution of “BIC 2022 - Invent the future”
transformation plan on track
“Performance was softer than expected during the
Third Quarter 2019 as our markets remain volatile and challenging.
In Lighters, the deterioration of the U.S. Pocket Lighters’ market
accelerated. In Stationery, our Back-to-School sell-out was soft in
the U.S. and Mexico, while in India, the recovery is slower than
anticipated. Performance remained robust in other areas. In
Shavers, our teams delivered solid results reflected by further
market share gains. We also continued to grow e-commerce Net Sales,
up 17% year-to-date.The Third Quarter results, coupled with our
Year-to-Go projections, led us to adjust our Full Year 2019 Outlook
on 11th October. We now expect Net Sales evolution to be between
flat and -2.0% on a comparative basis and Normalized Income from
Operations margin in the lower end of the 16.5% to 18% initial
range.We continue to execute on our “BIC-2022 Invent the Future”
transformation plan and I remain convinced that our solid business
foundations, combined with a more consumer-centric organization,
will enable BIC to resume long-term growth momentum, drive cash
flow generation, creating sustainable value for all our
stakeholders.”
Gonzalve Bich, Chief Executive
Officer
Q3 & 9M 2019 KEY GROUP
FIGURES
in million euros |
Q3 2018(restated from IAS
29) |
Q3 2019 |
9M 2018(restated from IAS
29) |
9M 2019 |
Group Net Sales |
479.5 |
488.0 |
1,438.8 |
1,448.2 |
Change as reported |
+1.6% |
+1.8% |
-6.8% |
+0.7% |
Change on a comparative basis |
+5.2% |
(0.5)% |
+0.3% |
(1.2)% |
Normalized Income From Operations1 |
77.0 |
88.0 |
265.3 |
241.1 |
Normalized IFO margin |
16.1% |
18.0% |
18.4% |
16.6% |
Net Income Group Share |
52.7 |
63.0 |
123.5 |
152.6 |
Normalized Net Income Group Share2 |
56.9 |
66.9 |
196.4 |
177.3 |
EPS (in euros) |
1.15 |
1.40 |
2.70 |
3.39 |
Normalized EPS (in euros) |
1.25 |
1.48 |
4.30 |
3.93 |
Net Cash Position |
144.8 |
118.7 |
144.8 |
118.7 |
2019 OUTLOOK3
as adjusted on October 11th
In million euros |
Outlook 2019 |
|
Net Sales on a comparative basis |
Flat to -2.0% |
In a continued challenging trading environment, overall Full Year
Net Sales performance will continue to be subject to macro-economic
uncertainties and continued competitive pressure. |
Normalized IFO margin |
Expected to be in the lower end of the 16.5% to 18% initial
range |
Despite lower volumes than anticipated and continued unfavorable
Foreign exchange trends, the NIFO margin for the balance of the
year should benefit from lower Costs of Production and lower Brand
Support Investments compared to the first Half 2019 |
Group operational
trends
Net Sales
in million euros |
3Q 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
3Q 2019 |
As reported |
On a Comparative basis |
9M 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
9M 2019 |
As reported |
On a Comparative basis |
Group |
479.5 |
488.0 |
+1.8% |
(0.5)% |
1,438.8 |
1,448.2 |
+0.7% |
(1.2)% |
Europe |
138.0 |
143.5 |
+4.0% |
+6.2% |
438.3 |
434.3 |
(0.9)% |
+2.1% |
North America |
196.3 |
196.9 |
+0.3% |
(3.4)% |
576.1 |
586.1 |
+1.7% |
(2.7)% |
Developing Markets |
145.2 |
147.6 |
+1.7% |
(2.9)% |
424.4 |
427.9 |
+0.8% |
(2.7)% |
The favorable impact of currency
fluctuations of +2.7% was mainly due to the strong U.S.
dollar against the euro4.
Income From Operations and Normalized
Income From Operations
in million euros |
3Q 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
3Q 2019 |
9M 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
9M 2019 |
Net Sales |
479.5 |
488.0 |
1,438.8 |
1,448.2 |
Gross Profit |
246.7 |
250.4 |
754.1 |
728.9 |
Gross Profit margin |
51.4% |
51.3% |
52.4% |
50.3% |
Income From Operations |
76.7 |
83.1 |
196.3 |
209.2 |
IFO margin |
16.0% |
17.0% |
13.6% |
14.4% |
·Restructuring costs (transformation plan) |
- |
4.9 |
- |
31.9 |
·Cello goodwill impairment in 2018 |
- |
- |
68.7 |
- |
·Argentina hyperinflationary accounting (IAS29) |
0.3 |
- |
0.3 |
- |
Normalized IFO |
77.0 |
88.0 |
265.3 |
241.1 |
Normalized IFO margin |
16.1% |
18.0% |
18.4% |
16.6% |
9M 2019 restructuring costs
amounted to 31.9 million euros and are associated with the
transformation plan “BIC-2022 Invent The Future”.
9M 2019 Normalized IFO decline
was impacted by lower Gross Profit margin and increase in Brand
Support, mainly in Lighters, partially offset by a decrease in
OPEX.
Key normalized components of the change in
Normalized IFO margin (in points) |
H1 2019 vs H1 2018 |
Q3 2019 vs. Q3 2018 |
9M 2019 vs. 9M 2018 |
·Change in Gross Profit (Cost of Production) |
(3.1) |
+0.1 |
(2.0) |
·Brand Support |
(1.2) |
+0.8 |
(0.6) |
·OPEX and other expenses |
+0.6 |
+1.0 |
+0.8 |
Total change in Normalized IFO margin |
(3.7) |
1.9 |
(1.8) |
Net Income and EPS
in million euros |
3Q 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
3Q 2019 |
9M 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
9M 2019 |
IFO |
76.7 |
83.1 |
196.3 |
209.2 |
Finance revenue/costs |
(0.7) |
4.4 |
5.1 |
2.8 |
Income before Tax |
76.1 |
87.5 |
201.4 |
212.0 |
Effective tax rate |
28.1% |
28.0% |
28.1% |
28.0% |
Net Income Group share |
52.7 |
63.0 |
123.5 |
152.6 |
Adjusted Net Income Group Share5 |
56.9 |
66.9 |
196.4 |
177.3 |
Normalized EPS Group Share (in euros) |
1.25 |
1.48 |
4.30 |
3.93 |
EPS Group Share (in euros) |
1.15 |
1.40 |
2.70 |
3.39 |
9M 2019 finance revenue decrease is explained
by 2018 higher favorable impact of the fair value adjustments to
financial assets denominated in USD (versus BRL).
Net cash position
Change in net cash
position in million euros |
2018 |
2019 |
Net Cash position (beginning of period –
December) |
204.9 |
161.5 |
Net cash from operating activities |
+237.5 |
+229.7 |
·Of which operating cash flow |
+284.1 |
+250.3 |
·Of which change in working capital and others |
(46.6) |
(20.6) |
CAPEX |
(82.6) |
(67.9) |
Dividend payment |
(157.8) |
(155.2) |
Share buyback program |
(54.1) |
(39.2) |
Net cash from the exercise of stock options and the liquidity
contract |
+1.6 |
(0.7) |
Haco Industries Ltd acquisition |
- |
(2.4) |
Proceeds from the sale of BIC Graphic North America and Asian
Sourcing |
+9.2 |
- |
Others |
(13.9) |
(7.1) |
Net Cash position (end of period – September) |
144.8 |
118.7 |
At the end of September 2019,
the Group’s net cash position stood at 118.7 million euros. The
negative change in working capital and others was mainly driven by
accounts receivables and inventories increase, when compared to
December 2018. Net cash was also negatively impacted by CAPEX, as
well as the dividend payments and share buybacks.
Shareholders’ remuneration
- Ordinary dividend of 3.45 euros per share paid in June
2019.
- 39.2 million euros in share buy-backs by Société BIC at the end
of September 2019 (478,667 shares purchased at an average price of
81.83 euros).
Operational trends by
category
Stationery
in
million euros |
Q3 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
Q3 2019 |
9M 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
9M 2019 |
Net Sales |
200.2 |
204.3 |
601.5 |
605.1 |
Change as reported |
+2.9% |
+2.0% |
-4.2% |
+0.6% |
Change on a comparative basis |
+6.8% |
(1.7)% |
+2.0% |
(3.0)% |
Normalized Income From Operations |
10.4 |
14.5 |
57.3 |
48.7 |
Normalized IFO margin |
5.2% |
7.1% |
9.5% |
8.0% |
Income From Operations |
10.3 |
12.6 |
(11.5) |
36.3 |
Income From Operations Margin |
5.1% |
6.2% |
(1.9%) |
6.0% |
In Stationery, while markets continued to
be challenging and competitive, BIC pursued its growth in
e-commerce and invested in innovative products such as
BIC® BodyMark tattoo pen
and the BIC® Gelocity range. BIC is now
the #1 in Stationery with 9% global value market share6 thanks
to our historical leadership in Ball Pen, Mechanical Pencils and
Correction.
9M 2019 Normalized IFO margin
decline is explained by higher Raw Materials and unfavorable forex
trends. 3M 2019 NIFO margin increased thanks to
lower Brand Support Investments and lower OPEX.
By Geography |
9M 2019 Net Sales evolution (on a
comparative basis) |
EUROPE |
flat |
NORTH AMERICA |
Increased low single digit |
DEVELOPING MARKETS |
Decreased low double-digit |
·In
France, BIC gained share in a declining market
(down 4.5% in value7) during Back-to-School for the 16th
consecutive year in a row, gaining 1.4 points in value market
share. BIC sell-in performance was solid in Southern Europe,
notably Iberia during Back-to-School season.
- In the U.S., the
total Stationery market grew +3.0% in value8 during the
Back-to-School season. The Ball Pen segment declined by 5.0% in
value, while the Gel/Roller Segment grew by 6.0%. Overall, BIC lost
0.5 points market share in value, underperforming in Ball Pen, and
outperforming in the added-value Gel Pen segment. BIC continued to
grow in e-commerce, gaining 1.0 point year-to-date, reaching 13.4%
market share in value9 driven by Gel and Mechanical Pencil. BIC
also grew in Permanent Marker thanks to the success of Bodymark
tattoo pen.
- In Latin
America, 9M Net Sales decreased high
single-digit due to a soft Back-to-School season in Mexico, where
BIC lost 2.6 points in value10 due to the poor performance of Ball
Pen and Graphite segments in a highly competitive environment.
- Cello Pens 9M
Domestic Sales decreased double-digit on a comparative basis
impacted by the level of superstockists’ inventories, as well as
our on-going strategy of portfolio streamlining.
Lighters
in
million euros |
Q3 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
Q3 2019 |
9M 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
9M 2019 |
Net Sales |
163.8 |
161.9 |
481.5 |
481.6 |
Change as reported |
+2.8% |
(1.1)% |
(7.0)% |
0.0% |
Change on a comparative basis |
+5.8% |
(4.2)% |
0.0% |
(3.2)% |
Normalized Income From Operations |
58.3 |
54.3 |
176.1 |
159.6 |
Normalized IFO margin |
35.6% |
33.5% |
36.6% |
33.1% |
Income From Operations |
58.3 |
52.6 |
176.1 |
148.5 |
Income From Operations Margin |
35.6% |
32.5% |
36.6% |
30.8% |
The Lighter category continued
to be challenged by the declining US Pocket Lighters market, down
-8.5% in volume, and - 6.0% in value year-to-date11 and
affecting BIC’s sell-in performance. In Europe, BIC benefited from
the positive impact of the price adjustment implementation.
9M 2019 Normalized IFO margin
decrease is explained by unfavorable forex trend and higher Brand
Support investments, in particular, with the Lighter advertising
campaign in Europe during the First Half of 2019.
By Geography |
9M 2019 Net Sales evolution (on a
comparative basis) |
EUROPE |
Increased mid single digit |
NORTH AMERICA |
Decreased high single digit |
DEVELOPING MARKETS |
Increased low single digit |
- In Europe, the
implementation of the price adjustment across the region showed
positive results during the third quarter. Our advertising
campaign, to address our consumers directly, continued to show
positive results reinforcing BIC’s brand image of quality and
safety.
- In North America,
while the U.S. pocket Lighter market saw further deterioration in
the third quarter (down -9.5% in volume and -8.1% in value11), BIC
maintained market share in both volume and value. The Utility
market in the U.S continued to grow, and BIC outperformed the
market, gaining 3.3 points in value share11 driven by new
distribution in the Modern Mass channel.
- In Latin America, 9M Net Sales increased low
single digit driven by Brazil, wherein a flat market, BIC was in
line with the market thanks to promotional activities across the
country.
Shavers
in
million euros |
Q3 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
Q3 2019 |
9M 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
9M 2019 |
Net Sales |
104.4 |
114.9 |
314.9 |
339.4 |
Change as reported |
+0.2% |
+10.1% |
-8.2% |
+7.8% |
Change on a comparative basis |
+4.1% |
+7.0% |
-0.9% |
+5.1% |
Normalized Income From Operations |
10.5 |
20.8 |
35.1 |
37.0 |
Normalized IFO margin |
10.1% |
18.1% |
11.1% |
10.9% |
Income From Operations |
10.4 |
19.6 |
34.9 |
28.9 |
Income From Operations Margin |
9.9% |
17.0% |
11.1% |
8.5% |
In Shavers, the performance was
robust as we gained market share in most of our markets and grew
Net Sales from mid to high single digits throughout our main
geographies, fueled by the success of both added-value and new
products.
9M 2019 Normalized IFO
margin slight decrease is due to unfavorable foreign
exchange trends and higher Raw Material costs offsetting Net Sales
increase. 3Q 2019 Normalized IFO
margin increase was driven by lower OPEX as % of Net
Sales, higher Gross Profit margin, as well as lower Brand Support
investments.
By Geography |
9M 2019 Net Sales evolution (on a
comparative basis) |
EUROPE |
Increased mid single digit |
NORTH AMERICA |
Increased mid single digit |
DEVELOPING MARKETS |
Increased mid single digit |
- In Western Europe,
performance was fueled by both added-value products such as BIC®
Flex 3, BIC® Miss Soleil and BIC® Flex 5, as well as by recent
launches with BIC® Miss Soleil Sensitive. In Russia, we continued
to outperform a flat market, gaining 0.8 points in share value12
driven by further distribution gains, the on-going success of BIC®
Flex 3 Hybrid, and the effective launch of BIC® Flex 5 Hybrid.
- While the
U.S. one-piece market continues to be highly competitive
and declined 4.7% in value13, BIC showed robust results gaining 1.9
points in value to reach 28.1% in market share value, fueled by the
outperformance in the Women one-piece segment (+3.3 points of value
share gains). This was driven by the expanded distribution of BIC®
Silky Touch, the success of the BIC® Soleil franchise, coupled with
our new product BIC® Soleil Click 5.
- In Latin America,
9M Net Sales increased mid single digit driven by Mexico wherein a
highly competitive market, BIC outperformed gaining 1.1 points in
share value14, driven by the performance of premium products such
as BIC® Comfort 3, BIC® Miss Soleil Sensitive and BIC® Flex 3. In
Brazil, BIC outperformed the market and reached a historical
record in market share with 27.8% in volume and 21.5% in value
share14. The success of BIC’s trade-up strategy boosted the
performances of our three-blade offering.
Other Products
in
million euros |
Q3 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
Q3 2019 |
9M 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
9M 2019 |
Other Products Net Sales |
11.1 |
6.9 |
40.9 |
22.2 |
Change as reported |
(19.2)% |
(37.8)% |
(26.2)% |
(45.8)% |
Change on a comparative basis |
(14.7)% |
+11.4% |
(11.6)% |
(0.4)% |
Normalized Income From Operations |
(2.2) |
(1.6) |
(3.2) |
(4.1) |
Of which BIC Sport |
-0.6 |
- |
+0.4 |
- |
Income From Operations |
(2.2) |
(1.7) |
(3.2) |
(4.6) |
Update on “BIC
2022- invent the future” plan progress
For the First Nine Months of this year, we have started to
execute our transformation plan and put in place several
initiatives to support our four strategic pillars. We now
expect a total of 45 million euros of annualized savings by 2022 to
be re-invested in growth and to help protect margin sustainability
during the plan.
- Effectiveness – that increases efficiency
throughout our global manufacturing operations, while maintaining
product Safety, Quality, and Affordability with:
- A new Procurement organization with global
scale to build a more flexible and cost‐effective production model
while maintaining high-Quality Standards.
- The implementation of End-to-End planning and
integrated Sales & Operating Planning processes across the
Group will enable the optimization of SKUs, logistics and working
capital.
- Innovation – to enhance our consumer insights
capabilities and increase the pace of innovative New Product
launches with:
- The creation of a Global Market and Consumer Insights
Team responsible for leveraging Market and Consumer
Intelligence that will enable us to design new products and
services in line with our consumers’ expectations.
- The recruitment of dedicated new skills and
capabilities, such as Data Analysts and Digital Marketing
Specialists focusing on the development of consumer-driven
innovation.
- Consumer-centric brands – to connect and
engage more effectively with all consumers with:
- The implementation of a Global Customer Relationship
Management (CRM) platform aimed at enhancing direct
relationships with BIC consumers (over 1 million consumers already
engaged) to accelerate growth.
- Omnichannel
Distribution – to sharpen our commercial operations to
become a genuine omnichannel specialist with:
- The creation of two Centers of Expertise (Commercial
Strategy & Analytics, E-Retail & Digital) to
strengthen our day-to-day commercial performance, go-to-market
strategies, and bring new skills and capabilities to the
organization, such as Advanced Analytics, Revenue Growth
Management, and E-Commerce expertise.
- Accelerated progress in e-commerce with +17% Net Sales growth
Year-to-Date, across all channels. BIC products are now
available on wish.com, an innovative 15 million daily
active users’ marketplace platform.
Update on
“Writing The Future together” 2025 sustainable development
plan
Improved BIC® products environmental
and/or societal footprint:
- 2025 Goal: deploy a comprehensive
eco-design process within each of our categories through a rating
tool integrating criteria such as the use of alternative materials
or low plastic consumption
- 9 Months 2019 update: the scoring methodology
aligned across all categories is now being supported by a dedicated
Group IT solution and will support our current portfolio and any
future product development.
80% of renewable
electricity :
- 2025 Goal: reduce the Group’s greenhouse gas
emissions by purchasing renewable energy, studying the potential
production of renewable electricity on-site and improving energy
efficiency in our operations
- 9 Months 2019 update: all our Lighters’ plants
are using 100% renewable electricity since the beginning of
2019.
Zero accidents across all
operations:
- 2025 Goal: integrate the dimensions of safety,
health, and well-being at work, at every level.
- Q3-2019 update: Training and communication
actions being deployed across the Group.
Work responsibly with
BIC’s strategic suppliers to ensure we have the most secure,
innovative, and efficient sourcing:
- 2025 Goal: identify “strategic suppliers” and
implement action plans to control and mitigate any major risk while
strengthening supplier relationships.
- 9 Months 2019 update: our new Strategic
Procurement organization designed at global, regional, and local
level is assessing top 100 strategic suppliers.
Improve learning
conditions for 250 million children globally:
- 2025 Goal: help children succeed in their
education by providing improved learning conditions and promoting
the developmental benefits of handwriting.
- 9 Months 2019 update: BIC led education
actions in 26 countries, including the opening of its very 1st
vocational training center in Karembeli, India, on January
2019.
Miscellaneous
On 30 July 2019, SOCIETE BIC
filed a complaint with the European Ombudsman claiming
maladministration by the European Commission of the infringement
procedure initiated in 2010 against the Netherlands due to their
lack of actions to impose lighter safety standards compliance
(CHAP(2010)02783 - NETHERLANDS). The infringement procedure led to
formal notices being sent by the Commission to the Netherlands in
2012 and 2014 but has since neither developed nor reached an
outcome. In its complaint of 30 July to the Ombudsman, SOCIETE BIC
notably pointed out the unreasonable delay in processing the file
by the European Commission.
Appendix
Net Sales per Category in million
euros |
Q3 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
Q3 2019 |
Change as reported |
FX impact15(in pts) |
Change in Perimeter16(in pts) |
Argentina impact17(in pts) |
Change on a Comparativebasis |
Group |
479.5 |
488.0 |
+1.8% |
+2.7 |
(0.2) |
(0.2) |
(0.5)% |
Stationery |
200.2 |
204.3 |
+2.0% |
+2.2 |
+1.9 |
(0.4) |
(1.7)% |
Lighters |
163.8 |
161.9 |
(1.1)% |
+3.1 |
(0.1) |
- |
(4.2)% |
Shavers |
104.4 |
114.9 |
+10.1% |
+3.4 |
+0.2 |
(0.5) |
+7.0% |
Other Products |
11.1 |
6.9 |
(37.8)% |
- |
(49.2) |
- |
+11.4% |
Net Sales per Category in million
euros |
9M 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
9M 2019 |
Change as reported |
FX impact15(in pts) |
Change in Perimeter16 (in pts) |
Argentina impact17(in pts) |
Change on a Comparativebasis |
Group |
1,438.8 |
1,448.2 |
+0.7% |
+2.7 |
(0.7) |
(0.1) |
(1.2)% |
Stationery |
601.5 |
605.1 |
+0.6% |
+2.2 |
+1.6 |
(0.2) |
(3.0)% |
Lighters |
481.5 |
481.6 |
0.0% |
+3.2 |
- |
- |
(3.2)% |
Shavers |
314.9 |
339.4 |
+7.8% |
+2.7 |
+0.2 |
(0.2) |
+5.1% |
Other Products |
40.9 |
22.2 |
(45.8)% |
(0.1) |
(45.3) |
- |
(0.4)% |
Impact of change in perimeter and currency fluctuations on
Net Sales (Excludes ars)(in %) |
Q3 2018 |
Q3 2019 |
9M 2018 |
9M 2019 |
Perimeter |
(0.1) |
(0.2) |
(0.9) |
(0.7) |
Currencies |
(3.9) |
+2.7 |
(6.3) |
+2.7 |
Of which USD |
+0.4 |
+1.7 |
(2.4) |
+2.3 |
Of which BRL |
(2.0) |
+0.4 |
(1.5) |
(0.1) |
Of which INR |
(0.3) |
+0.1 |
(0.4) |
+0.1 |
Of which MXN |
(0.4) |
+0.1 |
(0.5) |
+0.3 |
Of which RUB and UAH |
(0.2) |
+0.2 |
(0.2) |
+0.1 |
Condensed profit and loss accountin million
euros |
3Q 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
3Q 2019 |
As reported |
Comparative basis |
9M 2018(restated from IAS 29) |
9M 2019 |
As reported |
Comparative basis |
Net Sales |
479.5 |
488.0 |
+1.8% |
(0.5)% |
1,438.8 |
1,448.2 |
+0.7% |
(1.2)% |
Cost of goods |
(232.8) |
(237.6) |
|
|
(684.7) |
(719.3) |
|
|
Gross profit |
246.7 |
250.4 |
|
|
754.1 |
728.9 |
|
|
Administrative & other operating expenses (incl. Cello goodwill
impairment in 2018) |
(170.0) |
(167.3) |
|
|
(557.8) |
(519.7) |
|
|
Income from Operations |
76.7 |
83.1 |
|
|
196.3 |
209.2 |
|
|
Finance revenue/costs |
(0.7) |
4.4 |
|
|
5.1 |
2.8 |
|
|
Income before tax |
76.1 |
87.5 |
|
|
201.4 |
212.0 |
|
|
Income tax expense |
(23.4) |
(24.5) |
|
|
(77.9) |
(59.4) |
|
|
NET INCOME GROUP SHARE |
52.7 |
63.0 |
|
|
123.5 |
152.6 |
|
|
Earnings per share Group share (in euros) |
1.15 |
1.40 |
|
|
2.70 |
3.39 |
|
|
Average number of shares outstanding (net of treasury shares) |
45,684,562 |
45,076,557 |
|
|
45,684,562 |
45,076,557 |
|
|
Condensed balance sheet in million
euros |
September 30, 2018 |
January 1, 2019(restated
from IFRIC 23) |
September 30, 2019 |
ASSETS |
|
|
|
·Non-current assets |
1,116.4 |
1,158.0 |
1,169.3 |
·Current Assets |
1,177.3 |
1,209.0 |
1,279.3 |
TOTAL ASSETS |
2,293.7 |
2,367.0 |
2,448.6 |
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
|
|
|
·Shareholders’ equity |
1,581.3 |
1,624.7 |
1,599.0 |
·Non-current liabilities |
257.4 |
295.5 |
314.0 |
·Current liabilities |
455.0 |
446.7 |
535.6 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
2,293.7 |
2,367.0 |
2,448.6 |
Reconciliation with
Alternative Performance Measures
Normalized IFO reconciliationin million
euros |
9M 2018(restated from IAS
29) |
FY 2018 |
9M 2019 |
Income from Operations |
196.3 |
258.8 |
209.2 |
Cello and Pimaco goodwill impairment |
+68.7 |
+74.2 |
- |
Restructuring costs (Stationery and Lighters manufacturing
reorganization, transformation plan, Haco Industries acquisition
related costs, transformation plan) |
- |
+15.4 |
+31.9 |
BIC Sport Divestiture |
- |
+4.9 |
- |
Argentina hyperinflationary accounting (IAS29) |
+0.3 |
(0.9) |
- |
Normalized IFO |
265.3 |
352.4 |
241.1 |
Normalized EPS reconciliationin million
euros |
9M 2018(restated from IAS
29) |
FY 2018 |
9M 2019 |
EPS |
2.70 |
3.80 |
3.39 |
Cello and Pimaco goodwill impairment |
+1.50 |
+1.62 |
- |
Restructuring costs (Stationery and Lighters manufacturing
reorganization, transformation plan, Haco Industries acquisition
related costs, transformation plan) |
- |
+0.23 |
+0.49 |
BIC Sport Divestiture |
- |
+0.10 |
- |
Argentina hyperinflationary accounting (IAS29) |
+0.10 |
+0.12 |
+0.05 |
Normalized EPS |
4.30 |
5.87 |
3.93 |
Share repurchase
program
Share buy-back program – Societe BIC |
Number of sharesacquired |
Average weighted price (in €) |
Amount(in M€) |
February 2019 |
272,388 |
83.24 |
22.7 |
March 2019 |
126,408 |
82.41 |
10.4 |
April 2019 |
44,871 |
76.63 |
3.4 |
May 2019 |
35,000 |
75.42 |
2.6 |
June 2019 |
31,923 |
79.74 |
2.6 |
July 2019 |
- |
- |
- |
August 2019 |
- |
- |
- |
September 2019 |
- |
- |
- |
Total |
478,667 |
81.83 |
39.2 |
Capital and voting
rights
As of September 30, 2019, the total number of
issued shares of SOCIÉTÉ BIC was 46,010,907 shares,
representing:
- 67,594,876 voting rights,
- 66,584,956 voting rights excluding shares without voting
rights.
Total number of treasury shares held at the end
of September 2019: 1,009,920.
Glossary
- Constant currency basis: constant currency
figures are calculated by translating the current year figures at
prior year monthly average exchange rates.
- Organic change or Comparative basis: at
constant currencies and constant perimeter. Figures at constant
perimeter exclude the impacts of acquisitions and/or disposals that
occurred during the current year and/or during the previous year,
until their anniversary date. All Net Sales category comments are
made on a comparative basis. Organic change excludes Argentina Net
Sales for both 2018 and 2019.
- Gross profit is the margin that the Group
realizes after deducting its manufacturing costs.
- Normalized IFO: normalized means excluding
non-recurring items.
- Normalized IFO margin: Normalized IFO as a
percentage of Net Sales.
- Net cash from operating activities: principal
revenue-generating activities of the entity and other activities
that are not investing or financing activities.
- Net cash position: Cash and cash equivalents +
Other current financial assets - Current borrowings - Non-current
borrowings (except financial liabilities following IFRS 16
implementation
SOCIETE BIC consolidated financial statements as
of September 30, 2019 were approved by the Board of Directors on
October 22, 2019. A presentation related to this announcement is
also available on the BIC website (at www.bicworld.com). This
document contains forward-looking statements. Although BIC believes
its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, these
statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. A
description of the risks borne by BIC appears in the section,
“Risks” in BIC’s 2018 Registration Document filed with the French
financial markets authority (AMF) on March 20, 2019.
Contacts
Sophie Palliez-Capian – VP, Corporate Stakeholder
Engagement - sophie.palliez@bicworld.com |
Investor Relations Contact: +33 1 45 19 52 00 |
Press Contacts |
Michèle Ventura michele.ventura@bicworld.com |
Albane
de La Tour d’Artaise Albane.DeLaTourD'Artaise@bicworld.com |
|
Isabelle de Segonzac : +33 1 53 70 74 85isegonzac@image7.fr |
For more information, please consult the corporate website:
www.bicworld.com
2019/2020 Agenda - All
dates to be confirmed
Full Year 2019 results |
12 February 2020 |
Meeting and Webcast |
First Quarter 2020 results |
23 April 2020 |
Conference call and Webcast |
2020 AGM |
20 May 2020 |
Meeting |
First Half 2020 results |
29 July 2020 |
Conference call and Webcast |
About BIC
BIC is a world leader in stationery, lighters
and shavers. For more than 70 years, BIC has honored the tradition
of providing high-quality, affordable products to consumers
everywhere. Through this unwavering dedication BIC has become one
of the most recognized brands and is a trademark registered
worldwide for identifying BIC products which are sold in more than
160 countries around the world. In 2018, BIC Net Sales were 1,949.8
million euros. The Company is listed on “Euronext Paris” and is
part of the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes. BIC is also part of the
following Socially Responsible Investment indexes: CDP A list and
CDP “Supplier Engagement rating Leader board”, Euronext Vigeo –
Eurozone 120, Euronext Vigeo – Europe 120, FTSE4Good indexes,
Ethibel Pioneer and Ethibel Excellence Investment Registers,
Ethibel Sustainability Index (ESI) Excellence Europe, Stoxx Global
ESG Leaders Index.
1 See glossary page 122 Excluding 2018 Cello Goodwill Impairment
& 2019 restructuring cost & 2018 Argentina
hyperinflationary accounting3 See 11-OCT-2019 Press Release on
www.bicworld.com 4 this excludes the Argentinian peso.5
Excluding 2018 Cello Goodwill Impairment & 2019
restructuring cost & 2018 Argentina hyperinflationary
accounting6 Euromonitor 2019 edition: Stationery excl.
Pen/Pencil Refills – 2018 Retail Value – 2019 Fixed Exchange Rates
– Current Prices7 IRI – period from 01-JUL to 15-SEP-2019 –
Hypermarket + Supermarket – Total Stationery segment only - in
value8 NPD - BTS through 28-SEP-2019 (W12) – Brick & Mortar,
Food & Drug & Ecommerce – in value9 NPD – YTD AUG 2019 – in
value10 Nielsen – YTD AUG 201911 IRI – YTD period ending
29-SEPT-2019 – in value12 Nielsen – YTD AUG 2019 – total wet shave
market - in value13 IRI – Period ending 29-Sep-19 – in value14
Nielsen – Shaver Disposable – YTD AUG 2019 in value15 Forex impact
excluding Argentinian Peso (ARS)16 Haco Industries Ltd and BIC
Sport17 See glossary page 12
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