Immsi Group: 2019 half-year results

At 30 June 2019, the Immsi Group reported an improvement in performance from the year-earlier period, with progress on all the main earnings indicators, an increase in net profit, higher capital expenditure and a reduction in debt. Consolidated net sales 851 million euro, up 9.9% (774.1 €/mln at 30.06.2018) Ebitda 136.6 million euro, up 10.1% (132.4 €/mln ex IFRS 16) (124.1 €/mln in H1 2018). Ebitda margin 16.1%.   Ebit 75.2 million euro, up 11.3% (67.5 €/mln in H1 2018). Ebit margin 8.8%  Profit before tax 54.1 million euro, up 17.9% (54.4 €/mln ex IFRS 16) (45.9 €/mln in H1 2018)  Net profit including minority interests 25.7 million euro, up 15.1% (22.3 €/mln in H1 2018)  Net profit 12.8 million euro, up 12% (11.4 €/mln in H1 2018)  Net financial position ex IFRS 16 -815.6 €/mln, an improvement of 36.4 €/mln  from -852 €/mln at 31.12.2018 and of 27.6 €/mln from -843.2 €/mln at 30.06.2018  NFP at 30 June 2019, including IFRS 16, -838.2 €/mln, an improvement of 13.9 €/mln  from 31.12.2018 and 5.1 €/mln from 30.06.2018  Capital expenditure 61.6 million euro, up 25.7% (49 €/mln at 30 June 2018)     Mantua, 2 September 2019 – At a meeting today chaired by Roberto Colaninno, the Board of Directors of Immsi S.p.A. (IMS.MI) examined and approved the half-year report on operations as at and for the six months to 30 June 2019. Immsi Group financial and business performance at 30 June 2019  The Immsi Group is continuing its strategic focus on geographical expansion consistent with product strategies and with world macro-economic trends. This management model significantly reduces the risks of an excessive concentration of production and sources of income in a single country, and enables the Group to maximise returns in countries with the highest economic growth rates. At the same time, on-going analysis of the latest international trade policies and current socio-political developments confirms that geographical diversification enables the Group to meet the growing demand for quality among all the customers of its subsidiaries without increasing production costs, while simultaneously improving time to market. Consolidated net sales in the first half to 30 June 2019 totalled 851 million euro, up by 9.9% from 774.1 million euro in the year-earlier period. At constant exchange rates, consolidated net sales rose by 8.7%. Immsi Group consolidated Ebitda amounted to 136.6 million euro, the best first-half figure since 2007, with an increase of 10.1% from 124.1 million euro in the first half of 2018. The Ebitda margin was 16.1% (16% at 30 June 2018), the Group's best first-half result to date.  Excluding the effects of IFRS 16, Ebitda at 30 June 2019 would have been 132.4 million euro. Ebit was 75.2 million euro, an increase of 11.3% from 67.5 million euro in the first half of 2018. The Ebit margin was 8.8% (8.7% in the first half of 2018). The indicator was the best first-half result since 2007 in both absolute terms and in terms of Group profitability. Excluding the effects of IFRS 16, Ebit at 30 June 2019 would have been 74.8 million euro. The Group posted a profit before tax of 54.1 million euro, an increase of 17.9% (45.9 million euro in the first half of 2018). Excluding the effects of IFRS 16, profit before tax at 30 June 2019 would have been 54.4 million euro. Net profit including minority interests totalled 25.7 million euro, up 15.1% from 22.3 million euro in the year-earlier period. Consolidated net profit was 12.8 million euro, an increase of 12% from 11.4 million euro at 30 June 2018. Excluding the negative effects of 22.5 million euro from application of IFRS 16, Immsi Group net financial debt at 30 June 2019 was 815.6 million euro, an improvement of 36.4 million euro from 852 million euro at 31 December 2018 and 27.6 million euro from 843.2 million euro at 30 June 2018. Considering application of IFRS 16, the net financial position at 30 June 2019 was -838.2 million euro, an improvement of 13.9 million euro from 31 December 2018 and 5.1 million euro from 30 June 2018. Immsi Group shareholders' equity at 30 June 2019 was 388.5 million euro, an increase of 9.2 million euro (379.4 million euro at 31 December 2018). In the first half of 2019, Immsi Group gross capital expenditure amounted to 61.6 million euro, an increase of 25.7% from 49 million euro in the first half of 2018. The Group's operations present seasonal variations in sales over the course of the year, especially in the industrial sector.  Performance of the Immsi Group businesses at 30 June 2019 Industrial Sector: Piaggio Group In the industrial sector, in the first half of 2019 the Piaggio Group reported a strong improvement in performance from the year-earlier period, a significant increase in Ebit and net profit, and a reduction in debt. At 30 June 2019, Piaggio Group consolidated net sales totalled 817 million euro (+12%); consolidated Ebitda was 134.3 million euro (+15.2%), with an Ebitda margin of 16.4%; Ebit was 75.1 million euro (+21.3%), with an Ebit margin of 9.2%; net profit rose by 29.5% to 34.6 million euro. Excluding the negative effects of 20 million euro from application of IFRS 16, Piaggio Group net financial debt at 30 June 2019 was 398 million euro, an improvement of 33.4 million euro from 30 June 2018 and 31.2 million euro from 31 December 2018. The Piaggio Group issued bonds, of which 10.4 million euro maturing by 30 June 2020 and 11.1 million euro maturing by 30 June 2021. In the first six months of 2019, the Piaggio Group sold 321,500 vehicles worldwide, an increase of 5.7%.   Naval Sector: Intermarine S.p.A. In the naval sector, at 30 June 2019 Intermarine S.p.A. reported consolidated net sales of 31.9 million euro, Ebitda of 3.6 million euro (Ebitda margin of 11.1%); Ebit of 1.8 million euro (Ebit margin 5.8%) and net profit of 0.5 million euro. Specifically, net sales consisted of 26 million euro in the Military Sector and 5.9 million euro in the Fast Ferries and Yacht division, relating largely to operations at the Messina shipyard and the Marine Systems division.   Real Estate and Holding sectorNet sales in the Real Estate and Holding sector in the six months to 30 June 2019 amounted to 2.1 million euro, an improvement of 4% from 2 million euro in the year-earlier period. The subsidiary Is Molas S.p.A., which manages the Is Molas Golf Resort project in the province of Cagliari, completed four showhomes and took the remaining 11 villas in the first batch to an advanced unfinished stage, to enable potential clients to select floorings and internal finishes. The company examined the possibility of leasing the showhomes in order to enable end customers, including investors, to become familiar with the product and related services on offer. Commercial operations are underway to identify possible national/international purchasers.   Events after 30 June 2019 In July, as scheduled, Intermarine delivered the Angelo Cabrini high-speed multipurpose patrol boat (UNPAV) to the Italian Navy. In May, as reported, it launched the second UNPAV, the Tullio Tedeschi, whose handover is scheduled to take place in the next few months. In August, the Piaggio Group announced that it had been notified of a judgment of first instance, on a suit presented by a supplier in 2009 (details of which are provided in the financial report), sentencing it to payment of an overall amount of 7.6 million euro. The company believes the ruling to be vitiated on several grounds and has instructed its lawyers to appeal.The company also said that the sentence did not affect the Group’s business and performance in any way and that all its business indicators were in line with its growth targets for the year.