PRESS RELEASE
PIAGGIO GROUP: RESULTS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Piaggio Group CEO Michele Colaninno: "Although the global macroeconomic scenario is becoming more complex from one quarter to the next, the Piaggio Group's correct international expansion strategy allows us to counterbalance the temporary slowdowns in some markets against the favourable response of more dynamic areas. The improvement in customer perception of our brands and products around the world has enabled us to achieve very interesting margins (which we should consolidate in the coming years) and also to report a net profit of 85.7 million euro, our highest ever for the first nine months. New technologies, design and productivity are the drivers of our global growth today and above all for the future. The Group is consolidating and implementing its investments in green mobility and in ESG issues, in line with its plans."
- Consolidated net sales 1,626.2 million euro, steady with the year-earlier period (1,626.9 €/mln at 30.09.2022)
- Industrial gross margin 468.8 million euro, +9.3% (428.9 €/mln at 30.09.2022), with a 28.8% return on net sales (26.4% at 30.09.2022)
- EBITDA 269.3 million euro, the highest ever result for the period, with an improvement of 13.8% (236.7 €/mln at 30.09.2022). EBITDA margin 16.6% (14.5% at 30.09.2022)
- EBIT 160.1 million euro, +18.7% (134.9€/mln at 30.09.2022). EBIT margin 9.8% (8.3% at 30.09.2022)
- Profit before tax 129.9 million euro, +13.6% (114.3 €/mln at 30.09.2022)
- Net profit 85.7 million euro, the best-evernine-month result, +20.9% (70.9 €/mln at 30.09.2022)
- Net financial position -389.2 €/mln (-368.2€/mln at 31.12.2022)
- 454,400 vehicles sold worldwide (490,400 at 30.09.2022)
- Capital expenditure approximately 103.7 million euro (+2.2%, 101.4 €/mln at 30.09.2022)
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Pontedera, 30 October 2023 - At a meeting today chaired by Matteo Colaninno, the Board of
Directors of Piaggio & C. S.p.A. (PIA.MI) examined and approved the interim report on operations for the nine months to 30 September 2023.
Piaggio Group business and financial performance at 30 September 20231
Group consolidated net sales were 1,626.2 million euro, in line with the first nine months of 2022 (1,626.9 million euro at 30 September 2022).
1 The main alternative performance indicators used by the Piaggio Group, representing the data monitored by management, are as follows:
- EBITDA: earnings (EBIT) before amortisation and depreciation and impairment losses on property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, and rights of use, as reflected in the consolidated income statement;
- Industrial gross margin: net sales less costs to sell;
- Net financial position: gross financial debt less cash and cash equivalents, and other current financial receivables. Determination of the net financial position does not include other financial assets and liabilities arising from measurement at fair value, derivatives designated or not as hedges, fair value adjustments of the related hedged items and related accruals.
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The increase recorded in the EMEA and Americas region (+4.3%) and India (+13.6%; +22.9% at constant exchange rates) offset the slowdown in the Asia Pacific region (-19.4%;-15.9% at constant exchange rates).
The industrial gross margin was 468.8 million euro, an improvement of 9.3% (428.9 million euro in the year-earlierperiod), for a return on net sales of 28.8% (26.4% at 30 September 2022).
Group operating expense in the first nine months to 30 September 2023 was 308.7 million euro (294.1 million euro in the year-earlier period).
The changes in the income statement described above generated consolidated EBITDA of 269.3 million euro, the best ever for the period, with an increase of 13.8% (236.7 million euro at 30 September 2022), and an EBITDA margin of 16.6% (14.5% at 30 September 2022).
EBIT amounted to 160.1 million euro, an improvement of 18.7% from 134.9 million euro at 30 September 2022. The EBIT margin was 9.8% (8.3% at 30 September 2022).
Pre-taxprofit for the first nine months was 129.9 million euro, an increase of 13.6% (114.3 million euro in the year-earlier period). Income tax for the period was 44.2 million euro, with an impact on pre-tax profit of 34%.
At 30 September 2023 the Piaggio Group reported net profit of 85.7 million euro, its highest ever result for the nine-month period, with an improvement of 20.9% (70.9 million euro at 30 September 2022).
Net financial debt at the end of September 2023 was 389.2 million euro (368.2 million euro at 31 December 2022).
Group shareholders' equity at 30 September 2023 was 417.9 million euro (417.8 million euro at 31 December 2022).
Piaggio Group capital expenditure in the first nine months amounted to 103.7 million euro (101.4 million euro in the year-earlier period).
Operations in the first nine months to 30 September 2023
In the nine months to 30 September 2023, the Piaggio Group sold 454,400 vehicles worldwide (490,400 in the year-earlierperiod), and reported consolidated net sales of 1,626.2 million euro (1,626.9 million euro at 30 September 2022).
Two-wheelers:
As of 30 September 2023, the Group had sold 364,900 two-wheelers worldwide (-11%from 410,000 in the first nine months of 2022), generating net sales of 1,293.6 million euro (-3.4%from 1,338.9 million euro in the year-earlierperiod). The figure includes spares and accessories, on which turnover totalled 123.9 million euro (+5.7% from 117.2 million euro in the first nine months of 2022).
Turnover on two-wheeler sales rose by 5.1% in the EMEA & Americas area, with very healthy performance on the Italian market (+13.2%), followed by the American market (+5.4%). Sales slowed in India and the Asia Pacific region.
On the European market, the Piaggio Group had a 23.1% share of the scooter market in the first nine months of 2023, confirming its leadership position. On the North American scooter
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market, its share was 29.5%. In North America the Group is also working to consolidate its presence on the motorcycle market with the Aprilia and Moto Guzzi brands.
Highlights in the scooter sector were the excellent sales performance of the Piaggio Beverly and Piaggio Medley high-wheel models, and the double-digit turnover growth for Vespa scooters on Western markets.
In motorcycles, there was a significant market response to the new Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello; at Aprilia, the new 660cc engine demonstrated its outstanding versatility by taking Jacopo Cerutti to victory in the Italian motorally championship on the Aprilia Tuareg 660, while the Aprilia RS 660 sportsbike was a protagonist in the Twins Cup category of the prestigious MotoAmerica championship, with two riders reaching the podium in the general scoreboard.
Commercial vehicles:
In commercial vehicles, the Piaggio Group reported 2023 nine-month sales volumes of 89,500 vehicles, up 11.4% (80,300 in the year-earlier period), with net sales of 332.7 million euro, up 15.5% from 288 million euro at 30 September 2022. The figure includes spares and accessories, where turnover totalled 45.7 million euro (+2.7% from 44.5 million euro in the first nine months of 2022).
At geographical level, the Indian market continued its recovery, with turnover from commercial vehicles rising 25.6% and sales volumes up 14.2%.
Piaggio Fast Forward:
Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF), the Piaggio Group robotics and future mobility company based in Boston, continued sales of the gita® terrestrial drone and the new gitamini® robot, which condenses the technology and functions of its revolutionary "big brother", in a more compact design. The company is developing new products to expand its offer.
Gita® and gitamini® are produced in the Piaggio Fast Forward plant in Boston's Charlestown district. The first marketing phase for the robots focuses on the US market, where the circulation of robots on city streets is already regulated.
PFF has designed and developed sensors with an innovative technology, which made their debut on the new Piaggio MP3 three-wheel scooter, to deliver unparalleled safety. Thanks to the integration of advanced rider assistance systems (ARAS), the new sensors play a vital role in accident prevention and rider protection.
Significant events in and after the first nine months of 2023
Supplementing the information published above or at the time of approval of the half-year report (directors' meeting of 27 July 2023), this section illustrates key events in and after the first nine months of 2022.
On 1 September, at a meeting following the death of the Chair and CEO Roberto Colaninno, the Piaggio & C. S.p.A. Board of Directors established the new corporate governance structure. Director Matteo Colaninno was appointed to the post of Executive Chair and director Michele Colaninno to the post of Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors also coopted Carlo Zanetti as a new non-executive director.
On 3 September Aleix Espargarò and Maverick Viňales riding Aprilia bikes won, respectively, first and second place in the Barcelona MotoGP Grand Prix.
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On 26 September, the Standard & Poor's Global Ratings agency said it had revised its outlook for the Piaggio Group (PIA.MI), upgrading it from negative to positive, and confirmed its "BB-" rating.
On 27 September Piaggio & C. S.p.A. successfully placed a 250 million euro 7-year unsecured senior bond on the high-yield market, with 6.5% fixed annual interest and a 100% issue price.
On 19 October, the Piaggio Group and Foton Motor Group signed a contract in Beijing for the joint development of a new range of electrically powered Porter models. The electric Porter will be produced in the Piaggio Group's Pontedera factory in Italy. Sales will begin in the main European countries by the end of 2024.
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Outlook
Although it is still difficult to provide guidance given the persistent difficulties caused by geopolitical tensions and the global macroeconomic situation, the Piaggio Group confirms that, thanks to its portfolio of iconic brands, it will continue to pursue profit margin and productivity goals in the management of its production, logistic and procurement costs and in the management of all its international markets. The productivity improvements will offset the temporary slowdown in Asia.
The Indian, European and US markets remain positive despite the increase in interest rates in the last 12 months.
In light of this, Piaggio confirms the investments planned in new products in the two-wheeler sector and in commercial vehicles, and the consolidation of its commitment to ESG issues.
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Conference call with analysts
The presentation of the financial results as at and for .the nine months to 30 September 2023, which will be illustrated during a conference call with financial analysts, is available on the
corporate website atwww.piaggiogroup.com/it/investor
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Piaggio S.p.A. said that the Interim Report on Operations as at and for the nine months to 30 September 2023 will be published and made available to the public at the company registered office, in the "eMarket STORAGE" authorised storage mechanism at www.emarketstorage.comand on the issuer's website www.piaggiogroup.com(section "Investors/Financial Reports/2023") by 14 November 2023.
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The Piaggio Group consolidated income statement, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of financial position and consolidated statement of cash flows as at and for the nine months to 30 September 2023 are set out below.
The manager in charge of preparing the company accounts and documents, Alessandra Simonotto, certifies, pursuant to paragraph 2 of art. 154 bis of the Consolidated Finance Act, that the accounting disclosures in this statement correspond to the accounting documents, ledgers and entries.
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In line with the recommendations in the ESMA/2015/1415 guidelines of 5 October 2015, attention is drawn to the fact
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that this press release contains a number of indicators that, though not yet contemplated by the IFRS ("Non-GAAP Measures"), are based on financial measures envisaged by the IFRS. These indicators - presented in order to assist assessment of the Group's business performance - should not be considered as alternatives to those envisaged by the IFRS and are consistent with those in the Piaggio Group 2022 Annual Report and in the quarterly and half-year reports. Furthermore, since determination of such indicators is not specifically regulated by the IFRS, the methods used may not coincide with those adopted by other companies/groups, and consequently the indicators in question may not be comparable. In compliance with Consob Communication no. 9081707 of 16 September 2009, it should be noted that the alternative performance indicators ("Non-GAAP Measures") have not been audited by the independent auditors, nor have the accounting schedules attached hereto.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements relating to future events and Piaggio Group business and financial results. By their nature, these statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties since they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur or exist in the future. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in such statements as a result of a variety of factors.
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Consolidated Income Statement
First nine months | ||
2023 | ||
of which | ||
related | ||
Total | parties | |
In thousands of euro | ||
Net Sales | 1,626,248 | 7 |
Cost of materials | 1,027,612 | 19,409 |
Cost of services and use of third-party | ||
assets | 223,224 | 1,144 |
Employee expense | 199,039 | |
Depreciation and impairment property, | ||
plant and equipment | 39,845 | |
Amortisation and impairment intangible | ||
assets | 61,624 | |
Amortisation rights of use | 7,678 | |
Other operating income | 117,844 | 289 |
Impairment reversals (losses) net of | ||
trade and other receivables | (2,703) | |
Other operating expense | 22,260 | 18 |
EBIT | 160,107 | |
Results of associates | (156) | (156) |
Finance income | 1,812 | |
Finance costs | 30,461 | 41 |
Net exchange-rate gains/(losses) | (1,441) | |
Profit before tax | 129,861 | |
Income tax expense | 44,153 | |
Profit from continuing operations | 85,708 | |
Discontinued operations: | ||
Profit or loss from discontinued | ||
operations | ||
Profit (loss) for the period | 85,708 | |
Attributable to: | ||
Equity holders of the parent | 85,708 | |
Minority interests | 0 | |
Earnings per share (in €) | 0.242 | |
Diluted earnings per share (in €) | 0.242 |
First nine months
2022
of which related
Total parties
1,626,876
1,056,872 34,707
227,319 1,008
196,911
37,975
56,482
7,362
110,625 401
(1,705)
18,0036
134,872
-
(162)
930
18,910 60
(2,417)
114,313
43,439
70,874
70,874
70,874
0
0.199
0.199
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
In thousands of euro
First nine | First nine |
months 2023 | months 2022 |
Profit (loss) for the period (A) | 85,708 | 70,874 |
Items that cannot be reclassified to profit or loss | ||
Re-measurement of defined benefit plans | 624 | 4,321 |
Total | 624 | 4,321 |
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss | ||
Gains (losses) on translation of financial statements of | ||
foreign entities | (929) | (1,339) |
Share of components of comprehensive income relating to | ||
equity-accounted investees | (525) | 455 |
Total gains (losses) on cash flow hedges | (3,725) | (4,966) |
Total | (5,179) | (5,850) |
Other comprehensive income (expense) (B)* | (4,555) | (1,529) |
Total comprehensive income (expense) for the period | ||
(A + B) | ||
(A + B) | 81,153 | 69,345 |
- Other comprehensive income (expense) takes related tax effects into account.
Attributable to: | ||
Equity holders of the parent | 81,164 | 69,374 |
Minority interests | (11) | (29) |
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
At 30 September 2023 | ||
of which | ||
related | ||
Total | parties | |
In thousands of euro | ||
ASSETS | ||
Non-current assets | ||
Intangible assets | 734,708 | |
Property, plant and equipment | 286,903 | |
Rights of use | 33,742 | |
Equity investments | 9,232 | |
Other financial assets | 16 | |
Tax credits | 7,365 | |
Deferred tax assets | 52,381 | |
Trade receivables | ||
Other receivables | 18,321 | |
Total non-current assets | 1,142,668 | |
Assets held for sale | ||
Current assets | ||
Trade receivables | 94,539 | 388 |
Other receivables | 56,440 | 26,358 |
Tax credits | 49,611 | |
Inventories | 336,800 | |
Other financial assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 232,848 | |
Total current assets | 770,238 | |
Total Assets | 1,912,906 | |
At 31 December 2022
of which related
Total parties
729,524
291,366
36,861
9,913
16
8,820
71,611
20,021
1,168,132
67,143 468
56,118 26,293
45,101
379,678
59
242,616
790,715
1,958,847
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At 30 September 2023 | At 31 December 2022 | ||||
of which | |||||
related | of which | ||||
Total | parties | Total | related parties | ||
In thousands of euro | |||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND | |||||
LIABILITIES | |||||
Shareholders' equity | |||||
Share capital and reserves attributable | |||||
to | |||||
equity holders of the parent | 418,105 | 417,977 | |||
Share capital and reserves attributable | |||||
to | |||||
minority interests | (177) | (166) | |||
Total shareholders' equity | 417,928 | 417,811 | |||
Non-current liabilities | |||||
Financial liabilities | 477,913 | 510,790 | |||
Financial liabilities for rights of use | 18,456 | 692 | 17,713 | 1,000 | |
Trade payables | |||||
Other non-current provisions | 18,288 | 16,154 | |||
Deferred tax liabilities | 7,799 | 5,173 | |||
Pension funds and employee benefits | 23,854 | 25,714 | |||
Tax payables | |||||
Other payables | 15,670 | 15,530 | |||
Total non-current liabilities | 561,980 | 591,074 | |||
Current liabilities | |||||
Financial liabilities | 117,578 | 71,149 | |||
Financial liabilities for rights of use | 8,065 | 691 | 11,192 | 1,296 | |
Trade payables | 665,303 | 10,404 | 739,832 | 9,858 | |
Tax payables | 18,182 | 19,022 | |||
Other payables | 105,930 | 27,185 | 93,710 | 26,450 | |
Current portion of other non-current | |||||
provisions | 17,940 | 15,057 | |||
Total current liabilities | 932,998 | 949,962 | |||
Total Shareholders' equity and Liabilities | 1,912,906 | 1,958,847 | |||
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
First nine months 2023 | First nine months 2022 | |||
of which | ||||
of which | related | |||
Total | related parties | Total | parties | |
In thousands of euro | ||||
Operating assets | ||||
Profit (loss) for the period | 85,708 | 70,874 | ||
Income tax expense | 44,153 | 43,439 | ||
Depreciation property, plant and equipment | 39,845 | 37,975 | ||
Amortisation of intangible assets | 61,624 | 56,057 | ||
Amortisation rights of use | 7,678 | 7,362 | ||
Allowances for risks, retirement funds and employee benefits | 21,011 | 15,653 | ||
Impairment losses / (Reversals) | 2,685 | 2,124 | ||
Losses / (Gains) realised on sale of property, plant and equipment | (2,408) | (164) | ||
Finance income | (1,812) | (930) | ||
Finance costs | 30,461 | 18,910 | ||
Income from public grants | (5,536) | (5,400) | ||
Share of results of associates | 156 | 162 | ||
Change in working capital: | ||||
(Increase)/Decrease in trade receivables | (28,028) | 80 | (36,715) | 133 |
(Increase)/Decrease in other receivables | (675) | (65) | 2,246 | 119 |
(Increase)/Decrease in inventories | 42,878 | (96,603) | ||
Increase/(Decrease) in trade payables | (74,529) | 546 | 127,347 | 2,777 |
Increase/(Decrease) in other payables | 12,360 | 735 | 21,805 | (68) |
Increase/(Decrease) in provisions for risks | (9,101) | (12,404) | ||
Increase/(Decrease) in retirement funds and employee benefits | (8,706) | (8,639) | ||
Other movements | (7,847) | (41,179) | ||
Cash generated by operating activities | 209,917 | 201,920 | ||
Interest expense paid | (18,505) | (13,749) | ||
Tax paid | (26,783) | (17,986) | ||
Cash flow from operating activities (A) | 164,629 | 170,185 | ||
Investing activities | ||||
Investment in property, plant and equipment | (36,384) | (42,606) | ||
Sale price or redemption value of property, plant and equipment | 2,764 | 2,301 | ||
Investment in intangible assets | (67,307) | (58,832) | ||
Sale price or redemption value of intangible assets | 184 | 24 | ||
Public grants collected | 1,455 | 958 | ||
Interest collected | 1,676 | 688 | ||
Cash flow from investing activities (B) | (97,612) | (97,467) | ||
Financing activities | ||||
Own share purchases | (1,280) | (5,383) | ||
Outflow for dividends paid | (79,756) | (53,403) | ||
Loans received | 63,620 | 86,273 | ||
Outflow for loan repayments | (50,497) | (74,115) | ||
Payment of fees for rights of use | (7,457) | (7,100) | ||
Cash flow from financing activities (C) | (75,370) | (53,728) | ||
Increase / (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C) | (8,353) | 18,990 | ||
Opening balance | 242,552 | 260,856 | ||
Exchange differences | (1,351) | 11,325 | ||
Closing balance | 232,848 | 291,171 |
The figures for the first nine months of 2022 have been restated with respect to those published last year, to assist comparison with the figures for the first nine months of 2023.
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