InterXion Holding NV (NYSE: INXN), a leading European provider of carrier and cloud-neutral colocation data centre services, announced its results today for the three months and full year ended 31 December 2018.

Financial Highlights1

  • Revenue for the fourth quarter and full year increased by 13% and 15% to €146.9 million and €561.8 million, respectively (4Q 2017: €129.9 million; FY 2017: €489.3 million).
  • Recurring revenue1 for the fourth quarter and full year increased by 13% and 15% to €139.7 million and €533.1 million, respectively (4Q 2017: €123.4 million; FY 2017: €462.5 million).
  • Net income for the fourth quarter and full year decreased by 18% and 20% to €8.0 million and €31.1 million, respectively (4Q 2017: €9.7 million; FY 2017: €39.1 million).
  • Adjusted net income2 for the fourth quarter decreased by 26% to €7.8 million (4Q 2017: €10.6 million) and was flat for the full year compared to the prior year at €40.2 million.
  • Diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter and full year were €0.11 and €0.43, respectively (4Q 2017: €0.14; FY 2017: €0.55).
  • Adjusted diluted earnings2 per share for the fourth quarter and full year were €0.11 and €0.56, respectively (4Q 2017: €0.15; FY 2017: €0.56).
  • Adjusted EBITDA2 for the fourth quarter and full year increased by 15% and 17% to €67.7 million and €257.8 million, respectively (4Q 2017: €59.1 million; FY 2017: €221.0 million).
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin for the fourth quarter and full year was 46.1% and 45.9%, up 60 basis points and up 70 basis points, respectively (4Q 2017: 45.5%; FY 2017: 45.2%).
  • Capital expenditures, including intangible assets3, were €131.3 million in the fourth quarter and €451.2 million for full year (4Q 2017: €69.7 million; FY 2017: €256.0 million).

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* As previously reported, certain comparative figures for the three months and twelve months ended 31 December 2017 have been restated compared to the amounts disclosed on Form 6-K furnished on 7 March 2018. For further details on the correction of this error, see Note 2 and Note 29 of our 2017 Consolidated Financial Statements included on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on 30 April 2018.

Operating Highlights

  • Equipped space4 increased by 4,500 square metres in the fourth quarter and 22,300 square metres in the full year to 144,800 square metres.
  • Revenue generating space4 increased by 3,800 square metres in the fourth quarter and 15,200 square metres in the full year to 115,000 square metres.
  • Utilisation rate was 79% at the end of 2018.
  • During the fourth quarter 2018, Interxion completed the following expansions:
    • 2,700 sqm expansion in Amsterdam;
    • 1,500 sqm expansion in Paris; and,
    • 300 sqm expansion in Frankfurt.

"Our highly-connected data centres continue to attract strong demand from all customer segments, resulting in solid booking trends across our European footprint," said David Ruberg, Interxion’s Chief Executive Officer. "The underlying drivers of this growth are secular in nature, reflecting the widespread adoption of digital technologies by consumers and enterprises alike. The cloud and content platforms continue to lead the way, which in turn, require larger infrastructure capacities for core and edge deployments. We are still in the early stages of this transformation and believe there is a substantial opportunity ahead of us."

Quarterly Review

Revenue in the fourth quarter of 2018 was €146.9 million, a 13% increase from the fourth quarter of 2017 and a 3% increase from the third quarter of 2018. Recurring revenue was €139.7 million, a 13% increase from the fourth quarter of 2017 and a 4% increase from the third quarter of 2018. Recurring revenue in the fourth quarter represented 95% of total revenue. On an organic constant currency5 basis, revenue in the fourth quarter of 2018 was 13% higher than in the fourth quarter of 2017 and 3% higher than in the third quarter of 2018.

Cost of sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 was €57.2 million, a 17% increase from the fourth quarter of 2017 and a 2% increase from the third quarter of 2018.

Gross profit was €89.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, an 11% increase from the fourth quarter of 2017 and a 4% increase from the third quarter of 2018. Gross profit margin was 61.1% in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to 62.4% in the fourth quarter of 2017 and 60.7% in the third quarter of 2018.

Sales and marketing costs in the fourth quarter of 2018 were €9.5 million, a 5% increase from the fourth quarter of 2017 and a 9% increase from the third quarter of 2018.

General and administrative costs, excluding the items we adjust for in the determination of Adjusted EBITDA, were €12.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, a 3% decrease over the fourth quarter of 2017 and a 6% increase from the third quarter of 2018.

Depreciation and amortisation in the fourth quarter of 2018 was €34.3 million, an 18% increase from the fourth quarter of 2017 and a 4% increase from the third quarter of 2018.

Operating income in the fourth quarter of 2018 was €31.0 million, a 20% increase from the fourth quarter of 2017 and a 15% increase from the third quarter of 2018.

Net finance expense for the fourth quarter of 2018 was €15.8 million, a 28% increase from the fourth quarter of 2017 and a 34% increase from the third quarter of 2018.

Income tax expense for the fourth quarter of 2018 was €7.3 million, a 98% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2017 and a 64% increase from the third quarter of 2018. While benefiting from reductions in statutory corporate tax rates in a number of countries of operation, there was an associated non-cash negative impact to deferred tax assets. In the fourth quarter 2018, this charge amounted to €2.4 million.

Net income was €8.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, an 18% decrease over the fourth quarter of 2017 and a 27% decrease from the third quarter of 2018.

Adjusted net income was €7.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, a 26% decrease over the fourth quarter of 2017 and a 33% decrease from the third quarter of 2018.

Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2018 was €67.7 million, a 15% increase from the fourth quarter of 2017 and a 3% increase from the third quarter of 2018.

Adjusted EBITDA margin was 46.1% in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to 45.5% in the fourth quarter of 2017 and 46.3% in the third quarter of 2018.

Net cash flows from operating activities were €44.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to €45.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and €53.9 million in the third quarter of 2018.

Cash generated from operations6 was €76.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to €50.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and €60.9 million in the third quarter of 2018.

Capital expenditures, including intangible assets, were €131.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to €69.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and €103.2 million in the third quarter of 2018.

Cash and cash equivalents were €186.1 million at 31 December 2018, compared to €38.5 million at 31 December 2017.

Total borrowings, excluding revolving facility deferred financing costs, were €1,287.9 million at 31 December 2018, compared to €832.6 million at 31 December 2017. As at 31 December 2018 no amounts had been drawn under this facility. During the first quarter of 2019, Interxion increased its unsecured revolving credit facility by €100 million for total commitment of €300 million.

Equipped space at the end of the fourth quarter of 2018 was 144,800 square metres, compared to 122,500 square metres at the end of the fourth quarter of 2017 and 140,300 square metres at the end of the third quarter of 2018.

Revenue generating space at the end of the fourth quarter of 2018 was 115,000 square metres, compared to 99,800 square metres at the end of the fourth quarter of 2017 and 111,200 square metres at the end of the third quarter of 2018.

Utilisation rate, the ratio of revenue-generating space to equipped space, was 79% at the end of the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to 81% at the end of the fourth quarter of 2017 and 79% at the end of the third quarter of 2018.

Annual Review

Revenue for 2018 was €561.8 million, a 15% increase compared to 2017. Recurring revenue for 2018 was €533.1 million, a 15% increase compared to 2017, and accounted for 95% of total revenue in 2018, consistent with 2017. On an organic constant currency basis, revenue in 2018 was 15% higher than in 2017.

Gross profit was €342.3 million in 2018, a 15% increase compared to 2017. Gross profit margin was 60.9% in 2018, a decrease of 20 bps compared to 2017.

Sales and marketing costs for 2018 were €36.5 million, a 9% increase compared to 2017.

Adjusted EBITDA for 2018 was €257.8 million, a 17% increase compared to 2017. Adjusted EBITDA margin for 2018 was 45.9%, an increase of 70 bps compared to 2017.

Net income was €31.1 million in 2018, compared to €39.1 million in 2017. Diluted earnings per share in 2018 were €0.43 on a weighted average of 72.1 million shares, compared to €0.55 on a weighted average of 71.5 million shares in 2017.

Adjusted net income was €40.2 million in both 2018 and 2017. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were €0.56 on a weighted average of 72.1 million shares, compared to €0.56 on a weighted average of 71.5 million shares in 2017. A reconciliation from Net income to Adjusted net income is provided in the tables attached to this press release.

Cash generated from operations was €251.0 million in 2018, an increase of 20% compared to 2017.

Capital expenditures, including intangible assets, were €451.2 million in 2018 compared to €256.0 million in 2017.

During 2018, Equipped space increased by 22,300 square metres, and Revenue generating space increased by 15,200 square metres4. Utilisation rate was 79% as of 31 December 2018, compared to 81% as of 31 December 2017.

Expansions in Frankfurt and Zurich; Land Purchase in Copenhagen

In response to continuing strong demand, Interxion is today announcing that it will construct a new data centre in Zurich (“ZUR2”) and expand its FRA15 data centre in Frankfurt. In addition, Interxion has purchased land to expand its Copenhagen campus.

In Zurich, ZUR2 will be built on land purchased in the fourth quarter of 2018. It will be constructed in four phases delivering 6,600 square metres of equipped space and 12 MW of customer available power when fully built out. The first phase of ZUR2 is expected to provide 1,700 sqm and is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2020. The second phase is expected to provide 1,900 sqm and is scheduled to become available in the third quarter of 2020. The capital expenditure associated with the full build of ZUR2 and the associated land, is expected to be approximately €120 million.

In Frankfurt, Interxion will expand its FRA15 data centre by constructing Phase 2 which will add an additional 2,600 square metres of equipped space that is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2020. Capital expenditure associated with the first two phases of FRA15 is expected to be approximately €137 million.

In Copenhagen, Interxion has expanded its land bank by purchasing land adjacent to its existing data centres sufficient to add capacity of approximately 15,000 square metres in equipped space to the existing campus. The capital expenditure associated with the Copenhagen land purchase was approximately €10 million.

Business Outlook

Interxion today is providing guidance for full year 2019:

     

2018

2018

2019 Guidance

(As Reported)

(IFRS16(a)(b) basis)

(IFRS 16(a))

Revenue €561.8 million €562.1 million €632 million – €647 million
Adjusted EBITDA €257.8 million €296.5 million €324 million – €334 million
Capital expenditures (including intangibles) €451.2 million €451.2 million €570 million – €600 million
 

(a) IFRS16 refers to the International Financial Reporting Standard 16 - Leases, which the company adopted from 1 January 2019. Under IFRS16, operating leases will be recognized as right of use assets and lease liabilities, and certain components of revenue will be recognized as lease revenue.

(b) The 2018 results on an IFRS16 basis represent the Company’s estimates as if IFRS16 had been adopted as of 1 January 2018. On this basis, revenue for 2018 would have remained broadly unchanged versus as reported. Adjusted EBITDA for 2018 increases by €38.7 million due to changes in the treatment of rent expenses. The 2018 results on an IFRS16 basis are being presented solely for comparative purposes in the context of the Company’s 2019 guidance.

Conference Call to Discuss Results

Interxion will host a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. ET (1:30 p.m. GMT, 2:30 p.m. CET) to discuss the results.

To participate on this call, U.S. callers may dial toll free 1-866-966-1396; callers outside the U.S. may dial direct +44 (0) 2071 928 000. The conference ID for this call is INXN. This event also will be webcast live over the Internet in listen-only mode at investors.interxion.com.

A replay of this call will be available shortly after the call concludes and will be available until 19 March 2019. To access the replay, U.S. callers may dial toll free 1-866-331-1332; callers outside the U.S. may dial direct +44 (0) 3333 009 785. The replay access number is 6137888.

Forward-looking Statements

This communication contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from Interxion’s expectations include, but are not limited to, the difficulty of reducing operating expenses in the short term, the inability to utilise the capacity of newly planned data centres and data centre expansions, significant competition, the cost and supply of electrical power, data centre industry over-capacity, performance under service level agreements, delays in remediating the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting and/or making disclosure controls and procedures effective, certain other risks detailed herein and other risks described from time to time in Interxion’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Interxion does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this report.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

Included in these materials are certain non-IFRS financial measures, which are measures of our financial performance that are not calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS, within the meaning of applicable SEC rules. These measures are as follows: (i) Adjusted EBITDA; (ii) Recurring revenue; (iii) Revenue on an organic constant currency basis; (iv) Adjusted net income; (v) Adjusted basic earnings per share; (vi) Adjusted diluted earnings per share and (vii) Cash generated from operations.

Other companies may present Adjusted EBITDA, Recurring revenue, Revenue on an organic constant currency basis, Adjusted net income, Adjusted basic earnings per share, Adjusted diluted earnings per share and Cash generated from operations differently than we do. Each of these measures are not measures of financial performance under IFRS and should not be considered as an alternative to operating income or as a measure of liquidity or an alternative to Profit for the period attributable to shareholders (“net income”) as indicators of our operating performance or any other measure of performance implemented in accordance with IFRS.

Adjusted EBITDA, Recurring revenue and Revenue on an organic constant currency basis

We define Adjusted EBITDA as Operating income adjusted for the following items, which may occur in any period, and which management believes are not representative of our operating performance:

  • Depreciation and amortisation – property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (except goodwill) are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life. We believe that these costs do not represent our operating performance.
  • Share-based payments – represents primarily the fair value at the date of grant of employee equity awards, which is recognised as an expense over the vesting period. In certain cases, the fair value is redetermined for market conditions at each reporting date, until the final date of grant is achieved. We believe that this expense does not represent our operating performance.
  • Income or expense related to the evaluation and execution of potential mergers or acquisitions (“M&A”) – under IFRS, gains and losses associated with M&A activity are recognised in the period in which such gains or losses are incurred. We exclude these effects because we believe they are not reflective of our on-going operating performance.
  • Adjustments related to terminated and unused data centre sites – these gains and losses relate to historical leases entered into for certain brownfield sites, with the intention of developing data centres, which were never developed and for which management has no intention of developing into data centres. We believe the impact of gains and losses related to unused data centres are not reflective of our business activities and our on-going operating performance.

In certain circumstances, we may also adjust for other items that management believes are not representative of our current on-going performance. Examples include: adjustments for the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle or estimate, impairment losses, litigation gains and losses or windfall gains and losses.

We define Recurring revenue as revenue incurred from colocation and associated power charges, office space, amortised set-up fees, cross-connects and certain recurring managed services (but excluding any ad hoc managed services) provided by us directly or through third parties, excluding rents received for the sublease of unused sites.

We believe Adjusted EBITDA and Recurring revenue provide useful supplemental information to investors regarding our on-going operational performance. These measures help us and our investors evaluate the on-going operating performance of the business after removing the impact of our capital structure (primarily interest expense) and our asset base (primarily depreciation and amortisation). Management believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, when combined with the primary IFRS presentation of net income, provides a more complete analysis of our operating performance. Management also believes the use of Adjusted EBITDA facilitates comparisons between us and other data centre operators (including other data centre operators that are REITs) and other infrastructure-based businesses. Adjusted EBITDA is also a relevant measure used in the financial covenants of our revolving credit facility and our 4.75% Senior Notes due 2025.

A reconciliation from net income to Adjusted EBITDA is provided in the tables attached to this press release. Adjusted EBITDA and other key performance indicators may not be indicative of our historical results of operations based on IFRS, nor are they meant to be predictive of future results under IFRS.

We present organic constant currency information for revenue to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying businesses performed excluding the effect of acquisitions and foreign currency rate fluctuations. For purposes of calculating revenue on an organic constant currency basis, revenues from entities acquired during the current and comparison periods are excluded. Also, current and comparative prior period results for entities reporting in currencies other than Euro are converted into Euro using the average exchange rates from the prior period rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the current period.

We believe that revenue growth is a key indicator of how a company is progressing from period to period and presenting organic constant currency information for revenue provides useful supplemental information to investors regarding our on-going operational performance because it helps us and our investors evaluate the on-going operating performance of the business after removing the impact of acquisitions and currency exchange rates.

Adjusted net income, Adjusted basic earnings per share and Adjusted diluted earnings per share

We define Adjusted net income as net income adjusted for the following items and the related income tax effect, which may occur in any period, and which management believes are not reflective of our operating performance:

  • Income or expense related to the evaluation and execution of potential mergers or acquisitions (“M&A”) – under IFRS, gains and losses associated with M&A activity are recognised in the period in which such gains or losses are incurred. We exclude these effects because we believe they are not reflective of our on-going operating performance.
  • Adjustments related to provisions – these adjustments are made for adjustments in provisions that are not reflective of the on-going operating performance of Interxion. These adjustments may include changes in provisions for onerous lease contracts.
  • Adjustments related to capitalised interest – under IFRS, we are required to calculate and capitalise interest allocated to the investment in data centres and exclude it from net income. We believe that reversing the impact of capitalised interest provides information about the impact of the total interest costs and facilitates comparisons with other data centre operators.

In certain circumstances, we may also adjust for other items that management believes are not representative of our current on-going performance. Examples include: adjustments for the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle or estimate, impairment losses, litigation gains and losses or windfall gains and losses.

Management believes that the exclusion of certain items listed above provides useful supplemental information to net income to aid investors in evaluating the operating performance of our business and comparing our operating performance with other data centre operators and infrastructure companies. We believe the presentation of Adjusted net income, when combined with net income prepared in accordance with IFRS, is beneficial to a complete understanding of our performance. A reconciliation from reported net income to Adjusted net income is provided in the tables attached to this press release.

Adjusted basic earnings per share and Adjusted diluted earnings per share amounts are determined on Adjusted net income.

Cash generated from operations

Cash generated from operations is defined as net cash flows from operating activities, excluding interest and corporate income tax payments and receipts. Management believes that the exclusion of these items provides useful supplemental information to net cash flows from operating activities to aid investors in evaluating the cash generating performance of our business.

Management’s outlook for 2019 included in this press release includes a range for expected Adjusted EBITDA, a non-IFRS financial measure, which excludes items that management believes are not representative of our operating performance. These items include, but are not limited to, depreciation and amortisation, share-based payments, income or expense related to the evaluation and execution of potential mergers or acquisitions, adjustments related to terminated and unused data centre sites, and other significant items that currently cannot be predicted. The exact amount of these items is not currently determinable but may be significant. Accordingly, the company is unable to provide equivalent reconciliations from the corresponding forward-looking IFRS measures to expected Adjusted EBITDA.

About Interxion

Interxion (NYSE: INXN) is a leading provider of carrier and cloud-neutral colocation data centre services in Europe, serving a wide range of customers through 51 data centres in 11 European countries. Interxion’s uniformly designed, energy efficient data centres offer customers extensive security and uptime for their mission-critical applications. With over 700 connectivity providers, 21 European Internet exchanges, and most leading cloud and digital media platforms across its footprint, Interxion has created connectivity, cloud, content and finance hubs that foster growing customer communities of interest. For more information, please visit www.interxion.com.

1 Recurring revenue is revenue incurred from colocation and associated power charges, office space, amortised set-up fees, cross-connects and certain recurring managed services (but excluding any ad hoc managed services) provided by us directly or through third parties, excluding rents received for the sublease of unused sites.

2 Adjusted net income (or ‘Adjusted diluted earnings’) and Adjusted EBITDA are non-IFRS figures intended to adjust for certain items and are not measures of financial performance under IFRS. Complete definitions can be found in the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section in this press release. Reconciliations of net income to Adjusted EBITDA and net income to Adjusted net income can be found in the financial tables later in this press release.

3 Capital expenditures, including intangible assets, represent payments to acquire property, plant, equipment and intangible assets, as recorded in the consolidated statement of cash flows as "Purchase of property, plant and equipment" and "Purchase of intangible assets", respectively.

4 Starting from the end of 1Q 2018, the number of square metres includes 2,300 sqm of equipped space and 1,300 sqm of revenue generating space from Interxion Science Park. The number of square metres in 4Q 2017 excludes the impact of Interxion Science Park.

5 We present organic constant currency information to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying businesses performed excluding the effect of acquisitions and foreign currency rate fluctuations. For purposes of calculating Revenue on an organic constant currency basis, revenues from entities acquired during the current and comparison periods are excluded. Also, current and comparative prior period results for entities reporting in currencies other than Euro are converted into Euro using the average exchange rates from the prior period rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the current period. The reconciliation of total revenue growth to total revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis, is as follows:

 

 

 

 

Three months ended 31 December 2018

Year-on-year

Sequential

 
Reported total revenue growth 13.1% 3.3%
Add back: impact of foreign currency translation 0.1% -0.1%
Total revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis 13.2% 3.2%
 
 

 

Year ended 31 December 2018

Year-on-year

 
Reported total revenue growth 14.8%
Add back: impact of foreign currency translation 0.6%
Reverse: impact of acquired ISP business -0.2%
Total revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis 15.2%
 
 
Percentages may not add due to rounding
 

6 We define Cash generated from operations as net cash flows from operating activities, excluding interest and fees paid, interest received and income tax paid.

 
INTERXION HOLDING NV
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(in €'000 ― except per share data and where stated otherwise)
(unaudited)
     
Three Months Ended Year Ended
Dec-31 Dec-31 Dec-31 Dec-31
2018 2017((a)) 2018 2017((a))
 
Revenue 146,901 129,881 561,752 489,302
Cost of sales (57,213 ) (48,842 ) (219,462 ) (190,471 )
Gross Profit 89,688 81,039 342,290 298,831
Other income - 70 86 97
Sales and marketing costs (9,475 ) (9,008 ) (36,494 ) (33,465 )
General and administrative costs (49,199 ) (46,349 ) (194,646 ) (167,190 )
       
Operating income 31,014 25,752 111,236 98,273
Net finance expense (15,753 ) (12,327 ) (61,784 ) (44,367 )
       
Profit before income taxes 15,261 13,425 49,452 53,906
Income tax expense (7,281 ) (3,681 ) (18,334 ) (14,839 )
Net income 7,980   9,744   31,118   39,067  
Basic earnings per share(b): (€) 0.11 0.14 0.43 0.55
Diluted earnings per share(c): (€) 0.11 0.14 0.43 0.55
 
 
Number of shares outstanding at the end of the period (shares in thousands) 71,708 71,415 71,708 71,415
Weighted average number of shares for Basic EPS (shares in thousands) 71,694 71,343 71,562 71,089
Weighted average number of shares for Diluted EPS (shares in thousands) 72,182 71,813 72,056 71,521
 
 
As at
Dec-31 Dec-31
Capacity metrics 2018 2017
Equipped space (in square meters)(d) 144,800 122,500
Revenue generating space (in square meters)(d) 115,000 99,800
Utilisation rate 79 % 81 %
 

(a) As previously reported, certain comparative figures for the three months and twelve months ended 31 December 2017 have been restated compared to the amounts disclosed on Form 6-K furnished on 7 March 2018. For further details, see Note 2 and Note 29 of our 2017 Consolidated Financial Statements included on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on 30 April 2018.

(b) Basic earnings per share are calculated as net income divided by the weighted average number of shares for Basic EPS.

(c) Diluted earnings per share are calculated as net income divided by the weighted average number of shares for Diluted EPS.

(d) Starting from the end of 1Q 2018, totals include 2,300 sqm of equipped space and 1,300 sqm of revenue generating space from Interxion Science Park. 31 December 2017 excludes the impact of Interxion Science Park.

 
INTERXION HOLDING NV
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS: SEGMENT INFORMATION
(in €'000 ― except where stated otherwise)
(unaudited)
       
Three Months Ended Year Ended
Dec-31 Dec-31 Dec-31 Dec-31
2018 2017((a)) 2018 2017((a))
Consolidated
Recurring revenue 139,658 123,422 533,083 462,516
Non-recurring revenue 7,243   6,459   28,669   26,786  
Revenue 146,901   129,881   561,752   489,302  
Net income 7,980 9,744 31,118 39,067
Net income margin 5.4 % 7.5 % 5.5 % 8.0 %
Operating income 31,014 25,752 111,236 98,273
Operating income margin 21.1 % 19.8 % 19.8 % 20.1 %
Adjusted EBITDA 67,708   59,111   257,798   220,961  
Gross profit margin 61.1 % 62.4 % 60.9 % 61.1 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin 46.1 % 45.5 % 45.9 % 45.2 %
 
Total assets 2,262,554 1,702,071 2,262,554 1,702,071
Total liabilities(b) 1,629,134 1,112,410 1,629,134 1,112,410
Capital expenditure, including intangible assets(c) (131,285 ) (69,659 ) (451,179 ) (256,015 )
 
France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK
Recurring revenue 92,743 81,611 352,692 302,346
Non-recurring revenue 4,553   3,941   17,616   16,291  
Revenue 97,296 85,552 370,308 318,637
Operating income 29,546 28,164 117,860 101,120
Operating income margin 30.4 % 32.9 % 31.8 % 31.7 %
Adjusted EBITDA 52,582   48,121   203,796   174,818  
Gross profit margin 61.2 % 64.4 % 61.8 % 62.4 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin 54.0 % 56.2 % 55.0 % 54.9 %
 
Total assets 1,508,967 1,229,960 1,508,967 1,229,960
Total liabilities(b) 311,140 274,076 311,140 274,076
Capital expenditure, including intangible assets(c) (85,399 ) (47,406 ) (318,595 ) (174,818 )
 
Rest of Europe
Recurring revenue 46,915 41,811 180,391 160,170
Non-recurring revenue 2,690   2,518   11,053   10,495  
Revenue 49,605   44,329   191,444   170,665  
Operating income 20,826 18,453 77,057 69,919
Operating income margin 42.0 % 41.6 % 40.3 % 41.0 %
Adjusted EBITDA 30,221   26,056   113,653   99,665  
Gross profit margin 68.4 % 66.7 % 66.8 % 66.1 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin 60.9 % 58.8 % 59.4 % 58.4 %
 
Total assets 520,834 393,644 520,834 393,644
Total liabilities(b) 111,762 78,247 111,762 78,247
Capital expenditure, including intangible assets(c) (40,577 ) (18,737 ) (113,775 ) (69,832 )
 
Corporate and other
Operating income (19,358 ) (20,865 ) (83,681 ) (72,766 )
Adjusted EBITDA (15,095 ) (15,066 ) (59,651 ) (53,522 )
 
Total assets 232,753 78,467 232,753 78,467
Total liabilities 1,206,232 760,087 1,206,232 760,087
Capital expenditure, including intangible assets(c) (5,309 ) (3,516 ) (18,809 ) (11,365 )
 
 

(a) As previously reported, certain comparative figures for the three months and twelve months ended 31 December 2017 have been restated compared to the amounts disclosed on Form 6-K furnished on 7 March 2018. For further details, see Note 2 and Note 29 of our 2017 Consolidated Financial Statements included on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on 30 April 2018.

(b) Certain comparative figures as at 31 December 2017 have been corrected compared to those presented in our 2017 Consolidated Financial Statements included on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on 30 April 2018. For further details, see section "Correction of 2017 balance sheet figures" in this press release.

(c) Capital expenditure, including intangible assets, represents payments to acquire property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, as recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows as "Purchase of property, plant and equipment" and "Purchase of intangible assets", respectively.

 
 
INTERXION HOLDING NV
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS: ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION
(in €'000 ― except where stated otherwise)
(unaudited)
       
Three Months Ended Year Ended
Dec-31 Dec-31 Dec-31 Dec-31
2018 2017((a)) 2018 2017((a))
 
 
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA
 

Consolidated

 
Net income 7,980 9,744 31,118 39,067
Income tax expense 7,281   3,681   18,334   14,839  
Profit before taxation 15,261 13,425 49,452 53,906
Net finance expense 15,753   12,327   61,784   44,367  
Operating income 31,014 25,752 111,236 98,273
Depreciation and amortisation 34,318 29,069 128,954 108,252
Share-based payments 1,512 2,717 12,704 9,929
Income or expense related to the evaluation and execution of potential mergers or acquisitions:
M&A transaction costs(b) 298 1,643 3,235 4,604
Re-assessment of indirect taxes(c) 566 - 1,755 -
Items related to sub-leases on unused data centre sites(d) -   (70 ) (86 ) (97 )
Adjusted EBITDA(e) 67,708   59,111   257,798   220,961  
 

France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK

 
Operating income 29,546 28,164 117,860 101,120
Depreciation and amortisation 22,867 19,938 84,943 72,721
Share-based payments 169 89 1,079 1,074
Items related to sub-leases on unused data centre sites(d) -   (70 ) (86 ) (97 )
Adjusted EBITDA(e) 52,582   48,121   203,796   174,818  
 

Rest of Europe

 
Operating income 20,826 18,453 77,057 69,919
Depreciation and amortisation 8,735 7,544 33,964 29,365
Share-based payments 94 59 877 381
Re-assessment of indirect taxes(c) 566   -   1,755   -  
Adjusted EBITDA(e) 30,221   26,056   113,653   99,665  
 

Corporate and Other

 
Operating income (19,358 ) (20,865 ) (83,681 ) (72,766 )
Depreciation and amortisation 2,716 1,587 10,047 6,166
Share-based payments 1,249 2,569 10,748 8,474
Income or expense related to the evaluation and execution of potential mergers or acquisitions:
M&A transaction costs(b) 298   1,643   3,235   4,604  
Adjusted EBITDA(e) (15,095 ) (15,066 ) (59,651 ) (53,522 )
 

(a) As previously reported, certain comparative figures for the three months and twelve months ended 31 December 2017 have been restated compared to the amounts disclosed on Form 6-K furnished on 7 March 2018. For further details, see Note 2 and Note 29 of our 2017 Consolidated Financial Statements included on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on 30 April 2018.

(b) “M&A transaction costs” are costs associated with the evaluation, diligence and conclusion or termination of merger or acquisition activity. These costs are included in “General and administrative costs”.

(c) This re-assessment relates to years prior to 2018 and is therefore not representative of our current on-going business.

(d) “Items related to sub-leases on unused data centre sites” represents the income on sub-lease of portions of unused data centre sites to third parties. This income is treated as “Other income”.

(e) “Adjusted EBITDA” is a non-IFRS financial measure. See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” for more information, including why we believe Adjusted EBITDA is useful, and the limitations on the use of Adjusted EBITDA.

 
 
INTERXION HOLDING NV
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(in €'000 ― except where stated otherwise)
(unaudited)
   
As at
Dec-31 Dec-31
2018 2017
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 1,721,064 1,342,471
Intangible assets 64,331 60,593
Goodwill 38,900 38,900
Deferred tax assets 21,807 24,470
Other investments 7,906 3,693
Other non-current assets 16,843 13,674
1,870,851 1,483,801
Current assets
Trade receivables and other current assets 205,613 179,786
Cash and cash equivalents 186,090 38,484
391,703 218,270
Total assets 2,262,554 1,702,071
 
Shareholders’ equity(a)(b)
Share capital 7,170 7,141
Share premium(b) 553,425 539,448
Foreign currency translation reserve(a) 3,541 4,180
Hedging reserve, net of tax (165) (169)
Accumulated profit(a)(b) 69,449 39,061
633,420 589,661
Non-current liabilities(a)
Borrowings 1,266,813 724,052
Deferred tax liabilities(a) 16,875 19,778
Other non-current liabilities(a) 34,054 23,671
1,317,742 767,501
Current liabilities(a)
Trade payables and other current liabilities(a) 280,877 229,912
Income tax liabilities 7,185 6,237
Borrowings 23,330 108,760
311,392 344,909
Total liabilities(a) 1,629,134 1,112,410
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 2,262,554 1,702,071
 
(a) Certain comparative figures as at 31 December 2017 have been corrected compared to those presented in our

2017 Consolidated Financial Statements included on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on 30 April 2018. For further

details on the correction of this error, see section "Correction of 2017 balance sheet figures" in this press release.

(b) As previously reported, certain comparative figures as at 31 December 2017 have been restated compared to

the amounts disclosed on Form 6-K furnished on 7 March 2018. For further details on the correction of this error,

see Note 2 and Note 29 of our 2017 Consolidated Financial Statements included on Form 20-F, filed with the

SEC on 30 April 2018.

 
 
INTERXION HOLDING NV
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET: BORROWINGS
(in €'000 ― except where stated otherwise)
(unaudited)
    As at
Dec-31   Dec-31
2018 2017
 
 

Borrowings net of cash and cash equivalents

 
Cash and cash equivalents 186,090 38,484
 
4.75% Senior Notes due 2025(a) 1,188,387 -
6.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2020(b) - 628,141
Mortgages 51,382 53,640
Financial leases 50,374 51,127
Borrowings under our Revolving Facilities - 99,904
Borrowings excluding Revolving Facility deferred financing costs 1,290,143 832,812
Revolving Facility deferred financing costs(c) (2,266) (204)
Total borrowings 1,287,877 832,608
   
Borrowings net of cash and cash equivalents 1,101,787 794,124
 
(a) €1,200 million 4.75% Senior Notes due 2025 include a premium on additional issuances and are shown after deducting commissions, offering fees and

expenses.

(b) €625 million 6.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2020 included a premium on additional issuances and are shown after deducting underwriting discounts

and commissions, offering fees and expenses. The Senior Secured Notes were redeemed with a portion of the proceeds from the June 2018 issuance

of the 4.75% Senior Notes due 2025.

(c) Deferred financing costs of €2.3 million as of 31 December 2018 were incurred in connection with the €200 million Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit

Facility, entered into on 18 June 2018. Deferred financing costs of €0.2 million as at 31 December 2017 were incurred in connection with the €100 million

Senior Secured Revolving Facility, which was repaid in 2018.

 
 
INTERXION HOLDING NV
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in €'000 ― except where stated otherwise)
(unaudited)
     
Three Months Ended Year Ended
Dec-31 Dec-31 Dec-31 Dec-31
2018 2017(a) 2018 2017(a)
 
 
Net income 7,980 9,744 31,118 39,067
Depreciation and amortisation 34,318 29,069 128,954 108,252
Share-based payments 1,788 2,984 12,270 8,889
Net finance expense 15,753 12,327 61,784 44,367
Income tax expense 7,281 3,681 18,334 14,839
67,120 57,805 252,460 215,414
Movements in trade receivables and other assets 6,598 (17,013) (13,647) (30,667)
Movements in trade payables and other liabilities 3,194 9,473 12,171 24,266
Cash generated from / (used in) operations 76,912 50,265 250,984 209,013
Interest and fees paid(b) (27,157) (1,536) (69,005) (41,925)
Interest received - 3 1 143
Income tax paid (4,954) (3,241) (17,126) (11,985)
Net cash flows from / (used in) operating activities 44,801 45,491 164,854 155,246
Cash flows from / (used in) investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (125,839) (67,198) (439,733) (247,228)
Financial investments - deposits (12,603) 13 (12,336) (324)
Acquisition Interxion Science Park B.V. - - - (77,517)
Purchase of intangible assets (5,446) (2,461) (11,446) (8,787)
Loans provided (880) (423) (2,988) (1,764)
Net cash flows from / (used in) investing activities (144,768) (70,069) (466,503) (335,620)
Cash flows from / (used in) financing activities
Proceeds from exercised options 218 199 1,736 6,969
Proceeds from mortgages - 9,950 5,969 9,950
Repayment of mortgages (2,291) (8,804) (8,335) (10,848)
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities - 24,746 148,814 129,521
Repayment of revolving facilities - - (250,724) (30,000)
Proceeds 4.75% Senior Notes - - 1,194,800 -
Financial lease obligation (1,170) (995) (1,170) (995)
Repayment 6.00% Senior Secured Notes - - (634,375) -
Interest received at issuance of additional notes - - 2,428 -
Transaction costs 4.75% Senior Notes (426) - (7,122) -
Transaction costs 2018 revolving credit facility 20 - (2,542) -
Net cash flows from / (used in) financing activities (3,649) 25,096 449,479 104,597
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (154) (238) (224) (1,632)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (103,770) 280 147,606 (77,409)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 289,860 38,204 38,484 115,893
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 186,090 38,484 186,090 38,484
 
(a) As previously reported, certain comparative figures for the three months and twelve months ended 31 December 2017 have been restated compared to the

amounts disclosed on Form 6-K furnished on 7 March 2018. For further details, see Note 2 and Note 29 of our 2017 Consolidated Financial Statements

included on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on 30 April 2018.

(b) Interest and fees paid is reported net of cash interest capitalised, which is reported as part of “Purchase of property, plant and equipment".
 
 
INTERXION HOLDING NV
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS: ADJUSTED NET INCOME RECONCILIATION
(in €'000 ― except per share data and where stated otherwise)
(unaudited)
     
 
Three Months Ended Year Ended
Dec-31 Dec-31 Dec-31 Dec-31
2018 2017((a)) 2018 2017((a))
 
 
Net income - as reported 7,980 9,744 31,118 39,067
 
Add back
+ Charges related to termination of financing arrangements(b) - - 11,171 -
+ Re-assessment of indirect taxes(c) 762 - 2,494 -
+ M&A transaction costs 298   1,643   3,235   4,604  
1,060 1,643 16,900 4,604
Reverse
- Interest capitalised (1,280 ) (452 ) (4,886 ) (3,057 )
(1,280 ) (452 ) (4,886 ) (3,057 )
 
Tax effect of above add backs & reversals 78 (298 ) (2,929 ) (387 )
       
Adjusted net income 7,838   10,637   40,203   40,227  
 
Reported basic EPS: (€) 0.11 0.14 0.43 0.55
Reported diluted EPS: (€) 0.11 0.14 0.43 0.55
 
Adjusted basic EPS: (€) 0.11 0.15 0.56 0.57
Adjusted diluted EPS: (€) 0.11 0.15 0.56 0.56
 
(a) As previously reported, certain comparative figures for the three months and twelve months ended 31 December 2017 have been restated compared to the

amounts disclosed on Form 6-K furnished on 7 March 2018. For further details, see Note 2 and Note 29 of our 2017 Consolidated Financial Statements

included on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on 30 April 2018.

(b) These charges relate to the repayment of our 6.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2020 and the termination of our revolving credit facility agreements in

2Q18.

(c) This re-assessment relates to years prior to 2018 and is therefore not representative of our current on-going business.
 

Correction of 2017 balance sheet figures

During the implementation of IFRS 16 – Leases we identified that for a limited number of data centre leases entered into since 2000, with fixed or minimum annual indexation, the lease costs recognised in prior periods had not been recognised in accordance with IAS 17 – Leases. IAS 17 requires that total minimum lease costs be recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease. The identified error relates to the timing of the recognition of lease costs in the period since 2000 and does not result in an increase in the total costs recognised over the term of the relevant leases nor does it impact cash flows. While the impact of error was inconsequential to and has therefore not been adjusted in the 2017 Income Statement, certain comparative balance sheet figures as at 31 December 2017 have been corrected to reflect the cumulative impact of this error as follows:

     
As at December 31, 2017

As previously
reported

Adjustments As corrected
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 1,702,071 - 1,702,071
Other non-current liabilities 15,080 8,591 23,671
Deferred tax liability 21,336 (1,558) 19,778
Trade payables and other current liabilities 229,878 34 229,912
Total liabilities 1,105,343 7,067 1,112,410
Foreign currency translation reserve 2,948 1,232 4,180
Accumulated profit/(deficit) 47,360 (8,299) 39,061
Total shareholders' equity 596,728 (7,067) 589,661
 
 
As at December 31, 2017

As previously
reported

Adjustments As corrected
Total liabilities

Consolidated

1,105,343 7,067 1,112,410
France, Germany, The Netherlands and the UK 267,751 6,325 274,076
Rest of Europe 77,505 742 78,247
 
 
INTERXION HOLDING NV
Status of Announced Expansion Projects as at 6 March 2019
with Target Open Dates after 30 September 2018
       
CAPEX (a)(b) Equipped Space (a)
Market   Project   (€ million)   (sqm)   Schedule
 
Amsterdam AMS8: Phases 3 - 6 63 5,400 3Q 2018 - 4Q 2018 (c)
Amsterdam AMS10: Phases 1 - 3 195 9,500 4Q 2019 - 3Q 2020 (d)
Copenhagen CPH2: Phases 3 - 5 18 1,500 2Q 2018 - 3Q 2019 (e)
Dusseldorf DUS2: Phase 3 5 500 2Q 2019
Frankfurt FRA6: Phase 6 5 400 3Q 2018 - 4Q 2018 (f)
Frankfurt FRA13: Phases 1 - 2 New Build 90 4,900 3Q 2018 - 1Q 2019 (g)
Frankfurt FRA14: Phases 1 - 2 New Build 76 4,600 3Q 2019 - 4Q 2019 (h)
Frankfurt FRA15: Phases 1 - 2 New Build 137 4,900 2Q 2020 - 4Q 2020 (i)
London LON3: New Build 35 1,800 1Q 2019 - 3Q 2019 (j)
Madrid MAD3: New Build 44 2,500 2Q 2019 (k)
Marseille MRS2: Phase 2 - 4 72 4,200 2Q 2018 - 3Q 2019 (l)
Marseille MRS3: Phase 1 New Build 79 2,300 4Q 2019
Paris PAR7.2: Phase B (cont.) - C 47 2,500 2Q 2018 -1Q 2019 (m)
Stockholm STO5: Phases 2 - 3 19 1,200 1Q 2018 - 2Q 2019 (n)
Vienna VIE2: Phase 7 - 9 94 4,300 4Q 2017 - 2Q 2019 (o)
Zurich ZUR1: Phase 6 10 300 2Q 2019
Zurich ZUR2: Phase 1 - 2 New Build 93 3,600 1Q 2020 - 3Q 2020 (p)
Total 1,082 54,400
 
 
(a) CAPEX and Equipped space are approximate and may change. SQM figures are rounded to nearest 100 sqm unless otherwise noted, and totals may not add due to rounding.
(b) CAPEX reflects the total spend for the projects listed at full power and capacity and the amounts shown in the table above may be invested over time.
(c) AMS8: Phases 3 and 4 (2,800 sqm) opened in 3Q 2018 and phases 5 and 6 (1,300 sqm each) opened in 4Q 2018.
(d) AMS10: Phase 1 (2,700 sqm) is scheduled to open in 4Q 2019; phase 2 (4,100 sqm) is scheduled to open in 1Q 2020, phase 3 (2,700 sqm) is scheduled to open in 3Q 2020.
(e) CPH2: Phases 3 and 4 (900 sqm total) opened in 2Q 2018; phase 5 (600 sqm) is scheduled to open in 3Q 2019.
(f) FRA6: Phase 6 part (200 sqm) opened in 3Q 2018, the remaining 200 sqm opened in 4Q 2018.
(g) FRA13: Phase 1 (2,300 sqm) opened in 3Q 2018; phase 2 (2,600 square metres) is scheduled to open in 1Q 2019.
(h) FRA14: Phase 1 (2,400 sqm) is scheduled to open in 3Q 2019 and phase 2 (2,200 square metres) is scheduled to open in 4Q 2019.
(i) FRA15: Phase 1 (2,300 sqm) is scheduled to open in 2Q 2020 and phase 2 (2,600 sqm) is scheduled to open in 4Q 2020.
(j) LON3: Phase 1 (300 sqm) is scheduled to open in 1Q 2019, phase 2 (600 sqm) is scheduled to open in 2Q 2019 and phase 3 (900 sqm) is scheduled to open in 3Q 2019.
(k) MAD3: Capex total for MAD3 include land purchase price.
(l) MRS2: Phase 2 (700 sqm) opened in 2Q 2018 and 3Q; phase 3 (1,100 sqm) is scheduled to open in 1Q 2019 and phase 4 (2,500 sqm) is scheduled to open in 3Q 2019.
(m) PAR7.2: Phase B (cont.) (500 sqm) opened in 2Q 2018; Phase C part (1,500 sqm) opened in 4Q 2018 and the remaining part (500 sqm) is scheduled to open in 1Q 2019.
(n) STO5: Phases 2-3 - 100 sqm opened in 1Q 2018; 300 sqm became operational in 2Q 2018; 800 sqm is scheduled to open in 2Q 2019.
(o) VIE2: 2,300 sqm opened in 4Q 2017 through 3Q 2018; remaining 2,000 sqms are scheduled to open in 2Q 2019.
(p) ZUR2: Phase 1 (1,700 sqm) is scheduled to open in 1Q 2020 and phase 2 (1,900 sqm) is scheduled to open in 3Q 2020.