LUXOTTICA GROUP SPA 
By MILAN, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Luxottica Group S.p.A. (MTA: LUX; NYSE: LUX), a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear, met today and approved the consolidated results for the three- and nine- month periods ended September 30, 2011 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IAS/IFRS).
Third quarter of 2011(1)
(In millions of
Euro) 3Q 2011 3Q 2010 Change
(at current
exchange rates)
+10.0% at
constant
exchange
Net sales 1,523.8 1,464.7 rates(2) +4.0%
Operating
income 194.5 186.4 +4.3%
Adjusted
operating
income(3,4) 197.4 186.4 +5.9%
Net income
attributable
to Luxottica
Group
stockholders 111.2 101.9 +9.1%
Adjusted net
income
attributable
to Luxottica
Group
stockholders(3,4) 106.1 101.9 +4.1%
Earnings per
share 0.24 0.22 +8.6%
Adjusted
earnings per
share(3,4) 0.23 0.22 +3.7%
Earnings per
share in U.S. $0.34 0.29 +18.8%
Adjusted
earnings per
share(3,4) in
U.S. $0.33 0.29 +13.4%
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First nine months of 2011(1)
(In
millions
of
Euro) 9M 2011 9M 2010 Change
(at current
exchange rates)
+9.6% at
constant
Net exchange
sales 4,713.5 4,451.5 rates(2) +5.9%
Operating
income 678.8 616.0 +10.2%
Adjusted
operating
income(3,4) 681.6 616.0 +10.6%
Net
income
attributable
to
Luxottica
Group
stockholders 388.0 347.1 +11.8%
Adjusted
net
income
attributable
to
Luxottica
Group
stockholders(3,4) 382.9 347.1 +10.3%
Earnings
per
share 0.84 0.76 +11.4%
Adjusted
earnings
per
share(3,4) 0.83 0.76 +9.9%
Earnings
per
share
in
U.S. $1.19 0.99 +19.2%
Adjusted
earnings
per
share(3,4)
in
U.S. $1.17 0.99 +17.6%
Adjusted figures do not include: an extraordinary
gain of approximately Euro 21 million related to
the acquisition of the 40% stake in Multiopticas
Internacional; non-recurring costs related to
Luxottica 50(th) anniversary celebrations of
approximately Euro 12 million; and non-recurring
restructuring and start-up costs in the Retail
Division of approximately Euro 11.8 million.
Operating performance for the third quarter of 2011
During the third quarter of 2011, Luxottica's growth trend continued. In a macroeconomic environment that was, as a whole, positive, the Group benefitted from a very positive and prolonged "sun" season, delivering sales and earnings growth for the eighth straight quarter. The Group achieved particularly solid performance in Emerging Markets (growing more than 35% at constant exchange rates(2)) and in North America during this period. Despite the significant depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Euro, going from 1.29104 during the third quarter of 2010 to 1.4127 (-8.6%) during the same period in 2011, net sales for the third quarter of 2011 exceeded Euro 1.5 billion and net income exceeded Euro 110 million. Additionally, during the period, Luxottica's 50th anniversary celebrations took place.
"The results achieved in the third quarter of 2011 again testify to the strong commitment, determination and passion of our entire organization in serving our customers and consumers in our key summer sales season," commented Andrea Guerra, Chief Executive Officer of Luxottica. "Both our Wholesale and Retail Divisions showed great energy and enthusiasm: we are more and more successful in establishing true and trusted relationships with our customers, in seizing the opportunities that new technologies provide and in marketing our brands in the most effective ways.
"Growth was solid across the board, from North America - where our net sales in U.S. dollars were strong growing by 7.8% during the quarter - to India, from China to Brazil, from Italy to South East Asia and Latin America, where the retail chain GMO joined our organization.
"Ray-Ban and Oakley continued to record very positive results; among the premium and luxury brands, Burberry, Tiffany and Ralph Lauren's positive performance should also be mentioned. In our Retail Division, Sunglass Hut continued to grow strongly, with net sales increasing by more than 15% during the quarter, while OPSM in Australia is back on a solid growth trajectory.
"Today, there are increased uncertainties generally in international markets, but we believe there are still significant opportunities for growth: in the next few years, the target market for our products could increase by more than 2 billion new consumers. We strongly believe that our profile and results provide an excellent basis for us to look with confidence to the future and to the last quarter of the year."
During the third quarter of the year, Luxottica achieved well-balanced growth in both its Retail and Wholesale Divisions. The results recorded by the Wholesale Division were once again excellent, with strong growth in net sales exceeding Euro 550 million (+10.7% at constant exchange rates(2)). Emerging markets, especially China, Brazil and the Middle East, made a key contribution to our quarterly results, along with Italy, Germany and the UK.
Sunglass Hut also turned in a strong performance for the fifth consecutive quarter, benefitting from an especially positive and prolonged "sun" season and its ability to attract and create meaningful relationships with new consumers. LensCrafters was able to improve on last year's third quarter results, which were the best over the last four years. The Australian and Chinese retail businesses also performed very well in the third quarter.
Consolidated results
In the third quarter of 2011, net sales rose by 10.0% at constant exchange rates(2) (+4.0% at current exchange rates) to Euro 1,523.8 million from Euro 1,464.7 million in the third quarter of 2010. During the nine-month period, net sales rose by 9.6% at constant exchange rates(2) to Euro 4,713.5 million, from Euro 4,451.5 million in the first nine months of 2010.
Adjusted EBITDA(3,4) for the third quarter of 2011 grew over the previous year by 4.7% to Euro 276.0 million, from Euro 263.5 million in the third quarter of 2010. For the first nine months of the year, adjusted EBITDA(3,4) increased to Euro 911.1 million from Euro 841.5 million posted for the same period of 2010.
Adjusted operating income(3,4) for the third quarter of 2011 was Euro 197.4 million (Euro 186.4 million for the same period last year, +5.9%), while the Group's adjusted operating margin(3,4) improved from 12.7% in the third quarter of 2010 to 13.0% in the third quarter of 2011. For the first nine months of the year, the adjusted operating income(3,4) amounted to Euro 681.6 million, up 10.6% over the Euro 616.0 million posted for the same period last year.
Adjusted net income(3,4) for the third quarter of 2011 increased to Euro 106.1 million, up by +4.1% from Euro 101.9 million in the same period of 2010, resulting in adjusted earnings per share(3,4) (EPS) of Euro 0.23 (at an average Euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate of 1.4127). The adjusted EPS(3,4) in U.S. dollars grew by 13.4% from U.S. $0.29 in the third quarter of 2010 to U.S. $0.33 in the third quarter of 2011.
For the third quarter of 2011, Luxottica once again generated positive free cash flow(4) (Euro 200 million). Net debt(4) as of September 30, 2011 amounted to Euro 2,078 million (Euro 2,111 million at the end of 2010), with a ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA(3,4) of 1.8x as compared with 2.0x at the end of 2010.
Overview of performance at the Wholesale Division
During the third quarter of 2011, the Wholesale Division continued to record excellent results, both in terms of net sales and of profitability, increasing its presence in fast-growing regions and exploiting opportunities across the board. Underlying this performance is the excellent feedback received on our new collections, the ability of the organization to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, the success in promoting Luxottica's brands by highlighting their core values and providing excellent customer service.
During the quarter, Ray-Ban and Oakley's performance were once again exceptional and strong sales of premium and luxury brands such as Burberry, Tiffany and Ralph Lauren were also recorded. The STARS program and the Travel retail business were also very successful this quarter.
The Wholesale Division's net sales rose to Euro 555.1 million in the third quarter of 2011, from Euro 518.3 million in the third quarter of 2010 (+10.7% at constant exchange rates(2) and +7.1% at current exchange rates). In the first nine months of 2011, net sales were Euro 1,900.2 million, up 11.9% at constant exchange rates(2) from the Euro 1,722.9 million recorded for the first nine months of 2010 (+10.3% at current exchange rates).
Operating income for the Wholesale Division amounted to Euro 104.9 million in the third quarter of 2011, up 10.5% compared with the 94.9 million recorded for the third quarter of 2010. The operating margin rose from 18.3% in the third quarter of 2010 to 18.9% for the third quarter of 2011. In the first nine months of 2011, the operating margin was 23.2% (21.6% in the same period of 2010).
Overview of performance at the Retail Division
During the third quarter of 2011, the Retail Division continued to grow, with well balanced performance in all the regions where the Group operates: at constant exchange rates(2), net sales for the Retail Division grew by 9.6%. The depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Euro did, however, affect the translation of net sales, since approximately 80% derive from sales in North America. Net sales at current exchange rates were Euro 968.7 million for the third quarter of 2011 (Euro 946.5 million in the third quarter 2010, +2.4%). During the first nine months of 2011, net sales were Euro 2,813.3 million, up 8.0% at constant exchange rates(2) from Euro 2,728.6 million recorded for the first nine months of 2010 (+3.1% at current exchange rates).
In terms of comparable store sales(5), the Retail Division overall grew by 4.3%. In particular, sales in the optical business in North America increased +0.4%, with LensCrafters recording a 1.4% increase in comparable store sales(5).
As a result of initiatives launched in recent months, comparable store sales(5) in the optical business in Australia were back on a track with solid growth of 7.0% in the third quarter of 2011 over the same period last year. The optical business in China also posted very good results, with comparable store sales(5) growing by 20.9% over the same period last year.
Once again, Sunglass Hut, the Group's sun specialty chain that operates in a number of countries, posted exceptional results with overall comparable store sales(5) up 8.3% in the third quarter of 2011 and a particularly positive performance in the United States (+10.1%).
Due to the exchange rate effect, adjusted operating income(3,4) of the Division went from Euro 129.3 million in the third quarter of 2010 to Euro 127.4 million in the third quarter of 2011 (-1.5%). During the period, in order to further increase our commitment and service excellence provided to customers, along with allocating more resources to consumer-facing roles, LensCrafters and Pearle Vision restructured their field and store management operations in the U.S. and Canada. The adjusted operating margin(3,4) declined to 13.2% in third quarter of 2011 from 13.7% in third quarter of 2010. On a nine-month basis, the adjusted operating margin(3,4) was 12.6% (13.0% in the same period of 2010).
The Board of Directors also approved the partial demerger of Luxottica S.r.l., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Luxottica Group S.p.A., in favor of Luxottica Group S.p.A., as announced on September 19, 2011.
Results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2011 will be discussed today in a conference call with the financial community starting at 6:30 PM CET. The audio portion and related presentation will be available via live webcast at www.luxottica.com.
The officer responsible for preparing the Company's financial reports, Enrico Cavatorta, declares, pursuant to Article 154-bis, Section 4, of the Consolidated Law on Finance, that the accounting information contained in this press release is consistent with the data in the supporting documents, books of accounts and other accounting records.
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Notes on the press release
1. All comparisons, including percentage changes, refer to the three- and
nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010,
respectively.
2. 2011 figures at constant exchange rates have been calculated using the
average exchange rates in effect for the corresponding period in the
previous year. For further information, please refer to the attached
tables.
3. Adjusted figures do not include: an extraordinary gain of approximately
Euro 21 million related to the acquisition of the 40% stake in
Multiopticas Internacional; non-recurring costs related to Luxottica's
50th anniversary celebrations of approximately Euro 12 million; and
non-recurring restructuring and start-up costs in the Retail Division of
approximately Euro 11.8 million.
4. EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating margin, free cash flow, net
debt, the ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income,
adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share are not
measures in accordance with IAS/IFRS. For additional information on
non-IAS/IFRS measures, please see the attached tables.
5. Comparable store sales reflect the change in sales from one period to
another that, for comparison purposes, includes in the calculation only
stores open in the more recent period that also were open during the
comparable prior period, and applies to both periods the average exchange
rate for the prior period and the same geographic area.
Luxottica Group S.p.A.
Luxottica Group is a leader in premium, luxury and sports eyewear with approximately 7,000 optical and sun retail stores in North America, Asia-Pacific, China, South Africa, Latin America and Europe, and a strong, well-balanced brand portfolio. House brands include Ray-Ban, the world's most famous sun eyewear brand, Oakley, Vogue, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Arnette and REVO, while licensed brands include Bvlgari, Burberry, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, Tiffany and Versace. In addition to a global wholesale network involving 130 different countries, the Group manages leading retail chains in major markets, including LensCrafters, Pearle Vision and ILORI in North America, OPSM and Laubman & Pank in Asia-Pacific, LensCrafters in China, GMO in Latin America and Sunglass Hut worldwide. The Group's products are designed and manufactured at its six manufacturing plants in Italy, two wholly-owned plants in the People's Republic of China and one plant in the United States devoted to the production of sports eyewear. In 2010, Luxottica Group posted net sales of almost Euro 5.8 billion. Additional information on the Group is available at www.luxottica.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those which are anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the ability to manage the effects of the current uncertain international economic outlook, the ability to successfully acquire and integrate new businesses, the ability to predict future economic conditions and changes to consumer preferences, the ability to successfully introduce and market new products, the ability to maintain an efficient distribution system, the ability to achieve and manage growth, the ability to negotiate and maintain favourable license agreements, the availability of correction alternatives to prescription eyeglasses, fluctuations in exchange rates, changes in local conditions, the ability to protect intellectual property, the ability to maintain relations with those hosting our stores, computer system problems, inventory-related risks, credit and insurance risks, changes to tax regimes as well as other political, economic and technological factors and other risks and uncertainties referred to in Luxottica Group's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward looking statements are made as of the date hereof and Luxottica Group does not assume any obligation to update them.
LUXOTTICA GROUP
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
In accordance with IAS/IFRS
KEY FIGURES IN THOUSANDS OF EURO (1)
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2011 2010 % Change
NET SALES 1,523,807 1,464,732 4.0%
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO LUXOTTICA GROUP STOCKHOLDERS 111,181 101,934 9.1%
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (ADS)(2): 0.24 0.22 8.6%
KEY FIGURES IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS (1) (3)
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2011 2010 % Change
NET SALES 2,152,682 1,890,969 13.8%
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO LUXOTTICA GROUP STOCKHOLDERS 157,065 131,597 19.4%
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (ADS) (2): 0.34 0.29 18.8%
Notes : 2011 2010
(1) Except earnings per share (ADS), which are expressed in Euro and U.S. Dollars, respectively
(2) Weighted average number of outstanding shares 460,505,512 458,527,966
(3) Average exchange rate (in U.S. Dollars per Euro) 1.4127 1.2910
LUXOTTICA GROUP
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
In accordance with IAS/IFRS
KEY FIGURES IN THOUSANDS OF EURO (1)
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2011 2010 % Change
NET SALES 4,713,453 4,451,542 5.9%
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO LUXOTTICA GROUP STOCKHOLDERS 387,962 347,077 11.8%
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (ADS) (2) 0.84 0.76 11.4%
KEY FIGURES IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS (1) (3)
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2011 2010 % Change
NET SALES 6,629,471 5,851,552 13.3%
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO LUXOTTICA GROUP STOCKHOLDERS 545,669 456,233 19.6%
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (ADS)(2) 1.19 0.99 19.2%
Notes : 2011 2010
(1) Except earnings per share (ADS), which are expressed in Euro and U.S. Dollars, respectively
(2) Weighted average number of outstanding shares 460,249,023 458,544,153
(3) Average exchange rate (in U.S. Dollars per Euro) 1.4065 1.3145
LUXOTTICA GROUP
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
In accordance with IAS/IFRS
KEY FIGURES IN THOUSANDS OF EURO (1)
2011 % of sales 2010 % of sales % Change
NET SALES 1,523,807 100.0% 1,464,732 100.0% 4.0%
COST OF SALES (524,657) (499,849)
GROSS PROFIT 999,151 65.6% 964,883 65.9% 3.6%
OPERATING EXPENSES:
SELLING EXPENSES (505,421) (490,264)
ROYALTIES (23,070) (22,012)
ADVERTISING EXPENSES (103,098) (89,967)
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (152,936) (154,907)
TRADEMARK AMORTIZATION AND OTHER (20,090) (21,297)
TOTAL (804,614) (778,447)
OPERATING INCOME 194,537 12.8% 186,436 12.7% 4.3%
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
INTEREST EXPENSES (29,375) (26,929)
INTEREST INCOME 3,158 2,543
OTHER - NET (3,051) (1,120)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)-NET (29,268) (25,507)
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR 165,268 10.8% 160,929 11.0% 2.7%
INCOME TAXES
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (52,990) (58,229)
NET INCOME 112,278 7.4% 102,700 7.0% 9.3%
OF WHICH ATTRIBUTABLE TO:
- LUXOTTICA GROUP STOCKHOLDERS 111,181 7.3% 101,934 7.0% 9.1%
- NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS 1,097 0.1% 766 0.1%
NET INCOME 112,278 7.4% 102,700 7.0% 9.3%
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (ADS): 0.24 0.22
FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (ADS): 0.24 0.22
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF 460,505,512 458,527,966
OUTSTANDING SHARES
FULLY DILUTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES 462,079,618 460,152,396
Notes :
(1) Except earnings per share (ADS), which are expressed in Euro
Adjusted
Measures(1):
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2011 % of sales 2010 % of sales % Change
Adjusted Operating Income 197,371 13.0% 186,436 12.7% 5.9%
Adjusted EBITDA 275,965 18.1% 263,457 18.0% 4.7%
Adjusted Net income 106,131 7.0% 101,934 7.0% 4.1%
1 Adjusted measures are not measures in accordance with IAS/IFRS. For additional information on non-IAS/IFRS
measures, please see accompanying pages.
LUXOTTICA GROUP
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
In accordance with IAS/IFRS
KEY FIGURES IN THOUSANDS OF EURO (1)
% of % of
2011 sales 2010 sales % Change
NET SALES 4,713,454 100.0% 4,451,542 100.0% 5.9%
COST OF SALES (1,621,783) (1,529,395)
GROSS PROFIT 3,091,670 65.6% 2,922,148 65.6% 5.8%
OPERATING EXPENSES:
SELLING EXPENSES (1,485,787) (1,427,794)
ROYALTIES (80,122) (74,512)
ADVERTISING EXPENSES (306,771) (286,455)
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (480,061) (454,547)
TRADEMARK AMORTIZATION AND OTHER (60,159) (62,829)
TOTAL (2,412,900) (2,306,136)
OPERATING INCOME 678,771 14.4% 616,012 13.8% 10.2%
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
INTEREST EXPENSES (89,809) (78,500)
INTEREST INCOME 10,393 5,824
OTHER - NET (5,947) (5,872)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)-NET (85,363) (78,548)
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR 593,408 12.6% 537,464 12.1% 10.4%
INCOME TAXES
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (200,211) (186,202)
NET INCOME 393,198 8.3% 351,262 7.9% 11.9%
OF WHICH ATTRIBUTABLE TO:
- LUXOTTICA GROUP STOCKHOLDERS 387,963 8.2% 347,077 7.8% 11.8%
- NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS 5,235 0.1% 4,185 0.1%
NET INCOME 393,198 8.3% 351,262 7.9% 11.9%
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (ADS): 0.84 0.76
FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (ADS): 0.84 0.75
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF 460,249,023 458,544,153
OUTSTANDING SHARES
FULLY DILUTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES 462,121,938 460,249,173
Notes :
(1) Except earnings per share (ADS), which are expressed in Euro
Adjusted
Measures(1):
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% of % of
2011 sales 2010 sales % Change
Adjusted Operating Income 681,605 14.5% 616,012 13.8% 10.6%
Adjusted EBITDA 911,105 19.3% 841,454 18.9% 8.3%
Adjusted Net income 382,912 8.1% 347,077 7.8% 10.3%
1 Adjusted measures are not measures in accordance with IAS/IFRS. For additional information on non-
IAS/IFRS measures, please see accompanying pages.
LUXOTTICA GROUP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
In accordance with IAS/IFRS
September 30, December 31,
KEY FIGURES IN THOUSANDS OF EURO 2011 2010
CURRENT ASSETS:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 606,355 679,852
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - NET 685,434 655,892
INVENTORIES - NET 626,723 590,036
OTHER ASSETS 225,203 226,759
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 2,143,714 2,152,539
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT -NET 1,263,386 1,229,130
GOODWILL 2,980,342 2,890,397
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET 1,100,419 1,155,007
INVESTMENTS 9,399 54,083
OTHER ASSETS 142,336 148,125
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS 371,266 364,299
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 5,867,146 5,841,040
TOTAL 8,010,861 7,993,579
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
BANK OVERDRAFTS 206,531 158,648
CURRENT PORTION OF LONG-TERM DEBT 239,788 197,566
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 459,450 537,742
INCOME TAXES PAYABLE 103,318 60,067
OTHER LIABILITIES 604,435 549,280
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,613,522 1,503,303
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
LONG-TERM DEBT 2,238,561 2,435,071
LIABILITY FOR TERMINATION
INDEMNITIES 45,109 45,363
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES 426,131 429,848
OTHER LIABILITIES 246,802 310,590
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,956,603 3,220,872
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
LUXOTTICA GROUP STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 3,427,537 3,256,375
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST 13,201 13,029
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 3,440,737 3,269,404
TOTAL 8,010,861 7,993,579
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LUXOTTICA GROUP
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
- SEGMENTAL INFORMATION -
In accordance with IAS/IFRS
In thousands of
Euro Manufacturing Retail Inter-Segment Consolidated
and Transactions and
Wholesale Corporate Adj.
2011
Net Sales 1,900,165 2,813,288 4,713,453
Operating Income 441,246 342,133 (104,609) 678,771
% of Sales 23.2% 12.2% 14.4%
Capital
Expenditures 71,014 126,545 197,560
Depreciation &
Amortization 62,205 107,136 60,159 229,500
2010
Net Sales 1,722,947 2,728,595 4,451,542
Operating Income 372,235 353,877 (110,101) 616,012
% of Sales 21.6% 13.0% 13.8%
Capital Expenditure 59,556 79,709 139,264
Depreciation &
Amortization 58,297 104,317 62,829 225,442
Adjusted Measures(1)
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In thousands of
Euro Manufacturing Retail Inter-Segment Consolidated
and Transactions and
Wholesale Corporate Adj.
2011
Net Sales 1,900,165 2,813,288 4,713,453
Operating Income 441,246 353,953 (113,595) 681,605
% of Sales 23.2% 12.6% 14.5%
Capital
Expenditures 71,014 126,545 197,560
Depreciation &
Amortization 62,205 107,136 60,159 229,500
1 Adjusted measures are not measures in accordance with
IAS/IFRS. For additional information on non-IAS/IFRS
measures, please see accompanying pages.
Non-IAS/IFRS Measures: Adjusted measures
In order to provide a supplemental comparison of current period results of operations to
prior periods, we have adjusted for certain non-recurring transactions
or events.
We have made such adjustments to the following measures: EBITDA, EBITDA margin, operating
income, operating margin, net income and earnings per share.
For comparative purposes, management has adjusted each of the foregoing measures by
excluding, as applicable, the following:
(a) an extraordinary gain of approximately Euro 21 million related to the acquisition of the 40%
stake in Multiopticas Internacional;
(b) non-recurring costs related to Luxottica's 50th anniversary celebrations for approximately
Euro 12 million; and
(c) non-recurring restructuring and start-up costs in the Retail Division for approximately Euro
11.8 million.
The Company believes that these adjusted measures are useful to both management and
investors in evaluating the Company's operating performance
compared with that of other companies in its industry because they exclude the impact of
non-recurring items that are not relevant to the Company's
operating performance.
The adjusted measures referenced above are not measures of performance in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by
the International Accounting Standards Board (IAS/IFRS). We include these adjusted
comparisons in this presentation in order to provide a supplemental view of
operations that excludes items that are unusual, infrequent or unrelated to our ongoing
core operations.
These adjusted measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for
items appearing on our financial statements prepared in
accordance with IAS/IFRS. Rather, these non-IAS/IFRS measures should be used as a
supplement to IAS/IFRS results to assist the reader in better
understanding the operational performance of the Company. The Company cautions that these
adjusted measures are not defined terms under IAS/IFRS
and their definitions should be carefully reviewed and understood by investors. Investors
should be aware that Luxottica Group's method of calculating
these adjusted measures may differ from methods used by other companies.
The Company recognizes that there are limitations in the usefulness of adjusted comparisons
due to the subjective nature of items excluded by
management in calculating adjusted comparisons. We compensate for the foregoing limitation
by using these adjusted measures as a comparative tool,
together with IAS/IFRS measurements, to assist in the evaluation of our operating
performance.
See the tables on the following pages for a reconciliation of the adjusted measures
discussed above to their most directly comparable IAS/IFRS financial
measures or, in the case of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, to EBITDA and
EBITDA margin, respectively, which are also non-IAS/IFRS
measures. For a discussion of EBITDA and EBITDA margin and a reconciliation of EBITDA and
EBITDA margin to their most directly comparable IAS/IFRS
financial measures, see the tables on the pages immediately following the reconciliation of
the adjusted measures.
Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: Reconciliation between reported and adjusted P&L items
Millions of Euro
3Q2011 3Q2010
------ ------
Net sales EBITDA Operating Income Net Income EPS Net sales EBITDA Operating Income Net Income EPS
Reported 1,523.8 273.1 194.5 111.2 0.24 1,464.7 263.5 186.4 101.9 0.22
-------- ------- ----- ----- ----- ---- ------- ----- ----- ----- ----
> Adjustment for Multiopticas Internacional
extraordinary gain (21.0) (21.0) (21.0)
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> Adjustment for 50(th) anniversary
celebrations 12.0 12.0 8.5
--------------------------------------- ---- ---- ---
> Adjustment for restructuring costs in the
Retail Division 11.8 11.8 7.5
------------------------------------------- ---- ---- ---
Adjusted 1,523.8 276.0 197.4 106.1 0.23 1,464.7 263.5 186.4 101.9 0.22
-------- ------- ----- ----- ----- ---- ------- ----- ----- ----- ----
Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: Reconciliation between
reported and adjusted P&L items
Millions of Euro
9M 2011 9M 2010
------- -------
Net sales EBITDA Operating Income Net Income EPS Net sales EBITDA Operating Income Net Income EPS
Reported 4,713.5 908.3 678.8 388.0 0.84 4,451.5 841.5 616.0 347.1 0.76
-------- ------- ----- ----- ----- ---- ------- ----- ----- ----- ----
> Adjustment for Multiopticas Internacional
extraordinary gain (21.0) (21.0) (21.0)
------------------------------------------- ----- ----- -----
> Adjustment for 50(th) anniversary
celebrations 12.0 12.0 8.5
--------------------------------------- ---- ---- ---
> Adjustment for restructuring costs in
Retail Division 11.8 11.8 7.5
--------------------------------------- ---- ---- ---
Adjusted 4,713.5 911.1 681.6 382.9 0.83 4,451.5 841.5 616.0 347.1 0.76
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Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: EBITDA and EBITDA margin
EBITDA represents net income before non-controlling interest, taxes, other income/expense, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA
margin means EBITDA divided by net sales.
The Company believes that EBITDA is useful to both management and investors in evaluating the Company's operating performance
compared with that of other companies in its industry.
Our calculation of EBITDA allows us to compare our operating results with those of other companies without giving effect to
financing, income taxes
and the accounting effects of capital spending, which items may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to the overall
operating performance of a company's business.
EBITDA and EBITDA margin are not measures of performance under International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board (IAS/IFRS).
We include them in this presentation in order to:
* improve transparency for investors;
* assist investors in their assessment of the Company's operating performance and its ability to refinance its debt as it
matures and incur additional indebtedness to invest in new business opportunities;
* assist investors in their assessment of the Company's cost of debt;
* ensure that these measures are fully understood in light of how the Company evaluates its operating results and leverage;
* properly define the metrics used and confirm their calculation; and
* share these measures with all investors at the same time.
EBITDA and EBITDA margin are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for items appearing on our financial
statements prepared in accordance with IAS/IFRS.
Rather, these non-IAS/IFRS measures should be used as a supplement to IAS/IFRS results to assist the reader in better
understanding the operational performance of the Company.
The Company cautions that these measures are not defined terms under IAS/IFRS and their definitions should be carefully reviewed
and understood by investors.
Investors should be aware that Luxottica Group's method of calculating EBITDA may differ from methods used by other companies.
The Company recognizes that the usefulness of EBITDA has certain limitations, including:
* EBITDA does not include interest expense. Because we have borrowed money in order to finance our operations, interest
expense is a necessary element of our costs and ability to generate profits and cash flows.
Therefore, any measure that excludes interest expense may have material limitations;
* EBITDA does not include depreciation and amortization expense. Because we use capital assets, depreciation and amortization
expense is a necessary element of our costs and ability to generate profits.
Therefore, any measure that excludes depreciation and expense may have material limitations;
* EBITDA does not include provision for income taxes. Because the payment of income taxes is a necessary element of our costs,
any measure that excludes tax expense may have material limitations;
* EBITDA does not reflect cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
* EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital needs; and
* EBITDA does not allow us to analyze the effect of certain recurring and non-recurring items that materially affect our net
income or loss.
We compensate for the foregoing limitations by using EBITDA as a comparative tool, together with IAS/IFRS measurements, to assist
in the evaluation of our operating performance and leverage.
See the table on the following page for a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income, which is the most directly comparable IAS/IFRS
financial measure, as well as the calculation of EBITDA margin on net sales.
Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: EBITDA and EBITDA
margin
Millions of Euro
LTM September
3Q 2010 3Q 2011 9M 2010 9M 2011 FY10 (1) 30, 2011
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Net income/(loss) 101.9 111.2 347.1 388.0 402.7 443.6
(+)
---
Net income attributable to non-controlling
interest 0.8 1.1 4.2 5.2 5.1 6.1
(+)
---
Provision for income taxes 58.2 53.0 186.2 200.2 218.2 232.2
(+)
---
Other (income)/expense 25.5 29.3 78.5 85.4 106.6 113.4
(+)
---
Depreciation & amortization 77.0 78.6 225.4 229.5 301.6 305.7
(+)
EBITDA 263.5 273.1 841.5 908.3 1,034.2 1,101.0
(=)
Net sales 1,464.7 1,523.8 4,451.5 4,713.5 5,798.0 6,059.9
(/)
EBITDA margin 18.0% 17.9% 18.9% 19.3% 17.8% 18.2%
(=)
1. Net income as of Dec. 31, 2010 excluding impairment and discontinued
operations. EBITDA as of Dec. 31, 2010 excluding impairment.
Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: Adjusted EBITDA and
Adjusted EBITDA margin
Millions of Euro
LTM September
3Q 2010 3Q 2011 9M 2010 9M 2011 FY10 (1) 30, 2011
------- ------- -------- --------------
Net income/(loss) 101.9 106.1 347.1 382.9 402.7 438.5
(+)
---
Net income attributable to non-controlling
interest 0.8 1.1 4.2 5.2 5.1 6.1
(+)
---
Provision for income taxes 58.2 60.9 186.2 208.1 218.2 240.1
(+)
---
Other (income)/expense 25.5 29.3 78.5 85.4 106.6 113.4
(+)
---
Depreciation & amortization 77.0 78.6 225.4 229.5 301.6 305.7
(+)
EBITDA 263.5 276.0 841.5 911.1 1,034.2 1,103.9
(=)
Net sales 1,464.7 1,523.8 4,451.5 4,713.5 5,798.0 6,059.9
(/)
EBITDA margin 18.0% 18.1% 18.9% 19.3% 17.8% 18.2%
(=)
1. Net income as of Dec. 31, 2010 excluding impairment and discontinued
operations. EBITDA as of Dec. 31, 2010 excluding impairment.
Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: Net Debt to EBITDA ratio
Net debt to EBITDA ratio: Net debt means the sum of bank overdrafts, current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt, less cash. EBITDA
represents net income before non-controlling interest, taxes, other income/expense, depreciation and amortization.
The Company believes that EBITDA is useful to both management and investors in evaluating the Company's operating performance compared with that of
other companies in its industry.
Our calculation of EBITDA allows us to compare our operating results with those of other companies without giving effect to financing, income taxes
and the accounting effects of capital spending,
which items may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to the overall operating performance of a company's business. The ratio of net
debt to EBITDA is a measure used by management to assess
the Company's level of leverage, which affects our ability to refinance our debt as it matures and incur additional indebtedness to invest in new
business opportunities.
The ratio also allows management to assess the cost of existing debt since it affects the interest rates charged by the Company's lenders.
EBITDA and ratio of net debt to EBITDA are not measures of performance under International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board (IAS/IFRS).
We include them in this presentation in order to:
* improve transparency for investors;
* assist investors in their assessment of the Company's operating performance and its ability to refinance its debt as it matures and incur
additional indebtedness to invest in new business opportunities;
* assist investors in their assessment of the Company's cost of debt;
* ensure that these measures are fully understood in light of how the Company evaluates its operating results and leverage;
* properly define the metrics used and confirm their calculation; and
* share these measures with all investors at the same time.
EBITDA and ratio of net debt to EBITDA are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for items appearing on our financial statements
prepared in accordance with IAS/IFRS.
Rather, these non-IAS/IFRS measures should be used as a supplement to IAS/IFRS results to assist the reader in better understanding the
operational performance of the Company.
The Company cautions that these measures are not defined terms under IAS/IFRS and their definitions should be carefully reviewed and understood by
investors.
Investors should be aware that Luxottica Group's method of calculating EBITDA and the ratio of net debt to EBITDA may differ from methods used by
other companies.
The Company recognizes that the usefulness of EBITDA and the ratio of net debt to EBITDA as evaluative tools may have certain limitations, including:
* EBITDA does not include interest expense. Because we have borrowed money in order to finance our operations, interest expense is a necessary
element of our costs and ability to generate profits and cash flows.
Therefore, any measure that excludes interest expense may have material limitations;
* EBITDA does not include depreciation and amortization expense. Because we use capital assets, depreciation and amortization expense is a
necessary element of our costs and ability to generate profits.
Therefore, any measure that excludes depreciation and expense may have material limitations;
* EBITDA does not include provision for income taxes. Because the payment of income taxes is a necessary element of our costs, any measure that
excludes tax expense may have material limitations;
* EBITDA does not reflect cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
* EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital needs;
* EBITDA does not allow us to analyze the effect of certain recurring and non-recurring items that materially affect our net income or loss; and
* The ratio of net debt to EBITDA is net of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments, thereby reducing our debt
position.
Because we may not be able to use our cash to reduce our debt on a dollar-for-dollar basis, this measure may have material limitations.
We compensate for the foregoing limitations by using EBITDA and the ratio of net debt to EBITDA as two of several comparative tools, together with
IAS/IFRS measurements, to assist in the evaluation of our operating performance and leverage.
See the table on the following page for a reconciliation of net debt to long-term debt, which is the most directly comparable IAS/IFRS financial
measure, as well as the calculation of the ratio of net debt to EBITDA.
For a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income, which is the most directly comparable IAS/IFRS financial measure, see the table on the preceding
pages.
Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: Net debt and
Net debt / EBITDA
Millions of Euro
Sep. 30,
2011 Dec. 31, 2010
--------- -------------
Long-term debt (+) 2,238.6 2,435.1
Current portion of long-term debt
(+) 239.8 197.6
Bank overdrafts (+) 206.5 158.6
------------------- ----- -----
Cash (-) (606.4) (679.9)
Net debt (=) 2,078.5 2,111.4
LTM EBITDA 1,101.0 1,034.2
Net debt/LTM EBITDA 1.9x 2.0x
=================== ==== ====
Net debt @ avg. exchange rates (1) 2,035.1 2,116.2
Net debt @ avg. exchange rates
(1)/LTM EBITDA 1.8x 2.0x
1. Net debt figures are calculated using the average exchange
rates used to calculate the EBITDA figures.
Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: Net debt and Net
debt / Adjusted EBITDA
Millions of Euro
Sep. 30,
2011 Dec. 31, 2010
--------- -------------
Long-term debt (+) 2,238.6 2,435.1
Current portion of long-term debt (+) 239.8 197.6
Bank overdrafts (+) 206.5 158.6
------------------- ----- -----
Cash (-) (606.4) (679.9)
Net debt (=) 2,078.5 2,111.4
LTM EBITDA ADJ 1,103.9 1,034.2
Net debt/LTM EBITDA 1.9x 2.0x
=================== ==== ====
Net debt @ avg. exchange rates (1) 2,035.1 2,116.2
Net debt @ avg. exchange rates (1)/LTM
EBITDA 1.8x 2.0x
1. Net debt figures are calculated using the average exchange rates
used to calculate the EBITDA figures.
Non-IAS/IFRS Measures: Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow net represents net income before non-controlling interest, taxes, other income/expense, depreciation and amortization
(i.e. EBITDA - see table on the earlier page) plus or minus the decrease/(increase)
in working capital over the prior period, less capital expenditures, plus or minus interest income/(expense) and extraordinary items,
minus taxes paid. The Company believes that free cash flow is useful to both management
and investors in evaluating the Company's operating performance compared with other companies in its industry. In particular, our
calculation of free cash flow provides a clearer picture of the
Company's ability to generate net cash from operations, which is used for mandatory debt service requirements, to fund discretionary
investments, pay dividends or pursue other strategic opportunities.
Free cash flow is not a measure of performance under International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board (IAS/IFRS).
We include it in this presentation in order to:
* Improve transparency for investors;
* Assist investors in their assessment of the Company's operating performance and its ability to generate cash from operations in
excess of its cash expenses;
* Ensure that this measure is fully understood in light of how the Company evaluates its operating results;
* Properly define the metrics used and confirm their calculation; and
* Share this measure with all investors at the same time.
Free cash flow is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for items appearing on our financial statements prepared
in accordance with IAS/IFRS.
Rather, this non-IAS/IFRS measure should be used as a supplement to IAS/IFRS results to assist the reader in better understanding
the operational performance of the Company.
The Company cautions that this measure is not a defined term under IAS/IFRS and its definition should be carefully reviewed and
understood by investors.
Investors should be aware that Luxottica Group's method of calculation of free cash flow may differ from methods used by other
companies.
The Company recognizes that the usefulness of free cash flow as an evaluative tool may have certain limitations, including:
-- The manner in which the Company calculates free cash flow may differ from that of other companies, which limits its usefulness as a
comparative measure;
-- Free cash flow does not represent the total increase or decrease in the net debt balance for the period since it excludes, among
other things, cash
used for funding discretionary investments and to pursue strategic opportunities during the period and any impact of the exchange rate
changes; and
-- Free cash flow can be subject to adjustment at the Company's discretion if the Company takes steps or adopts policies that increase
or diminish its current liabilities and/or changes to working capital.
We compensate for the foregoing limitations by using free cash flow as one of several comparative tools, together with IAS/IFRS
measurements, to assist in the evaluation of our operating performance.
See the table on the following page for a reconciliation of free cash flow to EBITDA and the table on the earlier page for a
reconciliation of EBITDA to net income,
which is the most directly comparable IAS/IFRS financial measure.
Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: Free cash flow
Millions of Euro
9M 2011
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EBITDA (1) 908
Change in working capital (157)
Capex (198)
Operating cash flow 553
Financial charges (2) (79)
Taxes (130)
Extraordinary charges (3) (6)
Free cash flow 338
1. EBITDA is not an IAS/IFRS measure; please see table on
the earlier page for a reconciliation of EBITDA to net
income
2. Equals interest income minus interest expense
3. Equals extraordinary income minus extraordinary expense
Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: Free cash flow
Millions of Euro
3Q 2011
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EBITDA (1) 273
Change in working capital 56
Capex (66)
Operating cash flow 263
Financial charges (2) (26)
Taxes (34)
Extraordinary charges (3) (3)
Free cash flow 200
1. EBITDA is not an IAS/IFRS measure; please see table on
the earlier page for a reconciliation of EBITDA to net
income
2. Equals interest income minus interest expense
3. Equals extraordinary income minus extraordinary expense
Major currencies
Three months ended Nine months ended Twelve months ended Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, 2010 September 30, 2010 December 31, 2010 September 30, 2011 September 30, 2011
Average exchange
rates
per Euro 1
US $1.29104 1.31453 1.32572 1.41270 1.40648
AUD 1.42885 1.46555 1.44231 1.34585 1.35398
GBP 0.83305 0.85730 0.85784 0.87760 0.87140
CNY 8.73875 8.94742 8.97123 9.06533 9.13784
JPY 110.67500 117.66057 116.23857 109.77212 113.19244
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SOURCE Luxottica Group S.p.A.
