First semester 2019-2020
Stability of the business despite significant impact
from the health crisis from March onwards
Turnover in euros millions | First semester 2019/2020 | First semester 2018/2019 | Change |
155 825 | 162 762 | -4,3% | |
LACROIX City | 48 935 | 50 081 | -2,3% |
LACROIX Environment | 33 961 | 26 110 | 30,1% |
238 720 | 239 016 | -0,1% | |
Of which secand quarter | 113 371 | 122 564 | -7,5% |
After an increase of 7.6% for the first quarter and a growth trajectory superior to 6% for January-February, fully in line with expectations, the health crisis has led to a significant and rapid downturn in business from March onwards. This impact is reflected in the evolution of turnover for the second quarter, which is in decline by 7.5% in comparison to the same period 2018-2019. The Group therefore estimates business losses in relation to this exceptional crisis at about €17 m by the end of March.
Naturally, all activities are affected by the situation. Over the semester,
For LACROIX City, the activity is holding up better with half-year turnover slipping by 2.3% (3.5% at constant scope) to €48.9 m, including a second quarter in decline by 3.2%.
Finally, for LACROIX Environment, half-year turnover amounts to €33.9 m, an increase of 30.1% as a result of the integration of SAE-IT Systems purchased in
In response to the situation, rapid measures detailed in the communication on 25 March were taken to ensure the safety of teams and to guarantee, wherever possible, the continuity of activity for customers. Among these measures, we recall the partial or complete closure of all the Group’s industrial sites in
Decisions were also made in order to secure funding and limit the impact on cash flow: cost reduction efforts, partial unemployment, deferral of social security contributions and bank repayments. Initiatives are under way to strengthen financial support.
It is important to note that all these measures were undertaken with the constant concern of not sacrificing the Group’s ability to bounce back. The R&D work plan has been upheld. Concerning the Symbiose project, the opening schedule for the new French site planned for the end of 2021 is not currently called in question.
And finally, with more than €35 m of usable funds (cash reserves and equivalents, undrawn credit and overdraft lines), the Group has substantial means available to deal with the current situation.
To date, it remains difficult to accurately gauge the impact of the crisis on the results of the current fiscal year. Although the measures taken will enable us to navigate this unprecedented period, reduced visibility has led the
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COO & Executive Vice-President Finance Nicolas Bedouin info@lacroix-group.com Tel.: +33 (0)2 40 92 58 56 | ACTIFIN Press relations Jennifer Jullia jjullia@actifin.fr Tel.: +33 1 56 88 11 19 | ACTIFIN Financial communication sruiz@actifin.fr Tel.: +33 1 56 88 11 11 |
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- LACROIX Group CA S12019-2020_EN
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