First half 2022–2023 results Return to profit levels in line with expectations |
H1 results (October 2022–March 2023) | 2021–2022 (€m) | 2022–2023 (€m) |
SALES | 406.9 | 483.1 |
RECURRING EBITDA1 | 17.4 | 29.0 |
% of sales | 4.3% | 6.0% |
CURRENT OPERATING INCOME (EBIT) | 7.2 | 15.8 |
% of sales | 1.8% | 3.3% |
Non‐recurring items | (1.9) | 0.1 |
Net financial income/(expense) | 0.3 | (8.3) |
Tax and share of profit of associates | (3.6) | (3.4) |
NET INCOME | 1.9 | 4.2 |
% of sales | 0.5% | 0.9% |
NET FINANCIAL DEBT | (154.6) | (176.4) |
Sales 6 months (October 2022–March 2023) | 2021–2022 | 2022–2023 | Change (reported) | Change (LFL2) | ||
Reported | Reported | €m | % | €m | % | |
AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING | 186.8 | 236.8 | +50.0 | +26.7% | +44.5 | +23.8% |
SUGAR BEET HARVESTERS | 39.2 | 53.8 | +14.6 | +37.4% | +15.3 | +39.0% |
LEISURE | 55.2 | 62.1 | +6.9 | +12.5% | +2.5 | +4.5% |
INDUSTRY | 125.7 | 130.4 | +4.7 | +3.7% | +3.1 | +2.5% |
406.9 | 483.1 | +76.2 | +18.7% | +65.3 | +16.1% |
Sales
First half 2022–2023
Agricultural spraying revenue increased in
Results
Reported recurring EBITDA improved sharply to €29.0 million, or 6.0% of revenue. Several factors explain this increase:
- The easing of supply chain tension and the increase in production rates in support of a constantly well-stocked order book enabled Agricultural spraying to grow significantly. Ongoing momentum in
North America andAsia /Oceania underpinned the Group’s various activities during the first half. The various price increases implemented over the past few months have allowed the Group to preserve the gross margin amid the upward trend.- Overheads have increased due to strong inflation and the gradual resumption of marketing and communication expenses.
Net income for the first half of 2022–2023 totaled €4.2 million versus €1.9 million in 2022.
- Non-recurring income almost broke even at €0.1 million. Non-recurring items in 2021–2022 included impairment of assets located in the Ukrainian war zone.
- Net financial income/(expense) deteriorated sharply to a €8.3 million net expense due to changes in foreign exchange gains and losses: currency movements resulted in an unrealized loss of €6 million, whereas the Group recorded a €2 million gain last year. The loss was exacerbated by the increase in cost of debt due to interest rate hikes over the past few months, despite the conversion of part of the debt to fixed rates, and by the increase in net debt versus the previous year.
Balance sheet
Net financial debt at
Outlook
- AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING
- The Group continues to adjust its selling prices in response to rising purchase costs.
- Despite the relative decline in agricultural product prices, order books remain well-stocked in all Group regions including
Eastern Europe . - Initial sales of the TRAXX autonomous high-clearance tractor are progressing in accordance with our forecasts and testing has begun on the TRAXX Hydrogen prototype.
- Sales of our 3S Spot Spray Sensor® precision spraying solution for large-scale crops were in line with our forecasts. Sales will accelerate over the coming months.
- SUGAR BEET HARVESTING
- The recent exceptional increase in sugar prices is expected to bolster new machine sales over the coming months. There is still a fair amount of arable land, except in
France .
- The recent exceptional increase in sugar prices is expected to bolster new machine sales over the coming months. There is still a fair amount of arable land, except in
- LEISURE
- The market is impacted by weather conditions and inventory clearance among distributors. Provided weather conditions remain favorable, business is expected to return to volumes comparable to the pre-COVID period.
- INDUSTRY
- Regional trends are expected to remain the same in the three main markets marked by stabilization in
Europe andNorth America and sustained growth inAsia .
- Regional trends are expected to remain the same in the three main markets marked by stabilization in
“An encouraging first half benefiting from a slight easing in supply chains and strong volume growth in agricultural equipment. The Group also benefits from a solid order book offering clear visibility over the coming quarters. Managing working capital remains a priority for the Group’s development.”
Upcoming events
May 30, 2023 : SFAF presentation of H1 2022–2023 results.July 25, 2023 , before market opening: Q3 2022–2023 sales.
About EXEL Industries
associated services that enable its customers to improve efficiency and productivity or enhance their well-being while achieving
their CSR objectives.
Driven by an innovation strategy for 70 years,
customers unique, efficient, competitive and user-friendly products.
Since its inception, the Group has recorded significant growth in each of its markets through both organic growth and corporate
acquisitions, underpinned by a stable shareholder base guided by a long-term development strategy.
posted FY 2021-2022 sales of €977 million.
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Yves BELEGAUD Chief Executive Officer | Thomas GERMAIN Group Chief Financial Officer / Investor relations |
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1Recurring EBITDA = current operating income (EBIT) + depreciation and amortization of non-current assets + change in provisions (excluding provisions on current assets) + share of profit of associates
2Like-for-like (LFL) = at constant foreign exchange rates and scope
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