Kimberly Clark de Mexico de CV : Net sales rose 9.2% to Ps. $9.5 billion a new quarterly record, driven by volume and better pricing & mix. Operating profit and net income declined by 10.8% and 1.3% respectively, mainly reflecting an increased FX pressure on costs during the quarter. EBITDA of Ps. $2.3 billion and 23.8% margin. Cost savings of approximately Ps. $300 million during the quarter. New tissue and wipes base sheet expansion to start up in 4Q.
April 20, 2017 at 05:28 pm EDT
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Kimberly-Clark de México, S.A.B. de C.V. FIRST QUARTER 2017 RESULTS
Highlights:
Net sales rose 9.2% to Ps. $9.5 billion a new quarterly record, driven by volume and better pricing & mix
Operating profit and net income declined by 10.8% and 1.3% respectively, mainly reflecting an increased FX pressure on costs during the quarter
EBITDA of Ps. $2.3 billion and 23.8% margin
Cost savings of approximately Ps. $300 million during the quarter
New tissue and wipes base sheet expansion to start up in 4Q
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS
Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Million pesos
NET SALES
1Q'17
1Q'16
CHANGE
$9,531
$8,728
9.2%
GROSS PROFIT
3,385
3,436
(1.5)%
OPERATING PROFIT
1,828
2,050
(10.8)%
NET INCOME
1,095
1,110
(1.3)%
EBITDA
2,264
2,459
(7.9)%
Net sales were 9.2% higher than previous year. A price and mix contribution of 6.9% was the result of pricing initiatives implemented over the last twelve months. Volume growth was 2.3%.
Consumer product revenues increased 9.9%, Away from Home 12.9% and exports decreased 6.0% mainly as a consequence of constrained tissue capacity from positive domestic growth.
Gross profit declined 1.5% and margin was 35.5%. This reflects the significant pressure on costs, mainly a consequence of the peso depreciation, which was on average 15% YoY. Additional
pressure from recycled fiber, polymers and energy costs, in dollar terms, was not fully compensated by the positive top line performance and the Ps. $300 million from the cost reduction program during the quarter.
Operating expenses as a percentage of sales were 40 basis points higher, at 16.3%, reflecting an increase in distribution expenses and the consolidation of 4e.
Operating income decreased 10.8%, while margin was 19.2%.
Cost of financing was Ps. $277 million in the first quarter compared to Ps. $453 million in the same period of last year reflecting a lower exchange rate loss of Ps. $33 million compared to Ps. $223 million in 1Q'16. It also reflects higher interest expense from more debt and interest rate increases.
Net income decreased 1.3% and earnings per share for the quarter were $0.35. EBITDA decreased 7.9% to Ps. $2.3 billion in the quarter.
During the last twelve months, we invested Ps. $4,316 million (Ps. $4,090 million in Capex and acquisitions and Ps. $226 million in our share buy-back program) and paid Ps. $4,702 million in dividends to our shareholders.
As of March 31, the company held Ps. $7.3 billion in cash and equivalents.
Total net debt as of March 31, 2017 was Ps. $11.5 billion, compared to Ps. $10.9 billion on December 2016. Long-term debt comprised 88% of total debt and all debt was denominated in Mexican pesos.
In dollars, under US GAAP, net sales decreased 5% in the quarter, operating profit decreased 22% and net income decreased 17%.
Share Buyback Program Year to Date
2017
2016
Shares repurchased
3,041,564
4,504,283
FINANCIAL POSITION
Million Pesos
As of March
Assets
2017
2016
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 7,276
$ 11,088
Trade and other receivables
6,288
5,544
Inventories
3,178
2,324
Property, plant and equipment
16,583
15,694
Derivative financial instruments
3,177
1,842
Intangible assets and others
3,554
1,518
Total
$40,056
$ 38,010
Liabilities and equity
Bank loans current
$ 100
$ -
Current portion of long term debt
2,500
-
Trade payables
4,679
3,998
Employee benefits
1,435
1,390
Dividends payable
4,903
4,731
Provisions and other liabilities
2,011
2,011
Current income tax payable
283
324
Long term debt
19,330
20,777
Non-current derivative financial instruments
-
71
Deferred taxes
1,340
1,479
Other liabilities
443
211
Equity
3,032
3,018
Total
$40,056
$ 38,010
CASH FLOW
Million pesos
Three months ended March
Profit before tax
2017
2016
$1,551
$1,598
Depreciation
436
408
Other
277
453
Cash used in operations
(1,310)
(1,049)
Net cash flow from operating activities
954
1,410
Capital expenditures
(676)
(421)
Repurchase of shares
(106)
(178)
Bank loans and debt issuance
100
3,567
Payment of borrowings, net interest & other
(231)
(1,022)
Net increase in cash
41
3,356
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(226)
(201)
Cash and equivalents at the beginning of period
7,461
7,933
Cash and equivalents at the end of period
7,276
11,088
Conference Call Information
The 1Q'17 conference call will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 9:30 am Eastern time (8:30 am Central time / Mexico time). To participate in the call, please dial: US +1(888) 318-6429, international +1(334) 323-7224; conference ID: KIMBERLY.
A replay of the conference call will be available through April 28, 2017. To access the replay, please dial US +1(877) 919-4059, international +1(334) 323-0140; conference ID: 56433245
Kimberly-Clark de México S.A.B. de C.V. is a Mexican company that manufactures and commercializes branded consumer products such as diapers, feminine pads, bath tissue, napkins, facial tissue, paper towels, wet wipes and soap. We are market leaders in almost all of our categories with brands such as Huggies, Kleen-Bebé, Kleenex, Kimlark, Pétalo, Cottonelle, Depend, Kotex, Evenflo and Escudo.
Investor Relations Contact
Azul Argüelles
Tel: (5255) 5282-7204
azul.arguelles@kcc.com
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Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV is a Mexico-based company is engaged in the manufacture of personal care products. Its activities are divided into three segments: Consumer products, Professional and healthcare, as well as Export. The Consumer products division focuses on the manufacture and distribution of disposable products for daily use, such as diapers, feminine pads, incontinence care products, kitchen towels, napkins and wet wipes; baby and child care products, such as baby wipes, shampoos, lotions and feeding products, and home products, such as antibacterial gels, food wraps and bar soaps. Its brand names portfolio includes Huggies, KleenBebe, Kleenex, Kimlark, Petalo, Cottonelle, Depend, Kotex and Evenflo, among others. The Professional and healthcare division offers personal care products to commercial customers, including managers of hotels, restaurants, offices and hospitals. The Export division is responsible for the international trade, mainly in the United States.
Kimberly Clark de Mexico de CV : Net sales rose 9.2% to Ps. $9.5 billion a new quarterly record, driven by volume and better pricing & mix. Operating profit and net income declined by 10.8% and 1.3% respectively, mainly reflecting an increased FX pressure on costs during the quarter. EBITDA of Ps. $2.3 billion and 23.8% margin. Cost savings of approximately Ps. $300 million during the quarter. New tissue and wipes base sheet expansion to start up in 4Q.