Press Release
First half 2023 Results
H1 RESULTS IN LINE WITH GROUP'S ANTICIPATIONS
REVENUE: EUR1,038 million (vs EUR1,193 million in H1 2022)
ADJUSTED EBITDA: EUR49 million (vs EUR73 million in H1 2022)
FCF (1): - EUR74 million (vs -EUR21 million in H1 2022)
GUIDANCE 2023 MAINTAINED
Paris (France) - July 27, 2023 - Vantiva (Euronext Paris: VANTI) is announcing
its results for the first half of 2023. These results have been approved by the
Board of Directors today and limited review procedures on the consolidated
financial statements have been carried out.
Vantiva's results for the first half of 2023 are in line with the Group's
expectations, but as anticipated down on last year. The decline stems mainly
from weaker activity in both divisions due to less favorable economic conditions
and a high basis of comparison. Connected Home's customers are experiencing a
high level of inventories due to weaker demand, and SCS is suffering lower DVD
demand than expected. The Group continues to apply strict cost control and
efficiency measures to offset the impact of the lower volumes. Therefore, the
full-year guidance is maintained.
* Revenues decreased by 12.9% to EUR1,038 million (-13.3% at constant exchange
rate).
* Adjusted EBITDA at EUR49 million vs EUR73 million in H1 2022, representing 4.7%
of revenues (vs 6.1% in H1 2022) largely explained by lower volume.
* Adjusted EBITA at EUR9 million (vs EUR22 million in H1 2022).
* The structural decrease in the DVD demand was stronger than expected and
triggered a review of SCS' legacy and growth activities assumptions. This
review has led to a EUR133 million impairment of SCS' goodwill.
* Net result from continuing operations was negative at -EUR227 million vs -75
million in H1 2022.
* Group net result was negative at EUR229 million vs -14 million in H1 2022 as
loss from discontinued operations stood at -EUR2 million versus a gain of EUR62
million in H1 2022.
* Capex increased by 37.9% to EUR44 million to support new products development
at Connected Home and to increase vinyl capacity.
* Free Cash Flow, before financial and tax, was negative at - EUR74 million vs -
EUR21 million in H1 2022.
* At the end of the semester, Vantiva held a cash position of EUR39 million.
* Total net debt (w/o capital lease) amounted to EUR378 million in nominal
terms.
* The Group is working on new sources of financing, better suited to the
seasonal nature of its business than the current line of credit.
Luis Martinez-Amago, Chief Executive Officer of Vantiva, said:
"Our first-half results in line with our expectations, but down compared to last
year. As anticipated, we experienced a more difficult environment and weaker
demand from some of our clients in the Connected Home sector. The latter are
seeing high inventory levels coming from a strong 2022, and weaker consumer
demand this year. The DVD activity is still suffering from a structural decline,
more severe than expected in H1. However, our productivity improvements and
diversification strategy will gradually turn around this activity. We expect
some recovery in H2 and this combined with the positive impact of the efficiency
measures taken allow us to confirm the guidance for the full year. Moreover, I
would like to thank all our employees for their contribution to this goal. The
Group is fully focused on implementing our diversification plans, productivity
improvements and preparing the next generation of products that will drive the
business in the future as proven by the first successes of our Wi-Fi 7 and
DOCSIS 4.0 offers."
I- H1 2023 Key Highlights & 2023 Outlook
In EUR million, Change at current Change at constant
continuing operations H1 2023 H1 2022 rate Rate
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Revenues 1,038 1,193 (12.9)% (13.3)%
Adjusted EBITDA 49 73 (32.4)% (33.3)%
As a % of revenues 4.7% 6,1% (137)bps (141)bps
Adjusted EBITA 9 22 (58.5)% (60.0)%
Free Cash Flow before
Financial & Tax (74) (21) (53)
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2022 amounts restated considering Technicolor Creatives Studios accounted for as
discontinued operations
H1 2023 Key Highlights
The demand from some of our large Connected Home customers has been lower than
in the previous year as the global economic environment makes them cautious,
especially regarding their inventory management. This has been particularly true
in the North America and APAC regions which had enjoyed strong business trends a
year ago. The decrease in optical discs demand has been more severe than
expected. Beyond the structural decline, demand suffered from excess inventory
built by our customers during the chips crisis. On the other hand, the ramp up
of vinyl production ramp up has mitigated this negative effect to some extent.
The Group continues to take the measures necessary to defend its profitability.
Vantiva revenues totaled EUR1,038 million, down 12.9% (-13.3% at constant exchange
rate).
Connected Home revenues amounted to EUR807 million for the half, a decrease of
10% (-10.3% at constant exchange rate). Supply Chain Solutions revenues were
EUR231 million, down 21.9% (-22.4% at constant exchange rate).
Adjusted EBITDA, despite strict cost control in both divisions, has been
negatively impacted by this volume decline and fell by EUR24 million to amount to
EUR49 million in the semester vs EUR73 million in H1 2022.
Connected Home contributed EUR56 million (versus EUR70 million in the previous year)
to adjusted EBITDA while Supply Chain Solutions contributed EUR7 million (versus
EUR15 million in H1 last year).
FCF, before financial and tax for the half was negative by -EUR74 million, showing
a EUR53 million deterioration over last year, due to lower EBITDA, higher capex
and a less favorable change in working capital.
Outlook 2023
For the second part of the year Vantiva expects some recovery in demand and
positive impact from the actions implemented to preserve profitability.
Revenues of Connected Home division, as planned, are expected to be down
compared to last year. Broadband products should grow somewhat but video devices
will continue to decline.
The DVD business will still be under pressure, but we expect some normalization
in the demand in H2. SCS' full year revenue is likely to remain below last
year's level.
Against this backdrop and, thanks to its operational efficiency, the Group is
maintaining its targets for FY 2023:
* EBITDA > EUR140m
* EBITA > EUR45m
* FCF (2) > EUR50m
II- Segment Review - H1 2023 Results Highlights
Connected Home
Revenues breakdown by product
In EUR million Change at current Change at constant
H1 2023 H1 2022 rate rate
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Revenues 807 897 (10.0)% (10.3)%
o/w by product
Broadband 647 694 (6.8)% (7.5)%
Video 160 202 (20.8)% (19.7)%
EBITDA adj 56 70 (19)% (19.8)%
As a % of revenues 7.0% 7.8%
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Connected Home revenues contributed 78% of Group revenues (75% in H1 22) and
totaled EUR807 million in the semester, down 10%. At constant exchange rate, the
decrease would have been -10.3% compared with H1 2022. Sales of broadband
products in our largest region, North America, were down as operators cautiously
managed their level of inventories and in Asia Pacific revenues have been
penalized by a change of product generation. LATAM and EMEA reported double
digit growth thanks to fiber which remains the growth driver. Cable demand has
been slightly down and xDSL in decline. Globally Broadband revenues were down
6.8% in the period, whereas Video revenues decreased by 20.8%. LATAM has been
particularly hit by weak demand for satellite TV devices.
Adjusted EBITDA of the division amounted to EUR56 million (vs EUR70 million in H1
22), or 7% of revenues (vs 7.8% in H1 22). Despite the drop in revenues, the
division has been able to limit the margin decline to 80 basis points thanks to
strict cost control and operational efficiency. Chips availability has improved
materially and lead-times are getting better, but prices remain high.
Supply Chain Solutions
In EUR million Change at Change at
H1 2023 H1 2022 current rate constant rate
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Revenues 231 296 (21.9)% (22.4)%
o/w by activity
Disc 193 265 (27.1)% (27.5)%
Growth activities 38 30 24.0% 22.9%
EBITDA 7 15 (55.0)% (55.2)%
As a % of revenues 3.0% 5.2%
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Supply Chain Solutions revenues totaled EUR231 million in the period, down 21.9%
from H1 2022. At constant exchange rate the decline would have been 22.4%. The
structural decline of the optical disc activity, has been amplified by a less
favorable economic environment and inventory adjustments, especially in the US.
This has led the major studios to reduce orders for optical discs and associated
services. Globally Discs revenues were down 27.1% in the half.
The diversification activities performed better showing 24.0% revenue growth,
but this was not enough to compensate for the 40% volume decline in discs. In
contrast, the production of vinyl has benefited from higher capacity and the
ramp up is accelerating.
Adjusted EBITDA of the division amounted to EUR7 million (vs EUR15m in H1 22), or
3.0% of revenues (5.2% in H1 22). Margin decline came from the lower volumes in
optical discs, distribution and freight activities while the development of the
diversification activities has not been strong enough to offset the impact of
the optical discs decline.
Corporate & Other
In EUR million Change at Change at
H1 2023 H1 2022 current rate constant rate
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Revenues 0 0
EBITDA (14) (12) nm nm
As a % of revenues ns ns
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2022 amounts restated considering Technicolor Creatives Studios accounted for as
discontinued operations.
Corporate & Other have no more revenues and the corporate costs explain the
EBITDA negative contribution of EUR14 million vs EUR12 million in H1 2022.
III- Results analysis
P&L analysis
In EUR million Change at current Change at constant
H1 2023 H1 2022 rate rate
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Revenues from
continuing operations 1,038 1,193 (12.9)% (13.3)%
Adjusted EBITDA from
continuing operations 49 73 (32.4)% (33.3)%
As a % of revenues 4,7% 6,1% (137)bps (141)bps
D&A & Reserves(1), w/o
PPA amortization (40) (51) 21% 21.6%
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Adjusted EBITA from
continuing operations 9 22 (58.5)% (60.0)%
As a % of revenues 0.9% 1.9% (97)bps (100)bps
PPA amortization (13) (16) 16.1% 17.0%
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Non-recurring items (146) (17) nm nm
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EBIT from continuing
operations (150) (11) nm nm
As a % of revenues (14.5)% (0.9)% na na
Net financial income
(loss) (55) (61) (10.0)% (10.5)%
Income tax 3 (4) nm nm
Gain (loss) from
associates (25) 0 nm nm
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Profit (loss) from
continuing operations (227) (75) nm nm
Net gain (loss) from
discontinued operations (2) 62 nm nm
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Net income (loss) (229) (14) nm nm
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(1)Risk, litigation and warranty reserves
2022 amounts restated considering Technicolor Creatives Studios accounted for as
discontinued operations.
H1 Revenues stood at EUR1,038 million, representing a 12.9% decrease (-13.3% at
constant exchange rate) The decrease of Connected Home (-10%) was driven by the
North America and APAC regions where some large customers reduced their business
in order to avoid developing a too high level of inventories. SCS suffered from
the decrease of DVD demand, largely in the US partly due to inventories
adjustment from the major studios.
H1 Adjusted EBITDA amounted to EUR49 million, down 32,4% year-on-year and
represented 4,7% of the revenues. Both division's contributions fell in the
first half, being impacted by lower volume, and the corporate costs were
slightly higher than a year ago.
H1 Adjusted EBITA of EUR9 million represented a EUR13 million year-on-year decrease,
despite lower depreciation.
PPA amortization was slightly down at -EUR13 million versus -EUR16 in H1 2022.
Non-recurring items amounted to -EUR146 million versus -EUR17 million a year ago:
* restructuring costs accounting for -EUR8 million versus -EUR6 million in H1
2022.
* other income and expenses of -EUR4 million showed an improvement over H1 2022
of EUR5 million.
* net impairment stood at -EUR135 million (versus -EUR2 million) mostly because of
the EUR133 million impairment of SCS' goodwill.
EBIT from continuing operations was a -EUR150 million loss compared to -EUR11
million.
The financial result totaled -EUR55 million in the first half, compared to -EUR61
million in H1 2022. This improvement stems from the financial interest costs,
which decreased by EUR34 million. However, part of this improvement has been
offset by the fair value adjustment of the TCS' shares from the date of their
deconsolidation, the 8(th) of June, to the end of the semester.
Income tax is a positive of EUR3 million, thanks to deferred tax in Mexico,
whereas it was a negative of EUR4 million a year ago.
Result from associated is negative of 25 million mostly resulting from a
depreciation of our stake in TCS from the first of January to the
deconsolidation date.
Net loss from continued operations amounted to -EUR227 million compared to -EUR75
million in H1 2022.
Result of discontinued operations showed a small loss of EUR2 million.
Group net result therefore is a loss of EUR229 million in the half, compared to a
loss of -EUR14 million in H1 2022.
FCF and debt analysis
In EUR million | Change at current Change at constant
H1 2023|H1 2022 rate rate
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Adjusted EBITDA from
continuing operations 49 73 (32.4)% (33.3)%
Capex (44) (32) 37.9% 36.5%
Non-recurring items
(cash impact) (26) (29) (9.4)% (9.2%)
Change in working
capital and other
assets and liabilities (54) (34) (20)
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Free Cash Flow from |
continuing operations |
before Tax & Financial (74) (21) (53) na|
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2022 amounts restated considering Technicolor Creatives Studios accounted for as
discontinued operations.
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30/06/2023 31/12/2022
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Nominal gross debt (including Lease debt) 487 449
Cash and cash equivalent (39) (167)
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Net financial debt at nominal value (non IFRS) 448 282
IFRS adjustment (9) (19)
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Net financial debt (IFRS) 439 263
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2022 amounts restated considering Technicolor Creatives Studios accounted for as
discontinued operations.
Capex increased 37.9% and reached EUR44 million in the semester as Connected Home
is investing in new products, including IOT for verticals, and SCS in additional
capacity for vinyl production.
Free Cash Flow(3) went from -EUR21 million to -EUR74 million. This significant
downgrade reflects the lower EBITDA (-EUR24 million), higher capex (-EUR12 million)
and other change in working capital (-EUR20 million).
The cash position at the end of June 2023 was EUR39 million reflecting the working
capital seasonality.
Appendix
Debt details
In EUR million
IFRS Nominal
Line Characteristics Nominal amount Rate IFRS Rate
Cash: Euribor 3M +
Barclays 2.50% & PIK 250 241 9.0% 13.3%
Cash: Euribor 3M +
Angelo Gordon 4.00% & PIK 125 117 12.5% 17.6%
Wells Fargo WF Prime +2.0% 29 29 10.7% 10.7%
Operating Lease 7070 13.9% 13.9%
Capital Lease 0 0 1.0% 1.0%
Other 13 20 0.0% 0.0%
Total Debt 487 478 10.5% 13.7%
Cash & Cash
Equivalents 39 39
Net Debt 448 439
IFRS 16 impact
+---------------------------------------+ +-----------------+ +----------------+
| Actual H1 23 | | Actual H1 23 | | |
| (incl IFRS | | (excl. | | IFRS16 |
| 16) | | IFRS16) | | impact |
| +-------------------+ +-------------+ | | --------------+ | | -------------+ |
| | | | Actual | | | Actual | | | Actual | |
| | In EUR million | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |Current rate | | | Current rate | | | Current rate| |
| | ----------------- | +-------------+ | | --------------+ | | -------------+ |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | SALES | | 1,038 | | | | 1,038 | | | | +0 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | EBITDA (ADJ) | | 49 | | | | 34 | | | | +15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 4.7% | | | | 3.3% | | | | 1.5% | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | EBITA | | 9 | | | | 6 | | | | +3 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Operating Cash | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Flow | | (5) | | | | (20) | | | | +15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | FCF before | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Financial & Tax | | (74) | | | | (89) | | | | +15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | FCF after | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Financial & Tax | | (104) | | | | (115) | | | | +10 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | ----------------- | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| +-------------------+ | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
+---------------------------------------+ +-----------------+ +----------------+
2022 amounts restated considering Technicolor Creatives Studios accounted for as
discontinued operations.
Reconciliation of adjusted operating indicators
In addition to published results, and with the aim of providing a more
comparable view of the evolution of its operating performance in H1 2023
compared to last year. Vantiva is presenting a set of adjusted indicators which
exclude the following items as per the statement of operations of the Group's
consolidated financial statements:
* net restructuring costs;
* net impairment charges;
* other income and expenses (other non-current items).
In EUR million H1 2023 H1 2022 Change(1)
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EBIT from continuing operations (150) (11) (139)
Restructuring charges, net (8) (6) (2)
Net impairment gain (losses) on non-current
operating assets (135) (2) (133)
Other income (expense) (4) (9) 5
PPA amortization (13) (16) 3
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Adjusted EBITA from continuing operations 9 22 (13)
Depreciation and amortization ("D&A") (40) (51) 11
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Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations 49 73 (24)
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(1 )Variation at current rates
2022 amounts restated considering Technicolor
Creatives Studios accounted for as discontinued
operations.
The caption "Adjusted EBITDA" corresponds to the profit (loss) from continuing
operations before tax and net financial income (expense), net of other income
(expense), depreciation and amortization (including impact of provision for
risks, litigation and warranties).
The caption "Adjusted EBITA" corresponds to the profit (loss) from continuing
operations before tax and net financial income (expense), net of other income
(expense) and amortization of purchase accounting items.
Termination of ADS program (TCLRY)
The Company terminated the Deposit Agreement relating to its American Depositary
Shares (ADS).
As a result of such termination and in accordance with the provisions of the
depositary agreement, ADS holders are required to exchange their ADS against
Company shares prior to August 15, 2023, date of effectiveness of the
termination.
ADS holders are requested to organize the exchange of their ADS with the
depositary prior to August 15, 2023.
If you have any questions about such termination, please call Citibank, N.A. at
1-877-248-4237.
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forecasted, or implied by such forward-looking statements. For a more complete
list and description of such risks and uncertainties, refer to Vantiva's filings
with the French Autorité des marchés financiers. 2021 Universal Registration
Document (Document d'enregistrement universel) has been filed with the French
Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) on April 26, 2023, under number D-23-0337.
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