Exhibit 99.1 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated October 25, 2016. |
Date: October 25, 2016 | FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES N.V. | ||
By: | /s/ Richard K. Palmer | ||
Name: Richard K. Palmer | |||
Title: Chief Financial Officer |
99.1 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated October 25, 2016. |
• | Worldwide combined shipments(1) of 1,123 thousand units, substantially in line with prior year; Jeep combined shipments(1) up 3% |
• | Net revenues of €26.8 billion, in line with Q3 2015 |
• | Adjusted EBIT increased 29% to €1,500 million, with improvement in all segments except LATAM; EBIT was €1,341 million as compared with €225 million in Q3 2015 |
• | Adjusted Net Profit increased over three-fold to €740 million; Net Profit of €606 million, up €1.0 billion from prior year |
• | Net industrial debt increased €1.0 billion from June 2016 mainly due to normal working capital seasonality |
• | Market share in U.S. increased to 12.5%, up 30 bps, and in Europe to 6.1%, up 40 bps; remained market leader in Brazil with 18.6% market share |
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES - Financial Results | |||||||||||||||||
Nine months ended September 30 | Three months ended September 30 | ||||||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 (2) | Change | (€ million, except as otherwise noted) | 2016 | 2015 (2) | Change | |||||||||||
3,487 | 3,481 | 6 | — | % | Combined shipments(1) ('000 units) | 1,123 | 1,138 | (15 | ) | (1 | )% | ||||||
3,327 | 3,396 | (69 | ) | (2 | )% | Consolidated shipments(1) ('000 units) | 1,066 | 1,112 | (46 | ) | (4 | )% | |||||
81,299 | 81,181 | 118 | — | % | Net revenues | 26,836 | 26,798 | 38 | — | % | |||||||
3,708 | 2,147 | 1,561 | +73 | % | EBIT | 1,341 | 225 | 1,116 | +496 | % | |||||||
4,507 | 3,264 | 1,243 | +38 | % | Adjusted EBIT(3) | 1,500 | 1,163 | 337 | +29 | % | |||||||
1,405 | (103 | ) | 1,508 | n.m.(7) | Net profit/(loss) | 606 | (387 | ) | 993 | n.m.(7) | |||||||
1,977 | 613 | 1,364 | +223 | % | Adjusted net profit(3) | 740 | 210 | 530 | +252 | % | |||||||
0.890 | (0.075 | ) | 0.965 | n.m.(7) | Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (EPS) (€) | 0.388 | (0.255 | ) | 0.643 | n.m.(7) | |||||||
1.256 | 0.399 | 0.857 | +215 | % | Adjusted diluted EPS(3) (€) | 0.474 | 0.140 | 0.334 | +239 | % | |||||||
6,514 | 5,049 (5) | 1,465 | Net industrial debt(3) | 6,514 | 5,474 (4) | 1,040 | |||||||||||
25,292 | 27,786 (5) | (2,494 | ) | Debt | 25,292 | 25,374 (4) | (82 | ) | |||||||||
23,197 | 24,557 (5) | (1,360 | ) | Available liquidity | 23,197 | 24,748 (4) | (1,551 | ) |
ADJUSTED EBIT | ADJUSTED NET PROFIT | ||
• Record Q3 driven by continued strong performance in NAFTA and Components with significant improvement in APAC, Maserati and EMEA • LATAM at nearly break-even with continued difficult market conditions • NAFTA margin increased to 7.6% from 6.7%• Maserati returned to double-digit margin at 11.8% | • Increase primarily driven by strong operating performance• Net financial expenses down €93 million to €528 million primarily driven by gross debt reduction • Tax expense in Adjusted net profit decreased to €232 million from €332 million primarily due to the increased use of tax credits | ||
NET INDUSTRIAL DEBT | 2016 GUIDANCE | ||
• Cash flow generation from operating activities of €0.8 billion, including negative impact of €1.2 billion of normal seasonal working capital increase• Capital expenditures of €2.0 billion, in line with prior year• Strong available liquidity at €23.2 billion | Group raises full-year guidance due to strong year-to-date operating performance: • Net revenues > €112 billion confirmed • Adjusted EBIT (6) raised to > €5.8 billion from > €5.5 billion• Adjusted net profit(6) raised to > €2.3 billion from > €2.0 billion • Net industrial debt < €5.0 billion confirmed | ||
Net revenues and Adjusted EBIT by segment | |||||||||
Net revenues | Adjusted EBIT | ||||||||
Three months ended September 30 | Three months ended September 30 | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | (€ million) | 2016 | 2015 | |||||
16,810 | 17,704 | NAFTA | 1,281 | 1,186 | |||||
1,491 | 1,515 | LATAM | (16 | ) | 28 | ||||
861 | 842 | APAC | 21 | (83 | ) | ||||
5,070 | 4,611 | EMEA | 104 | 20 | |||||
873 | 516 | Maserati | 103 | 12 | |||||
2,390 | 2,348 | Components | 112 | 98 | |||||
(659 | ) | (738 | ) | Other activities, unallocated items and adjustments | (105 | ) | (98 | ) | |
26,836 | 26,798 | Total | 1,500 | 1,163 |
NAFTA | Three months ended September 30 | Change | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 627 | 685 | (8 | )% | |||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 16,810 | 17,704 | (5 | )% | (5) | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 1,281 | 1,186 | +8 | % | +8 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 7.6 | % | 6.7 | % | + 90 bps | ||||
Adjusted EBIT margin up 90 bps to 7.6%. U.S. market share(8) up 30 bps | • Shipments decrease primarily due to planned reduction in Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart volumes in connection with NAFTA capacity realignment plan: U.S. -45 thousand units (-8%), Canada -9 thousand units (-13%), Mexico -4 thousand units (-13%)• Net revenues decrease due to lower shipments, with higher fleet mix, partially offset by favorable vehicle mix• Adjusted EBIT increase primarily due to positive net pricing (net of negative FX transaction impact from CAD and MXN), purchasing efficiencies and lower warranty costs, partially offset by lower revenues, increase in product costs for content enhancements and higher manufacturing costs • Adjusted EBIT excludes net charges of €149 million, primarily relating to estimated costs associated with a planned recall for which there is ongoing litigation with a component supplier; although FCA believes the component supplier has responsibility for the recall, no recovery has been recognized as of September 30, 2016 in accordance with applicable accounting guidance as a resolution with the supplier has not yet been reached | ||
LATAM | Three months ended September 30 | Change | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 111 | 140 | (21 | )% | |||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 1,491 | 1,515 | (2 | )% | (7) | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | (16 | ) | 28 | n.m.(7) | n.m.(7) | ||||
Adjusted EBIT margin | (1.1 | )% | 1.8 | % | n.m.(7) | ||||
Remained market leader in Brazil, with market share of 18.6% | • Decrease in shipments reflects poor market conditions in Brazil due to continued macroeconomic weakness, partly offset by improvement in Argentina: Brazil -30 thousand units (-26%), Argentina +2 thousand units (+8%)• Decrease in Net revenues with lower shipments, partially offset by favorable vehicle mix mainly from the all-new Fiat Toro• Adjusted EBIT decrease primarily as a result of higher input costs driven by inflation and foreign exchange effects | ||
APAC | Three months ended September 30 | Change | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 22 | 30 | (27 | )% | |||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 861 | 842 | +2 | % | +2 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 21 | (83 | ) | n.m.(7) | n.m.(7) | ||||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 2.4 | % | (9.9 | )% | n.m.(7) | ||||
Jeep sales up 76% driven by ongoing transition to localized production in China | • Decrease in shipments due to transition to local Jeep production in China, through JV with GAC; combined shipments (including JV produced units) up 69% to 61 thousand units • Net revenues slight increase primarily as a result of favorable vehicle mix in China and increased sales of components to the China JV offsetting lower shipments • Adjusted EBIT increase mainly due to favorable mix on imported vehicles, lower net price due to incentives for completion of the sell-out of discontinued and other imported vehicles and improved results from China JV | ||
EMEA | Three months ended September 30 | Change | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 295 | 250 | +18 | % | |||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 5,070 | 4,611 | +10 | % | +12 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 104 | 20 | +420 | % | +414 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 2.1 | % | 0.4 | % | +170 bps | ||||
Continued profit and margin improvement together with market share growth | • European market share (EU28+EFTA) for passenger cars up 40 bps to 6.1% (up 70 bps to 28.9% in Italy) and up 30 bps to 11% for light commercial vehicles (LCVs)(9) (up 70 bps to 45.2% in Italy) • Passenger car shipments up 16% to 229 thousand units and shipments of LCVs up 24% to 66 thousand units • Net revenues increase primarily due to higher volumes and favorable vehicle mix mainly driven by all-new Fiat Tipo family• Adjusted EBIT increase mainly driven by higher Net revenues, purchasing efficiencies, improved results from joint ventures and favorable FX, partially offset by higher advertising to support new product launches, as well as higher research and development and manufacturing costs | ||
MASERATI | Three months ended September 30 | Change | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (units) | 10,656 | 6,916 | +54 | % | |||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 873 | 516 | +69 | % | +73 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 103 | 12 | +758 | % | +779 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 11.8 | % | 2.3 | % | +950 bps | ||||
Return to double-digit Adjusted EBIT margin at 11.8% | • Increase in shipments driven by launch of all-new Levante, partially offset by decrease in Ghibli, with significant increases in all regions: China (+109%), North America (+42%) and Europe (+67%)• Net revenues increase primarily due to higher shipments, positive net pricing and favorable vehicle and market mix mainly from all-new Levante• Adjusted EBIT improvement resulting from increase in Net revenues, partially offset by increase in industrial costs and commercial launch activities |
COMPONENTS (Magneti Marelli, Comau and Teksid) | Three months ended September 30 | Change | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 2,390 | 2,348 | +2 | % | +2 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 112 | 98 | +14 | % | +18 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 4.7 | % | 4.2 | % | + 50 bps | ||||
Continued strong performance with Adjusted EBIT margin up to 4.7% | • Increase in Net revenues reflects higher volumes and favorable mix at Magneti Marelli, partially offset by lower volumes at Comau • Adjusted EBIT increase due to higher Net revenues, partially offset by higher industrial costs• Magneti Marelli non-captive Net revenues at 69%, in line with Q3 2015 | ||
▪ Production of all-new Jeep Compass began in September at Pernambuco (Brazil) plant, a global compact SUV that will be produced with 17 fuel-efficient powertrain options for consumers in more than 100 countries with additional production sites in China, India and Mexico▪ Introduction of Jeep to India market with launches of Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee in August ▪ Jeep Grand Cherokee wins AutoPacific's 2016 “Best-in-Class Ideal Vehicle Award” for mid-size SUV segment for sixth consecutive year | |||
▪ Commercial launch of restyled 2017 Maserati Quattroporte and Maserati Ghibli in July▪ Commercial launch of the all-new Maserati Levante in APAC (July) and NAFTA (August) | |||
▪ Awards of “Autonis 2016” competition by German automotive magazine, Auto Motor und Sport included:▪ Alfa Romeo awarded “Design Brand of the Year”▪ All-new Alfa Romeo Giulia won in mid-size category▪ Alfa Romeo MiTo won in small-car category | |||
▪ All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica:▪ Named “2016 Top Safety Pick+” by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)▪ Named to first-ever “Wards 10 Best User Experience” list for 2016 | |||
▪ Launch 2017 Fiat Uno in LATAM of new FCA global Firefly small engine family with 1.0 liter three-cylinder engines and 1.3 liter four-cylinder versions, which will power small cars in Brazil and other markets including Europe, Africa and Asia | |||
▪ Abarth 124 Spider was unveiled in Japan at Automobile Council 2016 show in August ▪ Abarth 595 won award in Minicar category of “Autonis 2016” competition by German automotive magazine, Auto Motor und Sport | |||
▪ Dodge Challenger wins AutoPacific's 2016 “Best-in-Class Ideal Vehicle Award” for sporty car segment | |||
▪ Ram 1500 Lone Star Silver Edition, with premium and functional upgrades, and Ram TRX concept with 575 horsepower, were unveiled at State Fair of Texas▪ New special-edition 2017 Ram 1500 Night Package, with customized blacked-out wheels, grille and badging was announced |
Nine months ended September 30 | Adjusted EBIT to EBIT | Three months ended September 30 | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | (€ million) | 2016 | 2015 | ||||
4,507 | 3,264 | Adjusted EBIT (10) | 1,500 | 1,163 | ||||
(414 | ) | — | Recall campaigns - airbag inflators | — | — | |||
(157 | ) | — | Planned recall - in litigation with supplier | (157 | ) | — | ||
(156 | ) | — | NAFTA capacity realignment | — | — | |||
— | (761 | ) | Change in estimate for future recall campaign costs | — | (761 | ) | ||
— | (142 | ) | Tianjin (China) port explosions | — | (142 | ) | ||
(19 | ) | (80 | ) | Venezuela currency devaluation | — | — | ||
— | (81 | ) | U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) consent order | — | — | |||
(66 | ) | (25 | ) | Restructuring reversal/(costs) | 1 | (13 | ) | |
(16 | ) | (15 | ) | Impairment expense | (16 | ) | (11 | ) |
13 | — | Gains on disposal of investments | 8 | — | ||||
16 | (13 | ) | Other | 5 | (11 | ) | ||
(799 | ) | (1,117 | ) | Total adjustments | (159 | ) | (938 | ) |
3,708 | 2,147 | EBIT | 1,341 | 225 |
Nine months ended September 30 | Adjusted net profit to Net profit/(loss) | Three months ended September 30 | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | (€ million) | 2016 | 2015 | ||||
1,977 | 613 | Adjusted net profit (11) | 740 | 210 | ||||
(799 | ) | (1,117 | ) | Adjustments (as above) | (159 | ) | (938 | ) |
227 | 401 | Tax impact on adjustments | 25 | 341 | ||||
(572 | ) | (716 | ) | Total adjustments, net of taxes | (134 | ) | (597 | ) |
1,405 | (103 | ) | Net profit/(loss) | 606 | (387 | ) |
Nine months ended September 30 | Adjusted diluted EPS to Diluted EPS | Three months ended September 30 | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |||||
1.256 | 0.399 | Adjusted diluted EPS (€/share) (12) | 0.474 | 0.140 | ||||
(572 | ) | (716 | ) | Total adjustments, net of taxes (€ million) | (134 | ) | (597 | ) |
(0.366 | ) | (0.474 | ) | Impact of adjustments on Diluted EPS (€/share) | (0.086 | ) | (0.395 | ) |
0.890 | (0.075 | ) | Diluted EPS (€/share) | 0.388 | (0.255 | ) | ||
1,563,044 | 1,510,274 | Weighted average number of shares outstanding for diluted EPS (thousand) | 1,565,634 | 1,511,370 |
Net industrial debt to Debt | At September, 2016 | At June 30, 2016 | ||
(€ million) | ||||
Net industrial debt (13) | 6,514 | 5,474 | ||
Net financial services debt | 1,708 | 1,689 | ||
Net debt | 8,222 | 7,163 | ||
Current financial receivables from jointly-controlled financial services companies | 62 | 50 | ||
Other financial assets/(liabilities), net | 48 | (397 | ) | |
Current securities | 334 | 414 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 16,626 | 18,144 | ||
Debt | 25,292 | 25,374 |
Nine months ended September 30, 2015 | Three months ended September 30, 2015 | ||||||||||||
Results - excluding Ferrari (as reported herein) | Ferrari, net of intercompany (14) | Results - including Ferrari (previously reported) | (€ million, except as otherwise noted) | Results - excluding Ferrari (as reported herein) | Ferrari, net of intercompany (14) | Results - including Ferrari (previously reported) | |||||||
3,396 | 6 | 3,402 | Consolidated shipments ('000 units) | 1,112 | 2 | 1,114 | |||||||
81,181 | 1,911 | 83,092 | Net revenues | 26,798 | 670 | 27,468 | |||||||
2,147 | 353 | 2,500 | EBIT | 225 | 135 | 360 | |||||||
3,264 | 364 | 3,628 | Adjusted EBIT | 1,163 | 140 | 1,303 | |||||||
(103 | ) | 229 | 126 | Net profit/(loss) | (387 | ) | 88 | (299 | ) |