Exhibit 99.1 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated July 27, 2017. |
Date: July 27, 2017 | 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 July 27, 2017. |
• | Worldwide combined shipments(1) of 1,225 thousand units, down 1% |
• | Net revenues of €27.9 billion, in line with Q2 2016 (down 2% at constant exchange rate, or CER) |
• | Adjusted EBIT of €1,867 million, up 15%, mainly driven by Maserati with all segments profitable |
• | Record Group margin of 6.7%. All segments improved margins with record NAFTA margin at 8.4% and Maserati at 14.2% |
• | Adjusted net profit of €1,080 million, up 52%; Net profit of €1,155 million, up 260% |
• | Net industrial debt of €4.2 billion, down €0.9 billion from Q1 2017, driven by cash flow from operations |
• | Liquidity strong at €20.0 billion, after planned gross debt reduction of €1.4 billion in quarter |
Six months ended June 30 | FINANCIAL RESULTS | Three months ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | Change | (€ million, except as otherwise noted) | 2017 | 2016 | Change | ||||||||||
2,370 | 2,364 | 6 | — | % | Combined shipments(1) (thousands of units) | 1,225 | 1,233 | (8 | ) | (1 | )% | |||||
2,216 | 2,261 | (45 | ) | (2 | )% | Consolidated shipments(1) (thousands of units) | 1,138 | 1,175 | (37 | ) | (3 | )% | ||||
55,644 | 54,463 | 1,181 | +2 | % | Net revenues | 27,925 | 27,893 | 32 | — | % | ||||||
3,402 | 3,007 | 395 | +13 | % | Adjusted EBIT(2) | 1,867 | 1,628 | 239 | +15 | % | ||||||
1,796 | 799 | 997 | +125 | % | Net profit | 1,155 | 321 | 834 | +260 | % | ||||||
1,751 | 1,237 | 514 | +42 | % | Adjusted net profit(2) | 1,080 | 709 | 371 | +52 | % | ||||||
1.149 | 0.502 | 0.647 | Diluted earnings per share (EPS) (€) | 0.737 | 0.199 | 0.538 | ||||||||||
1.120 | 0.783 | 0.337 | Adjusted diluted EPS(2) (€) | 0.689 | 0.448 | 0.241 | ||||||||||
At June 30, 2017 | At December 31, 2016 | Change | At June 30, 2017 | At March 31, 2017 | Change | |||||||||||
(4,226 | ) | (4,585 | ) | 359 | Net industrial debt(2) | (4,226 | ) | (5,112 | ) | 886 | ||||||
(19,140 | ) | (24,048 | ) | 4,908 | Debt | (19,140 | ) | (21,156 | ) | 2,016 | ||||||
19,953 | 23,801 | (3,848) | Available liquidity | 19,953 | 21,576 | (1,623) |
ADJUSTED EBIT | ADJUSTED NET PROFIT | ||
• Delivered record Q2 results with improvements in Maserati, LATAM, EMEA and Components, and continued strong performance in NAFTA• Group margin up 90 bps to record 6.7%• Maserati margin more than doubled to 14.2% from 6.2%• NAFTA margin up 50 bps to record 8.4% | • Increase driven by strong operating performance • Net financial expenses of €369 million, down €122 million primarily as a result of ongoing gross debt reduction• Reduced tax rate reflects changes in the quarter to prior years' tax positions and improved performance in EMEA and LATAM• Excludes net positive impact of €75 million, primarily related to the reversal of a Brazilian indirect tax liability, net of related tax effects, as well as the write-off of certain deferred tax assets in Brazil | ||
NET INDUSTRIAL DEBT | 2017 GUIDANCE(3) | ||
• Decrease of €0.9 billion, mainly driven by €2.9 billion cash flows from operations, partially offset by capital expenditures of €2.2 billion• Available liquidity remained strong at €20.0 billion, down €1.6 billion from March 2017, primarily reflecting €1.4 billion planned gross debt reduction | The Group confirms full-year guidance: | ||
• Net revenues €115 - €120 billion• Adjusted EBIT > €7.0 billion• Adjusted net profit > €3.0 billion• Net industrial debt < €2.5 billion | |||
Net revenues and Adjusted EBIT | ||||||||
Net revenues | Adjusted EBIT | |||||||
Three months ended June 30 | Three months ended June 30 | |||||||
2017 | 2016 | (€ million) | 2017 | 2016 | ||||
16,081 | 17,479 | NAFTA | 1,351 | 1,374 | ||||
2,011 | 1,469 | LATAM | 60 | — | ||||
976 | 957 | APAC | 44 | 42 | ||||
6,010 | 5,770 | EMEA | 200 | 143 | ||||
1,074 | 579 | Maserati | 152 | 36 | ||||
2,654 | 2,430 | Components (Magneti Marelli, Comau, Teksid) | 130 | 111 | ||||
(881 | ) | (791 | ) | Other activities, unallocated items and eliminations | (70 | ) | (78 | ) |
27,925 | 27,893 | Total | 1,867 | 1,628 |
NAFTA | Three months ended June 30 | Change | |||||||
2017 | 2016 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 576 | 666 | (14 | )% | — | ||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 16,081 | 17,479 | (8 | )% | (10 | )% | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 1,351 | 1,374 | (2 | )% | (4 | )% | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 8.4 | % | 7.9 | % | +50 bps | — |
Record margin at 8.4% driven by favorable mix with lower volumes | • U.S. market share(4) at 12.4% in line with Q1 2017, down 30 bps year over year, mainly reflecting discontinuance of Chrysler 200, Dodge Dart and Jeep Patriot• Decrease in shipments primarily due to planned capacity realignment and the transition to the all-new Jeep Compass• Decrease in Net revenues mainly due to lower shipments, partially offset by favorable vehicle mix and positive foreign exchange translation• Decrease in Adjusted EBIT mainly due to lower Net revenues and prior year one-off residual values adjustment, substantially offset by lower warranty costs including supplier recoveries, purchasing savings and reduced advertising costs | ||
LATAM | Three months ended June 30 | Change | |||||||
2017 | 2016 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 132 | 112 | +18 | % | — | ||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 2,011 | 1,469 | +37 | % | +24 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 60 | — | n.m.(5) | n.m.(5) | |||||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 3.0 | % | — | % | n.m.(5) | — |
New products driving higher volumes and improved mix | • Market share(6) slightly down in Brazil at 17.6% with improvement in Argentina from 11.5% to 12.6%• Increase in shipments mainly due to the all-new Jeep Compass • Net revenues increase due to higher shipments, favorable vehicle mix and favorable foreign exchange translation effects• Adjusted EBIT increase mainly as a result of higher Net revenues, partially offset by increased product cost driven by inflation• Adjusted EBIT excludes total charges of €93 million, of which €40 million relates to workforce restructuring costs and €53 million of asset impairment charges primarily related to the early discontinuance of Fiat Novo Palio production and certain real estate assets in Venezuela________________________________________________________________________________ During the quarter, the Group reversed a liability of €895 million for Brazilian indirect taxes reflecting recent court decisions. As this liability related to the Group’s Brazilian operations in multiple segments and given the significant and unusual nature of the item, it was not attributed to the results of the related segments and was excluded from Group Adjusted EBIT. There was a corresponding €281 million decrease in deferred tax assets related to the release of the above liability. Additionally, due to increased political uncertainty in Brazil, a slower pace of economic recovery is anticipated. As a result, deferred tax assets of €453 million were written-off. These items are excluded from Group Adjusted net profit. | ||
APAC | Three months ended June 30 | Change | |||||||
2017 | 2016 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Combined shipments(1) (thousands of units) | 80 | 56 | 43 | % | — | ||||
Consolidated shipments(1) (thousands of units) | 22 | 23 | (4 | )% | — | ||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 976 | 957 | +2 | % | +2 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 44 | 42 | +5 | % | +5 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 4.5 | % | 4.4 | % | +10 bps | — |
Jeep drives 43% increase in combined shipments, Alfa Romeo launched in China | • Higher combined shipments driven by ramp-up in localized Jeep production through JV in China• Net revenues increase primarily as a result of favorable vehicle mix; consolidated shipments stabilizing• Adjusted EBIT slightly up due to higher Net revenues and improved results from JV in China, partially offset by commercial launch activities related to Alfa Romeo and negative foreign exchange transaction effects | ||
EMEA | Three months ended June 30 | Change | |||||||
2017 | 2016 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 395 | 367 | +8 | % | — | ||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 6,010 | 5,770 | +4 | % | +5 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 200 | 143 | +40 | % | +38 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 3.3 | % | 2.5 | % | +80 bps | — |
Continued improvement in performance with Adjusted EBIT margin up 80 bps | • European market share (EU28+EFTA) for passenger cars up 40 bps to 7.2% (down 20 bps to 29.0% in Italy) and up 20 bps to 13.2% for light commercial vehicles (LCVs)(7) (41.1% in Italy, down from 43.9%) • Increase in shipments primarily driven by Fiat Tipo family and all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio• Net revenues increase due to higher volumes, driven by the Fiat Tipo family, partially offset by negative net pricing, including devaluation of GBP• Adjusted EBIT increase primarily from higher Net revenues as well as purchasing and manufacturing efficiencies | ||
MASERATI | Three months ended June 30 | Change | |||||||
2017 | 2016 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 13.2 | 6.9 | +91 | % | — | ||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 1,074 | 579 | +85 | % | +86 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 152 | 36 | +322 | % | +331 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 14.2 | % | 6.2 | % | +800 bps | — |
Fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit margin | • Shipments nearly doubled, driven by all-new Levante; increases in all major markets: Europe +93%, China +146% and North America +50%• Net revenues increase primarily due to higher shipments• Adjusted EBIT increase primarily due to increase in Net revenues |
COMPONENTS (Magneti Marelli, Comau and Teksid) | Three months ended June 30 | Change | |||||||
2017 | 2016 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 2,654 | 2,430 | +9 | % | +8 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 130 | 111 | +17 | % | +16 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 4.9 | % | 4.6 | % | +30 bps | — |
Improved performance from all businesses, with margin up 30 bps | • Net revenues increase driven by higher volumes across all three businesses• Adjusted EBIT increase mainly due to higher Net revenues and industrial efficiencies• Magneti Marelli non-captive Net revenues at 65% and Comau at 72%• Adjusted EBIT excludes charges of €42 million, primarily related to resolution of certain long-standing legal matters | ||
▪ Debut of the Jeep Yuntu concept at Auto Shanghai 2017▪ Jeep brand reveals 7 all-new concept vehicles created in collaboration with Mopar at the 2017 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, allowing off-road enthusiasts to face the toughest trails in the world using Jeep performance parts▪ Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk unveiled at 2017 New York International Auto Show | |||
▪ MY 2018 restyled Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio presented in June at a dedicated New York Stock Exchange event and at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Europe▪ Maserati Ghibli Nerissimo special edition presented at 2017 New York International Auto Show | |||
▪ Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio named best “Luxury Performance Car” of 2017 by the New York Daily News▪ Alfa Romeo debuts the 2018 Stelvio SUV lineup at the 2017 New York International Auto Show▪ Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio named “Super Sedan” at the Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards▪ Alfa Romeo Giulia launched in China▪ Alfa Romeo Giulia named a “Game Changer” at Autocar Awards 2017 for signalling “a complete transformation of one of the most loved names in motoring” | |||
▪ 500 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids added to expand the self-driving program with Waymo, supplementing the 100 minivans already delivered to Waymo in 2016▪ 2017 Chrysler Pacifica named “Best Minivan” by Popular Mechanics▪ 2017 Chrysler Pacifica selected by Edmunds.com and Parents magazine as one of the “10 Best Family Cars of 2017”▪ Chrysler Pacifica was the highest ranking minivan in the JD Power 2017 US initial quality study | |||
▪ All-new Fiat Argo hatchback presented exclusively in LATAM, equipped with Firefly engines, the new global modular small engine family▪ Fiat launches the restyled 500L with three distinctive trim packages (Urban, Cross and Wagon) | |||
▪ 2017 Ram Heavy Duty wins “Gold Hitch Award” from The Fast Lane Truck |
Six months ended June 30 | Net profit to Adjusted EBIT | Three months ended June 30 | ||||||
2017 | 2016 | (€ million) | 2017 | 2016 | ||||
1,796 | 799 | Net profit | 1,155 | 321 | ||||
1,580 | 565 | Tax expense | 1,152 | 248 | ||||
805 | 1,003 | Net financial expenses | 369 | 491 | ||||
Adjustments: | ||||||||
(895 | ) | — | Reversal of a Brazilian indirect tax liability | (895 | ) | — | ||
— | 414 | Recall campaigns - airbag inflators | — | 414 | ||||
79 | 67 | Restructuring costs | 44 | 60 | ||||
— | 156 | NAFTA capacity realignment | — | 105 | ||||
— | 19 | Currency devaluations | — | — | ||||
43 | — | Resolution of certain Components legal matters | 43 | — | ||||
55 | — | Impairment expense | 55 | — | ||||
(49 | ) | (5 | ) | Gains on disposal of investments | (49 | ) | (5 | ) |
(12 | ) | (11 | ) | Other | (7 | ) | (6 | ) |
(779 | ) | 640 | Total adjustments | (809 | ) | 568 | ||
3,402 | 3,007 | Adjusted EBIT(8) | 1,867 | 1,628 |
Six months ended June 30 | Net profit to Adjusted net profit | Three months ended June 30 | ||||||
2017 | 2016 | (€ million) | 2017 | 2016 | ||||
1,796 | 799 | Net profit | 1,155 | 321 | ||||
(779 | ) | 640 | Adjustments (as above) | (809 | ) | 568 | ||
— | (202 | ) | Tax impact on adjustments | — | (180 | ) | ||
281 | — | Reduction of deferred tax assets related to reversal of a Brazilian indirect tax liability | 281 | — | ||||
453 | — | Brazil deferred tax assets write-off | 453 | — | ||||
(45 | ) | 438 | Total adjustments | (75 | ) | 388 | ||
1,751 | 1,237 | Adjusted net profit(9) | 1,080 | 709 |
Six months ended June 30 | Diluted EPS to Adjusted diluted EPS | Three months ended June 30 | ||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | |||||
1.149 | 0.502 | Diluted EPS (€/share) | 0.737 | 0.199 | ||||
(45 | ) | 438 | Total adjustments, net of taxes (€ million) | (75 | ) | 388 | ||
(0.029 | ) | 0.281 | Impact of adjustments on Diluted EPS (€/share) | (0.048 | ) | 0.249 | ||
1.120 | 0.783 | Adjusted diluted EPS (€/share)(10) | 0.689 | 0.448 | ||||
1,551,364 | 1,559,345 | Weighted average number of shares outstanding for Diluted EPS (thousand) | 1,553,791 | 1,560,707 |
Debt to Net industrial debt | At June 30, 2017 | At March 31, 2017 | At December 31, 2016 | |||
(€ million) | ||||||
Debt | (19,140 | ) | (21,156 | ) | (24,048 | ) |
Current financial receivables from jointly-controlled financial services companies | 166 | 87 | 80 | |||
Derivative financial (assets)/liabilities, net and collateral deposits | 296 | 8 | (150 | ) | ||
Current Available-for-sale and Held-for-trading securities | 197 | 240 | 241 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 12,306 | 13,910 | 17,318 | |||
Debt classified as held for sale | — | (8 | ) | (9 | ) | |
Net debt | (6,175 | ) | (6,919 | ) | (6,568 | ) |
Less: Net financial services debt | 1,949 | 1,807 | 1,983 | |||
Net industrial debt(11) | (4,226 | ) | (5,112 | ) | (4,585 | ) |
• | Net profit: Highest Q2 Net profit since 2011 |
• | Adjusted net profit: Highest Q2 Adjusted net profit since the beginning of the Fiat Chrysler alliance |
• | Adjusted EBIT: Highest single quarter Adjusted EBIT and margin since beginning of the Fiat Chrysler alliance |