UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of February 2019
Commission File No. 001-36675
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FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES N.V.
(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)
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25 St. James’s Street
London SW1A 1HA
United Kingdom
Tel. No.: +44 (0)20 7766 0311
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
Exhibit 99.1 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated February 7, 2019. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 7, 2019 | FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES N.V. | ||
By: | /s/ Richard K. Palmer | ||
Name: Richard K. Palmer | |||
Title: Chief Financial Officer | |||
Index of Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
99.1 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated February 7, 2019. |
Exhibit 99.1
FCA reports record full year results, including Magneti Marelli: Adjusted EBIT at €7.3 billion, with NAFTA margin up 70 bps to 8.6%; Adjusted Net Profit up 34% to €5.0 billion; Net Profit up 3% to €3.6 billion. Net industrial cash improved to €1.9 billion.
• | Worldwide combined shipments(2) of 4,842 thousand units, up 102 thousand units |
• | Net revenues(1) of €115.4 billion, up 4% (up 9% at constant exchange rates, or CER), with higher shipments, positive pricing and favorable mix |
• | Adjusted EBIT(1),(3) of €7.3 billion, up 3% (up 9% at CER), with margin down 10 bps to 6.3% |
• | Adjusted net profit(1),(3) of €5.0 billion, up 34% (up 41% at CER); Net profit of €3.6 billion, up 3% (up 12% at CER) |
• | Net industrial cash(3) of €1.9 billion, improved from Net industrial debt position of €2.4 billion at December 2017 |
• | In Q4 2018, Fitch raised FCA's long-term debt to Investment Grade from"BB" to "BBB-". Outlook confirmed as stable |
• | Settled U.S. government and consumer civil diesel emissions claims in line with Q3 2018 provision |
• | Magneti Marelli sale transaction on track to close in Q2 2019 |
The following Group results(1) include Magneti Marelli for comparability with previously provided guidance
Three months ended December 31 | FINANCIAL RESULTS(1) (including Magneti Marelli) | Years ended December 31 | ||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | Change | (€ million, except as otherwise noted) | 2018 | 2017 | Change | ||||||||||
1,177 | 1,247 | (70 | ) | (6 | )% | Combined shipments (thousands of units)(2) | 4,842 | 4,740 | 102 | +2 | % | |||||
1,129 | 1,156 | (27 | ) | (2 | )% | Consolidated shipments (thousands of units)(2) | 4,655 | 4,423 | 232 | +5 | % | |||||
30,619 | 28,876 | 1,743 | +6 | % | Net revenues | 115,410 | 110,934 | 4,476 | +4 | % | ||||||
2,023 | 1,894 | 129 | +7 | % | Adjusted EBIT(3) | 7,284 | 7,054 | 230 | +3 | % | ||||||
1,293 | 804 | 489 | +61 | % | Net profit | 3,632 | 3,510 | 122 | +3 | % | ||||||
1,632 | 1,097 | 535 | +49 | % | Adjusted net profit(3) | 5,047 | 3,770 | 1,277 | +34 | % | ||||||
0.82 | 0.51 | 0.31 | +61 | % | Diluted earnings per share (EPS) (€) | 2.30 | 2.24 | 0.06 | +3 | % | ||||||
1.04 | 0.70 | 0.34 | +49 | % | Adjusted diluted EPS(3) (€) | 3.20 | 2.41 | 0.79 | +33 | % | ||||||
At December 31, 2018 | At September 30, 2018 | Change | At December 31, 2018 | At December 31, 2017 | Change | |||||||||||
1,872 | (189 | ) | 2,061 | Net industrial cash/(debt)(3) | 1,872 | (2,390 | ) | 4,262 | ||||||||
(14,705 | ) | (15,426 | ) | 721 | Debt | (14,705 | ) | (17,971 | ) | 3,266 | ||||||
21,125 | 19,975 | 1,150 | Available liquidity | 21,125 | 20,377 | 748 | ||||||||||
ADJUSTED EBIT(1) | ADJUSTED NET PROFIT(1) | |||
• Record results despite trade and regulatory disruptions, as well as launch challenges in NAFTA• NAFTA record results at €6.2 billion, up 19%, and margin at 8.6%• LATAM at €0.4 billion, up 138%, with margin at 4.4%, up 250 bps • EMEA at €0.4 billion, down 45% following weak second half results• Lower results in APAC, principally due to poor performance in China, where Maserati was also significantly affected | • Adjusted net profit up 34%, reflecting stronger operating performance• Net financial expenses of €1.1 billion, down €0.3 billion due to gross debt reduction• Tax expense of €1.1 billion, down €0.7 billion, primarily due to reduced U.S. tax rate | |||
NET INDUSTRIAL CASH | 2019 GUIDANCE(4) (excluding Magneti Marelli) | |||
• Net industrial cash of €1.9 billion, up €4.3 billion over prior year reflecting improved industrial free cash flows partially offset by accelerated discretionary pension contribution• Available liquidity increased €0.7 billion to €21.1 billion | • Adjusted EBIT >€6.7 billion with margin >6.1%, both up from 2018 (2018: €6.7 billion with margin at 6.1%)• Adjusted diluted EPS >€2.70, reflecting higher effective tax rate, principally in the U.S. (2018: €3.00 per share)• Industrial free cash flows >€1.5 billion, down from 2018 due to higher capital expenditures and cash payments for fines and other costs in connection with the U.S. diesel emissions settlement (2018: €4.4 billion) | |||
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Group results - excluding Magneti Marelli(5)
As a result of the announced sale of Magneti Marelli and, in accordance with IFRS, Magneti Marelli will be presented as a discontinued operation in the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, and its results will be presented net of tax in a separate, single line item after Net profit from continuing operations, with the comparative amounts restated. The remaining Components activities are no longer considered a separate reportable segment and are included within "Other activities".
Three months ended December 31 | FINANCIAL RESULTS (excluding Magneti Marelli) | Years ended December 31 | ||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | Change | (€ million, except as otherwise noted) | 2018 | 2017 | Change | ||||||||||
29,474 | 27,582 | 1,892 | +7 | % | Net revenues - continuing operations | 110,412 | 105,730 | 4,682 | +4 | % | ||||||
1,831 | 1,779 | 52 | +3 | % | Adjusted EBIT - continuing operations(3) | 6,738 | 6,609 | 129 | +2 | % | ||||||
1,171 | 741 | 430 | +58 | % | Net profit from continuing operations | 3,330 | 3,291 | 39 | +1 | % | ||||||
1,492 | 1,008 | 484 | +48 | % | Adjusted net profit - continuing operations(3) | 4,707 | 3,512 | 1,195 | +34 | % | ||||||
0.74 | 0.47 | 0.27 | +57 | % | Diluted EPS - continuing operations (€) | 2.12 | 2.11 | 0.01 | — | % | ||||||
0.94 | 0.64 | 0.30 | +47 | % | Adjusted diluted EPS - continuing operations (€)(3) | 3.00 | 2.25 | 0.75 | +33 | % | ||||||
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Results by segment
Net revenues and Adjusted EBIT | ||||||||
Net revenues | Adjusted EBIT | |||||||
Years ended December 31 | Years ended December 31 | |||||||
2018 | 2017 | (€ million) | 2018 | 2017 | ||||
72,384 | 66,094 | NAFTA | 6,230 | 5,227 | ||||
8,152 | 8,004 | LATAM | 359 | 151 | ||||
2,703 | 3,250 | APAC | (296 | ) | 172 | |||
22,815 | 22,700 | EMEA | 406 | 735 | ||||
2,663 | 4,058 | Maserati | 151 | 560 | ||||
1,695 | 1,624 | Other activities, unallocated items and eliminations | (112 | ) | (236 | ) | ||
110,412 | 105,730 | Total continuing operations, excluding Magneti Marelli | 6,738 | 6,609 | ||||
4,998 | 5,204 | Magneti Marelli, net of inter-company eliminations(5) | 546 | 445 | ||||
115,410 | 110,934 | Total - including Magneti Marelli | 7,284 | 7,054 | ||||
NAFTA | Years ended December 31 | Change | |||||||
2018 | 2017 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 2,633 | 2,401 | +10 | % | — | ||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 72,384 | 66,094 | +10 | % | +14 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 6,230 | 5,227 | +19 | % | +25 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 8.6 | % | 7.9 | % | +70 bps | — | |||
Record results with Adjusted EBIT up 19% and margin at 8.6%, up 70 bps | • U.S. market share(6) at 12.6%, up 90 bps year-over-year, with retail share at 12.3%, up 80 bps, and U.S. fleet mix at 21%, up from 19%• Increase in shipments mainly due to all-new Ram 1500 and Jeep Wrangler, as well as new Jeep Cherokee and Compass• Higher Net revenues primarily due to positive effects from volumes and net pricing, partially offset by negative foreign currency translation effects• Adjusted EBIT increase due to positive net pricing, favorable mix and higher volumes, partially offset by increased product content and launch costs related to new vehicles | ||
LATAM | Years ended December 31 | Change | |||||||
2018 | 2017 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 585 | 521 | +12 | % | — | ||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 8,152 | 8,004 | +2 | % | +21 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 359 | 151 | +138 | % | +198 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 4.4 | % | 1.9 | % | +250 bps | — | |||
Adjusted EBIT up 138%, with margin up 250 bps at 4.4% | • Market share(7) in Brazil flat at 17.5%, Argentina up 60 bps to 12.8%• Shipments increased, with higher demand in Brazil partially offset by impact of Argentina economic downturn in the second half of the year• Net revenues up slightly primarily due to higher shipments, mix and net pricing, partially offset by negative foreign exchange translation effects and weakening Argentine peso• Adjusted EBIT increase mainly as a result of higher volumes, favorable mix and positive net pricing, partially offset by negative foreign exchange effects and higher industrial and advertising costs related to new vehicles | ||
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APAC | Years ended December 31 | Change | |||||||
2018 | 2017 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Combined shipments(2) (thousands of units) | 209 | 290 | (28 | )% | — | ||||
Consolidated shipments(2) (thousands of units) | 84 | 85 | (1 | )% | — | ||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 2,703 | 3,250 | (17 | )% | (13 | )% | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | (296 | ) | 172 | n.m(8) | n.m(8) | ||||
Adjusted EBIT margin | (11.0 | )% | 5.3 | % | n.m(8) | — | |||
Trade, regulatory and competitive challenges in weakening China market | • Combined shipments down primarily due to China market weakness and increased competition, particularly in the SUV segments • Net revenues decrease due to unfavorable mix, pricing actions and foreign currency translation effects• Decrease in Adjusted EBIT primarily due to lower net revenues and lower results from China JV, as well as the benefit of the Tianjin port explosions final insurance recovery of €93 million included in prior year results | ||
EMEA | Years ended December 31 | Change | |||||||
2018 | 2017 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 1,318 | 1,365 | (3 | )% | — | ||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 22,815 | 22,700 | +1 | % | +1 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 406 | 735 | (45 | )% | (46 | )% | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 1.8 | % | 3.2 | % | -140 bps | — | |||
Regulatory disruption and transitioning new commercial organization; strong Jeep growth | • European market share (EU28+EFTA) for passenger cars down 10 bps to 6.5% and light commercial vehicles (LCVs)(9) down 30 bps to 11.1%• Shipments slightly down, with higher Jeep shipments, up 44%, more than offset by lower Fiat volumes• Net revenues flat, with favorable mix offset by lower volumes and negative net pricing• Adjusted EBIT decrease primarily due to negative net pricing, lower volumes and impacts from the transition to WLTP particularly in the second half of the year, as well as higher advertising to support Jeep brand growth, partially offset by industrial cost savings | ||
MASERATI | Years ended December 31 | Change | |||||||
2018 | 2017 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 34.9 | 51.5 | (32 | )% | — | ||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 2,663 | 4,058 | (34 | )% | (33 | )% | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 151 | 560 | (73 | )% | (73 | )% | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 5.7 | % | 13.8 | % | -810 bps | — | |||
Reduced profitability primarily due to market challenges in China | • Lower shipments primarily related to reduced sales in China and other key markets, partially due to lower industry volumes in Maserati relevant segments• Net revenues decrease primarily due to lower volumes and unfavorable market mix• Adjusted EBIT decrease primarily due to lower volumes, increased D&A and unfavorable FX, partially offset by lower marketing expense | |
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Brand Activity (during 4th quarter)
 | ▪ All-new Jeep Gladiator makes worldwide debut at Los Angeles Auto Show▪ New Jeep Cherokee launched in China and Japan▪ All-new Jeep Wrangler launched in Japan▪ New Jeep Renegade launched in LATAM▪ All-new Jeep Wrangler named "2019 SUV of the Year" by Motor Trend▪ All-new Jeep Wrangler winner in the “Mid-Size SUV” segment at the 2018 Arab Wheels Awards▪ Jeep Compass wins AMERICAR 2019 “Best Latin American SUV” category▪ All-new Jeep Renegade recognized as “Best Sport Utility Vehicle under R$ 100,999” in Brazil at the Top Car TV awards and “2019 Buy of the Year” in the “Compact SUV” category by Motor Show magazine▪ Announced beginning of preparations at Melfi (Italy) Plant to produce Jeep Renegade Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) scheduled for market launch in early 2020 | ||
 | ▪ All-new Ram 1500 named “2019 Truck of the Year” by Motor Trend▪ All-new Ram 1500 named “2019 Green Truck of the Year” by Green Car Journal▪ All-new Ram 1500 named “Truck of Texas” at the annual Texas Truck Rodeo, hosted by the Texas Automotive Writers Association▪ All-new Ram 1500 Brazilian launch at the 30th São Paulo Motor Show▪ All-new Ram 1500 awarded "2019 Pickup Truck of the Year" by Truck Trends | ||
 | ▪ Maserati Ghibli diesel wins sport auto AWARD 2018 in Germany as the "sportiest car" in its segment▪ Maserati Levante GTS named “SUV of Texas” and “Full-Size Luxury SUV” by the Texas Auto Writers Association▪ Maserati Levante with V8 engine in the GTS and Trofeo trims on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show | ||
 | ▪ Alfa Romeo Stelvio named “Small Premium SUV of the Year” at 2018 Arab Wheels awards▪ Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio named “Performance SUV of the Year” by the Automotive Video Association▪ Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio named “Most Fun-to-drive Vehicle” and “Most Fun SUV” by the Northwest Automotive Press Association▪ Alfa Romeo Stelvio received “2018-2019 Japan Car of the Year” at 10 Best Cars Award in Japan | ||
 | ▪ 2019 Chrysler Pacifica minivan earned Top Safety Pick rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety▪ Chrysler 300 named “Most Wanted” Large Car by Edmunds for second year in a row▪ 2019 Chrysler Pacifica captured both "Family Vehicle" and "Minivan" Consumer Guide Best Buy Awards for third year in a row | ||
 | ▪ Dodge Charger and Challenger earned Residual Value Awards from ALG▪ Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye models began production at Brampton (Canada) plant▪ Dodge named best "Mass-market Brand" in total quality by Strategic Vision | ||
 | ▪ Abarth 595 made Car Advice Winner's Circle 2018 in Australia | ||
 | ▪ New Fiat 500 Collezione launched in Europe, designed by Centro Stile Fiat▪ New 2019 Fiat 500X introduced to North American market at Los Angeles Auto Show▪ Fiat revealed Fiat Fastback concept car at São Paulo Motor Show, fully designed at the Group's Design Center in Brazil▪ Fiat Toro wins 4 awards in Brazil: AutoData - "Light Commercial Vehicle category", Carsughi L’Auto Preferita - Best Medium Pick-up category, “2019 Buy of the Year” by Motor Show magazine - "Compact Pick-up category" and Agência Autoinforme´s “Higher Resale Value" award - Compact Pick-up category▪ Fiat Cronos named as “Regional Car of The Year 2018” by the Association of Automotive Industry Journalists in Argentina | ||
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Reconciliations
Three months ended December 31 | Net profit to Adjusted EBIT | Years ended December 31 | ||||||
2018 | 2017 | (€ million) | 2018 | 2017 | ||||
1,293 | 804 | Net profit | 3,632 | 3,510 | ||||
122 | 63 | Less: Net profit - discontinued operations(5) | 302 | 219 | ||||
1,171 | 741 | Net profit from continuing operations | 3,330 | 3,291 | ||||
(90 | ) | 523 | Tax expense | 778 | 2,588 | |||
255 | 335 | Net financial expenses | 1,056 | 1,345 | ||||
Adjustments: | ||||||||
35 | — | Charge for U.S. diesel emissions matters(A) | 748 | — | ||||
189 | 86 | Impairment expense and supplier obligations(B) | 353 | 219 | ||||
— | — | China inventory impairment(C) | 129 | — | ||||
160 | 102 | Costs for recall, net of recovery - airbag inflators(D) | 114 | 102 | ||||
— | — | U.S. special bonus payment(E) | 111 | — | ||||
77 | 6 | Restructuring costs, net of reversals(F) | 103 | 86 | ||||
14 | — | Employee benefits settlement losses(G) | 92 | — | ||||
43 | — | Port of Savona (Italy) flood and fire(H) | 43 | — | ||||
— | — | Tianjin (China) port explosions insurance recoveries | — | (68 | ) | |||
— | (27 | ) | Gains on disposal of investments | — | (76 | ) | ||
— | — | (Recovery of)/costs for recall - contested with supplier(I) | (50 | ) | — | |||
(60 | ) | (38 | ) | NAFTA capacity realignment(J) | (60 | ) | (38 | ) |
(25 | ) | — | Brazilian indirect tax – reversal of liability/recognition of credits(K) | (72 | ) | (895 | ) | |
— | 42 | Deconsolidation of Venezuela | — | 42 | ||||
62 | 9 | Other | 63 | 13 | ||||
495 | 180 | Total adjustments - continuing operations | 1,574 | (615 | ) | |||
1,831 | 1,779 | Adjusted EBIT - continuing operations(10) | 6,738 | 6,609 | ||||
192 | 115 | Adjusted EBIT - discontinued operations(10) | 546 | 445 | ||||
2,023 | 1,894 | Adjusted EBIT(1),(10) | 7,284 | 7,054 | ||||
FY 2018 Adjusted EBIT excludes adjustments primarily related to:
(A) | Costs related to final settlements reached on civil, environmental and consumer claims related to U.S. diesel emissions matters |
(B) | Impairment expense of €297 million and supplier obligations of €56 million, primarily in EMEA, resulting from changes in product plans in connection with the 2018 - 2022 Business Plan |
(C) | Impairment of inventory in connection with acceleration of new emissions standards in China and slower than expected sales |
(D) | Accrual in relation to costs for recall campaigns related to Takata airbag inflators, net of recovery |
(E) | Special bonus payment of $2,000 to approximately 60,000 employees in NAFTA as a result of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act |
(F) | Restructuring costs primarily consisting of €123 million in EMEA, partially offset by reversal of €28 million of previously recorded restructuring costs in LATAM |
(G) | Charges arising on settlement of a portion of a supplemental retirement plan and an annuity buyout in NAFTA |
(H) | Costs in relation to the Port of Savona (Italy) flood and fire |
(I) | Recovery of amounts accrued in 2016 in relation to costs for recall contested with a supplier |
(J) | Reduction of costs in relation to the NAFTA capacity realignment which were accrued in 2015 |
(K) | Credits recognized related to indirect taxes in Brazil |
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Three months ended December 31 | Net profit to Adjusted net profit | Years ended December 31 | ||||||
2018 | 2017 | (€ million) | 2018 | 2017 | ||||
1,293 | 804 | Net profit | 3,632 | 3,510 | ||||
122 | 63 | Less: Net profit - discontinued operations(5) | 302 | 219 | ||||
1,171 | 741 | Net profit from continuing operations | 3,330 | 3,291 | ||||
495 | 180 | Total adjustments - continuing operations (as above) | 1,574 | (615 | ) | |||
(128 | ) | (1 | ) | Tax impact on adjustments(L) | (125 | ) | 14 | |
— | — | Brazil deferred tax assets write-off | — | 453 | ||||
— | — | Reduction of deferred tax assets related to reversal of a Brazilian indirect tax liability | — | 281 | ||||
(46 | ) | 88 | Impact of U.S. tax reform(M) | (72 | ) | 88 | ||
321 | 267 | Total adjustments, net of taxes - continuing operations | 1,377 | 221 | ||||
1,492 | 1,008 | Adjusted net profit - continuing operations(11) | 4,707 | 3,512 | ||||
140 | 89 | Adjusted net profit - discontinued operations(11) | 340 | 258 | ||||
1,632 | 1,097 | Adjusted net profit(1),(11) | 5,047 | 3,770 | ||||
(L) | Reflects tax impact on adjustments excluded from Adjusted EBIT noted above. |
(M) | Impact in relation to December 2017 U.S. tax reform |
Three months ended December 31 | Diluted EPS to Adjusted diluted EPS | Years ended December 31 | ||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
0.82 | 0.51 | Diluted EPS (€/share) | 2.30 | 2.24 | ||||
0.08 | 0.04 | Less: Diluted EPS - discontinued operations | 0.18 | 0.13 | ||||
0.74 | 0.47 | Diluted EPS - continuing operations (€/share) | 2.12 | 2.11 | ||||
0.20 | 0.17 | Impact of adjustments, net of taxes, on Diluted EPS - continuing operations(€/share) | 0.88 | 0.14 | ||||
0.94 | 0.64 | Adjusted diluted EPS - continuing operations (€/share)(12) | 3.00 | 2.25 | ||||
0.09 | 0.06 | Adjusted diluted EPS - discontinued operations (€/share)(12) | 0.20 | 0.16 | ||||
1.04 | 0.70 | Adjusted diluted EPS (€/share)(*),(1), (12) | 3.20 | 2.41 | ||||
1,568,312 | 1,562,066 | Weighted average number of shares outstanding for Diluted EPS (thousand) | 1,567,839 | 1,556,306 | ||||
(*)Figures may not add due to rounding
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Debt to Net industrial cash/(debt) | At December 31, 2018 | At September 30, 2018 | At December 31, 2017 | |||
(€ million) | ||||||
Debt | (14,705 | ) | (15,426 | ) | (17,971 | ) |
Current financial receivables from jointly-controlled financial services companies | 242 | 350 | 285 | |||
Derivative financial assets/(liabilities), net and collateral deposits | 151 | 272 | 206 | |||
Current debt securities(13) | 219 | 371 | 176 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 13,175 | 11,926 | 12,638 | |||
Net cash/(debt) | (918 | ) | (2,507 | ) | (4,666 | ) |
Exclude: Net financial services debt | 2,790 | 2,318 | 2,276 | |||
Net industrial cash/(debt)(14) | 1,872 | (189 | ) | (2,390 | ) | |
Cash flows from operating activities to Industrial free cash flows | Years ended December 31 | |||||
(€ million) | 2018 | 2017 | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities | 9,948 | 10,385 | ||||
Less: Operating activities not attributable to industrial activities | (59 | ) | (146 | ) | ||
Less: Capital expenditures for industrial activities | (6,025 | ) | (8,663 | ) | ||
Add back: Discretionary pension contribution, net of tax | 478 | — | ||||
Industrial free cash flows(15) | 4,342 | 1,576 | ||||
Less: Industrial free cash flows - discontinued operations | (106 | ) | 123 | |||
Industrial free cash flows - continuing operations(15) | 4,448 | 1,453 | ||||
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NOTES
(1) Refer to page 2 for highlights excluding Magneti Marelli in line with its presentation as a discontinued operation in the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2018;
(2) Combined shipments include all shipments by the Group's unconsolidated joint ventures, whereas consolidated shipments only include shipments from the Group's consolidated subsidiaries;
(3) Refer to page 6 for the reconciliations of Net profit to Adjusted EBIT, page 7 for the reconciliations of Net profit to Adjusted net profit and Diluted EPS to Adjusted diluted EPS and page 8 for the reconciliations of Debt to Net industrial cash/(debt) and Cash flows from operating activities to Industrial free cash flows;
(4) Guidance is not provided on the most directly comparable IFRS financial statement line item for Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted Diluted EPS as the income or expense excluded from these non-GAAP financial measures in accordance with our policy are, by definition, not predictable and uncertain;
(5) In accordance with IFRS 5, Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, depreciation and amortization on the assets of Magneti Marelli ceased as at September 30, 2018. The impact of ceasing depreciation and amortization for the three months ended December 31, 2018 was €96 million, net of tax of €20 million;
(6) Our estimated market share data presented are based on management’s estimates of industry sales data, which use certain data provided by third-party sources, including IHS Markit and Ward’s Automotive;
(7) Our estimated market share data presented are based on management’s estimates of industry sales data, which use certain data provided by third-party sources, including IHS Markit, National Organization of Automotive Vehicles Distribution and Association of Automotive Producers;
(8) Number is not meaningful;
(9) Due to unavailability of market data for Italy, the figures reported are an extrapolation and discrepancies with actual data could exist;
(10) Adjusted EBIT - continuing operations excludes certain adjustments from Net profit from continuing operations including: gains/(losses) on the disposal of investments, restructuring, impairments, asset write-offs and unusual income/(expenses) that are considered rare or discrete events that are infrequent in nature, and also excludes Net financial expenses and Tax expense/(benefit). Adjusted EBIT includes both Adjusted EBIT - continuing operations and Adjusted EBIT - discontinued operations;
(11) Adjusted net profit - continuing operations is calculated as Net profit from continuing operations excluding post-tax impacts of the same items excluded from Adjusted EBIT - continuing operations, as well as financial income/(expenses) and tax income/(expenses) considered rare or discrete events that are infrequent in nature. Adjusted net profit includes both Adjusted net profit - continuing operations and Adjusted net profit - discontinued operations;
(12) Adjusted diluted EPS - continuing operations is calculated by adjusting Diluted EPS for the same items excluded from Adjusted net profit - continuing operations. Adjusted diluted EPS includes both Adjusted diluted EPS - continuing operations and Adjusted diluted EPS - discontinued operations;
(13) Excludes certain debt securities held pursuant to applicable regulations (€72 million at December 31, 2018, €69 million at September 30, 2018 and €59 million at December 31, 2017);
(14) Net industrial cash/(debt) is computed as: Debt plus derivative financial liabilities related to industrial activities less (i) cash and cash equivalents, (ii) certain current debt securities, (iii) current financial receivables from Group or jointly controlled financial services entities and (iv) derivative financial assets and collateral deposits; therefore, debt, cash and cash equivalents and other financial assets/liabilities pertaining to financial services entities are excluded from the computation of Net industrial cash/(debt). Net industrial cash/(debt) should not be considered as a substitute for cash flows or other financial measures under IFRS; in addition, Net industrial cash/(debt) depends on the amount of cash and cash equivalents at each balance sheet date, which may be affected by the timing of monetization of receivables and the payment of accounts payable, as well as changes in other components of working capital, which can vary from period to period due to, among other things, cash management initiatives and other factors, some of which may be outside of the Group’s control. Net industrial cash/(debt) should therefore be evaluated alongside these other measures as reported under IFRS for a more complete view of the Company’s capital structure and liquidity;
(15) Industrial free cash flows is calculated as Cash flows from operating activities less: cash flows from operating activities related to financial services, net of eliminations; Investment in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets for industrial activities; and adjusted for discretionary pension contributions in excess of those required by the pension plans, net of tax. The timing of Industrial free cash flows may be affected by the timing of monetization of receivables and the payment of accounts payable, as well as changes in other components of working capital, which can vary from period to period due to, among other things, cash management initiatives and other factors, some of which may be outside of the Group’s control. Industrial free cash flows includes both Industrial free cash flows - continuing operations and Industrial free cash flows - discontinued operations. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This document, and in particular the section entitled “2019 Guidance”, contains forward-looking statements. In particular, these forward-looking statements include statements regarding future financial performance and the Company's expectations as to the achievement of certain targeted metrics, including net cash/(debt) and net industrial cash/(debt), revenues, industrial free cash flows, vehicle shipments, capital investments, research and development costs and other expenses at any future date or for any future period are forward-looking statements. These statements may include terms such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “could”, “should”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “remain”, “on track”, “design”, “target”, “objective”, “goal”, “forecast”, “projection”, “outlook”, “prospects”, “plan”, or similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Rather, they are based on the Group’s current state of knowledge, future expectations and projections about future events and are, by their nature, subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. They relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur or exist in the future and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on them. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including: the Group's ability to launch products successfully and to maintain vehicle shipment volumes; changes in the global financial markets, general economic environment and changes in demand for automotive products, which is subject to cyclicality; changes in local economic and political conditions, changes in trade policy and the imposition of global and regional tariffs or tariffs targeted to the automotive industry, the enactment of tax reforms or other changes in tax laws and regulations; the Group's ability to expand certain of the Group's brands globally; the Group's ability to offer innovative, attractive products; the Group's ability to develop, manufacture and sell vehicles with advanced features including enhanced electrification, connectivity and autonomous driving characteristics; various types of claims, lawsuits, governmental investigations and other contingencies affecting the Group, including product liability and warranty claims and environmental claims, investigations and lawsuits; material operating expenditures in relation to compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations; the intense level of competition in the automotive industry, which may increase due to consolidation; exposure to shortfalls in the funding of the Group's defined benefit pension plans; the Group's ability to provide or arrange for access to adequate financing for the Group's dealers and retail customers and associated risks related to the establishment and operations of financial services companies, including capital required to be deployed to financial services; the Group's ability to access funding to execute the Group's business plan and improve the Group's business, financial condition and results of operations; a significant malfunction, disruption or security breach compromising the Group’s information technology systems or the electronic control systems contained in the Group’s vehicles; the Group's ability to realize anticipated benefits from joint venture arrangements; the Group's ability to successfully implement and execute strategic initiatives and transactions, including the Group's plans to separate certain businesses; disruptions arising from political, social and economic instability; risks associated with our relationships with employees, dealers and suppliers; increases in costs, disruptions of supply or shortages of raw materials; developments in labor and industrial relations and developments in applicable labor laws; exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate changes, credit risk and other market risks; political and civil unrest; earthquakes or other disasters and other risks and uncertainties.
Any forward-looking statements contained in this document speak only as of the date of this document and the Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise publicly forward-looking statements. Further information concerning the Group and its businesses, including factors that could materially affect the Company’s financial results, is included in the Company’s reports and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the AFM and CONSOB.
On February 7th, 2019, at 1 p.m. GMT, management will hold a conference call to present the 2018 full year and fourth quarter results to financial analysts and institutional investors. The call can be followed live and a recording will be available later on the Group website (http://www.fcagroup.com/en-us/pages/home.aspx). The supporting document will be made available on the Group website prior to the call.
London, February 7th, 2019
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