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Herzogenaurach, May 5, 2015
First Quarter 2015 Results:
adidas Group with strong start into 2015
* Group sales increase 9% on a currency-neutral basis[1]
* Revenues in euro terms grow 17% to a first quarter record of ? 4.1 billion
* Strong momentum at adidas and Reebok with currency-neutral sales up 11% and
9%, respectively
* Double-digit growth in Western Europe, Greater China and MEAA
* Gross margin stable at 49.2%
* Operating margin excluding goodwill impairment increases 0.1pp to 8.9%
* Net income from continuing operations excluding goodwill impairment up 22%
* Group confirms full year guidance
adidas Group currency-neutral sales increase 9% in the first quarter of 2015
In the first quarter of 2015, Group revenues increased 9% on a currency-neutral
basis, driven by a double-digit increase at adidas as well as high-single-digit
growth at Reebok. Currency translation effects had a positive impact on sales in
euro terms. Group revenues grew 17% to ? 4.083 billion in the first quarter of
2015 from ? 3.480 billion in 2014. Currency-neutral adidas revenues increased
11%. This development was driven by double-digit sales increases in running, at
adidas Originals and adidas NEO as well as a high-single-digit increase in
training. Currency-neutral Reebok sales were up 9% versus the prior year as a
result of double-digit sales increases in the training and studio categories as
well as mid-single-digit sales growth in Classics. Revenues at TaylorMade-adidas
Golf decreased 9% currency-neutral, mainly due to sales declines in the
metalwoods and irons categories, which more than offset a double-digit increase
in golf apparel.
"We got off to a successful start to the year with our adidas and Reebok brands
enjoying great momentum," commented Herbert Hainer, adidas Group CEO. "With our
innovative performance products, fashion-driven styles and highly engaging
marketing campaigns, we have excited our consumers around the world."
Currency-neutral sales grow in nearly all market segments
In the first quarter of 2015, on a currency-neutral basis the combined sales of
the adidas and Reebok brands grew in all market segments except Russia/CIS.
Revenues in Western Europe increased 11% on a currency-neutral basis, due to
double-digit sales growth at both the adidas and Reebok brand. Currency-neutral
sales in North America increased 7%, as a result of high-single-digit sales
growth at adidas. Revenues in Greater China were up 21% on a currency-neutral
basis reflecting double-digit top-line growth at adidas and Reebok. Currency-
neutral sales in Russia/CIS declined 3% as mid-single-digit growth at Reebok was
more than offset by sales declines at adidas. In Latin America, revenues grew
6% on a currency-neutral basis with a double-digit improvement at Reebok and a
mid-single-digit increase at adidas. In Japan, sales were up 7% on a currency-
neutral basis due to strong double-digit sales increases at Reebok as well as
low-single-digit sales growth at adidas. Sales in MEAA grew 10% on a currency-
neutral basis, reflecting a double-digit top-line improvement at adidas.
Revenues in Other Businesses were down 1% on a currency-neutral basis. Double-
digit sales increases in Other centrally managed businesses as well as high-
single-digit growth at Reebok-CCM Hockey were more than offset by the sales
decline at TaylorMade-adidas Golf.
With the exception of Russia/CIS, currency translation effects had a positive
impact on segmental sales in euro terms.
+-------------+-------------+---------------+-----------------+
|First quarter|First quarter|Change y-o-y in| Change y-o-y |
| 2015 | 2014 | euro terms |currency-neutral |
+-------------+-------------+---------------+-----------------+
|? in millions|? in millions| in % | in % |
+----------------+-------------+-------------+---------------+-----------------+
|Western Europe | 1,143 | 1,011 | 13 | 11 |
+----------------+-------------+-------------+---------------+-----------------+
|North America | 591 | 462 | 28 | 7 |
+----------------+-------------+-------------+---------------+-----------------+
|Greater China | 597 | 414 | 44 | 21 |
+----------------+-------------+-------------+---------------+-----------------+
|Russia/CIS | 162 | 245 | (34) | (3) |
+----------------+-------------+-------------+---------------+-----------------+
|Latin America | 423 | 374 | 13 | 6 |
+----------------+-------------+-------------+---------------+-----------------+
|Japan | 155 | 139 | 12 | 7 |
+----------------+-------------+-------------+---------------+-----------------+
|MEAA(1)) | 635 | 503 | 26 | 10 |
+----------------+-------------+-------------+---------------+-----------------+
|Other Businesses| 377 | 333 | 13 | (1) |
+----------------+-------------+-------------+---------------+-----------------+
|Total(2)) | 4,083 | 3,480 | 17 | 9 |
+----------------+-------------+-------------+---------------+-----------------+
First quarter net sales development by segment
1) MEAA includes Middle East, Africa and other Asian markets.
2) Rounding differences may arise in totals.
Group sales development supported by double-digit growth in retail
In the first quarter of 2015, retail revenues increased 14% on a currency-
neutral basis as a result of double-digit sales growth at adidas and high-
single-digit revenue increases at Reebok. Concept stores, factory outlets and
concession corners were all up versus the prior year. eCommerce grew 56% on a
currency-neutral basis. Currency translation effects negatively impacted retail
revenues in euro terms. Sales grew 13% to ? 895 million from ? 794 million in
the prior year. Currency-neutral comparable store sales increased 4% versus the
prior year, due to sales growth across all store formats and most markets.
Group gross margin remains stable
In the first quarter of 2015, gross profit for the adidas Group increased 17% to
? 2.008 billion versus ? 1.712 billion in the prior year. The gross margin of
the adidas Group remained unchanged at 49.2% (2014: 49.2%). A more favourable
product and pricing mix was offset by higher input costs as well as negative
currency effects.
Goodwill impairment in an amount of ? 18 million
As a result of the change in the composition of the Group's reportable segments
and associated cash-generating units, respectively, the Group recorded goodwill
impairment losses of ? 18 million during the first three months ending March
31, 2015. This charge was related to the Latin America (? 15 million) and
Russia/CIS (? 3 million) operating segments. Goodwill for these groups of cash-
generating units is now completely impaired. The impairment losses were non-cash
in nature and do not affect the adidas Group's liquidity.
Operating margin excluding goodwill impairment increases to 8.9%
Group operating profit increased 12% to ? 345 million in the first quarter of
2015 versus ? 307 million in 2014. The operating margin of the adidas Group
decreased 0.4 percentage points to 8.4% (2014: 8.8%). Excluding the goodwill
impairment losses, operating profit grew 18% to ? 363 million from ? 307 billion
last year, representing an operating margin of 8.9%, up 0.1 percentage points
from the prior year level (2014: 8.8%). This development was primarily due to
the positive effect from lower other operating expenses as a percentage of
sales. First quarter other operating expenses increased 15% to ? 1.700 billion
(2014: ? 1.478 billion), reflecting a significant increase in marketing working
budget expenditure as well as higher operating overhead costs. As a percentage
of sales, however, other operating expenses decreased 0.8 percentage points to
41.6% from 42.5% in 2014. Sales and marketing working budget expenditure
amounted to ? 554 million, which represents an increase of 26% versus the prior
year level (2014: ? 442 million).
Financial income increases
Financial income increased to ? 16 million in the first quarter of 2015 from ? 7
million in the prior year, as a result of positive exchange rate effects.
Financial expenses down 22%
Financial expenses decreased 22% to ? 16 million in the first quarter of 2015
(2014: ? 20 million). This development was mainly due to the non-recurrence of
negative exchange rate effects compared to the prior year period.
Income before taxes excluding goodwill impairment up 24%
Income before taxes (IBT) for the adidas Group increased 17% to ? 345 million
from ? 294 million in 2014. IBT as a percentage of sales remained stable at
8.4% in the first quarter of 2015 (2014: 8.4%). Excluding the goodwill
impairment losses, IBT was up 24% to ? 363 million from ? 294 million in 2014
and, as a percentage of sales, increased 0.4 percentage points to 8.9% from
8.4% in the prior year.
Net income from continuing operations excluding goodwill impairment increases
22%
The Group's net income from continuing operations increased 13% to ? 237 million
in the first quarter of 2015 from ? 209 million in 2014. Excluding the goodwill
impairment losses, net income from continuing operations was up 22% to
? 255 million (2014: ? 209 million). The Group's tax rate increased
2.5 percentage points to 31.4% in the first quarter of 2015 (2014: 28.9%).
Excluding the goodwill impairment losses, the effective tax rate grew
0.9 percentage points to 29.8% from 28.9% in 2014, mainly due to a less
favourable earnings mix.
Losses from discontinued operations total ? 14 million
In the first quarter of 2015, the Group incurred losses from discontinued
operations of ? 14 million, net of tax, related to the Rockport operating
segment, which is planned to be divested during the course of 2015 (2014: losses
of ? 3 million). Losses from discontinued operations were due to a loss
recognised on the measurement to fair value less costs to sell, net of tax, in
the amount of ? 10 million, which was mainly caused by currency movements, as
well as a loss from Rockport's operating activities of ? 4 million.
Net income attributable to shareholders excluding goodwill impairment up 17%
The Group's net income attributable to shareholders, which in addition to net
income from continuing operations includes the losses from discontinued
operations, increased 8% to ? 221 million in the first quarter of 2015 from
? 204 million in 2014. Excluding the goodwill impairment losses, net income
attributable to shareholders was up 17% to ? 239 million (2014: ? 204 million).
Basic EPS from continuing operations excluding goodwill impairment up 25%
Basic EPS from continuing operations increased 16% to ? 1.15 in the first
quarter of 2015 (2014: ? 0.99). Excluding the goodwill impairment losses, basic
EPS from continuing operations increased 25% to ? 1.24 from ? 0.99 in 2014.
Basic EPS from continuing and discontinued operations increased 11% to ? 1.08 in
the first quarter of 2015 (2014: ? 0.98). Excluding the goodwill impairment
losses, basic EPS from continuing and discontinued operations increased 20% to ?
1.17 from ? 0.98 in 2014.
Group inventories from continuing operations stable currency-neutral
Group inventories increased 1% to ? 2.539 billion at the end of March 2015
versus ? 2.505 billion in 2014. On a currency-neutral basis, inventories
decreased 4%, mainly as a result of the transfer of Rockport inventories to
assets classified as held for sale. Inventories from continuing operations
increased 5% (0% currency-neutral), reflecting the Group's strict inventory
management.
Accounts receivable from continuing operations up 2% currency-neutral
The Group's accounts receivable increased 13% to ? 2.456 billion at the end of
March 2015 (2014: ? 2.176 billion). On a currency-neutral basis, receivables
remained virtually unchanged. Receivables from continuing operations rose 15%
(+2% currency-neutral).
Net borrowings increase by ? 288 million
Net borrowings at March 31, 2015 amounted to ? 542 million, compared to net
borrowings of ? 254 million in 2014, representing an increase of ? 288 million.
This development is mainly a result of the utilisation of cash for the share
buyback programme in an amount of ? 381 million. Currency translation had a
positive effect of ? 137 million on net borrowings. The Group's ratio of net
borrowings over EBITDA amounted to 0.4 at the end of March 2015 (2014: 0.2).
adidas Group confirms guidance for the full year 2015
adidas Group sales are forecasted to increase at a mid-single-digit rate on a
currency-neutral basis in 2015. Despite a high degree of uncertainty regarding
the economic outlook and consumer spending in Russia/CIS, the positive sales
development will be supported by rising consumer confidence in most geographical
areas. In particular, Group sales development will be favourably impacted by a
significantly improved top-line development at TaylorMade-adidas Golf as well as
ongoing robust momentum at both adidas and Reebok. This, as well as the further
expansion and improvement of the Group's controlled space initiatives, will more
than offset the non-recurrence of sales related to the 2014 FIFA World Cup(TM).
Currency translation is expected to positively impact top-line development in
reported terms, given the strengthening of major currencies such as the US
dollar and the Chinese renminbi versus the euro.
The adidas Group gross margin is forecasted to be at a level between 47.5% and
48.5% in 2015 (2014: 47.6%). Higher product margins at TaylorMade-adidas Golf as
a result of lower levels of clearance activity as well as a more favourable
pricing and product mix at both adidas and Reebok are expected to positively
influence the Group's gross margin development. However, adverse currency
movements in emerging markets, in particular in Russia/CIS, are expected to
negatively impact the Group's gross margin development. The wider than usual
target corridor reflects the currently persisting high degree of uncertainty
regarding future currency movements.
In 2015, the Group's other operating expenses as a percentage of sales are
expected to be around the prior year level (2014: 42.7%). Sales and marketing
working budget as a percentage of sales is projected to increase versus the
prior year. Given the robust momentum at adidas and Reebok, the company will
step up marketing and point-of-sale investments in 2015 to secure and drive
faster growth rates and market share gains, particularly in developed markets
such as North America and Western Europe. As part of these marketing efforts,
both adidas and Reebok launched major brand campaigns at the beginning of the
year. Operating overhead expenditure as a percentage of sales is forecasted to
be around the level recorded in 2014.
The operating margin excluding goodwill impairment for the adidas Group is
forecasted to be at a level between 6.5% and 7.0% in 2015 (2014 excluding
goodwill impairment losses: 6.6%). This development will be strongly influenced
by currency movements. The Group's tax rate is expected to be at a level of
around 29.5% and thus more favourable compared to the 2014 effective tax rate
excluding goodwill impairment losses of 29.7%. Net income from continuing
operations excluding goodwill impairment is projected to increase at a rate of
7% to 10%, thus outpacing the Group's expected top-line development (2014: net
income from continuing operations excluding goodwill impairment losses of
? 642 million).
Herbert Hainer stated: "I am proud how fast we rebounded after a challenging
2014. Now, after getting off the starting block well this year, we are
optimistic about our prospects for the full year. But we will not stop there.
Our new strategy, 'Creating the New', will enable us to accelerate the adidas
Group's growth until 2020 and create sustainable value."
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