SOLVAY GROUP HIGHLIGHTS 2ND QUARTER & 1ST HALF 2016
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Brussels, July 29(th), 2016
Q2 2016 results ((1))
* Net sales totaled ? 2,946 m, down (6)%, as a result of a (4)% net impact of
foreign exchange fluctuations on conversion and (2)% price decrease in a
context of lower raw material and energy costs. Volumes were up by 1%, with
solid growth across segments except Advanced Formulations.
* Underlying EBITDA grew 8% at ? 652 m. EBITDA benefitted from sustained
pricing power of 3%, while foreign exchange had a (4)% impact on conversion.
The Group also benefitted from continuous excellence and Cytec synergy
delivery. The underlying EBITDA margin widened to a record 22% of net sales,
up 2.9 percentage points.
* Advanced Materials at ? 293 m, up 6.3% yoy, thanks to strength in
automotive applications, healthcare and consumer goods, while the smart
devices market remained subdued;
* Advanced Formulations at ? 124 m, down (11)% yoy, reflecting persistent
weakness in oil & gas;
* Performance Chemicals at ? 224 m, up 20% yoy, thanks to strong volumes
in soda ash, and continued recovery in acetate tow;
* Functional Polymers at ? 64 m, up 24% yoy, mainly driven by a higher
contribution from RusVinyl;
* Corporate & Business Services at ? (53) m, versus ? (50) m in Q2 2015.
* Net income, Solvay share, on an IFRS basis was ? 185 m vs ? 138 m in 2015.
Underlying net income, Solvay share, was ? 223 m, up 4%, with the higher
operating profit more than offsetting the end of contributions from the
discontinued European chlorovinyls activities.
* Free cash flow was ? 174 m versus ? 192 m in Q2 2015. Free cash flow from
continuing operations was up ? 37 m, thanks to higher EBITDA and stronger
focus on cash generation. Contribution from discontinued operations was nil,
since the European chlorovinyls was disposed mid 2015.
* Net debt on an IFRS basis was ? (4.8) bn. Underlying net debt((2)) rose to
? (7.0) bn from ? (6.8) bn at the start of the quarter, following seasonal
interest as well as final dividend payments. The latter includes the
perpetual hybrid bonds.
H1 2016 results ((1))
* Net sales totaled ? 5,877 m, down (6)%, with average prices down (2)% linked
to partial pass-through of lower raw material costs. Scope changes and
foreign exchange impacts on conversion lowered sales by (1)% and (3)%
respectively. Volumes were stable overall, with a decrease in Advanced
Formulations offset by growth in the other segments.
* Underlying EBITDA grew 5% at ? 1,253 m, as excellence initiatives, synergies
and pricing power boosted performance by 6%. The foreign exchange effect on
conversion was (2)% negative. Volume mix and scope both had a (1)% impact.
The ? 30 m one-off benefit recognized in the first quarter of 2015, linked
to U.S. post-retirement benefits, was mostly compensated by the growing
contribution of the RusVinyl joint venture.
* IFRS net income was ? 200 m, vs ? 126 m in 2015. Underlying net income,
Solvay share, was ? 416 m, in line with the ? 418 m in H1 2015, as higher
operating profit more than compensated for the scope effects in discontinued
operations.
* Free cash flow of ? 183 m vs ? (166) m, with free cash flow from continuous
operations up ? 346 m, contributing the bulk of it as a result of higher
EBITDA, lower capex and a significant reduction of seasonal working capital
needs.
Quote of the CEO, Jean-Pierre Clamadieu
Solvay delivered strong results in the second quarter, with underlying EBITDA up
8% despite continued headwinds in some markets. This reflects the strength and
breadth of the portfolio and the continued momentum of our excellence programs.
Free cash flow was significantly higher in the first half of 2016, in line with
our commitment to convert profits into cash more efficiently. The integration of
Cytec is going very well with fast delivery on synergies and we are particularly
pleased with our recent award, together with Mubadala, to supply primary
structure composite materials to Boeing's 777X program. This represents a
strategic milestone for Solvay and positions us well for long-term growth in a
key market.
2016 Outlook
Based on current market conditions, Solvay reaffirms its full year 2016 guidance
of high single-digit underlying EBITDA growth and free cash flow in excess of
? 650 m.
(1) The underlying and IFRS data presented in the highlights compare to
unaudited pro forma 2015 figures, as if the Cytec acquisition had taken place on
January 1, 2015. The end-of-period balance sheet data compare to the position at
the start of the period, which already included Cytec.
(2) Underlying net debt includes the perpetual hybrid bonds, accounted for as
equity under IFRS.
FORENOTE
The results of former Cytec are consolidated in the Group's income and cash flow
statements since January 1, 2016. Comparative information for the second quarter
and 1st half year 2015 is presented on an unaudited pro forma basis as if the
acquisition of Cytec had taken place on January 1, 2015.
Besides IFRS accounts, Solvay also presents underlying Income Statement
performance indicators to provide a more consistent and comparable indication of
the Group's financial performance. The underlying performance indicators adjust
IFRS figures for the non-cash Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) accounting impacts
related to acquisitions, for the coupons of perpetual hybrid bonds, classified
as equity under IFRS but treated as debt in the underlying statements, and for
other elements that would distort the analysis of the Group's underlying
performance.
The comments on the results made on pages 3 to 15 are on an underlying basis,
unless otherwise stated.
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|An international chemical and advanced materials company, Solvay assists its|
|customers in innovating, developing and delivering high-value, sustainable|
|products and solutions which consume less energy and reduce CO2 emissions,|
|optimize the use of resources and improve the quality of life. Solvay serves|
|diversified global end markets, including automotive and aerospace, consumer|
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|building and construction as well as industrial applications. Solvay is|
|headquartered in Brussels with about 30,900 employees spread across 53 |
|countries. It generated pro forma net sales of ? 12.4 bn in 2015, with 90% |
|made from activities where it ranks among the world's top 3 players. Solvay SA|
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