FORVIA (EX-FAURECIA) Nanterre (France), October 16, 2014
Consolidated sales up 6.8% like for like in the third quarter of 2014
Faurecia's consolidated sales reached €4,385.6 million in the third quarter of 2014, up of 6.8% at constant exchange rates and scope. Growth in reported sales totaled 6.5%.
These figures break down as follows:
Product sales (parts and components delivered to automakers) stood at €3,336.3 million in the third quarter of 2014, up 7.4% like-for-like and up 6.6% in reported sales;
Monolith sales1 were up 10.9%, at €751.6 million like-for-like, an increase of 11.6% in reported sales;
Development, tooling, prototyping and other services were down 4.8% like-for-like, representing a drop of 5.0% in reported sales, at €297.7 million, mainly due to an unfavorable comparison basis, following
a 20.2% growth from Q3 2012 to Q3 2013.
PRODUCT SALES BY REGION
(All changes are shown on a comparable basis; please see the appendix for reported sales.)
In Europe, product sales rose by 9.4% to €1,803.7 million, compared with €1,651.1 million in the third quarter of 2013. European automotive production (excluding Russia) grew by 2% according to Faurecia estimates, despite a somewhat unfavorable comparison, following a 5.9% growth in the third quarter of
2013. Faurecia largely outpaced the market mainly as a result of strong sales growth with Renault-Nissan
(+20%), Daimler (+67%) and Ford (+12%).
In North America, product sales stood at €855.0 million, an increase of 2.9%, with automotive production up nearly 8%, according to Faurecia estimates. Faurecia regained sales momentum with the ramp-up in production for a number of new Ford and Chrysler models. Sales growth will accelerate in the fourth quarter and into 2015, driven by the full-year effect of new programs launched in the second half of 2014.
In Asia, Faurecia continued its strong growth with a 17.8% increase in product sales to €496.4 million, spearheaded by a 20.6% increase in China, which accounts for more than 80% of business in the region. Faurecia outperformed the market in Asia and China, where growth in automotive production stood at 4% and 10%, respectively, according to Faurecia estimates, and continued to gain new market share. Sales rose sharply with Dongfeng-PSA (+36%), SAIC-GM (+19%) and Brilliance-BMW (+76%).
In South America, product sales fell by 17.0% to €145.4 million, with automotive production down by 20% according to Faurecia estimates. The economic situation continued to deteriorate, leading automakers to revise their production programs significantly downward. As a result, Faurecia now expects production to contract by around 15% in 2014.
In the rest of the world (mainly South Africa), product sales increased by 25.5% to €35.7 million.
1 Monoliths: precious metals and ceramics incorporated into emissions control systems.
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Press releasePRODUCT SALES BY BUSINESS GROUP
(All changes are shown on a comparable basis; please see the appendix for reported sales.)
Automotive Seating
Product sales totaled €1,164.4 million, up 7.0%. Sales in Asia and Europe increased by 18.5% and 6.0%, respectively. Sales in North America regained momentum, up 7.1%, driven by a 16% increase in product sales with Nissan and an increase of 64% with Chrysler, with the ramp-up in production of the Chrysler 200. Sales growth in North America is expected to accelerate in the fourth quarter and into 2015, buoyed by new contracts with GM, Nissan and Ford, along with the full-year effect of programs launched in the second half of
2014.
Product sales totaled €824.3 million, an increase of 3.7%, driven by sales in Asia (+12.8%) and the commercial vehicles business (+16%). The moderate sales growth of 1.6% in North America was largely spurred by changes to Ford models, with sales to Cummins up 18%.
Interior Systems
Product sales totaled €949.1 million, up 11.3%. European product sales surged by 20.5%, largely thanks to the ramp-up in Faurecia production for the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, plus an increase of nearly 20% in
Ford sales. Sales growth in Asia exceeded 30%, driven by new programs, while sales in North America fell by
3.2% as a result of changes to models made by Chrysler and Ford. Sales in North America are expected to grow in the fourth quarter with the ramp-up in production of a number of models made by Chrysler and Ford (including the F-150 and Mustang).
Product sales totaled €398.5 million, up 7.4%, largely as a result of a 5.3% increase in Europe, slightly outpacing the market, and in North America, with the ramp-up in production of the Chrysler 200.
OUTLOOK FOR 2014
Faurecia has reaffirmed its objectives for fiscal year 2014, including:
an increase in total sales of between 2% and 4% (at constant exchange rates and scope);
growth in operating margin of between 30 and 60 basis points;
positive net cash flow.
A conference call with Michel Favre, CFO, will be held this evening (October 16, 2014) at 6:15 pm (CET).
Telephone numbers: France: +33 1 76 77 22 25 / UK: +44 203 427 1907 / USA: +1 212 444 08 95
Confirmation code:565 1382
You can also follow the teleconference on our website at www.faurecia.fror www.faurecia.com. A financial presentation providing further details is available to download from the Faurecia website.
Faurecia will hold its annual Investor Day in Shanghai (China), on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. The visit of three R&D centers is scheduled along with presentations on Faurecia in China and an update on the group's
2016 targets.
Note for Q3 2014:
The Faurecia Board of Directors met in Paris on October 16, 2014, to review the 2014 third quarter sales figures and the outlook for the remaining months of the year.
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Contacts Press
Olivier Le Friec
Head of Media Relations
Tel.: +33 (0)1 72 36 72 58
Cell: +33 (0)6 76 87 30 17 olivier.lefriec@faurecia.com
Press releaseAnalysts/Investors
Eric-Alain Michelis
Director of Financial Communications
Tel.: +33 (0)1 72 36 75 70
Cell: +33 (0)6 64 64 61 29
eric-alain.michelis@faurecia.com
APPENDIX
Sales by type, Q3 2014
Q3 2014 Sales by type Products Monoliths R&D & Total in € million ToolingAutomotive Seating 1,164.4 66.2 1,230.6
Emissions Control Technologies 824.3 751.6 39.8 1,615.7
Interior Systems 949.1 156.3 1,105.4
Automotive Exteriors 398.5 35.4 433.9
TOTAL 3,336.3 751.6 297.7 4,385.6Change in sales by category
In € million Q3 2013 Currencies Scope Reclassification Organic Q3 2014 Reported Like for like* ReportedProduct sales 3,129.9 -14.3 -9.5 230.2 3,336.3
Change -0.5% -0.3% 7.4% 6.6%
Total sales 4,116.9 -10.6 279.3 4,385.6
Change -0.3% 6.8% 6.5%
* At constant exchange rates and scope.
Total sales & product sales by business group
* At constant exchange rates and scope.
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Press releaseProduct sales by region
Product sales by region Q3 2013 Q3 2014 Changein € million | Reported | Like for like* | LV production** | ||
Europe | 1,651.1 | 1,803.7 | 9.2% | 9.4% | 0% |
North America | 834.8 | 855.0 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 8% |
Asia | 422.9 | 496.4 | 17.4% | 17.8% | 4% |
South America | 190.3 | 145.4 | -23.6% | -17.0% | -20% |
Rest of the World | 30.7 | 35.7 | 16.3% | 25.5% | N/A |
TOTAL | 3,129.9 | 3,336.3 | 6.6% | 7.4% | 3% |
* At constant exchange rates and scope; ** Faurecia estimates, October 13, 2014
Sales by type, 9 months 2014
9M 2014 Sales by type Products Monoliths R&D & Total in € million ToolingAutomotive Seating 3,631.1 230.1 3,861.2
Emissions Control Technologies 2,539.5 2,273.7 131.2 4,944.4
Interior Systems 2,970.1 503.2 3,473.3
Automotive Exteriors 1,285.2 149.8 1,435.0
TOTAL 10,425.8 2,273.7 1,014.4 13,713.9Change in sales by category
* At constant exchange rates and scope.
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Total sales & product sales by business group
Press release* At constant exchange rates and scope.
Product sales by region
* At constant exchange rates and scope; ** Faurecia estimate, October 13, 2014
ReclassificationAn un-material amount of R&D sales was mistakenly booked by Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies as product sales in 2013. We have restated 2013 figures accordingly.
Sales by type Q3 2013 Reclassification Q3 2013 in € million Reported Adjusted | 9M 2013 Reclassification 9M 2013 Reported Adjusted |
Products 3,129.9 -9.5 3,120.4 Monoliths 673.7 673.7 R&D, Tooling & Other 313.4 9.5 322.9 TOTAL 4,116.9 0.0 4,116.9 | 10,267.5 -26.5 10,241.0 2,061.1 2,061.1 1,053.3 26.5 1,079.8 13,382.0 0.0 13,382.0 |
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Press releaseFECT sales Q3 2013 Reclassification Q3 2013 in € million Reported Adjusted | 9M 2013 Reclassification 9M 2013 Reported Adjusted |
Product 806.2 -9.5 796.7 Monoliths 673.7 673.7 R&D, Tooling & Other 46.0 9.5 55.5 TOTAL 1,525.9 1,525.9 | 2,506.9 -26.5 2,480.4 2,061.1 2,061.1 157.9 26.5 184.4 4,725.9 4,725.9 |
Product sales by region Q3 2013 Reclassification Q3 2013 in € million Reported Adjusted | 9M 2013 Reclassification 9M 2013 Reported Adjusted |
Europe 1,651.1 -4.9 1,646.2 North America 834.8 -2.6 832.2 Asia 422.9 -1.8 421.1 South America 190.3 -0.2 190.1 Rest of the World 30.7 30.7 TOTAL 3,129.9 -9.5 3,120.4 | 5,535.4 -13.3 5,522.1 2,830.3 -7.5 2,822.8 1,222.1 -5.4 1,216.7 560.9 -0.3 560.6 118.8 118.8 10,267.5 -26.5 10,241.0 |
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