• Cegedim: 2022 off to a promising start

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 28 Apr 2022 11:50:00   America/New_York

    Quarterly financial information as of March 31, 2022

    IFRS - Regulated information - Not audited

    Cegedim: 2022 off to a promising start

    • Q1 2022 revenues grew 5.5%
    • All operating divisions contributed to growth
    • A final agreement with investors to acquire a stake in Cegedim Santé is expected in May

    Boulogne-Billancourt, France, April 28, 2022, after the market close

    Cegedim generated consolidated Q1 2022 revenues of €129.2 million, an increase of 5.5% as reported and 5.0% like for like(1) compared with the same period in 2021.

    “Our first-quarter performance, including growth of 5.5%, was in line with our expectations. The fact that all operating divisions contributed to growth testifies to our solid foundations—a resilient, relevant business model and talented, motivated teams. Three major social protection groups are acquiring a €65 million stake in Cegedim Santé, which will enable it to achieve its goals. The deal values Cegedim Santé at over €360 million. Given the current geopolitical and public health backdrop, we remain vigilant but confident, and we continue to strengthen our sales and R&D teams,” says Laurent Labrune, Cegedim Group Deputy Managing Director.

    Revenue

      First quarter Change T1 2022 / 2021
    in millions of euros 20222021ReportedLike for like (1)
    Software & services 71.268.8+3.5%+2.7%
    Flow 22.621.0+7.5%+7.3%
    Data & Marketing 22.519.9+12.7%+12.7%
    BPO 12.311.7+5.0%+5.0%
    Corporate and others 0.71.0-33.3%-33.3%
    Cegedim 129.2122.5+5.5%+5.0%

    Analysis of business trends by division

    • Software & Services

    Q1 2022 division revenues came to €71.2 million, up 2.7% like for like compared with the same period in 2021.

    All of the division’s activities turned in solid performances with the exception of the healthcare professional computerization business in the UK which, as expected, is still gearing up for recovery.

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    (1)   At constant scope and exchange rates. The positive currency impact of 0.4% was mainly due to the pound sterling. The positive scope effect of 0.1% was attributable to the first-time consolidation (at June 30, 2021) of Kobus Tech.

    • Flow

    Q1 2022 division revenues came to €22.6 million, up 7.3% like for like(1) compared with the same period in 2021.

    The process digitalization and digital data flow business experienced strong growth in France and posted clear recoveries in the UK and Germany. The healthcare flow business related to healthcare reimbursements in France also grew.

    • Data & Marketing

    Q1 2022 division revenues came to €22.5 million, up 12.7% like for like(1) compared with the same period in 2021.

    Data activity in France and digital communication solutions in France still have good momentum, posting double-digit growth. Futuramedia, a digital communication solutions expert, continues to roll out its offering in UK pharmacies.

    • BPO

    Q1 2022 division revenues came to €12.3 million, up 5.0% like for like(1) compared with the same period in 2021.

    The business of providing services for insurance companies and mutual insurance providers was stable. On the other hand, the division got a boost from strong demand for BPO services from HR departments.

    • Corporate and others

    Q1 2022 division revenues came to €0.7 million, down 33.3% like for like(1) compared with the same period in 2021.

    Highlights

    Apart from the items cited below, to the best of the company’s knowledge. there were no events or changes during Q1 2022 that would materially alter the Group’s financial situation.

    • War in Ukraine

    The Group does not do business in Russia or Ukraine and has no assets exposed to those countries.

    • Cegedim in exclusive talks with Malakoff Humanis, Groupe VYV, and PRO BTP regarding acquisition of an equity stake in Cegedim Santé

    On March 1, 2022, Cegedim and social protection groups Malakoff Humanis, Groupe VYV, and PRO BTP announced that they were in exclusive talks regarding acquisition of an equity stake in Cegedim Santé, the Group subsidiary specialized in digital solutions for healthcare professionals and patients. As part of the deal, Cegedim Santé will acquire Groupe VYV subsidiary MesDocteurs, which specializes in telehealth.

    It is expected that an investment agreement will be signed in May 2022. The €65 million reserved capital increase will likely take place before June 2022. The deal values Cegedim Santé post-deal at €360.9 million. Cegedim will continue to fully consolidate Cegedim Santé.

    • Euris litigation

    Cegedim, jointly with IQVIA (formerly IMS Health), is being sued by Euris for unfair competition. Cegedim has asked the court to dismiss the case against the Group. On December 17, 2018, the Paris Commercial Court granted Cegedim’s request, which IQVIA then appealed. On December 8, 2021, the Court of Appeals upheld the judgement in favor of Cegedim. IQVIA filed another appeal on February 19, 2022.

    After consulting its external legal counsel, the Group had decided not to set aside any provisions.

    Significant transactions and events post March 31, 2022

    To the best of the company’s knowledge, there were no post-closing events or changes after March 31, 2022, that would materially alter the Group’s financial situation.

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    (1)   At constant scope and exchange rates.


    Outlook

    Based on Q1 2022 revenues up 5.0% like for like(1), and despite the public health, economic, geopolitical and monetary uncertainty facing the world, the Group is confident it can grow revenues.

    Thus, in 2022 Cegedim expects like-for-like revenue growth(1) of around 5%. Considering the inflationary risk stemming from the current geopolitical situation, particularly pertaining to wages, the Group is temporarily suspending its communication regarding its 2022 recurring operating income(2) target.

    The Group does not expect to make any significant acquisitions in 2022.

    WEBCAST ON APRIL 28, 2022, AT 6:15 PM (PARIS TIME)
    The webcast is available at: www.cegedim.fr/webcast
     
    The Q1 2022 revenues presentation is available:

     
     

    The Audit Committee met on April 27, 2022. The Board of Directors, chaired by Jean-Claude Labrune, met on April 28, 2022.

    2022 financial calendar

    2022June 17 at 9:30 am

    July 28 after the close

    September 20 after the close

    October 27 after the close    		Shareholders’ meeting

    Second-quarter 2022 revenues

    First-half 2022 results

    Third-quarter 2022 revenues


    Disclaimer
    This press release is available in French and in English. In the event of any difference between the two versions, the original French version takes precedence. This press release may contain inside information. It was sent to Cegedim’s authorized distributor on April 28, 2022, no earlier than 5:45 pm Paris time.
    The figures cited in this press release include guidance on Cegedim's future financial performance targets. This forward-looking information is based on the opinions and assumptions of the Group’s senior management at the time this press release is issued and naturally entails risks and uncertainty. For more information on the risks facing Cegedim, please refer to Chapter 7, “Risk management”, section 7.2, “Risk factors and insurance”, and Chapter 3, “Overview of the financial year”, section 3.6, “Outlook”, of the 2021 Universal Registration Document filled with the AMF on April 1st, 2022, under number D.22-0232.

     
     

    About Cegedim:

    Founded in 1969, Cegedim is an innovative technology and services company in the field of digital data flow management for healthcare ecosystems and B2B, and a business software publisher for healthcare and insurance professionals. Cegedim employs more than 5,600 people in more than 10 countries and generated revenue of €525 million in 2021.
    Cegedim SA is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: CGM).
    To learn more, please visit: www.cegedim.fr
    And follow Cegedim on Twitter @CegedimGroup, LinkedIn and Facebook.

     

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    (1)   At constant scope and exchange rates.
    (2)   See 2021 Universal Registration Document Chapter 4 “Consolidated Financial Statements” section 4.6 Note 2 on Alternative performance indicators.

     

    Aude Balleydier
    Cegedim
    Media Relations
    and Communications Manager
    Tel.: +33 (0)1 49 09 68 81
    aude.balleydier@cegedim.fr
    Jan Eryk Umiastowski
    Cegedim
    Chief Investment and
    Investor Relations Officer
    Tel.: +33 (0)1 49 09 33 36
    janeryk.umiastowski@cegedim.com
    Céline Pardo
    .Becoming
    Media Relations

     

    Tel.:        +33 (0)6 52 08 13 66
    cegedim@becoming-group.com    		 

     


    Annexes

    Breakdown of revenue by quarter and division

    • Year 2022
    in € thousands Q1Q2Q3Q4Total
    Software & services 71.2   71.2 
    Flow 22.6   22.6 
    Data & marketing 22.5   22.5 
    BPO 12.3   12.3 
    Corporate and others 0.7   0.7 
    Group revenue 129.2   129.2 
    • Year 2021
    in € thousands Q1Q2Q3Q4Total
    Software & services 68.871.471.380.4292.0 
    Flow 21.020.719.822.784.2 
    Data & marketing 19.924.821.831.998.4 
    BPO 11.711.211.413.047.3 
    Corporate and others 1.00.50.50.72.7 
    Group revenue 122.5128.7124.8148.7524.7 

    Breakdown of revenue by geographic zone, currency and division at March 31, 2022

    as a % of consolidated revenues

         		 Geographic zone Currency
     FranceEMEA
    ex. France    		Americas EuroGBPOthers
    Software & services 83.2%16.7%0.1% 86.1%12.0%1.9%
    Flow 92.5%7.5%0.0% 95.7%4.3%0.0%
    Data & marketing 97.5%2.5%0.0% 97.5%0.0%2.5%
    BPO 100.0%0.0%0.0% 100.0%0.0%0.0%
    Corporate and others 99.4%0.6%0.0% 100.0%0.0%0.0%
    Cegedim 89.0%11.0%0.1% 91.1%7.4%1.5%

    Revenue comparison, sector vs. division

      Q1 2022
    in millions of euros Health insurance, HR and e-services
    		Healthcare
    professionals    		Corporate
    and others    		Total
    Software & services 35.735.50.071.2
    Flow 22.60.00.022.6
    Data & Marketing 22.50.00.022.5
    BPO 12.30.00.012.3
    Corporate and others 0.00.00.70.7
    Cegedim 93.135.50.7129.2

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