• Fnac Darty: 2024 Half-Year Results

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 24 Jul 2024 11:45:00   America/New_York

    HALF-YEAR RESULTS 2024
    Ivry-sur-Seine – France, July 24, 2024, 5:45 p.m. CET

    Q2 2024: return to growth in all geographies
    H1 2024 results in line with expectations, stable vs H1 2023
    Envisaged acquisition of Unieuro, Italian leader in Consumer electronics and Domestic appliances
    2024 annual outlook confirmed

    FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

    • Q2 2024 revenue of €1.6 billion, up +2.1% on a reported basis and up +0.8% on a like-for-like basis1
    • H1 2024 revenue of €3.4 billion, up +1.4% on a reported basis and up +0.1% on a like-for-like basis1
    • Gross margin rate at 31%, up +10 bps excluding dilutive impacts2
    • Current operating income stable compared with the first half of 2023, reflecting tight control of the gross margin and costs

    ENVISAGED ACQUISITION OF UNIEURO: CONSOLIDATION OF EUROPEAN LEADERSHIP OF SPECIALIZED RETAIL IN EUROPE3

    • A #1 position in Italy that consolidates the group's presence in Western and Southern Europe
    • A mixed public tender offer4 to be jointly filed by Fnac Darty and Ruby Equity Investment5
    • Offer description: €9.0 in cash and 0.10 in Fnac Darty shares, valuing Unieuro at €12.0 per share6
    • Creation of a Group with over €10 billion in revenue and nearly 30,000 employees7
    • Projected synergies of over €20 million8, mostly from improving buying terms
    • EPS accretion above 10% from 2025, including synergies
    • Closing expected in Q4 2024

    RECOGNITION OF THE GROUP'S CSR COMMITMENTS: MOODY'S ESG RATING UP 4 POINTS TO 65/100, RANKED #2 OF THE SPECIALIZED RETAIL SECTOR

    2024 ANNUAL OUTLOOK CONFIRMED


    Enrique Martinez, Chief Executive Officer of Fnac Darty, stated:
    “In an economic and geopolitical context that remains uncertain, we remain mobilized to achieve our objectives and confirm our annual outlook. Indeed, our Group has shown solid resilience over the first half of the year, despite a lacklustre environment for the retail sector. This performance was made possible by high-quality operational execution and the commitment of our teams to strict cost control. We also posted a solid gross margin, supported by the relevance of our service-oriented business model.

    We are delighted to have announced last week our plan to acquire Unieuro, the leading Italian distributor of Consumer electronic products and Domestic appliances, an operation which would enable us to play a key role in the consolidation of the European retail market.

    On the eve opening of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are excited to see the culmination of our commitment as a partner to this great celebration of sport and its values.”

    H1 2024 KEY FIGURES

     Period ended June 30 
    (€ million)20232024Change 
    Revenue3,3443,390+1.4% 
    Change on like-for-like basis9  +0.1% 
    Gross margin1,0391,05011 
    As a % of revenue31.1%31.0%(10) bps 
    Current EBITDA101431463 
    Current operating income(35)(36)(1) 
    As a % of revenue(1.1)%(1.1)%  
    Net income from continuing operations, Group share (163)(75)88 
    Net income from discontinued operations, Group share292  
    Free cash-flow from operations, excluding IFRS 16(660)(673)(13) 

    In Q2 2024, Group revenue amounted to €1,596 million, up +2.1% on a reported basis and +0.8% on a like-for-like basis1 from the previous year.

    In H1 2024, Group revenue amounted €3,390 million, up +1.4% on a reported basis and +0.1% on a like-for-like basis1 from the first half of 2023.

    In the first half of the year, Group performance is historically affected by the seasonal nature of the business, for which the main part of the earnings and of the free cash-flow from operations is recorded during the second half of the year.

    The market, although still depressed, showed the first signs of recovery in the 2nd quarter. Against this backdrop, Fnac Darty is once again demonstrating its ability to outperform, thanks to its strategic decisions and resilience, reflected in its tightly controlled margins. The Group thus returned to growth in the 2nd quarter, in all the geographical areas in which it operates.

    In the first half-year, the gross margin rate was 31.0%. Excluding the dilutive impact of the franchise and changes in scope, it was up +10 basis points compared with the first half of 2023, driven by services, offsetting the adverse effects of the channel/product mix.

    Operating expenses amounted to €1,086 million. Excluding the impact of MediaMarkt Portugal integration, they have slightly decreased compared to the first half of 2023. The embedded effect of rising rents, the full-year effect of the mandatory annual negotiation (Négociation Annuelle Obligatoire – NAO) and the inflation observed on other cost items have been offset by the decrease in energy costs and the efficiency of performance plans implemented across all the Group's divisions.

    Current EBITDA amounted to €146 million (including €125 million related to the application of IFRS 16), stable compared with the first half of 2023.

    Current operating income was -€36 million in the first half of 2024, stable compared with the first half of 2023, and a very slight improvement excluding the integration of MediaMarkt Portugal and the launch of Weavenn.

    Changes by distribution channel
    Over the first half of the year, in-store revenue increased, again demonstrating the attractiveness of the points of sale. Online business represented 21% of the Group’s sales, stable compared with 2023. Lastly, omnichannel sales remained one of the Group’s strengths. Click & Collect is up to 51% (+1.9 points vs. H1 2023).

    Changes by product category
    Consumer electronics returned to growth in the first half, thanks to a particularly strong 2nd quarter. The television business recorded very good results, driven by the European Football Championship and customer appetite for larger screens and advanced technologies (OLED). Telephony also registered growth, driven by the attractiveness of new products incorporating artificial intelligence. Computers again posted growth in the second quarter, boosted by the beginnings of the re-equipment cycle. These two categories are expected to fully benefit from the launch of innovations from the second half-year. Editorial products decreased, affected, as expected, by a very high basis of comparison for gaming, which had benefited from a very dense line-up in 2023. Books recorded a solid performance, mainly due to the attraction of new reading trends. Services continued to grow in all regions. Diversification also performed strongly, thanks to double-digit growth in toys and games, and in stationery. Lastly, appliances were almost stable, driven by the positive performance of small domestic appliances, while sales of large appliances were down again, still affected by the low point of the real estate market.

    Changes by region        

    Sales in France and Switzerland returned to growth on a like-for-life basis11 (+0.7% in the 2nd quarter and +0.1% in the first half of the year). The scope effect mainly reflects the effect of the closure of the last three Manor shop-in-shops in non-French speaking Switzerland.

    In the Iberian Peninsula, sales returned to positive territory in the 2nd quarter (+2.2% on a like-for-like basis1), pointing to an almost stable first half-year (-0.4% on a like-for-like basis1). In Spain, the return to growth seen since March continued. Portugal benefited from the activity of the 10 MediaMarkt stores that have been consolidated since October 1, 2023.

    Business in the Belgium and Luxembourg area grew slightly (on a like-for-like basis1: +1.0% in the 2nd quarter and +0.4% in the first half-year). Sales were boosted by marked growth in services.

    Other income statement items

    Non-current items came in at -€27 million for the half-year, mainly comprising restructuring-related expenses for c.€11 million of which half concern Nature et Découvertes and the fair value adjustments of various IT projects for c. €15 million. Operating income was therefore a loss of -€63 million over the half-year.

    Net financial income was -€37 million, compared with -€44 million in the first half of 2023. The change comes on one side from the increase in cost of net debt (€3 million) and on the other side from the increase in IFRS 16 expenses (€7 million) because of interest rate increase. The remaining comes from a capital loss on the disposal of the Daphni fund accounted in H1 2023.

    After considering tax income of €27 million, net income from continuing operations, Group share for the first half of 2024 was down to -€75 million.

    Financial structure

    In the first half of 2024, free cash-flow from operations, excluding IFRS 16, amounted to -€673 million, compared with -€660 million in the first half of 2023. The change mainly reflected the integration of MediaMarkt’s business in Portugal. Net operating investments was +€38 million, due to asset disposals, notably a logistics warehouse.

    The Group’s net financial debt excluding IFRS 16 totaled €496 million on June 30, 2024. The change in net financial debt between December 31 and June 30 was due to the seasonal nature of business, with net debt on December 31 being structurally lower due to the high volume of business recorded at the end of the year.

    The Group recorded a net cash position of €583 million on June 30, 2024. In addition, the Group benefits from undrawn revolving credit facility and Delayed Drawn Term Loan (DDTL) of €600 million, maturing in March 2028 (with two options to extend, in March 2029 and March 2030).

    This strong liquidity position supports the Group’s confidence in strategically allocating its resources in the most opportune way (M&A, debt reduction, shareholder return, etc.) while remaining attentive to its leverage ratio.

    Furthermore, the Group is rated by the rating agencies Standard & Poor’s, Scope Ratings and Moody’s, which assigned ratings of BB+, BBB and BB+ respectively during 2023, with a negative outlook (S&P and Scope) or a stable outlook (Fitch). In July, following the announcement of the Unieuro acquisition project, Fitch and S&P have confirmed their ratings.

    For the fourth consecutive year, Fnac Darty paid a dividend of €0.45 per share. This amount represents a 39% payout ratio, calculated on the net income from continuing operations, Group share – adjusted12. This is in line with previous years and with the shareholder return policy presented in the strategic plan Everyday. The dividend was paid on July 5, 2024, totaling €12.5 million.

    CONTINUED ROLL-OUT OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN
    The resilience of the 2024 half-year results continues to demonstrate the power and singularity of the Group’s omnichannel model, with the ambition of being, on a daily basis and over the long term, the consumer's ally, helping them to be sustainable in their consumption habits and daily household tasks. Fnac Darty pursued its strategic roadmap throughout the half-year.

    Weavenn, the joint venture created by Fnac Darty and CEVA Logistics, began operating during the second quarter. The joint venture is expected to generate revenue of €200 million and a double-digit operating margin within five years.

    Fnac Darty has obtained ISO 50001 certification, an international symbol of excellence in energy management. This certification was mainly made possible by the investments in LED lighting and the energy management tools (building management system or BMS) rolled out in all integrated stores in 2023.

    Fnac Darty is rated 65/100 by V.E. Moody’s Analytics, which is an increase of 4 points from 2022, ranking the Group as second in the specialized retail sector. This performance once again highlights the environmental, social and governance commitments of Fnac Darty, as pillars of the strategic plan Everyday.

    Lastly, the finalization date for the disposal of the ticketing business to the CTS Eventim group remains uncertain, as the required regulatory approvals from the European and Swiss competition authorities have not yet been obtained.

    RECENT EVENT
    The envisaged acquisition of Unieuro13 would create a market leader in Consumer electronics, Domestic appliances, Editorial products and Services in Southern and Western Europe, with over €10 billion in revenue, 30,000 employees and more than 1,500 stores. The combined entity would hold #1 or #2 positions in its main markets.

    The combination offers a potential for operational run-rate synergies projected at over €20 million before taxes, primarily from improved buying terms and the integration of private label activity. Unieuro would also benefit from Fnac Darty‘s expertise in terms of operational efficiency. Further synergies will be explored post transaction.

    The Group anticipates an accretive impact on its Earnings Per Share above 10% from 2025, including
    run-rate synergies, as well as a positive impact on its current operating income and free cash flow from operations.

    The public offer would include for each Unieuro share:

    • €9.0 in cash; and
    • 0.10 Fnac Darty newly issued shares14.

    This offer values Unieuro at €12.0 per share2, representing a premium of 42% based on the spot volume weighted average closing price as of July 15, 2024, and a 34% premium on the volume-weighted average closing price over the last 3 months. This implies an equity value15 for Unieuro of c.€249 million, of which Fnac Darty already owns 4.4% of Unieuro’s share capital.

    The offer would allow Unieuro’s shareholders to cash in their stake and to become shareholders of the
    combined entity, with an opportunity to benefit from value creation potential.

    The Offer would be financed as follows:

    • Fnac Darty and Ruby Equity Investment16 plan to create a joint investment vehicle (held respectively at 51% and 49%) that will hold the stake in Unieuro. This company would be controlled and consolidated by Fnac Darty Group.
    • The cash component representing c.75% of the offer amount, would be financed by Ruby Equity Investment and Fnac Darty in the respective proportion of c.2/3 and c.1/3.
    • The equity component representing c.25% of the offer amount would be financed by Fnac Darty through a share issuance of approximately 2.0 million shares17, within the limits of the current authorizations, and representing around 6.6% of Fnac Darty’s share capital post transaction.
    • The Group’s net debt increase would be limited to around +€56 million18, allowing Fnac Darty to protect its financial flexibility and pursue its capital allocation policy.

    The launch of the Public Tender should occur after customary conditions related to Italian regulatory approvals have been met. This transaction will be subject to review by the relevant competition authorities.
    Completion of the transaction is expected for the 4th quarter of 2024.

    2024 OUTLOOK

    Despite initial positive signs, market recovery remains uncertain. The strength of the Everyday strategic plan, a key factor in the Group's resilience, and the ramp-up of new innovations should support the major sales events at the end of the year, which remain crucial to full-year earnings.

    The Group is therefore continuing to have a cautious view of the economic and geopolitical context, and at this stage it is on track for a Current Operating Income (COI) for 2024 at least equal to that of 2023.

    The Group reaffirms its objective of achieving a cumulative free cash-flow from operations19 of approximately €500 million over the period 2021-2024 (i.e. €180 million in 2024).

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    PRESENTATION OF THE 2024 HALF-YEAR RESULTS

    Enrique Martinez, Chief Executive Officer, and Jean-Brieuc Le Tinier, Group Chief Financial Officer, will host a virtual presentation of the results in French, with simultaneous interpretation into English, on Wednesday July 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (CET); 5:00 p.m. (UK); 12:00 p.m. (East Coast USA).

    To access the conference call, please dial-in:
    France: +33 1 70 91 87 04
    UK Dial-in +44 1 212 81 80 04
    USA Dial-in +1 718 705 87 96

    The webcast will be available at this link.

    You can listen to a recording of the presentation at any time, in either French or English, via www.fnacdarty.com.

    Fnac Darty will today also publish its French half-year report on its website, under “Investors” section. It will also be available on the Group’s website and on the AMF website.

    CONTACTS

    ANALYSTS/INVESTORS
    Domitille Vielle – Head of Investor Relations – domitille.vielle@fnacdarty.com – +33 (0)6 03 86 05 02
    Laura Parisot – Investor Relations Manager – laura.parisot@fnacdarty.com – +33 (0)6 64 74 27 18

    PRESS
    Audrey Bouchard – Head of Media Relations and Reputation – audrey.bouchard@fnacdarty.com – +33 (0)6 17 25 03 77


    APPENDIX

    The half-year financial statements approved by the Board of Directors on July 24, 2024 have been subject to a limited audit conducted by the statutory auditors.

    The following tables contain individually rounded data. The arithmetical calculations based on rounded data may present some differences with the aggregates or subtotals reported.

    REVENUE BY OPERATING SEGMENT

          
    (€ million)Q2 2024

         		Change compared with Q2 2023 
     ReportedAt comparable scope and at constant exchange ratesLike-for-like basis – LFL (20) 
    France and Switzerland1,305.2+0.4%+0.4%+0.7% 
    Iberian Peninsula164.7+19.9%+19.9%+2.2% 
    Belgium and Luxembourg126.5+0.5%+0.5%+1.0% 
    Group1,596.4+2.1%+2.1%+0.8% 


          
    (€ million)H1 2024

     

         		Change compared with H1 2023 
     ReportedAt comparable scope and at constant exchange ratesLike-for-like basis – LFL1 
    France and Switzerland2,760.7-0.2%-0.3%+0.1% 
    Iberian Peninsula343.6+17.6%+17.6%-0.4% 
    Belgium and Luxembourg285.4-0.1%-0.1%+0.4% 
    Group3,389.7+1.4%+1.3%+0.1% 

    CURRENT OPERATING INCOME BY OPERATING SEGMENT

          
    (€ million)H1 2023As a % of revenueH1 2024As a % of revenue 
    France and Switzerland(27.7)(1.0)%(28.0)(1.0)% 
    Iberian Peninsula(6.8)(2.3)%(5.1)(1.5)% 
    Belgium and Luxembourg(1.0)(0.4)%(3.0)(1.0)% 
    Group(35.5)(1.1)%(36.1)(1.1)% 


    SUMMARY INCOME STATEMENT

     Period ended June 30   
    (€ million)20232024Change 
         
    Revenue3,3443,390+1.4% 
    Gross margin1,0391,050+1.1% 
    As a % of revenue31.1%31.0%(0.1) bps 
    Total costs(1,075)(1,086)+1.0% 
    As a % of revenue32.1%32.0%(0.1) bps 
    Current operating income(35)(36)(1) 
    Products and non-current operating income and expense(100)(27)  
    Operating income(136)(63)+73 
    Net financial expense(44)(37)  
    Income tax1927  
    Net income from continuing operations for the period(161)(72)  
    Net income from continuing operations for the period, Group share(163)(75)+88 
    Net income from discontinued operations292  
    Consolidated net income, Group share(134)(73)  
         
    Current EBITDA21143146+3 
    As a % of revenue4.3%4.3%  
    Current EBITDA excluding IFRS 161421+7 

    FREE CASH-FLOW FROM OPERATIONS

     Period ended June 30 
    (€ million)20232024  
         
    Cash flow before tax, dividends and interest131140  
    IFRS 16 impact(129)(140)  
    Cash flow before tax, dividends and interest, excluding IFRS 1620  
    Change in working capital requirement, excluding IFRS 16(635)(696)  
    Income tax paid36(15)  
    Net cash flows from operating activities, excluding IFRS 16(597)(711)  
    Net cash flows from operating investing activities(63)38  
    Free cash-flow from operations, excluding IFRS 16(660)(673)  


    BALANCE SHEET                                                 

        
    Assets (€ million)December 31, 2023June 30, 2024 
    Goodwill1,6801,680 
    Intangible assets566560 
    Property, plant and equipment544465 
    Rights of use relating to lease agreements1,1051,125 
    Investments in associates11 
    Non-current financial assets2226 
    Deferred tax assets6365 
    Other non-current assets00 
    Non-current assets3,9813,922 
    Inventories1,1581,158 
    Trade receivables189121 
    Tax receivables due844 
    Other current financial assets2224 
    Other current assets536390 
    Cash and cash equivalents1,121583 
    Current assets3,0342,319 
    Assets held for sale00 
    Total assets7,0156,242 
        
        
    Liabilities (€ million)December 31, 2023June 30, 2024 
    Share capital2828 
    Equity-related reserves987987 
    Translation reserves(6)(6) 
    Other reserves513434 
    Shareholders’ equity, Group share1,5221,442 
    Shareholders’ equity – Share attributable to non-controlling interests1716 
    Shareholders’ equity1,5391,459 
    Long-term borrowings and financial debt604806 
    Long-term leasing debt898941 
    Provisions for pensions and other equivalent benefits167164 
    Other non-current liabilities97 
    Deferred tax liabilities199165 
    Non-current liabilities1,8762,083 
    Short-term borrowings and financial debt319272 
    Short-term leasing debt246243 
    Other current financial liabilities914 
    Trade payables2,1531,444 
    Provisions115113 
    Tax payables due10 
    Other current liabilities758615 
    Current liabilities3,6002,701 
    Payables relating to assets held for sale00 
    Total liabilities7,0156,242 

    STORE NETWORK

     Dec. 31, 2023OpeningClosureJune 30, 2024 
    France and Switzerland*838119840 
    Traditional Fnac960096 
    Suburban Fnac170017 
    Travel Fnac374140 
    Proximity Fnac821083 
    Connect Fnac7016 
    Darty49256491 
    Fnac/Darty France1001 
    Nature & Découvertes**10611106 
    Of which franchised stores431107434 
          
    Iberian Peninsula880385 
    Traditional Fnac530152 
    Travel Fnac4013 
    Proximity Fnac180018 
    Connect Fnac3012 
    MediaMarkt Portugal100010 
    Of which franchised stores6015 
          
    Belgium and Luxembourg842284 
    Traditional Fnac***122113 
    Proximity Fnac1001 
    Darty (Vanden Borre)710170 
          
    Fnac Darty Group1,01013141,009 
    Traditional Fnac16122161 
    Suburban Fnac170017 
    Travel Fnac414243 
    Proximity Fnac10110102 
    Connect Fnac10028 
    Darty/Vanden Borre 56357561 
    Fnac/Darty 1001 
    MediaMarkt100010 
    Nature & Découvertes10611106 
    Of which franchised stores437108439 

    * Including 13 Fnac stores abroad: 3 in Qatar, 3 in Tunisia, 2 in Senegal, 2 in Ivory Coast, 1 in Congo, 1 in Cameroon, 1 in Saudi Arabia and 3 Darty stores abroad in Tunisia; and including 18 stores in the French overseas territories. Excluding 14 Fnac shop-in-shops opened in Manor stores.
    ** including Nature & Découvertes subsidiaries managed from France: 4 stores in Belgium, 1 store in Luxembourg, 7 franchises in Switzerland, 1 franchise in Portugal and 5 franchises in the French overseas territories.
    *** Including one store in Luxembourg, which is managed from Belgium.

    DEFINITIONS OF ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

    Indicator titleIndicator definition
    Other non-current operating income and expenses“Other non-current operating income and expense” reflects the unusual and material items for the consolidated entity that could disrupt tracking of the Group’s economic performance and that are excluded from the current operating income:
    • restructuring costs and costs relating to staff adjustment measures.
    • impairment on capitalized assets identified primarily in the context of impairment tests on cash-generating units (CGU) and goodwill.
    • gains or losses linked to changes in the scope of consolidation (acquisition or disposal); and
    • major disputes that do not arise from the Group’s operating activities.
    Current EBITDACurrent operating income before depreciation, amortization and provisions on fixed operating assets that are recognized as recurring operating income.
    Current EBITDA is not an indicator stipulated by IFRS and does not appear in the Group consolidated financial statements. Current EBITDA has no standard definition and, therefore, the definition used by the Group may not match the definition of this term used by other companies. The application of IFRS 16 significantly changes the Group’s current EBITDA.
    Current EBITDA excluding IFRS 16 is used in the context of the applicable financial covenants under the Loan Agreement.
    Current EBITDA excl. IFRS 16Current EBITDA including rental expenses within the scope of IFRS 16, used in connection with the financial covenants applicable under the Loan Agreement.
    Free cash-flow from operationsThis financial indicator measures the net cash flows linked to operating activities and the net cash flows from operational investments (defined as acquisitions and disposals of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, and the change in trade payables for non- current assets). The application of IFRS 16 significantly changes the Group’s free cash-flow from operations.
    Free cash-flow from operations, excl. IFRS 16Free cash flow from operations including impacts relating to rents within the scope of IFRS 16
    RevenueThe Group’s “real” revenue (or income from ordinary activities) corresponds to its reported revenue. The Group uses the notions of change in revenue detailed below.
    Net financial income excl. IFRS 16Financial result minus financial interest on leasing debt

     
    Net financial debtNet financial debt consists of gross debt including accrued interest not yet due as defined by the French National Accounting Council’s recommendation No. 2013-03 on November 7, 2013, minus gross cash and cash equivalents. The application of IFRS 16 significantly changes the Group’s net financial debt.
    Net financial debt excl. IFRS 16Net financial debt less leasing debt

     
    Operating incomeThe total operating income of Fnac Darty includes all the income and costs directly related to Group operations, whether the income and expense are recurrent or whether they result from one-off operations or decisions.
    Current Operating IncomeFnac Darty uses current operating income as the main management balance. This is defi ned as the difference between the total operating income and the “Other non-current operating income and expense.” Current operating income is an intermediate line item intended to facilitate the understanding of the entity’s operating performance and that can be used as a way to estimate recurring performance. This indicator is presented in a manner that is consistent and stable over the long term in order to ensure the continuity and relevance of financial information.
    Net cashNet cash consists of gross cash and cash equivalents, minus gross debt including accrued interest not yet due as defined by the French National Accounting Council’s recommendation No. 2013-03 on November 7, 2013. The application of IFRS 16 significantly changes the Group’s net cash.
    Net cash excl. IFRS 16Net cash excluding leasing debt
    Change in revenue at a constant exchange rate

         		Change in revenue at a constant exchange rate means that the impact of changes in exchange rates has been excluded. The exchange rate impact is eliminated by recalculating sales for period N-1 using the exchange rates used for period N.
    Change in revenue at a comparable scope of consolidationChange in revenue at a comparable scope of consolidation means that the impact of changes in the scope of consolidation is corrected so as to exclude the modifications (acquisition, disposal of subsidiary). Revenue of subsidiaries acquired or sold since January 1 of period N-1 are, therefore, excluded when calculating the change (in the event of a significant variation at Group level).

     
    Change in revenue on a same-store basisThe change in revenue on a same-store basis means that the impact of directly owned store openings and closures is excluded. Revenue from stores opened or closed since January 1 of period N-1 is, therefore, excluded when calculating said change.


    THE APPLICATION OF THE IFRS 16 STANDARD

    On January 13, 2016, the IASB published IFRS 16 – Leases. IFRS 16 replaces the IAS 17 standard and its interpretations. This standard, which is mandatory for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, requires the recognition of an asset (the right of use) and a liability (leasing debt) on the basis of discounted in-substance fixed lease payments.

    The Group has applied IFRS 16 since January 1, 2019. In order to ensure the transition between IAS 17 and IFRS 16, all lease and service agreements falling within the scope of IFRS 16 have been analyzed.

    To monitor its financial performance, the Group publishes indicators that exclude the application of IFRS 16. These indicators are current EBITDA excluding IFRS 16, free cash-flow from operations excluding IFRS 16, and net financial debt excluding IFRS 16.

    Avec l’application de la norme IFRS 16IFRS 16 adjustmentWithout application of IFRS 16
    Current EBITDARent within the scope of IFRS 16

         		Current EBITDA excluding IFRS 16
    Current operating income before net depreciation, amortization and provisions on fixed operational assets recognized as current operating incomeCurrent EBITDA including rental expenses within the scope of IFRS 16
    Free cash-flow from operationsDisbursement of rent within the scope of IFRS 16

         		Free cash-flow from operations
    excluding IFRS 16
    Net cash-flow from operating activities, less net operating investmentsFree cash-flow from operations including cash impacts relating to rent within the scope of application of IFRS 16
    Net financial debtLeasing debt

         		Net financial debt
    excluding IFRS 16
    Gross financial debt less gross cash and cash equivalentsNet financial debt excluding leasing debt
    Net financial incomeFinancial interest on leasing debtNet financial income excluding financial interest on leasing debt


    1 Like-for-like basis – LFL: excludes the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, changes in scope, and store openings and closures
    2 Dilutive impacts come from Franchise and MediaMarkt integration
    3 See Press release of July 16, 2024
    4 Mixed Offer made of a cash branch for 75% and a share branch for 25%
    5 Joint investment vehicle held at 51% by Fnac Darty and by 49% by Ruby Equity Investment (an affiliate of Vesa Equity Investment),
    consolidated by Fnac Darty
    6 Based on Fnac Darty closing share price of €30.20 as of July 15, 2024
    7 Combination of public annual information made public by the 2 entities as of December 31, 2023 for Fnac Darty and as of February 28, 2024
    for Unieuro
    8 Run rate starting 2025

    9 Like-for-like basis – LFL: excludes the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, changes in scope, and store openings and closures.
    10 Current EBITDA is defined as current operating income before net depreciation, amortization and provisions on fixed operational assets recognized as current operating income
    11 Like-for-like basis – LFL: excludes the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, changes in scope, and store openings and closures.
    12 Corresponds to the current net income, Group share of continuing operations and adjusted according to the provision relating to the planned transaction with the French Competition Authority (€85 million) and brand impairments (€20 million)
    13 See Press release of July 16, 2024
    14 Corresponding to €3.02 based on latest Fnac Darty closing share price of €30.20 as of July 15, 2024
    15 Based on 20.7 million outstanding shares
    16 An affiliate of VESA Equity investment
    17 Based on Fnac Darty latest closing price of €30.20 as of July 15, 2024
    18 Excluding transaction fees

    19 Excluding IFRS 16.
    20 Like-for-like basis – LFL: excludes the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, changes in scope, and store openings and closures.

    21 Current EBITDA: earnings (current operating income) before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization, and provisions on fixed operational assets.

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