adidas-Salomon 2004 First Nine Months Results: Net income rises 26%
HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Third
quarter currency-neutral sales grow 9% Third quarter net sales for
the Group increased 9% on a currency-neutral basis with
improvements coming from all brands and regions. This represents
growth of 5% in euro terms to euro 1.953 billion in 2004 from euro
1.853 billion in the third quarter of 2003. Gross margin improved
2.8 percentage points to 47.8% of sales from 45.0% in the prior
year. Third quarter operating profit grew 16% to euro 313 million
in 2004 from euro 270 million in the prior year. Net income was up
19% reaching euro 179 million versus euro 150 million in 2003. This
equates to basic earnings per share of euro 3.92 and represents an
increase of 18% versus the prior year (2003: euro 3.31 per share).
First nine months Group sales up 6% on a currency-neutral basis
Currency-neutral sales for the Group rose 6% in the first nine
months of 2004. In euro terms, revenues increased 3% to euro 5.044
billion in 2004 from euro 4.913 billion in the first nine months of
2003. "The first nine months of 2004 have been exceptionally
successful for adidas-Salomon - financially and operationally,"
commented adidas-Salomon Chairman and CEO Herbert Hainer. "We've
delivered an impressive turnaround in the key region North America,
we are on track with our raised performance targets for the year,
and we were the dominant brand at the Olympic Games in Athens and
the European Football Championships in Portugal." adidas leads
top-line growth in the first nine months Sales growth at adidas set
the pace for Group performance in the first nine months of 2004.
Currency-neutral adidas revenues rose 7%. The success of the
football category as well as the "Apparel Breakthrough" initiative
was the major contributor to this development. At Salomon, revenues
grew by 5% on a currency-neutral basis during the first nine months
of 2004, mainly driven by positive developments in the apparel,
cycling and nordic categories. Revenues for TaylorMade-adidas Golf
increased 4% on a currency-neutral basis driven by growth in the
metalwoods category, in particular relating to the success of the
new r7 Quad driver. The putter and apparel categories also reported
strong growth. Currency effects from a strong euro, especially
versus the US dollar, negatively impacted sales at all brands in
euro terms. As a result, adidas sales in euro terms were up 3% to
euro 4.155 billion in the first nine months of 2004 from euro 4.017
billion in the same period of 2003. Salomon sales in euro terms
were up 2% to euro 399 million in the first nine months of 2004
from euro 390 million in the prior year. TaylorMade-adidas Golf
sales in euro terms declined 2% to euro 477 million in 2004 from
euro 487 million in 2003. Nine months Nine months Change y-o-y
Change y-o-y 2003 2004 in euro terms currency-neutral euro euro in
% in % in millions in millions adidas 4,017 4,155 3 7 Salomon 390
399 2 5 TaylorMade-adidas Golf 487 477 (2) 4 Total 4,913 5,044 3 6
adidas-Salomon sales by brand in 2004, "Total" includes
HQ/Consolidation Positive regional sales development From a
regional perspective, Group sales in Europe grew 4% on a currency-
neutral basis during the first nine months, driven in particular by
solid increases in France, Iberia, the UK and the emerging markets.
In North America, Group sales increased 2% on a currency-neutral
basis, mainly due to growth in the Sport Heritage division and
Sport Performance apparel categories. In Asia, currency-neutral
sales increased 16% driven by double- digit growth in Japan and
China. In Latin America, currency-neutral sales increased 35% in
the first nine months, making it the fastest growing region within
the Group. Double-digit sales increases in Argentina, Brazil and
Mexico were the main components of this improvement. In euro terms,
currency translation effects negatively impacted sales in the first
nine months in all regions. Sales in Europe increased 3% in euro
terms to euro 2.767 billion in the first nine months of 2004 from
euro 2.677 billion in the prior year. In North America, sales in
euros declined 7% to euro 1.161 billion in 2004 from euro 1.249
billion in 2003. In euro terms, sales in Asia improved 12% to euro
912 million in 2004 from euro 817 million in 2003. In Latin
America, sales in euros grew 26% to euro 164 million in the first
nine months of 2004 from euro 130 million in 2003. Nine months Nine
months Change y-o-y Change y-o-y 2003 2004 in euro terms
currency-neutral euro euro in % in % in millions in millions Europe
2,677 2,767 3 4 North America 1,249 1,161 (7) 2 Asia 817 912 12 16
Latin America 130 164 26 35 Total 4,913 5,044 3 6 adidas-Salomon
sales by region in 2004, "Total" includes HQ/Consolidation Group
gross margin up 3.3 percentage points adidas-Salomon gross margin
grew 3.3 percentage points to 47.4% in the first nine months of
2004 (2003: 44.1%). This represents the highest first nine months
gross margin in the history of the Group and reflects lower
clearance sales combined with higher clearance margins, the
improved product mix as well as increased adidas own-retail
activities. Favorable currency effects due to the Group's
international sourcing structure were also a significant factor in
this development. As a result of the strong gross margin expansion,
gross profit for the Group rose 10% in the first nine months of
2004 to reach euro 2.390 billion versus euro 2.166 billion in 2003.
Operating profit grows 22% Operating expenses, including selling,
general and administrative expenses (SG&A) and depreciation and
amortization (excluding goodwill), increased by 7% to euro 1.841
billion in the first nine months of 2004 from euro 1.718 billion in
2003. As a percentage of sales, this equates to 36.5%, which is 1.5
percentage points higher than the 2003 level of 35.0%. This
development reflects increased marketing expenditures for the UEFA
EURO 2004(TM) European Football Championships and the Athens 2004
Olympic Games(TM). Operating expenses were also impacted by the
continued expansion of adidas own-retail activities as well as
higher doubtful debt provisions at TaylorMade-adidas Golf in the
first quarter of this year. Group operating profit increased 22% to
euro 549 million in 2004 from euro 448 million in the first nine
months of 2003, reflecting the Group's strong gross margin
development in the period. Similarly, the operating margin grew 1.8
percentage points to 10.9% in the first nine months of 2004 versus
9.1% in the same period in 2003. Income before taxes up 24% As a
result of the strong operational improvements during the first nine
months of 2004, the Group's income before taxes grew 24% to euro
499 million from euro 401 million in 2003. Financial expenses
increased by 6% to euro 47 million in 2004 from euro 44 million in
the first nine months of 2003. This is a result of positive effects
from the valuation of balance sheet items in foreign currency in
2003 which were not repeated in 2004 and which more than offset the
lower interest expenses in 2004. Goodwill amortization rose 2%
during the first nine months of 2004 to euro 34 million (2003: euro
34 million). Royalty and commission income increased 2% to euro 32
million in 2004 from euro 31 million in 2003. Net income grows 26%
Net income for the Group increased 26% to euro 295 million in the
first nine months of 2004 from euro 234 million in 2003. Solid
sales increases, coupled with the strong gross and operating
margins, were the drivers of this improvement. Minority interests
decreased 4% to euro 12 million in 2004 (2003: euro 13 million).
The Group tax rate was unchanged at 38.6%. As a result, basic
earnings per share increased 26% to euro 6.46 for the first nine
months of 2004 versus euro 5.14 in 2003. Working capital
development reflects strict discipline in trade terms management
Group inventories grew 4% to euro 1.134 billion at the end of the
first nine months of 2004 from euro 1.088 billion in 2003. On a
currency-neutral basis, inventories increased 8%, mainly as a
result of higher goods in transit to meet increasing demand in
North America and Asia. Receivables at adidas- Salomon were reduced
by 4% to euro 1.398 billion at the end of the first nine months of
2004 versus euro 1.455 billion in the prior year. On a currency-
neutral basis, this represents a decline of 1% and reflects strict
discipline in the Group's trade terms management and concerted
collection efforts at all brands. Net borrowings reduced by euro
510 million Net borrowings at September 30, 2004 were euro 913
million, down 36% or euro 510 million versus euro 1.423 billion in
the prior year. Strong bottom- line profitability was the primary
driver of this improvement. As a consequence, the Group's financial
leverage improved 59 percentage points to 55% at the end of
September 2004 versus 114% on the same date in 2003. Mixed regional
adidas order backlog development at the end of the third quarter
Currency-neutral order backlogs for adidas grew 5% (+2% in euros)
at the end of the third quarter of 2004. Overall apparel orders
increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis, or 5% in euro terms,
reflecting the ongoing success of the "Apparel Breakthrough"
initiative. Footwear backlogs grew 3% on a currency-neutral basis
and were stable in euros. From a regional perspective, in Europe,
orders decreased 4% currency-neutral (-4% in euros). This shortfall
was mainly due to the increasingly difficult retail environment in
most major markets which led to changing order patterns and a more
reorder- and auto-replenishment-oriented business in the region. In
North America, currency-neutral order backlogs were up 6% and
remained stable in euro terms. In Asia, currency-neutral backlogs
grew 30% (+23% in euros). Footwear Apparel Total Change y-o-y in %
in euro currency- in euro currency- in euro currency- neutral
neutral neutral Europe (3) (3) (6) (6) (4) (4) North America 0 6
(1) 5 0 6 Asia 8 14 44 53 23 30 Total 0 3 5 8 2 5 adidas order
backlogs by product category and region as at September 30, 2004
Raised 2004 full year earnings target confirmed As a result of the
strong year-to-date performance and expectations for the rest of
2004, adidas-Salomon confirms its improved sales and earnings
guidance as communicated in August. Group revenues are expected to
be up by around 5% on a currency-neutral basis, with double-digit
growth in Asia and Latin America and a mid-single-digit sales
increase in Europe. Furthermore, the current sales and order
backlog development at adidas in North America makes the Group
confident that it will reach a currency-neutral sales increase of 3
to 5% in this region on a full year basis. Group gross margin is
projected to clearly exceed 45% and operating margin will improve
by at least one percentage point versus the prior-year level. As a
result of strong performance in the first nine months of the year,
Group earnings for the full year are expected to grow by around
20%. 2005 Outlook For the full year of 2005, adidas-Salomon
anticipates mid- to high-single- digit top-line growth. Earnings
are expected to improve 10 to 15% over the projected 2004 level.
Herbert Hainer stated, "Looking at our performance in the first
nine months, we have gained competitive momentum and we are going
to keep pushing for the remainder of this year and beyond. It's
already clear that 2005 will be another great year for
adidas-Salomon. Our brands are strong and our market position is
improving. We are stronger and more competitive than we have ever
been in the past." Please visit our corporate website:
http://www.adidas-salomon.com/ adidas-Salomon CONSOLIDATED INCOME
STATEMENT (IFRS) 3rd QUARTER Euro in millions 2004 2003 Change
2004/2003 NET SALES 1,953 1,853 5.4 % COST OF SALES 1,019 1,018 0.1
% GROSS PROFIT 934 835 11.9 % (% OF NET SALES) 47.8% 45.0% 2.8 PP
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 597 540 10.6 % (% OF
NET SALES) 30.5% 29.1% 1.4 PP DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION (EXCL.
GOODWILL) 24 25 (1.1) % OPERATING PROFIT 313 270 15.8 % (% OF NET
SALES) 16.0% 14.6% 1.4 PP GOODWILL AMORTIZATION 11 11 1.4 % ROYALTY
AND COMMISSION INCOME 11 11 0.8 % FINANCIAL EXPENSES, NET 15 17
(9.1) % INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND MINORITY INTERESTS 298 254 17.4 %
(% OF NET SALES) 15.2% 13.7% 1.6 PP INCOME TAXES 113 96 17.3 % (%
OF INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND MINORITY INTERESTS) 37.9% 37.9% (0.0) PP
MINORITY INTERESTS (6) (7) (14.7) % NET INCOME 179 150 19.0 % (% OF
NET SALES) 9.2% 8.1% 1.0 PP BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (IN EURO) 3.92
3.31 18.4 % DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (IN EURO) 3.91 3.31 18.2 %
NET SALES Euro in millions 2004 2003 Change 2004/2003 adidas 1,570
1,475 6.4 % Salomon 205 199 3.1 % TaylorMade-adidas Golf 176 176
(0.3) % EUROPE 1,077 1,020 5.6 % NORTH AMERICA 454 459 (1.1) % ASIA
346 308 12.6 % LATIN AMERICA 65 52 25.3 % ROUNDING DIFFERENCES MAY
ARISE IN PERCENTAGES AND TOTALS FOR FIGURES PRESENTED IN MILLIONS
AS CALCULATION IS ALWAYS BASED ON THE FIGURES STATED IN THOUSANDS.
adidas-Salomon CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (IFRS) NINE MONTHS
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30 Euro in millions 2004 2003 Change 2004/2003 NET
SALES 5,044 4,913 2.7 % COST OF SALES 2,654 2,747 (3.4) % GROSS
PROFIT 2,390 2,166 10.3 % (% OF NET SALES) 47.4% 44.1% 3.3 PP
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 1,770 1,646 7.5 % (%
OF NET SALES) 35.1% 33.5% 1.6 PP DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
(EXCL. GOODWILL) 71 72 (1.4) % OPERATING PROFIT 549 448 22.5 % (%
OF NET SALES) 10.9% 9.1% 1.8 PP GOODWILL AMORTIZATION 34 34 1.8 %
ROYALTY AND COMMISSION INCOME 32 31 2.1 % FINANCIAL EXPENSES, NET
47 44 5.9 % INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND MINORITY INTERESTS 499 401 24.4
% (% OF NET SALES) 9.9% 8.2% 1.7 PP INCOME TAXES 193 155 24.3 % (%
OF INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND MINORITY INTERESTS) 38.6% 38.6% (0.0) PP
MINORITY INTERESTS (12) (13) (4.2) % NET INCOME 295 234 26.1 % (%
OF NET SALES) 5.8% 4.8% 1.1 PP BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (IN EURO)
6.46 5.14 25.7 % DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (IN EURO) 6.46 5.14
25.6 % NET SALES Euro in millions 2004 2003 Change 2004/2003 adidas
4,155 4,017 3.4 % Salomon 399 390 2.4 % TaylorMade-adidas Golf 477
487 (1.9) % EUROPE 2,767 2,677 3.4 % NORTH AMERICA 1,161 1,249
(7.1) % ASIA 912 817 11.6 % LATIN AMERICA 164 130 26.l % ROUNDING
DIFFERENCES MAY ARISE IN PERCENTAGES AND TOTALS FOR FIGURES
PRESENTED IN MILLIONS AS CALCULATION IS ALWAYS BASED ON THE FIGURES
STATED IN THOUSANDS adidas-Salomon CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IFRS) Euro in millions September 30 September 30 Change December
31 2004 2003 2003 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 222 62 259.1% 190
SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL ASSETS 203 12 1612.1% 89 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
1,398 1,455 (3.9)% 1,075 INVENTORIES 1,134 1,088 4.2% 1,164 OTHER
CURRENT ASSETS 333 292 14.3% 259 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 3,290 2,908
13.1% 2,777 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET 354 348 1.9% 345
GOODWILL, NET 584 604 (3.2)% 591 OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET 100
107 (6.4)% 104 LONG-TERM FINANCIAL ASSETS 89 89 (0.2)% 88 DEFERRED
TAX ASSETS 189 203 (6.8)% 178 OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS 116 99 16.6%
105 TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 1,431 1,449 (1.2)% 1,411 TOTAL ASSETS
4,721 4,357 8.4% 4,188 SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS 464 -- -- -- ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE 494 456 8.4% 592 INCOME TAXES 189 193 (2.0)% 158 ACCRUED
LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS 592 512 15.5% 455 OTHER CURRENT
LIABILITIES 202 184 9.9% 139 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,941 1,345
44.3% 1,344 LONG-TERM BORROWINGS 874 1,497 (41.6)% 1,225 PENSIONS
AND SIMILAR OBLIGATIONS 112 108 3.9% 105 DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
70 61 14.3% 66 OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 33 38 (12.5)% 35 TOTAL
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,088 1,703 (36.1)% 1,432 MINORITY
INTERESTS 36 61 (41.8)% 57 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 1,656 1,247 32.8%
1,356 TOTAL LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY 4,721 4,357 8.4% 4,188 ADDITIONAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
OPERATING WORKING CAPITAL 2,038 2,087 (2.4)% 1,646 WORKING CAPITAL
1,348 1,563 (13.7)% 1,433 NET TOTAL BORROWINGS 913 1,423 (35.9)%
946 FINANCIAL LEVERAGE 55.1% 114.1% -59.0 PP 69.8% ROUNDING
DIFFERENCES MAY ARISE IN PERCENTAGES AND TOTALS FOR FIGURES
PRESENTED IN MILLIONS AS CALCULATION IS ALWAYS BASED ON THE FIGURES
STATED IN THOUSANDS. DATASOURCE: adidas-Salomon CONTACT: Media
Relations: Jan Runau, Head of Corporate PR, +49-9132-84-3830, or
Anne Putz, Corporate PR Manager, +49-9132-84-2964, both of
adidas-Salomon; U.S. Media Relations: Doug Donsky of Edelman
Financial, +1-212-704-4473, for adidas-Salomon; Investor Relations:
Natalie M. Knight, Head of Investor Relations, +49-9132-84-3584, or
Dr. Charlotte Brigitte Loos, +49-9132-84-2187, or Hendric Junker,
+49-9132-84-4989, or Sebastian Steffen, +49-9132-84-3824, all
Investor Relations Managers, of adidas-Salomon Web site:
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