Givaudan Half Year Results 2002
Geneva, 14 August 2002 - In the first half year 2002, Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 1.4 billion and increased operating and net profit despite the effect of the FIS integration and one-off charges. It continued to grow clearly above market and improved its operating result compared to the first half year 2001. Since May 2002 the results of FIS, the flavour business acquired from Nestle, are included in the actual Givaudan results, leading to a sales growth of 12.8% in local currencies and 8.3% in Swiss Francs. On a comparable basis, as if FIS had already been consolidated since January 2001, sales grew by 6.7% in local currencies and 2.5% in Swiss Francs. Key growth drivers were the very good overall sales performance of the Flavour Division and the Fragrance Consumer Products business unit. The Flavour Division recorded double-digit gains in all regions, except Latin America, and in all segments, beverages, confectionery, dairy and savoury.
In the Fragrance Division the Consumer Products business unit continued its strong performance from last year whereas the fine fragrance market has not yet recovered and continues to reflect the present state of the economy, the consumer confidence and levels of inventories.
Despite growing price pressure in a highly competitive market but due to continuous improvements in the supply chain, the restated gross margin in comparable terms (including FIS) increased by one percentage point to 47.7%. On a comparable basis, the operating profit improved by 9% to CHF 252 million, compared to CHF 232 million by mid 2001.
In a challenging financial environment the net profit increased in comparable terms by 7% to CHF 162 million compared to CHF 152 million in the first half year of 2001.
Barring unforeseen events Givaudan expects good results for the full year 2002.
Key figures
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in millions of Swiss francs |
In actual terms |
In pro forma terms 1 |
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30 June 2002 |
30 June 2001 |
Change in % |
30 June 2002 |
30 June 2001 |
Change in % |
|
Sales |
1,364 |
1’259 |
8 |
1,490 |
1,454 |
2 |
|
Gross profit |
659 |
604 |
|
711 |
679 |
|
|
Gross margin |
48.3% |
48.0% |
|
47.7% |
46.7% |
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|
Operating profit |
240 |
222 |
8 |
252 |
232 |
9 |
|
Operating margin |
17.6% |
17.6% |
|
16.9% |
16.0% |
|
|
EBITDA2 |
322 |
295 |
9 |
346 |
322 |
7 |
|
EBITDA margin |
23.6% |
23.4% |
|
23.2% |
22.1% |
|
|
Net income |
157 |
149 |
5 |
162 |
152 |
7 |
|
Net margin |
11.5% |
11.8% |
|
10.9% |
10.5% |
|
|
Earnings per share – basic (in CHF) |
18.67 |
17.91 |
|
18.62 |
17.37 |
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Total assets |
4,910 |
4,319 |
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|
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Total liabilities |
1,989 |
1,531 |
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|
|
|
|
Total equity and minority interests |
2,921 |
2,788 |
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|
|
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Number of employees |
5,827 |
5,325 |
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1) On 2 May 2002 Givaudan acquired 100% control of the flavour activities of Nestlé, Vevey-Switzerland, operating under the umbrella of Food Ingredients Specialities (FIS). The income statement related figures shown in the table above are derived from the unaudited pro forma consolidated income statement as if the acquisition had occurred on
2) EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest (and other financial income), Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation. This corresponds to operating profit before depreciation and amortisation.
The complete Half Year Report 2002 is available on Givaudan’s web site https://www.givaudan.com as a downloadable pdf-file.
For further information please contact:
Peter Wullschleger, Givaudan Media Relations
5, chemin de la Parfumerie, CH-1214 Vernier
T +41 22 780 90 93, F +41 22 780 90 90
E-mail: peter_b.wullschleger@givaudan.com