• Hermès International: 2022 Half year Results

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 29 Jul 2022 02:00:00   America/New_York

    2022 FIRST HALF RESULTS

    HERMES

    Half-year information report as at the end of June 2022

    Very strong growth and exceptional results in the first half

    Revenue increased 29% at current exchange rates and 23% at constant exchange rates
    Recurring operating margin reached 42% of sales
    Net profit reached €1,641 million, up 40%

    Paris, 29 July 2022

    The group's consolidated revenue amounted to €5,475 million in the first half of 2022, up 29% at current exchange rates and 23% at constant exchange rates compared to the same period in 2021. Recurring operating income amounted to €2,304 million (42% of sales). Net profit (group share) reached €1,641 million (30% of sales).

    Sales in the second quarter reached €2,710 million (+26% at current exchanges rates, and +20% at constant exchange rates), with a high level of activity in all the business lines.

    Axel Dumas, Executive Chairman of Hermès, said: “The very dynamic results over the first six months of the year testify to the growth across our 16 métiers and the strong desirability of our objects, designed by craftsmen with a sustainable approach, without compromising on quality. In a still unstable context, we are moving forward with confidence, faithful to our role as a responsible and committed company to our employees and our partners.”

    Sales by geographical area at the end of June
    (at comparable exchange rates, unless otherwise indicated)

    Over the first half of 2022, all the geographical areas posted strong growth, with strong resilience from Asia despite the sanitary context in China. Sales in the group's stores (+23%) benefitted from the strengthening of the exclusive omnichannel network and online sales. Wholesale activities growth (+25%), resulted notably from the resumption of travel retail.

    • Asia excluding Japan (+15%) was driven by a high level of activity across the region and by sustained sales in Singapore, Australia and Korea. Greater China strongly bounced back in June after being penalised by sanitary restrictions and store closures in April and May, especially in Shanghai and Beijing. After the reopening of the renovated Pacific Place store in Hong Kong and One Central store in Macao at the beginning of the year, a new store was successfully launched in Zhengzhou at the end of March, in the Henan province in China.

    • Japan (+20%) posted a remarkable performance, thanks to the loyalty of local clients. In June, the first edition of the exhibition La Fabrique de la légèreté, based on the year’s theme, was held in Tokyo.

    • America (+34%) continued its strong momentum at the end of June. In the United States, a new store opened in Austin in April, the third store of the house in Texas. The Hermès in the Making exhibition, presenting the house’s artisanal know-how, was held in Detroit in June.

    • Europe excluding France (+34%) and France (+41%) recorded sustained growth, thanks to the loyalty of local clients and the return of tourists, particularly in France, the United Kingdom and Italy.

    Sales by business line at the end of June
    (at comparable exchange rates, unless otherwise indicated)

    At the end of June 2022, all the business lines confirmed their high levels of sales, with a remarkable increase in Silk, Ready-to-wear and Accessories, Watches and Other Hermès Business Lines (Jewellery and Homeware) underlying the huge desirability of the house Hermès.

    The growth of the Leather Goods and Saddlery division (+12%) is driven by sustained demand and the increase in production capacities, in line with the annual objective. The Rolling Mobility Suitcase (R.M.S), customisable and the result of exceptional know-how and multiple innovations, received a warm welcome. Five new workshops are in project for the next five years, with the Louviers (Eure) and Sormonne (Ardennes) sites in 2023 and the Riom (Puy-de-Dôme) site in 2024. The sites in L’Isle-d’Espagnac (Charente) and Loupes (Gironde) have been announced for 2025 and 2026. Hermès thus continues to strengthen its local presence in France and to create jobs.

    The Ready-to-Wear and Accessories division (+36%) pursued its dynamic growth, thanks to the success of the ready-to-wear, fashion accessories and footwear collections. The women’s autumn-winter 2022 fashion show held in March at the Garde républicaine in Paris met with great success, as did the men's spring-summer 2023 collection revealed at the manufacture des Gobelins in June. New creations such as the Rivale micro bracelet, the single earing Olympe or the Enid sandal were very successful, alongside the house’s iconic creations with the Hapi, clic H bracelets and the Kelly belt.

    The Silk and Textiles business line (+29%) achieved excellent growth, with collections combining diversity of materials, formats and new uses, and supported by the development of production capacities at the Pierre-Bénite site near Lyon.

    Perfume and Beauty (+23%) gained from the successful launches of the new chapter of Beauty, Hermès Plein Air, dedicated to complexion, as well as of infused care oil for lips, Hermèsistibles. Perfume launched a fresh and powerful creation, Terre d’Hermès Eau Givrée and a new light and airy fragrance joined the colognes collection in June, Eau de Basilic Pourpre.

    The Watches business line (+55%) achieved an outstanding performance thanks to the development of timepieces with exceptional know-how such as the watch Arceau Le temps voyageur, and the success of iconic models such as Heure H and Cape Cod.

    The Other Hermès business lines (+33%) kept up their momentum, thanks to Homeware and Jewellery. Homeware was presented in June at the Milan Design Week, with textile new creations and the Soleil d’Hermès tableware collection. The seventh haute bijouterie collection called Les jeux de l’ombre, featuring innovative shapes and know-how pushed to the highest standard, was presented at the Faubourg Saint-Honoré store in Paris.

    Outstanding results in the first half of 2022

    Recurring operating income was up 34% and amounted to €2,304 million compared to
    €1,722 million in the first half of 2021. Thanks to the leverage effect generated by the strong sales increase and the collections exceptional sell-through rates, the recurring operating margin reached an historical high of 42% compared to 41% at the end of June 2021.

    Consolidated net profit (group share) amounts to €1,641 million (30% of sales) compared to €1,174 million in the first half of 2021.

    Operational investments represented €190 million and adjusted free cash flow reached €1,421 million.

    After distribution of the ordinary dividend (€837 million) and inclusion of share buybacks (€115 million for 103,368 shares excluding the liquidity contract), the restated net cash position increased by €615 million to €7,685 million compared to €7,070 million as at 31 December 2021.

    A responsible, sustainable model

    The Hermès group continued to recruit and added more than 800 people to its workforce over the first six months. At the end of June 2022, the group employed 18,400 people, including 11,500 in France. True to its commitment as a responsible employer, Hermès paid an exceptional €3,000 bonus in February 2022, in respect of 2021, to all employees of the group to reward them for their engagement, as well as a rise of €100 gross per month in January in France, on top of the usual rises. In June, a second rise of €100 gross per month was announced for all European employees, starting in July.

    Hermès is stepping up its commitments in the areas of education and knowledge transfer with the launch of the École des Artisans de la Vente in April. The group continues to roll out the École Hermès des savoir-faire with the opening of a new Apprentice Training Centre in Charleville-Mézières, in the Ardennes division.

    The employment of people with disabilities reached 6.4%, which reflects the house's commitment to inclusion.

    On 4 July, Hermès International received the Grand Prix de la Transparence 2022 for all categories, now renamed Transparency Awards, which recognise the quality of regulated information of
    SBF 120 companies.

    Outlook

    For 2022, the impacts of the health context are still difficult to assess. Our highly integrated craftsmanship model and balanced distribution network, as well as the creativity of the collections and clients' loyalty allow us to look to the future with confidence.

    In the medium-term, despite the economic, geopolitical and monetary uncertainties around the world, the group confirms an ambitious goal for revenue growth at constant exchange rates.

    Thanks to its unique business model, Hermès is pursuing its long-term development strategy based on creativity, maintaining control over know-how and singular communication.

    Limited review procedures have been carried out on the condensed interim consolidated financial statements by the Statutory Auditors in accordance with applicable regulations.

    The half-year financial report, the press release and the presentation of the 2022 half-year results are available on the group's website: https://finance.hermes.com

    Upcoming events:

    • 20 October 2022: Q3 2022 revenue publication
    • 17 February 2023: 2022 full-year results publication
    • 14 April 2023: Q1 2023 revenue publication
    • 20 April 2023: General Meeting of Shareholders

    FIRST HALF 2022 KEY FIGURES

    In millions of eurosH1 2022FY 2021H1 2021
        
    Revenue5,4758,9824,235
    Growth at current exchange rates vs. n-129.3%40.6%70.2%
    Growth at constant exchange rates vs. n-1 (1)23.2%41.8%76.7%
        
    Recurring operating income (2)2,3043,5301,722
    As a % of revenue42.1%39.3%40.7%
        
    Operating income2,3043,5301,722
    As a % of revenue42.1%39.3%40.7%
        
    Net profit – Group share1,6412,4451,174
    As a % of revenue30.0%27.2%27.7%
        
    Operating cash flows2,0013,0601,487
        
    Investments (excluding financial investments)190532214
        
    Adjusted free cash flow (3)1,4212,6611,236
        
    Equity – Group share10,2599,4008,024
        
    Net cash position (4)7,2936,6955,326
        
    Restated net cash position (5)7,6857,0705,521
        
    Workforce (number of employees)18,42817,59516,966

    (1)   Growth at constant exchange rates is calculated by applying the average exchange rates of the previous period to the current period's revenue, for each currency.

    (2)   Recurring operating income is one of the main performance indicators monitored by the group's General Management. It corresponds to the operating income excluding non-recurring items having a significant impact likely to affect the understanding of the group's economic performance.

    (3)   Adjusted free cash flow corresponds to the sum of operating cash flows and change in working capital requirement, less operating investments and repayment of lease liabilities, as per IFRS cash flow statement.

    (4)           The net cash position includes cash and cash equivalents on the asset side of the balance sheet, less bank overdrafts presented within the short-term borrowings and financial liabilities on the liability side of the balance sheet. It does not include lease liabilities recognised in accordance with IFRS 16.

    (5)           The restated net cash position corresponds to the net cash position, plus cash investments that do not meet IFRS criteria for cash equivalents as a result of their original maturity of more than three months, minus borrowings and financial liabilities.

    REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREA (a)

      First halfEvolution /2021
    In millions of Euros 20222021PublishedAt constant exchange rates
    France 48034140.7%40.7%
    Europe (excl. France) 69652233.4%33.8%
    Total Europe 1,17686336.3%36.5%
    Japan 54646916.4%20.4%
    Asia-Pacific (excl. Japan) 2,6652,15323.8%14.9%
    Total Asia 3,2112,62222.5%15.9%
    Americas 98266847.0%34.1%
    Other 1068228.7%28.0%
    TOTAL 5,4754,23529.3%23.2%


      2nd quarterEvolution /2021
    In millions of Euros 20222021PublishedAt constant exchange rates
    France 26618841.5%41.5%
    Europe (excl. France) 36929425.7%26.1%
    Total Europe 63648231.9%32.1%
    Japan 26922817.9%23.4%
    Asia-Pacific (excl. Japan) 1,2181,02319.1%9.6%
    Total Asia 1,4871,25118.9%12.2%
    Americas 53337741.4%26.3%
    Other 554232.0%31.1%
    TOTAL 2,7102,15126.0%19.5%

    (a) Sales by destination.

    REVENUE BY SECTOR

      First halfEvolution /2021
    In millions of Euros 20222021PublishedAt constant exchange rates
    Leather Goods and Saddlery (1) 2,3581,99918.0%12.1%
    Ready-to-wear and Accessories (2) 1,4581,02542.3%35.9%
    Silk and Textiles 37227435.6%29.0%
    Other Hermès sectors (3) 64846240.2%32.5%
    Perfume and Beauty 23018424.9%23.3%
    Watches 26215965.2%55.3%
    Other products (4) 14613211.1%9.1%
    TOTAL 5,4754,23529.3%23.2%


      2nd quarterEvolution /2021
    In millions of Euros 20222021PublishedAt constant exchange rates
    Leather Goods and Saddlery (1) 1,1621,01114.9%8.5%
    Ready-to-wear and Accessories (2) 74855235.6%29.0%
    Silk and Textiles 17412638.4%31.1%
    Other Hermès sectors (3) 31823436.1%27.8%
    Perfume and Beauty 1118530.7%28.9%
    Watches 1288159.0%48.9%
    Other products (4) 69639.3%7.1%
    TOTAL 2,7102,15126.0%19.5%

    (1) The “Leather Goods and Saddlery” business line includes bags, riding, memory holders and small leather goods.
    (2) The “Ready-to-wear and Accessories” business line includes Hermès Ready-to-wear for men and women, belts, costume jewellery, gloves, hats and shoes.
    (3) The “Other Hermès business lines” include Jewellery and Hermès home products (Art of Living and Hermès Tableware).
    (4) The “Other products” include the production activities carried out on behalf of non-group brands (textile printing, tanning…), as well as John Lobb, Saint-Louis and Puiforcat.

    REMINDER – 1ST QUARTER 2022

    REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHICAL ZONE (a)

      1st quarterEvolution /2021
    In millions of euros 20222021PublishedAt constant exchange rates
    France 21415339.7%39.7%
    Europe (excl. France) 32722843.4%43.9%
    Total Europe 54138141.9%42.2%
    Japan 27724115.0%17.4%
    Asia-Pacific (excl. Japan) 1,4471,13028.0%19.8%
    Total Asia 1,7241,37125.7%19.3%
    Americas 44929154.3%44.2%
    Other 514125.2%24.7%
    TOTAL 2,7652,08432.7%27.1%

    (a) Sales by destination.

    REVENUE BY SECTOR

      1st quarterEvolution /2021
    In millions of euros  20222021PublishedAt constant exchange rates
    Leather Goods and Saddlery (1) 1,19798821.1%15.8%
    Ready-to-wear and Accessories (2) 71047350.1%44.1%
    Silk and Textiles 19814833.3%27.3%
    Other Hermès sectors (3) 33022844.4%37.4%
    Perfume and Beauty 1199920.0%18.4%
    Watches 1347871.5%62.0%
    Other products (4) 776912.8%10.9%
    TOTAL 2,7652,08432.7%27.1%

    (1) The “Leather Goods and Saddlery” business line includes bags, riding, memory holders and small leather goods.
    (2) The “Ready-to-wear and Accessories” business line includes Hermès Ready-to-wear for men and women, belts, costume jewellery, gloves, hats and shoes.
    (3) The “Other Hermès business lines” include Jewellery and Hermès home products (Art of Living and Hermès Tableware).
    (4) The “Other products” include the production activities carried out on behalf of non-group brands (textile printing, tanning…), as well as John Lobb, Saint-Louis and Puiforcat.

    APPENDIX – EXTRACT FROM FIRST HALF CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS

    CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

    In millions of eurosH1 20222021 Financial yearH1 2021
    Revenue5,4758,9824,235
    Cost of sales(1,586)(2,580)(1,207)
    Gross margin3,8896,4023,028
    Sales and administrative expenses(1,178)(2,137)(935)
    Other income and expenses(406)(734)(371)
    Recurring operating income2,3043,5301,722
    Other non-recurring income and expenses---
    Operating income2,3043,5301,722
    Net financial income(35)(96)(47)
    Net income before tax2,2703,4351,675
    Income tax(647)(1,015)(511)
    Net income from associates253413
    CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME1,6472,4541,177
    Non-controlling interests(6)(8)(3)
    NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE PARENT1,6412,4451,174
    Basic earnings per share (in euros)15.6923.3711.22
    Diluted earnings per share (in euros)15.6423.3011.19

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

    In millions of eurosH1 20222021 Financial yearH1 2021 
    Consolidated net income1,6472,4541,177 
    Changes in foreign currency adjustments 118214135 
    Hedges of future cash flows in foreign currencies 1 210(110)(44) 
    • change in fair value
    		(97)(87)(19) 
    • recycling through profit or loss
    		107(23)(25) 
    Assets at fair value 2-8787 
    Employee benefit obligations: change in value linked to actuarial gains and losses 219- 
    Net comprehensive income1,8402,5821,255 
    • attributable to owners of the parent
    		1,8332,5731,252 
    • attributable to non-controlling interests
    		793 
    (1) Transferable through profit or loss.
    (2) Net of tax.

    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

    ASSETS

    In millions of euros30/06/202231/12/202130/06/2021
    Goodwill144242
    Intangible assets204258236
    Right-of-use assets1,6651,5171,405
    Property, plant and equipment1,9161,8811,665
    Investment property8975
    Financial assets648617431
    Investments in associates525149
    Loans and deposits635957
    Deferred tax assets636546539
    Other non-current assets252223
    Non-current assets5,2325,0024,522
    Inventories and work-in-progress1,6171,4491,394
    Trade and other receivables464333298
    Current tax receivables85811
    Other current assets288257228
    Financial derivatives1795380
    Cash and cash equivalents7,2936,6965,352
    Current assets9,8508,8457,362
    TOTAL ASSETS15,08213,84711,885

    LIABILITIES

    In millions of euros30/06/202231/12/202130/06/2021
    Share capital545454
    Share premium505050
    Treasury shares(672)(551)(552)
    Reserves8,7357,1427,077
    Foreign currency adjustments35917872
    Revaluation adjustments9383149
    Net income attributable to owners of the parent1,6412,4451,174
    Equity attributable to owners of the parent10,2599,4008,024
    Non-controlling interests141210
    Equity10,2739,4128,034
    Borrowings and financial liabilities due in more than one year242418
    Lease liabilities due in more than one year1,7051,5291,405
    Non-current provisions292621
    Post-employment and other employee benefit obligations due in more than one year224220284
    Deferred tax liabilities461517
    Other non-current liabilities484536
    Non-current liabilities2,0761,8601,781
    Borrowings and financial liabilities due in less than one year14125
    Lease liabilities due in less than one year272248227
    Current provisions129115108
    Post-employment and other employee benefit obligations due in less than one year404028
    Trade and other payables536535383
    Financial derivatives21312267
    Current tax liabilities468347311
    Other current liabilities1,0631,168920
    Current liabilities2,7332,5752,070
    TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES15,08213,84711,885

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

    In millions of euros

         		Number of shares

         		Share capital

         		Share premium

         		Treasury shares

         		Consolidated reserves and net income attributable to owners of the parent

         		Actuarial gains and losses

         		Foreign currency adjustments

         		Revaluation adjustmentsEquity attributable to owners of the parent

         		Non- controlling interests

         		Equity

     
    Financial investmentsHedges of future cash flows in foreign currencies
    As at 1 January 2021105,569,4125450(464)7,732(135)3810057,380117,391
    Net income for the first half of 2021----1,174--- 1,17431,177
    Other comprehensive income for the first half of 2021---- -3587(44)78078
    Comprehensive income
    for the first half of 2021    		----1,174-3587(44)1,25231,255
    Change in share capital and share premiums------------
    Purchase or sale of treasury shares---(88)(69)----(158)-(158)
    Share-based payments----32----32-32
    Dividends paid----(485)----(485)(4)(489)
    Other----3----3-3
    AS AT 30 JUNE 2021105,569,4125450(552)8,386(135)72188(39)8,024108,034
    Net income for the second half of 2021----1,272----1,27251,277
    Other comprehensive income for the second half of 2021-----9106-(66)49050
    Comprehensive income
    for the second half of 2021    		----1,2729106-(66)1,32151,327
    Change in share capital and share premiums------------
    Purchase or sale of treasury shares---1-----1-1
    Share-based payments----27----27-27
    Dividends paid----------(2)(2)
    Other----27----27(2)25
    As at 31 December 2021105,569,4125450(551)9,712(125)178188(105)9,400129,412
    Net income for the first half of 2022----1,641--- 1,64161,647
    Other comprehensive income for the first half of 2022-----1181-101911193
    Comprehensive income
    for the first half of 2022    		----1,6411181-101,83371,840
    Change in share capital and share premiums------------
    Purchase or sale of treasury shares---(120)(0)----(120)-(120)
    Share-based payments----27----27-27
    Dividends paid----(845)----(845)(6)(850)
    Other--- (36)----(36)-(36)
    AS AT 30 JUNE 2022105,569,4125450(672)10,500(124)359188(95)10,2591410,273

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

    In millions of eurosH1 20222021 Financial yearH1 2021
    CASH FLOWS RELATED TO OPERATING ACTIVITIES   
    Net income attributable to owners of the parent1,6412,4451,174
    Depreciation and amortisation of fixed assets160312148
    Depreciation of right-of-use assets127251120
    Impairment losses716541
    Mark-to-Market financial instruments-(1)(1)
    Foreign exchange gains/(losses) on fair value adjustments(24)(46)(12)
    Change in provisions222817
    Net income from associates(25)(34)(13)
    Net income attributable to non-controlling interests683
    Capital gains or losses on disposals and impact of changes in scope of consolidation7(4)1
    Deferred tax expense(1)(15)(14)
    Accrued expenses and income related to share-based payments275932
    Dividend income(11)(10)(10)
    Other(0)(0)(0)
    Operating cash flows2,0013,0601,487
    Change in working capital requirements(261)34665
    Change in net cash position related to operating activities (A)1,7403,4051,552
    CASH FLOWS RELATED TO INVESTING ACTIVITIES   
    Operating investments(190)(532)(214)
    Acquisitions of consolidated shares-(0)(0)
    Acquisitions of other financial assets(40)(198)(4)
    Disposals of operating assets032
    Disposals of consolidated shares and impact of losses of control---
    Disposals of other financial assets563
    Change in payables and receivables related to investing activities(18)6(30)
    Dividends received364726
    Change in net cash position related to investing activities (B)(207)(669)(217)
    CASH FLOWS RELATED TO FINANCING ACTIVITIES   
    Dividends paid(850)(490)(489)
    Repayment of lease liabilities(128)(212)(102)
    Treasury share buybacks net of disposals(120)(158)(159)
    Borrowing subscriptions---
    Repayment of borrowings(0)(8)(8)
    Change in net cash position related to financing activities (C)(1,099)(869)(757)
    Foreign currency translation adjustment (D)15111032
    CHANGE IN NET CASH POSITION (A) + (B) + (C) + (D)5851,978609
    Net cash position at the beginning of the period6,6954,7174,717
    Net cash position at the end of the period7,2806,6955,326
    CHANGE IN NET CASH POSITION5851,978609

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