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Carrefour: Sales growth in the fourth quarter and in 2012

Regulatory News:

  • Q4 2012 sales: €22.9bn, +0.8%, supported by Latin America and food sales. Fourth quarter also confirms the improvement in trends reported in France in the third quarter. Consumption in Southern Europe remains under pressure.
    • France: Sales up 0.6%, with a further improvement in trends in hypermarkets, sales growth in supermarkets and a solid performance in convenience. The figures benefit from an increase in fuel sales.
    • Europe (excluding France): Sales down 2.4%. The impact of the drop in consumption is significant this quarter in Southern Europe and Poland. Belgium continues to record solid growth.
    • Latin America: Sales up 4.8% (+15.1% at constant exchange rates). Continued strong growth in Brazil.
    • Asia: Sales growth of 5.6% (-0.5% at constant exchange rates). In China, expansion continues and constant currency sales increased by 0.7%. Taiwan recorded lower sales in the quarter.
  • Full-year 2012 sales: €86.6bn, +1.0%. Emerging markets performed well, notably Latin America where sales increased by 4.8% (+12.2% at constant exchange rates).
  • 2012 Recurring Operating Income: The Group is comfortable with the current median consensus which stands at around €2.07bn.

Fourth quarter 2012 sales inc. VAT1

  €m  

Change at current exch.
rates inc. petrol

 

 

Change at constant exch. rates
inc. petrol

 

 

Change at constant exch. rates
ex. petrol

 

  Total LFL   Total LFL   Total
                   
France 10,537 +0.6% +1.3%   +0.6% -0.8%   -0.9%

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Europe (ex. France) 6,387 -2.4% -3.6% -3.1% -3.9% -3.4%
Latin America 4,268 +4.8% +10.9% +15.1% +11.2% +15.8%
Asia 1,661   +5.6% -3.9%   -0.5% -3.9%   -0.5%
                   
Group 22,853   +0.8% +1.3%   +2.1% +0.4%   +1.6%

Full-year 2012 sales inc. VAT1

  €m  

Change at current exch.
rates inc. petrol

 

Change at constant exch.
rates inc. petrol

 

Change at constant exch. rates
ex. petrol

  Total LFL   Total LFL   Total
                   
France 39,533 +0.1% +0.9%   +0.1% -1.5%   -1.5%
Europe (ex. France) 23,667 -2.5% -2.9% -2.1% -3.4% -2.5%
Latin America 16,140 +4.8% +9.4% +12.2% +10.1% +13.1%
Asia 7,218   +10.0% -4.1%   +0.2% -4.1%   +0.2%
                   
Group 86,558   +1.0% +1.0%   +1.7% 0.0%   +1.1%

1 Activities in Greece, Singapore, Colombia, Malaysia and Indonesia have been reclassified as Discontinued Activities as of Jan. 1, 2012. Variations are pro-forma.

FRANCE

Fourth quarter 2012 sales inc. VAT2

  €m  

Change inc. petrol

 

 

Change ex. petrol

 

  LFL   Total LFL   Total
                 
Hypermarkets 6,043 -0.1%   -0.7% -2.0%   -2.3%
Supermarkets 3,394 +2.2% +0.8% +0.1% +0.1%
Convenience and other formats 1,101   +6.8%   +7.6% +4.0%   +4.8%
                 
France 10,537   +1.3%   +0.6% -0.8%   -0.9%

The calendar effect in France is estimated at -0.5% in the fourth quarter.

Sales in France were up 0.6%. Petrol sales benefited from the "Low Price Guarantee" launched in May and contributed +1.5% to sales growth.

LFL sales in Hypermarkets were broadly stable. Excluding petrol, LFL sales were down by 2.0%. This performance confirms the sequential improvement observed in the previous quarter. Food sales grew for the first time in over two years.

LFL sales in Supermarkets were up by 2.2% (+0.1% excluding petrol). Sales to our franchisees continued to rise this quarter, despite strong 2011 comparables.

The roll-out of Drive continues, reaching 205 outlets at year-end.

Convenience and other formats recorded LFL sales growth of 6.8%. Excluding petrol, LFL sales rose 4.0%, renovated stores performed well.

2 In 2012, expansion was marked by three changes in scope: the end of the franchise agreement with Coop Atlantique effective January 1, 2012, the end of the franchise agreement with Altis effective April 6, 2012 and the integration of Guyenne &Gascogne on June 1, 2012 after the success of the cash tender offer, with a secondary option in shares, followed by a compulsory buyout offer.

EUROPE (excluding France)

Fourth quarter 2012 sales inc. VAT3

 

  €m  

Change at current exch.
rates inc. petrol

 

Change at constant exch. rates
inc. petrol

 

Change at constant exch.
rates ex. petrol

  Total LFL   Total LFL   Total
                   
Spain 2,440 -4.8% -5.6%   -4.8% -6.8%   -6.0%
Italy 1,497 -7.8% -6.6% -7.8% -6.5% -7.8%
Belgium 1,189 +3.8% +3.3% +3.8% +3.3% +3.8%
Other countries 1,261   +3.8% -2.1%   0.0% -1.7%   +0.5%
                   
Europe (ex. France) 6,387   -2.4% -3.6%   -3.1% -3.9%   -3.4%

The calendar effect in Europe (excluding France) is estimated at -0.3% in the fourth quarter. Exchange rate effects were positive in the quarter due to the appreciation of the Polish and Turkish currencies against the euro.

Sales in Europe (excluding France) fell by 2.4% at current exchange rates, broadly in line with the previous quarter.

Weak LFL sales trends in Spain continued (-6.8% excluding petrol) as austerity measures continued to impact consumption.

In Italy, LFL sales dropped by 6.5% excluding petrol. The drop in consumption since this summer has resulted in a more intense competitive and promotional environment.

Belgium recorded a further rise in sales (+3.3% LFL), confirming the good momentum observed in recent quarters.

Sales in other countries (Poland, Turkey and Romania) were stable at constant exchange rates. Sales ex. petrol were down 1.7% LFL, with a tougher consumption environment in Poland in the fourth quarter. LFL sales grew in Romania and in Turkey.

3 On August 8, 2012, Carrefour sold to Marinopoulos its stake in their joint venture, leading to the Group’s operations being reclassified as Discontinued Activities as of January 1, 2012. Variations are pro-forma.

LATIN AMERICA

Fourth quarter 2012 sales inc. VAT4

  €m  

Change at current
exch. rates inc. petrol

 

Change at constant exch. rates
inc. petrol

 

Change at constant exch.
rates ex. petrol

  Total LFL   Total LFL   Total
                   
Brazil 3,285 +2.2% +9.6%   +12.6% +10.0%   +13.3%
Argentina 983   +14.4% +15.4%   +24.6% +15.4%   +24.6%
           

 

     
Latin America 4,268   +4.8% +10.9%   +15.1% +11.2%   +15.8%

The calendar effect in Latin America is estimated at -1.4% in the fourth quarter. The unfavorable currency effects of -10.3% are attributable to the depreciation of the Brazilian real and the Argentine peso against the euro.

Sales in Latin America rose by 4.8% and by 15.1% excluding currencies, broadly in line with the previous quarter.

In Brazil, sales ex petrol increased by 13.3% at constant exchange rates, of which 10.0% LFL. All formats contributed to this strong performance.

Argentina recorded growth of 24.6% at constant exchange rates, of which 15.4% LFL. Expansion was driven by the contribution of the store network acquired from Eki earlier in June 2012.

ASIA

Fourth quarter 2012 sales inc. VAT5

  €m  

Change at current exch.
rates

  Change at constant exch. rates
  Total LFL   Total
         
China 1,308 +6.4% -3.1%   +0.7%
Other countries 353   +2.5% -7.0%   -4.7%
             
Asia 1,661   +5.6% -3.9%   -0.5%

The calendar effect in Asia is estimated at +0.4% in the fourth quarter. The Taiwanese and Chinese currencies appreciated against the euro this quarter, accounting for Asia’s positive currency effect of 6%.

Sales in Asia rose by 5.6%. Excluding currencies, they were broadly stable (-0.5%).

Sales at constant rates in China were up +0.7%. Expansion offset the drop in LFL sales (-3.1%). LFL sales trends improved over previous quarters.

Sales in other countries (Taiwan and India) were up by 2.5% at current exchange rates. Taiwan recorded lower sales this quarter at constant exchange rates.

4 Activities in Colombia were reclassified as Discontinued Operations effective January 1, 2012. Variations are pro-forma.

5 Activities in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia were reclassified as Discontinued Operations effective January 1, 2012. Variations are pro-forma.

2012 sales incl. VAT6

   

Change at current
exch. rates  inc. petrol

 

Change at constant exch.
rates  inc. petrol

 

Change at constant exch.
rates  ex. petrol

€m

 

Total

LFL

 

Total

LFL

 

Total

Hypermarkets 21,792 -1.9% -1.3%   -1.9% -3.5%   -3.8%
Supermarkets 13,348 +1.4% +3.0% +1.4% +0.1% +0.2%
Convenience & other formats 4,393   +6.8% +6.5%   +6.8% +4.8%   +5.3%
France 39,533   +0.1% +0.9%   +0.1% -1.5%   -1.5%
               
Spain 9,039 -4.1% -4.8% -4.1% -6.4% -5.6%
Italy 5,720 -5.7% -4.9% -5.7% -4.7% -5.6%
Belgium 4,309 +2.2% +2.0% +2.2% +2.0% +2.2%
Other countries 4,599   +1.0% -1.0%   +2.9% -0.7% +3.4%
Europe (ex. France) 23,667   -2.5% -2.9%   -2.1% -3.4%   -2.5%
                   
Brazil 12,540 +1.2% +7.7% +9.4% +8.5% +10.4%
Argentina 3,600   +19.6% +16.4%   +23.6% +16.4%   +23.6%
Latin America 16,140   +4.8% +9.4%   +12.2% +10.1%   +13.1%
                   
China 5,583 +10.8% -5.1% +0.2% -5.1% +0.2%
Other countries 1,635   +7.3% -0.9%   +0.2% -0.9%   +0.2%
Asia 7,218   +10.0% -4.1%   +0.2% -4.1%   +0.2%
               
Group 86,558   +1.0% +1.0%   +1.7% 0.0%   +1.1%

2012 under banners incl. VAT7

    France incl. overseas territories   Europe

(ex. France)

  Latin America   Asia  

Others8

  Group
€m   Change   €m   Change   €m   Change   €m   Change   €m   Change   €m   Change
                                               
Hypermarkets 23,128   -3.5%   16,445   -4.0%   13,993   +4.7%   8,343   +9.6%   3,478   +12.9%   65,387   +0.4%
Supermarkets 15,464   -1.3%   9,254   -1.5%   1,568   +7.9%   55   +7.3%   677   +45.8%   27,018   -1.3%
Other formats 6,147   +5.3%   2,155   +2.7%   579   +0.8%   30   +9.5%   -   -   8,911   +4.4%
Total 44,739   -1.7%   27,853   -3.7%   16,140   +4.8%   8,428   +9.6%   4,155   +17.2%   101,316   +0.2%

6 Activities in Greece, Singapore, Colombia, Malaysia and Indonesia were reclassified as Discontinued Activities effective January 1, 2012. Variations are pro-forma.

7 Activities in Singapore, Colombia and Malaysia were reclassified As Discontinued Activities effective January 1, 2012. Variations are pro-forma. Activities in Greece and Indonesia remain under banner sales.

8 Northern Africa, Middle East and Dominican Republic

EXPANSION UNDER BANNERS – Q4 2012

In the fourth quarter, we opened or acquired 243,000 gross m², bringing total new space in 2012 to 590,000 m². Net of disposals or closures, the network added 186,000 m² in the fourth quarter (248,000 m² in 2012).

Thousands of sq. m   31 Dec. 2011   30 Sep. 2012   Openings / Store enlargements   Acquisitions   Closures   Transfers   Disposals   31 Dec. 2012
                                 
France   5,078   4,940   29   2   -12       -2   4,957
Europe (ex. Fr)   6,241   6,292   88       -24           6,355
Latin America   1,936   2,014   31                   2,045
Asia   2,447   2,518   93       -18           2,593
Group   15,702   15,764   241   2   -54       -2   15,951

STORE NETWORK UNDER BANNERS – Q4 2012

In the fourth quarter, Carrefour opened or acquired 266 stores for a total of 836 new stores in 2012 (gross basis). Net of disposals or closures, the network grew by 168 stores in the fourth quarter (346 in 2012).

No of stores   31 Dec. 2011   30 Sep. 2012   Openings   Acquisitions   Closures   Transfers   Disposals   31 Dec. 2012
                                 
Hypermarkets   1,334   1,347   23       -4           1,366
France   232   220   1       -1           220
Europe (ex. Fr)   509   518   6                   524
Latin America   260   267   5                   272
Asia   333   342   11       -3           350
                                 
Supermarkets   3,010   3,444   25   1   -13   -1   -2   3,454
France   977   933   3   1   -1       -2   934
Europe (ex. Fr)   1,866   2,326   22       -11   -1       2,336
Latin America   150   168                       168
Asia   17   17           -1           16
                                 
Convenience   5,150   4,877   211       -79   1       5,010
France   3,285   3,308   76       -42           3,342
Europe (ex.Fr)   1,787   1,354   115       -37   1       1,433
Latin America   78   215   20                   235
Asia   0   0                       0
                                 
Cash & carry   154   158   6                   164
France   137   139                       139
Europe (ex. Fr)   15   17   4                   21
Asia   2   2   2                   4
                                 
Group   9,648   9,826   265   1   -96       -2   9,994
France   4,631   4,600   80   1   -44       -2   4,635
Europe (ex.Fr)   4,177   4,215   147       -48           4,314
Latin America   488   650   25                   675
Asia   352   361   13       -4           370

AGENDA

March 7, 2013: Full-year 2012 results

April 18, 2013: Q1 2013 sales

     

APPENDIX

 

IMPACT OF RESTATEMENTS ON FULL YEAR 2011 P&L
(REPORTED / PRO FORMA)

 

2011 Impact of Greece, 2011
In millions of euros reported Singapore, Colombia, pro-forma
Malaysia and Indonesia
Sales, net of taxes 81,271 -5,204 76,067
Loyalty program -816 5 -810
Other revenues 2,309 -85 2,224
Total revenues 82,764 -5,283 77,481
Cost of sales -64,912 4,239 -60,673
Gross margin of current operations 17,852 -1,043 16,809
SG&A -13,969 909 -13,060
Current operating income before D&A and provisions (EBITDA) 3,883 -134 3,749
Depreciation & provisions -1,701 149 -1,552
Recurring operating income 2,182 15 2,197
Non current income and expenses -2,662 325 -2,337
Operating income -481 341 -140
Financial result -757 52 -705
Result before tax -1,238 393 -845
Income tax -1,002 71 -931
Equity accounted companies 64 0 64
Net income from recurring operations -2,176 464 -1,713
Net income from discontinued operations 2,580 -464 2,116
Total net income 404 0 404
Of which net income - Group Share 371 0 371
Of which Net income from recurring operations - Group Share -2,202 339 -1,863
Of which Net income from discontinued operations - Group Share 2,573 -339 2,234
Of which net income – Minority Interest 33 0 33

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