Cegedim: Revenues in line with expectations

Regulatory News:

Cegedim, a global technology and services company specializing in the healthcare field, posted consolidated first quarter 2014 revenues of €204.1 million, down 4.1% on a reported basis and 2.8% like for like compared with the same period in 2013.

On a like-for-like basis, the near stability at the CRM and strategic data division and the decline at the Healthcare professionals division were partly offset by growth at the Insurance and services division.

Like last year, 38% of quarterly revenues were generated in the month of March.

The Group continues to prioritize innovation; this allows Cegedim to anticipate the transformational shifts in the health market and maintain leadership positions in all of the markets in which it operates. This focus on innovation has enabled the Group to launch a number of new products and services that strengthen the Group’s ability to maintain its level of activity in 2014.

With conditions still in flux, Cegedim continues to prioritize debt reduction and is still pursuing efforts to improve its operating leverage.

• The change in revenues per division for the 1^st quarter is as follows:

In the first quarter of 2014, like-for-like revenues fell 2.8% compared with the year-earlier period. The Webstar acquisition made a positive contribution of 0.1%, while currencies had a negative impact of 1.5%. The Reconciliation division’s contribution to Group revenues was not significant.

Analysis of business trends by operating division

• CRM and Strategic Data

In the first quarter of 2014, the division’s revenues came to €98.6 million, down 4.9% on a reported basis. Currencies had a negative impact of 3.3%. Like-for-like* revenues fell 1.6% over the period. There were no acquisitions or divestments.

The CRM and strategic data division represented 48% of the Group’s consolidated revenues, compared with 49% a year earlier.

Apart from the negative currency impact, the decline in revenues was chiefly the result of weaker CRM business in mature countries and the different seasonality of billing in certain activities unrelated to the pharmaceutical industry, which was partly offset by growth in emerging countries, Compliance activities, and products and services linked to the OneKey database. It should be noted that market research activities were stable over the period.

Cegedim continues to adjust its product range and its invoicing model to the fundamental shifts in the world pharmaceutical industry.

The favorable trend in the product mix will have a positive impact on the division’s first-quarter margin.

• Healthcare Professionals

In the first quarter of 2014, the division’s revenues amounted to €67.3 million, down 6.5% on a reported basis. The Webstar acquisition and currencies had positive impacts of respectively 0.3% and 0.4%. Like-for-like* revenues were down 7.2% over the period.

The Healthcare professionals division represented 33% of the Group’s consolidated revenues, compared with 34% in the year-earlier period.

The drop in revenues was chiefly attributable to weaker sales of pharmacist software in France as a result of pharmacists’ changing business model and hesitancy ahead of the upcoming release of a new line of software. Doctor computerization in the UK was also softer as a result of a demanding comparison caused by the exceptional level of 2013 revenues stemming from the NHS.

This revenue trend will have a negative impact on the division’s first-quarter margin.

• Insurance and Services

The division’s first-quarter 2014 revenues came to €38.0 million, up 2.2% both on a reported basis and like for like. Currencies had virtually no impact and there were no acquisitions or divestments.

The Insurance and services division represented 19% of the Group’s consolidated revenues, compared with 17% a year earlier.

The main growth drivers were continued development in managing third-party payment flows, numerous commercial successes at Cegedim SRH (HR solutions) and the roll-out of electronic invoicing solutions by Cegedim e-business.

1^st quarter highlights

To the best of the company’s knowledge, there were no events or changes during the period that would materially alter the Group’s financial situation.

Significant post-closing transactions and events

On April 7, 2014, Cegedim launched an additional bond offering of €100 million, upsized to €125 million on the issue date, of its 6.75% Senior Notes due 2020. Apart from the date and price of issuance (105.75% plus interest accrued since April 1, 2014), the new bonds are identical to the €300 million of 6.75% Senior Notes due in 2020 that the Group issued on March 20, 2013.

It should be noted that Cegedim was able to issue at 5.60% compared to 6.75% one year earlier.

The proceeds from the offering were used, among other things, to finance the redemption of €105,950,000 of outstanding bonds due 2015 (at a price of 108.102%), pay the premium and any related fees, and repay the bank overdraft facilities.

As a result, the Group’s current debt structure is as follows:

• €62.6 million of 7.00% bonds due July 27, 2015;
• €425 million of 6.75% bonds due April 1, 2020;
• €80 million of revolving credit due June 10, 2016, undrawn as of March 31, 2014;
• Overdraft facilities.

When the operation was announced on April 7, 2014, rating agency Standard and Poor’s confirmed its B+ rating with a stable outlook for Cegedim and its two bonds.

On April 15, 2014, Cegedim completed the acquisition of French company SoCall, based in Sèvres. SoCall sets up and operates medical administration tasks and manned-line for practices of healthcare professionals. The company manages incoming patient calls, messages, scheduling and records of past consultations for around 50 practices. Financed by internal financing, these activities represent annual revenues of less than €0.3 million and will be part of the consolidation scope of Cegedim Group from Q2 2014.

Apart from the items cited above, to the best of the company’s knowledge, there were no events or changes during the period that would materially alter the Group’s financial situation.

Outlook

In a changing environment, Cegedim continues to prioritize debt reduction and is striving to improve its operational leverage.

For 2014, the Group expects at least stability in its revenues and operating margin.

Financial calendar

May 27, 2014 (after the stock market closes)

• Q1 2014 Results announcement

July 29, 2014 (after the stock market closes)

• Q2 2014 Revenue announcement

September 18, 2014 (after the stock market closes)

• H1 2014 Results announcement

October 28, 2014 (after the stock market closes)

• Q3 2014 Revenue announcement

November 27, 2014 (after the stock market closes)

• Q3 2014 Results announcement

Additional Information

Complete financial information is available on our website: www.cegedim.com/finance.

A presentation of Cegedim FY 2013 revenues is also available on the website.

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Appendices

• Revenues by division and by quarter^#:

# Figures rounded to the nearest unit.

* at constant scope and exchange rates

Year 2014

Year 2013

• By division and geographic zone, the distribution of revenues for the 1st quarter of 2014 is as follows:

• By division and currency, the distribution of revenues for the 1st quarter of 2013 is as follows:

• Glossary