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Coface 9M-2017 Results: Net income at €55.0m driven by loss ratio improvement, in line with new guidance

Coface 9M-2017 Results: Net income at €55.0m driven by loss ratio improvement, in line with new guidance

Turnover: €1,021.2m down (0.3)% at constant perimeter1 and exchange rates

  • Q3-2017 turnover up +0.2% on a comparable basis2
  • Mature markets continue to grow (+2.2%) ; trends in emerging markets remain unchanged
  • Favourable economic environment drives client activity; but with higher premium refunds

Net loss ratio 54.4%, net combined ratio 89.8% in 9M-2017

  • Loss ratio at 46.3% shows improvement in Q3-2017, driven by Asia & North America
  • Net cost ratio at 35.4%  (34.5%  ex. fiscal one-off charge in Italy in Q2-2017)

Net income (group share) at €55.0m, of which €34.8m in Q3

Effects of Fit to Win actions now visible; confirming strategic targets

  • Improved net loss ratio guidance for H2-2017: confirmed to below 50%
  • Achieved €11.8m cost savings, ahead of schedule; confirming €30m goal in 2018
  • Confirming €30m total investment for the 2017 – 2019 period :

         - Expecting lower restructuring expenses than planned

         - Investing to accelerate digital transformation

Unless otherwise stated, changes are in comparison with 9M-2016
1 Constant perimeter = excluding State Export Guarantees Management (€40.1m revenue in 9M-2016).
Coface ceded this activity as of January 1st 2017; 2016 figures impacted by this activity have been restated so as to be comparable to 2017
2 Comparable basis = at constat perimeter and exchange rates

 

Xavier Durand, CEO of Coface, commented:

“We now see the full impact of the measures taken in the previous quarters within the Fit to Win strategic plan to drive down the loss ratio, in what is a still favourable economic environment. The net profit for the quarter, at €35m, shows significant progress compared to previous quarters. These improved results provide a strong base to build on for the future. Going forward, Coface will continue to drive quality of service, a cornerstone of long term value creation, and invest in its digital capabilities.This will be underpinned by the ongoing transformation of the company’s culture around its core values: client focus, expertise, collaboration, courage & accountabiity.”

 

Key figures as at 30 September 2017

The Board of Directors of COFACE SA examined the summary consolidated financial statements for the first nine months 2017 during its meeting on October 25th 2017. They were subject to review by the Audit Committee.

1 Income-statements

* % 9M-2017 vs.9M-2016 excluding State Export Guarantees Management (ex. SEGM).Coface ceded this activity as from January 1st 2017. 2016 figures impacted by this activity have been restated so as to be comparable to 2017.

 

Turnover

At 30 September 2017, the total turnover for the Coface Group reached €1,021.2m, down (0.3)% at constant FX and perimeter1  vs. 9M-2016. These figures have been adjusted for the transfer of the French State Export Guarantees Management which took place at the end of 2016.

Revenue up +0.2% at constant FX and perimeter1 in Q3-2017 was helped by increasing client activity in all markets and growth from other activities (Factoring and Services).

In Western Europe turnover grew by +1.8% and by +3.2% at constant FX1 compared with 9M-2016, thanks to improved new business trends, with a positive contribution from both Single Risk and Trade Credit Insurance.

In North America turnover was down by (11.3)% and by (11.8)% at constant FX, as the previous year benefited from several non-repeated deals. The Group also cancelled unprofitable contracts in Canada.

In Central and Eastern Europe turnover was up +2.7% and +0.8% at constant FX. Growth in the region was offset by one-time prior year premium adjustments in Poland and renewed price decline in Austria.

In the Mediterranean & Africa region, turnover grew by +5.3% and by +5.6% % at constant FX thanks to the continued good commercial momentum, driven by Italy and Spain.

Trends in emerging markets remained unchanged, with varying performances. In Latin America, turnover grew by +4.0% (and by +2.7% at constant FX), driven by a good performance in Argentina, offset by higher attrition in Brazil and Mexico. Asia continued to suffer from the effects of risk action plans and declined (10.0)% and (10.1)% at constant FX.

 

2 Total-revenue

% 9M-2017 vs.9M-2016 excluding State Export Guarantees Management (ex. SEGM). Coface ceded this activity as from January 1st 2017. 2016 figures impacted by this activity have been restated so as to be comparable to 2017.

Key commercial performance indicators followed the trend seen in previous periods. Premium volumes for the first nine months remained supportive and benefited from an upturn in client activity of +3.3%. The client retention rate rose to 90.3% (vs. 88.6% in 9M-2016), while price evolution remained negative at (1.4)%, but was slightly better in comparison with previous periods.

Finally, new business production for 9M-2017, at €98m, was down €14m compared with 9M-2016. In Emerging Markets, new production is still impacted by risk action plans e.g. Mexico and Turkey. In Mature Markets, new business remained flat.

 

Results

Combined ratio

The Group’s net combined ratio stood at 89.8% for 9M-2017 (down 10 points vs. 9M-2016[1]) and at 81.7% in Q3-2017.

 

(i)     Loss ratio

In Q3-2017, the loss ratio before reinsurance was 43.0%, showing an improvement of 11.2 points compared with Q2-2017. This sharp improvement was driven mainly by Asia and North America. Asia registered its lowest gross loss ratio for the past year at 38.7% in Q3-2017. North America registered a gross loss ratio of 15.9% this quarter, benefiting from prior year reserves. This was partially offset by the normalization of the loss ratio in Western Europe, which nonetheless stands at a very good level of 44.4% in Q3-2017.

The Group’s net loss ratio for 9M-2017, at 54.4%, was down 10.2 points compared with 9M-2016. This is due to higher than expected recoveries on prior underwriting years, a decrease in both average costs and frequency of claims, and an overall supportive economic environment.

 

(ii)    Cost ratio

Coface continues to execute its operational efficiency programme. Cost savings achieved over 9M-2017 amounted to €11.8m, ahead of schedule. These savings offset the €10.8m long-term strategic investments made over the 9M-2017 period. The evolution in internal costs is mainly driven by inflation and a one-off fiscal charge of €6m (Italy) registered in the course of Q2-2017.

The Group’s cost ratio after reinsurance stood at 35.4% for 9M-2017.

 

Financial income

The net financial income stood at €44.7m as of 30 september 2017. Portfolio management generated net capital gains of €8.6m in 9M-2017. As in H1-2017, the FX impact includes the compensation for the one incurred in the technical result. Cumulatively over 9M-2017 the contribution of FX (net foreign exchange gains/losses) was positive by €5.8m vs. a €(2.2)m negative contribution three months ago. The environment remains characterised by historically low interest rates. In this context, Coface limited the decline in its portfolio yield, which stood at €30.8m for the period (versus €31.9m in 9M-2016).The accounting yield[2], excluding capital gains, was 1.2% for 9M-2017 vs. 1.3% for 9M-2016. 

 

Operating income and net income 

Operating income stood at €98.2m for 9M-2017, up €62.1m compared to €36.1m for 9M-2016 at constant scope[3]. This was mainly driven by the improvement in loss ratio.

Net income (group share) was €55.0m, of which €34.8m in Q3-2017. The effective tax rate for the first nine months decreased slightly to 37%, vs. 49% in 9M-2016.

 

Equity

At 30 September 2017, IFRS shareholders’ equity (group share) was €1,784.5m, up 1.7% compared with 31 December 2016 (€1,755.2m). The increase of €29m was mainly the result of positive net income of €55.0m (of which €34.8m in Q3-2017), offset by the dividend payment of €20.4m in Q2-2017.

The Group’s RoATE reached 4.7% yeartodate as a consequence of the improvement in the technical result.

 

Outlook

Coface’s strategic plan,Fit to Win,is progressing well and the impact of its initiatives are now visible. Guidance for the H2-2017 net loss ratio was recently improved to below 50%. Results for Q3-2017 fully support this target.

The ~83% combined ratio across the cycle target is confirmed.

The Group has already achieved €11.8m cost savings, ahead of schedule. This enables the Group to anticipate reaching €15m cost savings in 2017 and to affirm its target of €30m for 2018.

Coface confirms the €30m investment for the period 2017-2019. Restructuring expenses will be lower than previously anticipated, allowing to accelerate its digital transformation.

 

Conference call with financial analysts

A conference call to discuss Coface 9M-2017 results with financial analysts will be held on October 25th 2017 at 6.00pm Paris time. Dial in numbers:+33(0)1 72 00 15 10 (France),+44 (0)203 043 2440 (UK),+1 646 722 4907 (US). The participants Pin code for the conference is as follows:77957151#

The presentation will be available at the following address: http://www.coface.com/Investors/Financial-reporting

 

Appendix

Quaterly results

 

3 Quarterly-results
3b Quarterly-results

Cumulated results

4 Cumulated-results

 

1- Constant perimeter = excluding State Export Guarantees Management (€40.1m revenue and €(19.9)m expenses in in 9M-2016). Coface ceded this activity as of January 1st 2017; 2016 figures impacted by this activity have been restated so as to be comparable to 2017.

2- Constant perimeter = excluding State Export Guarantees Management (€40.1m revenue and €(19.9)m expenses in in 9M-2016). Coface ceded this activity as of January 1st 2017; 2016 figures impacted by this activity have been restated so as to be comparable to 2017.

3- Accounting profitability ratio calculated on average investment portfolio.

4- Constant perimeter = excluding State Export Guarantees Management (€40.1m revenue and €(19.9)m expenses in in 9M-2016). Coface ceded this activity as of January 1st 2017; 2016 figures impacted by this activity have been restated so as to be comparable to 2017.

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