YEAR END REPORT 2006 Three months ended 31 December 2006
• Local currency sales increased by 16% and Euro sales increased by 14%, to €279.5m (€244.7m).
• Average size of the Sales Force increased by 16%, to 1,896,200 Consultants and closing Sales Force was up by 15%.
• EBITDA increased by 11%, to €47.6m (€43.0m).
• The operating margin amounted to 15.4% (16.0%) resulting in an operating profit of €43.0m (€39.1m).
• Net profit amounted to €31.1m (adj €32.0m).
Twelve months ended 31 December 2006
• Local currency sales increased by 18% and Euro sales increased by 20%, to €917.9m (€765.7m).
• EBITDA increased by 20%, to €144.6m (€120.3m).
• The operating margin amounted to 13.8% (13.9%) resulting in an operating profit of €127.1m (€106.7m).
• Net profit increased by 3% to €93.5m (adj €90.5m).
• EPS after dilution increased by 6% to €1.61 (adj €1.52).
• Cash flow from operating activities amounted to €121.6m (€63.4m).
• Oriflame’s Board of Directors will propose to the AGM a dividend of €1.01 (€0.90) per share, amounting to €56.2m in total.
• New operational platform proposed, resulting in restructuring charges of €25-30m, to be spent over the next two years.
3 months ended 31 December
12 months ended 31 December FINANCIAL
SUMMARY (€ Million)
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Sales 279.5 244.7 14% 917.9 765.7 20%
Gross margin, % 68.2 67.8 - 69.1 68.3 -
EBITDA 47.6 43.0 11% 144.6 120.3 20%
Operating profit 43.0 39.1 10% 127.1 106.7 19%
Operating margin, % 15.4 16.0 - 13.8 13.9 -
Profit before tax 37.0 35.61 4% 108.3 101.71 6%
Net profit 31.1 32.01 (3%) 93.5 90.51 3%
EPS, diluted, € 0.55 0.541 2% 1.61 1.521 6%
Cash flow from operating activities 65.4 53.7 22% 121.6 63.4 92%
Net interest-bearing debt 193.5 73.5 163% 193.5 73.5 163%
Sales force, average, ‘000 1,896 1,634 16% 1,808 1,597 13%
1) Excluding loss on disposal of €4.2m related to the UK business
SALES AND EARNINGS
Three months ended 31 December 2006
Sales in local currencies increased by 16% and by 14% in Euro to €279.5m compared to €244.7m in the same period last year. Unit sales were up by 15%.
Sales growth in local currencies was driven by a 16% increase in the average size of the Sales Force and a constant productivity. Closing Sales Force increased by 15% or 253,300 to 1,976,500 Consultants.
Local currency sales in Asia, CIS & Baltics, Latin America, Central Europe & Mediterranean and Western Europe & Africa increased by 54%, 21%, 8%, 7% and 3% respectively.
Gross margins improved to 68.2% (67.8%) as a result of a positive mix effect, pricing and sourcing gains, but partly offset by a negative currency effect.
Operating profit increased by 10% to €43.0m (€39.1m) reflecting increased sales . Operating margins decreased to 15.4% (16.0%) partly as a result of currency movements affecting margins negatively by 0.4 percentage points and partly due to higher administrative expenses. Costs for the management bonus and share plans affected results negatively by €2.7m (€0.9m).
Profit before tax (the comparable period adjusted for restructuring charges) was up by 4%. Profits were negatively affected by €2.0m in higher interest costs and charges as a result of higher borrowings following the company’s dividend and redemption offer to shareholders.
Net profit decreased by 3% to €31.1m (adj. €32.0m) and fully diluted earnings per share increased by 2% to €0.55 (adj. €0.54).
Twelve months ended 31 December 2006
Sales increased by 18% in local currenc y and by 20% in Euro, to €917.9m (€765.7m). Unit sales were up by 16%.
Sales growth in local currency was driven by a 13% increase in the size of the Sales Force and a 4% productivity improvement.
Gross margins increased to 69.1% (68.3%). Operating margins decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 13.8% (13.9%) resulting in an operating profit of €127.1m (€106.7m).
Net profit increased by 3% to €93.5m (adj. €90.5m) and fully diluted earnings per share increased by 6% to €1.61 (adj. €1.52).
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS Marketing and Products
In 2006, the split in sales of the five product categories were:
Skin care 26% (25%)
Colour Cosmetics 26% (28%)
Toiletries 19% (20%)
Fragrances 17% (17%)
Accessories 11% (11%)
In line with Oriflame’s efforts during the year to further strengthen its position within skin care, this category showed a strong sales increase, growing by 25% both in the fourth quarter as well as in the full year period. Successful product introductions during the autumn, such as Skindividual and Optimals, contributed to this.
Colour Cosmetics grew by only 2% in the fourth quarter, partly due to very strong product introductions in prior year, and by 13% in the full year. Although this category showed sales that were below expectations, Oriflame has successfully re-launched its luxury colour and fragrance brand, Giordani Gold, with higher quality packaging, enhanced formula and a wider range of colour shades . In addition to the normal sales support, the re-launch was communicated in print and TV.
Global Supply
The Product Fulfilment Project, Oriflame’s review of its entire supply chain, is now in the implementation phas e and is showing some promising early results. During the quarter Oriflame has shown improvements in inventory efficiency and management is continuously working hard to improve responsiveness to consultants. Oriflame has completed the review of its logistical foot print and is now starting the restructuring of this new footprint with more Group distribution centres planned for Eastern Europe.
The CIS Supply Centre has commenced test activities and a new picking system has been installed in the warehouse and is showing good potential. Due to certain delays in the implementation of lipstick manufacturing, Oriflame is expecting that production will commence during the latter part of the year. This is expected to lead to reduced gains in 2007 compared to previ ous expectations.
REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS CIS & Baltics
Local currency sales in the fourth quarter increased by 21% as a result of a 22% increase in the average size of the Sales Force and a constant productivity compared to previous year.
Euro sales increased by 19% to €159.1m (€133.9m) and closing Sales Force was up 20% year over year. All main markets performed well and sales growth was particularly strong in Kazakhstan, Belarus and Mongolia. Sales in Russia increased by 13% in local currency.
Demand and sales of fragrances and in Men’s fragrances in particular have been very strong during the fourth quarter partly as a result of some competitors still lacking their license to sell fragrances. Unfortunately the service levels have not been satisfactory, which has led to some out of stocks due to the higher than expected demand, not only due to fragrances but also due to high demand of limited life accessories.
Operating margins amounted to 22.0% (22.6%) resulting in an operating profit of €34.9m (€30.3m).
Central Europe & Mediterranean
Local currency sales in the fourth quarter increased by 7% driven by a productivity increase of 12% partly offset by a 4% decrease in the average size of the Sales Force. Productivity increased mainly as a result of the launch of an additional catalogue during the period.
Euro sales increased by 9% to €66.4m (€61.0m) while the closing Sales Force was down 4% year over year. Sales growth was particularly strong in Romania, Serbia & Montenegro and Bosnia- Herzegovina, while Greece and Hungary were below expectations.
Operating profit increased by 3% to €14.4m (€14.0m). Operating margins decreased to 21.7%
(23.0%) mainly as a result of lower gross margins and higher costs for sales and marketing.
Western Europe & Africa
Sales increased by 3% both in local currency and in Euro to €25.4m (€24.8m) as a result of a 14%
increase in the average size of the Sales Force partly offset by a 9% decrease in productivity.
Growth was strong in Portugal, Spain and Egypt while Sweden and Norway were weaker than expected. Closing Sales Force was up by 14%.
Operating margins decreased to 12. 7% (13.1%) resulting in a constant operating profit at €3.2m (€3.2m). Margins were lower as a result of a less favourable product mix in the period.
Comparable figures for last year have been adjusted for Oriflame’s UK operations which were disposed of in the fourth quarter 2005. Figures have also been adjusted for the addition of Egypt and Morocco to the region. These two countries were previously in the Central Europe &
Mediterranean region.
Latin America
Local currency sales increased by 8% driven by a 20% increase in the average size of the Sales Force partly offset by a 10% decrease in productivity. Colombia and Mexico had strong sales growth while Peru and Chile were more disappointing, declining in the quarter. The main reasons for the slow down in sales growth during the fourth quarter were less successful product launches and service level issues in certain countries. Euro sales was constant at €10.5m (€10.5m) negatively affected by currency movements. Closing Sales Force was up by 15%.
Operating profit increased to €0.7m (€0.6m).
Asia
Local currency sales increased by 54% as a result of a 63% increase in the size of the Sales Force and a 6% decrease in productivity. Euro sales increased by 48% to €12.4m (€8.4m). All countries showed a strong growth during the quarter and particularly Indonesia, India and Vietnam. The strong sales trend is to a high degree attributed to Oriflame’s focus on sales and recruitment processes which has led to many new Leaders in the region taking more responsibility for the training and recruitment of the Sales Force.
Oriflame commenced sales activities in China in November 2006.
Operating profit amounted to €0.2m (€-0.4m).
CASH FLOW & INVESTMENTS
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to €65.4m (€53.7m) during the fourth quarter and
€121.6m (€63.4m) for the full year. Operating cash flow for the full year increased partly as a result of €24.3m in higher EBITDA. In addition, inventories in 2006 decreased by €2.8m while in 2005, the inventory build-up amounted to €32.0m. This was partly offset by €6.5m in higher interest and charges paid and €1.9m in higher taxes paid.
Cash flow from investing activities during 2006 amounted to €-39.5m (€-39.5m).
FINANCIAL POSITION
Net interest-bearing debt amounted to €193.5m compared to €73.5m at year-end 2005. Interest- bearing debt increased mainly as a result of €53.5m in dividend paid in the second quarter of 2006 and €153.4m in redemption payments during the third quarter 2006.
ORIFLAME TO EXPLORE NEW OPERATIONAL PLATFORM
The proposed platform principally would entail co-locating the Groups’ product development and catalogue functions to Stockholm, Sweden where the company was founded 40 years ago. The proposal would also entail expanding central logistic hubs in Warsaw, Poland and Moscow, Russia. As a consequence, the proposal would lead to the closure of the offices in Waterloo, Belgium and Malmö, Sweden. In addition, the proposal includes investment in R&D capabilities with the establishment of a skin care research centre in Stockholm to further enhance the development of skin care products based on Swedish science and ingredients. The proposal also includes a further investment of €1.5m in Oriflame’s R&D centre in Dublin.
The proposal would constitute a next strategic step towards creating a more effective platform for future growth, and an investment in Oriflame’s brand image and unique selling point – Natural Swedish Cosmetics.
The cost of the proposal is expected to be in the range of €25-30m to be spent over the next two years. A separate press release about this initiative has been issued and is available on www.oriflame.com.
DIVIDEND
Oriflame’s Board of Directors will propose to the AGM a dividend of €1.01 (€0.90) per share, or 60% of net profit and €56.2m in total. The dividend will be paid after the AGM in May 2007.
MANAGEMENT
Oriflame’s Chief Financ ial Officer, Kevin Kenny has decided to leave the Company in August 2007 after 27 years with the Company. During the next six months, Kevin will hand over his responsibilities to Gabriel Bennet, currently Oriflame’s Group Controller. Gabriel has then been with the Company for two years.
OUTLOOK AND LONG TERM FINANCIAL TARGETS
Oriflame’s long term financial targets are to achieve local currency sales growth of 5-10% per annum and to reach an operating margin of 15% in 2009.
A number of factors impact sales and margins in-between quarters:
• Effectiveness of individual catalogues and product introductions
• Effectiveness and timing of recruitment programmes
• Timing of sales and marketing activities
• The number of effective sales days per quarter
• Currency effect on sales and results
The outlook for 2007 remains as previously communicated. Oriflame expects 2007 to be within the sales target. As a consequence of projects initiated during 2006 as well as investments in infrastructure, fixed overhead growth has been increasing. Oriflame expects this growth to continue, but at a slower pace in 2007, while the benefits from the various projects will only start to come through during the latter part of the year. Overall, Oriflame expects the operating margin for 2007, excluding the effects of the restructuring, will be in line with 2006.
PERSONNEL
The average number of employees during the fourth quarter 2006 was 5,842 (5,283).
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DAY
Oriflame’s forthcoming Annual General Meeting will be held in Luxembourg on 21 May 2007.
Oriflame will also host a Shareholders’ Day in Stockholm on 25 April 2007 where shareholders will have the opportunity to meet with members of the Board of Directors and management.
Oriflame’s annual report 2006 will be published on Oriflame’s website on or about 13 April.
FINANCIAL CALENDAR FOR 2007
Interim reports and other shareholder activities are planned as follows:
• First quarter 2007 and Shareholders’ Day on 25 April, 2007
• Annual General meeting on 21 May, 2007
• Second quarter 2007 on 1 August, 2007
• Third quarter 2007 on 24 October, 2007
OTHER
This report has been reviewed by the Company’s auditors.
A Swedish translation is available on www.oriflame.com.
Oriflame will present its full year 2006 results at 15.00 CET on Tuesday 13 February. The presentation will be live web cast and accessed through Oriflame's website: www.oriflame.com
To listen to the call and participate in the question and answer session, you are kindly requested to call +32 (0)2290 1407. A replay of the conference will be available on the company website.
13 February 2007
Magnus Brännström Chief Executive Officer
For further information, please contact:
Magnus Brännström, Chief Executive Officer Telephone: +32 2 357 5524 Kevin Kenny, Chief Financial Officer Telephone: +32 2 357 5544 Patrik Linzenbold, Investor Relations Telephone: +35 2 26 203 232
Oriflame Cosmetics S.A.
20 rue Philippe II L-2340
Luxembourg www.oriflame.com
Company registration no B.8835
--- Oriflame is an international cosmetics company selling direct, with sales in 59 countries. Oriflame offers a complete range of high quality skincare, fragrances, colour cosmetics, toiletries and accessories, marketed through a Sales Force of independent Sales Consultants. Although the company has grown rapidly it has never lost sight of its original business concept - natural Swedish cosmetics, sold from friend to friend. Oriflame is a co-founder of World Childhood Foundation. Oriflame Cosmetics is listed on the Nordic Exchange.
SALES, OPERATING PROFIT AND CONSULTANTS BY REGION
3 months ended 31 Dec
12 months ended 31 Dec Sales
(€ Million)
2006 2005
Change in Euro
Change in local
currency 2006 2005
Change in Euro
Change in local currency
CIS & Baltics 159.1 133.9 19% 21% 496.5 382.9 30% 25%
Central Europe & Med. 1 66.4 61.0 9% 7% 223.8 209.9 7% 5%
Western Europe & Africa1 25.4 24.8 3% 3% 90.3 84.4 7% 7%
Latin America 10.5 10.5 - 8% 40.0 33.3 20% 20%
Asia 12.4 8.4 48% 54% 43.7 30.6 43% 41%
Other 5.6 6.1 (7%) (7%) 23.7 24.7 (12%) (5%)
Total sales 279.5 244.7 14% 16% 917.9 765.7 20% 18%
3 months ended 31 Dec
12 months ended 31 Dec Operating profit
(€ Million)
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
CIS & Baltics 34.9 30.3 15% 99.3 72.7 36%
Central Europe & Med. 1 14.4 14.0 3% 45.4 43.2 5%
Western Europe & Africa1 3.2 3.2 - 11.3 10.7 6%
Latin America 0.7 0.6 1% 4.4 2.1 116%
Asia 0.2 (0.4) n.m - (1.1) n.m
Group overhead & Other (10.5) (8.8) n.m (33.3) (20.8) n.m
Total 43.0 39.1 10% 127.1 106.7 19%
Average in the 3 months ended
31 December
Average in the 12 months ended
31 December Sales Force
(´000)
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
CIS & Baltics 994.2 816.5 22% 932.6 780.4 20%
Central E. & Med. 1 495.8 518.2 (4%) 512.9 522.5 (2%) Western E. & Africa1 127.6 112.3 14% 125.1 118.0 6%
Latin America 74.7 62.2 20% 69.2 55.5 25%
Asia 203.9 125.0 63% 167.9 120.6 39%
Total 1,896.2 1,634.1 16% 1,807.7 1,597.2 13%
Closing at 31 December Sales Force
(´000) 2006 2005 Change
CIS & Baltics 1,041.7 871.5 20%
Central E. & Med. 1 519.8 539.0 (4%) Western E. & Africa1 135.2 118.5 14%
Latin America 73.5 64.1 15%
Asia 205.9 130.2 59%
Total 1,976.5 1,723.2 15%
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
3 months ended 31 December
12 months ended 31 December
€ ‘000
2006 2005 2006 2005
Sales 2 279,500 244,683 917,945 765,690
Cost of sales (88,993) (78,722) (283,283) (242,961)
Gross profit 190.507 165,961 634,662 522,729
Selling and marketing
expenses (98,286) (85,719) (334,871) (277,803)
Administrative expenses (49.242) (41,156) (172,736) (138,180) Operating profit before
restructuring 2 42,979 39,086 127,055 106,746
Restructuring - (4,201) - (4,201)
Operating profit after
restructuring 42,979 34,885 127,055 102,545
Financial income 211 111 579 465
Financial expenses (6,228) (3,623) (19,306) (5,527)
Profit before tax 36,963 31,375 108,328 97,483
Current tax (8,730) (3,491) (18,700) (9,919)
Deferred tax 2,898 (43) 3,871 (1,283)
Net profit 31,131 27,841 93,499 86,281
3 months ended 31 December
12 months ended 31 December
€
2006 2005 2006 2005
EPS:
- basic 0.56 0.47 1.62 1.45
- diluted 0.55 0.47 1.61 1.45
Weighted avg. number of shares outstanding:
- basic 55,632,852 59,483,190 57,674,309 59,412,892
- diluted 56,088,491 59,653,424 58,073,828 59,499,159 Total number of shares
outstanding:
- basic 55,669,886 59,483,190 55,669,886 59,483,190
- diluted 56,125,525 59,653,424 56,069,405 59,569,456
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
€’000 31 December
2006
31 December 2005 Assets
Intangible assets 11,393 11,152
Property, plant and equipment 124,593 102,581
Deferred tax assets 12,446 7,110
Other long term receivables 6,534 3,768
Total non-current assets 154,966 124,611
Inventories 140,940 144,196
Trade and other receivables 78,328 69,670
Cash and cash equivalents 62,000 50,907
Total current assets 281,268 264,773
Total assets 436,234 389,384
Equity and liabilities
Share capital 69,588 74,354
Reserves (34,680) 25,941
Retained earnings 66,509 103,980
Dividends (53,535) (44,506)
Total capital and reserves 47,882 159,769
Liabilities
Interest bearing loans 235,668 1,083
Other long term non interest-bearing liabilities 292 259
Deferred tax liabilities 4,977 2,557
Total non-current liabilities 240,937 3,899
Current portion of interest-bearing loans 19,823 123,316
Taxes payable 7,629 5,638
Trade and other payables 103,443 87,410
Provisions 16,519 9,352
Total current liabilities 147,414 225,716
Total equity and liabilities 436,234 389,384
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
€’000 Share
capital
Total reserves
Retained
earnings Total equity As at 31 December 2004 74,177 18,294 18,397 110,828 Increase on issuance of new
shares 177 2,178 - 2,355
Cash flow hedging reserve - (451) - (451)
Translation gain for the period - 4,770 - 4,770
Movement in legal reserve - 670 (698) (28)
Other movements - 520 - 520
Dividend - - (44,506) (44,506)
Profit for the period - - 86,281 86,281
As at 31 December 2005 74,354 25,941 59,474 159,769
As at 31 December 2005 74,354 25,941 59,474 159,769 Cancellation of redeemed
shares (4,766) (59,709) (86,231) (150,706)
Cash flow hedging reserve - 857 - 857
Translation gain for the period - (4,835) - (4,835)
Release of translation reserve - 217 (217) -
Movement in legal reserve - 16 (16) -
Share incentive plan - 2,832 - 2,832
Dividend - - (53,535) (53,535)
Profit for the period - - 93,499 93,499
As at 31 December 2006 69,588 (34,681) 12,975 47,882
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
3 months ended 31 December
12 months ended 31 December
€’000
2006 2005 2006 2005
Operating activities
Operating profit 42,979 39,086 127,055 106,746
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation 3,725 3,743 14,732 13,062
Share incentive plan 937 127 2,832 520
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) (1,138) (2,261) (4,732) (2,817) Profit (loss) on disposal of property, plant and
equipment (79) (2) (218) (1,045)
Operating profit before changes in working cap. 46,414 40,693 139,669 116,466 Decrease / (increase) in trade and other receivables 744 1,729 (12,694) (16,586)
Decrease / (increase) in inventory 7,021 4,694 2,827 (31,976)
Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables 18,352 11,374 19,789 15,098
Cash generated from operations 72,531 58,489 149,591 83,001
Interest and bank charges paid (4,921) (2,093) (16,137) (9,611)
Income taxes paid (2,217) (2,676) (11,872) (9,950)
Cash flow from operating activities 65,393 53,720 121,582 63,440
Investing activities
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment 213 (18) 443 1,630
Interest received 212 111 579 465
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (8,613) (20,083) (37,914) (37,815)
Purchase of intangible assets (836) (1,516) (2,592) (3,827)
Cash flow from investing activities (9,024) (21,506) (39,484) (39,547)
Financing activities
Funds received from refinancing and movement in
loans (25,884) (4,726) 133,169 41,088
Redemption of shares (2) - (153,434) -
Proceeds from issuance of share capital, exercised
options - - 2,729 2,355
Dividend paid, net (30) - (53,502) (44,460)
Cash flow from financing activities (25,915) (4,726) (71,037) (1,017)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 30,454 27,488 11,061 22,876
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
period 31,464 22,645 50,895 26,814
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held (151) 762 (189) 1,205 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
period 61,767 50,895 61,767 50,895
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ORIFLAME COSMETICS S.A.
1. Basis of preparation
The year-end consolidated financial statements of Oriflame Cosmetics S.A. have been prepared by
management in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted for use in the European Union and the interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC). The year-end consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the same accounting policies and accounting estimates as the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2005, and should be read in conjunction with these statements.
2. Segment information
The primary and only segmentation of the business is cosmetics sales by geographical regions based on the Group's management and internal reporting structure. See tables on page 9.
CONSOLIDATED KEY FIGURES
3 months ended 31 December
12 months ended 31 December
2006 2005 2006 2005
Gross margin, % 68.2 67.8 69.1 68.3
EBITDA margin, % 17.0 17.6 15.8 15.7
Operating margin, % 15.4 16.0 13.8 13.9
Return on:
- operating capital, % - - 43.4 53.2
- capital employed, % - - 53.5 44.7
Net debt / equity 4.0 0.5 4.0 0.5
Net debt / EBITDA (LTM) 1.34 0.61 1.34 0.61
Interest cover1 8.8 18.7 7.9 11.2
Average no. of employees 5,842 5,283 5,610 4,961
1) Excluding exceptional items
DEFINITIONS Operating capital
Total assets less cash and cash equivalents and non interest bearing liabilities, including deferred tax liabilities.
Return on operating capital
Operating profit divided by average operating capital.
Capital employed
Total assets less non interest bearing liabilities, including deferred tax liabilities.
Return on capital employed
Operating profit plus interest income divided by average capital employed.
Net interest-bearing debt
Interest-bearing debt minus cash and cash equivalents.
Interest cover
Operating profit plus interest income divided by interest expenses and charges.
Net debt to equity
Net interest-bearing debt divided by equity.