1. NTN's financial results for FY2019 showed a net loss of 44 billion yen, the worst in company history. This was largely due to an impairment loss of 29 billion yen related to unprofitable factories and businesses.
2. The impairment loss was significantly higher than initial estimates of under 2 billion yen due to the auditor requiring COVID-19's impact to be included in calculations. This led to more conservative business forecasts and higher impairment losses.
3. Several cost cutting measures were undertaken, leading to reductions in labor costs and expenses. However, declining sales volumes had a major negative scale effect on profits, and price competition in the automotive sector continued to be a challenge.
The document is a transcript of Avis Budget Group's first quarter 2008 earnings conference call.
1) Avis Budget Group reported a $35 million decline in domestic earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) compared to the first quarter of the previous year, which was entirely expected and in line with their forecasts.
2) The EBITDA decline was driven by a 2% decline in pricing during the quarter, as well as a $13 million loss from marking interest rate hedges to market. However, these factors are not expected to impact the full year results.
3) Despite the earnings decline, demand remained solid in both the commercial and leisure segments
The SKF Group saw a significant drop in sales volumes in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. Net sales decreased 4.8% while operating profit declined significantly. Demand is expected to remain low in the second quarter, with a similar decline in volume year-over-year. The company has implemented actions to reduce costs and focus on profitability and cash flow. Looking ahead, the outlook remains weak given continued economic uncertainty and risks in the business environment.
v3 April Monthly Report (Japan, SK, TW) (Vetted)Jia Jie Fang
Japan has pursued an aggressive policy of quantitative easing (QE) since 2012 to stimulate inflation and economic growth, however it has failed to reach its targets of sustained 2% inflation. While QE provided initial stimulus, its effectiveness has diminished over time due to factors such as persistently low inflation, a weaker yen hurting small businesses, falling private investment and consumer confidence. For sustainable growth, Japan needs to implement deeper structural reforms to improve competitiveness, such as reducing corporate tax rates, increasing foreign labor participation, and encouraging higher female labor force participation.
Outokumpu reported a loss of €25 million in underlying EBIT for Q2 2015, driven by weak performance in its Coil Americas business area. EMEA continued its positive trend, with underlying EBIT of €56 million. Imports to Europe declined further, while imports to the US increased, particularly from China. The company is taking actions to improve Coil Americas, such as strengthening the sales team and focusing on operational efficiency. However, market conditions remain challenging with high inventories and uncertainty around nickel prices and scrap costs.
SKF reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2010, with operating margin of 11.8% compared to 5.2% in the first quarter of 2009. Demand increased across most regions and industries, particularly in Asia and for the automotive business. For the second quarter, SKF expects demand to be significantly higher than the previous year and slightly higher than the first quarter. SKF will maintain higher manufacturing levels to meet demand.
Hospira reported its first-quarter 2009 results, with net sales of $860 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.60. The company affirmed its full-year sales projection of 4-6% growth on a constant currency basis and narrowed its EPS guidance to the upper end of its prior range of $2.67-$2.72. First quarter results showed solid sales and earnings growth despite economic uncertainty, driven by improved manufacturing efficiency and favorable volume mix.
This transcript summarizes a conference call for Gafisa's 1Q10 results. In the call, Gafisa's CEO reported that the company had a strong first quarter, with sales growing 50% and launches outpacing the prior year. The company also completed a successful follow-on offering that generated over R$1 billion in net proceeds. Looking forward, Gafisa expects continued robust demand and remains confident in achieving its goal of R$4-5 billion in new launches for the full year. The CFO then provided additional financial details, including improved margins and a reduction in inventory levels compared to the prior year.
PPG Industries reported record third quarter sales and earnings. Sales totaled $2.8 billion, up 10% from the previous year, driven by acquisitions and currency gains. Earnings per share were $0.54, which included large environmental and legal charges, but adjusted earnings were $1.28 per share compared to $1.15 the prior year. The company achieved sales records across many business units due to strong volume growth internationally, while input costs increased slightly.
The document is a transcript of Avis Budget Group's first quarter 2008 earnings conference call.
1) Avis Budget Group reported a $35 million decline in domestic earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) compared to the first quarter of the previous year, which was entirely expected and in line with their forecasts.
2) The EBITDA decline was driven by a 2% decline in pricing during the quarter, as well as a $13 million loss from marking interest rate hedges to market. However, these factors are not expected to impact the full year results.
3) Despite the earnings decline, demand remained solid in both the commercial and leisure segments
The SKF Group saw a significant drop in sales volumes in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. Net sales decreased 4.8% while operating profit declined significantly. Demand is expected to remain low in the second quarter, with a similar decline in volume year-over-year. The company has implemented actions to reduce costs and focus on profitability and cash flow. Looking ahead, the outlook remains weak given continued economic uncertainty and risks in the business environment.
v3 April Monthly Report (Japan, SK, TW) (Vetted)Jia Jie Fang
Japan has pursued an aggressive policy of quantitative easing (QE) since 2012 to stimulate inflation and economic growth, however it has failed to reach its targets of sustained 2% inflation. While QE provided initial stimulus, its effectiveness has diminished over time due to factors such as persistently low inflation, a weaker yen hurting small businesses, falling private investment and consumer confidence. For sustainable growth, Japan needs to implement deeper structural reforms to improve competitiveness, such as reducing corporate tax rates, increasing foreign labor participation, and encouraging higher female labor force participation.
Outokumpu reported a loss of €25 million in underlying EBIT for Q2 2015, driven by weak performance in its Coil Americas business area. EMEA continued its positive trend, with underlying EBIT of €56 million. Imports to Europe declined further, while imports to the US increased, particularly from China. The company is taking actions to improve Coil Americas, such as strengthening the sales team and focusing on operational efficiency. However, market conditions remain challenging with high inventories and uncertainty around nickel prices and scrap costs.
SKF reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2010, with operating margin of 11.8% compared to 5.2% in the first quarter of 2009. Demand increased across most regions and industries, particularly in Asia and for the automotive business. For the second quarter, SKF expects demand to be significantly higher than the previous year and slightly higher than the first quarter. SKF will maintain higher manufacturing levels to meet demand.
Hospira reported its first-quarter 2009 results, with net sales of $860 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.60. The company affirmed its full-year sales projection of 4-6% growth on a constant currency basis and narrowed its EPS guidance to the upper end of its prior range of $2.67-$2.72. First quarter results showed solid sales and earnings growth despite economic uncertainty, driven by improved manufacturing efficiency and favorable volume mix.
This transcript summarizes a conference call for Gafisa's 1Q10 results. In the call, Gafisa's CEO reported that the company had a strong first quarter, with sales growing 50% and launches outpacing the prior year. The company also completed a successful follow-on offering that generated over R$1 billion in net proceeds. Looking forward, Gafisa expects continued robust demand and remains confident in achieving its goal of R$4-5 billion in new launches for the full year. The CFO then provided additional financial details, including improved margins and a reduction in inventory levels compared to the prior year.
PPG Industries reported record third quarter sales and earnings. Sales totaled $2.8 billion, up 10% from the previous year, driven by acquisitions and currency gains. Earnings per share were $0.54, which included large environmental and legal charges, but adjusted earnings were $1.28 per share compared to $1.15 the prior year. The company achieved sales records across many business units due to strong volume growth internationally, while input costs increased slightly.
PPG Industries reported financial results for the first quarter of 2007. Key points include:
- Sales grew 11% to $2.9 billion, a new quarterly record, driven by double-digit growth in the Performance and Applied Coatings and Optical and Specialty Materials segments.
- Earnings per share were $1.17, including a $0.03 per share charge for an asbestos settlement.
- Volumes grew 3% overall, with strong growth in Europe and Asia offsetting softer conditions in North America.
- The outlook remains positive, with expectations for continued global growth in automotive and industrial production, particularly in emerging markets.
Masco Corporation reported first quarter 2014 results, with sales increasing 5% year-over-year to $1.965 billion. Operating profit grew 12% to $157 million. International sales increased 7% in local currency, helping to offset weather impacts in North America. The company also reiterated its priorities of growing market-leading brands, penetrating international markets, and strengthening its balance sheet.
The document provides an equity market update for January 2019. It summarizes macroeconomic indicators for India and globally. For India, key points are GDP growth slowed in the second quarter, while inflation based on IIP and WPI increased. Domestic equity markets ended 2018 flat. The document recommends that investors continue investing in equity schemes, but also consider asset allocation funds given potential volatility around elections. It provides recommendations for both pure equity and balanced funds.
This document analyzes Panera Bread Company and its financial standing as of fiscal year end 2013. The analysis examines Panera's historical performance and future growth prospects. Key points extracted from the company's annual reports were used to create pro forma financial statements projecting the next five years. A discounted cash flow model was then developed to estimate Panera's share value based on future cash flows. The model projects revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities to determine free cash flow. This is discounted to calculate Panera's estimated share price of $172.27 as of November 2014.
This document provides a summary of Gannett Co., Inc.'s fourth quarter and full year 2004 conference call with investors. In the call, Gracia Martore, CFO, discussed key financial results including EPS of $1.47 for Q4 and $4.92 for the full year. She noted solid performances across advertising categories in newspapers and record political advertising for broadcasting. Doug McCorkindale, CEO, stated that most advertising categories grew except for automotive. He discussed continued growth in online revenues and non-daily publications. In the question and answer period, details were provided about TV station revenues, directories, and the Hometown acquisition review by the Justice Department.
This document provides an investor presentation for Nexon Co., Ltd for Q2 2018. Some key points:
- MapleStory and Dungeon&Fighter continued strong growth, demonstrating the longevity of Nexon's IPs. Korea MapleStory grew 61% year-over-year.
- Transition of EA SPORTS FIFA ONLINE 4 is going well.
- Continued cash flows enable investment in new titles scheduled for worldwide launch.
- Q2 revenues increased 2% year-over-year to $47.8 billion driven by growth of MapleStory in Korea offset by declines in mobile revenues. Operating income exceeded outlook.
- Adobe reported record quarterly and annual revenue for its fiscal year 2008. Fourth quarter revenue was $915.3 million, a slight increase from the same quarter last year. Annual revenue for 2008 was $3.58 billion, a 13% increase from fiscal year 2007.
- Despite a difficult economic environment, Adobe was able to achieve double digit growth for the sixth consecutive year through consistent execution and disciplined expense management.
- For the first quarter of fiscal year 2009, Adobe is targeting revenue of $800-850 million and earnings per share of $0.30-0.35 on a GAAP basis and $0.43-0.47 on a non-GAAP basis.
Brookfield Office Properties - BPO - Quarterly EarningsKevin Cheng, CFA
Brookfield Office Properties reported second quarter 2012 results that exceeded expectations due to non-recurring income and accounting adjustments. While the company achieved strong leasing spreads, overall leasing velocity has moderated from 2011 due to macroeconomic headwinds. There was repeated focus during the earnings call on Brookfield's leverage and liquidity. The company is likely to see flat to declining funds from operations per share into mid-2014 as it carries vacant space previously leased to Bank of America. However, Brookfield remains the "value" name among large-cap office REITs due to its discount to net asset value and earnings momentum concerns over the next few years.
1) The CFO presented NTN's recovery scenario to achieve a ROIC of 5% and net debt to equity ratio below 1.5 by 2023 in order to secure a 100 billion yen line of credit. This will be accomplished through structural reforms.
2) Three major factors need reform: decreasing EBIT margins addressed through marketing/pricing strategies, low asset turnover especially for inventory addressed through production/inventory control, and high investment levels addressed through outsourcing.
3) Middle management must discuss this recovery scenario globally to establish a learning organization that transforms behaviors towards value creation and a challenging culture.
The document discusses India's economic policies, including fiscal policy, monetary policy, foreign exchange policy, and foreign investment policy. It provides an overview of the objectives and instruments of each policy area. Fiscal policy aims to achieve desirable price levels, employment, income distribution, and capital formation through public expenditure and taxation. Monetary policy operates through money supply, interest rates, and credit availability to influence spending and prices. Foreign exchange policy moved from control to management with the introduction of the Foreign Exchange Management Act in 1999. Foreign investment policy aims to attract long-term foreign direct investment and allows foreign investors to establish wholly owned subsidiaries in most sectors.
- Record Q2 revenues for Nexon of ¥52.1 billion, a 13% increase year-over-year. On a constant currency basis, revenues grew 20% year-over-year with growth in both PC and mobile businesses.
- Major franchises like Dungeon&Fighter, MapleStory, and FIFA Online continued strong performance and drove overall growth. Korea experienced particularly strong double-digit growth across both PC and mobile for the sixth consecutive quarter.
- Nexon fully acquired Embark Studios to strengthen its Western development strategy and integrate Embark's development capabilities with Nexon's expertise in live operations.
Simply put, a budget deficit occurs when an entity (often a government) spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit, on the other hand, is a budget surplus.
The document discusses how estimates of fiscal breakeven oil prices can vary between analysts due to differences in methodology and assumptions. It analyzes the breakeven oil price projections for Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE from 2015 to 2020 using IMF and IIF data. The analysis calculates breakeven prices both with and without including investment income as non-oil revenues, finding this can significantly impact estimated breakeven prices, particularly for Kuwait and the UAE. Projections show Kuwait's breakeven price rising to $54.1/barrel by 2020 if including investment income, or $89.3/barrel without, while estimates for Saudi Arabia and the UAE remain relatively stable.
DuPont reported a Q4 2008 loss of $0.70 per share, compared to earnings of $0.60 per share in Q4 2007. Excluding restructuring charges, the Q4 2008 loss was $0.28 per share. Global sales declined 17% to $5.8 billion due to a 20% drop in volume from weak demand, partially offset by 7% higher local prices. For 2009, DuPont expects earnings in the range of $2.00-$2.50 per share and continued weak demand, except in agriculture. The company will focus on $730 million in cost reductions and $1 billion in working capital reductions.
- The document is the transcript from 3M's Q1 2006 earnings conference call.
- 3M had strong sales growth of 8.3% in Q1 2006, with all six business segments growing. Operating income grew 18.8%.
- Geographic growth was strong, with Asia Pacific growing 12.0% and Europe growing 7.9% in local currency.
CFO Message in NTN Report 2020 (English Version)TETSUYA SOGO
This document provides an overview of NTN Corporation's financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020 and its plans going forward. Key points include:
- Net sales were 651.5 billion yen, below expectations due to COVID-19, with an operating income of 7.1 billion yen. An impairment loss of 29 billion yen was recorded.
- Issues going forward include further reducing fixed and variable costs, improving technology to reduce price competition, and securing sufficient cash.
- For fiscal year ending 2024, the goal is net sales of 700 billion yen and operating income of 42 billion yen, with a focus on improving ROIC through selection and concentration of businesses and structural
CFO Message in NTN Report 2021 (English Version)TETSUYA SOGO
1. The document discusses the financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021 and forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022 for NTN Corporation.
2. For fiscal year 2021, net sales decreased due to COVID-19 but the company achieved an operating loss turnaround in the second half through cost reductions. However, an operating loss of 3.1 billion yen and loss attributable to owners of 11.6 billion yen were recorded.
3. For fiscal 2022, net sales are forecast to recover to 660 billion yen level with operating income planned at 15 billion yen through demand recovery and fixed cost control, though uncertainties like semiconductor shortages remain.
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American Financial Group reported third quarter 2020 net earnings of $164 million, down from $147 million in the third quarter of 2019. Net earnings in 2020 included $53 million in after-tax non-core losses, primarily from strengthening asbestos and environmental reserves and annuity non-core items. Core net operating earnings were $217 million in 2020, up from $205 million in 2019. Book value per share was $72.65 and the company had $1 billion in excess capital as of September 30, 2020. AFG will use its excess capital and liquidity to address COVID-19 uncertainties and pursue growth opportunities.
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Aperam reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2015, with record high quarterly net income and EPS. However, management expects earnings to be lower in Q3 compared to Q2 due to seasonal factors as well as weaker market conditions, including lower nickel prices and tightening raw material markets in Europe. Aperam continues to focus on its Leadership Journey initiatives and top line strategy to improve operational efficiency and profitability and mitigate external challenges. The company also announced new investment plans that are expected to further enhance performance.
PPG Industries reported financial results for the first quarter of 2007. Key points include:
- Sales grew 11% to $2.9 billion, a new quarterly record, driven by double-digit growth in the Performance and Applied Coatings and Optical and Specialty Materials segments.
- Earnings per share were $1.17, including a $0.03 per share charge for an asbestos settlement.
- Volumes grew 3% overall, with strong growth in Europe and Asia offsetting softer conditions in North America.
- The outlook remains positive, with expectations for continued global growth in automotive and industrial production, particularly in emerging markets.
Masco Corporation reported first quarter 2014 results, with sales increasing 5% year-over-year to $1.965 billion. Operating profit grew 12% to $157 million. International sales increased 7% in local currency, helping to offset weather impacts in North America. The company also reiterated its priorities of growing market-leading brands, penetrating international markets, and strengthening its balance sheet.
The document provides an equity market update for January 2019. It summarizes macroeconomic indicators for India and globally. For India, key points are GDP growth slowed in the second quarter, while inflation based on IIP and WPI increased. Domestic equity markets ended 2018 flat. The document recommends that investors continue investing in equity schemes, but also consider asset allocation funds given potential volatility around elections. It provides recommendations for both pure equity and balanced funds.
This document analyzes Panera Bread Company and its financial standing as of fiscal year end 2013. The analysis examines Panera's historical performance and future growth prospects. Key points extracted from the company's annual reports were used to create pro forma financial statements projecting the next five years. A discounted cash flow model was then developed to estimate Panera's share value based on future cash flows. The model projects revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities to determine free cash flow. This is discounted to calculate Panera's estimated share price of $172.27 as of November 2014.
This document provides a summary of Gannett Co., Inc.'s fourth quarter and full year 2004 conference call with investors. In the call, Gracia Martore, CFO, discussed key financial results including EPS of $1.47 for Q4 and $4.92 for the full year. She noted solid performances across advertising categories in newspapers and record political advertising for broadcasting. Doug McCorkindale, CEO, stated that most advertising categories grew except for automotive. He discussed continued growth in online revenues and non-daily publications. In the question and answer period, details were provided about TV station revenues, directories, and the Hometown acquisition review by the Justice Department.
This document provides an investor presentation for Nexon Co., Ltd for Q2 2018. Some key points:
- MapleStory and Dungeon&Fighter continued strong growth, demonstrating the longevity of Nexon's IPs. Korea MapleStory grew 61% year-over-year.
- Transition of EA SPORTS FIFA ONLINE 4 is going well.
- Continued cash flows enable investment in new titles scheduled for worldwide launch.
- Q2 revenues increased 2% year-over-year to $47.8 billion driven by growth of MapleStory in Korea offset by declines in mobile revenues. Operating income exceeded outlook.
- Adobe reported record quarterly and annual revenue for its fiscal year 2008. Fourth quarter revenue was $915.3 million, a slight increase from the same quarter last year. Annual revenue for 2008 was $3.58 billion, a 13% increase from fiscal year 2007.
- Despite a difficult economic environment, Adobe was able to achieve double digit growth for the sixth consecutive year through consistent execution and disciplined expense management.
- For the first quarter of fiscal year 2009, Adobe is targeting revenue of $800-850 million and earnings per share of $0.30-0.35 on a GAAP basis and $0.43-0.47 on a non-GAAP basis.
Brookfield Office Properties - BPO - Quarterly EarningsKevin Cheng, CFA
Brookfield Office Properties reported second quarter 2012 results that exceeded expectations due to non-recurring income and accounting adjustments. While the company achieved strong leasing spreads, overall leasing velocity has moderated from 2011 due to macroeconomic headwinds. There was repeated focus during the earnings call on Brookfield's leverage and liquidity. The company is likely to see flat to declining funds from operations per share into mid-2014 as it carries vacant space previously leased to Bank of America. However, Brookfield remains the "value" name among large-cap office REITs due to its discount to net asset value and earnings momentum concerns over the next few years.
1) The CFO presented NTN's recovery scenario to achieve a ROIC of 5% and net debt to equity ratio below 1.5 by 2023 in order to secure a 100 billion yen line of credit. This will be accomplished through structural reforms.
2) Three major factors need reform: decreasing EBIT margins addressed through marketing/pricing strategies, low asset turnover especially for inventory addressed through production/inventory control, and high investment levels addressed through outsourcing.
3) Middle management must discuss this recovery scenario globally to establish a learning organization that transforms behaviors towards value creation and a challenging culture.
The document discusses India's economic policies, including fiscal policy, monetary policy, foreign exchange policy, and foreign investment policy. It provides an overview of the objectives and instruments of each policy area. Fiscal policy aims to achieve desirable price levels, employment, income distribution, and capital formation through public expenditure and taxation. Monetary policy operates through money supply, interest rates, and credit availability to influence spending and prices. Foreign exchange policy moved from control to management with the introduction of the Foreign Exchange Management Act in 1999. Foreign investment policy aims to attract long-term foreign direct investment and allows foreign investors to establish wholly owned subsidiaries in most sectors.
- Record Q2 revenues for Nexon of ¥52.1 billion, a 13% increase year-over-year. On a constant currency basis, revenues grew 20% year-over-year with growth in both PC and mobile businesses.
- Major franchises like Dungeon&Fighter, MapleStory, and FIFA Online continued strong performance and drove overall growth. Korea experienced particularly strong double-digit growth across both PC and mobile for the sixth consecutive quarter.
- Nexon fully acquired Embark Studios to strengthen its Western development strategy and integrate Embark's development capabilities with Nexon's expertise in live operations.
Simply put, a budget deficit occurs when an entity (often a government) spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit, on the other hand, is a budget surplus.
The document discusses how estimates of fiscal breakeven oil prices can vary between analysts due to differences in methodology and assumptions. It analyzes the breakeven oil price projections for Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE from 2015 to 2020 using IMF and IIF data. The analysis calculates breakeven prices both with and without including investment income as non-oil revenues, finding this can significantly impact estimated breakeven prices, particularly for Kuwait and the UAE. Projections show Kuwait's breakeven price rising to $54.1/barrel by 2020 if including investment income, or $89.3/barrel without, while estimates for Saudi Arabia and the UAE remain relatively stable.
DuPont reported a Q4 2008 loss of $0.70 per share, compared to earnings of $0.60 per share in Q4 2007. Excluding restructuring charges, the Q4 2008 loss was $0.28 per share. Global sales declined 17% to $5.8 billion due to a 20% drop in volume from weak demand, partially offset by 7% higher local prices. For 2009, DuPont expects earnings in the range of $2.00-$2.50 per share and continued weak demand, except in agriculture. The company will focus on $730 million in cost reductions and $1 billion in working capital reductions.
- The document is the transcript from 3M's Q1 2006 earnings conference call.
- 3M had strong sales growth of 8.3% in Q1 2006, with all six business segments growing. Operating income grew 18.8%.
- Geographic growth was strong, with Asia Pacific growing 12.0% and Europe growing 7.9% in local currency.
CFO Message in NTN Report 2020 (English Version)TETSUYA SOGO
This document provides an overview of NTN Corporation's financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020 and its plans going forward. Key points include:
- Net sales were 651.5 billion yen, below expectations due to COVID-19, with an operating income of 7.1 billion yen. An impairment loss of 29 billion yen was recorded.
- Issues going forward include further reducing fixed and variable costs, improving technology to reduce price competition, and securing sufficient cash.
- For fiscal year ending 2024, the goal is net sales of 700 billion yen and operating income of 42 billion yen, with a focus on improving ROIC through selection and concentration of businesses and structural
CFO Message in NTN Report 2021 (English Version)TETSUYA SOGO
1. The document discusses the financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021 and forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022 for NTN Corporation.
2. For fiscal year 2021, net sales decreased due to COVID-19 but the company achieved an operating loss turnaround in the second half through cost reductions. However, an operating loss of 3.1 billion yen and loss attributable to owners of 11.6 billion yen were recorded.
3. For fiscal 2022, net sales are forecast to recover to 660 billion yen level with operating income planned at 15 billion yen through demand recovery and fixed cost control, though uncertainties like semiconductor shortages remain.
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American Financial Group reported third quarter 2020 net earnings of $164 million, down from $147 million in the third quarter of 2019. Net earnings in 2020 included $53 million in after-tax non-core losses, primarily from strengthening asbestos and environmental reserves and annuity non-core items. Core net operating earnings were $217 million in 2020, up from $205 million in 2019. Book value per share was $72.65 and the company had $1 billion in excess capital as of September 30, 2020. AFG will use its excess capital and liquidity to address COVID-19 uncertainties and pursue growth opportunities.
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Aperam reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2015, with record high quarterly net income and EPS. However, management expects earnings to be lower in Q3 compared to Q2 due to seasonal factors as well as weaker market conditions, including lower nickel prices and tightening raw material markets in Europe. Aperam continues to focus on its Leadership Journey initiatives and top line strategy to improve operational efficiency and profitability and mitigate external challenges. The company also announced new investment plans that are expected to further enhance performance.
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- Greif reported improved operating performance and cash flow in Q2 2016 compared to Q2 2015. Gross profit margin expanded to 20.7% in Q2 2016 from 19.8% in Q2 2015.
- Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services (RIPS) saw significant expansion in operating profit in North America and strong volume growth in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. RIPS Asia Pacific reported record results.
- Paper Packaging & Services (PPS) had higher volumes and specialty sales expansion, offsetting lower containerboard prices. Flexible Products & Services (FPS) operating loss improved sequentially.
- Land Management operating profit was slightly lower due to planned lower timber sales, but is pursuing
The document provides a Q&A summary of ConAgra Foods' financial results for Q2 FY04 compared to Q2 FY03. Key points include:
- Q2 FY04 diluted EPS was $0.51 compared to $0.44 in Q2 FY03, impacted by $0.04 in discontinued operations in FY04 and $0.03 in divestiture expenses in FY03.
- Sales comparability was impacted by $506M in divested fresh meat businesses in FY03 and $154M in divested canned food businesses in FY03.
- Examples of brand sales growth included Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters
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The document is a transcript of Avis Budget Group's first quarter 2008 earnings conference call.
1) Avis Budget Group reported a $35 million decline in domestic earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) compared to the first quarter of the previous year, which was entirely expected and in line with their forecasts.
2) The EBITDA decline was driven by a 2% decline in pricing during the quarter, as well as a $13 million loss from marking interest rate hedges to market. However, these factors are not expected to impact the full year results.
3) Despite the earnings decline, demand remained solid in both the commercial and leisure segments
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CFO Message to NTN Senior Managers regarding Consolidated Financial Results for 2019
1. 1
----- Global Web Meeting -----
CFO Message to NTN Senior Managers
Regarding
Consolidated Financial Results for FY2019
July 15, 2020 Tetsuya Sogo
<Please look at P18>
Key factors of Financial Results for 2019 are shown on this page.
The most shocking number is Net Income, negative 44 billion yen, that is the worst
record in NTN history.
2. 2
<Please look at P19>
This is consolidated P/L in comparison with the previous year.
Estimated Sales for 2019 was 680 billion yen, Operating Income was 10 billion yen
at our final public announcement in February, before COVID-19.
After that announcement, Sales decreased to 651.5 billion yen, so Operating Income
of 7.1 billion yen was not a big surprise to our investors and Japanese Stock Market,
however Net Income of negative 44 billion yen was a shocking number.
This was caused by the huge number of Extraordinary Loss of 32.3 billion yen,
including Impairment Loss of 29 billion yen.
So I had to focus on the explanation of Impairment Loss to our investors and security
analysts.
3. 3
<Please look at P20>
First of all, I will briefly explain how to calculate Impairment Loss, just for your
reference.
1) Each unprofitable company or factory has to show a business plan that our auditor
(for example, E&Y in Japan) challenges and agrees for the terms of averaged
remaining years of depreciation period, usually 7 or 8 years.
2) After the agreement of the business plan with its auditor, then each company has
to calculate the Net Present Value of FCF during such period to determine the
value creation of each business including Sale Value of Land and Buildings at the
end of depreciation based on each Appraised Value.
3) Finally, the auditor compares such NPV with Book Value of Tangible Fixed Assets.
If NPV is less than the Book Value, that amount shall be recorded as Impairment
Loss.
NTN recorded Impairment Loss of 17 billion yen in 2018, and 29 billion yen again in
2019. At the Financial Settlement Briefing Meeting for 2018, I explained that the
competitive advantage of manufacturing in NTN Japan has dropped significantly,
4. 4
and NTN will focus on drastic and fundamental measures, so that there should not
be any more Impairment Loss in 2019.
Although I said there should not be Impairment Loss any more in 2019, we found
that only our Taper Roller Bearing Business in Okayama and Akaiwa cannot avoid
Impairment Loss, estimated amount of this Loss was less than 2 billion yen.
We started discussion with E&Y on this estimation at the end of February to finalize
the Impairment Loss. NTN and E&Y, at that time, both thought that the impact of
COVID-19 should be excluded from the calculation of Impairment Loss.
Then, as the impact of COVID-19 is getting more and more serious, E&Y together
with Japan CPA association strongly told us to include the impact of COVID-19, and
we agreed and decided to do so.
We therefore revised each business plan, average 20% sales reduction in 2020, not
full recovery in 2021, no sales increase after 2021 during the remaining depreciation
period. Under such conservative assumption, Impairment Loss was calculated as 22
billion yen in Japan, instead of previous estimation of 2 billion yen without COVID-
19. As for Global Impairment Loss, we applied the same concept to overseas, Bower
5.5 billion yen and DMF 1.5 billion yen. Global Total 29 billion yen.
At the Financial Settlement Briefing Meeting for 2019, I explained this story and
that our Impairment Loss of 29 billion yen will reduce the amount of Depreciation by
3.5 billion yen, which will speed up our Recovery in the future.
In the meantime, I had discussed with our main bank Mitsubishi in March, and
received the Commitment of additional cash of 100 billion yen to prepare for COVID-
19. FCF of NTN Consolidated in 2020 is estimated around negative 50 billion yen,
so the Commitment Line of 100 billion shall be more than enough. So, Don’t worry!!
We have enough cash to survive in 2020.
We also have to understand that NTN Japan cannot support the overseas activities
in various costs of such as Japanese Expats, Engineering Drawings and Testing
under the current situations, so we made radical changes that gave negative impact
to our overseas business in 2019.
5. 5
<Please look at P21>
This chart shows Sales by Region. Sales dropped significantly in all regions by total
64.9 billion yen excluding the impact of foreign exchange ratio.
6. 6
<Please look at P22>
This chart shows Sales and Operating Income by Business Sector. As Sales dropped
in all Business Sectors, Operating Income dropped significantly especially in
Industrial OEM and Automotive OEM, and only Aftermarket Business remained
profitable.
7. 7
<Please look at P23>
This chart shows Quarterly Trend of Sales and Operating Income by Business Sector
for 2018 and 2019. As Sales is decreasing, Operating Income is decreasing, however
Operating Income increased in the last 4th Quarter by 1.5 billion yen. This is because
of our global efforts for Fixed Costs Reduction by 6 billion yen in Labor Costs and
Expenses.
8. 8
<Please look at P24>
This chart shows Analysis of Operating Income for 2019, in comparison with that for
2018.
Positive Factors are Decrease in Labor Costs, Variable Costs and Expenses.
As for Variable Costs, we have achieved Cost Reduction of 3.6 billion yen, but together
with other external factors such as the impact of US-China Tariff Change, total
Decrease in Variable Costs was 3.1 billion yen. I remember this number used to be
much larger, and I am afraid to say that the amount of Variable Cost Reduction is
getting smaller and smaller recently.
As for Labor Costs and Expenses, we have made a big reduction in 2019, and I respect
the great efforts in all areas in NTN group, however we should clearly understand
that our EBIT Margin especially for OEM Business has been constantly decreasing.
Only Fixed Cost Reduction cannot solve this problem, and we need fundamental
Structural Reform to generate much higher level of FCF toward our Value Creation.
Regarding Negative Factors, I would like to explain Scale Effects that was the biggest
factor, as shown in this chart.
9. 9
Sales dropped by 64.9 billion yen excluding the impact of foreign exchange ratio, as
shown on P21. Considering the additional impact of Price Decrease by 2.5 billion yen,
pure Sales Volume Decrease was 62.4 billion yen
On the other hand, as a total NTN group, our Variable Cost Percentage to Sales is
about 55%, so that our consolidated Marginal Profit Ratio is 45%. Therefore Scale
Effects to Operating Income shall be 62.4 times 45% equal 28.1 billion yen that is
much less than 33.9 by 5.8 billion yen. --- What is this difference ?
This formula of Marginal Profit Calculation is correct when Sales Volume and
Production Volume are same. We have reduced our Inventories drastically in 2019,
so that our Production Volume dropped by 87 billion yen that was a much larger
number than Sales Volume Decrease of 62.4 billion yen. This additional Production
Volume Decrease caused the additional Scale Effects of 5.8 billion yen. As a result of
Inventory Reduction, our Profit decreased, but it helped our CF situation a lot.
Another Negative Factor is Sales Price Discount. Sales Price Discount of
Automotive OEM was 5.8 billion yen, and Sales Price Increase of Automotive OEM
was 2.7 billion yen, so that Net Sales Price Level of Automotive OEM was Negative
3.1 billion yen. Net Sales Level of each Industrial OEM and Aftermarket was
Positive 0.3 and 0.4 billion yen respectively, which made total Sales Level of Negative
2.5 billion yen as shown on this chart.
The Impact of Price Discount of Automotive OEM has been significant every year,
and it is our big problem that is killing our profitability. We do need Differentiation
in Engineering or Service to avoid such Price Competition as much as possible.
10. 10
<Please look at P25>
This chart shows Sales and Operating Income in Japan and Americas.
Operating Income was Negative 1.3 billion yen in Japan, but there was Royalty
Income of 3.5 billion yen, as Non-Operating Income, and Operating Income Plus
Royalty equal Positive 2.2 billion yen. I strongly believe that Royalty Income should
be classified as Operating Income, and we are going to change the classification in
2020 Financial Statements.
As NTN Japan cannot support the overseas activities in various costs of such as
Expats, Engineering Drawings and Testing under the current situations, we made
radical changes that gave negative impact to our overseas profitability in 2019
especially in Americas Region, which caused a Big Drop of Operating Income of
Americas in addition to the impact of Sales Decrease in 2019.
Since the Cost Burden of NTN Japan has been reduced, Operating Income of NTN
Stand Alone including Royalty Income was Positive 2.2 billion yen. If this number
was Negative, our Impairment Loss would have been over 40 billion yen instead of
29 billion yen in 2019.
11. 11
<Please look at P26>
This chart shows Sales and Operating Income in Europe and Asia.
In Europe, Operating Income was barely Positive 0.3% in 2019.
In Asia, Operating Income decreased a lot, but still Positive 8.5% in 2019.
12. 12
<Please look at P27>
This chart shows Inventories.
Estimated Inventories for 2019 was 184 billion yen at our final public announcement
in February, before COVID-19, so we have achieved the target number of Inventories.
Since Sales Volume dropped a lot, Inventory Turnover Ratio also dropped to 3.6. We
are now expecting further Sales Decrease by around 20% in 2020, however we will
keep 3.6 as our global target of Inventory Turnover Ratio in 2020 to improve CF as
much as possible.
We will however increase Strategic Inventories for Aftermarket to further expand
Aftermarket Business.
13. 13
<Please look at P28>
This chart shows Capex and Depreciation.
Our budget of Capex in 2019 was 50 billion yen, but we could not control Capex under
this level, and we spent 57.7 billion yen.
Depreciation was 37.3 billion yen.
Considering our CF situation in 2020 estimated under COVID-19, Investment
Budget is reduced to 18.5 billion yen in 2020.
We will focus on the Maximum Utilization of current production capacity with
indispensable Investment to do so, improving the Total Through-put and Flexibility
to reduce our Break Even Point and increase Return on Invested Capital.
Each Investment shall be studied carefully to decide the priority under the budget,
and Investments for additional capacity with negative NPV especially in current
OEM business shall be eliminated.
14. 14
<Please look at P29>
This chart shows Interest-Bearing Debt & Net D/E Ratio.
Interest-Bearing Debt increased by 12.1 billion yen, and Net D/E Ratio increased
rapidly from 1.2 to 1.9 in 2019.
The reason of this rapid increase of Net D/E Ratio was the rapid decrease of Equity.
Equity decreased rapidly in 2019 by such as Negative Income of 44 billion yen,
Dividend of 6.6 billion yen and the Impact of Foreign Exchange Ratio and Holding
Stock Price Decline of 23.4 billion yen.
Equity decreased from 230 billion yen to 156 billion yen. It dropped by 74 billion yen
in 2019. We have to increase our Equity.
NTN’s current Rating in Japanese Market by the Rating Organization “R&I”, Rating
& Investment Information, Inc. is still A Minus Flat. I will keep communicating and
explaining our Recovery Scenario as practical as possible to keep our A Minus Status.
There is a Risk of Rating Down to such as BBB Plus temporally, but we don’t have to
worry about immediate cash or Corporate Bond for a while.
15. 15
<Please look at P30>
This chart shows Cash Flows.
In 2019, CF from Operating Activities was 43.7 billion yen.
Estimated CF from Operating Activities for 2019 was 41 billion yen at our final public
announcement in February before COVID-19, so we have achieved the target number
of CF from Operating Activities.
This is because we have successfully made the rapid reduction of Inventories in 4th
Quarter, as shown on P27.
On the other hand, CF from Investing Activities was Negative 61.8 billion yen in
2019.
Estimated CF from Investing Activities for 2019 was 53 billion yen at our final public
announcement in February before COVID-19, so we did not achieve the target
number. We need better control of CF from Investing Activities.
At the Financial Settlement Briefing Meeting for 2019, I explained to our investors
and security analysts that our Budget of Investment is less than 20 billion yen in
2020.
16. 16
<Please look at P31>
This is the final page of my explanation, and I believe this is the most important page.
This chart shows the Basic Concept and Target of our Recovery Scenario that is the
Precondition for the Commitment Line of 100 billion yen.
First of all, I would like to make a clear definition of Recovery. What is Recovery?
Definition of Recovery is the Capability for NTN to Create Corporate Value, which
has to be achieved in 2023, at the end of our next Mid-Term Management Plan.
Assuming that the Expected Return of our Shareholders in Japanese Stock Market
is 8%, as you know, we designed that our Consolidated WACC, Cost of Capital is 5%,
so our commitment of Consolidated ROIC, Return on Invested Capital is 5% in 2023.
Our Main Bank, Mitsubishi agreed to this target, as the minimum requirement.
Our final target of Net D/E Ratio is less than 1.0, however it will be almost impossible
to achieve that level in 2023 without the major Equity Finace that may cause the
Dilution and Risk of Stock Price Decline. So our Main Bank agreed to 1.5, as the
target of Net D/E Ratio in 2023. Separately, we will keep paying attention to our
17. 17
Stock Price, and Finance HQ will keep studying the Possibility and Pratical Scheme
of Equity Finance.
In order to achieve ROIC 5%, we do not rely on the Volume. We basically do not need
Investments to increase our Production Capacity. The target of Sales in 2023
therefore is 700 billion yen, and Operating Income is 42 billion yen, EBIT Margin is
6%.
We are going to develop the detail action plans, and we need Structural Reform to
proceed this Recovery Plan.
By the way, What are the current major problems at Global NTN Group excluding
the impact of COVID-19? From my financial point of view, the biggest problem is that
NTN is not creating the Corporate Value, but destroying the Value a lot recently
especially in Japan, Americas region and European region.
Consolidated ROIC is barely positive, but way below Consolidated WACC that is 5%.
Our negative FCF is causing a very high level of D/E ratio, and our financial structure
is too much leveraged and very risky.
There are 3 major factors that are causing our negative FCF situations
1) Decreasing EBIT Margin
2) Low level of Asset Turnover Ratio, especially for Inventory Turnover
3) High level of Investment in comparison with the level of Depreciation
People say that “The major cause of Company Failure is Company Success.” I am
afraid that NTN still cannot forget the success experience in the past before Lehman
Shock, and cannot change the basic Corporate Attitude yet. It is “Boiling Frog
Theory”. I would like to explain these 3 major factors one by one.
1) Decreasing EBIT Margin
(Solution=Structural Reform①: Fundamental review of marketing and pricing
strategy)
I think this is closely related to the traditional Japanese Monozukuri Culture.
Monozukuri means manufacturing.
NTN always aimed to achieve the highest level of productivity and quality at the
same time with continuous cost reduction.
NTN was very successful company by making all OEM customers happy by such
competitive advantage in manufacturing with KAIZEN spirit.
18. 18
But now, NTN cannot make profit by this kind of traditional overall cost
leadership strategy, because Korean or Chinese competitors are getting stronger
and gaining big presence in the markets of our core businesses such as Constant
Velocity Joints and HUB bearings.
Professor Philip Kotler, Father of Marketing at Kellogg, said;
“There is no golden rule in marketing to win, but there is only one clear rule, -- If
you try to make all of your customers happy, your company will fail. -- ”
We have to focus on our marketing and pricing strategies toward the future
profitable “Product Portfolio” and “Business Portfolio”.
We have to stop selling negative profit product to strengthen our Product
Portfolio, and increase the ratio of Aftermarket business to strengthen our
Business Portfolio.
We have to keep improving our manufacturing capabilities, however we have to
clearly understand that we cannot make all customers happy.
We do need strong Marketing and Pricing strategies to improve our EBIT
Margin as soon as possible.
For your reference, I would like to introduce some other words of Philip Kotler;
“The sales department is not a whole company, but the whole company better be
a sales department”
“There is no such thing as a commodity. It is simply a product waiting to be
differentiated.”
“You don’t sell to distributors. You sell through them and with them.”
2) Low level of Asset Turnover Ratio, especially for Inventory Turnover
(Solution=Structural Reform②: Strengthen production control and inventory
control)
Asset Turnover Ratio especially for Inventory Turnover Ratio is our big weak point
in comparison with our competitors.
We did not focus on this subject effectively for a long time, while focusing on such
as Machine Running Ratio (MRR) and Cycle Time.
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Our level of productivity such as MRR or Quality standard has been very high, but
our level of Inventory turnover has not been improved.
We have to focus on Total Lead time and Total Throughput, and improve our speed
to generate profit and improve our ROIC.
We are now trying to introduce TPS, Toyota Production System and TOC, Theory
of Constraints to our functions of Production, Production Control, and Logistics in
Japan. We have to improve our Cash Generating Speed.
We also expect this challenge will make it possible to flexibly utilize our OEM
production lines for Aftermarket production to expand our Aftermarket Business
without another big investment
Our manufacturing people should also be getting more sensitive to prioritize the
production of profitable products for Aftermarket, rather than Machine Running
Ratio or Cycle Time.
3) High level of Investment in comparison with the level of Depreciation
(Solution=Structural Reform③: Break out of self-sufficiency)
It has been another NTN Culture that “Do it by yourself to get know-hows and
profit”.
We therefore have invested a lot for all processes such as Forging, Turning, Heat
Treatment, Grinding and Assembly, and we enjoyed high level of EBIT Margin
before Lehman Shock.
But such a situation has changed under the globalization, and we are not making
enough profit, and a large amount of Investment much more than the amount of
Depreciation is causing our negative FCF.
It has become more and more difficult for NTN to be equipped with adequate
financial resources to respond effectively to higher and wider requests for global
complicated markets, and get enough return from our investment.
To reduce the level of investment, NTN should build cooperative relationship with
outside organizations such as suppliers and customers so that NTN can expect
complementary resources and synergies.
This kind of Strategic Partnership should be a relationship of win-win founded on
20. 20
mutual trust and respect.
These 3 factors are the Fundamental Changes for NTN to create Corporate Value in
2023. We have to motivate all NTN people globally toward this direction, by
learning as an individual, as a team, as an organization to Measure, Manage and
Maximize the Total Value of NTN Group.
This Recovery Scenario is nothing without sharing, communicating, exchanging
ideas and experiences in Global NTN Group. I am expecting each of you to discuss
this Recovery Scenario with your Middle Management People. Strong Networking
of middle management all over NTN is very important to establish the Learning
Organization toward our Value Creation, because it is only Middle Management who
can solve the contradiction between the ideal concepts of Top Management and the
Reality of each working place.
Please review the current systems, rules and ways to do your business to change the
behavior of your people toward the direction of Value Creation with Challenging
Culture of Learning Organization, that is the most important transformation for
global NTN Corporation.
I am expecting each of you to be always a growth minded leader, who can inspire the
people, organization and market.
No Guts, No Glory!!
Thank you very much.
--- For Your Additional Information ---
As I talked to you at the Web Meeting, I explained our “Recovery Scenario” to the Japanese Rating
Organization "R&I (Rating & Investment Information, Inc.)” on July 1, 2020, following our Financial
Settlement Briefing Meeting for 2019 held on June 19, 2020.
After the detail study and discussion in R&I regarding the Rating of NTN, I have received a message
from R&I and found that our new Rating is still in the range of A- (A Minus). Our new Rating has been
officially announced on July 21, 2020 as attached.
Our "Rating" did not change, however our "Rating Outlook" changed to "Negative" from "Stable", so we
have to show the immediate and steady progress based on our Recovery Scenario to keep the current A-
Status. Let's keep challenging and concentrating on our Value Creation Activities and Networking all
over NTN Group.