2013 annual net sales of €48.6bn, up +15.9%
- Up +5.7% on an organic basis*
- Strong international growth (up +11.9%*), particularly in Brazil
- Total sales in France up +5.7% with the integration of Monoprix and the recovery of Géant
Fourth-quarter net sales: acceleration in organic growth, +8.5%*
- Internationally, excellent performance, up (+14%*) relative to previous quarters, driven by Brazil
- In France, continued sequential improvement in sales (-1.4%* in Q4 vs. -3.6% in Q3) with traffic and volumes now positive both at the Géant hypermarkets and in the Casino Supermarkets.
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After sustained organic growth and expansion throughout 2013, Group net sales are now approaching €49 billion.
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In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Group’s consolidated net sales were up compared to the fourth quarter of 2012, standing at €13.1 billion. Changes in scope, particularly the full consolidation of Monoprix, had an impact of +3.9%. Foreign exchange rates had an impact of -9.2%. Average calendar effect was -0.7% in France and -1.3% internationally. On an organic basis, excluding petrol and calendar effect, sales grew +8.5% (compared to +6.5% in Q3).
* Excluding petrol and calendar effect. Organic growth is growth at constant scope of consolidation and exchange rates.
Q4 2013 Sales
In France, the quarter’s activity was characterised by an improvement in customer traffic and higher volumes sold at both Géant and in the Casino supermarkets and by Monoprix’s robustness
In France, organic growth excluding petrol and calendar effect improved compared to previous quarters at -1.4% (-3.6% in Q3 2013).
Total sales were €5,249 million, growing by +10.3% owing to the takeover of Monoprix and the expansion of convenience formats.
- Géant and Casino Supermarkets sales continued sequential improvement relative to Q3. As the banners are enjoying excellent price indices, traffic and volumes are positive at Géant and in Casino supermarkets for the second quarter in a row.
- Food sales* were positive over the quarter at Géant, with volumes excluding calendar effect posting a sharp growth of +8.1%.
- The performances of the Monoprix and Franprix convenience-store banners were in line with previous quarters.
- Leader Price total sales rose +1.8%. They were down on a same-store sales basis due to price cuts that began during the period and the reduction in the promotional activity.
- Cdiscount growth of +10,2% showed improvement over Q3. Total business volume (including the marketplace) rose +15.8% thanks to the development of the market place. Finally, volumes (number of items sold) including the marketplace were up +19.6%.
Internationally, strong organic growth (+14% excluding petrol and calendar effect), accelerating compared to Q3 (+12.5%), driven by the activity in Brazil.
International subsidiaries posted another quarter of strong organic growth at +14% excluding petrol and calendar effect. Organic growth was particularly strong in Brazil under the combined effects of excellent same-store sales, in particular very good “Black Friday” performance, and rapid expansion. In euros, international sales fell to €7,853 million, down-3% due to unfavourable foreign-exchange effects.
- Latin America posted robust organic growth of +15.8% excluding petrol and calendar effect, up from Q3 2013 (+13.5%), driven by solid performance of food and non-food stores in Brazil and the rapid expansion of cash-and-carry in Brazil and discount stores in Colombia. In the non-food segment, growth reported by Viavarejo and Nova.com was very significant again.
- Organic growth in Asia excluding petrol and calendar effect was buoyant at +3.3%, thanks to sustained expansion in Thailand and Vietnam.
* FMCG
FRANCE: SALES ANALYSIS – Q4 2013
Sales in France came to €5,249 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of +10.3%.
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* Excluding petrol and calendar effect
Géant and Casino Supermarkets sales rose markedly over the fourth quarter compared to Q3, boosted by positive traffic and food volumes trends following the price cuts.
According to all panels, Géant’s price index is now highly competitive for national-brand, private-label and entry-price products. Géant same-store salesimproved markedly in Q4 2013 compared to Q3 (-2%* versus -4.7%*). Over the quarter, traffic was positive at +1.9%. Food volumes were up sharply (FMCG, +8.1%) and food sales are now positive (+0.6%).
Although still negative, the non-food segment continued to improve.
Same-store sales at Casino Supermarkets also showed noticeable improvement in Q4 2013 compared to Q3 (-2.7%* vs -5.5%*), with positive traffic and food volumes (+1% and +1.2%).
Proximity sales declined by -3% on an organic basis excluding calendar effect. The banner is continuing to streamline its network of stores.
Cdiscount’s business volume (including the marketplace) continued to grow significantly, up +15.8% in Q4 2013. The market place now accounts for 16% of total business volume, with 5.5 million offers and 2,800 vendors. Volumes (number of items sold) were up +19.6% in Q4, including the market place. Cdiscount sales rose +10.2%, driven by sales via mobile devices.
Cdiscount relies on a retail network of more than 14,000 pick-up points in France.
Total Franprix-Leader Price sales were up +0.3%.
Over the quarter, Franprix same-store sales fell by -2.4% excluding calendar effect (vs. -1.8% in Q3 2013). Expansion has recovered and the conversion of the stores to the new concept continues. The customer loyalty card is now deployed network-wide.
Total sales at Leader Price were up +1.8%, thanks to the integration of Norma stores and the consolidation of master franchisees. The banner’s same-store sales were down -7.6%, excluding calendar effect, under the combined effects of falling prices and a lower promotional activity during the period. In light of these investments, the price indices of Leader Price place the banner as the least expensive on the market both in terms of private label and national brands according to the findings of an independent panel over the first week of January 2014.
Sales at Monoprix rose +0.9% on an organic basis excluding petrol and calendar effect in Q4. Food sales continued to move in the right direction, benefiting from the solid performance of Monop’ and Naturalia. Expansion was sustained, with 16 stores opened during the quarter, including 14 small formats (Monop’, Naturalia and Beauty). In total, the banner opened 40 stores over the period.
* Excluding petrol and calendar effect
INTERNATIONAL: SALES ANALYSIS – Q4 2013
International organic growth was very strong at +14% excluding petrol and calendar effect, accelerating compared to previous quarters. It was driven by excellent same-store sales performance in Brazil and expansion in Asia.
Foreign exchanges rates had a negative effect of -14.6% on International net sales, which fell -3%.
Change in International sales in the 4th quarter of 2013
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In Latin America, same-store sales excluding petrol and calendar effect grew by +11.9%**, a strong increase compared to Q3 (+9.6%), reflecting GPA’s solid performance in Brazil. Organic growth totalled +15.8% excluding petrol and calendar effect (versus +13.5% in Q3), boosted by same-store sales performance and ongoing rapid expansion.
In Brazil, GPA posted sharp growth in same-store sales of +14.2%, excluding petrol and calendar effect (vs. +12% in Q3 2013).
In the food segment, GPA Food same-store sales grew by +11%*, at a rate higher than inflation. The Group’s banners were boosted by successful commercial operations, including the “Black Friday”, and the anniversary of the cash & carry banner, Assaí. Q4 2013 expansion was sustained, with the opening of 12 Minimercado, 6 Assaí, 4 Extra and 2 Pão de Açúcar stores and continuing commercial real estate development, with the opening of Conviva Minas shopping centre (10,000 m2) in Belo Horizonte.
In the non-food segment, Viavarejo (excluding Nova.com) same-store sales growth was very strong, up +9.8%, driven notably by the success of the Black Friday commercial initiatives and by government programmes for consumers. E-commerce performance (Nova.com) posted further strong growth of +32.6%, boosted by the roll-out of free delivery. 1 Ponto Frio and 23 Casas Bahia stores were opened over the quarter.
* As a reminder, GPA releases gross sales.
** In place of same-store growth excluding petrol of +10.6% and same-store growth excluding petrol and calendar effect of +12%, as released on 14 January 2014.
Against a backdrop of lower inflation and progressive improvement in consumer confidence, Grupo Exito’s organic growth continued in the fourth quarter under the impacts of Colombian expansion and overall solid performance in Uruguay. Surtimax’s market share rose again this quarter and the banner continued the rapid development of an independent franchisee network (“Aliados”). Exito also pursued the development of its activities that complement its retail business, particularly commercial real estate and credit activities.
In Asia, organic growth excluding calendar effect was still very significant at +3.3% due to the sustained pace of expansion. Same-store sales growth, excluding calendar effect, was down -4.4% due to the macroeconomic and political environment in Thailand.
Big C posted same-store growth of -4.7%against a backdrop of lower consumption and political tensions. Organic growth excluding the calendar effect came out at +2.1%, driven by expansion over the quarter that included the opening of a hypermarket, a commercial gallery, 5 supermarkets and 31 Mini Big C stores.
Against a backdrop of improving macroeconomic conditions – particularly with decelerating inflation – Big C Vietnam sales were up +13.2% on an organic basis (excluding calendar effect). The Group enjoyed notably solid commercial galleries performances.
ANALYST AND INVESTOR CONTACTS
Régine GAGGIOLI – Tel:+33 (0)1 53 65 64 17
rgaggioli@groupe-casino.fr
or
+33 (0)1 53 65 64 18
IR_Casino@groupe-casino.fr
GROUP EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
PRESS CONTACT
Aziza BOUSTER
Tel: +33 (0)1 53 65 24 78
Mob: +33 (0)6 08 54 28 75
abouster@groupe-casino.fr
Appendices
Main changes in the scope of consolidation
- Full consolidation of MONOPRIX as of 5 April 2013
- Deconsolidation of Mercialys as of the 21 June 2013 Shareholders’ Meeting during which the loss of Casino’s controlling interest was established. As of this date, earnings have been accounted for under the equity method.
- Full consolidation of Monshowroom as of 2 September 2013
Changes in scope within the Franprix-Leader Price group in France following the integrations of regional networks:
- Full consolidation of the DSO and CAFIGE networks as of 1 February 2013
- Full consolidation of PFD (FABRE) network as of 31 December 2012
- Full consolidation of HDRIV (RIVIERE) as of 1 December 2012
- Full consolidation of NORMA stores as of 31 July 2013
- Full consolidation of the GUERIN network as of 30 June 2013
- Deconsolidation of Volta 10 as of 30 September 2013
Moreover, the change in GPA’s percentage interest in Viavarejo, which declined from 52.4% to 43.3% at end-December, without a change in control, has no impact on consolidated sales.
Similarly, the change in CBD’s percentage interest in Nova.com, which increased from 43.9% to 52.3%, and in Viavarejo’s percentage interest in Nova.com, which declined from 50.1% to 44.1%, has no impact on consolidated sales.
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Exchange rates
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Period-end store network: France
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Period-end store network: International
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