TomTom Reports First Quarter 2015 Results
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TomTom Reports First Quarter 2015 Results

AMSTERDAM — (BUSINESS WIRE) — April 20, 2015Financial summary Q1 '15

Operational summary Q1 '15

Outlook 2015

Key figures

                   
(€ in millions)     Q1 '15     Q1 '14     y.o.y. change
                   
Consumer     121.6     125.1     -3%
Automotive 23.6 29.2 -19%
Licensing 29.0 26.0 12%
Telematics     31.1     25.1     24%
REVENUE     205.3     205.4     0%
                   
GROSS RESULT 109.9 117.3 -6%
Gross margin     54%     57%      
                   
EBITDA 21.4 29.7 -28%
EBITDA margin     10%     14%      
                   
OPERATING RESULT (EBIT) -5.1 1.5
EBIT margin     -2%     1%      
                   
NET RESULT -6.9 7.6
ADJUSTED NET RESULT     2.4     17.4     -86%
                   
EPS, € fully diluted -0.03 0.03
Adjusted EPS1, € fully diluted     0.01     0.08     -87%

 

Change percentages are based on non-rounded figures

TomTom's Chief Executive Officer, Harold Goddijn

“We have started the year in line with our expectations. Our Consumer activities held up well in the first quarter, through a combination of a resilient PND market and growth in sports products. Our Automotive business contracted as anticipated and newly booked business continued at levels which will support a growing business. We saw continued strong growth in our Telematics recurring subscription revenue and Licensing delivered double-digit revenue growth in the quarter.”

Outlook 2015

Despite the currency headwinds caused by the weakening of the euro, we are re-iterating our guidance for the year. We expect revenue to grow to around €1 billion, we are maintaining the level of investment (both CAPEX and OPEX) in our core technologies at similar levels to last year and adjusted EPS1 is expected of around €0.20.

Financial and business review

We generated revenue of €205 million in the first quarter, flat compared to the same quarter last year (Q1 '14: €205 million). Our Telematics, Licensing and sport businesses grew strongly to broadly counterbalance the reduction in PND and Automotive revenue. We reported a gross margin of 54% in the first quarter (Q1 '14: 57%). The weakening of the euro caused the year on year decline of 3 percentage points. The net result for the quarter was a loss of €6.9 million, which translates to adjusted earnings per share of €0.01.

Consumer

                   
(€ in millions, unless stated otherwise)     Q1 '15     Q1 '14     y.o.y. change
                   
Consumer products     100.7     104.7     -4%
Automotive hardware     20.9     20.4     2%
Total Consumer revenue     121.6     125.1     -3%
                   
Key PND market data

Europe2

Market size (# units sold in millions) 1.4 1.6 -8%
TomTom market share 51% 52%

North America

Market size (# units sold in millions) 0.7 0.8 -17%
TomTom market share     16%     19%      
 

Change percentages are based on non-rounded figures

Total Consumer revenue for the quarter was €122 million, a decline of 3% compared to the same quarter last year (Q1 '14: €125 million). The year on year decline was mainly driven by lower PND and related content & services revenue, partly offset by strong growth in sport revenue. Automotive hardware revenue was €21 million in the quarter (Q1 '14: €20 million). The slight year on year increase was driven by changes in the product mix.

In the quarter we saw a unit decline of 8% in the European PND market, whilst the North American market declined by 17%. Our market share in Europe remained broadly flat whilst we continued to strengthen our ASP. We saw market share improvements towards the end of the quarter in both regions.

Within our drive business, we launched our new TomTom RIDER specifically developed for motorcyclists. We continued to see strong growth in our sport business. We added Nike+ to the list of platforms available to TomTom GPS sport watch users, enabling them to track their progress, and share their performance with the Nike+ community. We also continued to expand the number of retail doors across the world.

Automotive

Our Automotive business generated revenue of €24 million in the quarter, compared to €29 million in Q1 '14. This decline is mainly due to the phasing out of certain contracts.

In the quarter, we announced an agreement to deliver maps to Volkswagen in North America. Volkswagen will launch in-dash navigation systems with TomTom maps in its new multimedia system, which will be introduced across multiple car lines, including the Jetta, Passat and Beetle. We also continued to expand our position as a premium connected traffic service provider in the automotive market. In the quarter, we announced that we will deliver our real-time traffic service to Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Kia in Europe.

We extended our global partnership with Fiat to deliver maps and navigation in the Uconnect™ infotainment systems in Latin America. We also announced a new deal with South Korea's SsangYong Motor Company. Our maps and navigation software will be included in the all-new Tivoli model throughout Europe beginning in May 2015.

Licensing

Our Licensing revenue was €29 million in Q1 '15, 12% higher compared to the same quarter last year (Q1 '14: €26 million). The year on year increase was mainly caused by higher traffic revenue and to a lesser extent by FX.

Telematics

                   
(€ in millions, unless stated otherwise)     Q1 '15     Q1 '14     y.o.y. change
                   
Hardware and other services revenue1     8.5     8.0     6%
Subscription revenue     22.6     17.1     32%
Total Telematics revenue     31.1     25.1     24%
                   
Monthly subscription ARPU (€) 15.8 16.7 -5%
Subscriber installed base (‘000s)     482     348     39%

Change percentages are based on non-rounded figures

1Other services revenue comprises installation services and separately purchased traffic service and/or map content.

Telematics revenue for the quarter was €31 million, a 24% increase compared to €25 million in Q1 '14. The recurring subscription revenue for the quarter increased by 32% year on year to €23 million (Q1 '14: €17 million). Our monthly subscription ARPU decreased slightly year on year, owing to the impact of acquisitions, product mix changes, and regional mix changes.

In the quarter, Telematics launched its next generation of WEBFLEET OptiDrive, incorporating predictive real-time driving advice to empower drivers to drive green and safe. OptiDrive 360 uses vehicle data and map data on the road ahead to advise business drivers when to release the gas or shift gear and what their optimum speed should be. This allows professional drivers and businesses’ management to create a full improvement programme for learning, coaching while driving, post-trip evaluation and in-company comparison.

Hardware and Content & Services revenue split

Content & Services revenue for the quarter was €99 million or 48% of total revenue. This revenue mix is comparable with the same quarter last year.

                   

(€ in millions)

    Q1 '15     Q1 '14     y.o.y. change
                   
Hardware revenue     106.0     106.0     0.1%
Content & Services revenue     99.3     99.4     -0.2%
Total revenue     205.3     205.4     -0.1%

Change percentages are based on non-rounded figures

Gross margin

The gross margin for the quarter was 54%, which is 3 percentage points lower compared to 57% in Q1 '14. The year on year decrease was mainly due to weakening of the euro against the US dollar.

At constant currency rates for the US dollar and GB pound, our gross margin and operating result were relatively flat year on year whilst revenue was slightly down.

             

Actual key Q1 '15 financials recalculated

based on last year (Q1 '14) FX rates

(€ in millions, unless stated otherwise)

    Q1 '15

actual
reported
    Q1 '15
recalculated at
Q1 '14

FX rates1

             
Revenue     205     199
 
Gross result 110 113
Gross margin 53.5% 57.0%
 
EBIT -5 2
EBIT margin -2.5% 0.9%
 
P&L RATES IN € Q1 '15 Q1 '14
US dollar 1.15 1.37
GP pound     0.75     0.83

1The Q1 '15 income and expenses in US dollar and GB pound have been reconverted to euro using Q1 ’14 average exchange rates. All other foreign currencies have not been reconverted.

Operating expenses

Total operating expenses for the quarter were €115 million, which is €1 million lower compared to €116 million in the same quarter last year. The lower operating expenses were mainly driven by lower Amortisation of technology and databases partially offset by slightly higher SG&A expenses. The increase in SG&A costs partially reflects amortisation of acquired customer contracts following our recent acquisitions. Marketing expenses were relatively flat year on year.

Depreciation and amortisation

                   
(€ in millions)     Q1 '15     Q1 '14     y.o.y. change
                   
Depreciation     3.1     3.8     -20%
Amortisation     23.4     24.4     -4%
Total     26.5     28.2     -6%
Of which acquisition-related amortisation     12.7     13.2     -4%

Change percentages are based on non-rounded figures

Total depreciation and amortisation costs amounted to €26 million in the quarter, 6% lower compared to last year (Q1 '14: €28 million). Acquisition-related amortisation amounted to €12.7 million in the quarter compared to €13.2 million in Q1 '14. This year on year decline relates to certain map-making tools that have been fully amortised in 2014, partly offset by increased amortisation charges relating to acquisitions in Telematics.

Financial income and expenses

The interest charge for the quarter was €0.2 million versus an interest charge of €1.0 million in Q1 '14. The lower interest charge is due to the lower interest rate applied against lower outstanding borrowings this year. The other financial result for the quarter was a loss of €2.6 million (Q1 '14: loss of €1.2 million), mainly reflecting the impact of losses resulting from the revaluation of foreign currency denominated monetary balance sheet items which were not fully offset by the positive hedging results.

Income tax

The net income tax for the quarter was a gain of €0.8 million versus a net income tax gain of €8.1 million in Q1 '14. Our Q1 '14 tax result was driven by a one-off release of a tax provision following the finalisation of an overseas tax audit. The effective tax rate (ETR) for the quarter was 10.9%.

Net result

                   
(€ in millions, unless stated otherwise)     Q1 '15     Q1 '14     y.o.y. change
                   
Net result     -6.9     7.6    
 
Net result attributed to equity holders -7.1 7.5
Amortisation of acquired intangibles 12.7 13.2 -4%
Tax effect of adjustments     -3.2     -3.3     -4%
Adjusted net result     2.4     17.4     -86%
                   
Adjusted EPS, € fully diluted     0.01     0.08     -87%

Change percentages are based on non-rounded figures

The result for the quarter was a loss of €6.9 million compared to a gain of €7.6 million in Q1 '14. The adjusted net result on a post-tax basis was €2.4 million compared to €17.4 million in Q1 '14.

Adjusted EPS for the quarter was €0.01 versus €0.08 in Q1 '14. Q1 '14 included a one-off tax settlement of €0.04.

Balance sheet

Trade receivables at the end of the quarter equalled €117 million compared to €133 million at the end of Q4 '14 mainly due to seasonally lower revenue in the first quarter of the year. Inventory was €47 million which is at the same level as at the end of Q4 '14. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to €117 million at the end of Q1 '15 (Q4 '14: €153 million).

Current liabilities excluding deferred revenue amounted to €243 million compared to €291 million at the end of Q4 '14. The quarter on quarter decrease was mainly driven by lower personnel-related accruals and lower trade payables balances.

Deferred revenue for the quarter amounted €143 million (Q4 '14: €146 million).

The carrying value of outstanding borrowings at the end of Q1 '15 was €39 million compared to €49 million at the end of 2014. The net cash position at the end of the quarter was €77 million (Q4 '14: €103 million).

Cash flow

The net cash used in operating activities during the quarter was €13 million compared to €15 million in Q1 '14.

The cash flow used in investing activities during the quarter was stable at €24 million compared to the same quarter of last year. The majority of the investments related to our new transactional map-making platform, our navigation engine NavKit and customer specific investments in Automotive.

In the first quarter, 2 million options, related to our long-term employee incentive programmes, were exercised resulting in an €11 million cash inflow.

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Consolidated condensed statement of income

             
(€ in thousands)    

Q1 '15
Unaudited

   

Q1 '14
Unaudited

             
Revenue     205,275     205,378
Cost of sales     95,403     88,089
Gross result     109,872     117,289
             
Research and development expenses 43,290 43,178
Amortisation of technology and databases 18,522 21,182
Marketing expenses 9,748 9,298
Selling, general and administrative expenses     43,381     42,120
Total operating expenses     114,941     115,778
             
Operating result     -5,069     1,511
             
Interest result -204 -1,020
Other financial result -2,574 -1,176
Result of associates     97     136
Result before tax     -7,750     -549
             
Income tax gain     845     8,103
Net result     -6,905     7,554
 
Net result attributable to:            
Equity holders of the parent -7,145 7,492
Non-controlling interests 240 62
Net result     -6,905     7,554
             
Basic number of shares (in thousands) 224,429 222,191
Diluted number of shares (in thousands)     228,661     224,431
             
EPS, € basic -0.03 0.03
EPS, € diluted     -0.03     0.03

Consolidated condensed balance sheet

             
(€ in thousands)    

31 March 2015

Unaudited

   

31 December 2014

Audited

             
Goodwill     381,569     381,569
Other intangible assets 797,524 800,583
Property, plant and equipment 33,440 30,294
Deferred tax assets 22,453 18,438
Investments in associates     3,612     3,289
Total non-current assets     1,238,598     1,234,173
             
Inventories 46,747 46,575
Trade receivables 116,968 133,266
Other receivables and prepayments 34,812 33,198
Other financial assets 3,551 1,186
Cash and cash equivalents     117,367     152,949
Total current assets     319,445     367,174
             
Total assets     1,558,043     1,601,347
             
Share capital 45,118 44,714
Share premium 1,002,493 986,683
Other reserves 219,142 202,289
Accumulated deficit     -354,256     -335,163
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent     912,497     898,523
Non-controlling interests     2,454     2,073
Total equity     914,951     900,596
             
Borrowings 39,005 48,925
Deferred tax liability 166,578 166,551
Provisions 51,216 48,496
Deferred revenue     57,192     54,963
Total non-current liabilities     313,991     318,935
             
Trade payables 79,109 88,218
Tax and social security 14,714 18,113
Provisions 28,642 34,074
Deferred revenue 85,887 90,717
Accruals and other liabilities     120,749     150,694
Total current liabilities     329,101     381,816
             
Total equity and liabilities     1,558,043     1,601,347
 

Consolidated condensed statements of cash flows

             
(€ in thousands)    

Q1 '15
Unaudited

 

   

Q1 '14
Unaudited

 

             
Operating result     e     1,511
Financial gains 1,970 380
Depreciation and amortisation 26,493 28,184
Change in provisions -3,709 5,599
Equity-settled stock compensation expenses 946 938
Changes in working capital:
Change in inventories 823 -3,156
Change in receivables and prepayments 13,211 11,192
Change in liabilities (excluding provisions)3Includes the movement of non-current deferred revenue.     -46,562     -57,368
Cash generated from operations     -11,897     -12,720
             
Interest received 116 103
Interest (paid) -239 -895
Corporate income taxes (paid)     -1,209     -1,127
Cash flows from operating activities     -13,229     -14,639
             
Investments in intangible assets -18,791 -20,396
Investments in property, plant and equipment     -5,162     -3,482
Cash flows from investing activities     -23,953     -23,878
             
Repayment of borrowings -10,000 0
Proceeds on issue of ordinary shares     11,198     52
Cash flows from financing activities     1,198     52
             
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents -35,984 -38,465
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 152,949 257,785
Exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies     402     -41
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period     117,367     219,279
 

Accounting policies - basis of accounting

The condensed consolidated financial information for the three-month period ended 31 March 2015 with related comparative information has been prepared using accounting policies which are based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Accounting policies and methods of computation followed in the condensed consolidated financial information, for the period ended 31 March 2015, are the same as those followed in the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2014. Further disclosures as required under IFRS for a complete set of consolidated financial statements are not included in the condensed consolidated financial information. The quarterly condensed consolidated information in this press release is unaudited.

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Audio webcast first quarter 2015 results

The information for our first quarter 2015 results audio webcast is as follows:

Date and time: 21 April 2015 at 14.00 CET

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TomTom is listed at NYSE Euronext Amsterdam in the Netherlands

ISIN: NL0000387058 / Symbol: TOM2

About TomTom

TomTom (TOM2) empowers movement. Every day millions of people around the world depend on TomTom to make smarter decisions. We design and develop innovative products that make it easy for people to keep moving towards their goals. Our map-based components include map content, online map-based services, real-time traffic, and navigation software. Our consumer products include PNDs, navigation apps, and GPS sports watches. Our main business products are custom in-dash navigation systems and a fleet management system, which is offered to fleet owners as an online service with integrated in-vehicle cellular devices. Our business consists of four customer facing business units: Consumer, Automotive, Licensing and Telematics. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have 4,000 employees worldwide and sell our products in over 46 countries. For further information, please visit www.tomtom.com.

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1 Earnings per fully diluted share count adjusted for acquisition-related amortisation & gain on a post-tax basis.
2 Europe refers to EMEA17: AT, CH, DE, BE, NL, FR, IT, GB, ES, PT, TR, CZ, PL, DK, SE, FI, ZA.
3 Includes the movement of non-current deferred revenue.



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