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AKKA TECHNOLOGIES Presentation of 2013 results 8 April 2014 Maurice RICCI Chairman & CEO Nicolas VALTILLE CFO AKKA 1 |Technologies 08/04/2014 Disclaimer This presentation does not contain or constitute an offer of securities for sale or an invitation or inducement to invest in securities in France, the United States or any other jurisdiction. This presentation may contain information expressed as forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements may include anticipations, projections and their underlying assumptions, statements (regarding plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, future financial results, potential events, operations, services, products). Such information concerns either trends or targets and cannot be regarded as results forecasts or as any other performance indicator. This information is by nature subject to risks and uncertainties, that may cause the actual results to differ from those mentioned in the forward-looking statements. Even though AKKA Group’s management believes that the expectations reflected as of the date of this presentation in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, this information does not reflect the Group's future performance and are not intended to give any assurances or comfort as to future results. Therefore no-one should unduly rely on these forward-looking statements. The AKKA Group makes no commitment to update this information. More comprehensive information on the AKKA Technologies Group may be obtained on our website (www.akka.eu). 2 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Our DNA Our DNA Maurice RICCI Maurice RICCI 3 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Our DNA – 2013 key facts 2013 revenue and underlying margin above expectations 2013 revenue: €878.8 million +6.2% (-4.8% like-for-like) Strong growth in the legacy businesses internationally Improved performance in H2 Sequential growth at MBtech in Q3 and Q4 Profit from Business Operations: €57.9 million (6.6% of revenue) Net income – Group share: €31.1 million (3.5% of revenue) Healthy balance sheet (gearing of 16%) Net debt: €30 million, vs €52 million as of 31 December 2012 Implementation of a plan to accelerate the Group’s transformation 2013 laid the foundations of our future growth 4 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Our DNA – AKKA’s story From French automotive engineering company to European leader 2012 Acquisition of MBtech and presence in 20 countries 2011 Acquisition of Aeroconseil 2010 Creation of the AKKA internal research centre First steps outside Europe (Canada, UAE) 2009 First steps in the German market 2007 Acquisition of Coframi 2005 Key French player and European expansion Initial Public Offering (IPO) 1999 Beginning of diversification in the aerospace sector 1984 Creation of the Group in the automotive sector 5 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Coframi IPO Diversification Our DNA – AKKA’s story A strategy of profitable growth 827 900 800 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 0 A differentiating position, with strategic acquisitions as growth driver 6 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 43,0 32,1 17,3 13,3 29,8 474 10,2 120 2005 4,9 84 2004 3,4 66 2003 200 160 300 236 400 400 382 500 333 600 100 x 17 x 13 17,5 700 57,9 1 000 Profit from Business Operations (€ million) 879 ► 62,9 ► Revenue (€ million) Our DNA – AKKA’s story A healthy balance sheet ► Gearing MBtech Aeroconseil Coframi Self-financed growth 7 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Our DNA – AKKA’s story A strategy of profitable growth ► Market capitalisation since 2005 (€ million) 450 400 €400 million 350 300 2 April 2014 x4 250 200 150 €100 million 100 15 April 2005 (IPO) 8 | AKKA Technologies 50 08/04/2014 Our DNA – AKKA’s positioning A differentiating position Our passion: technologies Our promise: we are our clients’ innovation partner Real closeness and understanding of our clients’ needs We bring them know-how, productivity, flexibility and reactivity We support their international expansion and globalisation Our strength: strong know-how in tailored turnkey projects Time and materials only since 1995 60% projects/40% Engineering & Consulting Services 18 European skills centres Our culture: put people at the centre AKKA Institute “On Track” project AKKA Research - Link & Go 9 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Our DNA – AKKA’s positioning A comprehensive offer 10 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Our DNA – AKKA’s positioning Flexible services tailored to our clients’ needs Experts on demand Engineering Consulting Our experts support you on location through Our team supports you on your work-packages and tailored turnkey solutions through our Our services enable you to sustainably optimize the entire value chain through our entities Expertise, know-how Reactivity, flexibility A deep understanding of each business sector A strong mastery of existing and coming technologies A concrete ability to create innovation 35% 11 | AKKA Technologies Mechanical design centres Systems design centres Software design centres Casciope MBtech Consulting Nearshore/offshore facilities 60% 08/04/2014 Result & implementation oriented 5% Our DNA – AKKA’s positioning Our value-added expertise in Aerospace Aerostructure Metal, Composite, Static calculation, Stress/Non linear, Cinematic System conception and integration & installation Hydro-electric, avionic, etc. Flight physics and aerodynamics Embedded software Cockpit ergonomics System conception and integration & installation Hydro-electric, avionic, etc. Flight operations and maintenance Aircraft modifications 12 | Information systems functional support, Interfaces Monitoring/bug fixing, data processing etc. Technical publications Maintenance, Service Bulletin, Electrical Schematics, etc. 3D tools Virtual maintenance, digital mock-up, viewer 3D real time, etc. Aircraft safety Certification Ground/flight tests AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Our DNA – AKKA’s positioning Our value-added expertise in Automotive Styling Design, 3D, modelling Vehicle architecture Main body & closures Embedded software Chassis & suspension systems Interior, exterior & accessories Window lifts, seats, lighting, dashboard, A/C, etc. 13 | AKKA Technologies Electrical & electronic systems ECUs, energy management, wire harness Powertrain Engine and transmission processes including hybrid & fuel cells 08/04/2014 Calculations and crash simulations Our DNA – Strategy of balances Geographical balance Client balance Segment balance Financial Independence A consistent and balanced strategy since 1999 14 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Our DNA – Strategy of balances 2013 revenue by sector 14% 2% 3% 41% 3% 4% 5% 28% 82% of revenue in the Mobility sector 15 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Our DNA – Strategy of balances 2013 revenue by country Switzerland China 4% 4% Turkey 2% Roumania 4% Middle-East 5% Belgium 30% International (excl. Germany) 13.2% UK 5% Spain 6% Canada 7% Czech Republic 13% USA 8% 16 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Italy 12% Our DNA – Our values Our passion: Technologies To make our people better AKKA Institute On track AKKA Research Human relationships Respect, Courage, Ambition 17 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Our DNA – Our values Our training centre Make our growth sustainable Respect our fundamentals Strengthen our structures Integrate New hires New acquisitions New technologies and networks Adapt to the needs of our clients Stabilise our organisations Clarify our offer and our business model Move up the value added chain Retain the best talent On track Our employees are the company’s wealth Each of our consultants conveys our strategy Strengthen our cohesion Increase synergies Speed up and sustain our diversification 18 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Our DNA – Our values ► ► ► Anticipate technological change Control change in engineering methods and development environments Ensure technological watch Anticipate ► ► ► Design technological solutions Invent tomorrow’s uses Promote multidisciplinary and multisector synergies Build loyalty Design ► ► Develop people ► ► 19 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Improve employees’ skills Stimulate creativity Highlight employees’ know-how Create collaborative networks Our DNA – Our values AKKA, a pioneer in mobility since 2005 Astute Car 20 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Link&Go Link&Go 2.0 Our DNA 2013 results Maurice RICCI Nicolas Valtille 21 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 2013 results Quarterly revenue (in million €) 250 231.5 225.4 210.3 211.7 200 150 International Germany 100 France 50 0 T1 2013 T2 2013 T3 2013 T4 2013 Improved performance in the second half Revenue of €878.8 million in 2013 (+6.2%/-4.8% like-for-like) 1.7% for the legacy businesses 22 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 2013 results Profit from business operations by BU € million France * Germany International Other (% of revenue) Total Group • • 23 | 2013 2012 Proforma 31.9 32.5 7.1% 7.2% 15.0 17.1 4.8% 4.8% 14.9 13.2 12.8% 11.1% (3.9) 3.2 (0.4)% 0.4 % 57.9 66.0 6.6% 7.1% Profit from business operations calculated before non-recurring items and cost of stock options and bonus shares Restated for the corporate value added tax (cotisation sur la valeur ajoutée des entreprises – CVAE) AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 2013 results Profit from business operations by BU € million AKKA legacy businesses MBtech Total Group • • 24 | 2013 2012 proforma 46.3 51.2 8.2% 9.2% 11.5 14.8 3.7% 4.0% 57.9 66.0 6.6% 7.1% Profit from business operations calculated before non-recurring items and cost of stock options and bonus shares Restated for the corporate value added tax (cotisation sur la valeur ajoutée des entreprises – CVAE) AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 2013 results France – Good resistance 2013 revenue: €450.9 million Revenue stable in 2013 +1.7% in H2, after -1.5% in H1 lfl 1.2 less working day in 2013 PBO: 7.1%, vs 7.2% in 2012 A new presentation that corresponds to reality Competitive market Good positioning (service centre) Stable ADRs thanks to our value added Slight decrease in rate of activity excluding holidays 25 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 2013 results Germany – Positive momentum 2013 revenue: €311.4 million -12.4% lfl +13.4% excluding MBtech A growing market Gradual change in AKKA’s status Strong growth among non-Daimler clients Numerous new accounts PBO: 4.8%, in line with 2012 16.2% excluding MBtech Engineering culture Margins remain high High rate of activity excluding holidays 26 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 2013 results International (excluding Germany) – Positive momentum 2013 revenue: €116.5 million -0.5% lfl +7.2% excluding MBtech Slowdown in Belgium (plateau) Several countries reported growth above 10% Numerous new accounts PBO: 12.8% 12.8% 16.1% excluding MBtech High margin in most of our regions Gradual improvement in the US and China 27 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 2013 results MBtech – Improved operating performances in H2 2013 revenue: €313.8 million (-14.6%) Gradual improvement in H2 Sequential growth in Q3 and Q4 -9% in H2, after -20% in H1 Slight growth at MBtech International in Q4 PBO: 3.7% 0.6% in H1 -> 6.7% in H2 Salaries and ADRs in line with competitors Average age of 32 Cost reduction of about €52 million in 2013 28 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 2013 results 2013 consolidated income statement (€ million) 2013 2012* Variations REVENUE 878.8 827.3 +6.2% PROFIT FROM BUSINESS OPERATIONS 57.9 63.0 -7.8% Cost of stock options and bonus shares - (0.2) Other non-recurring income and expenses (8.2) (2.2) OPERATING INCOME 49.7 60.6 Cost of financial debt (8.3) (7.4) Other financial income and expense (1.4) 0.9 PRE-TAX INCOME 40.0 54.2 (10.0) (12.8) CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME 30.1 41.3 CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME – GROUP SHARE 31.1 40.4 -23.0% EARNINGS PER SHARE (€) 2.05 2.71 -24.4% DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (€) 2.05 2.70 Average number of shares 15,113,227 14,926,111 Average diluted number of shares 15,138,294 14,956,812 Tax expense • 29 | MBtech was consolidated on 1 April 2012 AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 -18.0% -26.2% 2013 results Transformation plan Action Plan 2013 2016: €20 million net impact over the period (€ million) 2013 – 2016 2013 Impact Reprofiling of businesses IT, Trainings, Contracting, Processing (2.9) Recruitment & decruitment GAM, Management, HR Group, Productivity & Production Controlling, Purchasing, Claiming, Controlling (4.5) Cost (7.4) The transformation plan will enable AKKA to achieve its objective of €100 million in recurring operating income and comprehensive contracts 30 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 2013 results Cash flow statement (€ million) 2013 2012 Cash flow before cost of debt and taxes 63.6 59.8 Taxes (8.8) (9.8) Change in working capital 9.8 (58.0) Net cash flow from operating activities 64.5 (8.0) Acquisitions/disposals of fixed assets (19.1) (20.8) Change in scope of consolidation (6.3) (41.1) Dividends (9.7) (8.7) 0 3.7 New loans 108.3 106.5 Repayment of loans (90.9) (36.4) Net interests paid (3.4) (3.4) Other (0.9) 0 Change in cash 42.5 (8.2) Opening cash position 70.9 79.1 Closing cash position 113.4 70.9 Capital increase 31 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 2013 results Balance sheet – Assets (€ million) 2013 2012 Goodwill 111.9 104.0 Intangible assets 10.6 8.6 Property, plant and equipment 49.9 52.1 Non-current financial assets 19.3 18.1 Other net long-term assets 23.5 35.1 Deferred tax assets 18.1 13.3 NON-CURRENT ASSETS 233.5 231.3 2.9 2.5 Accounts receivable 195.5 244.4 Other receivables 93.4 62.8 Cash and cash equivalents 113.4 70.9 CURRENT ASSETS 405.1 380.7 TOTAL ASSETS 638.6 611.9 Inventories 32 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 2013 results Balance sheet – Liabilities (€ million) 2013 2012 174.8 155.3 15.6 21.7 SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 190,4 176.9 Non-current provisions 28.5 14.6 Other non-current liabilities 129.3 84.5 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 157.8 99.1 Current provisions 8.5 13.8 Other current financial liabilities 14.9 39.5 Trade payables Tax and social security liabilities Other liabilities CURRENT LIABILITIES 58.8 167.1 41.1 290.4 65.3 178.6 38.8 335.9 TOTAL LIABILITIES 638.6 611.9 Share capital attributable to owners of the parent Non-controlling interests 33 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 2013 results Good cash generation in 2013 Net debt: €30 million, vs €52 million as of 31 December 2012 Shareholders’ equity: €190 million Gearing: 16% Working capital under control : 67.9 days, vs 77.5 days as of 31 December 2012 Decrease in DSOs at MBtech Improvement in our internal billing processes Not-due receivables transferred to the factor: €96.4 million, vs €72.9 million in 2012 Non-recourse factoring Low cost High flexibility Positive gross cash: €113.4 million, vs €70.9 million as of 31 December 2012 Success of the €100 million bond issue in February A sound balance sheet 34 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Our DNA Creating a best in class leader Maurice RICCI Maurice Ricci 35 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Creating a best in class leader In short, our strategy is clear, consistent and sustainable Balanced: based on our 4 balances Local: close to clients Growing: capacity to combine internal and external growth Acquisitions to accelerate internal growth Clients/technology/geographical footprint Visionary: sense of anticipation Anticipation of structural change Management of industry cycles Efficient: front-ranking financial performances Sound balance sheet (gearing of 16%, 21 months after the acquisition of MBtech) Revenue x13 and recurring operating income x17 in 10 years 36 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Creating a best in class leader Two structuring and transforming acquisitions 2010 Group headcount: 5,600 employees 37 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 2013 Group headcount: 10,785 employees Creating a best in class leader Transformation plan Adjustment/reprofiling of the offer and Group structures Abandonment of non-core or underperforming offers Redeployment of some activities in other geographies Staff training Moving up the V-Model Faster international expansion Industrialisation of know-how and management processes for large projects Lean management Standardization of our best practices Skills centres Increased flexibility – Inter BU – Onshore/nearshore/offshore Adaptation of the Group’s cost structure Laying the foundations of a best in class leader 38 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Creating a best in class leader A unique ability to complete transnational projects European foundations Technological know-how AKKA Project management Technologies Skills centres Industrialisation Best practices We are beginning to reap the benefits 39 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Major contracts won in 2013 Major contracts and partnerships Aircraft manufacturer of an emerging market Customer support €50 million, first tranche 2014-2017 Airbus Customer support €105 million (€10 millions in Germany) 2014-2016 €40 million per year, vs €20 million previously Renault Design of a new crossover made in China AKKA/MBtech/onshore/offshore integration model A genuine partnership with Renault Technical success 40 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Major contracts won in 2013 Major contracts and partnerships Daimler Design of the derivative of one of its flagship vehicles An unprecedented €23 million contract Duration: 2 years Safran Renewal of listing Reduction in the panel of suppliers Rank 1 Positioning over the entire value chain Duration: 3 years Industrialisation for Snecma of a new turbine in Asia 2014-2015 Industrialisation, method, machining programme Transnational project 41 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Major contracts won in 2013 Major contracts and partnerships GDF Suez Overall listing for engineering First listing at GDF Suez Rank 1 Duration: 3 years Numerous new listing in the automotive sector Aston Martin Honda Nissan 42 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Our DNA Conclusion Maurice RICCI Maurice RICCI 43 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Conclusion High potential for growth Nearly 11,000 employees Turkey Paris > Automotive/Railway Stuttgart > Automotive Toulouse > Aerospace Bordeaux > Embedded systems 18 skills centres 44 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 France 6,021 Germany 2,922 Czech Republic 388 Belgium 386 Morocco 230 Italy 214 Romania 201 Spain 161 USA 127 Canada 80 Middle East 77 China 75 Turkey 53 Conclusion – 2014 objectives 2013 Robust results, above expectations AKKA Technologies laid in 2013 the foundations of its transformation into a global and transnational leader 2014 objectives Continuation of the Group’s transformation Negative locked-in growth in Q1 Stabilisation in France and Germany over full year Growth in international BU in 2014 45 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Conclusion – Medium-term objectives confirmed Revenue by BU International 15 to 20% International 13% France 40 to 45% France 51% Germany 36% Germany 40 to 45% Medium term 2013 Medium-term revenue objective: €1.2 billion 46 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Medium-term objectives confirmed PBO objectives by BU PBO France Medium-term objective 7 to 9% Germany 10 to 15% International 10 to 15% Other -1 to 0% Group 8 to 10% Our goal of achieving recurring operating income of €100 million is confirmed 47 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Thank you for your attention Q1 2014 revenue on 15 May 2014 after market close Back-up Read all financial news on AKKA Technologies at http://investisseurs.akka.eu Back-up •MBtech was consolidated on 1 April 2012. Restated for a transnational contract gained in 2012 by Octogon in Germany, and registered in France, Spain and the UK in 2013. 2013 revenue – Quarterly activity 50 | (€ million) Change at constant scope and exchange rates* Revenue France Germany Of which MBtech Germany excluding MBtech International (excluding MBtech) Of which MBtech International excluding MBtech Total AKKA legacy businesses Total MBtech Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2013 225.4 210.3 211.7 231.4 878.48 -6.2% -9.1% -2.6% -1.2% -4.8% 115.7 108.6 106.6 120.0 450.9 -1.4% -1.6% +2.9% +0.7% 0.1% 81.2 71.7 76.6 81.9 311.4 -12.1% -21.4% -10.6% -5.0% -12.4% 74.4 64.7 69.5 74.4 283.0 -14.3% -23.9% -12.2% -6.4% -14.4% 6.8 7.0 7.2 7.5 28.4 +21.0% +13.9% +8.4% +11.6% +13.4% 28.5 29.9 28.6 29.5 116.5 -6.7% +0.5% +2.0% +2.6% -0.5% 7.3 8.1 8.2 7.3 30.9 -32.9% -17.9% -11.4% +0.6% -17.1% 21.3 21.8 20.3 22.3 85.7 +7.6% +9.7% +8.7% +3.3% +7.2% 143.8 137.5 134.1 149.8 565.0 +1.7% +0.7% +0.8% +4.0% +1.6% 81.6 72.9 77.7 81.7 313.8 -5.8% -14.6% -16.3% AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 -23.3% -12.1% Back-up •MBtech was consolidated on 1 April 2012. Restated for a transnational contract gained in 2012 by Octogon in Germany, and registered in France, Spain and the UK in 2013. Revenue – Activity at the end of December (12 months) 51 | 2013 2012 % change % change at constant scope and exchange rates* Revenue 878.8 827.3 +6.2% -4.8% France 450.9 448.9 +0.4% 0.1% Germany 311.4 271.4 +14.8% -12.4% Of which MBtech 283.0 243.7 +16.1% -14.4% Germany excluding MBtech 28.4 27.7 +2.6% +13.4% 116.5 107.0 +8.9% -0.5% Of which MBtech 30.9 27.5 +12.4% -17.1% International excluding MBtech 85.7 79.6 +7.6% +7.2% Total AKKA legacy businesses 565.0 556.2 +1.6% +1.7% Total MBtech 313.8 271.1 +15.8% -14.6% (€ million) International (excluding Germany) AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 2013 results Half-yearly profit from business operations by BU H1 2013 H2 2013 13.8 18.1 6.2% 8.0% 1.9 13.1 1.2% 8.2% 0% 7.2% 14.0% 18.3% 6.7 8.3 11.4% 14.2% Of which MBtech 6.0% 1.6% International excluding MBtech 13.3% 18.8% 22.7 23.6 8.1% 8.3% 0.9 10.6 0.6% 6.7% 23.7 34.2 5.4% 7.7% France (€ million)* Germany (€ million) Of which MBtech Germany excluding MBtech International (€ million) Total AKKA legacy businesses Total MBtech Total Group • • • Profit from business operations calculated before non-recurring items and cost of stock options and bonus shares Restated for the corporate value added tax (cotisation sur la valeur ajoutée des entreprises – CVAE) MBtech was consolidated on 1 April 2012 (€ million) 52 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Pro forma (€ million) H1 2012 H2 2012 10.2 22.3 4.5% 10.1% 10.1 7.1 5.4% 4.1% Of which MBtech 4.9% 3.1% Germany excluding MBtech 12.6% 15.7% 6.1 7.0 10.2% 12.0% Of which MBtech 1.1% 7.6% International excluding MBtech 15.1% 13.9% 21.9 29.3 7.9% 10.6% 8.6 6.2 4.5% 3.5% 27.5 35.5 7.4% 7.8% France (€ million)* Germany (€ million) International (€ million) Total AKKA legacy businesses Total MBtech Total Group Back-up Net financial expense (€ million) 2012 2013 0.5 1.0 Interest expense (4.3) (7.7) Accretion of safeguard debt (3.5) (1.5) Cost of gross financial debt (7.8) (9.2) Net financial expense (7.4) (8.3) Interest income from cash and cash equivalents 53 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Back-up Our value-added expertise in Railways Interior fittings Trim, seating, lighting, etc. Calculation and simulation Stress, crash, fatigue, heat, etc. Mechanical structure studies Chassis, bogies, body, etc. Passenger Information Systems Communications, sound and video, etc. Controls & commands TCMS, Networks, etc. Embedded equipment Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, etc. Signalling ERTMS, TVM, ETCS, etc. Operating safety Reliability, safety, etc. Traction chain Calculators, power sizing, engine drivers 54 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Architecture and technical specifications of train functions Traction and braking, air conditioning, doors, HV/LV, etc. Our values Respect Courage Trust Embrace challenge Attentiveness Collaboration Ambition Determination Tenacity AKKA Culture Generate synergies and share Desire to win Develop Embrace challenge Surpass traditional limits 55 | AKKA Technologies 08/04/2014 Get involved
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