PARIS, Oct. 31, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
THIRD-QUARTER & 9-MONTH 2013 RESULTS (unaudited)
Condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of September 30, 2013
were authorized for issue by the Management Board on October 24, 2013 and
reviewed by the Supervisory Board held on October 30, 2013. The following terms:
EBITA, Adjusted EBITA, EBITDA, Free Cash Flow and Net Debt are defined in the
Glossary section of this document.
CONTINUED RESILIENT PERFORMANCE IN THE THIRD QUARTER
FULL-YEAR OUTLOOK CONFIRMED
REPORTED SALES OF €3.3BN IN THE THIRD QUARTER
* Sequential improvement in sales evolution on a constant and same-day basis:
-2.7% in the quarter, after -3.7% in Q1 and -3.3% in Q2
* Continued growth in the US (+1.5%), China (+15.2%) and Brazil (+2.4%)
RESILIENT PROFITABILITY WITH ADJUSTED EBITA MARGIN OF 5.5%
* Slightly down year-on-year (vs. 5.6% in Q3 2012) and sequentially stable
(vs. 5.5% in Q2 2013)
* Solid operational efficiency through strict cost control
CONFIRMATION OF FULL-YEAR OUTLOOK
* Organic sales 2% to 3% below last year's level
* Adj. EBITA margin of between 5.5% and 5.6%
* Free cash-flow before interest and tax above €600m, corresponding to around
€300m after interest and tax
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
| |Q3 2013|YoY Change|9m 2013|YoY Change|
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
|On a reported basis | | | | |
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
|Sales (€m) |3,255.1| -5.4%|9,723.8| -2.9%|
| | | | | |
|% change constant & same-day | | -2.7%| | -3.2%|
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
|EBITA (€m) | 175.9| -7.7%| 497.1| -11.4%|
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
|EBITA margin (as a % sales) | 5.4%| -10bps| 5.1%| -50bps|
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
|Operating income (€m) | 160.0| -7.0%| 386.6| -19.8%|
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
|Net income (€m) | 77.1| -9.6%| 150.9| -36.2%|
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
|Recurring net income (€m) | 87.9| -8.9%| 256.0| -10.7%|
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
|Free cash flow before interest and tax | 73.5| -29.2%| 188.1| -17.7%|
|paid (€m) | | | | |
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
|Net debt end of period (€m) | | |2,643.9| -4.7%|
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
|On a constant and adjusted basis(1) | | | | |
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
|Gross profit (€m) | 787.0| -1.9%|2,390.2| -3.6%|
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
|Gross margin (as a % sales) | 24.2%| -10bps| 24.6%| stable|
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
|EBITA (€m) | 178.7| -4.0%| 510.6| -8.3%|
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
|EBITA margin (as a % sales ) | 5.5%| -10bps| 5.3%| -20bps|
+----------------------------------------+-------+----------+-------+----------+
(1 )Constant and adjusted = at comparable scope of consolidation and exchange
rates, excluding the non-recurring effect related to changes in copper-based
cable prices and before amortization of the intangible assets recognized as part
of the allocation of the purchase price of acquisition; an extract of financial
statements is presented in Appendix.
Rudy PROVOOST, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO, said:
"Our performance in Q3 remained very resilient, despite a persistently tough
environment in both Europe and the Pacific region. Continued growth in the US
and emerging markets supported a sequential improvement in sales trends quarter
after quarter. Thanks to our solid operational efficiency and ongoing cost
discipline, we succeeded in containing the impact of lower sales on our
profitability and generated a robust operating margin.
As market conditions continue to be challenging, our focus remains on strict
cost control and cash generation. Moreover, we are confident that the inherent
strength of Rexel's business model and the positive impact of our Energy in
Motion company plan provide a solid platform for future value creation when the
market recovers."
Financial review for the period ended September 30, 2013
Unless otherwise stated, all comments are on a constant and adjusted basis and,
for sales, at same number of working days
Sales of €3,255m in Q3, down 5.4% on a reported basis, impacted by strong
negative currency effect
Further sequential improvement in organic sales trends: -2.7%, after -3.7% in Q1
and -3.3% in Q2
In the third quarter, Rexel recorded sales of €3,255.1 million, down 5.4% on a
reported basis and down 2.7% on a constant and same-day basis. Excluding the
negative impact due to the change in copper-based cable prices, sales were down
2.0% on a constant and same-day basis.
The 5.4% drop in sales on a reported basis included:
· A negative currency effect of €166.3 million (mainly due to the depreciation
of the US, Canadian and Australian dollars and British pound against the euro),
· A positive effect of €31.4 million from last year's acquisitions (mainly
Munro in the US),
· A positive calendar effect of 1.1 percentage points.
The 2.7% drop in sales on a constant and same-day basis reflected:
* Persistent challenging market conditions in Europe (-4.9%, after -5.5% in Q1
and -5.2% in Q2) and in the Pacific region (-10.8%, after -12.3% in Q1 and
-14.3% in Q2),
* Continued growth in the US (+1.5%), China (+15.2%) and Brazil (+2.4%).
In the nine months, Rexel recorded sales of €9,723.8 million, down 2.9% on a
reported basis and down 3.2% on a constant and same-day basis. Excluding the
negative impact due to the change in copper-based cable prices, sales were down
2.5% on a constant and same-day basis.
The 2.9% drop in sales on a reported basis included:
* A negative currency effect of €229.4 million (mainly due to the depreciation
of the US, Canadian, and Australian dollars and British pound against the
euro),
* A positive effect of €311.8 million from last year's acquisitions (mainly
Platt and Munro in the US),
* A negative calendar effect of 0.4 percentage points.
Europe (54% of Group sales): -4.9% in Q3 and -5.2% in 9m on a constant and same-
day basis
In the third quarter, sales in Europe decreased by 5.1% on a reported basis and
by 4.9% on a constant and same-day basis.
Excluding photovoltaic sales, constant and same-day sales decreased by 4.6%, an
improvement over the 5.2% drop posted in the previous quarter.
· In France, sales remained resilient, with a drop of 3.8%, and continued to
outperform the market, thanks to large projects that mitigated the decline in
residential and industrial end-markets.
· In the UK, sales continued to reflect weak market conditions with a drop of
7.5%. Excluding photovoltaic sales and branch restructuring, constant and same-
day sales decreased by 5.7%.
· In Scandinavia, sales continued to improve sequentially: -2.9%, after -7.0%
in Q1 and -5.4% in Q2. This improvement was driven by a return to growth in
Sweden (+4.1%, after -4.0% in Q1 and -3.6% in Q2) and a sequential improvement
in Finland (-13.8%, after -18.9% in Q1 and -22.8% in Q2), while Norway proved
resilient (-3.4%).
· In Germany, sales were down 7.6%. Excluding photovoltaic, sales were down
7.0% continuing to reflect low activity in the construction and industrial end-
markets.
· In Belgium, sales improved sequentially: -4.3%, after -22.5% in Q1
and -15.3% in Q2. This was also the case excluding photovoltaic sales, which
strongly impacted Q1 and Q2: constant and same-day sales excluding photovoltaic
were almost flat (-0.4%), after -10.2% in Q1 and -8.7% in Q2.
· In the Netherlands, sales posted a 13.0% decline (after -14.8% in Q1 and
-12.2% in Q2), remaining weak as the business continues to adapt to a
persistently difficult market.
· Switzerland (-2.6%) and Austria (-2.8%) faced challenging comparables but
remained resilient.
· Southern European countries continued to be impacted by tough macro-
economic conditions. Italy and Portugal posted drops of 9.6% and 12.3%
respectively. Spain was more resilient with a limited drop of 1.5%, helped by
export business.
North America (35% of Group sales): +0.1% in Q3 and +0.9% in 9m on a constant
and same-day basis
In the third quarter, sales in North America were down 4.0% on a reported basis,
including a negative effect of €78.8 million from exchange rates (USD and CAD
against the euro) and a positive effect of €27.2 million resulting from the
consolidation of Munro in the US as of December 2012.
On a constant and same-day basis, sales grew 0.1%:
* In the US, sales continued to grow, increasing by 1.5% in the quarter,
confirming the recovery in the residential end-market and improved trends in
industry. Excluding the impact of a drop in wind activity due to a change in
tax incentives, sales were up 1.9% in the quarter.
* In Canada, sales were down 3.4% in the quarter (after -5.2% in the previous
quarter, which faced challenging comparables). They continued to be impacted
by low sales to the mining industry (sales were down only 1.9% excluding
sales to the mining industry).
Asia-Pacific (9% of Group sales): -1.8% in Q3 and -6.6% in 9m on a constant and
same-day basis
In the third quarter, sales in Asia-Pacific were down 11.6% on a reported basis,
including a negative effect of €42.9 million from currencies (primarily the
Australian dollar against the euro) and a positive effect of €2.7m from the
acquisition of LuxLight in Singapore.
On a constant and same-day basis, sales were down 1.8%, a significant sequential
improvement over the -10.2% in Q1 and the -7.8% in Q2:
· In China (c. 30% of the region's sales), sales improved sequentially and
were up 15.2%, driven by strong activity in the industrial automation segment.
Growth was even stronger (+16.8%) excluding sales to the wind industry, impacted
by change in export duties.
· In South-East Asia (c. 5% of the region's sales), sales continued to show
strong dynamism with a 9.5% growth.
· In Australia (c. 55% of the region's sales), sales were down 12.8%, still
impacted by tough macroeconomic conditions and by the implementation of a new
carbon tax since July 2012, which severely hit mining and projects. Excluding
the impact of 17 branch closures, sales were down 8.7% (after -11.5% in Q2).
· In New Zealand (c. 10% of the region's sales), sales were broadly stable
(-0.5%, after -6.2% in Q1 and -7.5% in Q2).
Latin America (2% of Group sales): +4.8% in Q3 and -1.7% in 9m on a constant and
same-day basis
In the third quarter, sales in Latin America were down 6.9% on a reported basis,
including a positive effect of €1.5 million resulting from the consolidation of
Dirome in Peru and a negative currency effect of €11.5m (mainly attributable to
the depreciation of the Brazilian real and Chilean peso against the euro).
On a constant and same-day basis, sales increased by 4.8%, reflecting contrasted
performances:
* In Brazil (c. 60% of the region's sales), sales continued to grow and posted
a 2.4% increase in the quarter.
* In Chile (c. 30% of the region's sales), sales returned to growth and were
up 5.4% in the quarter. This compares to declines of 20.3% and 25.0%
respectively in Q1 and Q2, which were strongly impacted by the slowdown in
sales to the mining industry and challenging comparables.
* In Peru (c. 10% of the region's sales), sales increased by 19.7%.
Resilient profitability in Q3, confirming solid operational efficiency and
strict cost control
In the third quarter, the adjusted EBITA margin stood at 5.5%. This represents a
limited drop of 10bps year-on-year (adjusted EBITA margin was 5.6% in Q3 2012),
while sales were down by 1.6% on a constant and actual-day basis. Restated for
the positive calendar impact of 1.1 percentage point in the quarter, the drop in
adjusted EBITA margin was 20bps, while sales were down by 2.7% on a constant and
same-day basis. This resilient profitability confirmed Rexel's solid operational
efficiency and continued strict cost control.
The 10 basis point drop year-on-year reflected:
* A 10 basis point drop in gross margin to 24.2% in Q3, mainly impacted by the
geographic mix,
* Broadly stable distribution and administrative expenses(including
depreciation) as a percentage of sales at 18.7%. Excluding depreciation,
these expenses were reduced by 1.6%, fully in line with the drop in sales on
a constant and actual-day basis.
In the nine months, the adjusted EBITA margin decreased by 20 basis points to
5.3% (compared to 5.5% in the nine months of 2012). The calendar impact was
limited (-0.4 percentage point) as the strong negative impact in Q1 was largely
offset by a positive impact in Q2 and Q3.
This 20 basis point drop reflected:
* Stable gross margin at 24.6%,
* A 20 basis point increase in distribution and administrative
expenses(including depreciation) as a percentage of sales to 19.3%.
Excluding depreciation, these expenses were reduced by 2.5%, compared to a
3.6% drop in sales on a constant and actual-day basis.
Reported EBITA stood at €497.2 million in the nine months, a decrease of 11.4%
year-on-year.
Reported net income impacted by one-off financial expense in Q1, goodwill
impairment in Q2 and expected rise in tax rate
Recurring net income of €256.0m, down 10.7% year-on-year
Operating income stood at €386.6 million in the nine months, down 19.8% year-on-
year.
* Amortization of intangibles resulting from purchase price allocation
amounted to €15.8 million (vs. €9.3 million in 9m 2012).
* Other income and expenses amounted to a net charge of €94.8 million (vs. a
net charge of €69.7 million in 9m 2012). They included €44.0 million of
restructuring costs (vs. €28.2 million in 9m 2012), of which €14.3 million
in the third quarter (vs. €8.0 million in Q3 2012).They also included a
€44.0 million goodwill impairment charge that was already accounted for at
June 30.
Net financial expenses amounted to €163.5 million in the nine months (vs. €149.0
million in 9m 2012). They included the one-off financial expense of €23.5
million due to the refinancing operations that took place in the first quarter.
The average effective interest rate in the nine months was 6.3% (vs. 7.2% in
9m 2012).
Income tax represented a charge of €72.5 million. The effective tax rate was
32.5% (vs. 29.5% in 9m 2012).
As a result of the drop in operating income, increased restructuring costs and
goodwill depreciation, the one-off financial expense due to the refinancing
operations in Q1 and the higher tax rate, net income was down 36.2% in the nine
months, at €150.9 million (vs. €236.4 million in 9m 2012).
Recurring net income amounted to €256.0 millionin the nine months, down 10.7%
year-on-year, reflecting the drop in EBITA (see appendix 2).
Solid generation of free cash-flow before interest and tax
In the nine months, free cash flow before interest and taxwas an inflow of
€188.1 million (vs. an inflow of €228.6 million in 9m 2012). This net inflow
included:
* Gross capital expenditure of €67.8 million (vs. €53.8 million in 9m 2012),
* An outflow of €258.9 million from change in working capital, impacted by
acquisitions and the temporary impact on inventories from the implementation
of certain logistics projects (new distribution centers in Germany, Sweden
and Brazil).
At September 30, 2013, net debt stood at €2,643.9 million, broadly stable over
the quarter (€2,628.9 million at June 30, 2013).
It took into account:
* €128.9 million of net interest paid in the period,
* €80.7 million of income tax paid in the period,
* €63.2 million of favorable currency effect in the period,
* €53.1 million of dividend paid in cash in the third quarter.
Outlook
Amid persistently challenging market conditions, the 2013 full-year targets, as
updated on July 26, are confirmed:
* Organic sales 2% to 3% below last year's level,
* Adjusted EBITA margin of between 5.5% and 5.6%,
* Free cash-flow above €600 million before interest and tax, corresponding to
around €300 million after interest and tax.
Calendar
November 26, 2013 Investor Day (Paris)
February 13, 2014 Fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results
Financial information
The financial report for the period ended September 30, 2013 is available on the
Group's website (www.rexel.com), in the "Regulated information" section, and has
been filed with the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers.
A slideshow of the third-quarter & 9-month 2013 results is also available on the
Group's website.
Rexel, a global leader in the professional distribution of products and services
for the energy world, addresses three main markets - industrial, commercial and
residential. The Group supports customers around the globe, wherever they are,
to create value and run their businesses better. With a network of some 2,300
branches in 37 countries, and over 31,000 employees, Rexel's sales were €13.4
billion in 2012. Its main shareholders are an investor group led by Clayton,
Dubilier & Rice, Eurazeo and BAML Capital Partners.
Rexel is listed on the Eurolist market of Euronext Paris (compartment A, ticker
RXL, ISIN code FR0010451203). It is included in the following indices: SBF 120,
CAC Mid 100, CAC AllTrade, CAC AllShares, FTSE EuroMid, STOXX600. Rexel is also
part of the following SRI indices: DJSI Europe, FTSE4Good Europe & Global, STOXX
Europe Sustainability, EURO STOXX
Sustainability, Euronext Vigeo Europe 120 and ESI Excellence Europe. Finally,
Rexel is included on the Ethibel EXCELLENCE Investment Registers in recognition
of its performance in corporate social responsibility (CSR). For more
information, visit Rexel's web site at www.rexel.com
Contacts
| Financial Analysts / Investors | Press
+--------------------------------+---------------------------
| Marc MAILLET | Pénélope LINAGE
+--------------------------------+---------------------------
| +33 1 42 85 76 12 | +33 1 42 85 76 28
+--------------------------------+---------------------------
| marc.maillet@rexel.com | penelope.linage@rexel.com
+--------------------------------+---------------------------
| Florence MEILHAC | Brunswick: Thomas KAMM
+--------------------------------+---------------------------
| +33 1 42 85 57 61 | +33 1 53 96 83 92
+--------------------------------+---------------------------
| florence.meilhac@rexel.com | tkamm@brunswickgroup.com
| |
Glossary
EBITA (earnings before interest, taxes
and amortization) is defined as operating income before amortization of
intangible assets recognized upon purchase price allocation and before other
income and other expenses. Adjusted EBITA is defined as EBITA excluding the
estimated non-recurring net impact from changes in copper-based cable prices.
EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is
defined as operating income before depreciation and amortization and before
other income and other expenses.
FREE CASH FLOW is defined as cash from operating activities minus net capital
expenditure.
NET FINANCIAL DEBT is defined as financial debt less cash and cash equivalents.
Appendix 1
Segment reporting - Constant and adjusted basis ((*))
(*) Constant and adjusted = at comparable scope of consolidation and exchange
rates, excluding the non-recurring effect related to changes in copper-based
cables price and before amortization of purchase price allocation; the non-
recurring effect related to changes in copper-based cables price was, at the
EBITA level:
- a loss of €0.8 million in Q3 2012 and a loss of €2.7 million in Q3 2013 ;
- a profit of €3.2 million in 9m 2012 and a loss of €13.4 million in 9m 2013.
GROUP
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
| Constant and adjusted |Q3 2012|Q3 2013|Change| 9m 2012 | 9m 2013 |Change|
| basis (€m) | | | | | | |
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Sales |3,306.4|3,255.1| -1.6%| 10,091.9| 9,723.8| -3.6%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis | | | | | | |
| and same days | | | -2.7%| | | -3.2%|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Gross profit | 802.3| 787.0| -1.9%| 2,479.5| 2,390.2| -3.6%|
| | | | | | | |
| as a % of sales | 24.3%| 24.2%|-10bps| 24.6%| 24.6%|stable|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Distribution & adm. expenses| | | | | | |
|(incl. depreciation) |(616.2)|(608.3)| -1.3%|(1,922.7)|(1,879.6)| -2.2%|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|EBITA | 186.1| 178.7| -4.0%| 556.8| 510.6| -8.3%|
| | | | | | | |
| as a % of sales | 5.6%| 5.5%|-10bps| 5.5%| 5.3%|-20bps|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Headcount (end of period) | 30,668| 29,985| -2.2%| 30,668| 29,985| -2.2%|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
EUROPE
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
| Constant and adjusted |Q3 2012|Q3 2013|Change| 9m 2012 | 9m 2013 |Change|
| basis (€m) | | | | | | |
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Sales |1,796.2|1,736.6| -3.3%| 5,539.7| 5,225.6| -5.7%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis | | | | | | |
| and same days | | | -4.9%| | | -5.2%|
| | | | | | | |
|o/w France | 576.9| 565.3| -2.0%| 1,846.1| 1,775.6| -3.8%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis | | | | | | |
| and same days | | | -3.8%| | | -2.8%|
| | | | | | | |
| United Kingdom | 260.8| 245.1| -6.0%| 767.2| 717.3| -6.5%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis | | | | | | |
| and same days | | | -7.5%| | | -7.0%|
| | | | | | | |
| Germany | 225.5| 211.4| -6.2%| 650.5| 602.1| -7.4%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis | | | | | | |
| and same days | | | -7.6%| | | -6.7%|
| | | | | | | |
| Scandinavia | 219.8| 217.2| -1.2%| 688.9| 651.6| -5.4%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis | | | | | | |
| and same days | | | -2.9%| | | -5.1%|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Gross profit | 473.9| 455.7| -3.9%| 1,490.2| 1,408.5| -5.5%|
| | | | | | | |
| as a % of sales | 26.4%| 26.2%|-15bps| 26.9%| 27.0%|+10bps|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Distribution & adm. expenses| | | | | | |
|(incl. depreciation) |(356.7)|(342.8)| -3.9%|(1,115.1)|(1,079.2)| -3.2%|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|EBITA | 117.3| 112.8| -3.8%| 375.1| 329.4|-12.2%|
| | | | | | | |
| as a % of sales | 6.5%| 6.5%|stable| 6.8%| 6.3%|-50bps|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Headcount (end of period) | 17,225| 16,795| -2.5%| 17,225| 16,795| -2.5%|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
NORTH AMERICA
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Constant and adjusted |Q3 2012|Q3 2013|Change |9m 2012|9m 2013|Change |
| basis (€m) | | | | | | |
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Sales |1,129.8|1,134.2| 0.4%|3,343.3|3,358.4| 0.5%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis and | | | | | | |
| same days | | | +0.1%| | | +0.9%|
| | | | | | | |
|o/w United States | 808.2| 818.6| +1.3%|2,377.4|2,428.6| +2.2%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis and | | | | | | |
| same days | | | +1.5%| | | +2.7%|
| | | | | | | |
| Canada | 321.5| 315.6| -1.8%| 965.9| 929.9| -3.7%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis and | | | | | | |
| same days | | | -3.4%| | | -3.7%|
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Gross profit | 247.0| 253.8| +2.8%| 728.0| 741.8| +1.9%|
| | | | | | | |
|as a % of sales | 21.9%| 22.4%| +50bps| 21.8%| 22.1%| +30bps|
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Distribution & adm. expenses | | | | | | |
|(incl. depreciation) |(185.2)|(190.4)| +2.8%|(557.9)|(562.1)| +0.7%|
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|EBITA | 61.8| 63.4| +2.6%| 170.1| 179.7| +5.7%|
| | | | | | | |
| as a % of sales | 5.5%| 5.6%| +10bps| 5.1%| 5.4%| +30bps|
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Headcount (end of period) | 8,673| 8,644| -0.3%| 8,673| 8,644| -0.3%|
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
ASIA-PACIFIC
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Constant and adjusted |Q3 2012|Q3 2013|Change |9m 2012|9m 2013|Change |
| basis (€m) | | | | | | |
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Sales | 312.8| 312.0| -0.2%| 980.3| 914.8| -6.7%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis and | | | | | | |
| same days | | | -1.8%| | | -6.6%|
| | | | | | | |
|o/w China | 92.8| 109.1| +17.6%| 264.2| 279.9| +6.0%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis and | | | | | | |
| same days | | | +15.2%| | | +5.0%|
| | | | | | | |
| Australia | 167.2| 147.3| -11.9%| 550.9| 471.1| -14.5%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis and | | | | | | |
| same days | | | -12.8%| | | -14.0%|
| | | | | | | |
| New Zealand | 31.9| 32.3| +1.2%| 98.7| 93.9| -4.8%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis and | | | | | | |
| same days | | | -0.5%| | | -4.8%|
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Gross profit | 65.3| 61.7| -5.5%| 208.1| 187.2| -10.0%|
| | | | | | | |
| as a % of sales | 20.9%| 19.8%|-110bps| 21.2%| 20.5%| -70bps|
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Distribution & adm. expenses | | | | | | |
|(incl. depreciation) | (49.0)| (48.0)| -2.0%|(159.6)|(149.4)| -6.4%|
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|EBITA | 16.3| 13.7| -16.1%| 48.4| 37.7| -22.1%|
| | | | | | | |
| as a % of sales | 5.2%| 4.4%| -80bps| 4.9%| 4.1%| -80bps|
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Headcount (end of period) | 2,820| 2,735| -3.0%| 2,820| 2,735| -3.0%|
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
LATIN AMERICA
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Constant and adjusted |Q3 2012|Q3 2013|Change |9m 2012|9m 2013|Change |
| basis (€m) | | | | | | |
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Sales | 67.6| 72.3| +7.0%| 228.4| 225.0| -1.5%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis and | | | +4.8%| | | -1.7%|
| same days | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
|o/w Brazil | 39.1| 41.4| +5.9%| 127.4| 136.1| +6.8%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis and | | | +2.4%| | | +5.7%|
| same days | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| Chile | 23.0| 24.3| +5.7%| 83.9| 70.6| -15.9%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis and | | | +5.4%| | | -15.0%|
| same days | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| Peru | 5.4| 6.5| +19.7%| 17.0| 18.3| +7.5%|
| | | | | | | |
| on a constant basis and | | | +19.7%| | | +7.5%|
| same days | | | | | | |
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Gross profit | 15.6| 15.9| +2.1%| 51.7| 52.7| +1.9%|
| | | | | | | |
| as a % of sales | 23.0%| 22.0%|-100bps| 22.6%| 23.4%| +80bps|
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Distribution & adm. expenses | (14.6)| (15.8)| +8.2%| (46.2)| (51.2)| +10.8%|
|(incl. depreciation) | | | | | | |
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|EBITA | 1.0| 0.1| -87.6%| 5.5| 1.5| -73.4%|
| | | | | | | |
| as a % of sales | 1.5%| 0.1%|-130bps| 2.4%| 0.6%|-180bps|
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Headcount (end of period) | 1,739| 1,583| -9.0%| 1,739| 1,583| -9.0%|
+------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
Appendix 2
Extract of Financial Statements
Consolidated Income Statement
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
| Reported basis (€m) |Q3 2012|Q3 2013|Change| 9m 2012 | 9m 2013 |Change|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Sales |3,441.3|3,255.1| -5.4%| 10,009.4| 9,723.8| -2.9%|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Gross profit | 833.1| 783.9| -5.9%| 2,459.3| 2,376.0| -3.4%|
| | | | | | | |
| as a % of sales | 24.2%| 24.1%| | 24.6%| 24.4%| |
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Distribution & adm. expenses| | | | | | |
|(excl. depreciation) |(623.3)|(587.9)| -5.7%|(1,843.7)|(1,820.2)| -1.3%|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|EBITDA | 209.7| 196.0| -6.5%| 615.6| 555.8| -9.7%|
| | | | | | | |
| as a % of sales | 6.1%| 6.0%| | 6.2%| 5.7%| |
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Depreciation | (18.9)| (20.0)| | (54.4)| (58.6)| |
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|EBITA | 190.8| 175.9| -7.8%| 561.2| 497.1|-11.4%|
| | | | | | | |
| as a % of sales | 5.5%| 5.4%| | 5.6%| 5.1%| |
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Amortization of purchase | | | | | | |
|price allocation | (4.1)| (3.8)| | (9.3)| (15.8)| |
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Operating income bef. other | | | | | | |
|inc. and exp. | 186.6| 172.1| -7.8%| 551.9| 481.3|-12.8%|
| | | | | | | |
| as a % of sales | 5.4%| 5.3%| | 5.5%| 4.9%| |
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Other income and expenses | (14.6)| (12.2)| | (69.7)| (94.8)| |
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Operating income | 172.0| 160.0| -7.0%| 482.2| 386.6|-19.8%|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Financial expenses (net) | (52.0)| (46.3)| | (149.0)| (163.5)| |
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Share of profit (loss) in | | | | | | |
|associates | 1.3| 0.3| | 1.5| 0.4| |
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Net income (loss) before | | | | | | |
|income tax | 121.3| 114.0| -6.0%| 334.7| 223.4|-33.3%|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Income tax | (36.0)| (37.0)| | (98.3)| (72.5)| |
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Net income (loss) | 85.3| 77.1| -9.6%| 236.4| 150.9|-36.2%|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Net income (loss) attr. to | | | | | | |
|non-controlling interests | 0.6| 0.3| | 0.7| 0.4| |
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
|Net income (loss) attr. to | | | | | | |
|equity holders of the parent| 84.7| 76.8| -9.3%| 235.7| 150.6|-36.1%|
+----------------------------+-------+-------+------+---------+---------+------+
Bridge between Operating incomebefore other income and other expenses
and Adjusted EBITA
+----------------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|in €m |Q3 2012|Q3 2013|9m 2012|9m 2013|
+----------------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Operating income before other income and other| | | | |
|expenses | 186.6| 172.1| 551.9| 481.3|
+----------------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Change in scope effects | 3.0| | 10.7| |
| | | | | |
|Foreign exchange effects | -8.5| | -11.9| |
| | | | | |
|Non-recurring effect related to copper | 0.9| 2.7| -3.1| 13.4|
| | | | | |
|Amortization of PPA | 4.1| 3.8| 9.3| 15.8|
+----------------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Adjusted EBITA on a constant basis | 186.1| 178.7| 556.8| 510.6|
+----------------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
Recurring Net Income
+---------------------------+-------+-------+------+-------+-------+------+
| In millions of euros|Q3 2012|Q3 2013|Change|9m 2012|9m 2013|Change|
+---------------------------+-------+-------+------+-------+-------+------+
|Reported net income | 85.3| 77.1| -9.6%| 236.4| 150.9|-36.2%|
| | | | | | | |
|Non-recurring copper effect| 0.9| 2.7| | -3.1| 13.4| |
| | | | | | | |
|Other expense & income | 14.6| 12.2| | 69.7| 94.8| |
| | | | | | | |
|Financial expense | 0.0| 0.2| | -7.4| 21.3| |
| | | | | | | |
|Tax expense | -4.3| -4.3| | -8.9| -24.5| |
| | | | | | | |
|Recurring net income | 96.4| 87.9| -8.8%| 286.7| 256.0|-10.7%|
+---------------------------+-------+-------+------+-------+-------+------+
Sales and profitability by segment
+---------------------+-------+-------+------+--------+-------+------+
| Reported basis (€m)|Q3 2012|Q3 2013|Change|9m 2012 |9m 2013|Change|
+---------------------+-------+-------+------+--------+-------+------+
|Sales |3,441.3|3,255.1| -5.4%|10,009.4|9,723.8| -2.9%|
| | | | | | | |
| Europe |1,829.3|1,736.6| -5.1%| 5,525.6|5,225.6| -5.4%|
| | | | | | | |
| North America |1,181.3|1,134.2| -4.0%| 3,224.4|3,358.4| +4.2%|
| | | | | | | |
| Asia-Pacific | 352.9| 312.0|-11.6%| 1,026.0| 914.8|-10.8%|
| | | | | | | |
| Latin America | 77.6| 72.3| -6.9%| 233.2| 225.0| -3.5%|
+---------------------+-------+-------+------+--------+-------+------+
|Gross profit | 833.1| 783.9| -5.9%| 2,459.3|2,376.0| -3.4%|
| | | | | | | |
| Europe | 482.7| 454.2| -5.9%| 1,494.2|1,398.4| -6.4%|
| | | | | | | |
| North America | 257.9| 252.3| -2.2%| 692.2| 738.2| +6.6%|
| | | | | | | |
| Asia-Pacific | 73.8| 61.7|-16.5%| 217.6| 187.2|-14.0%|
| | | | | | | |
| Latin America | 18.0| 15.8|-12.3%| 53.7| 52.3| -2.6%|
+---------------------+-------+-------+------+--------+-------+------+
|EBITA | 190.8| 175.9| -7.8%| 561.2| 497.1|-11.4%|
| | | | | | | |
| Europe | 119.1| 111.6| -6.3%| 387.2| 319.5|-17.5%|
| | | | | | | |
| North America | 63.4| 62.1| -2.1%| 161.5| 176.5| +9.3%|
| | | | | | | |
| Asia-Pacific | 17.4| 13.6|-21.7%| 49.5| 37.7|-23.8%|
| | | | | | | |
| Latin America | 1.1| 0.0|-97.7%| 5.4| 1.1|-79.5%|
+---------------------+-------+-------+------+--------+-------+------+
Impact on sales from acquisitions
+--------------+-----------+--------+-------+-------+-------+------+-----+-----+
| Acquisitions | Country | Conso. |Q1 2013|Q2 2013|H1 2013| Q3 | Q4 | FY |
| | | | | | | 2013 |2013 |2013 |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | |as from | | | | |est. |est. |
+--------------+-----------+--------+-------+-------+-------+------+-----+-----+
|Europe |France, UK,| misc. | 49.9| 9.6| 59.5| 0.0| -|c. 60|
| | Spain, | | | | | | | |
| | Belgium | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
|North America | USA | misc. | 97.3| 105.7| 203.0| 27.2|c. 22| c.|
| | | | | | | | | 250|
| | | | | | | | | |
|Asia-Pacific | Singapore |01/01/13| 2.8| 2.8| 5.7| 2.7| c. 3|c. 12|
| | | | | | | | | |
|Latin America | Brazil, | misc. | 10.3| 1.9| 12.2| 1.5| -|c. 14|
| | Peru | | | | | | | |
+--------------+-----------+--------+-------+-------+-------+------+-----+-----+
|Total | | | 160.3| 120.1| 280.4| 31.4|c. 25| c.|
|acquisitions | | | | | | | | 340|
+--------------+-----------+--------+-------+-------+-------+------+-----+-----+
Consolidated Balance Sheet
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
|Assets (€m) |December 31, 2012|September 30, 2013|
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
|Goodwill | 4,369.2| 4,195.0|
| | | |
|Intangible assets | 1,035.8| 1,045.2|
| | | |
|Property, plant & equipment | 282.7| 278.4|
| | | |
|Long-term investments((1)) | 79.5| 31.7|
| | | |
|Investments in associates | 10.8| 11.0|
| | | |
|Deferred tax assets | 171.9| 137.5|
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
|Total non-current assets | 5,949.9| 5,698.9|
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
|Inventories | 1,426.7| 1,427.3|
| | | |
|Trade receivables | 2,123.9| 2,240.4|
| | | |
|Other receivables | 502.5| 465.3|
| | | |
|Assets classified as held for sale | 21.2| 3.3|
| | | |
|Cash and cash equivalents | 291.9| 481.7|
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
|Total current assets | 4,366.2| 4,617.9|
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
|Total assets | 10,316.1| 10,316.8|
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
|Liabilities (€m) |December 31, 2012|September 30, 2013|
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
|Total equity | 4,117.6| 4,187.9|
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
|Long-term debt | 2,303.2| 2,585.9|
| | | |
|Deferred tax liabilities | 152.3| 130.7|
| | | |
|Other non-current liabilities | 474.6| 379.8|
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
|Total non-current liabilities | 2,930.1| 3,096.5|
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
|Interest bearing debt & accrued interests| 627.6| 520.9|
| | | |
|Trade payables | 1,937.2| 1,898.6|
| | | |
|Other payables | 703.7| 612.9|
| | | |
|Liabilities classified as held for sale | -| -|
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
|Total current liabilities | 3,268.5| 3,032.4|
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
|Total liabilities | 6,198.6| 6,128.9|
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
|Total equity & liabilities | 10,316.1| 10,316.8|
+-----------------------------------------+-----------------+------------------+
(1) Includes Debt hedge derivatives for €(39.8) million at December 31, 2012 and
for €18.9 million at Sept 30, 2013
Change in Net Debt
+---------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|€m |Q3 2012|Q3 2013|9m 2012|9m 2013|
+---------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|EBITDA | 209.7| 196.0| 615.6| 555.8|
+---------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Other operating revenues & costs((1)) | (19.5)| (18.0)| (64.8)| (60.5)|
+---------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Operating cash flow | 190.2| 178.0| 550.8| 495.3|
+---------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Change in working capital | (69.0)| (81.1)|(268.0)|(258.9)|
| | | | | |
|Net capital expenditure, of which: | (17.4)| (23.4)| (54.2)| (48.3)|
| | | | | |
| Gross capital expenditure| (20.2)| (23.9)| (53.8)| (67.8)|
| | | | | |
| Disposal of fixed assets & other| 2.8| 0.5| (0.4)| 19.5|
+---------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Free cash flow before interest and tax | 103.8| 73.5| 228.6| 188.1|
+---------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Net interest paid / received((2) ) | (44.7)| (40.3)|(126.1)|(128.9)|
| | | | | |
|Income tax paid | (27.1)| (22.9)| (94.9)| (80.7)|
+---------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Free cash flow after interest and tax | 32.0| 10.3| 7.6| (21.5)|
+---------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Net financial investment |(353.1)| (2.3)|(491.6)| (4.4)|
| | | | | |
|Dividends paid | 0.0| (53.0)|(143.0)| (53.1)|
| | | | | |
|Net change in equity | (0.2)| 0.0| 0.0| 0.0|
| | | | | |
|Other | (13.4)| (0.5)| (48.1)| (28.9)|
| | | | | |
|Currency exchange variation | 19.9| 30.6| (19.9)| 63.2|
+---------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Decrease (increase) in net debt |(314.8)| (15.0)|(695.0)| (44.7)|
+---------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Net debt at the beginning of the period|2,458.4|2,628.9|2,078.2|2,599.2|
+---------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|Net debt at the end of the period |2,773.2|2,643.9|2,773.2|2,643.9|
+---------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
(1) Includes restructuring outflows of €10.6 million in Q3 2012 and €12.9
million in Q3 2013 and
of €29.5 million in 9m 2012 and €45.8 million in 9m 2013
(2) Excluding settlement of fair value hedge derivatives
Appendix 3
Working Capital Analysis
+-----------------------------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| Constant basis | September 30, 2012 | September 30, 2013 |
+-----------------------------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| Net inventories | | |
| | | |
| as a % of sales 12 rolling months | 10.6% | 11.1% |
| | | |
| as a number of days | 49.8 | 50.7 |
+-----------------------------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| Net trade receivables | | |
| | | |
| as a % of sales 12 rolling months | 17.1% | 17.8% |
| | | |
| 0 | 56.5 | 57.6 |
+-----------------------------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| Net trade payables | | |
| | | |
| as a % of sales 12 rolling months | 13.7% | 14.6% |
| | | |
| as a number of days | 56.7 | 57.8 |
+-----------------------------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| Trade working capital | | |
| | | |
| as a % of sales 12 rolling months | 14.0% | 14.3% |
+-----------------------------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| Total working capital | | |
| | | |
| as a % of sales 12 rolling months | 12.8% | 13.5% |
+-----------------------------------+--------------------+--------------------+
Appendix 4
Headcount and branches by geography
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|FTEs at end of period| | | | |
| |30/09/2012|31/12/2012|30/09/2013|Year-on-Year Change|
| comparable | | | | |
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|Europe | 17,225| 17,052| 16,795| -2.5%|
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|USA | 6,258| 6,241| 6,277| 0.3%|
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|Canada | 2,414| 2,406| 2,367| -1.9%|
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|North America | 8,673| 8,647| 8,644| -0.3%|
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|Asia-Pacific | 2,820| 2,747| 2,735| -3.0%|
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|Latin America | 1,739| 1,775| 1,583| -9.0%|
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|Other | 211| 212| 227| 7.6%|
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|Group | 30,668| 30,433| 29,985| -2.2%|
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
| Branches | | | | |
| |30/09/2012|31/12/2012|30/09/2013|Year-on-Year Change|
| comparable | | | | |
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|Europe | 1,377| 1,359| 1,317| -4.4%|
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|USA | 395| 401| 398| 0.8%|
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|Canada | 218| 218| 217| -0.5%|
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|North America | 613| 619| 615| 0.3%|
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|Asia-Pacific | 278| 263| 264| -5.0%|
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|Latin America | 89| 96| 95| 6.7%|
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
|Group | 2,357| 2,337| 2,291| -2.8%|
+---------------------+----------+----------+----------+-------------------+
DISCLAIMER
The Group is exposed to fluctuations in copper prices in connection with its
distribution of cable products. Cables accounted for approximately 15% of the
Group's sales, and copper accounts for approximately 60% of the composition of
cables. This exposure is indirect since cable prices also reflect copper
suppliers' commercial policies and the competitive environment in the Group's
markets. Changes in copper prices have an estimated so-called "recurring" effect
and an estimated so called "non-recurring" effect on the Group's performance,
assessed as part of the monthly internal reporting process of the Rexel Group:
- the recurring effect related to the change in copper-based cable prices
corresponds to the change in value of the copper part included in the sales
price of cables from one period to another. This effect mainly relates to the
Group's sales;
- the non-recurring effect related to the change in copper-based cables prices
corresponds to the effect of copper price variations on the sales price of
cables between the time they are purchased and the time they are sold, until all
such inventory has been sold (direct effect on gross profit). Practically, the
non-recurring effect on gross profit is determined by comparing the historical
purchase price for copper-based cable and the supplier price effective at the
date of the sale of the cables by the Rexel Group. Additionally, the non-
recurring effect on EBITA corresponds to the non-recurring effect on gross
profit, which may be offset, when appropriate, by the non-recurring portion of
changes in the distribution and administrative expenses (principally, the
variable portion of compensation of sales personnel, which accounts for
approximately 10% of the variation in gross profit).
The impact of these two effects is assessed for as much of the Group's total
cable sales as possible, over each period. Group procedures require that
entities that do not have the information systems capable of such exhaustive
calculations to estimate these effects based on a sample representing at least
70% of the sales in the period. The results are then extrapolated to all cables
sold during the period for that entity. Considering the sales covered, the Rexel
Group considers such estimates of the impact of the two effects to be
reasonable.
This press release may contain statements of future expectations and other
forward-looking statements. By their nature, they are subject to numerous risks
and uncertainties, including those described in the Document de Référence
registered with the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) on March
13, 2013 under number D.13-0130. These forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of Rexel's future performance. Rexel's actual results of operations,
financial condition and liquidity as well as development of the industry in
which Rexel operates may differ materially from those made in or suggested by
the forward-looking statements contained in this release. The forward-looking
statements contained in this communication speak only as of the date of this
communication and Rexel does not undertake, unless required by law or
regulation, to update any of the forward-looking statements after this date to
conform such statements to actual results, to reflect the occurrence of
anticipated results or otherwise.
The market and industry data and forecasts included in this press release were
obtained from internal surveys, estimates, experts and studies, where
appropriate, as well as external market research, publicly available information
and industry publications. Rexel, its affiliates, directors, officers, advisors
and employees have not independently verified the accuracy of any such market
and industry data and forecasts and make no representations or warranties in
relation thereto. Such data and forecasts are included herein for information
purposes only.
This press release includes only summary information and must be read in
conjunction with Rexel's Document de Référence registered with the AMF March
13, 2013 under number D.13-0130, as well as the consolidated financial
statements and activity report for the 2012 fiscal year, which may be obtained
from Rexel's website (www.rexel.com).
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