Villepinte, February 15, 2017
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Guerbet
(FR0000032526 GBT), a global specialist in contrast agents and solutions for medical imaging, is reporting revenue of €775.8 million at December 31, 2016, up 58.7% from 2015.
This change includes a negative currency effect of €13.0 million. At constant exchange rates, and on a like-for-like basis (vs. the 2015 pro forma revenue), the Group posted stable sales of €788.8 million (-0.1%) in line with the guidance. The main challenge in 2016 was in fact to successfully turn around the declining sales of the activity bought at the end of 2015.
The 7.1% growth in the fourth quarter reflects this trend reversal and proves the successful integration of the former CMDS activities. This performance allows the Group to approach the year 2017 with confidence, a year that should see growth in celebration of the Group's 90th birthday.
Consolidated Group revenue at current exchange rates (IFRS)
In millions of euros | 12 months 2016 | 12 months 2015 pro forma* | Change | Published 2015 | Q4 2016 | Q4 2015 pro forma* | Change |
Sales in Europe | 372.9 | 380.2 | -1.9% | 326.5 | 98.6 | 97.5 | +1.1% |
Sales in Other Markets | 402.9 | 409.1 | -1.5% | 162.2 | 108.8 | 96.1 | +13.3% |
Total | 775.8 | 789.3 | -1.7% | 488.7 | 207.4 | 193.6 | +7.1% |
* Integration of CMDS activities
Consolidated Group revenue at constant exchange rates (IFRS)
In millions of euros | 12 months 2016 | 12 months 2015 pro forma* | Change | Q4 2016 | Q4 2015 pro forma* | Change |
Sales in Europe | 377.0 | 380.2 | -0.8% | 100.0 | 97.5 | +2.5% |
Sales in Other Markets | 411.8 | 409.1 | +0.6% | 107.0 | 96.1 | +11.5% |
Total | 788.8 | 789.3 | -0.1% | 207.0 | 193.6 | +7.0% |
* Integration of CMDS activities
Sales turnaround well under way in every region
In Europe, the consolidated revenue at December 31, 2016 stands at €372.9 million, with 1.1% growth in the last quarter.
In Other Markets, sales show a constant improvement: -13.1% in Q1, -9.1% in Q2, +4.2% in Q3 and +13.3% in Q4.
Continued strong growth in MRI and IRT and a positive trend in X-ray and ISS
At constant exchange rates, the activity by category of products breaks down as follows:
As announced, the EBITDA in the 2nd half-year should be less than in the 1st half-year due to the industrial integration in progress, which temporarily affected the performance of production sites, and the revaluation of inventories.
Outlook for 2017: resumption of growth
2016 demonstrated the Group's capacity to make rapid progress with the integration of the activity bought at the end of 2015, while achieving a trend reversal.
In 2017, Guerbet will complete its integration process by continuing to implement commercial, industrial and logistics synergies. The Group is now embarking on a new phase in its development and is consolidating its return to growth.
Upcoming events:
Publication of the 2016 annual results
March 29, 2017, before trading
About Guerbet
Guerbet is a pioneer in the contrast agent field, with 90 years' experience, and is the only pharmaceutical group dedicated to medical imaging worldwide. It offers a comprehensive range of X-Ray, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Interventional Radiology and Theranostics (IRT) products, along with a range of injectors and related medical devices to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients. To discover new products and ensure future growth, Guerbet invests heavily in R&D, spending around 9% of its sales each year. Guerbet (GBT) is listed on Euronext Paris (Segment B - Mid Caps) and generated €776 million in revenue in 2016.
For more information about Guerbet, please visit www.guerbet.com
Contacts
Guerbet | Actifin |
Jean-François Le Martret Chief Financial Officer (+33) (0)1 45 91 50 00 |
Financial Communications Benjamin Lehari (+33) (0)1 56 88 11 25 blehari@actifin.fr Press Jennifer Jullia (+33) (0)1 56 88 11 19 jjullia@actifin.fr |