Amundi :Results for the first nine months and third quarter of 2016

AMUNDI

Results for the first nine months and third quarter of 2016

Operational performance in line with the objectives announced

at the time of the IPO

Business activity Assets under management of €1,054bn [1] at 30 September 2016, +10.8% vs.
30 September 2015


Strong business momentum: net inflows 1 of +€22bn in Q3, bringing total net inflows over the first nine months to +€39bn

Consistent and sustained net inflows in medium- to long-term assets [2] over the first nine months, and strong inflows on treasury in Q3

Scope effect due to the acquisition of  KBI GI on 29 August 2016: +€8.6bn of additional AUM
Results [3] Net revenue up in Q3 2016: €396m (+5.1% vs. Q3 2015)

First nine months: €1,234m (+0.7% vs. 9M 2015)

Improved cost/income ratio in Q3 2016: 52.2% (-1.1pp vs. Q3 2015)

First nine months: 52.0% (-0.7pp vs. 9M 2015)

Net income up significantly in Q3 2016: €137m (+14.2% vs. Q3 2015)

 First nine months: €415m (+5.3% vs. 9M 2015)

Paris, 28 October 2016

Amundi's Board of Directors convened on 27 October 2016 to review the financial statements for the first nine months and third quarter of 2016.

Commenting on the figures, Yves Perrier, CEO, said:

"Amundi's performance at the end of September 2016 is in line with the objectives announced at the time of the IPO, both in terms of inflows and income. The first nine months of 2016 illustrate that Amundi is capable of delivering consistent performance, quarter after quarter, despite a market environment still marked by strong risk aversion on the part of our clients."


Business activity: assets under management at €1,054bn, with inflows of +€39bn over the first nine months of 2016

Amundi's assets under management were €1,054bn at 30 September 2016, reflecting strong business activity (inflows of +€39.1bn over the first nine months) and a positive market effect (+€21.7bn) and scope effect (+€8.6bn connected to the addition of KBI GI to the consolidation scope on 29 August 2016).

First nine months of 2016

The net inflows of +€39.1bn amount to 5.2% [4] of assets under management at the beginning of the period. Business activity was driven by strong sales momentum, which remains solid in medium/long-term assets : +€25.8bn over the first nine months of the year, equal to 4.3% 4 of assets under management at the beginning of the period. This increase was observed in all traditional asset classes, both in active and passive management, as well as in real, alternative and structured assets, for which inflows amounted to +€4.6bn in the first nine months.

The Retail segment posted good business activity , with positive inflows of +€14.2bn in the first nine months of 2016 (+€16.7bn excluding treasury). This buoyant performance was primarily driven by the Joint Ventures (+€12.6bn), particularly in Asia, and by third-party distributors (+€5.5bn). Business activity on the French networks was moderately positive on medium- to long-term assets (+€0.6bn in the first nine months).

The Institutionals segment recorded strong inflows , at +€25bn over the first nine months of 2016. Institutionals and sovereigns again account for over 70% of inflows in the segment, with particularly significant inflows in treasury. Business activity remained strong for the CA and SG insurers (+€5.5bn in the first nine months).

From a geographical perspective, the net inflows are primarily attributable to international activities on medium/long-term assets (85% of the total) , with 2/3 of these international inflows in Asia and 1/3 in Europe outside France. Thus, year-on-year, total international assets under management (including treasury) were up by +31%.

Third quarter of 2016

Net inflows on medium- to long-term assets remained high (+€8.6bn). Inflows were also particularly strong on treasury (+€13.8bn).

Net income in the first nine months of 2016: €415m; growth in revenue and strict cost control

First nine months of 2016

Amundi's performance continues to follow a regular growth trajectory. Net income was up +5.3% from the first nine months of 2015, in line with the objectives announced at the time of the IPO. This increase was bolstered by a +0.7% growth in revenue (to €1,234m), with a particularly high level of performance fees (€87m). At €642m, operating expenses are under control (-0.7%). As a result, the cost/income ratio improved by 0.7 percentage points to 52.0%.

The share of net income of equity-accounted entities was €21m, an increase of 12.3% from the first nine months of 2015, aided by a strong contribution from the Joint Ventures in Asia.

Taking into account a lower tax charge over the first nine months (-5.3%) resulting from a reduction in the French corporate tax rate, net income Group share amounted to €415m, an increase of +5.3% from the first nine months of 2015. Net earnings per share in the first nine months of 2016 amounted to €2.48.

Third quarter of 2016

Amundi recorded a significant increase in net income Group share (+14.2% compared to the third quarter of 2015). Net revenue was up (+5.1%), and the cost/income ratio improved (-1.1pp) to 52.2%.

Recent growth initiatives

Amundi has continued its policy of strengthening its management expertise to drive future growth:

An integrated platform dedicated to expertise in real and alternative assets (real estate, private debt, private equity, infrastructure) has been created. Through it, the Group now has a platform enabling investors to benefit from the attractive yields on these asset classes. With €34bn already under management [5] , this platform is aiming to double its AUM by 2020.

Accordingly, on 27 October, definitive approval was obtained for combining the real estate management activities of Amundi and Crédit Agricole Immobilier [6] through the merger [7] of their specialised management companies: CAII [8] (€5bn under management) and Amundi Immobilier (€12bn under management). Crédit Agricole Immobilier has exchanged its CAII shares for new Amundi shares [9] . This transaction will create a sizeable player on the European level, with ambitious business development, and will strengthen Amundi's positioning in real estate investment funds, an asset class seeing tremendous growth. Overall, Amundi expects to be managing more than €20bn in real estate by the end of 2016.

On 29 August, the acquisition of KBI Global Investors [10] was finalised. This Dublin-based asset management company specialised in equity management is seeing rapid growth. This transaction, which is in line with the Group's acquisition policy, offers marketing synergies and immediately increases Amundi's net earnings per share.

In addition, a Services business line [11] was created to provide management companies and institutional investors with services in IT, market access and fund hosting. Amundi has highly efficient infrastructure, an asset it intends to promote among third parties. The objective is for these activities to represent 5% of net revenue in five years.

Amundi's financial disclosures for the first nine months of 2016 consist of this press release and the attached presentation, available on http://about.amundi.com.


Summary income statement

(€m)   9M 2016 9M 2015 % chg.   Q3 2016 Q3 2015 % chg.
vs. Q3 2015
Net revenue 1,2341,226+0.7% 396377+5.1%
o/w performance fees   87 77 +13.6%   34 22 +49.5%
Operating expenses -642-646-0.7% -207-201+2.9%
Gross operating income   592 579 +2.2%   189 176 +7.6%
Cost/income ratio (%)   52.0% 52.7% -0.7pp   52.2% 53.3% -1.1pp
Share of net income of equity-accounted entities 2119+12.3% 86+32.7%
Other items 05NS -10NS
Pre-tax income   613 603 +1.6%   197 182 +8.3%
Taxes -196-208-5.3% -59-61-2.7%
Net income - Group share   415 394 +5.3%   137 120 +14.2%
Net earnings per share (€) €2.48€2.36+5.0% €0.82€0.72+13.9%

Change in assets under management from 31 December 2014 to 30 September 2016

  Assets under   Market Scope
(€bn) management Inflows effect effect
31/12/2014878      
Flows Q1 2015  +24.0 +47.5 +5.3
31/03/2015954      
Flows Q2 2015  +22.6 -22.9  
30/06/2015954      
Flows Q3 2015  +19.2 -21.2  
30/09/2015952      
Flows Q4 2015  +14.1 +19.0  
31/12/2015985      
Flows Q1 2016  +13.8 -11.6  
31/03/2016987      
Flows Q2 2016  +3.0 +13.6  
30/06/20161,004      
Flows Q3 2016   +22.3 +19.7 +8.6*
30/09/2016 1,054      

*The scope effect in Q3 2016 is related to the addition of KBI GI to the consolidation scope.

Details of assets under management and net inflows by client segment

   AUM AUM % chg.   Inflows Inflows   Inflows Inflows
(€bn)   30/09/2016 30/09/2015 vs. 30/09/2015   9M 2016 9M 2015   Q3 2016 Q3 2015
French networks* 97105-8.4% -4.2+2.1 -0.2-0.5
International networks & JVs 10879+37.6% +12.8+20.4 +2.4+8.5
Third-party distributors 7664+19.1% +5.5+11.8 +1.8+1.6
Retail   281 248 +13.3%   +14.2 +34.3   +4.0 +9.6
Institutionals & sovereigns** 266229+16.1% +18.1+20.1 +13.5+6.2
Corporates & Employee Savings Plans 8879+12.3% +1.3+4.6 +2.6+0.6
CA & SG insurers 419396+5.8% +5.5+6.8 +2.2+2.7
Institutionals   773 704 +9.9%   +25.0 +31.5   +18.3 +9.6
           
TOTAL   1,054 952 +10.8%   +39.1 +65.8   +22.3 +19.2
O/W JV   86 58 +48.0%   +12.6 +18.8   +2.3 +8.1

* French networks: net inflows on medium- to long-term assets +€0.6bn; €0.3bn in the first nine months of 2016 (0 in the first half of the year)

** Including funds of funds

Note: assets under management include all assets managed and marketed


Details of assets under management and net inflows by asset class

    AUM AUM % chg.   Inflows Inflows   Inflows Inflows
(€bn)   30/09/2016 30/09/2015 vs. 30/09/2015   9M 2016 9M 2015   Q3 2016 Q3 2015
Equities 142115+23.1% +7.5+4.5 +1.8+3.8
Diversified 122113+8.2% +4.4+10.9 +1.7+1.1
Fixed income 540488+10.6% +9.3+19.0 +3.0+3.7
Real, specialised & structured assets 6965+6.3% +4.6+0.6 +2.1-1.0
MEDIUM- TO LONG-TERM ASSETS   872 777 +12.1%   +25.8 +35.0   +8.6 +7.5
Treasury 183174+4.6% +13.4+30.7 +13.8+11.7
           
TOTAL   1,054 952 +10.8%   +39.1 +65.8   +22.3 +19.2

Details of assets under management and net inflows by region

    AUM AUM % chg.   Inflows Inflows   Inflows Inflows
(€bn)   30/09/2016 30/09/2015 vs. 30/09/2015   9M 2016 9M 2015   Q3 2016 Q3 2015
France 773736+5.0% +17.3+26.4 +15.7+6.6
Europe excl. France 11991+30.5% +7.5+15.5 +3.5+3.1
Asia 13598+37.3% +13.7+22.7 +1.7+9.1
Rest of world 2826+5.6% +0.7+1.2 +1.4+0.3
           
TOTAL   1,054 952 +10.8%   +39.1 +65.8   +22.3 +19.2
TOTAL EXCL. FRANCE   282 216 +30.6%   +21.8 +39.3   +6.6 +12.6


About Amundi

Publicly traded since November 2015, Amundi is the largest European Asset Manager in terms of AUM(*), with over 1,000 billion euros worldwide. Headquartered in Paris, France, Amundi has six investment hubs located in the world's key financial centres, and offers a combination of research depth and market experience that has earned  the confidence of its clients.

Amundi is the trusted partner of 100 million retail clients, 1,000 institutional clients and 1,000 distributors in more than 30 countries, and designs innovative, high-performing products and services for these types of clients tailored specifically to their needs and risk profile.

Go to www.amundi.com for more information or to find an Amundi office near you.

Amundi figures as of 30 September 2016. (*) No.1 European asset manager based on global assets under management (AUM) and the main headquarters being based in Continental Europe - Source IPE "Top 400 asset managers" published in June 2016 and based on AUM as at December 2015.

Press contacts: Investor contacts:
Natacha Sharp Anthony Mellor                       Annabelle Wiriath
Tel. +33 (0)1 76 37 86 05Tel. +33 (0)1 76 32 17 16  Tel. +33 (0)1 76 32 59 84
natacha.sharp@amundi.com  anthony.mellor@amundi.com annabelle.wiriath@amundi.com

 

DISCLAIMER:

This presentation may contain projections concerning the financial situation and results of the activities and business lines of Amundi. The figures given do not constitute a "forecast" as defined in Article 2.10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 809/2004 of 29 April 2004.

This information is based on scenarios that employ a number of economic assumptions in a given competitive and regulatory context. As such, the projections and results indicated may not necessarily come to pass due to unforeseeable circumstances.

Furthermore, the financial information given is based on estimates, particularly when measuring market value and asset depreciation.

The reader should take all of these uncertainties and risks into consideration before forming their own opinion.

The figures presented for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2016 were prepared in accordance with IFRS guidelines as adopted by the European Union and applicable as of this date. The financial information given does not constitute financial statements for an interim period as defined in IAS 34 ("Interim Financial Reporting"), and has not been audited.

The information contained in this presentation, to the extent that it relates to parties other than Amundi or comes from external sources, has not been independently verified, and no representation or warranty has been expressed as to, nor should any reliance be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, correctness or completeness of the information or opinions contained herein. Neither Amundi nor its representatives can be held liable for any negligence or loss that may result from the use of this presentation or its contents, or anything related to them, or any document or information to which the presentation may refer.



[1] Assets under management (including assets marketed) and net inflows include 100% of assets managed by and net inflows from joint ventures, excluding Wafa in Morocco, for which assets under management and net inflows are reported on a proportional consolidation basis.

[2] Medium- to long-term (MLT) assets, excluding treasury products: equities, multi-asset, bonds, real, alternative and structured assets

[3] Unaudited figures

[4] Annualised

[5] Including commitments

[6] Announced 14 September 2016

[7] Scheduled to occur on 31 October 2016

[8] Crédit Agricole Immobilier Investors

[9] As a result of the transaction, 680,232 new shares were issued, representing a nominal capital increase of €1,700,580. Amundi's share capital is now composed of 167,925,469 shares, amounting to €419,813,672.50. The impact on Amundi's net earnings per share is neutral.

[10] Announced 23 May 2016

[11] Execution, reporting, calculation of risk indicators, asset allocation, etc.

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