Results of the fourth Quarter 2015. Financial Highlights 6.4% Cumulative growth in sales 7.8% Increase in accumulated EBITDA 2015 Capex almost doubled compared to 2014 Chihuahua, Chihuahua. February-29-2016 Grupo Bafar, S.A.B. de C.V. (BAFAR) Mexican leader in meat products industry, announced today its results for the Fourth Quarter 2015. This information is submitted according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and in nominal terms. Regarding the results achieved by the company, Eugenio Baeza Fares, Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Director of Grupo Bafar stated: "2015 was a challenging year for the food sector; it was in an adverse economic environment with two main aspects; the first one was the strengthening of the dollar compared to the peso, which caused pressures related to supply costs. The second one was a slight recovery in domestic consumption, nevertheless below expectations. Despite this adverse scenario, Grupo Bafar continues to show solid growth, increasing sales throughout the year at 6.4%, and a cumulative increase in EBITDA of 7.8%. We continue working on developing our human capital and making strategic investments by almost double compared to last year, which undoubtedly will position the company in new levels of competitiveness; we are convinced that we have what it takes to achieve our long term goals. Once again I would like to thank our shareholders and the board of directors for their support, our employees and suppliers for their trust in Grupo Bafar, and our customers for the trust and support given to our brands every day. "
Sales 4Q Accumulated operating results 1.5% 2,594 2,633 Accumulated Relevant Figures: 2014 % 2015 % Growth Net Sales 9,126,105 100.0% 9,709,266 100.0% 6.4% Operating Income 678,361 7.4% 700,191 7.2% 3.2% EBITDA* 906,708 9.9% 977,437 10.1% 7.8% Net Income 299,934 3.3% 370,165 3.8% 23.4% Amounts expressed in thousand pesos *EBITDA is defined as operating income before depreciation and amortization Acum Sales. 9,709 6.4% 9,126 Accumulated volume growth reached 3.6% Accumulated net sales increased 6.4% compared to 2014, from $ 9,126.1 million pesos in 2014 to $ 9,709.3 million pesos in 2015. The cumulative gross profit increased 7.9% during 2015 compared to 2014, reaching $ 2,597.3 million pesos, with a gross margin of 26.8% compared to 26.4% in the previous year. The increase in margin is attributed to increased volume and improved product mix. Accumulated operating expenses as a percentage of sales showed an increase of 0.7 percentage points compared to 2014, reaching 19.6%, as a result of expenses incurred in opening new points of sales. Operating income showed an increase of 3.2% over the $ 678.4 million pesos recorded at the end of 2014, reaching $ 700.2 million pesos accumulated in 2015, resulting in an operating margin of 7.2%. Therefore, the cumulative EBITDA showed an increase of 7.8% reaching $ 977.4 million pesos at the end of the fourth quarter of 2015, compared to $ 906.7 million pesos in the same period last year..
EBITDA 4Q 7.1% 292 273 Acum EBITDA. Non-Operating Results Accrued The financial expenses up to December 2015 showed a decrease of $6.2 million pesos, positioning in $ 29.2 million compared to $35.5 million pesos in the same period last year. This is a result of the benefit in funding rates resulting from the restructuring of bank liabilities from short to long term. The cumulative net profit shows an increase of 23.4% going from $299.9 million pesos in 2014 to $370.2 million pesos in 2015, strongly supported by a decrease in deferred tax expense. Quarterly Operating Results Relevant Figures: IIIT 14 % IIIT 15 % Growth Net Sales 2,594,033 100.0% 2,632,594 100.0% 1.5% Operating Income 212,164 8.2% 218,849 8.3% 3.2% 7.8% 977 EBITDA* 272,857 10.5% 292,255 11.1% 7.1% Net Income (41,865) -1.6% 172,350 6.5% 511.7% 907 Amounts expressed in thousand pesos *EBITDA is defined as operating income before depreciation and amortization On the fourth quarter of 2015, sales reported an increase of 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year, from $2,594.0 million pesos in 2014 to $2,632.6 million pesos in 2015.
CAPEX 1090 572 Gross profit increased 12.6%, to reach $767.7 million pesos, with a gross margin of 29.2% compared to 26.3% attained in the fourth quarter of 2014. This as a result of a better product mix. Operating expenses as a percentage of sales increased by less than 3 percentage points, going from 18.0% in the fourth quarter of 2014 to 20.9% in the same period of 2015. The increase in operating expenses is attributable to the opening of new establishments in the center and south of the country and the increase in the costs of depreciation and amortization for investments. The operation income in relation to sales remains at 8.3% to reach $218.8 million pesos at the end of the fourth quarter of 2015, compared to $212.1 million pesos reported in the same period of the previous year, showing an increase of 3.2%. Non-Operating Results Net financial expense in the fourth quarter of 2015 shows a decrease of $4.3 million pesos to close with a net expense of $6.0 million pesos compared to $10.3 million reported in the same quarter last year, due to better interest rates agreed in recent renewals of bank loans. During the fourth quarter of 2015, net income was $172.3 showing a significant recovery compared to a net loss of $41.9 reported in the same period last year.
EBITDA to Interest Expense 25.2 33.4 Liquidity Balance sheet Investments: In 2015, capital investments were made by $1,090 million pesos, which were intended for investment in expansion projects, energy efficiency, technology investments throughout the supply chain and fleet renewal. Bank Debt: Up to December 31 st, 2015, bank debt closed at $2,890.1 million pesos compared to $2,416.3 million pesos of the same period the previous year. This variation is attributed to the financing obtained for making unprecedented investments the group has made since the end of 2013. Indicators As of December 31st of 2015, the main indicators of the company showed an important improvement, as part of the efforts made by the company to maintain healthy finances and leverage to support the investments made, allowing us to have an engine to support the future growth; the most significant efforts are the improvement in interest coverage and liquidity. 0.8 1.2 Financial Ratios IIIT 14 IIIT 15 EBITDA Coverage Ratio* 25.2 33.4 Net Cash to EBITDA* 1.9 2.5 Operating Income to Equity Ratio 16.1% 15.5% Liquidity Ratio 0.8 1.2 *Last twelve months
Stock Market Indicators Book Value per Share EPS* IIIT 14 IIIT 15 13.3 14.3 1.0 1.2 Shares Outstanding** 313,174 314,499 Price per Share 32 34 EPS: Earnings per Share *Last twelve months **Million shares CONTACT LUIS CARLOS PIÑON +52 614 4390100 LPINON@BAFAR.COM.MX Company Description Grupo Bafar is a 100% Mexican company listed in the Mexican Stock Exchange since 1996 and is one of the leading producers and distributors of meat and dairy products in the country. With more than 30 years in the market, it has presence throughout Mexico and the southern United States.
Grupo Bafar S.A.B. de C.V. Consolidated Balance Sheet 30-dic-14 30-dic-15 ASSETS Cash and temporary investments 876,443 11.2% 630,162 7.4% Receivables, net 1,038,480 13.3% 1,366,218 16.0% Other receivables, net 587,088 7.5% 463,868 5.4% Inventories 733,619 9.4% 727,331 8.5% Other current assets 7,339 0.1% 6,974 0.1% Current assets 3,242,969 41.6% 3,194,554 37.5% Net property and equipment 3,212,981 41.2% 4,018,773 47.1% Intangible assets and other assets 1,339,303 17.2% 1,316,117 15.4% Noncurrent assets 4,552,284 58.4% 5,334,890 62.5% Total Assets 7,795,253 100.0% 8,529,444 100.0% LIABILITIES Short term debt 2,334,368 65.3% 1,142,056 28.4% Accounts payable 575,273 16.1% 672,696 16.7% Other liabilities with cost 212,613 5.9% 206,449 5.1% T axes payable and other current liabilities 129,323 3.6% 82,469 2.1% Current liabilities 3,251,576 90.9% 2,103,669 52.3% Long term debt 81,977 2.3% 1,748,020 43.5% Other noncurrent liabilities 241,903 6.8% 169,035 4.2% Noncurrent liabilities 323,881 9.1% 1,917,055 47.7% Total Liabilities 3,575,457 100.0% 4,020,724 100.0% EQUITY Common stock 82,473 2.0% 83,103 1.8% Capital in excess of par value 126,161 3.0% 194,865 4.3% Retained Earnings 3,647,328 86.4% 3,847,980 85.3% Actuarial gain (loss) on labor obligation (2,261) 0.0% 971 0.0% Excercise gain/loss 304,208 7.2% 372,172 8.3% Total shareholder s equity 4,157,909 98.5% 4,499,093 99.8% Non controlling interest 61,888 1.5% 9,627 0.2% Total Equity 4,219,797 100.0% 4,508,720 100.0% LIABILITIES PLUS EQUITY 7,795,253 8,529,444
Grupo Bafar S.A.B. de C.V. Consolidated Income Statement January 1st to December 31th, 2014 and 2015 Quarterly Accumulated Net Sales 2,594,033 100.0% 2,632,594 100.0% 9,126,105 100.0% 9,709,266 100.0% Cost of sales 1,912,154 73.7% 1,864,893 70.8% 6,719,615 73.6% 7,111,963 73.2% -2.9% Gross Profit 681,879 26.3% 767,700 29.2% 2,406,490 26.4% 2,597,303 26.8% # Operating expenses 466,839 18.0% 550,531 20.9% 1,727,617 18.9% 1,902,014 19.6% 2.9% # Other income- net (2,876) -0.1% 1,680 0.1% (512) 0.0% 4,901 0.1% # Operating Income 212,164 8.2% 218,849 8.3% 678,361 7.4% 700,191 7.2% # Net interest expenses 10,326 0.4% 6,001 0.2% 35,467 0.4% 29,243 0.3% # Foreign exhange gain (loss), net 180,011 6.9% 174,868 6.6% 217,495 2.4% 370,732 3.8% Income before taxes 21,827 0.8% 37,980 1.4% 425,399 4.7% 300,216 3.1% Income tax 63,692 2.5% (134,370) -5.1% 125,465 1.4% (69,949) -0.7% Net Income (41,865) -1.6% 172,350 6.5% 299,934 3.3% 370,165 3.8% Non controlling interest (2,216) -0.1% 182 0.0% (4,274) 0.0% (2,007) 0.0% Net Consolidated Income (39,649) -1.5% 172,168 6.5% 304,208 3.3% 372,172 3.8% EBITDA 272,857 10.5% 292,255 11.1% 906,708 9.9% 977,437 10.1%