MAHLE REPORTS ADJUSTED EBITDA¹ OF R$ 110.9 MILLION IN THE 2Q17; MARGIN OF 19.2% Mogi Guaçu (SP), August 10, 2017 - MAHLE Metal Leve S.A. (B3: LEVE3), a Brazilian autoparts company that manufactures and sells components for internal combustion engines and automotive filters, announces today its results for the second quarter of 2017. The Company s operating and financial information, unless otherwise indicated, is presented on a consolidated basis in BRL according to Brazilian Corporation Law. 2Q17 HIGHLIGHTS Conference call and Webcast of Results: Date: August 11, 2017 15:00 (Brasília time), 14:00 (Eastern time) Phone numbers: Brazil: +55 11 3193-1001 2 Net Sales Revenue of R$ 576.3 million in the 2Q17, 3.2% higher than that of the 2Q16 and adjusted Ebitda margin of 19.2% (17.3% in the 2Q16), and a volume growth of 9.0%; On June 30, 2017 MAHLE Metal Leve S.A. completed the sale of 60% of the its stake in subsidiary MAHLE Metal Leve Miba Sinterizados Ltda.; The Board of Directors Meeting held on August 8, 2017 approved distribution of Interest on Equity of R$ 51.0 million referring to the period between January 1, 2017 to July 31, 2017. The Net Debt /Ebitda ratio at the end of the 2Q17 was 0.24 times, while at the end of the 2Q16 the ratio was 0.68 times; Brazil: +55 11 2820-4001 USA: +1 786 924-6977 Other: +1 888 700-0802 Newspaper Valor Econômico annual publication Valor Inovação Brasil announced Brazil s 150 most innovative companies and MAHLE Metal Leve ranked second th in the Automotive and Heavy Vehicle category and 38 in the overall classification. Password: MAHLE Webcast: http://cast.comuniquese.com.br/mahle/2q17 Website RI: http://ri.mahle.com.br/ Website MAHLE: http://www.br.mahle.com/pt/ 1 Adjustment in the 2Q17 due to the provision of R$ 3.2 million related to discontinuance of subsidiary MAHLE Hirschvogel Forjas S.A. 2 For purposes of comparison between the periods, the results of subsidiary MAHLE Metal Leve Miba Sinterizados LTDA are excluded from these financial statements since it was sold on June 30, 2017. Additional information is available in note 34 to the Interim Financial Information as of June 30, 2017. 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 MANAGEMENT S COMMENTS... 3 2 ABOUT MAHLE METAL LEVE... 4 3 PERFORMANCE OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY... 5 3.1 Performance of the Brazilian automotive industry... 5 3.2 Performance of the Argentinean automotive industry... 6 3.3 Vehicle production in the main export markets... 6 4 ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE... 7 4.1 Net sales revenue and market share by segment... 7 4.2 OEM (original equipment manufacturer) sales... 8 4.3 Aftermarket sales... 9 4.4 Consolidated exports by region... 9 4.5 Net sales revenue by segment... 10 4.6 Net sales revenue by product... 10 4.7 Gross margin... 10 4.8 Selling, general and administrative expenses... 11 4.9 Technology and product development expenses... 11 4.10 Other operating income (expenses), net... 11 4.11 Operating income measured by EBITDA... 12 4.12 Net financial income (expenses)... 12 4.13 Income and social contribution taxes... 13 4.14 Net income... 13 4.15 Capital expenditures... 14 4.16 Indebtedness... 14 5 INVESTOR RELATIONS AND CAPITAL MARKETS... 15 5.1 Performance of the Company shares and free-float shares... 15 5.2 Shareholders profile... 15 6 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS... 16 7 REPRESENTATION BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD... 16 8 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS... 16 MANAGEMENT... 16 9 EXHIBITS... 17 9.1 Balance sheet... 17 9.2 Income statement... 17 9.3 Cash flow statement... 18 2
1 Management s Comments Analyzing the country s economic situation in the recent months, Brazil is in a better condition to respond positively to short-term economic challenges mainly because of lower inflation rates, a more vigorous trade balance supported by more consistent economic policies despite the political scenario still uncertain. Having a cycle of cut in the base interest rate as the beginning of this more reliable scenario, which, besides turning credit cheaper, can bring a relief to the financial situation of families and companies by reducing debt expenses, this change to a certain extent has slightly increased consumers confidence thus positively impacting demand for durable goods, including vehicles. Accordingly, the Brazilian economy appears to be more resilient and able to face current difficulties to support its growth in long term. MAHLE Metal Leve performed evenly in the 2Q17 compared to the 2Q16 mainly due to a growth, in term of volumes, in domestic in both the OEM and aftermarket sales (+15.1% and +9.3%, respectively). The increase in domestic OEM sales results from a 56.7% increase in exports of vehicles produced in Brazil in the first quarter of 2017. OEM and aftermarket exports also grew 3.4% and 24.0%, respectively, in terms of volume. The OEM exports growth is mainly due to an increase in the light segment exports to automakers in Europe, while aftermarket exports increased because almost all the South America countries to which the Company exports performed positively between the periods. In the 2Q17 the Company reported net sales revenue of R$ 576.3 million (a growth of 3.2% in relation to the 2Q16) due to a growth in domestic OEM sales (+14.8%) and in the aftermarket sales (+5.9%), partially offset by the drop in OEM exports (-4.8%), mainly because of the exchange variation between the periods. The opposite graph shows revenue distribution for the 1H17 and the 1H16 in the markets where the Company operates: In the 2Q17, operating income measured by adjusted EBITDA was R$ 110.9 million, with EBITDA margin of 19.2%. In the 1H17 adjusted EBITDA was R$ 192.1 million, with EBITDA margin of 17.6%. The Net Debt/Ebitda ratio at the end of the 2Q17 was 0.24 times, while at the end of 2016 the ratio was 0.56 times. MAHLE Metal Leve has just been awarded by annual publication "Inovação Brasil" for the quality of its products. On July 3, 2017, newspaper Valor Econômico, in partnership with Strategy & PwC, announced Brazil s 150 most innovative companies in the third edition of annual publication Valor Inovação Brasil, and for the third time MAHLE Metal Leve S.A. was included in this ranking. Despite the harsh time the Brazilian automotive industry is facing, the Company keeps standing out in the national scenario. In this edition, the Company once again ranked 2 nd in the Automotive and Heavy Vehicle category and 38 th in the overall classification. This ranking results from a survey among companies of different industries and took into account investments in innovation, best practices, creation of new products, solutions and strategies, and other indicators. The ranking survey also takes into account innovation chain items such as intention, efforts and results. The purpose is to find out how each item is managed by the company and how it reflects on its innovation. Based on qualitative and quantitative indicators, the edition points out the companies that adopt the best innovation policies, their investments in the local market and the results achieved. 3
For MAHLE Metal Leve, innovation means actually to do. Transforming a new concept into a product requires much discipline and hard work. For this reason, we keep investing in research and development (in the 1H17, the R&D expenditures accounted for 3.9% of net sales revenues) since we believe this is one of the main competitiveness drivers. To that end, working together with several players is the key to increasingly prospect new state-of-the-art technologies and thus strength our business opportunities. Still there are important challenges to be overcome. However, we will face them with constant engagement of our employees, with focus on innovation and cost management, always committed to developing products and solutions seeking to maintain a long-term relationship with our stakeholders. 2 About MAHLE Metal Leve We are a Brazilian autoparts company that manufactures and sells components for internal combustion engines and automotive filters. We manufacture products with state-of-the-art technology and the highest quality, and we continuously invest in the research and development of new products and production processes. We have developed activities in Brazil since the 50 s and have a broad portfolio of products and integrated solutions that in most cases have been customized jointly with our major customers. We operate in the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and aftermarket segments, serving automakers and large autoparts distributors and engine overhaul enterprises. Our products are manufactured and sold in Brazil and Argentina, and also exported to over 60 countries, among USA, Germany, Mexico, Portugal and Spain, for a diversified portfolio of customers including General Motors, Volkswagen, Fiat, Ford, Daimler MBB, Opel, International, Cummins, Volvo, PSA Peugeot, John Deere, Renault, Scania, Caterpillar, Honda, Hyundai and others. We own five industrial plants, four of which are located in Brazil, in the cities of Mogi Guaçu (two units), São Bernardo do Campo, all in the State of São Paulo, and in Itajubá, State of Minas Gerais. Our sixth plant is located in the city of Rafaela, Argentina. We have two distribution centers: one in the city of Limeira, State of São Paulo, and one in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We have a technology center located in the city of Jundiaí, State of São Paulo, which we believe is one of the largest and most well-equipped technology centers in Latin America for development of components and solution packages for internal combustion engines. This center allows us to add value to and meet the requirements of our customers in a customized and efficient manner, and develop innovative new product technologies and processes. We belong to the German autoparts group MAHLE, or MAHLE Group, which was established in 1920 and is one of the most traditional groups in the autoparts industry in the world. MAHLE Group, including the Company, currently has more than 170 industrial plants in 35 countries on five continents, 15 research and development centers and approximately 77 thousand employees. As part of the MAHLE Group, a group with global operations, we are able to exchange knowledge, have constant access to the latest technology and develop new products together with our customers, which we believe are key factors to the high level of market penetration and customer loyalty that we have achieved. 4
3 Performance of the Automotive Industry 3.1 Performance of the Brazilian automotive industry Brazilian vehicle production in the 1H17 grew 23.6% and internal market sales of the Brazilian automotive industry increased 4.0% compared to the sale period of 2016. According to the Brazilian Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (ANFAVEA), vehicle inventory recorded at the end of the 2Q17 totaled 222.7 thousand units, corresponding to 34 days of sales. In the same period of the previous year, vehicle inventory was equivalent to 39 days of sales (225.6 thousand units). The graph below shows the changes in the production, sales and total inventory of national vehicles for the first six months of 2017 compared to the same period of 2016: 5
3.2 Performance of the Argentinean automotive industry Comparing the 1H17 with the 1H16, the Argentinean automotive industry reported a growth of 20.7% in sales and a drop of 1.8% in production of vehicles. The table below shows consolidated figures for vehicle production and sales in Brazil and Argentina. This refers to the domestic market in which the Company operates. 3.3 Vehicle production in the main export markets The table below shows the figures for vehicle production in the 1H17 in Europe and NAFTA (Company s main export markets), compared to the same period of 2016. 6
4 Economic and financial performance 4.1 Net sales revenue and market share by segment In the 2Q17, consolidated net sales revenue grew 3.2%. The table below shows the dynamics of the Company's revenue by segment and the impact in terms of volume/price and exchange variation between the quarters: ¹ Domestic market includes Brazil and Argentina. It should be noted a volume increase of 9.0% between the quarters mainly in domestic OEM sales, which in the 2Q17 were 15.1% higher than that reported in the 2Q16, and in aftermarket exports, which increased 24.0%. In the quarter there was a negative impact of 5.8% on the consolidated net sales revenue due to the exchange variation. The graph below shows consolidated net sales revenue and market share by segment in the quarters: 7
In the 1H17, the Company reported a decrease of 1.6% in its consolidated net sales revenue. The table below shows the dynamics of the Company's revenues by market segment and the respective impacts in terms of volume/price and exchange variation between both six-month periods: ¹ Domestic market includes Brazil and Argentina. The negative impact of the exchange variation (-8.1%) was the main reason for the drop of the consolidated revenue. It should be noted, however, that sales volume increased 6.5% between the quarters (emphasis on domestic OEM sales, which in the 1H17 was 16.3% higher than that reported in the 1H16 and on aftermarket exports, whose volume in the 1H17 increased 21.4% compared to the 1H16). The graph below shows the consolidated net sales revenue and market share by segment in the first six months of 2017 and 2016: 4.2 OEM (original equipment manufacturer) sales Domestic OEM sales: In the 2Q17, domestic OEM sales increased 14.8% due to a growth in the domestic vehicle production, which in turn resulted from a growth in the Brazilian vehicle exports. The Company had a similar performance in the 1H17 (a growth of 15.9%). OEM exports: In the 2Q17, OEM exports decreased 4.8% compared to the same period of the previous year, mainly due to the negative impact of 8.2% of the exchange variation. Exports volume, in turn, increased 3.4% between the quarters mainly due to the light vehicle sales to Europe. In the 1H17, the Company reported a reduction of 11.0% in this market, mainly because of the negative impact of 11.5% in the exchange variation, while the volumes were almost the same, with a positive variation of 0.5%. exchange rate calculated by the Central Bank at the end of each day PTAX): The opposite table shows the average exchange rates for the 1H17 and the 1H16 (using the average 8
4.3 Aftermarket sales Domestic aftermarket sales: In the 2Q17, domestic aftermarket sales increased 4.7% due to a 9.3% growth in the volume of sales to market, having been also negatively affected by the exchange variation (-4.6%) on the aftermarket sales in Argentina (these sales were consolidated into our domestic aftermarket sales). In the 1H17, domestic aftermarket sales faced a slight drop of 0.6%. That reduction, however, was offset by the increase of 4.9% in sales volume for this market, which was negatively affected by the exchange variation (-5.5%) on the aftermarket sales in Argentina (these sales were consolidated into our domestic aftermarket sales). The performance in the first half of 2017 is due to an increase in sales of engine components, especially for motorcycles, and a growth in the filters segment, negatively affected by the performance of the diesel line (heavy vehicle segment), which was offset by the slight recovery of the economic activity and particularly by the increase in automakers' participation in the aftermarket. Aftermarket exports: Aftermarket exports grew 10.5% in the 2Q17 compared to the 2Q16. This increase mainly results from a growth of 24.0% in volume of sales to South America countries. According to the Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (MDIC), the Pacific Alliance countries imported more Brazilian products in the first half of 2017 because of an evolution in trade agreements entered into with those countries. The products imported from Brazil include passenger and cargo vehicles, engines and their components. The main countries to which the Company exports include, among others, Chile, Equator, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay and Peru. 4.4 Consolidated exports by region The graph below shows the distribution of the Company s sales by geographic region in the 1H17 and 1H16, respectively: 9
4.5 Net sales revenue by segment In the 2Q17, engine component sales increased 2.3%, and filter sales grew 9.3% in relation to the same period of the previous year. Comparing the first six months of 2017 with those of 2016, engine component sales decreased 2.6%, while filters sales increased 5.3%, as shown in the opposite table: The graph below shows total sales share by segment in the 2Q17 and 2Q16, as well as in the 1H17 and 1H16: It should be noted that the Company does not export filters; therefore, this segment was not subject to impacts of exchange variation between the quarters, as happened in the engine components segment. 4.6 Net sales revenue by product The graph below shows total sales share by product in the 1H17 compared to the 1H16: 4.7 Gross margin As shown in the table below, the Company closed the 2Q17 with gross margin of 27.0% (28.3% in the 2Q16), while in the 1H17 gross margin was 26.5% (29.6% in the 1H16): The gross margin drop between the periods results from the negative variation impact of R$ 32.2 million and R$ 89.4 million (2Q17 and 1H17, respectively), which was partially offset by a sales volume increase of 9.0% in the 2Q17 or 6.5% in the 1H17, i.e., R$ 50.3 million and R$ 71.7 million, respectively, thus resulting in a reduction in net sales revenue, as shown in item 4.1 Net sales revenue and market share by segment. As a consequence of the volume increase between the periods, the Company had higher use of its production capacity in those periods mainly due to an increase of 14.8% and 15.9% (2Q17 and 1H17, respectively) in domestic OEM sales. 10
4.8 Selling, general and administrative expenses In the 2Q17, the Company was able to reduce selling expenses even with an increase in net sales revenue. In the 1H17, the reduction in selling expenses was higher than the reduction in net sales revenue. In both periods, the reduction results from efforts to strengthen initiatives towards increasing productivity in the direct and indirect areas of the Company. The increase in general and administrative expenses, in turn, is mainly due to payment of indemnity for employment terminations to adjust the number of employees. 4.9 Technology and product development expenses In the 2Q17, R&D expenses accounted for 3.8% of net sales revenue (3.9% in the 2Q16), while in the first six months of 2017 and 2016, they accounted for 3.9%. 4.10 Other operating income (expenses), net In the 2Q17, a net income of R$ 13.2 million was recorded in other net operating income (expenses), representing a positive variation of R$ 21.5 million compared to the 2Q16. In the 1H17, a net income of R$ 11.4 million was recorded in other net operating income (expenses), representing a positive variation of R$ 26.2 million compared to the 1H16. The main changes in both periods result from: Gain on disposal of assets, i.e., sale of MAHLE Metal Leve Miba Sinterizados Ltda; Income from Recoverable Assets (Reintegra). The positive variation in Recovered Taxes results from the change in the tax rates under the Reintegra Program (a special tax recovery regime for export companies), as shown in the table below: 11
4.11 Operating income measured by EBITDA In the 2Q17, adjusted EBITDA was R$ 110.9 million (R$ 96.3 million in the 2Q16), representing an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.2% (17.3% in the 2Q16). The table below shows the changes between the quarters in the accounts that make up operating income: For the 1H17, adjusted EBITDA was R$ 192.1 million (R$ 206.9 million in the 1H16), representing an adjusted EBITDA margin of 17.6% (18.7% in the 1H16). The table below shows the changes between the periods in the accounts that make up operating income: 4.12 Net financial income (expenses) In the 2Q17, the Company recorded a net financial expense of R$ 7.6 million, and of R$ 22.8 million in the 2Q16, representing a positive variation of R$ 15.2 million between the periods. In the 1H17, the Company recorded a net financial expense of R$ 16.9 million, and of R$ 32.4 million in the 1H16, meaning a positive variation of R$ 15.5 million between the periods. The positive variation of R$ 3.6 million in net financial result (item i of the table above) between the 2Q17 and the 2Q16 results from the variation of net interests. In the 1H17, the positive variation compared to the 1H16 is R$ 7.0 million. The variation in Interests (income on investments) of R$ 3.3 million between the 2Q17 and the 2Q16 results from an increase in the average investment levels in the period (R$ 296.5 million and R$ 97.6 million, respectively, averages for the 2Q17 and the 2Q16), which was partially offset by a reduction in the remuneration percentages (10.5% p.y. and 12.2% p.y., respectively, averages for the 2Q17 and 2Q16), as shown in the table below: ¹ - Certificates of Deposits (CDs) and repurchase agreements with remuneration of 99.3% in average of the interbank deposit (CDI) rate, invested exclusively with first rate banks in Brazil. 12
There was an increase in the average volume of gross debt of 16.7% (from R$ 406.0 million to R$ 474.0 million in the 2Q16 and 2Q17, respectively), due to changes in loans and financing between the period, mainly those taken from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) and from commercial banks (Export Credit Notes - NCE). In the 1H17 and 1H16, the average volume of gross debt fell 42.4% (from R$ 412.4 million to R$ 237.6 million in the 1H16 and 1H17, respectively). The average cost of debt between the 2Q17 and 2Q17 remained the same, as well as in the 1H17 and 1H16, as shown in the table above. The positive variation of R$ 13.0 million recorded in net financial income (expenses) (item ii of the table - Net financial result ) between the 2Q17 and the 2Q16 results from net exchange variation and results on derivatives. Despite the exchange rate volatility and economic instability, the Company obtained positive results in 2017. The same happened in the 1H17, when the Company reported financial income of R$ 10.0 million, while in the 1H16 it reported financial expenses of R$ 1.3 million, resulting in a positive variation of R$ 11.3 million between the periods. 4.13 Income and social contribution taxes As of June 30, 2017, the Company recorded an income and social contribution tax expense of R$ 25.7 million, consolidated (expense of R$ 1.0 million as of June 30, 2016), as detailed below: Current tax: expense of R$ 44.6 million generated mainly by the controlling shareholder and its subsidiary MAHLE Argentina S/A. Deferred tax: an income of R$ 18.9 million, with no impact on cash, mainly comprising: Increase in the provisions (temporary differences) of R$ 10.5 million; and Recognition of credit on tax loss and negative basis for social contribution tax by subsidiary MAHLE Industry do Brasil Ltda., in the amount of R$ 3.0 million, used by the controlling shareholder to cover its tax obligations pursuant to Executive Act (Medida Provisória) 766/201717. It should be noted that in the 1H16 there was an impact resulting from recognition of a non-recurring tax credit of R$ 21.5 million in subsidiary MAHLE Metal Leve GmbH referring to recalculation of the provision for income tax in 2014 and 2015 because of a favorable outcome obtained from the Austrian tax authorities. For additional information, see note 11 to the Interim Financial Statements as of June 30, 2017. 4.14 Net income In the 2Q17 the Company had net income of R$ 57.0 million (R$ 42.9 million in the 2Q16), meaning a growth of 32.9% between the periods, while net margin in the 2Q17 was 9.9% and 7.7% in the 2Q16. 13
4.15 Capital expenditures In the 1H17 capital expenditures (capex) were channeled into new buildings, new products, replacement of machinery and equipment aiming to increase productivity and quality, R&D and IT equipment, among others. The opposite table shows the capex amounts and total accumulated depreciation for the 1H17 and 1H16, respectively: Capital expenditures estimated for 2017 total R$ 108.0 million, which should exceed depreciation for the year. 4.16 Indebtedness At the end of the 1H17, the Company s total net indebtedness was R$ 78.2 million, representing a reduction of 57.3% compared to the end of 2016 (R$ 183.2 million). The Net Indebtedness/Ebitda ratio in the 2Q17 was 0.24 times, while at the end of 2016 the ratio was 0.56 times. The table below shows the maturities of short-term and long-term transactions, representing 59% and 41%, respectively, of the financing described in the above table: Below is a breakdown of the Company s financing transactions per type for each of the periods indicated in the table above: 14
5 Investor Relations and Capital Markets In the 1H17, the Company s Investor Relations team maintained the actions to improve its internal processes and information flow, thus enhancing interaction with the most varied capital market players and stakeholders, seeking to show to the market how the Company operates. Further, the Company continues participating in several meetings, conferences, site visits, teleconferences, and other events focused on the capital market, including contacts by phone and emails. 5.1 Performance of the Company shares and free-float shares The graphs below show the evolution of LEVE3 shares, the Average Daily Trading Volume (ADTV) and the ADTV turnover in relation to the free-float market capitalization: 5.2 Shareholders profile In the 1H17 and 1H16, respectively, shareholders profile in relation to the quantity of the Company shareholders, including free-float shares, was represented as follows: The graph below shows the main countries in which the Company's free-float shares were held in the 1H17 and 1H16: 15
6 Independent Auditors In accordance with CVM Instruction 381/03, the Company and its subsidiaries adopt the policy of ensuring that provision of other services by the auditors does not create conflict of interest nor affects the independence and objectivity required by independent auditing services. During the first half of 2017, the Company did not engage PricewaterhouseCoopers Auditores Independentes to perform other services, therefore not generating any situation that could create conflict of interests pursuant to that Instruction. 7 Representation by the Executive Board In compliance with the provisions of CVM Instruction 480, management declares that it discussed, reviewed and agreed with the financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 and the conclusions expressed in the independent auditor s report. 8 Acknowledgements Company s management thanks its shareholders, employees, customers and suppliers for the support and trust during the first half of 2017. Management 16
9 Exhibits 9.1 Balance sheet 9.2 Income statement 17
9.3 Cash flow statement 18