Highlights for the year vs FY19:
Solid retail performance in North America with Powersports retail sales up 15% in FY20;Revenues of $6,052.7 million, an increase of $808.9 million or 15.4%;Gross profit of $1,454.0 million representing 24.0% of revenues, an increase of $200.6 million;Net income of $370.6 million, an increase of $143.3 million, which resulted in a diluted earnings per share of $3.96, an increase of $1.68 per share or 73.7%;Normalized net income[2] of $358.4 million, an increase of $49.8 million, which resulted in a normalized diluted earnings per share[2] of $3.83, an increase of $0.73 per share or 23.5%;Normalized EBITDA[2] of $804.4 million representing 13.3% of revenues, an increase of $148.5 million or 22.6%;In addition:In light of the COVID-19 situation, BRP is proactively implementing various measures to protect its financial flexibility, and will not issue a full-year guidance for FY21 at this time.Highlights for the quarter vs Q4 FY19:North American Powersports retail sales grew 12% in the quarter with side-by-side vehicles (SSV) retail growing more than 30%;Revenues of $1,615.9 million, an increase of $110.0 million or 7.3%;
Gross profit of $383.7 million representing 23.7% of revenues, an increase of $48.8 million;Net income of $118.2 million, an increase of $35.5 million, which resulted in diluted earnings per share of $1.32, an increase of $0.48 per share or 57.1%;Normalized net income[2] of $100.2 million, an increase of $14.4 million, which resulted in normalized diluted earnings per share[2] of $1.12, an increase of $0.24 per share or 27.3%;Normalized EBITDA [2] of $221.8 million representing 13.7% of revenues, an increase of $39.9 million or 21.9%.[2] See “Non-IFRS Measures” section of this press release for the definition of these items and, where applicable, their reconciliation to the most directly comparable IFRS measure.VALCOURT, Quebec, March 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) today reported its financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended January 31, 2020. All financial information is in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.“We concluded another record year in FY20. Our 15% increase in retail sales in a flattish North American industry, proves our strong position in the market and allowed us to deliver our Challenge 2020 five-year plan one year in advance by exceeding our $6 billion revenue and $3.50 EPS targets,” confirmed José Boisjoli, President and CEO.“During this time, our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by the COVID-19 virus and we are putting in place different measures to ensure the health and safety of our employees across the world. In this current global uncertainty, we are proactively implementing measures to protect our financial flexibility and are monitoring closely the situation to assess its potential impact on our business. In this context, we will not issue a full-year guidance for FY21 at this time,” said Boisjoli.“Our diversified manufacturing footprint, product portfolio, market presence and our experienced Management Team provide us with a solid base to navigate through this period of uncertainty while preserving our industry leadership position,” concluded Boisjoli.[1] Restated to reflect the adoption of IFRS 15 “Revenue from contracts with customers” and IFRS 9 “Financial instruments” standards as explained in Note 31 of the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended January 31, 2019.
[2] See “Non-IFRS Measures” section of this press release for the definition of these items and, where applicable, their reconciliation to the most directly comparable IFRS measure.[1] Restated to reflect the adoption of IFRS 15 “Revenue from contracts with customers” and IFRS 9 “Financial instruments” standards as explained in Note 31 of the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended January 31, 2019.
[2] International is defined as all jurisdictions except the United States and Canada.
[3] See “Non-IFRS Measures” section.[1] Restated to reflect the adoption of IFRS 15 “Revenue from contracts with customers” and IFRS 9 “Financial instruments” standards as explained in Note 31 of the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended January 31, 2019.Highlights for the Three- and Twelve-Month Periods Ended January 31, 2020Revenues increased by $110.0 million, or 7.3%, to $1,615.9 million for the three-month period ended January 31, 2020, compared with $1,505.9 million for the corresponding period ended January 31, 2019. The revenue increase was mainly due to higher wholesale of Year-Round Products, partially offset by an unfavourable foreign exchange rate variation of $27 million.The Company’s North American retail sales for powersports vehicles and outboard engines increased by 12% for the three-month period ended January 31, 2020 compared with the three-month period ended January 31, 2019. The increase was driven by Year-Round Products and snowmobile.Gross profit increased by $48.8 million, or 14.6%, to $383.7 million for the three-month period ended January 31, 2020, compared with $334.9 million for the corresponding period ended January 31, 2019. The gross profit increase includes an unfavourable foreign exchange rate variation of $26 million. Gross profit margin percentage increased by 150 basis points to 23.7% from 22.2% for the three-month period ended January 31, 2019. The increase of 150 basis points was primarily due to favourable pricing and sales programs variation, lower warranty costs and a higher volume of products sold, partially offset by an unfavourable foreign exchange rate variation.Operating expenses decreased by $22.1 million, or 10.6%, to $186.3 million for the three-month period ended January 31, 2020, compared with $208.4 million for the three-month period ended January 31, 2019. This decrease was mainly attributable to the reversal of expenses related a favourable litigation decision, partially offset by higher general and administrative expenses for continued product investments.Revenues increased by $808.9 million, or 15.4%, to $6,052.7 million for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2020, compared with $5,243.8 million for the corresponding period ended January 31, 2019. The revenue increase was primarily attributable to higher wholesale of Year-Round Products.
The Company’s North American retail sales for powersports vehicles and outboard engines increased by 12% for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2020 compared with the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2019, mainly due to an increase in Year-Round Products.Gross profit increased by $200.6 million, or 16.0%, to $1,454.0 million for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2020, compared with $1,253.4 million for the corresponding period ended January 31, 2019. Gross profit margin percentage increased by 10 basis points to 24.0% from 23.9% for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2019. The increase was primarily due to higher volume of Year-Round Products sold and favourable pricing and sales programs variation, partially offset by higher commodity, production and distribution costs.Operating expenses increased by $68.9 million, or 8.8%, to $849.7 million for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2020, compared with $780.8 million for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2019. The increase was mainly attributable to expenses incurred in connection with the launch of various products, continued product investments, costs related to the modernization of information systems and additional operating expenses resulting from acquisition of boat companies in the Marine segment, partially offset by the reversal of expenses related to the favourable litigation decision.QUARTERLY REVIEW BY SEGMENTPowersportsYear-Round ProductsRevenues from Year-Round Products increased by $107.5 million, or 18.0%, to $705.1 million for the three-month period ended January 31, 2020, compared with $597.6 million for the corresponding period ended January 31, 2019. The increase resulted mainly from a higher volume of SSV sold, partially offset by an unfavourable foreign exchange rate variation of $11 million.North American Year-Round Products retail sales increased on a percentage basis in the low-twenties range compared with the three-month period ended January 31, 2019.Seasonal ProductsRevenues from Seasonal Products decreased by $34.9 million, or 6.0%, to $542.7 million for the three-month period ended January 31, 2020, compared with $577.6 million for the corresponding period ended January 31, 2019. The decrease was driven by a lower volume of PWC sold and an unfavourable foreign exchange rate variation of $10 million, partially offset by a favourable product mix and price increase in snowmobile and PWC.North American Seasonal Products retail sales increased on a percentage basis by high-single digits compared with the three-month period ended January 31, 2019.Powersports PA&A and OEM Engines
Revenues from Powersports PA&A and OEM Engines increased by $11.4 million, or 5.6%, to $215.6 million for the three-month period ended January 31, 2020, compared with $204.2 million for the corresponding period ended January 31, 2019. The increase was mainly attributable to a higher volume of Year-Round Products parts and accessories.MarineRevenues from the Marine segment increased by $23.8 million, or 17.8%, to $157.4 million for the three-month period ended January 31, 2020, compared with $133.6 million for the corresponding period ended January 31, 2019. The increase was mainly due to the additional revenues following the acquisition of Telwater and a higher volume of outboard engines sold.North American outboard engine retail sales decreased on a percentage basis by low-single digits compared with the three-month period ended January 31, 2019.Cash flowsA summary of net cash flows by activities is presented below for the twelve-month periods ended January 31, 2020 and 2019:Net Cash Flows Generated from Operating ActivitiesNet cash flows generated from operating activities totalled $555.5 million for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2020 compared with $561.2 million for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2019. The $5.7 million decrease in net cash flows generated was mainly due to higher income taxes paid and by unfavourable changes in working capital of $130.5 million, partially offset by a higher operating income when excluding the depreciation expense. The unfavourable changes in working capital were primarily driven by higher Inventory and a lower variance in Trade payables and accruals compared to Fiscal 2019.Net Cash Flows Used in Investing ActivitiesNet cash flows used in investing activities totalled $443.3 million for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2020 compared with $470.5 million for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2019. The $27.2 million decrease was mainly attributable to a lower amount invested in business combinations in Fiscal 2020, partially offset by investments related to the modernization of information systems.Net Cash Flows Used in Financing ActivitiesNet cash flows used in financing activities totalled $177.7 million for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2020 compared with $213.2 million for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2019. The $35.5 million decrease in net cash flows used was mainly attributable to the new U.S. $335.0 million tranche of the Term Facility, partially offset by a higher amount invested to repurchase shares and stock options, the repayment of lease liabilities due to IFRS 16 – Leases adoption and a higher interest paid.As of March 18, 2020, BRP drew on its revolving credit facility to reach the amount of $700 million as a precautionary measure to increase liquidity and preserve financial flexibility in light of the COVID-19 situation.SUSPENSION OF DIVIDENDAs part of BRP’s measures to preserve its financial flexilibility, the Board of Directors has decided to suspend the Company’s quarterly cash dividend until further notice.NoteThe information contained in this press release is unaudited. During the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2020, the Company adopted IFRS 16 “Leases” standard as explained in Note 8 of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2019.Conference Call and Webcast PresentationToday at 9 a.m. EST, BRP Inc. will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its FY20 fourth quarter. The call will be hosted by José Boisjoli, President and CEO, and Sébastien Martel, CFO. To listen to the conference call by phone (event number 4318906), please dial 514-392-0235 or 1-800-377-0758 (toll-free in North America). Click here for international dial-in numbers.The Company’s fourth quarter and year-end FY20 webcast presentation is posted in the Quarterly Reports section of BRP’s website.About BRPWe are a global leader in the world of powersports vehicles, propulsion systems and boats built on over 75 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Our portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive products includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am on- and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft, Manitou, Quintrex, Stacer and Savage boats, Evinrude and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts, motorcycles and recreational aircraft. We complete our lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel business to fully enhance the riding experience. With annual sales of CA$6.1 billion from over 120 countries, our global workforce is made up of approximately 13,500 driven, resourceful people.
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Forward-looking statements are presented for the purpose of assisting investors and others in understanding certain key elements of the Company’s current objectives, goals, targets, strategic priorities, expectations and plans, and in obtaining a better understanding of the Company’s business and anticipated operating environment. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements, by their very nature, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on a number of assumptions, both general and specific, as further described below. The Company cautions that its assumptions may not materialize and that current economic conditions render such assumptions, although believed reasonable at the time they were made, subject to greater uncertainty. 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In addition, many factors could cause the Company’s actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements or future events or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation following risk factors: the impact of adverse economic conditions such as those resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis (including on consumer spending, the Company’s operations and supply and distribution chains, the availability of credit and the Company’s workforce); any decline in social acceptability of the Company’s products; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; high levels of indebtedness; unavailability of additional capital; unfavourable weather conditions; seasonal sales fluctuations; inability to comply with product safety, health, environmental and noise pollution laws; large fixed cost base; inability of dealers and distributors to secure adequate access to capital; supply problems, termination or interruption of supply arrangements or increases in the cost of materials; competition in product lines; inability to successfully execute growth strategy; international sales and operations; failure of information technology systems or security breach; failure to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting and to produce accurate and timely financial statements; loss of members of management team or employees who possess specialized market knowledge and technical skills; inability to maintain and enhance reputation and brands; significant product liability claim; significant product repair and/or replacement due to product warranty claims or product recalls; reliance on a network of independent dealers and distributors; inability to successfully manage inventory levels; intellectual property infringement and litigation; inability to successfully execute manufacturing strategy; increase freight and shipping costs or disruptions; covenants in financing and other material agreements; changes in tax laws and unanticipated tax liabilities; deterioration in relationships with employees; pension plan liabilities; natural disasters; failure to carry proper insurance coverage; volatile market price for BRP’s subordinate voting shares; conduct of business through subsidiaries; significant influence by Beaudier Inc. and 4338618 Canada Inc. (together the “Beaudier Group”) and Bain Capital Luxembourg Investments S. à r. l. (“Bain Capital”); and future sales of BRP’s shares by Beaudier Group, Bain Capital, directors, officers or senior management of the Company. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect the Company; however, these factors should be considered carefully. This press release should be read in conjunction with our annual management’s discussion and analysis and our audited consolidated financial statements for Fiscal 2019, our management’s discussion and analysis and interim financial statements for the first three quarters of Fiscal 2020 and our other recent and future filings with applicable Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities, available on SEDAR at sedar.com or EDGAR at sec.gov, respectively. 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Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of the Company’s results of operations from management’s perspective. Accordingly, they should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s financial information reported under IFRS. The Company uses non-IFRS measures including Normalized EBITDA, Normalized net income, Normalized income tax expense, Normalized effective tax rate, Normalized basic earnings per share and Normalized diluted earnings per share.Normalized EBITDA is provided to assist investors in determining the financial performance of the Company’s operating activities on a consistent basis by excluding certain non-cash elements such as depreciation expense, impairment charge, foreign exchange gain or loss on the Company’s long-term debt denominated in U.S. dollars and foreign exchange gain or loss on certain of the Company’s lease liabilities. Other elements, such as restructuring costs, loss on litigation and acquisition related-costs, may also be excluded from net income in the determination of Normalized EBITDA as they are considered not being reflective of the operational performance of the Company. Normalized net income, Normalized income tax expense, Normalized effective tax rate, Normalized basic earnings per share and Normalized diluted earnings per share, in addition to the financial performance of operating activities, take into account the impact of investing activities, financing activities and income taxes on the Company’s financial results.The Company believes non-IFRS measures are important supplemental measures of financial performance because they eliminate items that have less bearing on the Company’s financial performance and thus highlight trends in its core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. The Company also believes that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-IFRS measures in the evaluation of companies, many of which present similar metrics when reporting their results. Management also uses non-IFRS measures in order to facilitate financial performance comparisons from period to period, prepare annual operating budgets, assess the Company’s ability to meet its future debt service, capital expenditure and working capital requirements and also as a component in the determination of the short-term incentive compensation for the Company’s employees. Because other companies may calculate these non-IFRS measures differently than the Company does, these metrics are not comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.Normalized EBITDA is defined as net income before financing costs, financing income, income tax expense (recovery), depreciation expense and normalized elements. Normalized net income is defined as net income before normalized elements adjusted to reflect the tax effect on these elements. Normalized income tax expense is defined as income tax expense adjusted to reflect the tax effect on normalized elements and to normalize specific tax elements. Normalized effective tax rate is based on Normalized net income before Normalized income tax expense. Normalized earnings per share – basic and Normalized earnings per share – diluted are calculated respectively by dividing the Normalized net income by the weighted average number of shares – basic and the weighted average number of shares – diluted. The Company refers the reader to the table below for the reconciliations of Normalized EBITDA and Normalized net income presented by the Company to the most directly comparable IFRS measure.Consolidated statements of net income[unaudited][in millions of Canadian dollars, except per share data]
Consolidated statements of financial position[unaudited][in millions of Canadian dollars]As at
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Segmented information[in millions of Canadian dollars][unaudited]
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[1] See “Non-IFRS Measures” section of this press release for the definition of these items and, where applicable, their reconciliation
to the most directly comparable IFRS measure.
[2] Restated to reflect the adoption of IFRS 15 “Revenue from contracts with customers” and IFRS 9 “Financial instruments” standards as explained in Note 31 of the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended January 31, 2019.
[3] Costs related to business acquisitions.
[4] The Company is involved, from time to time, in restructuring and reorganization activities in order to gain flexibility and improve efficiency. The costs related to these activities are mainly composed of severance costs and retention salaries.
[5] The Company is involved in patent infringement litigation cases with one of its competitors.
[6] Adjusted for transaction costs on long-term debt and normal course issuer bid program (“NCIB”) gains and losses in net income.
[7] Adjusted for depreciation of intangible assets acquired through business acquisitions.A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6417aa26-234a-48a6-9553-47fbe6752ca9
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