Very Strong Sales Growth in Both Divisions
in Q4 and FY23, Ahead of Expectations Continued Gross and
Operating Margin Expansion FY24 Sales Growth Outlook At Top
of Mid Term Target Range, Coupled with Margin Expansion
Continues to Target Leverage Towards 3x Exiting CY23 and
~2.5x Exiting CY24 Fully on Track With Medium Term Growth
Algorithm
Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) ("Coty" or "the Company") today announced
its results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, ended June
30, 2023. The Company delivered its twelfth consecutive quarter of
results in-line to ahead of expectations, while consistently
executing across its strategic growth pillars.
Coty's strong Q4 performance, with double digit growth in both
sales and profits, came in ahead of expectations and recently
raised guidance. Q4 reported sales increased 16% or 17% on a LFL
basis, ahead of its recently raised guidance of 12-15% LFL growth
in Q4. This concluded a very strong year for the Company, with FY23
reported sales growth of 5%, which includes approximately 2% of
negative impact from the Russia business exit, and core LFL sales
growth of 12%. This strong FY23 core LFL growth exceeded its recent
target of 9-10% core LFL sales growth and is well ahead of the
underlying beauty market, putting Coty amongst the best in its
competitive set.
Coty's sales were driven by consistent momentum in both
divisions, supported by strong global beauty demand across
categories, geographies and channels. Importantly, core LFL growth
for both Q4 and FY23 included low single digit volume growth and
approximately 10% benefit from price & mix.
Prestige segment led during the quarter, with both reported and
LFL sales growth of 21% versus the prior year. For FY23, the
Prestige segment grew 5% as reported while core LFL revenues grew a
robust 13%. The momentum in the fragrance category remained in full
effect, with the prestige fragrance market growing over 10% in both
Q4 and for the full year. Coty's prestige fragrance revenues
outperformed the market, growing over 20% in Q4 and a low teens
percentage in FY23 on a core LFL basis. Importantly, this strong
performance in Coty's fragrance portfolio remained broad-based,
with all its top brands growing double digits LFL in FY23. Coty
once again delivered industry-leading innovations during the year,
including Burberry Hero EDP and Burberry Her Elixir, Hugo Boss
Parfum and Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine, while the Chloe Atelier
des Fleurs line continued to excel in the ultra- premium fragrance
segment in Asia. The Company continued to strengthen the foundation
of its fragrance portfolio during FY23, through the extension of
the Hugo Boss, Davidoff and Jil Sander licenses, together with the
expansion and extension of the Marc Jacobs license, which now
includes plans to launch a prestige cosmetics line.
In spring 2023 Coty kicked off its prestige skincare
acceleration strategy, with new launches and strong in-market
activations behind Lancaster and philosophy. These initiatives saw
very positive early results, with revenues for both Lancaster and
philosophy up double digit percentages in Q4. Revenues for Coty's
prestige cosmetics were pressured in the early part of the year by
the Chinese lockdowns, but rebounded strongly in Q4 with over 25%
LFL growth.
Consumer Beauty revenue rose 9% as reported in Q4, with core LFL
growth of 10%, driven by strong growth across all categories. For
FY23, Consumer Beauty grew 5% as reported, while core LFL revenues
grew 11%, including high single digit to double digit LFL growth
across the majority of Coty's leading brands. In FY23, Coty
continued to lean into the market-leading trends of clean beauty
with the launches of CoverGirl's Clean Fresh Yummy Gloss, adidas'
Active Skin & Mind range, and Bourjois' Healthy Mix foundation,
as well as into skinified beauty with the launches of Max Factor's
Miracle Pure foundation and the extension of the CoverGirl Simply
Ageless line.
Geographically, all regions contributed to the Company's growth
in Q4 and FY23. For the year, Americas grew 9% as reported and 10%
LFL, EMEA grew 1% and 13% on a core LFL basis, and Asia Pacific
grew 7% as reported and 13% LFL.
Coty continued to deliver on its targeted gross margin
expansion, despite the elevated COGS inflation. In Q4, reported
gross margins increased by 110 bps YoY to 62.9%, while adjusted
gross margin grew 70 bps YoY to 62.8%. For FY23, Coty delivered a
reported and adjusted gross margin of 63.9%, reflecting a 40 bps
increase YoY on a reported basis and a 20 bps increase on an
adjusted basis. Coty's Q4 gross margin improvement was driven by
the benefit from pricing and its revenue management efforts, as
well as supply chain savings.
Coty's profits grew significantly in both Q4 and FY23. The
Company delivered Q4 reported operating income of $129.0 million,
with 61% growth in the adjusted operating income to $105.1 million
and 25% growth in the adjusted EBITDA to $165.4 million. For FY23,
reported operating income more than doubled to $543.7 million,
adjusted operating income grew 20% to $738.8 million, and adjusted
EBITDA grew 7% to $972.8 million. The strong adjusted EBITDA
performance exceeded the Company's recently raised adjusted EBITDA
guidance of $965-970M and EBITDA guidance at the start of the year,
despite incurring over $70 million of negative FX impact on
adjusted EBITDA in FY23. Coty's reported FY23 EPS of $0.57 grew by
7x YoY and the adjusted EPS nearly doubled to $0.53, driven by a
non-operating EPS benefit of $0.15 from the mark-to-market on the
equity swap and a $0.10 underlying EPS expansion, primarily
reflecting operational improvements.
Financial Net Debt at the end of Q4 remained relatively stable
at $4.0 billion sequentially and improved by $0.3B versus the prior
year through Coty's active deleveraging efforts, including free
cash flow generation of $402.9 million. As a result, Coty's Q4
financial leverage ratio of 4.1x improved significantly from 4.7x
at the end of FY22 and 4.4x at the end of Q3. During the year, Coty
received multiple upgrades from the leading rating agencies,
reflecting its strong progress in strengthening its balance sheet.
At the end of Q4, the value of Coty's retained 25.9% Wella stake
totaled $1.06 billion. As part of Coty's expectation to divest its
Wella stake by end of CY25, in July 2023 the Company entered a
binding Letter of Intent to sell 3.6% of its Wella stake to IGF
Wealth Management for $150 million, subject to customary closing
conditions including consent by KKR.
Commenting on the operating results, Sue Y. Nabi, Coty's CEO,
said:
"Today's FY23 results mark the third consecutive year that Coty
has delivered strong financial, operational and strategic
performance, and the twelfth consecutive quarter of results inline
to ahead of expectations. We are incredibly proud of the focus and
agility that we see across the whole Coty organization as we
continue to amplify our strengths, adjust to evolving market
conditions, and capture new opportunities, all of which has enabled
us to deliver results which are again amongst the best in our
competitive set.
In the midst of on-going macroeconomic uncertainty, beauty
demand remains resilient across our key categories and geographies,
with no signs of tradedown, while the 'fragrance index' we have
been discussing for over a year shows no sign of slowing. In fact,
the beauty category continues to be a standout in key markets like
the U.S., as the only category amongst all CPG and general
merchandise categories to grow volumes in the last six months,
speaking to the beauty industry's ability to meet consumers'
emotional needs.
Against this favorable backdrop, the white space opportunities
in front of Coty are immense. In our core prestige fragrance
business, we have historically been the leader in the male
fragrance category, but have ample room to improve our position in
the much bigger female fragrance category which is roughly double
the size of male fragrances and where we are currently in the Top
3.
A key milestone in this strategic ambition is our newly launched
Burberry Goddess female fragrance, which is now appearing across
global distribution. We believe the combination of the unique and
sophisticated scent of vanilla accords, the strong momentum of the
Burberry fashion brand, the beautiful and refillable packaging, and
the associated story of female empowerment, position Burberry
Goddess to be a blockbuster launch this year, further advancing
Coty's position in female fragrances. The early results for this
launch are spectacular, with Burberry Goddess already a Top 3
fragrance at leading global airports, with sell-out significantly
higher than our recent blockbuster fragrance launches.
At the same time, we are actively strengthening our positioning
in the smaller but rapidly growing ultra-premium fragrance
category. Whether it's through our Chloe Atelier des Fleurs
collection whose sales have grown by 5x versus two years ago and
are on track to accelerate further as we rapidly expand our global
distribution, or through the upcoming launch of our internally
developed Infiniment Coty Paris fragrance brand, we are seizing
this white space opportunity.
Underpinning the strong foundations of our fragrance business is
the extension of our license portfolio, with the average remaining
duration of our Top 7 prestige brands now averaging 13 years. The
renewal and extension this past year of multiple key licenses,
including Hugo Boss, Marc Jacobs, Davidoff, and Jil Sander,
reaffirms Coty’s position as a go-to partner for global fashion
houses. I am particularly excited about the expansion of our
partnership with Marc Jacobs to include the creation of a new
makeup line, as I believe the brand is perfectly positioned between
couture and indie, and will become a great and differentiated
addition to our Prestige Cosmetics portfolio.
In parallel, we have recently embarked on our third strategic
pillar, accelerating our skincare portfolio, led by our prestige
skincare brands. With Lancaster and philosophy leading this effort,
through a combination of new launches, revamped in-store and online
merchandising, and new brand communications, I am very encouraged
to see that revenues for both brands increased by a double digit
percentage in Q4. As we pursue our ambition to double our skincare
revenues in the next few years, we will continue to strengthen our
organizational capabilities, including step-changing our R&D
investments in this area.
In Consumer Beauty, having repositioned our key brands,
established meaningful and on-brand communications, and revamped
the innovation pipeline for each, the next phase of our strategy is
to fully capitalize on the Gen Z opportunity. We have successfully
begun to harness the power of social media influencers and natural
advocacy, with launches such as CoverGirl Clean Fresh Yummy Gloss
and Rimmel Kind & Free going viral on TikTok. As we enter FY24,
we will further embrace the full power and reach of social media to
drive our brands and build stronger community engagement, fully
keeping in step with the evolution of the market and with Gen Z
habits. The strength of our Consumer Beauty portfolio was further
reinforced by our recently announced strengthened and long-standing
partnership with adidas, which is perfectly positioned to
capitalize on the new well-being and athleisure trend in
beauty.
Finally, on sustainability, in addition to receiving external
validation for our climate targets from the Science Based Target
Initiative, FY23 included a number of industry firsts for Coty;
such as, integrating carbon-captured ethanol into a growing
percentage of our fragrance portfolio, introducing gender neutral
parental leave, and reaching gender pay equity as of October 2022.
We aim to build on these achievements with further advances in FY24
and beyond.
Beyond our core portfolio, we are progressing on our broader
financial strategy. The agreement to sell a portion of our retained
Wella stake is a concrete step in our commitment to both fully
divest our retained Wella stake and reach leverage towards 3x
exiting CY23 and approximately 2x exiting CY25. Our continuous
focus on identifying further productivity opportunities is now
fueling over a $10 million increase in our FY24 savings target to
over $100 million, which will support both organizational
reinvestment and profit growth.
In sum, Coty is successfully executing on the strategy we laid
out 3 years ago. We are delivering a best in class medium term
growth algorithm, including a mid-20s % EPS CAGR, active
deleveraging, and targeted capital returns, as we propel our growth
story and strengthen our position as a beauty powerhouse."
*Adjusted financial metrics used in this release are non-GAAP.
See reconciliations of GAAP results to Adjusted results in the
accompanying tables.
Highlights
- 4Q23 net revenues increased 16% as reported and 17% LFL, driven
by strong double-digit LFL growth in both Prestige and Consumer
Beauty. For FY23, net revenues increased 5% as reported, with core
LFL revenues up 12%.
- Reported operating income totaled $129.0 million in 4Q23 and
FY23 reported operating income was $543.7 million, up roughly $303
million YoY.
- 4Q23 adjusted operating income increased 61% to $105.1 million
from $65.1 million in the prior year, while FY23 adjusted operating
income expanded 20% YoY to $738.8 million, driving a significant
170 bps increase in the adjusted operating margin to 13.3%.
- 4Q23 adjusted EBITDA was $165.4 million, up roughly 25% YoY,
while FY23 adjusted EBITDA was $972.8 million, ahead of guidance,
and up 7% YoY, fueling a 40 bps increase in the adjusted EBITDA
margin to 17.5%.
- 4Q23 reported EPS was $0.03 and FY23 reported EPS was
$0.57.
- 4Q23 adjusted EPS of $0.01, improved from $(0.01) last year,
driven by profit growth.
- FY23 Adjusted EPS of $0.53 increased 89% from $0.28 in the
prior year, driven by a non-operating EPS benefit of $0.15 from the
mark-to-market on the equity swap and a $0.10 underlying EPS
expansion primarily reflecting operational improvements.
- Savings totaled approximately $50 million in Q4 and
approximately $180 million in FY23, ahead of prior guidance of $170
million in FY23. Coty now targets savings of over $100 million in
FY24, ahead of prior target of approximately $90 million, and
reaffirms a savings target of approximately $75 million in
FY25.
- 4Q23 free cash flow was $38.1 million. FY23 free cash flow
totaled $402.9 million.
- Financial Net Debt was $4.0 billion and Economic Net Debt
totaled $3.0 billion at quarter end, resulting in financial
leverage of approximately 4.1x.
- As part of Coty's expectation to divest its Wella stake by end
of CY25, in July 2023 the Company entered a binding Letter of
Intent to sell 3.6% of its Wella stake to IGF Wealth Management for
$150 million, subject to customary closing conditions including
consent by KKR.
Outlook
Entering FY24, the beauty market remains a strong and
outperforming category, with ongoing premiumization trends. Coty is
continuing to benefit from these positive trends, with momentum
across its core categories, a strong innovation pipeline, and early
wins in key white spaces. The combination of these factors are
fueling the Company's expectations for FY24 for the core business
to grow at the top of Coty's medium term target range of 6-8% LFL.
Reported FY24 revenues are expected to include neutral to 2%
benefit from FX, primarily in first half of FY24, and a 1-2% scope
headwind from the divestiture of the Lacoste license, concentrated
in the second half of FY24.
Coty is targeting FY24 adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of
10-30bps, with similar performance in 1H24 and 2H24, implying FY24
adjusted EBITDA of $1,065-1,075M based on current FX rates and
inclusive of the profit headwind from the divestiture of the
Lacoste license. Within this outlook, Coty expects modest FY24
gross margin expansion year on year, with some negative phasing
impacts in 1H24, followed by strong improvement in 2H24. Coty
targets total FY24 adjusted EPS, excluding equity swap, of
$0.44-0.47, implying strong +16-25% YoY growth.
Finally, the Company continues to target further reduction in
leverage toward ~3x exiting CY23, ~2.5x exiting CY24 and ~2x
exiting CY25.
Financial Results
Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for discussion of the
non-GAAP financial measures used in this release; reconciliations
from reported to adjusted results can be found at the end of this
release.
Revenues:
- 4Q23 reported net revenues of $1,351.6 million increased 16%
year-over-year, including a negative foreign exchange (FX) impact
of 1%. LFL revenue increased 17%, driven by a 21% LFL increase in
Prestige and an 10% increase in Consumer Beauty.
- FY23 reported net revenues of $5,554.1 million increased 5%
year-over-year, including a negative FX impact of 5%. Core LFL
revenue increased 12%, driven by core LFL increases in Prestige of
13% and Consumer Beauty of 11%. The full year negative impact on
the business from the Russia exit was approximately 220 bps.
Gross Margin:
- 4Q23 reported gross margin of 62.9% increased from 61.8% in the
prior-year period, while adjusted gross margin of 62.8% increased
from 62.1% last year. The 70 bps adjusted gross margin increase was
mainly driven by pricing execution, mix management and supply chain
productivity, partially offset by COGS inflation and negative FX
impacts.
- FY23 reported gross margin of 63.9% increased from 63.5%, while
adjusted gross margin of 63.9% increased 20 bps from 63.7% in the
prior year. The increase was driven by pricing execution and supply
chain productivity partially offset by COGS inflation and negative
FX impacts.
Operating Income and EBITDA:
- 4Q23 reported operating income of $129.0 million improved
significantly from a reported operating loss of $77.4 million in
the prior year primarily due to higher gross profit in the current
year as well as non-recurring impairment charges and costs related
to the exit from Russia, which impacted the prior year.
- 4Q23 adjusted operating income of $105.1 million rose 61% from
$65.1 million in the prior year, driven by higher gross profit and
a $7.0 million reduction in depreciation expense. The adjusted
EBITDA of $165.4 million, up 25% from the prior year, due to higher
sales and gross profit partially offset by higher A&CP. For
4Q23, the adjusted operating margin was 7.8%, reflecting 220 bps of
margin expansion YoY. The adjusted EBITDA margin was 12.2%, up 90
bps YoY.
- FY23 reported operating income of $543.7 million increased from
$240.9 million due to higher sales and gross profit and a reduction
in stock-based compensation in the current year as well as
non-recurring impairment charges and costs related to the exit of
Russia, which impacted the prior year. FY23 adjusted operating
income increased 20% to $738.8 million, with a margin of 13.3%
improving 170 bps YoY, while the adjusted EBITDA totaled $972.8
million, up 7% YoY, reflecting a 40 bps increase in the adjusted
operating margin to 17.5%.
Net Income:
- 4Q23 reported net income of $29.6 million improved from a net
loss of $286.0 million in the prior year, primarily due to the
aforementioned increase in reported operating income and an
increase in the fair value of Wella.
- The 4Q23 adjusted net income of $5.2 million increased from
adjusted net loss of $5.7 million in the prior year period,
primarily due higher adjusted operating income and a benefit from a
change in Wella's fair value.
- FY23 reported net income of $495.0 million compared to net
income of $55.5 million in the prior year. FY23 adjusted net income
of $457.9 million increased from $232.1 million in the prior year,
reflecting improved underlying net income and the benefit from the
mark-to-market on the equity swap.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) - diluted:
- 4Q23 reported earnings per share of $0.03 improved from a
reported loss per share of $(0.34) in the prior year due to the
increase in reported net income.
- 4Q23 adjusted EPS of $0.01 improved from $(0.01) in the prior
year.
- FY23 reported earnings per share of $0.57 rose from $0.07 in
the prior year.
- FY23 adjusted EPS of $0.53 increased 89% from $0.28 in the
prior year driven by a $0.15 benefit from the mark-to-market on the
equity swap and a $0.10 net profit improvement.
Operating Cash Flow:
- 4Q23 cash from operations totaling $104.9 million increased
from cash outflow of $32.9 million in the prior-year period. FY23
cash flow from operations was $625.7 million, a decrease of $100.9
million from the prior year.
- 4Q23 free cash inflow of $38.1 million increased from a free
cash outflow of $74.0 million in the prior year driven by a $137.8
million increase in operating cash flow, partially offset by a
$25.7 million increase in capex. FY23 free cash flow of $402.9
million decreased by $149.6 million from the prior year, as the
FY22 free cash flow was boosted by one-time TSA and working capital
benefits.
Financial Net Debt:
- Financial Net Debt of $4,034.7 million on June 30, 2023,
decreased by $64.3 million from the March 31, 2023 period, driven
by the impact of fourth quarter cash used for operating
activities.
Fourth Quarter Business Review by
Segment
Prestige In 4Q23, Prestige net revenues of $799.6 million
or 59% of Coty sales, increased by 21% on a reported basis versus
the prior year. On a LFL basis, Prestige net revenues delivered
robust growth of 21%, driven by strong double-digit growth in
nearly all markets, with particular strength across Asia Pacific,
Travel Retail and Europe. For FY23, Prestige net revenues of
$3,420.5 million rose 5% as reported from the prior year and
increased 13% on a core LFL basis. The full year negative impact on
the Prestige business from the Russia exit was approximately 260
bps.
During Q4, the Prestige fragrance category continued to see
strong growth across North America and Europe, with nearly all
major markets generating double-digit growth. Coty's Prestige
fragrance revenue grew over 20% in Q4, maintaining momentum driven
by strong demand and ongoing premiumization. Global Travel Retail
trends were very robust across all regions with growth of over 30%
LFL in Q4 and FY23, supported by the continued recovery of
international travel and Coty's expansion in the channel. At the
same time, Coty's service levels continued to improve during the
quarter driven by successful progress around qualifying additional
suppliers and additional industry capacity coming online, which
contributed to our very strong growth in the quarter. Importantly,
Coty's recent innovations of Burberry Hero and Her, Gucci Flora
Gorgeous Jasmine and Gorgeous Gardenia, Boss Bottled Parfum and
Chloe Atelier des Fleurs continued to deliver very strong
performances in FY23, reaching top ranks across key markets. The
Prestige makeup category grew 25% in Q4 with China's reopening and
impactful activations by Burberry and Gucci fueling momentum.
Prestige skincare brands, Lancaster and philosophy, grew over 10%
in Q4 after their recent successful launches.
The Prestige segment generated a reported operating income of
$46.4 million in 4Q23, compared to $9.7 million in the prior year.
The 4Q23 adjusted operating income was $85.1 million, up from an
adjusted operating income of $47.9 million in the prior year,
driven by gross margin improvement, partially offset by higher
A&CP expenses. Adjusted EBITDA for the Prestige segment rose to
$112.7 million from $78.9 million in the prior year, with a margin
of 14.1%. FY23 reported operating income of $483.7 million compared
to $367.2 million in the prior year, while the adjusted operating
income increased to $635.1 million from $530.1 million, with a 235
bps increase in the adjusted operating margin to 18.6%. The FY23
adjusted EBITDA rose 11% to $745.6 million with a margin of
21.8%.
Consumer Beauty In 4Q23, Consumer Beauty net revenues of
$552.0 million, or 41% of Coty sales, increased by 9% as reported
versus the prior year, which includes a 1.0% negative FX impact. On
a core LFL basis, Consumer Beauty net revenues rose 10% led by very
strong growth across all categories. Importantly, all regions
generated LFL growth in the quarter, with particularly strong
growth momentum in Brazil and Latin America. For FY23, Consumer
Beauty sales of $2,133.6 million increased 5% and rose 11% on a
core LFL basis. The full year negative impact on the Consumer
Beauty business from the Russia exit was approximately 150 bps.
In Q4, revenues grew in the high single-digits to double-digits
across cosmetics, body care and mass fragrances. Coty saw strong
momentum in Q4 and FY23 in most of its key brands, with
double-digit LFL revenue growth across Rimmel, Bourjois, Risque,
Monange, Bozzano and Paixao, driven primarily by impactful
innovations and strong pricing execution across all markets.
The Consumer Beauty business reported operating income was $10.0
million in 4Q23, up from reported operating loss of $24.8 million
in the prior year. The 4Q23 adjusted operating income of $20.0
million increased from $17.2 million in the prior year. During the
quarter, adjusted EBITDA declined slightly to $52.7 million from
$53.5 million in the prior year, with a margin of 9.5%. FY23
reported operating income of $63.3 million compared to $9.5 million
in the prior year, while adjusted operating income increased to
$103.7 million from $85.4 million, with an approximately 70 bps
increase in the adjusted operating margin to 4.9%. FY23 adjusted
EBITDA decreased 4% to $227.2 million, with a margin of 10.6%.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 Business
Review by Region
Americas
- In 4Q23, Americas net revenues of $567.9 million, or 42% of
Coty sales, increased 11% as reported and 13% LFL. This was driven
by strong growth in both Prestige and Consumer Beauty. In Prestige,
performance was supported by double-digit LFL growth in all
markets, with particularly strong momentum in Travel Retail, Canada
and Latin America. In Consumer Beauty, all markets delivered solid
growth with continued robust trends in Latin America and Brazil.
The overall performance was also supported by continued strong
performance during the quarter from Boss Bottled Parfum, Burberry
Hero EDP and Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia on the Prestige side, and
CoverGirl in Consumer Beauty. In FY23, Americas net revenue of
$2,343.7 million, rose 9% as reported and 10% LFL.
EMEA
- In 4Q23, EMEA net revenues of $594.2 million, or 44% of Coty
sales, increased 15% as reported and 13% LFL. The performance was
driven by strong LFL growth in both Prestige and Consumer Beauty
across most markets, with particularly strong momentum in regional
Travel Retail and DACH in Prestige and France and MEA in Consumer
Beauty. For FY23, EMEA net revenue of $2,504.5 million, increased
1% as reported and 13% on a core LFL basis.
Asia Pacific
- In 4Q23, Asia Pacific net revenues of $189.5 million, or 14% of
Coty sales, increased 34% as reported and 40% LFL. The performance
was driven by strong LFL growth in both Prestige and Consumer
Beauty. In Prestige, performance was supported by double-digit
growth in key markets, with especially robust growth in China,
Hainan and Japan. In Consumer Beauty, growth was driven by
Australia and New Zealand, China and Japan. For FY23, Asia Pacific
net revenue of $705.9 million, increased 7% as reported and 13%
LFL.
Noteworthy Company
Developments
Other noteworthy company developments include:
- On May 13, 2023, on the eve of the Cannes Film Festival, Coty
unveiled a new OmniPotent Concentrate serum by ultra-premium
skincare brand Orveda and announced the forthcoming launch of
Infiniment Coty Paris, the Company’s most ambitious fragrance
project to date, a leading pioneer in the industry, fusing beauty,
science and art.
- On July 6, 2023, Coty hosted an investor conference in Paris.
At the conference, Coty detailed how it is leveraging its European
heritage and end-to-end capabilities to achieve strong and balanced
growth, resulting in the company significantly increasing its Q4
FY23 revenue growth guidance.
- On July 14, 2023, Coty announced that it successfully completed
the refinancing of its existing $2.0 billion revolving credit
facility. The over-subscribed refinancing extends maturity until
July 2028 at the same terms to existing facilities and welcomes a
strong group of top-tier existing and new creditors into our
facilities.
- On July 18, 2023, Coty announced that it entered into a binding
letter of intent to sell a 3.6% stake in Wella stake to investment
firm, IGF Wealth Management, for $150 million, subject to the
completion of due diligence and KKR consent, reflecting a 4%
premium to the book value of Wella as of March 31, 2023. Coty will
retain a 22.3% stake in Wella with an estimated valuation of
approximately $900 million.
- On July 19, 2023, Coty announced the offering and pricing of
$750 million of 6.625% senior secured notes due 2030. Coty intends
to use the net proceeds from the offering to fully repay its U.S.
dollar-denominated loans outstanding under Coty’s existing senior
secured “term B” credit facility due April 2025 and to repay a
pro-rata portion of its Euro-denominated loans outstanding under
the Term B Credit Facility.
Conference Call
Coty Inc. will issue pre-recorded remarks at approximately 7:20
AM (ET) today, August 22, 2023 and will hold a live question and
answer session beginning at 8:15 AM (ET). The pre-recorded remarks
and live question and answer session will be available at
http://investors.coty.com. The dial-in number for the live question
and answer session is (800) 343-4136 in the U.S. or (203) 518-9765
internationally (conference passcode number: COTY4Q23).
About Coty Inc.
Founded in Paris in 1904, Coty is one of the world’s largest
beauty companies with a portfolio of iconic brands across
fragrance, color cosmetics, and skin and body care. Coty serves
consumers around the world, selling prestige and mass market
products in over 125 countries and territories. Coty and our brands
empower people to express themselves freely, creating their own
visions of beauty; and we are committed to protecting the planet.
Learn more at coty.com or on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Forward Looking
Statements
Certain statements in this Earnings Release are “forward-looking
statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect the
Company's current views with respect to, among other things,
strategic planning, targets and outlook for future reporting
periods (including the extent and timing of revenue, expense and
profit trends and changes in operating cash flows and cash flows
from operating activities and investing activities), the wind down
of the Company’s operations in Russia (including timing and
expected impact), the Company’s future operations and strategy
(including the expected implementation and related impact of its
strategic priorities), ongoing and future cost efficiency,
optimization and restructuring initiatives and programs,
expectations of the impact of inflationary pressures and the
timing, magnitude and impact of pricing actions to offset
inflationary costs, strategic transactions (including their
expected timing and impact), expectations and/or plans with respect
to joint ventures (including Wella Company and the timing and size
of any related divestiture, distribution or return of capital), the
Company’s capital allocation strategy and payment of dividends
(including suspension of dividend payments and the duration thereof
and any plans to resume cash dividends on common stock or to
continue to pay dividends in cash on preferred stock) and
expectations for stock repurchases, investments, licenses and
portfolio changes, product launches, relaunches or rebranding
(including the expected timing or impact thereof), synergies,
savings, performance, cost, timing and integration of acquisitions,
future cash flows, liquidity and borrowing capacity (including any
refinancing or deleveraging activities), timing and size of cash
outflows and debt deleveraging, the timing and extent of any future
impairments, and synergies, savings, impact, cost, timing and
implementation of the Company’s ongoing transformation agenda
(including operational execution and simplification initiatives,
fixed cost reductions and supply chain changes), expected impact,
cost, timing and implementation of e-commerce and digital
initiatives, expected impact, cost, timing and implementation of
sustainability initiatives (including progress, plans and goals),
the impact of COVID-19, the expected impact of geopolitical risks
including the ongoing war in Ukraine on our business operations,
sales outlook and strategy, the expected impact of global supply
chain challenges and/or inflationary pressures (including as a
result of COVID-19 and/or the war in Ukraine), and expectations
regarding future service levels, the timing and impact of the
application for dual-listing of the Company's Class A Common Stock
on Euronext Paris and the priorities of senior management. These
forward-looking statements are generally identified by words or
phrases, such as “anticipate”, “are going to”, “estimate”, “plan”,
“project”, “expect”, “believe”, “intend”, “foresee”, “forecast”,
“will”, “may”, “should”, “outlook”, “continue”, “temporary”,
“target”, “aim”, “potential”, “goal” and similar words or phrases.
These statements are based on certain assumptions and estimates
that we consider reasonable, but are subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which
could cause actual events or results (including our financial
condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects) to
differ materially from such statements, including risks and
uncertainties relating to:
- the Company’s ability to successfully implement its multi-year
transformation agenda, including its management realignment,
reporting structure changes, operational and organizational
changes, and the initiatives to further reduce the Company’s cost
base, and to develop and achieve its global business strategies
(including mix management, select price increases, more disciplined
promotions, and foregoing low value sales), compete effectively in
the beauty industry, achieve the benefits contemplated by its
strategic initiatives (including revenue growth, cost control,
gross margin growth and debt deleveraging) and successfully
implement its strategic priorities (including stabilizing its
consumer beauty brands through leading innovation and improved
execution, accelerating its prestige fragrance brands and ongoing
expansion into prestige cosmetics, building a comprehensive
skincare portfolio, enhancing its e-commerce and direct-to-consumer
(“DTC”) capabilities, expanding its presence in China through
prestige products and select consumer beauty brands, and
establishing Coty as an industry leader in sustainability) in each
case within the expected time frame or at all;
- the Company’s ability to anticipate, gauge and respond to
market trends and consumer preferences, which may change rapidly,
and the market acceptance of new products, including new products
related to the Company's skincare and prestige make-up portfolios,
any relaunched or rebranded products and the anticipated costs and
discounting associated with such relaunches and rebrands, and
consumer receptiveness to our current and future marketing
philosophy and consumer engagement activities (including digital
marketing and media);
- use of estimates and assumptions in preparing the Company’s
financial statements, including with regard to revenue recognition,
income taxes (including the expected timing and amount of the
release of any tax valuation allowance), the assessment of
goodwill, other intangible and long-lived assets for impairments,
the market value of inventory, and the fair value of equity
investments;
- the impact of any future impairments;
- managerial, transformational, operational, regulatory, legal
and financial risks, including diversion of management attention to
and management of cash flows, expenses and costs associated with
the Company's transformation agenda, the Company's global business
strategies, the integration and management of the strategic
partnerships with Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian, and future
strategic initiatives, and, in particular, the Company's ability to
manage and execute many initiatives simultaneously including any
resulting complexity, employee attrition or diversion of
resources;
- the timing, costs and impacts of divestitures and the amount
and use of proceeds from any such transactions;
- future divestitures and the impact thereof on, and future
acquisitions, new licenses and joint ventures and the integration
thereof with, our business, operations, systems, financial data and
culture and the ability to realize synergies, manage supply chain
challenges and avoid future supply chain and other business
disruptions, reduce costs (including through the Company’s cash
efficiency initiatives), avoid liabilities and realize potential
efficiencies and benefits (including through our restructuring
initiatives) at the levels and at the costs and within the time
frames contemplated or at all;
- increased competition, consolidation among retailers, shifts in
consumers’ preferred distribution and marketing channels (including
to digital and prestige channels), distribution and shelf-space
resets or reductions, compression of go-to-market cycles, changes
in product and marketing requirements by retailers, reductions in
retailer inventory levels and order lead-times or changes in
purchasing patterns, impact from COVID-19 on retail revenues, and
other changes in the retail, e-commerce and wholesale environment
in which the Company does business and sells its products and the
Company’s ability to respond to such changes (including its ability
to expand its digital, direct-to-consumer and e-commerce
capabilities within contemplated timeframes or at all);
- the Company and its joint ventures’, business partners’ and
licensors’ abilities to obtain, maintain and protect the
intellectual property used in its and their respective businesses,
protect its and their respective reputations (including those of
its and their executives or influencers), and public goodwill, and
defend claims by third parties for infringement of intellectual
property rights;
- any change to the Company’s capital allocation and/or cash
management priorities, including any change in the Company’s
dividend policy and any change in the Company's stock repurchase
plans;
- any unanticipated problems, liabilities or integration or other
challenges associated with a past or future acquired business,
joint ventures or strategic partnerships which could result in
increased risk or new, unanticipated or unknown liabilities,
including with respect to environmental, competition and other
regulatory, compliance or legal matters, and specifically in
connection with the strategic partnerships with Kylie Jenner and
Kim Kardashian, risks related to the entry into a new distribution
channel, the potential for channel conflict, risks of retaining
customers and key employees, difficulties of integration (or the
risks associated with limiting integration) and management of the
partnerships, the Company's relationships wth Kylie Jenner and Kim
Kardashian, the Company's ability to protect trademarks and brand
names, litigation, investigations by governmental authorities, and
changes in law, regulations and policies that affect King Kylie LLC
("King Kylie") and/or KKW Holdings, LLC’s (“KKW Holdings”) business
or products, including risk that direct selling laws and
regulations may be modified, interpreted or enforced in a manner
that results in a negative impact to King Kylie and/or KKW
Holdings’ business model, revenue, sales force or business;
- the Company’s international operations and joint ventures,
including enforceability and effectiveness of its joint venture
agreements and reputational, compliance, regulatory, economic and
foreign political risks, including difficulties and costs
associated with maintaining compliance with a broad variety of
complex local and international regulations;
- the Company’s dependence on certain licenses (especially in the
fragrance category) and the Company’s ability to renew expiring
licenses on favorable terms or at all;
- the Company’s dependence on entities performing outsourced
functions, including outsourcing of distribution functions, and
third-party manufacturers, logistics and supply chain suppliers,
and other suppliers, including third-party software providers,
web-hosting and e-commerce providers;
- administrative, product development and other difficulties in
meeting the expected timing of market expansions, product launches
and re-launches and marketing efforts, including in connection with
new products related to the Company's skincare and prestige makeup
portfolios;
- changes in the demand for the Company's products due to
declining or depressed global or regional economic conditions, and
declines in consumer confidence or spending, whether related to the
economy (such as austerity measures, tax increases, high fuel
costs, or higher unemployment), wars, natural or other disasters,
weather, pandemics, security concerns, terrorist attacks or other
factors;
- global political and/or economic uncertainties, disruptions or
major regulatory or policy changes, and/or the enforcement thereof
that affect the Company’s business, financial performance,
operations or products, including the impact of the war in Ukraine
and any related escalation or expansion thereof, Brexit (and
related business or market disruption), recent elections in Brazil,
the current U.S. administration and future elections, changes in
the U.S. tax code, and recent changes and future changes in
tariffs, retaliatory or trade protection measures, trade policies
and other international trade regulations in the U.S., the European
Union and Asia and in other regions where the Company operates,
potential regulatory limits on payment terms in the European Union,
recent and future changes in sanctions regulations including in
connection with the war in Ukraine and any escalation or expansion
thereof, regulatory uncertainty impacting the wind-down of the
Company's business in Russia, and recent and future changes in
regulations impacting the beauty industry, including regulatory
measures addressing products, formulations, raw materials and
packaging;
- currency exchange rate volatility and currency devaluation
and/or inflation;
- the Company's ability to implement and maintain pricing actions
to effectively mitigate increased costs and inflationary pressures,
and the reaction of customers or consumers to such pricing
actions;
- the number, type, outcomes (by judgment, order or settlement)
and costs of current or future legal, compliance, tax, regulatory
or administrative proceedings, investigations and/or litigation,
including litigation relating to product liability cases (including
asbestos and talc-related litigation for which indemnities and/or
insurance may not be available), distributor or licensor
litigation, and compliance, litigation or investigations relating
to our joint ventures and strategic partnerships;
- the Company’s ability to manage seasonal factors and other
variability and to anticipate future business trends and
needs;
- the impact of COVID-19 (or future similar events), including
demand for the Company’s products, illness, quarantines, government
actions, facility closures, store closures or other restrictions in
connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the extent and duration
thereof, related impact on the Company's ability to meet customer
needs and on the ability of third parties on which it relies,
including its suppliers, customers, contract manufacturers,
distributors, contractors, commercial banks and joint-venture
partners, to meet their obligations to the Company, in particular
collections from customers, and the ability to successfully
implement measures to respond to such impacts;
- disruptions in operations, sales and in other areas, including
due to disruptions in our supply chain, restructurings and other
business alignment activities, manufacturing or information
technology systems, labor disputes, extreme weather and natural
disasters, impact from COVID-19 or similar global public health
events, the outbreak of war or hostilities (including the war in
Ukraine and any escalation or expansion thereof), impact of global
supply chain challenges, and the impact of such disruptions on the
Company’s ability to generate profits, stabilize or grow revenues
or cash flows, comply with its contractual obligations and
accurately forecast demand and supply needs and/or future
results;
- disruptions in the availability and distribution of raw
materials and components needed to manufacture the Company's
products, and its ability to effectively manage its production and
inventory levels in response to supply challenges;
- the Company's ability to adapt its business to address climate
change concerns and to respond to increasing governmental and
regulatory measures relating to environmental, social and
governance matters, including expanding mandatory and voluntary
reporting, diligence and disclosure, as well as new taxes
(including on energy and plastic), and the impact of such measures
on the Company's costs, business operations and strategy;
- restrictions imposed on the Company through its license
agreements, credit facilities and senior unsecured bonds or other
material contracts, its ability to generate cash flow to repay,
refinance or recapitalize debt and otherwise comply with its debt
instruments, and changes in the manner in which the Company
finances its debt and future capital needs;
- increasing dependency on information technology, including as a
result of remote working practices, and the Company’s ability, or
the ability of any of the third-party service providers used by the
Company to support its business, to protect against service
interruptions, data corruption, cyber-based attacks or network
security breaches, including ransomware attacks, costs and timing
of implementation and effectiveness of any upgrades or other
changes to information technology systems, and the cost of
compliance or the Company’s failure to comply with any privacy or
data security laws (including the European Union General Data
Protection Regulation, the California Consumer Privacy Act and
similar state laws, the Brazil General Data Protection Law and the
China Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law) or
to protect against theft of customer, employee and corporate
sensitive information;
- the Company's ability to attract and retain key personnel and
the impact of senior management transitions;
- the distribution and sale by third parties of counterfeit
and/or gray market versions of the Company’s products;
- the impact of the Company's transformation agenda on the
Company’s relationships with key customers and suppliers and
certain material contracts;
- the Company’s relationship with JAB Beauty B.V. (formerly known
as Cottage Holdco B.V.), as the Company’s majority stockholder, and
its affiliates, and any related conflicts of interest or
litigation;
- the Company’s relationship with KKR, whose affiliate KKR Bidco
is an investor in the Wella Company, and any related conflicts of
interest or litigation;
- future sales of a significant number of shares by the Company’s
majority stockholder or the perception that such sales could occur;
and
- other factors described elsewhere in this document and in
documents that the Company files with the SEC from time to
time.
When used herein, the term “includes” and “including” means,
unless the context otherwise indicates, “including without
limitation”. More information about potential risks and
uncertainties that could affect the Company’s business and
financial results is included under the heading “Risk Factors” and
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations” in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2023 and annual report on Form
10-K for the year ended June 30, 2023 and other periodic reports
the Company has filed and may file with the SEC from time to
time.
All forward-looking statements made in this release are
qualified by these cautionary statements. These forward-looking
statements are made only as of the date of this release, and the
Company does not undertake any obligation, other than as may be
required by applicable law, to update or revise any forward-looking
or cautionary statements to reflect changes in assumptions, the
occurrence of events, unanticipated or otherwise, or changes in
future operating results over time or otherwise.
Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not
intended to express any future trends or indications of future
performance unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as
historical data.
Non-GAAP Financial
Measures
To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with
GAAP, we use non-GAAP financial measures for continuing operations
and Coty Inc. including Adjusted operating income (loss), Adjusted
EBITDA, Adjusted net income (loss), and Adjusted net income (loss)
attributable to Coty Inc. to common stockholders (collectively, the
“Adjusted Performance Measures”). The reconciliations of these
non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable
financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP
are shown in tables below. These non-GAAP financial measures should
not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for or
superior to, financial measures reported in accordance with GAAP.
Moreover, these non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in
that they do not reflect all the items associated with the
operations of the business as determined in accordance with GAAP.
Other companies, including companies in the beauty industry, may
calculate similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures differently
than we do, limiting the usefulness of those measures for
comparative purposes.
Despite the limitations of these non-GAAP financial measures,
our management uses the Adjusted Performance Measures as key
metrics in the evaluation of our performance and annual budgets and
to benchmark performance of our business against our competitors.
The following are examples of how these Adjusted Performance
Measures are utilized by our management:
- strategic plans and annual budgets are prepared using the
Adjusted Performance Measures;
- senior management receives a monthly analysis comparing budget
to actual operating results that is prepared using the Adjusted
Performance Measures; and
- senior management’s annual compensation is calculated, in part,
by using some of the Adjusted Performance Measures.
In addition, our financial covenant compliance calculations
under our debt agreements are substantially derived from these
Adjusted Performance Measures.
Our management believes that Adjusted Performance Measures are
useful to investors in their assessment of our operating
performance and the valuation of the Company. In addition, these
non-GAAP financial measures address questions we routinely receive
from analysts and investors and, in order to ensure that all
investors have access to the same data, our management has
determined that it is appropriate to make this data available to
all investors. The Adjusted Performance Measures exclude the impact
of certain items (as further described below) and provide
supplemental information regarding our operating performance. By
disclosing these non-GAAP financial measures, our management
intends to provide investors with a supplemental comparison of our
operating results and trends for the periods presented. Our
management believes these measures are also useful to investors as
such measures allow investors to evaluate our performance using the
same metrics that our management uses to evaluate past performance
and prospects for future performance. We provide disclosure of the
effects of these non-GAAP financial measures by presenting the
corresponding measure prepared in conformity with GAAP in our
financial statements, and by providing a reconciliation to the
corresponding GAAP measure so that investors may understand the
adjustments made in arriving at the non-GAAP financial measures and
use the information to perform their own analyses.
Adjusted operating income/Adjusted EBITDA from continuing
operations excludes restructuring costs and business structure
realignment programs, amortization, acquisition- and
divestiture-related costs and acquisition accounting impacts,
stock-based compensation, and asset impairment charges and other
adjustments as described below. For adjusted EBITDA, in addition to
the preceding, we exclude adjusted depreciation as defined below.
We do not consider these items to be reflective of our core
operating performance due to the variability of such items from
period-to-period in terms of size, nature and significance. They
are primarily incurred to realign our operating structure and
integrate new acquisitions, and implement divestitures of
components of our business, and fluctuate based on specific facts
and circumstances. Additionally, Adjusted net income attributable
to Coty Inc. and Adjusted net income attributable to Coty Inc. per
common share are adjusted for certain interest and other (income)
expense items and preferred stock deemed dividends, as described
below, and the related tax effects of each of the items used to
derive Adjusted net income as such charges are not used by our
management in assessing our operating performance
period-to-period.
Adjusted Performance Measures reflect adjustments based on the
following items:
- Costs related to acquisition and divestiture activities: The
Company has excluded acquisition- and divestiture-related costs and
the accounting impacts such as those related to transaction costs
and costs associated with the revaluation of acquired inventory in
connection with business combinations because these costs are
unique to each transaction. Additionally, for divestitures, the
Company excludes write-offs of assets that are no longer
recoverable and contract related costs due to the divestiture. The
nature and amount of such costs vary significantly based on the
size and timing of the acquisitions and divestitures, and the
maturities of the businesses being acquired or divested. Also, the
size, complexity and/or volume of past transactions, which often
drives the magnitude of such expenses, may not be indicative of the
size, complexity and/or volume of any future acquisitions or
divestitures.
- Restructuring and other business realignment costs: The Company
has excluded costs associated with restructuring and business
structure realignment programs to allow for comparable financial
results to historical operations and forward-looking guidance. In
addition, the nature and amount of such charges vary significantly
based on the size and timing of the programs. By excluding the
referenced expenses from the non-GAAP financial measures,
management is able to further evaluate the Company's ability to
utilize existing assets and estimate their long-term value.
Furthermore, our management believes that the adjustment of these
items supplements the GAAP information with a measure that can be
used to assess the sustainability of our operating
performance.
- Asset impairment charges: The Company has excluded the impact
of asset impairments as such non-cash amounts are inconsistent in
amount and frequency and are significantly impacted by the timing
and/or size of acquisitions. Our management believes that the
adjustment of these items supplements the GAAP information with a
measure that can be used to assess the sustainability of our
operating performance.
- Amortization expense: The Company has excluded the impact of
amortization of finite-lived intangible assets, as such non-cash
amounts are inconsistent in amount and frequency and are
significantly impacted by the timing and/or size of acquisitions.
Our management believes that the adjustment of these items
supplements the GAAP information with a measure that can be used to
assess the sustainability of our operating performance. Although we
exclude amortization of intangible assets from our non-GAAP
expenses, our management believes that it is important for
investors to understand that such intangible assets contribute to
revenue generation. Amortization of intangible assets that relate
to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such
intangible assets have been fully amortized. Any future
acquisitions may result in the amortization of additional
intangible assets.
- Gain on sale and termination of brand assets: The Company has
excluded the impact of gain on sale and termination of brand assets
as such amounts are inconsistent in amount and frequency and are
significantly impacted by the size of the sale and termination of
brand assets.
- Costs related to market exit: The Company has excluded the
impact of direct incremental costs related to our decision to wind
down our business operations in Russia. We believe that these
direct and incremental costs are inconsistent and infrequent in
nature. Consequently, our management believes that the adjustment
of these items supplements the GAAP information with a measure that
can be used to assess the sustainability of our operating
performance.
- Gains on sale of real estate: The Company has excluded the
impact of gains on sale of real estate as such amounts are
inconsistent in amount and frequency and are significantly impacted
by the size of the sale. Our management believes that the
adjustment of these items supplements the GAAP information with a
measure that can be used to assess the sustainability of our
operating performance.
- Stock-based compensation: Although stock-based compensation is
a key incentive offered to our employees, we have excluded the
effect of these expenses from the calculation of adjusted operating
income and adjusted EBITDA. This is due to their primarily non-cash
nature; in addition, the amount and timing of these expenses may be
highly variable and unpredictable, which may negatively affect
comparability between periods.
- Depreciation and Adjusted depreciation: Our adjusted operating
income excludes the impact of accelerated depreciation for certain
restructuring projects that affect the expected useful lives of
Property, Plant and Equipment, as such charges vary significantly
based on the size and timing of the programs. Further, we have
excluded adjusted depreciation, which represents depreciation
expense net of accelerated depreciation charges, from our adjusted
EBITDA. Our management believes that the adjustment of these items
supplements the GAAP information with a measure that can be used to
assess the sustainability of our operating performance.
- Other (income) expense: The Company has excluded the impact of
pension curtailment (gains) and losses and pension settlements as
such events are triggered by our restructuring and other business
realignment activities and the amount of such charges vary
significantly based on the size and timing of the programs.
Further, we have excluded the change in fair value of the
investment in Wella, as our management believes these unrealized
(gains) and losses do not reflect our underlying ongoing business,
and the adjustment of such impact helps investors and others
compare and analyze performance from period to period. We have
excluded the gain on the exchange of Series B Preferred Stock. Such
transactions do not reflect our operating results and we have
excluded the impact as our management believes that the adjustment
of these items supplements the GAAP information with a measure that
can be used to assess the sustainability of our operating
performance.
- Noncontrolling interest: This adjustment represents the
after-tax impact of the non-GAAP adjustments included in Net income
attributable to noncontrolling interests based on the relevant
noncontrolling interest percentage.
- Tax: This adjustment represents the impact of the tax effect of
the pretax items excluded from Adjusted net income. The tax impact
of the non-GAAP adjustments is based on the tax rates related to
the jurisdiction in which the adjusted items are received or
incurred. Additionally, adjustments are made for the tax impact of
any intra-entity transfer of assets and liabilities.
- Deemed Preferred Stock Dividends: The Company has excluded
preferred stock deemed dividends related to the First Exchange and
the Second Exchange from our calculation of adjusted net income
attributable to Coty Inc. These deemed dividends are nonmonetary in
nature, the transactions were entered into to simplify our capital
structure and do not reflect our underlying ongoing business.
Management believes that this adjustment helps investors and others
compare and analyze our performance from period to period.
The Company has provided a quantitative reconciliation of the
difference between the non-GAAP financial measures and the
financial measures calculated and reported in accordance with GAAP.
For a reconciliation of adjusted gross profit to gross profit,
adjusted EPS (diluted) to EPS (diluted), and adjusted net revenues
to net revenues, see the table entitled “Reconciliation of Reported
to Adjusted Results for the Consolidated Statements of Operations.”
For a reconciliation of adjusted operating income to operating
income and adjusted operating income margin to operating income
margin, see the tables entitled “Reconciliation of Reported
Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Operating Income” and
"Reconciliation of Reported Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted
Operating Income by Segment." For a reconciliation of adjusted
effective tax rate to effective tax rate, see the table entitled
“Reconciliation of Reported Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes and
Effective Tax Rates to Adjusted Income Before Income Taxes and
Adjusted Effective Tax Rates.” For a reconciliation of adjusted net
income and adjusted net income margin to net income (loss), see the
table entitled “Reconciliation of Reported Net Income (Loss) to
Adjusted Net Income.”
The Company also presents free cash flow, adjusted earnings
before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("adjusted
EBITDA"), immediate liquidity, Financial Net Debt and Economic Net
Debt. Management believes that these measures are useful for
investors because it provides them with an important perspective on
the cash available for debt repayment and other strategic measures
and provides them with the same measures that management uses as
the basis for making resource allocation decisions. Free cash flow
is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less
capital expenditures; adjusted EBITDA is defined as adjusted
operating income, excluding adjusted depreciation and non-cash
stock-based compensation. Net debt or Financial Net Debt (which the
Company referred to as "net debt" in prior reporting periods) is
defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents, and Economic
Net Debt is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents
less the value of the Wella Stake. For a reconciliation of Free
Cash Flow, see the table entitled “Reconciliation of Net Cash
Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow,” for adjusted
EBITDA, see the table entitled “Reconciliation of Adjusted
Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA” and for Financial Net Debt and
Economic Net Debt, see the tables entitled “Reconciliation of Total
Debt to Financial Net Debt and Economic Net Debt.” Further, our
immediate liquidity is defined as the sum of available cash and
cash equivalents and available borrowings under our Revolving
Credit Facility (please see table "Immediate Liquidity").
These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation,
or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures
calculated in accordance with GAAP.
To the extent that the Company provides guidance, it does so
only on a non-GAAP basis and does not provide reconciliations of
such forward-looking non-GAAP measures to GAAP due to the inherent
difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are
necessary for such reconciliation, including adjustments that could
be made for restructuring, integration and acquisition-related
expenses, amortization expenses, non-cash stock-based compensation,
adjustments to inventory, and other charges reflected in our
reconciliation of historic numbers, the amount of which, based on
historical experience, could be significant.
- Tables Follow -
COTY INC. SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES INCLUDING
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
RESULTS AT A GLANCE
Three Months Ended June 30,
2023
Year Ended June 30,
2023
(in millions, except per share data)
Change YoY
Change YoY
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Reported Basis
(LFL)
Reported Basis
(LFL)
Net revenues
$
1,351.6
16
%
17
%
$
5,554.1
5
%
10
%
Operating income - reported
129.0
>100
%
543.7
>100
%
Operating income - adjusted*
105.1
61
%
738.8
20
%
EBITDA - adjusted
165.4
25
%
972.8
7
%
Net income (loss) attributable to common
shareholders - reported**
29.6
>100
%
495.0
>100
%
Net income (loss) attributable to common
shareholders - adjusted* **
5.2
>100
%
457.9
97
%
EPS attributable to common shareholders
(diluted) - reported
$
0.03
>100
%
$
0.57
>100
%
EPS attributable to common shareholders
(diluted) - adjusted*
$
0.01
>100
%
$
0.53
89
%
COTY, INC.
Net income (loss) attributable to common
shareholders - reported **
29.6
>100
495.0
>100
%
Net income (loss) attributable to common
shareholders - adjusted* **
5.2
>100
%
457.9
97
%
EPS attributable to common shareholders
(diluted) - reported
$
0.03
>100
%
$
0.57
>100
%
EPS attributable to common shareholders
(diluted) - adjusted*
$
0.01
>100
%
$
0.53
89
%
* These measures, as well as “free cash flow,” “adjusted
earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
(adjusted EBITDA),” "immediate liquidity," “financial net debt,”
and "economic net debt" are Non-GAAP Financial Measures. Refer to
“Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for discussion of these measures.
Reconciliations from reported to adjusted results can be found at
the end of this release. ** Net income for Continuing Operations
and Coty Inc. are net of the Convertible Series B Preferred Stock
dividends.
FOURTH QUARTER BY SEGMENT (CONTINUING OPERATIONS)
Three Months Ended June
30,
Net Revenues
Change
Reported Operating Income
(Loss)
Adjusted Operating
Income
(in millions)
2023
2022
Reported Basis
LFL
2023
Change
Margin
2023
Change
Margin
Prestige
$
799.6
$
662.8
21
%
21
%
$
46.4
>100
%
6
%
$
85.1
78
%
11
%
Consumer Beauty
552.0
505.5
9
%
10
%
10.0
>100
%
2
%
20.0
16
%
4
%
Corporate
—
—
N/A
N/A
72.6
>100
%
N/A
—
N/A
N/A
Total
$
1,351.6
$
1,168.3
16
%
17
%
$
129.0
>100
%
10
%
$
105.1
61
%
8
%
Year Ended June 30,
Net Revenues
Change
Reported Operating Income
(Loss)
Adjusted Operating
Income
(in millions)
2023
2022
Reported Basis
LFL
2023
Change
Margin
2023
Change
Margin
Prestige
$
3,420.5
$
3,267.9
5
%
11
%
$
483.7
32
%
14
%
$
635.1
20
%
19
%
Consumer Beauty
2,133.6
2,036.5
5
%
10
%
63.3
>100
%
3
%
103.7
21
%
5
%
Corporate
—
—
0
%
0
%
(3.3
)
98
%
N/A
—
N/A
N/A
Total
$
5,554.1
$
5,304.4
5
%
10
%
$
543.7
>100
%
10
%
$
738.8
20
%
13
%
Adjusted EBITDA
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Year Ended
June 30,
(in millions)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Prestige
$
112.7
$
78.9
$
745.6
$
668.8
Consumer Beauty
52.7
53.5
227.2
236.5
Corporate
—
—
—
—
Total
$
165.4
$
132.4
$
972.8
$
905.3
FOURTH QUARTER FISCAL 2023 BY REGION
Continuing Operations
Three Months Ended June
30,
Year Ended June 30,
Net Revenues
Change
Net Revenues
Change
(in millions)
2023
2022
Reported Basis
LFL
2023
2022
Reported Basis
LFL
Americas
$
567.9
$
509.5
11
%
13
%
$
2,343.7
$
2,158.0
9
%
10
%
EMEA
594.2
517.7
15
%
13
%
2,504.5
2,488.1
1
%
10
%
Asia Pacific
189.5
141.1
34
%
40
%
705.9
658.3
7
%
13
%
Total
$
1,351.6
$
1,168.3
16
%
17
%
$
5,554.1
$
5,304.4
5
%
10
%
COTY INC. & SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Year Ended
June 30,
(in millions, except per share
data)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net revenues
$
1,351.6
$
1,168.3
$
5,554.1
$
5,304.4
Cost of sales
502.1
446.2
2,006.8
1,935.2
as % of Net revenues
37.1
%
38.2
%
36.1
%
36.5
%
Gross profit
849.5
722.1
3,547.3
3,369.2
Gross margin
62.9
%
61.8
%
63.9
%
63.5
%
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
672.9
726.8
2,818.3
2,881.3
as % of Net revenues
49.8
%
62.2
%
50.7
%
54.3
%
Amortization expense
48.7
48.8
191.8
207.4
Restructuring costs
(1.1
)
(8.0
)
(6.5
)
(6.5
)
Acquisition-and divestiture- related
costs
—
0.5
—
14.7
Asset impairment charges
—
31.4
—
31.4
Operating income (loss)
129.0
(77.4
)
543.7
240.9
as % of Net revenues
9.5
%
(6.6
%)
9.8
%
4.5
%
Interest expense, net
72.2
40.4
257.9
224.0
Other income, net
(22.0
)
163.0
(419.0
)
(409.9
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes
78.8
(280.8
)
704.8
426.8
as % of Net revenues
5.8
%
(24.0
%)
12.7
%
8.0
%
Provision (benefit) for income taxes on
continuing operations
43.3
0.3
181.6
164.8
Net income (loss) from continuing
operations
35.5
(281.1
)
523.2
262.0
as % of Net revenues
2.6
%
(24.1
%)
9.4
%
4.9
%
Net income (loss) from discontinued
operations
—
1.2
—
5.7
Net income (loss)
35.5
(279.9
)
523.2
267.7
Net (loss) income attributable to
noncontrolling interests
(1.4
)
(2.8
)
(1.8
)
(5.1
)
Net income attributable to redeemable
noncontrolling interests
4.0
4.4
16.8
13.3
Net income (loss) attributable to Coty
Inc.
$
32.9
$
(281.5
)
$
508.2
$
259.5
Amounts attributable to Coty
Inc.
Net income (loss) from continuing
operations
$
32.9
$
(282.7
)
$
508.2
$
253.8
Convertible Series B Preferred Stock
dividends
(3.3
)
(3.3
)
(13.2
)
(198.3
)
Net income (loss) from continuing
operations attributable to common stockholders
$
29.6
$
(286.0
)
$
495.0
$
55.5
Net income from discontinued
operations
—
1.2
—
5.7
Net income (loss) attributable to
common stockholders
$
29.6
$
(284.8
)
$
495.0
$
61.2
Earnings per common share:
Basic for Continuing Operations
$
0.03
$
(0.34
)
$
0.58
$
0.07
Diluted for Continuing
Operations(a)(b)(c)
$
0.03
$
(0.34
)
$
0.57
$
0.07
Basic for Coty Inc.
$
0.03
$
(0.34
)
$
0.58
$
0.08
Diluted for Coty Inc.(a)(b)(c)
$
0.03
$
(0.34
)
$
0.57
$
0.08
Weighted-average common shares
outstanding:
Basic
852.0
838.4
849.0
820.6
Diluted(a)(b)
864.7
838.4
886.5
834.1
Depreciation - Continuing Operations
$
60.3
$
78.1
$
235.0
$
309.0
(a)
Diluted EPS is adjusted by the effect of
dilutive securities, including awards under the Company's equity
compensation plans, the convertible Series B Preferred Stock and
the Forward Repurchase Contracts. When calculating any potential
dilutive effect of stock options, Series A Preferred Stock,
restricted stock, PRSUs and RSUs, the Company uses the treasury
method and the if-converted method for the Convertible Series B
Preferred Stock and the Forward Repurchase Contracts. The treasury
method typically does not adjust the net income attributable to
Coty Inc., while the if-converted method requires an adjustment to
reverse the impact of the preferred stock dividends and the impact
of fair market value (gains)/losses for contracts with the option
to settle in shares or cash, if dilutive, on net income applicable
to common stockholders during the period.
(b)
For the three months ended June 30, 2023,
23.7 million dilutive shares of Convertible Series B Preferred
Stock were excluded in the computation of adjusted weighted-average
diluted shares because their effect would be anti-dilutive. For the
three months ended June 30, 2022, dilutive shares of RSUs and
Convertible Series B Preferred Stock were excluded from the
computation of diluted EPS to the net loss incurred during the
period.
(c)
For the twelve months ended June 30, 2022,
65.4 million dilutive shares of Convertible Series B Preferred
Stock were excluded in the computation of adjusted weighted-average
diluted shares because their effect would be anti-dilutive.
RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED TO ADJUSTED
RESULTS FOR THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
These supplemental schedules provide adjusted Non-GAAP financial
information and a quantitative reconciliation of the difference
between the Non-GAAP financial measure and the financial measure
calculated and reported in accordance with GAAP.
Three Months Ended June 30,
2023
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(in millions)
Reported
(GAAP)
Adjustments(a)
Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)
Net revenues
$
1,351.6
$
—
$
1,351.6
Gross profit
849.5
(0.1
)
849.4
Gross margin
62.9
%
62.8
%
Operating income
129.0
(23.9
)
105.1
as % of Net revenues
9.5
%
7.8
%
Net income
29.6
(24.4
)
5.2
as % of Net revenues
2.2
%
0.4
%
Adjusted EBITDA
165.4
as % of Net revenues
12.2
%
COTY INC.
Net income attributable to Coty
Inc.
29.6
(24.4
)
5.2
EPS (diluted)
$
0.03
$
0.01
Three Months Ended June 30,
2022
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(in millions)
Reported
(GAAP)
Adjustments(a)
Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)
Net revenues
$
1,168.3
$
—
$
1,168.3
Gross profit
722.1
3.6
725.7
Gross margin
61.8
%
62.1
%
Operating (loss) income
(77.4
)
142.5
65.1
as % of Net revenues
(6.6
%)
5.6
%
Net (loss) income
(286.0
)
280.3
(5.7
)
as % of Net revenues
(24.5
%)
(0.5
%)
Adjusted EBITDA
132.4
as % of Net revenues
11.3
%
COTY INC.
Net (loss) attributable to Coty
Inc.
(284.8
)
279.1
(5.7
)
EPS (diluted)
$
(0.34
)
$
(0.01
)
(a)
See “Reconciliation of Reported Operating
Income (Loss) to Adjusted Operated Income” and “Reconciliation of
Reported Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted Net Income” for a detailed
description of adjusted items
RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED TO ADJUSTED
RESULTS FOR THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
These supplemental schedules provide adjusted Non-GAAP financial
information and a quantitative reconciliation of the difference
between the Non-GAAP financial measure and the financial measure
calculated and reported in accordance with GAAP.
Year Ended June 30,
2023
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(in millions)
Reported
(GAAP)
Adjustments(a)
Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)
Net revenues
$
5,554.1
$
—
$
5,554.1
Gross profit
3,547.3
1.9
3,549.2
Gross margin
63.9
%
63.9
%
Operating income
543.7
195.1
738.8
as % of Net revenues
9.8
%
13.3
%
Net income
495.0
(37.1
)
457.9
as % of Net revenues
8.9
%
8.2
%
Adjusted EBITDA
972.8
as % of Net revenues
17.5
%
COTY INC.
Net income attributable to Coty
Inc.
$
495.0
(37.1
)
457.9
EPS (diluted)
$
0.57
$
0.53
Year Ended June 30,
2022
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(in millions)
Reported
(GAAP)
Adjustments(a)
Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)
Net revenues
$
5,304.4
$
—
$
5,304.4
Gross profit
3,369.2
12.0
3,381.2
Gross margin
63.5
%
63.7
%
Operating income
240.9
374.6
615.5
as % of Net revenues
4.5
%
11.6
%
Net income
55.5
176.6
232.1
as % of Net revenues
1.0
%
4.4
%
Adjusted EBITDA
905.3
as % of Net revenues
17.1
%
COTY INC.
Net income attributable to Coty
Inc.
61.2
170.9
232.1
EPS (diluted)
$
0.08
$
0.28
(a)
See “Reconciliation of Reported Operating
Income (Loss) to Adjusted Operated Income” and “Reconciliation of
Reported Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted Net Income” for a detailed
description of adjusted items.
RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO
ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended June
30,
Year Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2023
2022
Change
2023
2022
Change
Reported Operating income
(loss)
$
129.0
$
(77.4
)
>100
%
$
543.7
$
240.9
>100
%
% of Net revenues
9.5
%
(6.6
%)
9.8
%
4.5
%
Asset impairment charges
—
31.4
(100
%)
—
31.4
(100
%)
Amortization expense (a)
48.7
48.8
0
%
191.8
207.4
(8
%)
Restructuring and other business
realignment costs (b)
(1.3
)
(4.9
)
73
%
(6.3
)
4.7
<(100
%)
Stock-based compensation
37.0
31.2
19
%
135.9
195.5
(30
%)
Acquisition- and divestiture-related costs
(c)
—
0.5
(100
%)
—
14.7
(100
%)
Gain on sale of real estate (d)
(3.9
)
(0.9
)
<(100
%)
(4.9
)
(115.5
)
96
%
(Gains) Costs related to market exit
—
45.9
(100
%)
(17.0
)
45.9
<(100
%)
Gain on sale and termination of brand
assets (f)
(104.4
)
(9.5
)
<(100
%)
(104.4
)
(9.5
)
<(100
%)
Total adjustments to reported operating
income (loss)
(23.9
)
142.5
<(100
%)
195.1
374.6
(48
%)
Adjusted Operating income
$
105.1
$
65.1
61
%
$
738.8
$
615.5
20
%
% of Net revenues
7.8
%
5.6
%
13.3
%
11.6
%
Adjusted depreciation (e)
60.3
67.3
(10
%)
234.0
289.8
(19
%)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
165.4
$
132.4
25
%
$
972.8
$
905.3
7
%
% of Revenues
12.2
%
11.3
%
17.5
%
17.1
%
(a)
In the three months ended June 30, 2023, amortization expense of
$38.7 and $10.0 was reported in the Prestige and Consumer Beauty
segments, respectively. In the three months ended June 30, 2022,
amortization expense of $38.2 and $10.6 was reported in the
Prestige and Consumer Beauty segments, respectively.
In fiscal 2023, amortization expense of
$151.4 and $40.4 was reported in the Prestige and Consumer Beauty
segments, respectively. In fiscal 2022, amortization expense of
$162.9 and $44.5 was reported in the Prestige and Consumer Beauty
segments, respectively.
(b)
In the three months ended June 30, 2023, we incurred a credit in
restructuring and other business structure realignment costs of
$(1.3). We incurred a credit in restructuring costs of $(1.1)
included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations,
and business structure realignment costs of $(0.2) primarily
related to the Transformation Plan. This amount includes $(0.1)
reported in Selling, general and administrative expenses, and
$(0.1) reported in Cost of sales in the Condensed Consolidated
Statement of Operations. In the three months ended June 30, 2022,
we incurred a credit in restructuring and other business structure
realignment costs of $(4.9). We incurred a credit in restructuring
costs of $(8.0) included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements
of Operations, related to the Transformation Plan due to a change
in estimate and $(6.3) related to employee severances in connection
with our exit of Russia, and business structure realignment costs
of $3.1 primarily related to the Transformation Plan and certain
other programs. This amount includes $3.2 reported in Cost of sales
in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations, and a credit
of $(0.1) reported in Selling, general and administrative
expenses.
In fiscal 2023, we incurred restructuring
and other business structure realignment costs of $(6.3). We
incurred a credit in restructuring costs of $(6.5) included in the
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, related to the
Transformation Plan and business structure realignment costs of
$0.2 primarily related to the Transformation Plan. This amount
includes $0.9 reported in Cost of sales in the Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Operations and $(0.7) reported in
Selling, general and administrative expenses. In fiscal 2022, we
incurred restructuring and other business structure realignment
costs of $4.7. We incurred a credit in restructuring costs of
$(6.5) included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Operations, related to the Transformation Plan, which includes $6.3
related to employee severances in connection with our exit of
Russia, and business structure realignment costs of $11.2 primarily
related to the Transformation Plan and certain other programs. This
amount includes $11.6 reported in Cost of sales in the Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Operations and a credit of $(0.4)
reported in Selling, general and administrative expenses.
(c)
In the three months ended June 30, 2023
and June 30, 2022, we incurred acquisition- and divestiture-related
costs of $0.0 and $0.5, respectively. The prior period costs were
primarily associated with the Wella Company Transaction.
In fiscal 2023 and 2022, we incurred
acquisition- and divestiture-related costs of nil and $14.7,
respectively. The prior period costs were primarily associated with
the Wella Company Transaction.
(d)
In the three months ended June 30, 2023,
we recognized a gain of $3.9 related to sale of real estate. In the
three months ended June 30, 2022, we recognized a gain of $0.9
related to sale of real estate.
In fiscal 2023, we recognized a gain of
$4.9 related to sale of real estate. In fiscal 2022, we recognized
a gain of $115.5 related to sale of real estate.
(e)
In the three months ended June 30, 2023,
adjusted depreciation expense of $27.6 and $32.7 was reported in
the Prestige and Consumer Beauty segments, respectively. In the
three months ended June 30, 2022, adjusted depreciation expense of
$31.0 and $36.3 was reported in the Prestige and Consumer Beauty
segments, respectively.
In fiscal 2023, adjusted depreciation
expense of $110.5 and $123.5 was reported in the Prestige and
Consumer Beauty segments, respectively. In fiscal 2022, adjusted
depreciation expense of $138.7 and $151.1 was reported in the
Prestige and Consumer Beauty segments, respectively.
(f)
In the three months ended June 30, 2023,
we recognized a gain of $104.4 related to early termination of
Lacoste fragrance license. In the three months ended June 30, 2022,
we recognized a gain of $9.5 related to sale of brand assets in
South Africa.
In fiscal 2023, we recognized a gain of
$104.4 related to early termination of Lacoste fragrance license.
In fiscal 2022, we recognized a gain of $9.5 related to sale of
brand assets in South Africa.
RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
AND EFFECTIVE TAX RATES TO ADJUSTED INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE TAX RATES FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended June 30,
2023
Three months ended June 30,
2022
(in millions)
(Loss) income before income
taxes
Provision for income
taxes
Effective tax rate
(Loss) income before income
taxes
Provision for income
taxes
Effective tax rate
Reported Income (Loss) before income
taxes - Continuing Operations
$
78.8
$
43.3
54.9
%
$
(280.8
)
$
0.3
(0.1
)%
Adjustments to Reported Operating Income
(a)
(23.9
)
142.5
Change in fair value of investment in
Wella Business (c)
(20.0
)
175.1
Other adjustments (d)
(0.4
)
—
Total Adjustments (b)
(44.3
)
(21.7
)
317.6
35.6
Adjusted Income (loss) before income
taxes -
Continuing Operations
$
34.5
$
21.6
62.6
%
$
36.8
$
35.9
97.6
%
The adjusted effective tax rate was 62.6% for the three months
ended June 30, 2023 compared to 97.6% for the three months ended
June 30, 2022. The differences were primarily due to a valuation
allowance recorded in the current period.
Year Ended June 30,
2023
Year Ended June 30,
2022
(in millions)
(Loss) income before income
taxes
Provision for income
taxes
Effective tax rate
(Loss) income before income
taxes
Provision for income
taxes
Effective tax rate
Reported Income before income taxes -
Continuing Operations
$
704.8
$
181.6
25.8
%
$
426.8
$
164.8
38.6
%
Adjustments to Reported Operating Income
(a)
195.1
374.6
Change in fair value of investment in
Wella Business (c)
(230.0
)
(403.9
)
Other adjustments (d)
0.2
(2.4
)
Total Adjustments (b) (e)
(34.7
)
(4.5
)
(31.7
)
(55.3
)
Adjusted Income before income taxes
-
Continuing Operations
$
670.1
$
177.1
26.4
%
$
395.1
$
109.5
27.7
%
The adjusted effective tax rate was 26.4% for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2023 compared to 27.7% in the fiscal year ended June
30, 2022. The differences were primarily due to permanent
adjustments and jurisdictional mix of income.
(a)
See a description of adjustments under “Adjusted Operating
Income (Loss) for Continuing Operations.”
(b)
The tax effects of each of the
items included in adjusted income are calculated in a manner that
results in a corresponding income tax expense/provision for
adjusted income. In preparing the calculation, each adjustment to
reported income is first analyzed to determine if the adjustment
has an income tax consequence. The provision for taxes is then
calculated based on the jurisdiction in which the adjusted items
are incurred, multiplied by the respective statutory rates and
offset by the increase or reversal of any valuation allowances
commensurate with the non-GAAP measure of profitability. In
connection with our decision to wind down our operations in Russia,
we recognized tax charges related to certain direct incremental
impacts of our decision, which are reflected in this amount, in
fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022.
(c)
The amount represents the
realized and unrealized loss (gain) recognized for the change in
the fair value of the investment in Wella Company.
(d)
See "Reconciliation of Reported
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Continuing Operations to Adjusted
Net Income (loss) Attributable to Continuing Operations."
(e)
The total tax impact on
adjustments includes a tax benefit of $0.4 and tax expense of $24.1
for fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively, recorded as the
result of the Company’s exit from Russia.
RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME
FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended June
30,
Year Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2023
2022
Change
2023
2022
Change
Net income (loss) from Continuing
Operations, net of noncontrolling interests
$
32.9
$
(282.7
)
>100
%
$
508.2
$
253.8
>100
%
Convertible Series B Preferred Stock
dividends (c)
(3.3
)
(3.3
)
—
%
(13.2
)
(198.3
)
93
%
Reported Net income (loss) attributable
to Continuing Operations
$
29.6
$
(286.0
)
>100
%
$
495.0
$
55.5
>100
%
% of Net revenues
2.2
%
(24.5
%)
8.9
%
1.0
%
Adjustments to Reported Operating Income
(a)
(23.9
)
142.5
<(100
%)
195.1
374.6
(48
%)
Change in fair value of investment in
Wella Business (d)
(20.0
)
175.1
<(100
%)
(230.0
)
(403.9
)
43
%
Adjustments to other expense (e)
(0.4
)
—
N/A
0.2
(2.4
)
>100
%
Adjustments to noncontrolling interests
(b)
(1.8
)
(1.7
)
(6
%)
(6.9
)
(7.0
)
1
%
Change in tax provision due to adjustments
to Reported Net income attributable to Continuing Operations
21.7
(35.6
)
>100
%
4.5
55.3
(92
%)
Adjustment for deemed Series B Preferred
Stock dividends related to the First and Second Exchanges (c)
(f)
—
—
N/A
—
160.0
(100
%)
Adjusted Net income (loss) attributable
to Continuing Operations
$
5.2
$
(5.7
)
>100
%
$
457.9
$
232.1
97
%
% of Net revenues
0.4
%
(0.5
%)
8.2
%
4.4
%
Per Share Data
Adjusted weighted-average common
shares
Basic
852.0
838.4
849.0
820.6
Diluted (c) (f)
864.7
838.4
862.8
834.1
Adjusted Net income (loss) attributable
to Continuing Operations per Common Share
Basic
$
0.01
$
(0.01
)
$
0.54
$
0.28
Diluted (c)
$
0.01
$
(0.01
)
$
0.53
$
0.28
(a)
See a description of adjustments under
“Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) for Continuing Operations.”
(b)
The amounts represent the after-tax impact
of the non-GAAP adjustments included in Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interest based on the relevant noncontrolling
interest percentage in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Operations.
(c)
Diluted EPS is adjusted by the effect of
dilutive securities, including awards under the Company's equity
compensation plans, the convertible Series B Preferred Stock and
the Forward Repurchase Contracts. When calculating any potential
dilutive effect of stock options, Series A Preferred Stock,
restricted stock PRSUs and RSUs, the Company uses the treasury
method and the if-converted method for the Convertible Series B
Preferred Stock and the Forward Repurchase Contracts. The treasury
method typically does not adjust the net income attributable to
Coty Inc., while the if-converted method requires an adjustment to
reverse the impact of the preferred stock dividends, if dilutive,
on net income applicable to common stockholders during the
period.
(d)
The amount represents the realized and
unrealized gain recognized for the change in the fair value of the
investment in Wella Company.
(e)
For the three months ended June 30, 2023,
this primarily represents the amortization of basis differences in
certain equity method investments and pension curtailment
gains.
For the twelve months ended June 30, 2023,
this primarily represents the amortization of basis differences in
certain equity method investments and pension curtailment gains.
For the twelve months ended June 30, 2022, this primarily
represents a net gain on the exchange of Series B Preferred Stock
closed on October 20, 2021, partially offset by the amortization of
basis differences in certain equity method investments and pension
curtailment losses.
(f)
For the twelve months ended June 30, 2022,
this adjustment represents the deemed dividend from the Second
Exchange that closed on November 30, 2021 and the deemed dividend
from the First Exchange that closed on October 20, 2021.
RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED NET
INCOME FOR COTY INC.
Three Months Ended June
30,
Year Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2023
2022
Change
2023
2022
Change
Net income (loss) from Coty Inc. net of
noncontrolling interests
$
32.9
$
(281.5
)
>100
%
$
508.2
$
259.5
96
%
Convertible Series B Preferred Stock
dividends (c)
(3.3
)
(3.3
)
0
%
(13.2
)
(198.3
)
93
%
Reported Net income (loss) attributable
to Coty Inc.
$
29.6
$
(284.8
)
>100
%
$
495.0
$
61.2
>100
%
% of Net revenues
2.2
%
(24.4
%)
8.9
%
1.2
%
Adjustments to Reported Operating income
(a)
(23.9
)
142.5
<(100
%)
195.1
374.6
(48
%)
Adjustments to loss on sale of business
(g)
—
—
N/A
—
(6.1
)
100
%
Change in fair value of investment in
Wella Business (d)
(20.0
)
175.1
<(100
%)
(230.0
)
(403.9
)
43
%
Adjustments to other expense (e)
(0.4
)
—
N/A
0.2
(2.4
)
>100
%
Adjustments to noncontrolling interests
(b)
(1.8
)
(1.7
)
(6
%)
(6.9
)
(7.0
)
1
%
Change in tax provision due to adjustments
to Reported Net income (loss) attributable to Coty Inc.
21.7
(36.8
)
>100
%
4.5
55.7
(92
%)
Adjustment for deemed Series B Preferred
Stock dividends related to the First and Second Exchanges (c)
(f)
—
—
N/A
—
160.0
(100
%)
Adjusted Net income (loss) attributable
to Coty Inc.
$
5.2
$
(5.7
)
>100
%
$
457.9
$
232.1
97
%
% of Net revenues
0.4
%
(0.5
%)
8.2
%
4.4
%
Per Share Data
Adjusted weighted-average common
shares
Basic
852.0
838.4
849.0
820.6
Diluted (c) (f)
864.7
838.4
862.8
834.1
Adjusted Net income (loss) attributable
to Coty Inc. per Common Share
Basic
$
0.01
$
(0.01
)
$
0.54
$
0.28
Diluted (c)
$
0.01
$
(0.01
)
$
0.53
$
0.28
(a)
See a description of adjustments under
“Adjusted Operating Income (loss) for Coty Inc.”
(b)
The amounts represent the after-tax impact
of the non-GAAP adjustments included in Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interest based on the relevant noncontrolling
interest percentage in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Operations.
(c)
Diluted EPS is adjusted by the effect of
dilutive securities, including awards under the Company's equity
compensation plans, the convertible Series B Preferred Stock and
the Forward Repurchase Contracts. When calculating any potential
dilutive effect of stock options, Series A Preferred Stock,
restricted stock PRSUs and RSUs, the Company uses the treasury
method and the if-converted method for the Convertible Series B
Preferred Stock and the Forward Repurchase Contracts. The treasury
method typically does not adjust the net income attributable to
Coty Inc., while the if-converted method requires an adjustment to
reverse the impact of the preferred stock dividends, if dilutive,
on net income applicable to common stockholders during the
period.
(d)
The amount represents the realized and
unrealized gain recognized for the change in the fair value of the
investment in Wella Company.
(e)
For the three months ended June 30, 2023,
this primarily represents the amortization of basis differences in
certain equity method investments and pension curtailment
gains.
For the twelve months ended June 30, 2023,
this primarily represents the amortization of basis differences in
certain equity method investments and pension curtailment gains.
For the twelve months ended June 30, 2022, this primarily
represents a net gain on the exchange of Series B Preferred Stock
closed on October 20, 2021, partially offset by the amortization of
basis differences in certain equity method investments and pension
curtailment losses.
(f)
For the twelve months ended June 30, 2023,
this adjustment represents the deemed dividend from the Second
Exchange that closed on November 30, 2021 and the deemed dividend
from the First Exchange that closed on October 20, 2021.
(g)
This amount reflects certain working
capital adjustments related to the sale of the Wella Company.
RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
TO FREE CASH FLOW
COTY INC.
Three Months Ended June
30,
Year Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net cash provided by operating
activities
$
104.9
$
(32.9
)
$
625.7
$
726.6
Capital expenditures
(66.8
)
(41.1
)
(222.8
)
(174.1
)
Free cash flow
$
38.1
$
(74.0
)
$
402.9
$
552.5
RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL DEBT TO ECONOMIC NET DEBT
COTY INC.
As of
(in millions)
June 30, 2023
Total debt
$
4,281.6
Less: Cash and cash equivalents
246.9
Financial Net debt
$
4,034.7
Less: Value of Wella stake
1,060.0
Economic Net debt
$
2,974.7
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME TO ADJUSTED
EBITDA
Twelve months
ended
June 30, 2023
CONTINUING
(in millions)
OPERATIONS
Adjusted operating income (a)
$
738.8
Add: Adjusted depreciation (b)
234.0
Adjusted EBITDA
$
972.8
(a)
For a reconciliation of adjusted operating
income (loss) to operating income (loss) for continuing operations
for the period, see the table entitled “Reconciliation of Reported
Operating Income (loss) to Adjusted Operating Income for Continuing
Operations” for the period.
(b)
Adjusted depreciation for the twelve
months ended June 30, 2023 represents depreciation expense for
continuing operations for the period, excluding accelerated
depreciation.
FINANCIAL NET DEBT/ADJUSTED EBITDA
June 30, 2023
Financial Net Debt - Coty Inc.
$
4,034.7
Adjusted EBITDA - Continuing
operations
972.8
Financial Net Debt/Adjusted
EBITDA
4.15
RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED NET REVENUES TO LIKE-FOR-LIKE NET
REVENUES
Three Months Ended June 30,
2023 vs. Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Net Revenue Change
Net Revenues Change YoY
Reported Basis
Constant Currency
Impact from Acquisitions and
Divestitures and Market Exit from Russia (a)
LFL and Core Business Excluding
Russia
Prestige
21
%
21
%
—
%
21
%
Consumer Beauty
9
%
10
%
—
%
10
%
Total Continuing Operations
16
%
17
%
—
%
17
%
Year Ended June 30, 2023 vs.
Year Ended June 30, 2022
Net Revenue Change
Net Revenues Change YoY
Reported Basis
Constant Currency
Impact from Acquisitions and
Divestitures and Market Exit from Russia (a)
LFL
H1 Impact from Russia Exit
Core Business Excluding Russia
(b)
Prestige
5
%
10
%
(1
)%
11
%
(2
)%
13
%
Consumer Beauty
5
%
9
%
(1
)%
10
%
(1
)%
11
%
Total Continuing Operations
5
%
10
%
(1
)%
11
%
(1
)%
12
%
(a)
The Company ceased commercial activities
in Russia at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2023. As a
result, there are no revenues from Russia after the end of the
second quarter of fiscal 2023. To maintain comparability, we have
excluded the third and fourth quarters fiscal 2022 financial
contribution of the Russian subsidiary, in calculating the LFL
revenue change.
(b)
Core Business excluding Russia excludes
revenues from Russia for the full twelve months of fiscal years
2023 and 2022. After the Company's decision to exit Russia,
management provided revenue guidance for the core business, after
adjusting for the impact of the Russia exit. The Core Business
Excluding Russia column is intended to help readers bridge the
Company's year-to-date performance to our full year revenue
guidance.
COTY INC. &
SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions)
June 30, 2023
June 30, 2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
246.9
$
233.3
Restricted cash
36.9
30.5
Trade receivables, net
360.9
364.6
Inventories
853.4
661.5
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
553.6
392.0
Total current assets
2,051.7
1,681.9
Property and equipment, net
712.9
715.5
Goodwill
3,987.9
3,914.7
Other intangible assets, net
3,798.0
3,902.8
Equity investments
1,068.9
842.6
Operating lease right-of-use assets
286.7
320.9
Other noncurrent assets
755.5
737.7
TOTAL ASSETS
$
12,661.6
$
12,116.1
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
1,444.7
$
1,268.3
Short-term debt and current portion of
long-term debt
57.9
23.0
Other current liabilities
1,234.2
1,274.3
Total current liabilities
2,736.8
2,565.6
Long-term debt, net
4,178.2
4,409.1
Long-term operating lease liabilities
247.5
282.2
Other noncurrent liabilities
1,265.8
1,301.2
TOTAL LIABILITIES
8,428.3
8,558.1
CONVERTIBLE SERIES B PREFERRED
STOCK
142.4
142.4
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING
INTERESTS
93.5
69.8
EQUITY:
Preferred Stock
—
—
Class A Common Stock
9.1
9.0
Additional paid-in capital
10,898.6
10,805.8
Accumulated deficit
(4,987.9
)
(5,496.1
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(662.4
)
(717.9
)
Treasury stock
(1,446.3
)
(1,446.3
)
Total Coty Inc. stockholders’
equity
3,811.1
3,154.5
Noncontrolling interests
186.3
191.3
Total equity
3,997.4
3,345.8
TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
12,661.6
$
12,116.1
COTY INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended June 30,
2023
2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)
$
523.2
267.7
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
426.7
516.4
Non-cash lease expense
63.6
78.5
Asset impairment charges
—
31.4
Deferred income taxes
56.3
12.1
(Release) Provision for bad debts
(18.9
)
20.5
Provision for pension and other
post-employment benefits
8.5
12.7
Share-based compensation
135.9
195.5
(Gain) loss on sale of business in
discontinued operations and other business divestiture
—
(6.1
)
(Gains) losses on disposals of long-term
assets and license terminations, net
(99.7
)
(115.8
)
Realized and unrealized gains from equity
investments, net
(226.3
)
(400.3
)
Unrealized gains on forward repurchase
contracts, net
(196.9
)
(16.1
)
Other
38.8
4.5
Change in operating assets and
liabilities, net of effects from purchase of acquired
companies:
Trade receivables
36.8
(77.2
)
Inventories
(180.3
)
(48.3
)
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
(15.2
)
(12.7
)
Accounts payable
138.4
140.5
Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities
(21.9
)
129.6
Operating lease liabilities
(61.0
)
(70.7
)
Other assets and liabilities, net
17.7
64.4
Net cash provided by operating
activities
625.7
726.6
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures
(222.8
)
(174.1
)
Proceeds from sale of long lived assets
and license termination
104.6
179.2
Proceeds from sale of discontinued
business, net of cash acquired and related contingent
consideration
—
34.0
Return of capital from equity
investments
—
230.6
Net cash provided by investing
activities
(118.2
)
269.7
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
Repayments from debt, net
(268.2
)
(721.1
)
Dividend payment on Class A Common Stock
and Convertible Series B Preferred Stock
(13.7
)
(57.2
)
Proceeds from issuance of Class A Common
Stock and Convertible Series B Preferred Stock
0.9
—
Net (payments) for foreign currency
contracts
(128.1
)
(178.5
)
Payments related to forward repurchase
contracts
(26.4
)
—
Purchase of remaining mandatorily
redeemable noncontrolling interest
—
(7.1
)
Payment of deferred financing fees
—
(39.6
)
Other financing activities
(33.8
)
(30.5
)
Net cash used in financing
activities
(469.3
)
(1,034.0
)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH, CASH
EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
(18.2
)
(8.9
)
NET DECREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS
AND RESTRICTED CASH
20.0
(46.6
)
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED
CASH—Beginning of period
263.8
310.4
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED
CASH—End of period
$
283.8
$
263.8
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