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Coty Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Results

February 5, 2020 6:30 AM

Q2 Results In-line with Expectations

Strong Progress on Turnaround Pillars of Gross Margin and Cash Flow

Full Year FY20 Outlook Confirmed

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, ended December 31, 2019.

Results at a glance

Three Months Ended
December 31, 2019

Six Months Ended
December 31, 2019

Change YoY

Change YoY

(in millions, except per share data)

Reported
Basis

Organic
(LFL)

Reported
Basis

Organic
(LFL)

Net revenues

$

2,345.0

(6.6)

%

(1.4)

%

$

4,287.8

(5.6)

%

(1.3)

%

Operating income - reported

35.4

>100%

161.4

>100%

Operating income - adjusted*

325.0

1

%

479.7

4

%

Net income (loss) - reported

(21.1)

98

%

31.2

>100%

Net income - adjusted*

205.2

13

%

255.7

(3)

%

EPS (diluted) - reported

$

(0.03)

>100%

$

0.04

>100%

EPS (diluted) - adjusted*

$

0.27

13

%

$

0.34

(3)

%

* These measures, as well as “free cash flow,” “adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)” and “net debt,” are Non-GAAP Financial Measures. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for discussion of these measures. Net Income represents Net Income Attributable to Coty Inc. Reconciliations from reported to adjusted results can be found at the end of this release.

Highlights

Commenting on the operating results, Pierre Laubies, Coty CEO said:
"Our turnaround plan has now been underway for two quarters, and we are confident that the actions we are taking will build a much healthier business and growth. We saw momentum across many of our priority Luxury brands, including Burberry, Gucci, Tiffany and Hugo Boss, while continuing to grow our footprint in Luxury color cosmetics. Our global sell-out trends continue to improve in key mass beauty categories, and brands like Sally Hansen and Rimmel are gaining share in several core countries. The organization remains vigilant in driving strong gross margin improvement, activating the levers at the center of our strategy: mix management, select price increases, more disciplined promotions, and foregoing low value sales. This has allowed us to continue to increase the working media investments behind our brands. Although we are in the early stages of deploying our strategy and much work remains ahead, we continue to be very enthusiastic about the business we are building and our growth prospects."

Commenting on the financial results, Pierre-André Terisse, Coty CFO said:
"Our second quarter results were in-line with our expectations, and underpinned by strong results in our gross margin and free cash flow generation. This makes me confident in our ability to achieve our targets for the year. In the second half, we will start implementing restructuring and supply chain improvement, as per our turnaround plan. Additionally, we are progressing as planned with our strategic review, with strong interest from multiple parties, and continue to target a decision by this summer. Last, we have now commenced a strategic partnership with Kylie Jenner, and we look forward to building a high growth, digitally native beauty brand. In sum, we are continuing to execute on the three pillars of our roadmap, including implementing our turnaround plan, refocusing on our core fragrances, cosmetics and skincare businesses in conjunction with a substantially improved leverage profile, and amplifying our growth potential."

FY20 Outlook

The FY20 outlook remains unchanged:

Financial Results

Revenues:

Gross Margin:

Operating Income:

Net Income:

Earnings Per Share (EPS):

Operating Cash Flow:

Dividend and Net Debt:

Second Quarter Fiscal 2020 Business Review by Segment

Luxury

Three Months Ended December 31, 2019

Six Months Ended December 31, 2019

Actual

Reported Basis
YoY

LFL

Actual

Reported Basis
YoY

LFL

Net Revenues

1,016.5

(0.1)%

1.3%

$1,823.2

0.7%

2.7%

Reported

Adjusted

Reported

Adjusted

Operating Income

148.1

185.8

238.4

314.1

Operating Margin

14.6%

18.3%

13.1%

17.2%

In 2Q20, reported Luxury net revenues of $1,016.5 million decreased by 0.1% versus the prior year. On a LFL basis, Luxury net revenues increased by 1.3% on a high base, fueled by growth in Travel Retail, ALMEA, and Europe. North America declined as a result of a very difficult comparison in the year-ago period following Hurricane-related shipment push-outs into 2Q19, as well as reduced holiday giftset activity as part of our effort to build a healthier business.

2Q20 results were supported by strength in Burberry, Gucci, Tiffany, Hugo Boss, and Lacoste, fueled by strong innovation. In particular, the launch of Tiffany & Love broadened the brand reach to both female and male fragrances, driving market share gains in our core markets. Our early stage expansion into luxury cosmetics continued to progress well, with Gucci lipstick gradually broadening its distribution, including a very successful launch in China in November 2019, setting the stage for the broadening of the cosmetics range in the coming quarters.

The teams have prepared a number of innovations which will be launched from Q3 onwards. In parallel, with a view to strengthen the quality of our business, we have been cutting low value sales since January, which will temporarily drive weak sell-in trends in Q3.

The Luxury division delivered reported operating income of $148.1 million, an increase of 30% vs. the prior-year period. 2Q20 adjusted operating income was $185.8 million, reflecting solid 5% growth from the prior year. The 2Q20 adjusted operating margin was 18.3%, an increase of 90 bps versus 2Q19, driven by over 100 bps of gross margin expansion.

Consumer Beauty

Three Months Ended December 31, 2019

Six Months Ended December 31, 2019

Actual

Reported Basis
YoY

LFL

Actual

Reported Basis
YoY

LFL

Net Revenues

799.7

(17.4)%

(6.7)%

1,516.2

(15.6)%

(8.1)%

Reported

Adjusted

Reported

Adjusted

Operating Income (Loss)

26.9

48.7

(16.4)

34.5

Operating Margin

3.4%

6.1%

(1.1)%

2.3%

2Q20 Consumer Beauty net revenues of $799.7 million declined 17.4% on a reported basis and declined 6.7% LFL. Even as the global mass beauty market in tracked channels has weakened moderately in recent months to a decline of approximately 3-4%, global sell-out trends for our brands have continued to show gradual improvement, declining in the mid-single digits in recent months. On a sell-in basis, our Europe revenues declined moderately in Q2, reflecting the low single digit mass beauty market declines and gradual progress in our performance. In North America, revenues remain pressured by shelf space losses and some weakening in the mass beauty market. ALMEA sales continued to be pressured by our proactive decision to reduce sales to lower value channels in select countries in support of our gross margin expansion agenda, even as our sell-out in the region remained solid.

By category, net revenue in color cosmetics continued to decline high single digits. Within color cosmetics, we have improved our underperformance relative to the overall category, supported by market share gains in some of our priority brands including Rimmel in the U.K., Max Factor in Germany, Sally Hansen in the U.S., and Cover Girl in Canada. In retail hair, revenues continued to decline low single digits. In body care and mass fragrances, revenues declined in total, though our core brands adidas and Bruno Banani drove sell-out growth. As we continued to be deliberate in our resource allocation, we concentrated our working media investments behind our priority brand and country combinations, with revenues in these priority businesses declining low single digits, in line with 1Q20.

Reported operating income in 2Q20 of $26.9 million increased compared to reported operating loss of $906.9 million in the prior year period. The 2Q20 adjusted operating income of $48.7 million decreased from $54.1 million in the prior year period. However, the adjusted operating margin increased 50 bps to 6.1%, as a solid increase in working media was more than offset by control of non-working media spending.

Professional Beauty

Three Months Ended December 31, 2019

Six Months Ended December 31, 2019

Actual

Reported Basis
YoY

LFL

Actual

Reported Basis
YoY

LFL

Net Revenues

528.8

0.6%

2.2%

948.4

1.4%

3.5%

Reported

Adjusted

Reported

Adjusted

Operating Income

73.5

90.8

97.9

132.4

Operating Margin

13.9%

17.2%

10.3%

14.0%

Professional Beauty 2Q20 net revenues of $528.8 million rose by 0.6%, with LFL increasing 2.2%. The quarter was driven by continued strength of ghd and low single digit growth in the hair brands. Europe grew in the quarter, largely driven by distribution gains of Nail products. ALMEA sales were relatively flat, and North America declined slightly, due to declines in Nail.

Professional Beauty reported operating income of $73.5 million decreased from $73.8 million in the prior year period, while adjusted operating income was relatively flat at $90.8 million. The Professional Beauty division adjusted operating margin of 17.2% declined 10 bps from prior period.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2020 Business Review by Geographic Region

Three Months Ended December 31,

Net Revenues

Change

(in millions)

2019

2018

Reported
Basis

Organic
(LFL)

North America

$

635.0

$

742.2

(14.4)

%

(6.3)

%

Europe

1,172.9

1,201.6

(2.4)

%

1.5

%

ALMEA

537.1

567.4

(5.3)

%

(1.7)

%

Total

$

2,345.0

$

2,511.2

(6.6)

%

(1.4)

%

North America

Europe

ALMEA

Cash Flows

Other Company Developments

Today Coty announced its new sustainability strategy titled, “Beauty that Lasts”, with updated targets focusing on three pillars: people, products and planet. The sustainability strategy is part of the company’s Turnaround Plan to build a better business for all stakeholders while making a positive contribution towards achieving a more sustainable and equitable world. This strategy reinforces Coty’s continued support of the UN Global Compact Ten Principles which was announced five years ago.

Other company developments include:

Conference Call

Coty Inc. will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. (ET) today, February 5, 2020 to discuss its results. The dial-in number for the call is (866) 834-4311 in the U.S. or (720) 405-2213 internationally (conference passcode number: 1766567). The live audio webcast and presentation slides will be available at http://investors.coty.com. The conference call will be available for replay.

About Coty Inc.

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, hair color and styling, and skin and body care. Coty is the global leader in fragrance, a strong number two in professional hair color & styling, and number three in color cosmetics. Coty’s products are sold in over 150 countries around the world. Coty and its brands are committed to a range of social causes as well as seeking to minimize its impact on the environment. For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com.

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, the Company’s turnaround plan announced on July 1, 2019 (the "Turnaround Plan"), strategic planning, targets, segment reporting 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 strategic review of its Professional Beauty business, associated hair and nail brands sold by the Consumer Beauty division and Brazilian operations and any transaction related thereto, including divestiture (the “Strategic Review”), including timing of such Strategic Review and any transaction and the use of proceeds from any such transaction, its future operations and strategy, ongoing and future cost efficiency and restructuring initiatives and programs, strategic transactions (including their expected timing and impact), investments, licenses and portfolio changes, synergies, savings, performance, cost, timing and integration of acquisitions (including the strategic partnership with Kylie Jenner), future cash flows, liquidity and borrowing capacity, timing and size of cash outflows and debt deleveraging, the performance of launches or relaunches, the timing and impact of current or future destocking or shelf spaces losses, impact and timing of supply chain disruptions and the resolution thereof, timing and extent of any future impairments, and synergies, savings, impact, cost, timing and implementation of the Company’s Turnaround Plan, including operational and organizational structure changes, segment reporting changes, operational execution and simplification initiatives, the move of the Company’s headquarters, 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” 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:

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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019 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

The Company operates on a global basis, with the majority of net revenues generated outside of the U.S. Accordingly, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates can affect results of operations. Therefore, to supplement financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, certain financial information is presented excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange translations to provide a framework for assessing how the underlying businesses performed excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange translations (“constant currency”). Constant currency information compares results between periods as if exchange rates had remained constant period-over-period, with the current period’s results calculated at the prior-year period’s rates. The Company calculates constant currency information by translating current and prior-period results for entities reporting in currencies other than U.S. dollars into U.S. dollars using constant foreign currency exchange rates. The constant currency calculations do not adjust for the impact of revaluing specific transactions denominated in a currency that is different to the functional currency of that entity when exchange rates fluctuate. The constant currency information presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. The Company discloses the following constant currency financial measures: net revenues, organic like-for-like (LFL) net revenues, adjusted gross profit and adjusted operating income.

The Company presents period-over-period comparisons of net revenues on a constant currency basis as well as on an organic (LFL) basis. The Company believes that organic (LFL) better enables management and investors to analyze and compare the Company's net revenues performance from period to period. For the periods described in this release, the term “like-for-like” describes the Company's core operating performance, excluding the financial impact of (i) acquired brands or businesses in the current year period until we have twelve months of comparable financial results, (ii) the divested brands or businesses or early terminated brands, generally, in the prior year non-comparable periods, to maintain comparable financial results with the current fiscal year period and (iii) foreign currency exchange translations to the extent applicable. For a reconciliation of organic (LFL) period-over-period, see the table entitled “Reconciliation of Reported Net Revenues to Like-For-Like Net Revenues”.

The Company presents operating income, operating income margin, gross profit, gross margin, effective tax rate, net income, net income margin, net revenues and EPS (diluted) on a non-GAAP basis and specifies that these measures are non-GAAP by using the term “adjusted”. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures better enable management and investors to analyze and compare operating performance from period to period. In calculating adjusted operating income, operating income margin, gross profit, gross margin, effective tax rate, net income, net income margin and EPS (diluted), the Company excludes the following items:

The estimated supply chain impact to adjusted operating income in the prior year only includes the direct impact on net revenues and the associated impact on cost of sales, while the Company assumed no impact from any other operating expenses.

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 ("EBITDA") and 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 less depreciation and net debt is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents. 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 net debt, see the table entitled “Reconciliation of Total Debt to Net Debt.”

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, adjustments to inventory, and other charges reflected in our reconciliation of historic numbers, the amount of which, based on historical experience, could be significant.

COTY INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES INCLUDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

COTY INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Six Months Ended
December 31,

(in millions, except per share data)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Net revenues

$

2,345.0

$

2,511.2

$

4,287.8

$

4,542.5

Cost of sales

859.3

956.7

1,597.7

1,765.8

as % of Net revenues

36.6

%

38.1

%

37.3

%

38.9

%

Gross profit

1,485.7

1,554.5

2,690.1

2,776.7

Gross margin

63.4

%

61.9

%

62.7

%

61.1

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

1,202.6

1,284.0

2,275.2

2,406.3

as % of Net revenues

51.3

%

51.1

%

53.1

%

53.0

%

Gain on sale of business

(84.5)

Amortization expense

76.8

88.5

161.1

181.0

Restructuring costs

134.9

21.5

140.9

37.0

Acquisition and divestiture-related costs

36.0

36.0

Asset impairment charges

965.1

977.7

Operating income (loss)

35.4

(804.6)

161.4

(825.3)

as % of Net revenues

1.5

%

(32.0)

%

3.8

%

(18.2)

%

Interest expense, net

71.1

68.3

148.5

132.4

Other expense, net

1.3

4.8

3.5

7.5

(Loss) income before income taxes

(37.0)

(877.7)

9.4

(965.2)

as % of Net revenues

(1.6)

%

(35.0)

%

0.2

%

(21.2)

%

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

(20.6)

78.3

(30.5)

0.9

Net (loss) income

(16.4)

(956.0)

39.9

(966.1)

as % of Net revenues

(0.7)

%

(38.1)

%

0.9

%

(21.3)

%

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

0.5

0.6

3.3

1.8

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests

4.2

4.0

5.4

4.8

Net (loss) income attributable to Coty Inc.

$

(21.1)

$

(960.6)

$

31.2

$

(972.7)

as % of Net revenues

(0.9)

%

(38.3)

%

0.7

%

(21.4)

%

Net (loss) income attributable to Coty Inc. per common share:

Basic

$

(0.03)

$

(1.28)

$

0.04

$

(1.30)

Diluted

$

(0.03)

$

(1.28)

$

0.04

$

(1.30)

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

Basic

758.1

751.1

756.1

751.0

Diluted

758.1

751.1

761.2

751.0

COTY INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES INCLUDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

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 December 31, 2019

(in millions)

Reported
(GAAP)

Adjustments(a)

Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)

Foreign Currency
Translation

Adjusted Results at
Constant Currency

Net revenues

$

2,345.0

$

2,345.0

$

38.5

$

2,383.5

Gross profit

1,485.7

1,485.7

24.1

1,509.8

Gross margin

63.4

%

63.4

%

63.3

%

Operating income

35.4

289.6

325.0

6.7

331.7

as % of Net revenues

1.5

%

13.9

%

13.9

%

Net (loss) income attributable to Coty Inc.

$

(21.1)

$

226.3

$

205.2

as % of Net revenues

(0.9)

%

8.8

%

EPS (diluted)

$

(0.03)

$

0.27

Three Months Ended December 31, 2018

(in millions)

Reported
(GAAP)

Adjustments(a)

Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)

Net revenues

$

2,511.2

$

2,511.2

Gross profit

1,554.5

4.6

1,559.1

Gross margin

61.9

%

62.1

%

Operating (loss) income

(804.6)

1,126.9

322.3

as % of Net revenues

(32.0)

%

12.8

%

Net (loss) income attributable to Coty Inc.

$

(960.6)

$

1,142.5

$

181.9

as % of Net revenues

(38.3)

%

7.2

%

EPS (diluted)

$

(1.28)

$

0.24

(a) See “Reconciliation of Reported Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Operated Income” and “Reconciliation of Reported Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income” for a detailed description of adjusted items.

Six Months Ended December 31, 2019

(in millions)

Reported
(GAAP)

Adjustments(a)

Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)

Foreign Currency
Translation

Adjusted Results at
Constant Currency

Net revenues

$

4,287.8

$

$

4,287.8

$

87.1

$

4,374.9

Gross profit

2,690.1

2,690.1

55.5

2,745.6

Gross margin

62.7

%

62.7

%

62.8

%

Operating income

161.4

318.3

479.7

12.7

492.4

as % of Net revenues

3.8

%

11.2

%

11.3

%

Net income attributable to Coty Inc.

$

31.2

$

224.5

$

255.7

as % of Net revenues

0.7

%

6.0

%

EPS (diluted)

$

0.04

$

0.34

Six Months Ended December 31, 2018

(in millions)

Reported
(GAAP)

Adjustments(a)

Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)

Net revenues

$

4,542.5

$

$

4,542.5

Gross profit

2,776.7

9.8

2,786.5

Gross margin

61.1

%

61.3

%

Operating (loss) income

(825.3)

1,288.4

463.1

as % of Net revenues

(18.2)

%

10.2

%

Net (loss) income attributable to Coty Inc.

$

(972.7)

$

1,235.1

$

262.4

as % of Net revenues

(21.4)

%

5.8

%

EPS (diluted)

$

(1.30)

$

0.35

(a) See “Reconciliation of Reported Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Operated Income” and “Reconciliation of Reported Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income” for a detailed description of adjusted items.

RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME

Three Months Ended December 31,

Six Months Ended December 31,

(in millions)

2019

2018

Change

2019

2018

Change

Reported Operating Income (Loss)

35.4

(804.6)

>100%

161.4

(825.3)

>100%

% of Net revenues

1.5

%

(32.0)

%

3.8

%

(18.2)

%

Restructuring and other business realignment costs (a)

176.8

73.3

>100%

205.7

129.7

59

%

Amortization expense (b)

76.8

88.5

(13)

%

161.1

181.0

(11)

%

Costs related to acquisition and divestiture activities (c)

36.0

N/A

36.0

N/A

Gain on sale of business (d)

N/A

(84.5)

N/A

Asset impairment charges (e)

965.1

(100)

%

977.7

(100)

%

Total adjustments to Reported Operating Income

289.6

1,126.9

(74)

%

318.3

1,288.4

(75)

%

Adjusted Operating Income

325.0

322.3

1

%

479.7

463.1

4

%

% of Net revenues

13.9

%

12.8

%

11.2

%

10.2

%

(a)

In the three months ended December 31, 2019, we incurred restructuring and other business structure realignment costs of $176.8. We incurred Restructuring costs of $134.9 primarily related to the Turnaround Plan, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We incurred business structure realignment costs of $41.9 primarily related to the Turnaround Plan, included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. In the three months ended December 31, 2018, we incurred restructuring and other business structure realignment costs of $73.3. We incurred Restructuring costs of $21.5 primarily related to our global integration activities, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We incurred business structure realignment costs of $51.8 primarily related to our global integration activities and certain other programs. This amount primarily includes $47.2 in Selling, general and administrative expense and $4.6 in Cost of sales in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

In the six months ended December 31, 2019, we incurred restructuring and other business structure realignment costs of $205.7. We incurred Restructuring costs of $140.9 primarily related to the Turnaround Plan, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We incurred business structure realignment costs of $64.8 primarily related to the Turnaround Plan, included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. In the six months ended December 31, 2018, we incurred restructuring and other business structure realignment costs of $129.7. We incurred Restructuring costs of $37.0 primarily related to global integration activities and 2018 Restructuring Actions, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We incurred business structure realignment costs of $92.7 primarily related to our global integration activities and certain other programs. This amount primarily includes $82.9 in Selling, general and administrative expense and $9.8 in Cost of sales in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

(b)

In the three months ended December 31, 2019, amortization expense decreased to $76.8 from $88.5 in the three months ended December 31, 2018. In the three months ended December 31, 2019, amortization expense of $37.7, $21.8, and $17.3 was reported in the Luxury, Consumer Beauty and Professional Beauty segments, respectively. In three months ended December 31, 2018, amortization expense of $40.5, $30.7, and $17.3 was reported in the Luxury, Consumer Beauty, and Professional Beauty segments, respectively.

In the six months ended December 31, 2019, amortization expense decreased to $161.1 from $181.0 in the six months ended December 31, 2018. In the three months ended December 31, 2019, amortization expense off $75.7, $ 50.9, and 34.5 was reported in the Luxury, Consumer Beauty and Professional Beauty segments, respectively. In the six months ended December 31, 2018, amortization expense of $80.8, $64.1, and $36.1 was reported in the Luxury, Consumer Beauty, and Professional Beauty segments, respectively.

(c)

In the three months ended December 31, 2019 we incurred $36.0 of costs related to acquisition and divestiture activities. These costs were partially driven by consulting and legal fees associated with the King Kylie purchase agreement, as well as consulting and legal fees associated with the process to explore strategic alternatives, including divestment, of the Professional Beauty business including associated hair brands sold by the Consumer Beauty division, as well as the Company’s Brazilian operations. In the three months ended December 31, 2018 there were no acquisition related charges incurred.

In the six months ended December 31, 2019, we incurred $36.0 of cost relating to consulting and legal fees associated with the King Kylie purchase agreement, as well as consulting and legal fees associated with the process to explore strategic alternatives, including divestment, of the Professional Beauty business including associated hair brands sold by the Consumer Beauty division, as well as the Company’s Brazilian operations. In the six months ended December 31, 2018, there were no acquisition and divestiture related charges incurred.

(d)

In the three months ended December 31, 2019 and in three months ended December 31, 2018, we did not divest any business.

In the six months ended December 31, 2019, we completed the divestiture of Younique resulting in income of $84.5 included in Gain on sale of business in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. In six months ended December 31, 2018, we did not divest any business.

(e)

In the three months ended December 31, 2019, we did not incur any asset impairment charges. In the three months ended December 31, 2018, we incurred $965.1 of asset impairment charges primarily due to $832.5 related to goodwill, $90.8 related to indefinite-lived other intangible assets (mainly related to the CoverGirl and Clairol trademarks) and $7.0 related to finite-lived other intangible assets. Additionally, the Company identified indicators of impairment related to the philosophy trademark that is part of the Luxury reporting unit and recorded an asset impairment charge of $22.8. The Company also fully impaired a Corporate equity security investment and recorded an asset impairment charge of $12.0.

In the six months ended December 31, 2019, we did not incur any asset impairment charges. In the six months ended December 31, 2018, we incurred $977.7 of asset impairment charges primarily due to $832.5 related to goodwill, $90.8 related to indefinite-lived other intangible assets (mainly related to the CoverGirl and Clairol trademarks) and $7.0 related to finite-lived other intangible assets. Additionally, the Company identified indicators of impairment related to the philosophy trademark that is part of the Luxury reporting unit and recorded an asset impairment charge of $22.8 and a $12.6 charge in the first quarter due to an acquired trademark associated with a terminated pre-existing license as a result of the acquisition. The Company also fully impaired a Corporate equity security investment and recorded an asset impairment charge of $12.0.

RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EFFECTIVE TAX RATES TO
ADJUSTED INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE TAX RATES

Three Months Ended December 31, 2019

Three Months Ended December 31, 2018

(in millions)

(Loss)
Income
Before
Income
Taxes

(Benefit)
Provision
for Taxes

Effective Tax
Rate

(Loss)
Income
Before
Income
Taxes

Provision
for Taxes

Effective Tax
Rate

Reported (Loss) Before Taxes

$

(37.0)

$

(20.6)

55.7

%

$

(877.7)

$

78.3

(8.9)

%

Adjustments to reported operating income (a) (b)

289.6

63.3

1,126.9

(19.2)

Adjusted Income Before Taxes

$

252.6

$

42.7

16.9

%

$

249.2

$

59.1

23.7

%

(a)

See a description of adjustments under “Reconciliation of Reported Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Operating Income”.

(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 benefit/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 benefit/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.

The adjusted effective tax rate was 16.9% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to 23.7% for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The differences were primarily due to the resolution of foreign uncertain tax positions of $11.8 in the current period.

Six Months Ended
December 31, 2019

Six Months Ended
December 31, 2018

(in millions)

Income
Before
Income
Taxes

(Benefit)
Provision
for Income
Taxes

Effective
Tax Rate

(Loss)
Income
Before
Income
Taxes

Provision
for Income
Taxes

Effective
Tax Rate

Reported Income (Loss) Before Taxes

$

9.4

$

(30.5)

(324.5)

%

$

(965.2)

$

0.9

(0.1)

%

Gain on sale of business adjustment (a)(b)

$

(84.5)

$

4.8

Other adjustments to reported operating income (a) (b)

402.8

86.0

1,288.4

45.9

Adjusted Income Before Taxes

$

327.7

$

60.3

18.4

%

$

323.2

$

46.8

14.5

%

(a)

See a description of adjustments under “Reconciliation of Reported Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Operating Income”.

(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.

The adjusted effective tax rate was 18.4% for the six months ended December 31, 2019 compared to 14.5% for the six months ended December 31, 2018. The differences were primarily due to a $30.0 tax benefit recognized in the prior period as a result of a favorable Swiss tax ruling.

RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME

Three Months Ended December 31,

Six Months Ended December 31,

(in millions)

2019

2018

Change

2019

2018

Change

Reported Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Coty Inc.

$

(21.1)

$

(960.6)

98

%

$

31.2

$

(972.7)

>100%

% of Net revenues

(0.9)

%

(38.3)

%

0.7

%

(21.4)

%

Adjustments to Reported Operating Income (a)

289.6

1,126.9

(74)

%

318.3

1,288.4

(75)

%

Adjustments to noncontrolling interests (b)

(3.6)

100

%

(3.0)

(7.4)

59

%

Change in tax provision due to adjustments to Reported Net Income Attributable to Coty Inc.

(63.3)

19.2

<(100%)

(90.8)

(45.9)

(98)

%

Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Coty Inc.

$

205.2

$

181.9

13

%

$

255.7

$

262.4

(3)

%

% of Net revenues

8.8

%

7.2

%

6.0

%

5.8

%

Per Share Data

Adjusted weighted-average common shares

Basic

758.1

751.1

756.1

751.0

Diluted

763.5

752.5

761.2

752.6

Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Coty Inc. per Common Share

Basic

$

0.27

$

0.24

$

0.34

$

0.35

Diluted

$

0.27

$

0.24

$

0.34

$

0.35

(a)

See a description of adjustments under “Reconciliation of Reported Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Operating Income”.

(b)

The amounts represent the impact of non-GAAP adjustments to Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest related to the Company’s majority-owned consolidated subsidiaries. The amounts are based on the relevant noncontrolling interest’s percentage ownership in the related subsidiary, for which the non-GAAP adjustments were made.

RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW

Three Months Ended December 31,

Six Months Ended December 31,

(in millions)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

422.1

$

319.6

$

462.0

$

237.7

Capital expenditures

(58.6)

(125.7)

(145.0)

(259.3)

Free cash flow

$

363.5

$

193.9

$

317.0

$

(21.6)

RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL DEBT TO NET DEBT

(in millions)

December 31, 2019

Total debt

$

7,494.7

Cash and cash equivalents

288.8

Net debt

$

7,205.9

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA

(in millions)

Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2019

Adjusted operating income(a)

$

966.3

Depreciation (b)

383.9

Pension Adjustment (c)

2.0

Adjusted EBITDA

1,352.2

(a)

Adjusted operating income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 represents the summation of the adjusted operating income for each of the three months ended March 31, 2019, June 30, 2019, September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2019. For a reconciliation of adjusted operating income to operating income for each of those periods, see the tables entitled “Reconciliation of Reported Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income” and "Reconciliation of Reported Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income by Segment" for each of those periods.

(b)

The depreciation adjustment for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 represents the summation of depreciation expense for each of the three months ended March 31, 2019, June 30, 2019, September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2019 as adjusted by $0.2, $0, $0.2, and $7.8 respectively, for accelerated depreciation. The accelerated depreciation for the three months ended December 31, 2019 reflects the useful life modifications on assets impacted by Turnaround Plan activities.

(c)

The pension expense adjustment for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 represents the summation of the non-service cost components of net periodic pension cost for each of the three months ended March 31, 2019, June 30, 2019, September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2019.

NET DEBT/ADJUSTED EBITDA

December 31, 2019

Net Debt

7,205.9

EBITDA

1,352.2

Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA

5.33

NET REVENUES AND ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME BY SEGMENT

Three Months Ended December 31,

Net Revenues

Change

Reported Operating
Income

Adjusted Operating
Income

(in millions)

2019

2018

Reported
Basis

Constant
Currency

2019

Change

2019

Change

Luxury

$

1,016.5

$

1,017.5

%

1

%

$

148.1

30

%

$

185.8

5

%

Consumer Beauty

799.7

967.8

(17)

%

(16)

%

26.9

>100%

48.7

(10)

%

Professional

528.8

525.9

1

%

2

%

73.5

%

90.8

%

Corporate

N/A

N/A

(213.1)

<(100%)

(0.3)

<(100)%

Total

$

2,345.0

$

2,511.2

(7)

%

(5)

%

$

35.4

>100%

$

325.0

1

%

Six Months Ended December 31,

Net Revenues

Change

Reported Operating
Income

Adjusted Operating
Income

(in millions)

2019

2018

Reported
Basis

Constant
Currency

2019

Change

2019

Change

Luxury

$

1,823.2

$

1,810.4

1

%

3

%

$

238.4

47

%

$

314.1

13

%

Consumer Beauty

1,516.2

1,796.6

(16)

%

(14)

%

(16.4)

98

%

34.5

(50)

%

Professional

948.4

935.5

1

%

4

%

97.9

24

%

132.4

15

%

Corporate

N/A

N/A

(158.5)

(12)

%

(1.3)

<(100%)

Total

$

4,287.8

$

4,542.5

(6)

%

(4)

%

$

161.4

>100%

$

479.7

4

%

NET REVENUES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION

Three Months Ended December 31,

Net Revenues

Change

(in millions)

2019

2018

Reported Basis

Constant
Currency

North America

$

635.0

$

742.2

(14)

%

(14)

%

Europe

1,172.9

1,201.6

(2)

%

(1)

%

ALMEA

537.1

567.4

(5)

%

(3)

%

Total

$

2,345.0

$

2,511.2

(7)

%

(5)

%

Six Months Ended December 31,

Net Revenues

Change

(in millions)

2019

2018

Reported Basis

Constant
Currency

North America

$

1,221.6

$

1,387.1

(12)

%

(12)

%

Europe

2,042.5

2,073.8

(2)

%

1

%

ALMEA

1,023.7

1,081.6

(5)

%

(3)

%

Total

$

4,287.8

$

4,542.5

(6)

%

(4)

%

RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME BY SEGMENT

Three Months Ended December 31, 2019

(in millions)

Reported
(GAAP)

Adjustments (a)

Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)

Foreign
Currency
Translation

Adjusted Results
at Constant
Currency

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

Luxury

$

148.1

$

(37.7)

$

185.8

$

6.5

$

192.3

Consumer Beauty

26.9

(21.8)

48.7

(0.1)

48.6

Professional Beauty

73.5

(17.3)

90.8

0.3

91.1

Corporate

(213.1)

(212.8)

(0.3)

(0.3)

Total

$

35.4

$

(289.6)

$

325.0

$

6.7

$

331.7

OPERATING MARGIN

Luxury

14.6

%

18.3

%

18.7

%

Consumer Beauty

3.4

%

6.1

%

6.0

%

Professional Beauty

13.9

%

17.2

%

17.0

%

Corporate

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total

1.5

%

13.9

%

13.9

%

Three Months Ended December 31, 2018

(in millions)

Reported
(GAAP)

Adjustments (a)

Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)

OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME

Luxury

$

113.6

$

(63.3)

$

176.9

Consumer Beauty

(906.9)

(961.0)

54.1

Professional Beauty

73.8

(17.3)

91.1

Corporate

(85.1)

(85.3)

0.2

Total

$

(804.6)

$

(1,126.9)

$

322.3

OPERATING MARGIN

Luxury

11.2

%

17.4

%

Consumer Beauty

(93.7)

%

5.6

%

Professional Beauty

14.0

%

17.3

%

Corporate

N/A

N/A

Total

(32.0)

%

12.8

%

(a) See “Reconciliation of Reported Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Operated Income” for a detailed description of adjusted items.

Six Months Ended December 31, 2019

(in millions)

Reported
(GAAP)

Adjustments (a)

Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)

Foreign
Currency
Translation

Adjusted Results
at Constant
Currency

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

Luxury

$

238.4

$

(75.7)

$

314.1

$

7.1

$

321.2

Consumer Beauty

(16.4)

(50.9)

34.5

3.0

37.5

Professional Beauty

97.9

(34.5)

132.4

2.6

135.0

Corporate

(158.5)

(157.2)

(1.3)

(1.3)

Total

$

161.4

$

(318.3)

$

479.7

$

12.7

$

492.4

OPERATING MARGIN

Luxury

13.1

%

17.2

%

17.3

%

Consumer Beauty

(1.1)

%

2.3

%

2.4

%

Professional Beauty

10.3

%

14.0

%

13.9

%

Corporate

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total

3.8

%

11.2

%

11.3

%

Six Months Ended December 31, 2018

(in millions)

Reported
(GAAP)

Adjustments (a)

Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

Luxury

$

162.3

$

(116.2)

$

278.5

Consumer Beauty

(925.5)

(994.4)

68.9

Professional Beauty

78.8

(36.1)

114.9

Corporate

(140.9)

(141.7)

0.8

Total

$

(825.3)

$

(1,288.4)

$

463.1

OPERATING MARGIN

Luxury

9.0

%

15.4

%

Consumer Beauty

(51.5)

%

3.8

%

Professional Beauty

8.4

%

12.3

%

Corporate

N/A

N/A

Total

(18.2)

%

10.2

%

(a) See “Reconciliation of Reported Operating Income to Adjusted Operated Income” for a detailed description of adjusted items.

RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED NET REVENUES TO LIKE-FOR-LIKE NET REVENUES

Three Months Ended December 31, 2019 vs. Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
Net Revenue Change

Net Revenues Change YoY

Reported Basis

Constant Currency

Impact from
Divestiture1

Organic (LFL)

Luxury

%

1

%

%

1

%

Consumer Beauty

(17)

%

(16)

%

(9)

%

(7)

%

Professional Beauty

1

%

2

%

%

2

%

Total Company

(7)

%

(5)

%

(4)

%

(1)

%

  1. Divestiture reflects the net revenue reduction from the divestiture of Younique in the three months ended December 31, 2018.

Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 vs. Six Months Ended December 31, 2018
Net Revenue Change

Net Revenues Change YoY

Reported

Constant Currency

Impact from the
Divestiture 1

Organic (LFL)

Luxury

1

%

3

%

%

3

%

Consumer Beauty

(16)

%

(14)

%

(6)

%

(8)

%

Professional Beauty

1

%

4

%

%

4

%

Total Company

(6)

%

(4)

%

(3)

%

(1)

%

  1. Divestiture reflects the net revenue reduction from the divestiture of Younique in the month ended September 30, 2019 as compared to three month ended September 30, 2018 and three months ended December 31, 2018 from Younique.

COTY INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

(in millions)

December
31, 2019

June 30,
2019

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

288.8

$

340.4

Restricted cash

50.7

40.0

Trade receivables

1,110.0

1,161.2

Inventories

1,015.8

1,153.3

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

558.0

577.8

Total current assets

3,023.3

3,272.7

Property and equipment, net

1,461.7

1,600.6

Goodwill

5,016.0

5,073.8

Other intangible assets, net

6,992.5

7,422.3

Operating lease right-of-use assets(a)

505.7

Other noncurrent assets

361.7

296.0

TOTAL ASSETS

$

17,360.9

$

17,665.4

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

1,574.8

$

1,732.7

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

188.0

193.8

Current operating lease liabilities(a)

109.3

Other current liabilities

1,641.5

1,550.6

Total current liabilities

3,513.6

3,477.1

Long-term debt, net

7,233.8

7,469.9

Long-term operating lease liabilities(a)

454.2

Other noncurrent liabilities

1,579.1

1,673.2

Total liabilities

12,780.7

12,620.2

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

98.6

451.8

Total Coty Inc. stockholders’ equity

4,471.7

4,586.9

Noncontrolling interests

9.9

6.5

Total equity

4,481.6

4,593.4

TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY

$

17,360.9

$

17,665.4

(a) Reflects the July 1, 2019 modified retrospective adoption of ASU 2016-02, Leases.

COTY INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
December 31,

(in millions)

2019

2018

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income (loss)

$

39.9

$

(966.1)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

357.3

367.7

Non-cash lease expense (a)

51.8

Deferred income taxes

(50.4)

(55.9)

Share-based compensation

16.5

8.2

Gain on sale of business

(84.5)

Other

70.1

1,055.5

Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase of acquired companies and sale of business:

Trade receivables

12.3

(45.5)

Inventories

85.3

(35.2)

Accounts payable

(118.9)

(28.6)

Operating lease liabilities (a)

(53.7)

Other

136.3

(62.4)

Net cash provided by operating activities

462.0

237.7

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Capital expenditures

(145.0)

(259.3)

Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash disposed (b)

25.6

Payment for asset acquisitions

(40.8)

Net cash used in investing activities

(119.4)

(300.1)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Proceeds from debt, net

(189.3)

375.9

Dividend payment

(130.4)

(188.4)

Purchase of remaining mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest

(45.0)

Other financing activities

(16.0)

(33.8)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(380.7)

153.7

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

(2.8)

(8.5)

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

(40.9)

82.8

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH—Beginning of period

380.4

362.2

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH—End of period

$

339.5

$

445.0

(a)

Reflects the July 1, 2019 modified retrospective adoption of ASU 2016-02, Leases.

(b)

On August 27, 2019, the Company entered into a Contribution and Redemption Agreement to transfer all of its membership interest in Foundation, LLC (“Foundation”), which held the net assets of Younique, LLC (“Younique”), to an existing noncontrolling interest holder. Consideration received at the Closing Date consisted of $50.0 cash and a secured promissory note with a face value of $27.9.

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