Ferrari, Double Digit Growth, on the Way to Another Record Year
Ferrari N.V. reported strong Q3 2021 results, with shipments increasing by 18.9% to 2,750 units and net revenues rising 18.6% to Euro 1,053 million compared to Q3 2020. The EBITDA was Euro 371 million, marking a 12.4% increase, with a margin of 35.2%. EBIT also grew by 21.8% to Euro 270 million, achieving a margin of 25.7%. Net profit reached Euro 207 million, and diluted EPS rose to Euro 1.11. Industrial free cash flow was robust at Euro 242 million, supported by strong advance collections. The company upgraded its 2021 guidance amid positive sales trends, particularly in China and the USA.
- Total shipments increased by 18.9% to 2,750 units.
- Net revenues rose by 18.6% to Euro 1,053 million.
- EBITDA increased 12.4% to Euro 371 million with a margin of 35.2%.
- EBIT grew 21.8% to Euro 270 million, margin at 25.7%.
- Net profit reached Euro 207 million, up 20.8% year-on-year.
- Diluted EPS increased to Euro 1.11, a 21% rise from Q3 2020.
- Exceptional industrial free cash flow of Euro 242 million.
- Upgraded 2021 guidance reflecting strong business momentum.
- 12-cylinder model shipments decreased by 35.1%.
- Increased industrial costs due to product innovation and Formula 1 expenses.
- Total shipments of 2,750 units, up
18.9% versus Q3 2020 and11.2% versus Q3 2019 - Net revenues of
Euro 1,053 million , up18.6% versus prior year and up15.1% versus Q3 2019 - EBITDA(1) of
Euro 371 million , up12.4% versus prior year and up19.6% versus Q3 2019.
EBITDA(1) margin of35.2% in Q3 2021. - EBIT of
Euro 270 million , up21.8% versus prior year and up19.2% versus Q3 2019.
EBIT margin of25.7% in Q3 2021. - Net profit of
Euro 207 million and diluted EPS(1) atEuro 1.11 - Extraordinarily strong industrial free cash flow(1) generation of
Euro 242 million sustained by the collection of advances on the 812 Competizione - Upgraded 2021 Guidance
Benedetto Vigna, CEO of Ferrari, commented: “The strong third quarter results are an important step forward towards the upward revised 2021 guidance. The exceptional client relationships, fundamental in achieving the double digit growth in this quarter and year to date, are reflected in the record order intake worldwide, particularly in China and USA. These results together with the soundness of our vision and the team I am honoured to lead, make me look to the future with great confidence and optimism.”
For the three months ended | (In Euro million, | For the nine months ended | ||||||
September 30, | unless otherwise stated) | September 30, | ||||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |||
2,750 | 2,313 | 437 | Shipments (in units) | 8,206 | 6,440 | 1,766 | ||
1,053 | 888 | 165 | Net revenues | 3,099 | 2,391 | 708 | ||
371 | 330 | 41 | EBITDA(1) / Adj. EBITDA(1) | 1,133 | 771 | 362 | ||
(200 bps) | EBITDA(1) / Adj. EBITDA(1) margin | 430 bps | ||||||
270 | 222 | 48 | EBIT / Adj. EBIT(1) | 810 | 465 | 345 | ||
70 bps | EBIT / Adj. EBIT(1) margin | 670 bps | ||||||
207 | 171 | 36 | Net profit / Adj. net profit(1) | 619 | 346 | 273 | ||
1.12 | 0.92 | 0.20 | Basic EPS / Adj. basic EPS(1) (in Euro) | 3.34 | 1.87 | 1.47 | ||
1.11 | 0.92 | 0.19 | Diluted EPS / Adj. diluted EPS(1) (in Euro) | 3.33 | 1.86 | 1.47 |
Maranello (Italy), November 2, 2021 – Ferrari N.V. (NYSE/MTA: RACE) (“Ferrari” or the “Company”) today announces its consolidated preliminary results(2) for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Shipments(3)(4)
For the three months ended | Shipments | For the nine months ended | ||||||
September 30, | (units) | September 30, | ||||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |||
1,308 | 1,288 | 20 | EMEA | 4,104 | 3,510 | 594 | ||
706 | 504 | 202 | Americas | 2,110 | 1,635 | 475 | ||
249 | 119 | 130 | Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan | 609 | 181 | 428 | ||
487 | 402 | 85 | Rest of APAC | 1,383 | 1,114 | 269 | ||
2,750 | 2,313 | 437 | Total Shipments | 8,206 | 6,440 | 1,766 |
Shipments totaled 2,750 units in the third quarter of 2021, up 437 units or
Sales of 8 cylinder models (V8) were up
All geographic regions positively contributed in the quarter. EMEA(4) increased by
Total net revenues
For the three months ended | (Euro million) | For the nine months ended | ||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||
Change | Change | |||||||
2021 | 2020 | at constant | 2021 | 2020 | at constant | |||
currency | currency | |||||||
883 | 727 | Cars and spare parts(5) | 2,619 | 1,965 | ||||
55 | 44 | Engines(6) | 145 | 97 | ||||
95 | 93 | Sponsorship, commercial and brand(7) | 277 | 265 | ||||
20 | 24 | ( | ( | Other(8) | 58 | 64 | ( | ( |
1,053 | 888 | Total net revenues | 3,099 | 2,391 |
Net revenues for the third quarter 2021 were
Revenues from Cars and spare parts(5) were
The increase in Engines(6) revenues (
Sponsorship, commercial and brand(7) revenues reached
Currency – including translation and transaction impacts as well as foreign currency hedges – had a negative impact of
EBITDA(1) and EBIT
For the three months ended | (Euro million) | For the nine months ended | ||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||
Change | Change | |||||||
2021 | 2020 | at constant | 2021 | 2020 | at constant | |||
currency | currency | |||||||
371 | 330 | EBITDA(1) | 1,133 | 771 | ||||
270 | 222 | EBIT | 810 | 465 |
Q3 2021 EBITDA(1) stood at
Q3 2021 EBIT was
Volume was positive (
The positive Mix / price variance performance (
Industrial costs / research and development expenses increased (
SG&A increased
Other decreased
in-season Formula 1 ranking and other supporting activities.
Net financial charges in the quarter stood at
The tax rate in the quarter was
As a result, the Net profit for the period was
Industrial free cash flow(1) for the quarter was exceptionally strong at
Net Industrial Debt(1) as of September 30, 2021 was
As of September 30, 2021, total available liquidity was
Upgraded 2021 guidance, subject to trading conditions unaffected by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions and the following assumptions:
- Core business sustained by volume and mix
- Revenues from Formula 1 racing activities based on targeted calendar and reflecting lower 2020 ranking versus prior year
- Brand-related activities dealing with Covid-19 challenges
- Operational and marketing costs gradually resuming
- Improved net working capital sustaining industrial free cash flow thanks to the advances on the new special series and lower payments in connection with the cadence planned for our spending
(€B, unless otherwise stated) | 2019A | 2020A | 2021 GUIDANCE |
NET REVENUES | 3.8 | 3.5 | |
ADJ. EBITDA (margin %) | 1.3 | 1.1 | ~1.52 ~ |
ADJ. EBIT (margin %) | 0.9 | 0.7 | ~1.05 ~ |
ADJ. DILUTED EPS (€) | 3.71 | 2.88(11) | ~4.30(12) |
INDUSTRIAL FCF | 0.7 | 0.2 | >0.55 |
Q3 2021 highlights
Ferrari N.V. places
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Exor, Ferrari and LoveFrom announce creative partnership
On September 27, 2021, Exor N.V. and Ferrari N.V. announced a long term, multi-year collaboration with the creative collective LoveFrom. The first expression of this new partnership will bring together Ferrari’s legendary performance and excellence with LoveFrom’s unrivalled experience and creativity that has defined extraordinary world changing products.
Subsequent events
Multi-year share repurchase program: completion of the fourth tranche and announcement of the fifth tranche
On October 4, 2021, Ferrari N.V. informed that it had completed on September 30, 2021 the Fourth Tranche of the multi-year share repurchase program. On the same date, the Company announced the continuation of its already disclosed program with a Fifth Tranche of up to
Share repurchase program
Under the common share repurchase program, from October 5, 2021 to October 28, 2021, the Company purchased a further 111,495 common shares for a total consideration of
About Ferrari
Ferrari is among the world’s leading luxury brands focused on the design, engineering, production and sale of the world’s most recognizable luxury performance sports cars. Ferrari brand symbolizes exclusivity, innovation, state-of-the-art sporting performance and Italian design. Its history and the image enjoyed by its cars are closely associated with its Formula 1 racing team, Scuderia Ferrari, the most successful team in Formula 1 history. From the inaugural year of Formula 1 World Championship in 1950 through the present, Scuderia Ferrari has won 238 Grand Prix races, 16 Constructors’ World titles and 15 Drivers’ World titles. Ferrari designs, engineers and produces its cars in Maranello, Italy, and sells them in over 60 markets worldwide.
Forward Looking Statements
This document, and in particular the section entitled “Upgraded 2021 guidance”, contains forward-looking statements. These statements may include terms such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “could”, “should”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “remain”, “continue”, “on track”, “successful”, “grow”, “design”, “target”, “objective”, “goal”, “forecast”, “projection”, “outlook”, “prospects”, “plan”, “guidance” or similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Rather, they are based on the Group’s current expectations and projections about future events and, by their nature, are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. They relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur or exist in the future and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on them. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in such statements as a result of a variety of factors, including: the Group’s ability to preserve and enhance the value of the Ferrari brand; the success of the Group’s Formula 1 racing team and the expenses the Group incurs for its Formula 1 activities, the impact of the application of the new Formula 1 regulations progressively coming into effect in 2021 and 2022, the uncertainty of the sponsorship and commercial revenues the Group generates from its participation in the Formula 1 World Championship, including as a result of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the popularity of Formula 1 more broadly; the effects of the evolution of and response to the Covid-19 pandemic; the Group’s ability to keep up with advances in high performance car technology and to make appealing designs for its new models; Group’s ability to preserve its relationship with the automobile collector and enthusiast community; changes in client preferences and automotive trends; changes in the general economic environment, including changes in some of the markets in which the Group operates, and changes in demand for luxury goods, including high performance luxury cars, which is highly volatile; competition in the luxury performance automobile industry; the Group’s ability to successfully carry out its growth strategy and, particularly, the Group’s ability to grow its presence in China and other growth markets; the Group’s low volume strategy; global economic conditions, pandemics and macro events; reliance upon a number of key members of executive management and employees, and the ability of its current management team to operate and manage effectively; the impact of increasingly stringent fuel economy, emission and safety standards, including the cost of compliance, and any required changes to its products; the challenges and costs of integrating hybrid and electric technology more broadly into Group’s car portfolio over time; the performance of the Group’s dealer network on which the Group depend for sales and services; increases in costs, disruptions of supply or shortages of components and raw materials; disruptions at the Group’s manufacturing facilities in Maranello and Modena; the effects of Brexit on the UK market; the performance of the Group’s licensees for Ferrari-branded products; the Group’s ability to protect its intellectual property rights and to avoid infringing on the intellectual property rights of others; the ability of Maserati, the Group’s engine customer, to sell its planned volume of cars; the Group’s continued compliance with customs regulations of various jurisdictions; product recalls, liability claims and product warranties; the adequacy of its insurance coverage to protect the Group against potential losses; the Group’s ability to ensure that its employees, agents and representatives comply with applicable law and regulations; the Group’s ability to maintain the functional and efficient operation of its information technology systems and to defend from the risk of cyberattacks, including on its in-vehicle technology; the Group’s ability to service and refinance its debt; the Group’s ability to provide or arrange for adequate access to financing for its dealers and clients, and associated risks; labor relations and collective bargaining agreements; exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate changes, credit risk and other market risks; changes in tax, tariff or fiscal policies and regulatory, political and labor conditions in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates, including possible future bans of combustion engine cars in cities and the potential advent of self-driving technology; potential conflicts of interest due to director and officer overlaps with the Group’s largest shareholders; and other factors discussed elsewhere in this document.
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Any forward-looking statements contained in this document speak only as of the date of this document and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly forward-looking statements. Further information concerning the Group and its businesses, including factors that could materially affect the Company’s financial results, is included in the Company’s reports and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the AFM and CONSOB.
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Capex and R&D
For the three months ended | (Euro million) | For the nine months ended | ||
September 30, | September 30, | |||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
189 | 158 | Capital expenditures(10) | 506 | 465 |
84 | 79 | of which capitalized development costs(13) (A) | 264 | 222 |
130 | 111 | Research and development costs expensed (B) | 402 | 373 |
214 | 190 | Total research and development (A+B) | 666 | 595 |
40 | 47 | Amortization of capitalized development costs (C) | 137 | 132 |
170 | 158 | Research and development costs as recognized in the consolidated income statement (B+C) | 539 | 505 |
Non-GAAP financial measures
Operations are monitored through the use of various non-GAAP financial measures that may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
Accordingly, investors and analysts should exercise appropriate caution in comparing these supplemental financial measures to similarly titled financial measures reported by other companies.
We believe that these supplemental financial measures provide comparable measures of financial performance which then facilitate management’s ability to identify operational trends, as well as make decisions regarding future spending, resource allocations and other operational decisions.
Certain totals in the tables included in this document may not add due to rounding.
Total net revenues, EBITDA, Adj. EBITDA, EBIT and Adj. EBIT at constant currency eliminate the effects of changes in foreign currency (transaction and translation) and of foreign currency hedges.
For the three months ended | (Euro million) | For the nine months ended | ||
September 30, | September 30, | |||
2021 | 2021 | |||
2021 | at constant | 2021 | at constant | |
currency | currency | |||
883 | 883 | Cars and spare parts | 2,619 | 2,670 |
55 | 55 | Engines | 145 | 145 |
95 | 96 | Sponsorship, commercial and brand | 277 | 282 |
20 | 20 | Other | 58 | 61 |
1,053 | 1,054 | Total Net Revenues | 3,099 | 3,158 |
For the three months ended | (Euro million) | For the nine months ended | |
September 30, | September 30, | ||
2021 | 2021 | ||
270 | EBIT | 810 | |
270 | Adjusted EBIT | 810 | |
0 | Currency (including hedges) | (49) | |
270 | EBIT at constant currency | 859 | |
270 | Adjusted EBIT at constant currency | 859 | |
For the three months ended | (Euro million) | For the nine months ended | |
September 30, | September 30, | ||
2021 | 2021 | ||
371 | EBITDA | 1,133 | |
371 | Adjusted EBITDA | 1,133 | |
0 | Currency (including hedges) | (49) | |
371 | EBITDA at constant currency | 1,182 | |
371 | Adjusted EBITDA at constant currency | 1,182 | |
EBITDA is defined as net profit before income tax expense, net financial expenses and depreciation and amortization.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA as adjusted for certain income and costs which are significant in nature, expected to occur infrequently, and that management considers not reflective of ongoing operational activities.
For the three months ended | (Euro million) | For the nine months ended | ||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |
207 | 171 | 36 | Net profit | 619 | 346 | 273 |
53 | 37 | 16 | Income tax expense | 162 | 81 | 81 |
10 | 14 | (4) | Net financial expenses | 29 | 38 | (9) |
101 | 108 | (7) | Amortization and depreciation | 323 | 306 | 17 |
371 | 330 | 41 | EBITDA | 1,133 | 771 | 362 |
For the three months ended | (Euro million) | For the nine months ended | ||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |
371 | 330 | 41 | EBITDA | 1,133 | 771 | 362 |
- | - | - | Adjustments | - | - | - |
371 | 330 | 41 | Adjusted EBITDA | 1,133 | 771 | 362 |
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (“Adjusted EBIT”) represents EBIT as adjusted for certain income and costs which are significant in nature, expected to occur infrequently, and that management considers not reflective of ongoing operational activities.
For the three months ended | (Euro million) | For the nine months ended | ||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |
270 | 222 | 48 | EBIT | 810 | 465 | 345 |
- | - | - | Adjustments | - | - | - |
270 | 222 | 48 | Adjusted EBIT | 810 | 465 | 345 |
Adjusted net profit represents net profit as adjusted for certain income and costs (net of tax effect) which are significant in nature, expected to occur infrequently, and that management considers not reflective of ongoing operational activities.
For the three months ended | (Euro million) | For the nine months ended | ||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |
207 | 171 | 36 | Net profit | 619 | 346 | 273 |
- | - | - | Adjustments | - | - | - |
207 | 171 | 36 | Adjusted net profit | 619 | 346 | 273 |
Adjusted EPS represents EPS as adjusted for certain income and costs (net of tax effect) which are significant in nature, expected to occur infrequently, and that management considers not reflective of ongoing operational activities.
For the three months ended | (Euro per common share) | For the nine months ended | ||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |
1.12 | 0.92 | 0.20 | Basic EPS | 3.34 | 1.87 | 1.47 |
- | - | - | Adjustments | - | - | - |
1.12 | 0.92 | 0.20 | Adjusted basic EPS | 3.34 | 1.87 | 1.47 |
1.11 | 0.92 | 0.19 | Diluted EPS | 3.33 | 1.86 | 1.47 |
- | - | - | Adjustments | - | - | - |
1.11 | 0.92 | 0.19 | Adjusted diluted EPS | 3.33 | 1.86 | 1.47 |
Basic and diluted EPS(14)
For the three months ended | (Euro million, unless otherwise stated) | For the nine months ended | ||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |
206 | 171 | 35 | Net profit attributable to the owners of the Company | 617 | 346 | 271 |
184,317 | 184,748 | Weighted average number of common shares (thousand) | 184,601 | 184,825 | ||
1.12 | 0.92 | 0.20 | Basic EPS (in Euro) | 3.34 | 1.87 | 1.47 |
184,617 | 185,344 | Weighted average number of common shares for diluted earnings per common share (thousand) | 184,901 | 185,422 | ||
1.11 | 0.92 | 0.19 | Diluted EPS (in Euro) | 3.33 | 1.86 | 1.47 |
Net Industrial Debt, defined as total Debt less Cash and Cash Equivalents (Net Debt), further adjusted to exclude the debt and cash and cash equivalents related to our financial services activities (Net Debt of Financial Services Activities).
(Euro million) | Sept. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Debt | (2,591) | (2,360) | (2,283) | (2,725) |
of which leased liabilities as per IFRS 16 (simplified approach) | (59) | (61) | (62) | (62) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1,273 | 922 | 980 | 1,362 |
Net Debt | (1,318) | (1,438) | (1,303) | (1,363) |
Net Debt of Financial Services Activities | (950) | (886) | (883) | (820) |
Net Industrial Debt | (368) | (552) | (420) | (543) |
Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow from Industrial Activities are two of management’s primary key performance indicators to measure the Group’s performance. Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities less investments in property, plant and equipment (excluding right-of-use assets recognized during the period in accordance with IFRS 16 - Leases) and intangible assets. Free Cash Flow from Industrial Activities is defined as Free Cash Flow adjusted to exclude the operating cash flow from our financial services activities (Free Cash Flow from Financial Services Activities).
For the three months ended | (Euro million) | For the nine months ended | ||
September 30, | September 30, | |||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
392 | 218 | Cash flow from operating activities | 927 | 428 |
(189) | (158) | Investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets(10) | (506) | (465) |
203 | 60 | Free Cash Flow | 421 | (37) |
(39) | (17) | Free Cash Flow from Financial Services Activities | (81) | (29) |
242 | 77 | Free Cash Flow from Industrial Activities(15) | 502 | (8) |
On November 2, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. CET, management will hold a conference call to present the Q3 2021 results to financial analysts and institutional investors. Please note that registering in advance is required to access the conference call details. The call can be followed live and a recording will subsequently be available on the Group’s website http://corporate.ferrari.com/en/investors. The supporting document will be made available on the website prior to the call.
1 Refer to specific paragraph on non-GAAP financial measures
2 These results have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and IFRS as endorsed by the European Union
3 Excluding the XX Programme, racing cars, one-off and pre-owned cars
4 EMEA includes: Italy, UK, Germany, Switzerland, France, Middle East (includes the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Lebanon, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait), Africa and the other European markets not separately identified; Americas includes: United States of America, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America; Rest of APAC mainly includes: Japan, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, India and Malaysia
5 Includes net revenues generated from shipments of our cars, any personalization net revenues generated on cars, as well as sales of spare parts
6 Includes net revenues generated from the sale of engines to Maserati for use in their cars, and the revenues generated from the rental of engines to other Formula 1 racing teams
7 Includes net revenues earned by our Formula 1 racing team through sponsorship agreements and our share of the Formula 1 World Championship commercial revenues, as well as revenues generated through the Ferrari brand, including merchandising, licensing and royalty income
8 Primarily relates to financial services activities, management of the Mugello racetrack and other sports-related activities
9 Also known as Notional Interest Deduction - NID
10 Capital expenditures excluding right-of-use assets recognized during the period in accordance with IFRS 16 - Leases
11 Net of a tax benefit, with no cash impact on 2020, from the one-off partial step-up of the trademark’s book value in accordance with the Italian tax regulations
12 Calculated using the weighted average diluted number of common shares as of December 31, 2020 (185,379 thousand)
13 Capitalized as intangible assets
14 For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 the weighted average number of common shares for diluted earnings per share was increased to take into consideration the theoretical effect of the potential common shares that would be issued under the equity incentive plans
15 Free cash flow from industrial activities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 includes approx.
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