12 Mar 2012 12:00
Grupo Clarín announces its
Results for the Fourth Quarter (4Q11) and Full Year of 2011 (FY11)
Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 12th, 2012 - Grupo Clarín S.A. ("Grupo Clarín" or the "Company" - LSE: GCLA; BCBA: GCLA), the largest media company in Argentina, announced today its fourth quarter and full year results for 2011. Figures in this report have been prepared in accordance with Argentine GAAP as of December 31th, 2011 and are stated in Argentine Pesos, unless otherwise indicated.
Highlights (FY11 vs. FY10):
§ Net Sales totaled Ps. 9,752.5 million, an increase of 27.8% from 2010, mainly due to ARPU and subscriber growth in the Cable TV and Internet Access segment and, to a lesser extent, to higher advertising sales in the Broadcasting and Programming and Printing and Publishing segments.
§ Adjusted EBITDA (1) reached Ps. 2,598.7 million, an increase of 10.5% from 2010, mainly driven by higher sales in the Cable and Internet Access segment.
§ Grupo Clarín's Adjusted EBITDA Margin (2) for 2011 was 26.6%, compared to 30.8% in 2010.
§ Net Income totaled Ps. 522.3 million, a decrease of 2.9% from the Ps.538.1 million reported in 2010.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(In millions of Ps.) | 2011 | 2010 | % Ch. | 4Q11 | 3Q11 | 4Q10 | QoQ | YoY |
Net Sales | 9,752.5 | 7,632.0 | 27.8% | 2,837.2 | 2,484.6 | 2,129.9 | 14.2% | 33.2% |
Adjusted EBITDA (1) | 2,598.7 | 2,351.8 | 10.5% | 656.3 | 632.2 | 602.9 | 3.8% | 8.9% |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (2) | 26.6% | 30.8% | (13.5%) | 23.1% | 25.4% | 28.3% | (9.1%) | (18.3%) |
Net Income | 522.3 | 538.1 | (2.9%) | 83.9 | 123.0 | 157.0 | (31.8%) | (46.6%) |
(1) We define Adjusted EBITDA as net sales minus cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization) and selling and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization). We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful measure of our performance. It is commonly used to analyze and compare media companies on the basis of operating performance, leverage and liquidity. Nonetheless, Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of net income or cash flow from operations and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, an indication of our financial performance, an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or a measure of liquidity. Because Adjusted EBITDA is not an Argentine GAAP measure, other companies may compute Adjusted EBITDA in a different manner. Therefore, Adjusted EBITDA as reported by other companies may not be comparable to Adjusted EBITDA as we report it.
(2) We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Adjusted EBITDA over Net Sales.
Investor Relations Contacts | ||
In Buenos Aires: | In London: | In New York: |
Alfredo Marín Agustín Medina Manson | Alex Money Helen Greenwood | Melanie Carpenter Pete Majeski |
Grupo Clarín S.A. | Temple Bar Advisory Ltd. | I-advize Corporate Communications |
Tel: +54 11 4309 7215 | Tel: +44 20 7002 1080 | Tel: +1 212 406 3692 |
Email: investors@grupoclarin.com | E-mail: info@templebaradvisory.com | E-mail: clarin@i-advize.com
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Net sales reached Ps.9,752.5 million, an increase of 27.8% from Ps. 7,632.0 million in 2010 mainly due to ARPU and subscriber growth in the Cable TV and Internet Access segment and, to a lesser extent, to higher sales in the Printing and Publishing and the Broadcasting and Programming segments.
Following is a breakdown of Net Sales by business segment:
NET SALES
(In millions of Ps.) | 2011 | 2010 | YoY | 4Q11 | 3Q11 | 4Q10 | QoQ | YoY |
Cable TV and Internet Access | 6,336.9 | 4,885.1 | 29.7% | 1,880.8 | 1,540.1 | 1,322.9 | 22.1% | 42.2% |
Printing and Publishing | 2,158.7 | 1,804.0 | 19.7% | 585.4 | 583.7 | 507.4 | 0.3% | 15.4% |
Broadcasting and Programming | 1,463.7 | 1,124.7 | 30.1% | 408.5 | 418.3 | 350.0 | (2.4%) | 16.7% |
Digital Content and Others | 283.0 | 240.9 | 17.5% | 73.7 | 70.5 | 72.9 | 4.5% | 1.1% |
Subtotal | 10,242.3 | 8,054.7 | 27.2% | 2,948.3 | 2,612.6 | 2,253.2 | 12.8% | 30.9% |
Eliminations | (489.8) | (422.7) | 15.9% | (111.1) | (128.1) | (123.2) | (13.2%) | (9.8%) |
Total | 9,752.5 | 7,632.0 | 27.8% | 2,837.2 | 2,484.6 | 2,129.9 | 14.2% | 33.2% |
Cost of sales (Excluding Depreciation and Amortization) reached Ps. 4,872.5 million, an increase of 35.5% from Ps. 3,597.1 million reported for 2010 due to higher costs in our business segments, mainly in Cable TV and Internet Access and in Printing and Publishing, and also in the Broadcasting and Programming segment.
Selling and Administrative Expenses(Excluding Depreciation and Amortization) reached Ps. 2,281.4 million, an increase of35.5% from Ps.1,683.1 million in 2010. This increase was mainly due to higher costs in the Cable TV and Internet Access, Printing and Publishing and Broadcasting and Programming segments.
Adjusted EBITDA reached Ps.2,598.7 million, an increase of 10.5% from Ps. 2,351.8 million reported for 2010, driven by higher sales in the Cable TV and Internet Access and Broadcasting and Programming segments, and mainly due to margin expansion in the Broadcasting and Programming segment; although it was partially offset by a lower EBITDA in the Printing and Publishing and Digital Content and Others segments.
Following is a breakdown of adjusted EBITDA by business segment:
ADJUSTED EBITDA
(In millions of Ps.) | 2011 | 2010 | YoY | 4Q11 | 3Q11 | 4Q10 | QoQ | YoY |
Cable TV and Internet Access | 2,056.6 | 1,829.5 | 12.4% | 529.6 | 464.5 | 438.4 | 14.0% | 20.8% |
Printing and Publishing | 257.1 | 303.4 | (15.3%) | 73.8 | 72.5 | 80.1 | 1.8% | (7.8%) |
Broadcasting and Programming | 285.5 | 211.5 | 35.0% | 62.3 | 97.1 | 80.4 | (35.8%) | (22.5%) |
Digital Content and Others | (0.6) | 7.5 | (107.6%) | (9.5) | (1.9) | 4.1 | (394.7%) | (334.1%) |
Subtotal | 2,598.7 | 2,351.8 | 10.5% | 656.3 | 632.2 | 602.9 | 3.8% | 8.9% |
Eliminations | - | - | NA | - | - | - | NA | NA |
Total | 2,598.7 | 2,351.8 | 10.5% | 656.3 | 632.2 | 602.9 | 3.8% | 8.9% |
Financial results nettotaled Ps.(592.8) million compared to Ps. (420.3) million for 2010. The increase was mainly due to higher interest expenses and peso depreciation during 2011, which went from Ps 3.98 per dollar at the end of 2010, to Ps 4.30 per dollar as of December 31th, 2011; and was partially offset by an accounting gain accrued as a result of Cablevision refinancing debt.
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates in 2011 totaled Ps. 16.7 million, compared to Ps. 4.1 million for 2010.
Other income (expense), net reached Ps.7.7 million, compared to Ps. (7.5) million in 2010.
Income tax as of December 2011 reached Ps. (454.2) million, from Ps. (493.4) million in December 2010.
Net income totaled Ps.522.3 million, a decrease of 2.9% from Ps.538.1 million reported for 2010. This was mainly a consequence of a higher peso depreciation and lower EBITDA in the Printing and Publishing segment.
Cash used in acquisitions of property, plant and equipment (CAPEX) totaled Ps. 1,511.2 million in 2011, an increase of 56.1% from Ps. 967.9 million reported for 2010. Out of the total CAPEX in 2011, 92.02% was allocated to the Cable TV and Internet Access segment, 5.25% to the Broadcasting and Programming segment and the remaining 2.73% to other activities. Capex in the Cable TV and Internet Access segment pertains to subscriber growth, network upgrades, digitalization and further development of the triple play strategy.
Debt profile (1): Debt coverage ratio for the period ended December 31th, 2011 was 1.26x and the Net Debt at the end of this period totaled Ps. 2,361.1 million.
(1) Debt Coverage Ratio is defined as Total Financial Debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA (last 12 months). Total Financial debt is defined as financial loans and debt for acquisitions, including accrued interest. The Net Debt does not include cash in reserve accounts in Cablevisión S.A
SALES BREAKDOWN BY SOURCE OF REVENUE - DECEMBER 2011
(In millions of Ps.) | Cable TV & Internet Access | Printing & Publishing | Broadcasting & Programming | Digital Content & Others | Eliminations | Total | % |
Advertising | 77.6 | 1,184.3 | 978.8 | 21.6 | (129.5) | 2,132.8 | 21.9% |
Circulation | - | 650.5 | - | - | - | 650.5 | 6.7% |
Printing | - | 249.7 | - | - | (35.9) | 213.8 | 2.2% |
Video Subscriptions | 4,478.9 | - | - | - | - | 4,478.9 | 45.9% |
Internet Subscriptions | 1,364.4 | - | - | - | (3.2) | 1,361.2 | 14.0% |
Programming | - | - | 355.0 | - | (128.0) | 227.0 | 2.3% |
Other Sales
| 416.0 | 74.2 | 129.9 | 261.4 | (193.1) | 688.5 | 7.1% |
Total Sales | 6,336.9 | 2,158.7 | 1,463.7 | 283.0 | (489.8) | 9,752.5 | 100.0% |
SALES BREAKDOWN BY SOURCE OF REVENUE - DECEMBER 2010
(In millions of Ps.) | Cable TV & Internet Access | Printing & Publishing | Broadcasting & Programming | Digital Content & Others | Eliminations | Total | % |
Advertising | 54.7 | 1,006.7 | 702.2 | 43.6 | (110.7) | 1,696.5 | 22.2% |
Circulation | - | 540.5 | - | - | - | 540.5 | 7.1% |
Printing | - | 183.2 | - | - | (32.6) | 150.6 | 2.0% |
Video Subscriptions | 3,618.6 | - | - | - | - | 3,618.6 | 47.4% |
Internet Subscriptions | 1,039.7 | - | - | - | (0.6) | 1,039.1 | 13.6% |
Programming | - | - | 331.9 | - | (112.7) | 219.2 | 2.9% |
Other Sales
| 172.1 | 73.7 | 90.6 | 197.3 | (166.1) | 367.6 | 4.8% |
Total Sales | 4,885.1 | 1,804.0 | 1,124.7 | 240.9 | (422.7) | 7,632.0 | 100.0% |
CABLE TV AND INTERNET ACCESS
Net Sales
Net sales increased by 29.7% to Ps.6,336.9 million for 2011compared to Ps. 4,885.1 million for 2010. The increase is mostly attributable to an increase in subscription charges registered during the last twelve months, and also reflects the growth in Cable, Broadband and Digital subscribers. Total Consolidated Cable TV basic subscribers reached 3,490,320 as of December 2011, compared to the 3,357,873 reported for the same date in 2010. Internet subscribers reached 1,351,107 in December 2011, compared to the 1,128,171 of December 2010.
Cost of Sales(Excluding Depreciation and Amortization)
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased by 39.5% to Ps.2,805.7 million for December 2011, compared to Ps. 2,011.1 million in December 2010. This was mainly due to higher salaries, cost of goods sold, programming costs, network expenses and fixed assets maintenance costs.
Selling and Administrative Expenses (Excluding Depreciation and Amortization)
Selling and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased by 41.2% to Ps. 1,474.5 million for 2011, compared to Ps. 1,044.5 million reported in 2010. This increase is driven by higher fees for services, salaries, taxes, duties and contributions and marketing expenses.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by 29.7% to Ps. 659.5 million for 2011 from Ps. 508.4 million reported in 2010.
PRINTING AND PUBLISHING
Net Sales
Net sales increased by 19.7% to Ps.2,158.7 million in 2011, compared to Ps. 1,804.0 million in 2010. This was the result of higher sales in advertising, circulation and printing services.
Cost of Sales(Excluding Depreciation and Amortization)
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased by 27.9% to Ps. 1,237.8 million in 2011, compared to Ps. 967.7 million in 2010. The increase was mainly the result of higher salaries, printing costs and fees for services.
Selling and Administrative Expenses (Excluding Depreciation and Amortization)
Selling and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased by 24.5% to Ps. 663.8 million in 2011, compared to the Ps. 533.0 million reported for 2010. This was primarily the result of higher salaries, fees and marketing expenses.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased by 5.4% to Ps. 56.6 million in 2011 compared to Ps. 59.8 million in 2010.
We have discontinued the proportional consolidation of the 49% stake in Papel Prensa from April 1st, 2010.
BROADCASTING AND PROGRAMMING
Net Sales
Net sales increased by 30.1% to Ps. 1,463.7 million in 2011, compared to Ps. 1,124.7 million in 2010. The increase was primarily the result of higher sales related to Canal Trece, sports programming and our racing car business.
Cost of Sales(Excluding Depreciation and Amortization)
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased by 30.7% to Ps. 909.2 million in 2011, compared to Ps. 695.7 million in 2010. This is attributable mainly to higher salaries, production costs and fees.
Selling and Administrative Expenses (Excluding Depreciation and Amortization)
Selling and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased by 23.7% to Ps. 269.0 million in 2011, compared to Ps. 217.5 million in 2010. The increase was primarily the result of higher salaries and marketing expenses; and was also affected by the reversal of allowances for doubtful accounts accounted for during 2010.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by 55.4% to Ps. 58.9 million in 2011 compared to Ps. 37.9 million reported in 2010.
DIGITAL CONTENT AND OTHERS
Net sales in this segment are derived from administrative and corporate services rendered by the Company and by our subsidiary GC Gestión Compartida S.A. to third parties as well as to other subsidiaries of the Company (which are eliminated in the consolidation). Additionally, this segment includes the production of digital content. Net sales to third parties are largely derived from advertising in our web pages and portals. Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization) is driven mainly by salaries and professional fees paid to advisers.
In this period, net sales increased 17.5% to 283.0, from Ps. 240.9 million reported in 2010, due to higher fees at Grupo Clarín, higher sales in digital content and Gestión Compartida. EBITDA resulted in Ps. (0.6) million.
OPERATING STATISTICS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT
CABLE TV AND INTERNET ACCESS
2011 | 2010 | YoY | 4Q11 | 3Q11 | 4Q10 | QoQ | YoY | |||||||||
Homes Passed (1) | 7,586.5 | 7,488.9 | 1.3% | 7,586.5 | 7,549.0 | 7,488.9 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
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Bidirectional Homes Passed | 63.2% | 59.9% | 5.6% | 63.2% | 62.0% | 59.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
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Total Consolidated Subscribers (1)(3) | 3,490.3 | 3,357.9 | 3.9% | 3,490.3 | 3,476.8 | 3,357.9 | 0.4% | 3.9% |
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Subscribers - Argentina | 3,264.4 | 3,149.3 | 3.7% | 3,264.4 | 3,252.4 | 3,149.3 | 0.4% | 3.7% |
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Subscribers - International | 225.9 | 208.5 | 8.3% | 225.9 | 224.3 | 208.5 | 0.7% | 8.3% |
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Uruguay | 110.0 | 102.8 | 7.0% | 110.0 | 109.4 | 102.8 | 0.5% | 7.0% |
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Paraguay | 115.9 | 105.8 | 9.6% | 115.9 | 114.9 | 105.8 | 0.9% | 9.6% |
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% over Homes Passed | 46.0% | 44.8% | 2.6% | 46.0% | 46.1% | 44.8% | (0.1%) | 2.6% |
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Total Equity Subscribers(4) | 3,566.6 | 3,433.6 | 3.9% | 3,566.6 | 3,553.4 | 3,433.6 | 0.4% | 3.9% |
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Churn Rate % | 15.1% | 14.3% | 5.6% | 15.5% | 13.7% | 15.3% | 13.2% | 1.5% |
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Digital Video |
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Digital Ready Pay TV Subs | 2,656.0 | 2,225.4 | 19.3% | 2,656.0 | 2,489.5 | 2,225.4 | 6.7% | 19.3% |
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Total Digital Decoders | 1,082.5 | 699.1 | 54.9% | 1,082.5 | 1,026.6 | 699.1 | 5.4% | 54.9% |
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Argentina | 875.0 | 584.4 | 49.7% | 875.0 | 828.4 | 584.4 | 5.6% | 49.7% |
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International | 207.6 | 114.7 | 81.0% | 207.6 | 198.2 | 114.7 | 4.7% | 81.0% |
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Penetration over Digital Ready TV Subs | 40.8% | 31.4% | 29.7% | 40.8% | 41.2% | 31.4% | (1.2%) | 29.7% |
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Internet Subscribers |
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Total Internet Subscribers (1) | 1,351.1 | 1,128.2 | 19.8% | 1,351.1 | 1,293.3 | 1,128.2 | 4.5% | 19.8% |
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Cablemodem(1) | 1,331.3 | 1,102.4 | 20.8% | 1,331.3 | 1,273.1 | 1,102.4 | 4.6% | 20.8% |
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ADSL(1) | 12.13 | 16.5 | (26.4%) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 16.5 | 0.4% | (26.4%) |
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Dial Up (1) | 7.6 | 9.3 | (17.8%) | 7.6 | 8.1 | 9.3 | (6.1%) | (17.8%) |
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% over Bidirectional Homes Passed | 28.2% | 25.2% | 12.0% | 28.2% | 27.6% | 25.2% | 2.0% | 12.0% |
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Total ARPU(2) | 154.1 | 123.6 | 24.7% | 180.0 | 149.0 | 131.5 | 20.8% | 36.9% |
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(1) Figures in thousands
(2) Net Sales/ Average Pay TV Subscribers
(3) Total subscribers consolidated following the same consolidation methods used in the financial statements as of each year end.
(4) Total subscribers considering the equity share in each subsidiary.
PRINTING AND PUBLISHING
2011 | 2010 | YoY | 4Q11 | 3Q11 | 4Q10 | QoQ | YoY | |
Circulation (1) | 331.2 | 360.8 | (8.2%) | 315.0 | 333.7 | 348.8 | (5.6%) | (9.7%) |
Circulation share % (2) | 40.0% | 43.5% | (8.2%) | 39.3% | 39.9% | 43.2% | (1.3%) | (9.0%) |
Advertising share %(3) | 54.0% | 54.7% | (1.2%) | 53.5% | 53.3% | 54.9% | 0.4% | (2.6%) |
(1) Average number of copies according to IVC (including Diario Clarín and Olé)
(2) Share in Buenos Aires and Greater Buenos Aires Area (AMBA) Diario Clarín. Source: AGEA and IVC.
(3) Share in Buenos Aires and Greater Buenos Aires Area (AMBA) Diario Clarín. Source: Monitor de Medios Publicitarios S.A.
BROADCASTING AND PROGRAMMING
2011 | 2010 | YoY | 4Q11 | 3Q11 | 4Q10 | QoQ | YoY | |
Advertising Share % (1) | 36.6% | 36.1% | 1.3% | 37.8% | 37.3% | 36.1% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
Audience Share % (2) | ||||||||
Prime Time | 42.2% | 42.2% | 0.2% | 45.0% | 43.0% | 46.7% | 4.5% | (3.6%) |
Total Time | 33.0% | 31.0% | 6.4% | 34.2% | 33.6% | 34.8% | 1.6% | (1.8%) |
(1) Company estimate, over ad spend in Ps. In broadcast TV for AMBA region.
(2) Share of broadcast TV audience according to IBOPE for AMBA. PrimeTime is defined as Monday through Friday from 8pm to 12am. Total Time is defined as Monday through Sunday from 12 pm to 12 am.
DIGITAL CONTENT AND OTHERS
2011 | 2010 | YoY | |
Page Views (1) | 613.9 | 534.7 | 14.8% |
Unique Visitors(1) | 25.9 | 21.0 | 23.3% |
(1)In millions. Average. Source IAB and Company Estimates.
DEBT AND LIQUIDITY
(In millions of Ps.) | FY11 | FY10 | % Change | September 11 | % Change |
Short Term and Long Term Debt | |||||
Current Financial Debt | 451.0 | 264.7 | 70.4% | 294.6 | 53.1% |
Financial loans | 118.2 | 42.8 | 176.4% | 52.2 | 126.4% |
Negotiable obligations | 129.0 | 133.9 | (3.7%) | 100.7 | 28.2% |
Accrued interest | 86.9 | 33.2 | 161.4% | 41.2 | 110.9% |
Acquisition of equipment | 42.6 | 36.0 | 18.4% | 44.0 | (3.2%) |
Sellers Financing Capital | 9.0 | 3.8 | 137.2% | 2.9 | 207.3% |
Sellers Financing accrued interest | - | - | NA | - | NA |
Related Parties Capital | 13.2 | 5.0 | 163.0% | 8.1 | 62.3% |
Related Parties accrued interest | 0.1 | 0.1 | 22.3% | 0.1 | 45.0% |
Bank overdraft | 52.1 | 10.0 | 422.0% | 45.5 | 14.5% |
Non-Current Financial Debt | 2,821.4 | 2,126.5 | 32.7% | 2,865.2 | (1.5%) |
Financial loans | 136.9 | 120.1 | 14.0% | 192.7 | (28.9%) |
Negotiable obligations | 2,584.0 | 1,964.8 | 31.5% | 2,593.0 | (0.3%) |
Accrued interest | 1.9 | 1.0 | 85.0% | 1.7 | 11.2% |
Acquisition of equipment | 95.0 | 36.9 | 157.7% | 74.0 | 28.3% |
Sellers Financing Capital | 0.8 | 1.1 | (27.5%) | 1.0 | (21.3%) |
Related Parties Capital | 2.1 | 2.1 | NA | 2.1 | NA |
Related Parties accrued interest | 0.7 | 0.4 | 74.4% | 0.7 | 12.1% |
Total Financial Debt (A) | 3,272.5 | 2,391.3 | 36.9% | 3,159.9 | 3.6% |
Measurement at fair Value | (54.7) | 7.8 | 798.6% | (55.6) | (1.6%) |
Total Short Term and Long Term Debt | 3,217.8 | 2,399.1 | 34.1% | 3,104.3 | 3.7% |
Cash and Cash Equivalents (B)* | 911.4 | 640.7 | 42.2% | 949.6 | (4.0%) |
Net Debt (A) - (B) | 2,361.1 | 1,750.6 | 34.9% | 2,210.3 | 6.8% |
Net Debt/Adjusted Ebitda (Last 12 Months) | 0.91x | .74x | 22.1% | 0.87x | 4.6% |
% USD Debt | 94.5% | 94.9% | (0.4%) | 93.4% | 1.2% |
% Ar. Ps Debt | 5.5% | 5.1% | 6.7% | 6.6% | (17.5%) |
* Does not include cash in reserve accounts in Cablevisión S.A.
Total Financial Debt(1) and Net Debt, increased from Ps. 2,391.3 million to Ps. 3,272.5 million and from Ps. 1,750.6 million to Ps. 2,361.1 million respectively. This represents an increase of 36.9% in the Total Debt and a Net Debt rise of 34.9%.
Debt coverage ratio (1) as of December 31th, 2011 was 0.91x in the case of Net Debt and of 1.26x in terms of Total Financial Debt.
(1) Total Financial debt is defined as financial loans and debt for acquisitions, including accrued interest. Debt Coverage Ratio is defined as Total Financial Debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA (last 12 months).
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
GRUPO CLARIN DIVIDEND PAYMENT PROPOSAL
The Board of Directors of Grupo Clarín proposed to the Shareholders' Meeting a cash dividend payment of Ps 135 million (equivalent to Ps 0.47 per share or to Ps 0.94 per GDS).
TRANSITION TO IFRS
The Argentine Securities Commission ("CNV" for its Spanish acronym) has established, through General Resolutions No. 562 and 576, as mandatory for public companies in Argentina, the implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB").
The mandatory adoption of IFRS is effective for fiscal year beginning January 1, 2012; starting with the first quarterly financial statements corresponding to March 31, 2012.
For more information see Note 1.2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
PURCHASE OFFER
On 14 February 2012, the Company informed the CNV and the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange ("BCBA" for its Spanish acronym) that on 13 February 2012, the Company's shareholders GC Dominio S.A., Ernestina Laura Herrera de Noble, ELHN - GRUPO CLARIN NEW YORK TRUST, HHM - GRUPO CLARIN NEW YORK TRUST, LRP - Grupo Clarín New York Trust, José Antonio Aranda and Aranlu S.A. received a communication from the shareholders GS Unidos LLC, GS Capital Partners III, L.P., GS Private Equity Partners 1999 - Direct Investment Fund, L.P. and GS Private Equity Partners II - Direct Investment Fund, L.P. pursuant to which they were granted, for a term of 28 days, the right to purchase an aggregate amount of 22,147,617 Class "C" shares of the Company at a price equivalent to US$6.80 per GDS. The offer is under analysis and the offerees will inform the Company of their decision in due course.
STOCK AND MARKET INFORMATION
Grupo Clarín trades its stock in the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (BCBA) and in the London Stock Exchange (LSE), in the form of shares and GDS's, respectively.
GCLA (BCBA) Price per Share (ARS)
| 10.00 |
GCLA (LSE) Price per GDS (USD) | 5.00 |
Total Shares | 287,418,584 |
Total GDSs | 143,709,292 |
Market Value (USD MM) | 718.5 |
Closing Price | March 9th, 2012 |
CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST INFORMATION
Grupo Clarín will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its Fourth Quarter Results and Full Year for 2011, on Monday, March 12th, 2012.
Presentations by: Alfredo Marin, Investor Relations Officer.
Time: 12:00 pm Buenos Aires Time/3:00 pm London Time/11:00 am New York Time.
To access the conference call, please dial: from within Argentina + 0 800 333 0050; from within the United Kingdom +44 (800) 092 3582; from within the United States +1 (800) 311 9401; and from all other countries +1 (334) 323 7224. The Conference ID is #6118.
To access the simultaneous webcast presentation, please direct your browser to:
http://www.grupoclarin.com/ir
A replay of the conference call will be available one hour after its conclusion, and will remain available for two weeks. To access the replay, please dial from the within the U.S. +1-877-919-4059, or from anywhere outside the U.S. +1-334-323-7226. The passcode is: 32376572. The webcast presentation will be archived at http://www.grupoclarin.com.ar/ir.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
Grupo Clarín is the largest media company in Argentina and a leading company in the cable television and Internet access, printing and publishing, and broadcasting and programming markets. Its cable television network is one of the largest in Latin America in term of subscribers, and is a leading broadband provider in Argentina. Its flagship newspaper -Diario Clarín- is one of the highest circulation newspapers in Latin America. Grupo Clarín is the largest producer of media content in Argentina, including news, sports and entertainment and reaches substantially all segments of the Argentine population in terms of wealth, geography and age.
Disclaimer
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010
In Argentine Pesos (Ps.)
December 31, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | ||
ASSETS | |||
CURRENT ASSETS | |||
Cash and banks | 653,138,802 | 363,449,825 | |
Short-term investments | 258,220,644 | 277,247,561 | |
Trade receivables, net | 1,295,795,530 | 1,015,996,822 | |
Other receivables, net | 322,006,588 | 248,497,309 | |
Inventories | 437,851,738 | 289,139,219 | |
Other Assets | 16,647,171 | 85,541,681 | |
Total current Assets | 2,983,660,473 | 2,279,872,417 | |
NON-CURRENT ASSETS | |||
Trade receivables, net | 122,595,188 | 1,404,343 | |
Other receivables, net | 149,274,711 | 90,789,315 | |
Inventories | 16,964,960 | 30,047,212 | |
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates | 267,531,382 | 240,326,069 | |
Other investments | 1,049,798 | 1,117,346 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 3,710,550,032 | 2,827,844,624 | |
Intangible Assets, net | 629,761,902 | 719,512,758 | |
Other Assets | 12,660,842 | 13,098,995 | |
Subtotal | 4,910,388,815 | 3,924,140,662 | |
Goodwill | 2,791,308,680 | 2,731,985,120 | |
Total non-current Assets | 7,701,697,495 | 6,656,125,782 | |
Total Assets | 10,685,357,968 | 8,935,998,199 | |
LIABILITIES | |||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
Accounts payable | 1,240,435,798 | 844,165,448 | |
Long-term debt | 445,961,492 | 264,268,493 | |
Salaries and Social Security payable | 516,901,841 | 389,830,493 | |
Taxes payable | 300,844,635 | 475,316,163 | |
Sellers financing | 9,004,254 | 3,796,354 | |
Other Liabilities | 106,114,382 | 93,806,786 | |
Total current Liabilities | 2,619,262,402 | 2,071,183,737 | |
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
Accounts payable | 16,450,399 | 20,781,453 | |
Long-term debt | 2,762,018,386 | 2,129,893,236 | |
Salaries and Social Security payable | 2,428,190 | 233,346 | |
Taxes payable | 79,277,220 | 88,063,896 | |
Sellers financing | 816,854 | 1,127,017 | |
Other Liabilities | 243,800,109 | 266,000,933 | |
Provisions | 188,698,684 | 155,378,087 | |
Total non-current Liabilities | 3,293,489,842 | 2,661,477,968 | |
Total Liabilities | 5,912,752,244 | 4,732,661,705 | |
MINORITY INTEREST | 1,037,401,294 | 918,479,254 | |
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 3,735,204,430 | 3,284,857,240 | |
Total Liabilities, Minority Interest and Shareholders' Equity | 10,685,357,968 | 8,935,998,199 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
As of December 31, 2011 and 2010
In Argentine Pesos (Ps.)
December 31, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | ||
Net sales | 9,752,546,964 | 7,632,019,424 | |
Cost of sales | (4,872,490,542) | (3,597,104,686) | |
Subtotal | 4,880,056,422 | 4,034,914,738 | |
Expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) | |||
Selling expenses | (1,086,286,607) | (761,561,527) | |
Administrative expenses | (1,195,118,551) | (921,514,422) | |
Expenses subtotal | (2,281,405,158) | (1,683,075,949) | |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (1) and other investments | (636,941,903) | (488,754,341) | |
Amortization of intangible assets, goodwill and other assets | (149,580,881) | (130,430,142) | |
Depreciation and amortization subtotal | (786,522,784) | (619,184,483) | |
Financing and holding results | |||
Generated by assets | |||
Interest | 23,943,933 | 18,985,855 | |
Other taxes and expenses | (140,409,846) | (99,279,949) | |
Impairment of inventories and materials | (6,906,490) | (4,599,561) | |
Goodwill impairment | (12,053,573) | - | |
Exchange differences | 33,370,686 | 10,932,073 | |
Holding gains on inventories | 20,677,069 | 31,815,706 | |
Holding gains on derivatives | 2,300,051 | 7,180,473 | |
Effect of financial discounts on assets and other | (11,163,322) | (4,388,840) | |
Generated by liabilities | |||
Interest | (291,872,949) | (221,946,815) | |
Exchange differences | (224,763,004) | (128,498,387) | |
Effect of financial discounts on liabilities | (11,291,313) | (27,579,101) | |
CER restatement | (2,973,143) | (1,640,232) | |
Financial debt refinancing result | 41,021,843 | - | |
Holding losses on derivatives | (8,244,000) | (449,600) | |
Other | (4,485,704) | (846,454) | |
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates, net | 16,664,596 | 4,070,623 | |
Other income (expense), net | 7,723,938 | (7,501,030) | |
Income before income tax, tax on assets and minority interest | 1,243,667,252 | 1,308,909,067 | |
Income tax and Tax on assets | (454,235,423) | (493,432,154) | |
Minority interest | (267,152,452) | (277,360,033) | |
Net income for the year | 522,279,377 | 538,116,880 |
(1) Chargeable to:
Cost of sales | (562,078,605) | (427,336,168) |
Selling expenses | (43,197,264) | (34,763,264) |
Administrative expenses | (31,666,034) | (26,654,909) |
The Consolidated Statements of Operations for each business segment are included in the Financial Statements as of December 31th, 2011, available at http://www.grupoclarin.com/ir
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWs
As of December 31, 2011 and 2010
In Argentine Pesos (Ps.)
December 31, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | ||
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||
Net income for the year | 522,279,377 | 538,116,880 | |
Income tax and tax on assets | 454,235,423 | 493,432,154 | |
Accrued interest, net | 267,929,016 | 202,960,960 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income for the year to cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and other investments | 636,941,903 | 488,754,341 | |
Amortization of intangible assets, goodwill and other assets | 149,580,881 | 130,430,142 | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | 42,375,748 | 10,696,072 | |
Provision for contingencies | 51,505,339 | 57,654,729 | |
Allowance for impairment of inventories and obsolescence of materials | 6,906,490 | 4,599,561 | |
Exchange difference and other financial results | 200,223,903 | 138,442,066 | |
Goodwill impairment | 12,053,573 | - | |
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates, net | (16,664,596) | (4,070,623) | |
Minority interest | 267,152,452 | 277,360,033 | |
Holding losses (gains) on derivatives | 5,943,949 | (6,730,873) | |
Holding gains on inventories | (20,677,069) | (31,815,706) | |
Disposal of long-term investments | (6,657,315) | - | |
Results on sale of property, plant and equipment | (10,194,877) | 436,043 | |
Financial debt refinancing result | (41,021,843) | - | |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||
Trade receivables | (433,369,755) | (225,577,715) | |
Other receivables | (95,740,021) | 35,275,063 | |
Inventories | (116,706,457) | (46,417,418) | |
Other assets | (1,757,033) | (2,158,852) | |
Accounts payable | 351,925,214 | 184,108,066 | |
Salaries and Social Security payable | 128,550,165 | 77,254,422 | |
Taxes payable | (59,692,583) | (153,739,486) | |
Other liabilities | (37,264,820) | 34,518,420 | |
Provisions | (23,712,463) | (23,300,167) | |
Income tax and tax on assets payments | (622,533,817) | (383,772,880) | |
Cash provided by operating activities | 1,611,610,784 | 1,796,455,232 | |
CASH USED IN INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES | |||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment, net | (1,511,208,974) | (967,902,557) | |
Acquisition of intangible assets | (57,140,766) | (27,237,361) | |
Capital contributions and acquisition of subsidiaries | (20,320,921) | - | |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 16,091,223 | 47,682 | |
Proceeds from the disposal of long-term investments | 14,470,615 | - | |
Certificates of deposit | (10,000,000) | - | |
Collection of loans | - | 3,828,681 | |
Collection of dividends | 1,547,203 | 9,759,412 | |
Cash used in investment activities | (1,566,561,620) | (981,504,143) | |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWs
As of December 31, 2011 and 2010
In Argentine Pesos (Ps.)
December 31, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | ||
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
Loans obtained | 862,002,493 | 85,140,154 | |
Repayment of loans and issue expenses | (211,624,357) | (164,234,302) | |
Payment of interest | (207,303,452) | (52,259,818) | |
Collections (payments) of derivatives, net | 41,790,297 | (6,038,542) | |
Payment of sellers financing | (748,725) | (120,701,718) | |
Transfer (setup) of Reserve account / Escrow funds | 5,652,799 | (296,920,195) | |
Payment of dividends | (120,000,000) | - | |
Payments to minority shareholders, net | (185,354,774) | (71,856,228) | |
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 184,414,281 | (626,870,649) | |
FINANCING AND HOLDING RESULTS GENERATED BY CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 41,708,769 | 24,840,777 | |
Net Increase in cash flow | 271,172,214 | 212,921,217 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | 629,423,258 | 459,135,441 | |
Effect of decrease in cash due to deconsolidation of companies | - | (42,633,400) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year (1) | 900,595,472 | 629,423,258 |
(1) Includes:
Cash and banks | 653,138,802 | 363,449,825 | |
Investments with maturities of less than three months | 247,456,670 | 265,973,433 |