PRESS RELEASE

     TECHNICOLOR: FIRST HALF 2020 RESULTS

Paris (France), 30 July 2020Technicolor (Euronext Paris: TCH; OTCQX: TCLRY) announces today its results for the first half of 2020.

Richard Moat, Chief Executive Officer of Technicolor, stated:

This first half of 2020 has been a period of intense activity for Technicolor. On the one hand, our teams have been working hard to face the Covid-19 crisis, and to adapt quickly in order to ensure the continuity of our operations and the ongoing delivery of our high value added services to our customers. On the other hand we have successfully structured a comprehensive financial restructuring plan, which will provide a much stronger framework for the long-term sustainability of the Company. The implementation of the restructuring plan is going according to schedule, with the first €240 million tranche of the New Money already received, the second €180 million tranche on its way following the approval of the Commercial Court of Paris on July 28th, and the two capital increases to be launched in the coming weeks. I am proud of the work done and I would like to warmly thank all of our teams, both internal and external, for their commitment and our shareholders for their support. 
In the first half, the Group’s activities have demonstrated resilience to the Covid-19 pandemic. Our business units are well positioned to take advantage of the increased demand for original content, the strong increase in digital media consumption, and the significant growth in residential broadband access. We continue to have valuable assets and global leadership positions in each of our business units. We intend to become a stronger company for our employees and a stronger partner for our suppliers and customers. I am confident that there is a bright future ahead for Technicolor

First half 2020 results:

After a strong first quarter, the Group’s activities have demonstrated resilience to the Covid-19 crisis in the second quarter:

Consolidated revenues for the Group were down 19% at current rates to €1,433 million, as the impact of Covid-19 on Production Services and DVD Services was partially compensated by an outperformance in Broadband, particularly in North America (+15% compared to the first half of 2019).

The Group maintained a strong focus on the delivery of previously announced cost savings through the Strategic  Plan, and is well on track to achieve total savings in excess of €160 million this year and €300 million by 2022. To date, €67 million of cost savings related to the Strategic Plan announced in 2020 have been achieved, whilst detailed plans are in place to achieve the remainder.

The financial restructuring plan approved by the Group’s creditors, shareholders and the Commercial Court, provides a framework for Technicolor`s long-term sustainability. The first tranche (c. €240 million) of the “New Money” facility under the financial restructuring plan has been received, and the second tranche (c. €180 million) of the "New Money" facility should be received at the end of August by the Group.

The updated outlook is broadly in line with the base case presented in the press release issued on June 22nd .

First Half Year 2020 Key indicators from continuing operations:

 First Half (IFRS)  
In € million20192020At
current
rate
At
constant
rate
  
  
Revenues from continuing
operations
1,764 1,433 (18.8)%(19.3)%  
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations104 53 (49.6)%(49.2)%  
As a % of revenues5.9%3.7%    
Adjusted EBITA from continuing operations(44)(67)(53.5)%(50.4)%  
EBIT from continuing operations(88)(194)n.a.n.a.  
Free Cash Flow from continuing
operations before net interest expenses
(230)(252)(9.4)%(6.5)%  
Net interest expenses(32)(35)(8.7)%(8.3)%  
Free Cash Flow from continuing operations after net interest expenses(262)(286)(9.3)%(6.7)%  

Figures at current rate, including IFRS 16

H1 2020 Group update

Outlook

             

      

                                

Continuing Operations – post IFRS 16     
€m, FYE Dec post IFRS-162019a 

2020e
2022e  
  
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations324

 
169

 
425

 
  
Adjusted EBITA from continuing operations42

 
(64)

 
202

 
  
Continuing FCF before financial results and tax(8)(115)-(150)259  
      

Update on the announced financial restructuring plan

These issuances have been approved today by the Board of Directors of the Company and will be subscribed according to the conditions detailed in the prospectus dated July, 10, 2020 approved by the French market authority (l”AMF”) under number 20-343 related to equity issuances as part of the Group Accelerated Safeguard Plan (the “Prospectus”). The Prospectus is composed of the Company's 2019 Universal Registration Document filed with the AMF on April 20, 2020 under number D.20-0317 (“The Universal Registration Document”), of the Amendment to the 2019 Universal Registration Document filed with the AMF on July 10, 2020 under number D.20-0317-A01 (“The Amendment to the Universal Registration Document”) and a securities note (“the Securities Note”) (including the summary of the Prospectus).

Due to, inter alia, the publication of the half-year financial report, the Prospectus will be updated and completed by a supplement, to be approved and published on August 4, 2020, according to current schedule (“the Supplement”).

Copies of the Prospectus and the Supplement are and will be available free of charge at Technicolor's registered office, -10 rue du Renard - 75004 Paris, on the Company's website (https://www.technicolor.com) as well as on the AMF website (www.amf-france.org).

Segment Review – First half 2020 Result Highlights

 First HalfChange HoH
Production Services20192020ReportedAt constant rate
In € million
Revenues428279(34.8)%(35.3)%
Adj. EBITDA*812n.a.n.a.
As a % of revenues+18.8% +0.8%   
Adj. EBITA*19 (51)n.a.n.a.
As a % of revenues+4.3% (18.4)%  

(*) Figures at current rate, including IFRS 16

Covid-19 situation update:

Adjusted EBITDA amounted to €2 million, or 0.8% of revenue, down €79 million year-on-year. The Adjusted EBITDA reduction was mainly driven by Film & Episodic VFX. This negative evolution has fully impacted Adjusted EBITA compared to prior year.

 First HalfChange HoH
DVD Services20192020ReportedAt constant rate
In € million
Revenues374302(19.3)%(20.3)%
Adj. EBITDA*91n.a.n.a.
As a % of revenues+2.5% +0.5%   
Adj. EBITA*(31)(29)+7.2%+8.4%
As a % of revenues(8.4)%(9.7)%  

(*) Figures at current rate, including IFRS 16

As a result of ongoing industry-wide pressures, DVD Services continued its structural division-wide initiatives to adapt distribution and replication operations, and related customer contract agreements in response to continued volume reductions. Multiple successful contract renegotiations were announced in 2019, and similar efforts with other customers are ongoing.

Volume data for DVD Services

 First Half
In million units20192020% Change
Total Combined Volumes445.9326.2(26.8)%
By FormatSD-DVD299.2220.1(26.4)%
 Blu-ray™117.688.4(24.8)%
 CD29.117.6(39.4)%
By SegmentStudio/Video402.4297.4(26.1)%
 Games9.26.3(31.3)%
 Music & Software34.222.5(34.3)%

Covid-19 situation update:

Adjusted EBITDA amounted to €1 million at current rate, or 0.5% of revenue, broadly in line with expectations given the anticipated volume reduction and normal seasonal weakness in the first half. Margin was bolstered by ongoing cost savings and a positive impact from contracts renegotiated in 2019.

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 First HalfChange HoH
Connected Home20192020ReportedAt constant rate
In € million
Revenues953839(12.0)%(12.3)%
Adj. EBITDA*2454n.a.n.a.
As a % of revenues+2.5% +6.4%   
Adj. EBITA*(17)20 n.a.n.a.
As a % of revenues(1.7)%+2.4%   

(*) Figures at current rate, including IFRS 16

·Connected Home revenues totaled €839 million in the first half of 2020, down 12.3% year-on-year at constant rate and 12.0% at current rate, but in line with expectations. The division is maintaining its market leadership in the Broadband segment and in the video Android based segment; both segments are expected to keep gaining importance over the foreseeable future.

Business highlights:

North America: revenues remained strong, driven by a very strong Broadband business with the top 6 cable operators in the region, and higher video sales to these customers fueled by the new solutions they are launching. Revenues were up compared to the first half 2019.

     Latin America: The difficult macroeconomic situation in the region continued driving demand down. Despite an increase in Mexican video sales, the region was down overall due to a significant reduction in Brazil resulting largely from weakness in exchange rates. Broadband revenues were down across the region mainly driven by delayed investments linked to Covid-19.

Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia-Pacific:

      
     The division continues to focus on selective investments in key customers and specific parts of the portfolio that will lead to improved margins over the year.
      

Revenue Breakdown for Connected Home

 First Half
In € million20192020% Change*
Total revenues953839(12.3)%
By regionNorth America398463+14.6%
 Europe, Middle East and Africa260154(42.0)%
 Latin America162112(26.0)%
Asia-Pacific133110(17.8)%
By productVideo376318(14.7)%
 Broadband577521(10.7)%

(*) Variation at constant rates

Covid-19 situation update:

Adjusted EBITDA amounted to €54 million, or 6.4% of revenue. Adjusted EBITA of €20 million improved by €37 million compared to prior year at current rate. This good evolution in profitability is the result of the transformation plan launched 2 years ago, increasing the division’s performance and drastically improving productivity.

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 First HalfChange HoH
Corporate &
Other
20192020ReportedAt constant rate
In € million
Revenues913+40.2% +40.2%
Adj. EBITDA*(10)(5)+48.9%+49.4%
As a % of revenuesn.a.n.a.  
Adj. EBITA*(15)(7)+51.9%+52.3%
As a % of revenuesn.a.n.a.  

(*) Figures at current rate, including IFRS 16

 ·Corporate & Other includes the Trademark Licensing business.

      

     Corporate & Other recorded revenues of €13 million in the first half of 2020, increasing compared to last year. Adjusted EBITDA amounted to €(5) million and Adjusted EBITA €(7) million.

Summary of consolidated results for the first half of 2020

 First Half (IFRS)
In € million20192020Change
Revenues from continuing operations1,764 1,433 (18.8)%
Change at constant currency (%)  (19.3)%
o/wProduction Services428 279 (34.8)%
 DVD Services374 302 (19.3)%
 Connected Home953 839 (12.0)%
 Corporate & Other9 13 +40.2%
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations104 53 (49.6)%
Change at constant currency (%)  (49.2)%
As a % of revenues+5.9% +3.7% (220)bps
o/wProduction Services81 2 n.a.
 DVD Services9 1 n.a.
 Connected Home24 54 n.a.
 Corporate & Other(10)(5)+48.9%
Adjusted EBITA from continuing operations(44)(67)(53.5)%
Change at constant currency (%)  (50.4)%
As a % of revenues(2.5)%(4.7)%(220)bps
Adjusted EBIT from continuing operations(71)(89)(24.6)%
Change at constant currency (%)  (22.1)%
As a % of revenues(4.0)%(6.2)%(220)bps
EBIT from continuing operations(88)(194)n.a.
Change at constant currency (%)  n.a.
As a % of revenues(5.0)%(13.6)%(860)bps
Financial result(48)(67)-
Income tax(7)(3)-
Share of profit/(loss) from associates (1)0 -
Profit/(loss) from continuing operations(143)(264)-
Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations4 (1)-
Net income(139)(265)-

Restructuring costs accounted for €(41) million at current rate and related to savings initiatives across all divisions.  

A €72 million impairment charge has been booked, mainly at the DVD Services division level due to Covid-19 revised assumptions.

The EBIT from continuing operations amounts to a loss of €(194) million in 2020.

The financial result totaled €(67) million in the first half 2020 compared to €(48) million in the first half 2019, reflecting:

Income tax amounted to €(3) million, compared to €(7) million in the first half 2019.

Group net income therefore amounted to €(265) million at current rate in the first half 2020 compared to the €(139) million loss in the first half 2019.

Reconciliation of adjusted indicators (unaudited)

Technicolor is presenting, in addition to published results and with the aim to provide a more comparable view of the evolution of its operating performance in the first half 2020 compared to the first half 2019, a set of adjusted indicators which exclude the following items as per the statement of operations of the Group’s consolidated financial statements:

These adjustments, the reconciliation of which is detailed in the following table, amounted to an impact on EBIT from continuing operations of €(106) million in the first half 2020 compared to €(17) million in the first half of 2019 (including IFRS 16).

 First Half (IFRS)
In € million20192020Change*
EBIT from continuing operations(88)(194)(106)
Restructuring charges, net(12)(41)(30)
Net impairment losses on non-current operating assets(1)(72)(71)
Other income/(expense)(4)8 12
Adjusted EBIT from continuing operations(71)(89)(18)
As a % of revenues(4.0)%(6.2)%(220)bps
Depreciation and amortization (“D&A”) *159 139 (21)
IT capacity use for rendering in Production S.16 2 (14)
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations104 53 (52)
As a % of revenues+5.9%+3.7%(220)bps

(*) Variation at current rates

Free Cash Flow Reconciliation and Summarized financial structure (unaudited)

Technicolor defines “Free Cash Flow” as net cash from operating activities (continuing and discontinued) plus proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment (“PPE”) and intangible assets, minus purchases of PPE and purchases of intangible assets including capitalization of development costs.

 Full Year (IFRS) 
In € millionJune 30,June 30, 
20192020 
   
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations 10453 
Changes in working capital and other assets and liabilities(175)(197) 
IT capacity use for rendering in Production Services(16)(2) 
Pension cash usage of the period(12)(12) 
Restructuring provisions – cash usage of the period (15)(23) 
Interest paid(33)(35) 
Interest received1- 
Income tax paid(10)(1) 
Other items(16)(13) 
Net operating cash generated from continuing activities(172)(230) 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (PPE)(43)(17) 
Proceeds from sale of PPE and intangible assets1- 
Purchases of intangible assets including capitalization(47)(39) 
of development costs 
Net operating cash used in discontinued activities(6)(8) 
Free cash-flow(269)(294) 
Nominal gross debt1,4031,670 
Cash position6563 
Net financial debt at nominal value (non IFRS)1,3381,607 
IFRS adjustment(5)(6) 
Net financial debt (IFRS)1,3331,601 

      
The Board of Directors approved today these consolidated financial statements, which have been reviewed by our statutory auditors, who are in the process of issuing an unqualified opinion.

Financial calendar

Q3 2020 results28 October 2020
FY 2020 results3 March 2021

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Prospectus

The Prospectus is composed of (i) the Company's 2019 Universal Registration Document filed with the AMF on 20 April 2020 under number D.20-0317, (ii) the Amendment to the 2019 Universal Registration Document filed with the AMF on 10 July 2020 under number D.20-0317-A01 and a securities note (including the summary of the Prospectus). Copies of the Prospectus are available free of charge at Technicolor's registered office, -10 rue du Renard - 75004 Paris, on the Company's website (www.technicolor.com) as well as on the AMF website (www.amf-france.org).

Warning: Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements that constitute "forward-looking statements", including but not limited to statements that are predictions of or indicate future events, trends, plans or objectives, based on certain assumptions or which do not directly relate to historical or current facts. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed, forecasted or implied by such forward-looking statements. For a more complete list and description of such risks and uncertainties, refer to Technicolor’s filings with the French Autorité des marchés financiers.

Disclaimer

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of securities, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No communication and no information in respect of this transaction may be distributed to the public in any jurisdiction where a registration or approval is required. The issue, the subscription for or the purchase of Technicolor’s shares may be subject to specific legal or regulatory restrictions in certain jurisdictions. Technicolor assumes no responsibility for any violation of any such restrictions by any person.

This press release and the information it includes do not constitute an offer to sell or subscribe for, or a solicitation of an order to buy or subscribe for Technicolor securities in Australia, Canada, Japan, or the United States of America or in any other country in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful.

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This announcement is not an advertisement and not a prospectus within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 2017/1129 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017 on the prospectus to be published when securities are offered to the public or admitted to trading on a regulated market, and repealing the Prospectus Directive 2003/71/EC (the "Prospectus Regulation").

With respect to the Member States of the European Economic Area other than France, no action has been undertaken or will be undertaken to make an offer to the public of the securities referred to herein requiring a publication of a prospectus in any relevant Member State. Accordingly, any offer of Technicolor's securities may only be made in any Member State (i) to qualified investors as defined in the Prospectus Regulation, or (ii) in any other case exempting Technicolor from having to issue a prospectus in accordance with Article 1(4) of the Prospectus Regulation.

This document does not constitute or form a part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities in the United States. With respect to the United States, Technicolor's securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of the United States of America, as amended (U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the "U.S. Securities Act") and Technicolor does not intend to make a public offer of its securities in the United States. The securities of Technicolor may not be offered, sold, exercised or delivered within the territory of the United States of America, as defined by Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act, except pursuant to an exemption from the registration or in a transaction not subject to the registration requirements thereof and any applicable states securities laws.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

 June 30,
(€ in million)2020 2019
    
CONTINUING OPERATIONS   
Revenues 1,433   1,764
Cost of sales (1,323)  (1,613)
Gross Margin 110  151
    
Selling and administrative expenses (149)  (163)
Research and development expenses (49)  (60)
Restructuring costs (41)  (12)
Net impairment gains (losses) on non-current operating assets (72)  (1)
Other income (expense) 8  (4)
Earnings before Interest & Tax from continuing operations (194)  (88)
    
Interest income -  1
Interest expense (40)  (33)
Other financial income (expense) (28)  (16)
Net financial income (expense) (67)  (48)
    
Share of gain (loss) from associates- (1)
Income tax(3) (7)
Profit (loss) from continuing operations (264)  (143)
    
DISCONTINUING OPERATIONS   
Net profit (loss) from discontinuing operations (1)   4
    
Net income (loss) (265)  (139)
Attributable to:   
- Equity holders of the parent (265)  (139)
- Non-controlling interest 0   0
    
EARNINGS PER SHAREJune 30,
(in euro, except number of shares)2020 2019
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (basic net of treasury shares held) 15,356,992   15,310,599
Earnings (losses) per share from continuing operations   
- basic (17.22) (9.35)
- diluted (17.22) (9.35)
Earnings (losses) per share from discontinuing operations   
- basic (0.04)  0.26
- diluted (0.04)   0.26
Total earnings (losses) per share   
- basic (17.26)  (9.09)
- diluted (17.26)  (9.09)
    

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 (€ in million)June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
     
ASSETS   
 Goodwill 777   851
 Intangible assets607   632
 Property, plant & equipment 168   191
 Right-of-use assets248 285
 Other operating non-current assets30 32
TOTAL OPERATING NON-CURRENT ASSETS1,830  1,991
     
 Investments and available-for-sale financial assets  16     17 
 Other non-current financial assets 43   22
TOTAL FINANCIAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 58   39
     
 Investments in associates and joint-ventures  1     1 
 Deferred tax assets 45   52
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 1,935 2,082
     
 Inventories 197   243
 Trade accounts and notes receivable 486   507
 Contract Assets 78   79
 Other operating current assets 230   184
TOTAL OPERATING CURRENT ASSETS 991   1,013
     
 Income tax receivable 34   36
 Other financial current assets 16   13
 Cash and cash equivalents 63   65
 Assets classified as held for sale 1   -
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,105   1,127
     
TOTAL ASSETS 3,040  3,210

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 (€ in million)June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
     
EQUITY & LIABILITIES   
 Common stock (15,407,114 shares at June 30, 2020 with nominal value of 0.01 euro per share) -   414
 Subordinated Perpetual Notes 500   500
 Additional paid-in capital & reserves (409)  (540)
 Cumulative translation adjustment (366)  (339)
Shareholders' equity attributable to owners of the parent (275)   36
 Non-controlling interest 0   0
TOTAL EQUITY (275)   36
     
 Retirement benefits obligations 345   342
 Provisions 37   30
 Contract Liabilities  3   3
 Other operating non-current liabilities 26   25
TOTAL OPERATING NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 410   400
     
 Borrowings1  979
 Lease liabilities 201 224
 Other non-current liabilities1 1
 Deferred tax liabilities 22   27
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 635   1,631
     
 Retirement benefits obligations 33   33
 Provisions 59   70
 Trade accounts and notes payable 678   825
 Accrued employee expenses 139   134
 Contract Liabilities 29   40
 Other current operating liabilities 236   302
TOTAL OPERATING CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,174   1,404
     
 Borrowings 1,382   8
 Lease liabilities 80   87
 Income tax payable44 41
 Other current financial liabilities- 2
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES2,679  1,542
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,314  3,173
     
TOTAL EQUITY & LIABILITIES 3,040  3,210

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 June 30,
(€ in million)2020 2019
Net income (loss)(265) (139)
Income (loss) from discontinuing activities(1) 4
Profit (loss) from continuing activities(264) (143)
Summary adjustments to reconcile profit from continuing activities to cash generated from continuing operations   
Depreciation and amortization144 158
Impairment of assets 75 (1)
Net changes in provisions4 (14)
Gain (loss) on asset disposals(4) 8
Interest (income) and expense40 32
Other non-cash items (including tax)7 6
Changes in working capital and other assets and liabilities(197) (175)
Cash generated from continuing activities(195) (131)
Interest paid on lease debt(10) (12)
Interest paid(25) (21)
Interest received- 1
Income tax paid(1) (10)
NET OPERATING CASH GENERATED FROM CONTINUING ACTIVITIES (I)(230) (173)
Acquisition of subsidiaries associates and investments, net of cash acquired(2) (1)
Proceeds from sale of investments, net of cash(1) (1)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (PPE)(17) (43)
Proceeds from sale of PPE and intangible assets- 1
Purchases of intangible assets including capitalization of development costs(39) (47)
Cash collateral and security deposits granted to third parties(26) (4)
Cash collateral and security deposits reimbursed by third parties- 3
NET INVESTING CASH USED IN CONTINUING ACTIVITIES (II)(84) (92)
Proceeds from borrowings394 101
Repayments of lease debt(42) (35)
Repayments of borrowings(2) (17)
Fees paid linked to the debt (21) (1)
Other4 -
NET FINANCING CASH USED IN CONTINUING ACTIVITIES (III)333 49
    
NET CASH FROM DISCONTINUED ACTIVITIES (IV)(8) (10)
    
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINING OF THE YEAR65 291
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (I+II+III+IV)10 (225)
Exchange gains/(losses) on cash and cash equivalents(11) (1)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR63 65






1 Free cash flow defined as: Adj. EBITDA – (net capex + restructuring cash expenses + change in pension reserves + change in working capital and other assets & liabilities + cash impact of other non-current result + net financial interests + exchange result + other financial results and income tax)



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