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Cairo, 15 May 2022

Edita Food Industries Reports 1Q2022 Earnings

Edita starts the year with a strong quarter recording an earnings growth of
85.9% y-o-y to EGP 148.1 million and revenues of EGP 1.6 billion in 1Q2022.

Highlights of 1Q2022

Summary Income Statement (EGP mn)

 

 EGP mn        1Q2022     1Q2021     Change
 Revenue        1,559.0    1,166.3   33.7%
 Gross Profit   556.6      397.9     39.9%
 % Margin      35.7%      34.1%
 EBITDA         293.4     178.0      64.8%
 % Margin      18.8%      15.3%
 Net Profit     148.1     79.7       85.9%
 % Margin      9.5%       6.8%

The figures displayed are based on unaudited results drawn from management
accounts and finance department numbers (IFRS).

The discussion and analysis in this report are based on the IFRS statements.
For comparison of the results to Egyptian Accounting Standards, please refer
to the section "Egyptian Accounting Standards Reconciliation to IFRS."

 

Results in a Nutshell

Edita Food Industries S.A.E. (EFID.CA on the Egyptian Exchange & EFID.L on
the London Stock Exchange), a leader in the Egyptian packaged snack food
market, announced today its results for the quarter ended 31 March 2022,
recording revenues of EGP 1,559.0 million, a 33.7% y-o-y increase, and a 39.9%
y-o-y gross profit expansion to EGP 556.6 million. Net profit recorded EGP
148.1 million in 1Q2022, up an impressive 85.9% y-o-y with a net profit margin
of 9.5% compared to 6.8% in the same quarter last year.

 

Edita carried over the momentum from 2021 into the first quarter of the new
year to deliver strong top-line results, profitability growth and improved
margins. Having pre-emptively repriced and optimized its product portfolio in
4Q2021, the company was able to navigate the inflationary environment
exacerbated by the devaluation of the Egyptian pound. Average price per pack
in the first quarter reached EGP 2.03, up 15.6% y-o-y, driven by portfolio
optimization as well as direct and indirect price increases carried out in
4Q2021 to ease the pressure on profitability margins. Edita's ability to
increase prices and grow sales volumes demonstrates strong demand resilience
for the company's products. On the volumes front, Edita recorded a 15.6% y-o-y
growth in total packs sold to 769.7 million, with cakes, wafers and rusks
being the main contributors to volume growth in 1Q2022.

 

In 1Q2022, Edita's gross profit recorded EGP 556.6 million, up 39.9% y-o-y,
yielding a gross profit margin of 35.7% versus the 34.1% recorded last year.
The results were underlined by a successful migration to higher-price points
and efficiently managing costs to protect profitability. Manufacturing
overheads (MOH) declined to 10.6% as a percentage of sales in 1Q2022 compared
to 13.2% in 1Q2021 on the back of higher volumes and economies of scale.
Consequently, gross profitability improved despite a 38% y-o-y increase in
direct material costs brought about by surges in raw material costs and supply
chain disruptions that are driving global commodity prices to record highs.

 

Total SG&A for 1Q2022 stood at EGP 292.8 million, a 14.3% y-o-y increase;
however, Edita's SG&A as a percentage of sales declined to 18.8% compared
to 22.0% in the first quarter of last year. The decrease as a percentage of
sales was achieved despite an increase in advertising and marketing expenses,
which grew 30.2% y-o-y.

 

EBITDA for the quarter recorded EGP 293.4 million, up 64.8% y-o-y, with an
EBITDA margin of 18.8% compared to 15.3% in 1Q2021. Improved EBITDA was
supported by SG&A efficiency and a high operating leverage.

 

Net profit for the quarter grew an impressive 85.9% y-o-y to EGP 148.1
million, with a net profit margin of 9.5% versus 6.8% for 1Q2021, supported by
strong performance down the income statement. Edita incurred an EGP 27.5
million FX loss in 1Q2022 due to the devaluation of the Egyptian pound in
March 2022.

 

In 1Q2022, Edita recorded gross export sales of EGP 78.0 million, up by a
strong 75.4% y-o-y and contributing 5.0% to total revenues during the quarter
compared to 3.8% in 1Q2021.

 

On the regional front, Edita officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art
Morocco facility, which commenced operations in December 2021 with the
production of the company's flagship cake brand HOHOs. The facility marks a
major milestone in Edita's regional expansion strategy and enables the company
to strengthen its presence in the attractive Moroccan market which boasts a
dynamic economy and population of 37 million consumers but more importantly
sets the foundations from which to further grow across the MENA region. In
1Q2022, Edita Morocco recorded EGP 20.5 million in revenues in its first full
quarter of operations.

 

Operational Developments

Rolling out innovative and differentiated products that appeal to consumer
evolving tastes continues to be a top priority for the company in 2022. In the
first weeks of 2022, Edita launched its latest wafer product, Freska Choco
Sticks, a rolled wafer with chocolate coating and chocolate hazelnut filling,
retailing at EGP 3.0 per pack under the Freska brand. This was later followed
by the launch of Oniro LAVA at the biscuit segment, retailing at a competitive
EGP 3.0 per pack. Sold under the Oniro brand, Oniro LAVA is a flavoured
biscuit filled with cocoa hazelnut cream and is offered in vanilla and
chocolate flavours. In February 2022, Edita announced the rebranding of its
Molto Sandwich line of baked snacks. Reintroduced as Molto Fino, the filled
sandwich product is offered in eight flavours, which expands the company's
portfolio in the savoury subsegment of Egypt's bakery market. Both product
launches were supported by dedicated marketing and advertisement campaigns
featuring top-class celebrities and were very successful in driving demand for
the new products.

 

On March 21, 2022, the Central Bank of Egypt decided to raise key interest
rates by 100 basis points and to allow increased exchange rate flexibility as
a means of absorbing macroeconomic shocks and maintaining Egypt's economic
stability and competitiveness. In response to the devaluation of the Egyptian
pound, Edita instituted price increases at its bakery and wafer segments.
Bakery products previously priced at EGP 4.0 per pack have been repriced at
EGP 5.0 per pack, while bakery products priced at EGP 5.0 per pack have been
repriced at EGP 7.0 per pack. Meanwhile, wafer bar products under the Freska
label priced at EGP 2.0 per pack have been repriced at EGP 3.0 per pack. The
increase in prices is aimed at mitigating the impacts of global inflationary
pressures and persistently rising commodity prices as well as protecting
profitability.

 

The current state of the global business environment poses many operational
challenges, including supply chain disruptions, shortages in raw materials and
reduced availability of freight services. The challenges are in part mitigated
by Edita's long-standing relationships with global and local suppliers, which
have allowed the company to maintain a highly favourable supply position in
the market. Edita is closely monitoring prices and stock levels across its
markets with the goal to secure its requirements at the best cost attainable
and to ensure production continuity.

 

Overview of Segment Performance

On a segment basis, Edita's consolidated top-line growth was supported by
strong performances in all six segments, resulting in an impressive 33.7%
y-o-y growth for the quarter. The company's cakes segment continued to account
for the largest contribution to consolidated revenue growth, recording
revenues of EGP 704.0 million in 1Q2022, up 40.5% versus 1Q2021. Twinkies was
the main driver in the segment increasing over 50% y-o-y in value owing to the
product's rebranding at the end of 2021, followed by HOHOs which continued to
grow by 30% y-o-y. Growth in the cakes segment was supported by both an
increase of 25.4% y-o-y in packs sold and a 12.0% y-o-y increase in the
average price per pack. The ability to drive both volume and price growth
attests to the brand's resilience and the company's ability to pass on higher
price-points. At the bakery segment, revenue grew by 14.0% y-o-y in 1Q2022 to
EGP 460.4 million on the back of a 35.5% y-o-y increase in the average price
per pack, which helped offset the 15.9% y-o-y decline in volumes sold. Revenue
from the wafers segment continued to grow substantially recording EGP 243.1
million during the quarter, up 60.7% y-o-y, as volumes grew 49.3% y-o-y and
prices increased 7.6% y-o-y. The biscuits segment saw its top-line expand by
62.1% y-o-y, reflecting a 33.3% increase in packs sold and a 21.6% increase in
the average price per pack in 1Q2022. The significant increase in volumes was
driven by the launch of Oniro LAVA in mid-February 2022, which was
well-received by consumers. Meanwhile, the rusks segment continued to perform
well in the first quarter of the year, recording a 51.4% y-o-y increase to EGP
92.9 million in 1Q2022. The results were driven by a 29.5% y-o-y increase in
volumes of packs sold coupled with a 16.9% y-o-y in average price per pack.
Finally, revenue in the candy segment grew 11.7% y-o-y in 1Q2022 driven by a
157.5% increase in average price per pack, which offset a 56.6% y-o-y
contraction in volumes as the company focused on selling family-sized packs
during the quarter.

 

Edita's consolidated gross profit rose by 39.9% y-o-y during 1Q2022 to reach
EGP 556.6 million with improved performances recorded across all segments
despite higher costs of raw materials and ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Edita successfully mitigated a portion of the cost increases through refined
pricing and an optimized portfolio, along with cost efficiencies.

 

Edita's cakes segment recorded a year-on-year gross profit growth of 42.9% in
1Q2022 with a gross profit of EGP 264.5 million and a GPM of 37.6% compared to
36.9% in 1Q2021. Meanwhile, the bakery segment saw its gross profit expand
19.0% y-o-y to reach EGP 162.2 million in 1Q2022, with a GPM of 35.2% versus
33.7% in 1Q2021. The company's wafers segment recorded a year-on-year gross
profit growth of 69.8% in 1Q2022 with a gross profit of EGP 84.8 million and a
GPM of 34.9%. Similarly, at the rusks segment gross profit expanded by 67.3%
y-o-y to reach EGP 31.0 million for the quarter, with a GPM of 33.4% against
the 30.2% recorded one year previously. The candy segment posted a
year-on-year gross profit growth of 52.3% in 1Q2022, with a GPM of 21.4%
compared to 15.7% in 1Q2021. Finally, Edita's biscuits segment posted the
highest rate of gross profit growth during the quarter, recording a 186.0%
y-o-y increase to EGP 4.5 million for 1Q2022. The segment recorded a healthy
gross profit margin expansion to 32.0% in 1Q2022 against the 18.1% recorded in
the first quarter of the previous year. The segment's results during the
quarter benefitted from the launch of ONIRO Lava, a more competitive and
profitable product.

 

Revenue and Gross Profitability by Segment

 EGP mn               1Q2022   1Q2021   Change

 Cakes
 Revenue              704.0    501.2    40.5%
 Gross Profit         264.5    185.1    42.9%
 Gross Profit Margin  37.6%    36.9%    0.7pts
 Bakery
 Revenue              460.4    403.9    14.0%
 Gross Profit         162.2    136.2    19.0%
 Gross Profit Margin  35.2%    33.7%    1.5pts
 Wafers
 Revenue              243.1    151.3    60.7%
 Gross Profit         84.8     85.2     69.8%
 Gross Profit Margin  34.9%    33.0%    1.9pts
 Rusks
 Revenue              92.9     61.3     51.4%
 Gross Profit         31.0     18.5     67.3%
 Gross Profit Margin  33.4%    30.2%    3.2pts
 Candy
 Revenue              44.3     39.6     11.7%
 Gross Profit         9.5      6.2      52.3%
 Gross Profit Margin  21.4%    15.7%    5.7pts
 Biscuits
 Revenue              14.2     8.8      62.1%
 Gross Profit         4.5      1.6      186.0%
 Gross Profit Margin  32.0%    18.1%    13.9pts
 Total Revenues*      1,559.0  1,166.3  33.7%
 Total Gross Profit*  556.6    397.9    39.9%
 Total GPM            35.7%    34.1%    1.6pts

*Includes contributions from Edita's imports segment

The figures displayed are based on unaudited results drawn from management
accounts and finance department numbers (IFRS).

 

Segment Volumes and Prices

 EGP mn                 1Q2022  1Q2021  Change
 Cakes
 Packs (mn)             433     345     25.4%
 Tons (000s)            13.8    13.5    2.2%
 Av. Price (EGP)        1.63    1.45    12.0%
 Bakery
 Packs (mn)             149     177     -15.9%
 Tons (000s)            9.1     10.2    -10.7%
 Av. Price (EGP)        3.09    2.28    35.5%
 Rusks
 Packs (mn)             42      32      29.5%
 Tons (000s)            1.6     1.3     29.5%
 Av. Price (EGP)        2.23    1.90    16.6%
 Wafers
 Packs (mn)             132     88      49.3%
 Tons (000s)            3.0     2.5     21.5%
 Av. Price (EGP)        1.84    1.71    7.6%
 Candy
 Packs (mn)             8       18      -56.6%
 Tons (000s)            0.8     0.9     -7.4%
 Av. Price (EGP)        5.59    2.17    157.5%
 Biscuits
 Packs (mn)             6       4       33.3%
 Tons (000s)            0.2     0.1     110.1%
 Av. Price (EGP)        2.43    2.00    21.6%
 Total Packs* (mn)      770     666     15.6%
 Total Tons* (000s)     28.6    28.5    0.3%
 Av. Edita Price (EGP)  2.03    1.75    15.6%

*Includes contributions from Edita's imports segment

The figures displayed are based on unaudited results drawn from management
accounts and finance department numbers (IFRS).

 

Balance Sheet

The company's total loans and borrowings as at 31 March 2022 stood at EGP
1,057.6 million, down from EGP 1,195.2 million as at year-end 2021. Edita's
total bank overdrafts recorded EGP 211.9 million as at 31 March 2022 versus
EGP 400.7 million at year-end 2021. Edita recorded EGP 70.2 million in net
cash as at 31 March 2022 compared to EGP 189.3 million in net debt at year-end
2021.

 

Edita's reported inventories of EGP 506.5 million as at 31 March 2022, down
from EGP 526.5 million as at 31 December 2021. Meanwhile, trade receivables
stood at EGP 35.0 million as at 31 March 2022, up from EGP 30.2 million as at
31 December 2021.

 

Edita's total CAPEX for the quarter ended 31 March 2022 was EGP 43.4 million
including enhancements in existing production lines and maintenance expenses.

 

Egyptian Accounting Standards Reconciliation to IFRS

Edita's EAS and IFRS financial statements differ in the treatment of
employees' profit share, which is expensed under the IFRS, while the EAS
accounts for them as a distribution and are thus not included on the income
statement. Also, EAS and IFRS differ in the calculation of EBITDA. In 1Q2022,
EGP 5.3 million in FX loss and EGP 14,843 related to losses on the sale of
fixed assets were added to EBITDA. Moreover, a profit share deduction of EGP
14.9 million was made, bringing total EAS to IFRS adjustments on EBITDA to EGP
9.5 million. A reconciliation between Edita's financial statements in EAS with
the IFRS-based financial statements for 1Q2022 is provided in the table below.

 

 in EGP mn*                        1Q2022 EAS  Adjustment  1Q2022 IFRS
 Net Sales                         1,559.0                 1,559.0
 COGS (excluding MOH)              805.0                   805.0
 MOH                               159.4       (6.1)       165.6
 Total                             964.4       (6.1)       970.6
 Gross Profit                      562.8       6.1         556.6
 Gross Profit Margin               36.1%                   35.7%
 Selling & Distribution Exp.       103.5       (4.8)       108.3
 Advertising & Marketing Exp.      95.6                    95.6
 General & Admin. Exp.             84.9        (4.0)       88.9
 Other Operational Exp.            21.2        0.9         20.2
 Profit from Operations            257.5       14.0        243.6
 Profit from Operations Margin     16.5%                   15.6%
 Lease Finance Interest            2.7         (0.3)       3.1
 Profit Before Income Tax          221.4       14.3        207.1
 Income Tax Expense                59.0                    59.0
 Net Profit After Tax              162.4       14.3        148.1
 Net Profit After Tax Margin       10.4%                   9.5%
 EBITDA                            302.9       9.5         293.4
 EBITDA Margin                     19.4%                   18.8%

*Figures are based on management accounts for better disclosure on expenses
breakdown

The figures displayed are based on unaudited results drawn from management
accounts and finance department numbers (IFRS).

 

-Ends-

 

About Edita Food Industries

Edita, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Egypt, is a leader in the growing
Egyptian packaged snack food market. The Company manufactures, markets and
distributes a range of branded baked snack products including packaged cakes,
bakery, rusks (baked wheat), wafers and biscuits as well as selected
confectionary/candy products. The Company's local brand portfolio includes
household names such as Todo, Molto, Bake Rolz, Bake Stix, Freska, Oniro and
MiMix. The Company also has the exclusive ownership of the international
Hostess brands Twinkies, Hoho's and Tiger Tail in Egypt, Libya, Jordan,
Palestine, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Bahrain, Oman, the
UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia; and is party to a technical assistance
and know-how agreement to manufacture 11 additional Hostess brands across its
territories. The Company holds strong number-one market positions in its core
cake and bakery segments as well as in rusks, a leading market position in
candy and a growing market position in the wafers segment. In 1Q2022, the
Company derived 95.0% of its revenue from Egypt and 5.0% from regional export
markets. Learn more at ir.edita.com.eg

 

Contacts

Ms. Menna Shams El Din

Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Affairs

T: +202 3851-6464 | menna.shamseldin@edita.com.eg

 

Ms. Alia Balbaa

Investor Relations Manager

T: +202 3851-6464 | alia.balbaa@edita.com.eg

 

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