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4Q14 and 2014 Results
Conference CallFebruary 27rd – 11 a.m. (Brt)
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DZARM. brand, relauched in 2015, illustrates this presentation. Images from Autumn’15 collection. More details on slide 12.
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GROSS REVENUES AND BREAKDOWN BY BRANDR$ MILLION
Gross revenues of R$ 2.0 billion, influenced by macro scenario deterioration, which still does not
reflect the advances implemented in new organizational structure in 2014.
4Q13 4Q14 Change 2013 2014 Change
608.9 612.0 0.5% 2,019.4 2,011.0 -0.4%
469.8 475.0 1.1% 1,495.7 1,482.6 -0.9%
55.0 57.1 3.8% 199.1 213.3 7.1%
41.8 40.9 -2.2% 156.9 155.8 -0.7%
24.7 25.6 3.7% 101.8 99.5 -2.2%
8.5 8.1 -4.1% 31.8 24.7 10.3%International
Market
GROSS REVENUES BREAKDOWN PER CHANNELDOMESTIC MARKET EX- ‘OTHER REVENUES’2014, IN R$ MILLION, CHANGE 2014 x 2013
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HERING STORE NETWORKGROSS SALES SELL-OUT, R$ MILLION
Gross revenues of R$ 1,582.7 million (+0.7%), as a
result of stores’ net addition, which compensated
growth decline in stores opened up to 2013.
¹ Stores opened in the last twelve months net from closings.
:: New communication and marketing planBrand relaunch and new communication with theconsumer;
:: Basics relaunch and product offeringimprovementNew models, fabrics, washes and items;
:: New store designAlready used in more than 50 stores. Conversionadvances in 2015.
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GROSS PROFITR$ MILLION AND GROSS MARGIN
EBITDAR$ MILLION AND EBITDA MARGIN
EBITDA reached R$ 395.8 million, down 9.8%
due to lower sales growth and increase of
organizational structures.
Gross margin contraction of 150 bp due to higher
promotional activity and modest sales growth,
insufficient to dilute fixed costs.
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NET INCOMER$ MILLION AND NET MARGIN
CAPEXR$ MILLION
Net income of R$ 318.9 million (+ 0.2%) favored by fiscal
benefit of R$ 30.7 million impact in income tax related to
the fiscal agreement in Goiás and 19.4% increase of net
interest income in 2014.
Investments for the year concentrated in plants and IT:
SAP implementation and new platform for webstores. In
stores, stands out the beginning of the Hering reforms and
the opening of Hering for you.
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CASH FLOWSR$ MILLION
Cash flow of R$ 166.8 million in 2014 lead by lower working
capital (specially inventories).
Cash Flow - Consolidated 2013 2014 Chg.
EBITDA 439.0 395.8 (43.2)
Non-cash items 8.9 18.1 9.2
Current Income tax and Social Contribution (116.7) (74.0) 42.6
Working Capital Capex (135.3) (76.6) 58.8
(Increase) in trade accounts receivable (54.3) (37.6) 16.7
(Increase) decrease in inventories (83.2) (3.7) 79.4
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable to suppliers (1.6) 18.2 19.8
Increase (decrease) in taxes payable (1.1) (50.7) (49.6)
Others 4.9 (2.7) (7.6)
CapEx (72.2) (96.6) (24.3)
Free Cash Flow 123.7 166.8 43.1
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PAYOUT
Solid cash flow and dividends paid quarterly
2Q14: IOC
R$22.9 MMR$0.14 per share
3Q14: Dividends
R$50.0 MMR$0.30 per share
4Q14: IOC
R$22.9 MMR$0.14 per share
577 thousand shares repurchased in 4Q14 at an average price of R$ 20.59 per share, totaling R$ 11.9 million.
Additional dividends¹
R$50.0 MMR$0.30 per share
¹ To be confirmed at General Shareholders’ Meeting.
TOTAL
R$145.8 MMR$ 0.89 per share
BUYBACK PROGRAM
45.7%Payout
Alternative source of value creation to shareholders
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OUTLOOK
:: Challenging economic environment
Expectations of weak GDP and low consumption growth;
Exchange rate pressures may lead to adjustments in our Supply chain.
:: Priorities in 2015
Store network: resume same-store sales growth;
Multibrand: sales growth in existing customers (same-customers);
Implementation of new growth endeavors : Hering for you and DZARM.;
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Hering: resume growth in both stores and multibrand retail
:: Assortment and supply improvements
:: Stores refurbishments
:: Qualified retail initiatives
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New Growth Fronts:
:: Positioning evolution and distribution strategy
Focus on the female public;
Product portfolio expansion with product segmentation per occasion and support for the look composition;
Brand strengthening communication, starring in 2015 by Alessandra Ambrosio model.
:: Opportunities
Brand leverage the in regions where it is already recognized;
More premium positioning but with better price than peers;
Develop stores network and better develop retail (currently 3,500 multi-brand)
:: Challenges
Compensate ~30% sales decline from discontinued male lines;
New customers addition (no longer be seen as ‘a sophisticated complement to Hering');
Increase share in cities up to 500 thousand through multibrand (low investment, high return)
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:: Stores opened in 2014 presented good consumer acceptance. Excellent cost-benefit perception;
:: Network expansion in 2015: owned stores, possibly franchises in 2016;
:: Further development in both store model and product line. Close relationship with consumers.
New Growth Fronts:
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AGENDA
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DISCLAIMERThis presentation contains forward-looking statements regarding the prospects of the
business, estimates for operating and financial results, and those regarding Cia. Hering's growth prospects. These are merely projections and, as
such, are based exclusively on the expectations of Cia. Hering management concerning the future of the business and its continued access to capital to fund the Company’s business Plan. Such forward-
looking statements depend, substantially, on changes in market conditions, government
regulations, competitive pressures, the performance of the Brazilian economy and the
industry, among other factors and risks disclosed in Cia. Hering’s filed disclosure documents and are,
therefore, subject to change without prior notice.
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INVESTOR RELATIONS TEAM
Fabio Hering – CEOFrederico Oldani – CFO and IRO
Bruno Salem Brasil – IR ManagerCaroline Luccarini – IR Analyst
www.ciahering.com.br/ir+55 (11) 3371 -4867/4805
ri@hering.com.br