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Ermenegildo Zegna(ZGN) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-04-06 17:43
Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (NYSE:ZGN) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call April 6, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Francesca Di Pasquantonio - Director, Investor Relations Ermenegildo Zegna - Chairman and CEO Rodrigo Bazan - Chief Executive Officer, Thom Browne Gianluca Tagliabue - Chief Financial Officer and COO Conference Call Participants Susy Tibaldi - UBS Louise Singlehurst - Goldman Sachs Operator Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Ermenegildo Zegna Group Full Year 2022 Results. My name is Bruno, and I ...
Ermenegildo Zegna(ZGN) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-04-05 16:00
Exhibit 99.1 ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA GROUP REPORTS ROBUST FY2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS IN LINE WITH STRATEGIC PLAN April 6, 2023 – MILAN—(Business Wire)—Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (NYSE:ZGN) ("Zegna Group," the "Group," "Zegna,", or the "Company"), owner of the ZEGNA and Thom Browne brands, today announced profit of €65.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Adjusted EBIT for the period was €157.7 million, up 6% year-over-year and in line with the "moderate improvement" guidance the Group communicated on January ...
Ermenegildo Zegna(ZGN) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-04-05 16:00
Financial Performance - In 2022, Zegna recorded revenues of €1,492.84 million, a 15.5% increase from €1,292.40 million in 2021[400] - The company reported a Profit of €65.28 million in 2022, recovering from a loss of €127.66 million in 2021[400] - Adjusted EBIT for 2022 was €157.73 million, up from €149.12 million in 2021, indicating a positive trend in operational efficiency[400] - Total revenues for 2022 reached €1,492,840 thousand, a 15.5% increase from €1,292,402 thousand in 2021[420] - Operating profit for 2022 was €147,777 thousand, representing 9.9% of revenues, a significant recovery from an operating loss of €94,028 thousand in 2021[452] - Other income for 2022 amounted to €13,949 thousand, an increase of €5,689 thousand or 68.9% compared to 2021, primarily from lease agreements[1] - Income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2022 amounted to €35,802 thousand, an increase of €5,100 thousand (+16.6%) compared to €30,702 thousand for 2021[558] - The effective tax rate for 2022 was 35.4%, a significant increase from -31.7% in 2021, indicating a shift in profitability[560] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue breakdown: Euro (34.8%), Chinese Renminbi (27.8%), U.S. Dollar (18.5%), with U.S. Dollar revenue increasing by 48.2% from €185,944 thousand in 2021[420] - Zegna branded products generated €923,942 thousand in revenue, up €76,631 thousand (+9.0%) from 2021, driven by strong performance in shoes and luxury leisurewear[462] - Thom Browne revenues increased by €66,617 thousand (+25.3%) to €330,014 thousand, supported by strong wholesale demand and the launch of the TMall platform in Greater China[462] - Textile revenues rose by €34,525 thousand (+33.8%) to €136,769 thousand, attributed to higher orders for new collections and the acquisition of Tessitura Ubertino S.r.l.[462] - Direct to Consumer (DTC) revenues totaled €918,207 thousand, a 7.8% increase from 2021, with Zegna branded products contributing €772,505 thousand[465] - Wholesale revenues increased by €133,830 thousand (+30.7%) to €570,310 thousand, driven by strong growth in Thom Browne and Third Party Brands[466] - EMEA revenues increased by €139,901 thousand (+36.8%) driven by significant growth in Italy and the UK, with a notable performance in the DTC channel[1] - North America revenues rose by €103,403 thousand (+54.1%), primarily due to strong DTC sales for Zegna and Thom Browne products[1] - APAC revenues decreased by €51,542 thousand (-7.4%), mainly due to temporary store closures and lower customer traffic in the Greater China Region[1] Market Presence and Operations - Zegna operates 239 direct-to-consumer (DTC) stores and 63 Thom Browne stores as of December 31, 2022, compared to 245 and 52 respectively in 2021[401] - Approximately 80 countries are served through Zegna's DTC and wholesale distribution channels, enhancing global market presence[401] - The company faced significant impacts from COVID-19, particularly in the Greater China Region, leading to temporary store closures and reduced customer traffic[413] - Zegna's operations have normalized in the Greater China Region as of early 2023, following a recovery in DTC revenues[413] Cost Management - Cost of raw materials and consumables totaled €311,320 thousand, representing 20.9% of revenues, slightly down from 24.0% in 2021[431] - Inflationary pressures in 2022 led to increased costs for energy and raw materials, but margins were protected through pricing strategies[424] - Personnel costs for 2022 were €395,087 thousand, accounting for 26.5% of revenues, compared to 28.5% in 2021[452] - Purchased, outsourced and other costs for 2022 amounted to €437,928 thousand, an increase of €84,299 thousand or 23.8% compared to 2021[491] - The increase in purchased, outsourced and other costs was driven by higher sales volumes and increased outsourcing, with advertising and marketing expenses rising by €19,394 thousand[492] Strategic Acquisitions and Investments - The acquisition of a 25% interest in Norda Run was completed for $7.1 million, with potential for increased stake over nine years[434] - Zegna plans to acquire the Thom Browne retail business in South Korea, consisting of 17 stores, expected to be completed by July 1, 2023[435] - The TFI Acquisition, aimed at acquiring an 85% interest in TFI, is pending antitrust approvals and expected to close in Q2 2023[436] - The acquisition of Tessitura Ubertino S.r.l. contributed an additional €4,590 thousand in revenue in 2022 compared to 2021[467] Future Outlook - The company expects to commence the TFI License for TOM FORD products in Q2 2023, pending regulatory approvals[463] - Zegna's management expects continued volatility in raw material prices, particularly wool and cashmere, impacting future costs[428] - The company plans to continue capital investments for new store openings and renovations, as well as enhancements to production facilities and IT systems[589]
Ermenegildo Zegna(ZGN) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2022-08-26 19:49
Ermenegildo Zegna Group 1H 2022 RESULTS August 26, 2022 1 DISCLAIMER Non-IFRS Financial Measures Zegna's management monitors and evaluates operating and financial performance using several non-IFRS financial measures including: adjusted earnings before interest and taxes ("Adjusted EBIT"), Adjusted EBIT Margin, Adjusted Profit/(Loss), Adjusted Basic Earnings per Share and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share, Net Financial Indebtedness/(Cash Surplus) and Trade Working Capital. Zegna's management believes tha ...
Ermenegildo Zegna(ZGN) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-08-26 19:48
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a revenue growth of 21% year-over-year, reaching approximately €730 million in the first half of 2022 [10] - Excluding Mainland China, which was affected by COVID-19 lockdowns, the growth rate was 53%, with the U.S. and Europe doubling [10] - Adjusted EBIT margin increased by 20 basis points to 11.3%, despite planned cost increases and an unfavorable country mix due to the weaker Greater China region [11][30] - Profit for the first half was €21 million, down from €32 million the previous year, primarily due to an increase in the value of the put option liability related to Thom Browne [43] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Zegna segment sales increased by 19%, with EBIT margin rising from 8.4% to 9.2% [42][64] - Thom Browne experienced a 30% growth in sales, although EBIT margin slightly decreased to 17% due to growth investments [42] - Textile sales surged by 55%, and Third-Party brands grew by 44%, driven by strong deliveries to clients like Tom Ford and Gucci [57] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) sales increased by 13%, representing 59% of total revenues, with a growth rate of 4% in the second quarter [58] - In Greater China, DTC revenues in June were higher than in June 2021, indicating a positive rebound post-lockdowns [53] - The company noted a strong rebound in Western Europe, with a return of tourists contributing to sales growth [40][54] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on its One Brand strategy, which aims to enhance brand recognition and customer engagement [13][14] - A significant milestone was the launch of the Zegna One Brand rebranding project, which is expected to continue with 80 more rebranding efforts in the second half of the year [13] - The partnership with Real Madrid is seen as a strategic move to amplify brand visibility and attract new customers [8][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed satisfaction with the results despite a complex macroeconomic and geopolitical context [6] - The company raised its full-year revenue guidance from low-teens to mid-teens growth, citing strong order visibility and positive trends in consumer behavior [71][76] - Management remains cautious about potential volatility in the market, particularly in Greater China, but sees positive trends in North America and Europe [90][91] Other Important Information - The company is committed to sustainability, with initiatives including sustainability-linked financing agreements and a target for 25% of its corporate vehicle fleet to be electric or hybrid by 2025 [29] - The company plans to eliminate end-of-season sales by 2023 as part of its strategy to enhance luxury positioning [112] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in consumer behavior due to macroeconomic conditions - Management noted that while there are concerns, luxury sector demand remains strong, particularly in North America and Europe, with a positive trend in consumer engagement [86][90] Question: Outlook for H2 and marketing spend - Management acknowledged the strong performance in H1 and indicated that the guidance for H2 is conservative, factoring in potential volatility, especially in Greater China [91][92] Question: Markdown reduction and investment quantification - The company confirmed a low incidence of markdowns in H1 and plans to eliminate markdowns across all channels by 2023 [111] - Marketing investments are expected to increase by 20-25% in 2022 and 2023, with a focus on amplifying brand visibility [119][120]
Ermenegildo Zegna(ZGN) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-04-07 19:56
Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (NYSE:ZGN) Q4 2021 Earnings Conference Call April 7, 2022 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Francesca Di Pasquantonio - IR Ermenegildo Zegna - CEO and Chairman Gianluca Ambrogio Tagliabue - COO and CFO Rodrigo Bazan - CEO, Thom Browne Conference Call Participants Karina Shooter - Goldman Sachs Rogerio Fujimori - Stifel Operator Hello, and welcome to the Ermenegildo Zegna Full Year 2021 Financial Results Call. My name is Alex and I'll be coordinating the call today [Operator Instructions ...
Ermenegildo Zegna(ZGN) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2022-04-07 14:48
Ermenegildo Zegna Group 1 FY 2021 RESULTS April 7, 2022 Ermenegildo Zegna Group DISCLAIMER Non-IFRS Financial Measures Zegna's management monitors and evaluates operating and financial performance using several non-IFRS financial measures including: adjusted earnings before interest and taxes ("Adjusted EBIT"), adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"), Adjusted Profit/(Loss), Adjusted Basic Earnings per Share and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share, Net Fin ...
Ermenegildo Zegna(ZGN) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-04-06 20:32
Table of Contents Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 20-F (Mark One) ☐ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ☐ SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d ...