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Credicorp .(BAP) - 2025 H2 - Earnings Call Transcript
Credicorp .Credicorp .(US:BAP)2025-08-29 00:30

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Statutory NPAT for FY 2025 was $28.1 million, including $52.3 million in post-tax significant items, reflecting a challenging year [40] - Pro forma NPAT decreased by 8.4% to $80.4 million, with group revenue declining by 1.5% [40][41] - EBITDA grew by 5.2% year-over-year, despite a decline in pro forma impact by 8.4% [7][40] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Trade business revenue grew by 1.3% and EBITDA by 5.4%, while Specialist Wholesale saw a decline in revenue by 3.2% but an increase in EBITDA by 5.2% [24][25][30] - Retail revenue declined by 3.5%, with a significant impact from lower discretionary spending and higher operating costs [32][33] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - New Zealand's revenue declined by 3.2% in Australian dollar terms, reflecting challenging economic conditions [35] - The company experienced a shift away from discretionary retail spending, impacting overall revenue performance [24][32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company outlined six strategic imperatives: optimizing the network, one supply chain, customer focus, digitalizing the business, store fitness, and simplifying the business [14][50] - A strategic reset is underway, focusing on long-term sustainable profitability and cultural changes within the organization [5][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges faced in FY 2025 but expressed confidence in the company's ability to recover and grow in FY 2026 [6][51] - The focus will be on driving organic growth and improving operational efficiency through supply chain enhancements and digitization [51][52] Other Important Information - The company declared a final dividend of $0.55 per share, representing a full-year payout ratio of 57% [11] - Significant changes in the balance sheet were made to ensure financial clarity moving into FY 2026 [42][45] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for the trade segment and recovery focus - Management emphasized the importance of recovery in the trade segment, linking it to overall group strategy and sales performance [55][56] Question: Cost allocation and expectations for FY 2026 - Management indicated that a significant reorganization is underway, and clarity on cost allocations will be provided in future quarters [58] Question: Expectations for achieving sales CAGR and EBITDA CAGR - Management committed to providing updates on progress towards five-year goals as results are reported, without giving specific guidance for FY 2026 [61] Question: Impact of loyalty program on sales - Management acknowledged the early stages of the loyalty program and its potential impact on sales, but specific metrics were not available [70][72] Question: Market share trends in trade and retail - Management noted that while market share was stable over the year, there were periods of decline, particularly in May and June [90] Question: Plans for store closures and profitability - Management confirmed ongoing evaluations of store performance and plans to close underperforming locations as necessary [102][105]