TomTom Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results

AMSTERDAM--()--TomTom (AEX:TOM2):

Financial summary Q4 '17

  • Revenue of €220 million (Q4 '16: €266 million)
  • Gross margin of 59% (Q4 '16: 58%)
  • EBITDA of €37 million (Q4 '16: €39 million)
  • Cash flow from operating activities of €98 million (Q4 '16: €76 million)

Financial summary FY '17

  • Revenue of €903 million (FY '16: €987 million)
  • Gross margin of 62% (FY '16: 57%)
  • EBITDA of €141 million (FY '16: €141 million)
  • Non-cash impairment charge on the entire goodwill of the Consumer segment of €169 million
  • Adjusted EPS1 of €0.26 (FY '16: €0.23)
  • Cash flow from operating activities of €173 million (FY '16: €144 million)
  • Deferred revenue position of €244 million (Q4 '16: €204 million)

Operational summary

  • Automotive order intake exceeded €400 million in 2017
  • Strategic mapping and traffic services cooperation with ZENRIN in Japan
  • HD Map & AutoStream to power Baidu's open autonomous driving platform, Apollo
  • Online APIs integrated in Microsoft Azure's newly launched location-based services
  • Telematics installed base increased by 16% in the year, reaching more than 800,000 subscriptions
 

Key figures

(€ in millions, unless stated otherwise)     Q4 '17   Q4 '16  

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Automotive & Enterprise2     86.6   71.7   21%     328.8   269.0   22%
Telematics 42.0 41.6 1% 162.1 155.1 4%
Consumer     91.0   152.3   -40%     412.5   563.2   -27%
REVENUE     219.6   265.6   -17%     903.4   987.3   -9%
                             
GROSS RESULT 130.6 153.0 -15%

564.0

566.2
Gross margin     59%   58%         62%   57%    
                             
EBITDA 36.8 38.6 -5% 141.2 140.9
EBITDA margin     17%   15%         16%   14%    
                             
OPERATING RESULT (EBIT) -29.5 -0.5 -199.8 8.9
EBIT margin     -13%   0%         -22%   1%    
                             
NET RESULT -34.5 -5.6 -204.4 12.0
ADJUSTED NET RESULT     14.3   11.3   28%     61.3   54.1   13%
                             
EPS, € fully diluted -0.15 -0.02 -0.87 0.05
Adjusted EPS1, € fully diluted     0.06   0.05   28%     0.26   0.23   12%  

Change percentages and totals calculated before rounding.

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1 Earnings per fully diluted share count adjusted for acquisition-related expenses & gains, impairments and material restructuring and disposal costs on a post-tax basis.
2 As of the start of 2018, we have changed the name of our Licensing segment to Enterprise as it better reflects the nature of activities, customers and target markets.
 

This report includes the following non-GAAP measures: gross margin, EBIT (margin), EBITDA (margin), adjusted net result, adjusted EPS and net cash, which are further explained on page 16 of this report.

TomTom's Chief Executive Officer, Harold Goddijn

“Our business continues to shift towards higher gross margins, better predictability due to longer term contracts and more upfront cash flows. Over 60% of our revenue is now coming from data, software and services. We are becoming a software technology company, with a leading position in connected car, fleet management and online location and navigation services.

As a result of significant wins in North America, Automotive order intake exceeded €400 million in 2017, a new record. We have over 800,000 cars connected to our fleet management platform. Our online location and navigation services will become part of Microsoft’s Azure platform in 2018.”

Outlook 2018

Forward-looking statements (and restated comparable 2017 figures) are provided using IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 accounting standards. Going forward, the definition of adjusted EPS is changed to better reflect the transition of our business model towards a software and services company.

                   
        Outlook 2018       Restated 2017  
Revenue*       ~ €800 million       €903 million  
Gross margin       close to 70%       63%  
Adjusted EPS**       ~ €0.25       €0.18  
OPEX & CAPEX (excl. acquisitions)       ~ €700 million       €721 million  
           

* 2018 revenue outlook reflects the continuous decline of Consumer.

** Adjusted net result is now calculated as net result attributed to equity holders adjusted for movement of deferred/unbilled revenue, deferred cost of sales, impairments and material restructuring and disposal costs on a post-tax basis. Adjusted EPS is calculated as adjusted net result divided by the weighted average number of diluted shares over the period.

Adjusted EPS definitions used throughout this report are further explained on page 12.

Update share buyback programme

On 8 December 2017, TomTom completed its share buyback programme that was launched on 19 September 2017. Under this programme, a total of 5,384,450 ordinary TomTom shares were repurchased on Euronext Amsterdam at an average price of €9.25 per share, for a total consideration of €49.8 million. TomTom will use the shares to cover its commitments arising from its stock option and share plans.

Financial and business review

TomTom generated revenue of €220 million in the fourth quarter, a decrease of 17% compared with €266 million in Q4 '16. Automotive & Enterprise showed strong year on year revenue growth in Q4, which was offset by a decline in Consumer. On a full year basis, total revenue was €903 million (FY '16: €987 million). Automotive & Enterprise and Telematics revenue delivered a combined year on year revenue growth of 16% in 2017. However, this revenue growth was more than offset by a decline of Consumer revenue of 27% year on year.

Gross margin was 62% in FY '17 (FY '16: 57%) and EBITDA was €141 million in FY '17 (FY '16: €141 million). The adjusted net result for the year was a gain of €61 million, which translates to adjusted EPS of €0.26 in FY '17 (FY '16: €0.23).

Automotive & Enterprise

 
(€ in millions, unless stated otherwise)     Q4 '17   Q4 '16  

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    FY '17   FY '16  

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Automotive     53.9   36.7   47%     190.6   132.6   44%
Enterprise     32.8   35.0   -7%     138.2   136.3   1%  
Total Automotive & Enterprise revenue     86.6   71.7   21%     328.8   269.0   22%  
                               
Automotive & Enterprise segment EBITDA 100.0 82.1 22%
EBITDA margin (%) 30% 31%
Automotive & Enterprise segment EBIT -47.6 -25.5
EBIT margin (%)                   -14%   -9%      

Change percentages and totals calculated before rounding.

 

Automotive & Enterprise combined revenue in the quarter was €87 million (Q4 '16: €72 million) and €329 million for the full year 2017 (FY '16: €269 million).

Automotive generated revenue of €54 million in the quarter, representing a 47% increase year on year. On a full year basis, Automotive revenue reached €191 million, 44% higher compared with last year (FY '16: €133 million). This considerable revenue growth mainly came from the ramp-up of a new contract that went live in 2016 as well as higher revenue from existing contracts. The deferred revenue position of Automotive increased in the year by 94% to €113 million at the end of 2017 (December 2016: €59 million). A breakdown of deferred revenue is provided in the Balance Sheet section.

Enterprise revenue in Q4 '17 was €33 million compared with €35 million in the same quarter last year. This decline was mainly caused by a weaker USD. On a full year basis, Enterprise reported total revenue of €138 million, 1% higher compared with €136 million in 2016.

We launched our traffic service in Japan during the quarter, bringing our global Traffic coverage to 69 countries. We announced a collaboration with ZENRIN, Japan’s market leader in mapping and navigation, to cooperate on traffic services and mapping in Japan. With this collaboration, we will be able to provide even more accurate traffic information to OEMs and Tier 1s in the country. In addition, we extended our HD Map coverage to Japan, covering over 18,000 kilometres of freeways across the country.

At the CES 2018, we launched AutoStream, an innovative map delivery service that enables vehicles to build a horizon for the road ahead by streaming the latest map data from the TomTom cloud. TomTom AutoStream has launched with two initial partners: Baidu and Zenuity. We also announced TomTom MotionQ, a unique predictive driving concept to ensure the comfort of passengers in self-driving transport. We are working together with Qualcomm to demonstrate new location technologies for autonomous driving, specifically, fusing the TomTom HD Map, with camera technologies and GPS data from the Qualcomm® Drive Data Platform, to power highly precise and reliable localisation for connected car applications and autonomous vehicles.

Also in the quarter, TomTom Route Monitoring was introduced, designed to address the growing road congestion challenges faced by smart cities worldwide. This service helps traffic managers, event managers and emergency service dispatchers to monitor travel times and delays on routes of interest, as they happen, and inform the public of delays and alternative routes through smartphones, in-car systems and variable message signs.

In Enterprise, we announced that our online APIs are integrated in the newly launched Microsoft Azure cloud platform. By providing our location-based technologies on Azure, we enable IoT solutions, with impact on a wide range of industries from Smart Cities to Automotive. We have also completely revamped the developer portal for Online APIs during the quarter. Update included enhancements to the product offerings and a pricing model geared towards small and medium sized businesses to easily integrate TomTom’s Online APIs into their applications. We started to supply map and traffic data to Transport Systems Catapult (TSC), supporting their intelligent mobility platform in providing innovative transportation solutions in the UK.

Telematics

 
(€ in millions, unless stated otherwise)     Q4 '17   Q4 '16  

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    FY '17   FY '16  

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Subscriptions     32.7   30.8   6%     126.3   118.4   7%  
Hardware and other services²     9.2   10.8   -15%     35.8   36.8   -3%  
Total Telematics revenue     42.0   41.6   1%     162.1   155.1   4%  
                               
Telematics segment EBITDA 59.1 59.1 0%
EBITDA margin (%) 36% 38%
Telematics segment EBIT 43.0 44.5 -3%
EBIT margin (%)                   27%   29%      
                               
Monthly revenue per subscription (€) 13.6 14.5 -6% 13.8 14.9 -7%
Subscriber installed base (# in thousands)                   809   696   16%  

1 Change percentages and totals calculated before rounding.

2 Other services revenue comprises installation services and separately purchased traffic service and/or map content.

 

Telematics generated revenue of €42 million in Q4 '17, flat compared with €42 million in Q4 '16. This performance was driven by growth in the WEBFLEET subscriber base, which was partially offset by a decline in hardware revenue. The recurring subscription revenue amounted to €33 million for the quarter, 6% higher compared with the same quarter last year. Hardware revenue declined with 15% year on year, due to a higher proportion of hardware rental in our subscriber sales mix. Revenue for 2017 was €162 million, representing a 4% growth year on year (FY '16: €155 million).

At the end of the year, Telematics reached more than 809,000 fleet management and connected car subscriptions. This represents a 16% year on year increase, from 696,000 subscriptions at the end of 2016.

Consumer

 
(€ in millions, unless stated otherwise)     Q4 '17   Q4 '16  

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    FY '17   FY '16  

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Consumer products     81.0   140.6   -42%     367.7   502.0   -27%
Automotive hardware     10.0   11.7   -13%     44.9   61.2   -27%  
Total Consumer revenue     91.0   152.3   -40%     412.5   563.2   -27%  
                               
Consumer segment EBITDA -11.2 5.9
EBITDA margin (%) -3% 1%
Consumer segment EBIT -19.8 -3.9
EBIT margin (%)                   -5%   -1%      

Change percentages and totals calculated before rounding.

 

Total Consumer revenue for the quarter was €91 million, a decline of 40% compared with the same quarter last year (Q4 '16: €152 million). On a full year basis, Consumer revenue declined by 27% to €413 million (FY '16: €563 million), reflecting a decrease in both Consumer products as well as Automotive hardware revenue.

Data, software & services and Hardware revenue split

 
(€ in millions)   Q4 '17   Q4 '16  

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  FY '17   FY '16  

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Data, software & services   139.5   122.9   13%   547.2   481.4   14%
Hardware   80.1   142.7   -44%   356.2   505.9   -30%  
Total revenue   219.6   265.6   -17%   903.4   987.3   -9%  

Change percentages and totals calculated before rounding.

 

Hardware revenue for the quarter was €80 million compared with €143 million in Q4 '16. Data, software & services revenue in the quarter was €140 million, 13% higher compared with €123 million in Q4 '16, due to growing Automotive and Telematics subscription revenue. As a percentage of revenue, data, software & services revenue increased to 64% in Q4 '17 from 46% in Q4 '16.

On a full year basis, revenue from data, software & services was €547 million (FY '16: €481 million) and accounted for 61% of total revenue (FY '16: 49%).

Geographical revenue split

(€ in millions)   FY '17   FY '16  

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Europe   702.1   773.2   -9%
North America 147.5 167.4 -12%
Rest of the world   53.7   46.7   15%
Total revenue   903.4   987.3   -9%

Change percentages and totals calculated before rounding.

 

From a regional perspective, 78% of 2017 revenue was generated in Europe (FY '16: 78%), 16% in North America (FY '16: 17%) and the remaining 6% in the rest of the world (FY '16: 5%).

Gross margin

The gross margin for the quarter was 59%, which is one percentage point higher compared with the same quarter last year. On a full year basis, gross margin was 62% (FY '16: 57%). At constant currency rates for the US dollar and GB pound, FY '17 gross margin and operating result would have been the same.

Operating expenses

Total operating expenses for the quarter were €160 million, which is €6 million higher compared with the same quarter last year (Q4 '16: €154 million). The increase results from additional amortisation charges partly offset by lower personnel related cost.

On a full year basis, total operating expenses amounted to €764 million compared with €557 million in 2016, an increase of €207 million year on year. Excluding the goodwill impairment charge our operating expenses increased by €38 million. The increase resulted from restructuring charges in our Consumer business, accelerated amortisation of some customer relationships and the disposal of some technology assets.

FX sensitivity

 
(€ in millions, unless stated otherwise)    

Q4 '17


actual

  Q4 '17
recalculated at
Q4 '16

FX rates1

  FY '17


actual
  FY '17
recalculated at
FY '16

FX rates1

 
                     
Revenue     219.6   223.2   903.4   911.0
 
Gross result 130.6 130.5 564.0 568.3
Gross margin 59% 58% 62% 62%
 
EBIT (FY excl. impairment charge) -29.5 -30.9 -31.2 -30.0
EBIT margin (FY excl. impairment charge) -13% -14% -3% -3%
 
FX RATES IN € Q4 '17 Q4 '16 FY '17 FY '16
US dollar 1.18 1.09 1.13 1.11
GB pound     0.88   0.87   0.87   0.81  

¹ The Q4 '17/FY '17 income and expense in US dollar and GB pound have been converted to euro using Q4 '16 / FY '16 average exchange rates. All other foreign currencies have not been converted.

 

Depreciation, amortisation and impairment

 
(€ in millions)     Q4 '17   Q4 '16  

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  FY '17   FY '16  

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Cost of sales     4.1   2.6   57%   14.4   8.8   64%  
Research and development     5.0   2.5   98%   14.2   11.6   22%  
Amortisation of technology & databases     41.1   27.2   51%   112.3   91.5   23%  
Marketing     0.1   0.1   24%   0.3   0.3   11%  
Selling, general and administrative     16.1   6.7   142%   31.1   19.8   57%  
Impairment charge                 168.7          
Total     66.3   39.1   70%   341.0   132.0   158%  
Of which acquisition-related amortisation and impairment     25.1   14.2       235.4   55.3      

Change percentages and totals calculated before rounding.

 

Total depreciation and amortisation expenses amounted to €66 million in the quarter, 70% higher compared with last year (Q4 '16: €39 million). Acquisition-related amortisation was €25.1 million in Q4 '17 (Q4 '16: €14 million).

On a full year basis, acquisition-related amortisation amounted to €235 million in 2017, higher compared with last year (FY '16: €55 million) due to the impairment of goodwill related to Consumer and the accelerated amortisation of some customer relationships.

Financial income and expenses

The net interest charge for the quarter was €0.3 million versus a net interest charge of €0.3 million in Q4 '16. The other financial result for the quarter was a gain of €0.9 million (Q4 '16: loss of €2.0 million), which consisted primarily of foreign exchange gains from the revaluation of monetary balance sheet items partially offset by our hedging results. On a full year basis, the total financial income and expense was a gain of €1.7 million compared with a loss of €2.4 million in 2016.

Income tax

The net income tax for the quarter was a charge of €5.8 million versus a net income tax charge of €3.0 million in Q4 '16. The income tax for the year was a charge of €7.0 million (FY '16: tax gain of €4.7 million).

Net result and adjusted EPS

 
(€ in millions, unless stated otherwise)     Q4 '17   Q4 '16  

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    FY '17   FY '16  

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Net result     -34.5   -5.6         -204.4   12.0      
Net result attributed to equity holders     -34.2   -5.5       -204.0   12.0  
Impairment charge 168.7
Acquisition-related expenses 26.3 14.2 87% 72.2 55.3 31%
Restructuring charge and disposals 29.2 44.6
Remeasurement of deferred tax liability 4.6 5.3 -13% 4.6 -2.3
Tax effect of adjustments     -11.6   -2.7         -24.9   -10.9      
Adjusted net result     14.3   11.3   28%     61.3   54.1   13%  
                               
Adjusted EPS, € fully diluted     0.06   0.05   28%     0.26   0.23   12%  

Change percentages and totals calculated before rounding.

 

The net result for the quarter was a loss of €34 million compared with a loss of €5.6 million in Q4 '16. The net result adjusted for acquisition-related expenses & gains, impairments and material restructuring and disposal costs on a post-tax basis was a gain of €14 million compared with €11 million in Q4 '16.

Adjusted EPS for the quarter was a gain of €0.06 versus €0.05 in Q4 '16. Adjusted EPS for 2017 was €0.26 (FY '16: €0.23).

Balance sheet

Trade receivables plus other receivables totalled €167 million in Q4 '17 compared with €179 million at the end of Q4 '16. The inventory level at the end of the quarter was €32 million, compared with €54 million at the end of the same quarter last year. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were €121 million versus €143 million at the end of Q4 '16.

Current liabilities excluding deferred revenue were €237 million compared with €266 million at the end of Q4 '16. The year on year decrease is mainly due to a decrease in trade payables.

Deferred revenue was €244 million at the end of Q4 '17, compared with €204 million at the end of the same quarter last year. The year on year increase reflects the increased deferred revenue position related to Automotive contracts with upfront payments.

Deferred revenue balance by segment

 
(€ in millions)     31 December 2017   31 December 2016   y.o.y.
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Automotive & Enterprise     127.4   70.0   82%
Automotive 113.4 58.6 94%
Enterprise 14.0 11.4 22%
Telematics 1.5 1.7 -14%
Consumer     114.8   132.7   -14%  
Total deferred revenue     243.6   204.4   19%  

Change amounts are calculated before rounding

 

At year-end 2017, TomTom repaid all its outstanding bank borrowings and reported a net cash position of €121 million (Q4 '16: net cash of €133 million).

Cash flow

The cash flow from operating activities for the quarter was €98 million compared with €76 million in Q4 '16. The year on year increase was mainly driven by lower working capital utilisation in Q4 '17. On a full year basis, cash flow from operating activities was €173 million compared with €144 million in 2016.

The cash flow used in investing activities during the quarter increased by €3.0 million year on year to €29 million (Q4 '16: €26 million). On a full year basis, the cash flow used in investing activities (excluding the effect of acquisitions) was €120 million, an increase of €2.6 million year on year (FY '16: €117 million). The vast majority of the investments related to map content and various technology platforms to support growth in Automotive and Enterprise.

CAPEX (excluding acquisitions)

 
(€ in millions)     Q4 '17   Q4 '16  

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    FY '17   FY '16  

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Map content     8.5   8.2   4%     31.2   26.9   16%
Mapmaking platform 9.2 6.1 51% 33.0 30.3 9%
Applications 3.4 1.9 79% 15.0 12.4 21%
Customer specific 4.5 4.4 2% 20.5 19.6 5%
Telematics 2.8 3.2 -13% 12.7 10.6 20%
Other     1.0   2.6   -62%     7.8   17.7   -55%  
Total     29.3   26.4   11%     120.2   117.5   2%  

Change percentages and totals calculated before rounding.

 

The cash flow used in financing activities for the quarter was an outflow of €52 million (Q4 '16: €37 million). This is mainly caused by the cash outflow of €49.8 million related to the share buyback programme. In the quarter, 276 thousand options (Q4 '16: 276 thousand options) related to our long-term employee incentive programmes, were exercised resulting in a €0.6 million cash inflow (Q4 '16: €1.1 million). On a full year basis, 2.4 million options (FY '16: 2.4 million options) were exercised resulting in a €12 million cash inflow (FY '16: €10 million).

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Consolidated condensed statement of income

 
(€ in thousands)     Q4 '17
Unaudited
  Q4 '16
Unaudited
  FY '17

Unaudited

  FY '16

Audited

 
                     
Revenue     219,573   265,618   903,392   987,329
Cost of sales     89,020   112,594   339,343   421,101  
Gross result     130,553   153,024   564,049   566,228  
                     
Research and development expenses 52,456 49,585 207,857 190,473
Amortisation of technology and databases 41,062 27,222 112,293 91,526
Marketing expenses 9,741 24,847 57,397 80,609
Selling, general and administrative expenses 56,777 51,868 217,660 194,726
Impairment charge             168,687      
Total operating expenses     160,036   153,522   763,894   557,334  
                     
Operating result     -29,483   -498   -199,845   8,894  
                     
Interest result -261 -285 -1,001 -1,371
Other financial result 926 -2,001 2,667 -1,010
Result of associates     203   178   759   736  
Result before tax     -28,615   -2,606   -197,420   7,249  
                     
Income tax gain / (expense)     -5,838   -2,954   -6,991   4,709  
Net result     -34,453   -5,560   -204,411   11,958  
 
Net result attributable to:                    
Equity holders of the parent -34,190 -5,466 -203,987 11,987
Non-controlling interests -263 -94 -424 -29
Net result     -34,453   -5,560   -204,411   11,958  
                     
Basic number of shares (in thousands) 232,167 232,725 233,722 231,743
Diluted number of shares (in thousands)     235,027   235,430   236,836   234,970  
                     
EPS, € basic -0.15 -0.02 -0.87 0.05

EPS, € diluted1

    -0.15   -0.02   -0.87   0.05  

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1 In 2017, no additional shares from assumed conversion are taken into account as the effect would be anti-dilutive.
 
 

Consolidated condensed balance sheet

 
(€ in thousands)     31 December 2017

Unaudited

  31 December 2016

Audited

 
             
Goodwill     256,319   400,318
Other intangible assets 752,952 795,771
Property, plant and equipment 33,621 40,398
Deferred tax assets 7,453 12,046
Investments in associates     4,223   3,941  
Total non-current assets     1,054,568   1,252,474  
             
Inventories 31,609 54,078
Trade receivables 114,254 132,424
Other receivables and prepayments 53,114 46,115
Other financial assets 1,210
Cash and cash equivalents     120,850   142,527  
Total current assets     319,827   376,354  
             
Total assets     1,374,395   1,628,828  
             
Share capital 47,064 46,577
Share premium 1,068,149 1,051,890
Treasury shares -48,790
Other reserves 263,164 234,502
Accumulated deficit     -577,193   -338,138  
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent     752,394   994,831  
Non-controlling interests     2,308   1,906  
Total equity     754,702   996,737  
             
Borrowings 9,586
Deferred tax liability 95,602 97,282
Provisions 43,727 54,406
Deferred revenue     142,059   107,151  
Total non-current liabilities     281,388   268,425  
             
Trade payables 51,441 76,630
Income taxes 1,702 1,289
Other taxes and social security 7,025 9,383
Provisions 37,173 36,410
Deferred revenue 101,572 97,256
Accruals and other liabilities     139,392   142,698  
Total current liabilities     338,305   363,666  
             
Total equity and liabilities     1,374,395   1,628,828  
 
 

Consolidated condensed statements of cash flows

 
(€ in thousands)     Q4 '17

Unaudited

  Q4 '16

Unaudited

  FY '17

Unaudited

  FY '16

Audited

 
                     
Operating result     -29,483   -498   -199,845   8,894
Financial gains / (losses) 615 2,794 -2,303 1,235
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 66,276 39,052 341,003 132,003
Change in provisions 1,583 10,483 4,788 9,649
Equity-settled stock compensation expenses 1,356 525 8,104 3,275
Changes in working capital:
Change in inventories 10,254 6,830 9,964 -5,817
Change in receivables and prepayments 56,427 42,063 11,255 14,183

Change in liabilities (excluding provisions)1

    -8,670   -22,325   9,179   -5,301  
Cash generated from operations     98,358   78,924   182,145   158,121  
                     
Interest received 59 57 258 185
Interest (paid) -237 -261 -927 -1,227
Corporate income taxes (paid)     -341   -3,046   -8,654   -12,762  
Cash flows from operating activities     97,839   75,674   172,822   144,317  
                     
Investments in intangible assets -24,141 -21,973 -104,127 -96,444
Investments in property, plant and equipment -5,301 -4,439 -16,116 -21,141
Acquisitions of subsidiaries and other businesses -1 0 -24,494 -2,331
Dividend received     96   60   202   190  
Cash flows from investing activities     -29,347   -26,352   -144,535   -119,726  
                     
Change in utilisation of credit facility -3,000 -38,000 -10,000 -35,000
Repayment of borrowings -708 -4,287
Change in non-controlling interest -121 -244 -98
Dividends paid -138
Proceeds on issue of ordinary shares 563 1,116 12,403 10,039
Repurchase of share capital     -49,831       -49,831      
Cash flows from financing activities     -52,389   -36,884   -48,380   -29,484  
                     
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 16,103 12,438 -20,093 -4,893
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period 105,220 129,262 142,527 147,565
Exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies     -473   827   -1,584   -145  
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period     120,850   142,527   120,850   142,527  

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1 Includes movements in the non-current portion of deferred revenue presented under Non-Current liabilities.

 

Adjusted EPS calculation

In 2018, TomTom changed the definition of adjusted EPS to better reflect the transition of its business model towards a software and services company. Adjusted net result is now calculated as net result attributed to equity holders adjusted for movement of deferred and unbilled revenue, deferred cost of sales, impairments and material restructuring and disposal costs on a post-tax basis. Below table shows the calculations of adjusted EPS, using the old and the new definitions and taking into account different accounting standards.

                 
(€ in millions, unless stated otherwise)     FY '17   Restated FY '17   Restated FY '17  
Definition     Old definition   Old definition   New definition
Accounting standards     As applicable in 2017   IFRS 15 and IFRS 16   IFRS 15 and IFRS 16  
                 
Net result     -204.4   -194.4   -194.4  
Net result attributed to equity holders -204.0 -194.0 -194.0
Impairment charge 168.7 168.7 168.7
Acquisition-related expenses 72.2 72.2 11.3
Restructuring charge and disposals 44.6 44.6 44.6
Remeasurement of deferred tax liability 4.6 4.6 4.6
Deferred/unbilled revenue movement 25.1
Deferred cost of sales movement -1.0
Tax effect of adjustments     -24.9   -24.9   -17.0  
Adjusted net result     61.3   71.2   42.3  
                 
Adjusted EPS, € fully diluted     0.26   0.30   0.18  
 
 

TOMTOM NV

Transition to new accounting standards

1 January 2018

TomTom has assessed the estimated impact that the initial application of IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 will have on the consolidated financial statements. The estimated impact of the adoption of these standards on the Group’s equity as at 1 January 2018 is based on assessments undertaken to date. There is no expected material impact from the adoption of IFRS 9. The estimated adjustments due to adoption of IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 are material and are illustrated in the subsequent tables.

Contents:

Consolidated condensed statement of income using IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 accounting standards
Consolidated condensed balance sheet using IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 accounting standards

Consolidated condensed statement of income using IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 accounting standards

The new accounting policies are subject to change until the group presents its first financial statements that include the date of initial application and, therefore, the actual impact of adopting the new standards at 1 January 2018 may change.

                     
(€ in millions)     FY '17 Reported   IFRS 15   IFRS 16   FY '17 Restated  
                     
Automotive & Enterprise     328.8   4.4     333.2
Automotive 190.6 5.1 195.7
Enterprise 138.2 -0.7 137.5
Telematics 162.1 1.5 163.6
Consumer     412.5   -6.4       406.1  
Total Revenue     903.4   -0.5       902.9  
Cost of sales     339.3   -6.2       333.1  
Gross result     564.1   5.7       569.8  
                     
Research and development expenses 207.9 207.9
Amortisation of technology and databases 112.3 112.3
Marketing expenses 57.4 -5.6 51.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses 217.7 -2.6 215.1
Impairment charge     168.7           168.7  
Total operating expenses     763.9   -5.6   -2.6   755.7  
                     
Operating result (EBIT)     -199.8   11.3   2.6   -186.0  
                     
EBITDA     141.2   5.7   16.5   163.3  

 

                   
Interest result -1.0 -0.9 -1.9
Other financial result 2.7 2.7
Result of associates     0.8           0.8  
Result before tax     -197.4   11.3   1.7   -184.4  
                     
Income tax gain / (expense)     -7.0   -2.6   -0.4   -10.0  
Net result     -204.4   8.7   1.3   -194.4  
 
Earnings per share:                    
                     

EPS, € diluted1

-0.87 0.04 0.01 -0.83

aEPS, € diluted2

    0.26   0.04   0.01   0.30  
                     
Basic number of shares (in millions) 233.7 233.7
Diluted number of shares (in millions)     236.8           236.8

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1 In 2017, no additional shares from assumed conversion are taken into account as the effect would be anti-dilutive.

2 Earnings per fully diluted share count adjusted for acquisition-related expenses & gains, impairments and material restructuring and disposal costs on a post-tax basis.

 
 

Consolidated condensed balance sheet using IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 accounting standards

The new accounting policies are subject to change until the group presents its first financial statements that include the date of initial application and, therefore, the actual impact of adopting the new standards at 1 January 2018 may change.

                   
(€ in millions)   31 December 2017

Reported

  IFRS 15   IFRS 16   31 December 2017

Restated

 
                   
Goodwill   256.3       256.3
Other intangible assets 753.0 -21.8 731.1
Other non-current assets   45.3       45.7   91.0  
Total non-current assets   1,054.6   -21.8   45.7   1,078.4  
                   
Inventories 31.6 31.6
Receivables, prepayments & derivatives 167.4 0.3 167.7
Cash and cash equivalents   120.9           120.9  
Total current assets   319.8   0.3       320.2  
                   
Total assets   1,374.4   -21.5   45.7   1,398.6  
                   
Equity & Liabilities                  
Total equity   754.7   -30.9   -1.9   721.9  
                   
Deferred tax liability 95.6 -9.2 -0.6 85.8
Non-current borrowings 0.0 48.2 48.2
Provisions 80.9 80.9
Trade payables 51.4 51.4
Deferred revenue 243.6 17.7 261.3
Automotive 113.4 -15.4 98.0
Enterprise 14.0 1.7 15.7
Telematics 1.5 29.8 31.4
Consumer 114.7 1.5 116.2
Accruals and other liabilities   148.1   1.0       149.1  
Total liabilities   619.7   9.4   47.6   676.7  
                   
Total equity and liabilities   1,374.4   -21.5   45.7   1,398.6  
 

Accounting policies - basis of accounting

The condensed consolidated financial information for the three-month and the twelve-month period ended 31 December 2017 with related comparative information has been prepared using accounting policies which are based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Accounting policies and methods of computation followed in the condensed consolidated financial information, for the period ended 31 December 2017, are the same as those followed in the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2017. Further disclosures as required under IFRS for a complete set of consolidated financial statements are not included in the condensed consolidated financial information. The quarterly condensed consolidated information in this press release is unaudited.

Non-GAAP measures

The financial information in this report includes measures, which are not defined by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) such as IFRS. We believe this information, along with comparable GAAP measurements, gives insight to investors because it provides a basis for evaluating our operational performance. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with GAAP. Wherever appropriate and practical, we provide reconciliations to relevant GAAP measures.

Gross margin is calculated as gross result divided by revenue
EBIT is equal to our operating result
EBIT margin is calculated as operating result divided by revenue
EBITDA is equal to our operating result plus depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges
EBITDA margin is calculated as operating result plus depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges divided by revenue
Adjusted net result is calculated as net result attributed to equity holders adjusted for acquisition-related expenses & gains, impairments and material restructuring and disposal costs on a post-tax basis
Adjusted EPS is calculated as adjusted net result divided by the weighted average number of diluted shares over the period
Net cash is defined as our cash and cash equivalents minus the nominal value of our outstanding borrowings

Audio webcast fourth quarter and full year 2017 results

The information for our audio webcast is as follows:
Date and time: 6 February 2018 at 14.00 CET
corporate.tomtom.com/presentations.cfm

TomTom is listed at NYSE Euronext Amsterdam in the Netherlands
ISIN: NL0000387058 / Symbol: TOM2

About TomTom

TomTom (TOM2) empowers movement. Every day millions of people around the world depend on TomTom to make smarter decisions. We design and develop innovative products that make it easy for people to keep moving towards their goals. Our map-based components include map content, online map-based services, traffic, and navigation software. Our consumer products include PNDs, navigation apps, and sports watches. Our main business products are custom in-dash navigation systems and a fleet management system, which is offered to fleet owners as an online service with integrated in-vehicle cellular devices. Our business consists of four customer facing business units: Automotive, Enterprise, Telematics and Consumer. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have more than 4,800 employees worldwide. For further information, please visit www.tomtom.com.

Forward-looking statements/Important notice

This document contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial position and results of TomTom’s activities. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events, including numerous assumptions regarding our present and future business strategies, operations and the environment in which we will operate in the future. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on them. Many of these risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond TomTom’s ability to control or estimate precisely, such as levels of customer spending in major economies, changes in consumer preferences, the performance of the financial markets, the levels of marketing and promotional expenditures by TomTom and its competitors, costs of raw materials, employee costs, exchange-rate and interest-rate fluctuations, changes in tax rates, changes in law, acquisitions or disposals, the rate of technological changes, political developments in countries where the company operates and the risk of a downturn in the market. Statements regarding market share, including the company's competitive position, contained in this document are based on outside sources such as specialised research institutes, industry and dealer panels in combination with management estimates.

The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date they are made. We do not assume any obligation to update any public information or forward-looking statement in this document to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document, except as may be required by applicable laws.

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Contacts

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+31 20 757 5194

Contacts

TomTom Investor Relations
ir@tomtom.com
+31 20 757 5194