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Mar 31, 2020

Coty Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Coty's Q3 2020 earnings were impacted by COVID-19, with revenue declining 23.2% and adjusted operating income at $0.1 million. The company announced a strategic partnership with KKR and a plan to reduce fixed costs by $700 million.

Key Takeaways

Coty's Q3 fiscal results revealed a 23.2% decrease in net revenue, with a 19.5% organic LFL decline, impacted by COVID-19. Adjusted operating income was $0.1 million, and the company announced a strategic partnership with KKR, including a $750 million investment and plans to reduce fixed costs by $700 million.

Net revenue decreased by 23.2%, with a 19.5% organic LFL decline due to COVID-19 impacts.

Adjusted operating income was $0.1 million, significantly down due to operating deleverage.

Secured a holiday on leverage covenant for the next 4 quarters.

Announced a plan to reduce fixed costs by $700 million over the next 30 months.

Total Revenue
$1.53B
Previous year: $1.99B
-23.3%
EPS
-$0.08
Previous year: $0.13
-161.5%
Gross Margin
59.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$319M
Net Debt
$8.15B
Gross Profit
$911M
Previous year: $1.25B
-27.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.28B
Previous year: $384M
+232.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$319M
Total Assets
$18.3B
Previous year: $20.8B
-11.8%

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Forward Guidance

Coty is targeting operating margins in the mid-teens by FY23, assuming the successful completion of the KKR partnership and the expanded $700 million fixed cost reduction program.

Positive Outlook

  • Expanded $700 million fixed cost reduction program to enhance competitiveness.
  • Targeting operating margins in the mid-teens by FY23.
  • Strategic partnership with KKR expected to strengthen the balance sheet.
  • KKR investment to position the company for long-term growth.
  • Focus on deleveraging the balance sheet.

Challenges Ahead

  • Uncertainty related to the completion of the KKR partnership.
  • Impact of COVID-19 on demand for products.
  • Potential disruptions in operations and supply chain.
  • Global economic uncertainties.
  • Currency exchange rate volatility.

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