Airbus Group Reports Nine-Month (9m) 2016 Results

Healthy orders and backlog support production ramp-up

Aircraft delivery schedule heavily back-loaded to Q4

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9m financials reflect ongoing ramp-up and transition from current to new aircraft models

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Revenues € 43 billion; EBIT* before one-off € 2.4 billion; Earnings per share € 2.34

2016 earnings guidance maintained**Free cash flow guidance maintained excluding the impact from aircraft financing**

Amsterdam, 26 October 2016 – Airbus Group SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) reported ninemonth 2016 results which reflect the ongoing ramp-up and transition from current to new aircraftmodels (NEO).
“As expected the nine-month performance reflects the heavily back-loaded aircraft delivery
schedule, ongoing production ramp-up and transition to new versions of our A320 and A330
aircraft,” said Tom Enders, Airbus Group Chief Executive Officer. “For the remaining months ofthe year we remain totally focused on deliveries to achieve our earnings and cash guidance.
The commercial environment continues to be rather healthy, with a backlog of more than 6,700
aircraft supporting our production plans and reflecting the strength of the product portfolio.
Further integration of the group, as recently decided, will simplify the company’s governanceand improve competitiveness.”
Group order intake(1) in the first nine months of 2016 was € 73.2 billion (9m 2015: € 111.9 billion),with the order book(1) value totalling € 986 billion as of 30 September 2016 (year-end 2015:€ 1,006 billion). Airbus received 380 net commercial aircraft orders (9m 2015: 815 net orders) withgross orders of 566 aircraft including 35 A350 XWBs and 14 A330neos. In the third quarter alone,
250 gross orders were booked for A320neo (new engine option) Family aircraft. Airbus Helicopters
received 211 net orders (9m 2015: 181 net orders), including 47 H145s and 42 H135s. In August,an agreement was announced by Kuwait for 30 H225M Caracal helicopters. Defence and Space
saw good order momentum, particularly in Space, while an agreement was signed with the
Netherlands and Luxembourg for two A330 MRTT aircraft.
Group revenues were stable at € 42.7 billion (9m 2015: € 43.0 billion). Revenues at Commercial
Aircraft reflected higher A350 and A320 volumes but lower A330s and were supported by the**On a constant perimeter
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more favourable US dollar environment. In all, 462 commercial aircraft were delivered (9m2015: 446 aircraft). Despite increased deliveries of 258 (9m 2015: 237 units), Helicopters’revenues declined three percent, reflecting a higher proportion of light helicopters and lower
commercial flight hours in services. Airbus Defence and Space’s revenues declined eightpercent, reflecting the negative impact of the perimeter change from portfolio reshaping ofaround € -450 million but were broadly stable on a comparable basis. Eleven A400M militarytransport aircraft were delivered in the nine month period.
Group EBIT* before one-off(3) – an indicator capturing the underlying business margin
by excluding material non-recurring charges or profits caused by movements in provisions
related to programmes and restructurings or foreign exchange impacts – amounted to € 2,415
million (9m 2015: € 2,804 million).
Commercial Aircraft’s EBIT* before one-off was € 1,838 million (9m 2015: € 2,226 million),driven by the lower A330 rate, delivery profile, transition pricing on A330 and A320, and higher
ramp-up costs, while research and development (R&D) costs decreased.
On the A350 programme, 26 aircraft were delivered over the nine month period with 14 in thethird quarter alone. Good progress was made over the summer in terms of risk management tobring down the level of outstanding work in the final assembly line. Difficulties remain in the
supply chain with work continuing on recurring cost convergence during the ramp-up. The
company remains focused on these short-term challenges as it works towards achieving theA350 delivery target. A total of 24 A320neos were delivered from January to end September
with the first CFM-engined aircraft delivered in the third quarter. The early teething problems
with the Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engine are now largely over but P&W is facing some industrial
ramp-up challenges which puts more pressure on the back-loading of the delivery profile. Firm
commitments have been received from both engine suppliers to meet the NEO schedule andthe airframes are well on track for on-time delivery to customers.
In Helicopters, EBIT* before one-off was € 200 million (9m 2015: € 241 million), burdened by an
unfavourable mix and lower commercial flight hours in services as well as the H225 accident in
Norway and some campaign costs. However, the underlying profit at Helicopters continues tobe supported by ongoing transformation measures and efforts to adapt to market challenges.
Defence and Space’s EBIT* before one-off was € 440 million (9m 2015: € 431 million) after the
perimeter change from portfolio reshaping. On a comparable perimeter, EBIT* before one-off2benefited from a better contract mix and risk reduction and restructuring efforts that have been
implemented in the Division.
On the A400M, progress is being made on the industrial side in terms of capability development
and programme governance although the overall programme situation remains challenging. The
fleet has now completed 10,000 in-service flight hours. Commercial negotiations with OCCAR
and the Nations are yet to take place with regard to the revised delivery schedule and its
implications. As of today, the outcome of these negotiations cannot be reliably estimated.
Group self-financed R&D expenses declined to € 2,015 million (9m 2015: € 2,287 million).
Reported EBIT*(3) of € 2,363 million (9m 2015: € 2,946 million) included net one-offs totalling€ -52 million. For the first nine months of 2016, a negative impact of € 723 million was recorded
related to the dollar pre-delivery payment mismatch and balance sheet revaluation, while a total net
capital gain of € 75 million was booked related to portfolio adjustments mainly at Defence andSpace. The remaining one-offs were unchanged since the half-year 2016 results.
Net income(4) was € 1,811 million (9m 2015: € 1,900 million) with earnings per share of€ 2.34 (9m 2015: € 2.42). The finance result was € -342 million (9m 2015: € -536 million).
Free cash flow before mergers and acquisitions amounted to € -4,729 million (9m 2015:€ -1,751 million), reflecting the investment in programmes for the fourth quarter deliveries andfurther ramp-up in 2017, in particular for A320 and A350. It also includes a significant cash
burden for the A400M and around € 500 million of aircraft financing, which is mainly a reflection of
the current suspension of Export Credit Agency financing. Airbus Group continues to work with the
ECAs on a process to resume financing, but given the progress so far, the timing and quantum arestill uncertain.
Free cash flow of € -2,649 million (9m 2015: € -112 million) includes € 1.2 billion in proceeds fromthe sale of Dassault Aviation shares, € 750 million from the implementation of phase 2 of the Airbus
Safran Launchers JV and € 310 million from the sale of the Business Communication business. The
net cash position on 30 September 2016 was € 5.6 billion (year-end 2015: € 10.0(5) billion) with agross cash position of € 16.9 billion (year-end 2015: € 19.1(5) billion).
OutlookAs the basis for its 2016 guidance, Airbus Group expects the world economy and air traffic to growin line with prevailing independent forecasts, which assume no major disruptions.
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Airbus Group maintains its 2016 earnings guidance based on a constant perimeter.
Airbus Group maintains its 2016 free cash flow guidance based on a constant perimeter,
excluding the impact from aircraft financing.
Airbus expects to deliver more than 650 aircraft and the commercial order book is
expected to grow.

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Before M&A, Airbus Group expects stable EBIT* before one-off and EPS* before one-off
compared to 2015.

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Before M&A and customer financing, Airbus Group expects to deliver stable free cash
flow compared to 2015.

The perimeter change in Airbus Defence and Space implemented at H1 2016 is expected to reduce
EBIT* before one-off and free cash flow before M&A by around € 200 million and EPS* before oneoff by around 20 cents.
* Airbus Group uses EBIT pre-goodwill impairment and exceptionals as a key indicator of its economic
performance. The term “exceptionals” refers to such items as depreciation expenses of fair value adjustments relating
to the former EADS merger and Airbus Combination, as well as impairment charges thereon.
About Airbus Group
Airbus Group is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2015, the Group – comprising Airbus,
Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters – generated revenues of € 64.5 billion and employed a workforce of around
136,600.

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Note to editors: Live Webcast of the Airbus Group Analyst Conference Call
You can listen to the Nine-Month 2016 Results Analyst Conference Call with Chief Financial Officer Harald Wilhelm at
08:30 a.m. CEST today via the Airbus Group website: www.airbusgroup.com/9M2016. The analyst call presentation can befound on the company website. A recording will be made available in due course. For a reconciliation of Airbus Group’s KPIs to“reported IFRS” please refer to the analyst presentation.

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Airbus Group – Nine-Month (9m) Results 2016
(Amounts in Euro)
Airbus Group9m 20169m 2015

ChangeRevenues, in millions

42,70542,965

-1%

7,190

7,476

-4%

3,936

4,574

-14%

2,415

2,804

-14%

2,363

2,946

-20%

Research & Development expenses,
in millions

2,015

2,287

-12%

Net Income (4), in millions

1,811

1,900

-5%

2.34

2.42

-3%

Free Cash Flow (FCF), in millions-2,649-112-

Free Cash Flow
before M&A, in millions-4,729-1,751-

Free Cash Flow
before Customer Financing, in millions-2,104

5-

Order Intake (1), in millions

73,218111,923-35%

Airbus Group

30 Sept2016

31 Dec2015

ChangeOrder Book (1), in millions

986,001

1,005,864-2%

36,28738,411-6%

Net Cash position, in millions

5,553

10,003(5)-44%

Employees

132,973

136,574-3%

thereof defence, in millions
EBITDA(2), in millions

EBIT before one-off
EBIT

(3)

(3)

, in millions, in millions

Earnings Per Share (EPS)(4)

thereof defence, in millions

For footnotes please refer to page 8

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by Division

EBIT (3)

Revenues(Amounts in millions of Euro)

9m
2016

9m
2015

Change

9m
2016

9m
2015

ChangeCommercial Aircraft

31,511

31,119

+1%

775

1,902

-59%

Helicopters

4,282

4,423

-3%

200

241

-17%

Defence and Space

7,714

8,383

-8%

583

149

+291%

Headquarters /Eliminations

-802

-960

-

805

654

-

Total

42,70542,965

-1%

2,363

2,946

-20%

by Division

EBIT before one-off(3)(Amounts in millions of Euro)

9m
2016

9m
2015

ChangeCommercial Aircraft

1,838

2,226

-17%

Helicopters

200

241

-17%

Defence and Space

440

431

+2%

Headquarters /Eliminations

-63

-94

-

Total

2,415

2,804

-14%

Order Intake (1)by Division

Order Book (1)(Amounts in millions of Euro)

9m
2016

9m
2015

Change30 Sept2016

31 Dec2015

ChangeCommercial Aircraft

63,103100,061-37%

939,079

952,450-1%

Helicopters

3,588

4,013

-11%

11,075

11,769-6%

Defence and Space

8,189

8,483

-3%

38,35542,861-11%

Headquarters /Eliminations-1,662-634--2,508-1,216-

Total

73,218111,923-35%

986,001

1,005,864-2%

For footnotes please refer to page 8.

6Airbus Group – Third Quarter Results (Q3) 2016
(Amounts in Euro)

Airbus GroupQ3 2016

Q3 2015

Change13,95014,072

-1%

731

921

-21%

507

717

-29%

50

376

-87%

0.06

0.48

-88%

Revenues, in millions
EBIT before one-off
EBIT

(3)

(3)

, in millions, in millions

Net Income (4), in millions
Earnings Per Share (EPS)(4)

by Division

EBIT (3)

Revenues(Amounts in millions of Euro)

Q3
2016

Q3
2015

Change

Q3
2016

Q3
2015

ChangeCommercial Aircraft

10,45010,038

+4%

354

478

-26%

Helicopters

1,595

1,473

+8%

56

79

-29%

Defence and Space

2,274

2,852

-20%

105

175

-40%

Headquarters /Eliminations

-369

-291

-

-8

-15

-

Total

13,95014,072

-1%

507

717

-29%

by Division

EBIT before one-off(3)(Amounts in millions of Euro)

Q3
2016

Q3
2015

ChangeCommercial Aircraft

568

693

-18%

Helicopters

56

79

-29%

Defence and Space

115

164

-30%

Headquarters /Eliminations

-8

-15

-

Total

731

921

-21%

For footnotes please refer to page 8.
Q3 2016 revenues were stable compared to Q3 2015 as the changes from portfolio reshaping
at Defence and Space (around € -450 million) were compensated by increases at Commercial
Aircraft and Helicopters. Q3 2016 EBIT* before one-off declined 21 percent, mainly reflecting
the back-loaded delivery profile, lower A330 production rate, transition pricing and ramp-up
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costs. It was positively compensated by an R&D tailwind. It also includes the impact from
portfolio reshaping at Defence and Space.
Q3 2016 reported EBIT* decreased by 29 percent. It mainly reflects negative one-offs ofaround € -200 million both in Q3 2016 and Q3 2015 related to foreign exchange effects from thedollar pre-delivery payment mismatch and balance sheet revaluation. Q3 2016 net income wasnegatively influenced by a high Q3 effective tax rate.
Footnotes:
1)

Contributions from commercial aircraft activities to Order Intake and Order Book based on list prices.

2)

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortisation and exceptionals.

3)

Earnings before interest and taxes, pre goodwill impairment and exceptionals.

4)

Airbus Group continues to use the term Net Income. It is identical to Profit for the period attributable toequity owners of the parent as defined by IFRS Rules.

5)

Excluding reclassification of certain securities.

Safe Harbour Statement:
Certain statements contained in this press release are not historical facts but rather are statements of future
expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management’s beliefs. These statements
reflect Airbus Group’s views and assumptions as of the date of the statements and involve known and unknown risk
and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or
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and “project” are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
This forward looking information is based upon a number of assumptions including without limitation: assumption
regarding demand, current and future markets for Airbus Group’s products and services, internal performance,
customer financing, customer, supplier and subcontractor performance or contracts negotiations, favourable
outcomes of certain pending sales campaigns. Forward looking statements are subject to uncertainty and actual
future results and trends may differ materially depending on variety of factors including without limitation: general
economic and labour conditions, including in particular economic conditions in Europe, North America and Asia,
legal, financial and governmental risk related to international transactions, the cyclical nature of some of Airbus
Group’s businesses, volatility of the market for certain products and services, product performance risks, collective
bargaining labour disputes, factors that result in significant and prolonged disruption to air travel worldwide, theoutcome of political and legal processes, including uncertainty regarding government funding of certain programs,
consolidation among competitors in the aerospace industry, the cost of developing, and the commercial success of
new products, exchange rate and interest rate spread fluctuations between the euro and the U.S. dollar and othercurrencies, legal proceeding and other economic, political and technological risk and uncertainties. Additional
information regarding these factors is contained in the Company’s “Registration Document” dated 5 April 2016. For
more information, please refer to www.airbusgroup.com.

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