FINANCIAL GUIDANCE FOR 2015
Based on the strong performance in the second quarter, as well as favourable exchange rate fluctuations, PANDORA has decided to increase revenue guidance to more than DKK 16.0 billion (previously more than DKK 15.0 billion). Growth will be driven by like-for-like growth in existing stores as well as expansion of the store network, with network expansion contributing slightly more to growth (previously expected to contribute equally). Assuming current exchange rates, PANDORA expects a full year tailwind effect from currencies on revenue of around 12% compared to 2014. This compares to a tailwind of around 10% anticipated in May 2015 in connection with the announcement of the Q1 2015 interim report. The EBITDA margin expectation is unchanged, and is expected to be approximately 37%. All expectations are based on current exchange rates.
| FY 2015New guidance | FY 2015Previous guidance | FY 2014Actual | |
| Revenue, DKK billion | >16.0 | >15.0 | 11.9 |
| EBITDA margin | approx.37% | approx. 37% | 36.0% |
| CAPEX, DKK million | approx. 900 | approx. 900 | 455 |
| Effective tax rate | approx. 30% | approx. 30% | 20% |
PANDORA plans to continue to expand the store network and now expects to add more than 375 new concept stores in 2015 (versus previously expected more than 325).
In connection with the Q2 2015 results Anders Colding Friis, CEO of PANDORA, stated:
"We are very pleased to report yet another strong quarter, both in terms of top line development and profitability. All major regions once again delivered double digit revenue growth and our focus on concept stores continues to pay off, with revenue growth in the quarter of more than 50%. Growth was driven by a combination of network expansion andstrong like-for-like growth, supported by revenue enhancing initiatives such as the continued roll out of our eSTORE and our collaboration with Disney."
CONFERENCE CALL
A conference call for investors and financial analysts will be held today at 10.00 CET and can be joined online at www.pandoragroup.com. The presentation for the call will be available on the website one hour before the call.
The following numbers can be used by investors and analysts:
DK: +45 3271 1659
UK (International): +44 (0) 2034 271 901
US: +1 212 444 0412
To help ensure that the conference begins in a timely manner, please dial in 5 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. Participants will have to quote confirmation code "Pandora" when dialling into the conference.
ABOUT PANDORA
PANDORA designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished and contemporary jewellery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices. PANDORA jewellery is sold in more than 90 countries on six continents through approximately 9,500 points of sale, including more than 1,500 concept stores.
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, PANDORA employs more than 14,200 people worldwide of whom approximately 10,000 are located in Gemopolis, Thailand, where the company manufactures its jewellery. PANDORA is publicly listed on the NASDAQ Copenhagen stock exchange in Denmark. In 2014, PANDORA's total revenue was DKK 11.9 billion (approximately EUR 1.6 billion).
CONTACT
For more information, please contact:
Morten Eismark
VP Group Investor Relations
Phone +45 3673 8213
Mobile +45 3045 6719