Korian: Solid interim results in line with roadmap

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Korian (Paris:KORI):

• Revenue up 4.9%, driven by strong growth internationally (+9.4%)
• Stable operating margin (EBITDA) at 13.5%, compared to 1^rst half 2016 underlying margin
• Continued development: over 1,700 beds created or acquired, primarily outside France, and expansion in the home care segment in Belgium and Germany
• Implementation of the Korian 2020 strategic plan: launch of plan to reconfigure and modernise network in France, optimisation of real estate management, deployment of integration plan in Germany
• Annual revenue growth and operating margin objectives confirmed

Sophie Boissard, Chief Executive Officer of the Korian group, commented: "Korian, the European leader in Ageing Well, experienced a favourable business momentum in the first half of the year and pursued its community-based development strategy in its four markets, in particular in Belgium where, with 11 additional facilities and a home care network, we are now the leading operator in the market for services to seniors. At the same time, to continuously improve the service we offer to the nearly 200,000 residents, patients and care givers who place their trust in us every year, we are implementing the structural actions of our Korian 2020 plan to enhance and broaden our service offers and modernise our network. We expect a significant increase in our profitable growth potential, particularly in France and Germany, where the integration of the acquisitions completed in 2015 and 2016 is now well underway.”

Highlights

Korian continued to expand its network of facilities by opening or acquiring over 1,700 beds during the period, primarily in the international sector (Belgium, Italy and Germany).

In Belgium, Korian consolidated its leading position, achieved through the acquisition of Foyer de Lork in 2016, by completing the acquisition in early 2017 of OTV, a group that specialises in home care services in Flanders, and the acquisition of eight facilities from the Senior Assist group in June 2017. The Group also expanded its presence in the home care segment in Germany by making three bolt-on acquisitions since the start of the year.

In France, the Group has undertaken an ambitious programme to modernise and reconfigure its facilities in order to reinforce the attractiveness of its offer and accelerate organic growth.

In January, a first reconfiguration of facilities was successfully placed into service in the Healthcare business line (comprising primarily post-acute and rehabilitation care clinics). This operation grouped two facilities at a new site in Guyancourt, near Paris, and enabled the addition of hospital day care services, as well as expanded home care services. Two other facilities (one new facility and one relocated facility) opened in early September.

In addition, on 13 September, the Group announced the signature of a partnership agreement with the Icade group, which will assist Korian in reconfiguring and expanding its facilities network in France. This non-exclusive partnership concerns a first group of 15 new properties to be delivered by 2020, covers the development, design and construction of facilities, and grants Korian a purchase option with respect to each property prior to delivery. This partnership is consistent with the Group’s new real estate policy, which focuses primarily on increasing the property ownership rate and on dynamically managing the asset portfolio.

In Germany, the Group has taken key steps to implement the business integration plan, in particular unifying the facilities networks, signing an agreement with the Casa Reha works council to implement an administrative costs reduction plan, and strengthening its management team.

First-half 2017 results

Consolidated revenue for the first-half 2017 totalled €1,542 million, up 4.9% in reported figures and 2.5% organically.

In France, revenue increased by 0.8%, and 1.0% organically.

International revenue rose by 9.4%, and accounts for 49.1% of consolidated revenue. This strong growth was due, in particular, to the acquisitions completed in Belgium in the 2^nd half of 2016 and early 2017. Organic growth continues to be strong, at 4.2%.

The Group’s EBITDAR¹ (EBITDA before rental income) totalled €401 million. The EBITDAR margin was 26.0% of revenue, compared to 26.7% in 1^rst half 2016. Adjusted for non-recurring income of around €5 million recognised in Germany in 1^rst half 2016, the EBITDAR margin fell by 40 basis points.

¹ EBITDAR is the interim performance indicator that the Korian group has selected to monitor the performance of its facilities. EBITDAR represents gross earnings from operations (EBITDA) before rental expenses.

The EBITDAR margin for France was stable at 27.5%, despite the continuing drop in tariffs in the post-acute care clinics sector.

In Germany, the EBITDAR margin was 24.4%, a drop of 130 basis points compared to the underlying margin for 1^rst half 2016 (i.e. adjusted for the favourable impact of non-recurring income). This drop reflects higher payroll expenses due to the ramping-up of facilities opened over the last 12 months, as well as to the application of the new pricing law ("PSG 2”), which has led to a short-term increase in the staff keys not yet fully offset during the half-year by readjusted rates.

In Italy, the EBITDAR margin rose by 120 basis points to 24.2%, driven by the favourable impact of changes in perimeter due to the transfer of the operation of four facilities in 2016, as well as by a solid operating performance.

The EBITDAR margin in Belgium was 24.9%, a drop of 120 basis points compared to 1^rst half 2016, due to the dilutive effect of recent acquisitions, which include a majority of facilities that are not yet mature.

EBITDAR by country

EBITDA totalled €209 million, up 0.9% compared to 1^rst half 2016. EBITDA for the 1^rst half of 2016 included total non-recurring income of about €9 million, of which about €5 million were recognised as other expenses (see above) and about €4 million as rental income.

The EBITDA margin was 13.5%, compared to 14.1% in reported figures for 1^rst half 2016. It was stable compared to the restated margin for H1 2016 (i.e. adjusted for the favourable impact of non-recurring income).

Current operating income totalled €130 million, i.e. 8.4% of revenue (compared to 8.1% for 1^rst half 2016 on a restated basis).

Other operating income and expenses showed a net expense of €4 million for the period, which is a significant drop compared to 2016.

With financial expense of €56 million and income tax expense of €30 million, net income (group share) totalled €38 million, an increase of 18.8% compared to 1^rst half 2016.

Financial position

At 30 June 2017, net financial debt totalled €2,317 million, which is stable compared to the level at 31 December 2016.

Net financial debt, excluding real estate debt, totalled €1,447 million, a drop from the level at 31 December 2016 (€1,477 million). The restated debt ratio² was 3.8 x EBITDA.

On 28 June, Korian announced the issue of undated bonds for a total amount of €300 million, comprising €240 million in bonds with an option for repayment in cash and/or new and/or existing shares ("ODIRNANE” bonds) and €60 million in unlisted bonds that do not confer access to equity. In accordance with IAS 32, these financial instruments are classified as equity.

The "ODIRNANE” issue was settled on 3 July and, therefore, was not included in the accounts closed on 30 June 2017.

These issues provide the Group with increased financial flexibility to pursue its development strategy through selective acquisitions (bolt-ons).

Conclusion and outlook

Performance in the first half was consistent with the Korian 2020 strategic plan roadmap.

The expansion of the network will accelerate in the second half with the opening of 8 facilities (7 greenfields and 1 reconfigured facility) and through selective acquisitions, with the goal of adding a total of more than 2,500 new beds in 2017.

The Group will continue to deploy its strategic roadmap, which is based on:

• Accelerating growth, in particular, by reconfiguring the portfolio of facilities in France and continuing a policy of selective acquisitions
• Optimising management of real estate assets to support growth and create value
• Improving operational performance, in particular by implementing the Success 2020 plan in Germany
• Encouraging innovative medical care and the use of digital tools
• Investing in people

The Group confirms its objectives for 2017 of revenue growth over 5% and an operating margin (EBITDA) of around 13.7%, equal to the underlying margin for 2016.

² Restated debt ratio = (net debt - real estate debt) / adjusted EBITDA – (6.5% * real estate debt)

Next event: 24 October 2017 after the close of trading
3^rd quarter revenue

ABOUT KORIAN

Korian, the expert in providing care and support services for seniors, with 715 facilities, operates Europe’s largest network of long-term care nursing homes, specialised clinics, assisted-living facilities, home care and hospital home care services. At the end of December 2016, the Korian group has the capacity to accommodate around 72,000 beds in four countries (France, Germany, Belgium and Italy) and employs around 47,000 people.

For more information, please visit the website: www.korian.com

Korian has been listed on Euronext Paris Section A since November 2006 and is included in the following indices: SBF 120, CAC Health Care, CAC Mid 60, CAC Mid & Small and MSCI Global Small Cap

Euronext Ticker: KORI – ISIN: FR0010386334 – Reuters: KORI.PA – Bloomberg: KORI.FP

APPENDICES

The condensed consolidated financial statements for H1 2017 were approved by the Board of Directors on 13 September 2017 and were reviewed by the statutory auditors.

CONSOLIDATED REVENUE³

³ Revenue and other income
⁴ Organic growth in revenue includes: a) the change in revenue (year "N” vs. year "N-1”) of existing facilities; b) revenue generated in year "N” by facilities created in year "N” or year "N-1”; c) the change in revenue (year "N” vs. year "N-1”) of facilities that were restructured or whose capacity was increased in year "N” or year "N-1”; and d) the change in revenue, in year "N” compared to the equivalent period in year "N-1”, of facilities recently acquired.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

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