Q2 2012 sales (inc. VAT) down 0.3% at €21.7 bn
Sustained growth in emerging markets, stabilization of sales trends in France and Europe
Regulatory News:
Carrefour (Paris:CA):
- H1 2012 sales: €43.7 bn, +0.9%, driven by growth in emerging markets, notably in Latin America, where sales rose 5.3% (+8.3% at constant exchange rates)
- Q2 2012 sales: €21.7 bn, broadly stable at -0.3%, supported by
sustained growth in emerging markets. Sales trends stabilized in
France and Europe.
- France: Sales down 2.1%, supported by improving food sales but impacted by a fall in non-food sales, notably for seasonal goods. Sales trends at hypermarkets and supermarkets are in line with the expected effects of the action plan. Significant improvement of sales in convenience. Acceleration of Drive roll-out with 125 outlets at end-June.
- Europe (ex. France): Sales down 3.5% (-2.4% at constant exchange rates), impacted by a depressed consumption environment in Southern Europe. Growth in sales in Belgium.
- Latin America: Sales up 2.7% (+7.4% at constant exchange rates). In Brazil, Atacadao continued its growth.
- Asia: Sales up 14% (+1.8% at constant exchange rates), an improvement over the previous quarter. Sales growth in China, driven by expansion.
First Half 2012 sales inc. VAT1
|  | €m |  | Change |  | Change at constant exch. rates inc. petrol |  | Change at constant exch. rates ex. petrol | ||||||
| Â | Â | LFL | Â | Total | LFL | Â | Total | ||||||
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| France | 19,010 | -0.7% | +0.3% | Â | -0.7% | -1.8% | Â | -2.1% | |||||
| Europe (excl. France) | 11,422 | -2.6% | -2.6% | -1.5% | -3.1% | -1.9% | |||||||
| Latin America | 8,700 | +5.3% | +6.8% | +8.3% | +7.8% | +9.4% | |||||||
| Asia | 4,552 | Â | +9.4% | Â | -3.4% | Â | +0.6% | -3.4% | Â | +0.6% | |||
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| Group | 43,684 | Â | +0.9% | Â | +0.4% | Â | +0.9% | -0.5% | Â | +0.5% | |||
Second quarter 2012 sales inc. VAT1
|  | €m |  | Change |  | Change at constant exch. rates inc. petrol |  | Change at constant exch. rates ex. petrol | ||||||
| Â | Â | LFL | Â | Total | LFL | Â | Total | ||||||
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| France | 9,656 | -2.1% | -1.2% | Â | -2.1% | -3.3% | Â | -3.6% | |||||
| Europe (excl. France) | 5,764 | -3.5% | -3.3% | -2.4% | -3.7% | -2.7% | |||||||
| Latin America | 4,279 | +2.7% | +5.7% | +7.4% | +6.9% | +8.8% | |||||||
| Asia | 2,016 | Â | +14.0% | Â | -2.3% | Â | +1.8% | Â | -2.3% | Â | +1.8% | ||
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| Group | 21,715 | Â | -0.3% | Â | -0.5% | Â | -0.1% | Â | -1.3% | Â | -0.4% | ||
FRANCE
Second quarter 2012 sales inc. VAT
|  | €m |  | Change |  | LFL |  | Change ex. petrol | |||
| Â | Â | LFL | Â | Total | ||||||
| Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | ||
| Hypermarkets | 5,228 | -4.4% | -3.5% | -5.7% | Â | -6.2% | ||||
| Supermarkets | 3,325 | -0.8% | +0.8% | -1.4% | -1.8% | |||||
| Other formats | 1,102 | Â | +5.7% | Â | +4.9% | +3.4% | Â | +4.3% | ||
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| France | 9,656 | Â | -2.1% | Â | -1.2% | -3.3% | Â | -3.6% | ||
The first half was marked by three changes in scope:
- End of the franchise agreement with Coop Atlantique effective January 1, 2012
- End of the franchise agreement with Altis effective April 6, 2012
- Integration of Guyenne & Gascogne on June 1, 2012, after the success of the cash tender offer, with a secondary option in shares, followed by a compulsory buyout offer
The calendar effect in France is estimated at -0.6% in the second quarter.
Sales in France fell by 2.1%. The petrol effect is +1.5%, boosted by the success of the "Low Price Guarantee" on petrol launched in May in hypermarkets.
LFL sales at Hypermarkets recorded a drop of 3.5% (-5.7% excluding petrol). Food sales trends improved for the second consecutive quarter. Non-food sales declined, impacted by unfavorable weather conditions that affected apparel and seasonal goods (gardening, camping…).
LFL sales at Supermarkets were up 0.8% (-1.4% excluding petrol), with improved food sales. Franchise store activity is up in spite of a high comparable level in the previous year.
The roll-out of Drive accelerated, with the number of outlets rising to 125 at the end of Q2: 67 Drives were opened during the quarter, including 19 in hypermarkets and 48 in supermarkets.
Other formats (especially convenience and cash & carry) recorded sales growth of 4.9%. Excluding petrol, sales grew 3.4% driven by renovated stores. At end-June, the convenience format included 413 City, 348 Contact, 143 Express and 15 Montagne.
EUROPE (excluding France)
Second quarter 2012 sales inc. VAT1
|  | €m |  | Change |  | Change at constant exch. rates inc. petrol |  | Change at constant exch. rates ex. petrol | |||||
| Â | Â | LFL | Â | Total | LFL | Â | Total | |||||
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| Spain | 2,142 | -5.3% | -5.9% | Â | -5.3% | -7.4% | Â | -6.8% | ||||
| Italy | 1,456 | -5.5% | -4.5% | -5.5% | -4.3% | -5.4% | ||||||
| Belgium | 1,060 | +1.2% | +0.8% | +1.2% | +0.8% | +1.2% | ||||||
| Other countries | 1,106 | Â | -1.6% | Â | -0.3% | Â | +4.3% | +0.0% | Â | +4.7% | ||
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| Europe (excl. France) | 5,764 | Â | -3.5% | Â | -3.3% | Â | -2.4% | -3.7% | Â | -2.7% | ||
On June 15, 2012, Carrefour announced the sale to Marinopoulos of its stake in the Carrefour Marinoupolos joint venture, leading to the Group's operations in Greece being reclassified as discontinued operations. To facilitate comparison, the Q2 2011 figures have been restated pro-forma ex. Greece.
The calendar effect in Europe (excluding France) is estimated at -0.8% in the second quarter. Currencies had a negative impact of 1.1%, mainly explained by the depreciation of currencies in Poland and Romania.
Sales in Europe (excluding France) fell by 3.5%, an improvement in trends over the previous quarter. All countries posted a satisfactory performance given the increased pressure on consumption and discretionary spending, particularly in Southern Europe.
This consumption environment is particularly true of Spain, but the downward trend of sales slowed in Q2 vs. Q1 2012.
In Italy, LFL sales excluding petrol were down 4.3%, with non-food sales in hypermarkets recovering.
Belgium recorded 0.8% growth in LFL sales, building on the +7.1% growth recorded in Q2 2011. All formats contributed to this performance.
Combined sales in Poland, Turkey and Romania excluding petrol rose 4.7% at constant exchange rates and were flat on a LFL basis.
LATIN AMERICA
Second quarter 2012 sales inc. VAT
|  | €m |  | Change |  | Change at constant exch. rates inc. petrol |  | Change at constant exch. rates ex. petrol | |||||
| Â | Â | LFL | Â | Total | LFL | Â | Total | |||||
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| Brazil | 2,979 | -3.0% | +4.9% | Â | +5.9% | +6.2% | Â | +7.4% | ||||
| Other countries | 1,301 | Â | +18.4% | Â | +7.8% | Â | +11.5% | +8.7% | Â | +12.5% | ||
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| Latin America | 4,279 | Â | +2.7% | Â | +5.7% | Â | +7.4% | +6.9% | Â | +8.8% | ||
The calendar effect in Latin America is not significant in the second quarter. Currencies had a negative impact of -4.7%, mainly explained by the depreciation of the Brazilian Real, while the Peso in Argentina and Colombia appreciated.
Sales in Latin America rose 2.7%. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, sales rose by 7.4%, in line with the previous quarter, driven by LFL sales growth and expansion.
In Brazil, sales excluding petrol and at constant exchange rates rose by 7.4%, of which +6.2% LFL. Atacadao continued its growth in Q2 in spite of an already strong Q2 2011. Hypermarket LFL sales also grew.
Supported by Argentina, sales of other countries grew by 12.5%, of which +8.7% LFL (excluding petrol and at constant exchange rates).
ASIA
Second quarter 2012 sales inc. VAT
|  | €m |  | Change |  | Change at constant |  | Change at constant | |
| Â | Â | LFL | ||||||
| Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | ||
| China | 1,247 | +17.7% | +2.1% | -3.6% | ||||
| Other countries | 769 | Â | +8.5% | Â | +1.3% | -0.4% | ||
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| Asia | 2,016 | Â | +14.0% | Â | +1.8% | -2.3% |
The calendar effect in Asia is estimated at +0.4% in the second quarter. The 15.7% appreciation of the Chinese currency contributed to a positive foreign exchange effect of 12.3% in Asia.
Sales in Asia grew by 14%. Excluding currency effects, sales rose by 1.8%.
Sales in China grew by 2.1%, driven by a recovery in non-food and sustained expansion (-3.6% LFL).
LFL sales of Other countries were broadly stable. Sales in Taiwan and Indonesia continued to grow.
First Half 2012 sales inc. VAT1
|  | €m |  | Change |  | Change at constant exch. rates inc. petrol |  | Change at constant exch. rates ex. petrol | |||||
| Â | Â | LFL | Â | Total | LFL | Â | Total | |||||
| Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | ||
| Hypermarkets | 10,389 | -3.1% | -2.4% | Â | -3.1% | -4.4% | Â | -4.8% | ||||
| Supermarkets | 6,522 | +0.9% | +2.8% | +0.9% | +0.2% | -0.1% | ||||||
| Other formats | 2,099 | +7.0% | +7.1% | +7.0% | +6.3% | +6.3% | ||||||
| France | 19,010 | Â | -0.7% | Â | +0.3% | Â | -0.7% | -1.8% | Â | -2.1% | ||
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| Spain | 4,279 | -4.2% | -5.0% | -4.2% | -6.8% | -5.9% | ||||||
| Italy | 2,896 | -3.3% | -2.8% | -3.3% | -2.8% | -3.4% | ||||||
| Belgium | 2,070 | +1.6% | +1.3% | +1.6% | +1.3% | +1.6% | ||||||
| Other countries | 2,177 | -2.4% | -0.8% | +3.6% | -0.5% | +4.2% | ||||||
| Europe (excl. France) | 11,422 | Â | -2.6% | Â | -2.6% | Â | -1.5% | -3.1% | Â | -1.9% | ||
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| Brazil | 6,151 | +1.3% | +6.0% | +6.7% | +7.0% | +7.7% | ||||||
| Other countries | 2,549 | +16.5% | +9.0% | +12.9% | +9.8% | +13.8% | ||||||
| Latin America | 8,700 | Â | +5.3% | Â | +6.8% | Â | +8.3% | +7.8% | Â | +9.4% | ||
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| China | 2,908 | +11.3% | -5.5% | +0.0% | -5.5% | +0.0% | ||||||
| Other countries | 1,644 | +6.2% | +0.1% | +1.6% | +0.1% | +1.6% | ||||||
| Asia | 4,552 | Â | +9.4% | Â | -3.4% | Â | +0.6% | -3.4% | Â | +0.6% | ||
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| Group | 43,684 | Â | +0.9% | Â | +0.4% | Â | +0.9% | -0.5% | Â | +0.5% | ||
Calendar impact in the first half is estimated at +0.7% for the Group (+1.0% in France, +0.8% in Europe, +0.7% in Latin America, -0.5% in Asia).
1 Operations in Greece have been reclassified as Discontinued Activities as of January 1, 2012. Figures are pro-forma, ex. Greece.
EXPANSION UNDER BANNERS – Q2 2012
In the second quarter, we opened or acquired 163,000 gross sq. m, bringing to 237,000 sq. m the total of new space since the beginning of 2012. Net of disposals or closures, the network added 86,000 sq. m in the second quarter (-24,000 sq. m since the beginning of the year)
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| Thousands of sq. m | 31 Dec. 2011 | 31 March 2012 | Store | Acquisitions | Closures | Transfers | Disposals | 30 June 2012 | |||||||||
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| France | Â | 5 078 | Â | 4 975 | Â | 15 | Â | 0 | Â | -7 | Â | 0 | Â | -45 | Â | 4 939 | |
| Europe (ex. Fr) | Â | 6 241 | Â | 6 215 | Â | 69 | Â | 0 | Â | -26 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 6 260 | |
| Latin America | Â | 2 340 | Â | 2 356 | Â | 10 | Â | 35 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 2 401 | |
| Asia | Â | 2 636 | Â | 2 640 | Â | 33 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 2 673 | |
| Total Group | Â | 16 296 | Â | 16 187 | Â | 128 | Â | 35 | Â | -32 | Â | 0 | Â | -45 | Â | 16 273 | |
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STORE NETWORK UNDER BANNERS – Q2 2012
In the second quarter, we opened or acquired 287 stores for a total of 419 new stores since the beginning of 2012 on a gross basis. Net of disposals or closures, the network grew by 192 stores in the second quarter (101 since the beginning of the year).
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| No. of stores | Â | 31 Dec. 2011 | Â | 31 March 2012 | Â | Openings | Â | Acquisitions | Â | Closures | Â | Transfers | Â | Disposals | Â | 30 June 2012 | |
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| Hypermarkets | Â | 1,437 | Â | 1,434 | Â | 15 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 6 | Â | 1,443 | |
| France | Â | 232 | Â | 225 | Â | 1 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 6 | Â | 220 | |
| Europe (ex Fr) | Â | 509 | Â | 509 | Â | 8 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 517 | |
| Latin America | Â | 335 | Â | 338 | Â | 2 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 340 | |
| Asia | Â | 361 | Â | 362 | Â | 4 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 366 | |
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| Supermarkets | Â | 3,010 | Â | 2,966 | Â | 19 | Â | 19 | Â | 14 | Â | 1 | Â | 6 | Â | 2,985 | |
| France | Â | 977 | Â | 942 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 2 | Â | 0 | Â | 6 | Â | 934 | |
| Europe (ex Fr) | Â | 1,866 | Â | 1,858 | Â | 19 | Â | 0 | Â | 12 | Â | 1 | Â | 0 | Â | 1,866 | |
| Latin America | Â | 150 | Â | 149 | Â | 0 | Â | 19 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 168 | |
| Asia | Â | 17 | Â | 17 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 17 | |
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| Convenience | Â | 5,170 | Â | 5,126 | Â | 120 | Â | 110 | Â | 69 | Â | -1 | Â | 0 | Â | 5,286 | |
| France | Â | 3,285 | Â | 3,283 | Â | 47 | Â | 0 | Â | 29 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 3,301 | |
| Europe (ex Fr) | Â | 1,787 | Â | 1,746 | Â | 63 | Â | 0 | Â | 40 | Â | -1 | Â | 0 | Â | 1,768 | |
| Latin America | Â | 98 | Â | 97 | Â | 10 | Â | 110 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 217 | |
| Asia | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | |
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| Cash & carry | Â | 154 | Â | 154 | Â | 4 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 158 | |
| France | Â | 137 | Â | 137 | Â | 2 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 139 | |
| Europe (ex Fr) | Â | 15 | Â | 15 | Â | 2 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 17 | |
| Asia | Â | 2 | Â | 2 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 2 | |
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| Total | Â | 9,771 | Â | 9,680 | Â | 158 | Â | 129 | Â | 83 | Â | 0 | Â | 12 | Â | 9,872 | |
| France | Â | 4,631 | Â | 4,587 | Â | 50 | Â | 0 | Â | 31 | Â | 0 | Â | 12 | Â | 4,594 | |
| Europe (ex Fr) | Â | 4,177 | Â | 4,128 | Â | 92 | Â | 0 | Â | 52 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 4,168 | |
| Latin America | Â | 583 | Â | 584 | Â | 12 | Â | 129 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 725 | |
| Asia | Â | 380 | Â | 381 | Â | 381 | Â | 4 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 0 | Â | 385 | |
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AGENDA
August 30: First Half 2012 results
October
11: Q3 2012 sales
Contacts:
Carrefour
Investor relations:
Réginald
Gillet, Alessandra Girolami, Matthew Mellin, +33 (1) 41 04 26 00
or
Shareholder
relations:
Céline Blandineau, +33 (0) 0805 902 902 (toll
free in France)
or
Group Communication, +33 (1)
41 04 27 63
