O'KEY Group S.A. (OKEY)
O'KEY GROUP ANNOUNCES OPERATING RESULTS FOR Q1 2020
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Press release
29 April 2020
O'KEY GROUP ANNOUNCES OPERATING RESULTS FOR Q1 2020
O'KEY Group S.A. (LSE: OKEY, the 'Group') announces its unaudited operating
results for the first quarter of 2020.
All materials published by the Group are available on its website
www.okeygroup.lu [1].
Q1 2020 operating highlights
- Group net retail revenue increased by 7.6% to RUB 42,427 mln (by 6.0%
YoY if corrected for the leap year effect[1]) driven by an increase in
traffic of 5.7% YoY and the average ticket of 1.8% YoY.
- Net retail revenue generated by O'KEY hypermarkets increased by 3.7% YoY
(by 2.1% YoY1) to RUB 36,745 mln in Q1 2020, driven mostly by a 3.6% YoY
increase in the average ticket.
- Net retail revenue generated by DA! grew by 42.6% YoY (by 40.7% YoY1) to
RUB 5,682 mln in Q1 2020, supported by a steady growth in traffic of 29.9%
YoY and the average ticket of 9.7% YoY.
- Like-for-like (LFL) net retail revenue of the Group increased by 7.2%
YoY (by 5.5% YoY1) in Q1 2020 due to a 3.7% YoY increase in the LFL
traffic and a 3.4% YoY increase in the LFL average ticket.
- Like-for-like (LFL) net retail revenue generated by O'KEY hypermarkets
increased by 4.9% YoY (by 3.3% YoY1) in Q1 2020, driven by a 0.9% YoY
increase in LFL traffic and a 4.0% YoY increase in the LFL average ticket.
- Like-for-like (LFL) net retail revenue generated by DA! increased by
27.2% YoY (by 25.5% YoY1) in 1Q 2020, driven by a 15.5% YoY increase in
LFL traffic and a 10.1% YoY growth in the LFL average ticket.
Measures in response to COVID-19
The Group has promptly reacted to the changing situation in connection with
the spread of COVID-19 and has undertaken a number of measures to maintain
the safe and uninterrupted operation of its stores and warehouses. The
Company has established a COVID-19 response team headed by the top
management, which allowed it to ensure the effective operation of all its
divisions. Furthermore, the Company is in constant interaction with the
state authorities and monitors the changing situation in order to coordinate
actions and prompt response in compliance with regional legislation in terms
of various restrictions.
- Strict sanitary measures were introduced in all the Group's stores to
protect customers and employees. The majority of contact surfaces are
constantly disinfected, namely - the cash desk area, the doors of freezer
cabinets, scales in the self-service area, as well as trolley handles and
doors. The regulation of our own production was comprehensively tightened
through the introduction of strict personal and sanitary control.
Germicidal lamps for air disinfection run continuously in the deli and
bakery, trade and common areas are being cleaned with disinfectants more
frequently, and hand sanitiser dispensers have been installed in busy
areas.
- Furthermore, protective plastic screens have been installed in all
hypermarkets and discounters at cash desks to protect both customers and
employees. Stores have been provided with a stock of disinfectants,
disposable masks, and gloves for cashiers and store staff. There are
special markings on the floor to remind customers to keep their distance.
- There is a strict monitoring of all staff in the Company, with mandatory
temperature measuring procedure to pass before starting a shift at work.
Personnel with even the slightest signs of a cold are not allowed to work,
and in the event that COVID-19 is detected in store personnel, the Company
has set out a number of measures to quickly respond to the situation.
Also, in order to ensure safety, the Company has decided to move most of
its office employees to remote work.
- Keeping a close eye on how the COVID-19 situation has unfolded abroad,
the Group has made the timely decision to increase stock levels to meet
the expected rise in demand. The Company successfully restructured its
interaction with suppliers and increased the efficiency of logistics
operations. These measures have made it possible to replenish store
shelves with food and non-food items in a timely manner. The Company has
also ensured to have a sufficient reserve of safety stock in its
distribution centres, with a special focus placed on high-demand,
entry-level products.
- Our online delivery services have seen a more than twofold growth in
demand in the reporting period. The Company changed operations at its
online store, okeydostavka.ru, in line with the evolving situation,
providing all necessary protective equipment against the virus to staff
and customers. The number of staff involved in all stages was increased -
from receipt and picking of orders to delivery to customers.
- In order to take care of our customers, the Company launched a number of
social initiatives. The social campaign 'Stay healthy with us, we take
care of the rest', where the Company started to offer a huge number of
products with zero markup, including meat, fruit, vegetables, fish, dairy
and other fresh and ultra-fresh products. Also, in order to take care of
the most vulnerable in society - the elderly - we launched the social
campaign 'Older People Hour', where they receive priority service for an
hour in the morning.
Group: Operating review
Indicator Q1 2020 Q1 2019 Net change Change (%)
Number of stores 178 162 16 9.9%
Number of net store - 2 -2 -100.0%
openings
Total selling space (sq. 598,308 586,357 11,951 2.0%
m)[2]
Total selling space added - 1,443 -1,443 -
(sq. m)
Group key operating indicators for the quarter
Segment Q1 2020 Q1 2019
Net Traffic Average Net Traffic Average
retail ticket retail ticket
revenue revenue
Group 7.6% 5.7% 1.8% -1.1% -3.5% 2.6%
Group 7.2% 3.7% 3.4% -1.3% -3.4% 2.2%
LFL
Group 6.0% 4.3% 1.6% -1.1% -3.5% 2.6%
w/o leap
day
Group 5.5% 2.3% 3.1% -1.3% -3.4% 2.2%
LFL w/o
leap day
Key operating indicators by month
Indicator January February February w/o leap March
day
Net retail revenue 3.4% 8.9% 3.7% 10.1%
LFL net retail 2.0% 9.0% 3.8% 10.0%
revenue
Customer traffic 8.8% 10.3% 5.9% -0.9%
LFL customer traffic 6.1% 8.5% 4.1% -2.6%
Average ticket -4.9% -1.3% -2.0% 11.1%
LFL average ticket -3.9% 0.4% -0.3% 12.9%
O'KEY: Operating review
Stores development
Indicator Q1 2020 Q1 2019 Net change Change (%)
Number of stores 78 78 - -
Number of net store - - - -
openings
Total selling space (sq. 529,055 528,124 931 0.2%
m)2
Total selling space added - - - -
(sq. m)
In Q1 2020, O'KEY did not open any new hypermarkets. Two stores were
temporarily closed during the quarter - one for the whole period due to
renovation, second in the end of the quarter because of the closure of its
host shopping centre. As at 29 April 2020, the total number of stores is 78,
with the total selling space at 529,055 sq. m.
Key operating indicators for the quarter
Segment Q1 2020 Q1 2019
Net Traffic Average Net Traffic Average
retail ticket retail ticket
revenue revenue
O'KEY 3.7% 0.1% 3.6% -4.0% -8.5% 4.9%
O'KEY 4.9% 0.9% 4.0% -3.6% -6.0% 2.6%
LFL
O'KEY 2.1% -1.3% 3.4% -4.0% -8.5% 4.9%
w/o leap
day
O'KEY 3.3% -0.5% 3.7% -3.6% -6.0% 2.6%
LFL w/o
leap day
Key operating indicators by month
Indicator January February February w/o leap March
day
Net retail revenue 0.3% 5.7% 0.6% 4.9%
LFL net retail 0.3% 7.4% 2.3% 6.7%
revenue
Customer traffic 4.0% 5.2% 0.9% -7.8%
LFL customer traffic 4.0% 6.5% 2.1% -6.6%
Average ticket -3.6% 0.4% -0.3% 13.7%
LFL average ticket -3.6% 0.9% 0.1% 14.2%
In Q1 2020, net retail LFL revenue grew by 4.9% YoY (3.3% without the leap
day effect), driven by a traffic increase of 0.9% and an average ticket
increase of 4.0%. During the quarter we maintained our strong focus on
freshness (with this category's LFL sales increasing by 6.7% YoY),
strengthening assortment range and private label products, which was further
supported by an ongoing rezoning project in our hypermarkets. Continuous
work on improving our private label products' quality and range had a
notable effect, with LFL sales increasing by 13.9% YoY. Another important
milestone was the introduction of a new loyalty programme for our customers,
which offers additional benefits and an enhanced shopping experience. These
activities, supported by a number of successful promotions, boosted traffic
in the first two months of the quarter and provided a substantial surge in
revenue for the period.
At the end of the quarter, the Company noticed changes in customer behaviour
in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic: less visits to stores, but a much
larger basket size and increased demand for a certain assortment of goods.
In direct reaction to this, the Company adjusted its product range and
increased the offer in staples, hygiene, and sanitary products. These
changes resulted in a 14.2% YoY increase in the LFL average ticket and a
6.6% LFL decrease in footfall in March. In the current environment,
hypermarkets proved to be an effective and convenient format as a one-stop
destination for customers to buy all the goods they need in a safe way.
DA!: Operating review
Stores development
Indicator Q1 2020 Q1 2019 Net change Change (%)
Number of stores 100 84 16 19.0%
Number of net store - 2 -2 -100.0%
openings
Total selling space (sq. 69,253 58,233 11,020 18.9%
m)
Total selling space added - 1,443 -1,443 -
(sq. m)
In Q1 2020, the company did not open any new discounters. As of 29 April
2020, total number of discounters is 100 with a total trade area of 69,253
sq. m.
Key operating indicators for the quarter
Segment Q1 2020 Q1 2019
Net Traffic Average Net Traffic Average
retail ticket retail ticket
revenue revenue
Discounters 42.6% 29.9% 9.7% 36.0% 25.9% 8.0%
LFL 27.2% 15.5% 10.1% 19.5% 12.1% 6.6%
Discounters
Discounters 40.7% 28.4% 9.6% 36.0% 25.9% 8.0%
w/o leap
day
LFL 25.5% 14.2% 9.9% 19.5% 12.1% 6.6%
Discounters
w/o leap
day
Key operating indicators by month
Indicator January February February w/o leap March
day
Net retail revenue 32.8% 36.8% 31.0% 55.3%
LFL net retail 18.5% 22.2% 17.0% 38.5%
revenue
Customer traffic 30.4% 31.6% 26.8% 28.1%
LFL customer traffic 15.9% 16.9% 12.6% 14.1%
Average ticket 1.8% 3.9% 3.3% 21.2%
LFL average ticket 2.2% 4.5% 3.9% 21.3%
The discounter DA! posted stable and steady growth in the first three months
of 2020. We continued to improve its value proposition to customers by
improving the quality of goods and services in stores, while maintaining its
position as one of the most competitive on the market in terms of prices for
essential goods.
In March, in reaction to the coronavirus crisis we increased stock levels
and on-shelf availability of goods in high demand. Therefore we were able to
attract new customers to DA! stores, keep traffic growth strong and
additionally gain from an increased average ticket, which jumped by more
than 20%. Overall LFL sales for the quarter grew 27.2%, with LFL traffic
increasing by 15.5% and the LFL average ticket by 10.1%.
OVERVIEW
O'KEY Group S.A. (LSE: OKEY, RAEX - 'ruA-') operates under two main formats:
hypermarkets under the O'KEY brand and discounters under the DA! brand.
As at 29 April 2020, the Group operates 178 stores across Russia (78
hypermarkets and 100 discounters). The Group opened its first hypermarket in
St. Petersburg in 2002 and has since demonstrated continuous growth. O'KEY
is the first among Russian food retailers to launch and actively develop
e-commerce operations in St. Petersburg and Moscow, offering a full range of
hypermarket products for home delivery. The Group operates six e-commerce
pick-up points in Moscow and six e-commerce pick-up points in St.
Petersburg. The Group operates four distribution centres across the Russian
Federation - two in Moscow and two in St. Petersburg. As at 29 April 2020,
the Group employs more than 20,000 people.
For the full year 2019, revenue totalled RUB 165,086,202 thousand, EBITDA
reached RUB 14,061,431 thousand, and the net profit for the period amounted
to RUB 746,958 thousand.
The O'KEY shareholder structure is as follows: NISEMAX Co Ltd - 44.79%, GSU
Ltd - 29.52%, free float - 25.69%.
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For further information please contact:
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[1] Figures corrected for the leap day effect (w/o the additional day in
February)
[2] Two O'KEY stores were temporarily closed during the quarter.
ISIN: US6708662019
Category Code: MSCH
TIDM: OKEY
LEI Code: 213800133YYU23T4L791
Sequence No.: 61247
EQS News ID: 1033133
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