FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report
of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of October 2003
GUCCI GROUP N.V.
Rembrandt Tower
Amstelplein 1
1096 HA Amsterdam
The Netherlands
(Exact name of registrant and address of principal executive offices)
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Enclosure: Press Release dated October 15, 2003
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Robert Singer |
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Executive Vice President |
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Gucci Group NV |
GUCCI GROUP N.V. ANNOUNCES
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR SECOND QUARTER 2003
AND RECENT SALES TRENDS
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, October 15, 2003: Gucci Group N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: GCCI.AS; NYSE: GUC) today announces financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2003 and recent sales trends.
HIGHLIGHTS
Gucci Group retail sales have surged since August 1, 2003, led by Gucci Division constant currency sales achieving strong double digit growth in Europe, Japan, Hong Kong and the United States. Yves Saint Laurent retail sales increased 31% in constant currency in the period August through October 12 led by 60% plus growth in the United States and Japan.
Gucci Group revenues were 583.7 million; operating income before goodwill and trademark amortization and restructuring costs was 26.8 million.
Gucci Division revenues were 362.3 million ; operating income before goodwill amortization and restructuring was 87.6 million (24.2% margin).
Yves Saint Laurent revenues were 35.5 million, up 14.6% in constant currency.
YSL Beauté revenues were 116.0 million, up 9.5% in constant currency. In the August-September period, revenues increased 27% on a constant currency basis.
Bottega Veneta revenues increased 33.7%, driven by 72.0% constant currency retail sales growth. The brand generated 42% growth in the August through mid-October period, led by 36% and 104% constant currency retail sales growth in Japan and the United States, respectively.
Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney each grew revenues by more than 100%.
Domenico De Sole, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gucci Group N.V., said:
The second quarter marked an important transition for the Gucci brand. In July we commenced delivery of our superb Fall/Winter collection, and we immediately began to experience the most significant sales growth we have seen since the luxury goods recession began on September 11, 2001. This slightly improved our second quarter results, which nonetheless suffered from the after effects of the critical situation this Spring, caused by the war in Iraq, SARS and the appreciation of the Euro.
This trend has continued to accelerate to outstanding levels as Gucci has experienced constant currency retail sales growth of 20% in the United States, 14% in Japan, 16% in Hong Kong and China and 10% in Europe from August 1 through October 12.
The outlook is now very positive. We have already received outstanding levels of reorders for Fall/Winter merchandise from our key wholesale accounts and very strong positive reaction to our cruise, main and fashion collections for Spring/Summer 2004. Importantly, led by the exceptionally strong handbag and leather goods collections, other product categories (shoes, womens and mens ready-to-wear, jewelry) are participating in this growth.
Yves Saint Laurent has continued to develop its retail store network with important openings in Beverly Hills, New York, and Hong Kong during the second and third quarters, while also building its product offering with further expansion of the leather goods and shoes collections. This contributed to 31% constant currency retail sales growth from August 1 through October 12.
Bottega Veneta continued its outstanding growth, particularly in the United States and Japan, with constant currency retail sales growth in excess of 40% both in the second quarter and third quarter to date. Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Balenciaga received outstanding critical acclaim for their fashion shows in Paris last week.
Although the overall profit performance of the Group in the second quarter was disappointing, our continued cost discipline and rapidly improving sales performance lead me to expect outstanding results in the third and fourth quarters of this year.
Gucci Division
Gucci Division revenues were 362.3 million, compared to 367.4 million last year.
The competitive strength of the Gucci brand allowed the business to achieve growth in most of its major markets notwithstanding continued difficult trading conditions globally. Measured on a constant currency basis, retail sales by region in the second quarter were as follows:
In Japan, retail sales increased 10.3% in the second quarter. Growth accelerated in the third quarter, as retail sales increased 14% in August through mid-October.
In non-Japan Asia, retail sales increased 1.6%. Excellent growth in South Korea (47.5%) and mainland China (35.3%) offset lower sales in Hong Kong, where SARS significantly cut tourism and local consumer spending. In the August through mid-October period, retail sales increased 20% in South Korea and in Taiwan and 16% in Hong Kong / China, Guccis three largest markets in non-Japan Asia.
In the United States, retail sales increased 6.2%, driven by 12.5% growth on the mainland. In the August through mid-October period, retail sales in the United States advanced 20%, with growth reaching 22% on the mainland and double digits in Hawaii.
Excluding Italy, where a fall in tourism affected business, retail sales in Europe were flat. In the August through mid-October period retail sales in Europe excluding Italy advanced 23%.
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The decline in the second quarter in watch sales was due largely to continued adverse trading conditions in the global watch industry. Sales of Gucci watches increased starting in August thanks primarily to strong demand for the iconic bamboo bracelet watch launched at the Basel Watch Fair last April.
Gucci continued to be highly profitable. The gross margin was 67.4%, compared to 71.5%, a decline owing principally to a higher incidence of markdowns, the result of the weak consumer demand in the Spring/Summer season and Guccis conservative inventory valuation policy. The operating margin before goodwill amortization and restructuring was 24.2% ( 87.6 million) compared to 29.9% ( 109.8 million) last year.
Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent revenues were 35.5 million, an increase of 14.6% on a constant currency basis. Retail sales growth on a constant currency basis was 22.8%, and accelerated to 31% in the period August through mid-October.
Sales of leather goods increased an exceptional 91.4% on a constant currency basis. This Fall the Yves Saint Laurent leather goods collection has continued to expand with the introduction of new handbag lines, such as St. Tropez and Cassandra.
During the second quarter, Yves Saint Laurent inaugurated important stores in Beverly Hills (Rodeo Drive) and New York (57th Street, off Fifth Avenue) and an accessory-only store on via Condotti in Rome. In September Yves Saint Laurent opened a flagship in Hong Kong (Canton Road), completed renovation of its Paris flagship (Rue Faubourg St. Honoré) and inaugurated its relocated and enlarged store in London (Bond Street).
Higher store-operating expenses resulting from the expansion of the distribution network and a greater level of mark-downs contributed to the rise in the operating loss before goodwill and trademark amortization and restructuring to 18.8 million from 13.3 million last year.
YSL Beauté
YSL Beauté revenues were 116.0 million, an increase of 9.5% on a constant currency basis.
Yves Saint Laurent brand sales increased 7.4% on a constant currency basis, led by 18.1% growth from make-up. YSL Beauté introduced perfumes Kingdom for Alexander McQueen and Essenza di Zegna for Zegna in the first half and Stella, the first Stella McCartney fragrance, in September.
Owing primarily to increased product development, design, communication and selling expenses associated with the launching of the new fragrances, YSL Beautés operating loss before goodwill and trademark amortization increased to 18.4 million from 12.1 million.
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Goodwill and Trademark Amortization
Goodwill and trademark amortization was 30.2 million ( 23.9 million, net of tax), compared to 30.9 million ( 25.2 million, net of tax).
Restructuring Expenses
Restructuring expenses included primarily the estimated costs of certain store closures, inventory writedowns and employee layoffs.
Financial Income
Net financial income was 4.7 million, compared to 14.7 million, reflecting 16.8 million of interest income on cash under management (an average annualized yield on cash under management of 2.49%), net of financial expenses of 12.1 million.
Net Financial Indebtedness
As of July 31, 2003, the net cash position, including long term financial assets of 253.9 million, was 1,075.9 million. Following the 1,347.0 million payment of capital to shareholders on October 2, 2003, the net debt position was approximately 250 million. Management expects the net debt position to be less than 100 million by the end of fiscal year 2003.
Gucci Group N.V. is one of the worlds leading multi-brand luxury goods companies. Through the Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Sergio Rossi, Boucheron, Roger & Gallet, Bottega Veneta, Bédat & Co., Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Balenciaga brands, the Group designs, produces and distributes high-quality personal luxury goods, including ready-to-wear, handbags, luggage, small leather goods, shoes, timepieces, jewelry, ties and scarves, eyewear, perfume, cosmetics and skincare products. The Group directly operates stores in major markets throughout the world and wholesales products through franchise stores, duty-free boutiques and leading department and specialty stores. The shares of Gucci Group N.V. are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and on the Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
Under the safe harbor provisions to the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements or projections made by the Company, including those made in this document, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Factors that may affect the Companys operations are discussed in the Companys Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2002, as amended, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Tomaso Galli |
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Cedric Magnelia / Enza Dominijanni |
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Director of Corporate Communications |
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Directors of Investor Relations |
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Gucci Group N.V. |
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Gucci Group N.V. |
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+31 20 462 1700 |
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For additional information please visit www.guccigroup.com
Tables to follow
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GUCCI GROUP
SECOND QUARTER REVENUES
(In millions of Euro)
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Second Quarter 2003 |
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Second Quarter 2002 |
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% Increase |
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Gucci Division |
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362.3 |
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367.4 |
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(1.4 |
)% |
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Yves Saint Laurent |
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35.5 |
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33.7 |
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5.5 |
% |
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YSL Beauté |
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116.0 |
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114.4 |
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1.3 |
% |
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Other Operations |
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83.5 |
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71.9 |
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16.1 |
% |
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Interdivisional |
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(13.6 |
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(10.3 |
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n/m |
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Total |
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583.7 |
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577.1 |
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1.1 |
% |
GUCCI GROUP
SECOND QUARTER OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE GOODWILL AND
TRADEMARK AMORTIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING EXPENSES
(In millions of Euro)
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Second Quarter 2003 |
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Second Quarter 2002 |
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% Increase |
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Gucci Division |
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87.6 |
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109.8 |
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(20.2 |
)% |
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Yves Saint Laurent |
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(18.8 |
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(13.3 |
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n/m |
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YSL Beauté |
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(18.4 |
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(12.1 |
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n/m |
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Other Operations |
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(14.2 |
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(14.3 |
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n/m |
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Corporate Expenses |
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(9.7 |
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(7.8 |
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n/m |
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Interdivisional |
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0.3 |
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0.1 |
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n/m |
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Total |
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26.8 |
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62.4 |
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(58.4 |
)% |
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GUCCI DIVISION
SECOND QUARTER REVENUES
(In millions of Euro)
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Second Quarter 2003 |
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Second Quarter 2002 |
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% Increase |
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Directly-operated Stores |
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243.3 |
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245.7 |
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(1.0 |
)% |
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Wholesale Distribution* |
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71.3 |
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66.9 |
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6.6 |
% |
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Timepieces and Jewelry Distribution |
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36.8 |
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43.8 |
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(16.0 |
)% |
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Royalties |
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10.4 |
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11.7 |
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(11.6 |
)% |
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Interdivisional |
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0.5 |
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(0.7 |
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n/m |
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Total |
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362.3 |
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367.4 |
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(1.4 |
)% |
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Leather goods |
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179.2 |
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180.0 |
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(0.5 |
)% |
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Shoes |
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49.3 |
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43.2 |
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14.1 |
% |
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Ready-To-Wear |
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48.0 |
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49.8 |
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(3.6 |
)% |
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Watches |
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37.3 |
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46.4 |
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(19.5 |
)% |
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Jewelry |
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24.2 |
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21.2 |
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14.5 |
% |
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Other |
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13.4 |
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15.8 |
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(15.3 |
)% |
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Royalties |
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10.4 |
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11.7 |
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(11.6 |
)% |
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Interdivisional |
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0.5 |
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(0.7 |
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n/m |
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Total |
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362.3 |
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367.4 |
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(1.4 |
)% |
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Europe |
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117.7 |
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124.1 |
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(5.2 |
)% |
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United States |
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78.4 |
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78.5 |
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(0.2 |
)% |
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Japan |
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89.6 |
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84.8 |
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5.6 |
% |
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Rest of Asia |
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63.8 |
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71.5 |
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(10.8 |
)% |
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Rest of World |
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12.3 |
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9.2 |
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34.8 |
% |
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Interdivisional |
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0.5 |
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(0.7 |
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n/m |
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Total |
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362.3 |
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367.4 |
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(1.4 |
)% |
(*) Franchise Stores, Duty-Free and Department and Specialty Stores
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GUCCI GROUP
FIRST HALF REVENUES
(In millions of Euro)
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First Half 2003 |
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First Half 2002 |
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% Increase |
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Gucci Division |
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682.7 |
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738.6 |
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(7.6 |
)% |
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Yves Saint Laurent |
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68.4 |
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66.8 |
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2.4 |
% |
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YSL Beauté |
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256.8 |
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257.0 |
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(0.1 |
)% |
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Other Operations |
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165.0 |
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139.1 |
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18.7 |
% |
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Interdivisional |
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(22.2 |
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(16.7 |
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n/m |
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Total |
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1,150.7 |
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1,184.8 |
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(2.9 |
)% |
GUCCI GROUP
FIRST HALF OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE GOODWILL AND
TRADEMARK AMORTIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING EXPENSES
(In millions of Euro)
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First Half 2003 |
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First Half 2002 |
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% Increase |
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Gucci Division |
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152.4 |
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203.6 |
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(25.1 |
)% |
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Yves Saint Laurent |
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(40.3 |
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(33.0 |
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N/m |
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YSL Beauté |
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(25.3 |
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(9.2 |
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N/m |
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Other Operations |
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(34.5 |
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(30.0 |
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N/m |
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Corporate Expenses |
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(19.6 |
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(17.9 |
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N/m |
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Interdivisional |
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(0.2 |
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0.0 |
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N/m |
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Total |
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32.5 |
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113.5 |
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(71.3 |
)% |
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GUCCI DIVISION
FIRST HALF REVENUES
(In millions of Euro)
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First Half 2003 |
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First Half 2002 |
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% Increase |
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Directly-operated Stores |
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468.2 |
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503.9 |
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(7.1 |
)% |
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Wholesale Distribution* |
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122.9 |
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126.3 |
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(2.7 |
)% |
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Timepieces and jewelry Distribution |
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68.8 |
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81.9 |
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(16.0 |
)% |
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Royalties |
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21.8 |
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26.4 |
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(17.5 |
)% |
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Interdivisional |
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1.0 |
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0.1 |
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n/m |
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Total |
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682.7 |
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738.6 |
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(7.6 |
)% |
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Leather goods |
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331.3 |
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361.8 |
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(8.4 |
)% |
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Shoes |
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89.9 |
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89.6 |
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0.3 |
% |
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Ready-To-Wear |
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95.5 |
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100.6 |
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(5.1 |
)% |
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Watches |
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70.0 |
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88.8 |
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(21.1 |
)% |
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Jewelry |
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46.0 |
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39.6 |
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16.3 |
% |
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Other |
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27.2 |
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31.7 |
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(14.0 |
)% |
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Royalties |
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21.8 |
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26.4 |
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(17.5 |
)% |
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Interdivisional |
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1.0 |
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0.1 |
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n/m |
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Total |
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682.7 |
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738.6 |
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(7.6 |
)% |
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Europe |
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223.9 |
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250.2 |
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(10.5 |
)% |
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United States |
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144.1 |
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157.0 |
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(8.2 |
)% |
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Japan |
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181.8 |
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182.7 |
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(0.5 |
)% |
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Rest of Asia |
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113.0 |
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129.3 |
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(12.6 |
)% |
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Rest of World |
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18.9 |
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19.3 |
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(2.0 |
)% |
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Interdivisional |
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1.0 |
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0.1 |
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n/m |
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Total |
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682.7 |
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738.6 |
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(7.6 |
)% |
(*) Franchise Stores, Duty-Free and Department and Specialty Stores
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GUCCI GROUP
SUMMARIZED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In millions of Euro, except per share and share amounts)
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2nd
Quarter |
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2nd
Quarter |
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1st
Half |
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1st
Half |
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Net Revenues |
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583.7 |
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577.1 |
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1,150.7 |
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1,184.8 |
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Gross Profit |
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375.6 |
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394.5 |
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760.0 |
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809.4 |
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Selling, General and Administrative expenses |
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348.8 |
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332.1 |
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727.5 |
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695.9 |
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Restructuring expenses |
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14.5 |
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0.0 |
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14.5 |
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0.0 |
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Goodwill and trademark |
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30.2 |
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30.9 |
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60.3 |
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61.7 |
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Amortization |
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Operating profit (loss) |
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(17.9 |
) |
31.5 |
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(42.3 |
) |
51.8 |
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Financial income, net |
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4.7 |
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14.7 |
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12.4 |
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30.7 |
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Other income (expenses) |
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8.3 |
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(2.3 |
) |
9.2 |
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(3.0 |
) |
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Pre-tax income (loss) |
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(4.9 |
) |
43.9 |
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(20.7 |
) |
79.5 |
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Taxation |
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(23.5 |
) |
2.6 |
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(38.6 |
) |
4.3 |
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Minority interests |
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4.1 |
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1.5 |
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5.9 |
|
3.1 |
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Net income |
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22.7 |
|
42.8 |
|
23.8 |
|
78.3 |
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|
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|
|
|
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|
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Net income per share-basic |
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0.23 |
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0.42 |
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0.24 |
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0.77 |
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Net income per share-diluted |
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0.23 |
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0.42 |
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0.24 |
|
0.76 |
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Weighted number of shares outstanding basic |
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99,101,118 |
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101,243,294 |
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Weighted number of shares outstanding diluted |
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|
|
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100,291,728 |
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102,874,301 |
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GUCCI GROUP
SUMMARIZED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions of Euro)
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July 31, 2003 |
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January 31, 2003 |
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Assets |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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2,690.2 |
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2,934.6 |
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Trade receivables, net |
|
310.6 |
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331.8 |
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Inventories, net |
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549.5 |
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472.0 |
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Deferred tax assets |
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236.9 |
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191.2 |
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Current value of hedge derivatives |
|
115.8 |
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110.6 |
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VAT reimbursement receivables |
|
148.2 |
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149.0 |
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Other current assets |
|
179.6 |
|
177.2 |
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Total current assets |
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4,230.8 |
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4,366.4 |
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Non-current assets |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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958.1 |
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912.5 |
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Goodwill, trademarks, other intangible assets and deferred charges, net |
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2,036.0 |
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2,110.0 |
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Other non-current assets |
|
387.8 |
|
391.7 |
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Total non-current assets |
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3,381.9 |
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3,414.2 |
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Total assets |
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7,612.7 |
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7,780.6 |
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Liabilities and shareholders equity |
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Current liabilities |
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Bank overdrafts and short-term loans |
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544.2 |
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630.5 |
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Trade payables and accrued expenses |
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474.5 |
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478.5 |
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Other current liabilities |
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253.6 |
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271.0 |
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Return of capital payable |
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1,347.0 |
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0.0 |
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Total current liabilities |
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2,619.3 |
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1,380.0 |
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Non-current liabilities |
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Long-term financial payables |
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1,324.0 |
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1,202.4 |
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Long-term tax payable and deferred tax liabilities |
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349.5 |
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373.2 |
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Other non-current liabilities |
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93.4 |
|
89.0 |
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Total non-current liabilities |
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1,766.9 |
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1,664.6 |
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Total liabilities |
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4,386.2 |
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3,044.6 |
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Minority interests |
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54.8 |
|
64.6 |
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Shareholders equity |
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3,171.7 |
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4,671.4 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
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7,612.7 |
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7,780.6 |
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ANNEX:
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE GOODWILL AND
TRADEMARK AMORTIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING EXPENSES (EBITA BEFORE
RESTRUCTURING) TO OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE GOODWILL AND
TRADEMARK AMORTIZATION (EBITA)
(In millions of Euro)
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2nd quarter 2003 |
|
1st Half 2003 |
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|
Gucci Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITA before restructuring |
|
87.6 |
|
152.4 |
|
|
Restructuring expenses |
|
2.2 |
|
2.2 |
|
|
EBITA |
|
85.4 |
|
150.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yves Saint Laurent |
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITA before restructuring |
|
(18.8 |
) |
(40.3 |
) |
|
Restructuring expenses |
|
2.0 |
|
2.0 |
|
|
EBITA |
|
(20.8 |
) |
(42.3 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
YSL Beauté |
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITA before restructuring |
|
(18.4 |
) |
(25.3 |
) |
|
Restructuring expenses |
|
0.0 |
|
0.0 |
|
|
EBITA |
|
(18.4 |
) |
(25.3 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITA before restructuring |
|
(14.2 |
) |
(34.5 |
) |
|
Restructuring expenses |
|
10.3 |
|
10.3 |
|
|
EBITA |
|
(24.5 |
) |
(44.8 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate Expenses |
|
(9.7 |
) |
(19.6 |
) |
|
Interdivisional |
|
0.3 |
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITA before restructuring |
|
26.8 |
|
32.5 |
|
|
Restructuring expenses |
|
14.5 |
|
14.5 |
|
|
EBITA |
|
12.3 |
|
18.0 |
|
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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GUCCI GROUP N.V. |
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Date: |
16 October 2003 |
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By: |
/s/ Robert S. Singer |
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Name: |
Robert S. Singer |
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Title: |
Chief Financial Officer |
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