Mixed Aliaxis performance in HY1 2019 – Further progress on portfolio rationalisation and efficiency programs

Brussels – September 27, 2019 – Aliaxis SA (‘Aliaxis’, ‘the Group’ or ‘the Company’), a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced plastic piping systems, today announced its results for the 6 months period ended June 30, 2019.

Highlights – 6 months period ended June 30, 2019

Revenue of €1,577.1 million, an increase of 1.4% (up 0.0% in constant currency)
Current EBITDA of €234.1 million, an increase of 8.9% (up 7.4% in constant currency) – Impact of first adoption of IFRS 16 of €16.1 million or 7.5% vs HY1 2018
Current EBIT of €165.3 million, an increase of 2.2% (up 0.5% in constant currency)
Net profit of €113.3 million, an increase of 23.1%, mainly explained by exceptional elements such as a capital gain on the divestment of Rheinhütte Pumpen, partially offset by some restructuring costs
Net financial debt increased by €80 million to €855 million at June 30, 2019 -Negative impact of IFRS 16 of €122 million, partially offset by net proceeds on the
Pumps divestment of €79 million
Further progress on portfolio rationalisation:
- Completed divestment of Rheinhütte Pumpen on May 1, 2019
- Signed agreement to divest Ceramics Business on May 29, 2019
Signed agreement to acquire Silver-Line Plastics on August 22, 2019, a US leader in the manufacturing of plastic pipe products.

CEO Laurent Lenoir comments on the results:

“Despite mixed and challenging conditions in some of our main markets, we managed to deliver revenue in line with previous year. We are moving forward on portfolio rationalisation and are reinforcing our position in strategic geographies. Against the outlook of an economic slowdown, we will continue to adapt our cost structure to the ever-changing market environment. I am confident that Aliaxis is well positioned to face the challenges ahead.”