Euro Disney S.C.A. Reports 2014 First Half Results

Euro Disney S.C.A. Reports 2014 First Half Results

MARNE-LA-VALLÉE, France, May 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --



EURO DISNEY S.C.A.



Fiscal Year 2014



Reports First Half Results



Six Months Ended March 31, 2014




- Resort revenues decreased 5% reflecting lower theme parks attendance and
hotel occupancy linked to the continued economic softness in Europe and the shift of
the Easter holiday period into April
- Average spending per guest increased 2% in theme parks as the Group continues
its strategy of improving the quality of the resort and the guest experience
- Net loss increased by EUR18 million reflecting lower revenues, partially
offset by a decrease in volume-related expenses and other costs
- Launched the Swing into Spring festival in April and will open the new
Ratatouille-themed attraction in July


Euro Disney S.C.A. (the "Company"), parent company of Euro Disney Associes S.C.A.
("EDA"), operator of Disneyland(R) Paris, reported today the results of its consolidated
group (the "Group") for the first six months of fiscal year 2014 which ended March 31,
2014 (the "First Half").




Fiscal
Key Financial Highlights First Half Year
(EUR in millions, unaudited) 2014 2013 2013

Revenues 533.3 567.7 1,309.4
Costs and expenses (634.5) (650.2) (1,336.9)
Operating margin (101.2) (82.5) (27.5)
Plus: Depreciation and amortization 87.7 85.6 171.8
EBITDA [1] (13.5) 3.1 144.3
EBITDA as a percentage of revenues (2.5)% 0.5% 11.0%
Net loss (126.2) (108.4) (78.2)
Attributable to owners of the
parent (103.6) (89.1) (64.4)
Attributable to non-controlling
interests (22.6) (19.3) (13.8)
Cash flow (used in) / generated by
operating activities (56.7) (19.8) 96.0
Cash flow used in investing
activities (67.0) (52.2) (127.1)
Free cash flow used [1] (123.7) (72.0) (31.1)
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
period 54.1 68.7 78.0



Fiscal
Year
Key Operating Statistics [1] First Half 2013
2014 2013
Theme parks attendance (in millions) 6.3 6.7 14.9
Average spending per guest (in EUR) 46.83 45.97 48.14
Hotel occupancy rate 72.3% 78.0% 79.3%
Average spending per room (in EUR) 208.67 207.84 235.01


Commenting on the results, Philippe Gas, Chief Executive Officer of Euro Disney S.A.S,
said:



"Our first semester results were again marked by the continued economic softness in
Europe, as well as a shift of the Easter vacation period into the third quarter. These
elements drove lower resort volumes, which impacted our results. However, we continue to
deliver on our strategic priorities with growth in average guest spending and a 6%
increase in overall guest satisfaction rate compared with the first semester last year.
This demonstrates the relevancy and consistency of our strategy of investing in the guest
experience.



Our development efforts continue with a brand new spring celebration and the opening
of our unique new family attraction inspired by the hit Disney Pixar movie, Ratatouille:
l'Aventure Totalement Toquee de Remy. This new content reflects our commitment to invest
in our business and the guest experience to drive long-term growth of Disneyland Paris."



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1. Please refer to Exhibit 7 for the definition of EBITDA, Free cash flow and key
operating statistics.



Seasonality



The Group's business is subject to the effects of seasonality and the annual results
are significantly dependent on the second half of the fiscal year, which traditionally
includes the high season at Disneyland(R) Paris. In addition, results for the First Half
have been unfavorably impacted by a shift in the Easter vacation period to the second
semester for all the Group's key markets except France. Consequently, the operating
results for the First Half are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for
the full fiscal year.



Revenues by Operating Segment




First Half Variance
(EUR in millions, unaudited) 2014 2013 Amount %

Theme parks 298.3 311.4 (13.1) (4.2)%
Hotels and Disney Village(R) 214.5 228.2 (13.7) (6.0)%
Other 18.0 21.5 (3.5) (16.3)%
Resort operating segment 530.8 561.1 (30.3) (5.4)%
Real estate development operating segment 2.5 6.6 (4.1) n/m
Total revenues 533.3 567.7 (34.4) (6.1)%


n/m: not meaningful



Resort operating segment revenues decreased 5% to EUR530.8 million from EUR561.1
million in the prior-year period.



Theme parks revenues decreased 4% to EUR298.3 million from EUR311.4 million in the
prior-year period due to a 6% decrease in attendance to 6.3 million, partly offset by a 2%
increase in average spending per guest to EUR46.83. The decrease in attendance primarily
reflected fewer guests visiting from France, the United Kingdom and Spain. The increase in
average spending per guest was due to higher spending on admissions and merchandise.



Hotels and Disney Village(R) revenues decreased 6% to EUR214.5 million from EUR228.2
million in the prior-year period, resulting from a 5.7 percentage point decrease in hotel
occupancy to 72.3% and a 3% decrease in Disney Village revenues. The decrease in hotel
occupancy was due to 59,000 fewer room nights sold compared to the prior-year period,
driven by lower business group activity as well as fewer guests visiting from Spain and
the Netherlands. Average spending per room remained stable, reflecting higher daily room
rates offset by lower spending on food and beverage, and merchandise.



Other revenues decreased by EUR3.5 million to EUR18.0 million from EUR21.5 million in
the prior-year period, mainly due to lower sponsorship revenues.



Real estate development operating segment revenues decreased by EUR4.1 million to
EUR2.5 million, from EUR6.6 million in the prior-year period. This decrease was due to a
larger land sale closed in the prior-year period than the land sale closed in the First
Half. Given the nature of the Group's real estate development activity, the number and
size of transactions vary from one year to the next.



Costs and Expenses




First Half Variance
(EUR in millions, unaudited) 2014 2013 Amount %

Direct operating costs (1) 514.4 527.4 (13.0) (2.5)%
Marketing and sales expenses 62.3 68.0 (5.7) (8.4)%
General and administrative
expenses 57.8 54.8 3.0 5.5%
Costs and expenses 634.5 650.2 (15.7) (2.4)%


(1) Direct operating costs primarily include wages and benefits for employees in
operational roles, depreciation and amortization related to operations, cost of sales,
royalties and management fees. For the First Half and the corresponding prior-year period,
royalties and management fees were EUR31.1 million and EUR32.7 million, respectively.



Direct operating costs decreased 2% compared to the prior-year period due to reduced
costs associated with lower resort volumes and real estate development activity, as well
as a higher tax credit recorded as a reduction of labor costs (Credit d'Impot pour la
Competitivite et l'Emploi, "CICE"). These decreases are partially offset by labor rate
inflation.



Marketing and sales expenses decreased 8% compared to the prior-year period driven by
a change in the timing of marketing and sales activities.



General and administrative expenses increased 5% compared to the prior-year period,
primarily driven by the costs of a multi-year program to improve employee facilities.



Net Financial Charges




First Half Variance
(EUR in millions, unaudited) 2014 2013 Amount %

Financial income 0.3 0.5 (0.2) n/m
Financial expense (25.3) (26.3) 1.0 (3.8)%
Net financial charges (25.0) (25.8) 0.8 (3.1)%


n/m: not meaningful



Financial income decreased by EUR0.2 million compared to the prior-year period.



Financial expense decreased by EUR1.0 million compared to the prior-year period mainly
due to higher interest expense capitalized as part of the construction cost of the new
attraction based on the DisneyPixar movie Ratatouille.



Net Loss



For the First Half, the net loss of the Group amounted to EUR126.2 million compared to
EUR108.4 million for the prior-year period.



Cash flows



Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2014 were EUR54.1 million, down EUR23.9
million compared with September 30, 2013, and down EUR14.6 million compared with March 31,
2013. These variances resulted from:




First Half
(EUR in millions, unaudited) 2014 2013 Variance

Cash flow used in operating activities (56.7) (19.8) (36.9)
Cash flow used in investing activities (67.0) (52.2) (14.8)
Free cash flow used (123.7) (72.0) (51.7)
Cash flow generated by financing activities 99.8 26.4 73.4
Change in cash and cash equivalents (23.9) (45.6) 21.7
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
period 78.0 114.3 (36.3)
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 54.1 68.7 (14.6)


Free cash flow used for the First Half was EUR123.7 million compared to EUR72.0
million used in the prior-year period.



Cash flow used in operating activities for the First Half totaled EUR56.7 million
compared to EUR19.8 million used in the prior-year period. This decrease resulted from
higher working capital requirements as well as decreased operating performance during the
First Half.



Cash flow used in investing activities for the First Half totaled EUR67.0 million
compared to EUR52.2 million used in the prior-year period. This increase included
investments related to the new attraction themed after the DisneyPixar movie Ratatouille,
which is scheduled to open in July.



Cash flow generated by financing activities totaled EUR99.8 million for the First Half
compared to EUR26.4 million generated in the prior-year period. During the First Half, the
Group drew an amount of EUR100.0 million from the EUR250.0 million standby revolving
credit facility granted by The Walt Disney Company ("TWDC")[2]. This amount can be repaid
at any time. In the prior-year period, the Group drew EUR30.0 million from this standby
revolving credit facility.



In addition, the Group is required to repay EUR11.4 million of its long-term loans
from TWDC at the end of fiscal year 2014, in accordance with the scheduled maturities.



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2. Please refer to note 12.1."TWDC Debt" of the Group's 2013 consolidated financial
statements, included in the Group's 2013 Reference Document.



UPDATE ON RECENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS



New Ratatouille-themed attraction at Disneyland(R) Paris opens July 2014



Last year, the Group announced a new attraction based on the DisneyPixar movie
Ratatouille. This unique attraction, which has since been scheduled to open in the Walt
Disney Studios(R) Park in July 2014, will take guests into the world of Remy - a talented
young rat who dreams of becoming a renowned French chef. Disney storytelling, combined
with state-of-the-art technology, will create the magic of this romantic, larger-than-life
, Parisian experience. For more information, please refer to the press release issued on
February 28, 2013 which is available on the Group's website.



Disneyland(R)Paris swings into Spring



Since April 5, Disneyland(R) Paris has been transformed to Swing into Spring, a new
three-month seasonal celebration. Guests can enjoy a world where flowers and music immerse
them into the magic of the spring season. This new event swings to the rhythm of over 100
performers, including 90 dancers. Disney characters are also featured in their brand new
costumes specially made for this occasion.



Next scheduled release: Availability of the 2014 Interim Report in May 2014



Additional Financial Information can be found on the Internet at


http://corporate.disneylandparis.com




Code ISIN: FR0010540740
Code Reuters: EDLP.PA
Code Bloomberg: EDL:FP


The Group operates Disneyland Paris, which includes: the Disneyland(R) Park, the Walt
Disney Studios(R) Park, seven themed hotels with approximately 5,800 rooms (excluding
approximately 2,300 additional third-party rooms located on the site), two convention
centers, the Disney Village(R), a dining, shopping and entertainment center, and golf
courses. The Group's operating activities also include the development of the
2,230-hectare site, half of which is yet to be developed. Euro Disney S.C.A.'s shares are
listed and traded on NYSE Euronext Paris.




Attachments:

Exhibit 1 - Consolidated Statement of Income
Exhibit 2 - Consolidated Segment Statement of Income
Exhibit 3 - Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Exhibit 4 - Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Exhibit 5 - Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Exhibit 6 - Statement of Changes in Borrowings
Exhibit 7 - Definitions



EXHIBIT 1




EURO DISNEY S.C.A.
Fiscal Year 2014

First Half Results
Six Months Ended March 31, 2014

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME




First Half Variance
(EUR in millions, unaudited) 2014 2013 Amount %
Revenues 533.3 567.7 (34.4) (6.1)%
Costs and expenses (634.5) (650.2) 15.7 (2.4)%
Operating margin (101.2) (82.5) (18.7) 22.7%
Net financial charges (25.0) (25.8) 0.8 (3.1)%
Loss from equity investments - (0.1) 0.1 n/m
Loss before taxes (126.2) (108.4) (17.8) 16.4%
Income taxes - - - n/a
Net loss (126.2) (108.4) (17.8) 16.4%
Net loss attributable to:
Owners of the parent (103.6) (89.1) (14.5) 16.3%
Non-controlling interests (22.6) (19.3) (3.3) 17.1%


n/m: not meaningful



n/a: not applicable



EXHIBIT 2




EURO DISNEY S.C.A.
Fiscal Year 2014

First Half Results
Six Months Ended March 31, 2014

CONSOLIDATED SEGMENT STATEMENT OF INCOME



Resort operating segment




First Half Variance
(EUR in millions, unaudited) 2014 2013 Amount %
Revenues 530.8 561.1 (30.3) (5.4)%
Costs and expenses (632.3) (644.1) 11.8 (1.8)%
Operating margin (101.5) (83.0) (18.5) 22.3%
Net financial charges (25.0) (25.8) 0.8 (3.1)%
Loss from equity investments - (0.1) 0.1 n/m
Loss before taxes (126.5) (108.9) (17.6) 16.2%
Income taxes - - - n/a
Net loss (126.5) (108.9) (17.6) 16.2%


n/m: not meaningful.



n/a: not applicable.



Real estate development operating segment




First Half Variance
(EUR in millions, unaudited) 2014 2013 Amount %
Revenues 2.5 6.6 (4.1) n/m
Costs and expenses (2.2) (6.1) 3.9 n/m
Operating margin 0.3 0.5 (0.2) n/m
Net financial charges - - - n/a
Loss from equity investments - - - n/a
Income before taxes 0.3 0.5 (0.2) n/m
Income taxes - - - n/a
Net profit 0.3 0.5 (0.2) n/m


n/m: not meaningful.



n/a: not applicable.



EXHIBIT 3




EURO DISNEY S.C.A.
Fiscal Year 2014

First Half Results
Six Months Ended March 31, 2014

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION





(EUR in millions) March 31, 2014 September 30, 2013
(unaudited)
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,782.8 1,812.3
Investment property 16.6 14.2
Intangible assets 32.1 32.3
Restricted cash 14.9 15.0
Other 39.1 29.3
1,885.5 1,903.1
Current assets
Inventories 39.0 39.1
Trade and other receivables 110.4 117.1
Cash and cash equivalents 54.1 78.0
Other 18.0 17.6
221.5 251.8
Total assets 2,107.0 2,154.9
Equity attributable to owners of the parent
Share capital 39.0 39.0
Share premium 1,627.3 1,627.3
Accumulated deficit (1,824.8) (1,721.6)
Other (15.8) (14.2)
Total equity attributable to owners of the
parent (174.3) (69.5)
Non-controlling interests (33.1) (10.2)
Total equity (207.4) (79.7)
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 1,697.7 1,697.7
Deferred income 19.3 15.2
Provisions 12.4 13.7
Other 54.5 52.8
1,783.9 1,779.4
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 280.6 337.8
Borrowings 111.6 11.7



Deferred income 135.3 102.8
Other 3.0 2.9
530.5 455.2
Total liabilities 2,314.4 2,234.6
Total equity and liabilities 2,107.0 2,154.9


EXHIBIT 4




EURO DISNEY S.C.A.
Fiscal Year 2014

First Half Results
Six Months Ended March 31, 2014

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS




First Half
(EUR in millions, unaudited) 2014 2013
Net loss (126.2) (108.4)
Items not requiring cash outlays or with no impact on
working capital:
- Depreciation and amortization 87.7 85.6
- Net increase in valuation and reserve allowances 1.0 2.9
- Other (0.3) (0.3)
Net change in working capital account balances:
- Change in receivables, deferred income and other assets 38.7 52.9
- Change in inventories (0.5) (5.2)
- Change in payables, prepaid expenses and other
liabilities (57.1) (47.3)
Cash flow used in operating activities (56.7) (19.8)
Capital expenditures for tangible and intangible assets (64.6) (50.3)
Increase in equity investments (2.4) (1.9)
Cash flow used in investing activities (67.0) (52.2)
Net purchases of treasury shares (0.1) (0.2)
Cash proceeds from TWDC standby revolving credit facility 100.0 30.0
Repayment of borrowings (0.1) (0.1)
Payment of costs incurred during the 2012 refinancing - (3.3)
Cash flow generated by financing activities 99.8 26.4
Change in cash and cash equivalents (23.9) (45.6)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 78.0 114.3
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 54.1 68.7


SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION




First Half
(EUR in millions, unaudited) 2014 2013
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid 26.5 33.5


EXHIBIT 5




EURO DISNEY S.C.A.
Fiscal Year 2014

First Half Results
Six Months Ended March 31, 2014

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY




Net loss
for
September 30, the First March 31,
(EUR in millions) 2013 Half Other 2014
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
Equity attributable to owners of
the parent
Share capital 39.0 - - 39.0
Share premium 1,627.3 - - 1,627.3
Accumulated deficit (1,721.6) (103.6) 0.4 (1,824.8)
Other (14.2) - (1.6) (15.8)
Total equity attributable to
owners of the parent (69.5) (103.6) (1.2) (174.3)
Non-controlling interests (10.2) (22.6) (0.3) (33.1)
Total equity (79.7) (126.2) (1.5) (207.4)


EXHIBIT 6



STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BORROWINGS




First Half 2014 (unaudited)
September 30, March 31,
(EUR in millions) 2013 Increase Decrease Transfers 2014
(unaudited)
Long-term loans 1,221.8 - - - 1,221.8
Promissory notes 361.4 - - - 361.4
Standby revolving credit facility
of EUR100 million 100.0 - - - 100.0
Loan from TWDC to Centre de
Congrès Newport S.N.C. 14.5 - - - 14.5
Sub-total TWDC debt 1,697.7 - - - 1,697.7
Financial lease - - - - -
Non-current borrowings 1,697.7 - - - 1,697.7
Standby revolving credit facility
of EUR250 million - 100.0(1) - - 100.0
Long-term loans 10.0 - - - 10.0
Loan from TWDC to Centre de
Congrès Newport S.N.C. 1.4 - - - 1.4
Sub-total TWDC debt 11.4 100.0 - - 111.4
Financial Lease 0.3 - (0.1) - 0.2
Current borrowings 11.7 100.0 (0.1) - 111.6
Total borrowings 1,709.4 100.0 (0.1) - 1,809.3


(1) Amount drawn in the First Half from the standby revolving credit facility of
EUR250 million granted by TWDC to the Group.



EXHIBIT 7




EURO DISNEY S.C.A.
Fiscal Year 2014
First Half Results
Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
DEFINITIONS


EBITDA corresponds to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance defined under IFRS, and should not be
viewed as a substitute for operating margin, net profit / (loss) or operating cash flows
in evaluating the Group's financial results. However, management believes that EBITDA is a
useful tool for evaluating the Group's performance.



Free cash flow is cash generated by operating activities less cash used in investing
activities. Free cash flow is not a measure of financial performance defined under IFRS,
and should not be viewed as a substitute for operating margin, net profit / (loss) or
operating cash flows in evaluating the Group's financial results. However, management
believes that Free cash flow is a useful tool for evaluating the Group's performance.



Theme parks attendance corresponds to the attendance recorded on a "first click"
basis, meaning that a person visiting both parks in a single day is counted as only one
visitor.



Average spending per guest is the average daily admission price and spending on food,
beverage and merchandise and other services sold in the theme parks, excluding value added
tax.



Hotel occupancy rate is the average daily rooms occupied as a percentage of total room
inventory (total room inventory is approximately 5,800 rooms).



Average spending per room is the average daily room price and spending on food,
beverage and merchandise and other services sold in hotels, excluding value added tax.




Press Contact
Laurent Manologlou
Tel: +331-64-74-59-50
Fax: +331-64-74-59-69
e-mail: laurent.manologlou@disney.com

Investor Relations
Olivier Lambert
Tel: +331-64-74-58-55
Fax: +331-64-74-56-36
e-mail: olivier.lambert@disney.com

Corporate Communication
Francois Banon
Tel: +331-64-74-59-50
Fax: +331-64-74-59-69
e-mail: francois.banon@disney.com


Euro Disney S.C.A.


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