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Hugo Boss — Shareholder Meeting (May 2012)

44 slides from Hugo Boss's shareholder meeting presentation, May 3, 2012

  1. Slide 1: HUGO BOSS

    HUGO BOSS

  2. Slide 2: Annual Shareholders' Meeting 2012

    ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING 2012 Claus-Dietrich Lahrs (CEO) Stuttgart, May 3, 2012 Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 2 / 44

  3. Slide 3: Agenda

    AGENDA OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 2011 FINANCIAL YEAR OUTLOOK Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 3 / 44

  4. Slide 4: Agenda: Operational Highlights

    AGENDA OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 2011 FINANCIAL YEAR OUTLOOK Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 4 / 44

  5. Slide 5: 2011 the best year in history for HUGO BOSS

    2011 the best year in history for HUGO BOSS ■ Record financial results ■ Strong momentum across all brands ■ Double-digit sales increases in all regions ■ Profitable retail expansion ■ Successful implementation of Project D.R.I.V.E. Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 5 / 44

  6. Slide 6: Record financial results

    Record financial results Sales Sales and EBITDA before special items EBITDA before special items (in EUR million) Sales EBITDA 3,000 3,000 1,000 2,500 750 800 2,059 2,000 1,686 1,729 600 1,632 1,562 +19% 1,500 469 350 400 1,000 275 +34% 272 267 200 500 0 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 … 2015e Annual Mee

  7. Slide 7: Number of employees increases due to positive business development

    Number of employees increases due to positive business development Number of employees at year end Germany* and worldwide 12,000 11,004 9,944 10,000 9,593 9,123 9,027 8,000 Germany 6,000 worldwide 4,000 2,347 2,433 2,295 2,152 2,110 2,000 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 * according to IAS/IFRS Annual Mee

  8. Slide 8: BOSS Selection – New direction receives strong customer support

    BOSS Selection – New direction receives strong customer support ■ Sales increase by 43% in 2011 ■ Distinct brand identity across clothing and sportswear ■ Strengthens luxury brand perception in key growth markets ■ Important halo effect for entire brand portfolio Pitti Uomo // Florence, Italy Annual

  9. Slide 9: BOSS Selection – Made to Measure underlines unrivalled tailoring competence

    BOSS Selection – Made to Measure underlines unrivalled tailoring competence Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 9 / 44

  10. Slide 10: BOSS Black – Momentum in sportswear adds to historical strength in clothing

    BOSS Black – Momentum in sportswear adds to historical strength in clothing Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 10 / 44

  11. Slide 11: BOSS Black – Celebrating 30 years of partnership with McLaren

    BOSS Black – Celebrating 30 years of partnership with McLaren Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 11 / 44

  12. Slide 12: HUGO – Impressive presentation at Berlin Fashion Week

    HUGO – Impressive presentation at Berlin Fashion Week HUGO Fashion Show // Berlin, Germany Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 12 / 44

  13. Slide 13: BOSS Green – Defining premium sportswear

    BOSS Green – Defining premium sportswear ■ Sales increase 50% in 2011 ■ Strongest growing brand within the HUGO BOSS portfolio ■ Successful association with Germany’s top golfer Martin Kaymer ■ High credibility in golf & premium sportswear Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 13 / 44

  14. Slide 14: BOSS Orange – Sharpened brand positioning

    BOSS Orange – Sharpened brand positioning Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 14 / 44

  15. Slide 15: RETAIL – Attractive additions to global network

    RETAIL – Attractive additions to global network BOSS Store // Shenyang, China BOSS Store // Geneva, Switzerland Opening: November 2011 Opening: December 2011 Net size: 390 m² Net size: 475 m² BOSS Store // London Stratford, UK BOSS Store // Huizhou Huamao, China Opening: September 2011 Opening: Nove

  16. Slide 16: RETAIL – Global store network grows by 85 to 622 locations in 2011

    RETAIL – Global store network grows by 85 to 622 locations in 2011 EUROPE* 310 (+57) Openings: 69 thereof takeovers: 26 Closings: 12 ASIA/PACIFIC 188 (+17) AMERICAS 124 (+11) Openings: 33 Openings: 12 thereof takeovers: 8 Closings: 1 Closings: 16 Number of own retail stores as of December 31, 2011 *

  17. Slide 17: Importance of own retail increases steadily

    Importance of own retail increases steadily Retail 22% 40% 45% 55% Wholesale 75% 57% 53% 43% Royalties 3% 3% 2% 2% … 2005 2010 2011 2015e Sales by distribution channel as a percentage of total sales Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 17 / 44

  18. Slide 18: Agenda: 2011 Financial Year

    AGENDA OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 2011 FINANCIAL YEAR OUTLOOK Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 18 / 44

  19. Slide 19: SALES – Growth in all regions and distribution channels

    SALES – Growth in all regions and distribution channels Sales development by region, y-o-y Sales development by distribution channel, y-o-y Jan. - Dec. 2011 in Euro Jan. - Dec. 2011 in Euro fx adjusted fx adjusted 16% Europe* 9% 15% Wholesale 9% 19% 34% Americas Retail 24% 35% 34% 9% Asia/Pacific Ro

  20. Slide 20: Income statement – Adjusted EBITDA margin reaches 22.8%

    INCOME STATEMENT – Adjusted EBITDA margin reaches 22.8% 2011 2010 Change in EUR million in % ■ Gross profit margin up Net sales 2,058.8 1,729.4 19 200 bp to 61.4% due to higher share Gross profit 1,264.8 1,027.2 23 of own retail and consistent pricing in % of sales 61.4 59.4 2.0 pp strategy Selling

  21. Slide 21: Net debt – Further net debt reduction despite higher investments

    NET DEBT – Further net debt reduction despite higher investments Investments (in EUR million) Net debt (in EUR million) +95 % -26 % 108 201 149 56 2010 2011 2010 2011 ■ Own retail and infrastructure ■ Strong profit generation offsets investments drive growth working capital and capex increases Annua

  22. Slide 22: Dividend – Dividend increase proposed

    DIVIDEND – Dividend increase proposed Dividend* and payout ratio (in EUR and in % of consolidated net income attributable to equity holders of the parent company) Pref.: 2.89 3.00 Ord.: 2.88 2.50 Pref.: 2.03 Ord.: 2.02 2.00 Preferred shares: 1.46 Ordinary shares: 1.45 Pref.: 1.38 1.50 Ord.: 1.37 Pre

  23. Slide 23: HUGO BOSS shares outperform major indices

    HUGO BOSS shares outperform major indices Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 23 / 44

  24. Slide 24: Share class conversion offers many benefits for shareholders

    Share class conversion offers many benefits for shareholders Red & Black Free Float* Red & Black Free Float* Red & Black Free Float* 88.02% 11.98% 42.25% 57.75% 65.56% 34.44% Ordinary Shares Preferred Shares Ordinary Shares 35,860,000 34,540,000 70,400,000 HUGO BOSS HUGO BOSS * Includes 1,383,833 tr

  25. Slide 25: Agenda: Outlook

    AGENDA OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 2011 FINANCIAL YEAR OUTLOOK Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 25 / 44

  26. Slide 26: Continued focus on execution of medium-term growth strategy

    Continued focus on execution of medium-term growth strategy STRENGTHENING MAXIMIZING INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER FOCUS BRAND TO DRIVE RETAIL IDENTITIES STRIVING FOR EXPLOITING OPERATIONAL GLOBAL EXCELLENCE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 26 / 44

  27. Slide 27: Investing in our brands: Campaigns

    Investing in our brands: Campaigns Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 27 / 44

  28. Slide 28: BOSS Selection Key looks

    BOSS Selection Key looks Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012

  29. Slide 29: BOSS Selection Key looks

    BOSS Selection Key looks Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012

  30. Slide 30: BOSS Selection Key looks

    BOSS Selection Key looks Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012

  31. Slide 31: HUGO – HUGO Key looks

    HUGO – HUGO Key looks Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 31 / 44

  32. Slide 32: BOSS Green – Blurring the boundaries between leisure and golf wear

    BOSS Green – Blurring the boundaries between leisure and golf wear Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012

  33. Slide 33: BOSS Orange Key Looks

    BOSS Orange Key Looks Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012

  34. Slide 34: Investing in our brands: High profile fashion events

    Investing in our brands: High profile fashion events ■ May 18, 2012: Fashion Show // Beijing, China BOSS Black Menswear BOSS Black Womenswear BOSS Selection ■ Global marketing campaign in online and offline media ■ Internet live stream using innovative 3D technology National Agriculture Exhibition C

  35. Slide 35: Investing in our brands: Online communication

    Investing in our brands: Online communication Online Newsletter Blog Mobile Social Media Annual Meeting 2012 HUGO BOSS © May 3, 2012 35 / 44

  36. Slide 36: Good feedback on womenswear offerings

    Good feedback on womenswear offerings Womenswear sales development ■ Growth in 2011 driven by all brands +9% ■ Fall 2012 first collection designed under new organisational set-up ■ Focus on strengthening BOSS Black sportswear offering 2010 2011 Share of total sales ■ Positive retailer feedback on ne

  37. Slide 37: Full pipeline of new store projects

    Full pipeline of new store projects Flagship Store // BOSS Store, Columbus Circle // Flagship Store, Champs Elysées // Shanghai, China New York, USA (Renovation) Paris, France (Renovation) BOSS Store, Long Island // BOSS Store // BOSS Store // New York, USA Taipeh, Taiwan Sao Paulo, Brazil Annual Me

  38. Slide 38: Brand worlds upgrade online shopping experience

    Brand worlds upgrade online shopping experience ■ Online sales increase by 67% to EUR 33 million in 2011 ■ Newly launched monobrand sub-stores elevate consumer experience ■ Further improved usability and navigation ■ Mobile and Swiss online store to launch in first half year 2012 Annual Meeting 2012

  39. Slide 39: Important investments into the future growth of our business

    Important investments into the future growth of our business ■ New flat-packed goods distribution center to be built near headquarters ■ Caters to future business growth and improves efficiency of key logistical processes ■ Total expenditures amount to around EUR 100 million ■ Start of operation pla

  40. Slide 40: Attractive growth opportunities in all regions

    Attractive growth opportunities in all regions ■ Ongoing good brand momentum in key markets EUROPE* ■ Attractive opportunities from own retail expansion and active space management in wholesale ■ Positive sentiment among key US wholesale partners AMERICAS ■ Brand presentation at retail as good as ne

  41. Slide 41: HUGO BOSS starts off 2012 with double-digit growth

    HUGO BOSS starts off 2012 with double-digit growth ■ First quarter Group sales increase 10% on a currency-adjusted basis ■ Again positive development in all regions and distribution channels ■ Operating result (EBITDA before special items) up 13% ■ First quarter results confirm full year outlook Ann

  42. Slide 42: Positive 2012 outlook

    Positive 2012 outlook 2012 Outlook Sales growth (currency-adjusted) up to 10% EBITDA Growth growth before of EBITDA special before items special items slightly higher slightly than than stronger salessales growth Capex above prior year level Own retail network around 50 openings Annual Meeting 2012

  43. Slide 43: Summary – HUGO BOSS in good shape for further growth

    SUMMARY – HUGO BOSS in good shape for further growth ■ Tremendous growth opportunities with all brands despite economic uncertainties ■ HUGO BOSS able to outperform difficult retail environments ■ Significant investments in the long-term growth of the business ■ Ongoing business model improvements A

  44. Slide 44: HUGO BOSS

    HUGO BOSS

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