Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC

Wm Morrison Supermarkets — H1 2010/11 Earnings Presentation

76 slides from Wm Morrison Supermarkets's earnings presentation, Sep 9, 2010

  1. Slide 1: Interim Results 26 weeks to 1 August 2010

    M MORRISONS Interim Results 26 weeks to 1 August 2010 9 September 2010

  2. Slide 2: Introduction - Sir Ian Gibson, Chairman

    Sir Ian Gibson - Chairman Introduction

  3. Slide 3: Agenda

    Agenda Introduction Sir Ian Gibson Results Richard Pennycook Market backdrop Richard Pennycook First impressions & business review Dalton Philips Q&A 2

  4. Slide 4: Results - Richard Pennycook

    MORRISONS Richard Pennycook Results

  5. Slide 5: Financial summary

    Financial summary H1 £m 10/11 09/10 Turnover 8,135 7,458 9% Operating profit* 427 382 Net finance costs -15 -27 Profit on property related transactions - 3 Profit before tax and exceptionals 412 358 15% Pensions - 91 Profit before tax 412 449 (8)% Net debt 849 885 Dividend 1.23p 1.08p 14% * Excludin

  6. Slide 6: Underlying earnings

    Underlying earnings H1 £m 10/11 09/10 Reported profit before tax 412 449 Underlying adjustments: – Profit on property related transactions - -3 – Pensions credit - -91 – Net pension interest (income)/cost (IAS 19) -2 4 Underlying profit before tax 410 359 14% Normalised tax at 30% -123 -108 Underlyi

  7. Slide 7: Turnover bridge – half on half

    Turnover bridge – half on half £ Mn 241 13 74 61 288 8,135 7,458 2009/10 New Like for Fuel Fuel price Other 2010/11 stores like volumes 6

  8. Slide 8: Like for like sales

    Like for like sales 43 new stores Enter LFL 60 40 20 0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 2009/10 openings (cumulative) 2010/11 2011/12 • New stores are included in LFL reporting at the commencement of the financial year after they have completed a full year’s trading • All performance is reported ex VAT • All reportin

  9. Slide 9: Turnover bridge – half on half

    Turnover bridge – half on half £ Mn 241 13 74 61 288 8,135 7,458 2009/10 New Like for Fuel Fuel price Other 2010/11 stores like volumes 8

  10. Slide 10: Sales performance

    Sales performance Group like for like, exc VAT H1 10/11 FY 09/10 H1 09/10 26 wks ended 52 wks ended 26 wks ended 01/08/10 31/01/10 02/08/09 Sales – exc. fuel 0.9% 6.0% 7.8% Sales – inc. fuel 5.1% 3.4% 3.9% Customers 1.1% 2.3% 3.3% Other metrics Sales per customer (£) £22.51 £23.08 £22.76 Sales (£ pe

  11. Slide 11: Operating profit

    Operating profit H1 10/11 09/10 £m % £m % Turnover 8,135 - 7,458 - Gross profit 568 7.0 518 6.9 Other operating income 36 0.4 31 0.4 Administrative expenses -177 -2.2 -167 -2.2 Operating profit* 427 5.2 382 5.1 10bps * Excluding property transactions and pensions credit 10

  12. Slide 12: Operating profit - notes

    Operating profit - notes • Margin calculation affected by: – fuel mix effect diluting current year (30 bps decline in margin) – one off costs of Co-Op/Somerfield store acquisition prior year (30 bps increase in margin) H1 10/11 09/10 £m % £m % Turnover 8,135 - 7,458 - Gross profit 568 7.0 518 6.9 Ot

  13. Slide 13: Cash flow

    Cash flow £m 10/11 09/10 Cash flow from operations 580 533 Proceeds from disposals 2 4 Capital expenditure -236 -572 Sale and issue of shares 13 28 Acquisition of subsidiary -3 - Tax, interest, servicing of finance -70 -100 Dividends -188 -131 Cash flow 98 -238 Opening net debt 924 642 Closing net d

  14. Slide 14: Outlook

    Outlook Expect H2 to continue low growth in our market Reflects continued pressure on the consumer Trend as expected so we are managing accordingly Continue to gain new customers and to exercise strong control of costs The Board has confidence we will deliver profit expectations for the year 13

  15. Slide 15: Market backdrop

    MORRISONS Market backdrop

  16. Slide 16: The Market

    The Market Morrisons has been ahead of the market for 3 years % change in total Morrisons sales vs. total grocers sales 5.1 3.5 2.5 2.3 -3.1 -11.3 Dec-05 Dec-06 Dec-07 Dec-08 Dec-09 Aug-10 Source: Kantar Worldpanel – Till Roll 12we 8 Aug 2010 (KWP P09) 15

  17. Slide 17: Macro trends - Population growth

    Macro trends - Population growth UK population trend Mn 58.5 61.4 66.1 +2.9 61.8 +4.3 1998 2008 2009 2019 Source: Office for National Statistics 16

  18. Slide 18: Macro trends - Food prices continue to firm

    Macro trends - Food prices continue to firm Wheat Coarse grains US $ per metric ton US $ per metric ton 218 227 186 201 168 106 2005 2010 2015 2005 2010 2015 Vegetable oils Oilseeds US $ per metric ton US $ per metric ton 875 992 410 417 556 269 2005 2010 2015 2005 2010 2015 Source: OECD-FAO Agricul

  19. Slide 19: Macro trends - Provenance, health and enjoyment are key

    Macro trends - Provenance, health and enjoyment are key Long term, health and enjoyment have Demand for locally produced foods has become increasingly important reasons for accelerated consumption % 2006 2010 % 1995 2009 15 11 Specifically buy Health locally produced food 30 22 12* 34 Want more Enjo

  20. Slide 20: The changing shape of UK grocery

    The changing shape of UK grocery Growth 2009- 2009-2014 £ bn 4 176 11 -1 16 146 Grocery Supermarkets Convenience Online Traditional Grocery market Retailing market 2009 2014 Growth % 15% 37% 93% -11% 20% Source: IGD Research 19

  21. Slide 21: Dalton Philips - Introduction and Update

    Dalton Philips Introduction and Update

  22. Slide 22: Set out operational levers

    Set out operational levers 21

  23. Slide 23: Discuss strategic options

    Discuss strategic options 22

  24. Slide 24: What's working...

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  25. Slide 25: Fresh food is at the heart of what we do

    Fresh food is at the heart of what we do 24

  26. Slide 26: We have a unique food production capability

    We have a unique food production capability 25

  27. Slide 27: We're quick to get new items to the market…

    We’re quick to get new items to the market… 26

  28. Slide 28: With excellent availability…

    With excellent availability… 27

  29. Slide 29: And a strong, value focused programme

    And a strong, value focused programme 28

  30. Slide 30: We have outstanding store operators

    We have outstanding store operators 29

  31. Slide 31: And a uniquely skilled workforce

    And a uniquely skilled workforce 30

  32. Slide 32: And behind it all, we've got our Values

    And behind it all, we’ve got our Values 31

  33. Slide 33: Where are the opportunities?

    Where are the opportunities? 32

  34. Slide 34: Simplifying our range

    Simplifying our range ae “aelll Se ye es

  35. Slide 35: Creating true Own Label differentiation

    Creating true Own Label differentiation 34

  36. Slide 36: Eliminating duplication on deal

    Eliminating duplication on deal 35

  37. Slide 37: Improving the flow of goods

    Improving the flow of goods 36

  38. Slide 38: Strengthening our service culture

    Strengthening our service culture 37

  39. Slide 39: Ensuring our systems support our people

    Ensuring our systems support our people 38

  40. Slide 40: Moving at pace Lab… Merchandising

    Merchandising Moving at pace Lab… 39

  41. Slide 41: What we are going to do

    What we are going to do 40

  42. Slide 42: My vision for the business

    My vision for the business Different, and Better Than Ever Reinforce our Seize the differences opportunities 41

  43. Slide 43: Three areas of focus

    Three areas of focus Driving Topline Increasing Efficiency Capturing Growth 42

  44. Slide 44: Driving Topline

    Driving Topline Moving further ahead Enhancing our service Strengthening our on Fresh culture Brand Optimising our Completing National space to Nationwide 43

  45. Slide 45: Fresh credentials: Already leading

    Fresh credentials: Already leading Average % agreeing, Jan-June 2010 “They prepare more food fresh in store “They’ They’re committed to giving everyday than any other supermarket” supermarket” customers the freshest food possible” possible” Morrisons 69 58 Asda 28 41 Sainsbury 25 51 Tesco 22 41 Sour

  46. Slide 46: Fresh credentials: Moving further ahead

    Fresh credentials: Moving further ahead 8 major trials underway Fresh Lab Revitalise Lab 45

  47. Slide 47: Enhancing our service culture

    Enhancing our service culture 131,000 colleagues 100,000 Academy graduates by 2011 1,000,000 training days next year Unique craft skills 46

  48. Slide 48: Strengthening our Brand

    Strengthening our Brand From “Own Label” to “Morrisons Brand” …enabled by true differentiation …closing the gap vs. competition Leadership and resources to support the transformation 47

  49. Slide 49: Optimising our space: Project Liberate

    Optimising our space: Project Liberate Enabled by new systems “Macro Space Lab” Internal “Space Race” 48

  50. Slide 50: Completing National to Nationwide

    Completing National to Nationwide On track to meet 3 year growth target New Southern Property Office 49

  51. Slide 51: Three areas of focus

    Three areas of focus Driving Topline Increasing Efficiency Capturing Growth 50

  52. Slide 52: Increasing Efficiency

    Increasing Efficiency Driving store Revamping our productivity systems Tackling indirect Increasing network procurement efficiency 51

  53. Slide 53: Driving store productivity

    Driving store productivity Launched “Productivity Lab” Three phases to be tested Batched rollout of ideas 52

  54. Slide 54: Revamping our systems: Evolve

    Revamping our systems: Evolve New EPoS system in over 60 stores Intelligent Labour Planning in over 300 stores Indirect procurement in stores New general ledger in finance Oracle in manufacturing Warehouse Management System and voice picking in logistics New product file commenced in trading IT infr

  55. Slide 55: Indirect procurement: Going further…

    Indirect procurement: Going further… Expanding scope of review - Currently 30% of indirect spend - Expanding to total coverage - Leadership structure to support 54

  56. Slide 56: Increasing network efficiency

    Increasing network efficiency Improved logistics: - Expanded capacity, simplified network and reduced road miles - Implemented new systems: transport, planning and tracking - Rolled out voice picking in grocery and frozen Bridgwater and SW Produce DC H1 12/13 55

  57. Slide 57: Three areas of focus

    Three areas of focus Driving Topline Increasing Efficiency Capturing Growth 56

  58. Slide 58: Strategic growth options

    Strategic growth options 1. Core grocery 2. Food Production 3. Convenience 4. Online 5. ... 6. ... 57

  59. Slide 59: Driving more advantage from Food Production

    Driving more advantage from Food Production Quality and provenance 2nd largest fresh producer Product insight 15 locations Flexibility July: 2 new sites Cost / value advantage 3yr £50m EBITDA impact 58

  60. Slide 60: Exploring convenience

    Exploring convenience Large and growing market 3 trial stores in H1 11/ 12 - Fresh focused - Dedicated team Fresh, local and affordable alternative 59

  61. Slide 61: Testing online

    Testing online Growing demand from shoppers 2011: Geographic trial - Test customer impact - Trial different models - Understand economics 60

  62. Slide 62: In summary…

    In summary… Driving Topline Increasing Efficiency Capturing Growth 61

  63. Slide 63: Stepping back

    Stepping back Excellent foundation Huge opportunity Structured plan in place Team ready I know we can deliver 62

  64. Slide 64: My vision of what we can be

    My vision of what we can be Different, and Better Than Ever Reinforce our Seize the differences opportunities 63

  65. Slide 65: Supplementary Slides

    MORRISONS Supplementary Slides

  66. Slide 66: Manufacturing additions

    Manufacturing additions Simply Fresh Foods • Stir fry (100% of Wm existing range) and prepared vegetables (40% of Wm existing range) • Wm – 95% of SFF business • Located Worsley, Greater Manchester • 180 staff – retained • Opportunity to extend capacity and bring in other categories 65

  67. Slide 67: Manufacturing additions

    Manufacturing additions Farmers Boy Deeside • Cooked meat and deli meat production • Site dedicated to Morrisons within 3-4 months • Located Deeside, Clwyd • 340 staff • Opportunity to extend capacity through site expansion and development programme and bring in other categories 66

  68. Slide 68: Balance sheet

    Balance sheet £m H1 10/11 H1 09/10 Fixed assets and investments 7,768 7,486 Working capital -1,865 -1,918 Net pensions (deficit) / surplus -6 51 Net debt -849 -885 Net assets 5,048 4,734 Gearing 17% 19% 67

  69. Slide 69: Finance costs

    Finance costs £m H1 10/11 H1 09/10 Interest payable -22 -26 Less: capitalised 3 1 -19 -25 Interest receivable 4 4 Other finance costs -3 -5 -18 -26 Net pensions income / (expense) 2 -4 Amortisation of bonds 2 7 Fair value movements on derivatives -1 -4 Net finance income -15 -27 68

  70. Slide 70: Stores analysis

    Stores analysis Stores Estate at 31 January 2010 425 New openings (net) - Estate at 1 August 2010 425 Total sales area (sq. ft. m) 11.9 Freeholds and long leaseholds 89% Petrol filling stations 292 69

  71. Slide 71: Sales performance (exc. VAT)

    Sales performance (exc. VAT) Q1 10/11 Q2 10/11 H1 10/11 13 wks ended 13 wks ended 26 wks ended 02/05/10 01/08/10 01/08/10 Sales exc. fuel – total 5.9% 5.6% 5.8% – LFL 0.8% 1.1% 0.9% Sales inc. fuel – total 9.5% 8.3% 8.9% – LFL 5.2% 5.1% 5.1% Customers (LFL) 1.1% 1.0% 1.1% Sales per customer LFL (£)

  72. Slide 72: Sales performance

    Sales performance Group like for like, exc VAT H1 10/11 H1 09/10 H1 09/10 Current Stores Reported 26 wks ended 26 wks ended 26 wks ended 01/08/10 02/08/09 02/08/09 Sales – exc. fuel 0.9% - 7.8% Sales – inc. fuel 5.1% - 3.9% Customers 1.1% - 3.3% Other metrics Sales per customer (£) £22.51 £22.53 £22

  73. Slide 73: Depreciation

    Depreciation £m 320 304 282 289 290 163 160 165 153 151 153 155 129 126 130 H1 H2 FY H1 H2 FY H1 H2 FY H1 H2 FY H1 H2 FY forecast forecast 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 • H2 06/07 & H1 07/08 – accelerated depreciation of branded assets • H2 07/08 – Safeway structural assets fully depreciated • H1 08

  74. Slide 74: Awards

    Awards The Grocer Gold Awards 2010 Quality Drink Awards 2010 Employer of the year 2 Category Winners (white wines over £9.99 and The Grocer Own Label Excellence Fortified wines) Awards 2010 2 Gold and 3 Silver Category Winners Decanter Awards 2010 2 Gold and 10 Silver International Wine Challenge Ca

  75. Slide 75: Top team

    Top team Martyn Fletcher Dalton Philips Neal Austin Manufacturing CEO Logistics Director Director Mark Gunter Terry Hartwell Martyn Jones Group Retail Group Property Group Trading Director Director Director Angus Maciver Richard Norman Group Marketing Pennycook Pickavance & Communications Group Fina

  76. Slide 76: MORRISONS Interim Results

    M MORRISONS Interim Results 26 weeks to 1 August 2010 9 September 2010

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