Confidence in achieving UCOI outlook 2018
The Hague
Financial highlights Q3 2018
(note: Nexive and Postcon are classified as discontinued operations, resulting in adjusted segment reporting. All financials are based on continuing operations except where noted.)
- Revenue at €638 million (Q3 2017: €630 million)
- Revenue contribution from e-commerce related activities YTD increased to 49% (YTD 2017: 44%)
- Underlying cash operating income at €23 million (Q3 2017: €35 million)
- Profit from continuing operations at €19 million (Q3 2017: €25 million)
- Net cash from operating and investing activities at €(42) million (Q3 2017: €(9) million)
Operational highlights Q3 2018
- Parcels volumes increased by 20% driven by strong growth e-commerce
- Addressed mail volume declined by 11.9% (YTD: 10.8%)
- Delivery quality at 95%
- Run-rate cost savings improved to €16 million (YTD: €34 million)
Positive adjustment expected impact Significant Market Power (SMP)
- Expected financial impact related to ACM measures adjusted to €40 million to €45 million (previously: €50 million - €70 million), fully visible in 2020
- Going forward, all other things being equal, positive impact on profitability in Mail in the Netherlands
- Based on the September judgement by the Tribunal and the current situation
Divestment process Nexive and Postcon
- On track, signing expected in first half year 2019
Outlook UCOI FY 2018 confirmed
- Full year 2018 underlying cash operating income of between €160 million and €190 million
- Aim for progressive dividend
CEO statement
Herna Verhagen, CEO of PostNL: “We are satisfied to report Q3 results in line with our expectations. We continue to make good progress with our transformation to be the postal & logistic solutions provider in the Benelux. 49% of our revenue is now related to e-commerce, supported by the decision in August to divest Nexive and Postcon.
In Parcels, volume growth was again strong and revenue, including Spring, showed double-digit growth, underpinning our solid position in the Benelux e-commerce logistics market. Three new sorting centres started operations, in time for peak season. Volume decline in Mail in the Netherlands was 11.9%, and is mainly driven by substitution. First improvement in the run-rate of cost savings is now visible. We are preparing for our peak period and are confident that we will deliver on our full year underlying cash operating income outlook for 2018.
As stated before, we consider consolidation of networks the best solution to safeguard the accessibility and reliability of the postal delivery for everyone in the Netherlands for the years to come. The broad parliamentary support for the conclusions of the state secretary of Economic Affairs after the postal dialogue is crucial. The road towards consolidation is not straightforward due to anti-trust regulation and the involvement of several stakeholders. Preparations are in progress and require time.”
About PostNL
We are PostNL, here for everyone, bringing it all together for 225 years. With an extensive network of nearly 5,800 PostNL points, 11,000 letterboxes, and over 900 automated, also open to various carriers, along with millions of users of the PostNL app, we're always close by. We aim to be everyone's favourite deliverer by making it as easy as possible to send and receive parcels and mail. With nearly 34,000 colleagues working with us, we are part of society. We offer a range of services, including mail and parcel delivery, logistic e-commerce solutions, and cross-border solutions. On an average weekday in the Benelux, we deliver 1.1 million parcels and 6.9 million letters. We are commitment to customer satisfaction, providing opportunities for our employees, and generating value for our stakeholders through growth, digitalisation, and sustainability.
We optimise and support our physical networks through the use of smart digital solutions and introduce new propositions that add value for our customers. And aim for sustainable employment relationships by being a good employer to all people working with and for us. We focus on sustainability, making many journeys on foot and by bicycle, increasingly using cleaner fuels and electric vehicles, and offering innovative city logistics. PostNL N.V. is a publicly traded company with a turnover of €3.2 billion in 2023, 62% of which e-commerce related.