UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
COMPAÑÍA CERVECERÍAS UNIDAS S.A.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
UNITED BREWERIES COMPANY, INC.
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
Republic of Chile
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
Vitacura 2670, 23rd floor, Santiago, Chile
(Address of principal executive offices)
_________________________________________
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F ___
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes ___ No X
CCU REPORTS CONSOLIDATED FOURTH QUARTER 2022 RESULTS[1],[2]
Santiago, Chile, February 28, 2023 – CCU
announced today its consolidated financial and operating results for the fourth quarter 2022, which ended December 31, 2022.
| · | Consolidated Volumes decreased 5.5%. Volume
variation per Operating segment was as follows: |
| o | International Business (1.1)% |
| · | Net sales were down 6.6% |
| · | Gross profit decreased 9.1% |
| · | EBITDA reached CLP 122,725 million, a 21.0%
decline. EBITDA variation per Operating segment was as follows: |
| o | International Business (19.7)% |
| · | Net income reached a gain of CLP 46,853
million a 36.4% contraction |
| · | Earnings per share reached CLP 126.8 per
share |
| Key figures |
|
4Q22 |
4Q21 |
Total Change % |
YTD22 |
YTD21 |
Total Change % |
| (In ThHL or CLP million unless stated otherwise) |
|
| Volumes |
|
10,097 |
10,685 |
(5.5) |
34,321 |
34,698 |
(1.1) |
| Net sales |
|
768,362 |
822,349 |
(6.6) |
2,711,435 |
2,484,712 |
9.1 |
| Gross profit |
|
355,086 |
390,775 |
(9.1) |
1,196,510 |
1,193,152 |
0.3 |
| EBIT |
|
93,676 |
114,998 |
(18.5) |
231,431 |
320,881 |
(27.9) |
| EBITDA |
|
122,725 |
155,402 |
(21.0) |
357,929 |
444,998 |
(19.6) |
| Net income |
|
46,853 |
73,643 |
(36.4) |
118,168 |
199,163 |
(40.7) |
| Earnings per share (CLP) |
|
126.8 |
199.3 |
(36.4) |
319.8 |
539.0 |
(40.7) |
[1] For an explanation of the terms used in this report,
please refer to the Glossary in Additional Information and Exhibits. Figures in tables and exhibits have been rounded and may not add
up exactly to the total shown.
[2] All growth or variation references in this Earnings
Release refer to 4Q22 compared to 4Q21, unless otherwise stated. For comparison purposes only, in certain sections we include volume variations
versus 4Q19 & 12M19, to consider the impacts of COVID-19 in 2020 (lockdowns) and 2021 (strong consumption recovery from extraordinary
liquidity).
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In 2022 we faced a particularly challenging
year for the profitability of the business, especially in Chile. Consolidated EBITDA reached CLP 357,929 million, a 19.6% drop, while
EBITDA margin deteriorated from 17.9% to 13.2%. Financial results were mainly affected by sharp negative external effects, coming from
the depreciation of our main local currencies against the USD, and higher prices in raw materials, packaging and energy, impacting our
costs. The latter, was partially offset with prices and efficiencies. Net income totalized CLP 118,168 million, contracting 40.7%. In
spite of the deterioration of our results, I would like to comment on the actions that we took in 2022 which put us in a position to look
for profitability improvement in 2023. First, we were able to preserve business scale, as volumes decreased 1.1%, despite of a high comparison
base and a weaker consumption environment; second, we overall kept market share in our core categories; third, we strengthened our portfolio
of brands by reaching an historical brand equity level in our main categories in the region; and fourth, we implemented revenue management
initiatives in all our geographies to mitigate cost pressure, with prices in line with inflation in our main categories by the end of
the year, especially in Chile.
All of the above, will be enhanced in 2023 by the
implementation of “HerCCUles 2023”, a recovery profitability plan, which encompasses six pillars: (i) maintain business scale,
(ii) strengthen revenue management efforts, (iii) enhance the CCU Transformation program to deliver efficiency gains in costs and expenses,
(iv) focalize and reduce CAPEX together with optimizing working capital, (v) focus on core brands and high volume/margin innovations,
and (vi) continue investing in our brand equity. By the end of the year, we started to see some positive trends from this, especially
in Chile, reflected on prices which expanded in line with inflation, and efficiencies in costs and expenses.
From a quarterly perspective, in 4Q22, we continued
operating in a tough economic environment which impacted consumption. Top line decreased 6.6%, driven by a 5.5% drop in volumes (10.0%
growth vs. 4Q19) and a 1.1% decrease in average prices in CLP. EBITDA contracted 21.0%, reaching CLP 122,725 million and EBITDA margin
decreased from 18.9% to 16.0%, the latter mainly associated with the same negative external effects that impacted us during the year.
Net income totalized a gain of CLP 46,853 million, a 36.4% drop, caused by a lower operational result, and a greater loss in Non-operating
result, mainly driven by higher Net financial expenses.
In terms of our segments, in the Chile Operating
segment top line grew 3.6% in 4Q22, due to a 12.4% growth in average prices, partially compensated by 7.8% lower volumes (12.7% growth
vs. 4Q19) mostly due to a strong comparison base. EBITDA reached CLP 71,903 million, decreasing 24.4%, and EBITDA margin decreased from
19.4% to 14.2%. In the International Business Operating segment, which includes Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay, Net sales
dropped 27.6%, mainly as a result of a contraction of 26.7% in average prices in CLP, although they increased in local currency in line
with inflation, while volumes contracted 1.1% (4.7% growth vs. 4Q19). EBITDA reached CLP 47,755 million, a 19.7% contraction, negatively
impacted by the exchange rate translation effect in Argentina related with hyperinflation accounting. In the Wine Operating segment,
revenues were up 3.2%, mainly explained by a 5.7% growth in average prices, partially offset by a 2.4% contraction in volumes (8.4% growth
vs. 4Q19). EBITDA reached CLP 13,383 million, increasing 18.5%. Regarding our main JVs and associated businesses, in Colombia,
where we produce and distribute beer and malt with Postobón, top line rose almost 20% in CLP in 2022 driven by volumes and average
prices, thus, we continued expanding business scale during the year. In Argentina, our water business with Danone showed strong top line
growth, led by volumes and higher prices, allowing a recovery in financial results. Both JVs represented 7.4 million hectoliters as of
December 2022.
In the last quarter of 2022, we still suffered
from the impact on our costs and expenses from negative external effects and also a high comparison base in terms of volumes and financial
results. We are entering 2023 in a good shape in terms of prices, business scale and brand equity. This, together with “HerCCUles
2023” will be the key drivers to recover profitability.
Finally, I would like to thank all CCU employees,
as for their effort and dedication in a particularly challenging year. I am confident that we will continue putting all our effort to
recover a path of profitable and sustainable growth.
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS – FOURTH QUARTER (Exhibit 1 & 3) |
| · | Net sales were down 6.6%,
mainly explained by 5.5% declined in volumes (10.0% growth vs. 4Q19), as average prices in CLP drop 1.1%. In terms of volumes, the performance
by Operating segment was as follows: (i) a 7.8% decline (12.7% growth vs. 4Q19) in the Chile Operating segment, associated with a high
comparison base and a weaker consumption environment, (ii) a 2.4% decrease (8.4% growth vs. 4Q19) in the Wine Operating segment, driven
by lower volumes in the Chilean domestic market, partially offset by exports and the Argentina domestic market, and (iii) a 1.1% contraction
(4.7% growth vs. 4Q19) in the International Business Operating segment. In terms of average prices in CLP, the drop was fully explained
by the 26.7% contraction in the International Business Operating segment, due to a negative exchange rate translation effect in Argentina,
related with hyperinflation accounting, given that average prices increased in local currency in line with inflation. This was partially
offset by a 12.4% growth in the Chile Operating segment, explained by revenue management initiatives and a 5.7% expansion in the Wine
Operating segment, mainly driven by the positive impact on export revenues from the depreciation of the CLP versus the USD, and revenue
management initiatives in our domestic markets. |
| · | Cost of sales were down
4.2%, explained by 5.5% drop in volumes partially offset by a 1.3% increase in Cost of sales per hectoliter. The Chile Operating segment
reported a 15.6% growth in Cost of sales per hectoliter, driven by: (i) the 10.8%[3] devaluation of the CLP against the USD,
impacting negatively our USD denominated costs, (ii) higher costs in raw materials, mainly PET, malt, and sugar, packaging materials,
and energy, and (iii) inflationary pressures. In the Wine Operating segment, the Cost of sales per hectoliter grew 6.4%, due to higher
costs in packaging materials, and inflationary pressures. In the International Business Operating segment, the Cost of sales per hectoliter
contracted 28.1% in CLP, mostly explained by a translation effect, as in local currency costs were higher due to larger cost in raw materials,
inflationary pressures, and the negative impact from the 72.1%[4] devaluation of the ARS against the USD in our USD-linked
costs. |
| · | Gross profit reached
CLP 355,086 million, a 9.1% decrease, while Gross margin dropped 131 bps, from 47.5% to 46.2%. |
| · | MSD&A expenses were
down 5.5%, mostly caused by the lower volumes and the 32.7% drop in the International Business Operating segment, attributable to a favorable
currency translation effect in Argentina, and 12.2% drop in the Wine Operating segment. In the Chile Operating segment, MSD&A expenses
expanded 11.8%, mainly explained by higher marketing expenses and distribution costs, the latter due to an increase in oil prices, partially
compensated with efficiencies and expenses control initiatives. As a percentage of Net sales, MSD&A expenses increased 39 bps. The
performance by segment was as follows: In the International Business Operating segment MSD&A expenses as a percentage of Net sales
decreased 253 bps from 35.8% to 33.3%; in the Wine Operating segment, MSD&A expenses as a percentage of Net sales went down 432 bps
from 29.0% to 24.6%; and in the Chile Operating segment, MSD&A expenses as a percentage of Net sales increased 243 bps from 30.6%
to 33.0%. |
| · | EBIT reached CLP 93,676
million, down 18.5% explained by a drop of 25.8% in the Chile Operating segment and a 14.2% decrease in the International Business Operating
segment, while the Wine Operating segment grew 42.1%. The weaker EBIT was mainly due to the contraction in volumes and negative external
effects coming from: (i) the depreciation of our main local currencies against the USD, impacting negatively our USD denominated costs,
partly compensated with wine export revenues, (ii) costs and expenses pressures associated with a higher inflation in our main geographies,
and higher oil prices, and (iii) higher cost in raw materials, packaging and energy. These effects were partially offset with prices and
efficiencies in costs and expenses. |
| · | EBITDA was down 21.0%,
explained by a 24.4% and 19.7% contraction in the Chile Operating segment and in the International Business Operating segment, respectively;
while the Wine Operating segment rose 18.5%. EBITDA margin dropped from 18.9% to 16.0%, explained by the same reasons that impacted EBIT.
|
| · | Non-operating result
totalized a loss of CLP 39,698 million, which compares with a negative result of CLP 4,433 million last year. The higher loss was explained
by: (i) a lower result in Other gains/(losses) by CLP 20,112 million, mostly explained by derivative contracts[5], (ii) a higher
loss by CLP 9,592 million in Net financial expenses, mainly due to a larger debt, and (iii) a lower result in Equity and income of JVs
and associated by CLP 6,669 million. These effects were partially compensated by a better outcome in Results as per adjustment units by
CLP 450 million and a lower loss by CLP 659 million in Foreign currency exchange differences. |
| · | Income taxes reached
a negative result of CLP 905 million, versus the negative result of CLP 30,268 million last year. The lower taxes were explained by both,
a lower taxable income and a better result on Tax effect of permanent differences, net[6]. |
| · | Net income reached CLP
46,853 million, decreasing 36.4% from a gain of CLP 73,643 million last year. |
[3] The CLP currency variation against the USD considers 2022 average of
period (aop) compared to 2021 aop.
[4] The ARS currency variation against the USD considers 2022 end of period
(eop) compared to 2021 eop.
[5] See Note 32 Other Gain/(Losses) of our Financial Statements as of December
2022
[6] See Note 25 Income taxes of our Financial Statements as of December 2022
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| CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
– FULL YEAR (Exhibit 2 & 4) |
| · | Net sales were up 9.1%, explained by 10.3%
higher average prices in CLP, while volumes contracted 1.1% (14.3% growth vs. 12M19). The higher average prices in CLP were explained
by: (i) an expansion of 14.2% in the International Business Operating segment, driven by revenue management initiatives in all the geographies,
(ii) a 13.9% increase in the Wine Operating segment, mainly caused by the positive impact on export revenues from the depreciation of
the CLP versus the USD, and revenue management initiatives in our domestic markets; and (iii) an 8.3% growth in the Chile Operating segment,
due to the implementation of revenue management initiatives, partially compensated by negative mix effects in the portfolio. The reduction
in volumes was mostly triggered by a 2.1% decline (18.1% growth vs. 12M19) in the Chile Operating segment, due to a high comparison base
and a weaker consumption environment, while the International Business Operating segment expanded 1.1% and the Wine Operating segment
decreased 0.6% (growth of 7.0% and 12.8% vs. 12M19, respectively). |
| · | Cost of sales were up 17.3%, mainly explained
by an 18.6% increase in Cost of sales per hectoliter. The Chile Operating segment reported a 22.5% growth in Cost of sales per hectoliter,
driven by: (i) higher costs in raw and packaging materials, mainly aluminum, PET, malt, and sugar, together with higher energy costs,
(ii) the 14.9%3 devaluation of the CLP against the USD, impacting negatively our USD denominated costs, and (iii) inflationary
pressures. In the Wine Operating segment, the Cost of sales per hectoliter grew 15.5%, due to higher costs in packaging materials and
inflationary pressures. In the International Business Operating segment, the Cost of sales per hectoliter expanded 12.8% in CLP, mostly
explained by a higher cost in raw and packaging materials, a higher inflation, and the negative impact from the 72.1%4 devaluation
of the ARS against the USD in our USD-linked costs. |
| · | Gross profit reached CLP 1,196,510 million,
remaining flat versus last year. Gross margin dropped 389 bps, from 48.0% to 44.1%, as a consequence of the effects described above. |
| · | MSD&A expenses were up 9.7%, mostly
caused by higher distribution costs across all our Operating segments, due to greater oil prices, and a higher inflation. As percentage
of Net sales MSD&A expenses recorded 35.7%, practically flat versus last year, as a consequence of efficiencies and expenses control
initiatives which were able to partially offset strong cost pressures from an inflationary scenario. The performance by Operating segment
was as follows: In the International Business MSD&A expenses in CLP were up 15.2%, and as a percentage of Net sales remained flat.
In the Wine, MSD&A expenses grew 8.8%, and as a percentage of Net sales improved 104 bps, and in Chile, MSD&A expenses expanded
7.4%, and as a percentage of Net sales increased 40 bps. |
| · | EBIT reached CLP 231,431 million, a contraction
of 27.9%, mainly due to the lower volumes and sharp negative external effects during the year coming from: (i) higher cost in raw materials,
packaging and energy, (ii) the depreciation of our main local currencies against the USD, impacting negatively our USD denominated costs,
partly compensated with wine export revenues, and (iii) costs and expenses pressures associated with a higher inflation in our main geographies,
and higher oil prices. These effects were partially compensated by revenue management efforts and efficiencies. |
| · | EBITDA reached CLP 357,929 million, a 19.6%
decrease, driven by a 32.2% drop in the Chile Operating segment, while the International Business Operating segment expanded 12.1%, and
the Wine Operating segment grew 12.4%. In addition, EBITDA margin contracted 471 bps, from 17.9% to 13.2%, driven by the same reasons
that impacted EBIT. |
| · | Non-operating result totalized a loss of
CLP 95,683 million versus a negative result of CLP 19,200 million last year. The higher loss was explained by: (i) a higher loss by CLP
31,664 million in Net financial expenses due to a larger debt, (ii) a lower result in Other gains/(losses) by CLP 22,260 million, mostly
explained by a lower results in derivative contracts5,
(iii) a lower result in Equity and income of JVs and associated by CLP 11,204 million, (iv) a higher loss by CLP 10,024 million in Foreign
currency exchange differences, and (v) a lower gain in Results as per adjustment units by CLP 1,330 million. |
| · | Income taxes reached a loss of CLP 264
million, versus the negative result of CLP 82,630 million last year, mostly explained by both a lower taxable income and a better result
on Tax effect of permanent differences, net[7]. |
| · | Net income reached a gain of CLP 118,168
million, a 40.7% contraction, explained by the reasons described above. |
[7] See Note 25 Income taxes of our Financial Statements as of December 2022
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| HIGHLIGHTS
OPERATING SEGMENTS FOURTH QUARTER |
CHILE OPERATING
SEGMENT
In the Chile Operating segment top line grew
3.6% in 4Q22, due to a 12.4% growth in average prices, partially compensated by 7.8% lower volumes (12.7% growth vs. 4Q19) mostly due
to a strong comparison base. EBITDA reached CLP 71,903 million, decreasing 24.4%, and EBITDA margin decreased from 19.4% to 14.2%.
As part of our portfolio development and innovation
strategy, we continued expanding volumes in our recently launched beer Heineken Silver, and our pisco brand Mistral launched “Nobel
Apple”, a blend which mixed pisco and touches of apple aged in oak barrels.
Regarding sustainability initiatives, we continued
advancing in electromobility by adding ten new electric trucks to our distribution fleet. Also, as we state in our Sustainability Management
Model, we aim to build brands with purpose, within this view during the quarter our water brand Cachantun, through its program “Refresh
your neighborhood”, inaugurated two new sustainable green areas in Santiago, completing three new ones in 2022, and 11 in total
since 2019. These green areas are designed together with the communities, and are built from recycled PET. Also, at the end of 2022 we
launched our Responsible consumption alcohol campaign, in line with the long-term commitment that CCU has had in this matter for the last
30 years. In addition, during the quarter once again we participated in Teletón, leading the seventh version of the initiative
"100 families recycling in #BilzYPap mode" which invites all Chilean families to recycle PET bottles in more than 600 recycling
points from Arica to Punta Arenas. In addition, for the fifth consecutive year, we were listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index of
Chile and, for the fourth time, we are part of the MILA Pacific Alliance (Latin American Integrated Markets) index, which recognizes the
most sustainable companies in Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.
Finally, we obtained the first place in the
“Most Innovative Companies Chile 2022” as a holding and in the three following categories: CSDs, juices and beers, wine and
spirits. This ranking is carried out by the ESE Business School together with the Universidad de Los Andes, in which participates the
most innovative companies in the country. All participating institutions are subjected to an evaluation of their innovation policies,
processes and procedures, such as the elements that create and shape the culture of innovation, as well as the impact of innovation on
the company's results.
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS OPERATING SEGMENT
In the International Business Operating segment,
which includes Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay, Net sales dropped 27.6%, mainly as a result of a contraction of 26.7% in average
prices in CLP, although they increased in local currency in line with inflation, while volumes contracted 1.1% (4.7% growth vs. 4Q19).
EBITDA reached CLP 47,755 million, a 19.7% contraction, negatively impacted by an exchange rate translation effect in Argentina related
with hyperinflation accounting.
In terms of brands, as the official sponsor
of the Argentinean football national team, the beer brand Schneider launched successful campaigns during the Qatar FIFA world cup, the
first one which took place during spring/summer in Latin America, becoming an emblematic brand during an historical tournament for Argentina.
In Bolivia we launched the beer “Capital Ultra Zero”, a light lager with 4° degrees of alcohol. Regarding sustainability
initiatives, in Argentina our beer plant in Salta in its commitment with a circular economy, started to process the yeast used in the
beer production to be used as cattle food. Finally, we celebrate ten years in Uruguay, a milestone in our regional expansion.
WINE OPERATING
SEGMENT
In the Wine Operating segment, revenues were
up 3.2%, mainly explained by a 5.7% growth in average prices, partially offset by a 2.4% contraction in volumes (8.4% growth vs. 4Q19).
EBITDA reached CLP 13,383 million, increasing 18.5%.
In terms of innovation, our brand Misiones
de Rengo launched a new canned sparkling wines format, that seeks to conquer the consumer market that is opting for convenience and original
alternatives. Thus, we incorporated two varieties in 250 ml cans, Brut and Rosé maintaining their usual quality and freshness,
now presented in a practical and portable size, perfect for any occasion.
In terms of sustainability, VSPT obtained for
the fourth consecutive year, the first place in Most Innovative Companies Chile 2022 ranking, which is prepared by the ESE Business School.
The ranking seeks to award the most innovative companies in the country considering their ability to develop new products and services.
This award ratifies the excellent work that we have been doing in terms of strategy and a culture of innovation, through the implementation
of innovative processes and products that generate value for the company and its consumers.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS |
ABOUT CCU
CCU is a multi-category
beverage company with operations in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. CCU is one of the largest players in each
one of the beverage categories in which it participates in Chile, including beer, soft drinks, mineral and bottled water, nectar, wine
and pisco, among others. CCU is the second-largest brewer in Argentina and also participates in the cider, spirits and wine industries.
In Uruguay and Paraguay, the Company is present in the beer, mineral and bottled water, soft drinks, wine and nectar categories. In Bolivia,
CCU participates in the beer, water, soft drinks and malt beverage categories. In Colombia, the Company participates in the beer and in
the malt industry. The Company’s principal licensing, distribution and / or joint venture agreements include Heineken Brouwerijen
B.V., PepsiCo Inc., Seven-up International, Schweppes Holdings Limited, Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Pernod
Ricard Chile S.A., Promarca S.A. (Watt’s), Red Bull Panamá S.A., Stokely Van Camp Inc., and Coors Brewing Company.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Vitacura 2670,
26th floor
Santiago
Chile
STOCK TICKER
Bolsa de Comercio
de Santiago: CCU
NYSE: CCU
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements made
in this press release that relate to CCU’s future performance or financial results are forward-looking statements, which involve
known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to materially differ. We undertake no obligation
to update any of these statements. Persons reading this press release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements. These statements should be taken in conjunction with the additional information about risk and uncertainties set forth in
CCU’s annual report on Form 20-F filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and in the annual report submitted to the
CMF (Chilean Market Regulator) and available on our web page.
GLOSSARY
Operating segments
The Operating segments are defined with respect to
its revenues in the geographic areas of commercial activity:
| · | Chile: This segment commercializes Beer,
Non Alcoholic Beverages, Spirits and Cider in the Chilean market, and also includes the results of Transportes CCU Limitada, Comercial
CCU S.A., Creccu S.A. and Fábrica de Envases Plásticos S.A. |
| · | International Business: This segment commercializes
Beer, Cider, Wine, Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia. |
| · | Wine: This segment commercializes Wine
and Sparkling Wine, mainly in the export market reaching over 80 countries, as well as the Chilean and Argentine domestic market. |
| · | Other/Eliminations: Considers the non-allocated
corporate overhead expenses and eliminations of transactions and volumes between segments. |
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ARS
Argentine peso.
CLP
Chilean peso.
Cost of sales
Formerly referred to as Cost of Goods Sold (COGS),
includes direct costs and manufacturing costs.
Earnings per Share (EPS)
Net profit divided by the weighted average number of
shares during the year.
EBIT
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes. For management
purposes, EBIT is defined as Net income before other gains (losses), net financial expenses, equity and income of joint ventures, foreign
currency exchange differences, results as per adjustment units and income taxes. EBIT is equivalent to Adjusted Operating Result used
in the 20-F Form.
EBITDA
EBITDA represents EBIT plus depreciation and amortization.
EBITDA is not an accounting measure under IFRS. When analyzing the operating performance, investors should use EBITDA in addition to,
not as an alternative for Net income, as this item is defined by IFRS. Investors should also note that CCU’s presentation of EBITDA
may not be comparable to similarly titled indicators used by other companies. EBITDA is equivalent to ORBDA (Adjusted Operating Result
Before Depreciation and Amortization), used in the 20-F Form.
Exceptional Items (EI)
Formerly referred to as Non-recurring items (NRI),
Exceptional Items are either income or expenses which do not occur regularly as part of the normal activities of the Company. They are
presented separately because they are important for the understanding of the underlying sustainable performance of the Company due to
their size or nature.
Gross profit
Gross profit represents the difference between
Net sales and Cost of sales.
Gross margin
Gross profit as a percentage of Net sales.
Liquidity ratio
Total current assets / Total current liabilities
Marketing, Sales, Distribution and Administrative
expenses (MSD&A)
MSD&A includes marketing, sales, distribution
and administrative expenses.
Net Financial Debt
Total Financial Debt minus Cash & Cash Equivalents.
Net Financial Debt / EBITDA
The ratio is based on a twelve month rolling
calculation for EBITDA.
Net income
Net income attributable to the equity holders
of the parent.
UF
The UF is a monetary unit indexed to the Consumer
Price Index variation in Chile.
USD
United States Dollar.
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| Exhibit 1: Consolidated Income Statement (Forth Quarter 2022) |
| Forth Quarter |
2022 |
2021 |
Total
Change % |
| |
(CLP million) |
| Net sales |
768,362 |
822,349 |
(6.6) |
| Cost of sales |
(413,276) |
(431,574) |
(4.2) |
| % of Net sales |
53.8 |
52.5 |
131 bps |
| Gross profit |
355,086 |
390,775 |
(9.1) |
| % of Net sales |
46.2 |
47.5 |
(131) bps |
| MSD&A |
(262,320) |
(277,559) |
(5.5) |
| % of Net sales |
34.1 |
33.8 |
39 bps |
| Other operating income/(expenses) |
910 |
1,782 |
(48.9) |
| EBIT |
93,676 |
114,998 |
(18.5) |
| EBIT margin % |
12.2 |
14.0 |
(179) bps |
| Net financial expenses |
(17,482) |
(7,890) |
121.6 |
| Equity and income of JVs and associated |
(3,081) |
3,588 |
(185.9) |
| Foreign currency exchange differences |
(2,241) |
(2,900) |
(22.7) |
| Results as per adjustment units |
1,630 |
1,180 |
38.1 |
| Other gains/(losses) |
(18,524) |
1,589 |
<500 |
| Non-operating result |
(39,698) |
(4,433) |
>500 |
| Income/(loss) before taxes |
53,978 |
110,565 |
(51.2) |
| Income taxes |
(905) |
(30,268) |
97.0 |
| Net income for the period |
53,073 |
80,297 |
(33.9) |
| |
|
|
|
| Net income attributable to: |
|
|
|
| The equity holders of the parent |
46,853 |
73,643 |
(36.4) |
| Non-controlling interest |
(6,220) |
(6,654) |
(6.5) |
| |
|
|
|
| EBITDA |
122,725 |
155,402 |
(21.0) |
| EBITDA margin % |
16.0 |
18.9 |
(293) bps |
| |
|
|
|
| OTHER INFORMATION |
|
|
|
| Number of shares |
369,502,872 |
369,502,872 |
|
| Shares per ADR |
2 |
2 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| Earnings per share (CLP) |
126.8 |
199.3 |
(36.4) |
| Earnings per ADR (CLP) |
253.6 |
398.6 |
(36.4) |
| |
|
|
|
| Depreciation |
29,049 |
40,404 |
28.1 |
| Capital Expenditures |
55,153 |
65,017 |
(15.2) |
PRESS RELEASE | |
| | |
| Exhibit 2: Consolidated Income Statement (Twelve months ended on December 31, 2022) |
| YTD as of December |
2022 |
2021 |
Total Change % |
| |
(CLP million) |
| Net sales |
2,711,435 |
2,484,712 |
9.1 |
| Cost of sales |
(1,514,925) |
(1,291,560) |
17.3 |
| % of Net sales |
55.9 |
52.0 |
389 bps |
| Gross profit |
1,196,510 |
1,193,152 |
0.3 |
| % of Net sales |
44.1 |
48.0 |
(389) bps |
| MSD&A |
(967,924) |
(882,177) |
9.7 |
| % of Net sales |
35.7 |
35.5 |
19 bps |
| Other operating income/(expenses) |
2,845 |
9,906 |
(71.3) |
| EBIT |
231,431 |
320,881 |
(27.9) |
| EBIT margin % |
8.5 |
12.9 |
(438) bps |
| Net financial expenses |
(53,060) |
(21,397) |
(148.0) |
| Equity and income of JVs and associated |
(10,978) |
226 |
<500 |
| Foreign currency exchange differences |
(20,173) |
(10,149) |
(98.8) |
| Results as per adjustment units |
1,199 |
2,529 |
52.6 |
| Other gains/(losses) |
(12,670) |
9,590 |
(232.1) |
| Non-operating result |
(95,683) |
(19,200) |
(398.3) |
| Income/(loss) before taxes |
135,748 |
301,680 |
(55.0) |
| Income taxes |
(264) |
(82,630) |
99.7 |
| Net income for the period |
135,484 |
219,051 |
(38.1) |
| |
|
|
|
| Net income attributable to: |
|
|
|
| The equity holders of the parent |
118,168 |
199,163 |
(40.7) |
| Non-controlling interest |
(17,316) |
(19,888) |
(12.9) |
| |
|
|
|
| EBITDA |
357,929 |
444,998 |
(19.6) |
| EBITDA margin % |
13.2 |
17.9 |
(471) bps |
| |
|
|
|
| OTHER INFORMATION |
|
|
|
| Number of shares |
369,502,872 |
369,502,872 |
|
| Shares per ADR |
2 |
2 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| Earnings per share (CLP) |
319.8 |
539.0 |
40.7 |
| Earnings per ADR (CLP) |
639.6 |
1,078.0 |
40.7 |
| |
|
|
|
| Depreciation |
126,497 |
124,117 |
1.9 |
| Capital Expenditures |
190,653 |
171,854 |
10.9 |
PRESS RELEASE | |
| | |
| Exhibit 3: Segment Information (Forth Quarter 2022) |
| |
1. Chile Operating segment |
|
2. International Business Operating segment |
|
3. Wine Operating segment |
| Forth Quarter |
|
|
| (In ThHL or CLP million unless stated otherwise) |
2022 |
2021 |
YoY % |
|
2022 |
2021 |
YoY % |
|
2022 |
2021 |
YoY % |
| |
|
|
| Volumes |
6,772 |
7,347 |
(7.8) |
|
2,983 |
3,017 |
(1.1) |
|
373 |
382 |
(2.4) |
| Net sales |
507,263 |
489,665 |
3.6 |
|
197,131 |
272,146 |
(27.6) |
|
71,834 |
69,589 |
3.2 |
| Net sales (CLP/HL) |
74,902 |
66,653 |
12.4 |
|
66,086 |
90,212 |
(26.7) |
|
192,405 |
181,954 |
5.7 |
| Cost of sales |
(286,817) |
(269,167) |
6.6 |
|
(90,176) |
(126,836) |
(28.9) |
|
(43,728) |
(42,110) |
3.8 |
| % of Net sales |
56.5 |
55.0 |
157 bps |
|
45.7 |
46.6 |
(86) bps |
|
60.9 |
60.5 |
36 bps |
| Gross profit |
220,446 |
220,499 |
(0.0) |
|
106,955 |
145,310 |
(26.4) |
|
28,106 |
27,479 |
2.3 |
| % of Net sales |
43.5 |
45.0 |
(157) bps |
|
54.3 |
53.4 |
86 bps |
|
39.1 |
39.5 |
(36) bps |
| MSD&A |
(167,645) |
(149,930) |
11.8 |
|
(65,579) |
(97,428) |
(32.7) |
|
(17,701) |
(20,151) |
(12.2) |
| % of Net sales |
33.0 |
30.6 |
243 bps |
|
33.3 |
35.8 |
(253) bps |
|
24.6 |
29.0 |
(432) bps |
| Other operating income/(expenses) |
(97) |
488 |
(119.8) |
|
448 |
873 |
(48.7) |
|
487 |
336 |
45.0 |
| EBIT |
52,703 |
71,056 |
(25.8) |
|
41,824 |
48,755 |
(14.2) |
|
10,893 |
7,664 |
42.1 |
| EBIT margin |
10.4 |
14.5 |
(412) bps |
|
21.2 |
17.9 |
330 bps |
|
15.2 |
11.0 |
415 bps |
| EBITDA |
71,903 |
95,101 |
(24.4) |
|
47,755 |
59,438 |
(19.7) |
|
13,383 |
11,298 |
18.5 |
| EBITDA margin |
14.2 |
19.4 |
(525) bps |
|
24.2 |
21.8 |
238 bps |
|
18.6 |
16.2 |
240 bps |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
4. Other/eliminations |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
| Forth Quarter |
|
|
|
|
|
| (In ThHL or CLP million unless stated otherwise) |
2022 |
2021 |
YoY % |
|
2022 |
2021 |
YoY % |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Volumes |
(31) |
(61) |
(48.8) |
|
10,097 |
10,685 |
(5.5) |
|
|
|
|
| Net sales |
(7,866) |
(9,052) |
(13.1) |
|
768,362 |
822,349 |
(6.6) |
|
|
|
|
| Net sales (CLP/HL) |
|
|
|
|
76,095 |
76,966 |
(1.1) |
|
|
|
|
| Cost of sales |
7,445 |
6,539 |
13.9 |
|
(413,276) |
(431,574) |
(4.2) |
|
|
|
|
| % of Net sales |
|
|
|
|
53.8 |
52.5 |
131 bps |
|
|
|
|
| Gross profit |
(421) |
(2,513) |
(83.2) |
|
355,086 |
390,775 |
(9.1) |
|
|
|
|
| % of Net sales |
|
|
|
|
46.2 |
47.5 |
(131) bps |
|
|
|
|
| MSD&A |
(11,395) |
(10,049) |
13.4 |
|
(262,320) |
(277,559) |
(5.5) |
|
|
|
|
| % of Net sales |
|
|
|
|
34.1 |
33.8 |
39 bps |
|
|
|
|
| Other operating income/(expenses) |
72 |
85 |
(15.6) |
|
910 |
1,782 |
(48.9) |
|
|
|
|
| EBIT |
(11,744) |
(12,477) |
(5.9) |
|
93,676 |
114,998 |
(18.5) |
|
|
|
|
| EBIT margin |
|
|
|
|
12.2 |
14.0 |
(179) bps |
|
|
|
|
| EBITDA |
(10,316) |
(10,435) |
(1.1) |
|
122,725 |
155,402 |
(21.0) |
|
|
|
|
| EBITDA margin |
|
|
|
|
16.0 |
18.9 |
(293) bps |
|
|
|
|
PRESS RELEASE | |
| | |
| Exhibit 4: Segment Information (Twelve months ended on December 31, 2022) |
| |
1. Chile Operating segment |
|
2. International Business Operating segment |
|
3. Wine Operating segment |
| YTD as of December |
|
|
| (In ThHL or CLP million unless stated otherwise) |
2022 |
2021 |
YoY % |
|
2022 |
2021 |
YoY % |
|
2022 |
2021 |
YoY % |
| |
|
|
| Volumes |
23,388 |
23,897 |
(2.1) |
|
9,527 |
9,424 |
1.1 |
|
1,573 |
1,583 |
(0.6) |
| Net sales |
1,673,349 |
1,578,152 |
6.0 |
|
782,563 |
677,945 |
15.4 |
|
296,350 |
261,620 |
13.3 |
| Net sales (CLP/HL) |
71,548 |
66,039 |
8.3 |
|
82,145 |
71,936 |
14.2 |
|
188,356 |
165,301 |
13.9 |
| Cost of sales |
(972,143) |
(810,803) |
19.9 |
|
(389,026) |
(341,082) |
14.1 |
|
(183,138) |
(159,494) |
14.8 |
| % of Net sales |
58.1 |
51.4 |
672 bps |
|
49.7 |
50.3 |
(60) bps |
|
61.8 |
61.0 |
83 bps |
| Gross profit |
701,206 |
767,349 |
(8.6) |
|
393,538 |
336,863 |
16.8 |
|
113,212 |
102,126 |
10.9 |
| % of Net sales |
41.9 |
48.6 |
(672) bps |
|
50.3 |
49.7 |
60 bps |
|
38.2 |
39.0 |
(83) bps |
| MSD&A |
(544,220) |
(506,892) |
7.4 |
|
(332,194) |
(288,303) |
15.2 |
|
(75,132) |
(69,052) |
8.8 |
| % of Net sales |
32.5 |
32.1 |
40 bps |
|
42.4 |
42.5 |
(8) bps |
|
25.4 |
26.4 |
(104) bps |
| Other operating income/(expenses) |
(233) |
1,077 |
(121.7) |
|
1,570 |
8,005 |
(80.4) |
|
966 |
606 |
59.5 |
| EBIT |
156,753 |
261,534 |
(40.1) |
|
62,913 |
56,564 |
11.2 |
|
39,046 |
33,679 |
15.9 |
| EBIT margin |
9.4 |
16.6 |
(720) bps |
|
8.0 |
8.3 |
(30) bps |
|
13.2 |
12.9 |
30 bps |
| EBITDA |
227,006 |
334,617 |
(32.2) |
|
101,823 |
90,854 |
12.1 |
|
51,375 |
45,691 |
12.4 |
| EBITDA margin |
13.6 |
21.2 |
(764) bps |
|
13.0 |
13.4 |
(39) bps |
|
17.3 |
17.5 |
(13) bps |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
4. Other/eliminations |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
| YTD as of December |
|
|
|
|
|
| (In ThHL or CLP million unless stated otherwise) |
2022 |
2021 |
YoY % |
|
2022 |
2021 |
YoY % |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Volumes |
(167) |
(206) |
(19.0) |
|
34,321 |
34,698 |
(1.1) |
|
|
|
|
| Net sales |
(40,828) |
(33,004) |
23.7 |
|
2,711,435 |
2,484,712 |
9.1 |
|
|
|
|
| Net sales (CLP/HL) |
|
|
|
|
79,003 |
71,609 |
10.3 |
|
|
|
|
| Cost of sales |
29,382 |
19,819 |
48.2 |
|
(1,514,925) |
(1,291,560) |
17.3 |
|
|
|
|
| % of Net sales |
|
|
|
|
55.9 |
52.0 |
389 bps |
|
|
|
|
| Gross profit |
(11,446) |
(13,185) |
(13.2) |
|
1,196,510 |
1,193,152 |
0.3 |
|
|
|
|
| % of Net sales |
|
|
|
|
44.1 |
48.0 |
(389) bps |
|
|
|
|
| MSD&A |
(16,378) |
(17,930) |
(8.7) |
|
(967,924) |
(882,177) |
9.7 |
|
|
|
|
| % of Net sales |
|
|
|
|
35.7 |
35.5 |
19 bps |
|
|
|
|
| Other operating income/(expenses) |
542 |
218 |
148.6 |
|
2,845 |
9,906 |
(71.3) |
|
|
|
|
| EBIT |
(27,282) |
(30,897) |
(11.7) |
|
231,431 |
320,881 |
(27.9) |
|
|
|
|
| EBIT margin |
|
|
|
|
8.5 |
12.9 |
(438) bps |
|
|
|
|
| EBITDA |
(22,275) |
(26,164) |
(14.9) |
|
357,929 |
444,998 |
(19.6) |
|
|
|
|
| EBITDA margin |
|
|
|
|
13.2 |
17.9 |
(471) bps |
|
|
|
|
PRESS RELEASE | |
| | |
| Exhibit 5: Balance Sheet |
| |
December 31 |
December 31 |
| |
2022 |
2021 |
| |
(CLP million) |
| ASSETS |
|
|
| Cash and cash equivalents |
597,082 |
265,568 |
| Other current assets |
1,064,867 |
825,804 |
| Total current assets |
1,661,948 |
1,091,372 |
| |
|
|
| PP&E (net) |
1,356,846 |
1,222,261 |
| Other non current assets |
576,284 |
533,117 |
| Total non current assets |
1,933,131 |
1,755,378 |
| Total assets |
3,595,079 |
2,846,751 |
| |
|
|
| LIABILITIES |
|
|
| Short term financial debt |
195,000 |
107,579 |
| Other liabilities |
602,153 |
673,537 |
| Total current liabilities |
797,152 |
781,115 |
| |
|
|
| Long term financial debt |
1,207,013 |
487,279 |
| Other liabilities |
154,944 |
152,841 |
| Total non current liabilities |
1,361,958 |
640,120 |
| Total Liabilities |
2,159,110 |
1,421,235 |
| |
|
|
| EQUITY |
|
|
| Paid-in capital |
562,693 |
562,693 |
| Other reserves |
(90,712) |
(87,256) |
| Retained earnings |
843,045 |
832,181 |
| Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent |
1,315,026 |
1,307,618 |
| Non - controlling interest |
120,943 |
117,897 |
| Total equity |
1,435,969 |
1,425,515 |
| Total equity and liabilities |
3,595,079 |
2,846,751 |
| |
|
|
| OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
|
|
| |
|
|
| Total Financial Debt |
1,402,013 |
594,858 |
| |
|
|
| Net Financial Debt |
804,931 |
329,289 |
| |
|
|
| Liquidity ratio |
2.08 |
1.40 |
| Total Financial Debt / Capitalization |
0.49 |
0.29 |
| Net Financial Debt / EBITDA |
2.25 |
0.74 |
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A.
(United Breweries Company, Inc.)
|
|
| |
/s/ Felipe Dubernet |
| |
Chief Financial Officer |
|
|
Date: February 28, 2023
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