OENEO : 2016-2017 ANNUAL RESULTS - ROBUST GROWTH IN CURRENT OPERATING PROFIT: +10.7% - SHARP REDUCTION IN NET DEBT: -33%

Consolidated Profit & Loss statement (€m)
2015-2016
2016-2017
Change

Turnover
211.3
246.6
+16.7%

o/w Closures
129.8
161.4
+24.3%

o/w Winemaking
81.5
85.2
+4.6%

Current operating profit
38.0
42.0
+10.7%

o/w Closures
25.8
30.5
+18.0%

o/w Winemaking
15.2
16.1
+5.4%

o/w Corporate
(3.1)
(4.5)

Non-current operating profit/(loss)
(3.5)
(3.6)

Operating profit
34.4
38.4
+11.5%

Financial profit
(1.7)
(1.1)

Tax
(9.0)
(10.8)

Net profit
23.6
26.5
+12.4%

Group net profit
23.5
26.4
+12.4%

Shareholders' equity
187.0
215.3
+15.1%

Net debt
75.0
50.0
-33.0%

Oeneo's consolidated statements for financial year 2016-2017* ending 31 March 2017 were approved by the Board of Directors' meeting of 9 June 2017. Piedade, which was acquired in July 2015, is consolidated over 12 months for 2016-2017, compared with six months for 2015?2016.

2016-2017 saw Oeneo actively pursue its strategy for robust growth. Turnover totaled €246.6 million, up 16.7% on 2015-2016 and including organic growth of 7.3%. This performance reflects the success of the Group's innovative offers in both Closures and Winemaking, as well as an increasingly strong global presence that reduces its exposure to the impact of adverse weather conditions on harvests, as was the case in certain regions of the northern hemisphere this year.

Current operating profit increased by €4 million in 2016-2017, coming in at €42.0 million for a current operating margin of 17.0%. Like-for-like, the current operating margins of both divisions were also up, offsetting the increase in corporate expenses, which was primarily due to the implementation of a new law concerning the recognition of free share plans.

Operating profit amounted to €38.4 million, and included €3.6 million in non-recurring income and expenses, one-third of which were tied to restructuring costs, primarily for Piedade. Excluding €1.1 million in financial expenses and €10.8 million in tax, Group net profit climbed 12.4% to €26.4 million.

Group shareholder equity increased to €215.3 million at 31 March 2017. At €39.5 million, cash flow linked to operations more than covers net investments made over the year (€12.3 million) and interest. As a result, the Group actively continued to deleverage its debt, which declined by one-third to €50.0 million at 31 March 2017. Net gearing came in at a low 23.2% of shareholders' equity, giving the Group the financial arsenal needed to pursue its development.

Oeneo will be recommending the payment in September (with the option of payment in cash or in shares) of a dividend of €0.14 per share at its next Annual General Meeting.

Performance review by Division

CLOSURES: Current operating margin of 18.9%

2016-2017 was a very robust year for Oeneo's Closures division, marked by dynamic sales for the Diam range and the ongoing integration of Piedade. The Group reached a new all-time yearly record in 2016-2017, with sales of 2.2 billion cork-based closures, confirming its ranking as the world number two in its sector. Turnover amounted to €161.4 million, up 24.3% on 20152016 and including organic growth of 8.9%. Growth was driven by the worldwide success of the Diam range, with Diam turnover climbing 13.6% in 2016-2017.

Current operating margin came in at 18.9% and even exceeded 19% for the second half alone, thanks to the excellent management of raw material and production costs and an improved product mix.

In 2017-2018, the Group will primarily draw on the success of the Diam range, which was recently boosted by the promising launch of a new high-end closure, "Origine by Diam", as part of Oeneo's ongoing efforts to improve its product mix. At Piedade, an ambitious action plan to bring profitability in line with Group standards was implemented and will be carried out over the next two years.

WINEMAKING: Current operating margin of 18.9%

The Winemaking divison continued to perform well in 2016-2017, combining strong growth despite a high basis for comparison with an improvement in margins. Turnover totaled €85.2 million, up 4.6% on 2015-2016.

Current operating margin reached a new record of 18.9%, up from 18.7% in 2015-2016. The Group benefited in particular from the positive impact of the strong performance of its "core business" activities, including oak barrels, oak products for the wine industry and large vats, and ongoing measures to optimize operations, which have notably led to a reduction in raw material costs.

The division continues to target new growth in 2017-2018 by drawing on its unique and exhaustive offer for the global wine industry, while remaining mindful of potentially adverse weather (such as the unseasonably cold spring in France this year) that could have an one-off impact on operations in a given geographic area.

Outlook

Backed by the strong performance of its divisions, Oeneo is confident of its continued growth in 2017-2018, even if the first quarter may prove relatively stable due to a particularly exceptional base effect for Winemaking.

Its unique and exhaustive offer across the entire winemaking industry value chain, constant innovation as illustrated most recently by the launch of the "Origine by Diam" closure, and steady international expansion are all strengths that will enable it to outperform market growth over the long term, while reinforcing its fundamentals through careful cost management. The Group is also open to adding to or strengthening its offer through new acquisitions, particularly those with high technological value-added.

(*) The consolidated financial statements have been audited in full. The auditors' report will be published once the due diligence procedures required for the publication of the yearly financial report are complete.

Oeneo Group will publish its turnover for the first quarter of 2017-2018

on 25 July 2017 after the markets have closed.

About OENEO Group

Oeneo Group is a major wine industry player with high-end and innovative brands. Present around the world, the Group covers each stage in the winemaking process through two core and complementary divisions:

Closures, which manufactures and sells cork closures, including high value-added technological closures through its Diam range and traditional closures through its Piedade range.

Winemaking, which provides high-end solutions in winemaking and spirits for leading market players with Seguin Moreau and develops innovative solutions for the wine industry with Vivelys (R&D, consulting, systems).

Oeneo prides itself in offering solutions in the production, maturing, preservation and enhancement of wines or spirits that faithfully convey all of the emotion and passion of each winegrower and improve their performance.

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR WINE

INFORMATION AND PRESS RELATIONS

Oeneo

Actus Finance

Philippe Doray

Chief Administrative and Financial Officer

+33 (0) 1 44 13 44 81

Guillaume Le Floch

Analysts – Investors

+33 (0) 1 53 67 36 70
Alexandra Prisa

Press – Media

+33 (0) 1 53 67 36 90

OENEO SA

French limited company with a capital of €62,904,186

Head Office: 21 Boulevard Haussmann – 75009 PARIS

Tel. +33 (0) 1 58 36 10 93 – Fax +33 (0) 1 58 36 10 99

www.oeneo.com

APPENDICES

BALANCE SHEET

In thousands of euros
31/03/2017
31/03/2016

Goodwill
46,069
46,018

Intangible fixes assets
4,889
2,803

Tangible fixed assets
115,354
116,904

Financial fixed assets
720
680

Deferred taxes
4,231
5,809

Total Non-Current Assets
171,263
172,213

Stocks and work in progress
113,835
103,902

Trade and other receivables
64,834
61,555

Tax receivables
1,180
3,805

Other current assets
2,621
2,763

Cash and cash equivalents
67,353
52,278

Total Current Assets
249,823
224,303

Assets held for sale
-
1,238

Total Assets
421,086
397,754

En milliers d'euros

Paid-in capital
62,904
61,615

Share premium
18,642
12,214

Reserves and retained earnings
107,187
89,563

Profit for the year
26,412
23,497

Total Shareholders' Equity (Group share)
215,145
186,889

Minority interests
149
102

Total Shareholders' Equity
215,294
186,991

Borrowings and financial debt
89,936
105,942

Employee benefits
3,178
3,240

Other provisions
929
929

Deferred taxes
3,719
3,658

Other non-current liabilities
15,928
13,870

Total Non-Current Liabilities
113,690
127,639

Borrowings and short-term bank debt
27,434
21,310

Provisions (portion due in less than 1 year)
1,299
787

Trade and other payables
56,144
54,756

Other current liabilities
7,225
6,272

Total Current Liabilities
92,102
83,125

Total Liabilities
421,086
397,754

CONSOLIDATED PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT

In thousands of euros
31/03/2017

31/03/2016

Turnover
246,581

211,282

Other income
1,872

517

Purchased consumed
(97,162)

(81,649)

External costs
(39,647)

(34,915)

Payroll costs
(51,582)

(44,947)

Tax
(2,204)

(2,028)

Depreciation and amortization
(12,805)

(10,010)

Provisions
(3,294)

(4,486)

Change in stocks of finished goods and work in progress
525

4,855

Other current income and expenses
(263)

(660)

Current Operating Profit
42,021

37,959

Other non-current operating income and expenses
(3,636)

(3,524)

Operating Profit
38,385

34,435

Income from cash and cash equivalents
208

141

Cost of gross financial debt
(1,580)

(1,157)

Cost of net financial debt
(1,372)

(1,016)

Other financial income and expenses
283

(740)

Pre-tax profit
37,296

32,678

Income tax
(10,844)

(9,047)

Profit after tax
26,452

23,631

Net income of companies accounted for by the equity method
7

(99)

Net profit
26,459

23,532

Minority interests
47

35

Group net profit
26,412

23,497

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

In thousands of euros
31/03/2017
31/03/2016

Consolidated net income
26,459
23,532

Elimination of the share in income of companies accounted for by the equity method
(7)
99

Elimination of amortization and provisions
13,252
9,621

Elimination of income from disposals and gains and losses on dilution
123
97

Expenses and income linked to share-based payments
1,506
525

Other income and expenses with no impact on cash flow
2,731
2,469

= Cash flow after cost of net financial debt and tax
44,064
36,343

Tax expense
10,844
9,047

Cost of net financial debt
1,372
1,017

= Cash flow before cost of net financial debt and taxes
56,280
46,407

Tax paid
(6,513)
(8,315)

Change in working capital requirement linked to activities
(10,236)
(18,297)

= Net cash flow linked to operations
39,531
19,795

Impact of changes in scope
(122)
(33,771)

Acquisitions of tangible and intangible fixed assets
(13,199)
(10,644)

Acquisitions of financial assets
-
-

Disposals of tangible and intangible fixed assets
1,095
-

Disposals of financial assets
-
44

Change in loans and advance
(64)
40

= Flux net de trésorerie lié aux opérations d'investissement
(12,290)
(44,331)

Transactions with minority interests

(14)

Increase in capital
-
-

Acquisitions and disposals of own shares
(464)
(989)

Loans issued
23,261
86,117

Repayment of loans
(33,798)
(33,299)

Net financial interest paid
(1,372)
(1,017)

Parent company dividends
(530)
(528)

Minority interest dividends
-
(173)

= Net cash flow linked to financing activities
(12,903)
50,097

Impact of change in foreign exchange rate
359
(372)

Change in cash
14,697
25,189

Opening cash
50,591
25,403

Cash at year end
65,289
50,592

Change in cash
14,698
25,189