CNH Industrial closes the year with strong results. Fourth quarter 2015 revenues of $7.1 billion, operating profit of Industrial Activities of $563 million, up 50%, at a margin of 8.2%, net income before restructuring and other exceptional items of $262 million and net industrial debt at $1.6 billion. Highest agricultural equipment operating margin amongst major OEMs, at 11.7% for the fourth quarter.
Financial results under U.S. GAAP(*) (**)
- Revenues totaled $7.1 billion for the fourth quarter and $25.9 billion for the full year 2015. Net sales of Industrial Activities were $6.9 billion for the quarter and $24.7 billion for the year.
- Operating profit of Industrial Activities was $563 million for the quarter, an increase of 50%, at an operating margin at 8.2%, up 3.5 p.p. compared to the same period in 2014. For the full year, operating profit of Industrial Activities was $1,432 million, with operating margin at 5.8%.
- Net income was $231 million ($0.17 per share) for the quarter and $248 million ($0.19 per share) for the full year. Net income before restructuring and other exceptional items was $262 million ($0.19 per share) for the quarter and $474 million ($0.35 per share) for the full year.
- Net industrial debt was $1.6 billion at December 31, 2015, a decrease of $1.1 billion or 40% from December 31, 2014. Available liquidity totaled $9.3 billion ($8.9 billion at December 31, 2014).
- The Board of Directors is recommending for 2015 a dividend of €0.13 per common share, or approximately $200 million (€177 million).
- The Board of Directors announces a buy-back of Company’s common shares of up to $300 million.
- For 2016 CNH Industrial expects net sales of Industrial Activities between $23 billion and $24 billion, with operating margin of Industrial Activities between 5.2% and 5.8%. Net industrial debt expected between $1.5 billion and $1.8 billion.
(*) CNH Industrial reports quarterly and annual consolidated financial results under U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The following tables and discussion related to the financial results of the Company and its segments are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Financial results under IFRS are shown in specific tables at the end of this press release.
(**) Refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Information section of this press release for information regarding Non-GAAP financial measures.
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