Trading Update
MARKET RELEASE
TRADING UPDATE TO 31 DECEMBER 2017
HIGHLIGHTS
Group revenue increased 4.7% for the six months to 31 December 2017, with same store sales growing by
0.5%.
The Michael Hill brand delivered total store sales growth of 4.3% and same store sales growth of 0.7%.
Michael Hill same store sales improved 3.4% in New Zealand and by 4.8% in Canada, while Australian same
store sales were flat and the US segment sales declined by 10% for the half.
Emma & Roe achieved total store sales growth of 20.1%, with same store sales down by 5.4%.
The Canadian store roll out continued strongly with seven new store openings during the period, bringing total
store numbers to 83.
14 Michael Hill stores and one Emma & Roe store were opened during the period, giving a total of 347 stores
trading at 31 December 2017 made up of 317 Michael Hill stores and 30 Emma & Roe stores.
eCommerce sales (included in the segment numbers below) increased by 71% to $5.6m for the period.
GROUP SALES
Revenue from the sale of goods and services for the 6 months to 31 December 2017:
The following figures are in Australian dollars Last Year This Year % Var
Michael Hill same stores 308,077,755 310,117,731 0.7%
Emma & Roe same stores 7,638,226 7,228,393 (5.4%)
Total same stores $315,715,981 $317,346,124 0.5%
Michael Hill all stores 317,301,022 331,009,092 4.3%
Emma & Roe all stores 8,748,730 10,505,592 20.1%
Total all stores $326,049,752 $341,514,684 4.7%
Exchange rates used for the 6 months:
New Zealand 1.05 1.09
Canada 0.99 0.98
United States 0.75 0.77
MICHAEL HILL
Australian same store sales were flat for the half year. Six new stores opened in Australia, giving a total of 172
stores trading at 31 December.
The New Zealand segment performed solidly with same store sales lifting 3.4% for the half. One store was
opened during the period, giving a total of 53 stores trading at 31 December.
Canada continues to perform well with same store sales growth of 4.8% for the half and total store sales growth
of 18.1%. Seven stores were opened during the period, giving a total of 83 trading at the end of December. The
pace of further openings will be dictated to a large extent by the availability of suitable locations and
satisfactory lease terms.
Our US business continued to struggle and finished 10.0% down for the half year. As previously indicated, the
Company continues to closely monitor the performance of the US segment given its ongoing poor
performance.
In Australian dollars, the Michael Hill brand reported same store sales growth of 0.7% for the half year. 14 new Michael
Hill stores opened during the period, with 317 Michael Hill stores trading at 31 December.
Michael Hill same store figures in local currency Last Year This Year % Var
Australia same stores AUD 175,829,332 175,726,318 (0.1%)
New Zealand same stores NZD 66,460,086 68,748,752 3.4%
Canada same stores CAD 59,767,198 62,644,600 4.8%
United States same stores USD 6,504,977 5,854,178 (10.0%)
Michael Hill all stores figures in local currency
Australia all stores AUD 181,993,523 185,023,920 1.7%
New Zealand all stores NZD 66,904,017 69,678,661 4.1%
Canada all stores CAD 61,934,462 73,174,789 18.1%
United States all stores USD 6,848,711 5,850,007 (14.6%)
EMMA & ROE
Emma & Roe had total sales growth of 20.1% with same store sales declining 5.4% for the period, an improvement on
the position reported at the end of the first quarter. One new store was opened, bringing total stores to 30. The
Company is now in the final stages of its comprehensive brand review. Management are in the process of reviewing
the findings and will communicate any outcomes to the market once this process is complete.
Emma & Roe same store figures in local currency Last Year This Year % Var
Australia same stores AUD 7,264,068 6,920,884 (4.7%)
New Zealand same stores NZD 392,285 336,008 (14.3%)
Emma & Roe all stores figures in local currency
Australia all stores AUD 8,374,572 10,198,083 21.8%
New Zealand all stores NZD 392,285 336,008 (14.3%)
The above figures for Michael Hill and Emma & Roe represent five months accounting adjusted sales results plus
December preliminary sales figures prior to final accounting adjustments, and are unaudited. Revenue figures stated
above include the Professional Care Plan (PCP) revenue brought to income during the period and sales through our
store and online channels. The PCP income recognition pattern is based on existing estimates and is subject to ongoing
management review and adjusted at half year/year end as required.
Media & Investors: Investors:
Phil Taylor Andrew Lowe
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
+61 7 3114 3507 +61 7 3114 3505
phil.taylor@michaelhill.com.au andrew.lowe@michaelhill.com.au
ABOUT MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL
Michael Hill International was founded by Sir Michael Hill in 1979 when he opened his first jewellery store in
Whangarei, New Zealand. The Group currently has 347 stores globally with 317 Michael Hill stores in Australia, New
Zealand, Canada and the US, and 30 Emma & Roe stores in Australia and New Zealand. The Group’s global
headquarters, including its wholesale and manufacturing divisions, are located in Brisbane, Australia. The Company is
listed on the ASX (ASX:MHJ) and the NZX (NZX:MHJ).
For more information:
www.investor.michaelhill.com
www.michaelhill.com.au/
www.emmaandroe.com.au
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