bpost: second quarter 2017 results

Second quarter 2017 highlights

  • Operating income (revenues) at EUR 699.6m, up 18.2%, driven by excellent Parcels performance and acquisitions.
  • Underlying Domestic Mail volume evolution at -6.7% impacted by tough comparables (-3.8% for 2Q16) and increased e-substitution in Transactional Mail. Strong positive Advertising mail volume trend. 
  • Outstanding Domestic Parcels volumes up 25.5% (+18.3% for 2Q16) driven by strong e-commerce growth, new customers and continued positive trend in C2C. Price/mix effect of -6.6%, fully mix related. 
  • International Parcels up EUR 13.1m, supported by positive contribution from the acquisitions and increase in flows from Asia and Europe.
  • Additional Sources of Revenues (up EUR 70.6m) driven by the acquisition of Ubiway.
  • Organic costs evolution on track. Opex increase explained by the acquisitions for EUR +107.5m. Transport costs increased in line with positive international business evolution.
  • EBITDA perfectly in line with last year and with guidance.
  • Net profit of bpost SA/NV under BGAAP at EUR 76.5m.
Results
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bpostgroup is a leading logistics expert, active in Europe, North-America and Asia. Whether it's as a parcel-sized last mile partner with mail products in Belgium and the Netherlands, a specialized operator in the high value logistics markets or through our leading cross-border network: we excel through quality. bpostgroup puts innovation, digitalization, customer centricity upfront in its approach. Headquartered in Belgium and powered by 40.000+ employees worldwide, we connect millions of people and businesses every day.  As a people- and planet-friendly company we create long-term sustainable value for our customers and shareholders. In 2024, bpostgroup generated a total operating income of EUR 4,341.3 million.

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