2025-05-21-Bernstein-埃利斯（ELIS）_Elis尼斯会议——外包和效率推动EBITDA利润率提升_10页_415kb

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Conference Feedback Summary

Overview

Elis participated in the 2025 Nice Conference, with CFO Louis Guyot and Investor Relations Director Nicolas Buron representing the company. The report highlights positive feedback and maintains an Outperform rating with a €27.50 price target for ELIS.FP.

Key Highlights

Elis expects EBITDA margin improvement driven by outsourcing and efficiency, with a focus on expanding volumes over price.
The European workwear market remains underpenetrated (30% outsourced), with strong growth in retirement homes and hospitality sectors.
Long-term guidance targets ~4% per annum operational segment growth (OSG), with additional scope effects of 1-2% and margin improvements.
The company plans to deleverage (-0.1x p.a.) and increase cash returns through a €150m share buyback and bolt-on M&A, primarily in existing geographies like the Netherlands.

Financial Performance

Current Price: ELIS.FP at 23.28 EUR, with a 18% upside to 27.50 EUR target.
Margin Improvement: Anticipated 20bp EBITDA margin enhancement in 2025, supported by operational efficiency and market opportunities.
Revenue and EBITDA Projections: Revenues expected to reach €4,794M in 2025, with EBITDA increasing to €1,698M. Operational efficiency is key to sustained growth.
Analyst Comments: Rating reinforced due to deleveraging plan, capital allocation, and resilience in macro challenges.

Investment Implications

Rating and Target: Outperform rating and €27.50 price target unchanged, reflecting confidence in performance.
Risks: Higher labor costs, recession, acquisition risks, and US market avoidance noted as potential threats.
Outlook: Elis is well-positioned to navigate economic challenges; next CMD on May 27, 2025, to address business model efficiencies.

Conclusion

Elis is viewed as resilient with strong growth potential, supported by strategic initiatives and market confidence, despite risks like labor inflation and macroeconomic slowdown.

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