Analyst consensus and coverage

Analyst Consensus

Last updated on 18 December 2019

1. We have simplified our reporting metrics for reporting periods ended 30 June 2019 onwards. These changes align our principal reporting metrics with IFRS measures and facilitate comparison across peers.  There is no reduction in the level of accounting disclosure at the Wood or business unit level. At the Group level the results from joint ventures are accounted for in line with IFRS using the equity method and are no longer be reported on a proportionally consolidated basis. Wood’s primary reporting metrics are:
   - Revenue, aligned with the IFRS definition, i.e. on an equity consolidated basis, excluding joint ventures
   - Operating profit (pre-exceptional items)
   
   In addition, Adjusted EBITDA (pre-exceptional items, including joint ventures) is presented as an additional non-statutory /‘non-GAAP’ measure of profit. This is presented at the Group and Business Unit level to report underlying financial performance and facilitate comparison with peers.
   
   Adjusted Diluted EPS is also presented, defined as earnings before exceptional items and amortisation relating to acquisitions, net of tax, divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period. In contrast to previous reporting, the measure is stated before amortisation arising from acquisitions only and not amortisation relating to other intangibles such as software costs.
2. IFRS 16 Leases became effective 1 January 2019. The most significant change for Wood is the accounting for property leases.  Rental charges which were previously recorded in operating costs in respect of these leases will now be replaced with depreciation and an interest charge. We have chosen to apply the modified retrospective approach on adoption of IFRS 16 and using this approach there is no restatement of 2018 comparatives in 2019. We anticipate that 2019 adjusted EBITDA will increase by c$143m and operating profit will increase by c$19m.
3. Consensus includes forecasts updated after Wood’s Trading Update issued on 7 November 2019 and includes forecasts that reflect our revised reporting metrics (set out in note 1) and the implemenation of IFRS 16. Consensus therefore includes the following organisations: Barclays, Exane BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Berenberg, Jefferies, JP Morgan Cazenove, Citigroup, Numis, Investec and UBS.

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