Renault announces significant gains in annual sales, revenues and profits.

• New registrations up 3.2% to 2.7 million units
• Group revenues: €41,055 million (+0.3%). Excluding foreign exchange rate effect, +3.1%
• Group operating profit: €1,609 million, or 3.9% of revenues, compared to €1,242 million and 3.0% in 2013
• Automotive operating profit: €858 million, compared to €495 million in 2013 (2.2% vs 1.3%)
• Group operating income: €1,105 million versus minus €34 million
• Net income: €1,998 million versus €695 million in 2013
• Positive Automotive operational free cash flow: €1,083 million

“We met all the objectives announced for 2014. This milestone positions us on track to achieve our strategic plan, ‘Renault Drive the Change’. 2015 should allow us to take a new step forward, thanks to an unprecedented product offensive in the history of Renault,” said Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Renault.

In 2014, Group revenues came to €41,055 million, an increase of 0.3% compared to 2013. At constant exchange rates, revenues grew by 3.1%.

The contribution of the Automotive division to revenues amounted to €38,874 million, up 0.3% vs 2013. The Group offset negative currency variations by increasing prices outside Europe and by the strong growth of sales to partners.

The Group's operating profit reached €1,609 million, compared to €1,242 million in 2013 (3.9% of revenues vs 3.0% in 2013).

The Automotive operating profit rose by €363 million to €858 million, representing 2.2% of revenues. This performance results from cost reductions and from growth in sales while unfavorable foreign exchange rates and the enrichment of some end-of-life models impacted negatively.

Sales Financing contributed to €751 million to Group operating profit compared to €747 million in 2013. The drop in net banking income was offset by an increase in average loans outstanding and by growth in services. The cost of risk remained stable at 0.43%.

Other operating income and expense items were negative by €504 million, mostly due to restructuring costs of €305 million and the impairment of assets for €153 million.

Group operating income came to €1,105 million compared to -€34 million in 2013. This improvement results from the increase in operating profit and the reduction in other operating expenses of €772 million.

The contribution of associated companies, mainly Nissan, was €1,362 million, compared to €1,444 million in 2013, including the negative contribution of AVTOVAZ for -€182 million.

Net income came to €1,998 million and net income, Group share, to €1,890 million (€6.92 per share compared to €2.15 per share in 2013).

Automotive operational free cash flow was positive at €1,083 million, due to the increase in profitability, as well as a positive change of €596 million in the working capital requirement over the period.

A dividend of €1.90 per share, vs €1.72 last year, will be submitted for approval at the next Shareholders’ Annual General Meeting.

2015 OUTLOOK

In spite of the uncertainties surrounding numerous economies, global car demand should continue to grow this year (+2 %). The European market should also show a slight positive growth (+2 %) while we continue to expect high volatility in our main emerging markets:

In this context, Renault Group aims to:

• increase further its registrations and revenues (at constant exchange rates),
• continue to improve the Group’s operating margin and that of the Automotive division,
• generate positive Automotive operational free cash flow.

Renault consolidated Results

€ million	2014	2013	Change
Group revenues	41,055	40,932	+0.3 %
Operating profit % of revenues	1,609 3.9 %	1,242 3.0 %	+367 +0.9pts
Other operating income and expenses items	-504	-1,276	+772
Operating income	1,105	-34	+1,139
Net financial income	-333	-282	-51
Contribution from associated companies	1,362	1,444	-82
o/w : NISSAN	1,559	1,498	+61
AVTOVAZ	-182	-34	-148
Current and deferred taxes	-136	-433	+297
Net income	1,998	695	+1,303
Net income, Group share	1,890	586	+1,304
Automotive operational free cash flow	1,083	827	+256

All new Concept to debut at Geneva for Infiniti, the QX30 Crossover.

Infiniti will take the covers off the QX30 Concept at the Geneva International Motor Show next month. The QX30 Concept is the Infiniti design vision that will inspire a new premium compact crossover targeted at a new generation of premium customers. 

Set to be revealed at Infiniti's press conference scheduled for 12:30 p.m. local time on March 3 in Geneva, the QX30 Concept aims to reignite the premium compact segment with a distinctive approach to design that looks beyond the practicality and conformity expected of the segment.

The potential customers for such a concept are searching for a product to suit their "urban week and get-away weekend" lifestyle, and the QX30's compact footprint matches that. 

Combining the sleek lines of a coupe with the rugged looks and commanding seating position of a crossover, the QX30 Concept foreshadows an urban explorer which is equally at home in the city as it is on the open road.

JANUARY USA SALES - INFINITI - The brand makes a small rise in January.

	2015	2014	% Change
January 2015 Sales	9,658	8,998	7.3%
Total 2015 Sales	9,658	8,998	7.3%

Infiniti today reported sales of 9,658 vehicles in the U.S. during January.

Sales of the updated 2015 Q70 luxury performance sedan, including the new Q70L long-wheelbase model, were up 28.2 percent for the month, while the Q60 sports coupe and convertible increased 12.8 percent in January. Infiniti sports sedans, including the Q40 and Q50, were up 3.7 percent.

Infiniti crossovers and sport-utility vehicles were up 7.7 percent for the month, with the QX60 7-passenger luxury crossover increasing 8.3 percent and the QX80 full-size luxury sport-utility up 22 percent.

	Jan 2015	Jan 2014	Monthly % chg	CYTD 2015	CYTD 2014	CYTD % chg
Infiniti Total	9,658	8,998	7.3	9,658	8,998	7.3
Infiniti Q40	1,029	902	14.1	1,029	902	14.1
Infiniti Q50	2,966	2,949	0.6	2,966	2,949	0.6
Infiniti Q60	466	413	12.8	466	413	12.8
Infiniti Q70	627	489	28.2	627	489	28.2
Infiniti QX50	188	197	-4.6	188	197	-4.6
Infiniti QX60	2,577	2,380	8.3	2,577	2,380	8.3
Infiniti QX70	557	645	-13.6	557	645	-13.6
Infiniti QX80	1,248	1,023	22.0	1,248	1,023	22.0
Total Car	5,088	4,753	7.0	5,088	4,753	7.0
Total Truck	4,570	4,245	7.7	4,570	4,245	7.7