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Table of Contents I Company Overview II Industry Overview and Growth Potential III Company Core Competitive Advantages IV Financial Highlights V Key Takeaways 3
Company Overview Who is ACE? 40 Years Strong foundation in Integrated Agricultural Industry “To be the world practical model of Clean energy powerplant, which is responsible for environment, society, and shareholders” “เป็ นโรงไฟฟ้าพลังงานสะอาดต้ นแบบของโลกที่มีความรับผิดชอบต่ อสิ่งแวดล้อม สังคม และผู้ถือหุ้น” Thailand’s Current Largest “Professional-Run” Biomass Power Producer Thailand’s Leading Renewable Power Producer The Green & Clean Energy Leader 5
Company Overview ACE at a Glance Strong foundation Abundant biomass feedstock Innovative of Major Shareholder in support from community surrounding Private Integrated Agricultural the power plants Power Industry Producer for Absolute Clean Energy Ongoing Improvement with Innovative Technology Innovative Technology and Experienced R&D Team 6
Company Overview ACE at a Glance 32+1 Power Plants/1 Biomass (9+14+1)/1 (13 in Operations) 291.0 MW/1 411.47+9.9 MW/1 Innovative Private Power Producer for MSW (1+1) Absolute 11.0 MW Clean Energy Solar (2+4) 5.02 MW Co-generation (1+0) 114.35 MW Expected Installed Capacity 1 GW (Gross) +36% MW CAGR/2 Remark: /1 Including APP’s capacity MW of 9.9, Currently, APP’s shareholders sent LOI for APP share purchase proposal to ACE 7 /2 Compound Annual Growth Rate in term of MW from 2019-2024
Company Overview ACE’s Biomass Powerplant (9+14+1, 291 MW)/1,/2 ACP1 Ban Bueng ALCP1 Sri Chiang Mai AAPP2 Chokchai ACP2 Ponthong ALCP2 Sirinthorn AAP1 Nam Pong ACP3 Bo Ploy AAPP1 Tanee ABA1 Thern Remark: /1 Including APP’s capacity MW of 9.9, Currently, APP’s shareholders sent LOI for APP share purchase proposal to ACE 8 /2 Capacity MW
Company Overview ACE’s Co-generation Powerplant (1+0, 114.35 MW)/1 AAA Chachoengsao Remark: /1 Capacity MW 10
Company Overview ACE’s Solar Powerplant (2+4, 5.02 MW)/1 Remark: /1 Capacity MW 11
Company Overview ACE at a Glance >90% Capacity Factor/1 Feedstock Burn Capability Biomass: 97% > Listed Peer : 96% ACE: Up to 65% moisture MSW: 95% > Listed Peer : 72% content/2 of mixed Innovative Cogeneration: 82% > Listed Peers: 81% fuel Private Others: Up to 40% Power Producer Unit : MW for Absolute Clean 76 Energy 196 Largest Portion Bidding Winner in the SPP Hybrid Firm Bidding Source: ERC, company website/annual report 12 Remark: /1 Average capacity of all powerplant type of ACE Strictly Private & Confidential /2 Feedstock burn capacity for biomass powerplant
Company Overview ACE’s Key Development Milestones “To be the world practical model of Clean energy powerplant, which is responsible for environment, society, and shareholders” 2017: 2022: 2012: 2016: Estimated to Won and secured 4 First COD of VSPP First COD of VSPP COD all SPP Hybrid Bidding “ACP1” Biomass “ALCP” MSW Power projects/2 of total 93 capacity Power Plant Plant (421.37 MW)/3 MW 1979/1 (40 years 2015: 2017: 2018: 2024: ago): Shaiyo Triple Established First COD of SPP First COD of VSPP Expected to secure A Group Absolute Clean “AAA” Cogeneration Solar Rooftop an installed capacity Board of directors Energy (ACE) as a Power Plant of 1,000 PPA MW have experienced to Holding Company and becomes lead rice, corns, with initial paid-up Thailand’s largest cassavas and capital of THB 0.5 biomass power woodchips producer mm. producer and exporter, has ACE’s Total Capacity MW/3 over time expertise in agriculture industry 1,000 Unit: MW and R&D in the fast growing tree and intrigued in exploring the energy sector. 421.37 421.37 421.37 214.47 209.5 210.5 212.2 85.2 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2024 Remark : /1 http://www.saaa.co.th/SAA_ENG/home.php /2 Estimated timeline: Currently, Arbitration result states that PEA has to return PPA to ACE and with the assumption that normally power project’s 13 construction period is approx. 2 years /3 Including APP’s capacity MW of 9.9, Currently, APP’s shareholders sent LOI for APP share purchase proposal to ACE
Company Overview Overview of ACE’s Portfolio ACE Business Portfolio in Thailand Power Type Biomass Co-generation MSW Solar ACE’s Holding 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Stake in Projects Existing + Pipeline COD: 13 9+14+1/1 1+0 1+1 2+4 Pipeline: 20/1 Projects Total: 33/1 Capacity MW 89.1 COD: 211.18 1.73 (Total Capacity 114.35 5.0 6.0 3.29 Pipeline: 210.19 /1 MW) 201.9 Total: 421.37 Total: 291.0/1 Total: 114.35 Total: 11.0 Total: 5.02 PPA MW to 72 1.73 COD: 168.23 /1 90 4.4 4.5 Government & IU 164.31 3.29 Pipeline: 172.00 (Total PPA MW) Total: 236.31/1 Total: 90 Total: 8.9 Total: 5.02/2 Total: 340.23 Existing Under Development + Pending for Development 14 Remark: /1 Including APP’s capacity MW of 9.9. Currently, APP’s shareholders sent LOI for APP share purchase proposal to ACE Strictly Private & Confidential /2 Electricity Sale Agreement (ESA) with IU
Company Overview Well-Balanced Portfolio with Diversified Locations Assets Overview Installed/ Equity COD / SCOD Type PPA MW Location Status MW Date Khonkaen: 1 VSPP - Biomass 9.9 8.0 Chonburi 24/04/2012 Operating projects • No. 2 and 9 Under development projects and Pracheenburi: 2 VSPP - Biomass 9.9 8.0 Khonkaen 02/05/2012 Pending for development projects • No. 25 3 VSPP – Biomass 9.9 8.0 Surin 30/10/2012 1 4 VSPP – Biomass 9.9 8.0 Nakhon Ratchasima 16/01/2013 Chachoengsao: • No. 10 5 VSPP – Biomass 9.9 8.0 Roi-et 04/06/2013 Existing 6 VSPP – Biomass 9.9 8.0 Nongkhai 26/12/2013 Projects Nongkhai: 7 VSPP – Biomass 9.9 8.0 Lampang 09/07/2014 COD • No. 6 Lopburi: (13 Projects) 8 VSPP – Biomass 9.9 8.0 Ubonratchathani 14/08/2015 Lampang: Roi-et: • No. 7 • No. 24 9 VSPP – MSW 6.0 4.5 Khonkaen 29/11/2016 • No. 5 10 SPP - Cogen 114.35 90.0 Chachoengsao 10/02/2017 Kampangphet: Amnatcharoen: 11 VSPP – Biomass 9.9 8.0 Kanchanaburi 16/08/2017 • No. 17, 18 • No. 23 12 VSPP – Solar Rooftop 1.0 Chonburi 20/11/2018 • SPP – Hybrid 13 VSPP – Solar Rooftop 0.73 Nakhon Ratchasima 22/02/2019 4 SPP – Hybrids 93.0 76.31 2021 EIA process Ubonratchathani: • No. 8 15 VSPP – MSW 5.0 4.4 Krabi 2021 Under Construction Kanchanaburi: Quality • No. 11 16 1 Solar Rooftop 1.0 Chonburi 2019 assessment /under Srisaket: construction • No. 26 Supanburi: 17 VSPP – Biomass 9.9 8.0 Kampangphet Within 2022 • No. 19 18 VSPP – Biomass 9.9 8.0 Kampangphet Within 2022 Surin: 2 19 VSPP – Biomass 9.9 8.0 Supanburi Within 2022 • No. 3 Ranong: 20 VSPP - Biomass 9.9 8.0 Nakornpathom Within 2022 • SPP - Biomass Under Under negotiation 21 VSPP - Biomass 9.9 8.0 Nakhon Ratchasima Within 2022 Nakhon Ratchasima: Development SCOD/2 22 VSPP - Biomass 9.9 8.0 Chonburi Within 2022 Nakornpathom: • No. 4, 13 ,21,29 and 30 and • No. 20 pending for 23 VSPP - Biomass 9.9 8.0 Amnatcharoen Within 2022 Samut Sakhon: • No.28 development 24 VSPP - Biomass 9.9 8.0 Lopburi Within 2022 Krabi: (20 projects) 25 VSPP - Biomass 9.9 8.0 Pracheenburi Within 2022 Chonburi: • No. 15 Under • No. 1, 12, 16,22, 27 consideration of 26 VSPP – Biomass 9.9 8.0 Srisaket Within 2022 Administrative Court Nakhon Si Thammarat: • 2 SPP - Biomass Under negotiation 27 VSPP – Biomass/1 9.9 8.0 Chonburi Within 2022 COD Biomass SCOD/2 SCOD Biomass SCOD MSW 28 1 Solar Rooftop 0.83 Samut Sakhon 2020 Under construction 29 1 Solar farm 0.77 Nakhon Ratchasima 2020 Under construction COD Cogeneration SCOD 4 SPP-Hybrid 30 1 Solar farm 0.69 Nakhon Ratchasima 2020 Under construction COD MSW Solar Total Projects 421.37 335.21 Source: Company information as of 28 August 2019 15 Remark: /1 Including APP’s capacity MW of 9.9, Currently, APP’s shareholders sent LOI for APP share purchase proposal to ACE /2 Estimated timeline: Currently, Arbitration result states that PEA has to return PPA to ACE and with the assumption that normally power project’s construction period is approx. 2 years
Company Overview ACE’s Group Structure (Holding Company) COD Under Development + Pending for Development 100% Asia Clean Energy (“ASCE”) (Holding Company) Operating Company 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Advance Advance Alliance Advance Asia Advance Bio Advance Bio Advance Prasatporn Advance Power Agro Power ACE Solar Clean Power Clean Power Power Plant Asia Farm Tree Powerplant Agro Asia Rungrueng Power Plant Supply and Plant (“ACE Solar”) (“ACP”) (“ALCP”) (“AAP”) (“ABA”) (“AFT”) (“BPP”) (“AAA”) (“PSPR”) (“APP”)/1 Maintenance (“AAPP”) Service Operating Assets (“PSMS”) 7 VSPP 4 VSPP + 2 MSW 3 VSPP 1 VSPP 1 VSPP 1 VSPP 2 SPP +1 VSPP 2 SPP + 6 VSPP 1 SPP 1 VSPP 1 VSPP (69.3 MW) (50.6 MW) (29.7 MW) (9.9 MW) (9.9 MW) (9.9 MW) (54.9 MW) (53.02 MW) (114.35 MW) (9.9 MW) (9.9 MW) ACP 1 ALCP 1 AAPP 1 AAP 1 ABA1 Rooftop AAA 1 AFT 1 BPP 2 1 PSPR 1 APP 1 (Apr 12) (Dec 13) (Oct 12) (May 12) (Jul 14) (Nov 18) (Feb 17) ACP 2 ALCP 2 AAPP 2 Rooftop BPP 3 2 (Jun 13) (Aug 15) (Jan 13) (Feb 19) ACP 3 ALCP 3 ACE AAPP 3 BPP 1 (Aug 17) (Nov 16) SOLAR 1 ACP 4 ALCP 4 ACE SOLAR 2 ACP 5 ALCP 5 Rooftop 1 expansion ACP 6 ALCP 6 Rooftop 2 expansion ACP 7 Farm 1 expansion Farm 1 expansion 16 Remark: /1 Including APP’s capacity MW of 9.9, Currently, APP’s shareholders sent LOI for APP share purchase proposal to ACE
Company Overview ACE’s Board of Directors PRANAI SUWANRATH, Independent Director Chairman of the Board of Directors • Current: The Thai Red Cross- Director • Ex-Chairman of the BOD, MEA • Ex-Permanent secretary of the Ministry of Interior CHAROON INTACHAN, CHONTICHA CHITRARPORN, PATCHANEE SUTHEEVITANUNT, Independent Director Independent Director Independent Director • Current: Office of the Council of State- Council Chairman of Audit Committee Audit Committee, Chairman of Nomination & Committee • Current: Advance Life Assurance- Remuneration Committee • Ex-President of the Constitutional Court Independent Director / Chairman of the Risk • Current: Advance Life Assurance – Audit • Ex-Secretariat of the House of Management Committee Committee Representatives- Constitution Drafting • Current: Dhanarak Asset Development – • Experience: Government Pension Fund- Assistant Committee Risk Management Committee Secretary General • Ex-Justice of The Supreme Court • Ex-Justice of The Supreme Administration Court NUEKRAK BAINGERN, JIRATHA SONGMETTA, TANAVIJIT ANKAPIPATCHAI, Independent Director Director Director Audit Committee, Nomination & Chairman of Executive Committee, CFO, Management Committee Remuneration Committee Nomination & Remuneration Committee • Current: Inter Care & Service- Director • Current: Advance Life Assurance- • Experience: Double A (1991) – Director • Experience: Shaiyo AA- Executive Director Chairman of the Audit Committee • Experience: Thai Power Supply - Director • Experience: Advance Agro Asia- Co-CEO • Experience: CIMBT- Executive Vice • Experience: 304 Industrial Park - Director President- Operation TEERAWUT SONGMETTA, PORNMETT SONGMETTA, TANACHAI BUNDITVORAPOOM, Executive Director Executive Director Director Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Chief Operation Officer CEO, Management Committee • Current: Songmetta Corporation- • Current: Songmetta Corporation-Director • Current: Synergetic Auto Performance- Director • Experience: Asia Clean Industrial Park – Director/the Nomination and Remuneration • Experience: Advance Agro Asia- Director Committee Director • Experience: TISCO Securities- First Senior Vice President- Head of Investment Banking 17
Company Overview ACE’s Strategy, Core Value & Competency ACE’s Core Competency ACE’s Core Value Operation สร ้างประสิทธิภาพ ส่งเสริมพัฒนา Sustainable ทีมงาน สะสาง growth สร ้างสรรค ์ความ ปลอดภัย 9ส สะดวก Research & Innovation for สร ้างนิ สย ั Development production Efficiency สะอาด Improvement ใส่ใจ ่ สิงแวดล้ อม สร ้างนิ สย ั สุขลักษณะ ACE’s Strategy ACE’s Corporate Culture Development for Stakeholders Wisdom Empower Production Profitability Innovation Result for Efficiency with CSR Synergy ACE’s Oriented Systemetic Managerial Sustainable Potential Social Growth Management Honest Development Long Term Responsibility Feedstock Sustainability Adaptability Development Plan Enterpreneur 18
Table of Contents I Company Overview II Industry Overview and Growth Potential III Company Core Competitive Advantages IV Financial Highlights V Key Takeaways 19
Industry Overview and Growth Potential
Industry Overview and Growth Potential Electricity Consumption, Resilience Growth Throughout Country Crisis Electricity consumption is gradually growing amid the country’s instability World Electricity Consumption Unit: tWh 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 - 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Thailand Electricity Consumption VS SET index SET Index Unit: tWh 2,000 400 1,600 300 1,200 200 100 800 0 400 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 - A crisis in the - Red Shirt start - Red Shirt took - Major - Flooding attack - Year of GDP - Bangkok - Bomb at - High market - Certain - Uncertainty sub-prime protesting and over the flooding the Southern Curtailment Shutdown Ratchaprasong volatility due market from interest mortgage stormed a hotel Ratchaprasong around part of to domestic volatility with rate hike by - Anti-Gov’t by - Military market in USA in Pattaya that - State of Bangkok Thailand unprecedente improved FED PDRC Government (Hamburger was the venue Emergency Metropolitan in action d negative market Crisis) for ASEAN announced by Area factor condition summit - Coup d’etat Thai Gov’t 21 Source : Global Energy Statistical 2018
Industry Overview and Growth Potential Global and Domestic Trend to Support Renewable Energy Paris Agreement: Around 88% of the world have ratified or acceded to the Agreement. Thailand government has ratified the agreement. Ratified Signed Not Signed/Withdrawing World Zero Carbon: Government around the world is collaborating to aim for net zero carbon by 2050. Norway France California United Kingdom Sample Approach from Countries and States: Target Date: 2030 Target Date: 2050 Target Date: 2045 Target Date: 2050 Status: In law Status: In law Status: Executive Order Status: In law EV Revolution: EV trend is coming with 1) Fossil fuel vehicle bans 2) Renowned automakers are making promises on EV United Kingdom France Netherlands Parliament voted Announced end Announced end through motion to sales of gas and sales of gas and end all gas and diesel cars by 2040 diesel cars by 2040 Plans to sell only 100% EV or hybrid/electric onward diesel car by 2025 22 Source : Paris Agreement, Climate change, Vox
Industry Overview and Growth Potential International and Domestic Trend to promote and support Renewable Energy Paris Agreement Set a global goal to reach zero carbon emissions in the second half of the century Thailand Constitution of the Kingdom of Reformation Plan of the Country PDP 2018 Proposal Thailand Section 72(5): To promote energy Set up biomass quality and pricing Recently, Ministry of Energy has conservation and cost-effective use standard and develop market informed that there could be of energy, as well as to develop and Initiate database of biomass adjustment to the PDP 2018 where support the production and use of producer renewable portion could increase alternative energy to enhance Study/develop technology to even further. sustainable energy security. transform biomass feedstock for A professor from Thailand’s leading Thus, current and ongoing value added institution has proposed an opinion government policies and actions Encourage firm contract for biomass of increasing the renewable portion shall comply with this Section. power plant PPA up to 40%. Global and domestic trend are in the same direction to promote and support “Renewable Energy” 23
Industry Overview and Growth Potential Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, 20 years National Strategy, Country Reformation and Government Commitment to Support Renewable Energy ตามร ัฐธรรมนู ญแห่งราชอาณาจ ักรไทย หมวดที่ 6 แนวนโยบายแห่งร ัฐ ข้อ 5 ส่งเสริมอนุ ร ักษ ์พลังงานและการใช้พลังงานอย่างคุม ้ ฒนาและสนับสนุ นให้มก ้ ค่า รวมทังพั ี ารผลิตและการใช้พลังงานทางเลือก ่ ่ เพือเสริมสร ้างความมนคงทางด้ ั ่ น านพลังงานอย่างยังยื ่ มข ประเทศไทยต้องดาเนิ นการตามข้อตกลงระหว่างประเทศทีได้ ี อ ่ ยวข้ ้ ผู กพันไว้ในเวทีโลกทีเกี ่ ่ องก ับสิงแวดล้ อม 1 2 3 4 5 • ร ัฐบาลจะพัฒนาอุตสาหกรรม • สนับสนุ นให ้เกิดโครงสร ้างตลาด • แก ้ไขปัญหาก๊าซเรือนกระจกและ • ่ การจัดการขยะหรือของเสียเพือ • นโยบายเร่งด่วนของร ัฐข ้อ 4 ภายใต ้แนวคิดเศรษฐกิจชีวภาพ/ ไฟฟ้ ารูปแบบใหม่ อาทิเช่น ่ ผลกระทบจากการเปลียนแปลง นาไปใช ้ในกระบวนการผลิตและ เศรษฐกิจหมุนเวียนและเศรษฐกิจ แพลตฟอร ์มตลาดกลางซือขาย ้ ของสภาพภูมอ ิ ากาศ ทาให ้เกิดประโยชน์จาก • ให ้ความช่วยเหลือเกษตรกร สีเขียว (Bio-Circular Green พลังงานไฟฟ้ า ทร ัพยากรอย่างคุ ้มค่า Economy) ส่งเสริมการใช ้ • โดยมุ่งเน้นการลดการปล่อยก๊าซ • ส่งเสริมเกษตรพันธสัญญา พลังงานทดแทน การใช ้ประโยชน์ • ส่งเสริมการผลิตและการใช ้ เรือนกระจก สร ้างสังคมคาร ์บอน • แก ้ไขปัญหาการจัดการขยะและ จากวัสดุเหลือใช ้ทางการเกษตร พลังงานทดแทนตามศักยภาพ ต่าและปลอดฝุ่ นละอองขนาดไม่ ของเสียอย่างเป็ นระบบ • ส่งเสริมการใช ้ผลผลิตทาง ่ ลค่า มาเพิมมู ้ ของแหล่งเชือเพลิ ้ ่ งในพืนที เกิน 2.5 ไมครอน (PM 2.5) การเกษตรในอุตสาหกรรม • พัฒนาโรงงานกาจัดขยะและของ พลังงาน ่ ้มาตรฐาน เสียอันตรายทีได ร ัฐบาลสนับสนุ นการเพิมก่ าลัง บริษท ั ผู ้ผลิตไฟฟ้ าสามารถขาย บริษท ั สามารถขยายหรือเพิม่ บริษทั สามารถขยายหรือเพิม่ โรงไฟฟ้ าชีวมวลของบริษท ั การผลิตของโรงไฟฟ้ าชีวมวลและ ไฟฟ้ าให ้ผู ้ใช ้ไฟฟ้ าได ้โดยตรงทัง้ กาลังการผลิตในอนาคตได ้อีก กาลังการผลิตของโรงไฟฟ้ าขยะ ้ สามารถหาเชือเพลิ งคุณภาพสูง โรงไฟฟ้ าจากขยะชุมชน ในช่วง peak และ off-peak มากเพราะเป็ นผู ้นาของตลาด ่ ได ้มาก เพราะมีความเชียวชาญ และต ้นทุนต่าได ้มากยิงขึ ่ น้ เนื่ องจากโรงไฟฟ้ าชีวมวลสร ้าง ่ เกียวกั บโรงไฟฟ้ าชีวมวลและ ่ อย่างมืออาชีพเกียวกับโรงไฟฟ้ า รายได ้ให ้กับเกษตรกร โรงไฟฟ้ าชีวมวลสามารถ ขยะ แก ้ปัญหาเรือนกระจกและสร ้าง สร ้างสังคมคาร ์บอนต่าและปลอด ฝุ่ นละอองได ้ 24 Source : Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand
Industry Overview and Growth Potential Total Societal Impact(TSI) and Environmental, Social and Government (ESG) Biomass Powerplant Contribute to the Paris Agreement Decreasing Greenhouse Gas Emission. Future Potential To provide base-load to grid instead of conventional energy • Saves government’s spending on putting down forest fires and farm fires Solves PM 2.5 problem at the root • Saves government’s spending on PM 2.5 related health problems such as respiratory complications, masks distributions, water spraying in cities, etc. • Prevents economic loss from the decrease in tourism due to PM 2.5 problem • Additional income to farmers • Stabilize income for farmers under market uncertainty → reduce empty subsidies that government Positive Economic and Societal have to give out Impact • Stabilize electricity price preventing electricity price from increasing in the future • Distribution of revenue to grassroots : Shift from LNG import from the Middle East to purchasing fuel from Thai farmers GDP Contribution/1 1.8 Billion THB / year / 9.9 MW biomass power plant MSW Powerplant Contribute to the Paris Agreement decreasing Greenhouse Gas Emission. Future Potential To provide base-load to grid instead of conventional energy Solves MSW mountain problems Save healthcare and environmental spending for government from problems caused by MSW in landfills 25 Source: Thailand Energy Academy
Industry Overview and Growth Potential Renewable Energy Contribute Largest Portion (37%) of Increased Capacity According to the Power Development Plan (PDP) 2018 hearing, Renewable Energy is targeted to contribute the largest portion, or 37%, of the total new increased capacity by 2037. Potential MW during 2017-2037 PDP 2018 New Installing Capacity for the Next 20 Years (MW) Up to ~105,000 Potential MW within 20 years Largest portion of increased capacity (37%) come from renewable Unit : MW PDP2018 With EV Potential/1 +49,429 126,640 Pumped storage hydropower Cogeneration +56,431 -25,310 4% Lignite or coal-fired 1% 3% Saving programme 77,211 7% 1 Renewable 46,090 Imports 10% 37% New or replacement power plants 15% Combined cycle 23% Total New installing Retiring Total Potential Total Electricity capacity for capacity in Electricity MW from Electricity Capacity the next 20 the next 20 Capacity in EV/1 Capacity as of 2017 years years 2037 with EV Potential in 2037 26 Source: Power Development Plan (PDP) 2018 Remark: /1 Based on crude oil used for in-land transport data in 2018 (EPPO) converted into Barrel of Oil Equivalent (BOE) with 35% cusion
Industry Overview and Growth Potential Renewable Energy Contribute Largest Portion (37%) of Increased Capacity According to the Power Development Plan (PDP) 2018 hearing, Renewable Energy is targeted to contribute the largest portion, or 37%, of the total new increased capacity by 2037. Potential MW during 2017-2037 PDP 2018 New Installing Capacity for the Next 20 Years (MW) Up to ~105,000 Potential MW within 20 years Largest portion of increased capacity (37%) come from renewable Unit : MW PDP2018 With EV Potential/1 +56,431 MW +49,429 126,640 Pumped storage hydropower Cogeneration +56,431 -25,310 4% Lignite or coal-fired 1% 3% Saving programme 77,211 7% 1 Renewable 46,090 Imports 10% 37% New or replacement power plants 15% Combined cycle 23% Total New installing Retiring Total Potential Total Electricity capacity for capacity in Electricity MW from Electricity Capacity the next 20 the next 20 Capacity in EV/1 Capacity as of 2017 years years 2037 with EV Potential in 2037 27 Source: Power Development Plan (PDP) 2018 Remark: /1 Based on crude oil used for in-land transport data in 2018 (EPPO) converted into Barrel of Oil Equivalent(BOE) with 35% cusion
Industry Overview and Growth Potential Renewable Energy will provide 46% of Thailand’s Electricity by 2037 Renewable energy portion will move from 26% in 2018 to 46% in 2037 % Electricity Capacity by Source of Total Capacity for 2018 and 2037 Electricity Capacity of Each Renewable Source for 2017 and 2037/1 % Installed Capacity Unit: MW 1% 389% 13% 12,573 2018 13% 48% 73% Renewable 8,357 Conventional 211% Hydro 5,632 5,155 Others 6% 252% 2,573 2,075 254% 178% 1,659 32% 48% 852 2037 590 619 306 175 2017 2037 2017 2037 2017 2037 2017 2037 2017 2037 2017 2037 14% Solar Biomass Hydro Wind Waste Biogas 28 Remark : /1 Excluding retiring capacity in the next 20 years Source: Power Development Plan (PDP) 2018
Industry Overview and Growth Potential Biomass : The largest renewable energy contributor in Thailand Looking at GWh contribution to grid, Biomass is the largest contributor to renewable energy growth in Thailand Electricity contribution/1 of Each Renewable Source of from 2017 to 2037/2 Unit: GWh 45,000 39,740 40,000 35,140 35,000 30,000 25,000 23,682 22,027 20,000 15,000 12,790 10,000 5,822 4,507 4,544 3,958 5,000 2,091 1,291 1,119 - 2017 2037 2017 2037 2017 2037 2017 2037 2017 2037 2017 2037 Solar Biomass Hydro Wind Waste Biogas Capacity factor applied to each plant type 20% 88% 48% 25% 73% 78% Remark : /1 Assume 365 days, 24 hours and specific capacity factor of each plant type for electricity contribution calculation /2 Excluding retiring capacity in the next 20 years 29 Source : Power Development Plan (PDP) 2018 Average capacity factor of each power type from EGAT, EIA
Industry Overview and Growth Potential ACE’s Historical, Current and Future Growth Continuous growth with existing PPA along with future potential growth supported by favorable government renewable energy policy Existing and Pipeline of Company’s MW/1,/2 Existing, Under-Development and Pending for Development projects Future Projects to reach company goal 1,000 421.37 421.37 421.37 214.47 209.5 210.5 212.2 85.2 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2024 Source: Power Development Plan 2018 30 Remark: /1 Including APP’s capacity MW of 9.9, Currently, APP’s shareholders sent LOI for APP share purchase proposal to ACE /2 Estimated timeline : Currently, Arbitration result states that PEA has to return PPA to ACE and with the assumption that normally power project’s construction period is approx. 2 years
Industry Overview and Growth Potential Future Growth Continuous growth with existing PPA along with future potential growth supported by favorable government renewable energy policy Existing and Pipeline of Company’s MW/1,/2 2025 – 2037 Contract Capacity MW according to PDP 2018 Biomass Existing Biogas Under-Development and Pending for Development MSW 35 44 Future Growth acc. to plan Industrial Waste 21 343 371 6 314 286 546 546 257 546 514 546 229 200 399 335 171 244 3,376 3,376 143 3,176 2,891 2,950 244 114 2,117 209 1,920 86 1,530 29 57 174 1,221 105 139 834 348 377 481 1,000 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 209 209 209 209 2 212 212 212 212 212 212 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Source: Power Development Plan 2018 31 Remark: /1 Including APP’s capacity MW of 9.9, Currently, APP’s shareholders sent LOI for APP share purchase proposal to ACE /2 Estimated timeline : Currently, Arbitration result states that PEA has to return PPA to ACE and with the assumption that normally power project’s construction period is approx. 2 years
Industry Overview and Growth Potential ACE’s 3 Core Value Represent Competitive Advantage to Secure New PPAs Key Competitive Advantages of ACE to Win The Bidding 1 Advance Technology Low Plants heat rate Artificial Intelligence, IoTs and Big R&D data for cost control and Potential Fuel Crops from Major improvement Shareholders’ plantation Environmental friendly business New Biomass Fuel Types Machinery and Powerplant Knowhow Design Low O&M cost Big & strong Professional Teams get ready to handle New Projects. 2 Operational Expertise & 3 Relationship with Key Economy of Scale Stakeholder Proven track record in building and Major shareholders’ plantation running 13 projects business can support long-term Continuous operational improvement feedstock development plan Economy of scale Strong & long-term relationship with Strong feedstock purchasing team community and farmers Strong relationship with lender Sustainability Feed stock security 32 Financial security Community support
Industry Overview and Growth Potential Proven by Recent Bidding Won the largest portion of MW in the 2017 SPP Hybrid Bidding (Renewable) 2017 Biomass Bidding Potential Upcoming Community Biomass/Biogas PPA/1 Largest bidding winner out of 42 candidates in the 2017 SPP Hybrid Bidding (Renewable) Unit : MW ACE got 28% share in Biomass bidding winner 1 Biomass 2,997 76 MW MW 196 MW Biogas 1,128 MW ACE Other Bidding Winners in Biomass Total PPA Capacity available for Bidding: 272 MW Total Potential Capacity available for Bidding: 4,125 MW Source : ERC, PEA 33 /1 Community Power Plant Project Concept, PEA Strictly Private & Confidential
Table of Contents I Company Overview II Industry Overview and Growth Potential III Company Core Competitive Advantages IV Financial Highlights V Key Takeaways 34
Company Core Competitive Advantages
Company Core Competitive Advantages 1 Thailand’s Leading Integrated Power Producer with highest growth potential /1 2 Proven Operational Capabilities 3 Secured Cash Flow Supported by PPA with EGAT/PEA 36 Remark: /1 Estimated approximate MW growth during 2019-2022; Estimated MW growth of peers based on public information only
Company Core Competitive Advantages– Leading Integrated Renewable Power Producer Target to Secure 1 GW Installed Capacity within 2024 2019 2022/1,/2 2024 COD Capacity : 211 MW COD Capacity : 421.37 MW COD Capacity : 421.37 +[x] MW COD + Secure Pipeline : 421.37 MW /1 COD + Secure Pipeline : 421.37+[x] MW Target Capacity/3 : 1,000 MW Solar: 1.2% Solar: 0.8% MSW: 2.6% MSW: 2.8% Additional Biomass: 29.1% - Biomass, Biomass: 42.2% Co-generation: 27.1% Biomass: 69.1% - Biogas, - MSW, - Solar/4 Co-generation: 11.4% Co-generation: 54.2% MSW: 1.1% Solar: 0.5% +26% MW CAGR +36% MW CAGR From 2019 - 2022 From 2019 - 2024 Remark: /1 Including APP’s capacity MW of 9.9, Currently, APP’s Shareholders sent LOI for APP’s share purchase proposal to ACE /2 Estimated timeline: Currently, Arbitration result states that PEA has to return PPA to ACE and with the assumption that normally power project’s construction period is approx. 2 years 37 /3 Company Target to COD+ secure 1,000 MW within 2024 /4 Additional capacity is subject to management guidance, but will focus in renewable field.
Company Core Competitive Advantages – Proven Operational Capabilities Leading Biomass Power Producer in Thailand ACE’s in-house R&D capabilities results in feedstock and O&M cost reduction with the target to reduce feedstock cost approx. 5% – 15% for current plant and 24.7%-27.8% on top for pipeline plant and O&M cost reduction approx. 15% – 25% in the next 2-3 years Advanced Continuing Professional Run Proven Track Record Upside Potential Technology Improvement • Biggest professional-run • ACE’s ability to burn • Target to decrease • 3 year performance track • Potential electricity sales biomass power player in various types of high feedstock cost of 5% -15% record of continued of ~24 MW to IUs Thailand moisture content biomass by 2-3 years efficiency and profit • Additionally, potential plant • +15 operational years efficiently up to 60-65% margin improvement • More than 1 year heat rate decrease of after PPA expire/3 continuing operation • Various type of biomass 24.70%-27.81%/2 for • Proven ability to source before requiring shutdown mix with controllable cost pipeline plant (VSPP, SPP biomass feedstock (no maintenance Hybrid) record of supply • ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 • Target to decrease its shortage) • Advanced Technology O&M cost 15% -25% by 2- leading to feedstock 3 years flexibility Capacity Factor/1 Biggest professional-run 97% 98% 97% 96% 100 % More than 1 year continuing operation 90% 80% 80% Ability to burn high moisture content 60%-65% 70% 60% 50% 40% 32% 30% 20% 2017 2017 2018 2018 6M19 2Q19 2017 Listed Peers 2018 Others Others Distinguished Efficiency Listed Peer Source : Company annual report and presentation publicly available for peers’ information Remark: 1/ Selling capacity factor (Selling Electricity /(Total Operating hours * Selling Capacity)) 38 2/ Due to new technology ( high temp, high pressure turbine) and verified by third party technical advisor 3/ Third party technical report stated that general biomass powerplant has an average useful life of 25-30 years or greater in case of proper recurring maintenance
Company Core Competitive Advantages – Proven Operational Capabilities Leading Biomass Power Producer in Thailand ACE’s in-house R&D capabilities results in feedstock and O&M cost reduction with the target to reduce feedstock cost approx. 5% – 15% for current plant and 24.7%-27.8% on top for pipeline plant and O&M cost reduction approx. 15% – 25% in the next 2-3 years Advanced Continuing Professional Run Proven Track Record Upside Potential Technology Improvement • Biggest professional-run • ACE’s ability to burn • Target to decrease • 3 year performance track • Potential electricity sales biomass power player in various types of high feedstock cost of 5% -15% record of continued of ~24 MW to IUs Thailand moisture content biomass by 2-3 years efficiency and profit • Additionally, potential plant • +15 operational years efficiently up to 60-65% margin improvement • More than 1 year heat rate decrease of after PPA expire/3 continuing operation • Various type of biomass 24.70%-27.81%/2 for • Proven ability to source before requiring shutdown mix with controllable cost pipeline plant (VSPP, SPP biomass feedstock (no maintenance Hybrid) record of supply • ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 • Target to decrease its shortage) • Advanced Technology O&M cost 15% -25% by 2- leading to feedstock 3 years flexibility Feedstock & O&M Cost Feedstock Cost O&M Cost (THB/ kWh produced) (THB/ kWh produced) To decrease Feedstock cost 5%-15% by 2-3 years 24.70%-27.81% Plant heat rate decrease on top for 2 1.6 1.54 VSPP, SPP Hybrid pipeline 1.32 1.34 0.8 0.74 0.7 1.5 0.58 To decrease O&M cost 15%-25% by 2-3 years 0.6 1 0.4 0.5 0.2 0 0 2017 2018 Q2’19 2019Q2 2017 2018 Q2’19 2019Q2 (3 M) Potentially Improving Margin (3M) 39 Remark: 1/ Selling capacity factor (Selling Electricity /(Total Operating hours * Selling Capacity)) 2/ Due to new technology ( high temp, high pressure turbine) and verified by third party technical advisor 3/ Third party technical report stated that general biomass powerplant has an average useful life of 25-30 years or greater in case of proper recurring maintenance
Company Core Competitive Advantages – Proven Operational Capabilities Leading Biomass Power Producer in Thailand ACE’s in-house R&D capabilities results in feedstock and O&M cost reduction with the target to reduce feedstock cost approx. 5% – 15% for current plant and 24.7%-27.8% on top for pipeline plant and O&M cost reduction approx. 15% – 25% in the next 2-3 years Advanced Continuing Professional Run Proven Track Record Upside Potential Technology Improvement • Biggest professional-run • ACE’s ability to burn • Target to decrease • 3 year performance track • Potential electricity sales biomass power player in various types of high feedstock cost of 5% -15% record of continued of ~24 MW to IUs Thailand moisture content biomass by 2-3 years efficiency and profit • Additionally, potential plant • +15 operational years efficiently up to 60-65% margin improvement • More than 1 year heat rate decrease of after PPA expire/3 continuing operation • Various type of biomass 24.70%-27.81%/2 for • Proven ability to source before requiring shutdown mix with controllable cost pipeline plant (VSPP, SPP biomass feedstock (no maintenance Hybrid) record of supply • ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 • Target to decrease its shortage) • Advanced Technology O&M cost 15% -25% by 2- leading to feedstock 3 years flexibility Gross Profit Margin Q2/19 37% Track record with Improvement 1400 28% ~24 Potential MW sales to IUs 1200 1000 24% +15 operational years/3 after PPA 800 736 555 2H19 600 400 243 Q2’19 200 186 Q1’19 0 2017 2018 2019 2019 Upside potential in the near future 40 Remark: 1/ Selling capacity factor (Selling Electricity /(Total Operating hours * Selling Capacity)) 2/ Due to new technology ( high temp, high pressure turbine) and verified by third party technical advisor 3/ Third party technical report stated that general biomass powerplant has an average useful life of 25-30 years or greater in case of proper recurring maintenance
Company Core Competitive Advantages – Proven Operational Capabilities Most Efficient MSW Power Producer in Thailand ACE’s early engagement in MSW, reputable bidding track record and renowned expertise will secure the upcoming MSW bidding opportunity Advanced International Professional Run Proven Track Record Upside Potential Technology Recognition • Most efficient MSW power • ACE’s high technological • Received 3Rs Awards in • Nearly 3 year performance • Potential electricity sales plant operator in Thailand plant could burn high 2016 for being an track record with high of 0.4 MW (9% increase moisture content municipal environment friendly efficiency and high profit in excess of current PPA • Strong in-house O&M solid waste up to 80% with power operator. margin MW) Team efficiency • Thailand’ Minister of • Abundant supply of waste • Tipping fee will enhance • Target to decrease its • Zero discharge Interior , Minister of project return (fee O&M cost 15% -25% by 2- Energy and government increase 10%/3 years) 3 years • Odorless officials of other countries • ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 to visit the plant as MSW prototype Availability Factor and Capacity Factor/1 Availability Factor Capacity Factor 95% Most efficient MSW 100 % 94% 92% 100 % 95% 95% 95% 92% 90% 88% 90% Ability to burn high moisture content up to 80% 85% 85% 85% 80% 75% 72% Zero discharge and Odorless 80% 70% 75% 65% 70% 60% 65% 55% Distinguished Efficiency 60% 50% 2017 2017 2018 2018 Q219 6M19 Listed Listed 2017 2017 2018 2Q19 Listed Listed 2018 6M19 Peers Peer Peers Peer and Eco friendly 41 Source : Company annual report and presentation publicly available for peers’ information Remark: 1/ Capacity factor (Produced Electricity /(Total Operating hours * Total Capacity)), For Selling capacity factor of 2017,2018 and 6M2019 are 98%,100% and 99% respectively.
Company Core Competitive Advantages – Proven Operational Capabilities Thailand’ Minister of Interior and Minister of Energy visited MSW KK Plant ACE’s early engagement in MSW, reputable bidding track record and renowned expertise will secure the upcoming MSW bidding opportunity Advanced International Professional Run Proven Track Record Upside Potential Technology Recognition • Most efficient MSW power • ACE’s high technological • Received 3Rs Awards in • Nearly 3 year performance • Potential electricity sales plant operator in Thailand plant could burn high 2016 for being an track record with high of 0.4 MW (9% increase moisture content environment friendly efficiency and high profit in excess of current PPA • Strong in-house O&M municipal solid waste (Up power operator. margin MW) Team to 80%) with efficiency • Thailand’ Minister of • Abundant supply of waste • Tipping fee will enhance • Target to decrease its • Zero discharge Interior , Minister of project return (fee O&M cost 15% -25% by 2- Energy and government increase 10%/3 years) 3 years • Odorless officials of other countries • ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 to visit the plant as MSW prototype Gen. Anupong Paojinda (Minister of Interior) visited MSW powerplant at 3 May 2018 Mr. Siri Jirapongphan (minister of Energy) visited MSW powerplant at 12 Dec 2018 42
Company Core Competitive Advantages – Proven Operational Capabilities Energy Regulatory Commission visit MSW KK Plant ACE’s early engagement in MSW, reputable bidding track record and renowned expertise will secure the upcoming MSW bidding opportunity Advanced International Professional Run Proven Track Record Upside Potential Technology Recognition • Most efficient MSW power • ACE’s high technological • Received 3Rs Awards in • Nearly 3 year performance • Potential electricity sales plant operator in Thailand plant could burn high 2016 for being an track record with high of 0.4 MW (9% increase moisture content environment friendly efficiency and high profit in excess of current PPA • Strong in-house O&M municipal solid waste (Up power operator. margin MW) Team to 80%) with efficiency • Thailand’ Minister of • Abundant supply of waste • Tipping fee will enhance • Target to decrease its • Zero discharge Interior , Minister of project return (fee O&M cost 15% -25% by 2- Energy and government increase 10%/3 years) 3 years • Odorless officials of other countries • ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 to visit the plant as MSW prototype Kraisi Kanasuta (Former member of ERC) visited MSW KK powerplant Mr. Kurujit Nakornthap Chairman of Energy Affairs Committee and Member of the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA)visited MSW KK powerplant 43
Company Core Competitive Advantages – Proven Operational Capabilities Sri Lanka’ Supreme Ambassadors visit MSW KK Plant ACE’s early engagement in MSW, reputable bidding track record and renowned expertise will secure the upcoming MSW bidding opportunity Advanced International Professional Run Proven Track Record Upside Potential Technology Recognition • Most efficient MSW power • ACE’s high technological • Received 3Rs Awards in • Nearly 3 year performance • Potential electricity sales plant operator in Thailand plant could burn high 2016 for being an track record with high of 0.4 MW (9% increase moisture content environment friendly efficiency and high profit in excess of current PPA • Strong in-house O&M municipal solid waste (Up power operator. margin MW) Team to 80%) with efficiency • Thailand’ Minister of • Abundant supply of waste • Tipping fee will enhance • Target to decrease its • Zero discharge Interior , Minister of project return (fee O&M cost 15% -25% by 2- Energy and government increase 10%/3 years) 3 years • Odorless officials of other countries • ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 to visit the plant as MSW prototype H.E.Mrs.Kshenuka Dhireni Senewiratne (Sri Lanka’s Supreme Ambassdor) visited MSW KK powerplant at 11 Dec 2018 44
Company Core Competitive Advantages – Proven Operational Capabilities Bangladesh’s Minister visit MSW KK Plant ACE’s early engagement in MSW, reputable bidding track record and renowned expertise will secure the upcoming MSW bidding opportunity Advanced International Professional Run Proven Track Record Upside Potential Technology Recognition • Most efficient MSW power • ACE’s high technological • Received 3Rs Awards in • Nearly 3 year performance • Potential electricity sales plant operator in Thailand plant could burn high 2016 for being an track record with high of 0.4 MW (9% increase moisture content environment friendly efficiency and high profit in excess of current PPA • Strong in-house O&M municipal solid waste (Up power operator. margin MW) Team to 80%) with efficiency • Thailand’ Minister of • Abundant supply of waste • Tipping fee will enhance • Target to decrease its • Zero discharge Interior , Minister of project return (fee O&M cost 15% -25% by 2- Energy and government increase 10%/3 years) 3 years • Odorless officials of other countries • ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 to visit the plant as MSW prototype H.E.Mrs.Kshenuka Dhireni Senewiratne (Sri Lanka’s Supreme Md. Tajul Islam (Minister of Local Government and Rural Ambassador) visited MSW KK powerplant at 11 Dec 2018 Development) visited MSW KK powerplant at 16 Feb 2019 45
Company Core Competitive Advantages – Proven Operational Capabilities MSW KK Plants Intrigued Regional Municipal Environmental Inspection Division Team Indonesia Vice President Deligation visited Director-General of the Department of Local visited MSW KK powerplant MSW KK powerplant Administration visited MSW KK powerplant Director-General of the Pollution Control Deputy Director-General of the Department of Amnat Charoen Governor visited MSW KK powerplant Department visited MSW KK powerplant Local Administration visited MSW KK powerplant 46
Company Core Competitive Advantages – Proven Operational Capabilities MSW KK Plants Intrigued Regional Municipal Phuket Municipal visited MSW KK powerplant Udonthani Municipal visited MSW KK powerplant Executive Committee of local administrative organization from Surat Thani visited MSW KK powerplant Management team from Choomporn Municipal Nonsira, Khon Kaen Municipal Management team from Roi Et Municipal visited MSW KK powerplant 47
Company Core Competitive Advantages – Proven Operational Capabilities MSW KK Plants Intrigued Regional Municapal Management team from Maha Sarakham Municipal Board of Directors, Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Local Local government leaders from Songkhla Administration from Bangladesh visted MSW KK powerplant province visited MSW KK powerplant in order to solve the local waste issues Management team from Krabi Municipal Municipal team team from Udonthani Municipal team team from Banpai, Khon Khaen 48
Company Core Competitive Advantages – Proven Operational Capabilities Most Efficient MSW Power Producer in Thailand ACE’s early engagement in MSW, reputable bidding track record and renowned expertise will secure the upcoming MSW bidding opportunity Advanced International Professional Run Proven Track Record Upside Potential Technology Recognition • Most efficient MSW power • ACE’s high technological • Received 3Rs Awards in • Nearly 3 year performance • Potential electricity sales plant operator in Thailand plant could burn high 2016 for being an track record with high of 0.4 MW (9% increase moisture content environment friendly efficiency and high profit in excess of current PPA • Strong in-house O&M municipal solid waste (Up power operator. margin MW) Team to 80%) with efficiency • Thailand’ Minister of • Abundant supply of waste • Tipping fee will enhance • Target to decrease its • Zero discharge Interior , Minister of project return (fee O&M cost 15% -25% by 2- Energy and government increase 10%/3 years) 3 years • Odorless officials of other countries • ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 to visit the plant as MSW prototype Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin Unit : THB mm / (%) Q2/19 50% Track record with Improvement 200 180 43% ~0.4 Potential MW sales to IUs 160 36% 140 Additional Tipping fee enhance return 120 114 100 82 2H19 80 60 40 35 Q2’19 20 28 Q1’19 0 2017 2018 2019 Upside potential in the near future 49
Company Core Competitive Advantages – Proven Operational Capabilities Competitive SPP Co-Generation Power Producer Defensive scheme of Co-Generation Power Plant would help balance risk scheme of company’s powerplant portfolio Advanced Continuing Professional Run Proven Track Record Upside Potential Technology Improvement • One of the most efficient • ACE’s high technological • Strong in-house O&M • Nearly 3 year performance • Potential sales to IUs of SPP Co-Generation to control and manage Team track record with high ~20 MW powerplant operator in plant according to EGAT efficiency and competitive • Target to decrease its • Potential steam sales Thailand demand margin O&M cost 15% - 25% by from IUs for more than • ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 2-3 years • Cost pass-through scheme 100,000 tons/year could result in stable • +25 operational years margin after PPA expire /2 • Long term gas purchase contract with PTT Availability Factor and Capacity Factor/1 Availability Factor Capacity Factor One of the most efficient SPP Co-Gen 100% 99% Strong in-house O&M 98% 98% 98% 85% 83% 82% To decrease O&M cost of 15%-25% by 2-3 years 96% 80% 81% 96% 80% 94% 75% 92% 90% 70% 2017 2018ACE6M19 Listed 2017 2018 ACE 6M19 Listed Balance company risk profile Peer Peer 50 Remark: 1/ Selling capacity factor (Selling Electricity /(Total Operating hours * Selling Capacity)) 2/ Third party technical report stated that general natural gas powerplant has an average useful life of 30 -60 years
Company Core Competitive Advantages – Proven Operational Capabilities Competitive SPP Co-Generation Power Producer Defensive scheme of Co-Generation Power Plant would help balance risk scheme of company’s powerplant portfolio Advanced Continuing Professional Run Proven Track Record Upside Potential Technology Improvement • One of the most efficient • ACE’s high technological • Strong in-house O&M • Nearly 3 year performance • Potential sales to IUs of SPP Co-Generation to control and manage Team track record with high ~20 MW powerplant operator in plant according to EGAT efficiency and competitive • Target to decrease its • Potential steam sales Thailand demand margin O&M cost 15% -25% by from IUs for more than • ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 2-3 years • Cost pass-through scheme 100,000 tons/year could result in stable • +25 operational years margin after PPA expire /2 • Long term gas purchase contract with PTT Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin Unit : THB mm / (%) Q2/19 Stable Gross margin Track record with stable margin 29% 29% 27% ~20 Potential MW sales to IUs 600 484 567 +25 operational years/2 after PPA 400 2H19 200 142 Q2’19 141 Q1’19 - 2017 2018 2019 Upside potential in the near future 51
Company Core Competitive Advantages – Secure Cash Flow Supported by PPAs with EGAT/PEA Secured Cash Flow Supported by PPA with EGAT/PEA Reliable revenue source with high efficiency and controlled cost can guarantee cash flow to the company Biomass MSW Co-Generation 8% 10% Industrial Users Industrial Users Industrial Users 18% 2022 Revenue Contribution 92% 90% 82% Availability Factor AF : 92% AF : 95% AF : 99% Capacity Factor CF : 97% CF : 95% CF : 82% Feedstock • ~10,000 MW available • MSW service agreement • Long term purchase Sufficiency • Feedstock development plan with government agreement with PTT Feedstock Cost Controllable No feedstock Cost Cost pass-through Control Potential Sales to IUs Tipping fee Potential Sales to IUs Upside Potential ~15 operation years after PPA/1 Potential Sales to IUs ~25 operation years after PPA/2 Result Secured cashflow with upside potential Remark: 1/ Third party technical report stated that general biomass powerplant has an average useful life of 25-30 years or greater in case of proper recurring maintenance 52 2/ Third party technical report stated that general natural gas powerplant has an average useful life of 30-60 years
Table of Contents I Company Overview II Industry Overview and Growth Potential III Company Core Competitive Advantages IV Financial Highlights V Key Takeaways 53
Financial Highlights
Financial Highlights Robust Revenue Growth with Diversified Revenue Mix Revenue/1 Revenue Breakdown by Customer (THB mm) 7500 1% 6500 5500 4,833 4500 4,243 99% 3500 2,335 2,462 2500 1,886 1500 Q2: 1,185 Q2: 1,249 2018 Electricity sales to EGAT and PEA 500 Q1: 1,150 Q1: 1,213 Sales to IUs -500 2016 2017 2018 1H18 1H19 Revenue Breakdown by Type of Power Plant Key Observation 5.0% 0.0% ACE’s Revenue increase at 1.0% 5.0% significant rate of 60% each year Biomass and co-generation 41.0% accounts for the majority of ACE’s 40.0% 99.0% 55.0% 54.0% revenue at 54% and 41% respectively. ACE’s primary source of revenue is 2016 2017 2018 secured by EGAT and PEA. Biomass Co-Generation MSW Solar Others Remark: /1 Exclude revenue from construction cost under concession agreement and other revenue 55
Financial Highlights Robust Financial Performance Financial track record shows strong and consistent revenue, EBITDA and net profit growth with continuous margin expansion. Gross Profit and Gross Profit margin/2 EBITDA/3 and EBITDA margin/2 (THB mm) (THB mm) 2,5 00 40. 0% 3,00 0 35.5% 35.8% 39.5% 40. 0% 30.3% 35. 0% 42.1% 34.7% 33.6% 29.3% 34.1% 35. 0% 33.8% 2,0 00 2,50 0 26.4% 29.2% 30. 0% /1 26.1%/1 29.6% 32.8% 34.8% 30. 0% 2,00 0 1,417 25. 0% 1,5 00 25. 0% 1,635 1,121 20. 0% 1,50 0 1,472 20. 0% 1,0 00 775 15. 0% 699 15. 0% 669 1,00 0 825 907 10. 0% 793 10. 0% 500 Q2: 351 Q2: 420 500 Q2: 413 Q2: 493 5.0 % 494/1 5.0 % 618/1 Q1: 348 Q1:355 Q1: 412 Q1: 414 0 0.0 % - 0.0 % 2016 2017 2018 1H18 1H19 2016 2017 2018 1H18 1H19 Gross Profit %GP to Sales Q1 %GP to Sales Q2 %GP to Sales EBITDA % EBITDA to Sales Q1 %EBITDA Q2 %EBITDA to Sales to Sales Key Observation ACE’s gross profit increase at significant CAGR of 46% (2016-2018), however removing the adjusted supply penalty will boost the Group’s gross profit at CAGR of 70% (2016-2018). Group’s margin improved over time as the Group achieved in 1) decreasing the cost 2) increasing efficiency in generating electricity (longer operating hours) 3) launching new COD projects to the pipeline. Remark: *In 2016, ACE Group purchased biomass fuel from related parties and received the fuel cost adjustment fee through the purchasing agreement where the contracted suppliers were unable to meet the Group’s purchasing conditions. /1 Adjusted figures by removing supply penalty /2 Margin divided by sale and service revenue (not including construction revenue) /3 EBITDA is calculated from net income + tax+ interest +depreciation/amortization+ other non cash items 56
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