EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL 1Q21 - MAY 6, 2021 EDF Renewables wind power complex that will supply renewable energy to Braskem
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EDF Renewables wind power complex that will supply renewable energy to Braskem EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL 1Q21 M AY 6 , 2 0 2 1
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not solely historical data, but rather reflect the targets and expectations of Braskem’s management. The terms “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “foresee,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “aim” and similar terms are used to indicate forward-looking statements. Although we believe these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and are prepared using the information currently available to Braskem. This presentation was updated as of March 31, 2021, and Braskem does not assume any obligation to update it in light of new information or future developments. Braskem undertakes no liability for transactions or investment decisions made based on the information in this presentation. PUBLIC
Petrochemical Context in 1Q21 In 1Q21, petrochemical supply was impacted by the severe winter storm in the U.S. Gulf Coast, which led to unplanned production closures affecting resins suppliers. Additionally, demand continued strong Spread PE US – Naphtha ARA¹ Spread PE US – Ethane Mont Belvieu¹ Spread PP US – Propylene US¹ ($/ton) ($/ton) ($/ton) +93% 1.406 +103% +49% 1.024 1.001 977 970 717 708 729 663 669 652 589 585 505 355 2017 2018 2019 2020 1Q21 2017 2018 2019 2020 1Q21 2017 2018 2019 2020 1Q21 The petrochemical scenario is dynamic, with spreads fluctuating over time. In 1Q21, international market references were impacted by the industry's supply and demand dynamics, and PE and PP spreads, for instance, reached the highest levels since 2017 Note (1): External consulting firms. PUBLIC 3
1Q21 Highlights | Braskem Consolidated Recurring Operating Result - 1Q21 (US$ million) Comments: • In 1Q21, recurring Operating Result was US$1,266 Profitability improves in 1Q21, as shown by the higher recurring million, up 52% on 4Q20, mainly due to: operating margin in the period i. better spreads for PE, PP and main chemicals 52% in Brazil, for PP in the USA & Europe and for 1.266 PE in Mexico ii. higher PP sales volume in Europe 833 • Compared to 1Q20, recurring Operating Result in U.S. dollar advanced 341%, due to: 287 i. better spreads for resins and main chemicals in Brazil, for PP in the USA & Europe and for PE in Mexico 1Q20 4Q20 1Q21 Recurring ii. higher sales volume of PP in USA & Europe Operating 10% 24% 31% and of main chemicals in Brazil Margin¹ Source: Braskem. Note (1): Based on Recurring Operating Result as a ratio of Net Revenue. PUBLIC 4
1Q21 Highlights | Brazil Operational Financial Utilization Rate of Petrochemical Crackers Recurring Operating Result BRIDGE (%) (US$ million) -3 p.p. Impacted by the pit 85% 31 81% 82% stop (rapid scheduled maintenance shutdown) in RS 271 5 -44 1Q20 4Q20 1Q21 Ethylene 943 Resin Sales (PE+PP+PVC) 680 (kt) +8% -5% 1.002 953 -41% 883 -15% Recurring FX Volume Contribution FC¹ + SG&A² Recurring 289 201 171 Operating Margin + Other Operating Result 4Q20 Result 1Q21 1Q20 4Q20 1Q21 1Q20 4Q20 1Q21 Brazilian Market Exports Source: Braskem. Note (1): FC: Fixed Costs. Nota (2) SG&A: Selling, General & Administrative Expenses. PUBLIC 5
Higher supply of imported feedstock in Brazil Naphtha Purchases - Supplier Location (%) Comments: Diversified feedstock supplier base in Brazil, with • In line with the Company’s several suppliers of naphtha imports strategy to diversify its suppliers, the Brazil segment continued to Higher naphtha purchases in Brazil acquire naphtha via supply in 2020 due to mutually beneficial agreements with international Brazil Imports opportunity with national supplier in the first half of year suppliers • In 1Q21, naphtha imports 31% accounted for around 70% of total 43% 37% 53% 54% naphtha consumption in the quarter 63% 69% 47% 57% 46% 2017 2018 2019 2020 1Q21 Braskem obtains longer payment periods on naphtha purchases with foreign suppliers, positively impacting its cash generation Source: Braskem PUBLIC 6
Update on geological event in Alagoas - Financial Impact Financial Impact¹ - Balance of provisions in 1Q21 Disbursement Schedule (R$ billion) (R$ billion) In 1Q21, the balance of provisions related to the geological event in Alagoas ...of which approximately 50% was registered was around R$8.5 billion... under Current Liabilities and 50% under In 1Q21, Braskem reversed Noncurrent Liabilities provisions in the amount of R$139 million 0,8 8,5 1,5 1,5 4,8 4,23 4,23 Relocation and Closing and Socio-Urbanistic Additional Provision Current Liabilities Noncurrent Liabilities Compensation Monitoring Measures Measures 1Q21 of Salt Wells The Company cannot predict with certainty future developments in respect of this matter or its related expenses, and the costs to be incurred by the Company may be different than currently estimated or provisioned Source: Braskem. Note (1): The total amount of provisions related to the geological event in Alagoas is R$10.4 billion, and at the end of December/20, the balance of provisions was approximately R$9.2 billion. PUBLIC 7
Update on geological event in Alagoas - PCF¹ Update of PCF¹ as of March 31, 2021 % Acceptance Index for Proposals Submitted Families Relocated Financial Compensation Proposals Submitted Payments Made (R$ million) +25% +74% 11.560 712,7 9.213 +58% 409,5 5.447 3.456 Dec/20 Mar/21 Dec/20 Mar/21 Dec/20 Mar/21 99.7% 99.6% In 1Q21, Braskem continued to make progress on the relocation and financial compensation of families in the districts affected in Maceió Source: Braskem. Note (1): PCF: Financial Compensation and Support for Relocation Program. PUBLIC 8
1Q21 Highlights | USA & Europe Operational Financial Utilization Rate of PP Plants Recurring Operating Result BRIDGE (%) -6 p.p. (US$ million) +30 p.p. 95% 88% 84% 93% 21 64% 78% Impact from winter storm Uri in the U.S. Gulf Coast 1Q20 4Q20* 1Q21 PP USA PP Europe 173 * Utilization Rate of 4Q20 in the United States does not consider Delta 315 PP Sales³ 4 (kt) +19% 499 543 117 455 131 118 148 368 337 395 Recurring Volume Contribution FC¹ + SG&A² Recurring Operating Margin + Other Operating 1Q20 4Q20 1Q21 Result 4Q20 Result 1Q21 PP USA PP Europe Source: Braskem. Note (1): FC: Fixed Costs. Nota (2) SG&A: Selling, General & Administrative Expenses. Note (3): 4Q20 data from United States does not consider sales volume from Delta. Considering Delta sales in 4Q20, sales volume in the United States in 4Q20 was 415 kton and sales in 1Q21 were lower (-5%) due to the impact from winter storm Uri which affected product availability in the region. The 1Q21 sales decline was partially mitigated by the sale of product from inventory to meet short term market demand. PUBLIC 9
First international shipment from new global export hub facility Startup of new global export hub facility in Charleston, South Carolina • The new hub offers packaging, warehousing and export shipment services to support Braskem’s six PP plants in the United States • The facility has the capacity to support export shipments of up to 204 kt annually to Braskem clients worldwide • The new logistics and distribution facility in the port region Due to the current moment in the PP market in North America, of South Carolina significantly increases Braskem's export Braskem is prioritizing sales in the domestic market. However, capacity in the USA over time, the new hub will enable Braskem to leverage the production of its assets on the U.S. Gulf Coast, Pennsylvania and West Virginia to better serve the needs of its international clients Braskem is the largest PP producer in North America and is focusing on reinvesting in its business to support clients globally Source: Braskem. PUBLIC 10
1Q21 Highlights | Mexico Operational Financial Utilization Rate of PE Plants Recurring Operating Result BRIDGE (%) (US$ million) 86% +10 p.p. -15 58% 48% In Mar/21, return of the natural gas transportation service with Cenagas 74 1Q20 4Q20 1Q21 PE -29 94 PE Sales 63 (kt) Reduction due to -27% lower production 213 and inventory 183 availability 134 Recurring Volume Contribution FC¹ + SG&A² Recurring Operating Margin + Other Operating Result 4Q20 Result 1Q21 1Q20 4Q20 1Q21 PE Source: Braskem. Note (1): FC: Fixed Costs. Nota (2) SG&A: Selling, General & Administrative Expenses. PUBLIC 11
Expansion of ethane imports from U.S. to Braskem Idesa U.S. Ethane Imports from USA (Fast Track Solution) ('000 barrels per day) Comments: • In 1Q21, to complement the supply Additionally, the expectation is of ethane by Pemex, Braskem Idesa In Dec/20, Braskem Idesa to increase the capacity of Fast track 2.0 to 26 kbpd imported a daily average of 13,100 concluded the expansion of Fast Track operation, which currently barrels (~70,000 tons) of ethane from has expected ethane capacity of the United States, which represents 20,000 barrels per day around 66% of Fast Track’s current +85% capacity 13,1 8,1 7,9 • During 1Q21, the operation reached 7,1 ~25 thousand barrels of imported 2,4 ethane in a single day 1Q20 2Q20 3Q20 4Q20 1Q21 jun-21 • The volume of imported ethane Capacity accounted for around 30% of Fast Track (kbpd) 12,8 12,8 12,8 12,8 20,0 26,0 Braskem’s total ethane supply in the quarter Fast Track 1,0 Fast Track 2,0 Braskem Idesa has a plan to increase the ethane supply in Mexico via imports and the expansion of the Fast Track solution is part of this plan Source: Braskem. PUBLIC 12
Free Cash Flow Generation Free Cash Flow Generation (R$ million) - 1Q21 Comments: • Free cash flow generation in 1Q21 was Consistent operating cash generation, in line with the strategy of positive by R$1,766 million, mainly due efficient capital allocation and financial health to: 6.943 i. the recurring operating result in the quarter Impact from higher prices for resins and main -3.253 chemicals in the international market on accounts ii. the monetization of PIS/COFINS receivable and from higher naphtha prices on the credits in the approximate cost of finished goods in inventory amount of R$761 million -436 iii. the lower volume of operating -1.131 capex and strategic -318 -54 1.766 investments 15 • These positive impacts were mainly opposed: Recurring Working CAPEX Interest Inc. Strategic Other 1Q21 Free i. the negative working capital Operating Capital Paid Tax/Soc. Investments Cash Flow change Result Contr. Paid Generation ii. the highest interest payment in the quarter FCF Yield¹ 1Q21: 12.0% Source: Braskem. Note (1): FCF Yield = Free Cash Flow Yield based on cash flow in last 12 months. PUBLIC 13
Debt Profile Debt Profile (US$ million) 03/31/2021¹ Debt Indicators Strong liquidity position, with most debt maturing in the long term • Sufficient liquidity to cover liabilities 49% coming due in next 79 months 3.469 Prepayment of perpetual 11 Available rotating bond (US$500 million) in 1Q21 2.469 1.000 credit facility • Average debt term of ~14 years 643 3.644 • Weighted average cost of debt of FX 18% 14% 15 variation + 5.2% 1.825 133 5% 1.371 5% 933 3% 27 61 3% 3% 23 388 304 217 13 210 17 166 Cash at 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026/2027 2028/2029 2030 03/31/2021 onwards Invested in R$ Invested in US$ Local currency Foreign currency Stand-by Corporate Credit Risk - Global Scale (1) Excludes Braskem Idesa and the R$1.3 billion for funding the Financial Compensation and Support for Agency Rating Outlook Date Relocation Program in Alagoas Fitch BB+ Stable 07/03/2020 Due to its strong cash position and with the objective of reducing its gross debt levels, in March S&P BB+ Stable 07/08/2020 2021, Braskem announced the total redemption of the 7.375% perpetual bonds, at face value, in the amount of US$500 million Moody's Ba1 Negative 07/13/2020 Source: Braskem PUBLIC 14
Corporate Leverage Net Debt/Recurring Operating Result (US$)¹ Comments: Significant reduction in leverage since 2Q20 • In line with its continuous commitment to -5,31 financial health and with the objective to 7,11 be reassigned as an investment grade 5,84 company, Braskem continued to reduce 4,71 4,98 2,94 its corporate leverage 1,80 -16% • The leverage ratio, measured as the ratio 6.332 of net debt to recurring Operating Result 5.906 5.849 5.369 5.245 4.936 in U.S. dollar, ended 1Q21 at 1.80x, down 39% from 4Q20 (2.94x) 2.741 1.783 1.140 1.011 891 1.175 • Additionally, the Company's Net Debt decreased approximately US$1.0 billion 4Q19 1Q20 2Q20 3Q20² 4Q20² 1Q21² compared to 1Q20 Net Debt (ex Braskem Idesa) Recurring Operating Result (LTM³) Corporate Leverage (ex Braskem Idesa) Source: Braskem. Note (1): Excludes the Project Finance in Mexico and based on recurring Operating Result. Note (2): The leverage calculation considers 50% of the hybrid bond issued in July 2020 as equity as of 3Q20. Note (3): LTM: Last 12 months. PUBLIC 15
ESG: Startup of the EDF Renewables wind complex, which will supply renewable energy to Braskem Renewable Energy Purchase • Power supply secured by a 20-year power purchase agreement signed in 2018 • The partnership is estimated to result in the avoidance of 280,000 tons of CO2 emissions over the life of the contract • This is the first renewable energy purchase agreement to start up operations of the four agreements signed by Our carbon neutral strategy Braskem as of 2021 1 2 3 • The wind power complex is located in Bahia state and its EMISSIONS EMISSIONS OFFSET EMISSIONS construction complies with key guiding principles of REDUCTION CAPTURE sustainable development Project helps Braskem to reduce its CO2 emissions This is one of the agreements which put Braskem near to the mark of 1.5 million tCO2e in emissions avoided through long-term renewable power purchase agreements. Source: Braskem PUBLIC 16
ESG: Braskem and Trafigura perform the world's first transport of naphtha with carbon offset1 Offsetting of emissions in the value chain • Trafigura is a supplier of naphtha imports to Braskem's petrochemical complexes in Brazil • In collaboration with Braskem, the first naphtha shipment was made with offsets and reductions of the carbon emissions associated with the feedstock, including the extraction, refining and transportation processes • The calculation was made by Trafigura and the results were obtained from: Offset projects based on nature located in Indonesia and Reductions based on energy efficiency gains by cargo This project contribute to CO2 emission offset in the scope 3, which is under study by the Company vessels • All offset data is assured by Verified Carbon Standard Braskem is committed to its strategy of a carbon-neutral circular economy, and this pilot project is a step forward in the efforts to offset part of emissions in the value chain Source: Braskem; Note (1): The term "carbon offset" means that the Seller and Buyer commit to reduce or offset the carbon dioxide equivalent associated with their respective emissions (including naphtha extraction, storage and transportation) via a combination of reducing demonstrated emissions and carbon offsets with assurance by Verified Carbon Standard. PUBLIC 17
ESG: International certification to produce resins and chemicals from chemical recycling ISCC¹ Plus and Chemical Recycling • First Brazilian company to receive ISCC Plus certification for the use of circular feedstocks, such as pyrolysis oil, which is used to produce polymers • Pyrolysis oil is the product of a chemical recycling process that breaks down thermoplastic resin molecules using heat • The certification is based on the mass balance concept, which ensures that the amount of raw material is transformed into an equivalent amount² of final product Our strategy for eliminating plastic waste at the certified units 1 2 3 • ISCC Plus will be valid for all Braskem industrial units in the MECHANICAL CHEMICAL SOLID WASTE ABC Petrochemical Complex in São Paulo state and in the RECYCLING RECYCLING RECUPERATION Triunfo Petrochemical Complex in Rio Grande do Sul state, where the certification is already valid for Green PE Certification supports the development of chemical recycling This control enables the sustainability of circular products to be duly credited and recognized. Source: Braskem; Note (1): International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Note (2): Based on percentage production losses PUBLIC 18
ESG: Braskem allocates R$15 million in 2021 to combat hunger and distributes 48,000 food staple boxes in Brasil Combating the social crisis caused by COVID • The COVID pandemic has affected people's lives, especially with regard to basic survival needs • Braskem launched the distribution of 48,000 food staple boxes, 25,000 hygiene kits and three tons of vegetables for local communities, and also works through other initiatives • In all, Braskem will allocate R$15 million in 2021 to Social responsibility actions initiatives and partnerships in several Brazilian states 1 2 3 SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION & • In addition, through its employee volunteer program, CONSUMPTION & SUSTAINABLE LOCAL Braskem will also donate 3 food staple boxes for 1 box POST-CONSUMPTION ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT donated by its employees These actions are related to the pillar of developing local communities This important moment calls for solidarity, joining forces and helping people in need across Brazil to minimize the pandemic's impacts Source: Braskem PUBLIC 19
ESG: Certification by the Federal Revenue Service as an Authorized Economic Operator (OEA) in the Compliance category Authorized Economic Operator • International recognition for adopting management processes that: minimize the risk events existing in import operations voluntarily comply with the compliance, reliability and security criteria applicable to the global logistics chain, as well as tax and customs obligations • This recognition strengthens relations with international partners and offers benefits such as reducing import times and cost in the import process With the credential, Braskem expands its international footprint and reinforces its image as an increasingly competitive, responsible and compliant company Source: Braskem PUBLIC 20
Petrochemical Scenario 2Q21 vs. 1Q21 - PE and PVC Spread PE US – Naphtha ARA¹ Spread PE US – Ethane Mont Belvieu¹ Spread PVC – Spread Par¹ $/ton $/ton $/ton 1.759 1.796 1.567 1.583 1.515 1.187 1.059 1.088 1.050 904 915 813 703 704 693 690 713 1.609 1.406 1.196 378 427 1.024 932 666 753 178 187 802 467 527 563 156 583 623 496 162 435 141 2Q20 3Q20 4Q20 1Q21 2Q21e 2Q20 3Q20 4Q20 1Q21 2Q21e 2Q20 3Q20 4Q20 1Q21 2Q21e Spread Naphtha ARA Spread Ethane MB Spread4 Feedstock PE USG - Brazil Mix² PE USG - Mexico Mix³ PVC Asia According to forecasts by external consulting firms, PE and PVC spreads should improve in 2Q21... Note (1): External consulting firms. Note (2): PE USG Brazil Mix = 0.3*LDPE US + 0.3*LLDPE US + 0.4*HDPE US. Note (3): PE USG Mexico Mix = 0.286*LDPE US + 0.714*HDPE US. Note (4): Spread Par: PVC + (0.685*Soda Asia) – (1.5984*Naphtha ARA) – (1.014*Brent). PUBLIC 21
Petrochemical Scenario 2Q21 vs. 1Q21 - PP Spread PP US – Propylene US¹ Spread PP Europe – Propylene Europe¹ Spread PP Asia – Naphtha ARA¹ $/ton $/ton $/ton 2.579 2.477 1.985 1.664 1.609 1.587 1.407 1.264 1.302 1.250 1.194 1.190 1.205 1.214 1.072 1.066 1.081 908 899 768 846 865 806 679 577 1.213 970 617 639 757 770 689 758 688 520 570 522 394 344 340 2Q20 3Q20 4Q20 1Q21 2Q21e 2Q20 3Q20 4Q20 1Q21 2Q21e 2Q20 3Q20 4Q20 1Q21 2Q21e Spread Propylene US Spread Propylene Europe Spread Naphtha ARA PP US PP Europe PP Asia ...in the USA & Europe, PP spreads are also expected to improve, with a reduction in PP Brazil in 2Q21 Note (1): External consulting firms. PUBLIC 22
Braskem Outlook | 2Q21 vs. 1Q21 Brazil United States Europe Mexico Ethylene production in line, Higher PP production, with the Higher PE production, due to with higher production in RS expectation of returning PP production in line, due to the return of gas transportation Utilization after the pitstop in 1Q21 and production at all plants to expectation of an inventory services and the expectation of Rate¹ the schedule shutdown at the normal levels, after the impacts rebuilding trend higher ethane supply (Fast Track SP complex in April/May from weather events in 1Q21 solution) Increase in sales, due to the Total resin sales in line and Expectation of sales in line, due greater availability of product, continuity of the strategy to Higher sales due to increased Sales Volume¹ to the maintenance of product after the gradual prioritize sales to Brazilian and product availability availability reestablishment of the SAM market operation Healthier PP-Propylene spreads Healthier PE e PVC spreads due Healthier PP-Propylene spreads in Europe, due to continued Healthier PE-Ethane spreads in to continued healthy demand. Petrochemical in USA due to continued strong strong demand, scheduled USA due to continued strong For PE, there also is the impact Spreads² demand and gradual recovery shutdowns at the region's demand and gradual recovery in of the gradual recovery in PE in PP supply in the USA producers and lower imports PE supply in the USA supply in the USA from Asia Increase Stability Decrease Note (1): Braskem expectation. Note (2): Expectation of external consulting firms. PUBLIC 23
We remain focused on 6 main objectives for 2021 GEOLOGICAL PHENOMENON 1 Continue the advances related to the geological phenomenon in Alagoas IN ALAGOAS BRASKEM Expand the ethane import operation and negotiate definitive agreement with 2 IDESA PEMEX CAPITAL ALLOCATION / Ensure the Company's continued financial health, risk management and 3 FINANCIAL HEALTH disciplined capital allocation IMAGE & Strengthen Braskem's image and its recognition from employees, clients, 4 REPUTATION suppliers, investors and the general public INNOVATION & DIGITAL 5 Increase efficiency in innovation and accelerate digital transformation TRANSFORMATION ESG¹ 6 Move forward in implementation of our ESG commitments POSITIONING Safe operations are and always will be a focus of Braskem's operations, as a PERMANENT AND NONNEGOTIABLE VALUE OF OUR STRATEGY Source: Braskem Note (1): ESG: Environmental, Social and Governance. PUBLIC 24
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