DJ PJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works: MMK Group financial results for Q1 2020
PJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK)
PJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works: MMK Group financial results for Q1
2020
29-Apr-2020 / 09:15 CET/CEST
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29 April 2020
Magnitogorsk, Russia
MMK Group financial results for Q1 2020
PJSC Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works' ("MMK", or "the Group") (MICEX-RTS:
MAGN; LSE: MMK), one of the world's largest steel producers, announces its
financial results for Q1 2020.
MMK GROUP KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR Q1 2020
(USD mln)
Q1 2020 Q4 2019 % Q1 2020 Q1 2019 %
Revenue 1,710 1,722 -0.7% 1,710 1,836 -6.9%
EBITDA 442 335 31.9% 442 440 0.5%
EBITDA 25.8% 19.5% 6.3 p.p. 25.8% 24.0% 1.8 p.p.
margin, %
Profit for 131 88 48.6% 131 225 -41.8%
the period
Free cash 110 272 -59.6% 110 260 -57.7%
flow
Net debt 30 -235 - 30 -200 -
Net 0.02 -0.13 - 0.02 -0.09 -
debt/EBITDA
Net working 882 953 -7.5% 882 1 133 -22.2%
capital
Net working 12.9% 13.8% -0.9 p.p. 12.9% 15.4% -2.5 p.p.
capital/Reve
nue L3m
GROUP KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS FOR q1 2020 in comparison to Q4 2019
? MMK Group's revenue slightly declined by 0.7% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q)
and amounted to $1,710 mln due to a decline in sales volumes amid the
scheduled reconstruction of hot-rolling Mill 2500.
? EBITDA increased 31.9% q-o-q and amounted to $442 mln, mainly due to
higher prices for metal products. EBITDA margin increased by 6.3 p.p. to
25.8%.
? Net profit for Q1 2020 amounted to $131 mln, up 48.6% q-o-q amid rouble
devaluation at the end of Q1 2020.
? Free cash flow (FCF) amounted to $110 mln, down 59.6% q-o-q, due to
working capital build up as a result of low base effect at the end of
2019.
GROUP KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS FOR Q1 2020 in comparison Q1 2019
? MMK Group's revenue declined by 6.9% year-on-year (y-o-y) due to a
decline in sales volumes amid correction in global steel prices.
? EBITDA increased 0.5% y-o-y. Lower cost of sales compared to Q1 2019
offset lower steel prices. EBITDA margin increased by 1.8 p.p. to 25.8%.
? Net profit declined by 41.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) due to foreign
exchange differences of USD 77 million amid the rouble devaluation at the
end of Q1 2020.
? Free cash flow (FCF) amounted to $110 mln, down 57.7% y-o-y.
MMK Group highlights by segments
Steel segment (Russia)
(USD mln)
Q1 2020 Q4 2019 % Q1 2020 Q1 2019 %
Revenue 1,602 1,660 -3.5% 1,602 1,783 -10.2%
EBITDA 421 327 28.7% 421 418 0.7%
EBITDA margin, 26.3% 19.7% 6.6 p.p. 26.3% 23.4% 2.9 p.p.
%
Slab 267 283 -5.7% 267 304 -12.2%
cash-cost,
$/tonne
? Revenue of the Russian steel segment for Q1 2020 amounted to $1,602 mln,
down 3.5% q-o-q as a result of a decrease in sales volumes amid the
scheduled repairs of rolling equipment. Revenue declined 10.2% y-o-y due
to a decrease in sales volumes amid low global steel prices.
? The segment's EBITDA for Q1 2020 amounted to $421 mln, up 28.7% q-o-q,
mainly due to stronger domestic sales amid higher steel prices. EBITDA
grew 0.7% y-o-y due to the correction in market prices for key raw
materials amid lower steel prices.
? The Group's profitability over Q1 2020 saw a positive effect from the
operational efficiency and cost optimisation programme which amounted to
$23 mln in the reporting quarter.
? The slab cash-cost in Q1 2020 amounted to $267, down 5.7% q-o-q. This
decline was mainly due to higher share of sinter in the blast furnace
charge as a result of commissioning of sinter plant No. 5 in mid-2019.
Another positive factor was the correction in prices for iron ore and coal
concentrate. The slab cash-cost declined 12.2% y-o-y, reflecting
significant decline in prices for key raw materials and improved structure
of the blast furnace charge.
Steel segment (Turkey)
(USD mln)
Q1 2020 Q4 2019 % Q1 Q1 2019 %
2020
Revenue 113 110 2.7% 113 130 -13.1%
EBITDA 3 1 300% 3 -7 -
EBITDA margin, 2.7% 0.9% 1.8 p.p. 2.7% -5.4% 8.1 p.p.
%
? The segment's revenue for Q1 2020 amounted to $113 mln, up 2.7% q-o-q.
This growth reflected expansion of the product portfolio and partial
recovery in prices for metal products in Turkey. Revenue declined 13.1%
y-o-y, mainly due to lower sales volumes for polymer-coated steel due to
the early termination of EU imports quotas amid correction in global steel
prices.
? The segment's EBITDA grew in Q1 2020 and amounted to $3 mln due to
higher prices for coated rolled steel on the domestic market amid lower
prices for procured hot-rolled steel. The segment showed profitability
growth compared to Q1 2019, as prices for hot-rolled metal declined faster
than prices for the company's products amid significant correction in
global steel prices.
Coal segment
(USD mln)
Q1 2020 Q4 2019 % Q1 2020 Q1 2019 %
Revenue 54 59 -8.5% 54 80 -32.5%
EBITDA 16 10 60.0% 16 32 -50.0%
EBITDA 29.6% 16.9% 12.7 p.p. 29.6% 40.0% -10.4 p.p.
margin, %
? Revenue of the segment in Q1 2020 declined 8.5% q-o-q and amounted to
$54 mln, mainly due to the continued correction in coal concentrate
prices. Revenue declined 32.5% y-o-y.
? The segment's EBITDA for Q1 2020 grew 60.0% y-o-y to $16 mln due to
higher sales volumes of coal concentrate and lower costs for current
repairs. EBITDA declined 50.0% y-o-y due to the significant correction in
prices for coal concentrate.
CASH FLOW AND FINANCIAL POSITION
Capital expenditure and cash flow
? In Q1 2020, capital expenditure decreased by 46.5% q-o-q and amounted to
$129 mln, which is in line with the Group's investment programme schedule.
CAPEX declined 18.4% y-o-y.
? In Q1 2020, cash inflow to working capital amounted to $141 mln, mainly
due to higher advances from customers received at 2019 year-end. At the
same time, the net working capital to revenue ratio declined to 12.9%.
? Strong margin in Q1 2020 coupled with lower capital expenditure largely
offset inflow to working capital. As a result, FCF for Q1 2020 amounted to
$110 mln, down 59.6% q-o-q and down 57.7% y-o-y.
Debt
? As of the end of Q1 2020, MMK Group's total debt amounted to $899 mln,
up from the end of 2019 ($870 mln). The debt also grew compared to the end
of Q1 2019 due to the placement of Eurobonds in June 2019.
? As of the end of Q1 2020, the Group had $869 mln in cash and deposits on
its accounts.
? The Group's net debt as of the end of Q1 2020 amounted to $30 mln, while
the net debt/EBITDA ratio was 0.02? - the lowest debt load among global
steelmakers.
Measures taken by MMK Group's management in response to COVID-19
? MMK Group is taking active measures to prevent the spread and reduce the
risk of coronavirus infection.
? Office employees have been shifted to work remotely, while the number of
personnel at production sites has been reduced. Shifts are being separated
by pauses in order to minimise contact between employees.
? The hotline and special headquarters have been established under the
leadership of the Group CEO to take active measures to prevent the spread
and reduce the risk of the coronavirus infection.
? Employees have their body temperature measured by contactless
thermometers throughout MMK Group's divisions.
? Dispensers with antiseptic solution have been placed in administrative
buildings and in public areas, while specialised disinfecting equipment
has been put in place and sanitary treatments are being carried out
regularly.
? In-person meetings, negotiations and business trips have been replaced
by online communications using the appropriate technology.
OUTLOOK
? In Q2 2020, the Group sees risks of declining sales volumes amid weaker
business activity due to the unfavourable epidemiologic situation in
Russia and the world. In Q2 2020, MMK Group will continue the scheduled
equipment repairs which leads to lower production volumes.
? Market uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to put
significant pressure on global prices for metal products in Q2 2020.
? CAPEX in Q2 2020 is expected to be higher than in Q1 2020 due to the
completion of the reconstruction of hot-rolling Mill 2500 and is fully in
line with the schedule of investment project implementation under the
Group's strategy.
? Despite the economic headwinds, the Group's performance in Q2 2020 will
be supported by measures to increase operational efficiency.
CONFERENCE CALL
MMK management will hold a conference call on these financial statements on
29 April 2020 at 2 pm Moscow time (12 pm London time, 7 am New York time).
The conference call dial-in numbers are:
Russia
+7 495 213 1765 (Local access) / 8 800 500 9271 (Toll free)
UK
+44 (0)330 336 9104 (Local access) / 0800 358 6374 (Toll free)
US
+1 646-828-8374 (Local access) / 800-581-5838 (Toll free)
Conference ID: 474530
To register for the webcast please use the following link. [1]
The call recording will be available for seven days via the following
numbers:
Russia
8 10 800 2702 1012
UK
+44 (0) 207 660 0134
US
+1 (719) 457-0820
Call recording ID: 1073839
A presentation of the financial results and the IFRS financial statements
can be found at: http://eng.mmk.ru/for_investor/financial_statements/ [2]
Key events in 2020 (Financial [3] calendar)
29 May AGM
14 July Publication of operational results
for Q2 and H1 2020
29 July Publication of financial IFRS results
for Q2 and H1 2020
13 October Publication of operational results
for Q3 and 9M 2020
22 October Publication of financial IFRS results
for Q3 and 9M 2020
About MMK
MMK is one of the world's largest steel producers and a leading Russian
metals company. The Group's operations in Russia include a large
steel-producing unit encompassing the entire production chain, from the
preparation of iron ore to downstream processing of rolled steel. MMK turns
out a broad range of steel products with a predominant share of
high-value-added products. In 2019, MMK produced 12.5 mln tonnes of crude
steel and 11.3 mln tonnes of commercial steel products.
??? is an industry leader in terms of production costs and margin. MMK Group
had revenue in 2019 of USD 7,566 mln and EBITDA of USD 1,797 mln. MMK's debt
load is the lowest for the industry. Net debt/EBITDA ratio was -0.13? at the
end of 2019. The Group's investment-grade rating is confirmed by the leading
global rating agencies Fitch, Moody's, S&P.
MMK's ordinary shares are traded on Moscow Exchange, while its depositary
receipts are traded on the London Stock Exchange. Free float amounts to
15.7%.
Contacts
Investor Relations Department
Veronika Kryachko
Tel.: +7 (3519) 25-75-01
E-mail: kryachko.vs@mmk.ru
Communications Department
Dmitriy Kuchumov Oleg Egorov
Tel.: +7 (499) 238-26-13 Tel.: +7 (499) 238-26-13
E-mail: kuchumov.do@mmk.ru E-mail: egorov.oa@mmk.ru
ISIN: US5591892048
Category Code: QRF
TIDM: MMK
LEI Code: 253400XSJ4C01YMCXG44
Sequence No.: 61036
EQS News ID: 1032413
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