Earnings Release • Feb 15, 2022
Earnings Release
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands / 14 February 2022
Ahmed El-Hoshy, CEO of OCI NV commented: "We are pleased that we can start returning capital to our shareholders through consistent semi-annual dividends and focus on growing our future cash flows through targeted investments in hydrogen and other growth opportunities. Going forward, our new capital allocation strategy is supported by healthy fundamentals of our core markets, our robust balance sheet and healthy FCF as we also expand our FCF conversion via the step-down in gross debt and focus on operational excellence.
Our end markets continued their upward trend during the fourth quarter, and we expect H1 2022 also to be strong, driven by attractive farm economics for our nitrogen fertilizers; strong demand in our industrial end markets for ammonia, methanol, melamine and DEF; and our advantaged feedstock costs in MENA and the US.
Our current order book looks healthy with some sales into Q2 2022. Our distribution capabilities, including the ability to manage inventories close to key demand centres coupled with a disciplined commercial strategy, allow us to optimise
benefits from the current market conditions. This bodes well for our outlook, as exemplified by the recent award to Fertiglobe to supply 500kt urea to Ethiopia this quarter and in the second quarter this year at an average price of c.\$725 / ton.
We continue to strengthen our world-leading ammonia production, logistics and trading platform. During the past quarter, we have increased throughput capabilities at our ammonia import terminal in Rotterdam by an annualized rate of c.300 kt, which has enabled us to continue our downstream production in Europe, and combat volatility in feedstock prices by sourcing record volumes of ammonia from our operations at Fertiglobe and in the US as well as third party volumes to our Dutch operations.
We continue to make good progress in our efforts to capture value creative opportunities from emerging demand for clean ammonia and methanol as we aim to become one of the largest producers of clean fuel and feedstock in the world. We recently strengthened our methanol platform considerably through a new strategic partnership in Abu Dhabi, highlighting our growing leadership in the renewable energy markets and commitment to a greener future."
OCI's earnings momentum has been underpinned by several factors which suggest a structural shift to a multi-year demand driven environment for nitrogen products over the medium term.
The ammonia market is structurally tightening over the medium term with limited net capacity additions and higher industrial demand. Ammonia prices in Q4 2021 and into Q1 2022, have been supported by a strong US fall ammonia season lowering inventories ahead of the spring season, higher demand from downstream phosphates production and a number of planned and unplanned outages. Further, over the medium term there is upside for ammonia from the expected incremental demand for clean ammonia in new applications across a range of sectors including marine fuel and power, and as a hydrogen carrier.
Melamine markets have continued to tighten driven by strong demand from home renovation and construction markets, tight supply and low global inventories across the supply chain. Quarterly contract prices increased by 35% in Q4 2021 and increased by a further €775 to €3,965 / ton in Q1 2022.
The recovery in truck sales and freight activity has continued, supporting an improving trend for OCI's Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sales in the US for 2022. DEF now represents more than 30% of our sales volumes from IFCo and DEF prices have been supported by the recovery in transportation demand. The higher netbacks for this product enable us to continue to enhance returns for our US nitrogen operations going forward. We have renewed a 3-year offtake contract with Dyno Nobel for DEF and other industrial urea products via our successful N-7 partnership and have successfully grown our contractual volumes for the 2022 season.
Methanol market fundamentals also remain positive. Prices have been supported by a continued recovery in demand, low global inventories, and the recovery in oil prices whereas there is no new supply expected to come onstream in 2022. Transportation applications also continue to lag other sectors which is expected to keep market conditions tight in 2022.
Further, operating rates for major derivatives segments are reported to be near maximum rates, which provides good visibility on our sales and prices in H1 2022. Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) operating rates in China have recovered in Q1 2022 and are expected to remain healthy in the quarters ahead, and a new 1.8 mtpa MTO facility is starting up in China later this year which should provide a further boost. Long term, we continue to expect tighter methanol market fundamentals with demand growth exceeding capacity growth.
Ammonia and methanol are the most effective green hydrogen carriers. With green hydrogen essential to decarbonize industry, food, transport and energy, there are significant opportunities for ammonia and methanol to deliver green hydrogen all over the world to fuel the clean economy and meet growing demand for renewable sources of clean energy.
As one of the largest producers and traders of ammonia and methanol globally, with a strategically located asset base and access to abundant low-cost renewable energy sources, OCI is a pioneer in helping the decarbonisation of sectors that make up around 90% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
We have recently announced several new clean energy projects including a partnership with Masdar and ENGIE to study a globally cost-competitive green hydrogen facility of up to 200MW to supply Fertiglobe's ammonia production plants in Abu Dhabi.
We achieved our net leverage goals during 2021, as our growth strategy and competitive business model started to pay off. During 2021, we redeemed bonds at OCI NV and IFCo for a total of \$1.8 billion and have reduced net debt by \$1.5 billion to c.\$2.2 billion, lowered our weighted average cost of debt from c.4.3% at end 2020 to c.3.2% at end 2021 and reduced cash interest by more than \$60 million per year from 2022 onwards, thus enhancing our ongoing FCF conversion.
In addition, on 27 October 2021 ADNOC and OCI successfully listed 13.8% of their partnership Fertiglobe on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), generating gross proceeds to OCI of c.\$461 million (\$447 million net). Following the IPO, OCI continues to own a majority of Fertiglobe's share capital. In October 2021, Fertiglobe paid dividends of \$1,165 million (of
which \$850 million was a special dividend and \$315 million were dividends from the ordinary course of business) to its two shareholders (OCI 58% and ADNOC 42%), of which \$676 million was paid to OCI and \$489 million to ADNOC
Following the transformation in our capital structure during 2021 and the healthy free cash flow generated, we are now quickly approaching our objective to reach an Investment Grade credit rating.
As a result, we are well-positioned to start returning capital to shareholders, as well as invest in growth opportunities in the hydrogen energy transition and other opportunities to enhance our future free cash flows. Looking ahead, we will continue to evaluate opportunities to optimize our capital structure.
In November 2021, Moody's upgraded the corporate family rating (CFR) of OCI NV from Ba2 to Ba1 and the instrument rating from Ba3 to Ba1 (both with a stable outlook). In December 2021, Fitch upgraded the OCI NV rating from BB to BB+ (stable outlook). Following S&P's upgrade in Q3 2021, all ratings are now equalised at BB+ / Ba1 (stable outlook).
OCI's Board has approved a new dividend / capital allocation policy, which combines a consistent base return of capital of \$400 million per year with an additional variable component linked to FCF generated. Distributions will be made twice per year.
Going forward, the policy is subject to maintaining an investment grade credit profile with a target of net leverage below 2x through the cycle, and balance availability of funds and excess FCF for profit distribution to shareholders while pursuing value accretive ESG and other growth opportunities.
OCI announces a proposed payment of an interim distribution for the period H2 2021 of €1.45 per share (or c.\$350 million including a \$200 million base).
OCI is convening an extraordinary shareholders meeting (EGM) on 28 March 2022 to resolve on the distribution through a repayment of capital with an option to shareholders to elect for a dividend distribution instead, resulting in a distribution to shareholders scheduled for June, subject to a statutory two-month creditor opposition period.
Shareholder approval will be asked for the H2 2021 distribution and for a subsequent distribution scheduled for October of up to €305 million (or c.\$350 million). However, the actual amount of the capital return to shareholders pursuant to such second distribution will be subject to further approval by the board at its full discretion with due observance of the applicable dividend policy and applicable regulations. The convening notice and other materials can be found on our website at www.oci.nl.
| \$ million unless otherwise stated | Q4'21 | Q4'20 | % Δ | 2021 | 2020 | % Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,198.9 | 1,035.7 | 112% | 6,318.7 | 3,474.1 | 82% |
| Gross Profit | 811.3 | 127.7 | 536% | 1,829.0 | 412.1 | 344% |
| Gross profit margin | 36.9% | 12.3% | 28.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA2 | 1,038.7 | 265.9 | 291% | 2,526.5 | 869.8 | 190% |
| EBITDA | 999.5 | 209.9 | 376% | 2,454.4 | 779.1 | 215% |
| EBITDA margin | 45.5% | 20.3% | 38.8% | 22.4% | ||
| Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to shareholders2 | 447.4 | (44.8) | nm | 731.8 | (213.4) | nm |
| Reported net income (loss) attributable to shareholders | 294.8 | (56.9) | nm | 570.5 | (177.7) | nm |
| Earnings / (loss) per share (\$) | ||||||
| Basic earnings per share | 1.405 | (0.271) | nm | 2.719 | (0.847) | nm |
| Diluted earnings per share | 1.397 | (0.271) | nm | 2.703 | (0.847) | nm |
| Adjusted earnings per share2) | 2.134 | (0.213) | nm | 3.487 | (1.017) | nm |
| Capital expenditure | 84.2 | 51.5 | 63% | 247.8 | 262.6 | (6%) |
| Of which: Maintenance Capital Expenditure | 75.4 | 50.4 | 50% | 225.4 | 239.4 | (6%) |
| Free cash flow2, 3 | 788.7 | 245.0 | 222% | 1,593.9 | 304.7 | 423% |
| 31-Dec '21 | 31-Dec'20 | |||||
| Total Assets | 9,811.6 | 9,097.0 | 8% | |||
| Gross Interest-Bearing Debt | 3,800.8 | 4,416.6 | (14%) | |||
| Net Debt | 2,220.5 | 3,730.3 | (40%) | |||
| Q4'21 | Q4'20 | % Δ | 2021 | 2020 | % Δ | |
| Sales volumes ('000 metric tons) | ||||||
| OCI Product Sold4 | 2,689.4 | 3,397.7 | (21%) | 11,440.1 | 12,249.0 | (7%) |
| Third Party Traded | 738.8 | 696.6 | 6% | 2,953.6 | 2,434.7 | 21% |
| Total Product Volumes | 3,428.1 | 4,094.3 | (16%) | 14,393.7 | 14,683.7 | (2%) |
2) OCI presents certain financial measures when discussing OCI's performance, that are not measures of financial performance under IFRS. These non-IFRS measures of financial performance (also known as non-GAAP or alternative performance measures) are presented because management considers them important supplemental measures of OCI's performance and believes that similar measures are widely used in the industry in which OCI operates.
3) Free cash flow is an APM that is calculated as cash from operations less maintenance capital expenditures less distributions to non-controlling interests plus dividends from equity accounted investees, and before growth capital expenditures and lease payments.
4) Fully consolidated, not adjusted for OCI ownership stake in plants, except OCI's 50% share of Natgasoline volumes.
| '000 metric tons | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | % Δ | 2021 | 2020 | % Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Own Product | ||||||
| Ammonia | 443.0 | 380.0 | 17% | 2,090.3 | 1,656.8 | 26% |
| Urea | 995.6 | 1,472.4 | (32%) | 4,327.6 | 4,763.2 | (9%) |
| Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) | 279.0 | 290.7 | (4%) | 1,176.4 | 1,371.8 | (14%) |
| Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) | 412.7 | 434.2 | (5%) | 1,354.8 | 1,749.9 | (23%) |
| Total Fertilizer | 2,130.2 | 2,577.3 | (17%) | 8,949.0 | 9,541.7 | (6%) |
| Melamine | 35.2 | 37.0 | (5%) | 131.9 | 144.6 | (9%) |
| DEF | 187.2 | 181.0 | 3% | 612.1 | 636.2 | (4%) |
| Total Nitrogen Products | 2,352.6 | 2,795.3 | (16%) | 9,692.9 | 10,322.5 | (6%) |
| Methanol1) | 336.7 | 602.4 | (44%) | 1,747.2 | 1,926.5 | (9%) |
| Total Own Product Sold | 2,689.4 | 3,397.7 | (21%) | 11,440.1 | 12,249.0 | (7%) |
| Traded Third Party | ||||||
| Ammonia | 69.2 | 108.1 | (36%) | 255.5 | 284.3 | (10%) |
| Urea | 252.9 | 275.1 | (8%) | 1,295.2 | 910.5 | 42% |
| UAN | 16.9 | 22.6 | (25%) | 48.5 | 41.3 | 18% |
| Methanol | 209.0 | 35.2 | 494% | 524.4 | 258.8 | 103% |
| AS | 124.6 | 200.7 | (38%) | 467.8 | 712.8 | (34%) |
| DEF | 66.2 | 54.9 | 21% | 362.2 | 227.0 | 60% |
| Total Traded Third Party | 738.8 | 696.6 | 6% | 2,953.6 | 2,434.7 | 21% |
| Total Own Product and Traded Third Party | 3,428.1 | 4,094.3 | (16%) | 14,393.7 | 14,683.7 | (2%) |
1) Including OCI's 50% share of Natgasoline volumes
| 2021 | 2020 | % Δ | Q4 '21 | Q4 '20 | % Δ | Q3 '21 | % Δ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | NW Europe, FOB | \$/mt | 623 | 253 | 146% | 941 | 261 | 261% | 654 | 44% |
| Ammonia | US Gulf Tampa contract \$/mt | 595 | 233 | 156% | 862 | 242 | 256% | 614 | 40% | |
| Granular UreaEgypt, FOB | \$/mt | 529 | 249 | 113% | 895 | 264 | 239% | 484 | 85% | |
| CAN | Germany, CIF | €/mt | 338 | 170 | 100% | 590 | 175 | 237% | 298 | 98% |
| UAN | France, FCA | €/mt | 340 | 154 | 121% | 602 | 160 | 276% | 323 | 87% |
| UAN | US Midwest, FOB | \$/mt | 413 | 180 | 129% | 653 | 172 | 279% | 378 | 73% |
| Melamine | Europe contract | €m/t | 2,279 | 1,380 | 65% | 3,190 | 1,390 | 129% | 2,365 | 35% |
| Methanol | USGC Contract, FOB | \$/mt | 557 | 336 | 66% | 645 | 372 | 73% | 558 | 16% |
| Methanol | Rotterdam FOB Contract€/mt | 426 | 253 | 68% | 485 | 263 | 84% | 405 | 20% | |
| Natural gas | TTF (Europe) | \$ / mmBtu | 15.8 | 3.1 | 411% | 31.2 | 5.0 | 525% | 16.7 | 87% |
| Natural gas | Henry Hub (US) | \$ / mmBtu | 3.7 | 2.0 | 86% | 4.8 | 2.7 | 80% | 4.3 | 12% |
Source: CRU, MMSA, ICIS, Bloomberg
Total own-produced nitrogen volumes decreased by 16% during the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year, largely due to turnarounds at Fertiglobe. However, this was more than offset by higher nitrogen pricing during the quarter. The adjusted EBITDA for the nitrogen business increased 320% from \$209 million in Q4 2020 to \$877 million in Q4 2021, despite the turnarounds and higher gas prices in Europe and the US.
Selling prices for all our products were up, which offset a \$147 million negative impact year-on-year from higher natural gas prices, resulting in a 251% increase in adjusted EBITDA YoY and an adjusted EBTDA margin of 15% for Q4 2021.
CAN volumes were relatively flat year-on-year in Q4 2021, but we have a healthy order book on nitrates in H1 2022 and expect to benefit from our logistics close to core demand centres once the season starts off.
Own-produced methanol sales volumes decreased by 45% in Q4 2021 compared to the same period last year:
The adjusted EBITDA of the methanol business was higher in Q4 2021 due to higher methanol prices and the sale of excess EUAs, more than offsetting lower volumes and higher gas prices in the Netherlands and the US compared to a year ago.
| \$ million | Nitrogen | Methanol | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | Europe | Fertiglobe* | Elim. | Total Nitrogen |
US | Europe | Elim.* | Total Methanol* |
Other | Elim. | Total | |
| Total revenues | 353.8 | 473.1 | 1,184.0 | (117.5) | 1,893.4 | 227.0 | 145.8 | (8.0) | 364.7 | 0.0 | (59.3) | 2,198.9 |
| Gross profit | 137.2 | 56.5 | 626.2 | (11.3) | 808.6 | 16.0 | (24.8) | 29.2 | 20.4 | 0.1 | (17.8) | 811.3 |
| Operating profit | 130.3 | 46.7 | 596.2 | (11.2) | 762.0 | (2.9) | (28.8) | 41.8 | 10.1 | (19.6) | (17.8) | 734.7 |
| D&A | (38.2) | (22.0) | (65.1) | (0.1) | (125.2) | (31.3) | (120.1) | 12.9 | (138.6) | (1.1) | 0.0 | (264.8) |
| EBITDA | 168.5 | 68.7 | 661.2 | (11.2) | 887.2 | 28.4 | 91.3 | 28.9 | 148.7 | (18.5) | (17.8) | 999.5 |
| Adj. EBITDA | 168.5 | 72.4 | 647.6 | (11.3) | 877.2 | 101.0 | 100.9 | (2.6) | 199.3 | (19.9) | (17.8) | 1,038.7 |
*As per Q4 2021 we have represented our segments Fertiglobe and Methanol for the year, and have included all non-production and holding entities, which were previously presented in the segment other. This change is also reflected in the comparative numbers per Q4 2020 and FY 2020.
| Nitrogen | Methanol | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ million | US | Europe | Fertiglobe | Elim. | Total Nitrogen |
US | Europe | Elim.* | Total Methanol |
Other | Elim. | Total |
| Total revenues | 149.4 | 190.5 | 498.3 | (30.0) | 808.2 | 137.9 | 127.0 | (19.4) | 245.5 | 0.0 | (18.0) | 1,035.7 |
| Gross profit | 10.7 | 4.5 | 101.6 | (1.5) | 115.3 | (15.8) | (7.3) | 35.4 | 12.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 127.7 |
| Operating profit | 7.6 | (1.9) | 77.2 | (1.5) | 81.4 | 7.8 | (4.4) | 7.0 | 10.4 | (35.4) | 0.0 | 56.4 |
| D&A | (37.9) | (22.5) | (67.3) | 0.0 | (127.7) | (48.5) | (7.6) | 30.9 | (25.2) | (0.6) | 0.0 | (153.5) |
| EBITDA | 45.5 | 20.6 | 144.8 | (1.8) | 209.1 | 56.3 | 3.2 | (23.9) | 35.6 | (34.8) | 0.0 | 209.9 |
| Adj. EBITDA | 45.5 | 20.6 | 144.9 | (1.9) | 209.1 | 61.4 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 66.3 | (9.5) | 0.0 | 265.9 |
| \$ million | Nitrogen | Methanol | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | Europe | Fertiglobe | Elim. | Total Nitrogen |
US | Europe | Elim.* | Total Methanol |
Other | Elim. | Total | |
| Total revenues | 827.8 | 1,256.8 | 3,310.7 | (198.3) | 5,197.0 | 789.2 | 531.3 | (41.7) | 1,278.8 | 0.0 | (157.1) | 6,318.7 |
| Gross profit | 212.0 | 154.5 | 1,406.9 | (8.7) | 1,764.7 | 290.7 | (144.3) | (49.1) | 97.3 | (10.3) | (22.7) | 1,829.0 |
| Operating profit | 191.8 | 117.3 | 1,304.5 | (8.6) | 1,605.0 | 242.1 | (155.3) | (27.2) | 59.6 | (79.1) | (22.7) | 1,562.8 |
| D&A | (152.4) | (92.1) | (267.1) | 0.0 | (511.6) | (151.0) | (303.8) | 78.8 | (376.0) | (4.0) | 0.0 | (891.6) |
| EBITDA | 344.2 | 209.4 | 1,571.6 | (8.6) | 2,116.6 | 393.1 | 148.5 | (106.0) | 435.6 | (75.1) | (22.7) | 2,454.4 |
| Adj. EBITDA | 344.2 | 207.7 | 1,550.5 | (8.6) | 2,093.8 | 370.9 | 151.4 | 0.6 | 522.9 | (67.5) | (22.7) | 2,526.5 |
| Nitrogen | Methanol | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$ million | US | Europe | Fertiglobe | Elim. | Total Nitrogen |
US | Europe | Elim.* | Total Methanol |
Other | Elim. | Total |
| Total revenues | 547.9 | 752.9 | 1,550.8 | (72.1) | 2,779.5 | 466.2 | 339.1 | (62.9) | 742.4 | 0.0 | (47.8) | 3,474.1 |
| Gross profit | 54.1 | 75.7 | 272.3 | (0.6) | 401.5 | (10.9) | (4.3) | 27.3 | 12.1 | (1.5) | 0.0 | 412.1 |
| Operating profit | 38.3 | 42.2 | 181.9 | (0.6) | 261.8 | (11.8) | (5.4) | 5.9 | (11.3) | (63.5) | 0.0 | 187.0 |
| D&A | (142.7) | (82.9) | (268.1) | 0.0 | (493.7) | (154.5) | (28.4) | 86.9 | (96.0) | (2.4) | 0.0 | (592.1) |
| EBITDA | 181.0 | 125.1 | 449.6 | (0.2) | 755.5 | 142.7 | 23.0 | (81.0) | 84.7 | (61.1) | 0.0 | 779.1 |
| Adj. EBITDA | 181.0 | 132.3 | 453.3 | (0.4) | 766.2 | 130.0 | 21.6 | (1.7) | 149.9 | (46.3) | 0.0 | 869.8 |
Consolidated revenue increased by 112% to \$2,199 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter in 2020, driven mainly by higher prices for all our products.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 291% to \$1,039 million in Q4 2021 compared to \$266 million in Q4 2020. The nitrogen and methanol segments benefited from higher selling prices, offsetting lower sales volumes and higher gas prices in Europe and the US.
Reported net profit attributable to shareholders was \$295 million in Q4 2021 compared to a net loss of \$57 million in Q4 2020. The adjusted net profit attributable to shareholders was \$447 million in Q4 2021 compared to an adjusted net loss of \$45 million in Q4 2020.
| \$ million | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net revenue | 2,198.9 | 1,035.7 | 6,318.7 | 3,474.1 |
| Cost of Sales | (1,387.6) | (908.0) | (4,489.7) | (3,062.0) |
| Gross profit | 811.3 | 127.7 | 1,829.0 | 412.1 |
| SG&A | (75.8) | (51.0) | (266.4) | (219.3) |
| Other Income | 0.3 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 17.6 |
| Other expense | (1.1) | (23.5) | (1.2) | (23.4) |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 1,038.7 | 265.9 | 2,526.5 | 869.8 |
| EBITDA | 999.5 | 209.9 | 2,454.4 | 779.1 |
| Depreciation & amortization & Impairments | (264.8) | (153.5) | (891.6) | (592.1) |
| Operating profit | 734.7 | 56.4 | 1,562.8 | 187.0 |
| Interest income | 0.7 | 0.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Interest expense | (96.0) | (119.4) | (281.0) | (307.5) |
| Other finance income / (cost) | 2.8 | 76.4 | 2.5 | 103.2 |
| Net finance costs | (92.5) | (42.4) | (274.2) | (199.9) |
| Income from equity-accounted investees | (42.9) | (12.6) | 7.3 | (36.7) |
| Net income before tax | 599.3 | 1.4 | 1,295.9 | (49.6) |
| Income tax expense | (40.7) | (32.6) | (137.1) | (44.5) |
| Net profit / (loss) | 558.6 | (31.2) | 1,158.8 | (94.1) |
| Non-Controlling Interest | (263.8) | (25.7) | (588.3) | (83.6) |
| Net profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders | 294.8 | (56.9) | 570.5 | (177.7) |
| Adjusted net profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders | 447.4 | (44.8) | 731.8 | (213.4) |
* Unaudited
Adjusted EBITDA is an Alternative Performance Measure (APM) that intends to give a clear reflection of underlying performance of OCI's operations. The main APM adjustments in the fourth quarters of 2021 and 2020 relate to:
| \$ million | Q4 '21 | Q4 '20 | 2021 | 2020 | Adjustment in P&L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit as reported | 734.7 | 56.4 | 1,562.8 | 187.0 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 264.8 | 153.5 | 891.6 | 592.2 | |
| EBITDA | 999.5 | 209.9 | 2,454.4 | 779.2 | |
| APM adjustments for: | |||||
| Natgasoline | 20.5 | 28.9 | 94.5 | 65.9 | OCI's share of Natgasoline EBITDA |
| Unrealized Result Natural Gas Hedging | 20.5 | 2.0 | (10.0) | (8.6) | COGS |
| Unrealized Result EUA Derivatives | 10.4 | - | (1.7) | - | COGS |
| Gain on Purchase Related to Fertiglobe | - | - | - | (13.3) | Other income |
| Hurricane Laura | - | 0.5 | - | 10.0 | |
| Mandatory Inspection Costs OCIN | - | - | - | 7.2 | |
| Other including provisions | (12.2) | 24.6 | (10.7) | 29.5 | |
| Total APM adjustments | 39.2 | 56.0 | 72.1 | 90.7 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 1,038.7 | 265.9 | 2,526.5 | 869.8 |
At the net income level, the main APM adjustments in Q4 2021 relate to a full impairment of the PP&E of BioMCN (\$117 million), expenses related to refinancing and accelerated depreciation, partially offset by the recognition of a deferred tax asset related to previously unused tax losses at IFCo (\$101 million).
Reconciliation of reported net income to adjusted net income
| \$ million | Q4 '21 | Q4 '20 | 2021 | 2020 | Adjustment in P&L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported net profit (loss) attributable to shareholders | 294.8 | (56.9) | 570.5 | (177.7) | |
| Adjustments for: | |||||
| Adjustments at EBITDA level | 39.2 | 56.0 | 72.1 | 90.7 | |
| Add back: Natgasoline EBITDA adjustment | (20.5) | (28.9) | (94.5) | (65.9) | |
| Result from associate (change in unrealized gas hedging Natgasoline and insurance) |
52.1 | 2.7 | (12.2) | (13.5) | Finance expenses |
| Accelerated depreciation and impairment of PP&E | 130.0 | - | 300.7 | 2.2 | Depreciation & impairment |
| Recognition of previously unused tax losses IFCo | (100.5) | - | (197.2) | - | Income tax |
| Expenses related to refinancing | 48.9 | 51.3 | 61.7 | 51.3 | |
| Forex (gain)/loss on USD exposure | (1.8) | (71.9) | 1.4 | (108.5) | Finance income and expense |
| Non-controlling interest adjustment / release interest accrual / uncertain tax positions |
8.0 | 3.5 | 34.1 | 8.7 | Uncertain tax positions / minorities |
| Tax effect of adjustments | (2.8) | (0.6) | (4.8) | (0.7) | Income tax |
| Total APM adjustments at net profit / (loss) level | 152.6 | 12.1 | 161.3 | (35.7) | |
| Adjusted net profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders |
447.4 | (44.8) | 731.8 | (213.4) |
Free cash flow before growth capex amounted to \$789 million during Q4 2021, compared to \$245 million during the same period last year, reflecting our operational performance for the quarter and net operating working capital inflows, as well as monetization of CO2 emission rights. This was offset by maintenance capital expenditures, semi-annual interest payments and dividends paid to non-controlling interests.
Other cash in and outflows:
| \$ million | Q4'21 | Q4'20 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | 999.5 | 209.9 | 2,454.4 | 779.1 |
| Working capital | 163.5 | 229.2 | 101.8 | 143.5 |
| Maintenance capital expenditure | (75.4) | (50.4) | (225.4) | (239.4) |
| Lease payments | (13.0) | (12.9) | (47.3) | (45.9) |
| Tax paid | (64.8) | (12.5) | (131.2) | (25.4) |
| Interest paid | (85.1) | (105.9) | (204.9) | (279.1) |
| Dividends from equity accounted investees | - | 0.4 | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (NCI) | (171.6) | (16.8) | (442.7) | (43.2) |
| Other | 35.6 | 4.0 | 86.6 | 12.1 |
| Free Cash Flow | 788.7 | 245.0 | 1,593.9 | 304.7 |
| Reconciliation to change in net debt: | ||||
| Growth capital expenditure | (8.6) | (1.1) | (22.4) | (23.2) |
| Cash received for Fertiglobe closing settlement | - | - | - | 166.8 |
| Special dividend Fertiglobe paid to non-controlling interests (NCI) | (357.0) | - | (357.0) | - |
| IPO proceeds (net) | 447.0 | - | 447.0 | - |
| Other non-operating items | 28.1 | 0.5 | (76.5) | (4.4) |
| Net effect of movement in exchange rates on net debt | (19.6) | (5.3) | 3.1 | (41.7) |
| Debt redemption cost | (48.9) | (51.3) | (61.7) | (51.3) |
| Other non-cash items | (4.2) | (1.3) | (16.5) | (19.4) |
| Net Cash Flow / Decrease (Increase) in Net Debt | 825.4 | 186.5 | 1509.9 | 331.5 |
We continue to benefit from our recent refinancing activities with a reduction in recurring interest expense (excluding debt restructuring costs) to \$183 million in 2021 from \$248 million in 2020.
During 2021, OCI repaid c.\$1.8 billion of bonds outstanding, and reduced net debt by c.\$1.5 billion to c.\$2.2 billion. These transactions have lowered the Group's weighted average cost of debt to c.3.2% at the end of 2021 from 4.3% at the end of 2020 and have reduced recurring cash interest by more than \$60 million per year from 2022 onwards (before any further capital structure optimizations), thus enhancing ongoing FCF conversion.
This report contains unaudited fourth quarter consolidated financial highlights of OCI N.V. ('OCI', 'the Group' or 'the Company'), a public limited liability company incorporated under Dutch law, with its head office located at Honthorststraat 19, 1071 DC Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
OCI N.V. is registered in the Dutch commercial register under No. 56821166 dated 2 January 2013. The Group is primarily involved in the production of nitrogen-based fertilizers and industrial chemicals.
The financial highlights and the reported data in this report have not been audited by an external auditor.
On 15 February 2022 at 16:30 CET, OCI N.V. will host a conference call for investors and analysts. Investors can find the details of the call on the Company's website at www.oci.nl.
On 15 February at 14:30 CET, Fertiglobe will host a conference call for investors and analysts. Investors can find the details of the call on the Company's website at www.fertiglobe.com.
This press release contains inside information as meant in clause 7(1) of the Market Abuse Regulation.
OCI N.V. (Euronext: OCI) is a leading global producer and distributor of hydrogen products providing low carbon fertilizers, fuels, and feedstock to agricultural, transportation, and industrial customers around the world. OCI's production capacity spans four continents and comprises approximately 16.2 million metric tons per year of hydrogen products including nitrogen fertilizers, methanol, biofuels, diesel exhaust fluid, melamine, and other products. OCI has more than 3,850 employees, is headquartered in the Netherlands and listed on Euronext in Amsterdam.
Fertiglobe is the world's largest seaborne exporter of urea and ammonia combined, and an early mover in clean ammonia. Fertiglobe's production capacity comprises of 6.7 million tons of urea and merchant ammonia, produced at four subsidiaries in the UAE, Egypt and Algeria, making it the largest producer of nitrogen fertilizers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and benefits from direct access to six key ports and distribution hubs on the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, and the Arab Gulf. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi and incorporated in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Fertiglobe employs more than 2,600 employees and was formed as a strategic partnership between OCI N.V. ("OCI") and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company ("ADNOC"). Fertiglobe is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange ("ADX") under the symbol "FERTIGLB" and ISIN "AEF000901015. To find out more, visit: www.fertiglobe.com
Hans Zayed Director Email: [email protected] Tel: +31 (0) 6 18 251 367
Honthorststraat 19 1071 DC Amsterdam The Netherlands
OCI stock symbols: OCI / OCI.NA / OCI.AS Fertiglobe stock symbol: FERTIGLB
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