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Hellenic Petroleum Holdings S.A.

Earnings Release Aug 26, 2021

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RNS Number : 9364J

Hellenic Petroleum S.A.

26 August 2021

26 August 2021

Second quarter / first half 2021 financial results
Improved operating results in 2Q21, due to increased Petchems and Retail sales contribution; Record refined product exports

HELLENIC PETROLEUM Group announced its 2Q21/1H21 financial results, with Adjusted EBITDA up 26% at €79m and the corresponding Adjusted Net Income amounting to €10m. Results are also improved vs LY and 1Q21, as gradual market recovery leads to marginally improved international environment.

The improvement in operating profitability came mainly from the record high Petchems results, where reduced international polypropylene supply led to very strong benchmark margins. Fuels Marketing also reported improved performance, as the auto-fuel market recovers with the gradual lifting of transportation restrictions.

Refining, Supply & Trading delivered a positive operating performance, with record exports, which in 2Q21 accounted for 67% of total sales. These partially offset the negative impact of Med crude oil pricing, the maintenance slow-down at the Elefsina flexicoker due to the power grid issues last February. During the quarter, results were also impacted by higher CO2 emission cost and power tariffs increase.

The contribution of ELPEDISON, as well as of DEPA Commercial and Infrastructure companies was positive, mainly due to improved conditions in the power market, as well as the realisation of commercial opportunities in natural gas.

The recovery of international oil prices for yet another quarter, had a positive impact on the inventory valuation gains, with Reported EBITDA at €133m, while the IFRS Reported Net Income amounted to €54m, with 1H21 at €206m. It is noted that the accounting treatment of CO2 emissions under IFRS does not provide for the quarterly accrual, resulting to an uneven reporting and deferral of cost from the first half of the year to the second. This impact is adjusted for comparability purposes in Adjusted Results, in order to better reflect underlying quarterly business performance.

Strategy update - Main developments

During 2Q21, the AGM approved the required amendments in the Articles of Association and elected the new Board of Directors, with 4 independent members, applying a new fit and proper policy. In 3Q21 the company complied with the new law 4706/2020, putting in place an improved corporate governance framework.

On July 29, 2021, the HELLENIC PETROLEUM BoD initiated the process of changing the Group corporate structure, with the spin-off of Refining, Supply & Trading and Petrochemicals activities and establishment of a holding company, which will be implemented in the coming months, subject to required approvals. The new structure supports implementation of our strategy, including growth in clean energy activities.

Regarding the 204 MW PV park in Kozani, the works continue according to plan, with c. 65% of the construction already completed, targeting operation in 1Q22. In 2Q21 Kozani project represented 45% of the Group's investments.

With reference to the sale process of DEPA Infrastructure (65% HRADF - 35% HELPE), in which the Group participates as a joint seller with the HRADF, binding offers were submitted by EP INVESTMENT ADVISORS and ITALGAS SpA and the assessment of the bids is in progress. It is expected that with this process will be completed soon, with the announcement of the preferred investor.

In E&P, the Group notified the Hellenic Hydrocarbon Resources Management Company about its intention not to proceed with further exploration activities in the onshore areas of "Arta-Preveza" and "NW Peloponnese". The Group is assessing and focusing on higher prospect areas and reviewing its plans with its international partners.

In 2Q21, the Group completed the strategic cooperation agreement with VLPG Plant Ltd. for LPG logistics and distribution in the Cypriot market, through the Group's participation in VLPG Plant Ltd.

Furthermore, significant progress has been recorded in upgrade and expansion works of our international retail network, which considering the impact of the crisis, has led to a material improvement of the Group's international business performance.

Andreas Shiamishis, Group CEO, commented on results:

"During the second quarter, we saw the first signs of recovery in our core business, with the gradual lifting of restrictive measures, however the environment remained particularly weak, as evidenced by benchmark margins close to historic lows.

Our results are improved both y-o-y and q-o-q in almost all our activities. We took advantage of the opportunities presented in the international market, with record fuel exports, while Petrochemicals reported exceptional contribution for another quarter, benefitting from the high international margins and vertical integration with refining. Our Marketing subsidiaries, both in Greece and internationally, increased profitability, with market shares improvement and new products launch. At the same time, our Power & Gas Associates also improved performance.

While we remain optimistic for the coming quarters, the short-term outlook is highly dependent on pandemic developments, which affect the macroeconomic environment and fuels demand.

Regarding the implementation of our strategy, we took important steps over the last months in the context of "VISION 2025", through the alignment of corporate governance with the regulatory framework, the process of changing the Group corporate structure, as well as number of other projects for operational improvements. The approval by our shareholders of a new strategic direction is timely and extremely important, as it will enable improvement of existing activities, but also growth in a second pillar of cleaner energy, improving the Group's position in a changing environment.".  

Crude oil prices recovery continued, while refining margins remained weak. Further increase in CO2 emission allowance prices

International crude oil prices continued to recover in the second quarter, as global demand increased further, with a deficit in supply, due to the OPEC+ crude oil production cut agreement; Brent prices averaged at $69/bbl in 2Q21.

The US Dollar/Euro exchange rate remained at the same levels vs 1Q21, at 1.20 on average, compared to 1.10 in the corresponding period last year, negatively affecting export-oriented sectors such as refining, whose margins are USD driven and denominated.

CO2 emission allowance prices continued to increase significantly, amounting to €52/tonne, 132% higher compared to 2Q20; combined with the reduction of allowances for European manufacturing in phase 4 (2021-2025) of the European Emissions Trading Scheme, has a negative impact on European refining competitiveness.

The gradual lifting of travel restrictions led to an additional increase in gasoline cracks, while the weak aviation recovery kept middle distillates cracks close to multi-year lows, while the Brent-Urals spread averaged at $1.7/bbl. The above led to a slight improvement in the benchmark margins, which remained low, with FCC margins at $2.3/bbl and Hydrocracking at $0.1/bbl.

Recovery of domestic market auto-fuel demand

The gradual lifting of mobility restrictions led to 20% higher auto-fuels demand, compared to 2Q20, while June consumption approached 2019 levels. Total demand decreased by 9% compared to last year to 1.4m MT, due to the particularly high demand for heating oil in 2Q20, which normalized this year. In the duty-free market, bunkering fuel demand increased to 582k MT (+17%), while aviation fuel consumption, although increased compared to last year, remains 72% lower vs 2Q19.

Reduced financing cost 

Financing cost continued to decline, improving by 8% in 2Q21, to €24m, following the refinancing of €900m credit facilities, which took place in the 4Q20. The Group will proceed with the update of its financial strategy and capital structure, in the context of "Vision 2025" including the potential of a new bond issue in the coming period, while it will proceed with the repayment of its €200m October '21 bonds.

Net Debt in the 2Q21 came in at €1.8bn, at the same levels as last year.

Key highlights and contribution for each of the main business units in 2Q21 were:

REFINING, SUPPLY & TRADING

-  Refining, Supply & Trading 2Q21 Adjusted EBITDA at €12m.

-  Production at 3.7m MT (+1%), while sales increased by +11% at 4.1m MT, with exports at 2.7m MT (+20%) accounting for 67% of total.

PETROCHEMICALS

-  Petrochemicals achieved its highest profitability for the second consecutive quarter, capturing strong PP margins, with Adjusted EBITDA amounting to €45m (+181%) in 2Q21 and €81m in total in 1H21 (+125%).

MARKETING

-  In domestic marketing, auto-fuels demand recovery, improved market shares and the high premium fuels penetration led 2Q21 Adjusted EBITDA to €9m.

-  In international marketing, the results were mainly affected by the fuel demand recovery in retail due to the gradual lifting of lockdown restrictions, with 2Q21 Adjusted EBITDA at €15m (+47%).

ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

-  DEPA Commercial and DEPA Infrastructure contribution to 2Q21 consolidated Net Income came in at €4m.

-  ELPEDISON 2Q21 EBITDA almost doubled, to €21m, due to the increase in wholesale prices and the improved performance of the upgraded Thessaloniki plant.

HELLENIC PETROLEUM GROUP

Key consolidated financial indicators (prepared in accordance with IFRS) for for 2Q/1H21 are shown below:

€ million 2Q20 2Q21 % Δ 1H20 1H21 % Δ
P&L figures
Refining Sales Volumes ('000 ΜΤ) 3,623 4,056 12% 7,506 7.467 -1%
Sales 1,067 2,235 - 2,986 3.957 33%
EBITDA 76 133 76% -341 391 -
Adjusted EBITDA 1 63 79 26% 191 139 -27%
Net Income 5 54 - -336 206 -
Adjusted Net Income 1 -22 10 - 21 12 -42%
Balance Sheet Items
Capital Employed 3.658 3.769 3%
Net Debt 1.752 1.751 0%
Debt Gearing (ND/ND+E) 48% 46% -

Notes:

1. Calculated as Reported adjusted for inventory effects and other non-operating items.

Further information:

V. Tsaitas, Investor Relations Officer

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Email:   [email protected]

Group Consolidated statement of financial position

As at
Note 30 June 2021 31 December 2020
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 10 3.382.058 3.379.813
Right-of-use assets 11 232.785 235.541
Intangible assets 12 108.607 105.841
Investments in associates and joint ventures 7 449.169 416.542
Deferred income tax assets 70.892 72.161
Investment in equity instruments 3 419 959
Loans, advances and long term assets 69.879 71.676
4.313.809 4.282.533
Current assets
Inventories 13 1.077.396 694.410
Trade and other receivables 14 604.581 544.795
Income tax receivables 8 19.940 37.699
Assets held for sale 32 2.466
Derivative financial instruments 3 37.448 9.945
Cash and cash equivalents 15 1.220.416 1.202.900
2.959.813 2.492.215
Total assets 7.273.622 6.774.748
EQUITY
Share capital and share premium 16 1.020.081 1.020.081
Reserves 17 269.591 273.959
Retained Earnings 666.245 492.457
Equity attributable to equity holders of  the parent 1.955.917 1.786.497
Non-controlling  interests 62.183 62.340
Total equity 2.018.100 1.848.837
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Interest bearing loans & borrowings 18 2.106.296 2.131.371
Lease liabilities 174.126 170.896
Deferred income tax liabilities 74.213 32.572
Retirement benefit obligations 195.494 194.887
Provisions 38.264 39.022
Other non-current liabilities 27.589 27.957
2.615.982 2.596.705
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 19 1.711.318 1.546.844
Derivative financial instruments 3 858 4.635
Income tax payable 2.986 1.673
Interest bearing loans & borrowings 18 865.342 744.561
Lease liabilities 27.455 30.240
Dividends payable 31.581 1.253
2.639.540 2.329.206
Total liabilities 5.255.522 4.925.911
Total equity and liabilities 7.273.622 6.774.748

Group Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

For the six month period ended For the three month period ended
Note 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 30 June 2021 30 June 2020
Revenue from contracts with customers 4 3.957.067 2.986.016 2.234.740 1.067.051
Cost of sales (3.482.556) (3.233.578) (2.057.034) (946.485)
Gross profit / (loss) 474.511 (247.562) 177.706 120.566
Selling and distribution expenses (150.058) (158.445) (79.368) (77.599)
Administrative expenses (64.272) (67.680) (32.813) (33.243)
Exploration and development expenses (1.662) (2.337) (801) (1.033)
Other operating income and other gains 5 17.170 23.807 11.112 15.748
Other operating expense and other losses 5 (11.029) (14.218) (6.988) (11.828)
Operating profit /(loss) 4 264.660 (466.435) 68.848 12.611
Finance income 1.415 2.725 692 1.664
Finance expense (50.095) (54.932) (25.191) (28.225)
Finance expense - lease finance cost (5.130) (5.435) (2.580) (2.687)
Currency exchange gain / (loss) 6 8.217 4.254 3.055 1.992
Share of profit / (loss) of investments in associates and joint ventures 7 32.481 18.398 12.794 (27.009)
Profit / (loss)  before income tax 251.548 (501.425) 57.618 (41.654)
Income tax credit / (expense) 8 (45.103) 165.646 (3.947) 46.571
Profit / (loss) for the period 206.445 (335.779) 53.671 4.917
Profit / (loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 204.928 (335.841) 52.464 3.966
Non-controlling interests 1.517 62 1.207 951
206.445 (335.779) 53.671 4.917
Other comprehensive income / (loss):
Other comprehensive income / (loss) that will not be reclassified to profit or loss (net of tax):
Actuarial gains / (losses) on defined benefit pension plans 17 (1.280) - (1.280) -
Share of other comprehensive income / (loss) of associates 17 146 217 122 441
Changes in the fair value of equity instruments 17 (335) (348) (294) 88
Net other comprehensive income / (loss) that will not be reclassified to profit or loss (net of tax): (1.469) (131) (1.452) 529
Other comprehensive income / (loss) that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss (net of tax):
Recycling of (gains) / losses on hedges through comprehensive income 17 (31.794) 25.077 (7.806) 25.077
Fair value gains / (losses) on cash flow hedges 17 28.115 (31.140) 3.478 (5.666)
Currency translation differences and other movements 17 (20) 145 (95) 361
Net other comprehensive income / (loss) that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss (net of tax): (3.699) (5.918) (4.423) 19.772
Other comprehensive income / (loss)  for the period, net of tax (5.168) (6.049) (5.875) 20.301
Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the period 201.277 (341.828) 47.796 25.218
Total comprehensive income / (loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 199.761 (341.855) 46.588 24.249
Non-controlling interests 1.516 27 1.208 969
201.277 (341.828) 47.796 25.218
Basic and diluted earnings / (losses) per share

(expressed in Euro per share)
9 0,67 (1,10) 0,17 0,01

Group Consolidated statement of cash flows

For the six month period ended
Note 30 June 2021 30 June 2020
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from / (used in) operations 20 72.381 16.386
Income tax received / (paid) 16.755 (6.533)
Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities 89.135 9.853
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment & intangible assets 10,12 (110.548) (78.583)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment & intangible assets 541 3.382
Share capital issue expenses (4) (30)
Grants received 56 174
Interest received 1.415 2.725
Prepayments for right-of-use assets (220) (218)
Proceeds from disposal of assets held for sale 2.649 -
Proceeds from disposal of investments in equity instruments 360 -
Net cash generated from / (used in) investing activities (105.751) (72.550)
Cash flows from financing activities
Interest paid (43.456) (47.946)
Dividends paid to shareholders of the Company (6) (76.381)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (580) -
Participation of minority shareholders in share capital increase of subsidiary - 34
Proceeds from borrowings 18 136.816 267.927
Repayments of borrowings 18 (44.979) (21.820)
Payment of lease liabilities - principal, net (16.904) (16.877)
Payment of lease liabilities - interest (5.130) (5.435)
Net cash generated from / (used in) financing activities 25.761 99.502
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 9.145 36.805
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 15 1.202.900 1.088.198
Exchange gain / (loss) on cash and cash equivalents 8.371 3.567
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 9.145 36.805
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 15 1.220.416 1.128.570

Parent Company Statement of Financial Position

As at
Note 30 June 2021 31 December 2020
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 9 2.733.425 2.766.635
Right-of-use assets 10 27.593 32.157
Intangible assets 11 12.981 8.094
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures 1.039.048 1.064.566
Investment in equity instruments 3 37 587
Loans, advances and long-term assets 43.419 42.956
3.856.503 3.914.995
Current assets
Inventories 12 968.074 599.613
Trade and other receivables 13 571.037 489.979
Income tax receivables 7 15.660 33.830
Derivative financial instruments 3 37.448 9.945
Cash and cash equivalents 14 989.581 992.748
2.581.800 2.126.115
Total assets 6.438.303 6.041.110
EQUITY
Share capital and share premium 15 1.020.081 1.020.081
Reserves 16 275.062 279.576
Retained Earnings 642.215 520.475
Total equity 1.937.358 1.820.132
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 17 1.878.856 2.064.808
Lease liabilities 18.271 21.279
Deferred income tax liabilities 47.299 2.773
Retirement benefit obligations 160.002 159.782
Provisions 22.240 22.287
Other non-current liabilities 12.316 12.685
2.138.984 2.283.614
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 18 1.572.370 1.427.067
Derivative financial instruments 3 858 4.635
Income tax payable 645 450
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 17 749.320 494.675
Lease liabilities 7.187 9.284
Dividends payable 31.581 1.253
2.361.961 1.937.364
Total liabilities 4.500.945 4.220.978
Total equity and liabilities 6.438.303 6.041.110

Parent Company Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the six-month period ended For the three-month period ended
Note 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 30 June 2021 30 June 2020
Revenue from contracts with customers 4 3.625.199 2.690.940 2.052.735 950.340
Cost of sales (3.286.733) (3.036.594) (1.949.526) (862.662)
Gross profit / (loss) 338.466 (345.654) 103.209 87.678
Selling and distribution expenses (46.214) (51.922) (25.434) (24.369)
Administrative expenses (38.270) (41.058) (19.617) (20.446)
Exploration and development expenses (54) (1.066) (24) (49)
Other operating income and other gains 5 12.462 19.979 8.624 14.965
Other operating expense and other losses 5 (33.605) (12.697) (31.006) (12.147)
Operating profit/(loss) 232.785 (432.418) 35.752 45.632
Finance income 2.930 4.910 1.419 2.690
Finance expense (45.753) (52.066) (22.965) (26.674)
Finance expense - Lease finance cost (589) (692) (284) (334)
Currency exchange gains/(losses) 6 8.041 4.316 2.943 2.021
Profit/(Loss) before income tax 4 197.414 (475.950) 16.865 23.335
Income tax credit / (expense) 7 (44.437) 158.114 (289) 39.472
Profit/(Loss) for the period 152.977 (317.836) 16.576 62.807
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Other comprehensive income/(loss), that will not be reclassified to profit or loss (net of tax):
Actuarial losses on defined benefit pension plans 16 (1.163) - (1.163) -
Changes in the fair value of equity instruments 16 (345) (331) (306) 7
Net other comprehensive income / (loss) that will not be reclassified to profit or loss (net of tax): (1.508) (331) (1.469) 7
Other comprehensive income/(loss), that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss (net of tax):
Fair value gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges 16 28.115 (31.140) 3.478 (5.666)
Recycling of (gains)/losses on hedges through comprehensive income 16 (31.794) 25.077 (7.806) 25.077
Net other comprehensive income / (loss) that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss (net of tax): (3.679) (6.063) (4.328) 19.411
Other Comprehensive income/(loss) for the period, net of tax (5.187) (6.394) (5.797) 19.418
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 147.790 (324.230) 10.779 82.225
Basic and diluted earnings/(losses) per share

(expressed in Euro per share)
8 0,50 (1,04) 0,05 0,21

Parent Company Statement of Cash flows

For the six-month period ended
Note 30 June 2021 30 June 2020
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from / (used in) operations 19 (445) (13.243)
Income tax received / (paid) 18.135 (4.843)
Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities 17.690 (18.086)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment & intangible assets 9,11 (51.323) (58.706)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment & intangible assets 33 4.846
Dividends received - 150.000
Interest received 2.930 4.910
Participation in share capital increase of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures (1.482) (10.000)
Proceeds from disposal of equity instruments 361 -
Net cash generated from / (used in) investing activities (49.481) 91.050
Cash flows from financing activities
Interest paid (39.471) (49.633)
Dividends paid (6) (76.385)
Proceeds from borrowings 17 130.000 265.010
Repayments of borrowings 17 (64.348) (168.278)
Payment of lease liabilities - principal (5.004) (4.866)
Payment of lease liabilities - interest (589) (692)
Net cash generated from /(used in) financing activities 20.583 (34.844)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (11.208) 38.120
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 14 992.748 888.564
Exchange gains / (losses) on cash and cash equivalents 8.041 3.587
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (11.208) 38.120
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 14 989.581 930.271

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