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Buzzi Unicem — Investor Presentation 2023
Apr 13, 2023
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E&C Conference
Milan, 13 April 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 2. KEY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- 3. 2022 OVERVIEW
- 4. 2023 OUTLOOK
1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
BUZZI UNICEM AT A GLANCE: WELL POSITIONED TO CATCH FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
MORE THAN 110 YEARS OF HISTORY
| 1907-50 | 1951-75 | 1976-99 | 2000-15 | 2016-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 Foundation by Pietro and Antonio Buzzi; Trino (IT) cement plant 1925 Casale Monferrato (IT) cement plant 1949 Fratelli Buzzi becomes joint stock company |
1959 AITEC foundation; The 3rd generation joins the company 1965 Robilante (IT) cement plant 1967 Start of ready-mix concrete production 1975 Start of expanded clay production |
1979 Entry into the USA market (Alamo) 1981 Entry into the Mexican market 1990 Entry into the additives market (Addiment Italia) 1999 Unicem acquisition; Buzzi Unicem Spa and Unicalcestruzzi Spa have been founded; Listing on Italian Stock Exchange* |
2001 Dyckerhoff acquisition (34%)** 2004 Buzzi Unicem USA has been founded 2007-2010 100th anniversary • Entry in Algerian market • • New line in Russia and in Missouri (US) • Greenfield plant in Veracruz (MX) 2013 Dyckerhoff 100% 2014 - 2015 Acquisition of Korkino |
2017-2019 Bolt-on acquisition in Italy and Germany 2018 Entry into the Brazilian market 2020 CCU/S International projects: Cleanker and Catch4Climate 2021 Expansion in Brazil: acquisition of CRH Brazil assets 2022 Ceasement of the operational involvement in Russia |
| () Since 2007 Buzzi Unicem is included in the FTSE MIB Index (*) New markets: Poland, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Germany, Luxemburg, Netherlands and Russia |
plant (RU); New line in Maryneal (TX) |
SHAREHOLDERS STRUCTURE AND DIVIDENDS
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2. KEY INVESTMENTS HIGHLIGHTS
INDUSTRY LEADING PERFORMANCE THROUGH THE CYCLE
Net Sales
EURm
Solid growth fueled by sound demand, driven by residential, infrastructure needs and nonresidential recovery. CAGR (2010-2022): +3.2%
EBITDA
Over proportional growth to Net Sales More than 50% of group EBITDA generated in the USA CAGR (2010-2022): +6.6%
EBITDA Margin %
Leading performance driven by cost efficiency and synergies
+700 bps vs 2010.
HISTORICAL EBITDA BY COUNTRY
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | (5.9) | (18.1) | (18.7) | (37.2) | (22.2) | (79.7) | (1.7) | 43.4 | 33.8 | 40.8 | 82.0 | |
| Italy | margin | -1.2% | -4.2% | -4.8% | -9.8% | -5.9% | -18.6% | -0.4% | 8.6% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 11.3% |
| EBITDA | 72.2 | 108.1 | 88.6 | 72.1 | 76.8 | 78.1 | 82.5 | 102.3 | 123.8 | 127.5 | 120.5 | |
| Germany | margin | 12.0% | 18.0% | 14.7% | 12.6% | 13.4% | 13.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% | 17.3% | 18.0% | 15.1% |
| EBITDA | 8.3 | 11.5 | 15.9 | 19.7 | 25.8 | 17.6 | 23.1 | 22.7 | 21.7 | 16.5 | 7.0 | |
| Benelux | margin | 4.3% | 6.3% | 9.7% | 11.7% | 14.7% | 9.4% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.3% | 8.2% | 3.1% |
| EBITDA | 25.4 | 19.2 | 27.0 | 32.6 | 34.4 | 36.5 | 43.6 | 46.3 | 46.8 | 51.3 | 56.8 | |
| Czech Rep/ Slovakia |
margin | 17.0% | 14.6% | 20.2% | 24.0% | 25.2% | 24.7% | 26.5% | 27.5% | 29.4% | 28.9% | 28.2% |
| EBITDA | 21.8 | 27.1 | 18.2 | 22.7 | 23.4 | 24.1 | 31.9 | 32.1 | 35.3 | 31.3 | 27.2 | |
| Poland | margin | 20.0% | 26.8% | 20.4% | 20.4% | 24.6% | 24.9% | 28.6% | 25.9% | 29.9% | 24.8% | 19.2% |
| Ukraine | EBITDA | 15.8 | 12.3 | 11.0 | 4.0 | 12.8 | 16.0 | 7.0 | 21.0 | 21.9 | 13.3 | (6.8) |
| margin | 11.8% | 10.0% | 12.5% | 5.7% | 16.1% | 16.9% | 8.0% | 15.9% | 18.9% | 10.5% | -11.4% | |
| EBITDA | 96.1 | 92.6 | 73.4 | 48.4 | 43.2 | 46.0 | 50.1 | 57.7 | 52.9 | 58.6 | 99.6 | |
| Russia | margin | 41.0% | 37.2% | 35.0% | 29.0% | 28.0% | 24.9% | 27.0% | 26.9% | 28.3% | 28.3% | 34.3% |
| EBITDA | 123.9 | 151.0 | 207.3 | 311.7 | 356.5 | 369.6 | 341.2 | 402.7 | 444.2 | 455.1 | 497.5 | |
| USA | margin | 18.2% | 20.7% | 24.2% | 28.1% | 31.9% | 33.0% | 31.9% | 32.4% | 35.2% | 34.2% | 31.3% |
| Group | EBITDA | 357.6 | 403.7 | 422.7 | 473.2 | 550.6 | 508.2 | 577.2 | 728.1 | 780.8 | 794.6 | 883.7 |
| (IFRS application) | margin | 14.1% | 16.0% | 16.9% | 17.8% | 20.6% | 18.1% | 20.1% | 22.6% | 24.2% | 23.1% | 22.1% |
| EBITDA | 97.5 | 77.5 | 93.9 | 128.1 | 146.7 | 164.6 | 144.5 | 126.1 | 132.5 | 141.3 | 152.9 | |
| Mexico (50%) | margin | 36.2% | 33.2% | 36.0% | 40.9% | 48.2% | 48.0% | 46.3% | 42.5% | 46.2% | 42.7% | 39.8% |
| Brazil (50%) | EBITDA | 15.9 | 11.7 | 24.0 | 40.5 | 59.4 | ||||||
| margin | 23.9% | 17.4% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 29.7% | |||||||
| Group | EBITDA | 455.1 | 481.2 | 516.6 | 601.3 | 697.3 | 672.8 | 737.6 | 865.9 | 937.3 | 976.4 | 1,096.0 |
| (proportional method) |
margin | 14.8% | 17.5% | 18.7% | 20.2% | 23.5% | 21.4% | 22.7% | 24.2% | 26.2% | 25.0% | 23.3% |
SOUND CASH GENERATION AND VALUE CREATIVE CAPITAL ALLOCATION
~ 4.2 billion euros invested in our industrial asset (2010-2022) thereof ~ 710 million euros in special projects dedicated to installed capacity expansion Invested ~ 700 million euros in equity investments, in order to enter in new countries (Brazil, 2018) and to strenghten our position in existing markets (Germany and Italy)
~ 4.7 billion euros cash generated from operations over the period (CAGR ~4%)
EURm
STRONG BALANCE SHEET, PRESERVING INVESTMENT CAPACITY FOR GROWTH
CASH RETURN TO SHAREHOLDERS
| Strengthened Equity FCF, selective CAPEX, reducing interests through |
|---|
| deleveraging |
CAGR ~ 7%
EURm
- From 2010, ~ 860 million euros returned to shareholders, thereof:
- 600+ million euros as dividends
- - ~ 250 million euros as buybacks
- ~ 30% cash returned to shareholders
DISCIPLINED AND BALANCED FINANCIAL APPROACH
WITHIN THE COMPANY….
- Margins protection, through organic growth, adequate pricing and efficient cost management
- Selective decisions on Capex (~8% to Net Sales)
- Maintaining positive avg ROIC vs WACC spread
- Maintaining investment grade metrics (Net debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.5 x – 2.0 x)
- Focus on cash generation and allocating exceeding cash to M&A and shareholders
…AND EXTERNAL FUNDING
- Funding plan with access to fixed income markets and loan markets as well as private placements focusing on maturity profiles, flexibility and cost of funding.
- Proactively looking for public subsidies for developing new technologies
- ESG targets and metrics will be integrated in our financial documentations.
4. 2022 OVERVIEW
2022 IN BRIEF
Net Sales growth in every region. Consolidated figures reached 3,996 €m (+9.6% lfl), highest result in company history. Strong increase in recurring EBITDA (892 €m; +3.1% lfl). Italy and US compensated weaker Central and Eastern Europe. EBITDA margin below 2021 but it recovered during H2 thanks to pricing momentum and some softening in energy prices.
Cash generated from operations suffered from working capital absorption and higher capex. ROCE over WACC still positive despite higher cost of capital.
Shareholders return: increased dividend by +12.5% at 0.45 € ps. Payout ratio approaching 20%.
Specific CO2 emissions (gross) reduced by 3.6% vs 2021 allowing to reach the internal target (-5% vs 2017) 2030 CO2 reduction program validated by SBTi and aligned to "well below 2°" scenario.
2023 group recurring EBITDA (ex. Russia) expected to remain stable versus 2022.
2022 KEY FIGURES
* Recurring ** adj by non rec. Items, including goodwill
NET SALES AND EBITDA BREAKDOWN BY AREA
- Italy's contribution to EBITDA doubled: prices and power subsidies fully offset negative volumes and spike in energy costs.
- Central Europe slipped back due to costs inflation and less aggressive pricing strategy; Eastern Europe stable despite Ukraine.
- USA remained the biggest contributor to consolidated recurring EBITDA
EBITDA BRIDGE
ENERGY COSTS
* ex. Russia; only cement
CO2 REDUCTION ON TRACK
Specific gross CO2 emissions declined by 3.6% to 664 kg CO2 /t cem.mat, reaching the target as planned (-5% vs 2017)
- Main factors which contributed to meet the target:
- Significant reduction of clinker factor thanks to the changes in product mix applied by every country
- Further increase in alternative fuels rate
2030 CO2 TARGETS VALIDATED BY SBTi
In March 2023, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has formally validated the scope 1 and scope 2 decarbonization targets envisaged by the roadmap "Our Journey to Net Zero"
Our targets are aligned with the objective of keeping climate warming "well below 2°", as defined by the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement.
4. 2023 OUTLOOK
2023 OUTLOOK
Construction investments are expected to weaken in 2023, both in US and Europe. Higher construction costs as well as financing costs are going to weight on building activity.
Energy prices are expected to progressively stabilize during 2023, at levels anyway higher than 2022.
USA: cement demand underpinned by infrastructures spending with residential expected to decline D-D. Further round up of selling prices
Italy: weaker demand due to the decline in the residential sector and the lack of the implementation of NRRP. Better avg selling prices thanks to carry-over effect
Central Europe, Poland and Czech: construction activity to slowdown due to inflation and higher rates. Public support on infrastructure and residential renovation. Generalized focus on price increases in order to compensate lower volumes Mexico: construction activity expected to remain buoyant thanks to robust residential and to "near-shoring". Better prices Brazil: stable demand and likely additional price improvements
APPENDIX
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VOLUMES
PRICE INDEX BY COUNTRY
FY 2016=100
NET SALES BY COUNTRY
| 2022 | 2021 | ∆ | ∆ | Forex | Scope | ∆ l-f-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURm | abs | % | abs | abs | % | ||
| Italy | 726.2 | 604.7 | 121.5 | +20.1 | - | - | +20.1 |
| United States | 1,591.8 | 1,329.6 | 262.2 | +19.7 | 174.6 | - | +6.6 |
| Germany | 798.8 | 708.1 | 90.7 | +12.8 | - | - | +12.8 |
| Lux / Netherlands | 226.9 | 201.1 | 25.8 | +12.8 | - | (0.6) | +13.2 |
| Czech Rep / Slovakia | 201.2 | 177.5 | 23.7 | +13.4 | 7.6 | - | +9.1 |
| Poland | 141.3 | 126.4 | 14.9 | +11.8 | (3.7) | - | +14.7 |
| Ukraine | 59.8 | 127.0 | (67.3) | -53.0 | (3.3) | - | -50.4 |
| Russia | 290.4 | 207.4 | 83.0 | +40.0 | 44.4 | - | +18.6 |
| Eliminations | (40.8) | (36.2) | (4.6) | ||||
| Total | 3,995.5 | 3,445.6 | 550.0 | +16.0 | 219.5 | (0.6) | +9.6 |
| Mexico (100%) | 768.5 | 661.6 | 107.0 | +16.2 | 80.5 | - | +4.0 |
| Brazil (100%) | 400.2 | 253.4 | 146.8 | +57.9 | 57.3 | (33.8) | +22.0 |
EBITDA BY COUNTRY
| 2022 | 2021 | ∆ | ∆ | Forex | Scope | ∆ l-f-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURm | abs | % | abs | abs | % | ||
| Italy* | 82.0 | 40.8 | 41.2 | n.s. | - | - | n.s. |
| United States | 497.5 | 455.1 | 42.3 | +9.3 | 54.6 | - | -2.7 |
| Germany | 120.5 | 127.5 | (7.0) | -5.5 | - | - | -5.5 |
| Lux / Netherlands | 7.0 | 16.5 | (9.5) | -57.6 | - | (0.3) | -56.8 |
| Czech Rep / Slovakia | 56.8 | 51.3 | 5.5 | +10.7 | 2.4 | - | +6.0 |
| Poland | 27.2 | 31.3 | (4.1) | -13.1 | (0.7) | - | -10.8 |
| Ukraine | (6.8) | 13.3 | (20.1) | n.s. | 0.4 | - | n.s. |
| Russia | 99.6 | 58.6 | 41.0 | +70.0 | 15.2 | - | +44.0 |
| Adjustments | - | 0.2 | |||||
| Total | 883.7 | 794.6 | 89.0 | +11.2 | 71.8 | (0.3) | +2.2 |
| Mexico (100%) | 305.8 | 282.7 | 23.1 | +8.2 | 32.0 | - | -3.2 |
| Brazil (100%) | 118.7 | 80.9 | 37.8 | +46.7 | 17.0 | (6.0) | +18.3 |
*including 8.7 EURm of non recurring costs
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
| 2022 | 2021 | ∆ | ∆ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURm | abs | % | ||
| Net Sales | 3,995.5 | 3,445.6 | 550.0 | +16.0 |
| EBITDA | 883.7 | 794.6 | 89.0 | +11.2 |
| of which, non recurring | 8.7 | 1.3 | ||
| % of sales (recurring) | 22.3% | 23.1% | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | (388.9) | (249.0) | (139.9) | |
| Operating Profit (EBIT) | 494.8 | 545.6 | (50.8) | -9.3 |
| % of sales | 12.4% | 15.8% | ||
| Equity earnings | 117.6 | 124.1 | (6.4) | |
| Net finance costs | (23.1) | (34.4) | 11.3 | |
| Profit before tax | 589.3 | 635.3 | (46.0) | -7.2 |
| Income tax expense | (130.5) | (93.0) | (37.6) | |
| Net profit | 458.8 | 542.3 | (83.5) | -15.4 |
| Minorities | - | (0.4) | 0.4 | |
| Consolidated net profit | 458.8 | 541.9 | (83.1) | -15.3 |
HISTORICAL CEMENT CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
2022 CEMENT CONSUMPTION VS PEAK
Per capita consumption (kg)
THIS REPORT CONTAINS COMMITMENTS AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS BASED ON ASSUMPTIONS AND ESTIMATES. EVEN IF THE COMPANY BELIEVES THAT THEY ARE REALISTIC AND FORMULATED WITH PRUDENTIAL CRITERIA, FACTORS EXTERNAL TO ITS WILL COULD LIMIT THEIR CONSISTENCY (OR PRECISION, OR EXTENT), CAUSING EVEN SIGNIFICANT DEVIATIONS FROM EXPECTATIONS. THE COMPANY WILL UPDATE ITS COMMITMENTS AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ACCORDING TO THE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE AND WILL GIVE AN ACCOUNT OF THE REASONS FOR ANY DEVIATIONS.