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Hapag-Lloyd AG — Investor Presentation 2023
Aug 10, 2023
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Investor Presentation H1 2023 Results Hamburg, 10 August 2023
Opening Remarks
HIGHLIGHTS 1
- Global transport demand remained muted in H1 2023 leading to a challenging market environment
- With the completion of the SAAM Ports & Logistics acquisition in August we reached a significant milestone
- Delivery of our newbuild LNG-powered vessels will substantially contribute to our CO2 reduction targets
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 2
- Normalisation of earnings trend set in as anticipated H1 financial performance was still very strong
- Average freight rate fell further due to normalisation of supply chains and weaker demand
- We continue to have a strong balance sheet following the dividend distribution of USD 12.2 bn in May
MARKET UPDATE 3
- Only slow recovery of demand expected in the next quarters
- High inflow of newbuild vessels commenced, partly offset by increasing scrapping and slow steaming
- Supply will likely outpace demand in 2023 & 2024 making active cost management inevitable
WAY FORWARD 4
- Outlook 2023 confirmed: Earnings normalisation expected to continue
- Terminal activities to become second pillar of our business
- Roll-out of remaining Simplify, Strengthen and Invest measures and develop a new mid-term strategy
1 Highlights
Global transport demand remained muted in H1 2023 reflecting slow GDP growth and a shift back from goods to services
GLOBAL CONTAINER VOLUMES
SHANGHAI CONTAINERIZED FREIGHT INDEX
MARKET DEVELOPMENT
Global container volumes in H1 2023 were well below 2021/2022 levels
Spot rates ex-China bottomed out at the end of Q1 2023 while Atlantic and LatAm rates fell further in Q2
Effective capacity is increasing due to normalisation of supply-chains and strong influx of newbuild vessels
Inflationary pressure keeps transport costs on elevated levels despite easing of congestion
1 Highlights
We have completed the SAAM Ports & Logistics acquisition in August, a key milestone to build a robust terminal portfolio
SAAM PORTS & LOGISTICS ACQUISITION
operated in Latin America and the USA
Chilean terminal operator and logistics company
>3 TEU m container throughput p.a.
10 Terminals
Full-service portfolio in the area of terminal operations and logistics
STRATEGIC RATIONALE
Strengthen our market position in the Americas
1 Highlights
Our new LNG-powered vessels will substantially contribute to our CO2 reduction targets
23.600 TEU Dual-fuel LNG engine Berlin Express
New vessel
OUR CO2 REDUCTION MEASURES
- Deployment of highly efficient 13k and 24k TEU newbuild vessels
- Use of LNG to instantly reduce CO2 emission by 15-25% as compared to regular bunker
- Retrofitting of more than 150 vessels will generate CO2 savings of 6-7%
- Extended use of biofuels to avoid emissions by 20-30%1)
- Exploring methanol main engine retrofit with MAN
OUR CO2 REDUCTION AMBITION [AER]2)
5 1) For B30 blend 2) Goal to reduce CO2 intensity of the fleet in ownership measured as Average Efficiency Ratio [g CO2 /dwt x NM] by 60% in 2030 as compared to 2008 3) 2023 IMO Greenhouse Gas Strategy ambition to reduce CO2 emissions per transport work, as an average across international shipping, by at least 40% by 2030, compared to 2008.
11.68 2008
4.67 2030
-60%
Customer satisfaction increased to the highest level since 2018
Strong financial performance in H1 2023 despite challenging market environment
Transport volume 5.8 MTEU PY: 6.0 MTEU
Revenue EBITDA
USD 10.8 bn PY: USD 18.6 bn
USD 3.8 bn PY: USD 10.9 bn
Free Cash Flow
USD 4.0 bn PY: USD 9.5 bn
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Net Liquidity
USD 3.9 bn FY 2022: USD 13.4 bn
Equity USD 20.7 bn FY 2022: USD 29.8
Normalisation of earnings trend in H1 2023 as anticipated – Margins and return on invested capital still on a high level
REVENUE [USD m] EBITDA [USD m]
3,775 Q2 2022 5,635 Q2 2023 1,396 H1 2022 H1 2023 10,942 -75% -65%
29% 35%
59% Margin 59%
EBIT [USD m] GROUP PROFIT [USD m]
Transport volumes declined by 3.4% YoY in H1 due to weak global demand for container transport
TRANSPORT VOLUME DEVELOPMENT BY TRADE [TTEU]
2 Financial Performance
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Average freight rate fell further due to normalisation of supply chains and weaker demand – bunker price down clearly
FREIGHT RATE [USD/TEU] VS. BUNKER PRICE DEVELOPMENT [USD/MT]
Unit costs decreased YoY mainly due to lower bunker prices and easing of port congestion
CHANGE IN TRANSPORT EXPENSES PER UNIT [USD/TEU]
COMMENTS
- Bunker" expenses decreased by 15% because of lower bunker prices.
- "Handling and Haulage" expenses decreased by 8% due to easing of port congestion.
- "Equipment and Repositioning" expenses increased by 7% due to higher storage expenses for empty containers.
- "Vessel and voyage" expenses increased by 6% mainly due to higher port and canal costs, and expenses for container slot charter costs on third-party vessels.
- In total, unit cost in H1 2023 were down 5% or 66 USD/TEU as compared to H1 2022.
Despite high dividend payout in May, cash balance stood at USD 7.4 bn at the end of H1 2023
CASH FLOW H1 2023 [USD m]
Balance sheet figures remain strong – Net liquidity at USD 3.9 bn
LIQUIDITY RESERVE [USD m]¹
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1) From the first quarter 2023, the liquidity reserve includes money market transactions and fixed income investments which are recognised under other financial assets. Prior year figures adjusted accordingly.
COMMENTS
- Following the AGM approval on 3 May 2023, we used excess funds for a dividend distribution to our shareholders in the amount of USD 12.2 bn.
- Fixed-income investments recognised under other financial assets amounted to USD 2.0 bn.
Note: Figures as stated in the Investor Report H1 2023. Rounding differences may occur.
3 Market Update
High inflow of newbuild vessels commenced – Vessel ordering activity still elevated
GLOBAL ORDERBOOK
SCHEDULED VESSEL DELIVERIES
[TEU m]
Source: Clarksons (9 Aug 2023) Source: Alphaliner
INACTIVE FLEET
3 Market Update
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Global supply will likely outpace demand in the next quarters
GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND
Only slow recovery of demand expected in the next quarters
Strong inflow of new capacity
Scrapping, slippage and slow steaming will offset high newbuild supply partly
Supply will likely outpace demand in 2023 & 2024 making active cost management inevitable
2023
Outlook confirmed: Gradual normalisation Outlook of earnings set to continue in H2 2023
| FY 2022 |
Outlook 2023 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Transport volume | 11,843 TTEU | Increasing slightly |
| Bunker con sumption price |
753 USD/mt | Decreasing clearly |
| Freight rate | 2,863 USD/TEU | Decreasing clearly |
| EBITDA | 20,474 USD m | USD 4.3 – 6.5 bn EUR 4.0 – 6.0 bn |
| EBIT | 18,467 USD m | USD 2.1 – 4.3 bn EUR 2.0 – 4.0 bn |
Note: Our earnings perspective is based on the assumption of an average exchange rate of USD 1.09 USD / EUR.
Priorities for 2023
Focus on service quality and customer satisfaction
Continue with a prudent financial policy
Integrate recent terminal acquisitions Invest in our teams
Adapt to evolving market conditions
Maintain a competitive cost base
Strengthen sustainability and decarbonisation efforts Develop new medium-term strategy
A Appendix
Hapag-Lloyd's group profit came in at USD 3.1 bn in H1 2023
INCOME STATEMENT [USD M]
| Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Q2 2022 | Change | change | H1 2023 | H1 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,819.0 | 6,028.1 | 9,605.7 | –20.1% | –49.8% | 10,847.1 | 18,561.8 | –41.6% |
| –3,070.2 | –3,259.4 | –3,663.3 | –5.8% | –16.2% | –6,329.7 | –6,976.4 | –9.3% |
| –255.2 | –259.0 | –231.3 | –1.5% | 10.3% | –514.2 | –467.0 | 10.1% |
| –508.8 | –504.7 | –507.1 | 0.8% | 0.3% | –1,013.5 | –1,023.1 | –0.9% |
| –105.4 | –147.6 | –143.1 | –28.6% | –26.3% | –253.0 | –256.5 | –1.3% |
| 879.3 | 1,857.3 | 5,060.9 | –52.7% | –82.6% | 2,736.7 | 9,838.9 | –72.2% |
| 5.8 | 16.7 | 62.6 | –64.9% | –90.7% | 22.5 | 75.5 | –70.2% |
| 2.4 | –0.0 | 4.1 | n.m. | –40.9% | 2.4 | 4.2 | –41.5% |
| 887.6 | 1,874.0 | 5,127.7 | –52.6% | –82.7% | 2,761.6 | 9,918.5 | –72.2% |
| 110.5 | 162.8 | –39.1 | –32.1% | n.m. | 273.2 | –92.9 | n.m. |
| 102.1 | 62.5 | –284.2 | 63.4% | n.m. | 164.6 | –319.0 | n.m. |
| 1.4 | –68.3 | –22.2 | n.m. | n.m. | –66.9 | –40.9 | 63.5% |
| 1,101.6 | 2,031.0 | 4,782.2 | –45.8% | –77.0% | 3,132.6 | 9,465.7 | –66.9% |
| QoQ | YoY |
A Appendix
Hapag-Lloyd with an equity ratio of 66% and a net liquidity of USD 3.9 bn at the end of H1 2023
| million USD |
30.6.2023 | 31.12.2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Non-current assets |
19,066.1 | 18,034.8 |
| of which fixed assets |
18,943.6 | 17,876.5 |
| Current assets | 12,392.8 | 23,263.7 |
| of which cash and cash equivalents | 7,371.6 | 16,264.5 |
| Total assets | 31,458.8 | 41,298.5 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Equity | 20,672.6 | 29,795.1 |
| Borrowed capital | 10,786.2 | 11,503.4 |
| of which non-current liabilities | 4,470.1 | 4,674.6 |
| of which current liabilities | 6,316.2 | 6,828.7 |
| of which financial debt and lease liabilities | 5,492.6 | 5,803.8 |
| of which non-current financial debt and lease liabilities | 4,096.1 | 4,317.9 |
| of which current financial debt and lease liabilities | 1,396.5 | 1,485.9 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 31,458.8 | 41,298.5 |
BALANCE SHEET [USD M] FINANCIAL POSITION [USD M]
| million USD | 30.6.2023 | 31.12.2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial debt and lease liabilities | 5,492.6 | 5,803.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7,371.6 | 16,264.5 |
| Money market transactions & funds / fixed income investments | ||
| (other financial assets) | 1,975.1 | 2,976.0 |
| Net liquidity | 3,854.1 | 13,436.7 |
| Unused credit lines | 725.0 | 725.0 |
| Liquidity reserve¹ | 10,071.7 | 19,965.5 |
| Equity | 20,672.6 | 29,795.1 |
| Assets | 31,458.8 | 41,298.5 |
| Equity ratio (%) | 65.7 | 72.1 |
Well balanced maturity structure of financial liabilities
FINANCIAL DEBT PROFILE AS PER 30 JUNE 20231 , [USD M]
Note: Rounding differences may occur
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A Appendix
Share price development
Bond trading
| EUR Bond 2028 |
108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Listing | Open market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (Euro MTF) |
105 102 |
| Volume | EUR 300 m | 99 |
| ISIN / WKN | XS2326548562 | 96 |
| Maturity Date |
April 15, 2028 | 92.4 93 90 |
| Redemption Price |
as of 15 April 2024: 101.375% as of 15 April 2025: 100.688% as of 15 April 2026: 100% |
87 HL EUR 2.500% 2028 |
| Coupon | 2.500% | 84 Apr-21 Jul-21 Oct-21 Jan-22 Apr-22 Jul-22 Oct-22 Jan-23 Apr-23 Jul-23 Oct-23 |
Our shareholder base is long-term oriented
- Kühne Maritime GmbH / Kühne Holding AG
- CSAV Germany Container Holding GmbH
- HGV Hamburger Gesellschaft für Vermögens- und Beteiligungsmanagement mbH
- Qatar Holding Germany GmbH
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The Public Investment Fund on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Free Float
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Kühne: majority owner of Kühne + Nagel, shareholder since 2009
- CSAV: Chilean stock listed company, majority owned by Luksic Group, shareholder since merger with CSAV in 2014
- HGV Hamburg: City of Hamburg, shareholder since 2009
- Kühne, CSAV and HGV agreed to uniformly exercise their voting rights
- Sovereign wealth funds of Qatar and Saudi Arabia became shareholders after the merger with UASC in 2017
Financial Calendar 2023
| 31 January | Preliminary Financials 2022 |
|---|---|
| 2 March | Annual Report FY 2022 |
| 3 May | Annual General Meeting 2023 |
| 11 May | Quarterly Financial Report Q1 2023 |
| 10 August 2023 | Half-year Financial Report 2023 |
| 9 November 2023 | Quarterly Financial Report 9M 2023 |
Disclaimer
Forward-looking statements
This presentation contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on a number of assumptions, estimates, projections or plans that are inherently subject to significant risks, as well as uncertainties and contingencies that are subject to change. Actual results can differ materially from those anticipated in the Company's forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth from time to time in the Company's press releases and reports and those set forth from time to time in the Company's analyst calls and discussions. We do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation.
This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation or offer to buy any securities of the Company, and no part of this presentation shall form the basis of or may be relied upon in connection with any offer or commitment whatsoever. This presentation is being presented solely for your information and is subject to change without notice.
Hapag-Lloyd Investor Relations Ballindamm 25 20095 Hamburg Tel: +49 (40) 3001-3705 [email protected] All publication documents can be found here: https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/ir.html
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