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27 February 2024
2023
Results
2. Scenario
Continuous adaptation to the environment
Gas and power prices remain highly correlated
Spain electricity prices among the most competitive in Europe in 2023
Source: Heren, OMIE, GME, EPEX, Eurostat
Note:
Decreasing gas and power prices1 towards historical average levels
Lower volatility vs. 2022 although above historical average levels
Source: Platts, Heren, Bloomberg, ICE, OMIE Note:
| Step up in energy transition investment | €2,944m Investment (+53% vs. FY22) |
1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progress on renewable development | 6.5GW Installed capacity (+1GW vs. FY22) |
2 | |
| Headway in renewable gases | 70 projects1 Biomethane and hydrogen |
3 | |
| 2023 | Increased regulatory visibility in LatAm Networks | 2025 Up to and beyond |
4 |
| Security of supply at competitive prices | 249 / 21TWh Gas / power supply globally |
5 |
Increased investment efforts in renewables
| Breakdown2: | FY22 | FY23 | Var. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy management | €5m | €4m | n.m. |
| Supply | €132m | €135m | +2% |
| Thermal generation | €164m | €149m | -9% |
| Networks | €776m | €908m | +17% |
| Renewable generation | €828m | €1,729m | >100% |
Notes:
Leading renewable gases developments in Spain, a key contributor to decarbonization
| Progress on renewable gases | Large biomethane potential in Spain | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Projects under different stages of development | TWh ∼326 |
>3x | |||
| Biomethane: | Hydrogen: | ∼160 | 8x ∼20 |
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| >60 | >101 | Spain gas demand 2023 |
Biomethane potential |
PNIEC 2030 target |
Spain lagging behind EU peers in biomethane plants
| Regulatory period | 2023 developments | |
|---|---|---|
| Panama electricity |
2022-26 | Fourth tariff review approved with updated tariffs and visibility up to 2026 |
| Mexico gas |
2021-25 | Fifth tariff review approved with updated tariffs and visibility up to 2025 |
| Chile gas |
2022-25 | Increasing focus on long-term regulation |
| Brazil gas |
2023-27 | Positive developments towards final definition of 2018-22 tariff review and ongoing negotiations for 2023-27 and concession extension |
| Argentina gas & electricity |
2023-27 & 2021-25 |
Inflation adjustment applied in 2023, positive proposals by the regulator (possibility of 20 years concession extension, and full tariff review) |
Playing a key role in addressing the energy trilemma
Since beginning of the energy crisis and price escalation, Naturgy adjusted prices for >2 million customers (70% of its liberalized customers)
Step up in energy transition investment (€2,944m in FY23)
Note: 1. Excluding Holdings
Stable Net debt with balanced cash flow uses
Continued balance sheet reinforcement
1.Does not include cost from IFRS 16 debt 2. Including ASR wind acquisition and other renewable projects in Spain and Australia 3. Including corporate tax and other taxes paid 4. Including FX, derivatives variation, difference of accrued interests vs. paid and non-cash
impacts and others
Notes:
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Total dividend of 1.40 €/share against 2023 results as committed
Total dividend 2023: 1.40 €/share
| Solid progress on key ESG metrics towards 2025 targets |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environment | Social | Governance | ||||
| Emissions reduction | Biodiversity | Enhance diversity |
Extending ESG throughout supply chain |
ESG as a part of mgmt. incentives |
Climate change risks & taxonomy reporting |
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| Reduction of tCO2 , ( scopes 1+2+3)1 |
Projects (#) | Women in mgmt. positions |
Suppliers ESG audited |
Variable pay ESG linked |
TCFD & Taxonomy implementation |
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| 2020 | 16% | 265 | 27% | 70% | 3% | Partial |
| 2023 | X% 30% |
XX 353 |
X% 36% |
XX 84% |
20% | Partial |
| 2025 | 27% | >350 | >40% | 95% | 20% | 100% |
Significant progress on the decarbonization of our activities and growing investment in energy transition activities
Renewable installed capacity (GW) FY23 Taxonomy aligned investment (€m)
Large economic contribution to society, promoting equality and diversity, and supporting vulnerable customers
| Contribution to society | ||
|---|---|---|
| Economic value distributed | ||
| Suppliers & Admin. | 86% | |
| €20,193m | Investors and others | 11% |
| Employees | 3% | |
| FY22 | FY23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Women in management positions (%) |
34 | 36 | 2pp |
| Purchases from local suppliers (%) |
80 | 90 | 10pp |
Since start 73,187
Progress on the implementation of governance best practices Recognized in international ESG indexes
| ESG management remuneration (%) |
Supply chain ESG audits (%) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| x2 | 1pp | |||
| FY22 FY23 |
FY22 | FY23 | ||
| 10 20 |
83 | 84 | ||
| FY23 breakdown |
FY23 reporting implementation (%) |
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| Taxonomy | 100 | |||
| Health & safety | 5% | TCFD | 75 | |
| Diversity | 5% | TNFD | 25 | |
| Employees Environment |
5% 5% |
ESRS | In progress for final implementation in 2024 |
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| Best practices | ESG recognitions and indexes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESG management remuneration (%) |
Supply chain ESG audits (%) |
Recognized commitment with health & safety and |
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| x2 | 1pp | good practices in diversity Presence since 2014 |
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| FY22 | FY23 | FY22 | FY23 | ||||
| 10 | 20 | 83 | 84 | Recognized strong culture, leadership and commitment with the future 800 candidate companies |
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| FY23 breakdown |
A- | 60/100 | |||||
| FY23 reporting implementation (%) |
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| Taxonomy | 100 | 4.4/5 | 77/100 | ||||
| Health & safety | 5% | TCFD | 75 | Gold medal | |||
| Diversity | 5% | ||||||
| Employees | 5% | TNFD | 25 | 60/100 | |||
| Environment | 5% | ESRS | In progress for final implementation in 2024 |
Track record of growing EBITDA, investment and dividends while reducing Net debt
EBITDA guidance revised upwards during 2023 and exceeded
During the 2021-23 period €6.4bn were dedicated to invest, mainly in energy transition
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Growth driven by tariff updates in LatAm; demand declines in Spain, Brazil and Chile
Spain: lower regulated remuneration due to 2020 tariff review and lower demand (mainly in residential and commercial segments), partially offset by lower gas losses
Record investments in Spain and approved regulatory review in Panama
Lower sales and margins as market rebalances and prices stabilize closer to historical average levels
Thermal generation remains essential to guarantee
Growing installed capacity and production
Higher margins in power supply vs. 2022 thanks to a more balanced power generation / supply integrated position
Energy scenario rebalancing post 2022
Strong results and cash flow supported by investments and energy scenario
Balance sheet strength allows for investment step up
"Iberian exception" cap on gas prices for CCGTs Exceeded guidance and delivered on commitments
"Iberian exception" cap on gas prices for CCGTs output Focus on sustainability, security of supply and competitive prices
290 networks connection requests equivalent to 10.7TWh/year
Energy management: pipeline contracts to reflect 2024 market conditions
70 projects in biomethane and hydrogen
Appendix
2023
Results
Naturgy's financial disclosures contain magnitudes and metrics drafted in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and others that are based on the Group's disclosure model, referred to as Alternative Performance Metrics (APM), which are viewed as adjusted figures with respect to those presented in accordance with IFRS.
The chosenAPMs are useful for persons consulting the financial information as they allow an analysisof the financial performance, cash flows and financial situation of Naturgy, and a comparison with other companies. Below is a glossary of terms with the definition of the APMs:
| Alternative performance | Reconciliation of values | Relevance of use | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| metrics | Definition and terms | 31 December 2023 31 December 2022 |
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| EBITDA | EBITDA = Revenue – Procurements + Other operating income – Personnel expenses – Other operating expenses + Gain/(loss) on disposals of fixed assets + Release of fixed asset grants to Income and other |
Euros 5,475 million | Euros 4,954 million | EBITDA ("Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization") measures the Group´s operating profit before deducting interests, taxes, depreciations and amortizations. By dispensing with the financial, tax and accounting expenses magnitudes that do not entail a cash outflow, it allows evaluating the comparability of the results over time. It is an indicator widely used in the markets to compare the results of different companies. |
| Operating expenses (OPEX) | Personnel expenses + Own work capitalized + Other operating expenses - Taxes |
Euros 1,929 million = 580 + 79 + 1,780 - 510 |
Euros 1,794 million = 547 + 74 + 1,511 – 338 |
Measure of the expenses incurred by the Group to carry out its business activities, without considering costs that do not involve cash outflows and taxes. Amount allowing comparability with other companies. |
| CAPEX | Investments in intangible assets + Investments in property, plant & equipment |
Euros 2,136 million = 327 + 1,809 | Euros 1,907 million = 333 + 1,574 | Measure of the investment effort of each period in assets of the different businesses, including accrued and unpaid investments. It allows to know the allocation of its resources and facilitate the comparison of the investment effort between periods. It is made up both of maintenance and growth investments (funds invested in the development or for the expansion of the Group's activities). |
Appendix
| Alternative performance | Reconciliation of values | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| metrics | Definition and terms | 31 December 2023 | 31 December 2022 | Relevance of use |
| Net Investments (net CAPEX) | CAPEX- Other investment receipts/(payments) |
Euros 2,060 million = 2,136 – 76 |
Euros 1,833 million = 1,907 – 74 |
Measure of the investment effort of each period without considering the assets transferred or contributed by third parties. |
| Gross financial debt | "Non-current financial liabilities" + "Current financial liabilities" |
Euros 15,970 million = 13,426+ 2,544 | Euros 16,301 million = 13,999 + 2,302 | Measure of the Group's level of financial debt. Includes current and non-current concepts. This indicator is widely used in capital markets to compare different companies. |
| Net financial debt | Gross financial debt - "Cash and cash equivalents" - "Derivative financial assets associated with financial liabilities" |
Euros 12,090 million = 15,970 - 3,686 – 194 |
Euros 12,070 million = 16,301 - 3,985 – 246 |
Measure of the Group's level of financial debt including current and non-current items, after discounting the cash and cash equivalents balance and asset derivatives linked to financial liabilities. This indicator is widely used in capital markets to compare different companies. |
| Leverage (%) | Net financial debt / (Net financial debt + "Net equity") |
50.3% = 12,090 / (12,090 + 11,929) | 54.7% = 12,070 / (12,070 + 9,979) | Measure of the weight of external resources in the financing of business activity. This indicator is widely used in capital markets to compare different companies. |
| Cost of net financial debt | Cost of financial debt - "Interest (financial revenues)" |
Euros 485 million = 675 - 190 |
Euros 501 million = 568 - 67 |
Measure of the cost of financial debt without considering income from financial interests. This indicator is widely used in capital markets to compare different companies. |
| EBITDA/Cost of net financial debt |
EBITDA / Cost of net financial debt | 11.3x = 5,475 / 485 | 9.9x = 4,954 /501 | Measure of the company's ability to generate operating resources in relation to the cost of financial debt. This indicator is widely used in capital markets to compare different companies. |
| Net financial debt/ EBITDA | Net financial debt / EBITDA | 2.2x = 12,090 / 5,475 | 2.4x = 12,070/4,954 | Measure of the Group's ability to generate resources to meet financial debt payments. |
Appendix
| Alternative performance | Reconciliation of values | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| metrics | Definition and terms | 31 December 2023 | 31 December 2022 | Relevance of use |
| Free Cash Flow after minorities |
Net Free cash flow + Parent company dividends net of collected by other group companies + Purchase of treasury shares + Investment payments (group companies, associates and business units) |
Euros 2,536 million = 474 + 1,441 + 10 + Euros 1,914 million = 744 + 1,153 + 0 + 611 17 |
Measure of cash generation corresponding to operating and investment activities. It is used to evaluate funds available to pay dividends to shareholders, the payment of inorganic investments (acquisitions of companies or businesses) and to attend debt service. |
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| Net Free Cash Flow | Cash flow generated from operating activities + Cash flows from investing activities + Cash flows from financing activities – Receipts/payments from financial liability instruments |
Euros 474 million = 4,857 – 2,739 - 2,263 + 619 |
Euros 744 million = 4,242 - 1,486 – 2,854 + 842 |
Measure of cash generation to assess the funds available to debt service. |
| Average cost of financial gross debt |
Annualized financial expense of the operations included in the gross financial debt excluding cost of financial lease liabilities and other refinancing expenses / monthly weighted average of the gross financial debt (excluding the debt by lease liabilities) |
3.9% = (675 - 84 - 29) / 14,325 |
3.0% = (568-85-31) / 15,099 | Measure of the effective interest rate of financial debt. This indicator is widely used in capital markets to compare different companies. |
| Liquidity | Cash and other equivalent liquid + Undrawn and fully committed lines of credit |
Euros 9,237 million = 3,686 + 5,551 | Euros 9,482 million = 3,985 + 5,497 | Measure of the Group's ability to face any type of payment. |
| Economic value distributed | Procurements + Other operating expenses (includes Taxes) + Income tax payments + Personnel expenses + Work carried out for fixed assets + Financial expenses + Dividends paid by the parent company + Discontinued activities expenses before taxes |
Euros 20,193 million = 15,106 + 1,780 + 377 + 580 + 79 + 817 + 1,454 + 0 |
Euros 32,089 million = 27,194 + 1,511 + 762 + 547 + 74 + 837 + 1,164 + 0 |
Measure of the company´s value considering the economic valuation generated by its activities, distributed to the different interest groups (shareholders, suppliers, employees, public administrations and society) |
Appendix
| FY23 | FY22 | Change | Comments | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and safety | |||||
| Accidents with lost time1 | units | 9 | 8 | 12.5% | Health and safety metrics show an increase in accidents vs. FY22, although |
| LT Frequency rate2 | units | 0.13 | 0.12 | 8.3% | within the expected range considering the Group's characteristics |
| Environment | |||||
| GHG Emissions3 | M tCO2 e |
12.9 | 15.1 | -14.6% | |
| Emission factor | t CO2/GWh | 247 | 279 | -11.5% | Lower CCGT production in Spain |
| Emissions-free installed capacity | % | 41.0 | 37.5 | 9.3% | New renewable capacity coming into operation |
| Emissions-free net production | % | 38.6 | 29.4 | 31.3% | Higher hydro production and increase in renewable installed capacity |
| Interest in people | |||||
| Number of employees4 | persons | 7,010 | 7,112 | -1.4% | Stable workforce evolution |
| Training hours per employee | hours | 41.5 | 35.9 | 15.6% | Positive response to follow-up campaigns and new platforms and courses in operation |
| Women representation4 | % | 33.9 | 32.7 | 3.7% | Significant women representation in new hirings |
| Society and integrity | |||||
| Economic value distributed5 | €m | 20,193 | 32,089 | -37.1% | Decrease explained mainly by lower procurement costs |
| Notifications received by the ethics committee | units | 80 | 43 | 86.0% | Enhanced monitoring and reporting procedures |
Notes:
In accordance to OSHA criteria
Calculated for every 200,000 working hours
Scopes 1 and 2
In accordance with consolidation criteria
As defined in the Alternative Performance Metrics annex
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