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PNE AG — AGM Information 2015
Sep 25, 2015
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Windpark Buchholz
1H 2015 – HIGHLIGHTS
- The first half year 2015 was characterized by
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- the successful sale of PNE WIND UK to Brookfield
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- the continuation of our on and offshore development activities in Germany and abroad
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- the continued development of our new YieldCo business model
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- private placement completed gross proceeds of EUR 9.5 million
- 99 MW of German onshore projects under construction 70 MW at PNE WIND and 29 MW at WKN
- International activities well underway UK business (100%) sold for GBP 103 million of which GBP 40 million has been paid. Projects being prepared for tenders in Poland, South Africa, Turkey
- Deferral of wind farm sales - initiation of YieldCo – leads to lower revenues at EUR 71.9 million during first half 2015 (prior year EUR 117.9 million) – Sales in 2015 primarily driven by UK transaction, WKN onshore project sales and electricity generation
- EBIT at EUR 24.0 million in first half 2015 vs. EUR 2.8 million last year UK transaction had a positive EBIT effect of approx. EUR 35 million in 2Q15. Earnings per share at EUR 0.25 (prior year EUR -0.04)
- Guidance confirmed Cumulative EBIT of EUR 110-130 million during the 2014-2016 period room to increase earnings with realization of YieldCo concept. For 2015, EBIT of EUR 30 to 40 million forecasted
AGM – OVERVIEW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PNE WIND GROUP
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- AT A GLANCE
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- CORE COMPETENCIES
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- FINANCIALS
YIELDCO OVERVIEW
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- STRUCTURE
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- TRANSACTIONS
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- OPPORTUNITY
MARKET & STRATEGY
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- GLOBAL TRENDS
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- MARKET TRENDS
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- STOCK AND BOND CHARTS
AT A GLANCE
- Development and implementation of wind farm projects in Germany and abroad, both onshore and offshore
- Projects in 13 different countries
- Approx. 380 employees
- Onshore: wind farms with a nominal capacity of approx. 5,000 MW in development
- Offshore: 13 projects with a total nominal capacity of approx. 4,700 MW in development / thereof six own projects
- Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services including commercial and technical management
REFERENCES
- Onshore wind farms or project rights with 2,250 MW in sold
- Projects / project rights successfully sold in the UK, Germany, Italy, Poland, France, US, Spain
- UK pipeline with approx.1,200 MW (incl. 66 MW option) sold to Brookfield - 117 MW permitted as of 2015
- 7 offshore projects sold with a total nominal capacity of up to 2,061 MW
MANAGEMENT
Martin Billhardt Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Jörg Klowat Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Markus Lesser Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Experienced management team with more than 45 years of cumulative experience creates a strong foundation for future growth
- Successful track record based on organic and inorganic growth
TRACK RECORD
- Shareholder equity increased to EUR 187.9 million at end of first half of 2015
- Book value per share of EUR 2.45 as at end of first half of 2015
CORE COMPETENCIES
Actual time to develop may take longer, in particular in the international markets
- Development, financing and construction of wind farms
- Direct sales channels to infrastructure funds and utilities
- New sales channel targeted with advent of YieldCo
- After-sales support through commercial and technical management services
CORE COMPETENCIES
Actual time to develop may take longer, in particular in the international markets
- Key points needed for development
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- Wind in m/s
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- Permit
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- Grid connection
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- Stable regulatory environment
- PNE WIND generates value especially ahead of implementation phase
- Chance of successful project development increases with each phase of project; capital at risk mirrors this development
ONSHORE PROJECTS
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*GB - PNE WIND UK project pipeline sold – milestone payments expected through 2020
- PNE WIND group is present 13 different countries on 3 continents
- International growth markets provide long term perspective
- PNE WIND UK projects are being further developed by Brookfield - milestone payments expected through 2020
PNE ONSHORE PIPELINE
- In Germany, Chransdorf (57.6 MW) and Waldfeucht (12 MW) under construction
- In Turkey, cooperation with STEAG developing positively
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- Pre-licenses for 230 MW of projects submitted
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- Tender for grid connections expected at year end
- In the USA, construction activities underway to keep eligibility for PTC
- In the UK, transaction with Brookfield completed – for 100% of shares;
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- GBP 40 million in upfront payments further GBP 63 million in milestones
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- 117 MW with planning permission Tralorg (20 MW) Kennoxhead (64.6 MW) Penbreck (18 MW) Meikle Hill (13.8 MW)
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- Additional projects in pipeline to trigger milestones through 2020
| Country* | I-II | III | IV | Total MW |
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| Germany | 983 | 77 | 70 | 1,130 |
| Bulgaria | 121 | 0 | 0 | 121 |
| Romania | 55 | 102 | 0 | 157 |
| Turkey | 700 | 0 | 0 | 700 |
| Hungary | 0 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| USA | 169 | 183 | 0 | 352 |
| Canada | 575 | 0 | 0 | 575 |
| Total | 2,603 | 404 | 70 | 3,077 |
Phase I – II = Exploration & Development Phase III = Planning
Phase IV = Implementation
* as of 30 June 2015
| Milestone | 2015 | 2016-2020 | Total |
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| UK | GBP 40M | GBP 63M | GBP 103M |
WKN ONSHORE PIPELINE
| Country* | I-II | III | IV | Total MW |
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| Germany | 146 | 44 | 29 | 219 |
| Italy | 510 | 0 | 0 | 510 |
| France | 178 | 88 | 0 | 266 |
| Poland | 243 | 42 | 0 | 285 |
| UK | 0 | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| South Africa | 130 | 0 | 0 | 130 |
| Sweden | 240 | 0 | 0 | 240 |
| USA | 165 | 0 | 0 | 165 |
| Total | 1,612 | 240 | 29 | 1,881 |
Phase I – II = Exploration & Development Phase III = Planning
Phase IV = Implementation
* as of 30 June 2015
- In Germany,
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- Looft II (10.2 MW) Siebenbäumen (6.2 MW) Nentzelsrode (6.9 MW) sold to KGAL and CEE in 2014
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- Apensen II (6 MW) part of YieldCo portfolio
- In the UK, a 66 MW project is awaiting final planning permission – Brookfield has an option to buy the project
- In Poland, a 32 MW project is being prepared for a tender planned in 2016
- In South Africa, a 30 MW project is being prepared for tender in Oct 2015
- In Italy, projects are being prepared for future expected tenders
- In Sweden, the first environmental permit for one project was received in June 2015
OFFSHORE PROJECTS
- 7 offshore projects sold with a total nominal capacity of up to 2,061 MW
- Borkum Riffgrund and Gode Wind projects sold to DONG Energy – first turbines installed
- Total output of 6 own projects in planning 2,640 MW
- PNE WIND remains as service provider for projects after they have been sold
OFFSHORE PROJECTS
- Borkum Riffgrund and Gode Wind sold to DONG Energy
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- Borkum Riffgrund I & Gode Wind 1 & 2 are under construction
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- From Gode Wind transaction, EUR 129 million received since August 2012 – EUR 25 million in milestone payments still due
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- Hearing held for Gode Wind 3 in 2014
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- Borkum Riffgrund II MHI VESTAS selected as preferred supplier, EUR 7.3 million in milestone payments due
- Atlantis offshore projects acquired in 2013 hearing held for Atlantis I in 2014
- Grid connection & future offshore developments (tenders) being politically debated
| Own Projects |
Phase | WEA | Total MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemo | 2 | 80 | 480 |
| Jules Verne | 2 | 80 | 480 |
| Nautilus I | 2 | 80 | 480 |
| Atlantis I | 3 | 80 | 400 |
| Atlantis II | 2 | 80 | 400 |
| Atlantis III | 2 | 80 | 400 |
| Total | 480 | 2,640 | |
| Sold Projects | Phase | WEA | Total MW |
| Borkum Riffgrund I & II |
7 / 5 | 78 + 97 | 661 |
| Gode Wind 1 & 2 |
7 / 7 | 55 + 42 | 582 |
| Gode Wind 3 & 4 |
3 / 4 | 15 + 42 | 342 |
| HTOD5 (Nautilus II ) |
2 | 68 | 476 |
| Total | 397 | 2,061 | |
| Phase 2 = Application conference held | Phase 5 = Grid connection | ||
| Phase 3 = Hearing held | Phase 6 = Investment decision |
O&M SERVICES
- Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services organized within energy consult GmbH
- Yield optimization and reduction of downtime and operating costs
- Currently wind turbines from AN Bonus / Siemens, DeWind, Enercon, Fuhrländer, Nordex / Südwind, Vestas in care
- Approx. 700 wind turbines with > 1,200 MW of capacity under management
PROFIT & LOSS (IFRS)
| In EURm | 1H2015 | 1H2014 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 71.9 | 117.9 | 211.3 |
| Total performance | 89.8 | 134.7 | 233.9 |
| Cost of materials | -35.6 | -105.4 | -170.5 |
| Personnel | -13.8 | -13.3 | -27.0 |
| Depreciation | -3.9 | -3.7 | -8.5 |
| Others | -12.5 | -9.4 | -25.2 |
| EBIT | 24.0 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Net interest | -5.9 | -5.8 | -12.5 |
| Participations | 0 | 0 | -5.3 |
| EBT | 18.1 | -3.0 | -15.2 |
| Net income | 18.4 | -2.4 | -13.0 |
| EPS (in EUR) | 0.25 | -0.04 | -0.22 |
| EPS diluted (in EUR) | 0.24 | -0.04 | -0.21 |
- Group sales were primarily generated by the sale of PNE WIND UK, German onshore projects (Siebenbäumen, Looft II, Nentzelsrode) and electricity generation (EUR 5.9 million)
- EBIT at EUR 24.0 million up from EUR 2.8 million last year. UK transaction generated positive EUR 35 million EBIT effect in second quarter
- Net interest expense arises from EUR 100 million corporate bond placed in 2013 (8% coupon) and the EUR 6.6 million convertible bond 2014/19
- Net income increased to EUR 18.4 million up from EUR -2.4 million. EPS of EUR 0.25 up year on year from EUR -0.04
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For the full year, EBIT of EUR 30 to 40 million expected
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Property, Plant and Equipment of EUR 62.7 million main items include technical equipment and land and buildings
- Assets held for sale include Passauer land EUR 11.9 million
- Inventories of EUR 217.9 million include advance payments of EUR 77.8 million and work in progress of EUR 139.9 million represented by
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- German onshore EUR 42.8 million & offshore EUR 40.8 million
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- Europe (excl. Germany) EUR 48.8 million
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- South Africa EUR 3.3 million, US EUR 4.2 million
- Accounts Receivables of EUR 30.0 million include construction contracts for projects under construction
- Cash position of EUR 105.8 million up from EUR 72.2 million at start of year – driven primarily by UK transaction and capital increase
BALANCE SHEET ASSETS (IFRS)
- Equity at EUR 187.9 million, equity ratio of 37% increase driven by net profit of EUR 18.4 million and capital increase – EUR 9.5 million in gross proceeds
- The long term liabilities of EUR 144.7 million corporate bond 2013/18 (EUR 96.7 million), convertible bond (EUR 6.1 million), project level financing (EUR 19.2 million) and WKN working capital loans (EUR 6.0 million)
- Short term liabilities of EUR 154.7 million project level financing of (EUR 75.8 million) WKN credit line (EUR 20.0 million), accounts payable (EUR 19.5 million), deferred revenues (EUR 12.3 million)
- Net debt totaled EUR 137.6 million up from EUR 115.0 million as at December 31, 2014
- Total project level financing at EUR 100.6 million up from EUR 43.1 million as at December 31, 2014
BALANCE SHEET LIABILITES (IFRS)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PNE WIND GROUP
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- AT A GLANCE
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- CORE COMPETENCIES
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- FINANCIALS
YIELDCO OVERVIEW
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- STRUCTURE
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- TRANSACTIONS
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- OPPORTUNITY
MARKET & STRATEGY
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- GLOBAL TRENDS
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- MARKET TRENDS
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- STOCK AND BOND CHARTS
YIELDCO STRUCTURE
- PNE WIND AG and YieldCo represent two separate business –
- PNE WIND focused on wind farm development and O&M
- YieldCo is asset manager– earnings from wind farms distributed to its investors via dividends
- 1) Projects sold to YieldCo use same quality criteria as with sales to external customers -
- Projects in pipeline available for additional project acquisitions
- 2 ) PNE WIND AG provides management services to YieldCo and O&M services to wind parks
- 3) Dividend distributions YieldCo investors
- 4) Dividend distributions to PNE WIND AG
| Funds raised |
Assets - IPO |
Development partner |
Management Team |
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| TRIG | £300m | 276 MW | RES | InfraRed |
| Green coats | £260m | 126 MW | None | Climate C. Capital |
| NRG Yield | \$468m | 2,000 MW | NRG | NRG |
| Nextera E.P. | \$438m | 989 MW | NEE | NEE |
| Pattern | \$352m | 1,040 MW | PEG LP | PEG LP |
| Foresight | £150m | 126 MW | None | Foresight |
| Terraform | \$533m | 808 MW | SunEdision | SunEdision |
| Saeta | €435 m | 689 MW | ACS | ACS |
YIELD CO/IPP – PEER GROUP
- Investors looking for yield are backing renewable IPPs/Yieldcos with a number of IPO transactions taking place; over £2.5 billion raised (UK; EU; US)
- Recent deals illustrate successful IPOs are achievable when;
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- backed by a strong development company with proven management
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- operational assets in regions with low regulatory risk
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- development portfolio to feed "Newco" with projects to grow business
OPPORTUNITY
- Dividend yields range on publically traded companies from 2.6% to 7.0%
- Dividend required follows closely with portfolio size and growth prospects
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PNE WIND GROUP
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- AT A GLANCE
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- CORE COMPETENCIES
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- FINANCIALS
YIELDCO OVERVIEW
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- STRUCTURE
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- TRANSACTIONS
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- OPPORTUNITY
MARKET & STRATEGY
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- GLOBAL TRENDS
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- MARKET TRENDS
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- STOCK AND BOND CHARTS
GLOBAL TRENDS
- Wind as a percentage of electricity mix
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- Denmark 29.9 %
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- Spain 17.8 %
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- Portugal 20.0 %
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- Deutschland 9.1 %
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- USA 4.1 %
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- World 2.5 %
- IEA forecasts wind to contribute 15 to 18 % of the global electricity mix by 2050
- High growth rate (>10 %) projected through 2020
REGULATORY TRENDS
- Europe European Union has agreed to a new policy framework for climate and energy for 2020 and 2030
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- By 2030, renewable energy should cover 27 percent of energy consumption
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- Greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced by 80 to 95 percent by 2050 - compared to 1990
- US Renewable Portfolio Standards in 37 States plus federal tax credits
- South Africa's REIPPP program calls for 18,000 MW of renewables requiring ~8,400 MW of wind
- Turkey targets 30% renewables by 2023, requiring ~ 20,000 MW of wind
ENERGY TRENDS
- The price of onshore wind power is already today nearly competitive with generation costs from coal, gas and nuclear power
- Improvements in the wind turbine technology result in higher energy yields and lower operation and maintenance costs
STOCK & BONDS OUTSTANDING
| WKN / ISIN | AOJBPG / DE000A0JBPG2 |
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| Number of shares | 76,553,439 |
| Market capitalization (30 June 2015) |
EUR 157.1 m |
| Free Float | Approx. 84.5% |
| Market segment | Prime Standard |
| Indices | CDAX Technology, ÖkoDAX |
| Designated Sponsors / Market Maker | Commerzbank VEM Aktienbank ODDO Seydler Bank |
| Reuters / Bloomberg | PNEGn / PNE3 |
Corporate bond 2013/2018 (WKN: A1R074) Coupon 8%, Prime Standard, Total volume EUR 100m
Convertible bond 2014/2019 (WKN: A12UMG) Coupon 3.75%, Strike price EUR 3.30, Total volume EUR 6.6 m
THANK YOU
CONTACT
Rainer Heinsohn Head of Communication Tel: +49 (0) 47 21 – 7 18 - 453 Fax: +49 (0) 47 21 – 7 18 - 373 E-mail: [email protected]
Scott McCollister Head of Investor Relations Tel: +49 (0) 47 21 – 7 18 - 454 Fax: +49 (0) 47 21 – 7 18 - 373 E-mail: [email protected]