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PNE AG — Interim / Quarterly Report 2015
Nov 9, 2015
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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9M 2015 – HIGHLIGHTS
- The first nine months of 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 and
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- the continued development of our new YieldCo business model
- 119.8 MW of German onshore projects under construction or commissioned YieldCo project Chransdorf with 57.6 MW began operations in third quarter of 2015
- International activities well underway UK business (100%) sold for up to GBP 103 million of which GBP 40 million has been paid. Successful in the first UK tender and projects in Poland, South Africa and Turkey are now being prepared for upcoming tenders
- Total performance at EUR 189.5 million vs. EUR 201.5 million during first nine months of 2015. Build out of YieldCo leads to lower revenues at EUR 80.5 million (prior year EUR 184.1 million) and rise in work in progress. Sales in 2015 primarily driven by UK transaction, WKN onshore project sales and electricity generation
- EBIT at EUR 16.7 million in first nine months 2015 vs. EUR 7.7 million last year UK transaction was primary earnings driver. YieldCo earnings before tax of EUR 17.1 million generated in 2015 but not included in reported EBIT figure. Earnings per share rise to EUR 0.13 (prior year EUR 0.00)
- Guidance confirmed Cumulative EBIT of EUR 110-130 million during the 2014-2016 period room to increase with realization of YieldCo concept. For 2015, EBIT of EUR 30 to 40 million forecasted
- After the reporting period, AGM successfully completed 6 new members elected to Supervisory Board, Dividend of EUR 0.04 per basic share distributed
| Realised onshore projects | |
|---|---|
| $Z!!!!!!/$ 2.317 MW | |
| Under development Germany - onshore | |
| $> 1.300$ MW | |
| Under development Germany - offshore | |
| 4,700 MW | |
| Under development international - onshore | |
| $> 3,600$ MW | |
| 300 MW 600 MW 900 MW 1.200 MW 0 MW |
4.500 MW |
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. 4,900 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
MANAGEMENT
Jörg Klowat Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Markus Lesser Chief Operating Officer & Interim CEO
- Experienced management team with many years of sector experience creates a strong foundation for future growth
- Successful track record based on organic and inorganic growth
AGM - UPDATE
• Dividend of EUR 0.04 per basic share distributed
Alexis Fries Chairman
Wilken von Hodenberg
Andreas Beyer
Per Hornung Pedersen
Andreas Rohardt
Christoph Groß
TRACK RECORD
- Shareholder equity increased to EUR 178.7 million at end of first nine months of 2015
- Book value per share of EUR 2.33 as at end of first nine months of 2015
PNE ONSHORE PIPELINE
- In Germany, Köhlen (21.3 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 beginning 2016
- 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 milestones up to GBP 63 million
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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 2021
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| Country* | I-II | III | IV | Total MW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,026 | 58 | 33 | 1,117 |
| Bulgaria | 121 | 0 | 0 | 121 |
| Romania | 55 | 102 | 0 | 157 |
| Turkey | 700 | 0 | 0 | 700 |
| Hungary | 0 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| USA | 172 | 180 | 0 | 352 |
| Canada | 555 | 0 | 0 | 555 |
| Total | 2,629 | 382 | 33 | 3,044 |
Phase I – II = Exploration & Development Phase III = Planning
Phase IV = Implementation
* as of September 30, 2015
| Milestone | 2015 | 2016-2021 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | GBP 40M | up to GBP 63M | GBP 103M |
WKN ONSHORE PIPELINE
| Country* | I-II | III | IV | Total MW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 146 | 44 | 19 | 209 |
| 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 | 19 | 1,871 |
Phase I – II = Exploration & Development Phase III = Planning
Phase IV = Implementation
* as of September 30, 2015
- In Germany,
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- Siebenbäumen (6 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 upcoming tender
- In Italy, projects are being prepared for future expected tenders
- In Sweden, environmental permits for 26 turbines received in 2015
YIELDCO - PROJECTS
| Project | Location | Status | MW | Scheduled completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chransdorf | Brandenburg | Commissioned | 57.6 | |
| Waldfeucht | North Rhine | Under | ||
| Westphalia | construction | 9.0 | Q4 2015 |
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| Apensen II | Lower | Under | 6.0 | First half of |
| Saxony | construction | 2016 | ||
| Köhlen | Lower | Under | Second half | |
| Saxony | construction | 21.3 | 2016 | |
| Total | 93.9 |
- YieldCo portfolio currently consists of 93.9 MW of projects which are in operation or under construction –
- Chransdorf with 57.6 MW entered operations in Q3 2015
- 3 additional projects under construction
- Remaining projects to bring portfolio to target size of 150 MW are in permitting process
- As at September, PNE WIND has invested EUR 54.8 million of its own funds
- Project level financing of EUR 101.6 million drawn
| 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 | 8 | 78 | 312 |
| Borkum Riffgrund II | 5 | 56 | 448 |
| 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 | 356 | 2,160 | |
| Phase 2 = Application conference held | Phase 6 = Investment decision | ||
| Phase 3 = Hearing held | Phase 7 = Under construction | ||
| Phase 4 = Approval granted | Phase 8 = In operation | ||
| Phase 5 = Grid connection |
OFFSHORE PROJECTS
- Borkum Riffgrund and Gode Wind sold to DONG Energy
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- Borkum Riffgrund I in operation
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- 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 expected
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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 expected
- Atlantis offshore projects acquired in 2013 hearing held for Atlantis I in 2014
- Grid connection & future offshore developments (tenders) being politically debated
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. 760 wind turbines with approx. 1,400 MW of capacity under management
PROFIT & LOSS (IFRS)
| In EURm | 9M2015 | 9M2014 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 80.5 | 184.1 | 211.3 |
| Work in progress |
104.9 | 15.0 | 19.1 |
| Other income | 4.2 | 2.4 | 3.6 |
| Total performance | 189.5 | 201.5 | 233.9 |
| Cost of materials | -124.4 | -152.8 | -170.5 |
| Personnel | -22.3 | -19.6 | -27.0 |
| Depreciation | -7.0 | -5.7 | -8.5 |
| Others | -19.1 | -15.7 | -25.2 |
| EBIT | 16.7 | 7.7 | 2.7 |
| Net interest | -9.4 | -9.0 | -12.5 |
| Participations | 0 | 0 | -5.3 |
| EBT | 7.3 | -1.3 | -15.2 |
| Net income | 9.8 | -0.1 | -13.0 |
| EPS (in EUR) | 0.13 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| EPS diluted (in EUR) | 0.13 | 0.00 | -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 10.0 million)
- Build out of YieldCo leads to lower revenues at EUR 80.5 million (prior year EUR 184.1 million) and rise in work in progress. Total performance at EUR 189.5 million vs. EUR 201.5 million
- EBIT at EUR 16.7 million up from EUR 7.7 million. UK transaction generated positive EUR 35 million EBIT effect in second quarter. YieldCo earnings before tax of EUR 17.1 million generated in 2015 but not included in reported EBIT figure
- 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 9.8 million up from EUR -0.1 million. EPS of EUR 0.13 up year on year from EUR 0.00
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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 157.4 million main items include technical equipment and land and buildings
- Inventories of EUR 129.7 million include advance payments of EUR 9.9 million and work in progress of EUR 119.7 million represented by
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- German onshore EUR 22.4 million & offshore EUR 41.5 million
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- Europe (excl. Germany) EUR 48.6 million
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- South Africa EUR 2.9 million, US EUR 4.2 million
- Accounts Receivables of EUR 27.1 million include construction contracts for projects under construction
- Cash position of EUR 111.7 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 178.7 million, equity ratio of 35% increase driven by net profit of EUR 9.8 million and capital increase – EUR 9.5 million in gross proceeds
- The long term liabilities of EUR 207.9 million corporate bond 2013/18 (EUR 96.9 million), convertible bond (EUR 6.1 million), project level financing (EUR 90.0 million)
- Short term liabilities of EUR 106.8 million project level financing of (EUR 33.0 million), WKN loans (EUR 26.0 million), accounts payable (EUR 18.0 million), deferred revenues (EUR 11.9 million)
- Net debt totaled EUR 155.7 million up from EUR 115.0 million as at December 31, 2014
- Total project level financing at EUR 123.0 million up from EUR 43.1 million as at December 31, 2014
BALANCE SHEET LIABILITES (IFRS)
STOCK & BONDS OUTSTANDING
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 3.24, 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]