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PNE WIND AG
Webcast Presentation I 3Q-2016 November 9, 2016
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Wind – a domestic energy source generating value locally
9M - 2016 HIGHLIGHTS
OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL
Project implementation according to plan
- 125.4 MW completed, sold or under construction
142.5 MW in Wind Farm-Portfolio
- 124.5 MW commissioned and 18.0 MW under construction
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- 10 MW in the planning permission procedure
- Electricity generation segment EBITDA climbs 60% from € 6,0 m (9M - 2015) to € 9.8m (9M - 2016)
Milestone payment of € 3.2m
- DONG reached FID for offshore project Borkum Riffgrund II
Positive EBIT of € 7.2m during 9M16
- Solid EBIT achieved despite build out of Wind Farm-Portfolio
- In the 3Q-2016 EBIT of € 8.6m up from € -1.4m of first six month 2016
New working capital credit line secured
- Syndicated credit line of € 30m + € 10m guarantee
MANAGEMENT BOARD
MANAGEMENT
Management board complete, seasoned wind energy pioneers with strong industry knowledge and contacts
- Markus Lesser became CEO on May 26, 2016
- Kurt Stürken became COO on Sept. 15, 2016
- Jörg Klowat CFO contact extended to March 2020
- Per Hornung Pedersen returns as planned to Supervisory Board end of Nov.
ONSHORE PIPELINE
| Country | I-II | III | IV | Total MW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,227 | 86 | 33 | 1,346 |
| Bulgaria | 121 | 0 | 0 | 121 |
| United Kingdom |
43 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Italy | 242 | 14 | 0 | 256 |
| France | 313 | 101 | 22 | 436 |
| Poland | 223 | 42 | 0 | 265 |
| Romania | 55 | 102 | 0 | 157 |
| South Africa |
100 | 30 | 0 | 130 |
| Sweden | 99 | 86 | 0 | 185 |
| Turkey | 700 | 0 | 0 | 700 |
| Hungary | 0 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| USA | 417 | 180 | 0 | 597 |
| Canada | 555 | 0 | 0 | 555 |
| Total | 4,095 | 683 | 55 | 4,833 |
Phase I – II = Exploration & Development Phase III = Planning
Phase IV = Implementation till handover
As at September 30, 2016
125.4 MW completed, sold or under construction in 9M-2016
- Completed projects: Westerengel 23.1 MW, Köhlen 21.3 MW, Holzthaleben 4.8 MW, Apensen II 6.0 MW
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Project rights sold: 15.6 MW
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Under construction: Altenbruch Repowering 33 MW of which 18 MW for Wind Farm-Portfolio, Sommette-Eaucourt 21.6 MW in France
New permits on hand
- France 10.3 MW
- Poland 132 MW, environmental permit
- Sweden 99 MW, environmental permit
Framework deal with John Laing
- First sales transaction with 21.6 MW in France finalized; total framework encompasses projects with approx. 50 MW
- Poland 42 MW, project being prepared for tender
US market activities increased
- Qualifying projects eligible for PTC
Ongoing tenders and preparation for
- South Africa, Poland, Turkey, Italy and Germany
WIND FARM-PORTFOLIO
| Project | Location | Status | MW | Scheduled completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altenbruch II |
Lower Saxony |
Commissioned | 25.8 | 2009 |
| Chransdorf | Brandenburg | Commissioned | 57.6 | 2015 |
| Waldfeucht | North Rhine Westphalia |
Commissioned | 9.0 | 2015 |
| Apensen II | Lower Saxony |
Commissioned | 6.0 | 2016 |
| Köhlen | Lower Saxony |
Commissioned | 21.3 | 2016 |
| Holzthaleben | Thüringen Commissioned | 4.8 | 2016 | |
| Altenbruch Repowering |
Lower Saxony |
Under construction |
18.0 | 2016-17 |
| Total | 142.5 |
As at September 30, 2016
Wind Farm-Portfolio Strategy
- Started in 2014, realization planned for end of 2016
142.5 MW + 10 MW internally held
- 124.5 MW commissioned, 18.0 MW under construction
- 10 MW in the planning permission procedure
Energy segment EBITDA up to € 9.8m
- From € 6.0m in 9M-2015
Structured sales process underway
- Direct sale to an investor planned this year
OFFSHORE PROJECTS
| Own Projects |
Zone | Phase | # WTG | Total MW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemo | 4 | 2 | 80 | 480 |
| Jules Verne | 4 | 2 | 80 | 480 |
| Nautilus I | 4 | 2 | 80 | 480 |
| Atlantis I | 2 | 3 | 73 | 584 |
| Atlantis II | 3 | 2 | 80 | 400 |
| Atlantis III | 3 | 2 | 80 | 400 |
| Total | 473 | 2,824 | ||
| Sold Projects | Zone | Phase | # WTG | Total MW |
| Borkum Riffgrund I | 1 | 8 | 78 | 312 |
| Borkum Riffgrund II | 1 | 6 | 56 | 448 |
| Gode Wind 1 & 2 |
1 | 8 / 8 | 55 + 42 | 582 |
| Gode Wind 3 & 4 |
1 | 3 / 4 | 15 + 42 | 342 |
| HTOD5 (Nautilus II ) |
4 | 2 | 68 | 476 |
| Total | 356 | 2,160 | ||
| Phase 2 = Application conference held Phase 3 = Hearing held Phase 4 = Approval granted Phase 5 = Grid connection |
Phase 6 = Investment decision Phase 7 = Under construction Phase 8 = In operation |
DONG reached FID for offshore project Borkum Riffgrund II
- Milestone payment of € 3.2m
Up to € 29m in milestones expected
- From Borkum Riffgrund II and Gode Wind 3 and 4
Atlantis I being prepared for tender in 2017
- Project size increased to 584 MW from 400 MW
Regulatory Changes
- According to WindSeeG (effective from Jan 1, 2017) all projects in Zone 3 to 6 will be brought into the "Central Model" to be tendered off by the government
- Legal opinions conclude that parts of WindSeeG are unconstitutional
- Legal options to make a claim for damages are being prepared for projects in Zone 3 and 4
INCOME STATEMENT (IFRS)
Solid EBIT achieved despite build out of Wind Farm-Portfolio
- Total output and sales driven by stage of completion of wind farms and timing of sales
- Total output in 9M-2016 at € 101.9m vs. € 189.5m last year
- Sale of UK pipeline in 1H-2015 drove sales and earning with transaction generating € 35m in EBIT
EBIT at € 7.2m (€ 16.7m in 9M-2015)
- Build out of Wind Farm-Portfolio leads to deferral of sales and higher depreciation
- Earnings primarily driven by wind farm sales (Westerengel, Altenbruch Repowering Ost, Sommette-Eaucourt), an offshore milestone payment and electricity generation
Net income at - € 2.8m (€ 9.8m in 9M-2015)
- EPS of - € 0.04 down from € 0.13 last year
Full year guidance of up to € 100m confirmed
- Earnings generated from Wind Farm-Portfolio, but eliminated within the scope of consolidation, total € 36.7m since 2014
| In EURm | 9M 2016 | 9M 2015 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 77.1 | 80.5 | 109.5 |
| Work in progress |
19.5 | 104.9 | 116.1 |
| Other income | 5.3 | 4.2 | 7.7 |
| Total output | 101.9 | 189.5 | 233.3 |
| Cost of materials | -51.1 | -124.4 | -154.9 |
| Personnel | -18.7 | -22.3 | -29.3 |
| Depreciation | -9.0 | -7.0 | -9.9 |
| Others | -15.9 | -19.1 | -29.5 |
| EBIT | 7.2 | 16.7 | 9.8 |
| Net interest | -11.9 | -9.2 | -14.6 |
| Participations | 0.0 | -0.2 | -0.2 |
| EBT | -4.7 | 7.3 | -5.0 |
| Taxes | 0.6 | 1.4 | 3.6 |
| Minorities | -1.4 | -1.1 | -4.9 |
| Net income | -2.8 | 9.8 | 3.5 |
| EPS (in €) | -0.04 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| EPS (in €) Diluted | -0.03 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
BALANCE SHEET ASSETS (IFRS)
Balance sheet developments primarily driven by investments in Wind Farm-Portfolio
Property, Plant and Equipment at € 160.8m
- Commissioned wind farms € 125.1m
- Transformer stations € 10.5m
- Building and property € 19.0m
Inventories climb to € 177.8m
- Offshore € 45.8m
- Onshore Germany € 62.9m
- Onshore International € 47.1m
- Prepayments € 21.8m
Strong liquidity position to fund future developments
- Cash position at € 66.4m
| Balance sheet in € million as at September 30, 2016 (as at December 31, 2015) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | Equity and liabilities |
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| Intangible assets | 62.9 | ||
| Property, plant and equipment |
[63.1] | 158.1 [165.9] |
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| 125.1 Portfolio-Projects: 19.0 Land and Building: |
160.8 | ||
| Transformer Station: 10.5 |
[167.3] | ||
| Other | 23.5(21.8) | ||
| 227.6 [237.5] |
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| Inventories | 177.8 | ||
| 45.8 Portfolio-Projects: |
(121.2) | ||
| Receivables and | |||
| other assets | 27.7 (28.8) | 133.4 | |
| Cash | 66.4 [86.1] |
[84.9] | |
| Rounding differences possible | 519.1 (488.3) |
519.1 [488.3] |
Wind Farm-Portfolio leads to temporary increase in debt and deferral of earnings - Equity at € 158.1m translates into a solid equity ratio of 30% Non-current debt at € 227.6m - Project financing of € 105.1m - 2013/18 corporate bond € 98.0m - 2014/19 convertible bond € 6.2m Current liabilities at € 133.4m - Construction financing converts into long term debt once project is commissioned - Project financing of € 50.6m - New working capital line of credit secured in July totaling € 30m + € 10m guarantee Net debt at € 231.1m - Total project level financing totals € 155.7m up from € 122.0m as at Dec. 31, 2015
BALANCE SHEET LIABILITES (IFRS)
PNE WIND GROUP
OUTLOOK
Wind – a domestic energy source generating value locally Wind energy – the driving force for PNE WIND
EBIT in 2016 up to € 100m
- Based primarily on Wind Farm-Portfolio transaction
- Sales process ongoing
Wind Farm-Portfolio grows to 142.5 MW + 10 MW in planning permission
- Conditions necessary for direct sale to an investor are met
Atlantis I is being prepared for upcoming tender in 2017
- Offshore project size has been increased to 584 MW
Regulatory Changes
- Germany: Legal options to make a claim for damages are being prepared for offshore projects in Zone 3 and 4
- International: Regulatory changes in foreign countries and delays in tender markets
- Adapting international activities to reflect opportunities and risks
US market activities increased
- Qualifying projects eligible for PTC
PNE WIND GROUP
THANK YOU
CONTACT
Harnessing the power of the wind means for us E-mail: [email protected] connecting environmental responsibility with corporate success
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