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Prysmian — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Jul 28, 2021
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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First Half 2021 Financial Results
Milan, 28 July 2021
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1H 2021 Key highlights
SOLID PERFORMANCE CONTINUED IN Q2: +16.9% org. growth*
Strong recovery of Telecom and Energy Business driven by T&I, OEM & Renewables and Automotive
RESILIENT MARGINS: 7.8% Adj EBITDA Margin
Solid volume trend, cost efficiency and price management to balance raw materials cost inflation.
Negative forex impact (-22 €M).
NEW ORDERS ACCELERATING IN PROJECTS BUSINESS
More than 1.2 €Bn of new orders in H1
LEONARDO DA VINCI
The world's most advanced cable-laying vessel entering in operation to support the Energy Transition
Highest carousel capacity in the market Highest pulling/towing capacity in its class Deepest power cable installations up to 3,000 meters
More than 1.2 €Bn of new orders in H1
Sofia offshore wind project (~ 240 €M)
440 km of HVDC submarine export cables and 15 km of land cables for the 1.4 GW Sofia Offshore Wind Farm project
Turkish Crossing (~140 €M)
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Two HV submarine power cable links, one between Europe and Asia, the other across the Izmit Gulf in Asia
Ibiza – Formentera link (~ 46 €M)
Two HVAC 132 kV three-core export submarine power cables with XLPE insulation
1H 2021 Financial highlights
SALES
SALES 10.5% ORGANIC GROWTH* 6,034 €M
ADJ. EBITDA
ADJ. EBITDA 470 €M ADJ. EBITDA MARGIN
7.8%
FREE CASH FLOW
NET DEBT
2,387€M 447 €M
SOLID ORGANIC GROWTH RESILIENT MARGINS FREE CASH FLOW
+15.5% Telecom, recovery confirmed by a strong Q2 (19.6%)
+10% E&I, mainly driven by T&I (38.5% in Q2)
+9.3% Industrial & NWC driven by OEM & Renewables and Automotive
Energy Business Adj. EBITDA higher than pre-Covid 19 level
Resilient margins despite raw material increase thanks to efficiency initiatives
Sound volume and strong efficiency measures in Telecom
Negative forex impact (-22 €M)
FCF LTM
447 €M of FCF LTM excluding antitrust and acquisition cash-out
Sound performance in Energy and Telecom; Projects improving
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Euro Millions, % on Sales
Energy and Telecom: recovery path
Monthly volume evolution baseline: Jan 2019 Optical cable business only in Telecom
Energy Business recovery at Pre-pandemic level with better margins
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Euro Millions, % on Sales
A global recovery: the value of a wide geographical presence
Upgrading 2021 outlook
Solid demand continuing in ENERGY and TELECOM; accelerating delivery trend in PROJECTS as expected KEY ASSUMPTIONS
Resilience and Growth: the strategic fit of each segment and regions
1H 2021 Highlights
Financial Results
ESG Appendix
Profit and Loss Statement Euro Millions
| Q1 | Q2 | 1H | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADJ. EBITDA 2020 | 197 | 222 | 419 | ||
| Projects | (7) | 3 | (4) | ||
| Energy | 13 | 20 | 33 | ||
| Telecom (ex-share of net income) | 5 | 12 | 17 | ||
| share of net income | 5 | - | 5 | ||
| ADJ. EBITDA 2021 | 213 | 257 | 470 | ||
| of which Forex effect | (14) | (8) | (22) |
| Financial Charges | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1H 2021 | 1H 2020 | |
| Net interest expenses | (40) | (38) |
| of which non-cash conv.bond interest exp. | (7) | (5) |
| Financial costs IFRS 16 | (2) | (3) |
| Bank fees amortization | (4) | (3) |
| Gain/(loss) on exchange rates and derivatives | (7) | (10) |
| Non recurring and other effects | 13 | (1) |
| Net financial charges | (40) | (55) |
Adj. EBITDA Bridge
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| Statement of financial position (Balance Sheet) | Euro Millions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ------------------------------------------------- | -- | -- | --------------- |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 30 Jun 2020 | 31 Dec 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net fixed assets | 5,061 | 5,153 | 4,971 |
| of which: goodwill | 1,596 | 1,590 | 1,508 |
| Net working capital | 1,129 | 1,088 | 523 |
| of which: derivatives assets/(liabilities) | 190 | - | 91 |
| of which: Operative Net working capital | 939 | 1,088 | 432 |
| Provisions & deferred taxes | (578) | (711) | (579) |
| Net Capital Employed | 5,612 | 5,530 | 4,915 |
| Employee provisions | 485 | 499 | 506 |
| Shareholders' equity | 2,740 | 2,515 | 2,423 |
| of which: attributable to minority interest | 168 | 181 | 164 |
| Net financial debt | 2,387 | 2,516 | 1,986 |
| Total Financing and Equity | 5,612 | 5,530 | 4,915 |
Cash Flow Euro Millions
NET DEBT EVOLUTION
1H 2021 Highlights Financial Results ESG Appendix
Sustainability in Prysmian Group DNA
From Public company to People company
PUBLIC COMPANY
Constituted by a broad shareholder base and committed to ensure the highest international standards of governance: 67% of Board members are independent / 42% are women.
Integrity as corporate value expressed through several policies: ethical code, anti-corruption policies, privacy & data protection, helpline programme, Sustainability Committee within the BoD to improve further sustainability of our business operations, company reputation and cooperation with stakeholders.
MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Remuneration scheme linked to ESG parameters for all Prysmian Group managers (Principal sustainability indices to which we belong, Gender diversity within management, Reduction of CO2 emissions and Health and Safety). Integrated management of sustainability risks.
Effective and efficient Corporate Governance system: achieve strategic objectives and create long-term sustainable value, comply with the legal and regulatory framework, efficient in terms of cost-effectiveness, fairness towards all the Group's stakeholders.
PEOPLE COMPANY
Support and recognize workers' abilities: Almost 40% of our shareholders are ESG investors. 3.5% of the company's total 268.1 million shares are owned by Employees (over 9,200) and Top Management. Continuous, multi-disciplinary and specialist trainings provided to our employees.
Prysmian Climate Change Ambition and Targets
OUR NET ZERO CLIMATE AMBITION
Prysmian Group has set carbon reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative and Net Zero ambition
Net Zero between 2035 and 2040 for our Scope 1&2 emissions, and by 2050 for our Scope 3 emissions Interim 2030 science-based targets, against a 2019 baseline Signed the Business Ambition for 1.5C Commitment Letter(1)
Already working for an earlier delivery on carbon reduction targets
Decarbonise 80% of our 1 Scope 1&2 carbon footprint 2
- phasing out SF6 emissions
- 100% renewable energy for electricity
Approx 100 €M of Capex
- Over the next ten years
- Across our global operations of over 130 sites
(1) The Business Ambition for 1.5°C is a campaign is led by the Science Based Targets initiative in partnership with the UN Global Compact and the We Mean Business coalition.
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| UN Goals 2030 | Prysmian Goals 2030 |
Target 2030 | Definition | Baseline 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50/50 in Recruiting of Desk Workers |
Yearly hiring of desk workers - Permanent HC from the external market |
34/66 | ||
| 30% of Women in Senior Leadership roles |
Grade 20 (Band C) and above | 13.3% | ||
| Achieve Gender Equality & Empower all Women and Girls |
Gender Equality |
25% of Women in the Total Workforce |
Desk and Non Desk Workers | 16.9% |
| Zero Pay Gap – Desk Workers |
Guarantee equal pay for equal work |
7-8%* | ||
| + 500 women in a fully dedicated STEM program |
Female STEM representation, involving hiring and development program |
702 17%** |
*Fine-tuning to be done with the new Workday platform.
** 17%=702/4060. STEM includes Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, R&D, IT, Project Service and Installation.
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| UN Goals 2030 | Prysmian Goals 2030 |
Target 2030 | Definition | Baseline 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 yearly hours per capita of experienced learning for all employees, including training on company values, unconscious bias and inclusive leadership |
40 hours of formal training, training on-the-job, cross functional projects, self-learning, internal projects, to become an even stronger expert and performer |
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| Ensure lifelong learning opportunities for all |
Up-Skilling | More than 25% of employees is involved in mobility/growth experience every year |
25% of our Desk-worker population will have a job change, job enlargement, promotion or lateral move every year |
Approx. 10%* |
| Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic |
and Engagement |
50% of employees as stable shareholders through share ownership plans (YES) |
Employees as Company owners |
Approx. 35% |
| growth, full and productive employment |
Higher than 80% response rate to Engagement Survey |
Employees engagement |
67% | |
| and decent work for all | Leadership Impact Index improved to 70-80% |
Leadership Impact Index has been designed to boost managerial skills, in order to make managers and leaders more accountable for the engagement of their teams |
57% (2019) |
*HR estimates conducted without the platform
Prysmian Group Sustainability Governance
ESG Committee (Ind. Board Members)
Group Leadership Team
Sustainability internal Steering Co.
Diversity & Inclusion int. Steering Co.
Local Sustainability Ambassadors
Chief Sustainability Officer "The future depends on what you do today" Mahatma Gandhi
1H 2021 Highlights
Financial Results
ESG Appendix
Energy and Telecom: a recovery path to pre-pandemic levels
INDUSTRIAL & NWC
A global recovery
-1.8%
14.1% 8.9%
1H 2021 Financial highlights Euro Millions, % on Sales
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Profit and Loss Statement Euro Millions
| 1H 2021 | 1H 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| SALES | 6,034 | 4,985 |
| YoY total growth | 21.0% | |
| YoY organic growth | 8.5% | |
| Adj.EBITDA | 470 | 419 |
| % on sales | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| of which share of net income | 9 | 5 |
| Adjustments | (26) | (12) |
| EBITDA | 444 | 407 |
| % on sales | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| Adj.EBIT | 312 | 253 |
| % on sales | 5.2% | 5.1% |
| Adjustments | (26) | (12) |
| Special items | (8) | (68) |
| EBIT | 278 | 173 |
| % on sales | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Financial charges | (40) | (55) |
| EBT | 238 | 118 |
| % on sales | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Taxes | (74) | (42) |
| % on EBT | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| NET INCOME | 164 | 76 |
| % on sales | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Minorities | 2 | (2) |
| GROUP NET INCOME | 162 | 78 |
| % on sales | 2.7% | 1.6% |
Adjustments and Special Items on EBIT
| 1H 2021 | 1H 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-recurring Items | (2) | - |
| Restructuring | (9) | (9) |
| Other Non-operating Income / (Expenses) | (15) | (3) |
| EBITDA adjustments | (26) | (12) |
| Special items Gain/(loss) on metal derivatives Assets impairment |
(8) 16 (6) |
(68) (8) (43) |
| Share-based compensation | (18) | (17) |
| EBIT adjustments | (34) | (80) |
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Projects Euro Millions, % on Sales
Adj. EBITDA / % of Sales(1)
ORDERS BACKLOG EVOLUTION (€M)
Energy & Infrastructure Euro Millions, % on Sales
Adj. EBITDA / % of Sales(1) ADJ.EBITDA AND % SALES
Industrial & Network Components Euro Millions, % on Sales
* Org. Growth 1 H 2 0 2 0 1 H 2 0 2 1 SALES +9.3%*
HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIALTIES, OEM & RENEWABLES
/ Overall positive performance and resilience to Covid-19. Solid performances of Railways, Infrastructure, Wind and Solar, partially offset by Rolling Stock and Nuclear.
ELEVATOR
/ Completed the acquisition of EHC Global, leading manufacturer of strategic components and integrated 1,122 solutions for the vertical transportation industry. 1,349
AUTOMOTIVE
/ Positive trend confirmed in Q2 with a strong organic growth after the material drop in Q2 2020
NETWORK COMPONENTS
/ Improving results mainly driven by HV
ADJ.EBITDA AND % SALES
Adj. EBITDA / % of Sales(1)
Telecom Euro Millions, % on Sales
* Org. Growth. OPTICAL CABLE & FIBRE / Improvement confirmed by strong Q2, supported by sound volume trend especially in the US. / Cost efficiency measures and mix partly offsetting price pressure / Positive carry-over from YOFC 2020 actual results (4 €M) MMS / Sequential improvement continued in Q2 Adj.Ebitda Adj.Ebitda margin 697 802 1 H 2 0 2 0 1 H 2 0 2 1 SALES Adj. EBITDA / % of Sales(1) +15.5%* HIGHLIGHTS ADJ.EBITDA AND % SALES
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Projects Business: Enabling Energy Transition
WELL POSITION TO CAPTURE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES: 7.2 €BN ORDERS/YEAR EXPECTED
BACKLOG AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL: € 3.8 BILLION
OFFSHORE WIND: FROM GW INSTALLED TO €M CABLE VALUE
Indicative shares of capital cost by component Split based on historical figures and projecting the cost per GW
1 GW of offshore wind requires:
- Submarine Transmission cable (AC or DC)
- Land Transmission Cable (AC or DC)
- Interarray cables (MV 33 or 66kV)
- Installation for all
Approx. value for all these items on average 300 € million
Telecom Business Secular growth drivers
MARKET OPPORTUNITIES & CUSTOMER NEEDS OUR APPROACH & SOLUTIONS
RELIABILITY / FUTUREPROOFNESS
/ Easy-to-install products for all rights of way / No compromise on quality
FIBER DENSITY
/ More fiber per mm2 / Ubiquity by optimizing the roll-out Capex
SUSTAINABILITY
- / Optical networks consume less energy
- / Less invasive products
- / Less plastic material in miniaturized cables
- / Use of recycled materials
- / Shorter supply chains for lighter products
AND MINIATURIZATION
for BEND INSENSITIVITY
SUSTAINABILITY
/ Product miniaturization
/ Local presence and shorter supply chains / Development of specifically sustainable solutions
The acceleration of digitalization requests sustainable, reliable and ubiquitous fiber networks, to support the 5G and all the new technologies to come
Financial Highlights Euro Millions
| Sales | Adj.EBITDA | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1H 2021 | 1H 2020 | 1H 2021 | 1H 2020 | |||||
| €M | organic growth |
€M | €M | Adj.EBITDA Margin |
€M | Adj.EBITDA Margin |
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| PROJECTS | 681 | -3.5% | 708 | 76 | 11.1% | 80 | 11.4% | |
| Energy & Infrastructure | 3,048 | 10.0% | 2,362 | 169 | 5.5% | 147 | 6.2% | |
| Industrial & Network Components | 1,349 | 9.3% | 1,122 | 99 | 7.3% | 90 | 8.0% | |
| Other | 154 | 0.0% | 96 | 3 | 2.0% | 1 | 0.8% | |
| ENERGY | 4,551 | 9.5% | 3,580 | 271 | 6.0% | 238 | 6.6% | |
| TELECOM | 802 | 15.5% | 697 | 123 | 15.4% | 101 | 14.5% | |
| Total Group | 6,034 | 8.5% | 4,985 | 470 | 7.8% | 419 | 8.4% |
Cash Flow Statement
Euro Millions
| 30 Jun 2021 | 30 Jun 2020 | 12 Months (from 1/7/2020 to 30/6/2021) |
|---|---|---|
| 470 | 419 | 891 |
| (26) | (12) | (73) |
| 444 | 407 | 818 |
| (27) | (82) | (128) |
| (9) | (5) | (22) |
| 408 | 320 | 668 |
| (516) | (378) | 121 |
| 3 | 2 | 9 |
| (47) | (30) | (159) |
| (152) | (86) | 639 |
| (78) | 2 | (85) |
| (71) | (92) | (223) |
| (301) | (176) | 331 |
| (54) | (59) | (81) |
| (355) | (235) | 250 |
| (277) | (237) | 335 |
| (126) | (69) | (127) |
| - | - | 1 |
| (481) | (304) | 124 |
| (1,986) | (2,140) | (2,516) |
| (481) | (304) | 124 |
| 49 | - | 49 |
| (13) | - | (13) |
| 9 | ||
| (52) | ||
| 12 | ||
| (2,387) | (2,516) | (2,387) |
| 9 (15) 50 |
- (42) (30) |
Prysmian Group Liquidity and Debt Profile
COMFORTABLE LIQUIDITY POSITION:
/ Average debt maturity of 3.2 years after 750 €M Equity Linked Bonds issued on 2nd February 2021 / 1,0 €Bn of committed Revolving Credit Facility fully unutilized
CURRENT FINANCIAL DEBT MATURITY PROFILE(*)
(*) excluding debt held by local affiliates and debt coming from IFRS 16 (99 €M and 177 €M respectively) at 30.06.2021
Bridge Consolidation Sales Euro Millions
Metal Price Impact on Profitability
| Supply Contract |
Main Application | Metal Influence on Cable Price | Metal Fluctuation Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact | Impact | ||
| Predetermined delivery date |
Projects (Energy transmission) Cables for industrial applications (eg. OGP) |
Technology and design content are the main elements of the "solution" offered Pricing little affected by metals |
Pricing locked-in at order intake Profitability protection through systematic hedging (long order- to-delivery cycle) |
| Frame contracts |
Cables for energy utilities (e.g. power distribution cables) |
Pricing defined as hollow, thus mechanical price adjustment through formulas linked to metal publicly available quotation |
Price adjusted through formulas linked to metal publicly available quotation (average last month, …) Profitability protection through systematic hedging (short order-to-delivery cycle) |
| Spot orders |
Cables for construction and civil engineering |
Standard products, high copper content, limited value added |
Pricing managed through price lists, thus leading to some delay Competitive pressure may impact on delay of price adjustment Hedging based on forecasted volumes rather than orders |
| High Low |
Metal price fluctuations are normally offset through systematic application of hedging strategies |
Prysmian Group World leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry
PROJECTS BUSINESS ENERGY BUSINESS TELECOM BUSINESS
Comprising high-tech and high value-added businesses focused on the design, production and customization of HV and EHV cabling systems for terrestrial and submarine applications.
Prysmian Group also offers advanced services for terrestrial and submarine interconnections between various countries and between offshore wind farms and the mainland, used for both the generation and distribution of electricity.
Comprising high and medium voltage cable systems to connect industrial and residential buildings to primary distribution grids and low voltage ones used within residential and commercial buildings.
Specialties, OEM & Renewables include cable systems for many specific industrial applications such as Cranes, Mining, Railways, Rolling Stock, Marine and Renewables - cables for the solar energy industry and for the operation of wind turbines).
The product range is completed with accessories and components for connecting cables and other elements contained in networks.
Comprising businesses devoted to making the cabling systems and connectivity products used in TLC networks.The Group is also among the leaders in the production of optical fibre - the essential component of all types of optical cables.
In both cables and connectivity, the Group focuses on the design of products that provided greater density in a smaller diameter, with ease of use and optimal fibre management.
Notes
1) Adjusted excluding restructuring, non-operating income/expenses and non-recurring income / expenses; 2) Defined as NWC excluding derivatives; % on annualized last quarter sales;
Share of net income include Management estimate of YOFC Q2 results
Slide 11: Cash conversion calculated as (Adj. EBITDA – CAPEX) / Adj. EBITDA. Average 2017-2020.Capex: Excluding Other Capex mainly related to ICT; Adj. EBITDA: 2018 excluding WL impact; 2017 & 2018 combined GC; 2019 and 2020 including IFRS 16 impact of 47 €M and 59 €M.
Disclaimer
- The managers responsible for preparing the company's financial reports, A.Brunetti and S.Invernici, declare, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 154-bis of the Consolidated Financial Act, that the accounting information contained in this presentation corresponds to the results documented in the books, accounting and other records of the company.
- Certain information included in this document is forward looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. The Company's businesses include its Projects, Energy and Telecom Operating Segments, and its outlook is predominantly based on its interpretation of what it considers to be the key economic factors affecting these businesses.
- Any estimates or forward-looking statements contained in this document are referred to the current date and, therefore, any of the assumptions underlying this document or any of the circumstances or data mentioned in this document may change. Prysmian S.p.A. expressly disclaims and does not assume any liability in connection with any inaccuracies in any of these estimates or forward-looking statements or in connection with any use by any third party of such estimates or forward-looking statements. This document does not represent investment advice or a recommendation for the purchase or sale of financial products and/or of any kind of financial services. Finally, this document does not represent an investment solicitation in Italy, pursuant to Section 1, letter (t) of Legislative Decree no. 58 of February 24, 1998, or in any other country or state.
- In addition to the standard financial reporting formats and indicators required under IFRS, this document contains a number of reclassified tables and alternative performance indicators. The purpose is to help users better evaluate the Group's economic and financial performance. However, these tables and indicators should not be treated as a substitute for the standard ones required by IFRS.
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