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Webuild — Investor Presentation 2023
Jul 28, 2023
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First Half 2023 Financial Results July 28, 2023
1 Business Update
Pietro Salini Chief Executive Officer
2 Financial Update
Massimo Ferrari General Manager Corporate and Finance
3 Outlook
Pietro Salini
Chief Executive Officer
Agenda
Snapshot of 1H 2023 results
Record order backlog, covering 100% revenue and EBITDA targets for 2023-2025
- €17.7bn of new orders acquired year to date; 2023 target overachieved
- Record order backlog at €61bn
- >90% of projects in construction backlog contribute to SDGs(2)
Strong net cash position at €438m, improved by €835m vs 1H 2022
Double-digit growth in operating results
Delivery of strategic infrastructures
- Bridge over the Danube, Braila, in Romania, the second longest suspension bridge in continental Europe
- San Babila station of Milan's Metro 4, with trains reaching Linate airport in 12 minutes
2023 guidance confirmed
First Half 2023 Financial Results 1) Versus 1H 2022
2) United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved by 2030
total backlog, of which €51bn construction(1)
construction backlog related to projects in lowrisk countries(2)
>90%
of projects in construction backlog contribute to SDGs(3) advancement
Construction backlog by activities
First Half 2023 Financial Results
- 1) Including Plants and NBI
- 2) Including Italy, North America, Europe and Australia
- 3) United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved by 2030
Additional €13bn of bids awaiting outcome
First Half 2023 Financial Results
- 1) Including Norway, Switzerland and United Kingdom
- 2) Source: Global Data, excluding maintenance and residential
Our projects, involving thousands of suppliers, are central to Italy growth
1) Total companies including direct suppliers and estimated subcontractors, from the beginning of works for each project
2) Including direct and indirect workforce
Clough integration on track
Webuild footprint in Australia
February 2023 Clough acting as platform in thriving strategic market
Acquisition completed in February 2023 and promptly started integration process
Organization and resources
- Set up governance
- Defined new integrated organization structure
Processes, procedures and IT systems
- Developed gap analysis and detailed alignment plan to allow convergence towards a single model
- Aligned key processes to Webuild model (e.g., Commercial, Bidding, Operations Control)
- To be completed by year end alignment of other critical processes
Agenda
Stronger operating results with higher revenues, EBITDA, and EBIT
First Half 2023 Financial Results
| (€m) | 1H 2022(1) | 1H 2023(1) | Var. |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBIT | 124 | 139 | 14 |
| Financial income | 67 | 32 | (34) |
| Financial expenses | (89) | (111) 1 |
(22) |
| Net exchange rate (losses) |
72 | 10 | (61) |
| Net financial income (costs) |
50 | (68) 2 |
(118) |
| Gain (losses) on investments | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Net financing costs and net gains on investments |
50 | (62) | (111) |
| EBT | 174 | 77 | (97) |
| Income taxes |
(71) | (49) | 23 |
| Profit (loss) from continuing operations |
102 | 28 | (74) |
| Profit (loss) from discontinued operations |
(15) | (1) | 14 |
| Profit (loss) before non controlling interests |
88 | 27 | (60) |
| Non controlling interests |
(24) | (4) | 19 |
| Net income (loss) |
64 | 3 23 |
(41) |
| Financial expenses (€m) |
1H 2022 | 1H 2023 | Var. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank charges and commissions | (25) | (36) | (12) |
| Bond charges | (39) | (40) | (1) |
| Leasing | (3) | (3) | 0 |
| Other | (23) | (31) | (8) |
| Financial expenses | (89) | (111) | (22) |
2 1H 2022 financial income were positively impacted by non-recurring financial gains of €29m and a net exchange rate gain of €72m
Strong balance sheet with a net cash position at €438m, improved by €835m vs 1H 2022
14 First Half 2023 Financial Results
€m
Comfortable liquidity position
€3bn available liquidity, of which €920m undrawn RCF
500
750
Bank Bond
Agenda
Roadmap 2023-2025 "The future is now": strategic drivers
- 2) With baseline in 2019
- 3) Cumulative in 2023-2025
Roadmap 2023-2025 "The future is now": on track to achieve targets
1
2
2023 guidance confirmed, in light of the strong order backlog and solid net cash position achieved
What else is in store for the future?
- On track to achieve 2025 targets
- − Revenues at more than €10.5bn
- − Better profit margins and constant dividend distribution
- − Greater cash generation and further deleveraging
- − €57bn backlog in 2025, for a solid future
- Government commitment to Messina Strait bridge
- Thanks to our size we are investing in people, know-how and innovation to help our clients to face global challenges such as climate change, energy transition and population growth
| 2022 | 2023E | 2025E | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average book-to-bill |
>1.1x | ||||
| Total backlog €bn |
53 | 57 | |||
| Revenues €bn |
8.2 | 9.0-9.5 | 10.5-11.0 | ||
| EBITDA €m |
572 | 720-760 | 990-1,050 | ||
| Net cash position €m |
265 | Maintainnet cash position | |||
| Gross debt €m |
2,619 | €200-250m reductionby 2025 | |||
| Dividends to shareholders €m |
54 | €160-170m in 2023-2025 |
These targets do not reflect the potential impact that might come from the start of mega projects such as the Messina Bridge, as well as operating efficiencies stemming from the reorganization of the subsidiaries.
Agenda
19 First Half 2023 Financial Results
| IN 2022 Aujosieu | IN 2020 Aujusieu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (€/000) | Webuild Group |
Joint ventures not controlled by Lane (*) |
PPA backlog Impairment Astaldi |
Ucraina | Adjusted | Webuild Group |
Joint ventures not controlled by Lane $(*)$ |
PPA backlog Astaldi |
GUPC arbitration awar d |
Adjusted |
| Total revenue and other income | 3,835,481 | 37,576 | ٠. | $\sim 100$ | 3,873,057 | 4,536,036 | 28,409 | $\sim$ | 4,564,446 | |
| Gross operating profit (EBITDA) | 255,669 | (4, 414) | $\sim$ | $\sim$ | 251,256 | 291,939 | (3, 353) | $\sim$ | 288,587 | |
| EBITDA % | 6.7% | $-11.7%$ | 6.5% | 6.4% | $-11.8%$ | 6.3% | ||||
| Impairment losses | (53, 775) | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | 52,331 | (1, 444) | (526) | (526) | ||||
| Provisions, amortisation and depreciation | (162, 502) | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | 36,922 | $\sim$ | 125,580) | (183,060) | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | 33,554 | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | (149, 506) |
| Operating profit (loss) (EBIT) | 39,392 | (4, 414) | 36,922 | 52,331 | 124,232 | 108, 353 | (3, 353) | 33,554 | 138,555 | |
| R.o.S. % | 1.0% | $-11.7%$ | 3.2% | 2.4% | $-11.8%$ | 3.0% | ||||
| Financing income (costs) and gains (losses) on equity investments |
||||||||||
| Financial income | 66,724 | ÷ | 66,724 | 32,331 | ÷ | 32,331 | ||||
| Financial expenses | (88, 884) | (88, 884) | (110,681) | - | ۰ | (110,681) | ||||
| Net exchange gains (losses) | 71,698 | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | 71,698 | 10,206 | ٠ | 10,206 | ||||
| Net financing income (costs) | 49,538 | 49,538 | (68, 145) | $\sim$ | (68, 145) | |||||
| Net gains (losses) on equity investments | (4, 407) | 4,414 | ۰ | $\overline{7}$ | (27,640) | 3,353 | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | 30,618 | 6,331 | |
| Net financing income (costs) and net gains (losses) on equity investments |
45, 131 | 4,414 | 49,544 | (95, 785) | 3,353 | ٠ | 30,618 | (61, 814) | ||
| Profit (loss) before taxes (EBT) | 84,523 | $\sim$ | 36,922 | 52,331 | 173,776 | 12,569 | 33,554 | 30,618 | 76,741 | |
| Income taxes | (51, 505) | (8,86] | (11,000) | (71, 366) | (40,651) | (8,053) | (48, 704) | |||
| Profit (loss) from continuing operations | 33,018 | 28,061 | 41,331 | 102,410 | (28,082) | 25,501 | 30,618 | 28,037 | ||
| Profit (loss) from discontinued operations | (14,765) | (14, 765) | (620) | (620) | ||||||
| Profit (loss) before non-controlling interests | 18,253 | $\sim$ | 28,061 | 41,331 | 87,645 | (28, 702) | 25,501 | 30,618 | 27,417 | |
| Non-controlling interests | (23, 823) | (23, 823) | (4, 352) | (4, 352) | ||||||
| Profit (loss) for the period attributable to the owners of the parent |
(5, 570) | 28,061 | 41,331 | 63,822 | (33,054) | 25,501 | 30,618 | 23,066 |
20 First Half 2023 (*) The Group monitors the key figures of Lane Group for management purposes adjusting the IFRS figures prepared for consolidation purposes to present the results of the non-subsidiary joint ventures consolidated on a proportionate basis. These figures show the status of contracts managed directly by Lane Group or through non-controlling investments in joint ventures
Income Statement
Webuild Group
Reclassified statement of profit or loss
| (€/000) | 2022 1H |
2023 1H |
|---|---|---|
| income Total revenue and other |
3 835 481 , , |
4 536 036 , , |
| Gross operating profit (EBITDA) |
255 669 , |
291 939 , |
| % EBITDA |
7% 6 |
4% 6 |
| Impairment losses |
(53 775) , |
(526) |
| Provisions , amortisation depreciation and |
(162 502) , |
(183 060) , |
| Operating profit (loss) (EBIT) |
39 392 , |
108 353 , |
| % R .o.S |
0% 1 |
4% 2 |
| Financing income (costs) and gains (losses) on equity investments |
||
| Financial income |
66 724 , |
32 331 , |
| Financial expenses |
(88 884) , |
(110 681) , |
| Net exchange gains (losses) |
71 698 , |
10 206 , |
| Net financing income (costs) |
49 538 , |
(68 145) , |
| Net gains (losses) on equity investments |
(4 407) , |
(27 640) , |
| Net financing income (costs) and net gains (losses) on equity investments |
45 131 , |
(95 785) , |
| Profit (loss) before taxes (EBT) |
84 523 , |
12 569 , |
| Income taxes |
(51 505) , |
(40 651) , |
| Profit (loss) from continuing operations |
33 018 , |
(28 082) , |
| Profit (loss) from discontinued operations |
(14 765) , |
(620) |
| Profit (loss) before non-controlling interests |
18 253 , |
(28 702) , |
| Non-controlling interests |
(23 823) , |
(4 352) , |
| Profit (loss) for the period attributable to the owners of the parent |
(5 570) , |
(33 054) , |
Webuild Group
Reclassified statement of financial position
| (€/000) | June 30 , 2022 |
December 31 , 2022 |
June 30 , 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets |
2 058 358 , , |
1 976 156 , , |
2 024 612 , , |
| Goodwil | 84 906 , |
82 884 , |
81 498 , |
| Non-current assets (liabilities) held for sale |
27 891 , |
848 | 7 541 , |
| Provisions for risks |
(221 391) , |
(198 879) , |
(196 612) , |
| Post-employment benefits and employee benefits |
(57 071) , |
(52 606) , |
(52 774) , |
| Net tax assets |
434 148 , |
437 450 , |
518 602 , |
| Inventories | 237 909 , |
248 809 , |
261 933 , |
| Contract assets |
3 317 496 , , |
3 199 971 , , |
3 955 849 , , |
| Contract liabilities |
(3 005 769) , , |
(3 311 689) , , |
(4 642 191) , , |
| Receivables (**) |
2 851 657 , , |
2 882 876 , , |
3 326 614 , , |
| Liabilities (**) |
(3 721 578) , , |
(3 891 729) , , |
(4 268 498) , , |
| Other current assets |
891 508 , |
916 445 , |
944 869 , |
| liabilities Other current |
(582 896) , |
(620 648) , |
(673 959) , |
| Working capital |
(11 673) , |
(575 965) , |
(1 095 384) , , |
| Net invested capital |
2 315 168 , , |
1 669 888 , , |
1 287 482 , , |
| Equity attributable of to the the parent owners |
1 610 419 , , |
1 578 710 , , |
1 402 242 , , |
| Non-controlling interests |
307 786 , |
356 365 , |
323 394 , |
| Equity | 1 918 205 , , |
1 935 074 , , |
1 725 636 , , |
| financial indebtedness Net |
396 963 , |
(265 186) , |
(438 154) , |
| Total financial resources |
2 315 168 , , |
1 669 888 , , |
1 287 482 , , |
Financial Results
22 First Half 2023 (**) This item shows assets of € 0,1 million (€ 3,2 million) classified in net financial indebtedness and related to the Group's net amounts due from/to consortia and consortium companies (SPEs) operating under a cost recharging system and not included in the consolidation scope. The balance reflects the Group's share of cash and cash equivalents or debt of the SPEs.
Net Financial Position
Webuild Group Net financial indebtedness
| (€/000) | June 30 , 2022 |
December 31 , 2022 |
June 30 , 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current financial assets |
472 236 , |
518 439 , |
513 551 , |
| Current financial assets |
377 521 , |
439 356 , |
479 862 , |
| Cash and cash equivalents |
1 520 000 , , |
1 921 177 , , |
2 114 390 , , |
| Total cash and cash equivalents and other financial assets |
2 369 757 , , |
2 878 972 , , |
3 107 804 , , |
| Bank and other loans and borrowings |
(318 796) , |
(276 267) , |
(225 224) , |
| Bonds | (1 884 394) , , |
(1 886 549) , , |
(1 888 246) , , |
| liabilities Lease |
(86 263) , |
(68 829) , |
(79 635) , |
| Total indebtedness non-current |
(2 289 452) , , |
(2 231 646) , , |
(2 193 105) , , |
| Current portion of bank loans and borrowings and facilities current account |
(371 640) , |
(297 419) , |
(359 514) , |
| Current portion of bonds |
(39 999) , |
(18 506) , |
(47 813) , |
| Current portion of lease liabilities |
(74 070) , |
(71 721) , |
(70 792) , |
| Total indebtedness current Total other financial (liabilities) assets |
(485 709) , 8 441 , |
(387 646) , 505 5 , |
(478 118) , 574 1 , |
| Net financial indebtedness - continuing operations |
(396 963) , |
265 186 , |
438 154 , |
| financial indebtedness - discontinued Net operations |
24 734 , |
2 097 , |
7 322 , |
| financial indebtedness including Net discontinued operations |
(372 229) , |
267 283 , |
445 476 , |
| indebtedness Total gross |
(2 162) 775 , , |
(2 291) 619 , , |
(2 224) 671 , , |
This presentation may contain forward-looking objectives and statements about Webuild's financial situation, operating results, business activities and expansion strategy.
These objectives and statements are based on assumptions that are dependent upon significant risk and uncertainty factors that may prove to be inexact. The information is valid only at the time of writing and Webuild does not assume any obligation to update or revise the objectives on the basis of new information or future or
other events, subject to applicable regulations.
Additional information on the factors that could have an impact on Webuild's financial results is contained in the documents filed by the Group with the Italian Securities Regulator and available on the Group's website at
www.webuildgroup.com
or on request from its head office.