07.11.2016, 11:23
MMK Group: Free cash flow for Q3 2016 continued to grow
OREANDA-NEWS. MMK Group financial statements
Growing EBITDA margin, net debt reduced to nearly zero
The EBITDA margin for Q3 2016 was 44.2%. Excluding the effect of the sale of some of MMK’s holding of Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) shares, the margin was 32.7%.
Free cash flow for Q3 2016 continued to grow and amounted to USD 275 mln.
Cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet amounted to USD 328 mln as of the end of the reporting period.
Net debt declined to USD 192 mln, resulting in a net debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.11x.
Q3 2016 highlights vs Q2 2016
Revenue decreased in Q3 2016, due to lower sales and changes in the sales structure.
Cost of sales in Q3 2016 fell at a faster pace than the decrease in revenue.
EBITDA for Q3 2016 increased by 16.6% q-o-q, with an EBITDA margin of 44.2%. One-off factors affecting EBITDA in Q3 2016 included the effect from sale of MMK’s remaining FMG shares in the amount of USD 169 mln. Excluding this, EBITDA for the quarter was USD 484 mln, and the EBITDA margin was 32.7%, up 1.6 p.p. q-o-q.
Profit for the quarter grew 26.7% q-o-q to USD 417 mln, supported by a reduction in interest costs to USD 21 mln (compared to USD 51 mln in Q2 2016).
Free cash flow amounted to USD 275 mln, up 18.0% q-o-q, despite growth in CAPEX of USD 24 mln q-o-q. Among other factors, the result was influenced by cash inflow from working capital of USD 21 mln.
9M 2016 highlights vs 9M 2015
Revenue declined 12.4% y-o-y, due to lower sales prices (down USD 63 per tonne, or 13.3%) in 9М 2016.
EBITDA increased by 7.7% y-o-y to USD 1,500 mln. The EBITDA margin in 9M 2016 was 36.8%.
Excluding the effect from the sale of the shares in FMG, EBITDA was USD 1,185 mln, down 14.9% y-oy.
Net profit was USD 903 mln, up 65.4% y-o-y.
Balance-sheet and cash-flow highlights
Debt
Solid cash and short-term deposits on the Company’s balance sheet, as well as positive operational cash flow, supported a significant reduction of MMK Group’s debt load, partly through the preterm repayment of some debt. As of the end of Q3 2016 net debt was USD 192 mln, down 82.9% or USD 932 mln from the end of 2015.
Despite a significant outflow of cash to repay debt, as of the end of 9M 2016 the Company had a significant USD 328 mln of cash on its accounts (cash and cash equivalents of USD 192 million and short-term deposits of USD 136 million).
The reduction in net debt led to a net debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.11x at the end of 9M 2016.
As of the end of 9M 2016, gross debt decreased by USD 1,327 mln to USD 520 mln.
Capital expenditure and cash flow
Investment in fixed assets amounted to USD 112 million in Q3 2016, up USD 24 mln q-o-q. The increase is fully in line with the Group’s schedule of investment projects.
In 9M 2016 the Company invested USD 278 mln, up 15.8% y-o-y. The increase was due to the launch of construction of a continued galvanizing line to be commissioned in mid-2017.
Efficient management of accounts receivable and payable allowed the Company to compensate for the seasonal growth in inventories, resulting in a USD 21 mln inflow from working capital during the quarter.
In Q3 2016, the Company completely sold its remaining shares in FMG on the open market. The overall positive effect from the sale at the EBITDA level was USD 169 mln during the quarter, and USD 315 mln during 9M 2016.
Higher prices for steel during the quarter offset a slight decline in sales volume, which together with working capital optimization led to an increase in operational cash flow. In Q3 2016, free cash flow amounted to USD 275 mln, up USD 42 mln, or 18.0% q-o-q.
In 9M 2016, free cash flow was USD 604 mln.
Growing EBITDA margin, net debt reduced to nearly zero
The EBITDA margin for Q3 2016 was 44.2%. Excluding the effect of the sale of some of MMK’s holding of Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) shares, the margin was 32.7%.
Free cash flow for Q3 2016 continued to grow and amounted to USD 275 mln.
Cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet amounted to USD 328 mln as of the end of the reporting period.
Net debt declined to USD 192 mln, resulting in a net debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.11x.
Q3 2016 highlights vs Q2 2016
Revenue decreased in Q3 2016, due to lower sales and changes in the sales structure.
Cost of sales in Q3 2016 fell at a faster pace than the decrease in revenue.
EBITDA for Q3 2016 increased by 16.6% q-o-q, with an EBITDA margin of 44.2%. One-off factors affecting EBITDA in Q3 2016 included the effect from sale of MMK’s remaining FMG shares in the amount of USD 169 mln. Excluding this, EBITDA for the quarter was USD 484 mln, and the EBITDA margin was 32.7%, up 1.6 p.p. q-o-q.
Profit for the quarter grew 26.7% q-o-q to USD 417 mln, supported by a reduction in interest costs to USD 21 mln (compared to USD 51 mln in Q2 2016).
Free cash flow amounted to USD 275 mln, up 18.0% q-o-q, despite growth in CAPEX of USD 24 mln q-o-q. Among other factors, the result was influenced by cash inflow from working capital of USD 21 mln.
9M 2016 highlights vs 9M 2015
Revenue declined 12.4% y-o-y, due to lower sales prices (down USD 63 per tonne, or 13.3%) in 9М 2016.
EBITDA increased by 7.7% y-o-y to USD 1,500 mln. The EBITDA margin in 9M 2016 was 36.8%.
Excluding the effect from the sale of the shares in FMG, EBITDA was USD 1,185 mln, down 14.9% y-oy.
Net profit was USD 903 mln, up 65.4% y-o-y.
Balance-sheet and cash-flow highlights
Debt
Solid cash and short-term deposits on the Company’s balance sheet, as well as positive operational cash flow, supported a significant reduction of MMK Group’s debt load, partly through the preterm repayment of some debt. As of the end of Q3 2016 net debt was USD 192 mln, down 82.9% or USD 932 mln from the end of 2015.
Despite a significant outflow of cash to repay debt, as of the end of 9M 2016 the Company had a significant USD 328 mln of cash on its accounts (cash and cash equivalents of USD 192 million and short-term deposits of USD 136 million).
The reduction in net debt led to a net debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.11x at the end of 9M 2016.
As of the end of 9M 2016, gross debt decreased by USD 1,327 mln to USD 520 mln.
Capital expenditure and cash flow
Investment in fixed assets amounted to USD 112 million in Q3 2016, up USD 24 mln q-o-q. The increase is fully in line with the Group’s schedule of investment projects.
In 9M 2016 the Company invested USD 278 mln, up 15.8% y-o-y. The increase was due to the launch of construction of a continued galvanizing line to be commissioned in mid-2017.
Efficient management of accounts receivable and payable allowed the Company to compensate for the seasonal growth in inventories, resulting in a USD 21 mln inflow from working capital during the quarter.
In Q3 2016, the Company completely sold its remaining shares in FMG on the open market. The overall positive effect from the sale at the EBITDA level was USD 169 mln during the quarter, and USD 315 mln during 9M 2016.
Higher prices for steel during the quarter offset a slight decline in sales volume, which together with working capital optimization led to an increase in operational cash flow. In Q3 2016, free cash flow amounted to USD 275 mln, up USD 42 mln, or 18.0% q-o-q.
In 9M 2016, free cash flow was USD 604 mln.
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