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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MPHC reports a net profit of QR 1.4 billion for the nine-month
period ended 30 September 2021
- Year to date results benefitted from strong product prices, underpinned by improved macroeconomic environment, supply constraints and higher energy prices
- Earnings per share (EPS) amounted to QR 0.114 for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2021
- Group revenues expanded by 88% versus 9M-20 to reach QR 3.0 billion for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2021
- Robust liquidity position with closing cash and cash equivalents amounting to QR 3.2 billion as of 30 September 2021
Doha, Qatar; 27 October 2021: Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company ("MPHC" or "the Group"; QE ticker: MPHC), today announced a net profit of QR 1.4 billion for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2021, representing an increase of 335% compared to the same period last year.
Updates on macroeconomic environment
Constructive macroeconomic drivers carried forward from the latter part of last year, on the back of satisfactory vaccination drive linking to easing out of lockdowns in major markets, led to a sequential recovery in demand for petrochemicals and chlor-alkali products, and positively reflected on the commodity prices. Industry-wide supply constraints marked by extreme weather calamities and global logistical bottlenecks also played a part in keeping the product prices favourable. Although, petrochemical prices have softened specifically in the later part of Q2-21 following improved supply, but overall year-to-date price trajectory remained buoyant.
Updates on operational performance
Key performance indicators | 9M-21 | 9M-20 | Variance | Q3-21 | Q2-21 | Variance |
(%) | (%) | |||||
[9M-21 vs | [Q3-21 vs | |||||
9M-20] | Q2-21] | |||||
Production (MT' 000) | 891 | 730 | +22% | 303 | 308 | -2% |
Plant utilization rates (%) | 105% | 82% | -- | 108% | 111% | -- |
MPHC's operations continue to remain robust and resilient with total production for the period reaching 891 thousand MTs, up by 22% versus 9M-20. The overall increase in production volumes was mainly attributed to improved plant operating rates during 9M-21, as major planned turnarounds and preventive maintenance shutdowns were carried out at certain MPHC's joint venture facilities during 9M-20. On a quarter on quarter basis, marginal decline of 2% in production volumes was mainly attributed to a slight decline in plant operating rates within chlor-alkali segment amid plant maintenance.
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Financial performance updates - 9M-21 vs 9M-20
Key financial performance indicators | 9M-21 | 9M-20 | Variance (%) |
Average selling price ($/MT) | 941 | 601 | +56% |
Sales volumes (MT' 000) | 877 | 730 | +20% |
Revenue (QR' million) | 3,004 | 1,598 | +88% |
EBITDA (QR' million) | 1,737 | 620 | +180% |
Net profit (QR' million) | 1,438 | 330 | +335% |
Earnings per share (QR) | 0.114 | 0.026 | +335% |
EBITDA margin (%) | 58% | 39% | -- |
Note: Revenue and EBITDA have been reported based on non-IFRS based proportionate consolidation
MPHC reported a net profit of QR 1.4 billion for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2021, significantly up by 335% compared to 9M-20. Group revenue improved by 88% to reach QR 3.0 billion, as compared to QR 1.6 billion for 9M-20. Earnings per share (EPS) amounted to QR 0.114 for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2021, compared to QR 0.026 for 9M-20.
During the period, blended product prices on an average increased by 56% compared to 9M-20, translating into an increase of QR 1.1 billion in MPHC's bottom line earnings, compared to the same period last year. Renewed product demand supplemented by supply constraints resulted in improved commodity prices. Sales volumes increased by 20% versus 9M-20, driven by improved plant operating rates. The overall growth in sales volumes translated into an increase of QR 307 million in MPHC's bottom line earnings.
Positive trajectory in product prices and improved volumes were slightly offset by increase in variable costs, which contributed QR 263 million negatively towards MPHC's 9M-21 net earnings in comparison to the same period last year. Current period net earnings were positively impacted by favorable variance amounting to QR 33 million, in relation to inventory differentials, due to lesser drawdowns during the period in comparison to 9M-20.
Financial performance - Q3-21 vs Q2-21
Key financial performance indicators | Q3-21 | Q2-21 | Variance (%) |
Average selling price ($/MT) | 972 | 1,003 | -3% |
Sales volumes (MT' 000) | 305 | 282 | +8% |
Revenue (QR' million) | 1,080 | 1,031 | +5% |
EBITDA (QR' million) | 625 | 632 | -1% |
Net profit (QR' million) | 529 | 530 | -0.3% |
Earnings per share (QR) | 0.042 | 0.042 | -0.3% |
EBITDA margin (%) | 58% | 61% | -- |
Note: Revenue and EBITDA measures have been reported based on non-IFRS based proportionate consolidation
Compared to Q2-21, MPHC revenue improved by 5%, while net profit remained flat. The key contributor towards a growth in revenue mainly as result of improved sales volumes which increased by 8%. However, selling prices declined by 3% during Q3-21 compared to Q2-21, mainly on account of supply side ease outs particularly for the petrochemical products.
Financial position
Key performance indicators | As at | As at | Variance (%) |
30-Sep-21 | 31-Dec-20 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents (QR' billion) | 3.2 | 2.4 | +37% |
Total Assets (QR' billion) | 17.0 | 16.1 | +6% |
Total Equity (QR' billion) | 16.7 | 15.8 | +6% |
Note: Cash and cash equivalents has been reported based on non-IFRS based proportionate consolidation
Liquidity remained robust with cash and cash equivalents reaching QR 3.2 billion as at 30 September 2021. Total assets as at 30 September 2021 amounted to QR 17.0 billion and total equity amounted to QR 16.7 billion as at 30 September 2021.
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Segmental performance highlights
Petrochemicals:
Key performance indicators | 9M-21 | 9M-20 | Variance | Q3-21 | Q2-21 | Variance |
(%) | (%) | |||||
[9M-21 vs | [Q3-21 vs | |||||
9M-20] | Q2-21] | |||||
Average selling price ($/MT) | 1,112 | 746 | +49% | 1,127 | 1,210 | -7% |
Sales volumes (MT' 000) | 526 | 449 | +17% | 184 | 173 | +6% |
Revenue (QR' million) | 2,131 | 1,221 | +75% | 753 | 761 | -1% |
Net profit (QR' million) | 1,008 | 236 | +327% | 358 | 400 | -11% |
Production (MT' 000) | 537 | 444 | +21% | 183 | 183 | +0% |
Note: The above figures have been reported based on non-IFRS based proportionate consolidation
Petrochemicals segment reported a net profit of QR 1.0 billion for 9M-21, up by 327% versus 9M-20. This notable increase in profitability was primarily driven by improved product prices owing to improved macro environment and supply shortages. Sales volumes also increased by 17%, compared to the same period last year, against a backdrop of higher plant operating days in the current period versus 9M-20. The growth in product prices coupled with improved sales volumes led to an overall rise in revenue by 75% within the segment, to reach QR 2.1 billion for the current period. Production volumes increased by 21% versus 9M-20, as the segment had planned periodic turnaround of Q-Chem II facilities during Q1-20, which affected overall operating rates for 9M-20 in comparison to 9M-21.
Q3-21 segmental profitability declined by 11% mainly on account of decline in selling prices, amid supply side ease outs across petrochemical markets. Segmental revenue declined by 1% mainly on account of lowered selling prices which declined by 7%. Decline in selling prices was partially offset by increased sales volumes which increased by 6% during the current quarter in comparison to Q2-21.
Chlor-alkali:
Key performance indicators | 9M-21 | 9M-20 | Variance | Q3-21 | Q2-21 | Variance |
(%) | (%) | |||||
[9M-21 vs | [Q3-21 vs | |||||
9M-20] | Q2-21] | |||||
Average selling price ($/MT) | 683 | 369 | +85% | 738 | 676 | +9% |
Sales volumes (MT' 000) | 351 | 281 | +25% | 122 | 110 | +11% |
Revenue (QR' million) | 874 | 377 | +132% | 327 | 270 | +21% |
Net profit (QR' million) | 418 | 42 | +895% | 165 | 128 | +29% |
Production (MT' 000) | 354 | 286 | +24% | 120 | 125 | -4% |
Note: The above figures have been reported based on non-IFRS based proportionate consolidation
Chlor-alkali segment reported a net profit of QR 418 million for 9M-21, increased significantly compared to the same period of last year. This notable growth was primarily driven by a significant improvement in blended average selling prices, which increased by 85% versus 9M-20, complemented by renewed demand of end products (PVC, aluminium, polymers) on the back of constructive macroeconomic drivers and supply shortages, amid supply chain crunch and weather linked disruption in certain regions. Sales volumes also increased by 25%, compared to the same period last year, against a backdrop of better utilization rates in the current period versus 9M-20. Growth in product prices coupled with sales volumes led to an overall increase in revenue by 132% within the segment, to reach QR 874 million for the current period. Production volumes rose by 24% versus 9M-20, as the segment had more planned periodic shutdown days during 9M-20.
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, profitability improved by 29% mainly on account of continued strong selling price trajectory which increased by 9% versus Q2-21, coupled with 11% increase in sales volumes. Growth in selling prices and sales volumes led to 21% increase in segmental revenue for Q3-21 versus last quarter.
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Earnings Call
MPHC will host an IR earnings call with investors to discuss its 9M-21 results, business outlook and other matters on 2nd November 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Doha Time. The IR presentation that accompanies the conference call will be
posted on the 'financial information' page within the Investor Relations section at MPHC's website.
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About MHPC
Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company Q.P.S.C. ("MPHC") was incorporated as a Qatari joint stock company on May 29, 2013 with an agreed effective date for the transfer of QatarEnergy's (formerly known as Qatar Petroleum) previous shareholding in the joint ventures of September 1, 2013. The registered office is located at P.O. Box 3212, Doha, State of Qatar.
The main activity of MPHC is to act as a holding company: (i) Q-Chem is currently owned by MPHC (49%), Chevron Phillips Chemical International Qatar Holdings L.L.C. ("CPCIQH") (49%) and QatarEnergy (2%), and has one wholly- owned subsidiary, Q-Chem Distribution Company Limited,(ii) Q-Chem II is currently owned by MPHC (49%), CPCIQH (49%) and QatarEnergy (2%), and has one wholly-owned subsidiary, Q-Chem II Distribution Company Limited, and an effective ownership interest of 53.85% in a joint venture, Ras Laffan Olefins Company Limited, which supplies ethylene to Q-Chem II; and (iii) QVC, which was incorporated in 1997 as a joint venture, and is currently owned by MPHC (55.2%), Qapco (31.9%) and QatarEnergy (12.9%).
For more information about the earnings announcement, e-mail mphc@qp.com.qa or visit www.mphc.com.qa
DISCLAIMER
The companies in which Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company Q.P.S.C. directly and indirectly owns investments are separate entities. In this press release, "MPHC" and "the Group" are sometimes used for convenience in reference to Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company Q.P.S.C.
This presentation may contain forward-looking statements concerning the financial condition, results of operations and businesses of Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company Q.P.S.C. All statements other than statements of historical fact are deemed to be forward-looking statements, being statements of future expectations that are based on current expectations and assumptions, and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, operations and business performance or events impacting the group to differ materially from those expressed or as may be inferred from these statements.
There are a number of factors that could affect the realisation of these forward-looking statements such as: (a) price fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas, (b) changes in demand or market conditions for the group's products, (c) loss of market share and industry competition, (d) environmental risks and natural disasters, (e) changes in legislative, fiscal and regulatory conditions, (f) changes in economic and financial market conditions and (g) political risks. As such, results could differ substantially from those stated, or as may be inferred from the forward-looking statements contained herein. All forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are made as of the date of this presentation.
Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company Q.P.S.C., its Directors, officers, advisors, contractors and agents shall not be liable in any way for any costs, losses or other detrimental effects resulting or arising from the use of or reliance by any party on any forward-looking statement and / or other material contained herein. Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company Q.P.S.C., its joint ventures and associated companies are further in no way obliged to update or publish revisions to any forward-looking statement or any other material contained herein which may or may not be known to have changed or to be inaccurate as a result of new information, future events or any reason whatsoever. Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company Q.P.S.C. does not guarantee the accuracy of the historical statements contained herein.
GENERAL NOTES
Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company's accounting year follows the calendar year. No adjustment has been made for leap years. Values expressed in QR billions and percentages have been rounded to 1 decimal point. All other values have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Values expressed in US $'s have been translated at the rate of US $1 = QR3.64.
Amounts relating to income statement, including revenue, net profits, production, sales volumes, have been computed and reported for the purposes of this press release on proportionate basis, based on the share of ownership of MPHC in its respective joint ventures.
DEFINITIONS
Cash Realisation Ratio: Cash Flow From Operations / Net Profit x 100 • Debt to Equity: (Current Debt + Long-Term Debt) / Equity x 100 • Dividend Yield: Total Cash
Dividend / Closing Market Capitalisation x 100 • EDC: Ethylene Dichloride • EPS: Earnings per Share (Net Profit / Number of Ordinary Shares outstanding at the year
end) • EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation • Free Cash Flow: Cash Flow From Operations - Total CAPEX • HCL: Hydrochloric Acid
- HDPE: High Density Polyethylene • NAO: Normal Alpha Olefins • NaOH: Caustic Soda • MT / PA: Metric Tons Per Annum • Payout Ratio: Total Cash Dividend / Net Profit x 100 • P/E: Price to Earnings (Closing market capitalisation / Net Profit) • Utilisation: Production Volume / Rated Capacity x 100 • VCM: Vinyl Chloride Monomer
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