Borealis Group Company Presentation H1 2015
Borealis at a Glance Keep discovering Leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions that create value for society Top 2 in Polyolefins & Top 3 in Fertilizer in Europe More than 50 years of experience, more than 20 years under the name of Borealis Unique Borstar technology to develop polyolefin solutions that are tailored to customers needs Around 6,200 employees worldwide and customers in over 120 countries Ownership 64% IPIC / 36% OMV Strategic development of Borouge (Abu Dhabi) in the Middle East and Asia FY 2014 Sales 8.3 BEUR & net profit of MEUR 571 H1 2015 Sales 4.0 BEUR & net profit of MEUR 489 2
Borealis part of a strong family 25% 100% 100% 64% 36% 60% 40% IPIC (Aa2/AA*) - Energy investment arm of the Government of Abu Dhabi, UAE - Responsible for investments in refining & marketing of petrochemicals and other hydrocarbons related sectors, outside the UAE Note: (*) Credit ratings as of 14/09/2015 : Moody s and Fitch OMV (A3/A-*) - Integrated international oil & gas company - Upstream: Exploration & Production - Downstream: Gas & Power, Refining & Marketing ADNOC: Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. - Oil production of more than 2.7 million barrels a day - Ranks among the top ten oil and gas companies in the world. - Upstream & downstream activities, including transportation, shipping, marketing and distribution. 3
Borealis and Borouge locations 4
Clear strategic focus To be the leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions that create value for society. We target to Continue to drive productivity in Base Chemicals with a focus on growth in Fertilizers and strengthening the cracker asset base and business. Exceed in serving our customers with a focus on quality and reliable execution. Explore growth opportunities in other geographies/related businesses. Pursue operational excellence, considering safety at all times. Expand Borouge to supply growth in the Middle East and Asia and leverage into Europe. Strengthen our European base and ensure cost competitiveness from feedstocks to customers. Achieve a step change in innovation. Continue to develop our cross-cultural organisational capability and learning organisation. Outperform financially 11%+ average return on capital employed (ROCE) after tax 40-60% debt to equity ratio 5
Our Executive Board: longstanding industry experience CEO Mark Garrett CFO Mark Tonkens EVP Polyolefins Alfred Stern EVP Base Chemicals Markku Korvenranta EVP Operations Martijn Van Koten Strategy Group Controlling New Business Development Business Development Operations Polyolefins Group Development IT Automotive Hyrdocarbons & Energy Operations Base Chemicals Human Resources Business Finance Consumer Products Phenol OPEX Programme Communications Treasury & Funding Energy Melamine Plant Availability & Turnaround Legal Risk & Internal Audit Pipe Fertilizer Group HSE Commercial Excellence Group Tax Innovation & Technology Optimisation Planning Projects & Technical Support Middle East & Asia Group Quality & Programmes Supply Chain Supply Chain Technical Development & Engineering 6
Borealis Group Strategy: Three strong pillars Borealis Group Strategy Base Chemicals Polyolefins Borouge Growth options Feedstock, Olefins & Energy Fertilizer Melamine Phenol Automotive Energy Consumer Products Pipe New Business Borouge ADP (1, 2, 3) Borouge Pte Future Borealis positions Technology Organisational Capabilities Sustainability 7
Borealis Group Strategy: Three strong pillars Polyolefins, Borouge, Base Chemicals provide good diversification Diversification in MT capacity 4.5MT Fertilizer Europe* 29% 24% 3.7 MT Polyolefins Europe Total nameplate capacity at YE 2014 (*) roughly 5MT including trading volumes (**) excluding internal sales 2.9 MT Hydrocarbons**, Melamine, Phenol 18% 29% 4.5 MT Polyolefins Borouge MEA 8
World class safety standards TRI frequency - Own vs. Contractors 1996 2015 H1 18 16 14 16.3 14.8 Our Core Values drive our Actions 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 16.3 14.8 10.1 10.1 9.5 9.5 9.9 7.6 8.3 8.3 6.3 6.9 7.4 7.0 2.8 2.7 4.0 3.8 3.0 2.2 2.4 3.1 2.5 2.5 1.8 2.5 2.1 1.1 1.4 1.2 1.5 1.2 1.4 2.2 2.4 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.7 1.2 0.3 0.8 0.9 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.6 0.7 1.0 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.3 1.6 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 H1 2015 TRI total TRI Own TRI Contractors Note: TRI being defined as total recordable incidents per million hours worked 9
Borealis addresses global challenges Climate Water Energy Communication Waste & Recycling Health Food 10
Borealis today a well balanced portfolio Energy Borouge 1 2 3 Consumer Products Fertilizer Pipe Automotive Hydrocarbons & Energy New Business Development 11
Borealis innovation drive February 2015 the BMW i8 front bumper and instrument panel (IP) carrier A new Daplen grade, with recycled content, developed in cooperation with BMW for the front bumper of the electric sports car BMW i8 is a specific example in facilitating systematic lightweight construction in the automotive industry. November 2014 the N-Pilot Innovative new diagnostic tool optimising nitrogen uptake and lower environmental impact A hand-held device used in the field, Borealis L.A.T's N-Pilot allows farmers to identify the current nitrogen requirements of crops quickly and conveniently. August 2014 525KV world record a step-change HVDC innovation based on the Borlink technology platform Developed in partnership with ABB, this innovation will support the further integration of renewable energies into the grid and the establishment of more interconnections among countries in major infrastructure projects around the world. The new grade has successfully completed tests up to 525 kv, a step change from the 325 kv-400 kv currently on offer in the market. 12
Business Group Polyolefins 13
Borealis Polyolefins solutions Energy Advanced solutions for the wire & cable industries Automotive Leading edge plastic solutions to replace metals, rubber and other traditional materials in automotive Consumer Products Polyolefins with superior properties and flexibility for advanced packaging and appliances Pipe Reliable and durable pipe infrastructure solutions Strategic development of Borouge Borouge since 1998 Borouge I went on-stream 2001 Borouge II went on-stream 2010 Borouge III went on-stream 2014 & 15 14
Polyolefin Producers: IPIC family & Borealis command top positions Capacities 2015E based on ownership share in MT World Europe Sinopec 10,2 LyondellBasell 4,8 IPIC Family 9,8 Borealis 3,7 LyondellBasell 9,8 INEOS 3,0 ExxonMobile 9,0 SABIC 2,8 CNPC 8,7 Total 2,3 SABIC 7,7 Dow 2,0 Dow 7,4 ExxMobile 1,5 Braskem 7,2 Repsol 1,3 INEOS 4,8 Versalis 1,1 Total 4,5 Orlen 0,8 Legend: IPIC family of companies refers to Borealis, Borouge & Nova PE PP Source: Borealis and Nexant based on completed and planned capacities 15
Investing to Strengthen Polyolefins Catalyst plant Linz Linz, Austria Brings our future proprietary catalyst production in-house For research as well as commercial production Completed in 2012 Acquisition of DEX Geleen, Netherlands Two production lines for a nameplate capacity of 120 KT Exact metallocene plastomers (C8) & Stamylex LLDPE Completed in 2013 Acquisition of SPA Antwerp, Belgium Acrylate copolymers are an important value-added products Sold into our core Energy & Infrastructure market Completed in 2014 Borstar 3G investment Porvoo, Finland Addition of a new reactor Extension of Borstar Borealis PP product range Special PP impact copolymers for production of tailored PP 16
World Record! 525kV DC 17
Borouge 18
Building Abu Dhabi s Petrochemical Industry 19
Borouge continues to grow rapidly Borouge I (2001) Ruwais, UAE Joint Venture was set up in 1998 between Borealis AG and ADNOC Fully integrated olefins and polyolefins site Ethane cracker producing 600 KT tonnes of ethylene per year Two world scale Borstar units focussing on Pipe products Borouge II (2010) Ruwais, UAE Total annual capacity raised to 2 MT 1.50 MT Ethane cracker The world s largest olefins conversion unit 752 KT 1.14 MT Borstar enhanced PE and 0.8MT Borstar enhanced PP Benchmark for HSE and Operational Excellence in the Middle East Borouge III (2014) Ruwais, UAE Ethane cracker producing 1.5 MT per year Enhanced Borstar polyethylene plants: PE4: 540 KT & PE5: 540 KT PP3: 480 KT & PP4: 480 KT LDPE & XLPE plants with focus on high value Wire & Cable products: LD1: 350 KT XLPE1: 80 KT soaking line 20
Borouge 3 : A mega project - on track Equipment > 2,500 piece Steel > 6 Eiffel Towers Steel > 6 Eiffel Towers Cabling: UAE-Singapore roundtrip Concrete > 170 Olympic pools 21
Cash production cost around the world LLD cash cost in USD/ton Status 2014 average 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 ~800 400 200 0 MEA Ethane US Ethane US Ethane laggard MEA Condensate US Naphtha SEA Naphtha WE Naphtha SEA Naphtha Laggard WE Naphtha Laggard Source: Nexant Chemsystems, Borealis 22
Business Group Base Chemicals 23
Base Chemicals has become a strong third pillar in our strategy Fertilizer Expansion of production footprint in Europe Danube highway via Linz Rhine highway via Ottmarsheim Expansion of distribution footprint GPN and Rosier complement Western European footprint Feedstock and Olefins Feedstock sourcing: increase advantaged feedstock sourcing in coastal locations (North Sea, Russia and LPG imports) Capacity increase: debottlenecking opportunities (butadiene capacity and Porvoo cracker) Energy efficiency and asset upgrades: Porvoo power plant and Stenungsund furnace revamp Melamine Strong position in European market: Tableware, laminate flooring table tops, concrete plasticiser amongst others Number 2 position in this segment Successful monetisation of high pressure technology Phenol and Acetone Wind power, automotive, construction, electronic and appliances 24
Hydrocarbons: Significant steps have been taken to secure our European competitiveness New era of low oil prices Crude oil priced declined significantly since 2014 Prices are expected to remain low in the mid-term 150 100 50 0 2005 Brent crude oil [USD/bbl] Actual Futures Jan. 2015 2010 2015 2020 Flexibility is key in volatile markets Our crackers have an industry leading feedstock flexibility Storage & logistics capabilities are differentiating factors in the industry Significant investments and contracts To defend our position in Europe EUR 120 million investments in Stenungsund were approved and ethane supply contracts signed with Statoil (Sweden) and Antero Resources (US). The first delivery of ethane is planned for late 2016. Cracker operations in Stenungsund, Sweden A EUR 160 million investment in Stenungsund, Sweden entailing the upgrade and revamp of four cracker furnaces. The Stenungsund programme is scheduled to begin in late 2016 and be completed by 2020. Stenungsund ethane tank construction Ship for Borealis ethane transport 25
European Fertilizer Market Borealis is commands top positioning in Europe European Fertilizer Market 2015E in MT, nameplate production capacities in the EU, non-eu Balkans and Norway Yara Groupa Azoty 7,4 Borealis 4,5 Agrofert 4,5 Interagro 4,4 Eurochem 3,8 Fertiberia 3,5 Achema 3,2 Ameropa 2,7 Roullier 2,6 Petrokemija Kutina 2,2 OCI Nitrogen 2,0 Nitrogenmuvek 1,6 BASF 1,5 Agropolychim 1,1 Lanxess 0,9 Elfe 0,9 Anwil 0,8 Others 8,7 16,4 Source: Borealis and Fertilizers Europe 26
We aspire to continue the growth in Fertilizer Develop further our strategic Fertilizer business We aim to strengthen our number one position in the Danube region and to become a leader in Europe Acquisitions: Ottmarsheim (France), GPN (France), Rosier (Belgium) Joint Venture: Neochim (20.3%, Bulgaria) Distribution & warehousing capabilities Expansion of our distribution network & warehousing capacity Trading business increases our product portfolio & market share Pursuit of operational excellence, considering safety at all times Focus on quality and reliable execution Cost competitiveness from feedstock to customers Growth ambitions We aspire to become top 2 in Europe Increase to 10 million tons by 2020 through increased capacity, acquisition and trading development 27
Borealis L.A.T the leading fertilizer distributor Distributor of high-quality fertilizers and technical nitrogen products Leading position in Europe In-house logistics and warehousing Inventory capacity exceeds 700kt in more than 50 warehouses Logistics excellence in blending and packaging Agronomic Advisory Service 28
Financials 29
Solid financials 2008-2015 H1 MEUR 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 H1 2014 H1 2015 Net sales 6,697 4,714 6,269 7,096 7,545 8,144 8,330 4,347 4,027 EBITDA 426 260 610 569 432 517 641 313 555 Net profit from associates 144 44 120 333 391 351 408 172 227 Net profit 239 38 333 507 480 423 571 245 489 Gearing (%) target range 40-60% ROCE (%) reported at FY target level 11% TTC Net profit (MEUR) development 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 47 48 45 43 43 40 37 35 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 H1 H1 2014 2015 31 60 40 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 13 11 10 10 9 9 2 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Ø 9 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 571 507 480 489 423 333 239 245 38 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 H1 H1 2014 2015 30
Financing and Bank Strategy Geographic Diversification of Relationship Banks Financing Diversification 2012 2015 H1 Transaction Type MEUR USPP (EUR/USD) 2012 ~100 Corporate Bond 2012 125 Schuldschein (EUR/USD) 2012 ~150 Securitisation 2012 300 RCF refinancing 2012 1,000 ECA Acquisition financing 2013 100 Europe USPP 2013 (USD) ~60 North America Asia ECA Acquisition financing 2013 200 Middle East EIB - R&D Financing 150 RCF refinancing 2014 1,000 R&D Financing 75 ECA Financing Brazil 2015 (BRL) ~12 TOTAL > 3,272 MEUR Segment Diversification of Relationship Banks LOCAL BANKS REGIONAL BANKS INTERNATIONAL BANKS GLOBAL BANKS 31
MEUR Funding activity 2012 2015 H1 Maturity profile well managed & further strengthened 2015 2014 2013 2012 Active maturity structure management Portfolio approach Clear rules for financing approach Appropriate measurement & indicators (MDur) Significant headroom under committed lines 1.500 SSD 116 MEUR RCF 2012 1 BEUR RCF 2014 1 BEUR SSD 42 MEUR R&D Fin 150 MEUR US PP 25 MEUR 26 MUSD Bond 125 MEUR R&D Fin 75 MEUR ECA 125 MEUR 75 MEUR ECA 100 MEUR ECA 12 MEUR US PP 56 MUSD US PP 75 MUSD US PP 20 MUSD 1.400 1.300 500 400 300 200 100 0 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 BEYOND RCF Debt Note: Maturity profile as of 30/06/2015 MEUR 166 under the OekB export credit facilities were undrawn as of 30/06/2015 The final maturity date of the multicurrency BEUR1 RCF was extended by 1 year until 2020 in September 32
Key credit highlights 33
Borealis Investor Relations Contacts Jan-Martin Nufer Director Treasury & Funding Borealis AG IZD Tower, Wagramerstrasse 17-19 Vienna, Austria T: +43 1 22 400 320 E: ir@borealisgroup.com Michael Schenk Group Funding Manager Borealis AG IZD Tower, Wagramerstrasse 17-19 Vienna, Austria T: +43 1 22 400 678 E: ir@borealisgroup.com 34
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