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Saras Q2 2024 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2024 earnings summary31 Jul, 2024

Executive summary

  • H1 2024 comparable EBITDA was €288.5M, with net results at €126.6M; Q2 2024 comparable EBITDA reached €90.5M, up from €27M in Q2 2023, driven by higher refinery and power plant production and improved diesel cracks.

  • Net financial position (pre-IFRS 16) remained positive at €10.7M as of June 30, 2024.

  • Helianto solar plant was completed in June and began commercial production, contributing to renewables growth.

  • Vitol, via Varas S.p.A., acquired 35.019% of Saras, triggering a mandatory tender offer and potential delisting.

  • Group capex for H1 2024 totaled €79.9M, mainly for maintenance and renewables investments.

Financial highlights

  • H1 2024 revenues were €5,908M (+9% year-over-year); Q2 2024 revenues were €2,877M (+47% year-over-year).

  • Reported EBITDA: €275.2M (H1), €97.7M (Q2); Comparable EBITDA: €288.5M (H1), €90.5M (Q2).

  • Net result: €108.7M (H1), €31.3M (Q2); Comparable net result: €126.6M (H1), €29.7M (Q2).

  • Net financial position (pre-IFRS 16) was €10.7M at June 30, 2024, down from €202.7M at end-2023.

  • Dividend payout in H1 2024 was €142.2M.

Outlook and guidance

  • Refining margins expected to remain above historical averages but lower than 2023; annual premium over EMC Reference Margin guided at $3.5–4.5/bbl.

  • Annual crude processing expected at 96.5–99Mbl (13.2–13.5 Mton); power production at 4.0–4.2 TWh.

  • FY 2024 capex confirmed at €170–180M, including energy transition investments.

  • Net financial position expected to remain positive by year-end.

  • Margin outlook for H2 2024 is lower than previously forecasted but remains above historical averages.

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