Central Puerto: Strengthened Portfolio and US$ 545 Million Additional Cash Flow from FONINVEMEM Receivables BUENOS AIRES, Argentina
Central Puerto S.A. (“Central Puerto” or the “Company”) (NYSE:CEPU), the
largest private sector power generation company in Argentina, as
measured by generated power, reports its consolidated financial results
for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018 (“First Quarter” or
“1Q2018”).
A conference call to discuss 1Q2018 financial results will be held on
May 15, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (see details below). All
information provided is presented on a consolidated basis, unless
otherwise stated.
All figures are expressed in Argentinean Pesos and growth comparisons
refer to the same period of the prior year, except when otherwise
specified. Definitions and terms used herein are provided in the
Glossary at the end of this document. This release does not contain all
of the Company’s financial information. As a result, investors should
read this release in conjunction with Central Puerto’s consolidated
financial statements and the notes to those statements for the quarter
ended March 31, 2018, which will be available on the Company’s website.
A. First Quarter 2018 Highlights
Conventional energy
Strengthened portfolio: In March 2018, the Vuelta de Obligado
plant (CVO) received approval for commercial operation with an installed
capacity of the 779 MW (the “Commercial Operations Approval of CVO
Plant”). The Company is the largest private player in the operating
companies of the FONINVEMEM (FONI) plants (totaling 2,554 MW).
US$ 545 million in receivables to be collected starting in 2018: FONI
receivables associated to CVO accrue interest at 30-day LIBOR + 5% and
will be collected in 120 monthly installments. This transaction resulted
in a one-time gain of Ps. 7,959 million increasing 1Q2018 Adjusted
EBITDA 21x to Ps. 9,683 million.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 295% when excluding the effect of the
Commercial Operations Approval of CVO Plant in Other Operating Results:
Adjusted EBITDA increased to Ps. 1,724 million after a 63%
increase in Revenues, and a 18 p.p. increase in Gross Profit
Margins, and despite a 10% temporary decrease in production explained
by a scheduled maintenance of the Puerto Combined Cycle Plant in
mid-March.
Strong Balance Sheet to fund existing and new growth opportunities:
1,252% increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents to Ps. 1,203 million and
112% increase in Current Financial Assets to Ps. 2,359 million, both as
of March 31, 2018, when compared to December 31, 2017.
“We started 2018 with a strengthened position both in the
operational and financial front. The approval of commercial
operations of Vuelta de Obligado Plant gave us access to a 10-year
cash flow that will contribute to our self-funded growth
opportunities. In addition, we have increased our recurring EBITDA
about 300% and increased our liquidity by more than 190%. With
focus on our long-term strategy, we are consistently increasing
our asset base and constantly participating of new bidding rounds
monitoring adding –value alternatives for our shareholders."
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Jorge Rauber, CEO Central Puerto
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Renewable Energy
High degree of progress in Achiras I and La Castellana construction
in 1Q2018: Projects remain within budget and the wind farms, with an
installed capacity of 147 MW, will be fully operational during June and
July 2018, respectively.
Disbursement received for La Castellana: First disbursement
received from IIC-IFC of US$ 80 million, as a reference Ps. 1,385
million at the exchange rate of the disbursement date, in 15-year loans
to finance the construction of La Castellana wind farm and to cancel
short-term loans for US$ 50.5 million related to the project. Under the
IIC-IFC facility, a project finance structure, Central Puerto agreed,
among other things, to fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guarantee,
as primary obligor, all payment obligations assumed by CP La Castellana
until the project reaches the project completion date, which we expect
will occur 9 months after the commercial operation date (expected to be
in July 2018)1. Accordingly, after the project completion
date, Central Puerto will be released from its obligation as guarantor.
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1 For further information on the project finance for La
Castellana, see “Item 5.B. Liquidity and Capital
Resources—Indebtedness—Loans from the IIC—IFC Facilities” in our
annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 27, 2018
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B. Recent News
Dividends from associates: Dividends of US$ 11.4 million received
from TGM, related to YPF claim. Dividends of US$ 6 million received from
DGCU (part of Ecogas).
Distribution of cash dividends: A distribution of cash dividends
equivalent to Ps. 0.70 per common share, which as a reference equals
approximately US$ 0.28 per ADR2, was approved at Central
Puerto’s annual ordinary shareholders’ meeting, which was held on April
27, 2018.
Renewable energy
Continuously delivering on capacity growth – New renewable projects
for 91 MW: CP Renovables and certain of its subsidiaries were
granted dispatch priority to the grid for additional 49 MW in Achiras II
wind project and for 42 MW in La Genoveva II wind project, both through
MATER II, adding the possibility to sell this new power capacity
directly to large users.
Disbursement received for Achiras I: First disbursement received
from IIC-IFC3 of US$ 51 million, as a reference Ps. 1023
million at the exchange rate of the disbursement date, in 15-years loans
to finance construction of Achiras I wind farm and to cancel short-term
loans for US$ 34 million related to the project. Under the IIC-IFC
facility, a project finance structure, Central Puerto agreed, among
other things, to fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guarantee, as
primary obligor, all payment obligations assumed by CP Achiras I until
the project reaches the project completion date, which we expect will
occur 9 months after the commercial operation date (expected to be in
June 2018)4. Accordingly, after the project completion date,
Central Puerto will be released from its obligation as guarantor.
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2 Considering an exchange rate of Ps. 24.99 per US$ as
quoted by Banco de la Nación Argentina for wire transfers
(“divisas”) as of the date of this press release.
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3 Inter-American Investment Corporation and the
International Finance Corporation
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4 For further information on the project finance for
Achiras I, see “Item 5.B. Liquidity and Capital
Resources—Indebtedness—Loans from the IIC—IFC Facilities” in our
annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 27, 2018.
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C. Main operating metrics
The table below sets forth key operating metrics for 1Q2018, compared to
4Q2017 and 1Q2017:
Key Metrics
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1Q 2018
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4Q 2017
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1Q
2017
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Var % (1Q /1Q)
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Continuing Operations
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|
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Energy Generation (GWh)
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3,444
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4,039
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3,814
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(10
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%)
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-Electric Energy Generation -Thermal
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2,613
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2,455
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3,338
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(22
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%)
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-Electric Energy Generation - Hydro
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831
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1583
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476
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75
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%
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Installed capacity (MW; EoP1)
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3,663
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3,791
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3,791
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(3
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%)
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-Installed capacity -Thermal (MW)
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2,222
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2,350
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2,350
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(5
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%)
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-Installed capacity - Hydro (MW)
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1,441
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1,441
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1,441
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0
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%
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Availability - Thermal2
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89
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%
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91
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%
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88
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%
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1 p.p.
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Steam production (thousand Tons)
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275
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289
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290
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(5
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%)
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1 EoP refers to “End of Period”
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2 Availability weighted average by power capacity. Off
time due to scheduled maintenance agreed with CAMMESA is not
included in the ratio.
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Source: CAMMESA, company data.
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Conventional energy
In 1Q2018, energy generation from continuing operations decreased 10% to
3,444 GWh, compared to 1Q2017, mainly affected by a 22% decrease in
thermal generation explained by a scheduled maintenance in Puerto
combined cycle plant in mid-March 2018. Programmed maintenance
activities will finish in May 2018. The impact in thermal production was
temporary and partially offset by a 75% increase in hydro generation due
to greater water flow. During 1Q2018, machine availability of thermal
units increased to 89%, compared to 88% in 1Q2017, showing a sustained
level well above the market average availability for thermal units for
the same period of 79%, according to data from CAMMESA. Finally, steam
production showed a slight decrease with 275,000 tons produced during 1Q
2018.
Renewable energy
The construction of Achiras I and La Castellana wind farms, projects
awarded under the Renovar Program with 48 MW and 99 MW respectively, are
within budget and are expected to be fully completed and operational
during June and July 2018, respectively. In Achiras I wind farm, located
in Cordoba province, all 15 wind turbines (3.2 MW) have been installed
and civil work has been completed. The Company is currently working on
the connection of the farm to the electricity grid through a 16 km
high-voltage power line. In addition, in La Castellana wind farm,
located in Buenos Aires province, all 32 wind turbines of 3.15 MW have
been installed and civil work has been completed, and we expect it will
be shortly connected to the grid through a 35 km high-voltage power line.
D. Financials
Main financial magnitudes of continuing operations
Million Ps.
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1Q 2018
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4Q 2017
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1Q 2017
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Var % (1Q/1Q)
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Revenues
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1,804
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1,935
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1,107
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63
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%
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Cost of sales
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(748
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)
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(787
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)
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(657
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)
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14
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%
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Gross profit
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1,056
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1,149
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450
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135
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%
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Other operating results, net2
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8,553
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53
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(79
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)
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NM
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Operating income
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9,609
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1,202
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371
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2,488
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%
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Depreciation and Amortization
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74
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113
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65
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14
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%
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Adjusted EBITDA1,2
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9,683
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1,315
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436
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2,121
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%
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1 See “Disclaimer-Adjusted EBITDA” below for further
information.
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2 In 1Q 2018, Other operating results, net includes the
increase in the FONINVEMEM receivables due to the Commercial
Operations Approval of CVO Plant that amounted to Ps.7,959
million. The Adjusted EBITDA without taking into account this
effect would have been Ps.1,724 million, showing a 295% increase
compared to 1Q 2017.
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Main financial magnitudes of continuing operations (dollar
convenience translation)
Million US$
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1Q 2018
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4Q 2017
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1Q 2017
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Var % (1Q /1Q)
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Revenues
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92
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110
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71
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30
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%
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Costs of sales
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(38
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)
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(45
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)
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(42
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)
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(9
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%)
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Gross profit
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|
54
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|
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65
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29
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87
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%
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Other operating results, net
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435
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3
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(5
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)
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NM
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Operating income
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488
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68
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|
24
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1,961
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%
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Depreciation and Amortization
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4
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|
|
6
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|
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4
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(9
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%)
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Adjusted EBITDA1,2
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|
492
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|
|
75
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|
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28
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1,669
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%
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Average exchange rate of period
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19.68
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17.55
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|
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15.67
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26
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%
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Exchange rate end of period
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20.15
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18.65
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15.39
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31
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%
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1 See “Disclaimer—Adjusted EBITDA” below for further
information.
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2 In 1Q 2018, Other operating results, net includes the
increase in the FONINVEMEM receivables due to the Commercial
Operations Approval of CVO Plant, which amounted Ps. 7,958 million.
The Adjusted EBITDA without taking into account this effect would
have been US$ 88 million, showing a 215% increase compared to 1Q2017.
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NOTE: The calculation of the financial values expressed in US
dollars arises from the calculation of the results expressed in
Argentine pesos divided by the average of the daily exchange rates
quoted by the Banco de la Nación Argentina for wire transfers
(divisas) for the relevant period. The translations into US dollars
have been made for convenience purposes only. See
“Disclaimer—Convenience Translations” below for further information.
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Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Million Ps.
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1Q 2018
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4Q 2017
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1Q 2017
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Var % (1Q/1Q)
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Net income for the period2
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7,502
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1,414
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525
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1,329
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%
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Financial expenses
|
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264
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|
|
212
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|
139
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|
90
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%
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Financial income
|
|
(155
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)
|
|
(96
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)
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(355
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)
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(56
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%)
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Share of the profit of an associate
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(148
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)
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(492
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)
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(14
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)
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957
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%
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Income tax expenses
|
|
2,677
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|
|
227
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|
|
192
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1,294
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%
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Depreciation and amortization
|
|
74
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|
|
113
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|
|
65
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|
|
14
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%
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Net income of discontinued operations
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(530
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)
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(63
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)
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(116
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)
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|
357
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%
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Adjusted EBITDA1,2
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9,683
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1,315
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436
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2,122
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%
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1 See “Disclaimer—Adjusted EBITDA” below for further
information.
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2 In 1Q 2018, Net income for the period and Adjusted
EBITDA includes the increase in FONINVEMEM receivables due to the
Commercial Operation Approval of the Central Vuelta de Obligado
Plant, which amounted to Ps.7,959 million. The Adjusted EBITDA
without taking into account this effect would have been Ps. 1,724
million, showing a 295% increase compared to 1Q 2017.
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1Q2018 Results Analysis
Revenues from continuing operations increased 63% to Ps. 1,804
million in 1Q2018, as compared to Ps. 1,107 million in 1Q2017. The
increase in revenues was mainly driven by: (i) the tariff increase
established by Res. 19/17, which set higher prices for energy generation
and machine availability and set the prices in US dollars -1Q2018 was
the first quarter fully-impacted by this tariff increase-; and (ii) an
increase of 26% in the average exchange rate of 1Q2018, as compared to
the average exchange rate of 1Q2017, which impacted on tariffs set in US
dollars; partially offset by (iii) a 10% decrease in energy generation
that reached 3,444 GWh during 1Q2018.
The table below sets forth the tariff scheme for Energia Base effective
since November 2017, by source of generation:
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Thermal
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Hydro
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Capacity payments Res. 19/171
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US$ 7,000 per MW per month
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US$ 3,000 per MW per month
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Energy payments Res. 19/17
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US$ 7 per MWh for generation with natural gas
US$ 10 per MWh for generation with fuel oil/gas oil
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US$ 4.9 per MWh
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1 Effective prices for capacity payment depend on the
availability of each unit, and the achievement of the Guaranteed Bid
Capacity (DIGO in Spanish) that each generator may send to CAMMESA
twice a year. For further details, see “Item 4.B. Business
Overview—The Argentine Electric Power Sector—Remuneration Scheme—The
Current Remuneration Scheme” in the annual report on Form 20-F filed
with the SEC on April 27, 2018.
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Adjusted EBITDA reached Ps. 9,683 million in 1Q2018, compared to
Ps. 436 million in 1Q2017. This exceptionally high increase was driven
by: (i) the increase in revenues mentioned above; (ii) a non-recurrent
significant increase in Other Operating Results, net as a consequence of
the approval of commercial operations of CVO in March 2018. This key
milestone described in (ii) resulted in a one-time gain, before income
tax, of Ps. 7,959 million, broken down into Ps. 3,356 million in
Interests and Ps. 4,603 million in Exchange Rate Differences; and (iii)
a less-than-proportional increase in costs of sales that reached to Ps.
748 million representing 41% of Revenue, compared to 59% in 1Q2017,
showing an increase of 18 p.p. in Gross Profit Margin. The increase in
the cost of sales was primarily driven by (i) an increase in the natural
gas transportation and distribution tariffs, and (ii) a higher cost of
natural gas for the units that generate steam or electric energy under
the Energía Plus framework, mainly due to an increase of 26% in the
average exchange rate of 1Q2018, as compared to the average exchange
rate of 1Q2017, which impacted on the dollar-denominated price of this
fuel.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 295% to Ps. 1,724 million in 1Q2018
(excluding the effect of the Commercial Operations Approval of CVO Plant
in Other Operating Results), compared to Ps. 438 million in
1Q2017. The increase was driven by: (i) the increase in revenues and
(ii) an increase in Gross Profit Margin of 18 p.p. explained above.
Adjusted EBITDA + FONINVEMEM collections increased 249% to Ps. 1822
million in 1Q2018 (excluding the effect of the Commercial Operations
Approval of CVO Plant in Other Operating Results), compared to
Ps. 522 million in 1Q2017. During 1Q2018, the company received Ps. 99
million (including VAT) from FONINVEMEM receivables, compared to Ps. 86
million (including VAT) in 1Q2017.
Net income increased to Ps. 7,502 million or Ps. 4.85 per share, in
1Q2018, compared to Ps. 525 million or Ps. 0.35 per share, in
1Q2017. In addition to the above-mentioned facts, net income was (i)
positively impacted by higher results from the share of profit of
associates which amounted to Ps. 148 million in 1Q2018, as compared to
Ps. 14 million in 1Q2017, mainly due to higher results from Ecogas, and
(ii) was negatively impacted by higher financial expenses that amounted
to Ps.264 million in 1Q2018, compared to a Ps. 139 million in 1Q2017.
The increasing Financial expenses in 1Q2018 were mainly driven by the
interest charges related to financial obligations assumed by the Company
through its subsidiary CP Renovables.
Financial Situation
As of March 31, 2018, the Company and its subsidiaries showed a
strengthened balance sheet with Cash and Cash Equivalents of Ps.
1,203 million, and Current Financial Assets of Ps. 2,359 million,
showing a 1,252% and 112% increase respectively, when compared to
December 31, 2017 figures. Some of the events that contributed to
increase liquidity were:
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Dividends received from DGCE and IGCE (both part of Ecogas) in the
amount of US$ 6.5 million and US$ 7.1 million, respectively.
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Payment received from YPF in the amount of US$ 31.5 million related to
the successful transfer of La Plata Plant to YPF EE in 1Q2018.
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First disbursement received from the IIC-IFC facility for an amount of
US$ 80 million, as a reference Ps. 1,385 million at the exchange rate
of the disbursement date, to finance construction of La Castellana
wind farm and to cancel short-term loans for US$ 50 million related to
the project.
Loans and borrowings for a total of Ps. 2,891 million were received
mainly by Central Puerto’s subsidiaries CP Achiras and CP La Castellana,
which hold the renewable projects. This amount is related to the
construction of the Achiras I and La Castellana wind farms.
Million Ps.
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1Q2018
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Other financial assets
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2,263
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Cash and cash equivalents
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1,013
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Financial Debt
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0
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Subtotal Individual Net Cash Position
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3,276
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Other financial assets of subsidiaries
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96
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Cash and cash equivalents of subsidiaries
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190
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Financial Debt of subsidiaries
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(2,891)
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Subtotal Subsidiaries Net Cash Position
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(2,605)
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Consolidated Net Cash Position
|
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671
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Cash Flows of the 1Q 2018
Million Ps.
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1Q2018
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Cash and Cash equivalents at the beginning
|
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89
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Net cash flows provided by operating activities
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1,034
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Net cash flows used in investing activities
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(592
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)
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Net cash flows provided by financing activities
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642
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Exchange difference and other financial results
|
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30
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Cash and Cash equivalents at the end
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|
1,203
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|
|
|
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Net cash provided by operating activities was Ps. 1,034 million
during 1Q2018. This amount was mainly provided by the cash flow from
the operating income from continuing operations which totaled Ps. 1,054
million. This cash flow arises from Ps. 9,609 million from the operating
income from continuing operations obtained during the 1Q2018, minus
the non-cash items included in it, which were mainly: (i) Ps. 7,959
million from the one-time CVO receivables update and interest; (ii) Ps.
373 from the discount of accounts receivables and payable, net; and
(iii) Ps. 221 million from trade receivables foreign exchange difference.
Net cash used in investing activities was Ps. 592 million in 1Q2018.
This amount was mainly explained by (i) payments that amounted to
Ps.305 million for the purchase of property, plant and equipment, for
the construction of Achiras and La Castellana wind farms and (ii) Ps.
1,146 million used in the purchase of short term financial assets, net.
This was partially offset by, (iii) Ps. 272 million from proceeds from
dividends from associates, mentioned above, and (iv) Ps. 587 million
from the proceeds of the La Plata Plant Sale.
Net cash used in financing activities was Ps. 642 million in 1Q2018.
The main financing activity during 1Q2018 was the above-mentioned loans
received by CP Achiras and CP La Castellana, for the construction of the
Achiras and La Castellana wind farms for a net amount of Ps. 689
million, after deducing the repayments of short term loans during 1Q2018.
E. Tables
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a. Consolidated Income Statement
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1Q2018
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4Q2017
|
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1Q2017
|
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Thousand Ps.
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|
Thousand Ps.
|
|
Thousand Ps.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Revenues
|
|
1,804,152
|
|
|
1,935,216
|
|
|
1,107,278
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
(748,058
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)
|
|
(786,545
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)
|
|
(657,069
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)
|
Gross income
|
|
1,056,094
|
|
|
1,148,671
|
|
|
450,209
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Administrative and selling expenses
|
|
(202,204
|
)
|
|
(211,866
|
)
|
|
(130,667
|
)
|
Other operating income
|
|
814,911
|
|
|
336,099
|
|
|
69,934
|
|
Other operating expenses
|
|
(18,358
|
)
|
|
(70,744
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)
|
|
(18,840
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)
|
CVO receivables update and interests
|
|
7,958,658
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Operating income
|
|
9,609,101
|
|
|
1,202,160
|
|
|
370,636
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance Income
|
|
154,968
|
|
|
96,427
|
|
|
355,135
|
|
Finance Expenses
|
|
(264,109
|
)
|
|
(211,711
|
)
|
|
(138,771
|
)
|
Share of the profit of associates
|
|
148,060
|
|
|
492,086
|
|
|
13,937
|
|
Income before income tax form continuing operations
|
|
9,648,020
|
|
|
1,578,962
|
|
|
600,937
|
|
Income tax for the period
|
|
(2,676,842
|
)
|
|
(227,322
|
)
|
|
(192,309
|
)
|
Net income for the period from continuing operations
|
|
6,971,178
|
|
|
1,351,640
|
|
|
408,628
|
|
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income for the period from non-continuing operations
|
|
530,489
|
|
|
63,270
|
|
|
116,175
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income for the period
|
|
7,501,667
|
|
|
1,414,910
|
|
|
524,803
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
b. Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
|
|
|
|
1Q2018
|
|
1Q2017
|
|
|
Thousand Ps.
|
|
Thousand Ps.
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current assets
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
8,044,853
|
|
7,431,728
|
Intangible assets
|
|
180,055
|
|
187,833
|
Investment in associates
|
|
861,328
|
|
985,646
|
Trade and other receivables
|
|
10,421,958
|
|
2,602,213
|
Other non-financial assets
|
|
12,937
|
|
12,721
|
Inventories
|
|
48,203
|
|
48,203
|
|
|
19,569,334
|
|
11,268,344
|
Current assets
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories
|
|
152,041
|
|
110,290
|
Other non-financial assets
|
|
518,774
|
|
470,895
|
Trade and other receivables
|
|
4,158,720
|
|
3,887,065
|
Other financial assets
|
|
2,359,295
|
|
1,110,728
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
1,202,539
|
|
88,633
|
|
|
8,391,369
|
|
5,667,611
|
Assets held-for-sale
|
|
-
|
|
143,014
|
|
|
8,391,369
|
|
5,810,625
|
Total assets
|
|
27,960,703
|
|
17,078,969
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity and liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
Capital stock
|
|
1,514,022
|
|
1,514,022
|
Adjustment to capital stock
|
|
664,988
|
|
664,988
|
Merger premium
|
|
376,571
|
|
376,571
|
Legal and other reserves
|
|
519,189
|
|
463,359
|
Voluntary reserve
|
|
450,865
|
|
450,865
|
Retained earnings
|
|
11,026,897
|
|
3,503,046
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income
|
|
26,825
|
|
43,284
|
Equity attributable to shareholders of the parent
|
|
14,579,357
|
|
7,071,965
|
Non-controlling interests
|
|
277,447
|
|
289,035
|
Total Equity
|
|
14,856,804
|
|
7,361,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
Other non-financial liabilities
|
|
1,229,120
|
|
468,695
|
Other loans and borrowings
|
|
2,843,943
|
|
1,478,729
|
Borrowings from CAMMESA
|
|
941,257
|
|
1,055,558
|
Compensation and employee benefits liabilities
|
|
119,187
|
|
113,097
|
Deferred income tax liabilities
|
|
1,503,044
|
|
703,744
|
|
|
6,636,551
|
|
3,819,823
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other payables
|
|
699,170
|
|
1,017,306
|
Other non-financial liabilities
|
|
747,165
|
|
659,668
|
Borrowings from CAMMESA
|
|
1,833,724
|
|
1,753,038
|
Other loans and borrowings
|
|
46,666
|
|
505,604
|
Compensation and employee benefits liabilities
|
|
238,391
|
|
323,078
|
Income tax payable
|
|
2,474,154
|
|
1,096,817
|
Provisions
|
|
428,078
|
|
413,474
|
|
|
6,467,348
|
|
5,768,985
|
Liabilities associated with the assets held for sale
|
|
-
|
|
129,161
|
|
|
6,467,348
|
|
5,898,146
|
Total liabilities
|
|
13,103,899
|
|
9,717,969
|
Total equity and liabilities
|
|
27,960,703
|
|
17,078,969
|
|
|
|
|
|
c. Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow
|
|
|
|
1Q2018
|
|
1Q2017
|
|
|
Thousand Ps.
|
|
Thousand Ps.
|
Operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
Income for the year before income tax
|
|
9,648,020
|
|
|
600,937
|
|
Income for the year before income tax from discontinued operations
|
|
567,628
|
|
|
178,729
|
|
Income for the year before income tax
|
|
10,215,648
|
|
|
779,666
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile income for the period before income tax
to net cash flows:
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
|
|
65,869
|
|
|
57,135
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets
|
|
7,778
|
|
|
10,020
|
|
Discount of accounts receivable and payable, net
|
|
(373,367
|
)
|
|
(49,311
|
)
|
CVO receivables update and interests
|
|
(7,958,658
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
Trade receivables foreign Exchange difference
|
|
(220,963
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
Interest earned from customers
|
|
(94,530
|
)
|
|
(19,897
|
)
|
Financial income
|
|
(154,968
|
)
|
|
(355,135
|
)
|
Financial expenses
|
|
264,109
|
|
|
138,771
|
|
Share of the profit of associates
|
|
(148,060
|
)
|
|
(13,937
|
)
|
Stock-based payments
|
|
1,104
|
|
|
-
|
|
Movements in provisions and long-term employee benefit plan expenses
|
|
22,452
|
|
|
8,569
|
|
Income from the sale of La Plata plant
|
|
(572,371
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Working capital adjustments:
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in trade and other receivables
|
|
(18,705
|
)
|
|
(178,789
|
)
|
Increase in other non-financial assets and inventories
|
|
(89,846
|
)
|
|
(76,150
|
)
|
Increase (decrease) in trade and other payables, other non-financial
liabilities and liabilities from employee benefits
|
|
229,504
|
|
|
(35,817
|
)
|
|
|
1,174,996
|
|
|
265,125
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest received from customers
|
|
5,588
|
|
|
5,762
|
|
Income tax paid
|
|
(146,053
|
)
|
|
(101,609
|
)
|
Net cash flows provided by operating activities
|
|
1,034,531
|
|
|
169,278
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
|
|
(304,708
|
)
|
|
(295,557
|
)
|
Dividends received
|
|
272,378
|
|
|
-
|
|
Sale of financial assets, net
|
|
(1,146,440
|
)
|
|
602,520
|
|
Cash flows generated from the sale of La Plata plant
|
|
586,845
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net cash flows provided by investing activities
|
|
(591,925
|
)
|
|
306,963
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
Short term loans (settlements) proceeds, net
|
|
(267
|
)
|
|
(297,785
|
)
|
Long term loans received
|
|
1,650,455
|
|
|
-
|
|
Long term loans paid
|
|
(961,015
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
Borrowings received from CAMMESA
|
|
-
|
|
|
212,885
|
|
Interest paid and other financial costs
|
|
(57,074
|
)
|
|
(4,933
|
)
|
Contributions from non-controlling interests
|
|
9,492
|
|
|
107,189
|
|
Net cash flows provided by financing activities
|
|
641,591
|
|
|
17,356
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
1,084,197
|
|
|
493,597
|
|
Exchange difference and other financial results
|
|
29,709
|
|
|
(1,062
|
)
|
Cash and cash equivalents as of January 1
|
|
88,633
|
|
|
30,008
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31
|
|
1,202,539
|
|
|
522,543
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F. Information about the Conference Call
There will be a conference call to discuss Central Puerto’s first
quarter 2018 results on Tuesday May 15, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. New York Time
/ 1:00 p.m. Buenos Aires Time.
The hosts will be Mr. Jorge Rauber, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr.
Fernando Bonnet, Chief Financial Officer. To access the conference call,
please dial:
United States Participants (Toll Free): +1-888-317-6003 Argentina
Participants (Toll Free): 0800-555-0645/0800-444-5129 International
Participants: +1-412-317-6061 Passcode: 9916655
The Company will also host a live audio webcast of the conference call
on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://investors.centralpuerto.com/.
Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the website and
download any streaming media software that might be required to listen
to the webcast.
You may find additional information on the Company at:
Glossary
In this release, except where otherwise indicated or where the context
otherwise requires:
-
“CAMMESA” refers to Compañía Administradora del Mercado Mayorista
Eléctrico Sociedad Anónima;
-
“Ecogas” refers collectively to Distribuidora de Gas Cuyana
(“DGCU”), and its controlling company Inversora de Gas Cuyana
(“IGCU”) and Distribuidora de Gas del Centro (“DGCE”), and
its controlling company Inversora de Gas del Centro (“IGCE”);
-
“Energía Base” (legacy energy) refers to the regulatory framework
established under Resolution SE No. 95/13, as amended, and, since
February 2017, regulated by Resolution SEE No. 19/17;
-
“FONINVEMEM” or “FONI”, refers to the Fondo para Inversiones
Necesarias que Permitan Incrementar la Oferta de Energía Eléctrica en
el Mercado Eléctrico Mayorista (the Fund for Investments Required
to Increase the Electric Power Supply);
-
“MATER”, refers to Mercado a Término de Energía Renovable, is the
regulatory framework that allows generators to sell electric energy
from renewable sources directly to large users.
-
“p.p.”, referes to percentage points;
-
“TGM” refers to Transportadora de Gas del Mercosur S.A.;
-
“YPF” refers to YPF S.A., Argentina’s state-owned oil and gas company;
-
“YPF EE” refers to YPF Energía Eléctrica S.A., a subsidiary of YPF.
Disclaimer
Additional information about Central Puerto can be found in the Investor
Support section on the website at www.CentralPuerto.com.
Rounding amounts and percentages: Certain amounts and percentages
included in this release have been rounded for ease of presentation.
Percentage figures included in this release have not in all cases been
calculated on the basis of such rounded figures, but on the basis of
such amounts prior to rounding. For this reason, certain percentage
amounts in this release may vary from those obtained by performing the
same calculations using the figures in the financial statements. In
addition, certain other amounts that appear in this release may not sum
due to rounding.
This release contains certain metrics, including information per
share, operating information, and others, which do not have standardized
meanings or standard methods of calculation and therefore such measures
may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Such
metrics have been included herein to provide readers with additional
measures to evaluate the Company's performance; however, such measures
are not reliable indicators of the future performance of the Company and
future performance may not compare to the performance in previous
periods.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELEVANT TO FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This release contains certain forward-looking information and
forward-looking statements as defined in applicable securities laws
(collectively referred to in this Earnings Release as “forward-looking
statements”) that constitute forward-looking statements. All statements
other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements.
The words ‘‘anticipate,’’ ‘‘believe,’’ ‘‘could,’’ ‘‘expect,’’
‘‘should,’’ ‘‘plan,’’ ‘‘intend,’’ ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘estimate’’ and
‘‘potential,’’ and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company,
are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Statements regarding possible or assumed future results of operations,
business strategies, financing plans, competitive position, industry
environment, potential growth opportunities, the effects of future
regulation and the effects of competition, expected power generation and
capital expenditures plan, are examples of forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of
factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management,
are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive
uncertainties and contingencies, which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different
from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by the forward-looking statements.
The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements
except as required under securities laws. Further information concerning
risks and uncertainties associated with these forward-looking statements
and the Company’s business can be found in the Company’s public
disclosures filed on EDGAR (www.sec.gov).
Adjusted EBITDA
In this release, Adjusted EBITDA, a non-IFRS financial measure, is
defined as net income for the year, plus finance expenses, minus
finance income, minus share of the profit of associates, minus
depreciation and amortization, plus income tax expense, plus
depreciation and amortization, minus net results of discontinued
operations.
Adjusted EBITDA is believed to provide useful supplemental information
to investors about the Company and its results. Adjusted EBITDA is among
the measures used by the Company’s management team to evaluate the
financial and operating performance and make day-to-day financial and
operating decisions. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by
securities analysts, investors and other parties to evaluate companies
in the industry. Adjusted EBITDA is believed to be helpful to investors
because it provides additional information about trends in the core
operating performance prior to considering the impact of capital
structure, depreciation, amortization and taxation on the results.
Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute
for other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with
IFRS. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, including:
-
Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, including cash
requirements for, our working capital needs or contractual commitments;
-
Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our finance expenses, or the cash
requirements to service interest or principal payments on our
indebtedness, or interest income or other finance income;
-
Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our income tax expense or the cash
requirements to pay our income taxes;
-
although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the
assets being depreciated or amortized often will need to be replaced
in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash
requirements for these replacements;
-
although share of the profit of associates is a non-cash charge,
Adjusted EBITDA does not consider the potential collection of
dividends; and
-
other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently, limiting
its usefulness as a comparative measure.
The Company compensates for the inherent limitations associated with
using Adjusted EBITDA through disclosure of these limitations,
presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in
accordance with IFRS and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most
directly comparable IFRS measure, net income. For a reconciliation of
the net income to Adjusted EBITDA, see the tables included in this
release.
CONVENIENCE TRANSLATIONS
The translations into US dollars in the table under “D.Financials
Main financial magnitudes (dollar convenience translation)” (the
“table D”) have been made for convenience purposes only, and, given the
significant exchange rate fluctuation during 2017 and 2018, you should
not place undue reliance on the amounts expressed in US dollars in the
table D In addition, we note that the percentage variations in the table
D differ from the percentage variations set forth in the table under “D.
Financials-Main financial magnitudes of continuing operations.” The
US dollar translations should not be construed as a representation that
the peso amounts have been or may be converted into US dollars at the
rate indicated in the table above or at any other rate.
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