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Bhp — H1 FY21 Earnings Presentation

41 slides from Bhp's earnings presentation, Feb 16, 2021

  1. Slide 1: Financial results Half year ended 31 December 2020

    Financial results Half year ended 31 December 2020 Spence Growth Option

  2. Slide 2: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer The information in this presentation is current as at 16 February 2021. It is in summary form and is not necessarily complete. It should be read together with the BHP Results for the half year ended 31 December 2020. Forward-looking statements This presentation contains forward-looking st

  3. Slide 3: Financial results Half year ended 31 December 2020

    Financial results Half year ended 31 December 2020 Mike Henry Chief Executive Officer Western Australia Iron Ore

  4. Slide 4: Consistent approach delivers strong results

    Consistent approach delivers strong results Delivering strong safety and operational performance; continuing to grow value as the global economy recovers Safer, more reliable with higher margin Strong free cash flow and balance sheet High shareholder returns Strong social value performance Improving

  5. Slide 5: H1 FY21 operational highlights

    H1 FY21 operational highlights Safer and more reliable Safety Production Unit costs Zero fatalities Record On track TRIF  16% to 3.5 per million hours worked production at WAIO and concentrator for FY21 guidance1 compared to FY20 throughput at Escondida Reliability Portfolio Major projects No major

  6. Slide 6: H1 FY21 financial highlights

    H1 FY21 financial highlights Higher margin enables higher shareholder returns Earnings EBITDA margin Free cash flow US$ 14.7 bn 59% US$ 5.2 bn Underlying EBITDA  21%  3% points  39% Net debt Shareholder returns ROCE US$ 11.8 bn 101 US cps 24% dividend determined,  5% points  7% payout ratio of

  7. Slide 7: H1 FY21 social value highlights

    H1 FY21 social value highlights Social value is integrated into all we do Operational emissions Inclusion and diversity Social investment Set mid-term 27.4% target US$ 35.4 m female participation across group including continued community support to reduce operational emissions from  0.9% points co

  8. Slide 8: Financial results Half year ended 31 December 2020

    Financial results Half year ended 31 December 2020 David Lamont Chief Financial Officer Nickel West

  9. Slide 9: Financial performance

    Financial performance EBITDA margin of 59%, record dividend and strong growth in earnings per share Summary income statement Strong earnings delivery H1 FY21 % change (US cents per share) (Index, FY16=100) (US$ billion) 150 200 Underlying EBITDA 14.7  21% Underlying EBITDA margin 59% Underlying EBI

  10. Slide 10: Segment performance

    Segment performance Full year unit cost guidance remains unchanged Iron Ore4 Copper Metallurgical Coal Petroleum EBITDA: US$10.2 bn US$3.7 bn US$0.1 bn US$0.8 bn EBITDA margin: 73% 60% 3% 49% WAIO Escondida Queensland Coal Petroleum (US$/t) (US$/lb) (US$/t) (US$/boe) Unit cost at realised FX5: 14.38

  11. Slide 11: Consistent cash generation and returns

    Consistent cash generation and returns Strong underlying operations deliver consistent cash flow and dividends Net operating cash flow Free cash flow and dividends (US$ billion) (Index, FY10=100) (US$ billion) (% of FCF after dividends to NCIs) 30 200 30 120 95% 200 25 25 100 86% 76% 20 20 80 58% 15

  12. Slide 12: Capital allocation

    Capital allocation Disciplined adherence to our Capital Allocation Framework H1 FY21 Operating Capital productivity productivity Net operating cash flow US$9.4 bn Maintenance capital US$1.1 bn Strong balance sheet  Minimum 50% payout ratio dividend US$1.9 bn Excess cash US$5.4 bn Includes net cash

  13. Slide 13: Return on Capital Employed

    Return on Capital Employed H1 FY21 of ROCE 24% ROCE ROCE by asset H1 FY21 (%, excluding Onshore US) (%) 25 70 Excludes investment in major projects in execution 40 Antamina8,9 20 30 15 WAIO8 20 Escondida 10 Pampa 10 Norte Potash10 Exploration8 Petroleum ex-Exploration Olympic NSWEC8 5 Dam 0 QCoal Ce

  14. Slide 14: Financial results Half year ended 31 December 2020

    Financial results Half year ended 31 December 2020 Mike Henry Chief Executive Officer Pyrenees

  15. Slide 15: A constructive outlook

    A constructive outlook Recovery from COVID-19 dominates the near term; major inflection points beckon beyond that Policy makers Fears of Growth & inflation Synchronised Macro environment remain austerity & expectations upswing growth focused deflation recede increase Demand Disciplined Tightens mark

  16. Slide 16: Longer term drivers for resources

    Longer term drivers for resources Population growth, decarbonisation and rising living standards will drive demand for energy, metals and fertilisers for decades Population growth… …of which urban… …creates new demand… …including for capex (world GDP nominal US$) (world capex nominal US$) 2019 2019

  17. Slide 17: Delivering on our agenda

    Delivering on our agenda We continue to execute levers to deliver leading financial returns and social value Safe High performing Lean Future fit • Relentless focus on • High level of operational • Sector leading low-cost, • Portfolio benefits in eliminating fatalities; two reliability high-margin p

  18. Slide 18: Growth options to capitalise on market opportunities

    Growth options to capitalise on market opportunities Assessing options with exposure to strategic themes, while adding more options in future facing commodities Iron ore Metallurgical Coal Petroleum Copper Nickel Potash Large resource base gives us optionality Latent capacity Nickel West South Flank

  19. Slide 19: Social value is core to everything we do

    Social value is core to everything we do The world will not decarbonise without more mined resources, produced sustainably A history of action Committed to leadership • Operational emissions: Setting public GHG emissions • Operational emissions: 30% reduction by 2030; net zero by 2050 reduction targ

  20. Slide 20: Investment proposition

    Investment proposition We grow long-term shareholder value through reliable operations, optimal allocation of capital and creating social value Maximise cashflow Capital discipline Value and returns Net debt Low-cost producer targeting lower end 24% ROCE disciplined focus on cost control as of US$12

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  22. Slide 22: Appendix

    BHP Appendix

  23. Slide 23: Social value scorecard

    Social value scorecard We are making good progress on our social value commitments Category Key indicators H1 FY21 H2 FY20 H1 FY20 FY20 Target Fatalities 0 0 0 0 Zero work-related fatalities High Potential Injury (HPI) frequency Safety and 0.20 0.14 0.32 0.24 Year-on-year improvement of our HPI freq

  24. Slide 24: HY21 social value highlights

    HY21 social value highlights Our purpose is to bring people and resources together to build a better world People, Culture Community Climate Change Environment and Capability and Society Diversity Principles around Aboriginal Portfolio review Fresh water withdrawals Female participation 27.4% Herita

  25. Slide 25: Our approach to Heritage

    Our approach to Heritage Developing mutually beneficial long-term relationships founded on respect and understanding BHP Indigenous Peoples Policy Statement We aim to be a partner of choice for Indigenous Peoples through which our relationships contribute to their economic empowerment, social develo

  26. Slide 26: Determined to contribute to a sustainable future

    Determined to contribute to a sustainable future • A charitable organisation solely funded by BHP but operates independently. Focus Areas: OVERVIEW • Contributes to the achievement of many of the UN SDGs, addressing global sustainable development challenges. Natural Natural Resource Resource Governa

  27. Slide 27: Asset performance and plans: Petroleum

    Asset performance and plans Resilient core asset with quality growth options Petroleum delivering low cost barrels today… …while replenishing the portfolio for tomorrow Progressing our sanctioned projects and pipeline of near-term opportunities Translating Exploration and Appraisal success to develo

  28. Slide 28: Asset performance and plans

    Asset performance and plans Escondida sets new record; Spence Growth Option delivers first copper Escondida Pampa Norte • Strong operational performance lowers costs • Spence Growth Option (SGO) delivers first copper • New concentrator throughput record of 386 ktpd • SGO produced first copper Decemb

  29. Slide 29: Asset performance and plans

    Asset performance and plans Olympic Dam and Nickel West sustainably increasing production and returns Olympic Dam Nickel West Focused on operational stability Building strong, stable foundations • Highest production for a half in five years through improved smelter performance • Improved operational

  30. Slide 30: Asset performance and plans

    Asset performance and plans Value growth through continuous improvement; South Flank on track for first production in mid-CY21 WAIO Queensland Coal Supply chain reliability underpins record production Solid operating and cost performance in a challenging environment • Achieved 290 Mtpa of shipments

  31. Slide 31: Samarco and Renova Foundation

    Samarco and Renova Foundation Renova has spent R11.3 billion on remediation and compensation programs; New, court-sanctioned payment system in place Compensation Resettlement Samarco • ~R3.1 billion indemnification and financial aid paid • Resettlement progress continues despite • Iron ore pellet pr

  32. Slide 32: Exceptional items

    Exceptional items Attributable profit of US$3.9 billion includes an exceptional loss of US$2.2 billion Gross Tax Net Half year ended 31 December 2020 US$M US$M US$M Half year ended 31 December 2020 US$M Other income − Exceptional items by category Expenses excluding net finance costs: Costs incurred

  33. Slide 33: Working capital and balance sheet

    Working capital and balance sheet Net debt of US$11.8 billion and gearing of 18.1% Movements in working capital (expected to unwind in H2 FY2021) Debt maturity profile3 (US$ billion) (US$ billion) 0.0 8 Inventory build up due to strong operational throughput (1.0) (0.8) 6 (0.4) (0.3) (0.1) (2.0) Pri

  34. Slide 34: Projects in feasibility

    Projects in feasibility Jansen Stage 1 Scarborough Saskatchewan, Canada Australia 13 subsea wells tied back to a semisubmersible FPU2; dry gas Shaft equipping, mine development, processing facility, site pipeline ~435 km in length transports dry gas from the FPU to infrastructure and outbound logist

  35. Slide 35: Technology

    Technology Technology is a key lever for BHP to improve front-line safety, increase production, reduce costs and create value at velocity Effectiveness Predictability Decision Automation Optimised PASPO 5 Digital Centres Reduction of >50% in technology applies machine learning to improve feed rolled

  36. Slide 36: BHP guidance

    BHP guidance Group FY21e FY22e Capital and exploration expenditure (US$bn) 7.3 ~8.5 Cash basis. Guidance for FY21 has increased by US$0.3 billion to US$7.3 billion due to a stronger Australian dollar. Guidance for FY22 remains unchanged at approximately US$8.5 billion (at guidance exchange rates). I

  37. Slide 37: BHP guidance (continued)

    BHP guidance (continued) Copper FY21e Medium term Copper production (kt) 1,510 – 1,645 Escondida: 970 – 1,030 kt; Pampa Norte 240 – 270 kt; Olympic Dam: 180 – 205 kt; Antamina: 120 – 140 kt (zinc 140 – 160 kt). Capital and exploration expenditure (US$bn) 2.5 Includes ~US$52 million exploration expen

  38. Slide 38: BHP guidance (continued)

    BHP guidance (continued) Coal FY21e Medium term Metallurgical coal production (Mt) 40 – 44 46 – 52 Expected to be at the lower half of the guidance range. Energy coal production (Mt) 21 – 23 NSWEC: 15 – 17 Mt, expected to be at the lower half of the guidance range; Cerrejón: ~6 Mt, revised down from

  39. Slide 39: Key Underlying EBITDA sensitivities

    Key Underlying EBITDA sensitivities Approximate impact1 on FY21 Underlying EBITDA of changes of: US$ million US$1/t on iron ore price2 236 US$1/bbl on oil price3 37 US$1/t on metallurgical coal price 37 US¢1/lb on copper price2 33 US$1/t on energy coal price2 15 US¢1/lb on nickel price 1.6 AUD (US¢1

  40. Slide 40: Footnotes

    Footnotes 1. Slide 5: Unit cost guidance for the 2021 financial year remains on track, subject to any potential impacts on volumes from restrictions on coal imports into China and further significant wet weather during the remainder of the 2021 financial year. 2. Slide 7: Scope 3 goals to contribute

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