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Methanex — Investor Presentation (November 2021)

37 slides from Methanex's investor presentation, Nov 18, 2021

  1. Slide 1: Methanex: The Global Methanol Leader

    Methanex: The Global Methanol Leader Investor Presentation | November 2021

  2. Slide 2: Forward-looking statements and non-GAAP measures

    Forward-looking statements and non-GAAP measures Information contained in these materials or presented orally, either in prepared remarks or in response to questions, contains forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements

  3. Slide 3: Methanex highlights

    Methanex highlights

  4. Slide 4: Industry leader well-positioned to capitalize on market recovery

    Industry leader well-positioned to capitalize on market recovery Methanex is the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol to major international markets Global methanol Positive long-term leader industry outlook Leading market share, global New industry supply is needed to production footpr

  5. Slide 5: Business highlights

    Business highlights 1 Robust methanol prices supported by higher global energy prices, ongoing industry supply challenges and demand recovery 2 Strong financial results and cash generation highlight the significant leverage of our earnings to methanol prices Finalized strategic shipping partnership

  6. Slide 6: Strategic shipping partnership

    Strategic shipping partnership • Strategic partnership between Methanex, Waterfront Shipping (WFS)1 and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL): – Expands on a 30-year methanol shipping relationship – Methanex and Waterfront Shipping to benefit from MOL’s broad shipping experience to enhance its shipping operatio

  7. Slide 7: Continuing focus on ESG and sustainability

    Continuing focus on ESG and sustainability Disclosures aligned with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) ENVIRONMENTAL • Ordered 8 new methanol dual-fuel vessels • Obtained International Sustainability & Carbon Certification for biomethanol production in the US • 59,000 MT of low-car

  8. Slide 8: Global, pure-play methanol leader

    Global, pure-play methanol leader 8

  9. Slide 9: Industry leadership is core to our strategy and superior performance

    Industry leadership is core to our strategy and superior performance Scale and flexibility enables Methanex to be the Estimated industry market share supplier of choice to customers around the world • Strong customers that are leaders in their industry 15% • Ability to optimize global sourcing plans

  10. Slide 10: Clear competitive advantage from integrated global capabilities

    Clear competitive advantage from integrated global capabilities Investing in industry-leading, secure, reliable supply from a global network of plants is a fundamental driver of long-term results • Network of production sites to supply every major global market • Fleet of dedicated ocean vessels • E

  11. Slide 11: Methanex is well positioned on the global industry cost curve

    Methanex is well positioned on the global industry cost curve • Methanex plants are competitive across a wide range of Illustrative methanol industry cost curve methanol prices ($/tonne) • We estimate that our assets are positioned on the low-to- mid portion of the industry cost curve • Steep high e

  12. Slide 12: Methanex annual production capacity

    Methanex annual production capacity Annual operating capacity1 Current Plant (000s tonnes) # of plants2 Gas supply Supply chain Multiple medium-to long-term physical contracts which New Zealand 2,200 3 include a base price and variable price component linked Asia Pacific to methanol prices North Ame

  13. Slide 13: Positive long-term methanol industry outlook

    Positive long-term methanol industry outlook

  14. Slide 14: Methanol is an essential ingredient in modern life

    Methanol is an essential ingredient in modern life TRADITIONAL CHEMICAL APPLICATIONS ENERGY-RELATED APPLICATIONS Essential ingredient used in countless industrial and Represents a growing demand segment for consumer products (approx. 50% of global methanol demand) methanol (approx. 50% of global met

  15. Slide 15: Methanol is a clean-burning alternative fuel

    Methanol is a clean-burning alternative fuel Marine fuel Vehicle Lower that meets fuel that emission environmental reduces fuel source regulations emissions • Shipping regulations (IMO 2020) require • Methanol is an affordable gasoline • Methanol is used as an alternative to cleaner-burning fuels su

  16. Slide 16: IHS forecasts strong methanol demand growth over the next five years

    IHS forecasts strong methanol demand growth over the next five years Methanol demand growth outlook 2021-2025 Global methanol demand growth forecast ~4% CAGR 100 +4% CAGR +3% CAGR Traditional chemical applications – steady growth +4% CAGR 3 5 82 10 31 • Demand growth linked to global economic growth

  17. Slide 17: Limited new industry capacity additions after 2022

    Limited new industry capacity additions after 2022 Estimated committed industry capacity additions 2021-2025 Country Plant Size Expected start-up timing New capacity additions (M tonnes) • New capacity additions are expected in the near-term with US Koch 1.7 2021 limited new project commitments beyo

  18. Slide 18: New industry supply and improved operating rates needed to meet demand

    New industry supply and improved industry operating rates are needed to meet growing methanol demand Source: IHS Chemical Supply & Demand Fall 2021 Update Supply/demand outlook 2021-2025 Estimated supply growth reflects IHS estimates of incremental production based on: • Estimated capacity additions

  19. Slide 19: Positive methanol price outlook

    Positive methanol price outlook Historical methanol price Strong near-term pricing outlook Third party price forecasts distribution 2011-2021 • Higher methanol prices and tight • Industry forecasts1 show pricing at: • Methanol prices have averaged market conditions supported by: – ~$330-$350/tonne i

  20. Slide 20: Strong cash flow generation potential with significant leverage to methanol prices

    Strong cash flow generation potential with significant leverage to methanol prices

  21. Slide 21: Illustrative Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow capabilities

    Illustrative Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow capabilities In $M, except where noted Annual Production1 Average realized Current production capability2 Current production capability plus Geismar 33 price per tonne Adjusted Adjusted Free cash flow Free cash flow Free cash flow Free cash flow EBITDA

  22. Slide 22: Methanex cost structure

    Methanex cost structure Natural gas Representative operating cost distribution • Flexible cost structure as approximately 60% of our natural gas supply contracts are linked to methanol prices: – North America: ~65% of current natural gas requirements under Logistics2 fixed price contract or hedges –

  23. Slide 23: Disciplined and consistent capital allocation priorities

    Disciplined and consistent capital allocation priorities

  24. Slide 24: Consistent capital allocation priorities with emphasis on financial flexibility

    Consistent capital allocation priorities with emphasis on financial flexibility Disciplined capital allocation framework… …with increased emphasis on financial flexibility • Debt service Maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet ~$100M lease principal payments ~$160M interest, debt repayment 1. T

  25. Slide 25: Strong track record of balanced capital investment and shareholder distributions

    Strong track record of balanced capital investment and shareholder distributions 10-year capital allocation history 10-year capital allocation mix $1,200 $500 $1,000 $450 $400 $800 40% $350 $/tonne 60% $M $600 $300 $400 $250 $200 $200 Capital investments $0 $150 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 20

  26. Slide 26: Committed to building on strong track record of returning excess cash

    Committed to building on strong track record of returning excess cash to shareholders G3 significantly increases our Committed to returning excess cash to future cash generation capability shareholders Illustrative free cash flow capability ($M) • Ability to further de-lever and increase shareholder

  27. Slide 27: Our Geismar 3 project has significant capital and operating cost advantages

    Our Geismar 3 project has significant capital and operating cost advantages

  28. Slide 28: Project overview

    Project overview • Size: 1.8M tonne methanol plant • Location: Geismar, Louisiana adjacent to existing Geismar 1 and 2 plants (current capacity 2.2M tonnes) • Key dates: – July 2019 – reached a final investment decision – April 2020 – placed project on temporary “care and maintenance” – July 2021 –

  29. Slide 29: Geismar 3 has distinct project advantages and robust project economics

    Geismar 3 has distinct project advantages and robust project economics 1. Project returns – significant capital and operating cost advantages enhance project returns Based on remaining capital costs1 • Estimate IRR of 20-28% for methanol prices between $350 and $400/tonne, gas price of $2.90/mmbtu a

  30. Slide 30: Geismar 3 project is significantly de-risked and well-positioned for success

    Geismar 3 project is significantly de-risked and well-positioned for success Total project Construction labour cost • Strong project and construction management capability with prior Geismar 1 and 2 project experience $1.25B - Construction • G3 project is well-positioned in the construction market a

  31. Slide 31: Forward-looking statements and non-GAAP measures

    Forward-looking statements and non-GAAP measures This presentation, our Third Quarter 2021 Management’s Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") as well as comments made during the First Quarter 2021 investor conference call contain forward-looking statements with respect to us and our industry. These state

  32. Slide 32: Appendix

    Appendix 32

  33. Slide 33: Methanol production process

    APPENDIX Methanol production process 1 2 3 4 Desulphurization of natural gas Reforming Methanol synthesis Distillation Refined Methanol Methanol Air Separator Reactors Desulphurization Unit Make-up Gas Purge Compressor Natural gas Compressor Steam Reformer Waste Heat Raw Recovery Methanol Autotherma

  34. Slide 34: Global methanol industry demand

    APPENDIX Global methanol industry demand By application By region Other Methanol-to- Traditional olefins (MTO) Europe 16% 18% 10% North Acetic Acid America 8% Methyl tert- 12% butyl ether (MTBE) 11% Other China 4% 60% Other fuel applications Formaldehyde AP (ex. China) 10% 26% 14% Dimethyl Biodiesel

  35. Slide 35: Global methanol industry demand – by application

    APPENDIX Global methanol industry demand – by application % of global Applications demand1 End uses • Used as wood adhesive for plywood, particleboard and other engineered wood products Traditional Formaldehyde ~26% • Also used as raw material for a variety of building and automotive products chemic

  36. Slide 36: Illustrative Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow capabilities assumptions

    Illustrative Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow capabilities assumptions 1 Reflects Methanex interest (63.1% Atlas, 50% Egypt). 2 Reflects estimated annual production of ~7.0M tonnes. 3 Reflects current estimated annual production of ~7.0M tonnes plus Geismar 3 (1.8M tonnes). 4 Adjusted EBITDA refle

  37. Slide 37: Thank you

    Thank you Investor Relations T: 604 661 2600 invest@methanex.com www.methanex.com linkedin.com/company/methanex-corporation @Methanex

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