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Yara International ASA — Q4 2020 Earnings Presentation

43 slides from Yara International ASA's earnings presentation, Feb 9, 2021

  1. Slide 1: Yara International ASA 2020 Fourth quarter results

    Yara International ASA 2020 Fourth quarter results 9 February 2021

  2. Slide 2: Cautionary note

    Cautionary note This presentation contains forward-looking information and statements relating to the business, financial performance and results of Yara and/or industry and markets in which it operates. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be identified by

  3. Slide 3: Our ambition is zero injuries

    Our ambition is zero injuries TRI1 (12-month rolling) 5 4 People 3 2 1.3 1 0 4Q16 4Q20 3 1 Total Recordable Injuries per 1 million working hours

  4. Slide 4: 4Q highlights: 10th consecutive quarter of ROIC increase

    4Q highlights: 10th consecutive quarter of ROIC increase ROIC2 12M rolling 8.0 % • Improved deliveries and production offset energy cost increase • NOK 20 per share annual dividend proposed • Total NOK 52 per share cash returns1 paid and proposed for 2020 • Taking steps to enable the hydrogen econom

  5. Slide 5: USD 2.3 billion free cash flow rolling 4 quarters

    USD 2.3 billion free cash flow1 rolling 4 quarters Free cash flow before financing activities1 Comments USD millions, rolling 4 quarters 2 491 • Strategy execution and 2 298 Operations Investments Free cash flow capital discipline driving improved earnings and cash flow 1 008 863 845 • USD 1.4 billi

  6. Slide 6: Proposed dividend of 20 NOK per share

    Proposed dividend of 20 NOK per share Dividend and buy back per share1 Comments 52 Ordinary dividend • The Yara Board will propose to the Additional dividend Proposed, Annual General Meeting a 2020 Buy-back and 20 to be paid dividend of NOK 20 per share redemption May 2021 • Ongoing share buybacks a

  7. Slide 7: Yara is taking steps to enable the hydrogen economy

    Yara is taking steps to enable the hydrogen economy • Energy distribution is the key challenge for the hydrogen economy • Ammonia is the best suited long-distance hydrogen carrier • Hydrogen production in existing ammonia plants can be made carbon-free, at significantly lower cost than greenfield pr

  8. Slide 8: Ammonia is the best suited hydrogen energy carrier

    Ammonia is the best suited hydrogen energy carrier Attractive storage & transport properties Multiple growth drivers Hydrogen Ammonia H2 NH3 Zero-carbon fuel for the maritime sector Carbon-free fertilizer and food Energy content Best suited long-distance hydrogen carrier Preferred substitute for coa

  9. Slide 9: Existing ammonia plants can be retrofitted at lower cost than greenfield

    Existing ammonia plants can be retrofitted, at significantly lower cost than greenfield projects Ammonia production plant Shipping and storage Steam Methane Ammonia Site Export facilities and captive Reforming production Infrastructure use of ammonia (incl. nitrate- (Haber-Bosch) and utilities based

  10. Slide 10: Utilizing existing ammonia infrastructure is the only realistic way to EU hydrogen goals

    Utilizing existing ammonia infrastructure is the only realistic way to EU hydrogen goals EU Power to Hydrogen projects 40 GW (cumulative planned) 9 EU targets: 6 GW by 2024 6 GW 40 GW by 2030 5 5 Planned Capacity (GW) 3 3 2 3 2 1 0 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Current EU Hydroge

  11. Slide 11: Yara's ammonia position is unique across production, trade and shipping

    Yara’s ammonia position is unique, with leading positions across production, trade and shipping Production • 8.5 mt capacity across 17 units • Proximity to major bunkering sites • Electrolysis can replace SMR step; rest of infrastructure can be utilized • Three green ammonia pilots, start-ups schedu

  12. Slide 12: Yara is establishing a new Clean Ammonia unit

    Yara is establishing a new Clean Ammonia unit Effective 9 February; external financial reporting from 1Q 2021 results Yara Clean Ammonia Green & blue project Existing end-to-end infrastructure and trade development H2 Hydrogen Green ammonia Marketing and Logistics and trade production production dis

  13. Slide 13: Clean Ammonia unit reporting directly to CEO

    Clean Ammonia unit reporting directly to CEO Yara International Svein Tore Holsether Chief Financial Officer Legal & HR Lars Røsæg Kristine Ryssdal Farming Solutions Communications & Procurement Terje Knutsen Pablo Barrera Lopez Regional units: Europe Africa & Asia Americas Global Plants & Clean Amm

  14. Slide 14: World-scale project possible in Porsgrunn

    World-scale project possible in Porsgrunn, with the right partners and regulation • Full electrification of ~500 kt ammonia unit (removing ~800 kt CO2) possible with limited infrastructure investments • Renewable power supply from Norwegian grid, leading to 100 % hydrogen asset utilization • Deep se

  15. Slide 15: Disruptive innovation since 1905

    Disruptive innovation since 1905 15

  16. Slide 16: Our legacy is also our future

    Our legacy is also our future 16

  17. Slide 17: Financial performance

    Financial performance EBITDA ex. Special items EPS ex. currency and special items ROIC (MUSD) (USD per share) (12-month rolling) -3% -0.05 -0.05 525 511 0.80 0.76 6.6 % 8.0 % 4Q19 4Q20 4Q19 4Q20 4Q19 4Q20 Prosperity Change in net operating capital1 Investments (net) Cash from operations (MUSD) (MUSD

  18. Slide 18: Stable revenues as improved deliveries offset lower commodity prices

    Stable revenues as improved deliveries offset lower commodity prices Compound NPK Total revenues1 Nitrate revenues2 revenues3 MUSD MUSD MUSD 2 291 2 303 341 331 708 645 952 149 117 330 1 103 330 1 350 192 214 1 188 379 315 4Q19 4Q20 4Q19 4Q20 4Q19 4Q20 Premium Commodity value 1) Total revenues for s

  19. Slide 19: Strong premium product growth

    Strong premium product growth Premium product deliveries Full year Mill. tonnes +8% • Growth in all regions: Africa & Asia 11%, 13.7 14.8 Americas 9% and Europe 5% 13.5 • Compound NPK deliveries increased ~530 kt, nitrates ~320 kt 2018 2019 2020 +16% Fourth quarter Mill. tonnes 3.7 3.3 3.2 • Growth

  20. Slide 20: Stable earnings as improved deliveries offset energy cost increase

    Stable earnings as improved deliveries offset energy cost increase and cost phasing Fixed costs: -26 EBITDA ex. special items (MUSD)1 Portfolio: -16 Other: -8 ROIC2 600 27 -31 6 34 -50 300 525 511 0 4Q19 Volume/Mix Price/margin Energy cost Currency Other 4Q20 5.8 % 6.2 % 1) EBITDA ex. special items.

  21. Slide 21: Strong quarter in Africa and Asia, premium product growth in all regions

    Strong quarter in Africa and Asia, premium product growth in all regions Europe Americas Africa and Asia Industrial Solutions Global Plants EBITDA ex. special EBITDA ex. special EBITDA ex. special EBITDA ex. special EBITDA ex. special items (MUSD)1 items (MUSD)1 items (MUSD)1 items (MUSD)1 items (MU

  22. Slide 22: Positive improvement program trend

    Positive improvement program trend Ammonia production Finished product production Ammonia energy consumption Million tonnes Million tonnes GJ/ton 8.9 23.9 34.1 33.7 33.2 33.5 32.7 7.9 7.8 7.7 8.1 20.9 21.1 21.3 21.9 2018 2019 2020 Quarter 2023 2018 2019 2020 Quarter 2023 2018 2019 2020 4Q20 2023 ann

  23. Slide 23: Unchanged total capex for 2020/21, phasing into 2021

    Unchanged total capex for 2020/21, phasing into 2021 as previously communicated Committed investments1 (BUSD) Comments 2.2 • 2020 capex at USD 0.8bn (previously indicated at USD 0.9-1.1bn), driving expected phasing into 2021 1.6 • Total commitments for 2020/21 unchanged at USD 2.2 billion 1.3 max. o

  24. Slide 24: Solid cash earnings more than fund investments

    Solid cash earnings more than fund investments; strong cash distribution in line with capital allocation policy 4Q development Comments MUSD 62 • Solid cash earnings more than 674 fund investments -385 268 • Strong deliveries in 4Q generated 49 increase in receivables 2 930 • Net debt/EBITDA3 ratio

  25. Slide 25: Full year condensed profit and loss statement

    Full year condensed profit and loss statement USD million, except stated Comments 2020 2019 Variance Revenue and other income 11,728 12,936 -1,208 Raw materials, energy costs and freight expenses -8,021 -9,334 1,313 • Lower revenues reflect lower market Payroll and related costs -1,136 -1,180 44 pri

  26. Slide 26: Condensed balance sheet

    Condensed balance sheet Comments USD million Assets 2020 2019 • Change in cash position mainly due to Total non-current assets 10,969 11,940 divestment proceeds, payment of dividends and Total current assets 5,637 4,785 share buybacks Total assets 16,605 16,725 • Non-current-liabilities increased du

  27. Slide 27: Yara is committed to food system transformation

    Yara is committed to food system transformation World Benchmarking Alliance Sustainalytics2 ESG risk rating update Planet • Yara recognized among 12 top • Improved risk rating from Sustainalytics (25 performers in the World Benchmarking – Medium risk), down from 31 in 2019 Alliance Food & Agricultur

  28. Slide 28: Our employees are key to delivering results in a demanding environment

    Our employees are key to delivering results in a demanding environment KEY INITIATIVES 2020 Income security​ • Introduced global paid sick leave and guaranteed three months’ pay in the event of temporary layoffs during Covid-19 for all Yara employees and full-time contractors​ Mental health​ • Emplo

  29. Slide 29: Attractive Yara prospects

    Attractive Yara prospects Attractive opportunities Focused strategy Strong shareholder returns • Resource and environment • Crop nutrition leader; #1 premium • Strict capital discipline with clear challenges require strong agri product and market presence capital allocation policy productivity impro

  30. Slide 30: Additional information

    Additional information 30

  31. Slide 31: Europe: higher deliveries and revenues

    Europe: higher deliveries and revenues Revenues (MUSD) EBITDA ex SI (MUSD) ROIC (12-month rolling) +13% Premium products +1% 690 612 Commodities 532 483 105 106 8% 7% 129 158 4Q19 4Q20 4Q19 4Q20 4Q19 4Q20 • 4Q deliveries 15% up driven by a • Volume increase offset by lower • L12M ROIC lower compared

  32. Slide 32: Americas: revenues and earnings impacted by lower market prices

    Americas: revenues and earnings impacted by lower market prices Revenues (MUSD) EBITDA ex SI (MUSD) ROIC (12-month rolling) -11% Premium products -20% 1 230 1 096 Commodities 514 526 143 6% 115 5% 716 570 4Q19 4Q20 4Q19 4Q20 4Q19 4Q20 • 4Q deliveries up 2%, driven by • Lower margins impacted EBITDA

  33. Slide 33: Africa & Asia: Strong results driven by increased deliveries

    Africa & Asia: Strong results driven by increased deliveries Revenues (MUSD) EBITDA ex SI (MUSD) ROIC (12-month rolling) +15% Premium products 177 % 517 Commodities 449 272 235 51 2% 214 245 18 0% 4Q19 4Q20 4Q19 4Q20 4Q19 4Q20 • Stronger deliveries and realized price • Strong improvement driven by v

  34. Slide 34: Global Plants: Lower results reflect reduced margins and Qafco divestment

    Global Plants: Lower results reflect reduced margins and Qafco divestment Volumes (thousand tonnes) EBITDA ex SI (MUSD) ROIC (12-month rolling) Qafco -21% +2% -16% Finished 634 634 products Ammonia 1652 1767 142 14% 120 11% 570 492 4Q19 4Q20 4Q19 4Q20 4Q19 4Q20 • Strong finished fertilizer productio

  35. Slide 35: Industrial Solutions: stable earnings in challenging market

    Industrial Solutions: stable earnings in challenging market Revenues (MUSD) EBITDA ex SI (MUSD) ROIC (12-month rolling) -12% +16% 519 84 17% 454 73 13% 4Q19 4Q20 4Q19 4Q20 4Q19 4Q20 • Continued overall volume recovery • Strong margin development • Improved production compared with from April Covid-1

  36. Slide 36: Key product price developments

    Key product price developments Urea price development1 (USD/t) Spot gas prices1 (USD/Mmbtu) Yara realized CAN2 and NPK price3 (USD/t) +4% +21% -5% +1% 260 252 445 249 249 4.5 421 3.7 -8% -7% 2.5 2.3 217 201 Urea granular Urea inland Europe US CAN 27 Compound NPK FOB Egypt China proxy 4Q19 4Q20 1) So

  37. Slide 37: Short-term impact on premiums from increasing commodity nitrogen prices

    Short-term impact on premiums from increasing commodity nitrogen prices Nitrogen upgrading margins1 NPK premium over blend2 USD/t (monthly publication prices) USD/t 500 450 Yara’s NPK price 148 CAN CFR 118 Weighted average global 269 premium above blend cost Urea Egypt 242 CFR proxy Nitrate premium,

  38. Slide 38: Strong deliveries in Europe and Asia; premium product growth in all regions

    Strong deliveries in Europe and Asia; premium product growth in all regions Fertilizer deliveries Mill. tonnes +15% 4Q19 -3% 4Q20 2.3 2.1 2.1 2.0 Commodity +18% +7% 0.9 +16% 0.8 0.8 0.8 +12% Premium* 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.3 Europe Brazil Asia North Latin Africa America America 1) Premium defined as Differen

  39. Slide 39: Energy cost

    Energy cost Quarterly averages for 2018-2020 with forward prices* for 1Q21 and 2Q21 9.4 8.4 8.2 7.8 8.2 7.1 6.6 6.3 6.4 6.1 6.0 6.7 5.8 5.5 6.1 5.1 5.7 4.8 4.7 4.3 4.0 4.3 4.3 4.1 4.0 3.8 3.9 4.5 4.2 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.1 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.5 2.7 2.6 2.3 2.3 2.5 1.9 1.9 1.7 1.7 3Q18 4Q18 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19

  40. Slide 40: Yara stocks

    Yara stocks Finished fertilizer Mill. tonnes 8 Other Compound NPK Nitrates Urea 0 Q4-16 Q4-17 Q4-18 Q4-19 Q4-20 40

  41. Slide 41: European producers' nitrate stocks

    European producers’ nitrate stocks Index June 2007 = 1 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 20/21 14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 Source: Fertilizers Europe 41

  42. Slide 42: Higher nitrogen supply growth forecast in 2021

    Higher nitrogen supply growth forecast in 2021, however higher than normal risk of project delays Global urea capacity additions ex. China (mill. tonnes) India USA Russia Nigeria Iran Others Algeria Production 6.7 5.5 5.3 4.5 4.2 3.9 2.6% consumption growth 3.2 2.7 1.9 1.2 1.0 0.2 2014 2015 2016 201

  43. Slide 43: Alternative performance measures

    Alternative performance measures Alternative performance measures are defined, explained and reconciled to the Financial statements in the APM section of the Quarterly report on pages 35-40 43

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