Buenaventura Announces Second Quarter and Six-month 2024 Results
Buenaventura (NYSE: BVN) reported strong financial results for Q2 2024 and H1 2024. Key highlights include:
- Q2 2024 EBITDA from direct operations: $106.9 million (vs $22.1 million in Q2 2023)
- H1 2024 EBITDA from direct operations: $201.3 million (vs $68.7 million in H1 2023)
- Q2 2024 net income: $74.4 million (vs $5.4 million loss in Q2 2023)
- H1 2024 net income: $141.4 million (vs $67.5 million in H1 2023)
- Cash position: $171.5 million as of June 30, 2024
- Net debt: $520.5 million with a leverage ratio of 1.40x
Production increases were seen in silver, zinc, and lead, while copper and gold decreased. El Brocal's processing plant resumed operations after a 16-day suspension.
Buenaventura (NYSE: BVN) ha riportato solidi risultati finanziari per il secondo trimestre del 2024 e il primo semestre del 2024. I punti salienti includono:
- EBITDA del Q2 2024 dalle operazioni dirette: 106,9 milioni di dollari (rispetto a 22,1 milioni di dollari nel Q2 2023)
- EBITDA H1 2024 dalle operazioni dirette: 201,3 milioni di dollari (rispetto a 68,7 milioni di dollari nell'H1 2023)
- Reddito netto Q2 2024: 74,4 milioni di dollari (rispetto a una perdita di 5,4 milioni di dollari nel Q2 2023)
- Reddito netto H1 2024: 141,4 milioni di dollari (rispetto a 67,5 milioni di dollari nell'H1 2023)
- Posizione di liquidità: 171,5 milioni di dollari al 30 giugno 2024
- Debito netto: 520,5 milioni di dollari con un rapporto di indebitamento di 1,40x
Si sono registrati aumenti di produzione di argento, zinco e piombo, mentre la produzione di rame e oro è diminuita. L'impianto di lavorazione di El Brocal ha ripreso le operazioni dopo una sospensione di 16 giorni.
Buenaventura (NYSE: BVN) reportó resultados financieros sólidos para el segundo trimestre de 2024 y el primer semestre de 2024. Los aspectos destacados incluyen:
- EBITDA del Q2 2024 de las operaciones directas: 106,9 millones de dólares (frente a 22,1 millones en el Q2 2023)
- EBITDA del H1 2024 de las operaciones directas: 201,3 millones de dólares (frente a 68,7 millones en el H1 2023)
- Ingresos netos del Q2 2024: 74,4 millones de dólares (frente a una pérdida de 5,4 millones en el Q2 2023)
- Ingresos netos del H1 2024: 141,4 millones de dólares (frente a 67,5 millones en el H1 2023)
- Posición de efectivo: 171,5 millones de dólares al 30 de junio de 2024
- Deuda neta: 520,5 millones de dólares con un ratio de apalancamiento de 1,40x
Se observaron incrementos en la producción de plata, zinc y plomo, mientras que la producción de cobre y oro disminuyó. La planta de procesamiento de El Brocal reanudó operaciones tras una suspensión de 16 días.
Buenaventura (NYSE: BVN)는 2024년 2분기 및 상반기 동안 강력한 재무 결과를 보고했습니다. 주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다:
- 2024년 2분기 직접 운영 EBITDA: 1억 6,900만 달러 (2023년 2분기 2,210만 달러 대비)
- 2024년 상반기 직접 운영 EBITDA: 2억 1,300만 달러 (2023년 상반기 6,870만 달러 대비)
- 2024년 2분기 순이익: 7,440만 달러 (2023년 2분기 손실 540만 달러 대비)
- 2024년 상반기 순이익: 1억 4,140만 달러 (2023년 상반기 6,750만 달러 대비)
- 현금 잔고: 1억 7,150만 달러 (2024년 6월 30일 기준)
- 순부채: 5억 2,050만 달러로 레버리지 비율은 1.40x입니다.
은, 아연 및 납의 생산 증가가 있었고, 구리 및 금의 생산은 감소했습니다. El Brocal의 가공 공장은 16일 간의 중단 후 운영을 재개했습니다.
Buenaventura (NYSE: BVN) a annoncé de solides résultats financiers pour le deuxième trimestre 2024 et le premier semestre 2024. Les points clés comprennent :
- EBITDA du T2 2024 provenant des opérations directes : 106,9 millions de dollars (contre 22,1 millions de dollars au T2 2023)
- EBITDA du H1 2024 provenant des opérations directes : 201,3 millions de dollars (contre 68,7 millions de dollars au H1 2023)
- Revenu net T2 2024 : 74,4 millions de dollars (contre une perte de 5,4 millions de dollars au T2 2023)
- Revenu net H1 2024 : 141,4 millions de dollars (contre 67,5 millions de dollars au H1 2023)
- Position de liquidité : 171,5 millions de dollars au 30 juin 2024
- Dette nette : 520,5 millions de dollars avec un ratio d'endettement de 1,40x
Des augmentations de production ont été observées pour l'argent, le zinc et le plomb, tandis que la production de cuivre et d'or a diminué. L'usine de traitement d'El Brocal a repris ses opérations après une suspension de 16 jours.
Buenaventura (NYSE: BVN) hat starke finanzielle Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2024 und das erste Halbjahr 2024 gemeldet. Zu den wichtigsten Punkten gehören:
- EBITDA Q2 2024 aus direkten Betrieben: 106,9 Millionen Dollar (gegenüber 22,1 Millionen Dollar im Q2 2023)
- EBITDA H1 2024 aus direkten Betrieben: 201,3 Millionen Dollar (gegenüber 68,7 Millionen Dollar in H1 2023)
- Nettogewinn Q2 2024: 74,4 Millionen Dollar (gegenüber einem Verlust von 5,4 Millionen Dollar im Q2 2023)
- Nettogewinn H1 2024: 141,4 Millionen Dollar (gegenüber 67,5 Millionen Dollar in H1 2023)
- Liquiditätsposition: 171,5 Millionen Dollar zum 30. Juni 2024
- Nettoverschuldung: 520,5 Millionen Dollar mit einem Verschuldungsgrad von 1,40x
Es gab Produktionssteigerungen bei Silber, Zink und Blei, während die Produktion von Kupfer und Gold zurückging. Die Verarbeitungsanlage von El Brocal nahm nach einer 16-tägigen Pause den Betrieb wieder auf.
- Q2 2024 EBITDA from direct operations increased significantly to $106.9 million from $22.1 million in Q2 2023
- H1 2024 net income more than doubled to $141.4 million compared to $67.5 million in H1 2023
- Consolidated silver production increased by 2.4M Oz, zinc production up 28% YoY, and lead up 86% YoY
- Cerro Verde paid a total dividend of $150 million, with Buenaventura receiving $29.4 million
- Cerro Verde announced an additional dividend of $300 million, of which Buenaventura will receive $58.7 million
- Copper production decreased by 22% YoY due to temporary suspension of El Brocal's processing plant
- Gold production decreased by 9% YoY due to lower production from southern mines
- Net debt amounted to $520.5 million, resulting in a Leverage Ratio of 1.40x
Buenaventura's Q2 2024 results demonstrate a significant turnaround from the previous year. The company reported a net income of
Key financial highlights include:
- EBITDA from direct operations surged to
$106.9 million , a383% increase from Q2 2023 - Total revenues rose by
60% to$277.1 million - EPS improved from
-$0.03 to$0.28
The company's cash position of
The dividend payments from Cerro Verde, totaling
Buenaventura's production results reveal a mixed picture. While there were significant increases in silver, zinc and lead production, copper and gold outputs declined:
- Silver production increased by 2.4 million ounces
- Zinc production up by
28% year-over-year - Lead production surged by
86% year-over-year - Copper production decreased by
22% year-over-year - Gold production down by
9% year-over-year
The production increases in silver, zinc and lead are particularly noteworthy, attributed to the initiation of production at Uchucchacua and Yumpag mines. This diversification in metal production helps buffer against price fluctuations in individual metals.
The temporary suspension of El Brocal's processing plant for 16 days impacted copper production. However, the accumulated stockpile of 220,000 tonnes of copper ore is expected to help meet the nine-month 2024 copper production target, showcasing effective operational management in the face of challenges.
The
Second Quarter and Six-Month 2024 Highlights:
-
2Q24 EBITDA from direct operations was
US , compared to$ 106.9 million US reported in 2Q23. 6M24 EBITDA from direct operations reached$ 22.1 million US , compared to$ 201.3 million US reported in 6M23.$ 68.7 million -
2Q24 net income reached
US , compared to a$ 74.4 million US net loss for the same period in 2023. 6M24 net income was$ 5.4 million US , compared to$ 141.4 million US in net income for the 6M23.$ 67.5 million -
Buenaventura's cash position reached
US by quarter’s end, June 30, 2024, while net debt amounted to$ 171.5 million US , resulting in a Leverage Ratio of 1.40x.$ 520.5 million - El Brocal's processing plant facility was voluntarily temporarily suspended for 16 days, as was announced by the Company on May 22, 2024, and resumed operations at midnight on June 7, 2024. El Brocal had accumulated approximately 220,000 tonnes of copper ore upon the plant’s reinitiation, and the processing of this stockpiled inventory, combined with ongoing mine production, is expected to enable El Brocal to meet its nine-month 2024 copper production target by September 2024.
-
Buenaventura's 2Q24 consolidated silver production increased by 2.4M Oz, zinc production increased by
28% YoY, and lead increased by86% YoY, primarily due to production initiation at Uchucchacua and Yumpag. Copper production decreased by22% YoY due to the temporary suspension of El Brocal’s processing plant facility, as well as a9% YoY decrease in gold due to lower production from the southern mines. -
2Q24 CAPEX related to San Gabriel was
US , primarily directed towards the completion of waste dumps and the main substation platform.$ 69.7 million -
Cerro Verde paid a total dividend of
US on April 26, 2024, of which Buenaventura received$ 150 million US relative to its stake in Cerro Verde. On July 24, 2024, Cerro Verde announced a second total dividend of$ 29.4 million US to be paid on August 29, 2024, of which Buenaventura will receive an additional$ 300 million US .$ 58.7 million
Financial Highlights (in millions of US$, excluding EPS):
2Q24 |
2Q23 |
Var |
6M24 |
6M23 |
Var |
|
Total Revenues |
277.1 |
173.3 |
|
523.9 |
358.8 |
|
Operating Income |
66.6 |
-22.0 |
N.A. |
113.4 |
-9.5 |
N.A. |
EBITDA Direct Operations |
106.9 |
22.1 |
N.A. |
201.3 |
68.7 |
|
EBITDA Including Affiliates |
236.9 |
92.4 |
|
422.3 |
265.7 |
|
Net Income (1) |
70.7 |
-6.7 |
N.A. |
132.1 |
57.7 |
|
EPS (2) |
0.28 |
-0.03 |
N.A. |
0.52 |
0.23 |
|
|
For a full version of Compañía de Minas Buenaventura Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Release, please visit: https://www.buenaventura.com/en/inversionistas/reportes-trimestrales/2024
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Company Description
Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. is Peru’s largest, publicly traded precious and base metals Company and a major holder of mining rights in
The Company owns
For a printed version of the Company’s 2023 Form 20-F, please contact the investor relations contacts on page 1 of this report or download the PDF format file from the Company’s web site at www.buenaventura.com.
(*) Operations wholly owned by Buenaventura
Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and related conference call contain, in addition to historical information, forward-looking statements including statements related to the Company’s ability to manage its business and liquidity during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s results of operations, including net revenues, earnings and cash flows, the Company’s ability to reduce costs and capital spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic if needed, the Company’s balance sheet, liquidity and inventory position throughout and following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company’s prospects for financial performance, growth and achievement of its long-term growth algorithm following the COVID-19 pandemic, future dividends and share repurchases.
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Contacts in
Daniel Dominguez, Chief Financial Officer
+51 1 419 2540
Gabriel Salas, Head of Investor Relations
+51 1 419 2591
gabriel.salas@buenaventura.pe
Contact in
Barbara Cano, InspIR Group
+1 646 452 2334
barbara@inspirgroup.com
Website: www.buenaventura.com
Source: Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A.
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