Buenaventura Announces Second Quarter and Six-month 2022 Results

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Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A (NYSE: BVN) reported 2Q22 results revealing significant financial challenges, including a net loss of US$ 39.9 million compared to a net income of US$ 37.5 million in 2Q21. Total revenues fell 38% year-over-year to US$ 150.1 million. EBITDA from direct operations was US$ -19.1 million, down from US$ 68.5 million. The cash position stood at US$ 326.3 million, with net debt reduced to US$ 416.4 million.

Positive

• Increased exploration spending at operating units to US$ 18.9 million, up from US$ 14.5 million in 2Q21.
• Reduced COVID-related expenses significantly from US$ 19.1 million in 2Q21 to US$ 1.9 million in 2Q22.

Negative

• Net loss of US$ 39.9 million compared to net income of US$ 37.5 million in 2Q21.
• Total revenues decreased by 38% year-over-year to US$ 150.1 million.
• EBITDA from direct operations was US$ -19.1 million, down from US$ 68.5 million in 2Q21.
• Operating income showed a significant decline to US$ -70.4 million.

LIMA, Peru--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (“Buenaventura” or “the Company”) (NYSE: BVN; Lima Stock Exchange: BUE.LM), Peru’s largest publicly-traded precious metals mining company, today announced results for the second quarter (2Q22) and six-month period ended June 30, 2022. All figures have been prepared in accordance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) on a non-GAAP basis and are stated in U.S. dollars (US$).

Second Quarter 2022 Highlights:

• 2Q22 EBITDA from direct operations was US$ -19.1 million, compared to US$ 68.5 million reported in 2Q21.
• 2Q22 Operating Cash Flow reached US$ 72.7 million, compared to US$ 101.7 million in 2Q21.
• 2Q22 net loss was US$ 39.9 million, compared to a US$ 37.5 million net income for the same period in 2021.
• 2Q22 exploration at operating units increased to US$ 18.9 million, compared to US$ 14.5 million in 2Q21. This increase was part of the Company’s revised strategy to increase its focus on exploration in order to extend LOM.
• 2Q22 capital expenditures were US$ 30.4 million, compared to US$ 21.4 million for the same period in 2021. 2Q22 CAPEX includes US$ 11.0 million related to the San Gabriel Project and US$ 6.3 million related to the Yumpag Project.
• The Company continued its strategy of progressively reducing fixed costs at the Uchucchacua mine to improve the cost structure efficiency when the operation restarts.
• COVID related expenses were reduced from US$ 19.1 million in 2Q21 to US$ 1.9 million reported in 2Q22.
• Buenaventura’s cash position reached US$ 326.3 million as of June 30, 2022. Net Debt was reduced to US$ 416.4 million, with and average maturity of 3.8 years (vs. 2Q21: 2.2 years).
• On April 29, 2022, Cerro Verde paid a total dividend of US$ 150 million. Buenaventura received US$ 29.4 million relative to its stake in Cerro Verde.
• Huanza’s current debt amounts to US$90 million with a coupon rate of 5.05% per annum, payable until 2027.

Financial Highlights (in millions of US$, except EPS figures):

	2Q22	2Q21	Var	6M22	6M21	Var
Total Revenues	150.1	240.9	-38%	383.0	426.7	-10%
Operating Income	-70.4	10.5	N.A.	6.9	1.0	N.A.
EBITDA Direct Operations	-19.1	68.5	N.A.	412.9	108.2	282%
EBITDA Including Affiliates	51.6	180.9	-71%	630.4	343.6	83%
Net Income	-39.9	37.5	N.A.	596.3	53.9	N.A.
EPS	-0.16	0.15	N.A.	2.35	0.21	N.A.

(*) As of June 30, 2022, Buenaventura had a weighted average number of shares outstanding of 253,986,867.

For a full version of Compañía de Minas Buenaventura Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Release, please visit: https://www.buenaventura.com/en/inversionistas/reportes-trimestrales/2022

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION:

Compañia de Minas Buenaventura will host a conference call on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 to discuss these results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 9:00 a.m. Peru Time

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Company Description

Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. is Peru’s largest, publicly traded, precious metals company and a major holder of mining rights in Peru. The Company is engaged in the mining, processing, development and exploration of gold and silver and other metals via wholly owned mines as well as through its participation in joint exploration projects.

Buenaventura currently operates several mines in Peru: Tambomayo*, Orcopampa*, Uchucchacua*, Julcani*, La Zanja*, El Brocal and Coimolache.

The Company owns 19.58% of Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde, an important Peruvian copper producer.

For a printed version of the Company’s 2021 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.

This press release may also contain forward-looking information (as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that involve risks and uncertainties, including those concerning the Company’s, Cerro Verde’s costs and expenses, results of exploration, the continued improving efficiency of operations, prevailing market prices of gold, silver, copper and other metals mined, the success of joint ventures, estimates of future explorations, development and production, subsidiaries’ plans for capital expenditures, estimates of reserves and Peruvian political, economic, social and legal developments. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s view with respect to the Company’s, Cerro Verde’s future financial performance. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors discussed elsewhere in this Press Release.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220726006191/en/

Contacts in Lima:

Daniel Dominguez, Chief Financial Officer

(511) 419 2540

Gabriel Salas, Head of Investor Relations

(511) 419 2591 / gabriel.salas@buenaventura.pe

Contact in NY:

Barbara Cano

(646) 452-2334 / barbara@inspirgroup.com

Company Website: www.buenaventura.com

Source: Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A.

FAQ

What were Buenaventura's net income results for 2Q22?

Buenaventura reported a net loss of US$ 39.9 million in 2Q22.

How much did total revenues decline for Buenaventura in 2Q22?

Total revenues declined by 38% year-over-year to US$ 150.1 million.

What is the EBITDA from direct operations for Buenaventura in 2Q22?

The EBITDA from direct operations was US$ -19.1 million for 2Q22.

What was Buenaventura's cash position as of June 30, 2022?

Buenaventura's cash position reached US$ 326.3 million as of June 30, 2022.

How did Buenaventura's exploration spending change in 2Q22?

Exploration spending increased to US$ 18.9 million, compared to US$ 14.5 million in 2Q21.