Buenaventura Announces Third Quarter and Nine-month 2022 Results

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Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A (NYSE: BVN) reported its 3Q22 results, revealing an EBITDA of US$ 22.2 million, down 44% year-on-year. Despite a net loss of US$ 19.8 million, an improvement from US$ 91.9 million in 3Q21, operating cash flow improved to US$ 16.1 million compared to a major loss in the previous year. Total revenues fell 11% to US$ 195.4 million. Capital expenditures rose 55% to US$ 37.2 million. Cash position was robust at US$ 288 million, with net debt decreasing to US$ 448.1 million.

Positive

• Net loss reduced to US$ 19.8 million from US$ 91.9 million in 3Q21, a 78% improvement.
• Operating cash flow improved significantly to US$ 16.1 million from a loss of US$ 464.3 million in 3Q21.
• Exploration spending increased by 21% to US$ 20.7 million, supporting future growth.
• Strong cash position of US$ 288 million and reduced net debt to US$ 448.1 million.

Negative

• EBITDA decreased by 44% to US$ 22.2 million compared to US$ 39.5 million in 3Q21.
• Total revenues fell by 11% to US$ 195.4 million, down from US$ 220.4 million the previous year.
• Operating income worsened, reaching -US$ 20 million from -US$ 13.6 million in 3Q21.

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 third quarter (3Q22) and nine-month period ended September 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$).

Third Quarter 2022 Highlights:

• 3Q22 EBITDA from direct operations was US$ 22.2 million, compared to US$ 39.5 million reported in 3Q21.
• 3Q22 Operating Cash Flow reached US$ 16.1 million, compared to US$ -464.3 million in 3Q21. The 3Q21 Operating Cash Flow figures include a US$ 544.2 million payment to SUNAT, the Peruvian tax authority.
• 3Q22 net loss was US$ 19.8 million, compared to a US$ 91.9 million net loss for the same period in 2021.
• 3Q22 exploration at operating units increased to US$ 20.7 million, compared to US$ 17.1 million in 3Q21. This increase was aligned with the Company’s revised strategy to increase its focus on exploration in order to extend LOM.
• Buenaventura’s cash position reached US$ 288.0 million as of September 30, 2022. Net Debt decreased to US$ 448.1 million with an average maturity of 3.6 years.
• 3Q22 capital expenditures were US$ 37.2 million, compared to US$ 23.9 million for the same period in 2021. 3Q22 CAPEX includes US$ 5.2 million related to the San Gabriel Project and US$ 7.3 million related to the Yumpag Project.
• Construction related activities at San Gabriel are gradually and progressively resuming. Buenaventura has therefore updated its CAPEX guidance for San Gabriel and now expects this to reach approximately US$ 65.0 million by year end 2022.

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

	3Q22	3Q21	Var	9M22	9M21	Var
Total Revenues	195.4	220.4	-11%	578.4	647.1	-11%
Operating Income	-20.0	-13.6	47%	-52.0	-16.6	213%
EBITDA Direct Operations	22.2	39.5	-44%	396.3	144.6	174%
EBITDA Including Affiliates	78.2	171.3	-54%	669.8	511.9	31%
Net Income	-19.8	-91.9	-78%	535.1	-39.3	N.A.
EPS	-0.08	-0.36	-78%	2.11	-0.15	N.A.

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

For a full version of Compañía de Minas Buenaventura Third 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 Friday, October 28, 2022 to discuss these results at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 10:00 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/20221027006192/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 the 3Q22 results for Buenaventura (BVN)?

In 3Q22, Buenaventura reported an EBITDA of US$ 22.2 million, a net loss of US$ 19.8 million, and total revenues of US$ 195.4 million.

How has Buenaventura's cash position changed by September 30, 2022?

As of September 30, 2022, Buenaventura's cash position was US$ 288 million, with net debt decreasing to US$ 448.1 million.

What is the year-on-year change in total revenues for Buenaventura in 3Q22?

Total revenues for Buenaventura in 3Q22 decreased by 11% compared to 3Q21.

What capital expenditures did Buenaventura report for 3Q22?

Buenaventura reported capital expenditures of US$ 37.2 million in 3Q22, up 55% from the same period in 2021.

When did Buenaventura hold its conference call to discuss 3Q22 results?

Buenaventura held a conference call on October 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.