Oil Refineries Announces Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009
By Oil Refineries Ltd., PRNESaturday, March 20, 2010
Net Income totals $349 million
HAIFA, Israel, March 21, 2010 -
- Reported consolidated operating income of $357 million in
2009 compared with an operating loss of $152 million in 2008
- Reported consolidated EBITDA of $232 million in 2009 compared
with a loss of $92 million in 2008
- Adjusted refining margin USD/bbl 4.9, compared to USD/bbl 1.9
average Reuter's quoted Mediterranean Ural Cracking Margin
Oil Refineries Ltd. (TASE: ORL.TA) (hereinafter "the Company," "ORL"),
Israel's largest oil refiner, announced today its financial results for the
fourth quarter and full year of 2009, ending December 31, 2009. Results are
reported in US Dollars and under International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS).
- Adjusted refining margin USD/bbl 4.9, compared to USD/bbl 1.9
average Reuters' quoted Mediterranean Ural Cracking Margin
- Reported consolidated EBITDA of $232 million in 2009 compared
with a loss of $92 million in 2008
- Reported consolidated operating income of $357 million in 2009
compared with an operating loss of $152 million in 2008. Reported
consolidated 2009 EBITDA includes income from revaluation of Company's
holdings in Carmel Olefins (CAOL) and Haifa Basic Oils (HBO) of $77
million, and from negative goodwill created in the acquisition of 50% of
the shares of Israel Petrochemicals (IPE) in CAOL of $137 million, and a
loss of $7 million from the loss of material influence in IPE.
Note: 2009 saw significant volatility in the price of crude oil and its
products, with crude oil beginning the year at $36 per barrel, climbing to
$78 per barrel at the year's end.
As accepted by major leading international refiners and marketers of oil
and its products, the results are presented as reported as well as net of the
accounting provision for inventory gains or write offs, in addition to buying
and selling timing and derivative accounting methods under IFRS. This is in
order to enable a common base for comparison of the Company's ongoing
operations.
YEAR END RESULTS 2009
Adjusted refining margin for 2009 totaled USD/bbl 4.9 (USD/ton 36),
compared with the average Mediterranean Ural Cracking Margin quoted by
Reuters of USD/bbl 1.9 (USD/ton 13.9). Adjusted refining margin for 2008
totaled USD/bbl 5.7 (USD/ton 41.4) compared with the average margin of
USD/bbl 5.5.
During 2009, there was significant volatility in prices of crude oil and
its products. Crude oil prices began the year at $36 per barrel, rising to
$78 per barrel at the end of 2009. On the financial statement approval date,
crude oil stood at $79 per barrel.
During this period, there were also price increases in fuels produced
from the crude oil and sold by the Company. The absence of full correlation
between the dates and amounts of the changes in product prices and the dates
and volumes of the change in crude oil prices, results in volatility in the
refining margins.
Concurrently, there was a decrease in the refining margins in 2009, due
mainly to speculative demand in the crude oil market as a result of the
crisis in the financial markets, which pushed up oil prices and which were
not accompanied by a corresponding increase in prices of crude oil products.
Facility utilization in 2009 was 82% compared with 92% in 2008. The
decrease in utilization was due mainly to the periodic turnaround and upgrade
of Crude Unit 4 during June and July.
Reported consolidated EBITDA for 2009 totaled $232 million, compared with
a loss of $92 million in 2008.
Adjusted EBITDA of the refining and trade segments totaled $120 million,
compared with $192 million in 2008.
Financing expenses totaled $26 million, compared with $61 million in
2008. Most of the decrease stemmed from the decrease in interest and in the
average amount of loans and debentures.
Consolidated net income for 2009 was $349 million, compared with a net
loss of $109 million in 2008.
Key Developments in 2009
- Finalization of $900 million financing program to continue
carrying out the Company's strategic plan and meet its other needs for
four years.
- Construction began on the Hydrocracker at a cost of $500 million.
- Increasing refining flexibility of Crude Unit 4 - the project was
completed and activated in July 2009. The upgrade enables the refining
of a very wide range of regional crudes, and it will be possible to
better utilize opportunities of favorable margins.
- Conversion of HVGO desulphurization plant into a mild
hydrocracker - underway. Stage 1 was activated at the end of Q2 of 2009
and Stage 2 is expected to be completed in Q2 of 2010. Activation of
Stage 1 generates added value by increasing gasoil yield on crude by 2%.
Stage 2 is expected to yield a similar increase in capacity.
- Execution of the agreement to acquire the remaining shares in
CAOL and closing of the merger between ORL and CAOL.
- Carried out various projects in the areas of the environment as
well as the reliability, safety and security of the facilities, totaling
approximately $39 million. Total investments in environmental projects
thus far have amounted to $104 million.
FOURTH QUARTER 2009 RESULTS
Adjusted refining margin for Q4 2009 totaled USD/bbl 4.9 (USD/ton 36.2),
compared with the average Mediterranean Ural Cracking Margin quoted by
Reuters of USD/bbl 1.3 (USD/ton 13.9). Adjusted refining margin for Q4 2008
totaled USD/bbl 5.5 (USD/ton 40.3) compared with the average margin of
USD/bbl 5.3.
Reported consolidated operating income totaled $190 million in Q4 2009,
compared with a loss of $317 million in Q4 2008.
Adjusted EBITDA of the refining and trade segments totaled $120 million,
compared with $192 million in 2008.
Financing expenses totaled $26 million in the fourth quarter, compared
with $56 million in Q4 2008.
Other income totaled $214 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared
with $0 in 2008. The increase was due to this year's revenue from revaluation
of Company's holdings in CAOL and HBO of $77 million and to negative goodwill
created in the acquisition of 50% of IPE's shares in CAOL of $137 million.
Consolidated net income for Q4 2009 was $182 million, compared with a net
loss of $182 million in Q4 2008 - due mainly to one-off revenues.
Mr. Yashar Ben Mordechai, CEO of Oil Refineries: "Oil Refineries closes
2009 presenting consistently higher refining margins than the average
Mediterranean Ural Cracking Margin quoted by Reuters, even though this year
there was strong volatility in the prices of crude oil and its products. The
planning and implementation of a long range of measures that we recently
announced in our strategic plan, enabled ORL to present favorable results,
neutralize the effects of fluctuations over time and assure the Company's
profitability throughout the year. The recent measures we adopted, including
the conversion and upgrade of facilities, contributed greatly to the
flexibility and increased value added of the Company's facilities which,
combined with the completion of the merger of our facilities at the end of
2009, provide ORL with the strength and status of leadership in the Eastern
Mediterranean."
Mr. Ben Mordechai added: "The acquisition of CAOL enables us to
immediately leverage synergies through the optimization of all our operations
including optimal long-term investment planning. The unique integration of
our fuels industry with the aromatic and polymer industries, offers us a
leading position in the competitive landscape. This optimization, together
with the construction of the hydrocracker, which is expected to be
operational in mid-2012, will enable ORL to maximize the advantage and
flexibility of its facilities and to take maximum advantage of the
opportunities created by the real economic recovery".
Mr. Yossi Rosen, Chairman of the Board of Oil Refineries: "During 2009,
Oil Refineries demonstrated its ability to operate in a highly volatile
market, standing strong in both its flexibility and response time in all
areas of purchasing, trade and manufacturing optimization. Despite the
difficult economic conditions in the market this past year, the Company still
managed to present profitability and growth. In light of the company's
performance, a dividend in the amount of approximately $75 million will be
distributed. In its preparations for the future, the Company approved a $900
million financing plan for the investment in the hydrocracker, at a projected
cost of $500 million, as well as refinancing the Company's debt. This is the
largest real investment plan implemented in the Israeli economy this year.
The plan is intended for implementation of the strategic plan and to assure
the Company's other needs in the coming four years. Construction of the
hydrocracker, together with completion of the merger of CAOL into ORL, will
convert Oil Refineries into a unique refinery in the Eastern Mediterranean,
integrating the capabilities of its petrochemical industries with its
refining capability.
Mr. Rosen further added: "The financing of these investments was approved
by experienced bodies which examined the Company as well as its long term,
growth-driven, strategic plans. This approved financing plan enjoys full
backing of ORL's shareholders, the Israel Corporation and Israel
Petrochemical Enterprises. ORL's expected transition to the use of natural
gas constitutes an important facet of the plan's implementation, in order to
enable construction of the hydrocracker, and ORL is ready, after investing
$45 million in preparations for its integration. We thank the Prime Minister
and the Director-General of his Office for their actions in bringing about
the end of the delays in connection of the natural gas pipeline to the Haifa
Bay.
Additional Announcements:
The Company has also made the following announcements:
1. The BOD's decision to appoint Mr. Eran Schwartz and Mr.
Arie Ovadia as directors in the BOD of the Company. For the updated
list of the current Company's directors, view the Company's website,
www.orl.co.il, under "Investor Relations," "About Us," "Board
of Directors."
2. A detailed announcement with regard to the dividend.
3. The BOD's decision to grant CEO Yashar Ben Mordechai a
bonus.
4. The convening of the annual and special general meeting on
April 26 2010, with regard to the following subjects
a. Reappointment of KPMG as the auditors of the Company until
the next general meeting and authorizing the BOD to determine
their fees.
b. Reappointment of all the directors to the company: Mr.
Yossi Rosen, Chairman of the Board, Mr. David Federman, Vice
Chairman of the Board, Mr. Arie Silberberg, Mr. Ori Slonim,
Prof. Arie Ovadia, Mr. Avisar Paz, Mr. Ran Croll, Ms. Nehama
Ronen and Mr. Eran Schwartz, except for serving external
directors (Prof.Yachin Cohen and Dr. Dafna Schwartz).
c. Re-appointment of external directors who serve on the
Board: Prof. Yachin Cohen and Dr. Dafna Schwartz.
d. The approval of a special compensation for a director who
serves as chairman of a Sector's Council, who is not related to
the controlling shareholder of the Company, is not an independent
nor external director, and is not employed by the Company.
e. The granting of payment to Chairman of the Board, Mr Yossi
Rosen.
f. Bonus payment to Mr. David Federman, Vice Chairman of the
Board and (indirectly) part of the controlling shareholders.
g. Discussion of the financial reports of the Company's Board
of Directors report for the year ended 31/12/2009, including
the auditor's fee, included therewith.
5. The forecasted liabilities schedule.
Convenience translation of the announcement of items 2 to 5, above, will
be available on the Company's website, under "Investors Relations" from March
25th, 2010.
Conference Call
The Company will also be hosting a conference call tomorrow, March 22,
2010, at 13:00 GMT, 9:00 EDT, 6:00 PDT and 15:00 Israeli Time.
On the call, management will present a presentation reviewing the fourth
quarter and full year 2009 highlights and industry trends. The presentation
is available for download from the Company's website www.orl.co.il:
Investor Relations > Financial Reports.
To participate in the conference call, please call one of the following
teleconferencing numbers. Please begin placing your calls at least 10 minutes
before the conference call commences. If you are unable to connect using the
toll-free numbers, please try the international number.
US Dial-in Numbers: 1-888-668-9141
UK Dial-in Number: +44-0-800-917-5108
Israel Dial-in Number: +972-3-918-0644
International Dial-in Number: +972-3-918-0644
at: 13:00 GMT, 9:00 EDT, 6:00 PDT, 15:00 Israel time. A replay of the
call will be available after the call on the Company's website at
www.orl.co.il.
The conference call will be accompanied by a presentation available for
download from the Company's website, www.orl.co.il, under investor
relations on March 22, 2010.
About Oil Refineries Ltd.
Oil Refineries Ltd. (ORL), located in the bay area of the city of Haifa,
operates Israel's largest oil refinery. ORL runs sophisticated and
state-of-the-art industrial facilities with a refining capacity of 9.8
million tons of crude oil per year and a Nelson Complexity Index of 7.4,
providing a variety of quality products used in industrial operation,
transportation, private consumption, agriculture and infrastructure. The
Company is also active in the area of Polymers and Aromatics through its
holdings in Carmel Olefins Ltd and Gadiv Petrochemical Industries Ltd. The
Company's shares are listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the ticker
ORL. For additional information please visit www.orl.co.il.
The above noted in this release includes forward-looking statements based
on Company data, as well as Company plans and estimations based on this data.
The activity, results and other data may be substantially different in
reality given uncertainty and various risks, including those discussed under
risk factors in the Company's financial statements and Director's reports.
Company Contact: Investor Relations Contact:
Rony Solonicof Ehud Helft / Porat Saar
Chief Economist and Head of
Investor Relations CCG Israel
Tel. (US) +1-646-233-2161 /(Int.)
Tel. +972-4-878-8152 +972-52-776-3687
Contact IREn@orl.co.il info@ccgisrael.com
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
USD thousands
December 31
2009 2008
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 34,961 14,840
Deposits 77,637 25,000
Financial derivatives - 15,374
Investments in other financial assets at fair
value through comprehensive income 107,034 101,509
Trade receivables 360,876 253,215
Other receivables and debt balances 62,495 82,642
Inventory 1,016,453 569,407
Current tax assets 3,957 42,047
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Total current assets 1,663,413 1,104,034
Non-current assets
Investments in equity-accounted investees 13,673 36,005
Investments in available-for-sale financial
assets 10,909 -
Loan to Haifa Early Pensions Ltd. 76,053 84,740
Long term loans and debit balances 3,951 2,606
Financial derivatives 120,671 64,369
Employee benefit plan assets 9,993 5,007
Property, plant and equipment 1,889,763 1,083,446
Deferred expenses, net 3,262 2,322
Intangible assets, net 93,187 22,848
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Total non-current assets 2,221,462 1,301,343
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Total assets 3,884,875 2,405,377
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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
USD thousands
December 31
2009 2008
Current liabilities
Loans and borrowings 603,685 380,339
Trade payables 542,025 270,594
Other payables and credit balances 105,903 70,971
Financial derivatives 28,051 1,853
Provisions 11,582 12,949
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Total current liabilities 1,291,246 736,706
Non-current liabilities
Debentures 853,205 726,554
Bank loans 358,310 233,749
Liabilities for finance lease 8,768 8,448
Other long-term liabilities 15,973 7,394
Financial derivatives 3,111 6,900
Employee benefits 63,871 67,930
Deferred tax liabilities 138,464 65,827
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Total non-current liabilities 1,441,702 1,116,802
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Total liabilities 2,732,948 1,853,508
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Equity
Non-controlling interests 17,183 -
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Share capital 586,390 472,478
Share premium 100,242 -
Reserves 35,571 20,953
Retained earnings 412,541 58,438
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Total equity attributed to equity holders of the
Company 1,134,744 551,869
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Total equity 1,151,927 551,869
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Total liabilities and equity 3,884,875 2,405,377
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
USD thousands
Year ended December 31
2009 2008 2007
Revenue 5,141,480 8,257,458 5,234,483
Cost of sales, refinery and
services 4,850,744 8,324,149 4,816,511
Revaluation of open positions in
derivatives on prices of goods
and margins, net 38,606 (7,465) 13,626
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Total cost of sales 4,889,350 8,316,684 4,830,137
Gross profit (loss) 252,130 (59,226) 404,346
Selling expenses (44,509) (40,582) (35,010)
General and administrative
expenses (57,794) (67,061) (59,360)
Negative goodwill created in a
business combination 137,000 14,535 -
Profit from revaluation of a prior
holding due to increase in
control 77,561 - -
Loss from the loss of material
impact in a former equity-
accounted investee (7,091) - -
Privatization grant - - (28,360)
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Operating profit (loss) 357,297 (152,334) 281,616
Financing income 61,223 64,979 12,361
Financing expenses (86,866) (126,034) (114,284)
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Financing expenses, net (25,643) (61,055) (101,923)
Company's share in profits
(losses) of equity-accounted
investees (net of tax) 4,892 (3,111) 6,913
----- ------ -----
Profit (loss) before taxes on
income 336,546 (216,500) 186,606
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Tax benefits (taxes on income) 12,698 107,292 (44,937)
----- ------- -------
Profit (loss) for the period 349,244 (109,208) 141,669
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The following tables present selected information compared to last year
Petrochemicals
Refining Trade Polymers Aromatics
Year ended December 31
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008
Revenue 3,859 6,939 506 356 414 475 362 487
Inter-
company
operations 468 680 40 -27 - - 40 57
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Total sales 4,327 7,619 546 383 414 475 402 544
Cost of
sales 4,116 7,629 549 370 210 256 14 61
Inter-
company
operations 40 57 - - 169 255 333 449
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Total cost
of sales 4,156 7,686 549 370 379 511 347 510
Gross
profit
(loss) 171 (66) (3) 13 35 (36) 55 34
Selling,
general
and
administrative
expenses 47 54 4 2 25 30 26 26
Inter-
company
operations - - - - 2 - 2 -
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Operating
profit
(loss) for
segments 124 (120) (7) 11 8 (66) 27 8
Negative
goodwill
arising on
acquisition
Profit from
revaluation
of
investees
Loss from
the loss
of
material
impact in
a former
equity-
accounted
investee
Operating
profit
Financing
expenses,
net
Share in
the profit
(loss) of
investees
Profit
(loss)
before
taxes on
income
Tax
benefits
Profit
(loss) for
the period
Adjustments
to
consolidated Consolidated
2009 2008 2009 2008
Revenue - - 5,141 8,258
Inter-
company
operations (548) (764) - -
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Total sales (548) (764) 5,141 8,258
Cost of
sales - - 4,889 8,316
Inter-
company
operations (542) (761) - -
---- ---- --- ---
Total cost
of sales (542) (761) 4,889 8,316
Gross
profit
(loss) (6) (3) 252 (58)
Selling,
general
and
administrative
expenses - (4) 102 108
Inter-
company
operations (4) - - -
---- --- --- ---
Operating
profit
(loss) for
segments (2) 1 150 (166)
Negative
goodwill
arising on
acquisition 137 14
Profit from
revaluation
of
investees 77 -
Loss from
the loss
of
material
impact in
a former
equity-
accounted
investee (7) -
--- ---
Operating
profit 357 (152)
Financing
expenses,
net (26) (61)
Share in
the profit
(loss) of
investees 5 (3)
--- ---
Profit
(loss)
before
taxes on
income 336 (216)
Tax
benefits 13 107
--- ---
Profit
(loss) for
the period 349 (109)
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Rony Solonicof, Chief Economist and Head of Investor Relations of Oil Refineries Ltd., +972-4-878-8152, IREn at orl.co.il; or Investor Relations, Ehud Helft / Porat Saar, US, +1-646-233-2161, Int., +972-52-776-3687, info at ccgisrael.com, both of CCG Israel
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