16-05-2025
Eneva SA (BSP:ENEV3) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record EBITDA and Strategic Growth Amid ...
Release Date: May 15, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Eneva SA (BSP:ENEV3) reported a record EBITDA of BRL1,528 million for Q1 2025, marking a 40% increase compared to Q1 2024.
The company successfully started commercial operations of Parnaiba 6, adding a fixed revenue stream of over BRL100 million annually for 25 years.
Eneva SA's net debt ratio improved significantly, reducing to 2.6 times from 4.2 times in Q1 2024, opening space for further growth.
The company completed the merger of subsidiaries, simplifying its corporate structure and capturing financial synergies.
Eneva SA's cash position was strong, with a cash balance above BRL4.7 billion, supported by robust operating performance and strategic funding.
Despite strong EBITDA, Eneva SA's cash generation was impacted by working capital needs and taxes, resulting in minimal net cash flow.
The company faced non-recurring expenses totaling nearly BRL100 million, affecting the bottom line.
Eneva SA's solar segment was negatively impacted by curtailment and price gaps between submarkets.
The company's net debt increased by 6.8% in the quarter due to the natural flow of receivables and IPCA-linked debt adjustments.
A significant portion of the on-grid gas segment's results were from one-off operations, raising concerns about the sustainability of these earnings.
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Q: We noted that there has been an expansion of the net debt in a quarter of 6.8% despite a solid EBITDA. Could you comment on the main lines that justify the cash flow of the operations? A: Good morning, Andre. The main reason is that part of the EBITDA has not yet materialized in cash due to the natural flow of receivables. Of the BRL1.5 billion EBITDA, BRL1 billion turned into cash, which was then invested and used for share buybacks and lease payments. Additionally, 80% of our debt is linked to IPCA, which naturally grows the debt when there is no amortization.
Q: Could you comment on the result of the gas trading desk in CGP hub? What is the space to expand the results of that arm? A: After the hub was connected, we saw many opportunities in the short-term market, which helped us achieve significant operations. We believe this trend will continue as the market seeks liquidity alternatives. Our position allows us to capture these opportunities, and we expect to maintain or increase margins depending on market conditions.
Q: When do you expect news about the capacity reserve auction? A: We hope it happens soon due to the system's need for dispatchable power by 2028. The public hearing needs to reopen for the auction to occur in 2025. We believe there is a structural need for voltage, and the company is well-prepared to capitalize on arising opportunities.
Q: We saw a strong contribution from the on-grid segment, but 83% of these results come from one-off operations in LNG. How can we think about this result in a recurring way going forward? A: These were context-specific, one-off operations. We will continue to look for opportunities, but we cannot provide guidance on the recurrence of such operations.
Q: Regarding the expansion of capacity to 900,000 cubic meters a day, how are the negotiations for this amount evolving? A: The negotiations are related to the ongoing sale of gas to the transportation segment. We are committed to scaling our offer as new players convert their fleets from diesel to gas. The price benchmarks are similar to those in small-scale operations, with better margins than gas sold to the electric industry.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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