Tenaris Announces 2011 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results
Summary of 2011 Fourth Quarter Results
(Comparison with third quarter of 2011 and fourth quarter of 2010)
Q4 2011 Q3 2011 Q4 2010 Net sales (US$ million) 2,750.6 2,494.8 10% 2,063.9 33% Operating income (US$ million) 555.7 485.3 15% 453.8 22% Net income (US$ million) 426.3 365.5 17% 321.2 33% Shareholders' net income (US$ million) 399.6 325.0 23% 320.9 25% Earnings per ADS (US$) 0.68 0.55 23% 0.54 25% Earnings per share (US$) 0.34 0.28 23% 0.27 25% EBITDA* (US$ million) 709.6 620.3 14% 515.5 38% EBITDA margin (% of net sales) 26% 25% 25% *EBITDA is defined as operating income plus depreciation, amortization and impairment charges/(reversals)
Our sales in the fourth quarter rose 10% sequentially reflecting an increase in shipments not only for OCTG products but also for line pipe and mechanical pipe products. EBITDA and operating income margins benefited from higher efficiencies in fixed costs resulting from the increase in shipments. Our net cash position (cash and other current investments less total borrowings) rose by
Summary of 2011 Annual Results
Increase/ FY 2011 FY 2010 (Decrease) Net sales (US$ million) 9,972.5 7,711.6 29% Operating income (US$ million) 1,894.8 1,573.5 20% Net income (US$ million) 1,420.7 1,141.0 25% Shareholders' net income (US$ million) 1,331.2 1,127.4 18% Earnings per ADS (US$) 2.26 1.91 18% Earnings per share (US$) 1.13 0.95 18% EBITDA* (US$ million) 2,449.1 2,013.2 22% EBITDA margin (% of net sales) 25% 26% *EBITDA is defined as operating income plus depreciation, amortization and impairment charges/(reversals)
In 2011, net sales increased by 29% compared to 2010 with increases in each of our operating segments. Increased oil and gas drilling activity in
Annual Dividend Proposal
The board of directors proposes, for the approval of the annual general shareholders' meeting to be
held on
Market Background and Outlook
Global demand for energy, in spite of the difficult economic situation in
In 2012, drilling activity in
Sales to oil and gas customers, particularly of premium products, are expected to increase in 2012 compared to 2011 in all regions but sales to HPI, power generation and industrial customers will be lower in
Selling prices and costs are stable but operating margins should benefit from an improving product mix and the lagging impact of lower raw material costs.
Accordingly, sales and operating income are expected to grow in 2012 compared to 2011. However, sequential growth should not be expected in the first quarter as our sales will be affected by seasonal maintenance stoppages and lower shipments in our Projects operating segment.
Analysis of 2011 Fourth Quarter Results
Sales volume (metric tons) Q4 2011 Q3 2011 Q4 2010 Tubes - Seamless 709,000 650,000 9% 555,000 28% Tubes - Welded 234,000 216,000 8% 221,000 6% Tubes - Total 943,000 866,000 9% 776,000 22% Projects - Welded 71,000 53,000 34% 65,000 9% Total 1,014,000 919,000 10% 841,000 21%
Tubes Q4 2011 Q3 2011 Q4 2010 (Net sales - $ million) North America 1,174.0 1,034.8 13% 860.2 36% South America 360.1 338.4 6% 271.2 33% Europe 268.0 275.3 (3%) 206.3 30% Middle East & Africa 389.1 358.8 8% 299.6 30% Far East & Oceania 174.7 143.0 22% 121.8 43% Total net sales ($ million) 2,365.9 2,150.3 10% 1,759.1 34% Cost of sales (% of sales) 61% 61% 60% Operating income* ($ million) 495.5 429.2 15% 401.0 24% Operating income (% of sales) 21% 20% 23%
*Operating income includes impairment reversals of
Net sales of tubular products and services increased 10% sequentially, mainly due to an increase in shipments volumes. Year on year, sales increased 34%, due to a 22% increase in shipments and an 11% increase in average selling prices. In
Operating income from tubular products and services increased 15% sequentially as sales rose 10% and operating margin increased 100 basis points, reflecting lower SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales.
Projects Q4 2011 Q3 2011 Q4 2010 Net sales ($ million) 186.0 150.8 23% 146.2 27% Cost of sales (% of sales) 71% 67% 69% Operating income ($ million) 28.3 27.3 4% 23.6 20% Operating income (% of sales) 15% 18% 16%
Net sales of Projects amounted to
Others Q4 2011 Q3 2011 Q4 2010 Net sales ($ million) 198.6 193.7 3% 158.6 25% Cost of sales (% of sales) 72% 73% 72% Operating income ($ million) 32.0 28.7 11% 29.3 9% Operating income (% of sales) 16% 15% 18%
Net sales of other products and services amounted to
Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, amounted to 17.2% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to 18.5% in the previous quarter and 19.7% in the fourth quarter of 2010. The decrease of SG&A as a percentage of sales was mainly due to the better absorption of fixed and semi-fixed expenses on higher sales.
Other operating income (expense) amounted to a net gain of
Net interest expenses amounted to
Other financial results generated a loss of
Equity in earnings of associated companies generated a gain of
Income tax charges totalled
Income attributable to non-controlling interests amounted to
Net cash provided by operations during the fourth quarter of 2011 was
Capital expenditures amounted to
During the quarter, our net cash position (cash and other current investments less total borrowings) increased by
Analysis of 2011 Annual Results
Increase/ Sales volume (metric tons) FY 2011 FY 2010 (Decrease) Tubes - Seamless 2,613,000 2,206,000 18% Tubes - Welded 881,000 744,000 18% Tubes - Total 3,494,000 2,950,000 18% Projects - Welded 267,000 170,000 57% Total - Tubes + Projects 3,761,000 3,120,000 21%
Increase/ Tubes FY 2011 FY 2010 (Decrease) Net sales ($ million) - North America 4,133.3 3,121.7 32% - South America 1,344.6 1,110.1 21% - Europe 1,066.1 746.6 43% - Middle East & Africa 1,349.4 1,263.6 7% - Far East & Oceania 587.9 434.4 35% Total net sales 8,481.3 6,676.4 27% Cost of sales (% of sales) 61% 60% Operating income ($ million) 1,618.8 1,403.3 15% Operating income (% of sales) 19% 21%
Net sales of tubular products and services increased 27% to
Cost of sales of tubular products and services, expressed as a percentage of net sales, rose from 60% to 61%, mainly due to an increase in steelmaking raw materials during the first half of the year.
Operating income from tubular products and services, increased 15% to
Increase/ Projects FY 2011 FY 2010 (Decrease) Net sales ($ million) 724.2 428.8 69% Cost of sales (% of sales) 68% 67% Operating income ($ million) 138.8 63.7 118% Operating income (% of sales) 19% 15%
Net sales of Projects increased 69% to
Operating income from Projects increased 118% to
Increase/ Others FY 2011 FY 2010 (Decrease) Net sales ($ million) 767.0 606.4 26% Cost of sales (% of net sales) 70% 72% Operating income ($ million) 137.1 106.5 29% Operating income (% of sales) 18% 18%
Net sales of other products and services increased 26% to
Operating income from other products and services, increased 29% to
Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, decreased as a percentage of net sales to 18.6% in 2011 compared to 19.7% in 2010, mainly due to the better absorption of fixed and semi-fixed expenses on higher sales.
Other operating income and expenses resulted in net income of
Net interest expenses totalled
Other financial results generated a gain of
Equity in earnings of associated companies generated a gain of
Income tax charges totalled
Net income increased to
Income attributable to equity holders was
Income attributable to non-controlling interest was
Net cash provided by operations during 2011 was
Capital expenditures amounted to
Dividends paid, including dividends paid to minority shareholders in subsidiaries, amounted to
During 2011, total financial debt decreased by
Some of the statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by those statements. These risks include but are not limited to risks arising from uncertainties as to future oil and gas prices and their impact on investment programs by oil and gas companies.
Consolidated Income Statement (all amounts in thousands of U.S. Three-month period ended Year ended dollars) December 31, December 31, ------------------------- ------------------------- 2011 2010 2011 2010 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Continuing operations Net sales 2,750,551 2,063,873 9,972,478 7,711,598 Cost of sales (1,722,894) (1,277,755) (6,229,526) (4,700,810) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Gross profit 1,027,657 786,118 3,742,952 3,010,788 Selling, general and administrative expenses (472,714) (407,072) (1,853,244) (1,515,870) Other operating income (expenses) net 747 74,772 5,050 78,629 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating income 555,690 453,818 1,894,758 1,573,547 Interest income 11,093 7,387 30,840 32,855 Interest expense (13,045) (12,142) (52,407) (64,103) Other financial results (5,401) (5,405) 11,268 (21,305) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income before equity in earnings of associated companies and income tax 548,337 443,658 1,884,459 1,520,994 Equity in earnings of associated companies 12,990 11,668 61,509 70,057 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income before income tax 561,327 455,326 1,945,968 1,591,051 Income tax (134,994) (134,166) (525,247) (450,004) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income for the period / year 426,333 321,160 1,420,721 1,141,047 =========== =========== =========== =========== Attributable to: Equity holders of the Company 399,574 320,908 1,331,157 1,127,367 Non-controlling interests 26,759 252 89,564 13,680 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 426,333 321,160 1,420,721 1,141,047 =========== =========== =========== ===========
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) At December 31, 2011 At December 31, 2010 --------------------- --------------------- ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment, net 4,053,653 3,780,580 Intangible assets, net 3,375,930 3,581,816 Investments in associated companies 670,248 671,855 Other investments 2,543 43,592 Deferred tax assets 234,760 210,523 Receivables 133,280 8,470,414 120,429 8,408,795 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Current assets Inventories 2,806,409 2,460,384 Receivables and prepayments 241,801 282,536 Current tax assets 168,329 249,317 Trade receivables 1,900,591 1,421,642 Available for sale assets 21,572 21,572 Other investments 430,776 676,224 Cash and cash equivalents 823,743 6,393,221 843,861 5,955,536 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total assets 14,863,635 14,364,331 ========== ========== EQUITY Capital and reserves attributable to the Company's equity holders 10,506,227 9,902,359 Non-controlling interests 666,716 648,221 ---------- ---------- Total equity 11,172,943 10,550,580 ========== ========== LIABILITIES Non-current liabilities Borrowings 149,775 220,570 Deferred tax liabilities 828,545 934,226 Other liabilities 233,653 193,209 Provisions 72,975 83,922 Trade payables 2,045 1,286,993 3,278 1,435,205 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Current liabilities Borrowings 781,101 1,023,926 Current tax liabilities 344,932 207,652 Other liabilities 286,762 233,590 Provisions 33,605 25,101 Customer advances 55,564 70,051 Trade payables 901,735 2,403,699 818,226 2,378,546 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities 3,690,692 3,813,751 ---------- ---------- Total equity and liabilities 14,863,635 14,364,331 ========== ==========
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (all amounts in thousands of U.S. Three-month period ended Year ended dollars) December 31, December 31, 2011 2010 2011 2010 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash flows from operating activities Income for the period / year 426,333 321,160 1,420,721 1,141,047 Adjustments for: Depreciation and amortization 153,880 129,012 554,345 506,902 Income tax accruals less payments 10,625 9,563 117,633 (57,979) Equity in earnings of associated companies (12,990) (11,172) (61,509) (70,057) Interest accruals less payments, net 3,575 (2,613) (24,880) 17,700 Changes in provisions (12,762) (5,644) (2,443) (364) Impairment reversal - (67,293) - (67,293) Changes in working capital (156,683) (152,658) (646,369) (644,050) Other, including currency translation adjustment 44,266 33,484 (74,194) 44,914 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by operating activities 456,244 253,839 1,283,304 870,820 =========== =========== =========== =========== Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (188,728) (286,098) (862,658) (847,316) Acquisitions of subsidiaries and associated companies (11,254) (302) (11,254) (302) Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 3,092 2,329 6,431 9,290 Dividends and distributions received from associated companies - 302 17,229 14,034 Changes in investments in short terms securities 203,462 (34,226) 245,448 (96,549) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 6,572 (317,995) (604,804) (920,843) =========== =========== =========== =========== Cash flows from financing activities Dividends paid (153,470) (153,470) (401,383) (401,383) Dividends paid to non- controlling interest in subsidiaries (10,996) (12,862) (22,695) (31,881) Acquisitions of non- controlling interests (27) (57) (16,606) (3,018) Proceeds from borrowings 12,671 277,890 726,189 647,608 Repayments of borrowings (238,151) (129,053) (953,413) (862,921) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash used in financing activities (389,973) (17,552) (667,908) (651,595) =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== Increase / (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 72,843 (81,708) 10,592 (701,618) =========== =========== =========== =========== Movement in cash and cash equivalents At the beginning of the period / year 754,116 900,769 820,165 1,528,707 Effect of exchange rate changes (13,763) 1,104 (17,561) (6,924) Increase due to business combinations 1,836 - 1,836 - Increase / (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 72,843 (81,708) 10,592 (701,618) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- At December 31, 815,032 820,165 815,032 820,165 =========== =========== =========== =========== At December 31, At December 31, ------------------------ ------------------------ Cash and cash equivalents 2011 2010 2011 2010 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash and bank deposits 823,743 843,861 823,743 843,861 Bank overdrafts (8,711) (23,696) (8,711) (23,696) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 815,032 820,165 815,032 820,165 =========== =========== =========== ===========
Giovanni Sardagna Tenaris 1-888-300-5432 www.tenaris.com
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