Tenaris Announces 2012 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results
Summary of 2012 Fourth Quarter Results (Comparison with third quarter of 2012 and fourth quarter of 2011) Q4 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2011 Net sales ($ million) 2,758.1 2,657.1 4% 2,750.6 0% Operating income(1) ($ million) 586.0 583.6 0% 538.0 9% Net income ($ million) 350.3 437.5 (20%) 426.3 (18%) Shareholders' net income ($ million) 357.7 436.4 (18%) 399.6 (10%) Earnings per ADS ($) 0.61 0.74 (18%) 0.68 (10%) Earnings per share ($) 0.30 0.37 (18%) 0.34 (10%) EBITDA* ($ million) 733.0 679.0 8% 691.9 6% EBITDA margin (% of net sales) 27% 26% 25%
*EBITDA is defined as operating income plus depreciation, amortization and impairment charges/(reversals) and
in Q3 2012 excludes a non-recurring gain of
(1) Comparative amounts for 2011 have been reclassified to conform to changes in the accounting of our Mexican employee statutory profit sharing provision, which since
Our sales in the fourth quarter rose 4% sequentially as a recovery in OCTG shipments to the
Net cash provided by operations during the quarter declined to
Summary of 2012 Annual Results Increase / FY 2012 FY 2011 (Decrease) Net sales ($ million) 10,834.0 9,972.5 9% Operating income ($ million) 2,356.6 1,844.9 28% Net income ($ million) 1,701.4 1,420.7 20% Shareholders' net income ($ million) 1,699.1 1,331.2 28% Earnings per ADS ($) 2.88 2.26 28% Earnings per share ($) 1.44 1.13 28% EBITDA* ($ million) 2,875.1 2,399.2 20% EBITDA margin (% of net sales) 27% 24%
*EBITDA is defined as operating income plus depreciation, amortization and impairment charges/(reversals) and
in 2012 excludes a non-recurring gain of
In 2012, net sales increased by 9%. Sales of OCTG products and services increased in most regions, led by
Cash flow from operations amounted to
Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
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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
Demand for energy continues to increase, despite a weak economic recovery, and oil prices are at levels which should continue to support investment in exploration and production activity during 2013.
In
In the rest of the world, drilling activity should increase led by the growth in the exploration and development of deepwater and unconventional reserves. In 2013, we expect higher levels of demand for premium OCTG products particularly in regions such as the
Overall sales growth is expected to be moderate as higher oil and gas sales in Eastern Hemisphere markets are largely offset by lower sales in
EBITDA margins are expected to remain around current levels with product mix and industrial efficiency improvements offsetting the impact of lower prices in less differentiated segments.
Analysis of 2012 Fourth Quarter Results Tubes Sales volume (metric tons) Q4 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2011 Seamless 669,000 642,000 4% 709,000 (6%) Welded 306,000 305,000 0% 301,000 1% Total 975,000 947,000 3% 1,010,000 (3%) Tubes Q4 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2011 (Net sales - $ million) North America 1,155.0 1,260.0 (8%) 1,154.6 0% South America 692.9 610.3 14% 548.0 26% Europe 242.6 252.9 (4%) 264.8 (8%) Middle East & Africa 377.6 235.9 60% 384.7 (2%) Far East & Oceania 110.0 109.4 1% 173.6 (37%) Total net sales ($ million) 2,578.1 2,468.5 4% 2,525.6 2% Operating income ($ million) 572.2 559.8 2% 501.7 14% Operating income (% of sales) 22% 23% 20%
Net sales of tubular products and services increased 2% year on year and 4% sequentially. The sequential increase was led by higher demand in the
Operating income from tubular products and services increased 14% year on year and 2% sequentially. Sequentially, operating income increased, despite a non-recurring gain of
Others Q4 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2011 Net sales ($ million) 180.0 188.5 (5%) 225.0 (20%) Operating income ($ million) 13.8 23.8 (42%) 36.2 (62%) Operating income (% of sales) 8% 13% 16%
Net sales of other products and services declined 20% year on year and 5%sequentially, mainly due to lower sales of pipes for electric conduit in the
Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, amounted to 17.9% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2012, compared to 17.3% in the previous quarter and in the fourth quarter of 2011.
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 loss of
Income tax charges totalled
Results attributable to non-controlling interests amounted to losses of
Net cash provided by operations during the fourth quarter of 2012 was
Capital expenditures amounted to
During the quarter, our net debt (total borrowings less cash and other current investments) increased by
Analysis of 2012 Annual Results Increase / Tubes sales volume (metric tons) FY 2012 FY 2011 (Decrease) Seamless 2,676,000 2,613,000 2% Welded 1,188,000 1,134,000 5% Total 3,864,000 3,747,000 3% Increase / Tubes FY 2012 FY 2011 (Decrease) Net sales ($ million) - North America 4,953.6 4,060.9 22% - South America 2,305.4 2,079.5 11% - Europe 1,042.1 1,056.5 (1%) - Middle East & Africa 1,246.7 1,330.7 (6%) - Far East & Oceania 475.5 584.1 (19%) Total net sales 10,023.3 9,111.7 10% Operating income ($ million) 2,251.8 1,702.2 32% Operating income (% of sales) 22% 19%
Net sales of tubular products and services increased 10% to
Operating income from tubular products and services, increased 32% to
Increase / Others FY 2012 FY 2011 (Decrease) Net sales ($ million) 810.7 860.8 (6%) Operating income ($ million) 104.8 142.7 (27%) Operating income (% of sales) 13% 17%
Net sales of other products and services decreased 6% to
Operating income from other products and services, decreased 27% to
Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, decreased as a percentage of net sales to 17.4% in 2012 compared to 18.6% in 2011, 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 loss of
Equity in earnings of associated companies generated a loss of
Income tax charges totalled
Net income increased to
Income attributable to owners of the parent was
Income attributable to non-controlling interest was
Net cash provided by operations during 2012 was
Capital expenditures declined to
Dividends paid during 2012 amounted to
During 2012, total financial debt increased 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 Three-month period (all amounts in thousands of ended Year ended U.S. dollars) December 31, December 31, ---------------------- ---------------------- 2012 2011 2012 2011 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Continuing operations Net sales 2,758,120 2,750,551 10,834,030 9,972,478 Cost of sales (1,672,517) (1,738,512) (6,637,293) (6,273,407) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit 1,085,603 1,012,039 4,196,737 3,699,071 Selling, general and administrative expenses (494,275) (474,844) (1,883,789) (1,859,240) Other operating income (expenses) net (5,368) 747 43,659 5,050 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Operating income 585,960 537,942 2,356,607 1,844,881 Interest income 8,757 11,093 33,459 30,840 Interest expense (14,647) (13,045) (55,507) (52,407) Other financial results (9,507) (5,401) (28,056) 11,268 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income before equity in earnings of associated companies and income tax 570,563 530,589 2,306,503 1,834,582 Equity in (losses) earnings of associated companies (108,158) 12,990 (63,534) 61,509 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income before income tax 462,405 543,579 2,242,969 1,896,091 Income tax (112,068) (117,246) (541,558) (475,370) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income for the period / year 350,337 426,333 1,701,411 1,420,721 ========== ========== ========== ========== Attributable to: Owners of the parent 357,686 399,574 1,699,047 1,331,157 Non-controlling interests (7,349) 26,759 2,364 89,564 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 350,337 426,333 1,701,411 1,420,721 ========== ========== ========== ========== Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) At December 31, 2012 At December 31, 2011 ----------------------- ----------------------- ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment, net 4,434,970 4,053,653 Intangible assets, net 3,199,916 3,375,930 Investments in associated companies 983,061 670,248 Other investments 2,603 2,543 Deferred tax assets 214,199 234,760 Receivables 142,060 8,976,809 133,280 8,470,414 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Current assets Inventories 2,985,805 2,806,409 Receivables and prepayments 260,532 241,801 Current tax assets 175,562 168,329 Trade receivables 2,070,778 1,900,591 Available for sale assets 21,572 21,572 Other investments 644,409 430,776 Cash and cash equivalents 828,458 6,987,116 823,743 6,393,221 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total assets 15,963,925 14,863,635 =========== =========== EQUITY Capital and reserves attributable to owners of the parent 11,388,016 10,506,227 Non-controlling interests 172,310 666,716 ----------- ----------- Total equity 11,560,326 11,172,943 =========== =========== LIABILITIES Non-current liabilities Borrowings 532,407 149,775 Deferred tax liabilities 749,235 828,545 Other liabilities 225,398 233,653 Provisions 67,185 72,975 Trade payables - 1,574,225 2,045 1,286,993 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Current liabilities Borrowings 1,211,785 781,101 Current tax liabilities 254,603 326,480 Other liabilities 318,828 305,214 Provisions 26,958 33,605 Customer advances 134,010 55,564 Trade payables 883,190 2,829,374 901,735 2,403,699 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total liabilities 4,403,599 3,690,692 =========== =========== Total equity and liabilities 15,963,925 14,863,635 =========== =========== Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Three-month period ended Year ended December 31, December 31, ---------------------- ---------------------- (all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) 2012 2011 2012 2011 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash flows from operating activities Income for the period / year 350,337 426,333 1,701,411 1,420,721 Adjustments for: Depreciation and amortization 147,057 153,880 567,654 554,345 Income tax accruals less payments (34,755) 10,971 (160,951) 120,904 Equity in losses (earnings) of associated companies 108,158 (12,990) 63,534 (61,509) Interest accruals less payments, net (923) 3,575 (25,305) (24,880) Changes in provisions 5,745 (12,762) (12,437) (2,443) Changes in working capital (247,304) (157,029) (303,012) (649,640) Other, including currency translation adjustment 18,282 44,266 29,519 (74,194) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net cash provided by operating activities 346,597 456,244 1,860,413 1,283,304 ========== ========== ========== ========== Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (201,841) (188,728) (789,731) (862,658) Acquisitions of subsidiaries and associated companies - (9,418) (510,825) (9,418) Increase due to sale of associated company 3,140 - 3,140 - Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 4,214 3,092 8,012 6,431 Dividends and distributions received from associated companies - - 18,708 17,229 Changes in investments in short terms securities 244,351 203,462 (213,633) 245,448 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 49,864 8,408 (1,484,329) (602,968) ========== ========== ========== ========== Cash flows from financing activities Dividends paid (153,470) (153,470) (448,604) (401,383) Dividends paid to non- controlling interest in subsidiaries - (10,996) (905) (22,695) Acquisitions of non- controlling interests (6) (27) (758,583) (16,606) Proceeds from borrowings 348,713 12,671 2,054,090 726,189 Repayments of borrowings (589,307) (238,151) (1,271,537) (953,413) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net cash used in financing activities (394,070) (389,973) (425,539) (667,908) ========== ========== ========== ========== ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Increase / (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2,391 74,679 (49,455) 12,428 ========== ========== ========== ========== Movement in cash and cash equivalents At the beginning of the period / year 774,995 754,116 815,032 820,165 Effect of exchange rate changes (4,730) (13,763) 7,079 (17,561) Increase / (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2,391 74,679 (49,455) 12,428 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- At December 31, 772,656 815,032 772,656 815,032 ========== ========== ========== ========== At December 31, At December 31, ---------------------- ---------------------- Cash and cash equivalents 2012 2011 2012 2011 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash and bank deposits 828,458 823,743 828,458 823,743 Bank overdrafts (55,802) (8,711) (55,802) (8,711) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 772,656 815,032 772,656 815,032 ========== ========== ========== ==========
Giovanni Sardagna Tenaris 1-888-300-5432 www.tenaris.com
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