The Company recovered sales volumes in its core businesses, with 4% growth in nonwovens and 14% growth in PVC. Gross revenue grew 5.6% between quarters due to increased sales volume. Adjusted EBITDA reached R$27.7 million, a 5.6% increase over last quarter, with EBITDA margin stable at 24.5%. Adjusted net income was R$12.2 million, reversing the previous quarter's loss. Key initiatives included concluding the IPO and Isofilme acquisition, as well as closing the flexible packaging division.
2. Highlights
Sales volume increased 7.9% in the 3Q07 compared to the 2Q07;
Gross Revenue was R$ 124.6 million, a 5.6% growth over the 2Q07;
Net Revenue was R$ 113.3 million, 5.3% higher than in the 2Q07 (R$ 107.6 million);
COGS per unit declined by 2.1% compared to the 2Q07;
Adjusted EBITDA reached R$ 27.7 million in the quarter, an increase of 5.6% compared to the 2Q07.
EBITDA margin was 24.5%, practically the same as in the previous quarter. Consolidated EBITDA (with
Isofilme) reached R$ 28.5 million;
Adjusted Net Income stood at R$ 12.2 million, reversing the loss posted in the 2Q07;
IPO concluded in July, raising a net amount of R$ 451 million;
Acquisition of Isofilme concluded;
Closure of operations in the flexible packaging division.
3. Sales Volume
Sales Volume (tonnes thd)
13.1 The Company recovers sales volumes in
12.7 12.6
12.1
its core businesses.
4% growth in the nonwovens segment.
6.9 14% growth in the PVC segment,
5.6 5.7
5.0
including the recovery relating to the 2Q07,
when there was unscheduled
maintenance.
0.7 0.4 0.6 0.5 0.4 Packaging segment showed slight
0.2 0.2
decrease in volume reflecting the
3Q06 1Q07 2Q07 3Q07 slowdown on account of the closing down
Nonwoven Tubes and Connections Packaging Others of its activities.
4. Gross Revenue
Gross Revenue(R$ million) 5.6% revenue growth between the 2Q07 and the
140.0 3Q07.
121.6 118.0 124.6
41.5 In the external market, revenues grew 6.9%,
41.8 36.9 39.5
mainly due to the increase in sales volume,
98.5 because prices fell due to the strengthening of the
79.8 81.1 85.1
Brazilian Real against the dollar.
3Q06 1Q07 2Q07 3Q07 In the internal market, gross profit increased 4.9%
Foreign Market Domestic Market
also due to the growth in sales volume, especially
in the tubes and connections segment.
5. Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Cost of Goods Sold (R$ million)
88.2
The unit cost of goods sold declined 2.1% in
83.7
81.9 comparison with the previous quarter.
79.1
Stronger Real compensated for the pressure
on resin prices.
3Q06 1Q07 2Q07 3Q07
6. Operating (Expenses) Revenues
Selling expenses: 18.2% increase over the
Operating (Expenses) Revenues (R$ million) previous quarter, mainly due to the increase in
17.1 15.9 18.7 36.3
freight on account of higher sales volume and
provision for doubtful accounts.
6.0 6.5 7.7
6.0 7.5 Administrative expenses: excluding the
7.5 non-recurring expenses of the 3Q07 (IPO
6.3 expense of R$20.1 million) and of the 2Q07
8.1
8.1 6.3 28.5
12.8 (acquisition process of R$ 2.6 million),
7.8 administrative expenses declined 17.6% in
4.7
4.7 7.8 5.8
2.0 comparison with the 2Q07.
(1.6)
(1.6) (5.7) (2.5) (5.6)
(5.7)
Depreciation and Amortization: increase is due
3Q06 1Q07 2Q07 3Q07 to reversal (credit) in the goodwill amortization in
Sales Expenses Administrative Expenses the 2Q07 because of the change in the
Depreciation and Amortization Other Operating Revenues amortization period from 5 to 10 years.
Other operating expenses/revenues: result of
Isofilme according to the equity method was
R$ 4 million..
7. EBITDA and EBITDA Margin
Adjusted EBITDA (R$ million) and EBITDA Margin (%) Adjusted EBITDA was R$27.7 million, with
growth of 5.6% in relation to the 2Q07.
32.1 Including Isofilme, adjusted EBITDA reached
26.3 27.7 R$ 28.5 million
23.9
25.4%
EBITDA margin remained stable at 24.5%,
24.4% 24.5%
reflecting the fall in selling prices in Reais.
21.7% We estimate our EBITDA “loss” in the 3Q07 at
R$ 2.7 million, due to the impact of the
weakening Dollar on prices in the external and
internal markets.
3Q06 1Q07 2Q07 3Q07
Adjusted EBITDA Margin Non recurring expenses which influenced
EBITDA in 3Q07:
IPO expenses: R$ 20.1 million
Inventory adjustment: R$ 2.7 million
Acquisition of Isofilme and discontinuity of
transporter and flexible packaging division:
R$ 2.9 million
8. Net Income and Net Margin
Adjusted Net Income (R$ million) and Net Margin (%)
Adjusted Net income in the 3Q07 was
21.9
R$ 12.2 million, reversing the negative result
of the 2Q07. Net margin was 10.8%
12.2
17.4% This positive result reflects the
improvements in the operations and
10.8% Company’s new cash position after the IPO.
2.4
-3.8
2.3%
-3.6%
3Q06 1Q07 2Q07 3Q07
Net Margin Adjusted
9. Consolidated Debt
Composition of Net Debt
(R$ million) 09/30/07 06/30/07
Total Debt
Short-Term 283.2 499.6
Long-Term 109.7 30.7
Total 392.3 530.3
Cash and Commercial Markeable Securities 210.5 57.8
Net Debt 182.4 472.5
Net Debt / EBITDA (1) 1.6X 4.5X
(1) Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter + EBITDA of Isofilme, annualized.
10. Debt (cont.)
Providencia intends to continue its strategy of profile extension and debt cost reduction.
Next stages:
1) Elimination of Isofilme’s short-term debt of approximately R$ 25 million, through capital
injection;
2) Redemption of Eurobond in the value of $10 million issued by Isofilme at a cost of
US$ + 9% per year;
3) Conclusion of redemption of the promissory notes (approximately R$ 250 million) used
to finance the Company acquisition;
4) The funds required for these operations and to rebuild Company’s cash position will be
raised through a debenture issue and/or long-term bank loan.
11. Operational Highlights
1) KAMI 9 Project
• Construction concluded and machinery deployed within schedule;
• Operations start in January 2008;
• Investments within the budget.
2) Nonwovens – Laminates
• Sales as per plans. Full production capacity in the 4Q07.
3) Nonwovens – Medical Disposables
• Product planning and development already started;
• Executive with vast experience in the segment hired;
• Sales expected to commence in the 1H08.
4) ISOFILME
• Acquisition completed;
• Sales, controllership and finance departments already integrated;
• Investment s to streamline operations in order to attain full
production capacity will be concluded by year-end.
12. Operational Highlights (Cont.)
5) Flexible Packaging Segment
• Operations closed on September 30;
• Sale of equipment and installation should be concluded by year-end.
6) SAP Project
• Project officially started in August;
• Conclusion by the end of 1Q08.
7) PVC Tubes and Connections Division
• Recruitment of a General Manager with vast experience in this segment;
• New connection molds received according to schedule in order to increase
capacity;
• Schedule for installation of extruder for large diameters is on as planned, will start
operating in the 4Q07.
13. IR Contact
Rubens Sardenberg
IR Officer
Tel.: 55 (41) 3381-7600
Fax: 55 (41) 3283-5909
São José dos Pinhais – PR
rubens@providencia.com.br
www.providencia.com.br/ri
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