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Perstorp Holding AB (Publ.)
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Perstorp Holding AB (Publ.)

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Overview: The interim report for Perstorp Holding AB, covering April 1 to June 30, 2022, highlights solid performance despite economic volatility and a major maintenance turnaround. Perstorp, a global leader in specialty chemicals, operates in Europe, North America, and Asia, under the control of PAI Partners.
Key Financials: Sales increased by 27% to SEK 4,165 million, driven by 18% organic growth, 1% acquisition, and 8% FX effects. EBITDA excluding non-recurring items was SEK 605 million with a 14.5% margin. Free cash flow was SEK 275 million, and available funds were SEK 2,937 million at the period's end.
Market Dynamics: Favorable market dynamics continued, with price increases to cover higher raw material costs. Challenges included high inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical tensions.
Operational Highlights: A major maintenance turnaround at the Stenungsund site affected volumes, especially for Oxo-products. Strategic pricing and customer outreach helped offset softened demand, despite logistic constraints and raw material price increases.
Segment Performance:
  • Resins & Coatings: Strong performance with price increases offsetting higher costs and lower volumes. The Chinese market underperformed, while the US market remained strong.
  • Engineered Fluids: Continued strong results in the US and APAC regions, driven by pricing strategies.
  • Animal Nutrition: High raw material prices challenged growth, but the launch of Gastrivix™ Avi was successful in Europe.
Sustainability Initiatives: Perstorp's Pro-Environment portfolio reached record high volumes, with significant growth in Pro-Environment Polyols. The company aims to become Finite Material Neutral and reduce CO2 emissions.
Future Outlook: Preparations for the acquisition by PETRONAS Chemicals Group are underway, expected to close in September. Despite macroeconomic volatility, Perstorp is positioned for further growth.
Refrigeration Lubricant Segment: Strong results in the Americas and APAC due to price increases, though a planned shutdown in Toledo and a C7 shortage in the US impacted sales volume. In EMEA, lower volumes from transformer oil customers were offset by increased prices.
Animal Nutrition Segment: Experienced good organic growth with the successful launch of Gastrivix™ Avi in Europe. Focus is now on regulatory activities outside the EU to stimulate growth. Price increases were necessary to maintain margins, leading to lower sales volumes.
Other Segments: Mixed performance with slowing demand in EMEA, continued growth in the Americas and APAC, and impacts from lockdowns in China. Plasticizer demand weakened, while the acid portfolio maintained strong demand and increased prices.
Financial Overview: Net sales increased to SEK 4,165 million in Q2 2022 from SEK 3,272 million in Q2 2021. Gross earnings remained stable at SEK 698 million. Operating earnings (EBIT) decreased slightly to SEK 438 million from SEK 463 million. The net earnings/loss for the period was SEK -40 million compared to SEK 302 million in Q2 2021.
Balance Sheet: Total assets increased to SEK 17,094 million as of June 30, 2022, from SEK 13,810 million in June 2021. Total equity rose to SEK 2,707 million from SEK 1,692 million. Net debt excluding pension liabilities was SEK 7,770 million.
Cash Flow: Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 679 million in Q2 2022, up from SEK 541 million in Q2 2021. Cash flow from investing activities was negative at SEK -277 million, primarily due to acquisitions and investments in fixed assets.
Key Events: The European Union Innovation Fund selected Project Air for funding to build a sustainable methanol production facility in Sweden, potentially reducing global CO2 emissions by 500,000 tons. PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad signed an agreement to acquire Perstorp Holding AB, subject to regulatory approvals.
Company Overview: Perstorp is a leading specialty chemicals company focused on improving everyday life with a strong sustainability agenda. Founded in 1881, it has a long history of innovation in organic chemistry and process technology.
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Perstorp Holding AB (Publ.) Interim report 1 April ‒ 30 June 2022

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Interim Report 1 April ‒ 30 June 2022 Interim report 1 April ‒ 30 June 2022 A quarter with solid performance in a scheduled maintenance turnaround quarter Perstorp Holding AB (Publ.), corporate reg. no. 556667-4205, Parent company for Perstorp. Perstorp is an international specialty chemicals Group and a global leader in high growth niches. The Group has around 1,500 employees and manufacturing facilities in Europe, North America and Asia. The Perstorp Group is controlled by the European private equity company PAI Partners. Sales amounted to SEK 4,165 m (3,272), a 27% increase consisting of:...

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Interim Report 1 April ‒ 30 June 2022 President’s Comments – Q2 2022 “Q2 was a quarter with solid performance despite a volatile environment and a major planned maintenance turnaround. We continued our transformation towards becoming the sustainable solutions provider and preferred partner to our customers.” The trend seen in the preceding quarters with strong underlying demand combined with tight availability in some business sectors was not seen in the same way during the second quarter 2022. The world economy became more volatile with record high inflation rates in many countries, increasing...

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Interim Report 1 April ‒ 30 June 2022 For Animal Nutrition, the high level of raw material prices has made it difficult to grow the business. The launch of Gastrivix™ Avi has been a success and has been very well received in the market, with multiple orders already placed in Europe. Next focus is on regulatory activities outside the EU to stimulate growth of the product in other regions. New record levels for our Pro-Environment solutions Perstorp’s Pro-Environment portfolio continued to grow with new record high volumes in the second quarter. Sales were at all-time high for all three Pro-Environment...

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Interim Report 1 April ‒ 30 June 2022 Financial overview April ‒ June 2022 Income statement SEK m Full Year Exchange rate effects on net debt Other financial income and expenses EBITDA excluding non-recurring items Net Sales % Sales growth % Organic growth % Acquisition % FX effects Gross earnings % of net sales Operating earnings (EBIT) excl. non-recurring items Non-recurring items Operating earnings (EBIT) % of net sales Net sales during the second quarter amounted to SEK 4,165 m (3,272), an increase of SEK 893 m or 27%. Excluding FX effects and acquisition sales increased with +18% due to...

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Interim Report 1 April ‒ 30 June 2022 Free Cash Flow analysis1) SEK m Full year Maintenance Capex Free Cash Flow before Strategic Capex Strategic Capex Free Cash Flow EBITDA excl. non-recurring items Change in Working For further details on total cash flow, please see page 13. Excluding currency transaction effects and provisions. Free Cash Flow continued to be solid in the second quarter 2022 and amounted to SEK 275 m (409). The deviation compared to the same quarter 2021 is mainly a result of higher capex spending coming from the increased business activities partly offset by favorable development...

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Interim Report 1 April ‒ 30 June 2022 Net debt and reported leverage SEK m Free cash flow Cash impact from non-rec. items Full year Financial items Net debt, opening balance Acquisition Net Cash Flow Exchange rate effects and other Change in lease liabilities, IFRS 16 Change in pension liability Net debt, closing balance Of which: Pension liability Lease liability, IFRS 16 Net debt excl. pension and lease liability Available funds Reported leverage1) 1) Reported net debt excluding pension liabilities/reported EBITDA excluding non-recurring items. Net debt and reported leverage The Group’s available...

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Interim Report 1 April ‒ 30 June 2022 Business overview

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Interim Report 1 April ‒ 30 June 2022 Business overview The trend seen in the preceding quarters with strong underlying demand combined with tight availability in some business sectors was not seen in the same way during the second quarter. For Perstorp the second quarter was characterized by a solid performance. A softened underlying demand was offset by a positive FX-effect, pro-active customer outreach and strategic pricing. Logistic constraints and increases of raw material and energy prices continued during the quarter. A major scheduled maintenance turnaround took place at site Stenungsund,...

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Interim Report 1 April ‒ 30 June 2022 Consolidated income statement Income statement SEK m Full year Result from participations in associated companies Exchange-rate effects on net debt Other financial income and expenses EBITDA excluding non-recurring items Net Sales Cost of goods sold Gross earnings Selling, administration and R&D costs Other operating income and Operating earnings (EBIT) Consolidated Group Other operating income and expenses primarily includes exchange rate effects on operational net receivables and nonrecurring income and costs. 1)

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Interim Report 1 April ‒ 30 June 2022 Consolidated income statement Comprehensive income report SEK m Currency translation effect Other comprehensive income net after tax Total comprehensive income Parent company’s shareholder Non-controlling interest Other comprehensive income Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss Remeasurements of defined benefit plan Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss

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Interim Report 1 April ‒ 30 June 2022 Consolidated balance sheet Balance sheet, consolidated group SEK m Note Tangible fixed assets Intangible fixed assets Participation in associated companies Other non-current assets Inventories Other current assets Cash & cash equivalents, incl. short-term investments Total assets Total equity Pension liability, others Other non-current liabilities Current liabilities Total equity & liabilities Working capital Net debt Net debt excluding pension liabilities Capital employed Number of full-time employees, end of period Contingent liabilities Assets pledged...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.