Q3 2024 OMV AG Earnings Call Transcript

Oct 29, 2024 / 10:30AM GMT
Release Date Price: $42.44

Key Points

Positve
  • OMV AG (OMVJF) reported strong cash flow from operations at EUR4.4 billion for the first nine months, only slightly below the previous year.
  • The Chemicals segment showed substantial growth, with a EUR146 million increase in clean operating results compared to the previous year.
  • Polyolefin sales volumes, including joint ventures, grew by 9% year-on-year, indicating strong demand in the market.
  • OMV Petrom completed significant renewable energy acquisitions, positioning the company well for future growth in renewable power production.
  • The company successfully diversified its gas supply sources, eliminating dependency on Russian gas, enhancing energy security.
Negative
  • The Clean CCS operating result declined by 21% compared to the previous year, primarily due to lower refining margins and oil and gas sales.
  • Oil and gas production decreased by 9% year-on-year, impacted by unplanned outages in Libya and natural declines in other regions.
  • The refining indicator margin for Europe declined significantly, negatively impacting the Fuels & Feedstock segment.
  • Cash flow from operating activities decreased by EUR280 million compared to the strong third quarter of the previous year.
  • The Clean CCS earnings per share declined by 20%, reflecting the challenges faced in the current macroeconomic environment.
Operator

Welcome to the OMV Group's third quarter 2024 results conference call and webcast. (Operator Instructions) Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded.

At this time, I would like to refer you to the disclaimer, which includes our position on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on beliefs, estimates and assumptions currently held by and information currently available to OMV. By their nature forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that will or may occur in the future and are outside of the control of OMV.

Therefore, recipients are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. OMV disclaims any obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, revised assumptions and expectations and future developments and events. This presentation does not contain any recommendation or invitation to buy or sell securities in OMV.

I'd now like to hand the conference over to Mr. Florian Greger, Head of Investor Relations. Please go ahead Mr.

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