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Nutrien (NTR) Presents At Morgan Stanley 2021 Global Chemicals, Agriculture, and Packaging Conference
2021-11-23 19:37
Financial Performance and Capital Allocation - Nutrien's adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $6.9 billion and $7.1 billion in 2021[12] - Nutrien returned $900 million to shareholders year-to-date through dividends and share buybacks[9] - The company plans approximately $2 billion in de-leveraging over the next 6 months[18] - Sustaining capital expenditures are estimated at $1.2 billion for 2021[18] Retail Segment - Retail adjusted EBITDA margin reached 10.8% in Q3 2021[20] - Adjusted average working capital to sales in Retail was 12% in Q3 2021[20] - Adjusted EBITDA per US selling location in Retail was $1362K in Q3 2021[20] - Proprietary products accounted for 26.8% of total margin in Retail in Q3 2021[20] - Digital platform sales in Retail reached $1.899 billion year-to-date[20] - Nutrien expects ~$50 million in synergies from the Ruralco acquisition by the end of 2021[23] - Nutrien has announced transactions in Brazil totaling >$300 million in the last 21 months[18] Potash and Nitrogen Segments - Nutrien increased Potash production by 1 million tonnes in 2021[9] - Nutrien's ammonia capacity is 7.1 million metric tonnes[57] Sustainability - Nutrien is targeting a 30% reduction in GHG emissions per tonne of product produced by 2030[10] - The Carbon Program covers ~200K acres in US and Canadian pilots[77]
Nutrien(NTR) - 2021 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-11-02 19:21
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA exceeded $1.6 billion in Q3 2021, an increase of nearly $1 billion compared to the same period last year [15] - Year-to-date adjusted EBITDA increased by 61% to $4.7 billion, with free cash flow of $2.8 billion generated over this period [15] - Full year 2021 adjusted EBITDA projected in the range of $6.9 billion to $7.1 billion, representing a $3.3 billion increase from 2020 [36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retail delivered a record third quarter, driven by higher sales and increased margins, with significant earnings growth across all geographies [16] - Potash adjusted EBITDA up 131% from last year, with expectations of a surge to an annualized run rate of 17 million tonnes in Q4 [19] - Nitrogen and phosphate generated nearly $700 million in combined adjusted EBITDA in Q3, supported by higher selling prices across all product lines [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global grain and oilseed inventory is well below historic levels, supporting strong crop prices and grower margins [24] - In Brazil, fertilizer consumption projected to grow by more than 10% in 2021, driven by strong agricultural fundamentals [27] - Potash prices have increased significantly, with Brazilian granular potash prices transacting above $750 per tonne [31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Company focuses on enhancing nitrogen position through strategic capacity expansions and projects supporting GHG emissions reduction targets [12] - Plans to grow retail business through acquisitions and expanding market share, particularly in Brazil [38] - Commitment to reducing long-term debt by approximately $2 billion over the next 6 months to strengthen the balance sheet [37] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects tight crop input markets to continue into 2022 due to supply-related outages and constraints [9] - Positive sentiment in North America, with growers investing in soils and preparing for next year's crop [25] - Anticipation of strong demand for crop inputs, with growers expected to maximize planted acreage in 2022 [26] Other Important Information - Company repurchased 2.4 million shares in Q3 2021 and returned $900 million to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks [37] - Progress on decarbonization projects expected to reduce CO2 equivalent emissions by approximately 1 million tonnes by the end of 2023 [40] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for potash production in 2022 - Management clarified that the 17 million-tonne run rate is for Q4 only and not sustainable throughout 2022, expecting to produce around 14 million tonnes this year and potentially ramping up by another 1 million tonnes next year [44][49] Question: Nitrogen trade dynamics in Europe and China - Management indicated that nitrogen trade remains tight, exacerbated by high energy prices in Europe, with expectations for continued demand growth despite curtailments [52][55] Question: Potash pricing and forward sales - Management noted that realized prices lag behind posted benchmark prices due to the timing of contracts, but they are now placing volumes at posted prices for Q1 2022 [70] Question: Retail organic growth expectations - Management expressed confidence in organic growth opportunities, particularly in proprietary products, with expectations for continued market share gains [102][106] Question: Capital allocation strategy - Management highlighted a balanced approach to capital allocation, focusing on debt reduction, investments in growth opportunities, and returning capital to shareholders [84][90]
Nutrien(NTR) - 2021 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2021-11-01 21:53
Exhibit 99.1 NYSE, TSX: NTR News Release November 1, 2021 – all amounts are in US dollars except as otherwise noted Nutrien Delivers Record Third Quarter Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance SASKATOON, Saskatchewan -- Nutrien Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: NTR) announced today its third quarter 2021 results, with net earnings of $726 million ($1.25 diluted earnings per share). Third-quarter adjusted net earnings1 were $1.38 per share and adjusted EBITDA1 was $1.6 billion. The following management's discussion and ana ...
Nutrien(NTR) - 2021 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-08-10 22:18
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nutrien increased its annual adjusted EBITDA guidance to a midpoint over $6 billion for 2021, representing an increase of over 33% compared to previous estimates [12][33] - The first half adjusted EBITDA was over $3 billion, up 36% year-over-year [15][33] - Free cash flow generated in the first half of the year was $1.9 billion [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nutrien Ag Solutions, the retail operations, achieved a 24% year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA for the first half of 2021 [16] - Potash earnings increased by 48% year-over-year, while nitrogen and phosphate businesses saw a 45% increase [17] - Adjusted EBITDA in the first half for the U.S., Canada, and Australia was up over 20%, with South American EBITDA nearly doubling year-over-year [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global potash demand in 2021 is projected to be at record levels between 69 and 71 million tonnes, with low inventory levels in key regions [30] - The company expects solid crop input demand in North America and favorable weather conditions in Australia to support strong demand [29] - Current fertilizer prices are driven by robust demand for all nutrients, supported by agricultural market fundamentals [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance its market position to drive value and is committed to operational excellence and cost management [32][34] - Nutrien is focused on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, with ongoing commitments to improve carbon outcomes [35] - The company plans to maintain a disciplined capital allocation approach, including potential investments in the business and shareholder returns [33][34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the future outlook, expecting crop prices to remain above historical levels and fertilizer markets to remain tight [32][36] - The company anticipates that the current price environment will support continued strong demand for fertilizers into 2022 [30][36] - Management noted that while there are inflationary pressures, they do not feel disadvantaged at this point in the cycle [104] Other Important Information - Nutrien reported $1.6 billion in digitally-enabled sales in the first half of the year, nearly double the same period in 2020 [22] - The company is expanding its retail business in Brazil and has announced an agreement to acquire Terra Nova, enhancing its market presence [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the plans for debt reduction and capital allocation? - Management discussed the disciplined capital allocation approach, including potential debt reduction and share buybacks, but did not provide specific numbers [40][46] Question: What is the inventory level in the retail channel? - Retail inventory for NP and K was about $150 million higher in the U.S. than last year, planned for a good fall application season [48] Question: What is the visibility on potash pricing and supply? - Management expects limited new supply in the next couple of years and is well-positioned with strong pricing [54][56] Question: Is there evidence of demand destruction in potash? - Management indicated that demand remains strong, with inventories being drawn down in key markets [61] Question: What are the assumptions for EBITDA guidance? - Management highlighted strong fundamentals and the ability to sustain prices, despite uncertainties in the market [84][90]
Nutrien(NTR) - 2021 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2021-08-10 15:56
Source 1 Nutrien Q2 2021 Results Presentation August 9, 2021 Forward Looking Statements 2 Certain statements and other information included in this presentation, including within "Outlook and Guidance" constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") under applicable securities laws (such statements are often accompanied by words such as "anticipate", "forecast", "expect", "believe", "may", "will", "should", "estimate", "intend" or other s ...
Nutrien Ltd. (NTR) CEO Mayo Schmidt presents at BMO Capital Markets Virtual 16th Annual Farm to Market Conference (Transcript)
2021-05-20 19:00
Nutrien Ltd. (NYSE:NTR) BMO Capital Markets Virtual 16th Annual Farm to Market Conference May 20, 2021 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Mayo Schmidt - President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Conference Call Participants Joel Jackson - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research Joel Jackson Okay, next up is our fireside chat with Nutrien, of course, the large global fertilizer producer, which also has a very large retail farm center network. The company recently underwent some senior management changes and ...
Nutrien(NTR) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-05-04 20:50
Nutrien Ltd. (NYSE:NTR) Q1 2021 Earnings Conference Call May 4, 2021 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Richard Downey - VP, IR Mayo Schmidt - President and CEO Jason Newton - Head Economist Jeff Tarsi - SVP, Retail North America Kenneth Seitz - EVP & CEO of Potash Raef Sully - EVP & CEO, Phosphate & Nitrogen Pedro Farah - CFO David Elser - VP, Strategic Supply Chain Operations Conference Call Participants Steve Byrne - Bank of America Ben Isaacson - Scotiabank Andrew Wong - RBC Capital Markets P.J. Juvekar - ...
Nutrien(NTR) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2021-05-04 15:23
Source 1 Nutrien Q1 2021 Results Presentation 5/3/2021 May 3, 2021 Forward Looking Statements 2 Certain statements and other information included in this document and incorporated by reference, including within "Outlook and Guidance" constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") under applicable securities laws (such statements are often accompanied by words such as "anticipate", "forecast", "expect", "believe", "may", "will", "should", ...
Nutrien (NTR) Presents At Bank of America 2021 Global Agriculture & Materials Conference - Slideshow
2021-03-19 08:39
| --- | --- | |------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Investor Presentation | | | BofA Securities 2021 Global Agriculture & Materials Conference | | | March 3, 2021 | | Forward Looking Statements 2 Forward Looking Statements Certain statements and other information included in this presentation and incorporated by reference constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") under ...
Nutrien (NTR) Presents At BMO 30th Global Metals And Mining Conference - Slideshow
2021-03-05 18:53
| --- | --- | |----------------------------------------------|-------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Investor Presentation | | | BMO 30th Global Metals & Mining Conference | | | | | Forward Looking Statements 2 Forward Looking Statements Certain statements and other information included in this presentation and incorporated by reference constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") under applicable securities laws (such statements are ...