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SABESP(SBS) - 2019 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-03-31 21:29
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2019, net income reached R$3.4 billion, an increase of 18.8% from R$2.8 billion in 2018 [10] - Net operating revenue was R$18 billion, up 11.9% from R$16.1 billion in 2018 [11] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2019 was R$7.5 billion, a 14.8% increase from R$6.5 billion in 2018, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 41.8% compared to 40.7% in the previous year [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total volume billed in 2019 grew by 3.5%, with water volume increasing by 0.2% and sewage volume by 7.7% when including Guarulhos and Santo André [8] - In retail, the public category saw a 4.6% increase, followed by residential at 2.7%, commercial at 2.4%, and industrial at 1.7% [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added approximately 2.5 million people to its service population in 2019, including the incorporation of Santo André and Guarulhos [26] - The number of contracts increased from 307 to 324, with its share in total revenue rising from 84.8% to 92.2% [27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on improving sanitation and health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of clean water [5] - The company aims to maintain investments in regular water supplies and has started producing reused water for cleaning purposes [34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in facing the challenges posed by the pandemic, citing previous experiences with crises [7] - The economic recession caused by the pandemic is not expected to significantly affect revenues, with residential consumption likely to remain stable [32] Other Important Information - The company signed a significant contract with the municipality of Santo André, contributing R$1.3 billion in revenue [13] - Adjustments in costs were noted, with administrative and commercial expenses increasing by 12% mainly due to services and electricity [11][18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Revenue and Cost Adjustments - Inquiry about the expected tariff hike and the level of returns for the upcoming rate review [38] - Management confirmed that tariff adjustments are anticipated, but the situation is being monitored due to the pandemic [42][44] Question: Rate Review Concerns - Questions regarding risks in the rate review process, particularly concerning the regulatory asset base and operational expenses [48] - Management indicated optimism about the discussions with regulatory bodies and the potential for recovering asset bases [55] Question: Foreign Exchange Debt Exposure - Inquiry about the company's strategy to reduce foreign exchange exposure and the cost of local currency funding [57] - Management confirmed ongoing discussions to negotiate changes in contracts to minimize foreign currency exposure [59]
SABESP(SBS) - 2019 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-11-18 18:53
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2019, net income reached R$1.2 billion, a significant increase of 113.9% compared to R$565 million in Q3 2018, primarily driven by R$1.3 billion in extraordinary revenues from an agreement with the municipality of Sao Paulo [8][19] - Net operating revenues increased to R$5.4 billion from R$3.8 billion in Q3 2018, marking a 42% growth [9][19] - Adjusted EBITDA rose to R$3 billion, up 109% from R$1.4 billion in the same period last year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 55.6% compared to 37.6% in Q3 2018 [10][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total billed volume increased by 2.8%, with water services growing by 2.4% and sewage services by 3.4% compared to Q3 2018. Including Guarulhos and Santo Andre, total billed volume growth was 3.8% [7] - The operation in Santo Andre contributed R$1.3 billion to operating revenues, while Guarulhos added R$160 million in operating revenue [11][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has made significant progress in expanding its services in Guarulhos and Santo Andre, with successful initiatives to eliminate water rationing in Guarulhos and improve water distribution in Santo Andre [4][5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance its consumer base and is focused on cleaning the Pinheiros River by 2022, which involves substantial investments in sewage collection and treatment [5] - Innovative contracting processes are being utilized to accelerate results in sewage treatment, which is crucial for the company's image and shareholder interests [5] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the results and highlighted the importance of the agreements with municipalities for future growth [4][8] - The company is aware of the macroeconomic conditions affecting interest and exchange rates and is considering actions to mitigate foreign exchange exposure [25] Other Important Information - The company reversed a provision of R$173 million related to employee retirements, positively impacting salaries and benefits [13] - A new healthcare plan was implemented, resulting in savings of R$39.1 million in healthcare expenses compared to Q3 2018 [16] Q&A Session Summary - There were no questions during the Q&A session, and the conference concluded with a note of appreciation from management for the participants' time [27][28]
SABESP(SBS) - 2019 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-08-16 21:49
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de Sao Paulo - SABESP (NYSE:SBS) Q2 2019 Earnings Conference Call August 16, 2019 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Mario Sampaio - Head, Capital Market & IR Conference Call Participants Hasan Doza - WAM Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. At this time, we would like to welcome everyone to SABESP's conference call to discuss its results for the second quarter of 2019. The audio for this conference is being broadcast simultaneously through the Internet on the ...
SABESP(SBS) - 2019 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2019-08-16 17:54
2Q19 Results Economic-Financial Office and Investor Relations Office DISCLAIMER This presentation may contain forward-looking statements referring to SABESP's business outlook, operating and financial results estimates, and growth prospects. These are only forecasts, and as such, they are exclusively based on SABESP's management expectation in relation to the future of business and its continuous access to capital to finance the Company's business plan. These forward-looking statements largely depend on cha ...
SABESP(SBS) - 2019 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-05-14 21:19
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP (NYSE:SBS) Q1 2019 Earnings Conference Call May 14, 2019 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Mario Sampaio - Head, Capital Market & IR Conference Call Participants Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. At this time, we would like to welcome everyone to SABESP's conference call to discuss its results for the first quarter of 2019. The audio for this conference is being broadcast simultaneously through the Internet on the website, www.sabesp. ...
SABESP(SBS) - 2018 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-04-02 23:22
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP (NYSE:SBS) Q4 2018 Results Earnings Conference Call April 2, 2019 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Rui Affonso - Chief Financial Officer & Investor Relations Officer Mario Arruda Sampaio - Head of Capital Market & Investor Relations SÃlvio Xavier - Head of Costs & Tariffs. Conference Call Participants Santiago Jariton - EV Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. At this time, we would like to welcome everyone to SABESPÂ's Conference Call t ...