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Teekay Tankers (TNK) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Edward Lee - Manager - Corporate DevelopmentKenneth Hvid - President, CEO & DirectorJonathan Chappell - Senior Managing DirectorOmar Nokta - Managing DirectorKen Hoexter - Managing DirectorChristian Waldegrave - Director of Research & Commercial Performance Operator Welcome to the Teekay Group First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Results Conference Call. During the call, all participants will be in a listen only mo ...

Teekay (TK) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 11:00 AM ET Speaker0 Welcome to the Teekay Group First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Results Conference Call. During the call, all participants will be in a listen only mode. Afterwards, you will be invited to participate in a question and answer session. At that time, if you have a question, participants will be asked to press 1 to register for a question. For assist assistance during the call, please press 0 on your touch tone phone. As a reminder, this ...

Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Gallagher - Executive Vice President of Investor RelationGerasimos Kalogiratos - CEO and DirectorNikos Tripodakis - Chief Commercial OfficerJonathan Chappell - Senior Managing DirectorLiam Burke - Managing DirectorNikos Kalapotharakos - CFOOmar Nokta - Managing DirectorCliment Molins - Head of Shipping Research Conference Call Participants Alexander Bidwell - Associate Analyst Operator Thank you fo ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net income for Q1 2025 was $238 million, with adjusted EBITDA at $544 million, reflecting strong phosphate prices and improving potash prices [7][8] - First quarter realized prices were $623 per ton for phosphate and $223 per ton for potash, exceeding guidance ranges [8][9] - Free cash flow generation was constrained by typical working capital seasonality, with expected CapEx of $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion for the year [19][39] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Phosphate production was 1.4 million tons in Q1 2025, with a production volume outlook maintained at 7.2 million to 7.6 million tons for the year [13] - Potash production cash cost per ton was $78, up from $72 in the prior year, with expectations for costs to decline as production increases [32][33] - Mosaic Biosciences revenue more than doubled year-over-year, driven by strong sales of existing products and new product launches [15][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global fertilizer demand remains strong, with solid ag commodity fundamentals despite geopolitical uncertainties [5][20] - Brazilian growers are benefiting from favorable economics, with NP and K shipments expected to exceed 47 million tons [22] - Phosphate demand is driven by rising lithium iron phosphate production in China, which grew 55% in Q1 2025 [11][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on normalizing phosphate production and operating costs, with a strategic advantage in market access, particularly in Brazil [6][10] - Ongoing efforts to shed non-core assets and reallocate capital are in progress, with a commitment to return excess capital to shareholders [18][19] - The company anticipates significant growth opportunities in new markets and products, leveraging its expansive footprint in Brazil [14][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about navigating geopolitical dynamics and highlighted the long-term constructive market fundamentals [10][42] - The outlook for Q2 2025 is positive, with expectations for improved earnings and segment profitability [14][42] - Management noted that while there may be headwinds in the second half of the year, the overall market remains tight and supportive [21][24] Other Important Information - The company is investing in production enhancements, including a hydrofloat project expected to increase potash production volumes [12][32] - The impact of foreign exchange variations on earnings was noted, with a negative effect of $18 million in Q1 [33] - The company is closely monitoring the affordability of fertilizers in the U.S. market and its implications for demand [81] Q&A Session Summary Question: Assessment of Bartow, New Wales, and Riverview operations - Management indicated that the assessment remains similar, with ongoing reliability enhancement projects paying off [44][46][49] Question: Impact of tariffs on ammonia supply - Management confirmed that current ammonia purchases have not incurred tariff impacts, with most supply coming from exempt sources [51][52] Question: Phosphate pricing and maintenance costs - Management acknowledged extraordinary maintenance costs but expects them to normalize as production increases [57][60] Question: Potash market dynamics and Belarusian shipments - Management noted that while Belarusian shipments have not decreased, production cuts from other regions are expected to support pricing [67][68] Question: Cost of production for potash - Management expects significant improvements in potash production costs as low-cost tons come into the marketplace [71][74] Question: Mosaic's role in supply and demand dynamics - Management indicated that supply constraints will continue to support pricing, with strong demand anticipated in India [78][80] Question: Cash flow and working capital expectations - Management expects cash flow generation to improve, with incremental EBITDA contributing positively despite working capital increases [90][92] Question: Mosaic Biosciences growth and profitability - Management highlighted strong growth projections for Mosaic Biosciences, with a focus on product development and market access [96][100]

Kirby (KEX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Kurt Niemietz - VP of Investor Relations & TreasurerDavid Grzebinski - President and Chief Executive OfficerRaj Kumar - Executive VP & CFOChristian O’Neil - President & COODaniel Imbro - Managing DirectorKen Hoexter - Managing DirectorSherif Elmaghrabi - Equity Research Associate Conference Call Participants Jonathan Chappell - AnalystScott Group - MD & Senior AnalystGreg Wasikowski - Senior Analyst, Associate Partner and Co-Fou ...

Kirby (KEX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Kirby Corporation twenty twenty five First Quarter Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer session. To ask a question during this session, you need to press 11 on your telephone and wait for your name to be announced. To withdraw your question, please press 11 again. Please b ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated net revenues for Q1 2025 totaled $627 million, an 8% increase year over year but a 15% decrease compared to Q4 2024 [21][22] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $125 million, representing a 3% decrease year over year and a 36% decrease compared to Q4 2024, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 20% [22][23] - Mining cash cost significantly dropped to $0.11 per pound from $0.26 per pound year over year, while smelting cash cost increased to $1.17 per pound from $0.98 per pound in the same period last year [10][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Zinc production in Q1 2025 was 67,000 tons, down 23% year over year and 8% quarter over quarter, impacted by operational challenges and heavy rainfall [10][11] - Smelting segment sales reached 130,000 tons, a decrease of 6% year over year and 14% quarter over quarter, primarily due to lower production at certain facilities [11][12] - Aripuana's production volume declined due to intense rainfall, but metallurgical recoveries improved and costs remained within guidance [14][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The LME zinc price averaged $2,838 per ton in Q1 2025, reflecting a 16% increase year over year but a 7% decrease quarter over quarter [29] - The LME copper price averaged $9,340 per ton, up 11% year over year and 2% quarter over quarter, indicating strong market fundamentals [31] - The LME silver price averaged $32 per ounce, up 37% year over year and 2% quarter over quarter, supported by concerns around future availability [32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The Cerro Pasco integration project is progressing well, with construction of the tailings pumping system expected to begin in Q2 2025, aimed at extending operations for over ten years [17][35] - The company is focused on improving margins through disciplined operational performance and cost control, while also enhancing production capacity at Aripuana [7][16] - Exploration remains a key pillar of the long-term strategy, with ongoing geological studies and efforts to extend the life of assets [35] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management acknowledged the challenging macro environment marked by volatility, geopolitical tensions, and inflation, but remains confident in the medium to long-term fundamentals for key metals [6][7] - The company expects to normalize production variations over the coming quarters and is taking measures to recover production lost in Q1 2025 [48][86] - Management emphasized a disciplined approach to financial and operational strategies, prioritizing cash generation and smart capital allocation [37][86] Other Important Information - The company invested $50 million in CapEx during Q1 2025, primarily for sustaining activities, with total CapEx guidance for 2025 remaining unchanged at $347 million [23][24] - The liquidity position remains healthy, with available liquidity of approximately $721 million at the end of Q1 2025 [26] - The net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio increased from 1.7 times to 2.1 times, primarily due to seasonal cash balance decreases [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on geotechnical issues at Vasante and production levels at Cerro Lindo? - Management explained that geotechnical issues at Vasante were due to a collapse in a high-grade mineral stope, which is being addressed to recover production [42][44] - Production at Cerro Lindo is expected to recover throughout the year, with improvements anticipated in other mines as well [46][48] Question: What are the impacts of recent trends on TCRCs and leverage expectations? - Management noted that TCs have decreased to $80, which will impact smelter profitability, but most contracts are already closed for the year [50][52] - Leverage is expected to reverse throughout the year, with targets to maintain or slightly lower leverage compared to the end of 2024 [58][59] Question: Will the negative working capital of $265 million be fully reversed this year? - Management indicated that working capital is expected to be flat on an annual basis, with a significant one-off tax payment affecting Q1 results [64][66] Question: How is the company managing tariff risks? - Management stated that they are not currently exposed to tariffs on zinc and are monitoring the situation closely, with expectations of stable demand in the U.S. market [78][80]

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:FCX) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call April 24, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants David Joint - Vice President, Investor Relations Richard Adkerson - Chairman Kathleen Quirk - President and Chief Executive Officer Maree Robertson - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Cory Stevens - Senior Vice President, and President of FM Technical Services Conference Call Participants Carlos De Alba - Morgan Stanley Liam Fitzpatrick - Deutsche Bank Katja Jancic - BMO Capita ...