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Mercer(MERC) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-13 16:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The operating EBITDA for Q4 was negative $20 million, an improvement of $8 million compared to Q3, primarily due to stable production and the One Goal 100 program, despite market headwinds [3][4] - The consolidated net loss for Q4 was $309 million, or $4.61 per share, compared to a net loss of $81 million, or $1.21 per share in Q3 [13] - Total non-cash impairment charges for Q4 amounted to $260 million, or $3.22 per share, with $204 million related to the Peace River Mill [3][4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Both the pulp and solid wood segments reported negative quarterly EBITDA of $11 million in Q4 [4] - Softwood sales realizations decreased to $702 per ton from $728 per ton in Q3, while North American NBSK list prices averaged $1,568 per ton, down $132 from Q3 [5][6] - Lumber production decreased by about 6% to 109 million board feet in Q4, with sales volumes dropping to 103 million board feet, a decline of about 7% from Q3 [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The NBSK net price in China declined to $671 per ton, a $19 decrease from Q3, while European NBSK prices remained stable at $1,498 per ton [5][6] - Hardwood sales realizations were flat at $528 per ton compared to Q3, with the average net price for eucalyptus hardwood increasing to $540 per ton, up $37 from Q3 [6][7] - Fiber costs for both pulp and solid wood segments remained steady in Q4, but are expected to increase in Q1 2026 due to supply constraints [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on returning the Peace River mill to profitability through strategic initiatives, including expanding softwood pulp production and exploring government support for energy generation [4][16] - The One Goal 100 program aims to improve profitability by $100 million by the end of 2026, with approximately $30 million in cost savings realized in 2025 [12][15] - The company is transitioning from hardwood to softwood production at the Peace River mill, aiming for a 50/50 split by the end of the year [46] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that ongoing market headwinds and trade uncertainties are impacting operational performance, but underlying performance has improved [14][19] - The company expects modest price improvements for NBSK and NBHK in Q1, while trade uncertainty continues to affect supply-demand dynamics [20][21] - Management is optimistic about the mass timber business, expecting revenues to exceed $120 million in 2026, driven by a healthy order book [25][26] Other Important Information - The company reported an improvement in aggregate liquidity of over $54 million to $430 million, attributed to working capital management and cost reduction activities [12] - Planned capital expenditures for 2026 are expected to be between $60 million and $80 million, focusing on maintenance and environmental projects [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you say how much headroom that you have under any of your maintenance covenants as of December thirty-first? - Management is comfortable that they are well under the covenants at the end of the quarter, but expects them to tighten as the year progresses due to a weak outlook [30] Question: Any thoughts on asset recycling opportunities to expedite potential deleveraging of the balance sheet? - The company is analyzing asset sales or restructuring as part of their debt reduction plans, but acknowledges that current market conditions are not favorable for realizing reasonable value [39] Question: Is there any thought to potentially closing the Peace River mill? - The focus is on transitioning from hardwood to softwood production, which is expected to enhance profitability, and there are ongoing government-supported projects to improve the mill's performance [46][47] Question: Any updates on the extension of your two RCFs? - Discussions with lenders are ongoing, and management expects to conclude these discussions before the end of Q2 [70][71]
Mercer(MERC) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-13 16:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The operating EBITDA for Q4 2025 was negative $20 million, an improvement of $8 million compared to Q3 2025, primarily due to stable production and the One Goal One Hundred program, despite market headwinds [3][4] - The company reported a consolidated net loss of $309 million for Q4 2025, or $4.61 per share, which included non-cash impairments totaling approximately $239 million [12][3] - Aggregate liquidity improved by over $54 million to $430 million, consisting of about $187 million in cash and $243 million in undrawn revolvers [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Both the pulp and solid wood segments reported negative quarterly EBITDA of $11 million in Q4 2025 [4] - Pulp sales volumes increased by 20,000 tons to 472,000 tons, while pulp production remained stable at 460,000 tons [7][19] - Lumber production decreased by about 6% to 109 million board feet, with sales volumes dropping to 103 million board feet, a decline of about 7% from Q3 2025 [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Softwood sales realizations decreased to $702 per ton, down from $728 per ton in Q3 2025, while North American NBSK list prices averaged $1,568 per ton, a reduction of about $132 [5][6] - The average net price for eucalyptus hardwood in Q4 was $540 per ton, an increase of $37 from Q3, while hardwood sales realizations remained flat at $528 per ton [6] - The average price gap between softwood and hardwood pulp in China narrowed to approximately $130 per ton [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on strategic initiatives to return the Peace River mill to profitability, including expanding softwood pulp production and exploring government support for energy generation [4][15] - The One Goal One Hundred program aims to improve profitability by $100 million by the end of 2026, with approximately $30 million in cost savings realized in 2025 [11][14] - The company is transitioning from hardwood to softwood production at the Peace River mill, aiming for a 50/50 split by the end of 2026 [47] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that ongoing market headwinds and trade uncertainties are impacting operational performance, but underlying performance has improved [13][14] - The company expects modest price improvements for NBSK and NBHK in Q1 2026, while trade uncertainty continues to affect supply-demand dynamics [19] - Management expressed confidence in the mass timber business as a growth engine, with expected revenues of over $120 million in 2026 [25][26] Other Important Information - The company plans to maintain a capital expenditure budget of $60 million to $80 million in 2026, focusing on maintenance and environmental projects [27] - The company is actively lobbying against policies that prioritize wood for biofuel over higher-value wood products [80][81] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you say how much headroom you have under any of your maintenance covenants as of December 31? - The company is comfortable that it is well under the covenants at the end of the quarter, but expects them to tighten as the year progresses [30] Question: Any thoughts on asset recycling opportunities to expedite deleveraging? - The company is analyzing asset sales or restructuring but acknowledges that current market conditions are not favorable for claiming reasonable value [40] Question: Is there any thought to potentially closing the Peace River mill? - The company is focused on transitioning from hardwood to softwood production at the Peace River mill and is working on energy projects to support profitability [47][48] Question: What are the expectations around working capital for this year? - The company expects a modest cash outflow from working capital in 2026 [51] Question: How do you see the outlook for the market, particularly for softwood pulp? - Recent developments in supply disruptions may indicate potential upward pressure on prices for both hardwood and softwood [56][58]
Mercer(MERC) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-13 16:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The operating EBITDA for Q4 2025 was negative $20 million, an improvement of $8 million compared to Q3 2025, primarily due to stable production and the One Goal One Hundred program, despite market headwinds [3][4] - The consolidated net loss for Q4 2025 was $309 million, or $4.61 per share, compared to a net loss of $81 million, or $1.21 per share in Q3 2025 [13] - Total non-cash impairment charges for the quarter amounted to $260 million, or $3.22 per share, largely due to the ongoing weakness in the hardwood pulp market [3][4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Both the pulp and solid wood segments reported negative quarterly EBITDA of $11 million in Q4 2025 [4] - Pulp sales volumes increased by 20,000 tons to 472,000 tons, while pulp production remained stable at 460,000 tons [7][20] - Lumber production decreased by about 6% to 109 million board feet, with sales volumes dropping to 103 million board feet, a decrease of about 7% from Q3 2025 [10][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Softwood sales realizations decreased to $702 per ton, down from $728 per ton in Q3 2025, while North American NBSK list prices averaged $1,568 per ton, a reduction of about $132 from Q3 [5][6] - The average net price for eucalyptus hardwood in Q4 was $540 per ton, an increase of $37 from Q3, while hardwood sales realizations remained flat at $528 per ton [6][20] - The average price gap between softwood and hardwood pulp in China narrowed to approximately $130 per ton [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on strategic initiatives to return the Peace River mill to profitability, including expanding softwood pulp production and exploring government support for energy generation [4][15] - The One Goal One Hundred program aims to improve profitability by $100 million by the end of 2026, with approximately $30 million in cost savings realized in 2025 [12][14] - The company is transitioning from hardwood to softwood production at the Peace River mill, aiming for a 50/50 split by the end of 2026 [50] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that ongoing market headwinds and trade uncertainties are impacting operational performance, but underlying performance has improved quarter-over-quarter [14][20] - The company expects modest price improvements for NBSK and NBHK in Q1 2026, while trade uncertainty continues to affect supply-demand dynamics [20][22] - Management expressed confidence in the mass timber business as a growth engine, with expected revenues of over $120 million in 2026 [25][27] Other Important Information - The company reported an improvement in aggregate liquidity of over $54 million to $430 million, attributed to working capital management and cost reduction activities [12] - Planned capital expenditures for 2026 are expected to be between $60 million and $80 million, focusing on maintenance and environmental projects [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you say how much headroom that you have under any of your maintenance covenants as of December thirty-first? - Management indicated comfort with being well under the covenants at the end of the quarter, but expects them to tighten as the year progresses due to a weak outlook [32] Question: Any thoughts on asset recycling opportunities to expedite potential deleveraging of the balance sheet? - Management is analyzing asset sales or restructuring as part of their debt reduction plans, but noted that current market conditions are not favorable for claiming reasonable value for assets [43] Question: Is there any thought to potentially closing the Peace River mill? - Management clarified that they are focused on transitioning the mill from hardwood to softwood production, which is expected to enhance profitability [50] Question: Any updates on the extension of your two RCFs? - Management stated that discussions with lenders are ongoing and are expected to conclude before the end of Q2 2026 [75][78] Question: How do you see the outlook for the market, particularly regarding softwood pulp? - Management acknowledged significant supply disruptions and indicated potential upward pressure on prices for both hardwood and softwood due to recent developments in Indonesia [59][60]
Mercer(MERC) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-02-13 15:00
Mercer International Inc. Transforming biomass into bioproducts for a more sustainable world Q4 2025 Earnings Call February 13th, 2026 Juan Carlos Bueno – President & CEO Richard Short – CFO, Executive VP & Secretary Forward-looking Statements The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements For more information regarding these risks and uncertainties, review Mercer's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission Unless required ...
Mercer International Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 and Year End 2025 Results
Globenewswire· 2026-02-12 21:30
Selected Highlights Fourth quarter Operating EBITDA* was negative $20.1 million (net loss of $308.7 million) compared to negative $28.1 million (net loss of $80.8 million) in the third quarter of 2025Full year 2025 Operating EBITDA was negative $22.0 million (net loss of $497.9 million) compared to positive $243.7 million (net loss of $85.1 million) in 2024Included in net loss for the fourth quarter are total non-cash impairments of $238.7 million, primarily on long-lived assets at our Peace River mill due ...
Suzano S.A.(SUZ) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-11 14:02
Suzano (NYSE:SUZ) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 11, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAires Galhardo - Executive Officer of Pulp OperationsFábio Almeida de Oliveira - EVP of Paper and PackagingJoão Alberto Fernandez de Abreu - CEOLeonardo Grimaldi - Executive Officer of Commercial Pulp, People & ManagementLuis Renato Costa Bueno - Executive Officer of Consumer Goods and Corporate RelationsMarcos Moreno Chagas Assumpção - Director of Investor RelationsConference Call ParticipantsCaio Ribeiro - Director a ...
Suzano S.A.(SUZ) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-11 14:02
Suzano (NYSE:SUZ) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 11, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAires Galhardo - Executive Officer of Pulp OperationsFábio Almeida de Oliveira - EVP of Paper and PackagingJoão Alberto Fernandez de Abreu - CEOLeonardo Grimaldi - Executive Officer of Commercial Pulp, People & ManagementLuis Renato Costa Bueno - Executive Officer of Consumer Goods and Corporate RelationsMarcos Moreno Chagas Assumpção - Director of Investor RelationsConference Call ParticipantsCaio Ribeiro - Director a ...
Suzano S.A.(SUZ) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-11 14:00
Suzano (NYSE:SUZ) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 11, 2026 08:00 AM ET Speaker7Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for holding, and welcome to Suzano's conference call to discuss the results for the fourth quarter of 2025. We would like to inform that all participants will be in listen-only mode during the presentation that will be addressed by the CEO, Mr. Beto Abreu, and other executive officers. This call will be presented in English with simultaneous translation to Portuguese. To change the audio, you can pr ...
Suzano S.A.(SUZ) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-02-11 13:00
Earnings Conference Call 4Q25 The forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements related to the declaration or payment of dividends, implementation of the key operational and financial strategies and investment plans, guidance about future operations and factors or trends that influence the financial situation, liquidity or operational results. Such statements reflect the current view of the management and are subject to diverse risks and uncertainties. These are qualified in accordance ...
Suzano Reports Record Sales and Continued Improvements in Operational Efficiency in 2025
Businesswire· 2026-02-10 23:44
SÃO PAULO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer, announces its results for both the final quarter (4Q25) and the full year (2025), reporting record annual sales volumes and net revenue. The company also reported an improvement in its cash cost of pulp production, reflecting the drive for improved operational efficiency. Pulp and paper sales reached 14.2 million tonnes, a 15% increase compared to 2024. This performance was driven primarily by the strong operational contribu. ...