CVR Energy(US:CVI)2020-05-07 23:32Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a consolidated net loss of $101 million for Q1 2020, with a loss per share of $0.87, compared to a net income of $102 million and earnings per share of $1 in Q1 2019 [8][19] - EBITDA for Q1 2020 was a negative $38 million, significantly down from positive EBITDA in the prior year [8][19] - The effective tax rate for Q1 2020 was 27%, slightly up from 26% in the previous year [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Petroleum segment's EBITDA was a negative $77 million in Q1 2020, down from positive EBITDA of $209 million in Q1 2019, primarily due to lower throughput and product demand [21] - The Fertilizer segment reported an operating loss of $5 million and a net loss of $21 million in Q1 2020, compared to an operating income of $9 million and a net loss of $6 million in Q1 2019 [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total throughput for the Petroleum segment in Q1 2020 was approximately 157,000 barrels per day, down from 213,000 barrels per day in Q1 2019 [11] - The Group 2-1-1 crack spread averaged $12.21 per barrel in Q1 2020, compared to $17.26 per barrel in Q1 2019 [12] - The WCS differential was $17.77 per barrel in Q1 2020, compared to $10.51 per barrel in the same period last year [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to preserve cash and maintain liquidity due to uncertainties in refined product demand and RIN prices [9][36] - The Board has reduced the dividend to $0.40 per share for Q1 2020, indicating a focus on higher shareholder return opportunities in the current market [9][10] - The company is exploring renewable diesel production as a potential growth area, leveraging existing assets and hydrogen capacity [53][70] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed concerns about the complete disarray in the market and the unknown timeline for recovery in refined product demand [35] - The company anticipates a gradual recovery in gasoline demand, which was down over 30% at the lowest point but has since improved by about 10% [42][94] - Management remains confident in the company's strong balance sheet and liquidity position, with approximately $805 million in cash as of March 31 [31][32] Other Important Information - The company completed a $1 billion senior unsecured notes offering in January, enhancing its liquidity [30] - Total consolidated capital spending for Q1 2020 was $48 million, with estimates for the full year ranging from $95 million to $105 million [28][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on market opportunities and Gulf Coast expansion - Management indicated a focus on PADD IV for potential acquisitions rather than Gulf Coast assets due to the need for large volume capacity and low operating costs [49][50] Question: CapEx and strategic priorities - Management acknowledged the need to delay certain projects due to market uncertainty but remains optimistic about renewable diesel opportunities [51][53] Question: Investment in Delek and potential synergies - Management noted that there are potential synergies with Delek, but it is too early to discuss specific outcomes [56][57] Question: Dividend rebound possibilities - Management stated that if business returns to historical levels, the dividend could rebound quickly, but current cash preservation is prioritized [58] Question: Timeline for decisions regarding Delek - Management could not provide a specific timeline for decisions related to Delek [59] Question: Flexibility in business yield adjustments - Management confirmed that refiners can adjust yields between gasoline and diesel, but current market conditions present challenges [60][61] Question: Liquidity and cash flow outlook - Management expressed confidence in liquidity and anticipated a reduction in cash burn as demand improves [91][94] Question: Impact of E&P struggles on sourcing crude - Management noted that many producers are holding back production, but they expect a recovery in crude prices [97][100]