Oi(OIBZQ) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a revenue of R $625 million in Q4 2024, down 33% year-on-year, primarily due to the reduction of non-core revenue [15][19] - Consolidated net revenue fell by 17.4% year-on-year, with Oi Solutions accounting for 65% of total revenue, which decreased by 24.3% year-on-year [18][19] - Routine operating expenses were R$ 2 billion, reflecting a 16% reduction year-on-year, while routine costs excluding rental and insurance showed a 37.7% annual reduction [22][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Oi Solutions, the main service component, generated R $409 million in revenue, representing 65% of total revenue, with 34% of its revenues coming from information technology services [15][19] - The company recorded R$ 1.3 billion from discontinued operations, with the fiber business contributing R $1.1 billion [16] - Cloud-based services revenue increased by 11% year-on-year, while unified and collaborative communications revenues grew by 20% [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has made significant progress in migrating from the concession regime to the authorization regime, which is expected to enhance operational efficiencies [5] - The cash balance at the end of the period was R$ 1.8 billion, a 35% increase in the quarter [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on becoming a leaner and more efficient organization, prioritizing high-margin segments and optimizing capital allocation [17][24] - The strategy includes the sale of non-core assets and a commitment to transparency throughout the transformation process [32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the ongoing challenges but emphasized the focus on recovering B2B revenues and profitability, as well as optimizing operations post-reorganization [32] - The company aims to minimize the impact of legacy operations on cash flow after the migration to the authorization model [32] Other Important Information - The company completed a capital increase, with credit supporters capitalizing part of their credits, resulting in them holding just under 80% of the company’s stock [4] - The operational cash burn was offset by the net redemption of a deposit in court as part of the debt reduction agreement [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the estimated savings from the sales of Oi fiber, landline telephones, and Oi TV? - Management referred to a specific note in the P&L for details and indicated that the arbitration process timeline is uncertain, hoping for an initial decision within the year [40] Question: What is the plan regarding the remaining copper? - The company is committed to selling all underground copper to V. tal, while air copper will continue with Oi and be negotiated as scrap [42] Question: When can we expect a positive routine EBITDA from ClientCo? - Management stated that ClientCo had a negative EBITDA and could not guarantee a positive outcome in the second quarter due to ongoing legacy operations [54] Question: What is the status of property sales and the expected revenue? - Management indicated that the status of property sales would be presented at the appropriate time, with monitoring by Deloitte to ensure transparency [56] Question: How much copper is left to be sold? - The amount of copper left is variable and depends on market conditions, with extraction costs being a significant factor [47]