Cementos Pacasmayo(CPAC) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales volume increased by 7.1% year over year, driven by stronger demand for cement and concrete, particularly for infrastructure projects [4] - Consolidated EBITDA reached $130.2 million, a 9% increase compared to the same period last year, despite rising expenses from collective bargaining negotiations [4][11] - Revenues for the quarter increased by 5.9% year over year, totaling $484.1 million, with gross profit rising by 11.2% [11] - Net profit surged by 29.9% this quarter compared to the same period last year, attributed to increased revenues and reduced financing expenses [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cement sales rose by 6.3% this quarter compared to the same period last year, with gross margin increasing by 3.2 percentage points [14] - Concrete, pavement, and mortar sales increased by 9.8% this quarter, driven by projects like the Piura Airport, although gross margin decreased by 3.2 percentage points due to project execution costs [15] - Precast materials sales grew by 4.1% this quarter, with a gross margin decrease of 1.5 percentage points [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is positioned to benefit from ongoing infrastructure projects in Peru, addressing significant infrastructure and housing deficits [5][6] - The introduction of new ports, such as Shanghai, may alter competitive dynamics, particularly affecting areas close to the port [28][29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company emphasizes its role in addressing infrastructure challenges in Peru, focusing on delivering high-quality products that enhance quality of life [5][6] - The strategy includes public-private partnerships to finance infrastructure projects, showcasing the benefits of concrete solutions [7][9] - The company remains optimistic about future growth, expecting to maintain a positive trend in sales volumes and profitability [10][33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining a single-digit growth trend in sales volumes for the second half of the year, contingent on the timely execution of infrastructure projects [21] - The company plans to sustain its capital expenditures at around 100 million soles annually, focusing on maintenance rather than significant capacity increases [22] - Management indicated that EBITDA margins are expected to remain stable between 28-29% [25] Other Important Information - Administrative expenses increased by 13.8% in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024, primarily due to higher personnel costs from union bonuses [12] - The net debt to EBITDA ratio stands at 2.6 times, which management considers a comfortable level [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for volumes in the second half - Management expects a continuation of the single high-digit growth trend for volumes, dependent on infrastructure project timelines [21] Question: CapEx expectations for the second half - Management indicated sustaining CapEx around 100 million soles annually, with no substantial increases planned [22] Question: Margin expectations for the second half - EBITDA margins are expected to remain stable between 28-29% [25] Question: Dividend distribution expectations for 2025 - Management stated that dividend decisions are made at the board level, with no anticipated changes to the consistent dividend policy [25][26] Question: Impact of CEMEX using Shanghai port on competitive dynamics - Management noted that while new ports may influence market dynamics, the primary impact would be localized to areas near the port [28][29]