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GLN - 2020 Half-Year Report
GLENCORE PLC
(Incorporated in Jersey under the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991)
(Registration number 107710)
JSE Share Code: GLN
LSE Share Code: GLEN
HKSE Share Code: 805HK
ISIN: JE00B4T3BW64
Baar, Switzerland
NEWS RELEASE
Baar, 6 August 2020
2020 Half-Year Report
Highlights
Glencore’s Chief Executive Officer, Ivan Glasenberg, commented:
“Every aspect of life in 2020 has been impacted by the Covid-19 crisis. Our teams have adapted to these difficult
conditions and we are pleased to announce an overall strong financial performance from our various businesses,
reflecting the countercyclical earnings power from our large scale Mark eting activities, combined with a cash
generative industrial asset base, which quickly adapted to the changed environment.
Mark eting delivered a half-yearly record Adjusted EBIT performance of $2.0 billion, allowing us to raise full-year
guidance to the top end of our long-term $2.2-3.2 billion range. There were consistently good contributions across the
board, however oil in particular was able to capitalise on the presence of exceptional market conditions during the half.
Our Industrial activities faced numerous challenges, but for the most part were able to continue operating relatively
normally. Unit costs are broadly stable (pre by-product credits), while capex is under close control. In the current
economic environment, difficult decisions and actions have been considered for moving certain assets into extended
care and maintenance to rebalance markets with oversupply risk and preserve the resources for a better market
environment. Impairments of $3.2 billion (net of non-controlling interests and tax) were recognised.
The outlook remains uncertain in the short term. Notwithstanding our cash-generative business and secure liquidity
positions, the Board has concluded that it would be inappropriate to make a distribution to shareholders in 2020,
instead prioritising the acceleration of Net debt reduction to within our target range (<$16 billion), currently expected to
occur by the end of 2020.
Over the longer term, our diversified commodity portfolio, positions us well to play a key role in the next upward
economic cycle, benefiting in particular from the commodities required for the transition to a low-carbon economy. We
remain focussed on creating sustainable long-term value for all stakeholders.”
US$ million H1 2020 H1 2019 Change % 2019
Key statement of income and cash flows highlights(1):
Net (loss)/income attributable to equity holders (2,600) 226 n.m. (404)
Adjusted EBITDA(#) 4,833 5,582 (13) 11,601
Adjusted EBIT(#) 1,472 2,229 (34) 4,151
(Loss)/earnings per share (Basic) (US$) (0.20) 0.02 n.m. (0.03)
Funds from operations (FFO)(2)(#) 3,686 3,516 5 7,865
Cash generated by operating activities before working capital 4,317 5,409 (20) 10,346
changes
Net purchase and sale of property, plant and equipment(2)(#) 1,700 2,193 (22) 4,966
US$ million 30.06.2020 31.12.2019 Change %
Key financial position highlights:
Total assets 111,952 124,076 (10)
Net funding(2)(3)(#) 36,361 34,366 6
Net debt(2)(3)(#) 19,695 17,556 12
Ratios:
FFO to Net debt(2)(3)(4)(#) 40.8% 44.8% (9)
Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA(3)(4)(#) 1.81 1.51 20
1 Refer to basis of presentation on page 5.
2 Refer to page 9.
3 Includes $938 million (2019: $607 million) of Marketing related lease liabilities, excluding which, Net debt increased 11%
period on period.
4 H1 2020 ratios based on last 12 months’ FFO and Adjusted EBITDA, refer to APMs section for reconciliation.
# Adjusted measures referred to as Alternative performance measures (APMs) which are not defined or specified under
the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards; refer to APMs section on page 69 for definition and
reconciliations and to note 3 of the financial statements for reconciliation of Adjusted EBIT/EBITDA.
H1 Marketing Adjusted EBIT of $2.0 billion; full year expectation revised to the top end of our long-term range
– Marketing Adjusted EBIT of $2.0 billion (H1 2019: $1.0 billion) reflected oil, in particular, benefiting from the volatile
and structurally supportive marketing environment. Metals also contributed significantly, reflecting the relatively
quick economic recovery in China
– Full year Adjusted EBIT guidance now expected at the top end of our long-term $2.2-3.2 billion range
Industrial Adjusted EBITDA, a solid $2.6 billion in a challenging operating environment
– Metals $2.2 billion (down 16%) and Energy $0.7 billion (down 65%). The majority of our assets operated relatively
normally through the half-year, with the Energy assets disproportionately impacted by lower coal prices
– H1 unit costs were: Copper 109¢/lb, zinc 28¢/lb (64¢/lb ex-gold), nickel (ex Koniambo) 230¢/lb and thermal coal
$46/t
– Full year estimated unit costs: Copper 106¢/lb, zinc 5¢/lb (48¢/lb ex-gold), nickel (ex Koniambo) 257¢/lb and
thermal coal $46/t
– Current industrial metals’ prices are substantially higher than H1 2020’s averages; augurs well for an improved
Metals’ Industrial performance in H2
– H1 Industrial capex was $1.8 billion (H1 2019: $2.3 billion); full year expected around $4.0 billion (previous range
of $4.0-4.5 billion)
Net loss attributable to equity holders of $2.6 billion
– Net loss includes impairments attributable to equity holders of $3.2 billion recognised during the period as a result
of lower commodity prices related to the economic uncertainty arising from the Covid-19 pandemic (notably
thermal coal, oil and zinc) and / or technical reassessments resulting in reduced life of mine or longer-term project
realisation expectations
– Total comprehensive loss attributable to equity holders of $4.2 billion (2019: income of $0.4 billion) includes
exchange losses on translation of foreign operations and negative mark-to-market movements on investments
held at fair value
Net debt of $19.7 billion (including $0.9 billion of Marketing-related lease liabilities)
– Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.81 times is within our <2x cap.
– Net debt currently above the upper end of our $10-$16 billion target range; given current healthy levels of operating
cash flow before working capital changes, expect Net debt to be inside our target range by end of 2020 and down
from the start of the year
– Available committed liquidity of $10.2 billion at 30 June 2020 (31 December 2019: $10.1 billion)
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For further information please contact:
Investors
Martin Fewings t: +41 41 709 2880 m: +41 79 737 5642 martin.fewings@glencore.com
Maartje Collignon t: +41 41 709 3269 m: +41 79 197 4202 maartje.collignon@glencore.com
Media
Charles Watenphul t: +41 41 709 2462 m: +41 79 904 3320 charles.watenphul@glencore.com
www.glencore.com
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Notes for Editors
Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer
of more than 60 responsibly-sourced commodities that advance everyday life. The Group's operations comprise around
150 mining and metallurgical sites and oil production assets.
With a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, Glencore's
industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 30 marketing offices.
Glencore's customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery
manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of
commodities. Glencore's companies employ around 160,000 people, including contractors.
Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council
on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
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differ materially from actual results. Important factors that could cause these uncertainties include, but are not limited to,
those disclosed in the last published annual report and half-year report, both of which are freely available on Glencore’s
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For example, our future revenues from our assets, projects or mines will be based, in part, on the market price of the
commodity products produced, which may vary significantly from current levels. These may materially affect the timing
and feasibility of particular developments. Other factors include (without limitation) the ability to produce and transport
products profitably, demand for our products, changes to the assumptions regarding the recoverable value of our tangible
and intangible assets, the effect of foreign currency exchange rates on market prices and operating costs, and actions
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implication that there has been no change in the business or affairs of Glencore since the date of this document or that
the information contained herein is correct as at any time subsequent to its date.
No statement in this document is intended as a profit forecast or a profit estimate and past performance cannot be relied
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Date: 06-08-2020 09:00:00
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