Q2 2024 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation SJSC Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SAU:2010) reported a 9% increase in revenue over the prior quarter, reaching $9.5 billion, driven by an 11% rise in sales volume.
- The company achieved a 26% quarter-over-quarter improvement in EBITDA, surpassing consensus estimates, with an EBITDA margin improvement from 14% to 16%.
- SABIC's Board approved a dividend distribution for the first half of 2024, reflecting a robust financial position despite challenging market conditions.
- The company was awarded a gold medal by EcoVadis, placing it among the top 5% of companies rated for sustainability, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
- SABIC's Fujian petrochemical complex project in China is progressing well and was recognized as one of the top 10 outstanding cases by the Chinese government.
- Despite the overall revenue increase, the average selling price decreased by 2%, indicating pricing pressures in the market.
- The agri-nutrient sector experienced a typical seasonal effect, leading to lower prices and a 14% decline in EBITDA despite higher revenues.
- There were challenges in the European market, including the closure of the Olefins 3 plant as part of portfolio optimization efforts.
- Logistics costs are rising, which could potentially compress margins in the upcoming quarters.
- The company faces ongoing challenges in the supply chain, although it is working to minimize impacts and ensure timely delivery to customers.
Welcome to SABIC quarter-two 2024 earnings call. This is Alanoud Almoudaifer acting as a moderator. Please note that this call is being recorded, and transcript will be published on SABIC Investor Relations web page, together with the supplementary materials.
The earnings call will feature a commentary from SABIC's CEO, Engineer Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh; together with CFO, Mr. Salah Al-Hareky; and IRO Mr. Naif Al-Ayed. Naif AlAyed will now guide us through an outline of today's event.
Thank you, Alanoud. Good day, and thank you for joining the SABIC quarter-two 2024 earnings call.
Please note that any forward-looking statements are subject to certain assumptions, risk, and uncertainty. These statements are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual outcome may differ materially. Please refer to the disclaimer in the presentation and in our financial reports, which are
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