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Loma Negra Reports 4Q22 Results

Loma Negra, (NYSE: LOMA; BYMA: LOMA), (“Loma Negra” or the “Company”), the leading cement producer in Argentina, today announced results for the three-month period ended December 31, 2022 (our “4Q22 Results”).

FY22 Key Highlights

  • Net revenues increased 1.1% YoY to Ps. 145,133 million (US$ 835 million) mainly driven by the top line performance of Concrete and Aggregates that compensated the flattish result of Cement segment.
  • Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA reached Ps. 43,345 million, decreasing 3.8% YoY in adjusted pesos, while in dollars it reached 289 million, with an increase of 34.3% YoY.
  • Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margin reaching 29.9%, contracting 152 basis points from 2021.
  • Net income was Ps. 1,807 million, showing a decrease of 85.4% YoY.
  • During FY22, we distributed dividends for Ps. 15,450 million (US$ 126 million), Ps. 26.39 per outstanding share (Ps. 131.96 per ADR).
  • In 2022, we repurchased shares for Ps. 1,263 million (US$ 9.7 million), currently holding 12.4 million ordinary shares (2% of the total shares).
  • Loma Negra is presenting its second Sustainability Report for the fiscal year 2022, which seeks to share with its stakeholders the practices that it has been carrying out in environmental, social and governance matters.

4Q22 Key Highlights

  • Net sales revenues decreased by 2.0% YoY to Ps. 36,763 million (US$ 215 million), mainly explained by the decrease in Cement sales, partially compensated by the good performance of the Concrete and Aggregates segments.
  • Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA reached Ps. 13,173 million, increasing 5.4% YoY in adjusted pesos, while in dollars it reached 91 million, with an increase of 42.7% YoY.
  • The Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 252 basis points YoY from 33.3% to 35.8%.
  • Sale of a non-strategic property in Olavarría positively impacted Other Gains and Losses for Ps. 3,357 million, representing 913 basis points of the Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margin. Without this effect, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA would have stood at Ps.9,816 million.
  • Net Profit of Ps. 7,452 million, where the sale of the non-strategic property contributed to the good operating performance.
  • During the quarter, the Company approved a dividend payment of Ps. 3,500 million (US$ 19.5 million), Ps. 6.00 per outstanding share (Ps. 29.92 per ADR).
  • Net Debt /LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.37x compared with -0.12x in FY21.

The Company has presented certain financial figures, Table 1b and Table 11, in U.S. dollars and Pesos without giving effect to IAS 29. The Company has prepared all other financial information herein by applying IAS 29.

Commenting on the financial and operating performance for the fourth quarter of 2022, Sergio Faifman, Loma Negra’s Chief Executive Officer, noted: “2022 was a year of many challenges and opportunities. The favorable evolution of the GDP during the year and the great performance of the construction activity gave a strong boost to the cement demand, with shipments that were very close to exceeding 13 million tons per year, allowing the industry to widely surpass the record reached in 2015.

Within this framework, leveraged on our productive capacity and our focus on always pursuing improvements in our results, LOMA closed the year with extraordinary results, achieving not only a record in tons shipped but also in EBITDA generation, reaching US$ 289 million.

These results would have not been possible without the strong commitment to investing in greater capacity and efficiency that the Company has carried out in recent years, keeping its long-term vision unchanged, overpassing the difficulties that we went through in recent years and the structural challenges that remain to be resolved in the country.

Last but not least, we are proud to present our second Sustainability Report, maintaining our commitment to inform and disseminate the impacts of our organization's management on people, the environment and the economy. Because we are convinced that together we can build a sustainable future.”

Table 1: Financial Highlights

(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

 

Three-months ended

December 31,

 

Twelve-months ended

December 31,

 

2022

2021

% Chg.

 

2022

2021

% Chg.

Net revenue

36,763

37,512

-2.0%

145,133

143,501

1.1%

Gross Profit

9,754

12,991

-24.9%

39,193

45,356

-13.6%

Gross Profit margin

26.5%

34.6%

-810 bps

27.0%

31.6%

-460 bps

Adjusted EBITDA

13,173

12,497

5.4%

43,345

45,044

-3.8%

Adjusted EBITDA Mg.

35.8%

33.3%

+252 bps

29.9%

31.4%

-152 bps

Net Profit (Loss)

7,452

5,445

36.9%

1,807

12,358

-85.4%

Net Profit (Loss) attributable to owners of the Company

7,513

5,696

31.9%

2,147

12,829

-83.3%

EPS

12.8537

9.6216

33.6%

3.6684

21.6685

-83.1%

Average outstanding shares (*)

584

592

-1.3%

585

592

-1.1%

Net Debt

15,859

(5,376)

n/a

15,859

(5,376)

n/a

Net Debt /LTM Adjusted EBITDA

0.37x

-0.12x

n/a

0.37x

-0.12x

n/a

(*) Net of shares repurchased

Table 1b: Financial Highlights in Ps and in U.S. dollars (figures exclude the impact of IAS 29)

In million Ps.

Three-months ended

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Twelve-months ended

December 31,

 

2022

2021

% Chg.

 

2022

2021

% Chg.

Net revenue

34,933

18,746

86.3%

109,243

62,347

75.2%

Adjusted EBITDA

14,742

6,379

131.1%

37,758

20,453

84.6%

Adjusted EBITDA Mg.

42.2%

34.0%

+817 bps

34.6%

32.8%

+176 bps

Net Profit (Loss)

8,962

4,868

84.1%

14,009

16,222

-13.6%

Net Debt

15,859

(5,376)

n/a

15,859

(5,376)

n/a

Net Debt /LTM Adjusted EBITDA

0.37x

-0.12x

n/a

0.37x

-0.12x

n/a

 

In million US$

Three-months ended

December 31,

 

Twelve-months ended

December 31,

 

2022

2021

% Chg.

 

2022

2021

% Chg.

Ps./US$, av

162.70

100.50

61.9%

130.81

95.16

37.5%

Ps./US$, eop

177.13

102.75

72.4%

177.13

102.75

72.4%

Net revenue

215

187

15.1%

835

655

27.5%

Adjusted EBITDA

91

63

42.7%

289

215

34.3%

Adjusted EBITDA Mg.

42.2%

34.0%

+817 bps

34.6%

32.8%

+176 bps

Net Profit (Loss)

55

48

13.7%

107

170

-37.2%

Net Debt

90

(52)

n/a

90

(52)

n/a

Net Debt /LTM Adjusted EBITDA

0.37x

-0.12x

n/a

0.37x

-0.12x

n/a

Overview of Operations

Sales Volumes

Table 2: Sales Volumes2

 

 

 

Three-months ended

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Twelve-months ended

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2022

2021

% Chg.

 

2022

2021

% Chg.

Cement, masonry & lime

MM Tn

1.69

1.68

0.9%

6.72

6.13

9.7%

Concrete

MM m3

0.15

0.13

17.5%

0.58

0.52

11.0%

Railroad

MM Tn

1.09

1.13

-3.2%

4.54

4.33

4.8%

Aggregates

MM Tn

0.33

0.25

30.1%

 

1.24

0.84

48.1%

2 Sales volumes include inter-segment sales

Sales volumes of cement, masonry, and lime during 4Q22 increased by 0.9% to 1.7 million tons, mainly leveraged by the growth of bulk cement on the back of Concrete and Distributors growth supported by private construction and public works at municipal and provincial level. Sales of bagged cement showed a contraction YoY in the quarter, although maintaining a solid level, principally affected by a decrease in the level of activity of the construction sector in December.

Regarding the volume of the Concrete segment, it registered an increase of 17.5% YoY. The volume of concrete continues with a positive trend, with the segment being one of the principal drivers of the growth in bulk cement shipments. The Concrete segment growth was mainly supported by demand from the private sector, coupled by public works. On the other hand, Aggregates had a strong increase of 30.1% YoY, driven mainly by the Concrete sector and sustained by the good production and logistics performance.

On the other hand, the volumes of the railway segment experienced a contraction of 3.2% compared to the same quarter of 2021, where the strong transported volumes of aggregates partially offset the decrease in cement and fracsand.

For fiscal year 2022, our main segment, Cement, masonry and lime, registered a year-on-year increase of 9.7%, setting a record of shipments, boosted by the significant growth showed by the bulk sector and the strong dynamics of the residential demand.

The Concrete and Aggregates segments had increases of 11.0% and 48.1% YoY, respectively. Concrete demand was one of the principal drivers of the growth in bulk cement shipments, while Aggregates successfully followed this momentum.

The volume of the Railroad segment had an increase of 4.8%, mainly supported by a recovery in the transported volumes of construction materials, boosted by the increase of granite stone, partially offset by the decrease in frac-sand.

Review of Financial Results

Table 3: Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

 

Three-months ended

December 31,

 

Twelve-months ended

December 31,

 

2022

2021

% Chg.

 

2022

2021

% Chg.

Net revenue

36,763

37,512

-2.0%

145,133

143,501

1.1%

Cost of sales

(27,009)

(24,521)

10.1%

(105,940)

(98,145)

7.9%

Gross profit

9,754

12,991

-24.9%

39,193

45,356

-13.6%

Share of loss of associates

-

-

n/a

-

-

n/a

Selling and administrative expenses

(3,200)

(3,710)

-13.8%

(12,511)

(12,328)

1.5%

Other gains and losses

3,513

24

14459.7%

3,385

408

729.8%

Impairment of property, plant and equipment

-

6

n/a

-

(298)

n/a

Tax on debits and credits to bank accounts

(381)

(376)

1.3%

(1,455)

(1,446)

0.6%

Finance gain (cost), net

Gain on net monetary position

6,119

715

756.2%

13,747

3,912

251.4%

Exchange rate differences

(3,005)

(675)

345.3%

(7,419)

(3,208)

131.3%

Financial income

229

360

-36.3%

1,626

1,991

-18.3%

Financial expense

(2,962)

(679)

336.5%

(25,564)

(2,612)

878.6%

Profit (Loss) before taxes

10,066

8,655

16.3%

11,003

31,775

-65.4%

Income tax expense

Current

(685)

(3,030)

-77.4%

(4,217)

(12,931)

-67.4%

Deferred

(1,929)

(180)

973.9%

(4,979)

(6,485)

-23.2%

Net profit (Loss)

7,452

5,445

36.9%

1,807

12,358

-85.4%

Net Revenues

Net revenue decreased 2.0% to Ps. 36,763 million in 4Q22, from Ps. 37,512 million in the comparable quarter last year, mainly due to the decline in Cement and Railroad, partially offset by the good top line performance of Concrete and Aggregates.

Cement, masonry cement and lime segment was down 4.8% YoY, with volumes expanding 0.9% that partially offset the softer price dynamics.

Concrete registered an increase in its topline of 29.4% compared with 4Q21, sustained by a 17.5% increase in volume, coupled with an improvement in prices. The Aggregates segment recorded a strong increase in revenues of 44.5%, supported by a volume increase of 30.1% YoY and positive prices performance.

Railroad revenues decreased 5.5% in 4Q22 compared to the same quarter of 2021, affected by the decrease in transported volumes of fracsand and cement, partially compensated by the better performance of aggregates. The decrease in transported volumes of fracsand also affects the price performance due to its impact on the average transported distance.

For fiscal year 2022, net revenue increased 1.1% to Ps. 145,133 million from Ps. 143,501 in fiscal year 2021, with a sound top line performance of Concrete and Aggregates. Our main cement business remained almost flat, showing a slight decrease of 0.1%.

Cost of sales, and Gross profit

Cost of sales increased 10.1% YoY, reaching Ps. 27,009 million in 4Q22, mainly because of higher thermal energy costs driven by the stimulus plans to increase natural gas production, higher maintenance costs and the growing inflationary pressure. These effects saw their impact softened by lower electrical energy inputs.

Gross Profit registered a decline of 24.9% YoY to Ps. 9,754 million in 4Q22, from Ps. 12,991 million in 4Q21, with a gross profit margin that contracted 810 basis points YoY to 26.5%.

During fiscal year 2022, Gross Profit decreased 13.6% to Ps. 39,193 million with a gross profit margin contracting 460 basis points to 27.0%.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses (SG&A) in 4Q22 decreased by 13.8% YoY to Ps. 3,200 million, from Ps. 3,710 million in 4Q21, mainly due to the impact produced by a recognition of an allowance for doubtful receivables in the Railroad segment in 4Q21 that affected the comparison. In 4Q22 higher expenses in salaries were compensated with a decrease in freights. As a percentage of sales, SG&A showed a decrease against 4Q21 of 119 basis points, reaching 8.7%.

During fiscal year 2022, SG&A increased by 1.5% compared with the previous year, and as a percentage of sales stood at 8.6%, remaining flat from fiscal year 2021.

Adjusted EBITDA & Margin

Table 4: Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation & Margin

(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

 

Three-months ended

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Twelve-months ended

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2022

2021

% Chg.

 

2022

2021

% Chg.

Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation:

Net profit (Loss)

7,452

5,445

36.9%

1,807

12,358

-85.4%

(+) Depreciation and amortization

3,106

3,192

-2.7%

13,278

11,608

14.4%

(+) Tax on debits and credits to bank accounts

381

376

1.3%

1,455

1,446

0.6%

(+) Income tax expense

2,614

3,210

-18.6%

9,196

19,417

-52.6%

(+) Financial interest, net

2,259

(129)

n/a

4,542

(788)

n/a

(+) Exchange rate differences, net

3,005

675

345.3%

7,419

3,208

131.3%

(+) Other financial expenses, net

474

447

6.0%

19,396

1,409

1276.5%

(+) Gain on net monetary position

(6,119)

(715)

756.2%

(13,747)

(3,912)

251.4%

(+) Share of profit (loss) of associates

-

-

n/a

-

-

n/a

(+) Impairment of property, plant and equipment

-

(6)

n/a

-

298

n/a

Adjusted EBITDA

13,173

12,497

5.4%

43,345

45,044

-3.8%

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

35.8%

33.3%

+252 bps

29.9%

31.4%

-152 bps

Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.4% YoY in the fourth quarter of 2022 to Ps. 13,173 million from 12,497 million in the same period of the previous year, positively affected by the sale of a non-strategic property in Olavarría. Without considering the sale transaction, Adjusted EBITDA would have stood at Ps. 9,816 million decreasing 21% YoY, mainly affected by lower adjusted EBITDA generated by our cement business, and slightly offset by better results in Railroad and Aggregates segments.

Likewise, the Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 252 basis points to 35.8% compared to 33.3% in 4Q21. The property sale accounts for 913 basis points, so the Adjusted EBITDA margin without this effect would have stood at 26.7%, mainly due to the compression of the cement margin and the higher incidence of other businesses with lower margins, due to the increase in their activity levels.

In particular, the Adjusted EBITDA margin of the Cement, Masonry and Lime segment expanded 170 bps to 39.1%. Without the property sale, Adjusted EBITDA margin for the quarter would have contracted 868 bps to 28.7%, mainly due to a lower price performance and an increase in costs driven by higher thermal energy inputs, higher maintenance costs and high inflation scenario, partially compensated by lower electrical energy inputs.

Concrete Adjusted EBITDA margin contracted 334 bps, reaching 2.7%, from 6.1% in 4Q21, were the good performance in price and volumes couldn’t compensate the increase in costs.

The Adjusted EBITDA margin of Aggregates jumped to 25.9%, showing a substantial improvement of 2,717 basis points compared to 4Q21, mainly leveraged on the strong increase in volume that allowed a better dilution of fixed costs and a good price performance.

Finally, the Adjusted EBITDA margin of the Railroad segment significantly recovered 1,794 bps to 5.1% in the third quarter, from negative 12.9%. 4Q21 was affected by a recognition of an allowance for doubtful receivables that hit the results.

During FY22, Adjusted EBITDA decreased 3.8% reaching Ps. 43,345 million from Ps. 45,044 million in FY21, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin compression of 152 basis points, from 31.4% in 2021 to 29.9% in 2022.

Finance Costs-Net

Table 5: Finance Gain (Cost), net

(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

Three-months ended

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Twelve-months ended

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2022

2021

% Chg.

 

2022

2021

% Chg.

Exchange rate differences

(3,005)

(675)

345.3%

(7,419)

(3,208)

131.3%

Financial income

229

360

-36.3%

1,626

1,991

-18.3%

Financial expense

(2,962)

(679)

336.5%

(25,564)

(2,612)

878.6%

Gain on net monetary position

6,119

715

756.2%

13,747

3,912

251.4%

Total Finance Gain (Cost), Net

 

380

(279)

n/a

(17,609)

83

n/a

During 4Q22, the Company reported a total net financial gain of Ps. 378 million compared to a total net financial cost of Ps. 279 million in 4Q21, where the positive effect of the result on the monetary position compensated the increase of the net financial expense and the higher negative effect of the exchange rate.

During FY 2022, the Company recorded a total net financial cost of Ps. 17,612 million, compared to a net financial income of Ps. 83 million in 2021. The variation is mainly explained by the increase in the financial expense generated by the cancellation of debt in foreign currency with local funding coupled with the increase in the total debt position. This increase in the net financial expense was partially offset by a positive effect of the result on the monetary position.

Net Profit and Net Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company

Net Gain of Ps. 7,452 million in 4Q22 compared to a Net Gain of Ps. 5,445 million in the same period of the previous year, where the operational result was boosted by the sale of a non-strategic property coupled with positive financial results and positive income tax effect.

Net Gain Attributable to Owners of the Company stood at Ps. 7,304 million. During the quarter, the Company reported a gain per common share of Ps. 12.4970 and an ADR gain of Ps. 64.4850, compared to earnings per common share of Ps. 9.6216 and earnings per ADR of Ps. 48.1079 in 4Q21.

During fiscal year 2022, Net Income Attributable to Owners of the Company decreased 83.3% YoY, to Ps. 2,147 million, from Ps. 12,829 million in fiscal year 2021, mainly as a result of the effect in the financial expense generated by the cancellation of debt in foreign currency with local funding coupled with the increase in the total debt position.

Capitalization

Table 6: Capitalization and Debt Ratio

(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

 

As of December 31,

 

2022

2021

 

Total Debt

20,770

4,892

- Short-Term Debt

10,891

4,115

- Long-Term Debt

9,880

777

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

(4,911)

(10,268)

Total Net Debt

15,859

(5,376)

Shareholder's Equity

115,947

141,245

Capitalization

136,718

146,136

LTM Adjusted EBITDA

43,345

45,044

Net Debt /LTM Adjusted EBITDA

0.37x

-0.12x

As of December 31, 2022, total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments were Ps. 4,911 million compared with Ps. 10,268 million as of December 31, 2021. Total debt at the close of the quarter stood at Ps. 20,770 million, composed by Ps. 10,891 million in short-term borrowings, including the current portion of long-term borrowings (or 52.4% of total borrowings), and Ps. 9,880 million in long-term borrowings (or 47.6% of total borrowings).

At the close of fiscal year 2022, 52.2% (or Ps. 10,846 million) of Loma Negra’s total debt was denominated in U.S. dollars and 47.8% (or Ps. 9,925 million) was in Argentine pesos. The average duration of Loma Negra’s total debt was 0.7 years.

As of December 31, 2022, 85.1% of the Company's consolidated loans accrued interest at a variable rate. The debt denominated in dollars with rates based on Libor, while the portion in Argentine pesos accrued interest at the short-term market rate. The remaining 14.9% accrues interest at a fixed rate in pesos.

The Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (LTM) ratio increased to 0.37x as of December 31, 2022, from -0.12x as of December 31, 2021, as a result of an increase in the debt, partially compensated by our strong cash generation, and also showing a sequential decline from 0.54x as of the end of the 3Q22.

Cash Flows

Table 7: Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

Three-months ended

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31,

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31,

 

 

2022

2021

2022

2021

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit (Loss)

 

7,452

5,445

1,807

12,358

Adjustments to reconcile net profit (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities

 

6,890

5,306

48,237

33,468

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

(3,092)

(1,093)

(18,682)

(16,510)

Net cash generated by operating activities

 

11,250

9,659

31,362

29,316

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

Proceeds from disposal of Yguazú Cementos S.A.

 

(0)

101

93

901

Property, plant and equipment, Intangible Assets, net

 

(2,547)

(4,325)

(7,012)

(13,446)

Contributions to Trust

 

(23)

(37)

(194)

(179)

Investments, net

(414)

(150)

2,395

(4,506)

Net cash (used in) investing activities

 

(2,984)

(4,412)

(4,717)

(17,230)

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

Proceeds / Repayments from borrowings, Interest paid

 

(6,618)

(3,414)

(1,179)

(12,413)

Dividends paid

0

(0)

(21,806)

0

Share repurchase plan

(775)

(1,435)

(1,797)

(4,650)

Net cash generated by (used in) by financing activities

 

(7,393)

(4,850)

(24,782)

(17,063)

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

873

397

1,863

(4,977)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

 

4,064

3,877

6,439

12,865

Effect of the re-expression in homogeneous cash currency ("Inflation-Adjusted")

(133)

(15)

(3,620)

(3,633)

Effects of the exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents in foreign currency

 

106

2,180

228

2,184

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

 

4,911

6,439

4,911

6,439

In 4Q22, our operating cash generation stood at Ps. 11,250 million, compared to Ps. 9,659 million in the same period of the previous year, where the performance of operational results was boosted by a positive effect of working capital.

During 4Q22, the Company used cash in financing activities for Ps. 7,393 million, mainly due to the cancellation of debt. Regarding cash used in investing activities, the Company used a total of Ps. 2,984 million, mainly in maintenance capex partially compensated by the property sale.

During fiscal year 2022, the Company made capital investments for a total of Ps. 10,203 million. For FY2022, the cash flow generated by operating activities was Ps. 31,362 million compared to Ps. 29,316 million in FY 2021, and net cash used in financial activities for Ps. 24.782 million compared to Ps. 17,063 million the previous year, mainly explained by the dividends paid during the fiscal year.

Share Repurchase Plan.

On October 3, 2022, the Company announced the approval of the fifth share repurchase plan, in accordance with Section 64 of Law No. 26.831 (“LMC”) and the CNV Regulations. The purpose is to efficiently apply a portion of the Company´s cash position which may result in a greater return of value for its shareholders considering the current attractive value of the share.

The plan became effective as from October 3, 2022, the amount to invest will be up to Ps. 1,000 million or such lower amount that derives from the repurchase of up to 10% of Company’s capital stock. The maximum amount of shares or maximum percentage of the Company’s capital stock to be repurchased shall never surpass the limit of 10% of the capital stock in accordance with Section 64 of LMC.

A summary of the Share Repurchase Programs is shown below:

 

Repurchase Program V

Maximum amount for repurchase

Ps. 1,000 million

Maximum price

Ps. 495/ordinary share or US$ 8/ADR

Period in force

until December 31, 2022

Repurchase under the program

Ps. 735 million

Current status

terminated

Dividends Distribution

On December 27, 2022, the board of directors approved the payment of dividends for a total amount of Ps. 3,500 million equivalents to Ps. 5.99 per outstanding share (Ps. 29.98 per ADS), through the partial allocation of funds from the Reserve for Future Dividends. As of the date of the presentation of this earnings release, the total amount of dividends was distributed.

Recent Events

Domestic Bond Issuance

On February 22, 2023, the Company issued its Class 1 of domestic bonds in the total principal amount of Ps. 25.6 billion. Terms of the issue are as outlined below.

Amount of Issue

Ps. 25,636 million

Issue Price

100% of principal amount

Interest rate

BADLAR +2% per annum

Interest payments

quarterly

Maturity

Bullet - 18 months

Sustainability Report

We are very pleased to present the second edition of the Loma Negra Sustainability Report, maintaining our commitment to inform and disseminate the impacts of our organization's management on people, the environment, and the economy.

As a leading company in the construction industry, we seek during 2022 to continue deepening our cultural transformation, with the focus of being an increasingly diverse and inclusive company, modern, innovative, agile, close and focused on our clients.

We invite all to find more detail information on this matter in our Sustainability Report for 2022 that can be found in our website.

4Q22 Earnings Conference Call

When:

10:00 a.m. U.S. ET (12:00 a.m. BAT), March 9, 2023

Dial-in:

0800-444-2930 (Argentina), 1-833-255-2824 (U.S.), 1-866-605-3852 (Canada), 1-412-902-6701 (International)

Password:

Loma Negra Call

Webcast:

https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=esg3GSv5

Replay:

A telephone replay of the conference call will be available between March 10, 2023, at 1:00 pm U.S. E.T. and ending on March 16, 2023. The replay can be accessed by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (U.S. toll free), or 1-412-317-0088 (International). The passcode for the replay is 3926023. The audio of the conference call will also be archived on the Company’s website at www.lomanegra.com

Definitions

Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net profit plus financial interest, net plus income tax expense plus depreciation and amortization plus exchange rate differences plus other financial expenses, net plus tax on debits and credits to bank accounts, plus share of loss of associates, plus net Impairment of Property, plant and equipment, and less income from discontinued operation. Loma Negra believes that excluding tax on debits and credits to bank accounts from its calculation of Adjusted EBITDA is a better measure of operating performance when compared to other international players.

Net Debt is calculated as borrowings less cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities.

About Loma Negra

Founded in 1926, Loma Negra is the leading cement company in Argentina, producing and distributing cement, masonry cement, aggregates, concrete and lime, products primarily used in private and public construction. Loma Negra is a vertically-integrated cement and concrete company, with nationwide operations, supported by vast limestone reserves, strategically located plants, top-of-mind brands and established distribution channels. Loma Negra is listed both on BYMA and on NYSE in the U.S., where it trades under the symbol “LOMA”. One ADS represents five (5) common shares. For more information, visit www.lomanegra.com.

Note

The Company presented some figures converted from Pesos to U.S. dollars for comparison purposes. The exchange rate used to convert Pesos to U.S. dollars was the reference exchange rate (Communication “A” 3500) reported by the Central Bank for U.S. dollars. The information presented in U.S. dollars is for the convenience of the reader only. Certain figures included in this report have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be arithmetic aggregations of the figures presented in previous quarters.

Rounding: We have made rounding adjustments to reach some of the figures included in this annual report. As a result, numerical figures shown as totals in some tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures that preceded them.

Disclaimer

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities law that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are only predictions based upon our current expectations and projections about possible or assumed future results of our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, plans and objectives. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “expect,” “predict,” “potential,” “seek,” “forecast,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements are based on the information currently available to us. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, among others things: changes in general economic, political, governmental and business conditions globally and in Argentina, changes in inflation rates, fluctuations in the exchange rate of the peso, the level of construction generally, changes in cement demand and prices, changes in raw material and energy prices, changes in business strategy and various other factors. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe in good faith that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Any or all of Loma Negra’s forward-looking statements in this release may turn out to be wrong. You should consider these forward-looking statements in light of other factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 31, 2017 in connection with Loma Negra’s initial public offering. Therefore, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.

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Table 8: Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

153,471

158,357

Right to use assets

 

1,051

604

Intangible assets

 

470

563

Investments

 

10

10

Goodwill

 

102

102

Inventories

 

6,380

6,007

Other receivables

 

1,121

1,354

Total non-current assets

 

 

162,605

166,998

Current assets

 

 

Inventories

 

20,404

16,942

Other receivables

 

5,850

2,320

Trade accounts receivable

 

9,123

7,715

Investments

 

4,246

9,623

Cash and banks

665

644

Total current assets

 

 

40,288

37,245

TOTAL ASSETS

202,893

204,243

SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY

 

 

Capital stock and other capital related accounts

 

37,941

39,675

Reserves

 

75,873

88,414

Retained earnings

 

1,939

12,829

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

-

-

Equity attributable to the owners of the Company

 

115,752

140,918

Non-controlling interests

195

327

TOTAL SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY

 

 

115,947

141,245

LIABILITIES

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

Borrowings

 

9,880

777

Accounts payables

 

-

-

Provisions

 

1,307

1,105

Salaries and social security payables

 

95

98

Debts for leases

783

458

Other liabilities

 

164

278

Deferred tax liabilities

32,970

27,879

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

45,199

30,595

Current liabilities

Borrowings

 

10,891

4,115

Accounts payable

 

17,699

15,342

Advances from customers

 

1,761

2,000

Salaries and social security payables

 

4,446

3,963

Tax liabilities

 

2,915

6,517

Debts for leases

282

155

Other liabilities

3,752

312

Total current liabilities

 

 

41,747

32,403

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

 

86,946

62,998

TOTAL SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

 

202,893

204,243

Table 9: Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (unaudited)

(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

Three-months ended

December 31,

 

Twelve-months ended

December 31,

 

 

2022

2021

% Change

 

2022

2021

% Change

Net revenue

36,763

37,512

-2.0%

145,133

143,501

1.1%

Cost of sales

(27,009)

(24,521)

10.1%

(105,940)

(98,145)

7.9%

Gross Profit

 

9,754

12,991

-24.9%

39,193

45,356

-13.6%

Share of loss of associates

-

-

n/a

-

-

n/a

Selling and administrative expenses

(3,200)

(3,710)

-13.8%

(12,511)

(12,328)

1.5%

Other gains and losses

3,513

24

14459.7%

3,385

408

729.8%

Impairment of property, plant and equipment

-

6

n/a

-

(298)

n/a

Tax on debits and credits to bank accounts

(381)

(376)

1.3%

(1,455)

(1,446)

0.6%

Finance gain (cost), net

Gain on net monetary position

6,119

715

756.2%

13,747

3,912

251.4%

Exchange rate differences

(3,005)

(675)

345.3%

(7,419)

(3,208)

131.3%

Financial income

229

360

-36.3%

1,626

1,991

-18.3%

Financial expenses

(2,962)

(679)

336.5%

(25,564)

(2,612)

878.6%

Profit (loss) before taxes

 

10,066

8,655

16.3%

11,003

31,775

-65.4%

Income tax expense

Current

(573)

(3,030)

-81.1%

(4,105)

(12,931)

-68.3%

Deferred

(2,042)

(180)

1036.4%

(5,091)

(6,485)

-21.5%

Net Profit (Loss)

 

7,452

5,445

36.9%

1,807

12,358

-85.4%

Net Profit (Loss) for the period attributable to:

Owners of the Company

7,304

5,696

28.2%

1,939

12,829

-84.9%

Non-controlling interests

148

(251)

n/a

(132)

(471)

-72.0%

NET PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD

 

7,452

5,445

36.9%

1,807

12,358

-85.4%

Earnings per share (basic and diluted):

 

12.4970

9.6216

29.9%

3.3122

21.6685

-84.7%

Table 10: Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

Three-months ended

December 31,

Twelve-months ended

December 31,

 

 

2022

2021

2022

2021

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit (Loss)

7,452

5,445

1,807

12,358

Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash provided by operating activities

 

Income tax expense

 

2,614

3,210

9,196

19,417

Depreciation and amortization

 

3,106

3,192

13,278

11,608

Provisions

 

334

531

1,302

888

Exchange rate differences

1,937

(1,942)

4,830

595

Interest expense

 

2,204

226

5,106

662

Loss on transactions with securities

(0)

-

17,636

-

Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment

(3,365)

45

(3,367)

(174)

Impairment of property, plant and equipment

-

(6)

-

298

Impairment of trust fund

54

(28)

194

96

Share-based payment

6

78

63

78

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

Inventories

 

(1,523)

(126)

(3,166)

560

Other receivables

(1,199)

1,818

(3,177)

(1,375)

Trade accounts receivable

(1,759)

(69)

(7,147)

(2,906)

Advances from customers

36

370

241

248

Accounts payable

6,946

(438)

11,164

1,573

Salaries and social security payables

 

1,442

309

2,816

1,387

Provisions

 

(132)

(180)

(403)

(337)

Tax liabilities

 

1,153

(153)

5,315

426

Other liabilities

 

79

138

56

57

Gain on net monetary position

(6,119)

(715)

(13,747)

(3,912)

Income tax paid

 

(2,015)

(2,047)

(10,634)

(12,231)

Net cash generated by (used in) operating activities

 

11,250

9,659

31,362

29,316

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

Proceeds from disposal of Yguazú Cementos S.A.

(0)

101

93

901

Proceeds from disposal of Property, plant and equipment

 

3,268

315

3,296

561

Payments to acquire Property, plant and equipment

(5,745)

(4,483)

(10,203)

(13,807)

Payments to acquire Intangible Assets

 

(70)

(157)

(104)

(200)

Acquire investments

-

(3,882)

-

(8,238)

Proceeds from maturity investments

(414)

3,732

2,395

3,732

Contributions to Trust

 

(23)

(37)

(194)

(179)

Net cash generated by (used in) investing activities

 

(2,984)

(4,412)

(4,717)

(17,230)

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

Proceeds from borrowings

 

650

268

51,706

2,436

Interest paid

 

(2,010)

(152)

(4,756)

(1,111)

Dividends paid

0

(0)

(21,806)

0

Debts for leases

(138)

(75)

(283)

(344)

Repayment of borrowings

(5,120)

(3,455)

(47,846)

(13,394)

Share repurchase plan

(775)

(1,435)

(1,797)

(4,650)

Net cash generated by (used in) financing activities

 

(7,393)

(4,850)

(24,782)

(17,063)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

873

397

1,863

(4,977)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

 

4,064

3,877

6,439

12,865

Effect of the re-expression in homogeneous cash currency ("Inflation-Adjusted")

(133)

(15)

(3,620)

(3,633)

Effects of the exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents in foreign currency

 

106

2,180

228

2,184

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

 

4,911

6,439

4,911

6,439

Table 11: Financial Data by Segment (figures exclude the impact of IAS 29)

(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

Three-months ended December 31,

 

Twelve-months ended December 31,

 

 

2022

%

2021

%

 

2022

%

2021

%

Net revenue

 

34,933

100.0%

18,746

100.0%

109,243

100.0%

62,347

100.0%

Cement, masonry cement and lime

30,739

88.0%

16,764

89.4%

96,499

88.3%

55,793

89.5%

Concrete

3,263

9.3%

1,317

7.0%

9,390

8.6%

4,464

7.2%

Railroad

2,727

7.8%

1,506

8.0%

8,720

8.0%

5,078

8.1%

Aggregates

988

2.8%

356

1.9%

2,775

2.5%

960

1.5%

Others

189

0.5%

136

0.7%

664

0.6%

382

0.6%

Eliminations

(2,973)

-8.5%

(1,333)

-7.1%

(8,805)

-8.1%

(4,330)

-6.9%

Cost of sales

 

21,877

100.0%

11,215

100.0%

69,225

100.0%

38,702

100.0%

Cement, masonry cement and lime

18,378

84.0%

9,420

84.0%

58,125

84.0%

32,501

84.0%

Concrete

3,065

14.0%

1,236

11.0%

8,925

12.9%

4,559

11.8%

Railroad

2,569

11.7%

1,463

13.0%

8,308

12.0%

4,813

12.4%

Aggregates

734

3.4%

347

3.1%

2,283

3.3%

921

2.4%

Others

103

0.5%

82

0.7%

390

0.6%

238

0.6%

Eliminations

 

(2,973)

-13.6%

(1,333)

-11.9%

(8,805)

-12.7%

(4,330)

-11.2%

Selling, admin. expenses and other gains & losses

 

(702)

100.0%

1,725

100.0%

5,397

100.0%

4,939

100.0%

Cement, masonry cement and lime

(1,005)

143.3%

1,356

78.6%

4,345

80.5%

4,197

85.0%

Concrete

89

-12.7%

4

0.2%

337

6.3%

53

1.1%

Railroad

135

-19.2%

316

18.3%

469

8.7%

544

11.0%

Aggregates

9

-1.3%

4

0.2%

33

0.6%

11

0.2%

Others

 

71

-10.1%

45

2.6%

211

3.9%

134

2.7%

Depreciation and amortization

 

985

100.0%

573

100.0%

3,137

100.0%

1,746

100.0%

Cement, masonry cement and lime

767

77.9%

451

78.8%

2,411

76.9%

1,337

76.5%

Concrete

12

1.2%

19

3.3%

57

1.8%

66

3.8%

Railroad

174

17.7%

90

15.7%

608

19.4%

305

17.5%

Aggregates

30

3.1%

12

2.0%

56

1.8%

33

1.9%

Others

 

1

0.1%

1

0.2%

5

0.2%

5

0.3%

Adjusted EBITDA

 

14,742

100.0%

6,379

100.0%

37,758

100.0%

20,453

100.0%

Cement, masonry cement and lime

14,133

95.9%

6,439

100.9%

36,440

96.5%

20,431

99.9%

Concrete

121

0.8%

95

1.5%

185

0.5%

(81)

-0.4%

Railroad

197

1.3%

(183)

-2.9%

550

1.5%

26

0.1%

Aggregates

276

1.9%

17

0.3%

515

1.4%

62

0.3%

Others

 

16

0.1%

11

0.2%

68

0.2%

15

0.1%

Reconciling items:

Effect by translation in homogeneous cash currency ("Inflation-Adjusted")

(1,569)

6,118

5,587

24,591

Depreciation and amortization

(3,106)

(3,192)

(13,278)

(11,608)

Tax on debits and credits banks accounts

(381)

(376)

(1,455)

(1,446)

Finance gain (cost), net

380

(279)

(17,609)

83

Income tax

(2,614)

(3,210)

(9,196)

(19,417)

Share of profit of associates

-

-

-

-

Impairment of property, plant and equipment

-

6

-

(298)

NET PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD

 

7,452

5,445

1,807

12,358

 

Contacts

IR Contacts

Marcos I. Gradin, Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations

Diego M. Jalón, Investor Relations Manager

+54-11-4319-3050

investorrelations@lomanegra.com

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