Key figures from the interim financial statements
- Operating revenues amounted to USD 206.7 million which is an increase of 1.9% compared to the same period last year.
- EBITDA amounted to USD 165.3 million. EBITDA ratio is 79.9% of turnover, compared to 80.8% for the same period last year.
- Profit before unrealised financial items amounted to USD 67.1 million, compared to USD 47.7 million for the same period last year.
- Loss for the period, taking into account unrealised items, amounted to USD 52.2 million but for the same period last year there was a profit of USD 9 million. The loss is mainly explained by fair value changes in embedded aluminium derivatives in energy agreements which amounted to USD 169.5 million, expensed in the period.
- Cash flow from operations amounted to USD 134.4 million which is an increase of 13.8% compared to the same period last year.
- Net liabilities decreased by USD 30.1 million from the beginning of the year and amounted to USD 2,405.5 million at the end of June.
Hordur Arnarson, the CEO:
“The Company’s basic operation, generation and delivery of electric power, was successful throughout the first six months of the year and there was an increase in energy sales to Landsvirkjun’s customers by 5% or 300 GWh when compared to the preceding period. The Budarhals Hydropower Project is proceeding well and is on schedule. Construction work began on the project three years ago and is now in its final stages.
The results of the first six months of the year are satisfactory considering the present day world economic situation. We are pleased to see the increase in cash flow from operations reflecting the Company's strength and ability to meet its obligations. The Company's net liabilities continue to decrease by USD 30 million. The Company's net liabilities have decreased in total by USD 418 million in the last four years, which is a positive development. However, it is important to continue along the same course with regard to the Company's leverage.”
Operational highlights
All units within the Company’s power stations were available 99.7% of the time throughout the period, with the exception of scheduled maintenance. Energy production was 6,399 GWh compared to 6,096 GWh in the first two quarters of 2012. Unusual weather conditions during the previous winter had a more substantial impact on the condition of distribution reservoirs than expected, during the spring period, in the north and east of Iceland. Subsequently, energy generation in the Blanda and Fljotsdalur stations was decreased temporarily and increased instead in power stations in the water catchment areas pertaining to the Tungnaar and Thjorsar Rivers. Landsvirkjun’s reservoirs have replenished at a slow rate but the overall outlook for the year is satisfactory.
Key figures from operation - management’s presentation
Key figures from the interim financial statements in USD thousand: See press release
Further information is provided by:
Rafnar Larusson, CFO
Tel. +354 515 9000
