Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás (EBR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Overview
Earnings call summary indicates mixed signals: strong revenue growth and reduced operational costs are positive, but regulatory losses and market volatility raise concerns. Q&A reveals unclear management responses and cautious optimism. The privatization approval and cash from asset sales are favorable, but regulatory issues and submarket risks persist. Overall, these factors balance each other, resulting in a neutral sentiment for the stock price in the near term.
Key Financial Performance
Revenue growing 16% year-on-year; relatively flat in the regulatory due to a drop in transmission revenue offsetting generation revenues.
Adjusted Loss loss of R$81 million compared to a loss of R$354 million year-on-year; due to regulatory remeasurement at Chesf impacting results.
Operational Costs reduction of 28% compared to Q4 2024 and 8% year-on-year; savings of R$143 million in personnel costs.
PMSO (Personnel, Material, Services, and Other) Costs annualized cost for Q1 2025 is somewhat below R$6 million; drop of 15% in personnel costs.
Compulsory Loan reduction of R$400 million in Q1 2025; last year a drop of almost R$300 million.
Default reduction in default from R$432 million in Q1 2024 to R$56 million in Q1 2025; due to the negotiation with the thermal plant.
Energy Trading increase in the free market by 35% year-on-year.
Cash from Sale of Thermal Plants received R$2 billion in cash for the partial sale.
Installed Capacity Reduction reduction of 0.6 megawatts of installed capacity due to the sale of thermal power plants.
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Operating Highlights
Energy Trading Growth: Eletrobrás reported a 35% year-on-year increase in the free energy market.
Customer Growth: The company reached 722 customers, marking a growth of 35% year-on-year.
Operational Efficiency: High availability of generation and transmission equipment was achieved, focusing on operational excellence.
Cost Reduction: Operational costs decreased by 28% compared to Q4 2024 and 8% year-on-year, with savings of R$143 million in personnel.
PMSO Optimization: PMSO costs dropped by 28% compared to Q4 2024 and 8% year-on-year, with a notable 15% reduction in personnel costs.
Gas Supply Plants Sale: A partial sale of gas supply plants was executed, receiving R$2 billion in cash.
Nuclear Plant Investment: Investments were made for the conclusion of the Angra nuclear plant, with no new investments required.
Thermal Power Plants Sale: A partial sale of thermal power plants was completed, receiving R$2.9 billion in cash.
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Risk or Challenges
Regulatory Issues: The company reported a loss of R$81 million primarily due to regulatory remeasurement of Chesf for transmission, indicating potential regulatory risks affecting financial performance.
Supply Chain Challenges: There was a significant reduction in operational costs, but the company faced a default issue with Amazonas Energia, which was reduced from R$432 million to R$56 million, highlighting ongoing supply chain challenges.
Economic Factors: The company noted a drop in transmission revenue due to tariff revisions, which partially offset generation revenues, indicating economic factors impacting revenue streams.
Market Volatility: The company experienced volatility in the futures market affecting energy trading, leading to a mismatch between sold and uncontracted energy, which is referred to as submarket risk.
Hedging Risks: Eletrobrás implemented a hedging strategy to mitigate risks from price dynamics and market conditions, but faced challenges due to mismatches in trading volumes across regions.
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Guidance & Outlook
Conciliation with Federal Government: Eletrobrás has initiated a constant dialogue with the federal government after a year and a half of negotiations, leading to approval and support from the general shareholders assembly.
Collective Bargaining Agreement: A new collective bargaining agreement has been established to enhance cost and process efficiencies.
Gas Supply Plants Sale: A partial sale of gas supply plants has been executed, with generation now reaching 100% based on renewable sources.
Coxilha Plant Completion: The Coxilha plant is expected to be completed in the second semester of 2025.
Angra Nuclear Plant Investments: Investments have been made for the conclusion of the Angra nuclear plant, with no new investments required.
PMSO Optimization: Eletrobrás is pursuing a recurrent PMSO figure for 2025, with significant strides in training and operational stability.
Sustainability Initiatives: Eletrobrás continues partnerships for decarbonization and has launched a sustainability report for 2024.
Revenue Growth: Revenue grew by 16% year-on-year.
Operational Cost Reduction: Operational costs dropped by 28% compared to Q4 2024 and 8% year-on-year.
PMSO Annualized Cost: The annualized cost for the first quarter is below R$6 million in 2025.
Energy Trading Outlook: The balance for energy trading in 2025 is between 0 and 2.5 gigawatts, with expectations for growth in 2026-2027.
Profit Dynamics: Losses of R$81 million were reported, attributed to regulatory remeasurement.
Future Pricing Strategy: Eletrobrás plans to allow energy to stand without contracts in the second quarter due to pricing mismatches.
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Shareholder Return Plan
Partial Sale of Thermal Power Plants: Received R$2 billion in cash for the partial sale of Amazon thermal plants.
Cash from Thermal Power Plants Sale: Receiving R$2.9 billion in cash for the partial sale of thermal power plants.
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Key Q&A
Q:What to expect going forward from the isolated effect of the mismatch of prices among some regions?
A:Going forward, we decided it would be more prudent to negotiate energy when prices truly reflect reality. Our previous strategy was not correct.
Q:What has been your liquidity to close contracts at more attractive prices for this year and 2026?
A:We have sufficient liquidity in 2026 and good sales in 2027.
Q:Why has your CapEx not accelerated year-on-year?
A:The first quarter is always slower for CapEx, but we expect to ramp up significantly in 2024 and beyond.
Q:Why have you reviewed the duration of the tariffs in transmission downwards?
A:There was a mistake in the remuneration base approved last year, which has now been legally redressed.
Q:Can you speak about the free contracting market and energy allocation for 2025?
A:We cannot disclose specific details about our energy allocation strategy, but we are monitoring risks and generating reports.
Q:What is your priority agenda for 2025?
A:We are focusing on management, investments in our own assets, and cost reduction.
Q:Will the company continue to buy back shares or prioritize dividends?
A:The preference would be for buybacks, but we are also considering dividends based on cash generation.
Q:What is the expected impact of the submarket differences in the second quarter?
A:The impact will be lower than in the first quarter, with a better outlook due to structural price increases.
Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses
A:Management appeared to avoid giving a direct answer regarding the specifics of energy allocation in the free contracting market and the details of their CapEx plans.
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Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás (EBR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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