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24 August 2011

Consolidated Interim IFRS Financial Statements For Q2 And 6 Months Ended 30 June 2011

Kemerovo, Russian Federation – OJSC "Kuzbasskaya Toplivnaya Company" ("KTK"; RTS, MICEX: "KBTK"), one of the fastest-growing thermal coal producers in Russia, is pleased to announce the unaudited consolidated IFRS financial results for Q2 and 6 months ended 30 June 2011.

Financial highlights*

RUR mln1 Q2
2011
Q1
2011
Ch.,
%
6M
2011
6M
2010
Ch.,
%
Revenue 4 937 5 245 -6% 10 182 5 651 80%
EBITDA2 525 948 -45% 1 473 540 173%
EBITDA margin, % 11% 18% - 14% 10% -
Net profit 200 593 -66% 793 4 n.m.
Net profit margin, % 4% 11% - 8% 0% -
Net Debt3 2 012 1 600 26% 2 012 2 613 -23%
Net Debt / EBITDA4 0,7 0,7 0% 0,7 1,5 25%

*Hereinafter figures for Q1 2011, Q2 2011, 6 months 2010 and 6 months 2011 are presented as unaudited.

 

  • Due to the seasonal decrease in coal sales volumes on the domestic market in Q2 2011 revenue decreased by 6% to RUR 4,937 mln, compared to RUR 5,245 mln received in Q1 2011. Revenue for 6 months 2011 amounted to RUR 10,182 mln, exceeding the same indicator of last year by 80% (6 months 2010: RUR 5,651 mln).
  • The seasonal decline in revenue combined with an increase in cost of sales due to an increase in Q2 stripping ratio, resulted in a quarterly EBITDA decrease of 45% to RUR 525 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 948 mln). 6M 2011 EBITDA increased by 173% to RUR 1,473 mln (6 months 2010: RUR 540 mln).
  • Q2 net profit decreased by 66% quarter-on-quarter and amounted to RUR 200 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 593 mln). During 6M 2011 the Company earned RUR 793 mln of net profit compared to RUR 4 mln for 6M 2010.
  • Net debt as at 30 June 2011 amounted to RUR 2,012 mln, having increased by 26% from its level on 31 March 2011 (RUR 1,600 mln). Compared to the same indicator last year Net Debt decreased by 23% (30 June 2010: RUR 2,613 mln). During the quarter the Net debt to EBITDA ratio remained stable at 0.7.

 

 

Operational highlights

Mln tonnes Q2
2011
Q1
2011
Ch.,
%
6M
2011
6M
2010
Ch.,
%
Coal production 1,91 1,83 4% 3,73 2,72 37%
Coal sorting 1,36 1,17 16% 2,53 1,78 42%
Coal enrichment 0,19 0,16 24% 0,35 - -
Coal sales 2,08 2,43 -14% 4,51 3,52 28%
Average price (RUR per tonne)5 1 175 1 155 2% 1 165 907 28%

 

  • In Q2 2011 the volume of coal production increased by 4% quarter-on-quarter and amounted to 1.91 mln tonnes (Q1 2011: 1.83 mln tonnes). During the first 6M 2011 the Company increased its coal production volume by 37% to 3.73 mln tonnes (6M 2010: 2.72 mln tonnes).
  • The volume of coal sorting increased by 16% quarter-on-quarter to 1.36 mln tonnes (Q1 2011: 1.17 mln tonnes). As for 6M 2011 results, the volume of coal sorting increased by 42% year-on-year to 2.54 mln tonnes (6M 2010: 1.78 mln tonnes).
  • Compared to Q1 the volume of enriched coal production increased by 24% and reached 194 thousand tonnes (Q1 2011: 157 thousand tonnes). During 6M 2011 the volume of "Kaskad" enrichment plant production increased up to 351 thousand tonnes.
  • Due to the traditional decrease in trading activity on the Russian thermal coal market during Q2, the Company decreased volume of sales by 14% quarter-on-quarter, having sold 2.08 mln tonnes (Q1 2011: 2.43 mln tonnes). The sales volume in Russia reduced by 60% to 0.41 mln tonnes of coal, whereas export shipments volume grew by 20% quarter-on-quarter and reached 1.67 mln tonnes.
  • The volume of coal sales for 6M 2011 increased by 28% to 4.51 mln tonnes (6M 2010: 3.52 mln tonnes). The export volume increased by 87% and reached 3.07 mln tonnes, whereas coal sales on the domestic market reduced by 23% to 1.44 mln tonnes.
  • In Q2 2011 the average price5 of coal sales has increased by 2% quarter-on-quarter and amounted to RUR 1,175 per tonne (Q1 2011: RUR 1,155). The average price of coal sales in Russia increased by 9% to RUR 1,185 per tonne (Q1 2011: RUR 1,090). The average Q2 export price decreased by 3% quarter-on-quarter to RUR 1,173 per tonne (Q1 2011: RUR 1,203 per tonne).
  • In the first half of 2011 the average price of the Company’s coal sales amounted to RUR 1,165 per tonne, exceeding the level of the same period last year by 28% (RUR 907 per tonne). The average price on the domestic market increased by 25% to RUR 1,117 per tonne (6 months 2010: RUR 892). The average 6M 2011 export price amounted to RUR 1,187 per tonne, being 29% higher year-on-year (RUR 923 per tonne).

 

Key events in Q2 2011

 

  • The Company fully executed its quarterly and semi-annual plan for coal extraction and production of "Kaskad" enrichment plant. The total production volume amounted to 1.91 mln tonnes of coal.
  • The Annual general meeting of the Company’s shareholders was held on 23 June. The general meeting approved the board directors and audit committee structure, as well as the auditor of the Company. It also made a decision to distribute dividends for 2010 at a level of RUR 3 for each common share of nominal value of RUR 0.2, amounting in total to RUR 298 mln, of which RUR 229 mln was paid in Q2, and the remaining RUR 69 mln will be paid during Q3 2011.
  • The Company started the construction of its second enrichment plant at the "Vinogradovsky" open pit mine in fill accordance with the project schedule.

 

Events after 30 June 2011

On 13 July the Company opened a new station for purifying household and industrial water waste at its “Vinogradovsky” open-pit mine. The station is unique due to the set of treatment methods of industrial and domestic water waste, which help to purify water up to drinking quality level. The opened facility doesn’t have an analogue in Russia. Its construction has taken 6 months and cost about RUR 60 mln. The completion of the station allowed the Company to achieve full compliance with all ecological standards and legislative requirements for open pit mining of coal.

Igor Prokudin, CEO of the Company, commented:

"In Q2 2011 the Company continued the systematic development and execution of the strategy to increase output of high added value products. During the quarter we produced 1.91 mln tonnes of coal, 10% of which was coal produced by our "Kaskad" enrichment plant, and 61% from various coal sorting products, including high-marginal sorted coal types, which are popular among retail consumers in Russia and abroad.It is worthy of note, that Q2 2011 production volume in increased by 4% quarter-on-quarter, while in previous years there has always been a production decrease in Q2 due to the seasonality of thermal coal consumption in Russia. The increase in the volume of export sales, which are distributed more or less equally throughout the year, allowed us to avoid the reduction of production volumes and supported the Company’s margins. Quarterly EBITDA amounted to RUR 525 mln, net profit – RUR 200 mln. I would like to remind you, that during last several years Q2 has been loss-making for us.During the quarter we made a large volume of stripping work, part of which was made to extract coal only in the second half of the year, because we plan to increase production and sales volumes. In this context the quarterly stripping ratio increased from 8 to 8.7, and the total Q2 production cash cost per 1 tonne of coal increased by 9% to RUR 688, having reached an annual maximum. We expect a decrease in this cost during Q3-Q4, which, together with growth of production volumes, may positively impact on the Company’s basic profitability indicators.

Generally, Q2 results positively affected our financial indicators for 6M 2011. Compared to the same period last year, revenue increased by 80% to RUR 10.2 bln, EBITDA increased almost by 3 times to RUR 1.5 bln, and net profit reached about RUR 800 mln, whereas during the first half of 2010 only RUR 4 mln had been earned. The trend of these figures clearly supports the chosen Company’s development strategy, and we will do our best to continue its execution in the future".

Conference-call

KTK’s management will host a conference call for investors and analysts followed by a Q&A session on the day of the results.
The Company will be represented by:
Eduard Alexeenko – first deputy CEO
Anton Rumyantsev – investor relations manager

The dial-in details are:
Date Wednesday, August 24
Time: 09.00 New York / 14.00 London / 17.00 Moscow
Title: 6 Months 2011 IFRS Statements Conference Call of KBTK

You can join the conference call by registering on-line
http://webeventservices.reg.meeting-stream.com/20112408

Or dial-in:
International/UK Dial in: +44 (0) 20 7162 0025
USA Dial in: +1 334 323 6201
Conference ID: 901536

A live webcast of the presentation will be available at:
http://webeventservices.reg.meeting-stream.com/20112408

The conference call replay will be available through
August 31 2011:
International Replay Number: +44 (0)20 7031 4064
US Toll Replay Number: +1-888-365-0240
Replay Access Code: 901536

For more information please contact:
OJSC "Kuzbasskaya Toplivnaya Company" Kemerovo
Elena Sarycheva, Head of public relations department
+7 384 236 47 62

For investor enquiries please contact:
OJSC "Kuzbasskaya Toplivnaya Company" Moscow
Anton Rumyantsev, Investor relations manager
+7 495 787 68 05

Financial overview

RUR Mln7 Q2
2011
Q1
2011
Ch.,
%
6M
2011
6M
2010
Ch.,
%
Revenue 4 937 5 245 -6% 10 182 5 651 80%
Cost of sales -4 284 -4 135 4% -8 419 -4 817 75%
Gross profit 653 1 110 -41% 1 763 834 111%
Commercial, administrative
and other costs
-369 -402 -8% -771 -627 23%
Operating profit 284 708 -60% 992 207 379%
EBITDA 525 948 -45% 1 473 540 173%
Net profit 200 593 -66% 793 4 n.m.

Revenue

In Q2 2011 the Company’s consolidated revenue decreased from the previous quarter by 6% to RUR 4,937 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 5,245 mln). Revenue net of rail road costs decreased by 16% quarter-on-quarter. A result of the decrease was the seasonally low demand for thermal coal in Russia, which has been noticed during Q2 every year. The seasonality in coal consumption is caused by the decrease in thermal power generation and corresponding cut of fuel purchase with the advent of spring. In addition, in Q2 customers try to run down coal stocks to prepare them for the new heating season restocking which typically starts in the end of summer.

The decrease in coal sale volumes resulted in the reduction of revenue from the own coal sales on domestic market, which decreased by 67% to RUR 347 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 1,053 mln). This factor also led to a 30% reduction in coal resale revenue, which amounted to RUR 284 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 404 mln).

The total quarterly domestic coal sales revenue decreased by 57% to RUR 631 mln (Q1 2011: RUR: 1,457 mln), while physical sale volumes decreased by 60%. The revenue net of rail road costs8 decreased by 56%. Despite the seasonal decrease in trading activity in Q2, the average net realized domestic price continued to grow and made the decrease in revenue a little smoother. The price increased by 9% quarter-on-quarter to RUR 1,185 per tonne.

In the past quarter export coal sales revenue increased by 17% quarter-on-quarter to RUR 4,206 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 3,607 mln) as a result of the continued growth in export shipment volumes, which increased by 20% to 1.67 mln tonnes. During the quarter there was a moderate decrease in the Company’s average export coal price due to a higher volume of shipments under the contracts concluded in the end of 2010 and priced lower, than 2011 contracts. The average export price net of railroad tariffs decreased by 3% quarter-on-quarter to RUR 1,173 per tonne. In Q2 export transportation costs remained virtually stable on the level of Q1, and the quarter-on-quarter increase in export revenue net of transportation costs8 was also 17%.

Revenue from other activities decreased by 45% and amounted to RUR 100 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 181 mln). The Company’s revenue from other activities is also strongly affected by the seasonality, because its major part comes from the heat power generation by Anzhero-Sudzhensk power plant9, owned by KTK, and rendering services for the 3rd party coal storage in the facilities of the Company’s retail chain. The demand for these services traditionally increases with the start of the heating season.

During 6M 2011 consolidated revenue increased by 80% and accounted for RUR 10,182 mln (6M 2011: RUR 5,651 mln). Export revenue increased by 139% whereas revenue from domestic market sales remained virtually stable year-on-year. The increase in revenue net of railroad costs was 73%, while its structure changed with the growth in export revenue share from 46% to 64%.

Cost of sales

RUR Mln11 Q2
2011
Q1
2011
Ch.,
%
6M
2011
6M
2010
Ch.,
%
Rail road tariff
and transportation
2 407 2 254 7% 4 661 2 161 116%
Purchased coal 372 492 -24% 864 647 34%
Employee costs and social
payments
295 292 1% 587 446 32%
Extraction, processing and
sorting of coal
359 260 38% 619 332 86%
Fuel 317 305 4% 622 371 68%
Depreciation 227 220 3% 447 332 35%
Spare parts 165 112 47% 277 233 19%
Extraction tax and environment
payments
55 82 -33% 137 92 49%
Repair and maintenance 100 67 49% 167 95 76%
Other costs 115 117 -2% 232 174 33%
Change in coal stock -128 -66 94% -194 -66 194%
Cost of sales 4 284 4 135 4% 8 419 4 817 75%

In Q2 2011 cost of sales increased by 4% quarter-on-quarter and reached RUR 4,284 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 4,135 mln). The growth was caused by the increased volumes of stripping processing, which were partly made in advance to prepare the coal for extraction and sale in the second half of the year when its demand peaks. Thus, the quarterly cost of sales was mainly driven by production expenses related to stripping processing and transport costs, which followed the increase in export volumes.

During the quarter transportation costs increased by 7% to RUR 2,407 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 2,254 mln) due to 20% export sales volumes growth. At the same time, the average cost of export coal transportation per 1 tonne decreased by 3% due to growth of shipments to the Russian Far East ports, delivery to which costs cheaper than transporting coal to clients in Eastern Europe. In addition to this, the growth in transportation costs was suppressed by transporting of part of volumes by the associated "Kuzbass Transport Company"12 railroad car fleet, which railroad cars are rented exclusively by the Company at long-term fixed rates. In the past quarter the cost of purchased coal amounted to RUR 372 mln, decreasing by 24% quarter-on-quarter (Q1 2011: RUR 492 mln). The decrease in costs followed the decline in 3rd party coal purchases for resale to the Company’s retail chain clients.

The key coal production indicators, which affected the Company’s production costs, are presented in the table:

Key coal production indicators

  Q2
2011
Q1
2011
Ch.,
%
6M
2011
6M
2010
Ch.,
%
Coal production (mln tonnes) 1,90 1,83 4% 3,73 2,72 37%
Stripping, (mln cub. m) 16,59 14,69 13% 31,28 22,57 39%
Exploded rock13 7,33 7,21 2% 14,54 13,81 5%
Stripping ratio14 (t. / cub. m.) 8,7 8,0 8% 8,4 8,3 1%
Average stripping transportation distance (km) 2,8 2,6 9% 2,7 2,8 -2%

In Q2 production costs15 increased by 19% to RUR 1,236 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 1,036 mln). The main categories of production costs changed in the following manner:

  • Personnel costs remained virtually stable and composed RUR 295 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 292 mln).
  • Extraction, processing and sorting costs increased by 38% to RUR 359 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 260 mln). This increase was driven by 60% growth in the outsourced stripping processing work. There was also 5% growth in coal sorting volumes made by 3rd party contractors. The quarterly cost of rock explosion decreased by 7%, whereas its volume increased by 2%. The reduction of these costs was the result of management actions focused on diversification of explosives suppliers.
  • Fuel costs increased by only 4% to RUR 317 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 305 mln), while the volume of stripping transportation by trucks increased by 15% and its average distance rose by 9%. The cost increase was restrained by summer fuel consumption rates, which are normally 10-15%, lower than in winter, and transfer to summer type diesel fuel. The average cost of diesel fuel purchased by the Company in Q2 was 11% lower than in Q1 2011.
  • The total cost of spare parts, repair work and technical maintenance services increased by 48% quarter-on-quarter to RUR 265 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 179 mln). The growth was caused by the seasonality of the major part of repair and maintenance work. The Company tries to make maximum scheduled repairs of vehicles and production machinery during Q2 in order to reduce its downtime in Q3 and Q4 when the volume of coal production increases.

 

During the quarter production cash costs16 per 1 tonne of coal increased by 9% to RUR 688 (Q1 2011: RUR 631). In addition to the growth in the main production cost items, discussed above, cash costs were driven by an increase in the stripping ratio from 8.0 to 8.7 cub. m. per tonne. According to the Company’s view, the stripping ratio has reached its peak in Q2 and in Q3-Q4 it will decrease.

In Q2 depreciation included in the cost of sales increased by 3% quarter-on-quarter to RUR 227 mln. Extraction tax and environment payments decreased by 33% to RUR 55 mln due to the change of mining tax calculation method17 since April 2011. All other costs, including operating leases, electric power and others, decreased by 2% to RUR 115 mln The Company’s coal stocks increased by RUR 128 mln due to preparation of KTK retail chain stores to the growth in demand among the customers in Q3.

Reflecting the fact, that during the quarter the decrease in revenue faced the growth in cost of sales, gross profit decreased by 41% and amounted to RUR 653 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 1,110 mln).

6M 2011 cost of sales increased by 75% year-on-year to RUR 4,661 mln (6M 2010: RUR 2,161 mln). The cost of coal transportation increased by 116% due to 28% growth in sales volumes by, increase of export share in the total coal sales structure, rise in railroad cars renting rates and Russian Railroads transportation tariffs. The cost of coal purchased from the 3rd parties increased by 34% year-on-year due to an increase in coal purchase volume in its prices. Also there was a growth in production cash costs, which increased by 12% from RUR 590 per tonne in 6M 2010 to RUR 660 per tonne in 6M 2011.

6M 2011 gross profit increased by 111% year-on-year to RUR 1,763 mln (6M 2010: RUR 834 mln), because during the reported period the growth in revenue was higher than cost of sales increase. The gross margin increased from 15% to 17%.

Distribution, administrative and other operation costsQ2 distribution, administrative and other costs decreased by 8% to RUR 369 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 402 mln) due to smaller expenses on administrative and commercial personnel, which reduced by 18%. The decrease was caused by the reduction in coal sales volumes which was followed by the decrease in the Company’s retail chain personnel piecework wages amount. Personnel costs also decreased due to the start of the summer holidays season and the related recovery of unused holiday provision. In addition, there was a decrease in administrative personnel social payments because the income limit for such payments calculation was reached.

As for 6M 2011 results, distribution, administrative and other costs increased by 23% year-on-year to RUR 771 mln (6M 2010: RUR 627 mln) due to the growth in coal production by 37% and sales volumes by 28%. Their ratio to revenue decreased from 11% in 6M 2010 to 8% in 6M 2011.

Distribution, administrative and other operation costs

Q2 distribution, administrative and other costs decreased by 8% to RUR 369 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 402 mln) due to smaller expenses on administrative and commercial personnel, which reduced by 18%. The decrease was caused by the reduction in coal sales volumes which was followed by the decrease in the Company’s retail chain personnel piecework wages amount. Personnel costs also decreased due to the start of the summer holidays season and the related recovery of unused holiday provision. In addition, there was a decrease in administrative personnel social payments because the income limit for such payments calculation was reached.

As for 6M 2011 results, distribution, administrative and other costs increased by 23% year-on-year to RUR 771 mln (6M 2010: RUR 627 mln) due to the growth in coal production by 37% and sales volumes by 28%. Their ratio to revenue decreased from 11% in 6M 2010 to 8% in 6M 2011.

Operating profit, EBITDA and net profit

 In Q2 the Company’s operational profit decreased by 60% to RUR 653 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 1,110 mln). EBITDA decreased by 45% to RUR 525 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 948 mln), whereas its margin decreased from 18% to 11% due to the seasonal reduction in sales and expenses growth per tonne of coal sold.

6M 2011 operational profit increased year-on-year by 4.8 times to RUR 992 mln (6M 2010: RUR 207 mln). EBITDA increased by 2.7 times and reached RUR1,473 mln (6M 2010: 540 mln) due to the increase in coal sales volumes and the growth in coal prices on all markets.

During Q2 the net profit decreased by 66% to RUR 200 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 593 mln). The net profit for 6M 2011 amounted to RUR 793 mln, compared to RUR 4 mln earned during 6M 2010. Besides the growth in profit from continuous operations, net profit was positively affected by a foreign exchange gain and the reduction in interest expenses.

Indebtedness*

RUR Mln 18 30 Jun.
2011
31 Mar.
2011
Ch.,,
%
30 Jun.
2010
Ch.,19
%
Long term loans and credits 1 894 1 921 -1% 2 331 -19%
Short term loans and credits 334 146 129% 537 -38%
Total debt, including: 2 228 2 067 8% 2 868 -22%
Rouble-denominated 635 216 194% 840 -24%
Foreign currency-denominated 1 593 1 851 -14% 2 028 -21%
Cash and cash equivalents 216 467 -54% 255 -15%
Net debt 2 012 1 600 26% 2 613 -23%
Net Debt / EBITDA20 0,7 0,7 26% 1,5 25%

* Hereinafter amounts for 30 June 2010, 31 March 2011 and 30 June 2011 are presented as unaudited.

In Q2 total debt of the Company increased by 8% to RUR 2,228 mln due to attraction of additional short-term loans for working capital financing. As of 30 June 2011, 72% of the credit portfolio of the Company was denominated in USD, and the remaining 28% was denominated in rubles. Long-term loans decreased by 1%, and short-term loans amount increased by 129%, but their share composed only 15% of the total credit portfolio. The level of net debt increased by 26% to RUR 2,012 mln, but Net debt to EBITDA ratio remained at 0.7. The quarterly interest expense increased by 15% to RUR 45 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 39 mln), but the average interest rate reduced from 7.4% to 5.8% owing to a restructuring of the foreign currency part of the Company’s indebtedness.

Compared to the first half of 2010 Net Debt reduced by 23% (6M 2010: RUR 2,613 mln). The interest expense for 6M 2011 amounted to RUR 84 mln, a decrease of 12% year-on-year (6M 2010: RUR 95 mln).

Cash flow

RUR Mln21 Q2
2011
Q1
2011
Ch.,
%
6M
2011
6M
2010
Ch.,
%
Cash flows from operations before
income tax and interest paid
438 573 -24% 1 011 134 654%
Cash flows from operating activities 321 390 -18% 711 3 n.m.
Cash flows used in investing activities -524 -368 42% -892 -1 338 -33%
Cash flows from financing activities -39 -1 n.m. -40 1 504 n.m.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash
and cash equivalents
-242 21 n.m. -221 169 n.m.

Cash flow from operations in Q2 reduced by 18% from RUR 390 mln to RUR 321 mln. Operational Cash flow was generally affected by:

  • Reduction in cash flow from operations before income tax and interest paid by 24% quarter-on-quarter to RUR 438 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 573 mln), mainly driven by operational profit decrease and growth in working capital;
  • Decrease in cash outflow for income tax and interest payment, total of RUR 66 mln, or 36% quarter-on-quarter.

 

In Q2 the Company invested RUR 513 mln, which is 37% more than in the previous quarter. The increased volume of fixed assets purchased became the main driver of cash outflow from investing activities, which increased by 42% quarter-on-quarter to RUR 524 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 368 mln).

During the quarter the volume of attracted loans exceeded the volume of loans repaid by RUR 190 mln. In addition, the Company distributed among its shareholders RUR 229 mln as dividends for 2010 financial year. Thus, cash flow from financing activities became negative for the difference of these two figures – RUR 40 mln.

From all mentioned above, net decrease in cash and cash equivalents composed RUR 242 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 21 mln). In the first six months of 2011 healthy growth of operational profit helped the Company to receive RUR 711 mln of net operational cash flow, compared to RUR 3 mln earned in the same period last year. Conversely, Net cash flow from investing activities accounted for RUR 892 mln, having decreased due to lower amount of investments in fixed assets, compared to the first half 2010, when the Company was actively building its first enrichment plant "Kaskad", consuming the major part of the general investment budget. During 6M 2011 net financial cash outflow equaled RUR 40 mln. It was mainly driven by 2010 dividend distribution, whereas in the same period last year the Company received RUR 1,504 mln of net financial inflow, having received proceedings from the IPO madе in April 2010.

Following the results of the first half 2011, the Company recorded RUR 221 mln as a net cash outflow, compared to RUR 169 mln of net cash inflow received in the first half 2010.

Capital expenditures

In Q2 2011 the volume of investments in fixed assets increased by 52% quarter-on-quarter and composed RUR 542 mln (Q1 2011: RUR 346 mln). During the quarter the Company has been constructing foundation for the second enrichment plant and water purifying complex. In addition, the fleet of production machinery has been expanded with 5 BELAZ trucks, 2 dozers, a drill rig and a shovel.

Current trading and outlook for Q3 2011

Due to the increase in trading activity on the Russian thermal coal market, which starts in the end of summer, the Company has already increased coal production and sale volumes on the domestic market. According to management’s forecast, the general growth in production may be in the range of 25-27% quarter-on-quarter and 28-30% year-on-year. The Company expects that the growth of production will be followed by a decrease in production cash costs per 1 tonne of coal, which is expected to have peaked in Q2 2011. This trend may positively affect the Company’s operational profit.

During Q3 the Company will continue the execution of its investment program, including purchasing rock transportation machinery and construction of the new enrichment plant at the "Vinogradovsky" open pit mine.

Based on the expected decrease in stripping ratio and reduction in production cash costs, management of the Company expects a quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year increase in Q3 EBITDA. The Company retains its expectations of the main profit indicators growth in the second half 2011 due to the increase in production and sales and decrease in production cash costs per tonne of coal, compared to the level of the first half 2011.

 

Forward–Looking Statements

This press release might contain forward-looking statements that refer to future events or forecast financial indicators for OJSC "Kuzbasskaya Toplivnaya Company". Such statements do not guarantee that these are actions to be taken by OJSC "Kuzbasskaya Toplivnaya Company" in the future, and estimates can be inaccurate and uncertain. Actual final indicators and results can considerably differ from those declared in any forward-looking statements. "OJSC "Kuzbasskaya Toplivnaya Company" does not intend to change these statements to reflect actual results.

Appendix

1. 1. Calculation of EBITDA21

RUR Mln Q2
2011
Q1
2011
6M
2011
6M
2010
Operating profit 284 708 992 207
Depreciation charge 243 241 485 368
Impairment loss (gain) 0 0 0 0
Loss (profit) from disposals of property,
plant and equipment
-2 -2 -4 -35
EBITDA 525 948 1 473 540

*Hereinafter figures for Q1 2011, Q2 2011, 6 months 2010 and 6 months 2011 are presented as unaudited

2. 2. Calculation of production cash costs

RUR Mln Q2
2011
Q1
2011
6M
2011
6M
2010
Consolidated cost of sales 4 284 4 135 8 419 4 817
Excluding cost of sales of subsidiaries -276 -432 -708 -1 129
OJSC КТК cost of sales 4 008 3 703 7 711 3 689
Excluding:        
Depreciation (in cost of sales) -209 -203 -412 -300
Purchased coal -166 -220 -385 -231
Change of inventory balances 102 31 133 95
Railroad tariffs and transportation costs -2 424 -2 158 -4 582 -1 647
Total cash costs 1 311 1 154 2 464 1 606
Coal production, mln Tonnes 1,90 1,83 3,73 2,72
Total cash cost per 1 tonne of coal, RUR 688 631 660 590

3. Segment reporting

Domestic sales of coal produced

RUR Mln Q2
2011
Q1
2011
6M
2011
6M
2010
Revenue 347 1 053 1 400 1 212
Cost of sales -315 -734 -1 049 -968
Gross profit 32 319 351 243
Gross margin,% 9% 30% 25% 20%

Export sales of coal produced

RUR Mln Q2
2011
Q1
2011
6M
2011
6M
2010
Revenue 4 206 3 607 7 813 3 273
Cost of sales -3 668 -2 969 -6 637 -2 925
Gross profit 538 638 1 176 348
Gross margin,% 13% 18% 15% 11%

Resale of coal purchased22

RUR Mln Q2
2011
Q1
2011
6M
2011
6M
2010
Revenue 284 404 688 865
Cost of sales -223 -322 -545 -734
Gross profit 61 82 143 132
Gross margin,% 21% 20% 21% 15%

Other operations

RUR Mln Q2
2011
Q1
2011
6M
2011
6M
2010
Revenue 100 181 281 300
Cost of sales -77 -111 -188 -190
Gross profit 23 70 93 111
Gross margin,% 23% 39% 33% 37%

4. Financial highlights converted to USD

Comprehensive income statement highlights

USD Mln* Q2
2011
Q1
2011
Ch.,
%
6M
2011
6M
2010
Ch.,
%
Revenue 176 180 -2% 356 188 89%
Cost of sales -153 -142 8% -295 -160 84%
Gross profit 23 38 -39% 61 28 121%
Commercial, administrative and
other costs
-13 -14 -4% -27 -21 29%
Operating profit 10 24 -58% 34 7 400%
EBITDA 19 33 -42% 51 18 186%
Net profit (loss) 7 20 -65% 27 0,1 n.m.

* In the table figures are converted to USD using average Central Bank of the Russian Federation exchange rates for each quarter (Q1 2011: 29.16 RUR/USD; Q2 2011: 28.01 RUR/USD; 6M 2011: 30.06 RUR/USD; 6M 2011: 28.56 RUR/USD)

 

Cost of sales

USD Mln* Q2
2011
Q1
2011
Ch.,
%
6M
2011
6M
2010
Ch.,
%
Rail road tariff and transportation 86 77 11% 163 72 127%
Purchased coal 13 17 -21% 30 22 40%
Employee costs and social payments 11 10 5% 21 15 38%
Extraction, processing and sorting
of coal
13 9 44% 22 11 97%
Fuel 11 10 8% 22 12 76%
Depreciation 8 8 7% 16 11 42%
Spare parts 6 4 53% 10 8 26%
Extraction tax and environment
payments
2 3 -30% 5 3 56%
Repair and maintenance 4 2 55% 6 3 86%
Other costs 4 4 2% 8 6 40%
Change in coal stock -5 -2 102% -7 -2 211%
Cost of sales 153 142 8% 295 160 84%
Production cash costs per 1 tonne, USD 25 22 14% 23 20 18%

* In the table figures are converted to USD using average Central Bank of the Russian Federation exchange rates for each quarter (Q1 2011: 29.16 RUR/USD; Q2 2011: 28.01 RUR/USD; 6M 2011: 30.06 RUR/USD; 6M 2011: 28.56 RUR/USD)

 

Cash flows

USD Mln* Q2
2011
Q1
2011
Ch.,
%
6M
2011
6M
2010
Ch.,
%
Cash flows from operations before
income tax and interest paid
16 20 -20% 35 4 694%
Cash flows from operating activities 11 13 -14% 25 0 n.m.
Cash flows used in investing activities -19 -13 48% -31 -45 -30%
Cash flows from financing activities -1 0 n.m. -1 50 n.m.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents -9 1 n.m. -8 6 n.m.

* In the table figures are converted to USD using average Central Bank of the Russian Federation exchange rates for each quarter (Q1 2011: 29.16 RUR/USD; Q2 2011: 28.01 RUR/USD; 6M 2011: 30.06 RUR/USD; 6M 2011: 28.56 RUR/USD)

Indebtedness

USD Mln* 30 Jun.
2011
31 Mar.
2011
Ch.,
%
30 Jun.
2010
Ch.,
%
Long term loans and credits 67 68 0% 75 -10%
Short term loans and credits 12 5 132% 17 -31%
Total debt, including: 79 73 9% 92 -14%
Rouble-denominated 23 8 198% 27 -16%
Foreign currency-denominated 57 65 -13% 65 -13%
Cash and cash equivalents 8 16 -53% 8 -6%
Net debt 72 56 27% 84 -14%

* In the table figures are converted to USD using average Central Bank of the Russian Federation exchange rates for each accounting date (30 June 2010: 31.20 RUR/USD; 31 March 2011: 28.43 RUR/USD; 30 June 2011: 28.43 RUR/USD).

5. Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for 6 months ended 30 June 2011.

 

1 Figures converted to USD are shown in Appendix 4.

2 EBITDA for each period is defined as results from operating activities, adjusted for amortization and depreciation, impairment loss and profit or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment. EBITDA is not a measurement of the Company’s operating performance under IFRS and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with IFRS or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or as a measure of the Company’s liquidity.

3 Net debt calculated on page 10.

4 For the purpose of Q1 2011 ratio calculation the aggregate of EBITDA for Q1 2011 and Q2-Q4 2010 was used. For the purpose of Q2 2011 ratio calculation the aggregate of EBITDA for Q1-Q2 2011 and Q3-Q4 2010 was used. For the purpose of 6M 2010 ratio calculation the aggregate of EBITDA for Q1-Q2 2010 and Q3-Q4 2009 was used.

5 Net of VAT and rail road tariffs.

6 We recommend that participants start dialing in 5-10 minutes prior to ensure a timely start to the conference call.

7 Figures converted to USD are shown in Appendix 4.

8 Railroad transportation costs included in coal price for customers, only.

9 OJSC "Kaskad-Energo".

10 Railroad transportation costs included in coal price for customers, only.

11 Figures converted to USD are shown in Appendix 4.

12 As at 30 June 2011 the Company owned 50% share in "Kuzbass Transport Company" LLC.

13 Included in stripping volume.

14 of a volume of coal produced to a volume stripping volume processed.

15 Production costs include production personnel salaries, fuel, extraction and sorting costs, spare parts purchasing costs, repair and maintenance costs.

16 Production cash costs calculated in Appendix, Table 2.

17 Russian Federal Law №259042-5.

18 Figures converted to USD are shown in Appendix 4.

19 Change of figures as of 30 June 2011 compared to 30 June 2010.

20 For the purpose of the ratio calculation as of 31 March 2011 the aggregate of EBITDA for Q1 2011 and Q2-Q4 2010 was used. For the purpose of the ratio calculation as of 30 June 2011 the aggregate of EBITDA for Q1-Q2 2011 and Q3-Q4 2010 was used. For the purpose of the ratio calculation as of 30 June 2010 the aggregate of EBITDA for Q1-Q2 2010 and Q3-Q4 2009 was used.

21 EBITDA for each period is defined as results from operating activities, adjusted for amortization and depreciation, impairment loss and loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment. EBITDA is not a measurement of the Company’s operating performance under IFRS and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with IFRS or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or as a measure of the Company’s liquidity.

22 Management has reconsidered the approach on inclusion in «Resale of coal purchased» segment volumes of the coal bought from neighboring enterprises on EX-works terms and delivered to coal storages on the Company’s open pit mines for processing and sorting. The cost of such coal purchase is included in production costs and revenue from its sale is distributed between "Domestic sales of coal produced" and "Export sales of coal produced" segment. Volumes of such coal amounted to: 6M 2010: 0; 6M 2011: 0.39 mln tonnes.