The following is a summary of the Repsol, S.A. (REPYY) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Repsol reported Q1 adjusted income of €1.3 billion, decreasing 33% YoY due to affected commodity prices.

• Cash flow from operations declined 26% YoY to €1.4 billion due to a €0.9 billion working capital buildup.

• Net debt was €3.9 billion at the end of March, a significant increase due to various factors including acquisition of ConnectGen and increase in working capital.

• Net CapEx for Q1 aligns with the objective of achieving a net CapEx of €5 billion in 2024.

• Full year CapEx guidance stands at €5 billion, with €2.1 billion already spent in Q1.

• Divestment and asset rotation process of about €1.5 billion is planned for this year.

• CapEx is to be maintained within the €16 billion to €19 billion range throughout the strategic period.

Business Progress:

• Progressed the development of renewable fuel platforms through strategic partnership and acquisitions.

• Plans for further shareholder distribution, and additional buybacks later in 2024.

• Aims to add new renewable operating capacity and achieve significant total installed capacity by year-end.

• 2024-2027 Strategic Plan prioritizes shareholder distributions from operational cash flows.

• Committed to decarbonisation targets and profitable business opportunities linked to energy transition.

• Forecasts a tight supply-demand balance due to potential new capacity and increase in demand.

• Goals set for advancement of renewable fuels and presence in service stations.

• Anticipates a recovery of approximately €700 million working capital by year-end.

• Operational focus narrowed down to nine countries from thirteen.

• Agreement with Federation has resulted in increased production in Petroquiriquire.

• Hedging in place for over 40% total gas production for the next three years.

• Plans for maintaining shareholder distribution priority whilst transforming the company.

• Expectation of positive EBITDA from the chemicals business for the entire year, along with a second buyback program planned in H2.

• A joint venture with Bunge is planned to accommodate significant total biofuel feedstock needs by 2030.

• Expected positive interest rate scenario in the US renewables business driven by IT and AI-related activities.

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