Northland Power Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
Northland Power Inc. (
“Northland” or the
“Company”) (TSX:
NPI) reported
today financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
All dollar amounts set out herein are in thousands of Canadian
dollars, unless otherwise stated.
“We are off to a strong start in 2024 with first
quarter results better than expected, thanks to strong winds
experienced at our offshore wind facilities,” said Mike Crawley,
Northland’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Construction
programs for our large offshore wind projects in Taiwan and Poland,
and energy storage project in Canada, continue to progress, with
major pieces of equipment continuing to arrive at all three
projects, and Hai Long’s 2024 in-water installation campaign fully
underway.”
“Execution of these three projects remains a top
priority for Northland and our teams are focused on delivering
these projects safely and successfully,” said John Brace, Executive
Chair.
First Quarter Highlights
Financial results for the three months ended
March 31, 2024, were higher compared to the same quarter of 2023,
primarily due to higher wind resource across all offshore wind
facilities and contribution from the New York onshore wind projects
that achieved commercial operations in October 2023. This increase
was partially offset by lower revenue generated from the Spanish
portfolio primarily due to lower solar resource and lower market
revenue.
Financial Results
- Sales increased to $755 million from $622
million in 2023.
- Gross Profit increased to $697 million from
$569 million in 2023.
- Net Income increased to $149 million from $107
million in 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA (a non-IFRS measure) increased
to $454 million from $352 million in 2023.
- Adjusted Free Cash Flow per share (a non-IFRS
measure) increased to $0.88 from $0.72 in 2023.
- Free Cash Flow per share (a non-IFRS measure)
increased to $0.85 from $0.62 in 2023.
The following table presents key IFRS and non-IFRS
financial measures and operational results. Sales, gross profit,
operating income and net income, as reported under IFRS, include
consolidated results of entities not wholly owned by Northland,
whereas Northland’s non-IFRS financial measures include only
Northland’s proportionate ownership interest.
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Summary of Consolidated Results |
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(in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) |
Three months
ended March 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
FINANCIALS |
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Sales |
$ |
754,920 |
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$ |
621,721 |
Gross profit |
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697,454 |
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568,903 |
Operating income |
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346,169 |
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272,542 |
Net income (loss) |
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149,297 |
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107,137 |
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders |
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75,603 |
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69,894 |
Adjusted EBITDA (a non-IFRS measure) (2) |
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453,866 |
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351,701 |
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Cash provided by operating activities |
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294,263 |
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297,062 |
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (a non-IFRS measure) (2) |
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225,732 |
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|
180,071 |
Free Cash Flow (a non-IFRS measure) (2) |
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217,407 |
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154,693 |
Cash dividends paid |
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51,158 |
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|
50,047 |
Total dividends declared (1) |
$ |
76,699 |
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$ |
75,316 |
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Per Share |
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Weighted average number of shares — basic and diluted (000s) |
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255,481 |
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250,793 |
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders — basic and
diluted |
$ |
0.29 |
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$ |
0.27 |
Adjusted Free Cash Flow — basic (a non-IFRS measure) (2) |
$ |
0.88 |
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$ |
0.72 |
Free Cash Flow — basic (a non-IFRS measure) (2) |
$ |
0.85 |
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$ |
0.62 |
Total dividends declared |
$ |
0.30 |
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$ |
0.30 |
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ENERGY VOLUMES |
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Electricity production in gigawatt hours
(GWh) |
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3,467 |
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2,831 |
(1) Represents total dividends paid to common shareholders,
including dividends in cash or in shares under Northland’s dividend
reinvestment plan. |
(2) See
Forward-Looking Statements and Non-IFRS Financial Measures
below. |
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First Quarter Results Summary
Offshore wind facilities
Electricity production for the three months
ended March 31, 2024, increased by 12% or 175GWh compared to the
same quarter of 2023. This was primarily due to a higher wind
resource across all offshore wind facilities and lower unpaid
curtailments related to negative prices in Germany, partially
offset by higher unpaid curtailments due to grid outages in our
German facilities.
Sales of $449 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2024, increased 30% or $103 million, compared to the same
quarter of 2023, primarily due to higher production across all
offshore wind facilities by $50 million, a $34 million P&I
factor adjustment in 2023 and $18 million related to various other
items.
Adjusted EBITDA of $297 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2024, increased 31% or $71 million compared
to the same quarter of 2023, due to the same factors as noted
above.
An important indicator for performance of
offshore wind facilities is the current and historical average
power production of the facility. The following tables summarize
actual electricity production and the historical average, high and
low, for the applicable operating periods of each offshore
facility:
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Three months ended March 31, |
2024 (1) |
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2023 (1) |
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Historical Average (2) |
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Historical High
(2) |
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Historical Low
(2) |
Electricity production (GWh) |
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Gemini |
820 |
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744 |
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724 |
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826 |
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629 |
Nordsee One |
402 |
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347 |
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354 |
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408 |
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312 |
Deutsche Bucht |
352 |
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308 |
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322 |
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352 |
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279 |
Total |
1,574 |
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1,399 |
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(1) Includes GWh produced and attributed to paid curtailments. |
(2) Represents the historical power production since the
commencement of commercial operation of the respective facility
(2017 for Gemini and Nordsee One and 2020 for Deutsche Bucht) and
excludes unpaid curtailments. |
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Onshore renewable facilities
Electricity production was 31% or 190GWh higher
than the same quarter of 2023, primarily due to the contribution
from the New York onshore wind projects that achieved commercial
operations in October 2023 and higher wind resource across the
Canadian and Spanish onshore wind facilities, partially offset by
lower solar resource at the Spanish onshore renewable
facilities.
Sales of $124 million were 8% or $9 million
higher than the same quarter of 2023, primarily due to the
contribution from the New York onshore wind projects, partially
offset by lower solar resource and lower market revenue from the
Spanish portfolio. Please refer to the MD&A for a further
breakdown of Spanish portfolio revenue by component.
Adjusted EBITDA of $88 million was 7% or $6
million higher than the same quarter of 2023, due to the same
factors as above.
Efficient natural gas
facilities
Electricity production increased 24% or 196GWh
compared to the same quarter of 2023, mainly due to higher market
demand for dispatchable power.
Sales of $89 million decreased 7% or $6 million
compared to the same quarter of 2023, primarily due to lower
natural gas prices resulting in lower energy rates.
Adjusted EBITDA of $55 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2024, decreased 3% or $2 million, compared
to the same quarter of 2023, due to the same factors as above.
Utility
Sales of $88 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2024, increased 36% or $23 million compared to the same
quarter of 2023, primarily due to the higher market demand, rate
escalations and foreign exchange gains as a result of the
strengthening of the Colombian peso.
Adjusted EBITDA of $34 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2024, increased 33% or $8 million compared
to the same quarter of 2023, primarily due to the same factors as
above.
Consolidated statement of income
(loss)
General and administrative
(“G&A”) costs of $30 million in the first
quarter increased $7 million compared to the same quarter of 2023,
primarily due to higher one-time personnel and other costs relating
to realignment of operating and corporate functions.
Development costs of $8 million decreased $16
million compared to the same quarter of 2023, primarily due to
lower spending on development activities as Northland’s primary
focus is to deliver on the successful execution of the three key
projects: the Hai Long and Baltic Power offshore wind projects, and
Oneida energy storage project.
Net finance costs of $72 million in the first
quarter increased $5 million compared to the same quarter of 2023,
primarily due to the issuance of the Green Subordinated Notes
(“Green Notes”) in the second quarter of 2023,
partially offset by scheduled repayments on facility-level
loans.
Fair value loss on derivative contracts was $85
million, primarily due to net movement in the fair value of
derivatives related to interest rate and foreign exchange
contracts.
Foreign exchange gain of $4 million in the first
quarter was primarily due to unrealized gain from fluctuations in
the closing foreign exchange rates.
Fair value adjustment relating to disposal group
classified as held for sale was $44 million due to a fair value
adjustment upon classification of the La Lucha solar facility as a
disposal group held for sale. Please see below for further
information.
Net income of $149 million in the first quarter
of 2024 compared to net income of $107 million in the same quarter
of 2023, was primarily as a result of the factors described
above.
Adjusted EBITDA
The following table reconciles net income (loss)
to Adjusted EBITDA:
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Three months ended March 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Net income (loss) |
$ |
149,297 |
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$ |
107,137 |
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Adjustments: |
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Finance costs, net |
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72,439 |
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67,214 |
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Gemini interest income |
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1,849 |
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|
2,099 |
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Provision for (recovery of) income taxes |
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80,547 |
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38,855 |
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Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
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154,061 |
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145,175 |
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Amortization of contracts and intangible assets |
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14,331 |
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13,700 |
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Fair value (gain) loss on derivative contracts |
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83,954 |
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80,939 |
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Foreign exchange (gain) loss |
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(3,884 |
) |
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(29,174 |
) |
Fair value adjustment relating to disposal group classified as held
for sale |
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43,884 |
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— |
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Elimination of non-controlling interests |
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(110,195 |
) |
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(78,967 |
) |
Finance lease (lessor) |
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(1,234 |
) |
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(1,458 |
) |
Others (1) |
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(31,183 |
) |
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6,181 |
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Adjusted EBITDA (2) |
$ |
453,866 |
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$ |
351,701 |
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(1) Others primarily include Northland’s share of (profit) loss
from equity accounted investees, Northland’s share of Adjusted
EBITDA from equity accounted investees and other expenses
(income). |
(2) See Forward-Looking Statements and Non-IFRS Financial Measures
below. |
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Adjusted EBITDA of $454 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2024, increased 29% or $102 million compared
to the same quarter of 2023. The significant factors increasing
Adjusted EBITDA include:
- $71 million increase in operating results at the offshore wind
facilities, primarily due to higher wind resource, as described
above;
- $10 million decrease in development expenditures, partially
offset by higher G&A costs, as described above;
- $9 million increase due to the contribution of New York Wind
onshore wind facilities, as described above; and
- $8 million increase in operating results at Empresa de Energía
de Boyacá S.A E.S.P (“EBSA”), as described
above.
The factor partially offsetting the increase in
the Adjusted EBITDA was:
- $6 million decrease in the contribution from the Spanish
renewables portfolio, primarily due to lower market revenue, as
described above.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Free Cash
Flow
The following table reconciles cash flow from
operations to Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow:
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Three months ended March 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Cash provided by operating activities |
$ |
294,263 |
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$ |
297,062 |
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Adjustments: |
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Net change in non-cash working capital balances related to
operations |
|
193,004 |
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79,855 |
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Non-expansionary capital expenditures |
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(313 |
) |
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(485 |
) |
Restricted funding for major maintenance, debt and decommissioning
reserves |
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(4,488 |
) |
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4,158 |
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Interest |
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(62,049 |
) |
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(42,265 |
) |
Scheduled principal repayments on facility debt |
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(58,559 |
) |
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(51,485 |
) |
Funds set aside (utilized) for scheduled principal repayments |
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(109,947 |
) |
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(112,182 |
) |
Preferred share dividends |
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(1,558 |
) |
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(1,482 |
) |
Consolidation of non-controlling interests |
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(67,850 |
) |
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(44,983 |
) |
Investment income (1) |
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6,605 |
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7,515 |
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Others (2) |
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28,299 |
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18,985 |
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Free Cash Flow (3) |
$ |
217,407 |
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$ |
154,693 |
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Add back: Growth expenditures |
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8,325 |
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25,378 |
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Adjusted Free Cash Flow (3) |
$ |
225,732 |
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$ |
180,071 |
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(1) Investment income includes Gemini interest income and repayment
of Gemini subordinated debt. |
(2) Others mainly include the effect of foreign exchange rates and
hedges, interest rate hedge, Nordsee One interest on shareholder
loans, share of joint venture project development costs,
acquisition costs, lease payments, interest income, Northland’s
share of Adjusted Free Cash Flow from equity accounted investees,
interest on corporate-level debt raised to finance capitalized
growth projects and other non-cash expenses adjusted in working
capital excluded from Free Cash Flow in the period. |
(3) See Forward-Looking Statements and Non-IFRS Financial Measures
below. |
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Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $226 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2024, was 25% or $46 million higher
than the same quarter of 2023.
The significant factors increasing Adjusted Free
Cash Flow was:
- $85 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA (gross of growth
expenditures) primarily due to the factors described above.
The factors partially offsetting the increase in
Adjusted Free Cash Flow were:
- $23 million increase in current taxes primarily at offshore
wind facilities as a result of higher operating results;
- $15 million decrease from foreign exchange hedge and other
settlements; and
- $7 million increase in funds set aside for maintenance
reserves.
Free Cash Flow, which is reduced by growth
expenditures, totaled $217 million for the three months ended March
31, 2024, and was $63 million higher than the same quarter of 2023,
due to the same factors as Adjusted Free Cash Flow.
The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA
to Adjusted Free Cash Flow.
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Three months ended March 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Adjusted EBITDA (2) |
$ |
453,866 |
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$ |
351,701 |
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Adjustments: |
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Scheduled debt repayments |
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(139,252 |
) |
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(139,336 |
) |
Interest expense |
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(38,944 |
) |
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(44,416 |
) |
Current taxes |
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(69,752 |
) |
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(46,996 |
) |
Non-expansionary capital expenditure |
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(272 |
) |
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(307 |
) |
Utilization (funding) of maintenance and decommissioning
reserves |
|
(3,677 |
) |
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3,702 |
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Lease payments, including principal and interest |
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(3,064 |
) |
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(3,065 |
) |
Preferred dividends |
|
(1,558 |
) |
|
|
(1,482 |
) |
Foreign exchange hedge gain (loss) |
|
15,977 |
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|
23,458 |
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Others (1) |
|
4,083 |
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|
11,434 |
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Free Cash Flow (2) |
$ |
217,407 |
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$ |
154,693 |
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Add Back: Growth expenditures |
|
8,325 |
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25,378 |
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Adjusted Free Cash Flow (2) |
$ |
225,732 |
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$ |
180,071 |
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(1) Others mainly include Gemini interest income, repayment of
Gemini subordinated debt, interest rate hedge settlement and
interest received on third-party loans to partners. |
(2) See Forward-Looking Statements and Non-IFRS Financial Measures
below. |
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Significant Events and
Updates
Renewables Growth:
- Construction Update on Hai
Long, Baltic Power, and Oneida – The Hai Long project
continues to make progress with the fabrication of foundations,
cables, and onshore and offshore substations underway. Turbine
component manufacturing has commenced. Offshore construction work
has continued to advance with the installation of both offshore
substation jacket foundations and pin piles at multiple turbine
locations. Other major components of the wind park are arriving in
Taiwan, including turbine jackets and the first offshore substation
topside. Full commercial operations are expected to commence in
2026/2027 according to schedule. Overall project cost is aligned
with original expectations.The Baltic Power project continues to
make progress on the fabrication of onshore and offshore
substations, foundations, export cables and inter array cables.
Turbine manufacturing has commenced and onshore substation
construction is underway. Full commercial operations are expected
to commence in the latter half of 2026 according to schedule.
Overall project cost is aligned with original expectations.The
Oneida project continues to make progress with its construction
activities. All foundations for the battery packs and the
transformers have been installed. All the battery packs have been
delivered, and medium-voltage transformers have started to arrive.
Full commercial operations are expected to commence in 2025
according to schedule. Overall project cost is aligned with
original expectations.
- La Lucha Solar Facility
Sale – On March 4, 2024, Northland entered into an
agreement to sell 100% stake in the La Lucha solar facility to
Cometa Energía, S.A. de C.V., wholly owned by Saavi Energía
(“Saavi”). La Lucha is a 130MW solar facility
located in Durango, Mexico. The facility achieved commercial
operations in June 2023. The sale is expected to close in 2024,
upon satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including
approval of the Federal Economic Competition Commission
(“COFECE”) required under applicable anti-trust
laws in Mexico. Northland expects to receive approximately $205
million in cash after taxes, transaction fees and other customary
adjustments. Proceeds will be initially used towards repayment of
amounts drawn on the Company’s revolving credit facility and for
general corporate purposes.During the quarter, Northland recorded a
fair value adjustment relating to the La Lucha solar facility of
$44 million upon classification as a disposal group held for sale.
As at March 31, 2024, Northland has a currency translation
adjustment relating to La Lucha which will be reclassified to its
income statement at the transaction close. Northland expects to
realize a ‘gain’ on disposal once the sale transaction closes.
Other:
- Executive Changes
– On March 25, 2024, Northland announced that Mike Crawley,
Northland’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and the Board of
Directors have agreed to a change in leadership for the Company. As
such, Mr. Crawley will be stepping down from his role. Under the
succession plan, Mr. Crawley will remain with Northland until
September 30, 2024. A global search for the new CEO is underway.
John Brace, Chair of the Board of Directors, has been appointed
Executive Chair and will act as a bridge between Mr. Crawley and
the next President & CEO as part of the transition. As
Executive Chair, Mr. Brace will leverage his prior experience as
Northland’s CEO from 2003 to 2018 where he was responsible for the
Company’s successful development of its efficient natural gas fleet
and the expansion into offshore wind and onshore renewables. Ian
Pearce, Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee, has been
appointed Lead Independent Director. After the appointment of a new
President & CEO, Mr. Brace is expected to return to his
position as Non-Executive Board Chair. Toby Edmonds, the new Head
of Offshore Wind Business Unit, officially joined Northland in May
2024, with his initial focus being on the successful project
execution of the Hai Long and Baltic Power offshore wind
projects.
- Sustainability
Report – On April 29, 2024, Northland issued its 2023
Sustainability Report, showcasing achievements in the year 2023
relating to its Environmental, Social and Governance
(“ESG”) objectives and targets. The report is
available at northlandpower.com.
2024 Financial Outlook
Northland’s outlook emphasizes a steadfast
dedication to shareholders, underpinned by its 2024 strategic
priorities. Central to the Company's strategy is its commitment to
operational excellence, prudent growth in key global markets and
unwavering focus on the Company's three major renewable
construction programs, ensuring their efficient execution.
As of May 15, 2024, management’s 2024 financial
outlook remains unchanged from prior guidance. This outlook
reflects Northland’s commitment to strong operational performance
with key financial projections for 2024 including expected Adjusted
EBITDA in the range of $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion and Adjusted
Free Cash Flow per share to be in the range of $1.30 to $1.50.
Furthermore, projected Free Cash Flow per share for 2024 is
expected to be in the range of $1.10 to $1.30, reflecting the
Company’s commitment to prudent financial management.
It is important to note that while Northland is
confident in its outlook, it remains subject to the Forward-Looking
Statements set forth herein as well as the Risk Factors outlined in
Northland’s most recent Annual Information Form dated February 21,
2024 (“2023
AIF”).
First-Quarter Earnings Conference
Call
Northland will hold an earnings conference call
on May 16, 2024, to discuss its first quarter 2024 results.
The call will be hosted by Northland’s Senior Management, who will
discuss the Company’s financial results and developments as well as
answering questions from analysts.
Conference call details are as follows:
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 10:00 a.m. ET
Participants wishing to join the call and ask
questions must register using the following URL below:
https://register.vevent.com/register/BI37b8086fede84a02be1ceb284cb334f6
For all other attendees, the call will be
broadcast live on the internet, in listen-only mode and can be
accessed using the following link:
Webcast URL:
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/idpw8xh5/
For those unable to attend the live call, an
audio recording will be available on northlandpower.com on Friday,
May 17, 2024.
Northland’s unaudited interim condensed
consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March
31, 2024, and related Management’s Discussion and Analysis can
be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca under Northland’s profile
and on northlandpower.com.
ABOUT NORTHLAND POWER
Northland Power is a global power producer
dedicated to helping the clean energy transition by producing
electricity from clean renewable resources. Founded in 1987,
Northland has a long history of developing, building, owning and
operating clean and green power infrastructure assets and is a
global leader in offshore wind. In addition, Northland owns and
manages a diversified generation mix including onshore renewables,
efficient natural gas energy, as well as supplying energy through a
regulated utility.
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with global
offices in eight countries, Northland owns or has an economic
interest in approximately 3.4GW (net 2.9GW) of operating capacity.
The Company also has a significant inventory of projects in
construction and in various stages of development encompassing
approximately 12GW of potential capacity.
Publicly traded since 1997, Northland's common
shares, Series 1 and Series 2 preferred shares trade on the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the symbols NPI, NPI.PR.A and NPI.PR.B,
respectively.
NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES
This press release includes references to the
Company’s adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes,
depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”),
Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Free Cash Flow and applicable payout
ratios and per share amounts, which are measures not prescribed by
International Financial Reporting Standards
(“IFRS”), and therefore do not have any
standardized meaning under IFRS and may not be comparable to
similar measures presented by other companies. Non-IFRS financial
measures are presented at Northland’s share of underlying
operations. These measures should not be considered alternatives to
net income (loss), cash flow from operating activities or other
measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with
IFRS. Rather, these measures are provided to complement IFRS
measures in the analysis of Northland’s results of operations from
management’s perspective. Management believes that Northland’s
non-IFRS financial measures and applicable payout ratio and per
share amounts are widely accepted and understood financial
indicators used by investors and securities analysts to assess the
performance of a company, including its ability to generate cash
through operations.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains statements that
constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of
applicable securities laws (“forward-looking statements”) that are
provided for the purpose of presenting information about
management’s current expectations and plans. Readers are cautioned
that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Northland’s actual results could differ materially from those
expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and,
accordingly, the events anticipated by the forward-looking
statements may or may not transpire or occur. Forward-looking
statements include statements that are not historical facts and are
predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or
conditions, or include words such as “expects,” “anticipates,”
“plans,” “predicts,” “believes,” “estimates,” “intends,” “targets,”
“projects,” “forecasts” or negative versions thereof and other
similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “may,”
“will,” “should,” “would” and “could.” These statements may
include, without limitation, statements regarding future Adjusted
EBITDA, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow, including
respective per share amounts, dividend payments and dividend payout
ratios, the timing for and attainment of the Hai Long and Baltic
Power offshore wind and Oneida energy storage projects’ anticipated
contributions to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Free
Cash Flow, the expected generating capacity of certain projects,
guidance, anticipated dates of full commercial operations,
forecasts as to overall project costs, the completion of
construction, acquisitions, dispositions, whether partial or full,
investments or financings and the timing thereof, the timing for
and attainment of financial close and commercial operations for
each project, the potential for future production from project
pipelines, cost and output of development projects, the all-in
interest cost for debt financing, the impact of currency and
interest rate hedges, litigation claims, anticipated results from
the optimization of the Thorold Co-Generation facility and the
timing related thereto, future funding requirements, and the future
operations, business, financial condition, financial results,
priorities, ongoing objectives, strategies and the outlook of
Northland, its subsidiaries and joint ventures. These statements
are based upon certain material factors or assumptions that were
applied in developing the forward-looking statements, including the
design specifications of development projects, the provisions of
contracts to which Northland or a subsidiary is a party,
management’s current plans and its perception of historical trends,
current conditions and expected future developments, the ability to
obtain necessary approvals, satisfy any closing conditions, satisfy
any project finance lender conditions to closing sell-downs or
obtain adequate financing regarding contemplated construction,
acquisitions, dispositions, investments or financings, as well as
other factors, estimates and assumptions that are believed to be
appropriate in the circumstances. Although these forward-looking
statements are based upon management’s current reasonable
expectations and assumptions, they are subject to numerous risks
and uncertainties. Some of the factors that could cause results or
events to differ from current expectations include, but are not
limited to, risks associated with further regulatory and policy
changes in Spain which could impair current guidance and expected
returns, risks associated with merchant pool pricing and revenues,
risks associated with sales contracts, the emergence of widespread
health emergencies or pandemics, Northland’s reliance on the
performance of its offshore wind facilities at Gemini, Nordsee One
and Deutsche Bucht for over 50% of its Adjusted EBITDA,
counterparty and joint venture risks, contractual operating
performance, variability of sales from generating facilities
powered by intermittent renewable resources, wind and solar
resource risk, unplanned maintenance risk, offshore wind
concentration, natural gas and power market risks, commodity price
risks, operational risks, recovery of utility operating costs,
Northland’s ability to resolve issues/delays with the relevant
regulatory and/or government authorities, permitting, construction
risks, project development risks, integration and acquisition
risks, procurement and supply chain risks, financing risks,
disposition and joint-venture risks, competition risks, interest
rate and refinancing risks, liquidity risk, inflation risks,
commodity availability and cost risk, construction material cost
risks, impacts of regional or global conflicts, credit rating risk,
currency fluctuation risk, variability of cash flow and potential
impact on dividends, taxation, natural events, environmental risks,
climate change, health and worker safety risks, market compliance
risk, government regulations and policy risks, utility rate
regulation risks, international activities, cybersecurity, data
protection and reliance on information technology, labour
relations, labour shortage risk, management transition risk,
geopolitical risk in and around the regions Northland operates in,
large project risk, reputational risk, insurance risk, risks
relating to co-ownership, bribery and corruption risk, terrorism
and security, litigation risk and legal contingencies, and the
other factors described in the “Risks Factors” section of
Northland’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Annual
Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be
found at www.sedarplus.ca under Northland’s profile and on
Northland’s website at northlandpower.com. Northland has attempted
to identify important factors that could cause actual results to
materially differ from current expectations, however, there may be
other factors that cause actual results to differ materially from
such expectations. Northland’s actual results could differ
materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these
forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurances can be
given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking
statements will transpire or occur, and Northland cautions you not
to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking
statements.
The forward-looking statements contained in this
release are, unless otherwise indicated, stated as of the date
hereof and are based on assumptions that were considered reasonable
as of the date hereof. Other than as specifically required by law,
Northland undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after such date or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result
of new information, future events or results, or otherwise.
Certain forward-looking information in this
release and the MD&A may also constitute a “financial outlook”
within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Financial outlook
involves statements about Northland’s prospective financial
performance, financial position or cash flows and is based on and
subject to the assumptions about future economic conditions and
courses of action and the risk factors described above in respect
of forward-looking information generally, as well as any other
specific assumptions and risk factors in relation to such financial
outlook noted in this release and the MD&A. Such assumptions
are based on management’s assessment of the relevant information
currently available and any financial outlook included in this
release and the MD&A is provided for the purpose of helping
readers understand Northland’s current expectations and plans for
the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on any financial
outlook may not be appropriate for other purposes or in other
circumstances and that the risk factors described above or other
factors may cause actual results to differ materially from any
financial outlook. The actual results of Northland’s operations
will likely vary from the amounts set forth in any financial
outlook and such variances may be material.
For further information, please
contact:
Dario Neimarlija, Vice President, FP&A and
Investor Relations
647-288-1019
investorrelations@northlandpower.com
northlandpower.com
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