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- **Revenue Surge**: Q3 revenue up 30% QoQ, fueled by renewables and thermal growth. 
- **EBITDA Boost**: 20-25% increase expected from market liberalization, with $70-80 million base case. 
- **Project Pipeline**: 205MWh BESS, San Carlos (+$3-5M EBITDA), and Brigadier Lopez (+$60-65M EBITDA) nearing completion. 
- **Market Resilience**: Term market price stabilizing at $60/MWh despite short-term volatility. 
- **Financial Fortitude**: Net leverage 0.5x, healthy cash reserves, and no asset sales planned. 
- **Growth Catalysts**: New projects and regulatory reforms driving EBITDA expansion. 
- **Risk Management**: Term market price stabilization and hydro auction outcomes key to dividend decisions.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- **Q3 2025 Financial Highlights**: Adjusted EBITDA of $101.1 million (64% QoQ growth, 8% YoY), revenue of $233.9 million (30% QoQ growth) driven by renewables and thermal. 
- **Strategic Acquisitions**: Acquired Cafayate solar farm ($48.5 million) and awarded 205MWh BESS projects with 15-year contracts. 
- **Market Liberalization**: Resolution 400/25 introduces dollar-denominated spot pricing, capacity payments, and fuel cost pass-through, enhancing long-term profitability. 
- **Financial Strength**: Net leverage ratio of 0.5x, $292 million cash, and $159.9 million net debt. 

**【CEO Commentary】**
- **Regulatory Impact**: Anticipates 20-25% EBITDA increase from new market rules, with potential additional gains from 20% direct sales to large users. 
- **Project Contributions**: San Carlos solar farm to add $3-5 million EBITDA annually, Brigadier Lopez combined cycle to contribute $60-65 million annually. 
- **Market Outlook**: Term market price expected to stabilize around $60/MWh, with new projects like small open cycles and battery storage driving growth. 
- **Capital Allocation**: No plans to sell assets; focus on developing awarded projects and maintaining financial flexibility. 

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **EBITDA Growth**: Base case 20-25% increase ($70-80 million) from regulation, with upside from direct sales. 
- **Project Timelines**: San Carlos COD in late Q4 2025, Brigadier Lopez COD by mid-December 2025. 
- **Market Dynamics**: Term market price may dip to $55-57/MWh initially but stabilize due to supply constraints and demand from data centers. 
- **Hydro Auction**: Results expected by mid-December, with potential new capacity additions. 
- **Dividend Policy**: Future distributions contingent on hydro auction outcomes and project performance.

Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **EBITDA decline**: Q2 2025 EBITDA down 32% QoQ due to maintenance and seasonal factors, but trailing 12-month EBITDA up 8% YoY.
- **Revenue resilience**: +7% YoY despite -24% QoQ generation volume drop, driven by self-managed fuel procurement.
- **Project pipeline**: 300+ MW of new capacity (Brigadier Lopez, San Carlos, Alamitos) on track for 2025-2026 COD.
- **Financial strength**: Net leverage ratio of 0.56x, fully funded CapEx, and $17.2 million FONINVEMEM collections.
- **Operational focus**: $18-20 million investment in boiler maintenance to achieve >90% long-term availability.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Adjusted EBITDA**: $61.4 million (Q2 2025), down 32% QoQ due to maintenance at Central Costanera and seasonal capacity charges, but up 8% YoY on a trailing 12-month basis.
- **Revenue**: $179.6 million (Q2 2025), +7% YoY but -8% QoQ, driven by lower generation volumes (-24% QoQ, -12% YoY) and spot capacity charge seasonality.
- **Projects**: 
  - **Brigadier Lopez**: 140 MW combined cycle nearing completion (COD Q4 2025), total investment $185 million.
  - **San Carlos**: 15 MW solar project 80% complete, COD Q4 2025.
  - **Alamitos**: 130-150 MW wind project in bidding phase, construction Q1 2026.
  - **Battery Storage**: Bids submitted for 150 MW (Central Puerto) and 55 MW (Central Costanera).
- **Operational Efficiency**: 
  - Combined cycle availability: 73%.
  - Steam turbine availability: 60%.
  - Steam production up 20% QoQ.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Gross Debt**: $409 million as of June 2025, comprising:
  - $100 million bonds at Central Puerto.
  - $50 million Central Costanera financing.
  - $150 million project loans (IFC/IDB).
- **Financial Health**: 
  - Net leverage ratio: 0.56x (last 12-month EBITDA).
  - FONINVEMEM collections: $17.2 million Q2, $166.5 million outstanding.
  - CapEx ($102.4 million H1) fully funded by operating cash flow.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Central Costanera Maintenance**: Extraordinary boiler maintenance cost $18-20 million, not insured, but improves long-term availability (>90%).
- **Alamitos Timeline**: 2-year construction target, cautious due to technology provider delays.
- **CapEx Expectations**: $35-40 million remaining for Brigadier Lopez, $2-3 million for San Carlos, and 20% of Alamitos cost (~$26 million) by year-end.
- **Hydro Concessions**: 
  - Piedra del Aguila EBITDA: ~$35 million/year.
  - Auction delays expected, potential extension until auction completion.
  - Thermal auction timing dependent on battery storage auction outcomes.


Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Financial Strength**: Q1 2025 revenue up 31% YoY to $196M, net income surging 150% to $80M, driven by spot market gains and cost control.
- **Project Momentum**: Key projects (Brigadier López, San Carlos) on track for 2025 COD; exploring new wind capacity.
- **Regulatory Shifts**: Hydro auction uncertainty; gradual deregulation in alternative fuels, constrained natural gas market.
- **Liquidity**: $250M total liquidity supports growth initiatives.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- **Financial Highlights**: Q1 2025 revenue of $196M (+31% YoY), adjusted EBITDA $90M (+8% YoY), net income $80M (+150% YoY). Net debt $132M, stable from Q4 2024.
- **Regulatory Updates**: Resolution 21 allows alternative fuels use; Lineamientos CAMMESA aims to normalize wholesale market. Storage auction terms revised; hydro tender process extended.
- **Project Progress**: Brigadier López (end 2025 COD) and San Carlos (Q3 2025 COD) on track. AbraSilver stake increased to 9.9%.
- **Market Overview**: Installed capacity down 1% YoY, renewable/thermal generation up 10%/9%. Demand up 1% YoY, driven by industrial sectors.

**【CEO Commentary】**
- **Hydro Auction**: Pricing uncertain; potential 5% initial participation with gradual increase. Local competition likely; international firms may require guarantees.
- **Project Updates**: Brigadier López under maintenance but expects full dispatch by year-end. Exploring wind farm in Bahía Blanca.
- **Market Trends**: Deregulation in alternative fuels; natural gas constrained by Plan Gas until 2028. Moving towards direct contracts with distributors.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Cost Dynamics**: Higher maintenance ($27M) and SG&A ($5M) due to currency devaluation. Non-cash effects from inflation adjustments.
- **Cash Flow**: Operating cash $44M, investing $60M (PP&E, financial assets), financing $6M. Total liquidity $250M.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Hydro Auction Competition**: Local generators likely to participate; international firms may need guarantees.
- **Brigadier López Availability**: Maintenance resolved; expects no further disruptions.
- **Market Deregulation**: Incremental approach; alternative fuels leading the way.

Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Surge**: Q4 2024 revenue up 71% YoY to $168M, driven by spot market gains and contract renewals.
- **Thermal Growth**: Thermal generation rose 25% YoY, offsetting hydro declines.
- **Regulatory Shift**: New fuel purchasing rights and potential private PPAs may enhance profitability.
- **Strategic Moves**: Transmission and mining investments signal diversification beyond traditional power generation.
- **Liquidity Strong**: Net debt reduced by $154M, with $233M in total liquidity.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- **Financial Highlights**: Q4 2024 revenue rose 71% YoY to $168M, Adjusted EBITDA increased 44% to $65M, net loss of $28M due to non-cash effects. Annual net debt reduced by $154M to $132M, with a net debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.5x.
- **Operational Performance**: Installed capacity remains at 6,703 MW. Q4 generation grew 5% YoY to 5.4 TWh, driven by 25% thermal growth. Hydro generation dropped 31% due to water levels, while solar rose 22%.
- **Regulatory Environment**: Spot prices adjusted monthly (10% Q1 2025 increase). Resolution 294 introduced contingency remuneration ($2,000-$2,500/MW). New regulatory framework (Nov 2025) focuses on energy remuneration and market signals.
- **Corporate Initiatives**: Dividend of $39.47/share in Nov 2024. Transmission project with YPF Luz; mining investments (27.5% in Tres Cruces, 9.9% in AbraSilver). San Carlos Solar delays being addressed.
- **Market Overview**: Installed capacity contracted 1% YoY. Nuclear and hydro generation declined, while renewables and thermal rose 13% and 24%. Demand flat YoY, net imports peak in Nov 2024.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Regulatory Impact**: CEO expects efficiency gains from buying own fuel (Mar 2025+). New capacity may sell via private PPAs. Marginal cost pricing (Oct 2025) could benefit efficient plants.
- **Investment Plans**: Focus on transmission (Puna project), mining, and battery storage (CAMMESA auction in May). Cogeneration projects depend on demand alignment.
- **Hydro Auctions**: Government aims for auction in April-May 2025, though details unclear. Company monitoring developments.

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