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- **Strategic Deal**: Holcim's $5.1B acquisition of Pacasmayo (9x EBITDA) validates operational excellence and sustainability, pending regulatory approval.
- **Financial Strength**: Q4 2025 EBITDA rose 11.4% to $158.7M, capping a record 2025 with 6.4% EBITDA growth to $594.2M.
- **Sustainability Leadership**: 3-star environmental recognition and 10th place in ESG rankings highlight decarbonization efforts.
- **2026 Outlook**: Optimistic for volume growth and stable margins, with potential margin expansion from energy projects.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Claudia Bustamante introduced the call, highlighting the Holcim acquisition of Inversiones Aspi (50.01% stake in Pacasmayo) valued at PEN 5.1 billion (9x 12-month EBITDA). She emphasized the transaction's pending regulatory approvals and its significance as a strategic endorsement of Pacasmayo's operations.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Holcim Acquisition**: CEO Humberto Nadal highlighted the deal as a validation of Pacasmayo's operational excellence and sustainability efforts. The transaction reflects Holcim's confidence in Peru's growth potential.
- **Q4 2025 Performance**: Sales volumes decreased 8.2% YoY due to infrastructure project delays, but full-year 2025 EBITDA rose 6.4% to PEN 594.2 million. The company achieved record EBITDA and maintained strong margins through cost efficiency.
- **Sustainability Milestones**: Pacasmayo received 3-star recognition from Peru's Ministry of Environment for consecutive GHG reductions and ranked 9th in Peru's most responsible companies.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Q4 2025 revenue increased 6.2% YoY to PEN 559.5 million, driven by higher cement and concrete sales. Full-year revenue grew 7% YoY.
- **Profitability**: EBITDA (excluding one-off expenses) rose 11.4% YoY to PEN 158.7 million. Gross margin improved 1.9 percentage points YoY due to lower raw material costs and operational efficiencies.
- **Project Impact**: The Motupe Riverbank project pause reduced concrete sales by 25.1% YoY, but the company expects a restart in 2026. Full-year 2025 concrete sales increased 6.3%.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Regulatory Risks**: CEO stated the transaction is progressing smoothly, with no foreseeable impediments. Holcim must launch a tender offer for remaining shares post-approval.
- **Project Outlook**: Management expects infrastructure spending to resume post-elections in 2026, supporting volume growth. Energy-saving projects in H2 2026 may enhance margins.
- **Financial Guidance**: CEO expressed optimism for stronger 2026 volumes and stable EBITDA margins, potentially higher due to efficiency initiatives.

Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. (CPAC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue and Profit Growth**: Q3 sales up 9% YoY, net income 14.4% higher, driven by infrastructure and self-construction.
- **Strategic Innovations**: Advanced building solutions and environmental projects enhance efficiency and sustainability.
- **Financial Health**: Strong EBITDA growth, stable debt ratio, and consistent dividend policy.
- **Market Confidence**: No election-related slowdown expected; maintaining market share through proactive strategies.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Q3 sales volume increased 9% YoY, driven by infrastructure projects and self-construction. Net income rose 14.4% to PEN 71.5 million.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: Advanced building solutions like industrial langard and B-methodology reduce execution times and waste. Collaborating with Newmont and Bechtel on a water treatment plant for environmental sustainability.
- **Reputation and Outlook**: Ranked top 10 in corporate reputation for the third consecutive year. Anticipate steady momentum with no election-related slowdown, focusing on client-centric innovation.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Financial Performance**: Revenues reached PEN 574.1 million (10.9% YoY), EBITDA up 3.9% QoQ and 4.6% YoY. Net income increased 14.4% QoQ and 15.6% YoY.
- **Segment Highlights**: Cement sales up 10.4%, concrete up 26.3%, precast up 23% YoY. Gross margins improved across segments due to cost efficiency and higher sales.
- **Cost Management**: Operating expenses rose due to union bonuses and marketing, but net debt-to-EBITDA ratio remained at 2.5x, reflecting deleveraging efforts.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Volumes and Strategy**: Expect steady Q4 volumes with no election impact. Maintain market share through aggressive marketing, despite industry concerns.
- **Capital Allocation**: Sustaining CapEx at PEN 100 million annually. Dividends maintained at PEN 190 million, aligning with prior years.
- **Sustainability Focus**: Continued investment in innovative solutions and environmental projects to drive long-term growth.

Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. (CPAC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: 7.1% YoY sales volume increase, EBITDA up 9% YoY to $130.2 million.
- **Infrastructure Investment**: $100 million committed to Obras por Impuestos for resilient projects, showcasing public-private collaboration.
- **Financial Health**: Net profit +29.9% YoY, debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.6x.
- **Future Outlook**: High single-digit volume growth expected in H2, stable margins, and consistent dividend policy.
- **Competitive Position**: No material impact from new ports; focus on Lima and infrastructure projects.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Sales Volume Growth**: 7.1% year-over-year (YoY) driven by infrastructure-related projects, with EBITDA up 9% YoY to $130.2 million.
- **Infrastructure Focus**: Emphasized Peru's infrastructure deficit, with the company contributing $100 million to the Obras por Impuestos program for resilient projects like roads and riverbank defenses.
- **Talent Recognition**: Ranked 19th in the MERCO Talent index for seventh consecutive year, highlighting employee value as a competitive advantage.
- **Long-Term Outlook**: Confident in continued momentum, with cement as a driver of economic and social development.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Revenue and Profit**: Revenues up 5.9% YoY to PEN 484.1 million; gross profit +11.2% YoY, EBITDA +9% YoY.
- **Segment Performance**: 
  - **Cement**: Sales +6.3% YoY, gross margin +3.2ppt due to lower raw material costs.
  - **Concrete & Pavement**: Sales +9.8% YoY (Piura Airport project), but gross margin -3.2ppt due to project execution challenges.
  - **Precast Materials**: Sales +4.1% YoY, but gross margin -1.5ppt.
- **Net Profit**: +29.9% YoY to $130.2 million, driven by revenue growth and reduced debt interest.
- **Debt Management**: Net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.6x, considered healthy.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Volume Expectations**: CEO expects high single-digit volume growth in H2, aligned with infrastructure project timelines.
- **CapEx Breakdown**: Sustaining CapEx ~PEN 100 million/year; no major growth projects planned.
- **Margins**: EBITDA margin expected to remain stable at 28-29%.
- **Dividends**: Consistent with historical levels, with potential for increase.
- **Competitive Dynamics**: New ports (e.g., Chancay) may marginally impact Lima, but no significant shift in market dynamics.


Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. (CPAC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue resilience**: 4.8% YoY growth despite weather challenges, EBITDA +1.4%.
- **Concrete momentum**: 22.3% YoY growth in building solutions, 3 major projects under execution.
- **Cost management**: One-time union bonus (PEN9M) but stable EBITDA margin ahead.
- **Strategic bets**: Biomass trials show promise; IEA tech expands project pipeline.
- **Balance sheet**: Net debt/EBITDA at 2.6x, dividend policy maintained with deleveraging.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q1 2025 revenue increased 4.8% YoY, driven by bagged cement and concrete sales despite March rainfall disruptions.
- EBITDA rose 1.4% YoY to $134.7M, offsetting higher labor union bonus expenses (PEN9M one-time cost).
- Concrete, pavement, and mortar sales surged 22.3% YoY, fueled by 3 major infrastructure projects (Motupe riverbank, Yanacocha, Tarata bridge). 
- Long-term strategy focuses on early project involvement, IEA technology adoption, and biomass fuel trials for decarbonization.

**【CFO Financial Breakdown】**
- Gross profit margin improved 5.5ppt due to lower raw material costs.
- Administrative expenses +22.4% YoY (union bonus), selling expenses +18.8% (advertising).
- Concrete segment gross margin declined 6.5ppt due to Piura Airport project currency mismatches and delays.
- Net profit up 6.5% YoY to $420M, with net debt/EBITDA ratio at 2.6x (down from prior quarter). 

**【Key Q&A Takeaways】**
- **Concrete profitability**: Short-term margin compression expected but strategic long-term value in accessing new markets.
- **SG&A outlook**: One-time union bonus in Q1; stable EBITDA margin expected for 2025.
- **Future projects**: Yanacocha and Mochica G2G pipeline to drive volume growth.
- **Capital allocation**: Maintain dividend policy while deleveraging; no major capex planned.
- **Lime production**: Continue small-scale operations but may consolidate reporting in future filings.
- **Q2 outlook**: 5% YoY dispatch growth trend to continue, concrete volumes expected to rise.

Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. (CPAC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: Q4 2024 revenue up 2.6% YoY, full-year 1.4% growth despite volume declines.
- **EBITDA Record**: PEN549.3 million with 27.8% margin, highest in company history.
- **Digital Transformation**: ISO 27001 certification and AI adoption enhance operational efficiency.
- **Sustainability Leadership**: First Peruvian cement company with EPD certification, top ESG ranking for ninth year.
- **2025 Outlook**: Volumes expected to match Q4 growth, EBITDA margins sustained at 2024 levels.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q4 2024 revenue increased 2.6% YoY, driven by public sector sales and the Piura airport project. Full-year 2024 revenue rose 1.4% despite volume declines, supported by pricing strategy and cost optimization.
- Consolidated EBITDA reached a record PEN549.3 million, with a 27.8% margin, reflecting strong operational efficiency.
- Digital transformation initiatives included AI-driven solutions, data management automation, and ISO 27001 certification for cybersecurity.
- Building solutions projects, such as the Piura airport reconstruction, contributed to revenue growth but incurred additional costs.
- Sustainability achievements: first Peruvian cement company to receive EPD certification for 75% of products, and ninth consecutive year as top ESG performer in Peru.

**【CFO Financial Breakdown】**
- Q4 2024 revenue rose 3% YoY to PEN526.7 million, but gross profit declined 2.1% due to Piura project costs.
- Full-year EBITDA increased 14% to PEN549.3 million, with margin expanding 3.3 percentage points.
- Administrative expenses grew 16% YoY (Q4) due to higher personnel costs and profit-sharing; selling expenses rose 34.8% (Q4) from advertising and software costs.
- Cement sales decreased 2.2% YoY but gross profit increased 7.6% due to cost optimization. Concrete and mortar sales surged 30.9% (Q4) and 48.8% (full-year), though margin contracted due to project-related costs.
- Net profit climbed 39.3% Q4 and 17.8% YoY, driven by operational efficiency and reduced impairment losses.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **2025 Outlook**: Volumes expected to continue Q4's 2.6% YoY growth, supported by strong agricultural exports and infrastructure spending.
- **Cost Overruns**: Piura project costs included exchange rate discrepancies and extended timelines, fully booked in 2024 results.
- **CapEx**: Sustaining CapEx of PEN100 million for 2025, no additional projects planned.
- **Energy Costs**: Coal and electricity expenses stable in 2024, expected to remain flat in 2025.
- **Utilization Rates**: Clinker utilization at 70%, cement mills at 60%, with capacity to expand margins if volumes exceed forecasts.
- **Future Projects**: Yanacocha and Chavimochic projects to boost concrete sales, with EBITDA margins maintained at 2024 levels.

Actual											0.0031	-0.0296	0.068	0.1127	0.093	0.0647	0.0657	0.0782	0.0281	0.1099	0.1255	0.1426		0.1395	0.1293		0.1531	0.1198	0.1589	0.1636	0.1636	0.1545	0.1083	-0.0596
Forecast											0.067	-0.027	0.0425	0.0838	0.0746	0.0343	0.0586	0.0782	0.0939	0.0957	0.1312	0.1426	0.1412	0.1272	0.1469	0.142		0.1308	0.2019	0.1762	0.0274	0.0208	0.0796	0.0743
Surprise	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	-95.37%	-9.63%	+60.00%	+34.49%	+24.66%	+88.63%	+12.12%	0.00%	-70.07%	+14.84%	-4.34%	0.00%	0.00%	+9.67%	-11.98%	0.00%	0.00%	-8.41%	-21.30%	-7.15%	+497.08%	+642.79%	+36.06%	-180.22%

Actual	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	85.21M	29.13M	111.04M	131.24M	117.59M	100.54M	131.08M	138.88M	134.08M	128.46M	138.97M	142.39M	--	123.34M	133.56M	--	127.17M	121.67M	137.10M	141.57M	136.07M	135.94M	169.45M	166.82M
Forecast	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	86.52M	34.96M	109.88M	123.85M	109.07M	108.21M	113.67M	130.05M	135.18M	124.16M	136.36M	138.08M	134.77M	131.60M	131.93M	136.93M	--	121.15M	141.48M	141.23M	132.46M	132.73M	159.70M	174.95M
Surprise	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	-1.52%	-16.67%	+1.05%	+5.96%	+7.81%	-7.09%	+15.32%	+6.79%	-0.81%	+3.46%	+1.92%	+3.12%	0.00%	-6.28%	+1.23%	0.00%	0.00%	+0.44%	-3.09%	+0.24%	+2.73%	+2.42%	+6.11%	-4.65%

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