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GLN - 2024 Preliminary Results
GLENCORE PLC
(Incorporated in Jersey under the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991)
(Registration number 107710)
JSE Share Code: GLN
LSE Share Code: GLEN
ISIN: JE00B4T3BW64
LEI: 2138002658CPO9NBH955
NEWS RELEASE
Baar, 19 February 2025
Preliminary Results 2024
Highlights
Glencore's Chief Executive Officer, Gary Nagle, commented:
"Operationally, 2024 was a strong year for Glencore. Our Industrial assets delivered full year production numbers within their
original guidance ranges, which together with the addition of EVR's steelmaking coal volumes from July 2024, resulted in a c.4%
growth in copper equivalent volumes year over year. Basis current production plans for our existing operations, we also model a
c.4% compound annual growth rate to 2028 (in copper equivalents) from 2024.
"Our strong operational performance, along with another strong Marketing contribution, supported the generation of Adjusted
EBITDA of $14.4 billion and Funds from operations of $10.5 billion during 2024, down 16%, but up 11%, respectively compared to 2023.
The decline in Adjusted EBITDA, particularly within the Industrial segment, was mainly a function of lower average energy coal
prices year over year.
"Aided by the healthy cash generation, along with $1.8 billion of net working capital inflows, we were able to fund $6.7 billion of net
capex, the $7 billion acquisition of EVR and $1.9 billion of shareholder returns, all while limiting the increase in year-end Net debt to
$11.2 billion, vs $4.9 billion in 2023. Furthermore, the 2024 figure includes $1.2 billion of marketing lease liabilities and $0.6 billion of
IFRS consolidated EVR liabilities, neither of which consume capital headroom for consideration of 'top-up' shareholder returns. And
finally, with a Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.78x, we continue to have significant financial headroom and strength.
"We are pleased to announce c.$2.2 billion (c.$0.182 per share) of shareholder returns in accordance with our capital allocation
framework. We are recommending a $0.10 per share (c.$1.2 billion) base cash distribution, together with a 'top-up' buyback of $1.0
billion (c.$0.082 per share). The top up returns will be affected by way of a buyback to be concluded before the release of our H1
2025 results on 6 August, the date on which we plan to announce further shareholder returns, noting our regular updating and
reporting of illustrative free cashflow generation at spot commodity prices, which is currently a healthy c.$4.8 billion.
"The strength of our diversified business model across our industrial and marketing businesses, which focus on the commodities
needed for today and tomorrow, has proved itself adept in a range of market conditions, giving us a solid foundation to navigate
successfully the near-term macroeconomic environment and be well positioned for the future."
US$ million 2024 2023 Change %
Key statement of income and cash flows highlights1:
Revenue 230,944 217,829 6
Adjusted EBITDA# 14,358 17,102 (16)
Adjusted EBIT# 6,938 10,392 (33)
Net (loss)/income for the year attributable to equity holders (1,634) 4,280 (138)
(Loss)/earnings per share (Basic) (US$) (0.13) 0.34 (138)
Funds from operations (FFO)# 10,529 9,452 11
Distributions to equity holders and purchase of own shares 1,894 10,130 (81)
US$ million 31.12.2024 31.12.2023 Change %
Key financial position highlights:
Total assets 130,460 123,869 5
Total equity 35,660 38,237 (7)
Net funding(2#) 36,405 31,062 17
Net debt(2#) 11,167 4,917 127
Ratios:
Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA# 0.78 0.29 169
1 Refer to basis of presentation on page 7.
2 Includes $1,072 million (2023: $705 million) of Marketing lease liabilities.
# Adjusted measures referred to as Alternative performance measures (APMs) which are not defined or specified under the requirements of International Financial Reporting
Standards; refer to APMs section on page 115 for definitions and reconciliations and to note 2 of the financial statements for reconciliation of Adjusted EBIT/EBITDA.
2024 FINANCIAL SCORECARD
– $14.4 billion Adjusted EBITDA, down 16%, primarily reflecting weaker energy coal prices
– Marketing Adjusted EBIT of $3.2 billion, at the top end of our long-term $2.2-$3.2 billon guidance range, albeit 8% lower than
2023. A strong performance from Metals and Minerals was more than offset by the progressive normalisation of energy
markets from the severe disruption and extreme volatilities seen in 2022/23
– Industrial Adjusted EBITDA of $10.6 billion, down 20%, primarily driven by lower energy coal prices, partially offset by the
addition of EVR's steelmaking coal business and higher y/y earnings in our zinc business, primarily via its exposure to higher
gold prices
– Funds from operations (FFO) of $10.5 billion, up 11%
– Net cash purchase and sale of PP&E: $6.7 billion compared to $5.6 billion in 2023; EVR accounts for majority of the increase
– Net income attributable to equity holders pre-significant items: $3.7 billion; Net loss attributable to equity holders: $1.6 billion
– Adjusted EBITDA mining margins were 28% in our metals operations, 45% in steelmaking coal and 32% in energy coal
BALANCE SHEET
– Aided by healthy FFO and $1.8 billion of working capital inflows, we funded $6.7 billion of net capex, the $7 billion EVR
acquisition and $1.9 billion of shareholder returns, while limiting the increase in year-end Net debt to $11.2 billion (from $4.9
billion)
– Net funding, including marketing lease liabilities of $1.1 billion and IFRS consolidated EVR debt, increased to $36.4 billion
– Available committed liquidity of $11.5 billion; bond maturities maintained around a cap of c.$3 billion in any given year
– Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA of 0.78x provides significant financial headroom and strength
– In June 2023, Glencore agreed to dispose of its interest in Viterra in a cash and shares transaction with Bunge. For its c.50%
stake, Glencore will receive $1.0 billion in cash and 32.8 million Bunge shares (c.15%) in the combined group. The merger,
which remains subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the coming months
– Spot illustrative annualised free cash flow generation of c.$4.8 billion from Adjusted EBITDA of c.$15.3 billion
To view the full report please click here: https://www.glencore.com/.rest/api/v1/documents/static/218c5d8d-cc96-47f9-8df3-
f21116de5ea9/GLEN-2024-Preliminary-Results.pdf
To view the 2024 Preliminary Results Presentation please click here:
https://www.glencore.com/.rest/api/v1/documents/static/12da8f07-23d7-4150-91b8-cb8fc651cbca/20250219-GLEN-2024-Preliminary-
Results-Presentation.pdf
and on the JSE website: https://senspdf.jse.co.za/documents/2025/JSE/ISSE/GLN/Prelim24.pdf
For further information please contact:
Investors
Martin Fewings t: +41 41 709 2880 m: +41 79 737 5642 martin.fewings@glencore.com
Media
Charles Watenphul t: +41 41 709 2462 m: +41 79 904 3320 charles.watenphul@glencore.com
www.glencore.com
Please refer to the end of this document for important information including on forward-looking statements.
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Notes for Editors
Glencore is one of the world's largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than
60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce,
process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of
today.
With around 150,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 30 countries in both established and emerging regions
for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 50 offices.
Glencore's customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and
oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.
Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining
and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
We will support the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement through our efforts to decarbonise our own operational
footprint. For more information see our 2024-2026 Climate Action Transition Plan available on our website at
glencore.com/publications.
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authorities, such as changes in taxation or laws or regulations or changes in the decarbonisation policies and plans of other countries;
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liquidity and counterparty risks; changes in economic and financial market conditions generally or in various countries or regions;
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as to how the energy transition will evolve, makes it particularly difficult to determine all potential risks and opportunities and disclose
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performance, achievements or other outcomes expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements in this document will actually
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of the long-term time horizon which this document discusses in certain instances and the inherent uncertainty in possible policy,
market and technological developments in the future.
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guarantee or prediction of future events or performance and past performance cannot be relied on as a guide to future performance.
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Certain information is derived from management accounts, is unaudited and based on information Glencore has available to it at the
time. Figures throughout this document are subject to rounding adjustments. The information presented is subject to change at any
time without notice and we do not intend to update this information except as required.
This document contains alternative performance measures which reflect how Glencore's management assesses the performance of
the Group, including results that exclude certain items included in our reported results. These alternative performance measures
should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or as superior to, measures of financial performance or position
reported in accordance with IFRS. Such measures may not be uniformly defined by all companies, including those in Glencore's
industry. Accordingly, the alternative performance measures presented may not be comparable with similarly titled measures
disclosed by other companies. Further information can be found in our reporting suite available at glencore.com/publications.
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