Preem Holding AB (Publ)
Preem Holding AB (Publ)
Interim Report
Second quarter ended 30 June 2023
Preem Holding AB (publ.), corporate ID no. 559210-7410 (“Preem Holding”) is the parent company of Preem AB
(publ), corporate ID. no. 556072-6977 (“Preem”) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Corral Petroleum Holdings AB
(publ), corporate ID. no. 556726-8569.
This report includes condensed consolidated financial information of the Group in which Preem Holding is the
parent company (the “Group”), thus comprising Preem Holding’s consolidated subsidiaries, for the three months
period ending June 30, 2023, and for the comparative period in 2022. This report has not been subject to the
auditor's review.
*Adjusted EBITDA - defined as EBITDA adjusted for inventory gains/losses, exchange rate differences when buying and selling oil products and
for net gain/loss on oil derivatives valued at fair value.
**Net leverage ratio – defined as net financial third-party debt to adjusted EBITDA for the preceding twelve months, calculated on the reporting
date.
*** Total liquidity - Cash and cash equivalent and unused committed facilities
After a volatile start of the second quarter the crude oil market entered a more balanced situation and Dated Brent
traded within a range of 70-80 USD/bbl. The product markets were driven by gasoline which showed strong
demand combined with inventory draws, from already low levels, in the US.
The Supply & Refining segment reported an adjusted EBITDA of SEK 2,011 million for the second quarter 2023,
compared to SEK 7,412 million in the second quarter 2022. The average refining margins decreased compared to
the same period last year as expected although gasoline margins held up well during the quarter. The overall
availability of our two refineries was high during the quarter, but some minor production issues decreased the
utilization and hence produced volumes.
The Marketing & Sales segment came in at a slightly lower result in comparison to the corresponding quarter
previous year, with an EBITDA of SEK 320 million versus SEK 363 million for the second quarter last year. The
result was negatively impacted by lower volumes in the Retail segment which were partly offset by increased
volumes and favorable margins for our Energy segment.
On May 7th, the Swedish Government, with the support of the Sweden Democrats, presented its revised greenhouse
gas reduction mandate. According thereto, starting in January 2024, the blending mandate will be decreased to 6
percent for both diesel (currently at 30.5 percent) and gasoline (currently at 7.8 percent).
The scheduled turnaround at the Gothenburg refinery will start beginning of September and will last for 8 weeks.
Total capital expenditure for the full year 2023, including the turnaround, amounts to approx. SEK 4.3 billion.
Thanks to the extraordinary free cash flow over the last quarters, Preem is in a historically strong financial position
with exceptionally low, net leverage ratio ending the quarter at 0.32.
Magnus Heimburg
President and CEO
Preem AB (publ)
Net financial items for the second quarter of 2023 amounted to negative SEK 383 million, an improvement of SEK
1,203 million compared to negative SEK 1,586 million for the second quarter of 2022. Exchange rate loss amounted
to SEK 189 million for the second quarter of 2023 compared to a loss of SEK 1,182 million during the same period
last year. The decrease in exchange rate loss derives from a more stable USD/SEK ratio during the second quarter
of 2023 as well as a lower USD denominated loans. Total interest expense for the second quarter of 2023 amounted
to negative SEK 172 million compared to negative SEK 412 million for the same period in 2022. The decrease in
interest expenses was the result of a continued deleveraging and new financing structure with our loan from
Swedish Export Credit Corporation.
The Group’s cash flow from operating activities after changes in working capital amounted to SEK 896 million for
the second quarter 2023 compared to SEK 5,204 million for the same period last year. The positive cash flow for the
period was driven by operating activities. The leverage ratio ended the second quarter 2023 at 0.32 times (0.51
times at second quarter 2022).
On June 30, 2023, the Group’s net financial third party debt amounted to SEK 4,423 million, compared to SEK 7,200
million as of the end of the second quarter of 2022 (see Note 4 and 5 for further information).
The Group divides its business into two segments, Supply & Refining and Marketing & Sales, and key metrics for
both are shown in the tables below.
Average Brent dated crude oil USD/bbl 78.1 113.9 79.7 107.9 101.3
Closing Brent dated crude oil USD/bbl 75.0 120.5 75.0 120.5 81.3
Weighted refining margin USD/bbl 8.3 23.1 10.8 14.9 13.9
Refining margin LYR USD/bbl 7.9 21.9 10.4 14.1 12.8
Refining margin GOR USD/bbl 9.2 25.2 11.6 16.4 15.5
Feedstock throughput, 000 m3 4,975 5,389 10,080 10,678 19,390
Utilization rate LYR, % 73.9 77.7 69.9 79.8 64.5
Utilization rate GOR, % 75.1 83.3 74.1 83.9 80.7
Average exchange rate SEK/USD 10.5 9.8 10.5 9.6 10.1
Closing exchange rate SEK/USD 10.9 10.2 10.9 10.2 10.5
Total sales revenue for Supply & Refining amounted to SEK 31,157 million for the second quarter of 2023, a
decrease by SEK 15,082 million compared to the same period last year mainly due to lower prices. The adjusted
EBITDA for the quarter amounted to SEK 2,011 million, compared to SEK 7,412 million in the second quarter 2022,
a decrease of SEK 5,401 million. Our refining margin was weaker in the second quarter and resulted in a weighted
margin of 8.3 USD/bbl, a decrease by 14.8 USD/bbl compared to last year. The strengthening of the US dollar
resulted in a positive FX effect of SEK 178 million for the second quarter compared to the same period last year.
Fixed expenses increased by approximately SEK 104 million as we continue to prepare for the build-up of
capabilities related to renewables as well as some inflationary pressure on maintenance expenses.
Net sales for the Marketing & Sales segment amounted to SEK 8,443 million for second quarter 2023 compared to
SEK 11,095 million for the same period last year, mainly driven by decreased prices. Total sales volume was in line
with previous year where increased demand in our Energy segment was offset by decreased demand in our Retail
segment.
Marketing & Sales reported an EBITDA of SEK 320 million for the second quarter 2023 compared to SEK 363
million for the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of SEK 43 million. The decreased result was mainly driven by
lower volumes in our Retail segment and increased costs for company operated retail stations.
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 19,372 20,517 19,281
Trade receivables 5 3,983 8,839 6,129
Derivatives 5 328 534 444
Receivables from Parent Company 5 55 55 55
Other receivables 5 1,112 2,002 1,335
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 2,576 2,592 2,692
27,426 34,540 29,936
Cash and cash equivalents 5 3,412 3,673 3,484
Total current assets 30,838 38,213 33,420
TOTAL ASSETS 45,723 51,508 47,562
Non-current liabilities
Pension obligations 162 171 156
Deferred tax liabilities 1,607 1,064 1,716
Other Provisions 153 216 158
Borrowings 4,5 7,205 10,244 7,956
9,127 11,696 9,985
Current liabilities
Other current provisions 16 143 140
Borrowings 5 207 123 639
Prepayments from customers 927 814 626
Trade payables 5 4,993 10,742 7,213
Current tax liabilities 2,211 2,913 2,149
Derivatives 5 0 32 3
Other liabilities 5 2,042 2,788 2,498
Accrued expenses and deferred income 5,665 4,183 6,030
16,060 21,738 19,298
Total liabilities 25,188 33,434 29,282
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 45,723 51,508 47,562
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 3,412 3,673 3,412 3,673 3,484
Non-current liabilities
Senior Note 4 3,415 3,416 3,211
Liabilities to Group Companies 251 432 434
3,665 3,848 3,646
Current liabilities
Senior Note current 4 - - 378
Other current liabilities 0 - -
Accrued expenses and deferred Income 44 46 45
45 46 424
Total liabilities 3,710 3,893 4,070
Total equity and liabilities 11,424 11,049 11,080
These consolidated interim financial statements should be read together with the annual consolidated financial
statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The annual consolidated financial statements for the Group are prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union (EU). The interim financial statements have been
prepared applying the accounting policies and presentation that were applied in the preparation of the Group's
consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022. There are no amendments of IFRS during
2023 that are estimated to have a material impact on the result and financial position of the Company.
The Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 "Accounting for legal entities" have been applied for the Parent
Company. The financial statements are presented in Swedish krona (SEK), which is the Parent Company´s
functional currency.
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are rounded to the nearest million. Due to rounding figures in the tables to the
nearest SEK million, the total sum might not always exactly match the sum of its components.
Operating profit
Supply & Refining 1,725 8,872 4,457 14,369 15,999
Marketing & Sales 263 298 369 544 807
Total operating profit 1,988 9,170 4,826 14,913 16,806
Exchange rate differences -267 -838 -359 -995 -1,013
Other expenses -244 -235 -490 -544 -973
Total Operating profit 1,477 8,097 3,977 13,373 14,820
The balance of pledged accounts receivables has increased to SEK 6,100 (5,688) million. Pledged shares in
subsidiaries now have a value of SEK 22,752 (22,106) million.
Further information
Lars Schennings
Acting Group Treasurer
Tel: + 46-70-450 15 89
Email: lars.schennings@preem.se
Preem AB, 112 80 Stockholm Besöksadress: Warfvinges väg 45 Tfn: +46 (0)10 450 10 00 preem.se