UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15b-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of October 2024

 

Commission File Number 001-35401

 

CEMENTOS PACASMAYO S.A.A.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

PACASMAYO CEMENT CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

Republic of Peru

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

Calle La Colonia 150, Urbanización El Vivero

Surco, Lima

Peru

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒      Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

CEMENTOS PACASMAYO S.A.A.

 

The following exhibit is attached:

 

EXHIBIT NO.   DESCRIPTION
99.1   Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. announces consolidated results for third quarter 2024

 

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Signatures

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

CEMENTOS PACASMAYO S.A.A.

 

By: /s/ CARLOS JOSE MOLINELLI MATEO  
Name:  Carlos Jose Molinelli Mateo  
Title: Stock Market Representative  
     
Date: October 29, 2024  

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

 

CEMENTOS PACASMAYO S.A.A. ANNOUNCES CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

FOR THIRD QUARTER 2024

 

Lima, Peru, October 28, 2024 – Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. and subsidiaries (NYSE: CPAC; BVL: CPACASC1) (“the Company” or “Pacasmayo”) a leading cement company serving the Peruvian construction industry, announced today its consolidated results for the third quarter (“3Q24”) and the nine months of the year (“9M24”). These results have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and are stated in Peruvian Soles (S/).

 

3Q24 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

(All comparisons are to 3Q23, unless otherwise stated)

 

●Consolidated EBITDA of S/154.6 million, a 19.9% increase, mainly due to operational efficiencies related to our new kiln and more favorable raw material costs.

 

●Consolidated EBITDA margin of 29.9%, a 5.0 percentage point increase, mainly due to the above-mentioned operational efficiencies.

 

●Revenues increased 0.2%, mainly due to sales mix, as concrete and precast sales increased because of sales for the Piura airport project and the recovery of public sector investment.

 

●Sales volume of cement, concrete and precast decreased 4.4%, mainly due to a decrease in bagged cement demand. However, sales volume increased 16.2% quarter-over-quarter, demonstrating a positive trend.

 

●Net income of S/ 62.5 million, a 35.9% increase mainly due to the above-mentioned reasons.

 

●MERCO - for nine consecutive years we continue to lead the cement sector and for the second year, we are part of the Top 10 list of Merco´s business and leadership ranking.

 

9M24 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

(All comparisons are to 9M23, unless otherwise stated)

 

●Consolidated EBITDA of S/ 406.7 million, a 12.3% increase, mainly due to the operational efficiency derived from our new kiln in Pacasmayo and more favorable costs of raw materials.

 

●Consolidated EBITDA margin of 28.0%, a 2.8 percentage point increase, mainly due to above-mentioned operational efficiencies.

 

●Revenues increased 0.9%, mainly due to sales mix as mentioned above.

 

●Sales volume of cement, concrete and precast decreased 5.8%, mainly due to the decrease in cement demand mentioned above.

 

●Net income of S/ 148.8 million, a 11.9% increase.

 

 
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   Financial and Operating Results 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Cement, concrete and precast shipments (MT)   747.2    781.5    -4.4%   2,075.7    2,202.8    -5.8%
In millions of S/                              
Sales of goods   517.8    516.7    0.2%   1,451.4    1,438.7    0.9%
Gross profit   195.8    174.6    12.1%   531.3    487.8    8.9%
Operating profit   116.5    91.5    27.3%   291.9    256.9    13.6%
Net income   62.5    46.0    35.9%   148.8    133.0    11.9%
Consolidated EBITDA   154.6    128.9    19.9%   406.7    362.2    12.3%
Gross Margin   37.8%   33.8%   4.0pp.   36.6%   33.9%   2.7pp.
Operating Margin   22.5%   17.7%   4.8pp.   20.1%   17.9%   2.2pp.
Net income Margin   12.1%   8.9%   3.2pp.   10.3%   9.2%   1.1pp.
Consolidated EBITDA Margin   29.9%   24.9%   5.0pp.   28.0%   25.2%   2.8pp.

 

 
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MANAGEMENT COMMENTS

 

During 3Q24 we were able to further improve profitability. Cement sales volume had a quarter-over-quarter growth of 16.2%, displaying a positive trend in demand. Moreover, we achieved a record consolidated EBITDA of S/ 154.6 million and an EBITDA margin of almost 30%. This is a remarkable achievement that is the outcome of our focus on cost optimization, which has allowed us to maximize profitability as the demand environment begins to improve.

 

Moving on to our strategy, we would first like to mention that for the second consecutive year, we are part of the Top 10 list of Merco´s business and leadership ranking. We also continue to lead the cement sector for the ninth consecutive year. Merco, is the most prestigious corporate reputation ranking for Spanish-speaking Latin America. Present in more than 16 countries it evaluates the policies and initiatives of companies through a survey for leaders, journalists and executives, highlighting the perception of reputation in different organizations. This recognition is especially significant considering that Pacasmayo is a Company that operates only in one region of Peru, unlike the other members of the top 10, which operate nationwide or even at a multinational level. Moreover, this important recognition is the result of the work we have been doing for more than 65 years, measuring ourselves to the highest standards.

 

Our target is now to expand on our building solutions as part of our progress in achieving our medium and long-term goals. Northern Peru is recurrently affected by El Niño, with heavy rainfall that overflows rivers and creeks causing significant flooding. Reconstruction-related spending, now led by the National Authority for Infrastructure, includes riverbank protection to prevent such overflows. Traditionally, these are done with steel and rocks, but since there are parts of the North where rocks are not readily available, we designed a new solution, using mainly cement, local materials, and mortar that is both more cost-effective and more durable. We are currently implementing this in Lambayeque, but the solution is scalable and we look to expand it to other areas. This is a clear example of how we are innovating and adapting our products and services to satisfy the current and potential demand for building solutions, always with a client-centric view.

 

Finally, we are very proud to announce that, in line with our mission to continue providing solutions to the construction industry, we have launched a new company. As we have mentioned before, we are firm believers in the relevance of digital tools and the power they hold for increased competitiveness. This company aims to be the strategic partner in the transformation of the construction ecosystem, focused on value-generation and growth through digital solutions focused on the needs of its users. It offers a variety of different digital tools, customized and targeted to the different players of the construction industry. These tools have been tried and tested successfully within Pacasmayo and we believe are mature and flexible enough to be adapted to other companies, providing additional revenue streams.

 

To sum up, this quarter we were able to once again deliver increased profitability, even though the demand environment is still challenging, mostly because of our improved cost structure and the efficiency derived from our investment to enhance our production processes. Likewise, by focusing on our strategy and providing building solutions, both cement-based and digital, we continue to build together the future we dream of.

 

 
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ECONOMIC OVERVIEW 3Q24:

 

The Peruvian economy continued its positive growth trend, with economic activity accelerating its expansion rate from 1.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024 to 3.6% in the second quarter. The better weather conditions and the decrease in inflation favored private consumption. Likewise, public investment continued to grow at double-digit rates during this period. The recovery of the agricultural and fishing sectors, mainly due to the normalization after climate anomalies during 2023 led to the early cancellation of the fishing season and negative impact on crops. This is important since these are two of the main sources of income in the North of the country, and their performance has a direct impact on cement demand.

 

In terms of investment, public investment grew 16.1%, reflecting higher execution in all levels of government. Public investment is projected to increase 13.7% in 2024. In terms of private investment, we have not yet seen a significant recovery. According to the Peruvian Central Bank (BCRP for its Spanish abbreviation), to achieve a recovery in investment, it is necessary to preserve economic and financial stability, consolidate an adequate business environment and carry out reforms that support the productivity of the economy and greater potential GDP growth.

 

The construction sector increased 3.3% in the second quarter of 2024 due to greater progress in public works and private infrastructure. With this, it accumulates an increase of 4.0% in the first half of the year. For 2024, BCRP expects a growth of 3.2%, mainly due to the recovery of public and private investment.

 

PERUVIAN CEMENT INDUSTRY OVERVIEW:

 

The demand for cement in Peru is covered mainly by Pacasmayo, UNACEM and Cementos Yura, and to a lesser extent by Caliza Inca, Holcim, imports and other small producers. Pacasmayo mainly covers the demand in the northern region of the country, while UNACEM covers the central region and Cementos Yura the southern region.

 

The northern region of Peru, according to the Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática (INEI) and Apoyo Consultoría, represents approximately 32.5% of the country’s population and 16.0% of national Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”). Despite the country’s sustained growth over the last 10 years, Peru continues to have a significant housing deficit, estimated at 1.9 million households throughout the country as per the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation (80% qualitative and 20% quantitative deficit).

 

In Peru, the majority of cement is sold to a highly fragmented consumer base of individuals that tend to gradually buy bags of cement to build or to improve their homes, a segment the industry refers to as “self-construction”.

 

 
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Northern Region (thousands of metric tons)

 

Plant  2020   2021   2022   2023   Jul-24
LTM		   % part 
Pacasmayo Group   2,576    3,614    3,437    2,951    2,835    23.0%
Imports   38    40    2    -    -    0.0%
Total   2,614    3,654    3,439    2,951    2,835    23.0%

 

Central Region (thousands of metric tons)

 

Plant  2020   2021   2022   2023   Jul-24
LTM		   % part 
UNACEM   4,172    5,838    6,297    5,617    5,485    44.5%
Caliza Inca   382    492    515    585    693    5.6%
Imports   493    691    202    145    152    1.2%
Total   5,047    7,021    7,014    6,347    6,330    51.3%

 

Southern Region (thousands of metric tons)

 

Plant  2020   2021   2022   2023   Jul-24
LTM		   % part 
Grupo Yura   2,019    2,904    3,047    2,581    2,599    21.1%
Imports   189    150    67    65    56    0.5%
Total   2,208    3,054    3,114    2,646    2,655    21.6%
                               
Others   732    877    427    423    512    4.1%
Total, All Region   10,601    14,606    13,994    12,367    12,332    100.0%

 

*Import figures are sourced from Aduanet. They represent quantities of imported cement, not shipped cement.

Source: INEI, Aduanet

 

 

 
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OUR STRATEGIC PROGRESS     

 

    

  We are Top 10

 

For the second consecutive year, we have consolidated our position in the TOP 10 companies with the best reputation in Peru, according to the Merco Companies and Leaders 2024 ranking.

 

 

  FICEM 2024 Technical Congress

 

We applied to the Call for Papers of the FICEM 2024 Technical Congress and thanks to this we were able to share with our industry peers strategic projects such as Quality Management 4.0, Talent Management, Pacas Pro and Occupational Safety in the construction of Kiln 4.

    

 

 

 

       Entrepreneurs for Integrity

 

We are proud to be a sponsor and advisor to the Entrepreneurs for Integrity PymÉtica Programme. By doing so, we help small and medium-sized companies in our value chain to obtain anti-bribery certification.


 

 

 

 

   

   Building a Digital Future

 

We recently launched a new company dedicated to creating value and growth through digital solutions focused on the needs of our users.

 

 
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OPERATING RESULTS:

 

Production:

 

Cement Production Volume

(thousands of metric tons)

 

   Production 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Pacasmayo Plant   432.0    472.2    -8.5%   1,218.7    1,177.9    3.5%
Rioja Plant   86.8    76.9    12.9%   236.6    211.6    11.8%
Piura Plant   230.3    223.5    3.0%   609.9    792.4    -23.0%
Total   749.1    772.6    -3.0%   2,065.2    2,181.9    -5.3%

 

Cement production volume at the Pacasmayo plant decreased 8.5% in 3Q24 compared to 3Q23, mainly due to decreased cement demand. During 9M24, production increased 3.5% compared to 9M23, mainly due to the transfer of the production from the Piura plant to Pacasmayo in the first months of the year.

 

During this quarter, cement production volume at the Rioja plant increased 12.9% in 3Q24 and 11.8% in 9M24 compared to 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively, mainly due to increased cement demand in this area.

 

Cement production volume at the Piura Plant increased 3.0% compared to 3Q23, mainly due to compliance with the annual production plan. During 9M24, production decreased 23.0% compared to 9M23, mainly due to the transfer of production to the Pacasmayo plant during the first six months of the year.

 

Total cement production volume decreased 3.0% in 3Q24 compared to 3Q23 and 5.3% in 9M24 compared to 9M23, mainly due to the annual production plan that aims to produce at optimal capacity during certain periods in order to maximize efficiencies and to comply with demand.

 

Clinker Production Volume

(thousands of metric tons)

 

   Production 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Pacasmayo Plant   300.7    328.6    -8.5%   930.8    763.9    21.8%
Rioja Plant   66.2    50.2    31.9%   180.4    162.2    11.2%
Piura Plant   269.4    0.0    N/R    519.6    527.5    -1.5%
Total   636.3    378.8    68.0%   1,630.8    1,453.6    12.2%

 

Clinker production volume at the Pacasmayo plant during 3Q24 decreased 8.5%, compared to 3Q23, mainly due to the decrease in cement sales volume. During 9M24, production increased 21.8%, compared to 9M23, mainly due to increased production in our more efficient kiln.

 

Clinker production volume at the Rioja plant increased 31.9% in 3Q24 compared to 3Q23 and 11.2% in 9M24 compared to 9M23, mainly due to the increased cement production.

 

Clinker production volume at the Piura plant during 3Q24 increased according to our annual production plan that aims to maximize the operational efficiency of our kilns. During 9M24, clinker production decreased slightly.

 

Total clinker production volume increased 68.0% in 3Q24, compared to 3Q23, mainly due to the increased clinker production in the Piura Plant this quarter. During 9M24, clinker production volume increased 12.2% compared to 9M23, mainly due to production in our new kiln in Pacasmayo.

 

 
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Quicklime Production Volume

(thousands of metric tons)

 

   Production 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Pacasmayo Plant   4.9    4.7    4.3%   18.9    23.1    -18.2%

 

Quicklime production volume increased 4.3% in 3Q24 compared to 3Q23 and decreased 18.2% in 9M24 compared to 9M23, mainly due to our annual production program in order to maximize productivity.

 

INSTALLED CAPACITY:

Installed Clinker and Cement Capacity

 

Full year installed cement capacity at the Pacasmayo, Piura and Rioja plants remained stable at 2.9 million MT, 1.6 million MT and 440,000 MT, respectively.

 

Full year installed clinker capacity at the Pacasmayo, Piura and Rioja plants remained stable at 1.8 million MT, 990,000 MT and 289,080 MT, respectively.

 

Full year installed quicklime capacity at the Pacasmayo plant remained stable at 240,000 MT.

 

UTILIZATION RATE1:

 

Pacasmayo Plant Utilization Rate

 

   Utilization Rate 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Cement   59.6%   65.1%   -5.5 pp.   56.0%   54.2%   1.8 pp.
Clinker   66.8%   62.6%   4.2 pp.   68.9%   60.3%   8.6 pp.
Quicklime   8.2%   7.9%   0.3 pp.   10.5%   12.8%   -2.3 pp.

 

Cement production utilization rate at the Pacasmayo plant decreased 5.5 percentage points in 3Q24 compared to 3Q23, mainly due to the decreased cement demand mentioned above. For the 9M24, cement production utilization rate increased 1.8 percentage points mainly due to a shift in production from the Piura plant.

 

Clinker production utilization rate in 3Q24 increased 4.2 percentage points compared to 3Q23 and 8.6 percentage points during 9M24, compared to 9M23, mainly due to the optimization of our capacity.

 

Quicklime production utilization rate in 3Q24 increased 0.3 percentage points and decreased 2.3 percentage points in 9M24 compared to 3Q24 and 9M23 respectively, mainly due to our annual production program mentioned above.

 

 

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The utilization rates are calculated by dividing production in a given period over installed capacity. The utilization rate implies annualized production, which is calculated by multiplying real production for each quarter by four.

 

 
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Rioja Plant Utilization Rate

 

   Utilization Rate 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Cement   78.9%   69.9%   9.0 pp.   71.7%   64.1%   7.6 pp.
Clinker   91.3%   71.7%   19.6 pp.   82.9%   77.2%   5.7 pp.

 

The cement production utilization rate at the Rioja plant was 78.9% in 3Q24 and 71.7% in 9M24; 9.0 and 7.6 percentage points higher than 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively, in line with increased demand.

 

The clinker production utilization rate at the Rioja plant was 91.3% in 3Q24 and 82.9% in 9M24; 19.6 and 5.7 percentage points higher than 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively, mainly due to the above-mentioned reasons.

 

Piura Plant Utilization Rate

 

   Utilization Rate 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Cement   57.6%   55.9%   1.7 pp.   50.8%   66.0%   -15.2 pp.
Clinker   100.0%   -   100.0 pp.   70.0%   70.3%   -0.3 pp.

 

The cement production utilization rate at the Piura plant increased 1.7 percentage points in 3Q24 compared to 3Q23. For the first 9M24, cement production utilization rate decreased 15.2 percentage points mainly due to a shift in production to the Pacasmayo plant

 

The clinker production utilization rate at the Piura plant increased 100.0 percentage points in 3Q24 compared to 3Q23, mainly due to our annual clinker production plan, which aims to maximize efficiencies as we utilize all of the capacity at certain periods during the year. For the first 9M24, clinker production utilization rate remained in line with the same quarter of last year.

 

Consolidated Utilization Rate

 

   Utilization Rate 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Cement   60.7%   62.6%   -1.9 pp.   55.7%   58.9%   -3.2 pp.
Clinker   82.6%   44.6%   38.0 pp.   70.6%   60.9%   9.7 pp.

 

The consolidated cement production utilization rate was 60.7% in 3Q24 and 55.7% in 9M24, 1.9 and 3.2 percentage points lower than 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively, in line with the decreased demand.

 

The consolidated clinker production utilization rate was 82.6% in 3Q24 compared to 3Q23 and 70.6% in 9M24, 38.0 and 9.7 percentage points higher than in 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively, mainly due production for inventory purposes according to our annual plan.

 

 
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FINANCIAL RESULTS:

 

Income Statement:

The following table shows a summary of the Consolidated Financial Results:

 

Consolidated Financial Results

(in millions of Soles S/)

 

   Income Statement 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Sales of goods   517.8    516.7    0.2%   1,451.4    1,438.7    0.9%
Gross Profit   195.8    174.6    12.1%   531.3    487.8    8.9%
Total operating expenses, net   -79.3    -83.1    -4.6%   -239.4    -230.9    3.7%
Operating Profit   116.5    91.5    27.3%   291.9    256.9    13.6%
Total other expenses, net   -23.3    -24.5    -4.9%   -73.0    -66.8    9.3%
Profit before income tax   93.2    67.0    39.1%   218.9    190.1    15.1%
Income tax expense   -30.7    -21.0    46.2%   -70.1    -57.1    22.8%
Profit for the period   62.5    46.0    35.9%   148.8    133.0    11.9%

 

During 3Q24, revenues increased 0.2% and 0.9% in 9M24, compared to 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively, remaining in line with the same periods of last year. In addition, gross profit during 3Q24 increased 12.1% and 8.9% in 9M24, compared to 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively, mainly due to lower cost of raw materials such as coal, as well as the operational efficiencies derived from our new kiln. Profit for the period increased 35.9% in 3Q24 and 11.9% in 9M24 compared to 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively, primarily due to increased operating profit.

 

SALES OF GOODS

 

The following table shows the Sales of Goods and their respective margins by business segment:

 

Sales: cement, concrete and precast

(in millions of Soles S/)

 

   Cement, concrete and precast 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Sales of goods   499.2    497.0    0.4%   1,395.4    1364.8    2.2%
Cost of Sales   -303.1    -322.4    -6.0%   -864.2    -878.4    -1.6%
Gross Profit   196.1    174.6    12.3%   531.2    486.4    9.2%
Gross Margin   39.3%   35.1%   4.2 pp.   38.1%   35.6%   2.5 pp.

 

Sales of cement, concrete and precast increased 0.4% in 3Q24 and 2.2% in 9M24, when compared to 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively, mainly due to increased sales of mortar and pavement. Gross margin increased 4.2 percentage points during 3Q24 and 2.5 percentage points during 9M24, when compared to 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively, mainly due to the decreased use of imported clinker, as well as decreased costs of raw materials, mainly coal, as well as efficiencies derived from our new kiln in Pacasmayo.

 

 
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Sales: cement

(in millions of Soles S/)

 

Sales of cement represented 85.6% of cement, concrete, and precast sales during 3Q24.

 

   Cement 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Sales of goods   427.1    438.9    -2.7%   1,183.9    1,228.2    -3.6%
Cost of Sales   -229.0    -267.4    -14.4%   -655.0    -746.7    -12.3%
Gross Profit   198.1    171.5    15.5%   528.9    481.5    9.8%
Gross Margin   46.4%   39.1%   7.3 pp.   44.7%   39.2%   5.5 pp.

 

Sales of cement decreased 2.7% in 3Q24 compared to 3Q23 and 3.6% in 9M24 compared to 9M23, mainly due to decreased demand from the self-construction segment. However, gross margin increased 7.3 percentage points during 3Q24 and 5.5 percentage points during 9M24, when compared to 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively, mainly due to cost optimization, derived from our new kiln in Pacasmayo, as well as lower prices of raw materials such as coal, as mentioned above.

 

Sales: concrete, pavement and mortar

(in millions of Soles S/)

 

Sales of concrete, pavement and mortar represented 13.0% of cement, concrete, and precast sales during 3Q24.

 

   Concrete, pavement and mortar 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Sales of goods   64.7    51.5    25.6%   190.8    120.8    57.9%
Cost of Sales   -67.2    -47.6    41.2%   -189.6    -113.8    66.6%
Gross Profit   -2.5    3.9    N/R    1.2    7.0    -82.9%
Gross Margin   -3.9%   7.6%   -11.5 pp.   0.6%   5.8%   -5.2 pp.

 

Sales of concrete, pavement and mortar increased 25.6% during 3Q24, when compared to 3Q23 and 57.9% in 9M24 compared to 9M23, mainly due to increased sales volume of pavement to supply the Piura airport runways improvement project. Gross margin decreased 11.5 percentage points in 3Q24 compared to 3Q23 and 5.2 percentage points in 9M24 compared to 9M23, mainly due to the difference in exchange rate between the rate projected in the contract versus the real exchange rate, among others. It is important to note that the largest impact derived from this difference has already been accounted for this quarter.

 

 
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Sales: precast

(in millions of Soles S/)

 

Sales of precast represented 1.5% of cement, concrete, and precast sales during 3Q24.

 

   Precast 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Sales of goods   7.4    6.7    10.4%   20.7    15.8    31.0%
Cost of Sales   -7.0    -7.5    -6.7%   -19.7    -18.0    9.4%
Gross Profit   0.4    -0.8    N/R    1.0    -2.2    N/R 
Gross Margin   5.4%   -11.9%   17.3 pp.   4.8%   -13.9%   18.7 pp.

 

During 3Q24, precast sales increased 10.4% compared to 3Q23 and 31.0% in 9M24 compared to 9M23, mainly due to demand from the public sector. Gross margin was positive during this quarter, when compared to 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively, mainly due to dilution of fixed costs because of higher volumes.

 

Sales: Quicklime

(in millions of Soles S/)

 

   Quicklime 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Sales of goods   2.4    3.3    -27.3%   11.8    19.6    -39.8%
Cost of Sales   -3.2    -3.5    -8.6%   -13.2    -18.0    -26.7%
Gross Profit   -0.8    -0.2    N/R    -1.4    1.6    N/R 
Gross Margin   -33.3%   -6.1%   -27.2 pp.   -11.9%   8.2%   -20.1 pp.

 

During 3Q24, quicklime sales decreased 27.3%, when compared to 3Q23 and 39.8% in 9M24 when compared to 9M23 and gross margin decreased 27.2 percentage points in 3Q24 and 20.1 percentage points in 9M24,compared to 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively, mainly due to decreased sales volume and lower dilution of fixed costs. It is important to note that quicklime sales only represent less than 0.5% of our consolidated revenues.

 

Sales: Construction Supplies2

(in millions of Soles S/)

 

   Construction Supplies 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Sales of goods   16.1    16.4    -1.8%   44.1    54.3    -18.8%
Cost of Sales   -15.6    -16.1    -3.1%   -42.6    -54.0    -21.1%
Gross Profit   0.5    0.3    66.7%   1.5    0.3    N/R 
Gross Margin   3.1%   1.8%   1.3 pp.   3.4%   0.6%   2.8 pp.

 

During 3Q24, construction supply sales decreased 1.8% compared to 3Q23 and 18.8% in 9M24 compared to 9M23, in line with decreased demand from the self-construction segment. Gross margin increased 1.3 percentage points in 3Q24 and 2.8 percentage points in 9M24, compared to 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively.

 

 

2Construction supplies include the following products: steel rebar, wires, nails, corrugated iron, electric conductors, plastic tubes and accessories, among others.

 

 
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OPERATING EXPENSES:

 

Administrative Expenses

(in millions of Soles S/)

 

   Administrative Expenses 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Personnel expenses   34.1    28.8    18.4%   95.2    89.7    6.1%
Third-party services   18.0    16.2    11.1%   53.0    48.7    8.8%
Board of Directors   1.4    1.7    -17.6%   4.5    4.6    -2.2%
Depreciation and amortization   4.2    3.6    16.7%   12.4    10.9    13.8%
Other   6.0    4.9    22.4%   17.6    17.3    1.7%
Total   63.7    55.2    15.4%   182.7    171.2    6.7%

 

Administrative expenses increased 15.4% in 3Q24 compared to 3Q23 and 6.7% in 9M24, compared to 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively, due to increased personnel expenses mainly because of higher workers’ profit sharing, and third-party services such as IT and research.

 

Selling Expenses

(in millions of Soles S/)

 

   Selling and distribution expenses 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Personnel expenses   11.5    11.3    1.8%   33.8    31.0    9.0%
Advertising and promotion   2.4    2.0    20.0%   6.6    6.1    8.2%
Third party services   2.3    2.0    15.0%   6.4    5.7    12.3%
Other   3.4    2.4    41.7%   9.4    8.1    16.0%
Total   19.6    17.7    10.7%   56.2    50.9    10.4%

 

Selling expenses increased 10.7% in 3Q24 and 10.4% in 9M24 compared to 3Q23 and 9M23 respectively, mainly due to increased licenses and softwares, personnel fees and personnel expenses.

 

 
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EBITDA RECONCILIATION:

 

Consolidated EBITDA

(in millions of Soles S/)

 

   Consolidated EBITDA 
   3Q24   3Q23   % Var.   9M24   9M23   % Var. 
Net Income   62.5    46.0    35.9%   148.8    133.0    11.9%
+ Income tax expense   30.7    21.0    46.2%   70.1    57.1    22.8%
- Finance income   -1.6    -2.1    -23.8%   -4.2    -4.3    -2.3%
+ Finance costs   25.0    26.9    -7.1%   75.9    76.8    -1.2%
+/- Net loss from exchange rate   -0.1    -0.4    -75.0%   1.2    -5.7    N/R 
+ Depreciation and amortization   38.1    37.5    1.6%   114.9    105.3    9.1%
Consolidated EBITDA   154.6    128.9    19.9%   406.7    362.2    12.3%

 

Consolidated EBITDA increased 19.9% in 3Q24 and 12.3% in 9M24, when compared with the same periods of the previous year, mainly due to lower raw material costs, a slight increase in revenues and the operational efficiency derived from our new kiln in Pacasmayo.

 

Cash and Debt Position:

Consolidated Cash (in millions of Soles S/)

 

As of September 30, 2024, the cash balance was S/ 172.3 million (US $46.5 million). This balance includes certificates of deposit in the amount of S/ 130.5 million (US $35.2 million), distributed as follows:

 

Certificates of deposits in Soles

 

 

Bank  Amount
(S/)		  Interest
Rate		   Initial Date  Maturity Date
BBVA  S/ 10.0   4.75%  September 27, 2024  October 20, 2024
BCP  S/ 10.0   4.28%  September 20, 2024  October 1, 2024
BCP  S/ 9.0   4.28%  September 27, 2024  October 3, 2024
BCP  S/ 9.0   4.28%  September 27, 2024  October 10, 2024
INTERBANK  S/ 9.0   5.05%  August 29, 2024  November 28, 2024
BCP  S/ 8.0   4.05%  September 27, 2024  October 1, 2024
INTERBANK  S/ 8.0   4.95%  August 9, 2024  November 28, 2024
INTERBANK  S/ 7.0   4.95%  August 16, 2024  November 28, 2024
BCP  S/ 7.0   4.38%  September 27, 2024  October 25, 2024
INTERBANK  S/ 6.0   5.05%  August 22, 2024  November 28, 2024
BBVA  S/ 6.0   4.93%  September 6, 2024  October 7, 2024
BBVA  S/ 6.0   4.72%  September 13, 2024  October 14, 2024
BBVA  S/ 6.0   4.64%  September 20, 2024  October 28, 2024
BCP  S/ 5.0   4.28%  September 27, 2024  October 10, 2024
BCP  S/ 5.0   4.39%  September 27, 2024  October 15, 2024
BCP  S/ 5.0   4.39%  September 27, 2024  October 22, 2024
BCP  S/ 5.0   4.05%  September 27, 2024  October 1, 2024
BBVA  S/ 4.0   4.70%  September 30, 2024  October 30, 2024
INTERBANK  S/ 2.8   5.05%  August 14, 2024  November 21, 2024
BCP  S/ 2.7   4.05%  September 27, 2024  October 1, 2024
   S/ 130.5           

 

The remaining balance of S/ 41.8 million (US$ 11.3 million) is held mainly in the Company’s bank accounts, of which US$ 4.2 million are denominated in US dollars and the balance in Soles.

 

 
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DEBT POSITION:

 

Consolidated Debt

(in millions of Soles S/)

 

Certificates of deposits in Soles

 

Below are the contractual obligations with payment deadlines related to the Company’s debt, including interest.

 

   Payments due by period 
   Less than
1 year		   1-3 Years   3-5 Years   More than
5 Years		   Total 
Indebtedness   421.6    312.7    455.5    310.0    1,499.8 
Future interest payments   78.4    120.2    77.0    47.7    323.3 
Total   500.0    432.9    532.5    357.7    1,823.1 

 

As of September 30, 2024, the Company’s total outstanding debt, as shown in the financial statements, reached S/ 1,493.9 million (US$ 402.1 million). This debt is primarily composed of the two issuances of the local bonds issued in January, 2019 and part of the club deal.

 

As of September 30, 2024, Debt/EBITDA ratio was 2.8 times.

 

Capex

(in millions of Soles S/)

 

As of September 30, 2024, the Company invested S/ 54.6 million (US$ 14.7 million), allocated to the following projects:

 

Projects   9M24
Pacasmayo Plant Projects   21.7 
Concrete and aggregates equipment   19.5 
Rioja Plant Projects   2.4 
Piura Plant Projects   10.3 
Others   0.7 
Total   54.6 

 

 
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ABOUT CEMENTOS PACASMAYO S.A.A.

 

Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. is a cement company, located in the Northern region of Peru. In February 2012, the Company’s shares were listed on The New York Stock Exchange - Euronext under the ticker symbol "CPAC". With more than 65 years of operating history, the Company produces, distributes and sells cement and cement-related materials, such ready-mix concrete and precast materials. Pacasmayo’s products are primarily used in construction, which has been one of the fastest-growing segments of the Peruvian economy in recent years. The Company also produces and sells quicklime for use in mining operations.

 

For more information, please visit: http://www.cementospacasmayo.com.pe/

 

Note: The Company presented some figures converted from Soles to U.S. Dollars for comparison purposes. The exchange rate used to convert Soles to U.S. dollars was S/ 3.703 per US$ 1.00, which was the average exchange rate, reported as of September 30, 2024 by the Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP’s (SBS). The information presented in U.S. dollars is for the convenience of the reader only. Certain figures included in this report have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be arithmetic aggregations of the figures presented in previous quarters.

 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management’s current view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, Company performance and financial results. Also, certain reclassifications have been made to make figures comparable for the periods. The words “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “plans” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

 

 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

As of September 30, 2024 (unaudited) and December 31,2023 (audited)

 

   As of
Sep-24		   As of
Dec-23		 
   S/ (000)   S/ (000) 
Cash and cash equivalents   139,536    90,193 
Other financial instruments   32,782    - 
Trade and other receivables,net   129,733    99,688 
Income tax prepayments   5,766    4,485 
Inventories   786,941    791,074 
Prepayments   26,266    6,809 
Total current assets   1,121,024    992,249 
Trade and other receivables, net   42,930    43,397 
Financial instruments designated at fair value through OCI   332    249 
Property, plant and equipment, net   2,034,679    2,099,351 
Intangible assets, net   62,798    62,920 
Goodwill   4,459    4,459 
Deferred income tax assets   13,662    11,428 
Right-of-use asset, net   9,443    7,609 
Other assets   53    73 
Total non-current assets   2,168,356    2,229,486 
Total assets   3,289,380    3,221,735 
Trade and other payables   262,054    231,511 
Financial obligations   420,346    383,146 
Lease liabilities   3,458    3,999 
Income tax payable   6,655    14,222 
Provisions   24,366    56,510 
Total current liabilities   716,879    689,388 
Financial obligations   1,073,601    1,189,880 
Lease liabilities   6,324    4,130 
Provisions   31,514    27,453 
Deferred income tax liabilities   122,455    120,876 
Total non-current liabilities   1,233,894    1,342,339 
Total liabilities   1,950,773    2,031,727 
Capital stock   423,868    423,868 
Investment shares   40,279    40,279 
Invest shares holds in Treasury shares   (121,258)   (121,258)
Additional paid-in capital   432,779    432,779 
Legal reserve   168,636    168,636 
Other accumulated comprehensive results (loss)   (16,486)   (16,290)
Retained earnings   410,789    261,994 
Total Equity   1,338,607    1,190,008 
Total liability and equity   3,289,380    3,221,735 

 

 
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INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT AND LOSS

For the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (both unaudited)

 

 

    3Q24   3Q23   9M24   9M23
    S/ (000)    S/ (000)    S/ (000)    S/ (000) 
Sales of goods   517,754    516,664    1,451,399    1,438,698 
Cost of sales   (321,998)   (342,025)   (920,223)   (950,886)
Gross profit   195,756    174,639    531,176    487,812 
Operating income (expenses)                    
Administrative expenses   (63,634)   (55,099)   (182,672)   (171,155)
Selling and distribution expenses   (19,587)   (17,689)   (56,236)   (50,897)
Other operating (expenses) income, net   3,938    (10,290)   (426)   (8,814)
Total operating expenses , net   (79,283)   (83,078)   (239,334)   (230,866)
                     
Operating profit   116,473    91,561    291,842    256,946 
Other income (expenses)                    
Finance income   1,650    2,063    4,225    4,254 
Financial costs   (25,015)   (26,907)   (75,890)   (76,784)
Accumulated net loss due on settlement of derivative financial instruments   -    -    -    19 
Loss from exchange difference, net   138    376    (1,247)   5,717 
                     
Total other expenses, net   (23,227)   (24,468)   (72,912)   (66,794)
                     
Profit before income tax   93,246    67,093    218,930    190,152 
Income tax expense   (30,707)   (20,978)   (70,135)   (57,111)
                     
Profit for the period   62,539    46,115    148,795    133,041 
                     
Earnings per share                    
Basic and diluted earnings per year attributable to equity holders of common shares and investment in shares of Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. (S/ per share)   0.12    0.10    0.12    0.10 

 

 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024, 2023 (unaudited)

 

    Attributable to equity holders of the parent  
    Capital      Investment
Shares		     Investments
Shares
hold in
Treasury		     Additional
paid-in
capital		     Legal
reserve		     Unrealized
gain(loss)
in financial
instruments
designated
at fair value		     Unrealized
gain(loss)
on cash
flow hedge		     Retained
earnings		     Total  
     S/ (000)      S/ (000)      S/ (000)      S/ (000)      S/ (000)     S/ (000)      S/ (000)      S/ (000)      S/ (000)  
Balance as of January 1, 2023   423,868    40,279    (121,258)   432,779    168,636    (16,267)   (1,520)   268,618    1,195,135 
Profit for the year   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    133,041    133,041 
Other comprehensive loss   -    -    -    -    -    -    1,520    -    1,520 
Other   -    -    -    -    -    (5)   -    -    (5)
Total comprehensive income   -    -    -    -    -    (5)   1,520    133,041    134,556 
Dividend Distribution   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Balance as of September 30, 2023   423,868    40,279    (121,258)   432,779    168,636    (16,272)   -    401,659    1,329,691 
Balance as of January 1, 2024   423,868    40,279    (121,258)   432,779    168,636    (16,290)   -    261,994    1,190,008 
Profit for the year   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    148,795    148,795 
Other comprehensive loss   -    -    -    -    -    (196)   -    -    (196)
Total comprehensive income   -    -    -    -    -    (196)   -    148,795    148,599 
Dividend Distribution   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Balance as of September 30, 2024   423,868    40,279    (121,258)   432,779    168,636    (16,486)   -    410,789    1,338,607 

 

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