Natural Resources Specialty Business
May 2012
Growth
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Important Notice
Specialty Business
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World Leader in Specialty Businesses
Iodine & Derivatives
37% world market share†
2011 Revenues US$455M (21%)
31% of total 2011 gross margin
Lithium & Derivatives
31% world market share†
2011 Revenues US$183M (9%)
10% of total 2011 gross margin
Potassium
2011 Revenues US$556 M (26%)
26% of total 2011 gross margin
Industrial Chemicals
2011 Revenues US$140M (7%)
7% of total 2011 gross margin
†Market share figures are based on 2011 SQM estimates.
*Figures are based on IFRS
**EBITDA= Gross margin- SG&A expenses+ depreciation & amortization
Specialty Business
Specialty Plant Nutrition
49% world market share KNO3†
2011 Revenues US$722M (34%)
27% of total 2011 gross margin
US$ M* 2010 2011 ∆
Revenues 1,830 2,145 +17%
EBITDA** 691 959 +39%
Net Income 382 546 +43%
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Unique Natural Resources
Caliche Ore Salar Brines
Nitrates
Iodine Iodine
Potassium
Lithium
Potassium
NaNO3 + KCl = KNO3 + NaCl (salt)
Specialty Business
Sodium nitrate + Potassium chloride = Potassium nitrate + Sodium chloride
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Diversified Cash Flows Exports by region 2011
• Approximately 89% of sales are exports in 2011 • Sales in more than 100 countries • Local presence in major markets • In 2011, SG&A expenses represented 4.3% of revenues.
North America 21%
Asia & Oceania 17%
Latin America 27%
Africa & Middle East 8%
Europe 27%
Specialty Business
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Potassium 26% of Total 2011 Gross Margin
Specialty Business
*SQM estimates **Price as of December for respective years
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Maize 15%
Rice 13%Sugar 9%
Soy 7%
Wheat 6%
Palm Oil 5%
Cotton 2%
Other 21%
Potassium Consumption by Crop*
• During 2011 and 2010, fertilizer markets were positively influenced by demand and a normalization of inventory levels and optimal utilization ratios • MOP grew about 7% in 2011 over volumes in 2010, with the Brazilian market growing over 25%
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Outlook • SQM continues its expansion of potassium-based products in the Salar de Atacama, aiming to reach an installed capacity of approximately 2 million MT in 2012 • Crop prices remain strong throughout the world, and SQM remains confident in the long term sustainability of the potassium market • World demand for commodity products continues to expand as the world population grows and farmers continue to optimize utilization rates
• MOP is potassium chloride (KCl), also known as potash • SOP is potassium sulfate (K2SO4)
Potassium 26% of Total 2011 Gross Margin
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Potassium Nitrate
Competitive Advantages Demand Drivers
• Chlorine free
• Fully water soluble
• 100% Natural origin
• Fast absorption
• High cost of land
• Water scarcity
• Demand for premium crops
Modern Agricultural Techniques
Specialty Plant Nutrition 27% of Total 2011 Gross Margin
Specialty Business
Vegetables 41%
Fruits 22%
Industrial Crops 28%
Others 9%
Main uses: Premium crops*
*SQM estimates
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Specialty Plant Nutrition* 27% of Total 2011 Gross Margin
Specialty Business
Outlook •Continued average price increases •North American and European markets will continue to be demand motivators
Overview 2011 • Completion of new potassium nitrate facility in Coya Sur (300,000 tons/year) • North American and European vegetable and tomato markets were principal motivators of demand
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SQM 49%
Haifa 32%
Kemapco 12%
Others 7%
Potassium Nitrate Market Players*
*SQM estimates
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• Approximately 55% of applications are related to human and animal health and nutrition.
• SQM is the biggest iodine producer in the world
Iodine 31% of Total 2011 Gross Margin
Specialty Business
*SQM estimates.
SQM 37%
Japan 20%
Others Chile 22%
Recycling 15%
USA 4%
Others 2%
Market Size 2011: 30,800*
X-Ray Contrast Media 20%
Animal Nutrition 8%
LCD 11%
Pharmaceutical12%
Iodophors 12%
Biocides 6%
Fluoro Derivatives 6%
Nylon 4%
Human Nutrition 3%
Others 18%
Main Uses*
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Growth
Iodine 31% of Total 2011 Gross Margin
Specialty Business
*SQM estimates
Overview 2011 • Market demand and prices in 2011 reached historical highs • From 2009 through 2011, SQM captured a large part of the market growth Outlook • SQM continues to be a world leader in iodine; and will expand if world demand exists • Future demand growth expected to maintain a positive trend
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Lithium 10% of Total 2011 Gross Margin
Specialty Business
• Battery technology for portable devices has historically been the demand driver for this market
• If only lithium chemicals are considered, SQM’s market share is 38%
SQM 31%
China 22%
Chemetall 19%
Australia 14%
FMC 11%Others 3%
Lithium Market 2011: 136,500 MT*
Batteries 33%
Glass 16%Lubricating
greases 11%
Glazes 10%
Continuous Casting 4%
A/C 5%
Polymers 3%
Aluminum 2%
Pharmaceutical 2%
Chemical Processes 1%
Others 13%
Main Uses*
*SQM estimates.
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Overview 2011 • Global demand CAGR (1997-2011): 6%-7% • Expected growth for 2012; ~ 10% • Current lithium carbonate plant capacity 48,000 MT/year, Outlook • Total production of e-cars (HEV-PHEV-EV) using lithium-ion batteries (LIB) is expected to reach 1.5-3.0 million (2015), 5.0-10.0 million (2020) • Total lithium demand is expected to reach 250-300 KMT-LCE (2020)
Lithium 10% of Total 2011 Gross Margin
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• Traditional applications include: metal treatment, water treatment, pyrotechnics, explosives, glass manufacturing, among others. • New demand for industrial nitrates for thermal energy storage in solar power plants will significantly increase nitrate consumption
• Mixture of 60% sodium nitrate and 40% potassium nitrate • Main projects: ACS Cobra-Sener, Aries, Rocketdyne, Abengoa, SAMCA, Solar Reserves • 50 MW → ~30,000 MT of salts
Outlook • We expect that sales for solar salts will increase significantly in 2012
Industrial Chemicals 7% of Total 2011 Gross Margin
Specialty Business
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1. Capacity expansion for potassium-based products in the Salar de Atacama
2. Increased capacity in iodine and nitrates facilities in first region, with increased plant efficiencies and higher quality products
3. Optimization railroad system, other projects aimed at improving yields and reducing costs
Specialty Business
Capital Expenditure Program Over US$500 million for 2012
*Approximately 70% of capex expenditures will be related to expansion projects
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Financial Performance
Specialty Business
* 2008 figures prepared according to Chilean GAAP; 2009-2011 figures are based on IFRS numbers.
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Financial Performance*
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EBITDA (2007-2009): operating income + depreciation (not including amortization)
EBITDA (2010-2011): gross margin – SGA + depreciation & amortization
NFD: interest bearing debt net of cash and cash equivalents, considering the effects of derivatives
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* 2008 figures prepared according to Chilean GAAP; 2009-2011 figures are based on IFRS numbers.
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Key Conclusions
Business flexibility according to market conditions
Specialty Business
• Largest global producer, lowest cost producer, market growth.
• Specialty Plant Nutrition
• Iodine
• Lithium
• Solar Salts
• Growth opportunies and a low cost producer.
• Potassium
• Industrial Chemicals
• Solid financial position
• Focused on growth