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2013 Annual Report SURFACEBELOW THE Some statements in this report are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements also include those containing such words as ‘anticipate’, ‘estimates’, ‘should’, ‘will’, ‘expects’, ‘plans’ or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual outcomes to be different from the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from the forward looking statements include: (a) material adverse changes in global economic, alumina or aluminium industry conditions and the markets served by AWAC; (b) changes in production and development costs and production levels or to sales agreements; (c) changes in laws or regulations or policies; (d) changes in alumina and aluminium prices and currency exchange rates; and (e) the other risk factors summarised in Alumina’s Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2012. Unless otherwise indicated, the values in this report are presented in US dollars. CONTENTS 1 2 AT A GLANCE 4 CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT 8 SUSTAINABILITY AND THE AWAC BUSINESS 10 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 23 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 28 OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW 37 REMUNERATION REPORT 71 FINANCIAL REPORT 112 SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 113 FINANCIAL HISTORY Challenging market conditions continued in 2013, stemming from a well-supplied alumina market, a sustained low international alumina pricing environment and an unfavourable foreign exchange position. Against this backdrop, Alumina Limited improved its results by recording a net profit of US$0.5 million, an increase of US$56.1 million from the previous year. Contributing factors were lower overheads and finance costs for Alumina Limited and an improved financial performance by Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC). AT A GLANCE 2 ALUMINA LIMITED RESULTS In 2014 it is expected that demand for aluminium $0.5m $-2.7m metal will increase by approximately six per cent driven by the construction, transport and packaging sectors. UNDERLYING However the price for alumina which was virtually flat NET PROFIT EARNINGS WAS A LOSS compared to 2012 prices is likely to remain challenged US$0.5 MILLION OF US$-2.7 MILLION (2012: NET LOSS (2012: UNDERLYING into 2014. The production of alumina has not matched US$-55.6 MILLION) LOSS US$-62.0 MILLION) the curtailments in aluminium smelting resulting in an oversupply of alumina. This may continue in 2014. However some higher cost curve refineries may curtail $135.2m 4.6% and a shortage of bauxite imports into China may increase alumina sales. The current alumina price is a disincentive to build more alumina production capacity NET DEBT outside of China to meet the expected future demand US$135.2 MILLION GEARING 4.6 PER CENT for aluminium. Therefore in several years’ time, (2012: US$664.4 MILLION) (2012: 20.1 PER CENT) alumina supply could significantly tighten and possibly go into deficit. AWAC is one of the world’s lowest cost $107.3m 0.02% producers of alumina and has long-life bauxite deposits. AWAC DIVIDENDS RETURN ON EQUITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS OF 0.02 PER CENT US$107.3 MILLION RECEIVED (2012: NEGATIVE (2012: US$95.1 MILLION) 2.0 PER CENT) AWAC’s financial performance benefited from cost control and productivity improvements resulting in lower production costs per tonne and the ongoing transition to spot or indexed pricing for alumina. Alumina’s net debt position was reduced from US$664 million to US$135 million largely due to the A$452 million share placement in February 2013 and also from US$107 million received in dividends and distributions from AWAC, resulting in a strong balance sheet and reducing gearing to 4.6 per cent. A number of significant one-off expense items impacted the AWAC results reducing an otherwise improved operating performance. AWAC – A GLOBAL BUSINESS 3 AWAC RESULTS Alumina Limited is a leading Australian company listed $-248.7m on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). We invest worldwide in bauxite mining, alumina refining and selected aluminium smelting operations through our 40 per cent ownership of Alcoa World Alumina and AWAC NET LOSS AFTER TAX US$-248.7 MILLION Chemicals (AWAC), the world’s largest alumina business. (2012 NET LOSS AFTER TAX: US$–91.9 MILLION) Our partner, Alcoa Inc. (Alcoa), owns the remaining 60 per cent of AWAC, and is the manager. The AWAC 15.8m joint venture was formed in 1994 and our relationship with Alcoa dates back to 1961. Alumina Limited represents a unique opportunity for a pure investment in AWAC, the world’s largest alumina ALUMINA PRODUCTION OF 15.8 MILLION TONNES (2012: 15.6 MILLION) and bauxite producer. $656.0m AWAC CASH FROM OPERATIONS US$656.0 MILLION (2012: US$241.9 MILLION) CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE 4 OFFICER’S REPORT It was a watershed year for Alumina Limited in 2013, with the Company welcoming a new cornerstone shareholder and pursuing a range of strategies to position the Company for the long term. While international conditions remained challenging, the HIGHLIGHTS Company’s overall financial position improved thanks to a The 2013 results were impacted by the challenging number of steps taken by the Board and management to international pricing and foreign exchange environment. ensure that the Company was best placed to prosper in the The aluminium market continued to suffer from low prices current environment. due to macro economic conditions and sentiment arising Net debt levels at year end were reduced to $135 million, from high inventory levels. approximately 80 per cent lower than the previous year. Given this, the importance and benefit of AWAC’s move Improved AWAC operating cash flows and the equity raising toward spot or index pricing cannot be underestimated. with CITIC Group in February 2013 have given a much In 2013 the alumina index price substantially outperformed stronger balance sheet. alumina sold under historical contracts based on the London As a result of these improvements, overall market conditions Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price. In 2014 AWAC saw Alumina Limited record a profit of US$0.5 million for expects to sell 65 per cent of its smelter grade alumina on 2013 compared to a $55.6 million loss in 2012. an index or spot basis. Alumina Limited did not declare a dividend for 2013, Departing Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr John Bevan was recognising the continuing low prices for AWAC’s products a major driver in encouraging the change from LME linked and the underlying level of profitability for the year. However, to alumina index prices. Since the initial promotion of this the outlook for a possible return to the Company paying concept, its value has been shown to be more important as dividends is now positive, given its lower debt levels and LME prices have been depressed while market premiums excellent AWAC cash-flow management. for metal over LME prices have risen to levels rarely, if ever, experienced. 1.21.2 350350 1.01.0 325325 0.80.8 300300 AUD/USD EXCHANGE RATE PLATTS ALUMINA SPOT INDEX USDUSD US$/tUS$/t 1.21.2 350350 Source:Source: Thompson Thompson Reuters Reuters Source:Source: Platts Platts 1.01.0 325325 0.80.8 300300 JANJAN APRAPR JULJUL DECDEC JANJAN APRAPR JULJUL DECDEC JANJAN APRAPR JULJUL DECDEC JANJAN APRAPR JULJUL DECDEC 20122012 20122012 20122012 20122012 20132013 20132013 20132013 20132013 20122012 20122012 20122012 20122012 20132013 20132013 20132013 20132013 Alumina Limited was pleased to welcome the CITIC Group as energy discussions. The first major action as part of AWAC’s a shareholder in 2013, placing 15 per cent of the Company’s energy strategy is a conversion from fuel oil to natural gas then capital base with them, representing 13.04 per cent of at AWAC’s San Ciprian facility to improve its cost position. Alumina’s capital base following completion of the placement. Our new Chief Executive Officer, Mr Peter Wasow, has The Board considered it a fundamental way to strengthen the particular experience in this regard and will bring that to his Company’s balance sheet while introducing a shareholder with role on the Strategic Council. Working on energy strategies an intimate knowledge of China – the major growth market remains a major focus of the Company and AWAC in 2014. for aluminium and alumina. CITIC Group is also crucially a Elsewhere, opportunities are arising for AWAC through the company with a long-term vision for opportunities in our sale of bauxite. The Company, through its role on the AWAC industry. The Board believes that the placement to CITIC Strategic Council, has strongly encouraged the managing was a unique opportunity. partner to pursue these sales and prompted growth in 5 CITIC Resources Holding Limited’s CEO, Mr Chen Zeng, was bauxite mines where appropriate. The Juruti mine in Brazil, appointed a Director of Alumina Limited and was re-elected which supplies the Alumar refinery, will expand further to an to the Board at the 3 May 2013 Annual General Meeting. annual capacity of 4.9 million metric tonnes per annum (mtpa). Managing the financial position of Alumina Limited was a BOARD AND MANAGEMENT core strategy during the current economic environment. Alumina Limited has continued its process of Board renewal We were pleased that during the year the Company was able in 2013. Peter Hay, who has been a director of the Company to enter new financing arrangements, through a $300 million since its demerger in 2002, retired during the year. Peter syndicated debt facility entered into in December 2013. provided stability and experience as new directors were introduced and the Company completed its key objectives With the assistance of our lenders we have been able for 2013.
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