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Navigator Company SA
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Navigator Company SA
ELI:NVG
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Price: 3.228 EUR -1.34% Market Closed
Market Cap: 2.3B EUR

Navigator Company SA
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Nestled within the lush forestry of Portugal, The Navigator Company SA is a leading titan in the global paper industry, renowned for its sustainable practices in pulp and paper production. The company’s journey began over sixty years ago with a sharp focus on quality and innovation, gradually evolving into an industry behemoth. The sophisticated workings of Navigator revolve around its unyielding commitment to sustainability and technological advancement. They operate with a vertically integrated model, which encompasses the entire value chain from the prudent management of eucalyptus forests to the advanced engineering of high-end paper products. This synergy allows Navigator not only to champion environmentally friendly practices but also to ensure unrivaled quality and cost-efficiency in its offerings.

Navigator Company's wealth of expertise in producing premium paper positions it strategically in predominant markets across the globe. Its flagship product, the office paper brand known as "Navigator," sets the gold standard in Europe and beyond, driving a substantial portion of company revenues. Their operations extend further into tissue paper and energy production, rounding out their diversified portfolio. By leveraging its operational efficiencies and carving a niche in high-quality segments, Navigator navigates through volatile markets with resilience. Its robust earnings underscore the effectiveness of blending tradition with innovation—a hallmark of its business model. As the company strides toward a more eco-conscious future, it remains steadfast in its mission to transform a centuries-old industry through sustainable practices and unmatched excellence.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q1 2024
Call Date
May 21, 2024
AI Summary
Q1 2024

Record Q1 Results: Navigator delivered its best-ever first quarter, with turnover reaching EUR 536 million, up 9% quarter-on-quarter and 7% year-on-year.

Strong Margins: EBITDA was EUR 133 million with a robust EBITDA margin of 25%, and continued significant cash cost reductions year-on-year between 9% and 16%.

Price Increases Implemented: The company executed price hikes on uncoated woodfree paper (up 3% in Europe and up to 9% in overseas markets) and announced further increases for Q2 and possibly Q3.

Accrol Acquisition: Navigator’s acquisition of Accrol, a leading UK tissue converter, is expected to double tissue segment turnover to approximately EUR 580 million and bring cost-focused synergies.

Positive Outlook: Management expects continued strong demand and high pulp prices, with order books and prices remaining firm, though a seasonal volume slowdown is anticipated in Q2 and Q3.

Financial Stability: The net debt/EBITDA ratio was very low at 0.88x, and liquidity remains strong, with no concern about maturity or leverage after the Accrol acquisition.

Key Financials
Revenue
EUR 536 million
EBITDA
EUR 133 million
EBITDA Margin
25%
Net Debt / EBITDA Ratio
0.88x
CapEx
EUR 41 million
Paper Sales Volume
355,000 tonnes
Tissue Sales Volume
38,000 tonnes
Average Pulp Price (PIX BHKP)
USD 1,242 per tonne
Average Office Paper Price in Europe (PIX A4 B-copy)
EUR 1,105 per tonne
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. António Quirino Soares
Head of the Supply Chain Board, Marketing Director & Executive Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Dorival Martins de Almeida
Executive Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Antonio Jose Pereira Redondo
CEO & Executive Director
No Bio Available
Rui Pinto Duarte
President
No Bio Available
Mr. Jose Fernando Morais Carreira de Araujo
CFO & Executive Director
No Bio Available
Ana Canha
Investor Relations Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. António Pedro Gomes Paula Neto Alves
General Counsel & Company Secretary
No Bio Available
Mr. Antonio Alexandre de Almeida e Noronha da Cunha Reis
Alternate Secretary & Chief of Staff
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
Setubal
Mitrena, Apartado 55, PO Box 55
Contacts