
South32 reported revenue of US$6,075 million for the year ended 30 June 2020 (FY20), down 16% from US$7,274 million for the year ended 30 June 2019 (FY19).
Underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) fell 46% to US$1,185 million for the year ended 30 June 2020 (FY20).
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Underlying earnings plummeting 81% to $193 million for the year ended 30 June 2020 (FY20). The company has reported underlying earnings of $992 million for the year ended 30 June 2019 (FY19).
“As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the world, our focus remains on keeping our people well, maintaining safe and reliable operations and supporting our communities through the health crisis. Even as we face this challenge, we delivered a strong operating result, with annual production records at Australia Manganese ore, Hillside Aluminium and Brazil Alumina.
“Given the extraordinary circumstances and volatility caused by the pandemic we have been quick to act to protect our strong financial position. During the year we re-designed and re-prioritised our capital expenditure programs, maintained strong control over our operating costs and suspended our on-market share buy-back.
“Looking to next financial year we are taking further action as we continue to navigate a period of potentially extended market volatility and lower commodity prices. We expect cost efficiencies and further simplification of our Group, combined with higher volumes to result in lower operating unit costs across the majority of our operations.
“Our strong financial position and disciplined approach to capital management has supported the return of US$424 million to our shareholders in respect of the year, including the Board’s resolution today for a US$48 million fully franked final dividend. While our on-market share buy-back remains suspended with US$121 million remaining, it has been extended by 12 months to September 2021, giving us the flexibility to re-commence the program as COVID-19 related operational risks subside and our financial performance improves,” said Graham Kerr, South32 CEO.
The company delivered a strong operating result in FY20 despite the challenging backdrop. While all guidance is subject to further potential impacts from COVID-19, South32 expects to increase production at the majority of its operations in FY21.
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