iofina plc - 2015 interim results
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Technology Leaders in Iodine®
Iofina plc2015 INTERIM RESULTS
SEPTEMBER 2015
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2015 Interim Update 3
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IofinaThe Company
Iodine production from third party brine
Specialized chemical iodine
derivatives
Recycling of iodine from
chemical waste streams
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Iofina plc
Iofina is focused on establishing itself as a material producer of iodine and iodine chemical derivatives through its three cores businesses:
Processing of mid‐stream third party brine streams
Specialty chemical division for vertical integration in iodine derivatives and other halogens
Recycling of iodine using iodinated side‐streams from production processes
What drives growth?Co‐produced brine water from third party natural gas and oil wells drives iodine production, which drive the chemical business and allows for some recycling.
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The iodine industryIodineEssential for life and industry Global demand exceeding 33,000
MT in 2014
Robust contrast media growth from emerging BRIC countries in addition to an ageing global population
New applications for environmental remediation
Established catalyst, pharmaceuticals, and biocide markets
Continued growth in demand for OPF (used in LCD screens)
Primary uses are related to human health and nutrition
Global Demand:
CAGR 2002‐2014: 4%
Worldwide Demand by Sector
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*source Iofina plc
Fluorine derivatives
7%
Heat stabiliser7%
Animal nutrition
8%
Catalysts10%
Optical polarising film
13%
Pharmaceuticals13%
Biocides16%
X‐ray contrast media22%
Others4%
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Iodine marketSignificant potential through diversification of production
Chile – 56% of global production from caliche ore
SQM (NYSE listed) accounts for 26% of global production
Japan – 19% of global production, five producers from gas brine water
Production expansion within the country is very limited
United States – 6% of global production all from gas brine in the Anadarko Basin in Oklahoma where producers were purchased by the Japanese
US imported more than 5,300 MT in 2014 (Source: USGS)
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USA6%
Chile56%
Japan19%
Recycling17%
Others2%
2014 Iodine Production
North America23%
Western Europe36%
China8%
Japan7%
India7%
Others19%
Worldwide Consumption of Iodine by Region and Country
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•Market growth from 18,000MT in 2000 to >33,000 MT in 2014
Demand IncreasingDemand Increasing
•Battles over water ownership and legal issues in Chile•Diminishing resource in Japan
Long‐term Supply
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Long‐term Supply
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•2014 Average Pricing ~$37/kg•Expected to recover to long term trend•Current pricing approaching or above costs for some producers
Prices Expected to Recover
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First half 2015 headlinesOn track to become a major iodine producer
294.1 MT of crystalline iodine produced (H1 2014: 139.9 MT)
110% increase in production
Continued reduction in operating costs
Significant improvement in maintenance and repair costs
Shutdown of IO#1
Focused iodine production in the Company’s core area
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Continued global growth in a competitive market
Over 10% increase of iodine lbs sold through derivatives on a YOY basis compared to H1 2014
Expanded production capacities of key derivatives
Specialty Gas Sales are up 155% over H1 2014
New product development bringing added value to iodine integration
Iofina Resources Iofina Chemical
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Losses reduced to US$467,481 (H1 2014: US$1,303,081);
Prudent cost control with cash and short term investment balance at $4,760,784 (H1 2014: $6,270,754);
Record EBITDA of US$1,409,329 (H1 2014: US$349,466);
Revenue of $11,062,861 (H1 2014: $13,020,185); and
Basic loss per share $0.004
9Financial results1H 2015 (unaudited)
Iodine and Iodine Derivatives TotalSix months ended June 30, 2014 (Unaudited) $ $Revenue 13,020,185 13,020,185Gross (loss)/profit* 4,074,090 4,074,090Segment result* 712,549 (1,303,081)
*see notes 3 and 4b 2015 interim results
Year ended December 31, 2014 (Audited)Revenue 25,848,927 25,848,927Impairment (1,216,427) (2,522,696)Gross (loss)/profit 2,641,332 2,641,332Segment result (1,539,329) (6,649,132)
Six months ended June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)Revenue 11,062,861 11,062,861Gross (loss)/profit 2,897,343 2,897,343Segment result 1,648,457 (467,481)
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Iofina ResourcesBusiness Model Extract iodine from third party produced brine water
Water supply still prevalent despite decline in oil price Locate plants at salt water disposal well (SWD) sites Low cost producer
Low cost scalable plants Current plants up to 30k bpd Mobile plant designed for up to 10k bpd Produce crystallized iodine and prilled iodine
Sell iodine as a chemical derivative or as raw iodine
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Patented and Patent Pending
Iodine TechnologyWater supplied through third party contracts
Third Party Oil and Gas Production
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Proven modelWET® with IOsorb® technology
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IO#2 successfully commissioned in Oklahoma January 2013
IO#3 successfully commissioned in December 2013
Improved extraction efficiency
Continuous operation 24/7 ‐ automation added
Production area in early stages of large horizontal oil boom
IO#4 successfully commissioned in April 2014
IO#5 successfully commissioned in April 2014
IO#5 & 6 simultaneously started producing in August 2014
IO#5 & 6 tower incorporate FRP fibreglass towers in place of titanium
IO#2‐6 located within 15 miles of each other allowing staff and resource sharing
Brine leasing is on‐going in target areas
IO#2‐4 IO#5‐6
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Significant milestones achieved 12
Exceeded production guidance
• 294.1 MT produced compared to original guidance of 220‐260 MT
Record Iodine Production
• 110% increase in production YOY
• Quarterly record production of 166.2 MT in Q2 2015
EBITDA positive in H1 2015
• EBITDA in H1 2015 of $1,409,329 versus $349,466 in H1 2014
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Iofina Resources Iodine production growth 13
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Company has been producing high quality Iodine and other halogen derivatives for over 32 years
Recognized globally for iodine expertise and product quality
Fully integrated with Iofina Resources produced iodine
Company owned chemical manufacturing facility located in Covington, KY USA
Continues to expand markets served and provide new product offerings
Diversified into many different Iodine markets including:
Pharmaceuticals
Biocides
Animal Health
Industrial Catalysts
Sales of Iofina Resources produced iodine:
IOprillTM iodine
Crystalline IOfloTM iodine
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Atlantis Water Project(non‐core)
Filed for industrial water rights to construct a water depot in Montana for up to 80,000 bpd of water primarily for oil and gas applications
Permit preliminary granted in October 2014 Following an objection hearing, permit denied in June 2015 Filed for a Judicial Review in District Court of the file as the
DNRC Hearing Examiner’s ruling was ‘a departure of past practices’ of previous permitting procedures
Scheduling conference set for October 3rd 2015 Expect Briefs filed by December 2015 with arguments to be
heard in January 2016 Ruling expected late Q1 early Q2 2016 The Company will maintain its leases and right of ways but will
not put other resources toward this project during this review process
Positioned to reopen this non‐core project if appeal is successful
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Goals and targets2015:
Expand production capacity through improved efficiencies and strategic plant expansion Production capacity expanded through improved efficiencies
Production target of 220‐260 MT of crystalline iodine in the first half of 2015
Exceeded production guidance for 1H2015
H2 2015 production target of 260‐300 MT of crystalline iodine
On track
Develop additional products to expand derivative production alongside increased iodine production Additional products developed to utilise increased iodine production
Beyond 2015:
Continue trend of record production and revenues while reducing iodine production costs
Expand external sales of raw iodine
Become the leading USA iodine producer through improved plant efficiencies and strategic plant expansion
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Mobile WET®IOsorb®
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IofinaWell Positioned for the Future
Patented proprietary technology
Vertical integration to
iodine derivatives market
Low cost iodine
production
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A growth company with a unique model for producing a resource with a limited global supply
• Partnered with major independent oil and gas companies
• Low cost iodine producer• Chilean producers’ costs increasing due to water,
energy and labour
Vertically integrated• Iodine production and iodine chemical derivatives
manufacturer
Patented and patent pending proprietary technology• Extracting iodine located at the injection site from
brine co‐produced with oil and gas
Upside Potential on deep shale rights or if water permit decision is reversed
• Atlantis Field• Deep shale rights• Helium
• Fresh Water Depot• Pending judicial review
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Key PersonnelLance Baller, Non‐Executive Chairman and Co‐Founder
Former CEO and President Iofina plc 2010 to May 2013, former Finance Director 2007‐2010 and Secretary from 2007 to 2013 Former Managing Partner of Shortline Equity Partners, Inc.; a former Vice President of the investment banking firms UBS AG and Morgan
Stanley Significant investment, audit and corporate governance experience
Tom Becker, PhD, President and CEO of Iofina plc Current President/CEO Iofina plc and Iofina Chemical, Inc. Named President/CEO of Iofina plc September 2014; Named President/CEO Iofina Chemical March 2010 Former VP of Research and Development for H&S Chemical (acquired by Iofina and now Iofina Chemical) Extensive experience in scale‐up of chemical processes from laboratory to pilot to full scale production, global iodine expertise
Michael Coddington, Finance Director CFO Iofina Chemical since 2010 Bachelor of Business Administration degree, Finance and Accounting, University of Cincinnati Over 30 years of experience from Controller to CFO for manufacturing and production companies
Forest Dorn, COO Iofina Resources Former Member/Manager of Avanti Exploration, LLC.; former Board member and Senior Vice President of Forest Oil Corporation (NYSE: FST;
$1.01bn cap) Over 30 years of broad oil and gas experience
Kurt Jones, COO Iofina Chemical Over 15 years experience at Iofina/H&S Chemical with various duties including VP Technical Sales and Business Development Global iodine derivatives expert
Scott Formolo, Vice President Operations and Geologist Graduate from Colorado School of Mines Experience in iodine exploration, process design, geology, iodine operations, and hydrology
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Iofina Locations 20
Iofina Chemical ‐ KentuckyAcquired in July 2009
IO#2 ‐ OklahomaJanuary 2013
IO#3 – OklahomaDecember 2013
IO#4 – OklahomaApril 2014
IO#5 – OklahomaApril 2014
IO#6 – OklahomaAugust 2014
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Atlantis and Montana Water ProjectNon‐core
Atlantis Project Large water resource (35 billion barrels)
co‐produced with natural gas and iodine development
Issued permit to discharge treated water in adjacent reservoir
Water proven to be economically treatable (Low organics, sulfates and TDS)
Endorsed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFW) Services for Bowdoin Wildlife Refuge located along the Missouri River
Adjacent to new oil discovery and helium production
Actively marketing deep rights potential Large acreage position Bakken/Exshaw and Three Forks Shale
formations present on 3D data
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Wellhead Extraction Technology (WET®)Patented technology
WET® Previous iodine extraction technologies rely on the incoming brine stream’s pH being carefully controlled, use hazardous chemicals, and require high CAPEX
Brine stream iodine extraction using standard chemicals
Extraction agnostic
WET® plants capable of handling up to 30,000 bpd
Custom designed plant can be built or multiple modular WET® plants can be used together for larger sites
New designs for hyper iodine sites and higher volume sites over 30,000 bpd
Accelerated return on capital investment
Patent for iodine extraction based at the injection site that contains oil and other impurities associated with oil and gas production
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(Cold Brine Streams) Chemical‐based method using an anion exchange resin, to which the iodine anions are attracted
Method can also be based on a “physical system” for separating out iodine molecules in a physical trap using carbon
Pre‐filtration required to handle oil and other impurities
Only works on cold brine streams
Iodine extraction yields of up to 70%
WET® with IOsorb® Handles oil and other impurities without pre‐filtration
Iodine extraction yields of up to 98%
Produces elemental iodine in the field
50‐450mt per plant per annum depending on iodine content, temperature and brine flow
Works on both cold or hot brine streams
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Corporate HistoryCurrent structure
Incorporated in 2005 and registered in England and Wales under the Companies Act 1985 with registered number 5393357
127,569,398 shares issued, directors and management own 3.54% 100% wholly owned subsidiary Iofina, Inc.‐ Iofina Resources, Inc. and Iofina Chemical, Inc. are 100% wholly
owned subsidiaries of Iofina, Inc.
Listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market Ticker IOF IPO ‐ May 9th 2008, Gross funds of £15.1m raised a placement at 55p Secondary Offering ‐ Feb 2009, £5m for iodine derivatives business at 55p Secondary Offering ‐ April 2011 of £2.84m raised through a placement of 10.52m shares at 27p, for business
development and to drive expansion, the maximum allowable under the Company’s existing authorities Secondary Offering ‐ May 2012 secondary offering of £4.33m raised through an oversubscribed placing of
11.57m shares at 37.5p, accelerate rollout of WET® Iosorb® plants, the maximum allowable under the Company’s existing authorities
Convertible bond placement ‐ May 2013 for $15m due May 2017. Conversion price of 100p and coupon of 6.0%
Convertible bond placement ‐ May 2014 for $5m due May 2017. Conversion price of 40p and coupon of 6.0%
Current Financial Strength Owner of chemical plant and five IOsorb® plants Strong portfolio of intellectual property
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Board of DirectorsLance J BallerNon‐Executive Chairman
Mr. Baller was co‐founder, CEO and President of Iofina Plc since prior to his departure for health reasons in June 2013. Mr. Baller was the Group’s Finance Director from 2007 until his appointment as CEO in 2010. Mr. Baller is the former managing partner of The Elevation Fund and Elevation Capital Management. Mr. Baller is the former managing partner of Shortline Equity Partners, Inc., a mid‐market merger and acquisitions consulting and investment company in the United States. He has actively served on the investment, audit, corporate governance and compensation committees, while on the board of directors of companies in Asia and North America. Mr. Baller is also a former vice president of mergers and acquisitions, financing and corporate development at Integrated Biopharma, Inc., and prior to this a vice president of the investment banking firms UBS AG and Morgan Stanley. He has served as Chairman to various companies and has led successful restructurings. Mr. Baller is on the board of trustees of Index Funds and also serves as the chairman of the audit committee and as the audit committee financial expert under the Sarbanes‐Oxley Act of the United States for Index Funds.
Dr William D BellamyNon‐Executive Director
Dr. Bellamy is the former Senior Vice President of the Water Business Group at CH2M HILL, Inc. (“CH2M”), a company he has worked at for 30 years until his recent retirement. CH2M is one of the largest consulting engineering companies in the world, providing leadership and strategic direction for the water business and application of technologies worldwide. Dr. Bellamy has participated in energy and sustainability forums, including as a panellist at the World Future Energy Conference in Abu Dhabi, the World Bank Sustainable Cities Symposium and the Future of Water Economic Forum. Dr. Bellamy serves as Professor of Practice at the University of Wyoming, where he teaches graduate courses and is responsible for securing grants and research funding in the areas of water resources, water treatment and sustainable energy development. Dr. Bellamy has a PhD in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University, an MSc in Civil (Environmental) Engineering from the University of Wyoming and a BSc in Electrical (Bio‐Medical) Engineering from the University of Wyoming.
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Board of Directors (cont’d)Dr Thomas M BeckerExecutive Director, CEO & President
Dr. Becker was named President/CEO of Iofina Chemical in March 2010. Previously, Dr. Becker was the Vice President of Research and Development at H&S/Iofina Chemical. Iofina bought H&S in July 2009. Dr. Becker has conducted extensive research in both inorganic and organic halogen based chemistry. Dr. Becker has written a magnitude of published technical papers in his career. Prior to H&S Dr. Becker worked as an Oak Ridge Scholar on behalf of the US EPA and for various other chemical manufacturing companies. Dr. Becker earned a BS in Chemistry from Indiana University, and a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati. He has extensive experience in scale‐up of chemical processes from laboratory to pilot to full scale production and is the inventor on several chemical patents/patent applications.
Mike CoddingtonExecutive Director, Finance Director
Mr. Coddington has 30 years of Accounting and Finance experience in various manufacturing industries. He served as the Group's Finance Director from 2010 until 2013. He was reappointed as Finance Director in 2014. He began his career in 1980 with Cincinnati Milacron, a world leader in manufacturing of machine tools, and advanced to Accounting Manager of the Electronic Systems Division. In 1990 he joined Printpack, Inc., a manufacturer of printed flexible packaging, as a Plant Finance Controller. In 1995, Printpack created a joint venture company called Orflex Ltd., and Mr. Coddington served as Finance Controller for six years. Orflex Ltd. was acquired by Diversapack LLC in 2001, and he served as Corporate Finance Controller until 2010. In February 2010 Mr. Coddington was hired as CFO of our wholly owned subsidiary, Iofina Chemical, Inc., to strengthen the Finance controls, procedures and budgeting aspects. Mr. Coddington earned a BBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Cincinnati.
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