Float Glass - Investment Overview
Float Glass - Investment Overview
Float Glass - Investment Overview
Investment Overview
This Investment Overview (IO) is strictly confidential and provided to select investors only,
and should be read in light of the Disclaimer and Limitations on Page 4.
Opportunity Background
The proposed project is to establish a float glass factory in MDA to produce
float glass.
The proposed project would have a maximum daily capacity of 450 tons and is
assumed to operate 365 days a year. Total maximum annual capacity is
therefore assumed at around 164,250 tons of float glass.
The project is assumed to occupy a total land area of around 103,000 sqm.
Meanwhile built-up area is assumed to occupy around 50% of the land, at
51,500 sqm.
The project is assumed to start operating 24 months following the initiation of
construction.
Based on comparable float glass projects, total investment cost to build and
operate the float glass plant is expected to amount to USD150 million while
having a debt to equity ratio of around 40%.
The product mix of the proposed project is assumed to be 40% clear glass and
60% tinted glass.
Opportunity identification
The concept is to exploit the available natural resources in Jordan to produce
high quality float glass
The proposed project is expected to benefit from the availability of high quality
silica in Jordan, thereby giving the proposed plant direct and easy access to the
main raw material used in producing float glass.
The proposed plant may be able to benefit from higher demand for glass
resulting from the accelerating worldwide interest in solar energy production.
MDA management indicated that there is a possibility that Al-Sanam Glass, a
glass coating factory in MDA, can enter into a take-off agreement with the
proposed plant to purchase as much as 40-50% of the total production.
The new plant may be able to tap into niche products like self cleaning glass,
safety glass or other advanced types of glass. This would increase the added
value of its products and reflect positively on the companys profit margins.
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Financial Highlights
The following table presents a summary of key financial indicators for the proposed
project covering a 10 year period:
Summary revenue and expenditure statement
Key feasibility indicators
Currency: USD 000
Discount rate 14.7%
Project NPV 8,519
Project IRR 15.9%
Equity IRR 15.8%
Payback period 8 years
Market Overview
Float glass industry demand depends mainly on the construction industry and
the automotive industry. For the construction industry, the float glass
manufacturers have various products to tailor for the different needs of the
construction industry. In general, the majority of float glass companies
manufacture clear and tinted glass for various applications. For example, solar
control glass reduces solar heat gains and offers high levels of natural light to
provide comfortable environments to live and work in. Below are other
applications float glass manufacturers cater for in the construction industry:
o Window glass
o Decoration
o Solar energy.
The global glass industry generated revenues of about USD 75 billion in 2010.
Float glass accounted for about 15% of the market. The global float glass
market is dominated by China, Europe and North America, they account for
70% of demand in the market.
China and Japan represents the worlds largest exporters of glass and glass
products, comprising of 16.7% and 10.5% of the worlds total exports,
respectively. On the other hand, USA, Germany and France represent the
worlds largest importers, compromising 11.65%, 7.6% and 5.7% of the world
total imports, respectively.
In the Middle East, exports of glass and glass products reached USD 1.7 billion
and imports composed USD 3.1 billion in 2011. Jordans glass exports are
composed of handmade products considered national souvenirs and decorative
items. Jordan main glass export partners are Austria, Iraq, Bahrain and UAE. In
contrast, their imports of glass come from China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kuwait
and UAE. There is currently no industrial level manufacturing of glass in
Jordan.
Jordans imports of float glass and its variations totaled USD 15.93 million in
2011. On the other hand, domestic exports and re-exports totaled a value of
USD 756,955 in 2011.
Float glass production capacities were scarce in the MENA region, but currently
production is increasing in Algeria and Egypt. Saudi Arabia, United Arab
Emirates and Iran also have float glass manufacturing facilities that are capable
to fill the gap in their local markets.
Currency: USD 000 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
Revenues - - 47,027 49,993 52,807 55,568 58,280 60,951 62,286 63,575
Cost of goods sold - - (35,051) (35,997) (36,859) (37,649) (38,380) (39,069) (39,092) (39,158)
Gross profit - - 11,975 13,996 15,948 17,919 19,900 21,882 23,194 24,417
Selling General & Administrative - - (2,586) (2,686) (2,774) (2,855) (2,930) (2,999) (3,065) (3,129)
Administrative salaries - - (397) (412) (426) (438) (450) (460) (470) (480)
Land lease - - (290) (290) (290) (290) (290) (290) (290) (290)
Operating profit - - 8,702 10,607 12,458 14,336 16,231 18,132 19,368 20,518
EBITDA - - 16,622 18,527 20,378 22,256 24,151 26,052 27,288 28,438
Construction Operations
China and Japan represents the
worlds largest exporters of glass
and glass products, comprising of
16.7% and 10.5% of the worlds
total exports, respectively.
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The below graph shows the total imports, exports, re-exports and trade balance
of float glass in Jordan for 2008-2011. The trend shows a dip in imports in
2009 and 2010, this is mainly caused by the global recession and the slowing
of construction activity in those years.
Jordans Imports, Exports, Re-exports and Trade balance
Source: Department of Statistics, Jordan
However, imports of float glass have picked up again in 2011 due to the
renewed growth in the construction industry.
The potential of a float glass manufacturing facility in Jordan will depend on
the construction industry. The construction industry is expected to grow 8.6%
year over year in terms of square metres, as depicted in the below graph.
Estimated growth in the construction industry in Jordan
Source: Department of Statistics, EY Analysis
Availability of relatively cheap raw materials like silica is an advantage to the
proposed project. This in turn will constitute as a cost advantage in terms of
production due to its high purity, abundance and proximity.
In the Middle East region, countries rely on imported glass even though some
countries do have float glass manufacturing facilities but the demand rate is
outpacing the supply rate.
Key Investment Considerations
The key success factors of the glass industry is the combination of :
o Access to raw materials
o Availability of energy sources like natural gas and fuel oil
o Strategic market location
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o Access to technology and new products that meet the
requirements of domestic and international customers
The developments of joint ventures are a key strategic tool in order to promote
market development, business growth and risk sharing. There are various glass
manufacturers in the region sharing the risk of large investments in float glass
production lines with other manufacturers or with financial partners. For
example, Guardian industries joined efforts with Saudi Investors to establish
Gulf Guard, a Saudi based joint venture float glass manufacturing facility.
On the other hand, the lack of regulatory requirements related for float glass
and lack of affordable quality products have maintained demand for low cost
low quality glass products.
Despite low production levels, recent investments in the Egyptian, Algerian,
Saudi and Emirati markets will make them major providers of float glass in the
region. Float glass demand is expected to grow steadily due to the steady
growth of the construction market in the region.
The float glass industry is moving towards two trends. The first trend, value
added products; where manufacturers are differentiating their products to
cater to various glass uses (for example, self cleaning glass for towers and high
rise buildings). The second trend, low cost low quality products that are related
to mirrors and furniture.
Risk Factors
Any investment involves certain elements of risk. These risk factors may have a
material and adverse effect on the investment. Prospective investors should
carefully consider such risk factors before making any investment decision.
Way Forward
Prospective investors who wish to pursue this opportunity further need to indicate
their preliminary interest by completing and submitting a signed copy of the
enclosed Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Upon receipt of the aforementioned, confidential company profile and audited
financial statements will be provided following which offers will be solicited from
investors.
Contact Details
Ernst & Young
Samar Obaid| Partner | Transaction Advisory Services |
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Ziad Halawani| Manager | Transaction Advisory Services
Tel: +962 6580 0777| Fax: +962 6553 8300
Email: Ziad.halawani@jo.ey.com
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This Investment Overview, dated July 2012 (the Investment Overview or IO),
has been compiled by Ernst & Young Jordan (Business/Financial Advisor) with
information provided by Maan Development Company (MDC). MDC invite
recipient(s) of the IO (the Recipients) for the purpose of considering their interest
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