Saudi Aramco q2 2021 Interim Report English
Saudi Aramco q2 2021 Interim Report English
Saudi Aramco q2 2021 Interim Report English
Saudi Aramco
Second quarter interim report
For the three months and half year ended
June 30, 2021
Saudi Aramco 1
Second quarter and half year interim report 2021
Aramco at a glance
Second quarter 2021
Financial highlights
* Non-IFRS measure: refer to Non-IFRS measures reconciliations and definitions section for further details.
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The global crude oil market continued its strong recovery in 2021, Key Upstream developments in the second quarter of 2021:
driven by rebounding demand mainly from the U.S. and China. This
positive market trend reflects the accelerating economic activity in key The ‘Ain Dar and Fazran crude oil increments have been
completed and successfully tied-in. These increments are
energy markets and the improved outlook for overall global energy
targeting secondary reservoirs with a combined production
demand, supported by the gradual expansion of COVID-19 vaccination
capacity of 175 mbpd;
campaigns in various countries.
The Marjan and Berri crude oil increment programs are in the final
Aramco's high level of agility and operational excellence allowed it to
stages of detailed engineering, and construction activities
capitalize on these improved market conditions and deliver remarkable
earnings and cash flows, enabling the Company to declare a dividend continue to progress. The Marjan and Berri projects are expected
to add production capacity of 300 mbpd and 250 mbpd,
of SAR 70.33 billion ($18.76 billion) for the second quarter.
respectively, by 2025; and
At the same time, Aramco maintains a highly disciplined and flexible
approach to capital allocation and continues to expect its 2021 capital The Hawiyah Unayzah Reservoir Gas Storage program is
approaching the final engineering design phase, and procurement
expenditures to be approximately $35 billion, compared to $26.9 billion
and construction activities continue to progress. The program is
in 2020. This demonstrates Aramco’s ability to adjust its capital
program using its robust balance sheet, in order to capture growth designed to provide up to 2.0 bscfd of gas for re-introduction into
the Master Gas System by 2024.
opportunities at a time when the industry is under-investing.
Financial performance
Financial results
Building on the momentum from its strong first quarter 2021 results, Second quarter
and supported by an improving global oil market, Aramco delivered Net income for the second quarter of 2021 was SAR 95,465 ($25,458),
exceptional financial results in the first half of 2021. This performance compared to SAR 24,621 ($6,565) for the same quarter of 2020. This
is a testament to Aramco’s unique operational flexibility and its ability strong performance was primarily driven by higher crude oil prices,
to deliver unmatched results. improved refining and chemicals margins and the consolidation of
SABIC’s results. This was partially offset by lower crude oil volumes
Key factors affecting Aramco’s financial results sold and higher crude oil production royalties.
• Aramco’s results of operations and cash flows are primarily driven The charge for income taxes and zakat for the second quarter of 2021
by market prices and volumes sold of hydrocarbons, and refined was SAR 83,211 ($22,189), compared to SAR 25,207 ($6,722) for the
and chemicals products. Global demand for petroleum products in same quarter in 2020, mainly reflecting higher earnings in 2021.
the first half of 2021 continued to recover from the lows of 2020,
Half year
but remains below pre-pandemic levels. The prices for
Net income for the first half of 2021 was SAR 176,905 ($47,175),
hydrocarbons, and margins of refined and chemicals products compared to SAR 87,099 ($23,226) for the same period in 2020,
improved in the first half of 2021, compared to the same period in mainly reflecting the impact of rising crude oil prices and strong
2020. Downstream earnings – including inventory movement gains and the
consolidation of SABIC’s results – partially offset by a decrease in
• In June 2021, Aramco completed its SAR 46.5 billion ($12.4
crude oil volumes sold and higher crude oil production royalties.
billion) infrastructure deal relating to a 25-year lease and
leaseback agreement for its stabilized crude oil pipelines network. In the first half of 2021, the amount of income taxes and zakat was
SAR 153,151 ($40,840), compared to SAR 90,464 ($24,124) for the
• In June 2021, Aramco issued a series of international, U.S. dollar- same period in 2020. The increase was predominantly in line with 2021
denominated Shari’a compliant securities under its newly earnings.
established international Sukuk program, aggregating to SAR
22.5 billion ($6.0 billion). For non-IFRS measures, refer to Non-IFRS measures reconciliations
and definitions section.
• Aramco's 2021 consolidated statement of income includes
SABIC’s full second quarter and half year results. In comparison,
the 2020 results for the same period only included SABIC’s
earnings for the 15 days period following the acquisition on June
16, 2020.
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All amounts in millions unless otherwise stated
Capital expenditures - cash basis 20,151 19,077 5,374 5,087 5.6% 44,506 39,610 11,868 10,563 12.4%
∗ Supplementary information is converted at a fixed rate of U.S. dollar 1.00 = SAR 3.75 for convenience only.
Capital expenditures - cash basis 7,411 4,125 1,976 1,100 79.7% 13,275 11,025 3,540 2,940 20.4%
∗ Supplementary information is converted at a fixed rate of U.S. dollar 1.00 = SAR 3.75 for convenience only
* Supplementary information is converted at a fixed rate of U.S. dollar 1.00 = SAR 3.75 for convenience only.
Net income 95,465 24,621 176,905 87,099 25,458 6,565 47,175 23,226
* Supplementary information is converted at a fixed rate of U.S. dollar 1.00 = SAR 3.75 for convenience only.
* Supplementary information is converted at a fixed rate of U.S. dollar 1.00 = SAR 3.75 for convenience only.
Balance at June 30, 2020 60,000 26,981 (3,750) 937,668 6,000 (1,332) 106,953 1,132,520 302,005
Balance at January 1, 2021 60,000 26,981 (3,264) 895,273 6,000 5,858 110,246 1,101,094 293,625
Net income ‑ ‑ ‑ 169,492 ‑ ‑ 7,413 176,905 47,175
Other comprehensive income
(loss) ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ 10,194 (57) 10,137 2,703
Total comprehensive income ‑ ‑ ‑ 169,492 ‑ 10,194 7,356 187,042 49,878
Transfer of post-employment
benefit obligations
remeasurement ‑ ‑ ‑ 10,124 ‑ (10,124) ‑ ‑ ‑
Treasury shares issued to
employees ‑ ‑ 222 (9) ‑ ‑ ‑ 213 57
Share-based compensation ‑ ‑ ‑ (6) ‑ 62 ‑ 56 15
Dividends (Note 19) ‑ ‑ ‑ (140,650) ‑ ‑ ‑ (140,650) (37,507)
Sale of non-controlling equity
interest in a subsidiary
(Note 17) ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ 46,547 46,547 12,412
Change in ownership interest
of subsidiary (Note 18) ‑ ‑ ‑ (679) ‑ ‑ 679 ‑ ‑
Dividends to non-controlling
interests and other ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ (4,909) (4,909) (1,309)
Balance at June 30, 2021 60,000 26,981 (3,042) 933,545 6,000 5,990 159,919 1,189,393 317,171
* Supplementary information is converted at a fixed rate of U.S. dollar 1.00 = SAR 3.75 for convenience only.
Capital expenditures 5 (28,076) (23,432) (58,826) (51,172) (7,487) (6,248) (15,687) (13,645)
Cash acquired on acquisition of subsidiary 4 ‑ 27,515 ‑ 27,515 ‑ 7,337 ‑ 7,337
Distributions from joint ventures and
associates 406 289 919 314 109 77 245 84
Additional investments in joint ventures and
associates (40) (270) (176) (276) (11) (72) (47) (74)
Dividends from investments in securities 253 223 256 332 67 60 68 89
Interest received 258 570 502 2,580 68 152 134 688
Net investments in securities 16 (555) (1,008) (619) 5 (148) (269) (165)
Net (purchases) maturities of short-term
investments (650) (1,898) 43 43,341 (173) (506) 12 11,558
Net cash (used in) provided by investing
activities (27,833) 2,442 (58,290) 22,015 (7,422) 652 (15,544) 5,872
* Supplementary information is converted at a fixed rate of U.S. dollar 1.00 = SAR 3.75 for convenience only.
On December 11, 2019, the Company completed its Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) and its ordinary shares were listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange
(“Tadawul”). In connection with the IPO, the Government, being the sole owner of the Company’s shares at such time, sold an aggregate of 3.45 billion
ordinary shares, or 1.73% of the Company’s share capital.
The condensed consolidated interim financial report of the Company and its subsidiaries (together “Saudi Aramco”) was approved by the Board of
Directors on August 6, 2021.
The results for the interim periods are unaudited and include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods
presented. This condensed consolidated interim financial report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and
related notes for the year ended December 31, 2020, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(“IFRS”) that are endorsed in the Kingdom, and other standards and pronouncements issued by SOCPA. The consolidated financial statements
for the year ended December 31, 2020 are also in compliance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).
Translations from SAR to USD presented as supplementary information in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income, Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Equity, and Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and for the three-month and six-month
periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, are for convenience and were calculated at the rate of USD 1.00 = SAR 3.75 representing the exchange
rate at the balance sheet dates.
In response to novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”), which has caused global economic disruption, Saudi Aramco has implemented active prevention
programs at its sites and contingency plans in order to minimize the risks related to COVID-19 and to safeguard the continuity of business
operations. Crude oil sales account for a substantial portion of the Company's revenue. Crude oil is also a fundamental feedstock to the
Company’s Downstream operations. The energy markets have recovered during 2021 as countries around the world continue their vaccination
programs. This resulted in a steady increase in crude oil prices. The increased prices have positively impacted Saudi Aramco’s financial
performance during this period. Saudi Aramco continues to rationalize its capital spending in response to current market conditions. Management
continues to monitor the situation, including the impact on both results of operations and cash flows and will take further actions as necessary.
Additionally, management has considered the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Saudi Aramco’s significant accounting judgements
and estimates and there are no changes to the significant judgements and estimates disclosed in the December 31, 2020 consolidated financial
statements, other than those disclosed in this condensed consolidated interim financial report.
IBOR reform represents the reform and replacement of interest rate benchmarks such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) by global
regulators. On March 5, 2021, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority announced the future cessation and loss of representativeness of the LIBOR
benchmarks. Saudi Aramco has a number of contracts, primarily referenced to USD LIBOR, of which most applicable tenors will cease to be
published on June 30, 2023.
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All amounts in millions of Saudi Riyals unless otherwise stated
Saudi Aramco has established an IBOR Transition Project, the scope of which includes analyzing the exposure to IBOR benchmarks, evaluating
the impact of the transition and providing support and guidance to all impacted internal stakeholders. As per the initial transition plan, all contracts
and agreements that reference USD LIBOR and expire after the cessation dates, will be renegotiated with counterparties to reflect the alternative
benchmark.
The following table contains details of all financial instruments of Saudi Aramco referencing USD LIBOR at June 30, 2021, which expire after the
cessation dates, and which have not yet transitioned to an alternative benchmark:
Financial
instruments yet
to transition to
alternative
benchmarks:
As at June 30, 2021 USD LIBOR
Non-derivative financial assets 10,500
Non-derivative financial liabilities 42,011
Derivative financial liabilities1 653
(ii) Saudi Aramco has not early adopted any new accounting standards, interpretations or amendments that are issued but not yet effective.
The following table presents Saudi Aramco’s assets and liabilities measured and recognized at fair value at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, based
on the prescribed fair value measurement hierarchy on a recurring basis. Saudi Aramco did not measure any financial assets or financial liabilities at fair
value on a non-recurring basis at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. There were no changes made to any of the valuation techniques and valuation
processes applied as of December 31, 2020 and changes in unobservable inputs are not expected to materially impact the fair value.
The changes in Level 3 investments in securities for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2020 are as
follows:
The change in commodity swaps primarily relate to purchase and sales derivative contracts including recognition of a gain or loss that results from
adjusting a derivative to fair value. Fair value movements on these commodity swaps are not significant.
The movement in the financial asset and liability against options, which are related to put, call and forward contracts on Saudi Aramco’s own
equity instruments in certain subsidiaries, is due to the change in the unrealized fair value during the period.
5. Operating segments
Saudi Aramco is engaged in prospecting, exploring, drilling, extracting, processing, manufacturing, refining and marketing hydrocarbon
substances within the Kingdom and has interests in refining, petrochemical, distribution, marketing and storage facilities outside the Kingdom.
Saudi Aramco’s operating segments are established on the basis of those components that are evaluated regularly by the CEO, considered to be
the Chief Operating Decision Maker. The Chief Operating Decision Maker monitors the operating results of Saudi Aramco’s operating segments
separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based
on revenues, costs and a broad range of key performance indicators in addition to segment profitability.
For management purposes, Saudi Aramco is organized into business units based on the main types of activities. At June 30, 2021, Saudi Aramco
had two reportable segments, Upstream and Downstream, with all other supporting functions aggregated into a Corporate segment. Upstream
activities include crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development and production. Downstream activities, which now
include SABIC’s operations from the date of acquisition, consist primarily of refining and petrochemical manufacturing, supply and trading,
distribution and power generation, logistics, and marketing of crude oil and related services to international and domestic customers. Corporate
activities include primarily supporting services including Human Resources, Finance and IT not allocated to Upstream and Downstream. Transfer
prices between operating segments are on an arm’s length basis in a manner similar to transactions with third parties.
There are no differences from the 2020 consolidated financial statements in the basis of segmentation or in the basis of measurement of segment
earnings before interest, income taxes and zakat.
Information by segments for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021 is as follows:
Information by segments for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 is as follows:
Information by segments for the six-month period ended June 30, 2020 is as follows:
The movement in cost and accumulated depreciation between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021 based on the new presentation is provided
below:
Accumulated
depreciation
January 1, 2021
(revised) (16,533) (34,123) (207,690) (342,131) (38,972) (13,565) ‑ (653,014)
Charge for the
period (744) (1,760) (8,751) (25,690) (2,424) (676) ‑ (40,045)
Currency translation
differences (60) 487 ‑ 1,000 7 25 ‑ 1,459
Transfers and
adjustments 76 34 (7) 11 (169) (11) ‑ (66)
Retirements and
sales ‑ 61 ‑ 2,287 5 448 ‑ 2,801
June 30, 2021 (17,261) (35,301) (216,448) (364,523) (41,553) (13,779) ‑ (688,865)
Property, plant
and equipment -
net, June 30,
2021 35,825 46,970 361,102 491,267 33,621 7,846 250,479 1,227,110
1. Borrowing cost capitalized during the six-month period ended June 30, 2021, amounted to SAR 1,549, calculated using an average capitalization rate of 2.52%.
The cost, accumulated depreciation and net carrying amounts of property, plant & equipment at January 1, 2021 based on the previous
presentation of assets is as follows:
Accumulated depreciation
January 1, 2021 (294,307) (101,433) (191,399) (65,875) ‑ (653,014)
Additions to right-of-use assets during the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 were SAR 4,415 and SAR 7,267, respectively.
The following table presents depreciation charges and net carrying amounts of right-of-use assets by grouping of assets.
Depreciation
expense for
the six-month Net carrying
period ended amount at
June 30, 2021 June 30, 2021
Land and land improvements 49 3,791
Buildings 110 3,370
Plant, machinery and equipment 5,276 47,179
Fixtures, IT and office equipment 24 534
5,459 54,874
7. Intangible assets
Exploration Franchise/
and Brands and customer Computer
Goodwill evaluation trademarks relationships software Other1 Total
Cost
January 1, 2021 100,204 21,160 23,077 19,827 5,065 2,849 172,182
Additions ‑ 1,808 ‑ ‑ 19 74 1,901
Currency translation differences ‑ ‑ (53) (10) (14) (53) (130)
Transfers and adjustments ‑ ‑ (38) (38) 4 50 (22)
Transfer of exploration and evaluation
assets ‑ (142) ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ (142)
Retirements and write offs ‑ (428) ‑ ‑ (1) (150) (579)
June 30, 2021 100,204 22,398 22,986 19,779 5,073 2,770 173,210
Accumulated amortization
January 1, 2021 ‑ ‑ (1,915) (1,501) (3,270) (949) (7,635)
Charge for the period ‑ ‑ (206) (476) (256) (181) (1,119)
Currency translation differences ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ 6 25 31
Transfers and adjustments ‑ ‑ 38 38 (3) 12 85
Retirements and write offs ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ 1 150 151
June 30, 2021 ‑ ‑ (2,083) (1,939) (3,522) (943) (8,487)
Intangible assets - net, June 30, 2021 100,204 22,398 20,903 17,840 1,551 1,827 164,723
1. Other intangible assets include patents and intellectual property having a net book value of SAR 1,232 and licenses and usage rights having a net book value of SAR 595 as at June 30, 2021.
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All amounts in millions of Saudi Riyals unless otherwise stated
During 2020, the Tax Law was amended, effective January 1, 2020, whereby shares held directly or indirectly in listed companies on the Tadawul
by taxpayers engaged in oil and hydrocarbon activities are exempt from the application of corporate income tax. As a result, the Company’s
ownership interests in SABIC, Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company (“Petro Rabigh”), National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia
(“Bahri”) and Saudi Electricity Company (“SEC”) are now subject to zakat.
The reconciliation of tax charge at the Kingdom statutory rates to consolidated tax and zakat expense is as follows:
Income taxes at the Kingdom’s statutory tax rates 82,230 24,356 151,376 87,101
9. Other reserves
Share of other
comprehensive income
(loss) of joint ventures
and associates
Foreign
Investments Post- currency
Currency in employment Share-based Cash flow translation Cash flow
translation securities benefit compensation hedges and gains hedges and
differences at FVOCI obligations reserve other (losses) other Total
January 1, 2021 1,192 5,356 ‑ 57 (727) 1,022 (1,042) 5,858
Current period change (562) 410 ‑ 62 (45) (635) 224 (546)
Remeasurement gain1 ‑ ‑ 18,504 ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ 18,504
Transfer to retained earnings ‑ ‑ (10,124) ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ (10,124)
Tax effect ‑ (48) (7,711) ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ (7,759)
Less: amounts related to non-controlling
interests 393 130 (669) ‑ 5 198 ‑ 57
June 30, 2021 1,023 5,848 ‑ 119 (767) 585 (818) 5,990
1. The remeasurement gain is primarily due to changes in discount rates used to determine the present value of the post-employment benefit obligations and changes in the fair value of post-
employment benefit plan assets.
10. Borrowings
June 30, December 31,
2021 2020
Non-current:
Deferred consideration 186,553 217,231
Borrowings 50,602 55,954
Debentures 99,619 104,425
Sukuk 34,709 12,420
Lease liabilities 45,142 43,567
Other1 3,156 3,323
419,781 436,920
Current:
Deferred consideration 33,160 18,636
Short-term bank financing 59,910 60,085
Borrowings 12,988 10,197
Debentures 3,750 -
Sukuk 231 231
Lease liabilities 9,813 10,008
119,852 99,157
1. Other borrowings comprise loans from non-financial institutions under commercial terms.
On May 7, 2020, the Company entered into a SAR 37,500 ($10,000) one-year term loan facility with various financial institutions for general
corporate purposes. The Company exercised its option to extend the facility maturity date by 364 days to May 5, 2022. As of June 30, 2021, the
facility was fully utilized with the outstanding loan balance of SAR 37,500 ($10,000).
On June 17, 2021, Saudi Aramco issued three tranches of USD denominated Sukuk trust certificates aggregating to SAR 22,500 ($6,000) at par
value with semi-annual payments on June 17 and December 17. The Shari’a compliant senior unsecured facilities consist of three-year maturities
for SAR 3,750 ($1,000) with a coupon rate of 0.946%, five-year maturities of SAR 7,500 ($2,000) with a coupon rate of 1.602% and 10-year
maturities of SAR 11,250 ($3,000) with a coupon rate 2.694%. In accordance with the terms of the Sukuk, 55% of the proceeds from issuance are
structured as an Ijara and the remaining 45% are structured as a Murabaha arrangement. The certificates were listed on the London Stock
Exchange’s Regulated Market and sold in accordance with 144A/Regulation S under the U.S Securities Act of 1933 for general corporate
purposes. At initial recognition, the Company recorded an amount of SAR 22,399 ($5,973) for the issuance proceeds, net of estimated transaction
costs.
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All amounts in millions of Saudi Riyals unless otherwise stated
11. Revenue
2nd quarter 2nd quarter Six months Six months
2021 2020 2021 2020
Revenue from contracts with customers 310,146 125,452 579,979 356,578
Movement between provisional and final prices 1,371 (3,151) 2,706 (9,590)
Other revenue 836 930 1,740 1,810
312,353 123,231 584,425 348,798
Revenue from contracts with customers is measured at a transaction price agreed under the contract and the payment is due within 10 to 120
days from the invoice date depending on specific terms of the contract.
Transaction prices are not adjusted for the time value of money as Saudi Aramco does not have any contracts where the period between the
transfer of product to the customer and payment by the customer exceeds one year.
Revenue from contracts with customers includes local sales at Kingdom regulated prices as follows:
13. Commitments
Capital commitments
Capital expenditures contracted for but not yet incurred were SAR 141,621 and SAR 153,326 at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020,
respectively. In addition, leases contracted for but not yet commenced were SAR 4,952 and SAR 7,990 at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020,
respectively.
14. Contingencies
Saudi Aramco has contingent assets and liabilities with respect to certain disputed matters, including claims by and against contractors and
lawsuits and arbitrations involving a variety of issues. These contingencies arise in the ordinary course of business. It is not anticipated that any
material adjustments will result from these contingencies.
Saudi Aramco also has bank guarantees with respect to the acquisition of a subsidiary (Note 4) amounting to SAR 2,398 as of June 30, 2021
arising in the ordinary course of business.
In addition to the senior debt restructuring, effective March 25, 2021 the Company, Dow (and/or their affiliates) and Sadara have also entered into
agreements to (1) provide additional feedstock by increasing the quantity of ethane and natural gasoline supplied by Saudi Aramco, and (2)
gradually increase Saudi Aramco’s rights to market, through SABIC, its equity share of finished products produced by Sadara (subject to certain
agreed terms) over the next five to 10 years. The Company has provided a guarantee for the payment and performance obligations of SABIC
under the Product Marketing and Lifting Agreement.
On June 17, 2021, Excellent Performance Chemical Company (“EPCC”) and Sadara entered into a new SAR 1,500 subordinated revolving credit
facility to provide shortfall funding to Sadara. As of June 30, 2021, the facility was not utilized. Unless extended, the facility is scheduled to mature
in June 2023. The unutilized amount of SAR 1,357 under the subordinated credit facility entered on June 17, 2013 has been cancelled.
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All amounts in millions of Saudi Riyals unless otherwise stated
The founding shareholders also arranged equity bridge loans (“the EBLs”) in an aggregate amount of SAR 11,250 which the founding
shareholders guarantee on a several and equal basis, to meet the equity financing requirements under the senior finance agreements. The final
maturity date of the EBLs is October 1, 2022. Petro Rabigh has drawn down SAR 11,250 under the EBLs as of June 30, 2021.
On September 30, 2020, Petro Rabigh entered into revolving loan facilities in an aggregate amount of SAR 5,625 with Saudi Aramco and Sumika
Finance Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical. Unless extended, these facilities will mature in December 2023. As
of June 30, 2021, the SAR 5,625 facilities were fully utilized. Petro Rabigh also entered into another revolving loan facility for SAR 1,875 with
Saudi Aramco, unless extended, matures in December 2023. As of June 30, 2021, SAR 1,125 was utilized under this facility.
Associates:
Revenue from sales 17,303 5,617 30,518 9,645
Other revenue 105 87 330 158
Interest income 63 41 86 86
Purchases 13,121 2,846 25,710 6,739
Service expenses 38 86 68 116
Associates:
Other assets and receivables 7,369 7,395
Trade receivables 10,496 8,415
Trade and other payables 5,565 3,784
17. Sale of equity interest in subsidiary - Aramco Oil Pipelines Company (“AOPC”)
On June 17, 2021, the Company sold a 49% equity interest in AOPC, a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, to EIG Pearl
Holdings S.à r.l. (“EIG”) for upfront sale proceeds of SAR 46,547 ($12,412) in cash.
EIG is an entity owned by a consortium of investors led by EIG Global Energy Partners. EIG, as a shareholder of AOPC, is entitled to receive
quarterly distributions of its pro rata share of AOPC’s available cash when the Company pays discretionary dividends to its ordinary shareholders.
EIG’s shareholding represents a non-controlling interest and, therefore, the upfront sale proceeds have been recognized in this condensed
consolidated interim financial report as a non-controlling interest within equity.
Immediately prior to the closing of the transaction, the Company leased the usage rights to its stabilized crude oil pipelines network to AOPC for a 25-year
period. Concurrently, AOPC granted the Company the exclusive right to use, operate and maintain the pipelines network during the 25-year period in
exchange for a quarterly, volume-based tariff payable by the Company to AOPC. The tariff is backed by minimum volume commitments. The Company will
at all times retain title to, and operational control of, the pipelines.
19. Dividends
Dividends declared and paid on ordinary shares are as follows:
SAR per share
Six months Six months Six months Six months
2021 2020 2021 2020
Quarter:
March1 70,325 50,226 0.35 0.25
June 70,325 70,319 0.35 0.35
Total dividends paid 140,650 120,545 0.70 0.60
Declared in December 2019, paid in January 2020 ‑ (35,475) ‑ (0.18)
Total dividends declared 140,650 85,070 0.70 0.42
Dividends declared on August 6, 2021 and August 7, 20202 70,331 70,319 0.35 0.35
1. Dividends of SAR 70,325 paid in 2021 relate to 2020 results. Dividends of SAR 50,226 paid in 2020 relate to 2019 results.
2. The condensed consolidated interim financial report does not reflect a dividend to shareholders of approximately SAR 70,331, which was approved in August 2021 (August 2020: SAR 70,319).
This dividend will be deducted from unappropriated retained earnings in the year ending December 31, 2021 and relates to results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021.
Non-IFRS measures
reconciliations and definitions
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All amounts in millions unless otherwise stated
ROACE
ROACE measures the efficiency of Aramco’s utilization of capital. Aramco defines ROACE as net income before finance costs, net of income
taxes and zakat, for a period, as a percentage of average capital employed during that period. Average capital employed is the average of total
borrowings plus total equity at the beginning and end of the applicable period. Aramco utilizes ROACE to evaluate management’s performance
and demonstrate to its shareholders that capital has been used effectively.
ROACE for the second quarter and half year ended June 30, 2021, calculated on a 12-month rolling basis, was 16.7%, compared to 17.4% for the
same periods in 2020. The decrease in ROACE was driven by higher average capital employed during the year, mainly due to the acquisition of
SABIC in June 2020. This was partly offset by higher net income for the twelve months ended June 30, 2021.
As at period start:
Non-current borrowings 406,272 134,472 108,339 35,859
Current borrowings 85,871 38,407 22,899 10,242
Total equity 1,132,520 1,024,127 302,005 273,100
Capital employed 1,624,663 1,197,006 433,243 319,201
As at period end:
Non-current borrowings 419,781 406,272 111,942 108,339
Current borrowings 119,852 85,871 31,961 22,899
Total equity 1,189,393 1,132,520 317,171 302,005
Capital employed 1,729,026 1,624,663 461,074 433,243
Gearing
Gearing is a measure of the degree to which Aramco’s operations are financed by debt. Aramco defines gearing as the ratio of net debt (total
borrowings less cash and cash equivalents) to net debt plus total equity. Management believes that gearing is widely used by analysts and
investors in the oil and gas industry to indicate a company’s financial health and flexibility.
Aramco's gearing ratio as at June 30, 2021 was 19.4%, compared to 23.0% as at December 31, 2020. The decrease in gearing was primarily due
to higher cash and cash equivalents as at June 30, 2021, mainly driven by stronger operating cash flows and cash proceeds in connection with
Aramco’s stabilized crude oil pipelines transaction.
SAR USD*
June 30, December 31, June 30, December 31,
All amounts in millions unless otherwise stated 2021 2020 2021 2020
Total borrowings (current and non-current) 539,633 536,077 143,903 142,954
Cash & cash equivalents (253,593) (207,232) (67,625) (55,262)
Net debt 286,040 328,845 76,278 87,692
Total equity 1,189,393 1,101,094 317,171 293,625
Total equity and net debt 1,475,433 1,429,939 393,449 381,317
Gearing 19.4% 23.0% 19.4% 23.0%
∗ Supplementary information is converted at a fixed rate of U.S. dollar 1.00 = SAR 3.75 for convenience only.
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All amounts in millions unless otherwise stated
Glossary
Disclaimer
This Interim Report contains, and • Aramco’s ability to deliver on current and • political and social instability and unrest
management may make, certain forward- future projects; and actual or potential armed conflicts in
looking statements. All statements other than the regions in which Aramco operates
statements of historical fact included in the • comparability amongst periods; and other areas;
Interim Report are forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements give • Aramco’s ability to realize benefits from • risks arising should the Government
Aramco’s current expectations and recent and future acquisitions, including eliminate or change the pegging of SAR
projections relating to our capital expenditures with respect to SABIC; to the U.S. dollar; and
and investments, major projects, and • risks related to operating in several • other risks and uncertainties that could
Upstream and Downstream performance, cause actual results to differ from the
countries;
including relative to peers. These statements forward-looking statements, as set forth
may include, without limitation, any • Aramco’s dependence on its senior in Aramco’s Annual Report 2020 and
statements preceded by, followed by or management and key personnel; other reports or statements available on
including words such as “target,” “believe,” our website at
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“estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “can have,” systems;
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“likely,” “should,” “could” and other words and • litigation to which Aramco is or may be and/or published on the Tadawul
terms of similar meaning or the negative subject; website.
thereof. Such forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks, • risks related to oil, gas, environmental,
Such forward-looking statements are based
uncertainties and other important factors health and safety and other regulations
on numerous assumptions regarding
beyond Aramco’s control that could cause that impact the industries in which
Aramco’s present and future business
Aramco’s actual results, performance or Aramco operates;
strategies and the environment in which it will
achievements to be materially different from • risks related to international operations, operate in the future. The information
the expected results, performance, or
including sanctions and trade included in this Interim Report, including but
achievements expressed or implied by such restrictions, anti-bribery and anti- not limited to forward-looking statements,
forward-looking statements, including the corruption laws and other laws and applies only as of the date of this document
following factors:
regulations; and is not intended to give any assurances as
• international crude oil supply and • risks stemming from requirements to
to future results. Aramco expressly disclaims
demand, and the price at which it sells any obligation or undertaking to disseminate
obtain, maintain, and renew any updates or revisions to such information,
crude oil;
governmental licenses, permits, and including any financial data or forward-looking
• the impact of COVID-19 on business approvals; statements, whether as a result of new
and economic conditions and on supply • risks stemming from existing and information, future events or otherwise,
and demand for crude oil, gas and unless required by applicable law or
potential laws, regulations, and other
refined and petrochemical products; requirements or expectations relating to regulation.
• competitive pressures; environmental protection, health and Disclaimer – Risk Factors
safety laws and regulations, and sale
• climate change concerns and impacts; and use of chemicals and plastics; For a discussion of our risk factors, please
see Aramco’s Annual Report 2020, available
• terrorism and armed conflict; • potential changes in equalization through the investor relations section of
• adverse economic or political compensation received in connection Aramco’s website at
developments in Asia; with domestic sales of hydrocarbons; www.aramco.com/en/investors/investors/repo
• potential impact on tax rates if Aramco rts-and-presentations.
• operational risks and hazards in the oil
and gas, refining and petrochemical does not separate its downstream Aramco’s financial information herein has
industries; business in a timeframe set by the been extracted from Aramco’s condensed
Government of Saudi Arabia; consolidated interim financial report for the
• any significant deviation or changes in
existing economic and operating • risks related to Government-directed three and six month periods ended June 30,
projects and other Government 2021, which is prepared and presented in
conditions that could affect the estimated
requirements, including those related to accordance with IAS 34, that is endorsed in
quantity and value of Aramco’s proved the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other
reserves; Government-set maximum level of crude
oil production and target MSC, as well standards and pronouncements issued by the
• losses from risks related to insufficient as the importance of the hydrocarbon Saudi Organization for Chartered and
insurance; industry; Professional Accountants (“SOCPA”).
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