Petra Diamonds Limited released its audited full-year financial results for 2024, highlighting the companys focus on enhancing resilience in a challenging market environment. The companys revenue increased by 13% compared to the previous year, reaching US$367 million. However, the average realized price per carat decreased by 17% due to a decline in like-for-like prices and product mix movements. Total on-mine cash costs increased by 11% due to the ramp-up at Williamson and cost inflation. The companys adjusted EBITDA decreased to US$66 million, representing an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18%. The operational free cash outflow improved from US$65 million in 2023 to US$17 million in 2024. The companys net debt decreased to US$201 million, and they initiated an Open Market Repurchase program to repurchase a portion of their 2026 2L Notes, resulting in future interest savings. Petra Diamonds strategy focuses on value over volume production and optimizing recoveries from its high-quality asset base.
| Financial Metrics | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | Variance |
|---|
| Rough diamonds sold (carats) | 3,158,780 | 2,329,817 | +36% |
| Revenue | US$367 million | US$325 million | +13% |
| Average realised price per carat (US$/carat) | 116 | 139 | -17% |
| Adjusted mining and processing costs | US$296 million | US$202 million | +47% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | US$66 million | US$113 million | -42% |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 18% | 35% | -49% |
| Adjusted (loss) / profit before tax | US$ (59) million | US$ 8 million | -838% |
| Adjusted loss after tax | US$ (46) million | US$ (2) million | -2200% |
| Net loss after tax | US$ (107) million | US$ (102) million | -5% |
| Basic loss per share (USc) | (43) | (38) | -13% |
| Adjusted loss per share (USc) | (21) | (3) | -600% |
| Capital expenditure | US$84 million | US$117 million | -28% |
| Operational free cashflow | US$ (17) million | US$ (65) million | 74% |
| Consolidated net debt | US$201 million | US$177 million | +14% |
| Unrestricted cash | US$20 million | US$44 million | -55% |
| Consolidated net debt : Adjusted EBITDA | 3.0x | 1.6x | +88% |
Note: All values are in US$ millions unless stated otherwise.
Debt Overview
Petra Diamonds Limited's audited financial results for FY 2024 indicate a slight increase in the company's consolidated net debt compared to the previous year. The net debt increased from US$177 million in FY 2023 to US$201 million in FY 2024, representing a 14% increase year-over-year.
During the same period, the company's unrestricted cash position decreased by 55%, going from US$44 million in FY 2023 to US$20 million in FY 2024. This decrease in cash may have contributed to the slight increase in net debt.
Additionally, the company's financial statements mention the initiation of an Open Market Repurchase (OMR) program for their 2026 2L Notes. This program resulted in the repurchase and cancellation of US$12 million of these notes, with a future interest savings expectation of US$1.2 million annually. This action is part of the company's efforts to address its capital structure.