AGM Trading Update

Camco International Ltd 02 May 2008 Camco International Limited AGM Trading update Camco International Limited ('Camco'), a leading climate change business in the growing carbon and sustainable development markets, will provide the following trading update at its AGM later today. HIGHLIGHTS •Contracted carbon portfolio stable at 150.3m tonnes •Camco voted 'Best Project Developer 2008' •44.1m tonnes expected to be delivered from registered projects (+46% since 31 Dec 07) •An additional 29.1m tonnes submitted for registration, but not yet registered (+151%) •Over 50% of the portfolio validated (+40%), operational (+74%) and under ERPA (+8%) •Continued growth of the JI portfolio, now totaling 36.3m tonnes •Continued growth in consultancy with a high profile Local Authority contract win Jeff Kenna, Camco Chief Executive, said: 'Our focus so far this year has been on the registration of the portfolio. Of our CDM portfolio, 40% is now registered and a further 28% submitted for registration. We anticipate that our JI projects will make similar progress this year, and look forward to commercialising the JI portfolio at similar margins to the CDM portfolio. We remain confident that the Group will generate a profit from carbon sales this year, and meet our overall 127m-tonne delivery target during the first Phase of the Kyoto commitment period'. The carbon credit (emissions reductions) business Camco is a leading carbon asset developer with one of the world's largest carbon credit portfolios. Camco works closely with companies to identify and develop projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and then arrange for the sale and delivery of carbon credits to international compliance buyers and into the voluntary market. Highlighting Camco's expertise in tackling climate change with its local presence and global reach the company was voted 'Best Project Developer 2008' by the most active participants in the global carbon market surveyed by Point Carbon. Growth in the contracted portfolio includes new project wins of 3.7m and a conservative downward adjustment. Over time, as verification reports provide greater certainly around carbon credit production, we expect the portfolio to become increasingly de-risked. The reported contracted portfolio figure could move up or down depending on the new project wins in that period. Management remain confident that 127m tonnes will be delivered during Phase 1 of the Kyoto commitment period. This represents an additional internal risk factor (on top of conservative adjustments that have already been completed) of 16%. We would expect the reported contracted JI and CDM portfolio to move towards the firm delivery commitment of 127m tonnes by the end of the year with a modest increase in the VER portfolio. Regulatory progress Progress through stage* (cumulative): 30 April 08 28 Feb 08 31 Dec 07 Contracted 150.3m 150.1m 149.3m PDD complete 115.8m 113.3m 107.0m Host LoA 84.3m 87.8m 88.8m Validated 79.3m 80.0m 56.6m Submitted for registration 73.2m 60.1m 41.8m Registered 44.1m 37.7m 30.2m 1st verification** 12.8m 12.3m 12.3m Issued / verified 3.2m 2.7m 2.7m Financed 128.7m 125.8m 126.8m Under construction 108.2m 109.8m 98.6m Operational 78.8m 67.6m 45.3m Sell-side ERPA 75.6m 70.1m 69.7m * Clean development mechanism (CDM) stage or equivalent for JI and VER projects ** Projects that have been through at least 1 verification process or equivalent Commercial structures and margins Carbon portfolio contract structures: 30 April 08 28 Feb 08 31 Dec 07 Contracted 150.3m 150.1m 149.3m Carbon share 102.7m 102.8m 101.9m (of which, held by Camco in specie) 40.8m 40.0m 37.3m Cash share 37.1m 39.7m 39.1m VERs 10.6m 7.7m 8.3m The reported contracted portfolio of 150.3m tonnes comprises compliance credits (CERs and ERUs) and voluntary market offsets (VERs). The contracted portfolio includes 10.6m VERs from which we expect to generate a margin of at least €1-2. The 139.7m compliance grade credits (i.e. excluding VERs) within the portfolio are contracted either on a 'cash share' or 'carbon share' basis. Carbon share contracts total 102.7m tonnes of which Camco's 'in specie' amount is 40.8m tonnes. Under these contracts Camco works in partnership with clients to qualify and commercialise the credits and receives a carbon share which is either free or purchased at a discounted price. The average purchase price is €7.5/tonne. Cash share contracts total 37.1m tonnes. Under these contracts, Camco does not physically receive any carbon credits but instead earns a commission or share of the revenue from carbon credit sales. Commissions range between 10% and 20%, calculated on an average forward sale completion price of approximately €12 per tonne. Sell-side ERPAs (or VERPAs for VERs) are now in place for 75.6m tonnes. 48.7m of these tonnes are under ERPAs that Camco has negotiated between its clients and 3rd party buyers. 26.8m tonnes are under direct ERPAs with Camco (and which form part of the 'in specie' tonne figure). This year Camco expects to enter into contracts to place Camco's carbon credits with compliance and financial buyers. This will lock in margins on approximately one third of our carbon in specie. Analysis of the portfolio by region and carbon credit type The Group is particularly pleased with the growth in the JI portfolio of ERUs, in particular the continued growth in Russia and the FSU. Once the regulatory system in Russia is established, we will be able to progress the ERU portfolio through the necessary approval process quickly. Carbon portfolio by region: 30 April 08 31 Dec 07 Contracted 150.3m 149.3m Asia 106.6m 101.9m ERMEA 42.2m 37.3m North America 1.4m 1.4m CDM (CERs) 103.6m 106.7m JI (ERUs) 36.1m 34.3m VERs 10.6m 8.3m North America The North American team continues to grow, and welcomes that addition of Dr Joel Swisher to the team as Chief Technology Officer, North America. Joel has 30 years experience in research and consulting on many aspects of clean energy technology. He is an internationally recognised expert in building energy systems, energy efficiency technology and policy, carbon offsets and climate change mitigation. His broad international experience in both the private and public / academic sectors provides a background in theory and analysis but also includes the practical realities of energy project implementation and finance. The consultancy practice ESD, part of Camco's consultancy business, has secured a substantial contract from the Carbon Trust, the UK government's forward-thinking agency promoting emissions reduction across the economy. ESD, with a consultancy partner, will deliver two public sector projects - the 'Local Authority Carbon Management Programme Phase 6' - delivering advice and support to over 60 Local Authorities in England and Wales to take on and deliver stretching emissions reduction targets, and the 'Scottish Public Sector Carbon Management Programme 2008', providing the same type of support, to 20 universities, Health Boards and Local Authorities. These wins, which will make a gross profit contribution of £525,000 over the next 12 months, build on the team's successful record in delivering major programmes for the UK government. ESD and its consortium partners have now delivered programmatic carbon management support to over 160 public sector organisations across the UK. The most recent assignment, supporting 45 UK Local Authorities during 2007/8, helped Local Authorities adopt a stretching CO2 reduction target of 25% over 5 years (average), and identify emission reductions of over 295,000 tCO2 per year, with associated financial savings estimated at over £27M per year. Our carbon footprinting service continues to grow with the completion of our 1000th emission assessment project in April 2008. Enquiries: The Camco Group +44 (0)20 7121 6100 Jeff Kenna, Chief Executive Officer Scott McGregor, Chief Financial Officer KBC Peel Hunt Ltd (Nominated Adviser and Broker) +44 (0)20 7418 8900 Jonathan Marren David Anderson Gavin Anderson +44 (0)20 7554 1400 Ken Cronin Kate Hill Daniela Stawinoga Group Investor Relations website www.camcoglobal.com Please note that the Group website address has been revised. Investor relations information can now be found at www.camcoglobal.com/secure/investor.php Notes to editors: The Camco Group is a leading climate change business in the growing carbon and sustainable energy markets. We offer a full range of carbon-related services to public and private organisations worldwide. The Group has a 20-year track record and manages one of the world's largest carbon credit portfolios. The Group consists of three business segments: The Camco carbon assets business is a leading project developer with one of the world's largest carbon credit portfolios. We partner with companies to identify, develop and manage projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and then arrange the sale and delivery of carbon credits to international compliance buyers and into the voluntary market. The consulting practice consists of Bradshaw, ECCM, ESD and ESD Sinosphere. It combines specialist technical, strategic and financial expertise and experience accrued over two decades to deliver a sustainable low carbon society. We are positioned to work with our clients to turn climate change liabilities into economic, social and environmental assets. Camco Ventures works with project and technology developers, early stage businesses and investor Groups to commercialise climate change mitigation technologies, projects and services. Part of this business is the Climate Leaders' asset management vehicle. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
UK 100

Latest directors dealings