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Methanex Corp. Equity Research Summary

Core Content

This document provides an equity research analysis of Methanex Corp. (MEOH) and its acquisition of OCI Global's methanol assets. It outlines the progress of the acquisition, the company's financial outlook, investment thesis, valuation methodologies, and key risks and disclosures.

Acquisition Status

• Regulatory Hurdles Cleared: The regulatory review period for the acquisition of OCI Global's methanol assets has lapsed, indicating all approvals have been obtained.
• Expected Closing Date: The acquisition is expected to close on June 27th, 2025.
• Assets Acquired:
  • ~1.9 million tons per year (tpy) of methanol in the U.S.
  • ~1 million tpy of an idled methanol plant in Europe
  • ~340,000 tpy of ammonia
• Post-Acquisition Ownership: OCI will own ~13% of Methanex shares, becoming the company's second-largest shareholder.

Investment Thesis

The investment case for Methanex is based on the following key factors:

• Methanol Price Volatility: Prices are expected to remain volatile due to chunky production capacity, downstream capacity additions, and shifting trade flows.
• Affordability and New Applications: Methanol's affordability and growth in new applications such as marine fuel, industrial boilers, paints and coatings, and biofuels are significant.
• Sustainability and Feedstock Access: Methanol's cleaner burning nature is a key appeal, especially in emerging markets aiming to reduce SOx and NOx emissions.
• Execution on New Capacity: The company's ability to execute on new methanol capacity is crucial for long-term growth.
• Rational Competitive Behavior: The company is expected to maintain rational and competitive behavior in the market.

Key Financial Projections

Valuation and Price Targets

• Price Target: $45, representing 6.3x 2026E EBITDA.
• Investment Rating: Buy.
• Market Cap: $2.9B.
• Float: 78.9%.
• Average Price: $35.05.
• 52-Week High-Low: $54.49 - $25.46.

Scenario Analysis

• Base Case: $45, +28% (based on 6.3x EBITDA and 10x EPS).
• Upside Scenario: $130, +271% (based on strong economic demand and higher oil prices).
• Downside Scenario: $26, -26% (based on recession, lower demand, and insufficient FCF).

Sustainability and ESG

• Top Material Issues:
  • Business Model Resilience: Methanex's approach to project selection and feedstock supply.
  • Ecological Impact: Methanol's cleaner burning properties.
  • Supply Chain Management: Use of methanol-flexible vessels.
• Company Targets:
  • Cut Scope 1 & 2 Emissions by 10% by 2030.
  • >96% Reliability.
  • CCS Feasibility Study.
  • Zero Environmental Spills and Process Safety Events.
  • 40% Board Diversity.
• Questions for Management:
  • How are marine fuel and industrial boiler demand shifts affecting the supply-demand balance?
  • How are green and e-ethanol projects justified given their high costs?
  • Will Methanex participate in CCS projects?

Key Catalysts

• Higher Oil Prices: May stabilize MTO production in China.
• Tightening Supply/Demand: Due to uncertainty and deferred projects.
• Changing Regulations: In China and Europe for methanol fuel.
• Shift in Cost Curve: From petrochemical capex wave.

Analyst Certification

All analysts certify that the views expressed in the report accurately reflect their personal views and that their compensation is not directly or indirectly related to the report's recommendations.

Risk Disclosure

• Market Risks: End-market demand, capacity additions, and political risks.
• OCI NV Risks: Nitrogen price fluctuations, input costs, and cash returns.
• Currency Risk: For investors in non-US currencies, exchange rate fluctuations may impact returns.
• Conflict of Interest: Jefferies may have conflicts of interest due to business relationships with companies mentioned.

Valuation Methodology

Jefferies uses a variety of methods to determine price targets, including:

• Market capitalization
• Maturity and growth/value
• Volatility and expected total return
• Discounted cash flow (DCF), EBITDA, EPS, and other financial metrics

Investment Recommendation Record

• Rating: Buy, Hold, or Underperform.
• Price Targets: Based on 12-month expected total returns.
• Stop Losses: 15% or 20% depending on volatility.

Summary of Ratings and Price Targets

Other Important Disclosures

• Jefferies may have conflicts of interest due to business relationships with companies covered in the report.
• The report is intended for professional or institutional investors in Canada.
• No securities commission or similar regulatory authority in Canada has reviewed or passed judgment on this report.
• The report is a general discussion of the merits and risks of a security, not tailored to individual needs.