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Risk Management in the Pulp and Paper ContextRISI European Conference

March 7, 2017Gary Helik

Risk Management ConsultantINTL FCStone Financial Inc. 

FCM Division

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The trading of derivatives such as futures, options, and over‐the‐counter (“OTC”) products or “swaps” may not be suitable for all investors. Derivatives trading involves substantial risk of loss, and you should fully understand those risks prior to trading.  Past financial results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.  All references to futures and options on futures trading are made solely on behalf of the FCM Division of INTL FCStone Financial Inc. (“INTL FCStone Financial”), a member of the National Futures Association (“NFA”) and registered with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) as a futures commission merchant.  All references to and discussion of OTC products or swaps are made solely on behalf of INTL FCStone Markets, LLC (“IFM”), a member of the NFA and provisionally registered with the CFTC as a swap dealer. IFM’s productsare designed only for individuals or firms who qualify under CFTC rules as an ‘Eligible Contract Participant’ (“ECP”) and whohave been accepted as customers of IFM. 

This material should be construed as the solicitation of trading strategies and/or services provided by INTL FCStone Financial, or IFM, as noted in this presentation.

Neither INTL FCStone Financial nor IFM is responsible for any redistribution of this material by third parties or any tradingdecisions taken by persons not intended to view this material. Information contained herein was obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.  These materials represent the opinions and viewpoints of the author, and do notnecessarily reflect the opinions or viewpoints INTL FCStone Financial or IFM. 

All forecasting statements made within this material represent the opinions of the author unless otherwise noted.  Factual information believed to reliable, was used to formulate these statements of opinion; but we cannot guarantee the accuracy andcompleteness of the information being relied upon.  Accordingly, these statements do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints employed by INTL FCStone Financial or IFM. All forecasts of market conditions are inherently subjective and speculative, and actual results and subsequent forecasts may vary significantly from these forecasts.  No assurance or guarantee is made that these forecasts will be achieved.  Any examples given are provided for illustrative purposes only, and no representation is being made that any person will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those examples.

Reproduction or use in any format without authorization is forbidden. © Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. 2

Disclaimer 

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INTL FCStone Global Commodity Profile

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Number of Offices## Number of Exchanges

Provides hedging solutions in nearly every major commodity producing country

Significant presence in key emerging markets

U.S. and U.K platforms provide broad suite of financial services

Global payments provider in over 130 countries

Access to 36 global exchanges

Global Exchange Membership

Serving more than 11,000 Clients Globally with 1,200 Professionals Located in 12 Countries on 6 ContinentsServing more than 11,000 Clients Globally with 1,200 Professionals Located in 12 Countries on 6 Continents

NORTH AMERICAUS 

SOUTH AMERICABrazilArgentinaParaguayColombia

EUROPEEngland Ireland ASIA

ChinaSingaporeSouth Korea

AUSTRALIA / NZ

1912

112

211

58

12

AFRICA 1

EMEAUAE

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Role of Futures Exchanges

Futures exchanges provide two vital economic functions:‐ PRICE DISCOVERY‐ PRICE RISK TRANSFER

Futures exchanges help manage price risk shifting from HEDGERS on the production side to HEDGERS on the consuming side

SPECULATORS assist by providing constant buying / selling activity

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Futures Exchanges Are Regulated Markets 

Government Oversight: FSA (Norway), FCA (UK), CFTC (USA)

Industry Oversight: NFA (USA)

Contract performance guaranteed by clearing house

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Price Discovery RevealedCurrent Month – Crude Oil Contract

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Price Discovery RevealedCrude Oil – Forward Month Contracts

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RESULT : BUYERS know how much they will have to pay; SELLERS know how much they will be paid;INVESTORS and ANALYSTS can estimate futures earnings.

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Futures Exchanges Price Physical Commodities

– Futures price commercial business:“I will sell you my oil at the average daily exchange price plus a $2  basis premium for quality and delivery”

– Transparent transactions on exchange determine market price– Producer and customer only negotiate basis to market;

market price debates eliminated…a constructive relationship!

– Futures prices move reflecting changing expectations– Volatility is managed by hedging on exchange

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EXCHANGEBids & Offers

PHYSICAL TRADEBasis reference exchange price

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Pulp and Paper Pricing is ‘Unusual’

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Leading producers announce ‘list’ price increase for upcoming month• $20/$30/$50/ton• Secret negotiations follow between buyers & sellers• Indices estimate ‘market’ price• Transaction price is substantially discounted • Month to month pricing only

– What is the result?• NO market price transparency• NO market price beyond 1 month• Questionable investment and operating decisions

BUYERS DON’T know how much they will have to pay; SELLERS DON’T know how much they will be paid;INVESTORS and ANALYSTS STRUGGLE to estimate futures earnings.

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P&P Industry Results Are Among Worst

10Source: Suzano Pulp and Paper, Walter Schalka, CEO, London Pulp Week 2016

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Without Futures Market Prices to Induce Discipline Investment Decisions Rely on Forecasts:  Excess Supply, Low Prices

The history of the pulp industry has beento add capacity in an undisciplined manner, often in excess of demand, thereby depressing price. In the absence of a liquid futures market, forecasts have played a major role in these decisions. Futures adjust to new supply through lower bids, thereby discouraging even more new supply. Forecasts are static and tend to reused giving the illusion of a satisfactory return to other investors considering the same new capacity.

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Currency is Volatile, Drives Pulp Volatility

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What is Pulp Volatility in Local Currency/Ton?*

13*Low & high range of PIX volatility from 2010 to 2016 against 2016 closing price at 95% confidence level

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China’s Volatile Demand GrowthSpills Into Global Markets

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$1.65 billion - 6 %market cap loss over 4

days;6X earnings

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• Failing to pass through monthly cost increases onto finished goods prices in a timely fashion has serious consequences when margins are crippled and shareholder expectations are not met.

• If consumers have no market to manage forward exposure they will resist monthly increases, especially sequential increases. This strains seller / buyer relationships!

• Futures markets ease the process of passing through higher costs to the ultimate consumer.

How Do Consumers Fare in Current Pricing System?

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“Experts have a tough time making predictions… especially about the future!”

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What Do Investors Want?

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It depends…

– Some want consistent earnings and growth• Expectation is that management will do everything in its power to deliver consistently

– Product, customer mix, organic and strategic growth– And…manage risk to floating market exposures– This firm is an ‘investment’

– Some want exposure to cyclicality• Buy equity low, sell high

– This firm is a ‘trade’

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The Need to Manage Price Risk Varies by Pulp & Paper Sector

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LOWER

LOWER

HIGHER

HIGHERSector Consolidation

Price VolatilityExposure

Pulp

Printing & Writing

US Corrugated

US Tissue

SpecialtyPaper

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Hedging is NOT about speculating and beating the market:

Hedging is about profit stability

Pricing stability

Promotional planning 

Business efficiency

Cash flow consistency

Budget consistency

Effective strategic decision making 

Customer loyalty

Futures Hedging is Misconceived in the Pulp and Paper Industry

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Hedging Should Allow You To:

Anticipate profit margins

Improve fiscal development

Develop a comprehensive business plan

CREATE CERTAINTY

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What is the Holdback on Participationin Futures Markets for Pulp & Paper?

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• Industry culture of secrecy surrounding transactions

• Misconception that hedging is speculating

• A lack of expertise across the organization concerning hedging and tools

• Focus on consolidation or capital investment

• Lack of mandate from BOD

• ‘We are conservative’ = reluctance to change behavior

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• Market volatility creates uncertainty: • Supply/demand + currency + China

• Financial hedging creates certainty mitigates risk,  allows for better planning,  deliverable results …predictable shareholder value

Final Thoughts

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What Does Your Firm Want to Be?

…An Investment or a Trade?

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Futures Markets Help You Make Informed Decisions 

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‘THANK YOU’