{"id":26725,"date":"2017-11-15T22:57:56","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T03:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digital.hbs.edu\/platform-rctom\/submission\/mexicostrong-global-automotive-supply-chain-resilient-on-nafta-negotiations\/"},"modified":"2017-11-15T22:57:56","modified_gmt":"2017-11-16T03:57:56","slug":"mexicostrong-global-automotive-supply-chain-resilient-on-nafta-negotiations","status":"publish","type":"hck-submission","link":"https:\/\/d3.harvard.edu\/platform-rctom\/submission\/mexicostrong-global-automotive-supply-chain-resilient-on-nafta-negotiations\/","title":{"rendered":"#MexicoStrong \u2013 Global Automotive Supply Chain Resilient on NAFTA Negotiations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Current NAFTA renegotiations are not the exception for Mexico\u2019s strong and resilient position in the global automotive supply chain. Especially in the case of Nemak (\u201cThe Company\u201d), the largest independent producer of high-tech aluminum components for the global automotive industry.1<\/sup><\/p>\n

With US$4.3bn sales in 2016, supplies over 50 customers worldwide through 36 manufacturing plants in 16 countries. 90% of the Company\u2019s sales were exported to the US, mainly to the Detroit giant-OEMs (GM, Ford, and FCA) under NAFTA\u2019s free trade scheme. Uncertainty around the potential cancellation such agreement and the uncertain shape trade is made across between Mexico and the US crystalized as a concern for Nemak\u2019s management since November 8th, 2016, date of the US Presidential Election, especially as investors reaction has already driven Nemak\u2019s share price down ~60%2<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Even when Nemak exports autoparts (not assembled cars) to US OEMs under a Free On Board scheme (OEMs are responsible for transportation and logistics, including border taxes), assuming a full pass-through of higher prices to final customers are expected to lower the demand for new cars in the US market. Increased inventories are expected to force OEMs to reduce production by 3% due to NAFTA, according to HIS Markit (GM is expected to fall 18%; Ford 1%; FCA 7%). North America represents close to 60% of the Company’s sales. As September 30, 2017, Nemak has already lost ~1 million units of management expected reduction in production of 1.2 million units for 2017.3<\/sup><\/p>\n

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In response of the risks that NAFTA represents to the Mexican automotive industry, Nemak\u2019s management has already implemented short term and medium-term strategies to successfully address its uncertain future.3<\/sup><\/p>\n

In the short-term \u2013 leveraging the company\u2019s global footprint of production facilities, its strong relationships with European OEMs (and raising relationships with Asian OEMs), and its global leadership in the development and manufacturing of aluminum components \u2013, the Company has undergone a company restructure under a \u201cnew global organization\u201d to shift focus to OEMs in these regions and capture growth opportunities on the increasing demand for lightweight solutions for next generation of hybrids and full electric vehicle models. Looking to offset the potential reduction on the demand from the US market, Nemak appointed a new Vice President based in Europe that is responsible for strengthening the Company\u2019s capabilities in these regions. This strategy has already shown results: so far Nemak had accumulated a book order of about US$280 million for electric and structural components.3<\/sup><\/p>\n

Targeting a medium-term objective to reach approximately US$1 billion in contracts in Europe and Asia by 2022, the company has planned a capacity and production lines expansion plan across these regions to support new program launches.3<\/sup> Analysts expect this expansion strategy will require ~US$500m capex per year from 2018 to 2025 (including maintenance). Nemak expects to fund the expansion with internal cash flows, without compromising leverage and dividends.4<\/sup><\/p>\n

In addition to the Company\u2019s management strategies to capture demand for capacity in Europe and Asia, and leveraging its strong financial position, I would recommend Nemak to remain vigilant of potential consolidation opportunities in the Mexican automotive industry. With a \u201cfirepower\u201d of ~US$505 million for potential M&A \u2013 comprised by US$130 million in cash5<\/sup> and potential additional leverage of US$375 million by increasing its leverage from target levels of 1.5x Debt\/EBITDA by EoY 20173<\/sup> to 2.0x (assuming a 2017E EBITDA of US$750 million6<\/sup>) \u2013 Nemak could acquire smaller and financially troubled players (affected by NAFTA renegotiation outcomes) with contracts to supply non-US based OEMs from Mexico. Analysts consider that non-US based OEMs such as Toyota, Mercedes Benz, BMX and Infinity, will keep sourcing components from Mexico, mainly benefiting from lower auto parts salaries (e.g. 88% lower than the US).1<\/sup> In this way, Nemak could further protect its capacity and cash flows not only from its global but also from its local footprint.<\/p>\n

Industry analysts are confident that a resilient Nemak is poised to offset the impact of potential border tax adjustments resulting from NAFTA renegotiations.1<\/sup> However, should Nemak\u2019s management assess potential reductions on global demand for producing lightweight components for hybrid and electric vehicles resulting from other countries deciding to follow Trump\u2019s administration intent to relax the rules governing greenhouse gas emissions on new model cars produced between 2021 and 2025?7<\/sup><\/p>\n

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Endnotes<\/strong><\/p>\n

1<\/sup> Mauricio Serna, \u201cNemak: Slowdown in North America engine makes for a fairly priced stock,\u201d UBS AG, June 27, 2017, via Thomson Reuters, accessed November 2017.<\/p>\n

2<\/sup> Bloomberg LP, accessed November 2017.<\/p>\n

3<\/sup> THOMSON REUTERS STREETEVENTS, \u201cEDITED TRANSCRIPT: NEMAKA.MX \u2013 Q3 2017 Nemak SAB de CV Earnings Call\u201d, October 17, 2017, via Thomson Reuters, accessed November 2017.<\/p>\n

4<\/sup> Mauricio Serna, \u201cNemak: What can reignite its engine beyond a dim 2017?,\u201d UBS AG, September 28, 2017, via Thomson Reuters, accessed November 2017.<\/p>\n

5<\/sup> Nemak S.A.B. de C.V., Quarterly Report 3Q17 (Monterrey, Mexico: Nemak, 2017)<\/p>\n

6<\/sup> Carlos Louro, \u201cNemak: 3Q17 Results: Metal Lag and Weaker Volumes Pressuring Operational Figures \u2013 ALERT,\u201d J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, October 16, 2017, via Thomson Reuters, accessed November 2017.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

On the evening of Sept. 19, the hashtag #FuerzaMexico (#MexicoStrong) took off across the internet after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Central Mexico. Mexicans raced to the scene of disaster and lined up to help incessantly for the next few weeks. Videos of their collective spirit took over the media \u2013 the world was astonished. 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