Inversiones La Construcción S.A. ($ILC)

Earnings Call Transcript · May 27, 2026

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Gustavo Maturana V.

Executives
#1

Hello, everyone, and thank you for joining ILC's First Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call. Joining me today are Juan Pablo Undurraga, CFO of ILC; and Catalina Frías, Investor Relations. Before we begin, I will invite everyone to download from our website, the presentation prepared especially for this call. Document provides an overview of the key events and achievements of the period as well as the financial performance and context of each of our businesses. Today's call will be divided into 5 sections. First, we will review the economic context for the period, followed by ILC's consolidated results for the first quarter of 2026. Next, we will analyze our subsidiaries' financial performance and key highlights for the period. After that, we will provide an update on our financial position. And finally, we will conclude with a Q&A section. Let's start. First, if you go to Slide #5, present the Macroeconomic Context for the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025. Looking at the top left chart, the IPSA delivered a 1.5% return in this quarter below the 14% gain recorded in the same quarter last year, reflecting a context of greater global volatility. S&P 500 posted 5.3% decline for the quarter compared to a 4.6% drop in the first quarter of 2025, while Pension Fund C is a proxy of returns 0.2% down from 2.3% in the same period last year. On the monetary policy front, as shown in the monetary policy rate chart, the Central Bank monetary policy rate at 4.5% throughout first quarter 2026 following the rate cut cycle carried out during 2025. As shown in the bottom left chart, quarterly CPI variation reached 1.4% in the first quarter '26, down from 2% in the first quarter '25, while the U.S. variation accumulated 0.3% in the quarter compared to 1.2% in the same period last year. Now moving to the Slide #7, regarding the main events of this period, 3 milestones stand out. First, in January of this year, RedSalud completed the acquisition of Nuevo Sanatorio Alemán, marking an expansion of our health care network. This transaction increases our regional footprint and reinforces our committed to providing comprehensive health care coverage across the country. Second, in April 2026, RedSalud carried out a capital increase, strengthening its financial structure to support the integration of Nuevo Sanatorio Alemán and the network growth plan. Third, also in April, ILC held its annual ordinary shareholders meeting where the Board of Directors was renewed and a dividend of CLP 860 per share was approved, which will be distributed tomorrow, May 28. ILC stock has continued to deliver strong results, outperforming the IPSA in both '25 and year-to-date 2026. Our shares delivered 139% return in 2025 compared to the IPSA 55% gain over the same period. So far in 2026, ILC shares have accumulated an 18% return year-to-date with a dividend yield of 4.7% compared to a total return of 2.5% for [indiscernible]. Turning to Slide 9. We highlight the strong results ILC achieved in the first quarter of 2026, driven by solid operational execution across all our subsidiaries. ILC closed first quarter '26 with a profit of CLP 89.1 billion, representing a 125% increase compared to the same period last year. This strong performance was driven by improved banking results, Confuturo''s solid performance and expansion in the health sector. With these results, ILC achieved ROE of 23.4%. As shown in the historical chart, ILC has maintained double-digit over the past year, demonstrating both steady growth and resilience across different market cycles. During the first quarter of 2026, ILC reported a consolidated profit of CLP 89.1 billion compared to CLP 39.6 billion in the first quarter of 2025. All subsidiaries within the portfolio recorded an increase in the operational results during the period. Confuturo contribution increased by CLP 17.6 billion, mainly explained by stronger performance of its investment portfolio. AFP Habitat's contribution decreased CLP 0.5 billion quarter-over-quarter, mainly due to a weaker performance of its legal reserve results. AAISA results increased due to a higher commission better encaje returns at AFP Habitat Peru and Colfondos and a positive contribution of Andina Vida. Vivir Seguros reflects the award of 2 tranches under the Cisco contract. In the health care provider segment, RedSalud recorded a CLP 3.1 billion increase in profit, a result linked inpatient activity levels during the quarter and the consolidation of Nuevo Sanatorio Alemán. RedSalud for its part, reported a CLP 9.2 million increase. This variation was due to 2 factors: a reduction in the loss ratio following a decrease in medical leave costs and fee adjustments such as [indiscernible] and premium. Now I will turn the call over to Catalina, who will review the main operational events and the key figures of ILC's financial figures.

Catalina Frías

Executives
#2

Thank you, Pablo. Now that we have reviewed ILC consolidated performance, we will take a closer look at the performance of each of main subsidiaries. In this section, we will go division-by-division to better understand the key drivers behind each business, the challenges faced in the quarter and the strategic progress achieved in line with our long-term plan. Let's begin with Banco Internacional. Moving to Slide 13. As of March 2026, Banco Internacional loans portfolio grew by 8.7% year-over-year, positioning the bank well above the industry, which expanded by just 4%. The commercial loan portfolio grew by 5%. Meanwhile, consumer loan increased by 29%, driven by the expansion of Autofin portfolio. As a result, Banco Internacional market share increased in first, commercial loans from 2.8% to 2.9%, consumer loans from 1.3% to 1.5% and mortgage loans from 0.15% to 0.21%. In terms of client growth, the bank continued to expand its footprint. Commercial clients increased by 7.9%, reaching over 8,900 companies and retail clients increased by 25%, totaling more than 115,000 clients, including Banco Internacional and Autofin. With this, the bank has reached 124,000 clients in total. Looking ahead, Banco Internacional remains focused on, first of all, expanding its presence in large corporate segments; second, consolidation of the retail banking and auto finance segments and in third place, diversifying both its product offering and funding sources. In this line, as shown in Slide 14, Banco Internacional has continued to consolidate its funding structure, reflecting a clear shift towards greater diversification and long-term stability. As of March 2026, the bank's funding base showed an increased reliance on retail time deposits, which now represents a 25% of total funding. And at the same time, the share of bank funding declined from 11% to 6%, reducing the dependence on short-term sources. Looking ahead, we continue to see 3 main opportunities on this area. First of all, scaling retail financing by improving client acquisition and retention. Second, expanding the corporate funding base; and third, developing digital financing products aligned with an efficient onboarding process. On Slide 15, Banco Internacional's gross operating result grew 3.6% year-over-year, reaching CLP 59.2 billion. This increase was supported by higher loan volumes and the contribution from Autofin, partially offset by lower spreads. Operating expenses increased 6.8%, mainly during the headwind to the higher personnel-related expenses and inflation adjustments. And as a result, the efficiency ratio increased by 162 basis points year-over-year, reaching 52.9%. Banco Internacional remains focused on sustaining profitable growth by expanding the loan portfolio while continuing to manage cost and integration efforts with Autofin. If we go to Slide 16, the data shows that the total risk expense decreased from 21.7% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter of 2025. This lower expense was partially driven by the lower provisions of commercial loans, partially offset by the increase of Autofin's provisions, resulting from this expansion of Autofin portfolio. In terms of asset quality indicators, the non-performing loans ratio stood at 2.7% as of March 2026, representing at 101 basis point decrease compared to the same period of the previous year and the risk index reached 1.9%, decreasing 18 basis points year-over-year. Meanwhile, the collateral coverage ratio increased from 66.8% to 67.0% of total loans. Finally, Banco Internacional remains fully compliant with Basel III requirements with a solvency of 17.0% as of February 2026. On Slide 17 chart shows Banco Internacional profit and ROAE evolution. And in the first quarter of 2026, the bank recorded a net income of CLP 16.6 billion compared to the CLP 12.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025. That's why the bank reported a return on average equity of 13.4% for the last 12 months on March 2026. Autofin accounted for 24.5% of Banco Internacional quarterly earnings, reflecting its role within the bank consolidated results. Now shifting to the Annuity market, as shown on Slide 19. In the first quarter of 2026, we continue to see strong demand for annuities. During the quarter, the Annuity rate stood at 2.82% compared to the program withdrawal rate of 3.31%. These spreads continue to favor Annuity and attractive retirement option. As a result, 66% of the pensioners choose annuity, while 34% opted to their programed withdraw. Total industry premiums reached USD 38 million, increasing 32% year-over-year and Confuturo's premium amounts USD 4.5 million with a market share of 12%. We aligned our sales performance with the investment opportunities and the generation of shareholder spread. That's why Confuturo remains one of the leader players in the annuity market supported by sustained demand and regulatory development. We go to Slide 20, highlights Confuturo focus on strengthening in its direct channel and maintaining strict cost efficiency. In the first quarter of 2026, 41% of the life annuity premiums came from direct channels, above the industry average 35%. And on the cost side, SG&A expenses reached CLP 10.8 billion, increasing 18.7% compared to the first quarter of 2026, mainly due to the higher personnel and IT-related costs. An administrative expenses over AUM reached [0.79%] compared to the 0.36% reported in the same quarter of 2025. On Slide 21, we show the investment results of Confuturo portfolio in the first quarter of 2026. The investment results of Confuturo portfolio in the first quarter of 2026 totaled CLP 111 billion, representing an increase of 25.9% year-over-year. This strong performance was mainly explained by higher returns in local fixed income, which contributed CLP 10.2 billion and the investment funds, which added CLP 17.9 billion. Primarily the revaluation of local alternative funds. In addition, equity decreased CLP 4.5 billion and real estate portfolio increased its contribution in CLP 1.9 billion. We go to Slide 22. In the first quarter of 2026, Confuturo reported a net income of CLP 25.7 billion compared to the CLP 9.5 billion reported in the first quarter of the last year, representing a 169% of increase. This better result was mainly driven by higher investment income. And as of March 2026, Confuturo achieved ROE of 21.5% and the company is staying focused on its long-term investment strategy, especially by growing its portfolio of alternative assets, including real estate to improve future returns and diversification. Now I will turn the call over to Gustavo again, who will review the main operational events and key figures of ILC's pension and health subsidiaries.

Gustavo Maturana V.

Executives
#3

Thank you, Catalina. Now moving now to Akebelida, shown in Slide 24. In the first quarter of 2026, revenues reached PHP 68.2 million, a 3% increase compared to the same quarter last year. This growth was mainly supported by higher fee income from mandatory contribution driven by a 6.8% increase in the average taxable income contribution. As of March 2026, Aida contributors had an average taxable income 24% higher than the industry average, reinforcing the company's strong position in the mid- to high income segment. This was partially offset by a 3.7% decrease in the number of contributors year Legal reserve returns reached 1.4 billion compared to PHP 9.1 billion gain in the first quarter '25. This result was mainly due to the weaker performance of the funds with greater exposure to fixed income and local investments and C&E, which were benefited during the first quarter of the last year. As shown in Slide 25, both our international operations in Peru and Colombia reported higher revenues in the first quarter of 2026, supported by growth in fixed income and the incorporation of the DNS insurance in. In Peru, revenues increased 18% quarter-over-quarter, reaching PHP 11.8 billion and legal reserve returns improved totaling PHP 2.9 billion. At Colfondos in Colombia, revenues decreased 5% quarter-over-quarter, reaching PHP 20.7 billion. Legal reserve returns increased reaching PHP 0.9 billion gain compared to PHP 0.3 billion loss in the first quarter last year. It is worth noting that Andina Vida contributed PHP 10 billion this quarter, reflecting the incorporation of the D&S insurance business and the larger pension base primarily from Condos. In this slide, we show the evolution of profit before taxes and for both AFP Habitat and ASA. Results in AfaPabita were mainly explained by lower legal reserve returns, reflecting the global volatility during the first quarter of 2026. Excluding this effect, in the first quarter of 2026, AFP Habitat reported a profit before taxes and legal reserves of PHP 42.3 billion, 18.5% higher compared to the first quarter of 2025. As quarterly increase was driven by higher -- I mean, lower SG&A during the quarter. ASA posted a profit before taxes and legal reserves of PHP 21.1 billion 10 increase compared to the same quarter last year. This result was primarily explained by higher revenues in Aida Peru, together with the contribution of Ainida, the new insurance company. Now moving to the Health segment. Slide 28 shows Red Salud activity indicators. It's important to note that at the beginning of 2026, the company completed the acquisition of Sanatoreleman, expanding the network coverage to a catchment area of 2 million people. This transaction will be consolidated at the beginning of 2026 at 152 beds and 135 outpatient consulting rooms. and contributed 9% of both revenue and EBITDA for the health care network during the quarter. In the first quarter of 2026, Red Salud's revenues reached PHP 242 billion, a 25% increase compared to the same period last year. Growth was driven by the incorporation of Salad Elan, which recorded a cumulative revenues of PHP 22 billion and by a broad base with patient outpatient and digital services rising 16.9%, 10.8% and 7% -- in the inpatient care revenue growth was mainly driven by higher income from surgical procedures, critical care units and hospitalization. The number of surgeries increased 2.4% quarter-over-quarter, while occupancy across the network rose 79% compared to 74% in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a more complex case mix. Outpatient revenues grew 10.8%, supported by higher activity in laboratory services, imaging and medical consultation as well as continued expansion of clinics and medical centers. Rental revenues increased 7%, boosted by higher demand. Moving to Slide 29. Red Salud's EBITDA margin reached 12.2% in the first quarter '26, expanding 10 basis points compared to 12.1% recorded in the same quarter last year. This improvement was primarily driven by more complex patient mix, reflecting higher demand for operation room and critical patient units, together with positive contribution from medical fees, personnel and SG&A, a lower impairment. These effects were partially offset by higher clinical material costs, which reduced the margin by 1.7%, also reflecting the shift towards more complex services. On Slide 30, we can see that Red Salud EBITDA grew across all segments of the network. Consolidated EBITDA reached PHP 29.5 billion in first quarter 2026, a 26% increase compared to last year with an EBITDA margin of 12.2%, up from 12.1%. This growth was mainly driven by greater complexity in services provided by the network, reflecting in higher demand for operating room and critical patient units and also Sonatorialiman contributed an EBITDA of PHP 2.7 billion during the quarter. By business unit, EBITDA increased by PHP 0.2 billion Metropolitan Region Hospital reached a margin of 12.4%, up from 9.9% in the same quarter last year. Regional Hospital showed the stronger expansion together with the consolidation ofvantrease of PHP 5.2 billion and a margin of 9.6% compared to PHP 5.1 billion in first quarter 2025.patient and data centers EBITDA increased by PHP 1.1 billion, reaching a margin of 7.6%, in line with the 70.7%edarter last year. Slide 32 illustrated how Consalud has consolidated the recovery observed since the implementation of the Lower medical lease costs also contributed to the quarterly results with the number of medical leaves decreasing by 22%. This decline was primarily driven by a lower frequency of leaves related to mental health and respiratory conditions. Against this backdrop, the loss ratio stood at 79.1% in the first quarter of 2026, down from 88.1% in 1Q '25, explaining the improving trend and pointing a more balanced outlook for Consalud. As shown by the gray bars, -- our recurring results followed a stable trend. Together, these factors have not only enabled full compliance with the payment plan mandated by the regulation, but also helped stabilize the ESAB results. Regarding Vida C�mara, continued to expand its operation during the first quarter of 2026. The number of beneficiaries reached 659,000 beneficiaries, up 4.3% year-over-year with growth across both group and individual health insurance. Individual insurance grew by 54%, supported by policies associated with preferred provider agreements with. This growth translated into higher premium collection in both health and life insurance. Claim cost increased by 9.5%, mainly driven by higher coverage in group health insurance. Loss ratio reached 74% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to 72% same quarter last year. Now moving to the Slide 35, which shows ILC's well-managed debt maturity profile and liquidity position. As of March 2026, net financial debt totaled ARS 11.4 billion with a net financial debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31x. Liquidity stood at COP 178.4 billion, composed mainly of cash and equivalents and investment portfolio of liquid assets. Now to sum up and open the room for questions. If we go to Slide 37, I'd like to highlight the key advances towards our strategic goals. At Banco Internacional, we continue expanding our client base, reaching 124,000 clients as of March 2026 and delivering 8.7% loan growth above the industry 4% Confuturo maintained its strong position in the annuity market, supported by higher spread efficiency and value creation, achieving 12% market share in the quarter and a strong financial performance in its investment portfolio. AFP Habitat remains focused on the mid- to high income segment while continuing its preparation for regulatory changes and focus on efficiency. In the health care business, Petsalud reinforced its leadership in private coverage, strengthening high complexity services. EBITDA reached PHP 27 billion with a 12% margin during the quarter, while Vaacamaras individual health insurance grew 54% year-on-year, reaching 59,000 beneficiaries. Now in the implementation of the short law together with lower cost from medical lease has contributed to stabilizing the health insurance system with positive effects at Consalud. Finally, at ILC level, we remain fully committed to our purpose of creating social and economic value. We achieved a quarterly profit of PHP 89 billion in the first quarter of 2026, supported by operational progress across all our businesses. This concludes today's presentation. We will now open the floor for questions.

Gustavo Maturana V.

Executives
#4

There's a question from [indiscernible] to speak.

Unknown Analyst

Analysts
#5

Juan congratulations on the results. I have a question regarding Andina Vida. Revenues have multiplied by almost 10x. And I want to understand better how sustainable are they given that an important part of this growth is explained by you guys as a contract on like disability and survivors insurance contracts. So how can we forecast those revenues going forward for the company?

Unknown Executive

Executives
#6

Regarding Alina, you have 2 effects during the period. One is the one that you mentioned that is this contract that is an annual contract, and this is the insurance coming from Co. This revenue is difficult to forecast because there is some loss in the market of Colombia that are being analyzing. So depending on this market change, the profit coming from this insurance can continue depending on future -- so this is something that you can see during this year. And depending on the market conditions of this loss, you can see a new approach probably next year, but it's something that is on review. The other explanation of the result comes from the annuity business of Alina that the first part of 2025, these results were very reduced because company start on January 2025. annuity business started very low during the first quarter of 2025. And this year, you can see that is a more recurrent business that explains about 40% of the increase of the period.

Unknown Executive

Executives
#7

Question about what we are expecting for full integration and how this first quarter results are impacted by the integration.

Unknown Executive

Executives
#8

Regarding Sonora, as we exposed during the presentation, the results represent about 10% of the results of Red Salud during the period. The performance has been that we have seen during this quarter match with the performance that we expected. So during the year, we probably will increase the knowledge of this hospital, but also started including some the way that Salud business in its network. So we are comfortable with the results this quarter and expect that it will continue during the year.

Unknown Executive

Executives
#9

Well, that's all for today. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our Investor Relations team. Thank you for joining this conference call, and we hope to see you next week.

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