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Metallus Announces Third-Quarter 2024 Results

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  • Net sales of $227.2 million with net loss of $5.9 million and adjusted EBITDA(1) of $6.1 million

  • Invested $17.6 million in capital expenditures and deployed $20.1 million to repurchase shares

  • Strong total liquidity(2) of $496.8 million as of September 30, 2024

  • Company remains on track with investments to increase capacity in support of the U.S. Army's mission of ramping up munitions production

CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Metallus (NYSE: MTUS), a leader in high-quality specialty metals, manufactured components and supply chain solutions, today reported third-quarter 2024 net sales of $227.2 million and net loss of $5.9 million, or a loss of $0.13 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis(1), the third-quarter 2024 net loss was $4.4 million, or a loss of $0.09 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA was $6.1 million.

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This compares with the sequential second-quarter 2024 net sales of $294.7 million and net income of $4.6 million, or $0.10 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis(1), the second-quarter 2024 net income was $6.7 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA was $19.9 million.

In the same quarter last year, net sales were $354.2 million and net income was $24.8 million, or $0.51 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis(1), the third-quarter 2023 net income was $24.9 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA was $46.8 million.

"We are taking advantage of the lower demand environment to focus on maintaining our world class assets as well as training and developing our employees. This positions the company to quickly capitalize on future demand recovery and deliver a high level of service and product quality to our customers. We continue to make progress on our strategic imperatives that will yield positive results in all market conditions and deliver greater value to our customers, including new and enhanced assets aimed at improving safety, quality and efficiency," stated Mike Williams, president, and chief executive officer.

"Looking ahead, we see an increase in order activity into the fourth quarter and early 2025. Based on customer requirements, we anticipate an increase in aerospace & defense shipments in 2025 and with the benefit of ongoing investments, we expect to grow aerospace & defense sales to over $250 million in 2026. With a strong balance sheet, an active share repurchase program and positive long-term outlook, we are well positioned for future success," stated Williams.

THIRD-QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

  • Net sales of $227.2 million decreased 23 percent compared with $294.7 million in the second quarter of 2024. The decrease in net sales was primarily driven by lower shipments, unfavorable price/mix, and a decrease in raw material surcharge revenue per ton due to lower scrap prices. Compared with the prior-year third quarter, net sales decreased by 36 percent on lower shipments and a reduction in raw material surcharge revenue per ton as a result of lower scrap and alloy prices.

  • Ship tons of 119,900 decreased 30,200 tons sequentially, or 20 percent, primarily driven by lower aerospace & defense and automotive shipments. As expected, sequentially lower shipments to aerospace & defense customers were driven by the acceleration of customer orders in the first half of the year. Automotive shipments were negatively impacted by unplanned customer downtime. Compared with the prior-year third quarter, which was a period of stronger customer demand, shipments decreased 32 percent driven by lower shipments across all end markets.

  • Manufacturing costs decreased by $13.9 million on a sequential basis primarily due to improvement in fixed cost leverage on increased production volume, partially offset by third quarter planned annual maintenance shutdown costs. Melt utilization improved to 60 percent in the third quarter from 53 percent in the second quarter while the company continued to balance production with demand. Compared with the prior-year third quarter when melt utilization was 76 percent, manufacturing costs decreased $0.7 million, primarily driven by a reduction in variable costs to align with the lower level of production, mostly offset by unfavorable fixed cost leverage.