Constellium Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
PARIS, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellium SE (NYSE:CSTM) ("Constellium" or the "Company") today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
As a reminder of the press release issued on February 21, 2024 and following the SEC comment letter review process, Constellium will no longer report Value-Added Revenue (VAR), a Non-GAAP financial measure. In addition, the Company has revised its definition of consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, a Non-GAAP financial measure, to no longer exclude the non-cash impact of metal price lag from its consolidated Adjusted EBITDA. Constellium will continue to exclude the non-cash impact of metal price lag from its Segment Adjusted EBITDA, which it uses for evaluating the performance of its operating segments. Following the revision of its definition, consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, less the non-cash impact of metal price lag, is equal to consolidated Adjusted EBITDA prior to the revision of its definition. Constellium will continue to provide its investors and other stakeholders with the necessary information to explain the non-cash impact of metal price lag on its reported results.
Third quarter 2024 highlights:
Shipments of 352 thousand metric tons, down 5% compared to Q3 2023
Revenue of €1.6 billion, down 5% compared to Q3 2023
Net income of €3 million compared to net income of €64 million in Q3 2023
Adjusted EBITDA of €110 million
Includes negative €17 million impact at Valais as a result of the flood
Includes negative non-cash metal price lag impact of €3 million
Segment Adjusted EBITDA of €61 million at P&ARP, €47 million at A&T, €10 million at AS&I, and €(4) million at H&C
A&T and AS&I results include impact at Valais as a result of the flood
Cash from Operations of €86 million and Free Cash Flow of €(10) million
Includes negative €6 million impact at Valais as a result of the flood
Repurchased 1.2 million shares of the Company stock for $21 million
Nine months ended September 30, 2024 highlights:
Shipments of 1.1 million metric tons, down 4% compared to YTD 2023
Revenue of €5.2 billion, down 8% compared to YTD 2023
Net income of €91 million compared to net income of €118 million in YTD 2023
Adjusted EBITDA of €461 million
Includes negative €17 million impact at Valais as a result of the flood
Includes positive non-cash metal price lag impact of €26 million
Segment Adjusted EBITDA of €168 million at P&ARP, €210 million at A&T, €75 million at AS&I, and €(17) million at H&C
A&T and AS&I results include impact at Valais as a result of the flood
Cash from Operations of €292 million and Free Cash Flow of €57 million
Includes negative €6 million impact at Valais as a result of the flood
Repurchased 3.1 million shares of the Company stock for $60.4 million
Leverage of 2.8x at September 30, 2024
Jean-Marc Germain, Constellium's Chief Executive Officer said, "Our team faced significant challenges in the third quarter, including increased demand weakness across several of our end markets, and the ongoing impact from the flood that occurred back in late June at our facilities in the Valais region in Switzerland. I am pleased to report that the clean-up and restoration is well underway and earlier this week we were able to partially restart some of our operations. I am proud of our entire team on the ground in the Valais region and wanted to thank them for their incredible resolve and courage during this very difficult time."
"Looking more at our end markets, packaging demand remained healthy during the quarter. Aerospace demand has started to slow down as commercial aerospace OEMs are dealing with supply chain challenges and continue to struggle to increase build rates. Automotive demand during the quarter started to soften in North America, while weakness accelerated during the quarter in automotive markets in Europe. We experienced a sharp decline in demand in North America in most industrial markets, and further weakness in most industrial and specialties markets in Europe. Free Cash Flow was negative €10 million in the quarter, which includes a €6 million impact at Valais as a result of the flood, and we ended the quarter with leverage at 2.8x. Also in the quarter, we repurchased 1.2 million shares for $21 million," Mr. Germain continued.
Mr. Germain concluded, "We continue to face uncertainties on the macroeconomic and geopolitical fronts, and we have a demand environment that has continued to weaken throughout the year, which accelerated during the third quarter and has now spread to most of our end markets. Based on our current outlook, in 2024 we expect Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of €580 million to €600 million, excluding an estimated one-time impact of €30 million to €40 million from the flood in Switzerland, and excluding the non-cash impact of metal price lag. Given the softness we are experiencing today across most of our end markets with no signs of recovery in the near-term, we are also more cautious as we head into 2025. At this stage, our Adjusted EBITDA target of over €800 million, excluding the non-cash impact of metal price lag, is delayed pending market recovery. Overall, we like our end market positioning and remain confident in the long-term fundamentals driving the demand for our products. Our focus remains on executing our strategy and increasing shareholder value."
Group Summary
Q3 2024
Q32023
Var.
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
Var.
Shipments (k metric tons)
352
369
(5
)%
1,110
1,156
(4
)%
Revenue (€ millions)
1,639
1,720
(5
)%
5,165
5,626
(8
)%
Net income (€ millions)
3
64
n.m.
91
118
n.m.
Adjusted EBITDA (€ millions)
110
141
n.m.
461
470
n.m.
Metal price lag (non-cash) (€ millions)
(3
)
(27
)
n.m.
26
(72
)
n.m.
The difference between the sum of reported segment revenue and total group revenue includes revenue from certain non-core activities and inter-segment eliminations. The difference between the sum of reported Segment Adjusted EBITDA and the Group Adjusted EBITDA is related to Holdings and Corporate and the non-cash impact of metal price lag.
For the third quarter of 2024, shipments of 352 thousand metric tons decreased 5% compared to the third quarter of 2023 mostly due to lower shipments in the A&T and AS&I segments. Revenue of €1.6 billion decreased 5% compared to the third quarter of the prior year primarily due to lower shipments and unfavorable price and mix, partially offset by higher metal prices. Net income of €3 million decreased €61 million compared to net income of €64 million in the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA of €110 million decreased €31 million compared to Adjusted EBITDA of €141 million in the third quarter of last year due to weaker results in each of our segments and a €17 million impact at Valais as a result of the flood, partially offset by a favorable change in the non-cash metal price lag impact.
For the first nine months of 2024, shipments of 1.1 million metric tons decreased 4% compared to the first nine months of 2023 due to lower shipments in each of our segments. Revenue of €5.2 billion decreased 8% compared to the first nine months of 2023 primarily due to lower shipments and lower metal prices. Net income of €91 million decreased €27 million compared to net income of €118 million in the first nine months of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA of €461 million decreased €9 million compared to the first nine months of 2023 due to weaker results in each of our segments and a €17 million impact at Valais as a result of the flood, partially offset by a favorable change in the non-cash metal price lag impact.
Results by Segment
Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products (P&ARP)
Q3 2024
Q32023
Var.
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
Var.
Shipments (k metric tons)
261
261
—
%
787
792
(1
)%
Revenue (€ millions)
993
954
4
%
2,932
3,033
(3
)%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA (€ millions)
61
67
(9
)%
168
201
(17
)%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA per metric ton (€)
234
256
(9
)%
213
254
(16
)%
For the third quarter of 2024, Segment Adjusted EBITDA of €61 million decreased 9% compared to the third quarter of 2023 primarily due to unfavorable metal costs, partially offset by lower operating costs. Shipments of 261 thousand metric tons were stable compared to the third quarter of the prior year due to higher shipments of packaging rolled products offset by lower shipments of automotive and other specialty rolled products. Revenue of €993 million increased 4% compared to the third quarter of 2023 primarily due to higher metal prices.
For the first nine months of 2024, Segment Adjusted EBITDA of €168 million decreased 17% compared to the first nine months of 2023 primarily due to unfavorable metal costs given tighter scrap spreads in North America, weather-related impacts in the first quarter at our Muscle Shoals facility and unfavorable price and mix, partially offset by lower operating costs. Shipments of 787 thousand metric tons decreased 1% compared to the first nine months of 2023 as a result of higher shipments of packaging rolled products more than offset by lower shipments of automotive and other specialty rolled products. Revenue of €2.9 billion decreased 3% compared to the first nine months of 2023 primarily due to unfavorable price and mix.
Aerospace & Transportation (A&T)
Q3 2024
Q32023
Var.
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
Var.
Shipments (k metric tons)
48
53
(10
)%
165
171
(4
)%
Revenue (€ millions)
383
404
(5
)%
1,276
1,320
(3
)%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA (€ millions)
47
79
(41
)%
210
248
(15
)%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA per metric ton (€)
979
1,480
(34
)%
1,273
1,438
(11
)%
For the third quarter of 2024, Segment Adjusted EBITDA of €47 million decreased 41% compared to the third quarter of 2023 primarily due to lower volumes, unfavorable price and mix and a €7 million impact at Valais as a result of the flood. Shipments of 48 thousand metric tons decreased 10% compared to the third quarter of the prior year due to lower shipments of transportation, industry and defense (TID) rolled products. Revenue of €383 million decreased 5% compared to the third quarter of 2023 primarily due to lower shipments, partially offset by higher metal prices.
For the first nine months of 2024, Segment Adjusted EBITDA of €210 million decreased 15% compared to the first nine months of 2023 primarily due to lower shipments, unfavorable price and mix and a €7 million impact at Valais as a result of the flood, partially offset by lower costs. Shipments of 165 thousand metric tons decreased 4% compared to the first nine months of 2023 mostly due to lower shipments of TID rolled products. Revenue of €1.3 billion decreased 3% compared to the first nine months of 2023 primarily due to lower shipments.
Automotive Structures & Industry (AS&I)
Q3 2024
Q32023
Var.
YTD 2024
YTD 2023
Var.
Shipments (k metric tons)
42
55
(24
)%
157
193
(19
)%
Revenue (€ millions)
293
370
(21
)%
1,014
1,296
(22
)%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA (€ millions)
10
26
(61
)%
75
108
(31
)%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA per metric ton (€)
238
467
(49
)%
475
560
(15
)%
For the third quarter of 2024, Segment Adjusted EBITDA of €10 million decreased 61% compared to the third quarter of 2023 primarily due to lower shipments, unfavorable price and mix and a €10 million impact at Valais as a result of the flood, partially offset by lower costs. Shipments of 42 thousand metric tons decreased 24% compared to the third quarter of the prior year due to lower shipments of automotive and other extruded products, including the sale of Constellium Extrusions Deutschland GmbH ("CED") in September 2023. Revenue of €293 million decreased 21% compared to the third quarter of 2023 primarily due to lower shipments and unfavorable price and mix, partially offset by higher metal prices.
For the first nine months of 2024, Segment Adjusted EBITDA of €75 million decreased 31% compared to the first nine months of 2023 primarily due to lower shipments, unfavorable price and mix and a €10 million impact at Valais as a result of the flood, partially offset by lower costs. Shipments of 157 thousand metric tons decreased 19% compared to the first nine months of 2023 due to lower shipments of automotive and other extruded products, including the sale of CED in September 2023. Revenue of €1.0 billion decreased 22% compared to the first nine months of 2023 primarily due to lower shipments and unfavorable price and mix.
The following table reconciles the total of our segments' measures of profitability to the group's Income from Operations:
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
(in millions of Euros)
2024
2023
2024
2023
P&ARP
61
67
168
201
A&T
47
79
210
248
AS&I
10
26
75
108
Holdings and Corporate
(4
)
(4
)
(17
)
(15
)
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
113
168
435
542
Metal price lag
(3
)
(27
)
26
(72
)
Adjusted EBITDA
110
141
461
470
Other adjustments
(66
)
(23
)
(232
)
(211
)
Income from operations
44
118
229
259
Reconciling items excluded from our Segment Adjusted EBITDA include the following:
Metal price lag
Metal price lag represents the non-cash financial impact of the timing difference between when aluminium prices included within Constellium's Revenue are established and when aluminium purchase prices included in Cost of sales are established. The metal price lag will generally increase our earnings in times of rising primary aluminium prices and decrease our earnings in times of declining primary aluminium prices. The calculation of metal price lag adjustment is based on a standardized methodology applied at each of Constellium's manufacturing sites. Metal price lag is calculated as the average value of product purchased in the period, approximated at the market price, less the value of product in inventory at the weighted average of metal purchased over time, multiplied by the quantity sold in the period.
For the third quarter of 2024, metal price lag is negative which reflects LME prices for aluminium decreasing during the period. For the first nine months of 2024, metal price lag is positive which reflects LME prices for aluminium increasing during the period. For both the third quarter and the first nine months of 2023, metal price lag is negative which reflects LME prices for aluminium decreasing during the period.
Other adjustments are detailed in the Reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA Table on page 16.
Net Income
For the third quarter of 2024, net income of €3 million compares to net income of €64 million in the third quarter of the prior year. The decrease in net income is primarily related to lower gross profit and the recognition in the prior year of a gain related to the sale of our CED business, partially offset by lower selling and administrative expenses and lower income tax expense.
For the first nine months of 2024, net income of €91 million compares to net income of €118 million in the first nine months of the prior year. The decrease in net income is primarily related to lower gross profit and the recognition in the prior year of a gain related to the sale of our CED business, partially offset by favorable changes in gains and losses on derivatives mostly related to our hedging positions and lower selling and administrative expenses.
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow was €57 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to €112 million in the first nine months of the prior year. The decrease in Free Cash Flow was primarily due to lower Segment Adjusted EBITDA, higher capital expenditures and cash taxes, and the €6 million impact at Valais as a result of the flood, partially offset by a favorable change in working capital and lower cash interest.
Cash flows from operating activities were €292 million for the first nine months of 2024 compared to cash flows from operating activities of €321 million in the first nine months of the prior year.
Cash flows used in investing activities were €232 million for the first nine months of 2024 compared to cash flows used in investing activities of €161 million in the first nine months of the prior year. In the first nine months of 2023, cash flows used in investing activities included €47 million of net proceeds from the sale of CED in September 2023.
Cash flows used in financing activities were €110 million for first nine months of 2024 compared to cash flows used in financing activities of €167 million in the first nine months of the prior year. During the first nine months of 2024, the Company repurchased 3.1 million shares of the Company stock for $60.4 million. In the third quarter of 2024, Constellium issued $350 million of 6.375% Senior Notes due 2032 and €300 million of 5.375% Senior Notes due 2032, using the proceeds and cash on the balance sheet to redeem the outstanding portion of the $250 million of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2026 and the €400 million of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2026.
Liquidity and Net Debt
Liquidity at September 30, 2024 was €778 million, comprised of €152 million of cash and cash equivalents and €626 million available under our committed lending facilities and factoring arrangements.
Net debt was €1,677 million at September 30, 2024 compared to €1,664 million at December 31, 2023.
In August 2024, the Pan-U.S. ABL was amended to extend the maturity to 2029 and to increase the commitment from $500 million to $550 million.
Valais Update
In late June 2024, severe flooding impacted Constellium's plate and extrusion shops in Sierre, as well as its casthouse in Chippis, leading to a suspension of operations. Cleaning efforts are well underway with a strong focus on safety and efficiency. As of mid-October 2024, operations have partially resumed, and Constellium anticipates restarting full operations in its extrusion and plate shops by the end of November 2024. The company aims to complete the production ramp-up for its extrusion and plate businesses by the end of the first quarter of 2025. Mitigation plans have been implemented, including transferring some production to other facilities. Constellium is actively discussing with local authorities to secure the site against future flooding and ensure its long-term viability.
The financial impact at Valais as a result of the flood in the third quarter this year was €17 million of Adjusted EBITDA and €6 million of Free Cash Flow. For the full year in 2024, we currently expect the impact to be €30 million to €40 million of Adjusted EBITDA, and €60 million to €70 million of Free Cash Flow including the assumption of partial receipts of insurance payments. We currently expect some cost impact in 2025 as production at the facilities will continue to ramp up, and we also expect some of the insurance proceeds in 2025. All of the insurance proceeds received are accounted for below Adjusted EBITDA.
Outlook
Based on our current outlook, in 2024 we expect Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of €580 million to €600 million, excluding an estimated one-time impact of €30 million to €40 million at Valais as a result of the flood, and excluding the non-cash impact of metal price lag.
We are not able to provide a reconciliation of this Adjusted EBITDA guidance to net income, the comparable GAAP measure, because certain items that are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA cannot be reasonably predicted or are not in our control. In particular, we are unable to forecast the timing or magnitude of realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments, non-cash impact of metal price lag, impairment or restructuring charges, or taxes without unreasonable efforts, and these items could significantly impact, either individually or in the aggregate, net income in the future.
Forward-looking statements
Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" with respect to our business, results of operations and financial condition, and our expectations or beliefs concerning future events and conditions. You can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as, but not limited to, "believes," "expects," "may," "should," "approximately," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "targets," "likely," "will," "would," "could" and similar expressions (or the negative of these terminologies or expressions). All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Many risks and uncertainties are inherent in our industry and markets, while others are more specific to our business and operations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: market competition; economic downturn; disruption to business operations; natural disasters including severe flooding and other weather-related events; the Russian war on Ukraine and other geopolitical tensions; the inability to meet customer demand and quality requirements; the loss of key customers, suppliers or other business relationships; supply disruptions; excessive inflation; the capacity and effectiveness of our hedging policy activities; the loss of key employees; levels of indebtedness which could limit our operating flexibility and opportunities; and other risk factors set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 20-F, and as described from time to time in subsequent reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The occurrence of the events described and the achievement of the expected results depend on many events, some or all of which are not predictable or within our control. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
About Constellium
Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) is a global sector leader that develops innovative, value-added aluminium products for a broad scope of markets and applications, including aerospace, automotive and packaging. Constellium generated €7.2 billion of revenue in 2023.
Constellium's earnings materials for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 are also available on the company's website (www.constellium.com).
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (UNAUDITED)
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
(in millions of Euros)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenue
1,639
1,720
5,165
5,626
Cost of sales
(1,525
)
(1,562
)
(4,695
)
(5,094
)
Gross profit
114
158
470
532
Selling and administrative expenses
(63
)
(70
)
(212
)
(221
)
Research and development expenses
(11
)
(11
)
(39
)
(37
)
Other gains and losses - net
4
41
10
(15
)
Income from operations
44
118
229
259
Finance costs - net
(36
)
(36
)
(101
)
(106
)
Income before tax
8
82
128
153
Income tax expense
