Ferroglobe PLCNASDAQ: GSM

Ferroglobe Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Key figures

  • Q1 2023 revenue of $400.9 million , down 11% over the prior quarter
  • Q1 2023 adjusted EBITDA of $44.8 million , down 66% over the prior quarter
  • Q1 2023 adjusted EBITDA margins were down at 11.2% versus 29.1% in the prior quarter and 33.7%% in Q1 2022
  • Gross debt declined to $400 million , down from $450 million in Q4 and $518 in Q1-22
  • Net debt declined to $55 million , down from $127 million in Q4 and $342 in Q1-22

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LONDON, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ferroglobe PLC (NASDAQ: GSM) (“Ferroglobe”, the “Company”, or the “Parent”), a leading producer globally of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based specialty alloys, today announced financial results for the first quarter 2023.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Q1 2023 revenue of $400.9 million, down 11% over the prior quarter
  • Q1 2023 adjusted EBITDA of $44.8 million, down 66% over the prior quarter
  • Q1 2023 adjusted EBITDA margins were down at 11.2% versus 29.1% in the prior quarter and 33.7%% in Q1 2022
  • Q1 2023 Adjusted EPS was $.05 versus $.39 in Q4 and $.88 in Q1-22
  • Gross debt declined to $400 million, down from $450 million in Q4 and $518 in Q1-22
  • Net debt declined to $55 million, down from $127 million in Q4 and $342 in Q1-22
  • $100 million available from our ABL facility completely undrawn in Q1
  • Total cash increased to $344 million, up from $323 million in Q4-22 and $176 million in Q1-22

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Finalizing two multi-year power contracts in Spain to provide competitive source of renewable energy to ramp up Spanish footprint
  • Investing in expansion of quartz mine in Spain to secure additional source of high quality quartz
  • Signed letter of intent to acquire additional quartz mine
  • Ready to start the third furnace in Polokwane resulting in total plant capacity of 55,000 tons
  • Continue to focus on battery and solar opportunities

Dr. Marco Levi, Ferroglobe’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We ended the first quarter with the lowest net debt level in the Company’s history and are on target to achieve a positive net cash position in the next couple of quarters. This achievement was a result of well planned execution and our continued focus on optimizing our working capital. Ferroglobe is at its strongest financial position since its inception.

“While the current macroeconomic environment is challenging, we are successfully managing through it and focused on positioning the Company for long-term success. Vertical integration is an important part of our overall strategy, positioning Ferroglobe with a competitive advantage, enhancing our ability to control our supply chain and ensure access to quality materials. In line with this strategy, we are currently in the process of expanding our capacity of high quality quartz reserves. We are expanding our quartz mine in Spain and we have also signed a letter of intent to acquire a new high quality quartz mine. High quality quartz is the most important raw material used in the production of high purity silicon metal.

“We are finalizing two multi-year energy contracts that will provide us with access to 100% renewable energy at competitive rates. These contracts affirm our commitment to clean energy as well as enabling us to ramp up production in Spain.

“As we discussed on our fourth quarter earnings call, the market has weakened in the first quarter and we believe it is currently at trough levels. Global economic conditions remain challenging with weak overall pricing and soft demand. We expect some improvement in the second quarter, continuing into the second half, in line with our 2023 estimations. Accordingly, we are reiterating our guidance for the full year of adjusted EBITDA of $270 to $300 million,” concluded Dr. Levi.

First Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights

Quarter EndedQuarter EndedQuarter Ended%%Twelve Months Ended
$,000 (unaudited)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2022Q/QY/YDecember 31, 2022
Sales$400,868$448,625$715,265(11%)(44%)$2,597,916
Raw materials and energy consumption for production$(255,036)$(289,572)$(340,555)(20%)(25%)$(1,285,086)
Energy consumption for production (PPA impact)23,193———
Operating profit (loss)$44,454$29,696$211,13050%(79%)$660,547
Operating margin11.1%6.6%29.5%25.4%
Adjusted net incomeattributable to the parent$7,807$75,896$165,303(90%)(95%)$572,630
Adjusted diluted EPS$0.05$0.39$0.88$3.04
Adjusted EBITDA$44,767$130,442$241,119(66%)(81%)$860,006
Adjusted EBITDA margin11.2%29.1%33.7%33.1%
Operating cash flow$134,532$118,059$65,90814%104%$405,018
Free cash flow1$117,240$103,507$56,78313%106%$353,244
Working Capital$582,344$705,888$613,187(18%)(5%)$705,888
Cash and Restricted Cash$344,197$322,943$176,0227%96%$322,943
Adjusted Gross Debt2$399,723$449,711$518,093(11%)(23%)$459,620
Equity$658,490$756,813$475,477(13%)38%$756,813

(1)  Free cash flow is calculated as operating cash flow plus investing cash flow(2)  Adjusted gross debt excludes bank borrowings on factoring program and impact of leasing standard IFRS16 at December 31, 2022 March 31, 2023 & March 31, 2022

Sales

In the first quarter of 2023, Ferroglobe reported net sales of $400.8 million, a decrease of 11% over the prior quarter and a decrease of 44% over the year-ago period. The decrease in our first quarter results is primarily attributable to lower volumes across our product portfolio, and lower pricing in our main products. The $48 million decrease in sales over the prior quarter was primarily driven by silicon metal, which accounted for $23 million of the decrease, and manganese-based alloys, which accounted for $29 million, partially offset by an increase in silicon-based alloys, which accounted for $9 million.

Raw materials and energy consumption for production

Raw materials and energy consumption for production was $231.8 million in the first quarter of 2023 versus $289.6 million in the prior quarter, a decrease of 20%. As a percentage of sales, raw materials and energy consumption for production was 58% in the first quarter of 2023 versus 65% in the prior quarter. This variance was mainly due to the change in the fair value of a short-term power purchase agreement (PPA) that finalized on April 30, 2023 to hedge energy prices in Spain.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to the Parent

In the first quarter of 2023, net profit attributable to the parent was $21.0 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to a net profit attributable to the parent of $6.2 million, or $0.03 per diluted share in the fourth quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA

In the first quarter of 2023, adjusted EBITDA was $44,8 million, or 11% of sales, a decrease of 66% compared to adjusted EBITDA of $130.4 million, or 29% of sales in the fourth quarter of 2022. The decrease in the first quarter of 2023 adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of sales decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in sales volumes, prices, and the indirect CO2 and energy compensation in France in December 2022.

Total Cash

The total cash balance was $344.2 million as of March 31, 2023, up $21.3 million from $322.9 million as of December 31, 2022.

During the first quarter of 2023, we generated positive operating cash flow of $134.8 million, had negative cash flow from investing activities of $17.3 million, and $96.2 million in negative cash flow from financing activities.

Total Working Capital

Total working capital was $582.3 million at March 31, 2023, decreasing from $705.9 million at December 31, 2022. The $123.5 million decrease in working capital during the quarter was due to a decrease in trade and other receivables by $113.0 million and inventories by $83.0 million, partially offset by an increase in trade and other payables by $72.5 million.

Beatriz García-Cos, Ferroglobe’s Chief Financial Officer, commented, “During the first quarter, we followed through on our commitment to optimize working capital, with a total release of $131 million, driven by inventories and trade receivables. We continued to strengthen our balance sheet in the first quarter, achieving the lowest leverage in the company’s history with net debt of just $55 million. We expect continued improvement to our balance sheet and project to get to net debt positive in the next couple of quarters. With a strong balance sheet and improved cash flows, we are actively reviewing actions to optimize our capital structure and begin returning value to shareholders,” concluded Mrs. García-Cos.

Product Category Highlights

Silicon Metal

Quarter EndedQuarter EndedQuarter EndedTwelve MonthsEnded
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022% Q/QMarch 31, 2022% Y/YDecember 31, 2022
Shipments in metric tons:36,94239,459(6.4)%56,349(34.4)%209,342
Average selling price ($/MT):4,3514,655(6.5)%5,552(21.6)%5,332
Silicon Metal Revenue ($,000)160,735183,682(12.5)%312,850(48.6)%1,116,212
Silicon Metal Adj.EBITDA ($,000)31,12089,064(65.1)%151,661(79.5)%529,355
Silicon Metal Adj.EBITDA Mgns19.4%48.5%48.5%47.4%

Silicon metal revenue in the first quarter was $160.7 million, a decrease of 12.5% over the prior quarter. The average realized selling price decreased by 6.5%, primarily due to a pricing market decline of 6.5% in the US and 8% in Europe. Total shipments decreased due to self-constraint of our European assets in response to the general demand slowdown. Adjusted EBITDA for silicon metal decreased to $31.1 million during the first quarter, a decrease of 65.1% compared with $89.1 million for the prior quarter. EBITDA margin in the quarter decreased mainly driven by the energy compensation in France in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Silicon-Based Alloys

Quarter EndedQuarter EndedQuarter EndedTwelve Months Ended
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022% Q/QMarch 31, 2022% Y/YDecember 31, 2022
Shipments in metric tons:49,10039,84723.2%57,594(14.7)%204,076
Average selling price ($/MT):2,7563,182(13.4)%3,680(25.1)%3,694
Silicon-based Alloys Revenue ($,000)135,320126,7936.7%211,946(36.2)%753,857
Silicon-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA ($,000)21,92437,102(40.9)%78,411(72.0)%257,144
Silicon-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA Mgns16.2%29.3%37.0%34.1%

Silicon-based alloy revenue in the first quarter was $135.3 million, an increase of 6.7% over the prior quarter. The shipments increase by 23.2%, triggered by the restart of blast furnaces taking advantage of low energy prices. Adjusted EBITDA for the silicon-based alloys portfolio decreased to $21.9 million in the first quarter of 2023, a decrease of 40.9% compared with $37.1 million for the prior quarter. EBITDA margin decreased in the quarter mainly due to the decrease in sale prices.

Manganese-Based Alloys

Quarter EndedQuarter EndedQuarter EndedTwelve Months Ended
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022% Q/QMarch 31, 2022% Y/YDecember 31, 2022
Shipments in metric tons:46,86761,917(24.3)%75,082(37.6)%295,589
Average selling price ($/MT):1,3161,466(10.2)%1,925(31.6)%1,778
Manganese-based Alloys Revenue ($,000)61,67790,770(32.1)%144,533(57.3)%525,557
Manganese-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA ($,000)2,04319,696(89.6)%20,371(90.0)%69,966
Manganese-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA Mgns3.3%21.7%14.1%13.3%

Manganese-based alloy revenue in the first quarter was $61.7 million, a decrease of 32.1% over the prior quarter. The average realized selling price decreased by 10.2% and total shipments decreased 24.3%. Adjusted EBITDA for the manganese-based alloys portfolio decreased to $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2023, a decrease of 89.6% compared with $19.9 million for the prior quarter. EBITDA margin in the quarter decreased mainly driven by the energy compensation in France in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Russia – Ukraine War

The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted supply chains and caused instability in the global economy, while the United States, United Kingdom and European Union, among other countries, announced sanctions against Russia. The ongoing conflict could result in the imposition of further economic sanctions against Russia. Sanctions imposed on coal and assimilated products such as anthracite and metallurgical coke have obliged Ferroglobe to redirect its sourcing of such products to other. New sourcing of carbon electrodes was put in place in 2022 allowing Ferroglobe to ensure supply continuity to its operations worldwide while maintaining compliance with applicable sanctions.

Conference Call

Ferroglobe invites all interested persons to participate on its conference call at 8:30 AM, Eastern Time on May 10, 2023. Please dial-in at least five minutes prior to the call to register. The call may also be accessed via an audio webcast.

To join via phone:                                                                         Conference call participants should pre-register using this link:        https://register.vevent.com/register/BI80b8c060e88c4ab7abcef347366e2149Once registered, you will receive the dial-in numbers and a personal PIN, which are required to access the conference call.

To join via webcast:                A simultaneous audio webcast, and replay will be accessible here:        https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/xkwnauwt

About Ferroglobe

Ferroglobe PLC is a leading global producer of silicon metal, silicon- and manganese- based specialty alloys and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, electronics, automotive, consumer products, construction, and energy. The Company is based in London. For more information, visit http://investor.ferroglobe.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but are based on certain assumptions of management and describe the Company’s future plans, strategies and expectations. Forward-looking statements often use forward-looking terminology, including words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “guidance”, “intends”, “likely”, “may”, “plan”, “potential”, “predicts”, “seek”, “target”, “will” and words of similar meaning or the negative thereof.

Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on information currently available to the Company and assumptions that management believe to be reasonable, but are inherently uncertain. As a result, Ferroglobe’s actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond the Company’s control.

Forward-looking financial information and other metrics presented herein represent the Company’s goals and are not intended as guidance or projections for the periods referenced herein or any future periods.

All information in this press release is as of the date of its release. Ferroglobe does not undertake any obligation to update publicly any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect new information, events or circumstances arising after the date of this press release. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this press release.

Non-IFRS Measures

This document may contain summarized, non-audited or non-GAAP financial information. The information contained herein should therefore be considered as a whole and in conjunction with all the public information regarding the Company available, including any other documents released by the Company that may contain more detailed information. Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of sales, working capital as a percentage of sales, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net profit, adjusted profit per share, working capital, adjusted gross debt and net debt, are non-IFRS financial metrics that management uses in its decision making. Ferroglobe has included these financial metrics to provide supplemental measures of its performance. The Company believes these metrics are important and useful to investors because they eliminate items that have less bearing on the Company’s current and future operating performance and highlight trends in its core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS financial measures.

INVESTOR CONTACT:

Anis BarodawallaExecutive Vice President – Investor Relations Email:   [email protected]

MEDIA CONTACT:

Cristina Feliu RoigExecutive Director – Communications & Public AffairsEmail:   [email protected]

Ferroglobe PLC and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Income Statement
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
Quarter EndedQuarter EndedQuarter EndedTwelve Months Ended
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2022December 31, 2022
Sales$400,868$448,625$715,265$2,597,916
Raw materials and energy consumption for production(255,036)(289,572)(340,555)(1,285,086)
Energy consumption for production (PPA impact)23,193———
Other operating income14,81478,41423,008147,356
Staff costs(67,543)(76,431)(81,986)(314,810)
Other operating expense(54,145)(54,129)(83,176)(346,252)
Depreciation and amortization charges, operating allowances and write-downs(17,990)(20,547)(21,109)(81,559)
Impairment (losses) gain246(56,999)—(56,999)
Other gain (loss)47335(317)(19)
Operating profit44,45429,696211,130660,547
Net finance expense(10,980)(16,830)(12,455)(58,741)
Exchange differences1,4554,051(4,393)(9,995)
Profit before tax34,92916,917194,282591,811
Income tax (loss)(9,461)(7,775)(43,495)(147,983)
Profit for the period25,4689,142150,787443,828
Profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest(4,477)(2,943)376(3,514)
Profit attributable to the parent$20,991$6,199$151,163$440,314
EBITDA$62,444$50,243$232,239$742,106
Adjusted EBITDA$44,767$130,442$241,119$860,006
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic187,873187,523187,408187,816
Diluted189,629188,949188,583189,625
Profit (loss) per ordinary share
Basic$0.11$0.03$0.81$2.34
Diluted$0.11$0.03$0.80$2.32
Ferroglobe PLC and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
March 31,December 31,March 31,
202320222022
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Goodwill$29,702$29,702$29,702
Other intangible assets223,447111,797188,407
Property, plant and equipment497,557486,247548,862
Other non-current financial assets14,70214,1863,977
Deferred tax assets7,1237,136246
Non-current receivables from related parties2,9151,6001,665
Other non-current assets19,29718,21818,819
Non-current restricted cash and cash equivalents2,1752,1332,220
Total non-current assets796,918671,019793,898
Current assets
Inventories417,042500,080362,298
Trade and other receivables312,452425,474499,953
Current receivables from related parties2,7282,6752,784
Current income tax assets7,6526,104408
Other current financial assets23203
Other current assets26,91430,60811,838
Assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale1,0881,067—
Current restricted cash and cash equivalents2,4112,875—
Cash and cash equivalents339,611317,935173,802
Total current assets1,109,9001,286,8211,051,286
Total assets$1,906,818$1,957,840$1,845,184
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity$658,490$756,813$475,477
Non-current liabilities
Deferred income128,1253,84270,699
Provisions50,93747,67057,858
Bank borrowings15,59015,7743,360
Lease liabilities11,74412,94210,636
Debt instruments304,621330,655404,954
Other financial liabilities39,27638,27938,674
Other Obligations36,31037,50237,241
Other non-current liabilities2212—
Deferred tax liabilities35,27235,85435,423
Total non-current liabilities621,897522,530658,845
Current liabilities
Provisions146,501145,507159,386
Bank borrowings31,46262,05995,359
Lease liabilities7,4928,9297,869
Debt instruments4,68812,7876,382
Other financial liabilities43,95060,38262,141
Financial Instruments79,331——
Payables to related parties2,3771,7908,685
Trade and other payables147,150219,666249,064
Current income tax liabilities48,32653,23421,208
Other Obligations18,7909,58018,369
Other current liabilities96,364104,56382,399
Total current liabilities626,431678,497710,862
Total equity and liabilities$1,906,818$1,957,840$1,845,184
Ferroglobe PLC and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Quarter EndedQuarter EndedQuarter EndedTwelve Months Ended
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2022December 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Profit for the period$25,468$9,142$150,787$443,828
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) profit to net cash used by operating activities:
Income tax (benefit) expense9,4617,77543,495147,983
Depreciation and amortization charges, operating allowances and write-downs17,99020,54721,10981,559
Net finance expense10,98016,83012,45558,741
Exchange differences(1,455)(4,051)4,3939,995
Impairment losses(246)56,999—56,999
Net loss (gain) due to changes in the value of asset(25)(209)(6)(349)
Gain on disposal of non-current assets(22)(120)302459
Share-based compensation1,9051,9411,8075,836
Other adjustments—(6)21(91)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities—
(Increase) decrease in inventories86,27541,566(73,611)(220,823)
(Increase) decrease in trade receivables118,71414,518(121,767)(72,558)
Increase (decrease) in trade payables(73,864)(130)40,07330,640
Other(44,100)(10,288)(12,463)(56,677)
Income taxes paid(16,298)(36,455)(687)(80,524)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities134,783118,05965,908405,018
Cash flows from investing activities:
Interest and finance income received668257681,520
Payments due to investments:
Other intangible assets—(918)—(1,147)
Property, plant and equipment(17,960)(13,891)(9,193)(52,153)
Other———6
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities(17,292)(14,552)(9,125)(51,774)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment for debt and equity issuance costs—(60)—(853)
Repayment of debt instruments(26,283)—(4,943)(111,106)
Increase/(decrease) in bank borrowings:—
Borrowings109,762158,607244,164898,586
Payments(141,900)(168,230)(237,627)(919,932)
Amounts paid due to leases(2,247)(4,383)(2,518)(11,590)
Proceeds from other financing liabilities———38,298
Other amounts received/(paid) due to financing activities(17,377)—38,298678
Interest paid(18,192)(3,569)(34,799)(60,822)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities(96,237)(17,635)2,575(166,741)
Total net cash flows for the period21,25485,87259,358186,503
Beginning balance of cash and cash equivalents322,943236,789116,663116,663
Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents in foreign currencies—2821(6,506)
Ending balance of cash and cash equivalents$344,197$322,943$176,022$296,660
Cash from continuing operations339,611317,935173,802317,935
Current/Non-current restricted cash and cash equivalents4,5865,0082,2205,008
Cash and restricted cash in the statement of financial position$344,197$322,943$176,022$322,943

Adjusted EBITDA ($,000):

Quarter EndedQuarter EndedQuarter EndedTwelve Months Ended
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2022December 31, 2022
Profit attributable to the parent$20,991$6,199$151,163$440,314
Profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest4,4772,943(376)3,514
Income tax expense9,4617,77543,495147,983
Net finance expense10,98016,83012,45558,741
Exchange differences(1,455)(4,051)4,3939,995
Depreciation and amortization charges, operating allowances and write-downs17,99020,54721,10981,559
EBITDA62,44450,243232,239742,106
Impairment(246)56,999—56,999
Restructuring and termination costs——5,9099,315
New strategy implementation2,0494,4422,97129,032
Pension Plan buyout————
Subactivity3,7135,653—9,449
PPA Energy(23,193)———
Prior periods (loss)—13,105—13,105
Adjusted EBITDA$44,767$130,442$241,119$860,006

Adjusted profit attributable to Ferroglobe ($,000):

Quarter EndedQuarter EndedQuarter EndedTwelve Months Ended
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2022December 31, 2022
Profit attributable to the parent$20,991$6,199$151,163$440,314
Tax rate adjustment(599)4,5916,93136,604
Impairment(175)46,272—46,272
Restructuring and termination costs——4,7977,562
New strategy implementation1,4593,6062,41223,568
Pension Plan buyout————
Subactivity2,6444,589—7,671
PPA Energy(16,513)———
Prior periods (loss)—10,639—10,639
Adjusted profit attributable to the parent$7,807$75,896$165,303$572,630

Adjusted diluted profit per share:

Quarter EndedQuarter EndedQuarter EndedTwelve Months Ended
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2022December 31, 2022
Diluted profit per ordinary share$0.11$0.03$0.80$2.32
Tax rate adjustment(0.00)0.020.040.19
Impairment(0.00)0.24—0.26
Restructuring and termination costs——0.030.04
New strategy implementation0.010.020.010.13
Subactivity0.010.02—0.04
PPA Energy(0.09)———
Prior periods (loss)—0.06—0.06
Adjusted diluted profit per ordinary share$0.05$0.39$0.88$3.04

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