Finance
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second quarter 2022 highlights:
- Shipments of 424 thousand metric tons, up 4% compared to Q2 2021
- Revenue of €2.3 billion, up 50% compared to Q2 2021
- Value-Added Revenue (VAR) of €704 million, up 22% compared to Q2 2021
- Net loss of €32 million compared to net income of €108 million in Q2 2021
- Adjusted EBITDA of €198 million, up 17% compared to Q2 2021
- Cash from Operations of €111 million and Free Cash Flow of €60 million
- Repaid €180 million PGE French Facility and CHF 15 million Swiss Facility
First half 2022 highlights:
- Shipments of 825 thousand metric tons, up 4% compared to H1 2021
- Revenue of €4.3 billion, up 49% compared to H1 2021
- VAR of €1.4 billion, up 22% compared to H1 2021
- Net income of €147 million compared to net income of €156 million in H1 2021
- Adjusted EBITDA of €365 million, up 25% compared to H1 2021
- Cash from Operations of €169 million and Free Cash Flow of €86 million
- Net debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA of 3.0x at June 30, 2022
Jean-Marc Germain, Constellium’s Chief Executive Officer said, “I am very proud of the results our team delivered in the second quarter, including record VAR, record Adjusted EBITDA and strong Free Cash Flow generation. Demand remained strong across most end markets during the quarter, and our team continued to execute very well despite significant inflationary pressures. Both P&ARP and AS&I reported record Adjusted EBITDA as continued strength in packaging and industry demand more than offset continued weakness in automotive caused by the semiconductor shortage and other supply chain challenges. A&T reported very strong second quarter Adjusted EBITDA supported by a greater than 50% increase in aerospace shipments compared to the same quarter last year and continued strength in transportation, industry and defense (TID). Lastly, we generated Free Cash Flow of €60 million and reduced our leverage to 3.0x.”
Mr. Germain continued, "Macroeconomic and geopolitical risks remain elevated and we expect inflationary pressures to continue, particularly for inputs like energy and regions more directly affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine. However, I am confident in our ability to continue to execute well through these challenging times. Based on our strong performance in the first half of this year and our current outlook for the second half which assumes no major deterioration on the geopolitical front, we are raising our guidance and now expect Adjusted EBITDA of €670 million to €690 million and Free Cash Flow in excess of €170 million in 2022. Following this, we expect our leverage to decline further by the end of the year. We remain focused on executing our strategy, driving operational performance, generating Free Cash Flow and increasing shareholder value.”
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