Finance
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.
First quarter 2021 highlights:
Shipments of 385 thousand metric tons, down 2% compared to Q1 2020
Revenue of €1.3 billion, down 7% compared to Q1 2020
Net income of €48 million compared to net loss of €31 million in Q1 2020
Adjusted EBITDA of €121 million, down 18% compared to Q1 2020
Cash from Operations of €75 million and Free Cash Flow of €46 million
Net debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA of 4.6 at March 31, 2021
Jean-Marc Germain, Constellium’s Chief Executive Officer said, “Our team delivered solid first quarter results. Better-than-expected market demand and excellent cost performance propelled us above the top end of our Adjusted EBITDA guidance range. P&ARP demonstrated strong cost control, which helped to offset the effects of several one-off events. A&T results continue to be negatively affected by weak aerospace demand; however, TID has been a bright spot, with improving demand in both the U.S. and Europe. AS&I reported record first quarter Adjusted EBITDA and returned to historical levels of profitability. Lastly, we continue to build on our track record of delivering consistent and significant Free Cash Flow with €46 million generated in the first quarter.
Mr. Germain concluded, "I am optimistic about our prospects for the remainder of 2021, despite some lingering uncertainties. Our end markets, with the exception of aerospace, remain strong. We expect Adjusted EBITDA of €510 million to €530 million and Free Cash Flow in excess of €100 million in 2021. As a result, we expect our leverage to fall well below 4.0x by the end of the year. We continue to be focused on executing our strategy, driving operational performance, and generating Free Cash Flow.”
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