Constellium Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results

PARIS, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.

Third quarter 2022 highlights:

  • Shipments of 387 thousand metric tons, down 2% compared to Q3 2021
  • Revenue of €2.0 billion, up 27% compared to Q3 2021
  • Value-Added Revenue (VAR) of €673 million, up 21% compared to Q3 2021
  • Net income of €131 million compared to net income of €99 million in Q3 2021
  • Adjusted EBITDA of €160 million, up 12% compared to Q3 2021
  • Cash from Operations of €154 million and Free Cash Flow of €74 million

Nine months ended September 30, 2022 highlights:

  • Shipments of 1.2 million metric tons, up 2% compared to YTD 2021
  • Revenue of €6.3 billion, up 41% compared to YTD 2021
  • VAR of €2.0 billion, up 21% compared to YTD 2021
  • Net income of €278 million compared to net income of €255 million in YTD 2021
  • Adjusted EBITDA of €525 million, up 21% compared to YTD 2021
  • Cash from Operations of €323 million and Free Cash Flow of €160 million
  • Net debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA of 3.0x at September 30, 2022

Jean-Marc Germain, Constellium’s Chief Executive Officer said, “Constellium delivered strong results in the third quarter. Adjusted EBITDA of €160 million is a third quarter record and includes record third quarter performances by both A&T and AS&I. Looking across our end markets, packaging demand continues to be resilient. Our shipments were down in the quarter due to operating challenges at our Muscle Shoals facility. Automotive shipments were up double digits in the quarter versus last year with new platform launches driving our growth, but we continue to be impacted by the semiconductor shortage and other supply chain challenges. In aerospace, demand is very strong with shipments up around 50% compared to last year for the second quarter in a row. While we are seeing signs of weakness across certain industrial markets, we like our end market positioning. Free Cash Flow in the third quarter was solid at €74 million.”

"Macroeconomic and geopolitical risks remain elevated and we expect significant inflationary pressures to continue, particularly for inputs like energy and in regions more directly affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Constellium team has demonstrated its relentless focus on execution and cost control and I am confident in our ability to manage our business through these challenging times. We remain focused on executing our strategy, driving operational improvements, strengthening our margins, generating Free Cash Flow and increasing shareholder value,” Mr. Germain continued.

Mr. Germain concluded, “We expect recent demand trends in our markets to continue through the remainder of 2022. Based on our current outlook, in 2022 we expect Adjusted EBITDA at the low end of our range of €670 million to €690 million and Free Cash Flow in excess of €170 million.”

• Group Summary

 Q3
2022
Q3
2021
Var.YTD
2022
YTD
2021
Var.
Shipments (k metric tons)387395(2)%1,2121,1862%
Revenue (€ millions)2,0221,58727%6,2764,44641%
VAR (€ millions)67355821%2,0291,67021%
Net income (€ millions)13199n.m.278255n.m.
Adjusted EBITDA (€ millions)16014312%52543421%
Adjusted EBITDA per metric ton (€)41236214%43336618%

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.

For the third quarter of 2022, shipments of 387 thousand metric tons decreased 2% compared to the third quarter of last year due to lower shipments in the Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products segment, partially offset by higher shipments in the Aerospace & Transportation and Automotive Structures & Industry segments. Revenue of €2.0 billion increased 27% compared to the third quarter of the prior year primarily due to improved price and mix and higher metal prices. VAR of €673 million increased 21% compared to the third quarter of the prior year primarily due to improved price and mix and favorable foreign exchange translation, partially offset by lower volumes and unfavorable metal costs due to inflation. Net income of €131 million increased €32 million compared to net income of €99 million in the third quarter of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA of €160 million increased 12% compared to the third quarter of last year due to stronger results in our Aerospace & Transportation, Automotive Structures & Industry and Holdings & Corporate segments, partially offset by weaker results in our Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products segment.

For the first nine months of 2022, shipments of 1.2 million metric tons increased 2% compared to the first nine months of 2021 on higher shipments in each of our segments. Revenue of €6.3 billion increased 41% compared to the first nine months of 2021 primarily due to higher metal prices, improved price and mix and higher volumes. VAR of €2.0 billion increased 21% compared to the first nine months of 2021 primarily due to higher volumes, improved price and mix and favorable foreign exchange translation, partially offset by unfavorable metal costs due to inflation. Net income of €278 million increased €23 million compared to net income of €255 million in the first nine months of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA of €525 million increased 21% compared to the first nine months of 2021 on stronger results in our Aerospace & Transportation, Automotive Structures & Industry and Holdings & Corporate segments.

• Results by Segment

• Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products (P&ARP)

 Q3
2022
Q3
2021
Var.YTD
2022
YTD
2021
Var.
Shipments (k metric tons)267281(5)%8358320%
Revenue (€ millions)1,14098815%3,6562,66137%
Adjusted EBITDA (€ millions)7894(17)%255256(1)%
Adjusted EBITDA per metric ton (€)291335(13)%305308(1)%

For the third quarter of 2022, Adjusted EBITDA decreased 17% compared to the third quarter of 2021 as a result of lower shipments and higher operating costs mainly due to inflation and operating challenges at our Muscle Shoals facility which resulted in higher maintenance and supplies costs, partially offset by improved price and mix and favorable foreign exchange translation. Shipments of 267 thousand metric tons decreased 5% compared to the third quarter of the prior year due to lower shipments of packaging and specialty rolled products, partially offset by higher shipments of automotive rolled products. Revenue of €1.1 billion increased 15% compared to the third quarter of 2021 primarily due to improved price and mix and higher metal prices, partially offset by lower shipments.

For the first nine months of 2022, Adjusted EBITDA of €255 million was relatively stable compared to the first nine months of 2021 with improved price and mix, favorable metal costs and favorable foreign exchange translation offset by higher operating costs mainly due to inflation and operating challenges at our Muscle Shoals facility which resulted in higher maintenance and supplies costs. Shipments of 835 thousand metric tons were stable compared to the first nine months of 2021 on higher shipments of automotive rolled products, mostly offset by lower shipments of specialty rolled products. Revenue of €3.7 billion increased 37% compared to the first nine months of 2021 primarily due to higher metal prices.

• Aerospace & Transportation (A&T)

 Q3
2022
Q3
2021
Var.YTD
2022
YTD
2021
Var.
Shipments (k metric tons)55526%17015311%
Revenue (€ millions)43228950%1,27882156%
Adjusted EBITDA (€ millions)4520136%1618199%
Adjusted EBITDA per metric ton (€)807362123%94452580%

For the third quarter of 2022, Adjusted EBITDA increased 136% compared to the third quarter of 2021 primarily due to higher shipments, improved price and mix and favorable foreign exchange translation, partially offset by higher operating costs due to inflation and the production ramp-up in aerospace. Shipments of 55 thousand metric tons increased 6% compared to the third quarter of 2021 on higher shipments of aerospace rolled products, partially offset by lower shipments of TID rolled products. Revenue of €432 million increased 50% compared to the third quarter of 2021 on improved price and mix, higher metal prices, higher shipments and favorable foreign exchange translation.

For the first nine months of 2022, Adjusted EBITDA of €161 million increased 99% compared to the first nine months of 2021 primarily due to higher shipments, improved price and mix and favorable foreign exchange translation, partially offset by higher operating costs due to inflation and the production ramp-up in aerospace. Shipments of 170 thousand metric tons increased 11% compared to the first nine months of 2021 on higher shipments of aerospace rolled products. Revenue of €1.3 billion increased 56% compared to the first nine months of 2021 primarily due to higher metal prices, improved price and mix and higher shipments.

• Automotive Structures & Industry (AS&I)

 Q3
2022
Q3
2021
Var.YTD
2022
YTD
2021
Var.
Shipments (k metric tons)65624%2072013%
Revenue (€ millions)47332645%1,4331,02140%
Adjusted EBITDA (€ millions)35327%1181116%
Adjusted EBITDA per metric ton (€)5445283%5705533%

For the third quarter of 2022, Adjusted EBITDA increased 7% compared to the third quarter of 2021 primarily due to higher shipments and improved price and mix, partially offset by higher operating costs mainly due to inflation. Shipments of 65 thousand metric tons increased 4% compared to the third quarter of 2021 due to higher shipments of automotive extruded products. Revenue of €473 million increased 45% compared to the third quarter of 2021 primarily due to improved price and mix and higher metal prices.

For the first nine months of 2022, Adjusted EBITDA of €118 million increased 6% compared to the first nine months of 2021 primarily due to higher shipments and improved price and mix, partially offset by higher operating costs mainly due to inflation. Shipments of 207 thousand metric tons increased 3% compared to the first nine months of 2021 on higher shipments of other extruded products. Revenue of €1.4 billion increased 40% compared to the first nine months of 2021 primarily due to higher metal prices and improved price and mix.

• Net Income

For the third quarter of 2022, net income of €131 million compares to net income of €99 million in the third quarter of the prior year. The increase in net income is primarily related to the recognition of deferred tax assets previously unrecognized, partially offset by realized losses on derivatives mostly related to our metal hedging positions and lower gross profit.

For the first nine months of 2022, net income of €278 million compares to net income of €255 million in first nine months of the prior year. The increase in net income is primarily related to the recognition of deferred tax assets previously unrecognized, higher gross profit and lower finance costs, partially offset by realized and unrealized losses on derivatives mostly related to our metal hedging positions and higher selling and administrative expenses.

• Cash Flow

Free Cash Flow was €160 million in the first nine months of 2022 compared to €121 million in the first nine months of the prior year. The increase was primarily due to stronger Adjusted EBITDA and lower cash interest, partially offset by increased capital expenditures and higher cash taxes.

Cash flows from operating activities were €323 million for the first nine months of 2022 compared to cash flows from operating activities of €239 million in the first nine months of the prior year. Constellium increased derecognized factored receivables by €22 million for the first nine months of 2022 compared to a decrease of €30 million in the prior year.

Cash flows used in investing activities were €163 million for the first nine months of 2022 compared to cash flows used in investing activities of €118 million in the first nine months of the prior year.

Cash flows used in financing activities were €141 million for the first nine months of 2022 compared to cash flows used in financing activities of €241 million in the first nine months of the prior year. In the first nine months of 2022, Constellium drew on the Pan-U.S. ABL due 2026 and used the proceeds and cash on the balance sheet to repay the €180 million PGE French Facility due 2022 and the CHF 15 million Swiss Facility due 2025. In the first nine months of 2021, Constellium issued $500 million of 3.75% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2029 and €300 million of 3.125% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2029 and used the proceeds and cash on the balance sheet to redeem $650 million of 6.625% Senior Notes due 2025 and $400 million of 5.75% Senior Notes due 2024.

• Liquidity and Net Debt

Liquidity at September 30, 2022 was €819 million, comprised of €171 million of cash and cash equivalents and €648 million available under our committed lending facilities and factoring arrangements.

Net debt was €1,997 million at September 30, 2022 compared to €1,981 million at December 31, 2021.

• Outlook

Based on our current outlook, we expect Adjusted EBITDA in the range of €670 million to €690 million in 2022.

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, metal 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, including the length and magnitude of disruption resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic; the Russian invasion of Ukraine; 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 packaging, automotive and aerospace. Constellium generated €6.2 billion of revenue in 2021.

Constellium’s earnings materials for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, are also available on the company’s website (www.constellium.com).

  
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (UNAUDITED)

 Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(in millions of Euros)2022202120222021
Revenue2,022 1,587 6,276 4,446 
Cost of sales(1,889)(1,419)(5,711)(3,937)
Gross profit133 168 565 509 
Selling and administrative expenses(63)(60)(206)(187)
Research and development expenses(11)(10)(32)(30)
Other gains and losses - net(29)55 (53)142 
Income from operations30 153 274 434 
Finance costs - net(36)(34)(98)(126)
(Loss) / income before tax(6)119 176 308 
Income tax benefit / (expense)137 (20)102 (53)
Net income131 99 278 255 
Net income attributable to:    
Equity holders of Constellium130 97 273 250 
Non-controlling interests1 2 5 5 
Net income131 99 278 255 
     
Earnings per share attributable to the equity holders of Constellium, (in Euros)    
Basic0.90 0.68 1.90 1.77 
Diluted0.88 0.65 1.86 1.69 
Weighted average number of shares, (in thousands)    
Basic144,302 141,677 143,398 140,765 
Diluted146,759 147,148 146,759 147,148 
         

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME / (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)

 Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(in millions of Euros)2022202120222021
Net income131 99 278 255 
Other comprehensive income    
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to the consolidated income statement    
Remeasurement on post-employment benefit obligations26 5 181 94 
Income tax on remeasurement on post-employment benefit obligations(9)(3)(39)(14)
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to the consolidated income statement    
Cash flow hedges(12)(6)(27)(14)
Income tax on cash flow hedges3 1 7 3 
Currency translation differences47 10 89 22 
Other comprehensive income55 7 211 91 
Total comprehensive income186 106 489 346 
Attributable to:    
Equity holders of Constellium184 104 483 340 
Non-controlling interests2 2 6 6 
Total comprehensive income186 106 489 346 
         

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)

     
(in millions of Euros) At September 30, 2022 At December 31, 2021
Assets    
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 171 147
Trade receivables and other 822 683
Inventories 1,383 1,050
Other financial assets 47 58
  2,423 1,938
Non-current assets    
Property, plant and equipment 2,057 1 ,948
Goodwill 522 451
Intangible assets 57 58
Deferred tax assets 275 162
Trade receivables and other 53 55
Other financial assets 18 12
  2,982 2,686
Total Assets 5,405 4,624
     
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade payables and other 1,690 1,377
Borrowings 154 258
Other financial liabilities 87 25
Income tax payable 24 34
Provisions 22 20
  1,977 1,714
Non-current liabilities    
Trade payables and other 40 32
Borrowings 2,015 1,871.60
Other financial liabilities 28 599.97
Pension and other post-employment benefit obligations 450 14
Provisions 97 _
Deferred tax liabilities 5 _
  2,635 2,619
Total Liabilities 4,612 4,333
Equity    
Share capital 3 3
Share premium 420 420
Retained earnings / (deficit) and other reserves 347 (149)
Equity attributable to equity holders of Constellium 770 274
Non-controlling interests 23 17
Total Equity 793 291
Total Equity and Liabilities 5,405 4,624
     

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

(in millions of Euros) Share capital Share premium Re-measurement  Cash
flow
hedges

 Foreign
currency
translation
reserve

 Other reserves Retained
(deficit) earnings

 Total
 Non-
controlling
interests

 Total
equity
At January 1, 2022 3 420 (94) (4) 19  83 (153) 274  17  291 
Net income _ _ _  _  _  _ 273  273  5  278 
Other comprehensive income / (loss) _ _ 142  (20) 88  _ _  210  1  211 
Total comprehensive income | (loss) _ _ 142  (20) 88  _ 273  483  6  489 
Share-based compensation _ _ _  _  _  13 _  13  _  13 
Transactions with non-controlling interests _ _ _  _  _    _  _  _  _ 
At September 30, 2022 3 420 48  (24) 107  96 120  770  23  793 
                            
                            
(in millions of Euros) Share
capital
 Share premium Re-measurement
 Cash
flow
hedges
 Foreign currency translation reserve
 Other reserves Retained
deficit
 Total
 Non-
controlling interests
 Total
equity
At January 1, 2021 3 420 (192) 9  (13) 68 (410) (115) 14  (101)
Net income _ _ _  _  _  _ 250  250  5  255 
Other comprehensive income / (loss) _ _ 80  (11) 21  _ _  90  1  91 
Total comprehensive income | (loss) _ _ 80  (11) 21  _ 250  340  6  346 
Share-based compensation _ _ _  _  _  11 _  11  _  11 
Transactions with non-controlling interests _ _ _  _  _  _ _  _  (2) (2)
At September 30, 2021 3 420 (112) (2) 8  79 (160) 236  18  254 
                            


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

 Three months ended
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Nine months ended
September 30,
(in millions of Euros)2022202120222021
Net income131 99 278 255 
Adjustments    
Depreciation and amortization73 67 209 195 
Pension and other post-employment benefits service costs7 8 18 25 
Finance costs - net36 34 98 126 
Income tax (benefit) / expense(137)20 (102)53 
Unrealized (gains) / losses on derivatives - net and from remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities - net(18)(23)67 (68)
Losses on disposal1 1 2 1 
Other - net4 3 12 8 
Change in working capital    
Inventories18 (122)(238)(334)
Trade receivables195 (23)(92)(257)
Trade payables(119)56 206 356 
Other(1)15 3 15 
Change in provisions(3)(3)(7)(7)
Pension and other post-employment benefits paid(12)(13)(33)(34)
Interest paid(31)(27)(85)(99)
Income tax refunded / (paid)10 (1)(13)4 
Net cash flows from operating activities154 91 323 239 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(80)(54)(164)(128)
Property, plant and equipment grants received 3 1 10 
Net cash flows used in investing activities(80)(51)(163)(118)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term borrowings   712 
Repayments of long-term borrowings(2)(2)(188)(871)
Net change in revolving credit facilities and short-term borrowings(57)1 67  
Lease repayments(7)(8)(27)(25)
Payment of financing costs and redemption fees(1)(2)(1)(28)
Transactions with non-controlling interests  (2)(2)
Other financing activities5 2 10 (27)
Net cash flows used in financing activities(62)(9)(141)(241)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalent12 31 19 (120)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year156 290 147 439 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents3 2 5 4 
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period171 323 171 323 
         

SEGMENT ADJUSTED EBITDA

 Three months ended
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Nine months ended
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(in millions of Euros)2022202120222021
P&ARP7894 255 256 
A&T4520 161 81 
AS&I3532 118 111 
Holdings and Corporate2(3)(9)(14)
Total160143 525 434 
        

SHIPMENTS AND REVENUE BY PRODUCT LINE

(in k metric tons)

Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
2022 2021 2022 2021 
Packaging rolled products196 215 623 622 
Automotive rolled products64 55 184 177 
Specialty and other thin-rolled products7 11 28 33 
Aerospace rolled products19 13 55 39 
Transportation, industry, defense and other rolled products36 39 115 114 
Automotive extruded products29 26 89 89 
Other extruded products36 36 118 112 
Total shipments387 395 1,212 1,186 
(in millions of Euros)    
Packaging rolled products792 730 2,629 1,897 
Automotive rolled products308 216 879 637 
Specialty and other thin-rolled products40 42 148 127 
Aerospace rolled products184 92 510 279 
Transportation, industry, defense and other rolled products248 197 768 542 
Automotive extruded products248 167 721 544 
Other extruded products225 159 712 477 
Other and inter-segment eliminations(23)(16)(91)(57)
Total revenue2,022 1,587 6,276 4,446 
         

NON-GAAP MEASURES

Reconciliation of Revenue to VAR (a non-GAAP measure)

 Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(in millions of Euros)2022202120222021
Revenue2,022 1,587 6,276 4,446 
Hedged cost of alloyed metal(1,414)(966)(4,191)(2,617)
Revenue from incidental activities(5)(4)(16)(15)
Metal time lag70 (59)(40)(144)
VAR673 558 2,029 1,670 
         


Reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure)

 Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(in millions of Euros)2022
2021
2022
2021
Net income131 99 278 255 
Income tax (benefit) / expense(137)20 (102)53 
(Loss) / income before tax(3)119 176 308 
Finance costs - net36 34 98 126 
Income from operations30 153 274 434 
Depreciation and amortization73 67 209 195 
Restructuring costs   3 
Unrealized (gains) / losses on derivatives(19)(23)65 (67)
Unrealized exchange losses / (gains) from the remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities – net1  2 (1)
Losses on pension plan amendments   2 
Share based compensation costs4 4 13 11 
Metal price lag (A)70 (59)(40)(144)
Losses on disposal1 1 2 1 
Adjusted EBITDA160 143 525 434 
         

(A) Metal price lag represents the 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 Group accounts for inventory using a weighted average price basis and this adjustment aims to remove the effect of volatility in LME prices. The calculation of the Group metal price lag adjustment is based on an internal standardized methodology calculated at each of Constellium’s manufacturing sites and is primarily calculated as the average value of product recorded in inventory, which approximates the spot price in the market, less the average value transferred out of inventory, which is the weighted average of the metal element of cost of sales, based on the quantity sold in the year.

Reconciliation of net cash flows from operating activities to Free Cash Flow (a non-GAAP measure)

      
(in millions of Euros) Three months ended
September 30

 Nine months ended
September 30

 2022  2021  2022  2021 
Net cash flows from operating activities 154  91  323  239 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (80) (54) (164) (128)
Property, plant and equipment grants received _  3  1  10 
Free Cash Flow  74   40   160   121 
             

Reconciliation of borrowings to Net debt (a non-GAAP measure)

(in millions of Euros) At September 30, 2022 At December 31,2021
    
Borrowings 2,169  2,129 
Fair value of net debt derivatives, net of margin calls (1) (1)
Cash and cash equivalents (171) (147)
Net debt 1,997  1,981 
       

Non-GAAP measures

In addition to the results reported in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), this press release includes information regarding certain financial measures which are not prepared in accordance with IFRS (“non-GAAP measures”). The non-GAAP measures used in this press release are: VAR, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per metric ton, Free Cash Flow and Net debt. Reconciliations to the most directly comparable IFRS financial measures are presented in the schedules to this press release. We believe these non-GAAP measures are important supplemental measures of our operating and financial performance. By providing these measures, together with the reconciliations, we believe we are enhancing investors’ understanding of our business, our results of operations and our financial position, as well as assisting investors in evaluating the extent to which we are executing our strategic initiatives. However, these non-GAAP financial measures supplement our IFRS disclosures and should not be considered an alternative to the IFRS measures and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

VAR is defined as revenue, excluding revenue from incidental activities, minus cost of metal which includes, cost of aluminium adjusted for metal lag, cost of other alloying metals, freight out costs, and realized gains and losses from hedging. Management believes that VAR is a useful measure of our activity as it eliminates the impact of metal costs from our revenue and reflects the value-added elements of our activity. VAR eliminates the impact of metal price fluctuations which are not under our control and which we generally pass-through to our customers and facilitates comparisons from period to period. VAR is not a presentation made in accordance with IFRS and should not be considered as an alternative to revenue determined in accordance with IFRS.

In considering the financial performance of the business, management and our chief operational decision maker, as defined by IFRS, analyze the primary financial performance measure of Adjusted EBITDA in all of our business segments. The most directly comparable IFRS measure to Adjusted EBITDA is our net income or loss for the period. We believe Adjusted EBITDA, as defined below, is useful to investors and is used by our management for measuring profitability because it excludes the impact of certain non-cash charges, such as depreciation, amortization, impairment and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives as well as items that do not impact the day-to-day operations and that management in many cases does not directly control or influence. Therefore, such adjustments eliminate items which have less bearing on our core operating performance.

Adjusted EBITDA measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in their evaluation of Constellium and in comparison to other companies, many of which present an Adjusted EBITDA-related performance measure when reporting their results.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income / (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, results from joint ventures, net finance costs, other expenses and depreciation and amortization as adjusted to exclude restructuring costs, impairment charges, unrealized gains or losses on derivatives and on foreign exchange differences on transactions which do not qualify for hedge accounting, metal price lag, share based compensation expense, effects of certain purchase accounting adjustments, start-up and development costs or acquisition, integration and separation costs, certain incremental costs and other exceptional, unusual or generally nonrecurring items.

Adjusted EBITDA is the measure of performance used by management in evaluating our operating performance, in preparing internal forecasts and budgets necessary for managing our business and, specifically in relation to the exclusion of the effect of favorable or unfavorable metal price lag, this measure allows management and the investor to assess operating results and trends without the impact of our accounting for inventories. We use the weighted average cost method in accordance with IFRS which leads to the purchase price paid for metal impacting our cost of goods sold and therefore profitability in the period subsequent to when the related sales price impacts our revenues. Management believes this measure also provides additional information used by our lending facilities providers with respect to the ongoing performance of our underlying business activities. Historically, we have used Adjusted EBITDA in calculating our compliance with financial covenants under certain of our loan facilities.

Adjusted EBITDA is not a presentation made in accordance with IFRS, is not a measure of financial condition, liquidity or profitability and should not be considered as an alternative to profit or loss for the period, revenues or operating cash flows determined in accordance with IFRS.

Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditure, equity contributions and loans to joint ventures and other investing activities. Management believes that Free Cash Flow is a useful measure of the net cash flow generated or used by the business as it takes into account both the cash generated or consumed by operating activities, including working capital, and the capital expenditure requirements of the business. However, Free Cash Flow is not a presentation made in accordance with IFRS and should not be considered as an alternative to operating cash flows determined in accordance with IFRS. Free Cash Flow has certain inherent limitations, including the fact that it does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary spending, notably because it does not reflect principal repayments required in connection with our debt or capital lease obligations.

Net debt is defined as borrowings plus or minus the fair value of cross currency basis swaps net of margin calls less cash and cash equivalents and cash pledged for the issuance of guarantees. Management believes that Net debt is a useful measure of indebtedness because it takes into account the cash and cash equivalent balances held by the Company as well as the total external debt of the Company. Net debt is not a presentation made in accordance with IFRS, and should not be considered as an alternative to borrowings determined in accordance with IFRS.


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