UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the Month of November 2024

 

Commission File Number: 001-37668

 

FERROGLOBE PLC

(Name of Registrant)

13 Chesterfield Street,

London W1J 5JN, United Kingdom

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F 

Form 40-F 

 

 

 



This Form 6-K consists of the following materials, which appear immediately following this page:

Press release dated November 6, 2024 announcing results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024
Third quarter 2024 earnings call presentation

This Form 6-K is being furnished for the purpose of incorporating by reference the information in this Form 6-K into (a) Registration Statement No. 333-208911 on Form S-8, and (b) Registration Statement No. 333-258254 on Form F-3 and related prospectuses, as such registration statements and prospectuses may be amended from time to time.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Date: November 6, 2024

  

FERROGLOBE PLC

 

 

 

 

by

/s/ Marco Levi

 

 

Name: Marco Levi

 

 

Title: Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)


Ferroglobe Reports Strong Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Maintaining Adj. EBITDA guidance of $150-170 million

Recorded improved adjusted EBITDA of $60 million for the third quarter of 2024
Positive net cash position of $32 million and adjusted gross debt of $89 million
U.S. Department of Commerce announced duties on Russian, Brazilian, Kazakhstan and Malaysian FeSi imports
Paid quarterly cash dividend of $0.013 per share in September; next dividend of $0.013 per share on December 27
Repurchased shares during the third quarter and implemented a 10b5-1 plan
Preparing to issue ESG report highlighting the company’s 2030 decarbonization targets and other milestones


LONDON, November 6, 2024 (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 announces financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

Financial Highlights

    

    

%

%

%

($ in millions, except EPS)

Q3 2024

Q2 2024

Q/Q

Q3 2023

Y/Y

YTD 2024

YTD 2023

Y/Y

Sales

$

433.5

$

451.0

(4%)

$

416.8

4%

$

1,276.4

$

1,274.1

0%

Net income

$

18.8

$

34.9

(46%)

$

40.9

(54%)

$

51.7

$

93.8

(45%)

Adjusted diluted EPS

$

0.11

$

0.13

(13%)

$

0.27

(59%)

$

0.25

$

0.63

(60%)

Adj. EBITDA

$

60.4

$

57.7

5%

$

104.5

(42%)

$

144.0

$

254.9

(44%)

Operating cash flow

$

11.1

$

2.0

454%

$

(8.7)

227%

$

211.2

$

149.6

41%

Capital expenditures1

$

21.2

$

21.9

(3%)

$

19.4

9%

$

61.2

$

60.9

1%

Free cash flow2

$

(10.0)

$

(19.9)

49%

$

(28.1)

64%

$

149.9

$

88.7

69%

(1)Cash outflows for capital expenditures
(2)Free cash flow is calculated as operating cash flow less capital expenditures

Dr. Marco Levi, Ferroglobe’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Despite the market headwinds, third quarter results were in line with our expectations with adjusted EBITDA of $60 million, slightly higher than in the second quarter, while volumes were impacted by soft demand. We are taking appropriate actions to reduce production in response to current demand trends. We are optimistic that demand will improve in 2025 as the year progresses.

“We see significant potential in 2025 in the U.S. ferrosilicon market. The US Department of Commerce has imposed final anti-dumping and countervailing duties of 283% and 748%, respectively, on all Russian ferrosilicon imports. On November 1, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia, ranging from 1% to 22%. In addition, preliminary countervailing duties ranging from 2.4% to 61.7% were announced in September against Brazil, Kazakhstan and Malaysia.

“As part of our next ESG Report, we will announce a decarbonization objective of reducing scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by at least 26% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline as part of our goal to enhance sustainability and transparency,” concluded Dr. Levi.

Consolidated Sales


In the third quarter of 2024, Ferroglobe reported net sales of $433.5 million, a decrease of 3.9% over the prior quarter and an increase of 4.0% from the comparable prior year period. This decrease over the prior quarter is primarily attributable to lower sales volumes in our portfolio products, partially offset by higher pricing in silicon metal and manganese-based specialty alloys. Silicon metal, silicon-based alloys and manganese-based alloys declined in sales by $10.4 million, $3.5 million and $8.4 million, respectively.

Product Category Highlights

Silicon Metal

    

($,000)

Q3 2024

Q2 2024

% Q/Q

Q3 2023

% Y/Y

YTD 2024

YTD 2023

% Y/Y

Shipments in metric tons:

56,910

62,872

(9.5)%

57,031

(0.2)%

172,965

144,624

19.6%

Average selling price ($/MT):

3,401

3,244

4.8%

3,481

(2.3)%

3,268

3,834

(14.8)%

Silicon Metal Revenue

193,551

203,957

(5.1)%

198,525

(2.5)%

565,250

554,488

1.9%

Silicon Metal Adj.EBITDA

40,554

34,584

17.3%

80,823

(49.8)%

91,209

194,347

(53.1)%

Silicon Metal Adj.EBITDA Margin

21.0%

17.0%

40.7%

16.1%

35.0%

Silicon metal revenue in the third quarter was $193.6 million, a decrease of 5.1% over the prior quarter and a decrease of 2.5% from the comparable prior period. Average realized selling price increased by 4.8%, and shipments decreased due to lower volumes in EMEA and the U.S. The adjusted EBITDA for silicon metal increased 17.3% to $40.6 million during the third quarter, compared with $34.6 million for the prior quarter. The improvement in adjusted EBITDA margin in the quarter was mainly driven by higher average selling price and energy compensation in France.

Silicon-Based Alloys

    

    

    

($,000)

Q3 2024

Q2 2024

% Q/Q

Q3 2023

% Y/Y

YTD 2024

YTD 2023

% Y/Y

Shipments in metric tons:

45,489

46,953

(3.1)%

46,427

(2.0)%

143,613

144,984

(0.9)%

Average selling price ($/MT):

2,237

2,241

(0.2)%

2,475

(9.6)%

2,221

2,645

(16.0)%

Silicon-based Alloys Revenue

101,759

105,222

(3.3)%

114,907

(11.4)%

318,964

383,483

(16.8)%

Silicon-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA

2,356

10,199

(76.9)%

25,402

(90.7)%

26,967

79,138

(65.9)%

Silicon-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA Margin

2.3%

9.7%

22.1%

8.5%

20.6%

Silicon-based alloy revenue in the third quarter was $101.8 million, a decrease of 3.3% over the prior quarter and a decrease of 11.4% from the comparable prior period. Shipments decreased by 3.1%, which was attributable to demand weakness. Adjusted EBITDA for the silicon-based alloys decreased to $2.4 million in the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of 76.9% compared with $10.2 million for the prior quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased mainly due to cost deterioration attributed to volume declines, lower fixed cost absorption and decreasing efficiency.


Manganese-Based Alloys

    

    

    

($,000)

Q3 2024

Q2 2024

% Q/Q

Q3 2023

% Y/Y

YTD 2024

YTD 2023

% Y/Y

Shipments in metric tons:

64,495

81,464

(20.8)%

56,399

14.4%

208,279

165,839

25.6%

Average selling price ($/MT):

1,391

1,204

15.5%

1,046

33.0%

1,221

1,198

1.9%

Manganese-based Alloys Revenue

89,713

98,083

(8.5)%

58,993

52.1%

254,309

198,675

28.0%

Manganese-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA

27,854

13,832

101.4%

11,000

153.2%

47,206

14,107

234.6%

Manganese-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA Margin

31.0%

14.1%

18.6%

18.6%

7.1%

Manganese-based alloy revenue in the third quarter was $89.7 million, a decrease of 8.5% over the prior quarter and an increase of 52.1% from the comparable prior period. The average realized selling price increased by 15.5% and total shipments decreased by 20.8%. Adjusted EBITDA for the manganese-based alloys portfolio increased to $27.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 101.4% compared with $13.8 million for the prior quarter. The increase in adjusted EBITDA margin was mainly driven by higher sales prices and the energy compensation in France in the third quarter of 2024.

Raw materials and energy consumption for production

Raw materials and energy consumption for production was $256.2 million in the third quarter of 2024 versus $264.3 million in the prior quarter, a decrease of 3.1%. As a percentage of sales, raw materials and energy consumption for production was 59% in the third quarter of 2024, equivalent to the prior quarter.  Cost improvement compared to the previous quarter was driven by a decrease in  energy costs in France and Spain and lower raw material prices, primarily manganese ore.

Net  Income Attributable to the Parent

In the third quarter of 2024, net income attributable to the parent was $18.8 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to a net income attributable to the parent of $34.9 million, or $0.18 per diluted share in the second quarter. The Company reported adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.11 for the third quarter, compared with adjusted earnings per share of $0.13 per share in the prior quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA

In the third quarter of 2024, adjusted EBITDA was $60.4 million, or 13.9% of sales, an increase of 1% compared to adjusted EBITDA of $57.7 million, or 12.8% of sales, from the second quarter of 2024. This was mainly driven by stronger pricing.


Total Cash, Adjusted Gross Debt and Working Capital

    

    

%

($ in millions)

Q3 2024

Q2 2024

$

%

Q3 2023

$

Y/Y

Total Cash1

$

120.8

$

144.5

(23.7)

(16%)

$

166.0

(45.2)

(27%)

Adjusted Gross Debt2

$

89.0

$

80.7

8.3

10%

$

237.1

(148.0)

(62%)

Net (Cash)/Debt

$

(31.8)

$

(63.7)

31.9

50%

$

71.1

(102.9)

(145%)

Total Working Capital

$

528.6

$

499.1

29.5

6%

$

510.1

18.6

4%

(1)

Total cash is comprised of restricted cash, cash and cash equivalents

(2)

Adjusted gross debt excludes bank borrowings on factoring program and impact of leasing standard IFRS16 for each of the periods presented

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents was $120.8 million as of September 30, 2024, down $23.7 million from $144.5 million as of  June 30, 2024.

During the third quarter, the Company generated $11.1 million in cash flow from operations, used $20.4 million in cash flow from investing activities and used $16.4 million in cash flows from financing activities, mainly due to loan repayments of $6.6 million, payments for lease liabilities of $5.8 million and dividend payments of $2.4 million

Total working capital was $528.6 million on September 30, 2024, up from $499.1 million on June 30, 2024. The $29.5 million increase in working capital balance during the quarter was mainly due to a $12.3 million increase in trade and other receivables, $10.3 million increase in inventories and $6.9 million decrease in trade and other payables .

Beatriz García-Cos, Ferroglobe’s Chief Financial Officer, commented, “We posted a strong adjusted EBITDA of $60 million in the third quarter and are reiterating our annual adjusted EBITDA guidance of $150 million to $170 million. Our working capital increased during the quarter as we are preparing for earlier idling of certain operations in the fourth quarter to manage inventory and preserve cash.”

Capital Returns

During the third quarter, Ferroglobe repurchased approximately 117,000 shares at an average price of $4.22 per share and

paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.013 per share on September 27, 2024. Our next cash dividend of $0.013 per share will be paid on December 27, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 20, 2024.

Conference Call

Ferroglobe invites all interested persons to participate on its conference call at 8:30 AM, Eastern Time on November 7, 2024. The call may also be accessed via an audio webcast.

To join via phone:                                                                 
Conference call participants should dial 800-715-9871 (US toll-free) or 646-307-1963 (international) approximately 15 minutes prior to start time.

To join via webcast:        
A simultaneous audio webcast, and replay will be accessible here:
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ej52hvj2


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, working capital,adjusted net profit, adjusted profit per share, adjusted gross debt and net cash(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:

Alex Rotonen, CFA

Vice President, Investor Relations

Email: investor.relations@ferroglobe.com

MEDIA CONTACT:

Cristina Feliu Roig

Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs

Email:   corporate.comms@ferroglobe.com


Ferroglobe PLC and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Income Statement

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

For the Three Months Ended

For the Three Months Ended

For the Three Months Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

    

September 30, 2024

    

June 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Sales

  

$

433,533

  

$

451,048

$

416,810

$

1,276,434

$

1,274,083

Raw materials and energy consumption for production

  

(256,224)

  

(264,285)

(195,600)

(777,528)

(679,714)

Energy consumption for production (PPA impact)

1,162

2,270

1,162

Other operating income

  

27,202

  

27,448

23,546

65,485

66,049

Staff costs

  

(71,885)

  

(67,220)

(83,582)

(209,624)

(226,097)

Other operating expense

  

(74,475)

  

(86,071)

(65,708)

(212,893)

(197,020)

Depreciation and amortization charges

  

(18,899)

  

(18,875)

(19,000)

(56,443)

(53,442)

Impairment (loss)

(1,035)

(1,676)

Other gain (loss)

189

238

(12)

1,125

533

Operating profit

40,603

44,553

75,419

87,718

182,716

Net finance income (expense)

  

(2,154)

  

(5,315)

(9,165)

(15,138)

(21,041)

Exchange differences

  

(6,576)

  

3,591

1,258

(1,602)

(2,654)

Profit (loss) profit before tax

  

31,873

  

42,829

67,512

70,978

159,021

Income tax (expense)

  

(13,301)

  

(8,481)

(23,399)

(20,627)

(53,380)

Total profit for the period

18,572

34,348

44,113

50,351

105,641

Profit attributable to the parent

  

$

18,814

  

$

34,880

$

40,884

$

51,671

$

93,779

(Profit) loss profit attributable to non-controlling interest

  

242

  

532

(3,229)

1,320

(11,862)

EBITDA

$

52,926

$

67,019

$

95,677

$

142,559

$

233,504

Adjusted EBITDA

$

60,410

$

57,739

$

104,496

$

143,953

$

254,937

Weighted average shares outstanding

Basic

188,325

189,298

187,872

188,168

187,872

Diluted

190,393

191,006

190,531

190,176

190,242

Profit per ordinary share

Basic

$

0.10

$

0.18

$

0.22

$

0.27

$

0.50

Diluted

$

0.10

$

0.18

$

0.21

$

0.27

$

0.49


Ferroglobe PLC and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

As of September 30,

As of June 30,

As of December 31,

    

2024

    

2024

    

2023

ASSETS

Non-current assets

Goodwill

$

29,702

$

29,702

$

29,702

Intangible assets

131,183

192,127

138,345

Property, plant and equipment

523,091

502,610

501,396

Other financial assets

16,492

15,744

19,792

Deferred tax assets

8,256

9,501

8,760

Receivables from related parties

1,679

1,606

1,658

Other non-current assets

24,288

22,003

22,156

Total non-current assets

734,691

773,293

721,809

Current assets

Inventories

407,782

397,436

383,841

Trade and other receivables

309,276

296,980

310,243

Receivables from related parties

2,808

2,685

2,772

Current income tax assets

7,890

8,901

15,977

Other financial assets

3,209

275

2

Other current assets

52,468

46,528

186,477

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

306

301

1,179

Cash and cash equivalents

120,504

144,186

136,470

Total current assets

904,243

897,292

1,036,961

Total assets

$

1,638,934

$

1,670,585

$

1,758,770

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Equity

$

915,707

$

876,006

$

869,886

Non-current liabilities

Deferred income

34,619

59,267

26,980

Provisions

25,964

23,434

19,970

Provision for pensions

31,213

29,760

29,805

Bank borrowings

14,207

14,397

14,913

Lease liabilities

57,864

54,463

20,304

Debt instruments

149,015

Other financial liabilities

27,280

28,116

65,231

Other obligations

6,116

5,444

35,883

Other non-current liabilities

243

194

199

Deferred tax liabilities

31,197

30,265

32,582

Total non-current liabilities

228,703

245,340

394,882

Current liabilities

Provisions

88,986

137,094

122,757

Provision for pensions

166

163

169

Bank borrowings

61,474

57,573

31,635

Lease liabilities

12,182

11,229

8,083

Debt instruments

5,765

Other financial liabilities

45,942

49,338

16,052

Payables to related parties

2,759

4,537

2,429

Trade and other payables

188,443

195,275

183,375

Current income tax liabilities

7,795

5,632

8,351

Other obligations

12,975

11,608

14,183

Other current liabilities

73,802

76,790

101,203

Total current liabilities

494,524

549,239

494,002

Total equity and liabilities

$

1,638,934

$

1,670,585

$

1,758,770


Ferroglobe PLC and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the Three Months Ended

For the Three Months Ended

For the Three Months Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

    

September 30, 2024

June 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Profit for the period

$

18,572

$

34,348

$

44,113

$

50,351

$

105,641

Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash provided by operating activities:

Income tax expense

13,301

8,481

23,399

20,627

53,380

Depreciation and amortization charges

18,899

18,875

19,000

56,443

53,442

Net finance expense

2,154

5,315

9,165

15,138

21,041

Exchange differences

6,576

(3,591)

(1,258)

1,602

2,654

Impairment loss

1,035

1,676

Net loss (gain) due to changes in the value of asset

(193)

4

(301)

(365)

Loss (gain) on disposal of non-current assets

4

(42)

(183)

Share-based compensation

1,496

913

2,773

3,337

6,719

Other loss (gain)

(238)

8

(782)

14

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

Decrease (increase) in inventories

(5,414)

(36,696)

(12,482)

(23,099)

103,925

Decrease (increase) in trade receivables

(1,638)

5,982

(16,183)

4,664

131,857

(Decrease) increase in trade payables

(13,678)

17,387

(22,361)

1,784

(77,056)

Other changes in operating assets and liabilities

(22,118)

(40,014)

(46,796)

92,465

(152,510)

Income taxes (paid)

(6,847)

(8,756)

(9,144)

(11,023)

(100,607)

Net cash provided by (used in ) operating activities:

11,114

2,006

(8,727)

211,164

149,628

Cash flows from investing activities:

Interest and finance income received

766

600

739

2,107

2,376

Payments due to investments:

Intangible assets

(850)

(735)

(516)

(2,169)

(1,456)

Property, plant and equipment

(20,302)

(21,132)

(18,853)

(59,075)

(59,475)

Other financial assets

(3,000)

(3,000)

Net cash used in by investing activities

(20,386)

(24,267)

(18,630)

(62,137)

(58,555)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Dividends paid

(2,441)

(2,443)

(7,322)

Repayment of debt instruments

(150,000)

(147,624)

(178,025)

Increase/(decrease) in bank borrowings:

Borrowings

145,804

145,962

131,063

386,377

393,035

Payments

(144,292)

(130,772)

(129,714)

(358,076)

(398,454)

Payments for lease liabilities

(5,834)

(2,883)

(2,956)

(11,690)

(8,054)

Other (payments) receipts from financing activities

(2,176)

(289)

(2,657)

(17,377)

Payments to acquire or redeem own shares

(492)

(492)

Interest paid

(6,955)

(2,574)

(19,371)

(24,163)

(39,284)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(16,386)

7,001

(170,978)

(165,647)

(248,159)

Total net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(25,658)

(15,260)

(198,335)

(16,620)

(157,086)

Beginning balance of cash and cash equivalents

144,487

159,768

363,181

137,649

322,943

Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents in foreign currencies

1,981

(21)

1,127

(219)

116

Ending balance of cash and cash equivalents

$

120,810

$

144,487

$

165,973

$

120,810

$

165,973

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

306

301

4,525

306

4,525

Cash and cash equivalents

120,504

144,186

161,448

120,504

161,448

Ending balance of cash and cash equivalents

$

120,810

$

144,487

$

165,973

$

120,810

$

165,973


Adjusted EBITDA ($,000):

    

Q3´24

Q2´24

Q3´23

YTD´24

YTD´23

Profit attributable to the parent

$

18,814

$

34,880

$

40,884

$

51,671

$

93,779

Profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

(242)

(532)

3,229

(1,320)

11,862

Income tax expense

13,301

8,481

23,399

20,627

53,380

Net finance expense

2,154

5,315

9,165

15,138

21,041

Depreciation and amortization charges

18,899

18,875

19,000

56,443

53,442

EBITDA

52,926

67,019

95,677

142,559

233,504

Exchange differences

6,576

(3,591)

(1,258)

1,602

2,654

Impairment

1,035

1,676

Restructuring and termination costs

(4,540)

5,535

(4,540)

5,535

New strategy implementation

1,413

1,012

3,786

1,973

Subactivity

657

109

3,507

1,708

9,595

PPA Energy

(1,162)

(2,270)

(1,162)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

60,410

$

57,739

$

104,496

$

143,953

$

254,937

Adjusted profit attributable to Ferroglobe ($,000):

    

    

Q3´24

Q2´24

Q3´23

YTD´24

YTD´23

Profit attributable to the parent

$

18,814

$

34,880

$

40,884

$

51,671

$

93,779

Tax rate adjustment

3,271

(4,997)

5,441

(1,710)

11,080

Impairment

760

1,230

Restructuring and termination costs

(3,111)

4,063

(3,111)

4,063

New strategy implementation

968

694

2,595

1,448

Subactivity

450

75

2,574

1,170

7,043

PPA Energy

(796)

(1,556)

(796)

Adjusted profit attributable to the parent

$

22,707

$

25,984

$

53,722

$

49,819

$

118,642

Adjusted diluted profit per share:

    

    

Q3´24

Q2´24

Q3´23

YTD´24

YTD´23

Diluted profit per ordinary share

$

0.10

$

0.18

$

0.21

$

0.27

$

0.49

Tax rate adjustment

0.02

(0.03)

0.03

(0.01)

0.06

Impairment

0.00

0.01

Restructuring and termination costs

(0.02)

0.02

(0.02)

0.02

New strategy implementation

0.01

0.00

0.01

0.01

Subactivity

0.00

0.00

0.01

0.01

0.04

PPA Energy

(0.00)

(0.01)

(0.00)

Adjusted diluted profit per ordinary share

$

0.11

$

0.13

$

0.27

$

0.25

$

0.63


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NASDAQ: GSM Third Quarter 2024 Results November 7, 2024 NASDAQ: GSM Driving innovation of critical materials essential to a sustainable future

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NASDAQ: GSM Forward-Looking Statements and Non-IFRS Financial Metrics 2 This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but are based on certain assumptions of management and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including, but not limited to, "may," “could,” “seek,” “guidance,” “predict,” “potential,” “likely,” "believe," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," "intend," "forecast," “aim,” “target,” or variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are based on information presently available to Ferroglobe PLC (“we,” “us,” “Ferroglobe,” the “Company” or the “Parent”) and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, but are inherently uncertain. As a result, our 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 our control. You are cautioned that all such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, risks that Ferroglobe will not successfully integrate the businesses of Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. and Grupo FerroAtlántica SAU, that we will not realize estimated cost savings, value of certain tax assets, synergies and growth, and/or that such benefits may take longer to realize than expected. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to: (i) risks relating to unanticipated costs of integration, including operating costs, customer loss and business disruption being greater than expected; (ii) our organizational and governance structure; (iii) the ability to hire and retain key personnel; (iv) regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions including, among others, changes in metals prices; (v) increases in the cost of energy and other raw materials; (vi) competition in the metals and foundry industries; (vii) environmental and regulatory risks; (viii) ability to identify liabilities associated with acquired properties prior to their acquisition; (ix) ability to manage operational risks including industrial accidents and natural disasters; (x) ability to manage a global footprint; (xi) changes in technology; (xii) ability to acquire or renew permits and approvals; (xiii) changes in legislation or governmental regulations affecting Ferroglobe; (xiv) conditions in the credit markets; (xv) risks associated with assumptions made in connection with critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; (xvi) Ferroglobe's international operations, which are subject to the risks of currency fluctuations and foreign exchange controls; and (xvii) the potential of international unrest, economic downturn or effects of currencies, tax assessments, tax adjustments, anticipated tax rates, raw material costs or availability or other regulatory compliance costs. The foregoing list is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect our business, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of our, Annual Reports on Form 20-F, Current Reports on Form 6-K and other documents we file from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not give any assurance (1) that we will achieve our expectations or (2) concerning any result or the timing thereof, in each case, with respect to any regulatory action, administrative proceedings, government investigations, litigation, warning letters, consent decree, cost reductions, business strategies, earnings or revenue trends or future financial results. Forward- looking financial information and other metrics presented herein represent our key goals and are not intended as guidance or projections for the periods presented herein or any future periods. We do not undertake or assume any obligation to update publicly any of the forward-looking statements in this presentation to reflect actual results, new information or future events, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. We caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this presentation. Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net profit, adjusted profit per share, working capital, adjusted gross debt, net cash and net debt, are non-IFRS financial metrics that, we believe, are pertinent measures of Ferroglobe’s success. The Company has included these financial metrics to provide supplemental measures of its performance. We believe these metrics are important 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. For additional information, including a reconciliation of the differences between such non-IFRS financial measures and the comparable IFRS financial measures, refer to the press release dated November 6, 2024 accompanying this presentation, which is incorporated by reference herein.

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NASDAQ: GSM Q3 2024 Business Review

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NASDAQ: GSM • Posted improved Q3 Adj. EBITDA despite market headwinds • Sales prices improved in Q3 due to higher Q2 index prices • Maintaining adj. EBITDA guidance of $150-$170 million • Duties on FeSi imports from Russia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia & Brazil expected to boost US volumes and prices in 2025 • Agile production model and flexible footprint provide resilience to manage the short-term demand environment • US SiMe expansion to capitalize on long-term trends SOLID THIRD QUARTER DESPITE HEADWINDS 4 • Share buyback program initiated with discretionary purchases in Q3 • Established 10b5-1 program during Q3 • Continued our 1.3 cents per share dividend in Q3 • Index prices softened during Q3 for most of our product segments • Demand remains broadly muted; US FeSi market expected to strengthen in 2025 • Expect end markets to improve in H2 2025 Operations and Strategy Financial Performance Enhanced Capital Return Policy Current Market Environment

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NASDAQ: GSM Increase from 2Q Increase from 2Q Increase from 2Q Decrease from 2Q Free cash flow of $(10)M Operating cash flow of $200m Operating cash flow of $11M Adjusted EBITDA of $60M Sales of $434M IMPROVED PRICING RESULTED IN A SOLID QUARTER 5

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NASDAQ: GSM Total (9)% SILICON METAL Europe (6)% Other (17)% N. America (9)% 6 Adj. EBITDA Evolution Q/Q ($m) Index pricing trends ($/mt) Volume trends Silicon Metal Shipment Trends Q/Q by Region Outlook: Soft demand continues, EU impacted by imports from China, US market impacted by sluggish demand and increased imports; Chemicals markets stable, auto and construction remains challenging; Anticipate improvement in H2 2025

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NASDAQ: GSM Total (3)% SILICON BASED ALLOYS Europe (1)% Other (10)% N. America (1)% 7 Adj. EBITDA Evolution Q/Q ($m) Index pricing trends ($/mt) Volume trends Silicon Alloys Shipment Trends Q/Q by Region Outlook: US market improvement expected due to FeSi trade cases; EU steel production muted; EU FeSi standard prices at near 4-year lows due to demand and imports

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NASDAQ: GSM Total (21)% Europe (24)% Other 9% N. America 11% MANGANESE BASED ALLOYS Outlook: Despite soft demand, expect spreads to remain positive; Underlying steel demand is soft 8 Adj. EBITDA Evolution Q/Q ($m) Index pricing trends ($/mt) Volume trends Manganese Alloys Shipment Trends Q/Q by Region

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NASDAQ: GSM Q3 2024 Financial Review

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NASDAQ: GSM IMPROVED ADJ. EBITDA AND MARGINS 10 (in USD million, except EPS) Q3 2024 Q2 2024 Q/Q Sales $433.5 $451.0 Raw materials & energy for prod. $(256.2) $(264.3) Adj. diluted EPS $0.11 $0.13 Adj. EBITDA $60.4 $57.7 Raw materials / sales % 59% 59% Adj. EBITDA margin % 14% 13% Sales decreased slightly due to lower volumes, partially offset by improved pricing in silicon metal and manganese alloys Adj. diluted EPS was $0.11, down from $0.13 Adj. EBITDA margin improved from 13% to 14% due to stronger pricing Raw materials and energy consumption remained stable as a percentage of sales

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NASDAQ: GSM • Average selling prices across core products increased 8.4%: Silicon metal 4.8%, silicon-based alloys -0.2% and Mn-based alloys 15.5% • Total volume decreased 12.8%: Silicon metal -9.5%, silicon-based alloys -3.1% and Mn-based alloys -20.8% • Costs increased slightly due to maintenance and lower production, partially offset by lower energy costs in France • Head offices & non-core business impact was driven mainly by lower mining production ADJUSTED EBITDA BRIDGE Q3-24 VS. Q2-24 ($m) 11 (¹) (¹) (¹) (¹) Includes Silica Fume and by-products (not shown in product bridges)

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NASDAQ: GSM CASH FLOW SUMMARY 12 (in USD millions) Q3 2024 Q2 2024 Q/Q EBITDA $52.9 $67.0 Non-cash items & Other $(15.6) $(11.7) Energy compensation $11.0 $0.0 Changes in NWC $(20.7) $(13.3) Cash tax payments $(6.8) $(8.8) Capital Expenditures $(21.2) $(21.9) Free cash flow 1 $(10.0) $(19.9) Working capital increased due to inventory build-up ahead of French operations idling in fourth quarter and reduction in accounts payables Free cash flow improved by $10 million from $(19.9) million CAPEX decreased by $1 million to $21 million (¹) Free cash flow defined as cash from operations less capital expenditures

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NASDAQ: GSM • Net cash balance remained positive of $32 million, reduction from prior quarter • Cash balance of $121 million as of Sept 30, 2024 $237 $239 $81 $81 $89 $(71) $(101) $79 $64 $32 Q3-23 Q4-23 Q1-24 Q2-24 Q3-24 Adj. Gross Debt Net Cash Adjusted Gross and Net Cash ($m) NET CASH AND DEBT EVOLUTION 13 Continued with minimal leverage 0.4x Adj. Gross Debt to LTM Adj. EBITDA

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NASDAQ: GSM Q3 2024 Corporate Update

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NASDAQ: GSM 15 KEY TAKEAWAYS Enhanced capital allocation policy • Paid quarterly cash dividend of 1.3 cents per share in September; next dividend on December 27 • Executed discretionary share repurchases in Q3 and established a 10b5-1 program Strong third quarter performance • Improved manganese alloy and silicon metal pricing versus second quarter • Adjusted EBITDA grew 5% and margins expanded by 100bps over the prior quarter Focus on operational efficiency and costs • Managing production to current demand • Implemented S&OP process to adapt more swiftly to market changes and gradually optimize our net working capital U.S. Commerce Department announced duties on Russian, Brazilian, Kazakhstan and Malaysian FeSi imports • Favorable trade decisions against Russia, Brazil, Kazakhstan and Malaysia • Projected to positively impact the US FeSi market in 2025 • Actively pursuing additional trade actions to level the playfield in Europe and the U.S. REITERATING ADJUSTED EBITDA GUIDANCE OF $150M TO $170M

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NASDAQ: GSM Q&A

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NASDAQ: GSM Appendix ─ Supplemental Information

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NASDAQ: GSM QUARTERLY SALES AND ADJUSTED EBITDA 18 Adjusted EBITDA Quarterly Sales $ millions Q4 2022 Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2023 Q3 2024 Silicon Metal 184 161 195 198 168 169 204 194 Silicon Alloys 127 137 133 115 107 113 105 102 Mn Alloys 97 62 78 59 60 66 98 90 Other Business 40 41 50 45 32 44 44 49 Total Revenue 448 401 456 417 367 392 451 434 130 45 106 104 60 26 58 60 Q4-22 Q1-23 Q2-23 Q3-23 Q4-23 Q1-24 Q2-24 Q3-24

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NASDAQ: GSM Investor Relations Alex Rotonen Vice President, Investor Relations investor.relations@ferroglobe.com Media Inquiries Cristina Feliu Roig Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs NASDAQ: GSM corporate.comms@ferroglobe.com


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