Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. - Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

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Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMBP) reported fourth quarter 2022 revenue of $1,076 million, a 1% decline from Q4 2021, but a 5% increase in constant currency. Full year revenue rose 16% to $4,689 million. Profit for the quarter decreased to $12 million from $16 million. Adjusted EBITDA fell 4% to $159 million, with a full year total of $625 million, down 6%. The company experienced 5% shipment growth in 2022, with Americas revenue up 23%. CEO Oliver Graham highlighted actions to drive double-digit earnings growth in 2023, supported by completed investments. The first quarter dividend is set at 10 cents per share, aligning with annual guidance of 40 cents.

Positive

• Full year 2022 revenue increased by 16% to $4,689 million.
• Americas revenue rose by 23% for the full year.
• First quarter dividend of 10 cents aligns with annual guidance of 40 cents.
• Potential for double-digit earnings growth in 2023.

Negative

• Fourth quarter revenue dropped by 1% compared to Q4 2021.
• Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 4% to $159 million in Q4 2022.
• Full year Adjusted EBITDA declined by 6% to $625 million.

LUXEMBOURG, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (NYSE: AMBP) today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.

		December 31, 2022		December 31, 2021 (1)		Change		Constant Currency
Fourth Quarter		($'m except per share data)
Revenue		1,076		1,087		(1 %)		5 %
Profit for the period		12		16
Adjusted EBITDA (2)		159		165		(4 %)		1 %
Earnings per share		0.02		0.03
Adjusted earnings per share (2)		0.05		0.11
Dividend per ordinary share		0.10
Full Year
Revenue		4,689		4,055		16 %		22 %
Profit/(loss) for the year		237		(210)
Adjusted EBITDA (2)		625		662		(6 %)		(1 %)
Earnings/(loss) per share		0.38		(0.39)
Dividend per ordinary share		0.40

Oliver Graham, CEO of Ardagh Metal Packaging, said:

"Our performance in Q4 was resilient as we navigated challenging market conditions, delivering 1% global shipment growth with equivalent growth in Adjusted EBITDA at constant currency. For the full year we delivered shipment growth of 5%, supported by our investment program, although softer-than-expected demand conditions resulted in fixed cost under-absorption. Into 2023 we have taken actions to drive double-digit earnings growth through volume increases, contract resets with our customers and disciplined cost and capacity management. Our investment program is largely complete, providing the strong foundation to capture secular growth for the sustainable beverage can and to generate positive adjusted free cash flow in 2023, and further meaningful improvement in cash generation beyond."

• Global beverage can shipments grew by 1% in the quarter, driven by growth of 3% in North America and 1% in Europe. Softer performance in Brazil resulted in modest growth vs. the prior year quarter overall in the Americas. Specialty can share increased to 48% in 2022 from 45% in the prior year, reflecting our investment program.
• Adjusted EBITDA of $159 million for the quarter represented a 1% increase on a constant currency basis as the contribution from volume/mix, including from growth investments, was offset by higher costs.
• In the Americas, Adjusted EBITDA advanced by 3% to $114 million as the contribution from volume/mix, including growth investments, offset higher operating and inflationary costs.
• In Europe Adjusted EBITDA declined by 2% to $45 million as inflationary input cost headwinds - including metal premium valuation effects - and higher operating costs exceeded the contribution from higher shipments. Completed discussions with European customers and strengthened energy hedging positions, will support improved cost recovery and predictability in 2023.
• Total liquidity of $970 million at December 31, 2022, including cash and cash equivalents of $555 million and an undrawn ABL facility of $415 million. Positive Adjusted Free Cash Flow generation anticipated in 2023, with a net working capital inflow and a reduction in growth capex to below $0.3 billion. Growth capex will further significantly reduce in 2024.
• First quarter ordinary dividend of 10c announced, in line with guidance for an annual dividend of 40c per share.
• Recognition of sustainability commitments, with a first standalone rating from CDP, achieving a leadership A- rating for water management and a B rating for climate change.
• 2023 outlook: shipment growth of mid to high single digits and full year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA growth of the order of 10%, weighted towards the second half of the year as our contracted inflation recovery and shipments accelerate. First quarter Adjusted EBITDA expected to be of the order of $130 million (Q1 2022: $145 million reported; $142m at constant currency).

Financial Performance Review
Bridge of 2021 to 2022 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA
Three months ended December 31, 2022
Revenue		Europe		Americas		Group
		$'m		$'m		$'m
Revenue 2021		455		632		1,087
Organic		46		6		52
FX translation		(63)		—		(63)
Revenue 2022		438		638		1,076
Adjusted EBITDA		Europe		Americas		Group
		$'m		$'m		$'m
Adjusted EBITDA 2021		54		111		165
Organic		(1)		3		2
FX translation		(8)		—		(8)
Adjusted EBITDA 2022		45		114		159
2022 margin %		10.3 %		17.9 %		14.8 %
2021 margin %		11.9 %		17.6 %		15.2 %
Year ended December 31, 2022
Revenue		Europe		Americas		Group
		$'m		$'m		$'m
Revenue 2021		1,838		2,217		4,055
Organic		335		509		844
FX translation		(210)		—		(210)
Revenue 2022		1,963		2,726		4,689
Adjusted EBITDA		Europe		Americas		Group
		$'m		$'m		$'m
Adjusted EBITDA 2021		281		381		662
Organic		(49)		44		(5)
FX translation		(32)		—		(32)
Adjusted EBITDA 2022		200		425		625
2022 margin %		10.2 %		15.6 %		13.3 %
2021 margin %		15.3 %		17.2 %		16.3 %

Group Performance

Fourth Quarter

Group

Revenue of $1,076 million in the three months ended December 31, 2022 decreased by $11 million, or 1%, compared with $1,087 million in the same period last year. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased by 5%, mainly reflecting the pass through to customers of higher input costs.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $6 million, or 4%, to $159 million in the three months ended December 31, 2022, compared with $165 million in the same period last year. On a constant currency basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased by 1%, principally due to favorable volume/mix effects, which includes an impact of the Group's growth investment program, partly offset by input cost headwinds and higher operating costs.

Americas

Revenue increased by 1% to $638 million in the three months ended December 31, 2022, compared with $632 million in the same period last year, principally reflecting the pass through of higher input costs, partly offset by unfavorable volume/mix effects.

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter of $114 million increased by 3%, compared with $111 million in the same period last year, primarily driven by favorable volume/mix effects, which includes an impact of the Group's growth investment program, partly offset by input cost headwinds and higher operating costs.

Europe

Revenue of $438 million decreased by 4% in the three months ended December 31, 2022, compared with $455 million in the same period last year. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased by 12%, principally due to the pass through of higher input costs and favorable volume/mix effects.

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter of $45 million decreased by $9 million, or 17%, at actual exchange rates, and by 2% at constant currency, compared with $54 million in the same period last year. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was principally due to input cost headwinds and increased operating costs, which were partly offset by favorable volume/mix effects, which includes an impact of the Group's growth investment program.

Full Year

Group

Revenue of $4,689 million in the year ended December 31, 2022 increased by $634 million, or 16%, compared with $4,055 million in 2021. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased by 22%, mainly reflecting the pass through to customers of higher input costs and strong volume/mix growth.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $37 million, or 6%, to $625 million in the year ended December 31, 2022, compared with $662 million in 2021. On a constant currency basis, Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 1%, principally due to input cost headwinds and increased operating costs, partly offset by favorable volume/mix effects, which includes an impact of the Group's growth investment program.

Americas

Revenue increased by 23% to $2,726 million in the year ended December 31, 2022, compared with $2,217 million in 2021, principally reflecting the pass through of higher input costs and favorable volume/mix effects.

Adjusted EBITDA in the year ended December 31, 2022, of $425 million increased by 12%, compared with $381 million in 2021, primarily driven by favorable volume/mix effects, which includes an impact of the Group's growth investment program, partly offset by increased operating costs.

Europe

Revenue of $1,963 million increased by 7% in the year ended December 31, 2022, compared with $1,838 million in 2021. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased by 21%, principally due to the pass through of higher input costs and favorable volume/mix effects.

Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2022, of $200 million decreased by $81 million, or 29%, at actual exchange rates, and by 20% at constant currency, compared with $281 million in 2021. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was principally due to input cost headwinds and increased operating costs, which were partly offset by favorable volume/mix effects, which includes an impact of the Group's growth investment program.

Earnings Webcast and Conference Call Details

Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (NYSE: AMBP) will hold its fourth quarter 2022 earnings webcast and conference call for investors at 9.00 a.m. EST (2.00 p.m. GMT) on February 23, 2023. Please use the following webcast link to register for this call:

Webcast registration and access:

https://event.webcasts.com/viewer/event.jsp?ei=1570352&tp_key=becd3dae29

Conference call dial in:

United States/Canada: +1 800 239 9838
International: +44 330 165 4027
Participant pin code: 1990951

An investor earnings presentation to accompany this release is available at https://www.ardaghmetalpackaging.com/investors

About Ardagh Metal Packaging
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading global supplier of infinitely recyclable, sustainable, metal beverage cans and ends to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas with innovative production capabilities. AMP operates 24 production facilities in nine countries, employing more than 6,300 employees and had sales of $4.7 billion in 2022.

For more information, visit https://www.ardaghmetalpackaging.com/investors

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be beyond our control. We caution you that the forward-looking information presented in this press release is not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking information contained in this release. Certain factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements include the risk factors described in Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.'s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and any other public filings made by Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. with the SEC. In addition, new risk factors and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risk factors and uncertainties, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual events to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Under no circumstances should the inclusion of such forward-looking statements in this release be regarded as a representation or warranty by us or any other person with respect to the achievement of results set out in such statements or that the underlying assumptions used will in fact be the case. Therefore, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking information presented herein is made only as of the date of this release, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures 
This release may contain certain financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted operating cash flow, Adjusted free cash flow, net debt and ratios relating thereto that are not calculated in accordance with IFRS. Non-IFRS financial measures may be considered in addition to IFRS financial information, but should not be used as substitutes for the corresponding IFRS measures. The non-IFRS financial measures used by Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. may differ from, and not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Income Statement for the three months and year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021(1)
		Three months ended December 31, 2022						Three months ended December 31, 2021
		Before exceptional items		Exceptional items		Total		Before exceptional items		Exceptional items		Total
		$'m		$'m		$'m		$'m		$'m		$'m
Revenue		1,076		—		1,076		1,087		—		1,087
Cost of sales		(940)		(20)		(960)		(932)		(14)		(946)
Gross profit		136		(20)		116		155		(14)		141
Sales, general and administration expenses		(42)		(6)		(48)		(43)		(2)		(45)
Intangible amortization		(33)		—		(33)		(36)		—		(36)
Operating profit		61		(26)		35		76		(16)		60
Net finance expense		(46)		22		(24)		(31)		(15)		(46)
Profit before tax		15		(4)		11		45		(31)		14
Income tax credit		(4)		5		1		(4)		6		2
Profit for the period		11		1		12		41		(25)		16
		Year ended December 31, 2022						Year ended December 31, 2021
		Before exceptional items		Exceptional items		Total		Before exceptional items		Exceptional items		Total
		$'m		$'m		$'m		$'m		$'m		$'m
Revenue		4,689		—		4,689		4,055		—		4,055
Cost of sales		(4,096)		(67)		(4,163)		(3,409)		(30)		(3,439)
Gross profit		593		(67)		526		646		(30)		616
Sales, general and administration expenses		(189)		(23)		(212)		(176)		(242)		(418)
Intangible amortization		(138)		—		(138)		(151)		—		(151)
Operating profit		266		(90)		176		319		(272)		47
Net finance income/(expense)		(138)		218		80		(178)		(57)		(235)
Profit/(loss) before tax		128		128		256		141		(329)		(188)
Income tax charge		(36)		17		(19)		(39)		17		(22)
Profit/(loss) for the year		92		145		237		102		(312)		(210)

 

Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statement of Financial Position (1)
	At December 31, 2022		At December 31, 2021
	$'m		$'m
Non-current assets
Intangible assets	1,473		1,662
Property, plant and equipment	2,390		1,842
Other non-current assets	94		160
	3,957		3,664
Current assets
Inventories	567		407
Trade and other receivables	509		512
Contract assets	239		182
Derivative financial instruments	38		97
Cash and cash equivalents	555		463
	1,908		1,661
TOTAL ASSETS	5,865		5,325
TOTAL EQUITY	455		286
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings including lease obligations	3,524		2,831
Other non-current liabilities*	422		808
	3,946		3,639
Current liabilities
Borrowings including lease obligations	68		56
Payables and other current liabilities	1,396		1,344
	1,464		1,400
TOTAL LIABILITIES	5,410		5,039
TOTAL EQUITY and LIABILITIES	5,865		5,325

* Other non-current liabilities include liabilities for earnout shares of $76 million at December 31, 2022 (December 2021: $292 million) and warrants of $7 million at December 31, 2022 (December 2021: $33 million).

 

Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows (1)
	Three months ended December 31,				Year ended December 31,
	2022		2021		2022		2021
	$'m		$'m		$'m		$'m
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations (3)	382		336		322		611
Interest paid	(68)		(64)		(123)		(113)
Settlement of foreign currency derivative financial instruments	(25)		1		41		8
Income tax paid	(6)		(13)		(35)		(48)
Cash flows from operating activities	283		260		205		458
Cash flows used in investing activities
Capital expenditure	(182)		(259)		(595)		(686)
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired	–		(5)		–		(5)
Cash flows used in investing activities	(182)		(264)		(595)		(691)
Cash flows (used in)/from financing activities
Changes in borrowings	7		–		599		2,768
Deferred debt issue costs paid	(1)		(2)		(11)		(35)
Lease payments	(19)		(14)		(59)		(48)
Proceeds from preferred share issuance, net of costs	(1)		–		257		–
Dividends paid	(130)		–		(251)		–
Treasury shares purchased	–		–		(35)		–
Proceeds from ordinary shares issuance, net of costs	–		(9)		(1)		925
Net repayment of related party borrowings to Ardagh	–		(14)		–		(2,736)
Payment as part of capital reorganization	–		–		–		(574)
Cash received from Ardagh	–		–		–		206
Redemption premium and issuance costs paid	–		–		–		(52)
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from financing activities	(144)		(39)		499		454
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents	(43)		(43)		109		221
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	583		496		463		257
Foreign exchange gains/(losses) on cash and cash equivalents	15		10		(17)		(15)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	555		463		555		463

 

Financial assets and liabilities
At December 31, 2022, the Group's net debt and available liquidity was as follows:
		Drawn amount		Available liquidity
		$'m		$'m
Senior Secured Green and Senior Green Notes		3,263		—
Global Asset Based Loan Facility		—		415
Lease obligations		327		—
Other borrowings/credit lines		40		—
Total borrowings / undrawn facilities		3,630		415
Deferred debt issue costs		(38)		—
Net borrowings / undrawn facilities		3,592		415
Cash and cash equivalents		(555)		555
Net debt / available liquidity		3,037		970

 

Reconciliation of profit for the period to Adjusted profit for the period
	Three months				Three months
			ended December 31,				ended December 31,
			2022				2021
			$'m				$'m
Profit for the period as presented in the income statement			12				16
Less: Dividend on preferred shares			(5)				—
Profit for the period used in calculating earnings per share			7				16
Exceptional items, net of tax			(1)				25
Intangible amortization, net of tax			25				28
Adjusted profit for the period			31				69
Weighted average number of ordinary shares			597.6				603.3
Earnings per share			0.02				0.03
Adjusted earnings per share			0.05				0.11

 

Reconciliation of profit/(loss) for the period to Adjusted EBITDA
	Three months ended				Year ended
	December 31,				December 31,
	2022		2021		2022		2021 (1)
	$'m		$'m		$'m		$'m
Profit/(loss) for the period	12		16		237		(210)
Income tax (credit)/charge	(1)		(2)		19		22
Net finance expense/(income)	24		46		(80)		235
Depreciation and amortization	98		89		359		343
Exceptional operating items	26		16		90		272
Adjusted EBITDA	159		165		625		662

 

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Adjusted operating cash flow and Adjusted free cash flow
	Three months ended				Year ended
	December 31,				December 31,
	2022		2021		2022		2021 (1)
	$'m		$'m		$'m		$'m
Adjusted EBITDA	159		165		625		662
Movement in working capital	243		209		(202)		16
Maintenance capital expenditure	(35)		(25)		(109)		(88)
Lease payments	(19)		(14)		(59)		(48)
Adjusted operating cash flow	348		335		255		542
Interest paid	(68)		(64)		(123)		(113)
Settlement of foreign currency derivative financial instruments	(25)		1		41		8
Income tax paid	(6)		(13)		(35)		(48)
Adjusted free cash flow - pre Growth Investment capital expenditure	249		259		138		389
Growth investment capital expenditure	(147)		(234)		(486)		(598)
Adjusted free cash flow	102		25		(348)		(209)

Related Footnotes

(1) For information related to and including the period prior to April 1, 2021, please refer to the Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021, and filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2022, which is available at https://www.ardaghmetalpackaging.com/investors
(2) For a reconciliation to the most comparable IFRS measures, see Page 8.
(3) Cash from operations for the three months and year ended December 31, 2022, is derived from the aggregate of Adjusted EBITDA as presented on Page 8, working capital inflows of $243 million (year ended: outflows of $202 million) and other exceptional cash outflows of $20 million (year ended: $101 million). Cash from operations for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021, is derived from the aggregate of Adjusted EBITDA as presented on Page 8, working capital inflows of $209 million (year ended: inflows of $16 million) and other exceptional cash outflows of $38 million (year ended: $67 million).

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FAQ

What were Ardagh Metal Packaging's Q4 2022 revenue and profit figures?

In Q4 2022, Ardagh Metal Packaging reported revenue of $1,076 million and a profit of $12 million.

How did Ardagh Metal Packaging perform in 2022?

In 2022, Ardagh Metal Packaging achieved a 16% increase in revenue to $4,689 million, despite challenges faced.

What is the outlook for Ardagh Metal Packaging in 2023?

Ardagh Metal Packaging expects double-digit earnings growth in 2023, supported by volume increases and contract resets.

What was the Adjusted EBITDA for Ardagh Metal Packaging in 2022?

Ardagh Metal Packaging's Adjusted EBITDA for 2022 was $625 million, a decrease of 6% from the prior year.

What dividend was announced by Ardagh Metal Packaging for Q1 2023?

Ardagh Metal Packaging announced a first quarter dividend of 10 cents per share.