Century Aluminum Company Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Results
- Positive aspects include strong net sales figures for both Q4 and full year 2023, improved Adjusted EBITDA, strategic acquisitions, and agreements.
- The company's adjusted net income showed improvement sequentially, despite a net loss for the full year.
- Century's liquidity position improved by $6.7 million in Q4, reaching $312.5 million by the end of 2023.
- The company's focus on safety, community welfare, and long-term capital projects demonstrates a commitment to sustainable growth and operational excellence.
- The company reported a net loss of $43.1 million for the full year 2023, driven by exceptional items and lower realized aluminum prices.
- Full year 2023 results were negatively impacted by $73.8 million of exceptional items, including losses on forward derivative contracts and power equipment failure costs.
- Shipments of primary aluminum decreased by 9% sequentially for the full year 2023, affecting net sales and financial performance.
- Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2023 decreased by $23.8 million compared to the prior year, primarily due to lower shipment volume and lower realized aluminum prices.
Insights
Century Aluminum Company's Q4 and full-year 2023 financial results reflect a mixed performance characterized by a significant net income recovery in Q4, juxtaposed against a full-year net loss. The company's ability to achieve a $30 million net income in Q4, after a previous loss, is a strong indicator of potential turnaround, primarily fueled by the Inflation Reduction Act Advanced Manufacturing Credit. However, investors should be cautious about the $43.1 million net loss reported for the entire year. The liquidity increase to $312.5 million suggests a solid financial position to weather short-term market volatility.
One notable aspect is the decrease in net sales year-over-year, which can be attributed to lower aluminum prices and shipment volumes, reflecting broader market trends. The adjusted EBITDA of $120 million, despite being lower than the previous year, indicates some operational resilience. The reported exceptional items, particularly the losses on forward derivative contracts and the Jamalco power equipment failure, underscore the risks inherent in commodity-based businesses and the impact of operational disruptions.
Century's strategic moves, such as the acquisition of a majority stake in Jamalco and the finalized power and labor agreements, are positive steps towards stabilizing operations and potentially improving long-term profitability. The company's forward-looking statements about capitalizing on the Inflation Reduction Act credits and the disciplined approach to capital programs in a volatile market are reassuring for stakeholders concerned with sustainable growth.
The aluminum industry is highly sensitive to changes in raw material costs and global demand. Century Aluminum's performance, particularly the 9% decrease in shipment volumes and the significant reduction in net sales, mirrors the challenges faced by the sector. The company's operational focus, including the Jamalco acquisition and the Mt. Holly power agreement, is strategically aimed at cost reduction and efficiency gains, which are critical in a commoditized and highly competitive market.
Century's Q4 recovery, primarily due to the recognition of the Inflation Reduction Act credit, indicates the potential positive impact of policy incentives on the industry. However, the projected Q1 2024 Adjusted EBITDA of $5 to $15 million, with an emphasis on improved raw material costs, suggests that the company anticipates ongoing pressure on product premiums. This projection could signal to investors that while Century is making operational progress, market conditions remain challenging and could affect performance in the near term.
The company's focus on safety, community improvement and long-term capital programs reflects a commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainable business practices, which are increasingly valued by investors and may contribute positively to its reputation and stock valuation over time.
From a legal perspective, the recognition of the Inflation Reduction Act Advanced Manufacturing Credit in Century Aluminum's financials is a significant development. This credit is a part of a broader legislative effort to incentivize domestic manufacturing and reduce carbon emissions. For Century and similar companies, such incentives can provide a substantial financial boost and may also necessitate compliance with specific regulatory requirements to maintain eligibility for these benefits.
The finalized agreements mentioned, including the power contract and union labor contract, also have legal implications. These contracts likely involve complex negotiations and legal stipulations that could affect the company's operational flexibility and labor relations. The successful negotiation of these agreements is a positive sign of Century's ability to manage its legal and regulatory environment effectively.
Investors should note that while these credits and agreements can provide short-term financial relief and stability, they also require ongoing legal diligence to ensure continued compliance with evolving regulations, which can have long-term strategic implications for the company.
CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) today announced its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights
- Net sales
$512.3 million - Reported net income attributable to Century stockholders of
$30.0 million , or$0.30 per diluted share; adjusted net income of$40.0 million 1, or$0.39 per share; Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Century stockholders of$57.1 million 1 - Ending cash and cash equivalents of
$88.8 million and strong liquidity of$312.5 million as of December 31, 2023 - Recorded
$59.3 million Inflation Reduction Act Advanced Manufacturing Credit
Full Year 2023 Highlights
- Net sales
$2.2 billion - Reported net loss attributable to Century stockholders of
$43.1 million , or$0.47 per share; adjusted net income of$30.7 million 1, or$0.33 per share; Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Century stockholders of$120.0 million 1 - Net cash provided by operating activities of
$105.6 million invested back into capital projects and reduction in total debt balances. - Acquired
55% in Jamalco, a bauxite mining and alumina refining operation - Finalized three-year Mt. Holly power agreement
- Approved a new, five-year union labor contract for the Sebree smelter
Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2023 Financial Results
| $MM (except shipments and per share data) | ||||||||||||||
| Q4 2023 | Q3 2023 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | |||||||||||
| Shipments (tonnes) | 173,871 | 171,995 | 700,680 | 768,691 | ||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 512.3 | $ | 545.2 | $ | 2,185.4 | $ | 2,777.3 | ||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Century stockholders | $ | 30.0 | $ | (42.0 | ) | $ | (43.1 | ) | $ | (14.1 | ) | |||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Century stockholders | $ | 0.30 | $ | (0.45 | ) | $ | (0.47 | ) | $ | (0.15 | ) | |||
| Adjusted net income (loss)(1) attributable to Century stockholders | $ | 40.0 | $ | (13.8 | ) | $ | 30.7 | $ | 25.6 | |||||
| Adjusted earnings (loss) per share(1) attributable to Century stockholders | $ | 0.39 | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.26 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(1) attributable to Century stockholders | $ | 57.1 | $ | 9.3 | $ | 120.0 | $ | 143.8 | ||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||||||
| (1) Non-GAAP measure; see reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures. | ||||||||||||||
In the fourth quarter of 2023, shipments of primary aluminum increased
Century reported net income attributable to Century stockholders of
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Century stockholders for the fourth quarter of 2023 was
Century's liquidity position at December 31, 2023, comprised of cash and cash equivalents of
For the full year 2023, shipments of primary aluminum decreased by
Century reported a net loss attributable to Century stockholders of
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Century stockholders for the full year 2023 was
"Century’s businesses performed well despite dynamic conditions in 2023, posting
“As we enter 2024, we remain focused first and foremost on the safety of our employees and improving the communities in which we operate,” continued Mr. Gary. “We are also very encouraged by the recently announced Inflation Reduction Act Advanced Manufacturing Credits and the opportunities that this program will create for our US operations. We remain focused on executing our long-term capital programs, including completion of our Grundartangi casthouse project, and continue to operate the business in a disciplined manner during this volatile market environment."
First Quarter 2024 Outlook
The company expects first quarter Adjusted EBITDA to range between
About Century Aluminum Company
Century Aluminum Company owns primary aluminum capacity in the United States and Iceland. Century's corporate offices are located in Chicago, IL. Visit www.centuryaluminum.com for more information.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted net income (loss), adjusted earnings (loss) per share and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures that management uses to evaluate Century's financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures facilitate comparisons of this period’s results with prior periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that management does not believe are indicative of Century’s ongoing operating performance and ability to generate cash. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures enhance an overall understanding of Century’s performance and our investors’ ability to review Century’s business from the same perspective as management. The tables below, under the heading "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures," provide a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, Century's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, because not all companies use identical calculations, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted earnings (loss) per share and adjusted EBITDA included in this press release may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliations in conjunction with the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures.
Cautionary Statement
This press release and statements made by Century Aluminum Company management on the quarterly conference call contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to the "safe harbor" created by section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements are statements about future events and are based on our current expectations. These forward-looking statements may be identified by the words "believe," "expect," "hope," "target," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "seek," "estimate," "potential," "project," "scheduled," "forecast" or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," "might," or "may." Forward-looking statements, for example, may include statements regarding: Our assessment of global and local financial and economic conditions; Our assessment of the aluminum market and aluminum prices (including premiums); Our assessment of alumina pricing, energy prices, both in the United States and Europe, costs associated with our other key raw materials and supply and availability of those key raw materials, including power (and related natural gas and coal), and the likelihood and extent of any power curtailments; Our assessment of power prices and availability for our U.S. and European operations; The impact of the wars in Ukraine and in the Middle East, including any related impacts on global energy markets and/or any sanctions and export controls targeting Russia and businesses tied to Russia and to sanctioned entities and individuals, including any possible impact on our business, operations, financial condition, results of operations, and global supply chains; The future financial and operating performance of the Company and its subsidiaries; Our ability to successfully manage market risk and to control or reduce costs; Our plans and expectations with respect to future operations of the Company and its subsidiaries, including any plans and expectations to curtail or restart production, including the expected impact of any such actions on our future financial and operating performance; Our plans and expectations with regards to future operations of our Mt. Holly smelter, including our expectations as to the restart of curtailed production at Mt. Holly including the timing, costs and benefits associated with restarting curtailed production; Our plans with regards to future operations of our Hawesville smelter, including our expectations as to the timing, costs and benefits associated with restarting curtailed production; Our plans and expectations with regards to the Grundartangi casthouse project, including our expectations as to the timing, costs and benefits associated with it; Our plans and expectations with respect to the acquisition of a
Where we express an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, our forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by those forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results and events to differ from those described in such forward-looking statements can be found in the risk factors and forward-looking statements cautionary language contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although we have attempted to identify those material factors that could cause actual results or events to differ from those described in such forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that could cause actual results or events to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Given these uncertainties, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
| CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY | ||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
| Three months ended | ||||||||||||
| December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||
| NET SALES: | ||||||||||||
| Related parties | $ | 371.8 | $ | 400.9 | $ | 349.6 | ||||||
| Other customers | 140.5 | 144.3 | 180.3 | |||||||||
| Total net sales | 512.3 | 545.2 | 529.9 | |||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 472.9 | 556.7 | 549.3 | |||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 39.4 | (11.5 | ) | (19.4 | ) | |||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 8.1 | 10.8 | 11.3 | |||||||||
| Other operating expense (income) - net | 2.1 | 1.9 | (0.2 | ) | ||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 29.2 | (24.2 | ) | (30.5 | ) | |||||||
| Interest expense - affiliates | (1.5 | ) | — | — | ||||||||
| Interest expense | (7.4 | ) | (9.2 | ) | (8.4 | ) | ||||||
| Interest income | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | |||||||||
| Net gain (loss) on forward and derivative contracts | 11.9 | (25.2 | ) | (90.6 | ) | |||||||
| Other (expense) income - net | (0.8 | ) | 1.3 | (1.4 | ) | |||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 32.3 | (56.9 | ) | (130.6 | ) | |||||||
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (6.6 | ) | 11.0 | 17.2 | ||||||||
| Income (loss) before equity in earnings of joint ventures | 25.7 | (45.9 | ) | (113.4 | ) | |||||||
| Equity in losses of joint ventures | (0.1 | ) | (0.0 | ) | (0.1 | ) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | 25.6 | (45.9 | ) | (113.5 | ) | |||||||
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (4.4 | ) | (3.9 | ) | — | |||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Century stockholders | 30.0 | (42.0 | ) | (113.5 | ) | |||||||
| Less: net income allocated to participating securities | 1.6 | — | — | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) allocated to common stockholders | $ | 28.4 | $ | (42.0 | ) | $ | (113.5 | ) | ||||
| INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO CENTURY STOCKHOLDERS PER COMMON SHARE: | ||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.31 | $ | (0.45 | ) | $ | (1.24 | ) | ||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.30 | $ | (0.45 | ) | $ | (1.24 | ) | ||||
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING: | ||||||||||||
| Basic | 92.5 | 92.4 | 91.7 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 103.3 | 92.4 | 91.7 | |||||||||
| CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY | |||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||
| (in millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Twelve months ended | |||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | ||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
| NET SALES: | |||||||
| Related parties | $ | 1,612.1 | 1,671.1 | ||||
| Other customers | 573.3 | 1,106.2 | |||||
| Total net sales | 2,185.4 | 2,777.3 | |||||
| Cost of goods sold | 2,093.5 | 2,730.6 | |||||
| Gross profit | 91.9 | 46.7 | |||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 44.3 | 37.5 | |||||
| Asset impairment | — | 159.4 | |||||
| Other operating expense - net | 15.8 | — | |||||
| Operating income (loss) | 31.8 | (150.2 | ) | ||||
| Interest expense - affiliates | (1.8 | ) | — | ||||
| Interest expense | (33.7 | ) | (29.3 | ) | |||
| Interest income | 2.0 | 0.5 | |||||
| Net (loss) gain on forward and derivative contracts | (61.8 | ) | 197.1 | ||||
| Other (loss) income - net | (3.3 | ) | 15.3 | ||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (66.8 | ) | 33.4 | ||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | 14.6 | (47.4 | ) | ||||
| Loss before equity in earnings of joint ventures | (52.2 | ) | (14.0 | ) | |||
| Equity in losses of joint ventures | (0.1 | ) | (0.1 | ) | |||
| Net loss | (52.3 | ) | (14.1 | ) | |||
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (9.2 | ) | — | ||||
| Net loss attributable to Century stockholders | $ | (43.1 | ) | (14.1 | ) | ||
| LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CENTURY STOCKHOLDERS PER COMMON SHARE: | |||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | (0.47 | ) | $ | (0.15 | ) | |
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING: | |||||||
| Basic and diluted | 92.4 | 91.4 | |||||
| CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY | |||||||
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
| (in millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 88.8 | $ | 54.3 | |||
| Restricted cash | 1.5 | 1.2 | |||||
| Accounts receivable - net | 53.7 | 66.9 | |||||
| Non-trade receivables | 36.2 | — | |||||
| Due from affiliates | 20.2 | 4.8 | |||||
| Manufacturing credit receivable | 59.3 | — | |||||
| Inventories | 477.0 | 398.8 | |||||
| Derivative assets | 2.9 | 127.3 | |||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | 27.5 | 24.5 | |||||
| Total current assets | 767.1 | 677.8 | |||||
| Property, plant and equipment - net | 1,005.5 | 744.4 | |||||
| Other assets | 79.6 | 49.8 | |||||
| TOTAL | $ | 1,852.2 | $ | 1,472.0 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
| LIABILITIES: | |||||||
| Accounts payable, trade | $ | 248.9 | $ | 167.3 | |||
| Accrued compensation and benefits | 38.1 | 33.0 | |||||
| Due to affiliates | 101.4 | 17.0 | |||||
| Accrued and other current liabilities | 50.9 | 37.6 | |||||
| Derivative liabilities | 1.4 | 9.7 | |||||
| Deferred credit - preliminary bargain purchase gain | 181.2 | — | |||||
| Current debt due to affiliates | 10.0 | — | |||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt | 38.3 | 146.1 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 670.2 | 410.7 | |||||
| Long-term debt | 430.9 | 381.6 | |||||
| Accrued benefits costs - less current portion | 120.3 | 118.0 | |||||
| Other liabilities | 66.3 | 31.4 | |||||
| Due to affiliates - less current portion | — | 8.3 | |||||
| Deferred taxes | 72.4 | 103.1 | |||||
| Asset retirement obligations - less current portion | 62.2 | 19.6 | |||||
| Total noncurrent liabilities | 752.1 | 662.0 | |||||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | |||||||
| Series A Preferred stock (one cent par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 52,284 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023; 160,000 issued and 53,854 outstanding at December 31, 2022) | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||
| Common stock (one cent par value, 195,000,000 authorized; 99,876,385 issued and 92,689,864 outstanding at December 31, 2023; 99,510,499 issued and 92,323,978 outstanding at December 31, 2022) | 1.0 | 1.0 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 2,542.9 | 2,539.6 | |||||
| Treasury stock, at cost | (86.3 | ) | (86.3 | ) | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (97.9 | ) | (94.0 | ) | |||
| Accumulated deficit | (2,004.1 | ) | (1,961.0 | ) | |||
| Total Century shareholders’ equity | 355.6 | 399.3 | |||||
| Noncontrolling interest | 74.3 | — | |||||
| Total equity | 429.9 | 399.3 | |||||
| TOTAL | $ | 1,852.2 | $ | 1,472.0 | |||
| CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY | |||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Twelve months ended December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
| Net loss | $ | (52.3 | ) | $ | (14.1 | ) | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
| Lower of cost or NRV inventory adjustment | — | 39.6 | |||||
| Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative instruments | 87.1 | (201.5 | ) | ||||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 74.7 | 73.4 | |||||
| Change in deferred tax (benefit) provision | (30.8 | ) | 44.2 | ||||
| Asset impairment | — | 159.4 | |||||
| Other postretirement benefits gain, net | — | (8.9 | ) | ||||
| Other non-cash items - net | 3.4 | (22.8 | ) | ||||
| Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition: | |||||||
| Accounts receivable - net | 36.9 | 13.7 | |||||
| Non-trade receivables | 4.1 | — | |||||
| Manufacturing credit receivable | (59.3 | ) | — | ||||
| Due from affiliates | (15.5 | ) | 3.6 | ||||
| Inventories | 25.8 | (12.8 | ) | ||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | 2.9 | 5.6 | |||||
| Accounts payable, trade | (19.4 | ) | (15.8 | ) | |||
| Due to affiliates | 51.7 | (43.5 | ) | ||||
| Accrued and other current liabilities | — | 8.8 | |||||
| Ravenswood retiree legal settlement | (2.0 | ) | (2.0 | ) | |||
| PBGC settlement | (4.5 | ) | (2.4 | ) | |||
| Other - net | 2.8 | 1.4 | |||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 105.6 | 25.9 | |||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (95.0 | ) | (86.3 | ) | |||
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 25.7 | 0.8 | |||||
| Acquisition of subsidiary net of cash acquired | 11.5 | — | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (57.8 | ) | (85.5 | ) | |||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
| Borrowings under revolving credit facilities | 656.9 | 1,126.2 | |||||
| Repayments under revolving credit facilities | (758.2 | ) | (1,114.8 | ) | |||
| Debt issuance cost | — | (1.5 | ) | ||||
| Borrowings under Grundartangi casthouse debt facility | 55.0 | 50.0 | |||||
| Borrowings under Iceland term facility | — | 14.5 | |||||
| Repayments under Iceland term facility | (13.5 | ) | — | ||||
| Borrowings under Vlissingen facility agreement | 10.0 | — | |||||
| Carbon credit proceeds | 36.8 | — | |||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (13.0 | ) | 74.4 | ||||
| CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH | 34.8 | 14.8 | |||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year | 55.5 | 40.7 | |||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of year | $ | 90.3 | $ | 55.5 | |||
| CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY SELECTED OPERATING DATA (in millions, except shipments) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| SHIPMENTS - PRIMARY ALUMINUM(1) | |||||||||||||||
| United States | Iceland | Total | |||||||||||||
| Tonnes | Sales $ | Tonnes | Sales $ | Tonnes | Sales $ | ||||||||||
| 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| 4th Quarter | 96,002 | $ | 259.2 | 77,869 | $ | 196.7 | 173,871 | $ | 455.9 | ||||||
| 3rd Quarter | 93,675 | $ | 265.8 | 78,320 | $ | 207.9 | 171,995 | $ | 473.7 | ||||||
| 2nd Quarter | 97,224 | $ | 296.4 | 76,425 | $ | 212.3 | 173,649 | $ | 508.7 | ||||||
| 1st Quarter | 102,430 | $ | 317.6 | 78,735 | $ | 210.1 | 181,165 | $ | 527.7 | ||||||
| Full Year 2023 | 389,331 | $ | 1,139.0 | 311,349 | $ | 827.0 | 700,680 | $ | 1,966.0 | ||||||
| Full Year 2022 | 459,991 | $ | 1,650.4 | 308,700 | $ | 1,040.1 | 768,691 | $ | 2,690.5 | ||||||
Notes:
(1) Excludes scrap aluminum sales, purchased aluminum and alumina sales.
| CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (in millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended | ||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| $MM | EPS | $MM | EPS | |||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Century stockholders(1) | $ | 30.8 | $ | 0.30 | $ | (42.0 | ) | $ | (0.43 | ) | ||||||
| Lower of cost or NRV inventory adjustment, net of tax | (3.0 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (4.2 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||
| Unrealized loss on derivative contracts, net of tax | 2.9 | 0.03 | 21.9 | 0.22 | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 1.3 | 0.01 | 1.0 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||
| Jamalco acquisition costs | 0.6 | 0.01 | 0.2 | — | ||||||||||||
| Jamalco equipment failure | 7.4 | 0.07 | 9.3 | 0.10 | ||||||||||||
| Impact of preferred and convertible shares | — | — | — | 0.01 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Century stockholders | $ | 40.0 | $ | 0.39 | $ | (13.8 | ) | $ | (0.13 | ) | ||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||||||||
| (1) In periods of positive earnings, this represents earnings allocated to participating dilutive shares. For the three months ended December 31, 2023, this includes earnings allocated to common stockholders increased by | ||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended | ||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | September 30, 2023 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Century stockholders, as reported | $ | 30.0 | $ | (42.0 | ) | |||
| Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (4.4 | ) | (3.9 | ) | ||||
| Net income (loss) | 25.6 | (45.9 | ) | |||||
| Interest expense - affiliates | 1.5 | — | ||||||
| Interest expense | 7.4 | 9.2 | ||||||
| Interest income | (0.9 | ) | (0.4 | ) | ||||
| Net (gain) loss on forward and derivative contracts | (11.9 | ) | 25.2 | |||||
| Other expense (income) - net | 0.8 | (1.3 | ) | |||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 6.6 | (11.0 | ) | |||||
| Equity in losses of joint ventures | 0.1 | — | ||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 29.2 | (24.2 | ) | |||||
| Lower of cost or NRV inventory adjustment | (6.5 | ) | (4.6 | ) | ||||
| Share-based compensation | 2.0 | 1.0 | ||||||
| Jamalco acquisition costs | 0.6 | 0.2 | ||||||
| Jamalco equipment failure | 13.5 | 16.9 | ||||||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 21.1 | 25.6 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 59.9 | 14.9 | ||||||
| Less: Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests | 2.8 | 5.6 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Century stockholders | $ | 57.1 | $ | 9.3 | ||||
| Twelve months ended | ||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||
| $MM | EPS | $MM | EPS | |||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to Century stockholders | $ | (43.1 | ) | $ | (0.47 | ) | $ | (18.8 | ) | $ | (0.21 | ) | ||||
| Lower of cost or NRV inventory adjustment, net of tax | (26.2 | ) | (0.28 | ) | 38.2 | 0.42 | ||||||||||
| Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative contracts, net of tax | 68.3 | 0.74 | (169.4 | ) | (1.85 | ) | ||||||||||
| Asset impairment | — | — | 159.4 | 1.74 | ||||||||||||
| Hawesville curtailment costs | 9.0 | 0.10 | 10.0 | 0.11 | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 6.6 | 0.07 | 0.1 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||
| Santee Cooper settlement | (2.5 | ) | (0.03 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||
| Jamalco acquisition costs | 1.5 | 0.02 | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Jamalco equipment failure | 16.7 | 0.18 | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Impact of preferred and convertible shares | 0.4 | — | 6.1 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Century stockholders | $ | 30.7 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 25.6 | $ | 0.26 | ||||||||
| Twelve months ended | ||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| Net loss attributable to Century stockholders, as reported | $ | (43.1 | ) | $ | (14.1 | ) | ||
| Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (9.2 | ) | — | |||||
| Net loss | (52.3 | ) | (14.1 | ) | ||||
| Interest expense - affiliates | 1.8 | — | ||||||
| Interest expense | 33.7 | 29.3 | ||||||
| Interest income | (2.0 | ) | (0.5 | ) | ||||
| Net loss (gain) on forward and derivative contracts | 61.8 | (197.1 | ) | |||||
| Other expense (income) - net | 3.3 | (15.3 | ) | |||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (14.6 | ) | 47.4 | |||||
| Equity in losses of joint ventures | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 31.8 | (150.2 | ) | |||||
| Lower of cost or NRV inventory adjustment | (30.9 | ) | 39.6 | |||||
| Asset impairment | — | 159.4 | ||||||
| Hawesville curtailment costs | 9.0 | 18.1 | ||||||
| Share-based compensation | 6.6 | (0.6 | ) | |||||
| Santee Cooper settlement | (2.5 | ) | — | |||||
| Jamalco acquisition costs | 1.5 | — | ||||||
| Jamalco equipment failure | 30.4 | — | ||||||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 81.6 | 77.5 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 127.5 | 143.8 | ||||||
| Less: Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests | 7.5 | — | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Century stockholders | $ | 120.0 | $ | 143.8 | ||||
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Source: Century Aluminum Company
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