ArcelorMittal S.A.: ArcelorMittal reports third quarter 2024 results
ArcelorMittal reported Q3 2024 results with operating income of $0.7bn (vs $1.0bn in Q2 2024) and EBITDA of $1.6bn (vs $1.9bn in Q2 2024). Net income decreased to $287 million from $504 million in Q2. The company's net debt increased to $6.2bn following the acquisition of a 28.4% stake in Vallourec for $1.0bn and $0.3bn in share buybacks. Despite challenging market conditions, ArcelorMittal maintains structural improvements with EBITDA/t of $118/t in Q3. The company continues its share buyback program, having reduced share count by 37% since September 2020.
ArcelorMittal ha riportato i risultati del terzo trimestre 2024 con un reddito operativo di 0,7 miliardi di dollari (rispetto a 1,0 miliardi di dollari nel secondo trimestre 2024) e un EBITDA di 1,6 miliardi di dollari (contro 1,9 miliardi di dollari nel secondo trimestre 2024). L'utile netto è calato a 287 milioni di dollari rispetto ai 504 milioni di dollari del secondo trimestre. Il debito netto della società è aumentato a 6,2 miliardi di dollari a seguito dell'acquisizione di una partecipazione del 28,4% in Vallourec per 1,0 miliardi di dollari e 0,3 miliardi di dollari in riacquisti di azioni. Nonostante le sfide del mercato, ArcelorMittal mantiene miglioramenti strutturali con un EBITDA/t di 118 dollari/t nel terzo trimestre. La società continua il suo programma di riacquisto di azioni, avendo ridotto il numero di azioni del 37% dal settembre 2020.
ArcelorMittal reportó los resultados del tercer trimestre de 2024 con un ingreso operativo de 0,7 mil millones de dólares (frente a 1,0 mil millones de dólares en el segundo trimestre de 2024) y un EBITDA de 1,6 mil millones de dólares (frente a 1,9 mil millones de dólares en el segundo trimestre de 2024). La utilidad neta disminuyó a 287 millones de dólares desde 504 millones de dólares en el segundo trimestre. La deuda neta de la empresa aumentó a 6,2 mil millones de dólares tras la adquisición de una participación del 28,4% en Vallourec por 1,0 mil millones de dólares y 0,3 mil millones de dólares en recompra de acciones. A pesar de las difíciles condiciones del mercado, ArcelorMittal mantiene mejoras estructurales con un EBITDA/t de 118 dólares/t en el tercer trimestre. La empresa continúa su programa de recompra de acciones, habiendo reducido el número de acciones en un 37% desde septiembre de 2020.
아르셀로미탈은 2024년 3분기 결과를 보고하면서 운영 수익 7억 달러 (2024년 2분기 10억 달러 대비)와 EBITDA 16억 달러 (2024년 2분기 19억 달러 대비)로 나타났습니다. 순이익은 2억 8,700만 달러로 감소하였으며, 이는 2분기 5억 4,000만 달러에서 하락한 수치입니다. 회사의 순부채는 62억 달러로 증가하였으며, 이는 Vallourec의 28.4% 지분을 10억 달러에 인수하고 3억 달러의 자사주 매입에 따른 것입니다. 시장의 어려운 상황에도 불구하고 아르셀로미탈은 3분기 톤당 EBITDA가 118달러로 구조적 개선을 유지하고 있습니다. 회사는 2020년 9월 이후 37% 감소한 주식 수량으로 자사주 매입 프로그램을 지속하고 있습니다.
ArcelorMittal a publié ses résultats du troisième trimestre 2024 avec un revenu d'exploitation de 0,7 milliard de dollars (contre 1,0 milliard de dollars au deuxième trimestre 2024) et un EBITDA de 1,6 milliard de dollars (contre 1,9 milliard de dollars au deuxième trimestre 2024). Le bénéfice net a diminué à 287 millions de dollars contre 504 millions de dollars au deuxième trimestre. La dette nette de l'entreprise a augmenté à 6,2 milliards de dollars suite à l'acquisition d'une participation de 28,4 % dans Vallourec pour 1,0 milliard de dollars et 0,3 milliard de dollars en rachat d'actions. Malgré des conditions de marché difficiles, ArcelorMittal maintient des améliorations structurelles avec un EBITDA/t de 118 dollars/t au troisième trimestre. L'entreprise poursuit son programme de rachat d'actions, ayant réduit le nombre d'actions de 37 % depuis septembre 2020.
ArcelorMittal hat die Ergebnisse für das dritte Quartal 2024 bekannt gegeben, mit einem Betriebsergebnis von 0,7 Milliarden Dollar (im Vergleich zu 1,0 Milliarden Dollar im zweiten Quartal 2024) und einem EBITDA von 1,6 Milliarden Dollar (im Vergleich zu 1,9 Milliarden Dollar im zweiten Quartal 2024). Der Nettogewinn ging auf 287 Millionen Dollar zurück, von 504 Millionen Dollar im zweiten Quartal. Die Nettoverbindlichkeiten des Unternehmens stiegen auf 6,2 Milliarden Dollar, nachdem es einen 28,4%igen Anteil an Vallourec für 1,0 Milliarden Dollar erworben und 0,3 Milliarden Dollar für Aktienrückkäufe ausgegeben hat. Trotz herausfordernder Marktbedingungen hält ArcelorMittal an strukturellen Verbesserungen fest, mit einem EBITDA/t von 118 Dollar/t im dritten Quartal. Das Unternehmen setzt sein Aktienrückkaufprogramm fort und hat die Anzahl der Aktien seit September 2020 um 37% reduziert.
- Resilient EBITDA/t of $118 in Q3 2024, above historical average
- Generated $2.8bn investable cash flow over past 12 months
- Strategic growth projects expected to add $1.8bn to EBITDA potential
- Working capital investment expected to reverse by year end
- Continued strong shareholder returns with 37% share count reduction since 2020
- Operating income declined 36.6% QoQ to $0.7bn
- Net income decreased to $287M from $504M in Q2
- Net debt increased to $6.2bn from $5.2bn in Q2
- Steel prices declined 3.7% QoQ
- Steel shipments decreased 3.6% due to seasonality
Insights
ArcelorMittal's Q3 2024 results show resilience despite challenging market conditions. EBITDA of
Key concerns include net debt increasing to
The outlook remains cautious due to Chinese overcapacity and weak European prices, but low inventory levels could support eventual restocking. Strategic growth projects targeting
Market dynamics present significant headwinds, with Chinese excess production driving aggressive exports and unsustainably low steel spreads globally. European markets are particularly vulnerable, with prices below marginal cost curves and increased import pressure requiring urgent trade measures.
However, demand outlook shows potential improvement, with expectations for stronger H2 2024 versus H2 2023, particularly in India and Brazil. The company's geographic diversification provides resilience, with successful project launches in Brazil (Vega CMC) and India (renewables) demonstrating strategic positioning for long-term growth.
Luxembourg, November 7, 2024 - ArcelorMittal (referred to as “ArcelorMittal” or the “Company” or the "Group") (MT (New York, Amsterdam, Paris, Luxembourg), MTS (Madrid)), the world’s leading integrated steel and mining company, today announced results1 for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024.
3Q 2024 key highlights:
Safety focus: The Company-wide audit of safety by dss+ is now complete. It has provided the Group with a clear set of 6 recommendations which the Company is committed to implement. LTIF2 rate of 0.88x in 3Q 2024 and 0.68x in 9M 2024
Structurally higher margins and resilient operating results: Despite the challenging market environment, the Company continues to demonstrate resilient performance benefiting from regional diversification. Operating income of
Financial strength: Following the acquisition of c.
Cash flow being reinvested for growth and shareholder returns: Over the past 12 months, the Company has generated investable cash flow7 of
Consistent shareholder returns: The Company will continue to return a minimum
Outlook
Positive free cash flow outlook in 2024 and beyond: FY 2024 capex is expected to be within the previously communicated guidance range (
Company believes current market conditions are unsustainable: China’s excess production relative to demand is resulting in very low domestic steel spreads (with the majority of producers loss making) and aggressive exports; steel prices particularly in Europe are well below the marginal cost curve. The Company expects apparent demand in our aggregate markets to be higher in 2H 2024 vs. 2H 2023 (reflecting no repeat of the destock that impacted Europe ASC in 2H 2023 and YoY demand growth in India and Brazil). As absolute inventory levels remain low, particularly in Europe, the Company remains optimistic that restocking activity will occur once real demand begins to recover
Positive on medium/long term outlook: Through its global asset portfolio, ArcelorMittal is uniquely positioned to capture the anticipated growth in steel demand over the medium/long-term; the Company’s strategic focus is on safety, delivering its growth projects, and consistently returning capital to shareholders whilst maintaining a strong balance sheet
Recently completed strategic projects are performing well: The Group‘s portfolio of approved strategic growth projects is estimated to increase EBITDA potential (relative to historical normalized levels) by
- Vega CMC (Brazil): Increase galvanized and cold rolled coil capacity: 1st continuous annealed commercial coil delivered in June 2024; 1st coated coil produced in July 2024 and Magnelis® coil in September 2024
- India renewables: Project combining solar and wind power (1GW) began commissioning in June 2024, and commenced supply of power to AMNS India as of September 2024, with the JV benefiting from green power at a lower cost than accessing the grid
- Mexico HSM is performing well and expected to achieve targeted profitability in 2024 (
$0.3b n EBITDA), despite the disruptions caused by the illegal blockade that impacted 2Q/3Q 2024 operations
Financial highlights (on the basis of IFRS1):
(USDm) unless otherwise shown | 3Q 24 | 2Q 24 | 3Q 23 | 9M 24 | 9M 23 |
Sales | 15,196 | 16,249 | 16,616 | 47,727 | 53,723 |
Operating income | 663 | 1,046 | 1,203 | 2,781 | 4,320 |
Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent | 287 | 504 | 929 | 1,729 | 3,885 |
Adjusted net income attributable to equity holders of the parent11 | 488 | 677 | 929 | 1,922 | 3,885 |
Basic earnings per common share (US$) | 0.37 | 0.63 | 1.11 | 2.18 | 4.59 |
Adjusted basic earnings per common share (US$)11 | 0.63 | 0.85 | 1.11 | 2.42 | 4.59 |
Operating income/tonne (US$/t) | 50 | 75 | 88 | 68 | 102 |
EBITDA3 | 1,581 | 1,862 | 2,150 | 5,399 | 7,288 |
EBITDA /tonne (US$/t) | 118 | 134 | 157 | 133 | 172 |
Crude steel production (Mt) | 14.8 | 14.7 | 15.2 | 43.9 | 44.4 |
Steel shipments (Mt) | 13.4 | 13.9 | 13.7 | 40.7 | 42.3 |
Total Group iron ore production (Mt) | 10.1 | 9.5 | 10.7 | 29.8 | 32.0 |
Iron ore production (Mt) (AMMC and Liberia only) | 6.6 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 19.0 | 19.8 |
Iron ore shipment (Mt) (AMMC and Liberia only) | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 18.8 | 20.3 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in millions) | 778 | 794 | 838 | 794 | 847 |
Commenting, Aditya Mittal, ArcelorMittal Chief Executive Officer, said:
“A key milestone during Q3 was the completion of the comprehensive dss+ workplace safety audit. We are now working to define the implementation plan for the six recommendations in an accelerated manner and will provide updates on the progress.
"Economic sentiment remains subdued, but we have delivered a resilient financial performance, reinforcing the structural strength of the Group. Apparent demand is expected to be stronger in the second half of this year compared with 2023, and inventory levels are low, indicating that re-stocking will occur when real demand recovers. The increased level of imports into Europe is a concern and stronger trade measures are urgently required to address this. Similarly, the CBAM needs further strengthening to ensure it fulfills its aim of ensuring European steelmakers can remain competitive versus higher-emissions imports.
“Our free cash flow generation enables us to continue to invest in the business for strategic growth and return capital to shareholders. Our first renewables project is now operating and started supplying power to AMNS India in September. The Vega CMC project is also fully up and running and produced its first Magnelis® coil in September.
“Globally, the medium to long-term outlook for steel is positive, and we are confident that ArcelorMittal will continue to harness its unique geographic presence and strong research and development capability to meet our stakeholders needs and produce smarter steels for people and planet.”
Safety and sustainable development
Health and Safety focus:
Protecting employee health and safety remains the overarching priority of the Company. LTIF rate of 0.88x in 3Q 2024 (vs. 0.57x in 2Q 2024 and 0.94x in 3Q 2023).
The Company-wide independent safety audit by dss+ is complete. It is a comprehensive independent safety audit, providing ArcelorMittal with a clear set of recommendations which the Company is committed to implement. See website for more details: dss+ safety audit recommendations
The Company is now defining the most effective ways to implement these recommendations in an accelerated manner. The first phase includes taking these recommendations to build customized, business unit- specific work plans, to be incorporated into their five-year planning cycle.
Own personnel and contractors – Lost Time Injury Frequency rate
3Q 24 | 2Q 24 | 3Q 23 | 9M 24 | 9M 23 | |
North America | 0.43 | 0.31 | 0.09 | 0.26 | 0.15 |
Brazil | 0.33 | 0.15 | 0.22 | 0.20 | 0.28 |
Europe | 1.47 | 1.06 | 1.50 | 1.25 | 1.42 |
Sustainable Solutions | 1.23 | 1.09 | 0.65 | 1.06 | 0.85 |
Mining | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.15 | 0.14 |
Others | 1.20 | 0.47 | 1.45 | 0.80 | 0.92 |
Total | 0.88 | 0.57 | 0.94 | 0.68 | 0.78 |
Sustainable development highlights12:
- ArcelorMittal is progressing the engineering of its decarbonization projects globally to ensure that it delivers economic decarbonization. Whilst engineering is ongoing, the Company is engaging with the European Commission and member states on the measures required to support a low carbon competitive steel sector in Europe including more robust trade defences and an effective carbon border adjustment mechanism.
- ArcelorMittal continues to build its portfolio of renewable energy projects to secure and decarbonize its future electricity needs. In August 2024, ArcelorMittal Brasil signed contracts for the development of two solar energy projects with a combined capacity of 465MW, equivalent to
14% of its current electricity requirements in Brazil. ArcelorMittal will partner through JVs with two different renewable companies; Casa dos Ventos and Atlas Renewable Energy for the projects. This builds on the 554MW capacity wind power project in Brazil that is set to be commissioned in 2025. The total 1GW Brazil renewable projects are estimated to add ~$0.1 billion EBITDA benefit to ArcelorMittal. Group renewable portfolio is now 2.1GW (including India and investments in Brazil and Argentina17).
Analysis of results for 3Q 2024 versus 2Q 2024
Sales in 3Q 2024 declined by
Operating income of
EBITDA in 3Q 2024 decreased by
Net interest cost of
ArcelorMittal recorded net income in 3Q 2024 of
ArcelorMittal's basic earnings per common share for 3Q 2024 was
Net cash provided by operating activities during 3Q 2024 amounted to
Analysis of operations3
North America
(USDm) unless otherwise shown | 3Q 24 | 2Q 24 | 3Q 23 | 9M 24 | 9M 23 |
Sales | 2,762 | 3,162 | 3,188 | 9,271 | 10,036 |
Operating income | 229 | 338 | 520 | 1,152 | 1,637 |
Depreciation | (129) | (129) | (125) | (378) | (378) |
EBITDA | 358 | 467 | 645 | 1,530 | 2,015 |
Crude steel production (Kt) | 1,652 | 1,823 | 2,122 | 5,655 | 6,542 |
- Flat shipments (Kt) | 1,960 | 1,865 | 1,938 | 6,070 | 6,192 |
- Long shipments (Kt) | 540 | 719 | 667 | 1,925 | 2,025 |
Steel shipments* (Kt) | 2,408 | 2,468 | 2,527 | 7,672 | 7,974 |
Average steel selling price (US$/t) | 955 | 1,040 | 1,043 | 1,014 | 1,049 |
* North America steel shipments include slabs sourced by the segment from Group companies (mainly the Brazil segment) and sold to the Calvert JV (eliminated in the Group consolidation). These shipments can vary between periods due to slab sourcing mix and timing of vessels: 3Q'24 577kt; 2Q'24 476kt; 3Q'23 393kt, 9M'24 1,534kt and 9M'23 1,227kt.
Sales in 3Q 2024 decreased by
As previously communicated on July 19, 2024, ArcelorMittal Mexico announced that it had reached a settlement with unions with an agreement to end an illegal blockade at the site. The electric arc furnace EAF (for slab production) and hot strip mill resumed normal operations in August 2024. As a result, 3Q 2024 performance was impacted by ~0.4Mt production and EBITDA by
Operating income in 3Q 2024 decreased by
EBITDA in 3Q 2024 of
Brazil13
(USDm) unless otherwise shown | 3Q 24 | 2Q 24 | 3Q 23 | 9M 24 | 9M 23 |
Sales | 3,218 | 3,243 | 3,560 | 9,512 | 10,454 |
Operating income | 414 | 325 | 414 | 1,041 | 1,290 |
Depreciation | (83) | (88) | (87) | (265) | (264) |
EBITDA | 497 | 413 | 501 | 1,306 | 1,554 |
Crude steel production (Kt) | 3,842 | 3,607 | 3,669 | 11,013 | 10,453 |
- Flat shipments (Kt) | 2,464 | 2,441 | 2,328 | 7,042 | 6,431 |
- Long shipments (Kt) | 1,335 | 1,215 | 1,283 | 3,611 | 3,734 |
Steel shipments (Kt) | 3,787 | 3,637 | 3,599 | 10,604 | 10,119 |
Average steel selling price (US$/t) | 787 | 826 | 932 | 830 | 970 |
Sales in 3Q 2024 remained broadly stable at
Operating income in 3Q 2024 of
EBITDA in 3Q 2024 increased by
Europe
(USDm) unless otherwise shown | 3Q 24 | 2Q 24 | 3Q 23 | 9M 24 | 9M 23 |
Sales | 7,141 | 7,822 | 7,302 | 22,810 | 25,068 |
Operating income | 12 | 194 | 139 | 275 | 883 |
Depreciation | (281) | (268) | (278) | (823) | (811) |
Impairment items | (36) | — | — | (36) | — |
Exceptional items | (74) | — | — | (74) | — |
EBITDA | 403 | 462 | 417 | 1,208 | 1,694 |
Crude steel production (Kt) | 7,870 | 8,041 | 7,398 | 23,515 | 21,906 |
- Flat shipments (Kt) | 4,897 | 5,206 | 4,483 | 15,405 | 15,000 |
- Long shipments (Kt) | 1,907 | 2,204 | 1,945 | 6,050 | 6,161 |
Steel shipments (Kt) | 6,803 | 7,407 | 6,425 | 21,446 | 21,152 |
Average steel selling price (US$/t) | 915 | 929 | 980 | 930 | 1,012 |
Sales in 3Q 2024 declined by
Operating income in 3Q 2024 was
EBITDA in 3Q 2024 of
India and JVs
Income from associates, joint ventures and other investments (excluding impairments and exceptional items, of which none in the periods) for 3Q 2024 was
ArcelorMittal has investments in various joint venture and associate entities globally. The Company considers Calvert (
AMNS India
(USDm) unless otherwise shown | 3Q 24 | 2Q 24 | 3Q 23 | 9M 24 | 9M 23 |
Production (Kt) ( | 1,743 | 1,867 | 1,942 | 5,594 | 5,500 |
Shipments (Kt) ( | 1,887 | 1,892 | 1,874 | 5,795 | 5,383 |
Sales ( | 1,537 | 1,580 | 1,680 | 4,932 | 4,998 |
EBITDA ( | 162 | 237 | 533 | 711 | 1,437 |
Sales in 3Q 2024 declined by
EBITDA during 3Q 2024 declined by
Calvert14
(USDm) unless otherwise shown | 3Q 24 | 2Q 24 | 3Q 23 | 9M 24 | 9M 23 |
Production (Kt) ( | 1,094 | 1,202 | 1,178 | 3,512 | 3,602 |
Shipments (Kt) ( | 1,015 | 1,145 | 1,063 | 3,291 | 3,390 |
Sales ( | 1,054 | 1,244 | 1,195 | 3,534 | 3,746 |
EBITDA ( | 126 | 166 | 105 | 480 | 284 |
Sales in 3Q 2024 declined by
EBITDA during 3Q 2024 of
Sustainable Solutions15
(USDm) unless otherwise shown | 3Q 24 | 2Q 24 | 3Q 23 | 9M 24 | 9M 23 |
Sales | 2,542 | 2,891 | 2,680 | 8,322 | 9,010 |
Operating income | 17 | 55 | 21 | 98 | 210 |
Depreciation | (38) | (40) | (35) | (122) | (105) |
EBITDA | 55 | 95 | 56 | 220 | 315 |
Sales in 3Q 2024 declined by
Operating income in 3Q 2024 was lower at
EBITDA in 3Q 2024 of
Mining
(USDm) unless otherwise shown | 3Q 24 | 2Q 24 | 3Q 23 | 9M 24 | 9M 23 |
Sales | 589 | 641 | 729 | 1,959 | 2,313 |
Operating income | 128 | 150 | 275 | 524 | 874 |
Depreciation | (65) | (66) | (57) | (196) | (169) |
EBITDA | 193 | 216 | 332 | 720 | 1,043 |
Iron ore production (Mt) | 6.6 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 19.0 | 19.8 |
Iron ore shipment (Mt) | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 18.8 | 20.3 |
Note: Mining segment comprises iron ore operations of ArcelorMittal Mines Canada (AMMC) and ArcelorMittal Liberia.
Sales in 3Q 2024 declined by
Iron ore production in 3Q 2024 increased by
Operating income in 3Q 2024 declined by
EBITDA in 3Q 2024 of
Other recent developments
On October 11, 2024, ArcelorMittal announced that it had entered into a definitive Equity Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Nippon Steel Corporation (“NSC”) pursuant to which ArcelorMittal will purchase NSC’s
Under the terms of the agreement, ArcelorMittal will pay
There are no assurances or guarantees that NSC will complete its acquisition of US Steel. Should NSC not complete its acquisition of US Steel, then the Agreement will not come into effect and the AM/NS Calvert JV will continue.
ArcelorMittal Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position1
In millions of U.S. dollars | Sept 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 |
ASSETS | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 5,094 | 5,903 | 7,783 |
Trade accounts receivable and other | 4,238 | 4,186 | 3,661 |
Inventories | 18,474 | 17,690 | 18,759 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,255 | 3,229 | 3,037 |
Total Current Assets | 31,061 | 31,008 | 33,240 |
Goodwill and intangible assets | 4,762 | 4,947 | 5,102 |
Property, plant and equipment | 34,535 | 33,142 | 33,656 |
Investments in associates and joint ventures6 | 11,304 | 10,168 | 10,078 |
Deferred tax assets | 9,525 | 9,563 | 9,469 |
Other assets | 1,981 | 2,019 | 2,372 |
Total Assets | 93,168 | 90,847 | 93,917 |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt | 2,356 | 2,357 | 2,312 |
Trade accounts payable and other | 13,164 | 12,493 | 13,605 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 5,761 | 5,456 | 5,852 |
Total Current Liabilities | 21,281 | 20,306 | 21,769 |
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 8,903 | 8,770 | 8,369 |
Deferred tax liabilities | 2,318 | 2,270 | 2,432 |
Other long-term liabilities | 5,302 | 5,202 | 5,279 |
Total Liabilities | 37,804 | 36,548 | 37,849 |
Equity attributable to the equity holders of the parent | 53,308 | 52,204 | 53,961 |
Non-controlling interests | 2,056 | 2,095 | 2,107 |
Total Equity | 55,364 | 54,299 | 56,068 |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | 93,168 | 90,847 | 93,917 |
ArcelorMittal Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations1
Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||
In millions of U.S. dollars unless otherwise shown | Sept 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Sept 30, 2023 | Sept 30, 2024 | Sept 30, 2023 |
Sales | 15,196 | 16,249 | 16,616 | 47,727 | 53,723 |
Depreciation (B) | (646) | (635) | (662) | (1,923) | (1,972) |
Impairment items4 (B) | (36) | — | — | (36) | — |
Exceptional items5 (B) | (74) | — | — | (74) | — |
Operating income (A) | 663 | 1,046 | 1,203 | 2,781 | 4,320 |
Operating margin % | 4.4 % | 6.4 % | 7.2 % | 5.8 % | 8.0 % |
Income from associates, joint ventures and other investments (excluding impairments and exceptional items) (C) | 162 | 181 | 285 | 585 | 996 |
Net interest expense | (8) | (7) | (31) | (78) | (142) |
Foreign exchange and other net financing loss | (112) | (260) | (224) | (633) | (474) |
Non-cash mark-to-market loss until acquisition of c. | (91) | (173) | — | (83) | — |
Income before taxes and non-controlling interests | 614 | 787 | 1,233 | 2,572 | 4,700 |
Current tax expense | (164) | (179) | (282) | (664) | (880) |
Deferred tax (expense)/benefit | (151) | (96) | 10 | (123) | 188 |
Income tax expense (net) | (315) | (275) | (272) | (787) | (692) |
Income including non-controlling interests | 299 | 512 | 961 | 1,785 | 4,008 |
Non-controlling interests income | (12) | (8) | (32) | (56) | (123) |
Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent | 287 | 504 | 929 | 1,729 | 3,885 |
Basic earnings per common share ($) | 0.37 | 0.63 | 1.11 | 2.18 | 4.59 |
Diluted earnings per common share ($) | 0.37 | 0.63 | 1.10 | 2.17 | 4.57 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in millions) | 778 | 794 | 838 | 794 | 847 |
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in millions) | 781 | 797 | 841 | 796 | 850 |
OTHER INFORMATION | |||||
EBITDA (A-B+C) | 1,581 | 1,862 | 2,150 | 5,399 | 7,288 |
EBITDA Margin % | 10.4 % | 11.5 % | 12.9 % | 11.3 % | 13.6 % |
Total Group iron ore production (Mt) | 10.1 | 9.5 | 10.7 | 29.8 | 32.0 |
Crude steel production (Mt) | 14.8 | 14.7 | 15.2 | 43.9 | 44.4 |
Steel shipments (Mt) | 13.4 | 13.9 | 13.7 | 40.7 | 42.3 |
ArcelorMittal Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash flows1
Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||
In millions of U.S. dollars | Sept 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Sept 30, 2023 | Sept 30, 2024 | Sept 30, 2023 |
Operating activities: | |||||
Income attributable to equity holders of the parent | 287 | 504 | 929 | 1,729 | 3,885 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations: | |||||
Non-controlling interests income | 12 | 8 | 32 | 56 | 123 |
Depreciation and impairments4 | 682 | 635 | 662 | 1,959 | 1,972 |
Exceptional items5 | 74 | — | — | 74 | — |
Income from associates, joint ventures and other investments | (162) | (181) | (285) | (585) | (996) |
Deferred tax expenses/(benefit) | 151 | 96 | (10) | 123 | (188) |
Change in working capital | 132 | 84 | (269) | (1,503) | (866) |
Other operating activities (net) | 235 | (73) | 222 | 531 | 387 |
Net cash provided by operating activities (A) | 1,411 | 1,073 | 1,281 | 2,384 | 4,317 |
Investing activities: | |||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangibles (B) | (1,051) | (985) | (1,165) | (3,272) | (3,163) |
Other investing activities (net)6 | (814) | (57) | 187 | (597) | (1,699) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,865) | (1,042) | (978) | (3,869) | (4,862) |
Financing activities: | |||||
Net (payments) proceeds relating to payable to banks and long-term debt | (109) | 1,007 | 262 | 564 | (1,139) |
Dividends paid to ArcelorMittal shareholders | — | (200) | — | (200) | (185) |
Dividends paid to minorities shareholders (C) | (85) | (7) | (66) | (169) | (131) |
Share buyback | (277) | (293) | (38) | (1,167) | (742) |
Lease payments and other financing activities (net) | (62) | 7 | (56) | (107) | (540) |
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities | (533) | 514 | 102 | (1,079) | (2,737) |
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | (987) | 545 | 405 | (2,564) | (3,282) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 147 | (81) | (85) | (124) | 127 |
Change in cash and cash equivalents | (840) | 464 | 320 | (2,688) | (3,155) |
Free cash flow (A+B+C) | 275 | 81 | 50 | (1,057) | 1,023 |
Appendix 1: Capital expenditures1
(USD million) | 3Q 24 | 2Q 24 | 3Q 23 | 9M 24 | 9M 23 |
North America | 50 | 100 | 72 | 261 | 309 |
Brazil | 213 | 211 | 243 | 627 | 625 |
Europe | 374 | 275 | 367 | 1,092 | 1,000 |
Sustainable Solutions | 75 | 80 | 150 | 315 | 289 |
Mining | 268 | 262 | 207 | 765 | 579 |
Others | 71 | 57 | 126 | 212 | 361 |
Total | 1,051 | 985 | 1,165 | 3,272 | 3,163 |
Appendix 2: Debt repayment schedule as of September 30, 2024
(USD billion) | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ≥2028 | Total |
Bonds | — | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 3.7 | 7.0 |
Commercial paper | 1.2 | — | — | — | — | 1.2 |
Other loans | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 3.1 |
Total gross debt | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 4.6 | 11.3 |
As of September 30, 2024, the average debt maturity is 6.7 years.
Appendix 3: Reconciliation of gross debt to net debt
(USD million) | Sept 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 |
Gross debt | 11,259 | 11,127 | 10,681 |
Less: Cash and cash equivalents | (5,094) | (5,903) | (7,783) |
Net debt | 6,165 | 5,224 | 2,898 |
Net debt / LTM EBITDA | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
Appendix 4: Adjusted net income and adjusted basic EPS
(USD million) | 3Q 24 | 2Q 24 | 3Q 23 | 9M 24 | 9M 23 |
Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent | 287 | 504 | 929 | 1,729 | 3,885 |
Impairment items4 | (36) | — | — | (36) | — |
Exceptional items5 | (74) | — | — | (74) | — |
Mark-to-market loss on purchase of c. | (91) | (173) | — | (83) | — |
Adjusted net income attributable to equity holders of the parent | 488 | 677 | 929 | 1,922 | 3,885 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in millions) | 778 | 794 | 838 | 794 | 847 |
Adjusted basic EPS $/share | 0.63 | 0.85 | 1.11 | 2.42 | 4.59 |
Appendix 5: Terms and definitions
Unless indicated otherwise, or the context otherwise requires, references in this earnings release to the following terms have the meanings set out next to them below:
Adjusted basic EPS: refers to adjusted net income divided by the weighted average common shares outstanding.
Adjusted net income: refers to reported net income less impairment items and exceptional items and mark-to-market loss on purchase of c.
Apparent steel consumption: calculated as the sum of production plus imports minus exports.
Average steel selling prices: calculated as steel sales divided by steel shipments.
Cash and cash equivalents: represents cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments.
Capex: represents the purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangibles. The Group’s capex figures do not include capex at the JVs level (i.e.: AMNS India and Calvert).
Crude steel production: steel in the first solid state after melting, suitable for further processing or for sale.
Depreciation: refers to amortization and depreciation.
EPS: refers to basic or diluted earnings per share.
EBITDA: defined as operating result plus depreciation, impairment items and exceptional items and result from associates, joint ventures and other investments (excluding impairments and exceptional items if any).
EBITDA/tonne: calculated as EBITDA divided by total steel shipments.
Exceptional items: income / (charges) relate to transactions that are significant, infrequent or unusual and are not representative of the normal course of business of the period.
Free cash flow (FCF): refers to net cash provided by operating activities less capex less dividends paid to minority shareholders.
Foreign exchange and other net financing income(loss): include foreign currency exchange impact, bank fees, interest on pensions, impairment of financial assets, revaluation of derivative instruments and other charges that cannot be directly linked to operating results.
Gross debt: long-term debt and short-term debt.
Impairment items: refers to impairment charges net of reversals.
Income from associates, joint ventures and other investments: refers to income from associates, joint ventures and other investments (excluding impairments and exceptional items if any).
Investable cash flow: refers to net cash provided by operating activities less maintenance/normative capex.
Iron ore reference prices: refers to iron ore prices for
Kt: refers to thousand metric tonnes.
Liquidity: cash and cash equivalents plus available credit lines excluding back-up lines for the commercial paper program.
LTIF: refers to lost time injury frequency rate equals lost time injuries per 1,000,000 worked hours, based on own personnel and contractors.
Maintenance/normative capex: refers to recurring expenditures required for a company to continue operating and sustain its growth.
Mt: refers to million metric tonnes.
Net debt: long-term debt and short-term debt less cash and cash equivalents.
Net debt/LTM EBITDA: refers to Net debt divided by EBITDA for the last twelve months.
Net interest expense: includes interest expense less interest income.
On-going projects: refer to projects for which construction has begun (excluding various projects that are under development), even if such projects have been placed on hold pending improved operating conditions.
Operating results: refers to operating income(loss).
Operating segments: North America segment includes the Flat, Long and Tubular operations of Canada and Mexico; and also includes all Mexico mines. The Brazil segment includes the Flat, Long and Tubular operations of Brazil and its neighboring countries including Argentina, Costa Rica, Venezuela; and also includes Andrade and Serra Azul captive iron ore mines. The Europe segment includes the Flat, Long and includes Bosnia and Herzegovina captive iron ore mines; Sustainable Solutions division includes Downstream Solutions and Tubular operations of the European business. The Others segment includes the Flat, Long and Tubular operations of Kazakhstan (till December 7, 2023), Ukraine and South Africa; and also includes the captive iron ore mines in Ukraine and iron ore and coal mines in Kazakhstan (till December 7, 2023). Mining segment includes iron ore operations of ArcelorMittal Mines Canada and ArcelorMittal Liberia.
Own iron ore production: includes total of all finished production of fines, concentrate, pellets and lumps and includes share of production.
Price-cost effect: a lack of correlation or a lag in the corollary relationship between raw material and steel prices, which can either have a positive (i.e. increased spread between steel prices and raw material costs) or negative effect (i.e. a squeeze or decreased spread between steel prices and raw material costs).
Shipments: information at segment and Group level eliminates intra-segment shipments (which are primarily between Flat/Long plants and Tubular plants) and inter-segment shipments respectively. Shipments of Downstream Solutions are excluded.
Working capital change (working capital investment / release): Movement of change in working capital - trade accounts receivable plus inventories less trade and other accounts payable.
Footnotes
- The financial information in this press release has been prepared consistently with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and as adopted by the European Union. The interim financial information included in this announcement has also been prepared in accordance with IFRS applicable to interim periods, however this announcement does not contain sufficient information to constitute an interim financial report as defined in International Accounting Standard 34, “Interim Financial Reporting”. The numbers in this press release have not been audited. The financial information and certain other information presented in a number of tables in this press release have been rounded to the nearest whole number or the nearest decimal. Therefore, the sum of the numbers in a column may not conform exactly to the total figure given for that column. In addition, certain percentages presented in the tables in this press release reflect calculations based upon the underlying information prior to rounding and, accordingly, may not conform exactly to the percentages that would be derived if the relevant calculations were based upon the rounded numbers. Segment information presented in this press release is prior to inter-segment eliminations and certain adjustments made to operating results of the segments to reflect corporate costs, income from non-steel operations (e.g. logistics and shipping services) and the elimination of stock margins between the segments.
- LTIF refers to lost time injury frequency rate equals lost time injuries per 1,000,000 worked hours, based on own personnel and contractors.
- As announced with ArcelorMittal’s fourth quarter 2023 financial results, the Company has amended its presentation of reportable segments and EBITDA. The changes, applied as from January 1, 2024, are as follows: EBITDA is defined as operating result plus depreciation, impairment items and exceptional items and result from associates, joint ventures and other investments (excluding impairments and exceptional items if any); The NAFTA segment has been renamed "North America", a core growth region for the Company; A new ‘Sustainable Solutions’ segment is composed of a number of high-growth, niche, capital light businesses, playing an important role in supporting climate action (including renewables, special projects and construction business). Previously reported within the Europe segment, this is a growth vector of the Company and represents businesses employing over 12,000 people at more than 260 commercial and production sites across 60+ countries. Following the sale of the Company’s operations in Kazakhstan, the remaining parts of the former ‘ACIS’ segment have been assigned to ‘Others’; there are no changes to the ‘Brazil’ and ‘Mining’ segments. ‘India and JVs’ is now presented and the share of net income of AMNS India and AMNS Calvert as well as the other associates, joint ventures and other investments is included in EBITDA. India is a high growth vector of the Company, with our assets well-positioned to grow with the domestic market. These changes have been applied as from January 1, 2024, and the comparative periods of 2023 shown herein have been retrospectively recast.
- Impairment charges (included in operating income) for 3Q 2024 of
$36 million related to the closure of the coke oven battery in Krakow (Poland). - Exceptional items (included in operating income) for 3Q 2024 of
$74 million related to restructuring costs in Krakow (Poland). - On August 6, 2024, ArcelorMittal announced that following the signature of a Share Purchase Agreement on March 12, 2024, and after the approval of relevant antitrust authorities and clearances under foreign investment regulations, it had completed the acquisition of 65,243,206 shares, representing c.
28.4% equity interest in Vallourec, for€14.64 per share from funds managed by Apollo Global Management Inc., for a total consideration of approximately€955 million . Vallourec share price increased to€17.20 as of March 31, 2024, as compared to€14.64 contractually agreed at the signing of the share price agreement for 65.2 million shares on March 12, 2024 generating a non-cash mark-to-market gain of$181 million as of March 31, 2024. The Vallourec share price decreased to€14.76 as of June 30, 2024 (causing a non-cash mark-to-market loss of$173 million in 2Q 2024), and decreased to€13.47 as at the date of the finalization of the acquisition on August 6, 2024 (causing a non-cash mark-to-market loss of$91 million in 3Q 2024). In accordance with IFRS, the Company recognized this net loss as a decrease in the investment cost to reflect the fair value of the forward at acquisition date. - Investable cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less maintenance/normative capex. From September 30, 2023 to September 30, 2024, the net cash provided by operating activities totalled
$5.7 billion . Total capex during this period was$4.7 billion of which maintenance/normative capex was$2.9 billion , strategic capex of$1.5 billion and decarbonization of$0.3 billion . - 3Q 2024 included decarbonization capex of
$0.1 billion , strategic growth capex of$0.3 billion and maintenance/normative capex of$0.7 billion . 9M 2024 includes decarbonization capex of$0.2 billion , strategic growth capex of$1.0 billion and maintenance/normative capex of$2.1 billion . Strategic projects capex in 3Q 2024 primarily include investments for the Liberia expansion project (first concentrate), Mardyck electrical steels, Barra Mansa and Serra Azul. Strategic projects capex in 9M 2024 primarily included investments for the Liberia expansion project (first concentrate), the renewables energy project in India and Mardyck electrical steels. - September 2020 was the inception date of the ongoing share buyback programs. The Company has repurchased 47 million shares during 9M 2024; totalling 73 million shares from the current 85 million share buyback program.
- Following the completion of detailed engineering, the Monlevade expansion project in Brazil has been put “on hold” (seeking lower capex intensive options). The Company anticipates approving projects of a similar scale (capex and EBITDA impact) during its forthcoming strategic planning cycle, hence no change to the expected
$1.8 billion impact on EBITDA from strategic growth investments. Out of the total$1.8 billion EBITDA potential, it is considered that$0.3 billion has been achieved to date from the completion of the Mexico HSM project on an observed run-rate basis. Vallourec transaction closed in 3Q 2024 and ArcelorMittal’s c.28.4% share of consensus 2025 net income (based on consensus figures from a panel of independent analysts) is ~$0.15 billion . Together with Italpannelli acquisition expected to contribute$0.2 billion to EBITDA. - See Appendix 4 for reconciliation of adjusted net income and adjusted basic earnings per share.
- XCarb® is designed to bring together all of ArcelorMittal’s reduced, low and zero-carbon products and steelmaking activities, as well as wider initiatives and green innovation projects, into a single effort focused on achieving demonstrable progress towards carbon neutral steel. Alongside the new XCarb® brand, we have launched three XCarb® initiatives: the XCarb® innovation fund, XCarb® green steel certificates and XCarb® recycled and renewably produced for products made via the Electric Arc Furnace route using scrap. The Company is offering green steel using a system of certificates (XCarb® green certificates). These are issued by an independent auditor to certify tonnes of CO2 savings achieved through the Company’s investment in decarbonization technologies in Europe. Net-zero equivalence is determined by assigning CO2 savings certificates equivalent to CO2 per tonne of steel produced in 2018 as baseline. The certificates relate to the tonnes of CO2 saved in total, as a direct result of the decarbonization projects being implemented across a number of its European sites.
- On March 9, 2023, ArcelorMittal announced that following receipt of customary regulatory approvals it had completed the acquisition of Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém (‘CSP’) in Brazil for an enterprise value of approximately
$2.2 billion . - Production: Including all production of the hot strip mill including processing of slabs on a hire work basis for ArcelorMittal Group entities and third parties, including stainless steel slabs. Shipments: including shipments of finished products processed on a hire work basis for ArcelorMittal Group entities and third parties, including stainless steel products. EBITDA of Calvert presented here on a
100% basis as a stand-alone business and in accordance with the Company's policy, applying the weighted average method of accounting for inventory. - Sustainable Solutions is focused on growing niche businesses providing vital added-value support to growing sustainable related applications from a low-carbon, capital light asset base. These businesses include: a) Construction solutions: Product offerings include sandwich panels (e.g. insulation), profiles, turnkey pre-fabrication solutions, etc., to assist building in smarter ways and reduce the carbon footprint of buildings; b) Projects: Product range includes plates, pipes & tubes, wire ropes, reinforced steels, providing high-quality & sustainable steel solutions for energy projects and supporting offshore wind, energy transition and onshore construction; c) Industeel: EAF based capacity: High quality steel grades designed to meet demanding customer specifications (e.g. XCarb® for wind turbines); Supplying wide range of industries; energy, chemicals, mechanical engineering, machinery, infrastructure, defence & security; d) Renewables: investments in renewable energy projects; e) Metallics: investment and development of the Company’s scrap recycling and collection capabilities; f) Distribution & service centers: European services processor including slitting, cut-to-length, multi blanking, and press blanking and operating through an extensive network.
- Other projects under development include: ArcelorMittal Texas: Plans under development to double capacity and add CCS capability; Calvert (US): Option to add a second 1.5Mt EAF at lower capex intensity; Electrical steels US (Alabama): 150kt NGO electrical steels for automotive with government support received; Liberia further expansion to 30Mt; and India further expansion: Hazira to 20Mt and Greenfield on the east coast of India.
- In Argentina, ArcelorMittal has developed a partnership with PCR for a 130MW solar and wind capacity project. The project is operational and supplies over
30% of ArcelorMittal's local electricity requirements. - Compared to the historical average EBITDA per tonne of
$89 /t during the 2012-2019 period.
Third quarter 2024 earnings analyst conference call
ArcelorMittal Management will host a conference call for members of the investment community to present and comment on the three-month period ended September 30, 2024 on: Thursday November 7, 2024, at 9.30am US Eastern time. 14.30pm London time and 15.30pm CET.
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Forward-Looking Statements
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Non-GAAP/Alternative Performance Measures
This press release also includes certain non-GAAP financial/alternative performance measures. ArcelorMittal presents EBITDA and EBITDA/tonne, free cash flow (FCF), adjusted net income, adjusted basic earnings per share and the ratio of net debt/LTM EBITDA which are non-GAAP financial/alternative performance measures, as additional measures to enhance the understanding of its operating performance. As announced previously, the definition of EBITDA has been revised to include income from share of associates, JVs and other investments (excluding impairments and exceptional items if any, of associates, JVs and other investments) because the Company believes this information provides investors with additional information to understand its results, given the increasing significance of its joint ventures. ArcelorMittal believes such indicators are relevant to provide management and investors with additional information. ArcelorMittal also presents net debt and change in working capital as additional measures to enhance the understanding of its financial position, changes to its capital structure and its credit assessment. Investable cashflow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less maintenance/normative capex, and the Company thus believes that it represents a cashflow that is available for allocation at management’s discretion. The Company’s guidance as to additional EBITDA estimated to be generated from certain projects and with respect to working capital for the fourth quarter of 2024, is based on the same accounting policies as those applied in the Company’s financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. ArcelorMittal is unable to reconcile, without unreasonable effort, such guidance to the most directly comparable IFRS financial measure, due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the financial impact of items impacting comparability. For the same reasons, ArcelorMittal is unable to address the significance of the unavailable information. Non-GAAP financial/alternative performance measures should be read in conjunction with, and not as an alternative to, ArcelorMittal's financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS. Comparable IFRS measures and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial/alternative performance measures are presented herein.
About ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal is one of the world's leading steel and mining companies, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. In 2023, ArcelorMittal had revenues of
Our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.
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