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ArcelorMittal S.A., headquartered in Luxembourg City, is a Luxembourgian multinational steel manufacturing corporation established in 2006 through the merger of Arcelor and Indian-owned Mittal Steel. As one of the world's leading integrated steel and mining companies, ArcelorMittal operates across 60 countries with primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries.
The company's operational segments include NAFTA, Brazil, Europe, ACIS (Africa, CIS, and other countries), and Mining. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Europe segment, which specializes in manufacturing and selling hot-rolled coil, cold-rolled coil, coated products, tinplate, plate, and slabs. The products cater to sectors such as automotive, general industry, and packaging. Additionally, the segment produces long products like sections, wire rods, rebar, billets, blooms, wire drawing, and tubular products. Geographically, the United States contributes significantly to its revenue.
ArcelorMittal has recently announced its fourth quarter and full year 2023 sell-side analysts' consensus figures, highlighting a calculated collective outlook based on analysts' estimates. The consensus, managed by Visible Alpha, includes the impact of the sale of the Company’s Kazakhstan operations to the Qazaqstan Investment Corporation, effective December 7, 2023. Additionally, due to revisions in the expected future cash flows of Acciaierie d'Italia (ADI), the company anticipates fully impairing its investment in ADI, reflecting in the fourth-quarter results.
Financially, ArcelorMittal reported an EBITDA of $7.6 billion for FY 2023 and a free cash flow of $2.9 billion. The net income for the same period stands at $0.9 billion, impacted by non-cash, non-recurring items like the $2.4 billion effect of the Kazakhstan operations' disposal and a $1.4 billion impairment on ADI. Despite these challenges, the company maintains a robust financial position with a net debt of $2.9 billion as of the end of 2023 and liquidity of $13.2 billion.
In terms of growth and sustainability, ArcelorMittal is advancing several strategic projects, including substantial investments in low carbon steel production and renewable energy infrastructure. The company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint through innovative processes that use less energy and emit significantly less carbon. Their XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel is set to feature prominently in the Paris Olympics, marking a significant step in their decarbonization strategy.
ArcelorMittal's financial strength is reinforced by its share repurchase programs, which have reduced the fully diluted shares outstanding by 33% since September 2020. Furthermore, the company has a diverse investment portfolio, including significant strategic joint ventures like AMNS India and Calvert in North America.
Looking ahead, ArcelorMittal remains positive about medium to long-term steel demand, anticipating a growth in apparent steel consumption globally. The company continues to prioritize safety, having commissioned a comprehensive independent safety audit to enhance its operational protocols and culture.
ArcelorMittal is listed on stock exchanges in New York, Amsterdam, Paris, Luxembourg, and Madrid under the symbol MT.
On February 4, 2022, French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced government support for ArcelorMittal’s €1.7 billion decarbonisation program in France. This initiative aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 40% (7.8 million tonnes/year) by 2030. Key investments include constructing an Electric Arc Furnace in Fos-sur-Mer and a Direct Reduction of Iron unit in Dunkirk. These facilities will gradually replace existing blast furnaces by 2030. The project is expected to bolster employment and align with France’s climate goals, contributing to carbon neutrality by 2050.
ArcelorMittal has released its fourth quarter 2021 EBITDA estimates based on consensus figures from 16 sell-side analysts. The consensus EBITDA for Q4 2021 is projected at $4,949 million, while the full year 2021 estimate stands at $19,360 million. These figures were compiled by Vuma Financial Services and reflect the predictions of a group of approximately 15-20 financial brokers covering the company. ArcelorMittal does not influence these estimates, which are based on independent analyst evaluations.
On January 26, 2022, ArcelorMittal notified that it received a shareholding notification from Société Générale SA. The notification indicates that Société Générale SA reached a threshold of 4.88% of potential voting rights as of January 21, 2022. This information is crucial for investors as it reflects changes in shareholding that may impact stock performance. The notification complies with the Transparency Law in Luxembourg regarding issuers of securities. Further details are available on the company’s website and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange’s OAM database.
On January 25, 2022, ArcelorMittal announced a US$5 million investment in H2Pro through its XCarb™ innovation fund, raising total commitments to US$180 million since March 2021. This investment is part of H2Pro's US$75 million Series B fundraising, aimed at developing a new hydrogen production technology with over 95% energy efficiency. H2Pro aims to produce hydrogen at costs below US$2/kg by 2023 and under US$1/kg by 2030. This marks the fifth investment by ArcelorMittal through its innovation fund, enhancing its commitment to sustainable energy solutions in steelmaking.
On January 19, 2022, ArcelorMittal announced it received a shareholding notification from BlackRock Inc., indicating that BlackRock's voting rights reached 5.24% on January 18, 2022. This notification is part of compliance with Luxembourg's transparency laws regarding significant shareholdings. The relevant details are accessible through the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and ArcelorMittal's corporate website. ArcelorMittal is a leading global steel and mining company with operations in 60 countries and significant revenue and production metrics from previous years.
ArcelorMittal has cancelled 45 million treasury shares to maintain appropriate levels, following a US$1 billion share buyback completed on December 28, 2021. Post-cancellation, the total shares outstanding has decreased to 937,809,772 from 982,809,772. This action aligns with the company’s efforts to manage its capital effectively. Further details on share buyback programs can be found on the company’s website and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange’s electronic database.
On January 10, 2022, ArcelorMittal announced the availability of a shareholding notification in the Luxembourg Stock Exchange’s OAM electronic database, in compliance with the Transparency Law. This notification is accessible on the Company’s website and signals adherence to the amended Luxembourg law on transparency requirements for issuers of securities. ArcelorMittal, the leading global steel and mining company, operates in 60 countries and generated revenues of $53.3 billion in 2020, underscoring its significant industry presence.
On December 29, 2021, ArcelorMittal received shareholding notifications from Société Générale SA. The notifications indicate that Société Générale crossed the 5% voting rights threshold, reporting 4.98% on December 24 and 5.04% on December 27. This announcement complies with Luxembourg's Transparency Law regarding shareholding notifications. The information is accessible through the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and ArcelorMittal’s website. As a leading steel and mining company, ArcelorMittal continues to focus on sustainable practices and innovative steel production.
ArcelorMittal has disclosed a share transaction involving a Designated Person, available on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and its corporate website. This transaction is tied to a share buyback program announced on 17 November 2021. A significant shareholder has agreed to sell shares to maintain their voting rights at 36.34% in the company's capital. For more information on the share buyback, visit ArcelorMittal’s investor section.
ArcelorMittal has successfully completed its fifth share buyback program, first announced on 17 November 2021. As of market close on 28 December 2021, the company repurchased 34,080,049 shares at a total cost of €885.73 million (approximately US$1 billion), averaging €25.99 per share. This buyback program is part of the company's strategy to enhance shareholder value under the 2021 AGM Authorization approved on 8 June 2021. Further details can be found on ArcelorMittal's investor relations website.
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