Russel Metals Announces 2023 First Quarter Results
Revenues of
Sequential Increase in Revenues, EBITDA1, Margins and EPS
Strong Capital Structure with Liquidity1 of
Dividend Increase to
Three Months Ended | |||
Mar 31 2023 | Dec 31 2022 | Mar 31 2022 | |
Revenues | |||
EBITDA 1 | 116 | 97 | 153 |
Net Income | 74 | 58 | 99 |
Earnings per share | 1.19 | 0.93 | 1.56 |
Cash from working capital 1 | (18) | 146 | (15) |
Dividends paid per common share | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 |
All amounts are reported in millions of Canadian dollars except per share figures, which are in Canadian dollars. | |||
Non-GAAP Measures and Ratios
We use a number of measures that are not prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS" or "GAAP") and as such may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. We believe these measures are commonly employed to measure performance in our industry and are used by analysts, investors, lenders and other interested parties to evaluate financial performance and our ability to incur and service debt to support our business activities. These non-GAAP measures include EBITDA and Liquidity and are defined below. Refer to Non-GAAP Measures and Ratios on page 2 of our Management Discussion and Analysis.
EBIT - represents net earnings before interest and income taxes.
EBITDA - represents net earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Liquidity - represents cash on hand less bank indebtedness plus excess availability under our bank credit facility.
Cash from working capital - represents the change in non-cash working capital.
The following table shows the reconciliation of net earnings in accordance with GAAP to EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and March 31, 2022:
Three Months Ended | |||
(millions) | Mar 31 2023 | Dec 31 2022 | Mar 31 2022 |
Net earnings | |||
Provision for income taxes | 22.3 | 16.1 | 31.9 |
Interest and finance expense | 3.8 | 5.4 | 6.7 |
EBIT 1 | 100.0 | 79.4 | 137.3 |
Depreciation and amortization | 16.4 | 18.0 | 15.8 |
EBITDA 1 | |||
Our basic earnings per share of
Our EBITDA in the 2023 first quarter was
On a consolidated basis, we generated higher revenues, EBITDA and net income in the 2023 first quarter than in the 2022 fourth quarter, due to a pick-up in demand and margins. At the same time that we generated improved and balanced operating results, we remained disciplined on working capital management, which resulted in a strong annualized return on invested capital of
Our 2023 first quarter results reflected a sequential improvement across our businesses, as each of our metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors segments generated improved operating profits for the 2023 first quarter as compared to the 2022 fourth quarter. Our metals service centers generated 2023 first quarter revenues of
Market Conditions
The steel price increases that were experienced in late 2022 continued throughout the 2023 first quarter as a result of modest inventory in the supply chain and an improvement in industrial-based demand from our customers in a range of sectors including manufacturing, fabrication, agriculture, ship building, non-residential construction, energy and alternative energy. Our energy field stores benefited from increased energy sector activity with average Canadian rig counts of 212 in the first quarter of 2023 compared to 190 in the 2022 first quarter and 197 in the 2022 fourth quarter. Average
Capital Investment Growth Initiatives
In the 2023 first quarter, we invested
Over the course of the past quarter, we evaluated a number of potential acquisitions, and we continue to explore opportunities to grow our business in ways that would be financially attractive and operationally complementary with our existing business segments.
Returning Capital to Shareholders
We have adopted a flexible approach to returning excess capital to shareholders through: (i) our ongoing dividend; and (ii) share buy backs.
In the 2023 first quarter, we paid dividends of
In August 2022, we initiated a normal course issuer bid to purchase for cancellation up to 3.2 million of our common shares over 12 months, representing
Liquidity and Capital Structure
During the 2023 first quarter, we generated
Outlook
The favourable demand trends and steel price increases that were experienced late in the 2023 first quarter are being maintained into the 2023 second quarter. These dynamics are expected to benefit our metals service centers and steel distributor segments over the near term. For energy field stores, the second quarter is traditionally slower due to spring breakup in
Investor Conference Call
The Company will be holding an Investor Conference Call on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. ET to review its 2023 first quarter results. The dial-in telephone numbers for the call are 416-764-8688 (
A replay of the call will be available at 416-764-8677 (
Additional supplemental financial information is available in our investor conference call package located on our website at www.russelmetals.com.
Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.
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We are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties which could have a material adverse effect on our future profitability and financial position, including the risks and uncertainties listed below, which are important factors in our business and the metals distribution industry. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: volatility in metal prices; cyclicality of metals industry; volatility in oil and natural gas prices; capital budgets in the energy industry; climate change; product claims; significant competition; sources of metals supply; manufacturers selling directly; material substitution; credit risk; currency exchange risk; restrictive debt covenants; asset impairments; the unexpected loss of key individuals; decentralized operating structure; future acquisitions; the failure of our key computer-based systems, labour interruptions; laws and governmental regulations; litigious environment; environmental liabilities; carbon emissions; health and safety laws and regulations; and common share risk.
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1 Defined in Non-GAAP Measures and Ratios |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended | ||
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except per share data) | 2023 | 2022 |
Revenues | $ 1,186.7 | $ 1,338.6 |
Cost of materials | 926.4 | 1,048.3 |
Employee expenses | 100.9 | 101.0 |
Other operating expenses | 68.3 | 58.0 |
(Earnings) from joint venture | (8.9) | (6.0) |
Earnings before interest and provision for income taxes | 100.0 | 137.3 |
Interest expense, net | 3.8 | 6.7 |
Earnings before provision for income taxes | 96.2 | 130.6 |
Provision for income taxes | 22.3 | 31.9 |
Net earnings for the period | $ 73.9 | $ 98.7 |
Basic earnings per common share | $ 1.19 | $ 1.56 |
Diluted earnings per common share | $ 1.19 | $ 1.56 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended | ||
(in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2023 | 2022 |
Net earnings for the period | $ 73.9 | $ 98.7 |
Other comprehensive loss | ||
Items that may be reclassified to earnings | ||
Unrealized foreign exchange losses on translation of foreign operations | (0.7) | (10.0) |
Items that may not be reclassified to earnings | ||
Actuarial (losses) gains on pension and similar obligations, net of taxes | (0.3) | 8.8 |
Other comprehensive loss | (1.0) | (1.2) |
Total comprehensive income | $ 72.9 | $ 97.5 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)
(in millions of Canadian dollars) | March 31 | December 31 |
ASSETS | ||
Current | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 401.1 | $ 363.0 |
Accounts receivable | 603.8 | 497.9 |
Inventories | 941.1 | 956.5 |
Prepaids and other | 33.2 | 35.8 |
Income taxes receivable | 9.1 | 16.3 |
1,988.3 | 1,869.5 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 318.2 | 313.8 |
Right-of-Use Assets | 100.8 | 102.7 |
Investment in Joint Venture | 51.6 | 46.6 |
Deferred Income Tax Assets | 1.1 | 1.2 |
Pension and Benefits | 42.1 | 42.0 |
Financial and Other Assets | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Goodwill and Intangibles | 124.2 | 126.5 |
$ 2,630.8 | $ 2,506.9 | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
Current | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ 542.9 | $ 482.0 |
Short-term lease obligations | 14.8 | 14.7 |
Income taxes payable | 5.6 | 4.8 |
563.3 | 501.5 | |
Long-Term Debt | 296.3 | 296.0 |
Pensions and Benefits | 2.0 | 1.5 |
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities | 16.9 | 18.4 |
Long-term Lease Obligations | 110.5 | 112.2 |
Provisions and Other Non-Current Liabilities | 24.7 | 18.0 |
1,013.7 | 947.6 | |
Shareholders' Equity | ||
Common shares | 572.5 | 562.4 |
Retained earnings | 894.5 | 844.6 |
Contributed surplus | 10.7 | 12.2 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 139.4 | 140.1 |
Total Shareholders' Equity | 1,617.1 | 1,559.3 |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ 2,630.8 | $ 2,506.9 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended | ||
(in millions of Canadian dollars) | 2023 | 2022 |
Operating activities | ||
Net earnings for the period | $ 73.9 | $ 98.7 |
Depreciation and amortization | 16.4 | 15.8 |
Provision for income taxes | 22.3 | 31.9 |
Interest expense | 3.8 | 6.7 |
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment | (0.2) | (0.2) |
Earnings from joint venture | (8.9) | (6.0) |
Share-based compensation | - | 0.1 |
Debt accretion, amortization and other | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Interest paid, including interest on lease obligations | (6.7) | (6.4) |
Cash from operating activities before non-cash working capital | 100.9 | 140.9 |
Changes in non-cash working capital items | ||
Accounts receivable | (105.9) | (115.0) |
Inventories | 15.2 | 81.3 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 70.5 | 18.9 |
Other | 2.5 | (0.6) |
Change in non-cash working capital | (17.7) | (15.4) |
Income taxes paid, net | (15.9) | (82.9) |
Cash from operating activities | 67.3 | 42.6 |
Financing activities | ||
Issue of common shares | 8.6 | 0.3 |
Dividends on common shares | (23.7) | (24.0) |
Deferred financing | - | (0.1) |
Lease obligations | (3.9) | (5.6) |
Cash used in financing activities | (19.0) | (29.4) |
Investing activities | ||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (14.2) | (8.2) |
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Dividends received from joint venture | 3.9 | - |
Sale of business | - | 9.7 |
Cash (used in) from investing activities | (10.0) | 2.0 |
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (0.2) | (2.1) |
Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 38.1 | 13.1 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period | 363.0 | 133.1 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period | $ 401.1 | $ 146.2 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(in millions of Canadian dollars) | Common | Retained | Contributed | Accumulated | Total |
Balance, January 1, 2023 | $ 562.4 | $ 844.6 | $ 12.2 | $ 140.1 | |
Payment of dividends | - | (23.7) | - | - | (23.7) |
Net earnings for the period | - | 73.9 | - | - | 73.9 |
Other comprehensive loss for the period | - | - | - | (1.0) | (1.0) |
Share options exercised | 10.1 | - | (1.5) | - | 8.6 |
Transfer of net actuarial losses on defined benefit plans | - | (0.3) | - | 0.3 | - |
Balance, March 31, 2023 | $ 572.5 | $ 894.5 | $ 10.7 | $ 139.4 |
(in millions of Canadian dollars) | Common | Retained | Contributed | Accumulated | Total |
Balance, January 1, 2022 | $ 571.0 | $ 575.2 | $ 12.1 | $ 90.0 | |
Payment of dividends | - | (24.0) | - | - | (24.0) |
Net earnings for the period | - | 98.7 | - | - | 98.7 |
Other comprehensive loss for the period | - | - | - | (1.2) | (1.2) |
Recognition of share-based compensation | - | - | 0.1 | - | 0.1 |
Share options exercised | 0.4 | - | (0.1) | - | 0.3 |
Transfer of net actuarial gains on defined benefit plans | - | 8.8 | - | (8.8) | - |
Balance, March 31, 2022 | $ 571.4 | $ 658.7 | $ 12.1 | $ 80.0 |
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