SUNCOKE ENERGY, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD 2022 RESULTS AND PROVIDES FULL-YEAR 2023 GUIDANCE
SunCoke Energy (SXC) reported record financial performance for FY 2022, with net income reaching $100.7 million or $1.19 per share. The fourth quarter net income was $11.8 million, down from $12.7 million year-over-year. Full-year consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was $297.7 million, with a fourth quarter of $58.9 million. Operating cash flow stood at $208.9 million. The company expects 2023 Adjusted EBITDA between $250 million and $265 million and plans capital expenditures of $95 million. The positive outlook is tempered by anticipated weaker export market conditions.
- Net income for FY 2022 increased by $57.3 million compared to 2021.
- Fourth quarter and full-year Adjusted EBITDA increased to $58.9 million and $297.7 million respectively.
- Operating cash flow was $208.9 million, in line with guidance.
- Reduced gross debt by $83 million and increased quarterly dividends by 33%.
- Entered a non-binding letter of intent with U.S. Steel for a new facility.
- Fourth quarter net income fell by $0.9 million year-over-year.
- Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $4 million compared to the prior year.
- Lower export coke pricing and higher operating costs impacted fourth quarter performance.
- Full-year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA guidance reflects a weaker export market.
- Net income attributable to SXC was
, or$100.7 million per share, for the full-year 2022; Net income attributable to SXC was$1.19 , or$11.8 million per share, in the fourth quarter 2022$0.14 - Full-year 2022 consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was
, representing record full-year financial performance; Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA was$297.7 million $58.9 million - Operating cash flow was
for the full-year 2022, within our revised guidance of$208.9 million to$200 million $215 million - Full-year 2023 consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between
and$250 million $265 million
"2022 was an exceptional year for SunCoke, with favorable contribution margins from export coke sales and strong volumes and pricing within our Logistics segment contributing to another record year for Adjusted EBITDA," said
"As we enter 2023, we remain focused on executing against our well established objectives of exceptional safety performance, operational excellence, and a balanced approach to capital allocation," said
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Three Months Ended | Years Ended | ||||||
(Dollars in millions) | 2022 | 2021 | Increase/ | 2022 | 2021 | Increase/ | |
Sales and other operating revenues | $ 514.0 | $ 365.3 | $ 148.7 | $ 516.5 | |||
Net income attributable to SXC | $ 11.8 | $ 12.7 | $ (0.9) | $ 100.7 | $ 43.4 | $ 57.3 | |
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ 58.9 | $ 62.9 | $ (4.0) | $ 297.7 | $ 275.4 | $ 22.3 |
(1) | See definition of Adjusted EBITDA and reconciliation elsewhere in this release. |
Revenues increased during both the fourth quarter and full-year 2022 as compared to the same prior year periods, primarily reflecting the pass-through of higher coal costs in the Domestic Coke segment and higher volumes in the Logistics segment. Full-year 2022 revenues additionally benefit from higher pricing on export coke sales and higher pricing in the Logistics segment.
Net income attributable to SXC for the fourth quarter 2022 decreased from the same prior year period, driven by unfavorable operating results discussed above. Net income attributable to SXC for the full-year 2022 increased from the same prior year period, driven by favorable operating results discussed above as well as the absence of debt refinancing related expenses recorded in the second quarter of the prior year and income tax benefits recorded in the third quarter of 2022 as a result of the release of a valuation allowance established on the deferred tax assets attributable to existing foreign tax credit carryforwards and the recognition of research and development credits.
Fourth quarter 2022 Adjusted EBITDA decreased as compared to the same prior year period, primarily reflecting lower export coke pricing. Full-year 2022 Adjusted EBITDA increased as compared to the same prior year period, primarily reflecting higher contribution margins on export coke sales as well as higher pricing in the Logistics segment.
SEGMENT RESULTS
Domestic Coke
Domestic Coke consists of cokemaking facilities and heat recovery operations at our Jewell,
Three Months Ended | Years Ended | ||||||
(Dollars in millions, except per ton amounts) | 2022 | 2021 | Increase/ | 2022 | 2021 | Increase/ | |
Sales and other operating revenues | $ 485.1 | $ 340.3 | $ 144.8 | $ 502.4 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ 46.5 | $ 53.4 | $ (6.9) | $ 263.4 | $ 243.4 | $ 20.0 | |
Sales Volume (in thousands of tons) | 1,040 | 1,026 | 14 | 4,031 | 4,183 | (152) | |
Adjusted EBITDA per ton(2) | $ 44.71 | $ 52.05 | $ (7.34) | $ 65.34 | $ 58.19 | $ 7.15 |
(1) | See definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and reconciliation elsewhere in this release. |
(2) | Reflects Domestic Coke Adjusted EBITDA divided by Domestic Coke sales volumes. |
The increases in revenue for both the fourth quarter and full-year 2022 as compared to the same prior year periods primarily reflects the pass-through of higher coal costs.
Fourth quarter 2022 Adjusted EBITDA decreased as compared to the same prior year period, primarily reflecting lower export coke pricing and higher O&M costs. Full-year 2022 Adjusted EBITDA increased as compared to the same prior year period, driven by higher contribution margins on export coke sales.
Logistics
Logistics consists of the handling and mixing services of coal and other aggregates at our
Three Months Ended | Years Ended | |||||||
(Dollars in millions) | 2022 | 2021 | Increase/ | 2022 | 2021 | Increase/ | ||
Sales and other operating revenues | $ 18.8 | $ 15.1 | $ 3.7 | $ 77.6 | $ 64.9 | $ 12.7 | ||
Intersegment sales | $ 6.7 | $ 6.8 | $ (0.1) | $ 28.9 | $ 27.1 | $ 1.8 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ 11.7 | $ 9.6 | $ 2.1 | $ 49.7 | $ 43.5 | $ 6.2 | ||
Tons handled (thousands of tons)(2) | 5,525 | 4,589 | 936 | 22,291 | 19,933 | 2,358 |
(1) | See definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and reconciliation elsewhere in this release. |
(2.) | Reflects inbound tons handled during the period. |
The increases in both revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter and the full-year 2022 as compared to the same prior year periods were driven by higher volumes. The increases in both revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for the full-year 2022 as compared to the same prior year period also reflect the benefit of higher pricing.
Brazil Coke
Brazil Coke consists of a cokemaking facility in Vitória,
Three Months Ended | Years Ended | |||||||
(Dollars in millions) | 2022 | 2021 | Increase/ | 2022 | 2021 | Increase/ | ||
Sales and other operating revenues | 10.1 | 9.9 | $ 0.2 | 38.0 | 36.6 | $ 1.4 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 3.1 | 4.2 | $ (1.1) | 14.5 | 17.2 | $ (2.7) | ||
Brazilian Coke production—operated facility (thousands of tons) | 377 | 417 | (40) | 1,585 | 1,685 | (100) |
(1) | See definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and reconciliation elsewhere in this release. |
Revenues for the fourth quarter and full-year 2022 were comparable to the same prior year period. The pass through of higher reimbursable operating and maintenance spending was mostly offset by lower volumes due to planned outages, resulting in the absence of a production bonus for meeting certain volume targets. The decreases in Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter and full-year 2022 as compared to the same prior year period were driven by lower volumes discussed above.
Corporate and Other
Corporate expenses that can be identified with a segment have been included in determining segment results. The remainder is included in Corporate and Other.
Three Months Ended | Years Ended | |||||||
(Dollars in millions) | 2022 | 2021 | Increase/ | 2022 | 2021 | Increase/ | ||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | (2.4) | (4.3) | $ 1.9 | (29.9) | (28.7) | $ (1.2) |
(1) | See definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and reconciliation elsewhere in this release. |
Corporate and other Adjusted EBITDA results improved for the fourth quarter 2022 as compared to the same prior year period, reflecting favorable valuation adjustments as a result of changes in discount rates on certain legacy liabilities, which decreased legacy cost approximately
2023 OUTLOOK
Our 2023 guidance is as follows:
- Domestic coke total production is expected to be approximately 4.0 million tons
- Consolidated Net Income is expected to be between
and$59 million $76 million - Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between
to$250 million $265 million - Capital expenditures are projected to be approximately
$95 million - Operating cash flow is estimated to be between
and$200 million $215 million - Cash taxes are projected to be between
and$12 million $16 million
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
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DEFINITIONS
- Adjusted EBITDA represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), adjusted for any impairments, restructuring costs, gains or losses on extinguishment of debt, and/or transaction costs ("Adjusted EBITDA"). EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent and should not be considered alternatives to net income or operating income under GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures in other businesses. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA is an important measure in assessing operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors because it highlights trends in our business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP measures and because it eliminates items that have less bearing on our operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and they should not be considered a substitute for net income, or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP.
- Adjusted EBITDA attributable to SXC represents Adjusted EBITDA less Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release and related conference call contain "forward-looking statements" (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Forward-looking statements often may be identified by the use of such words as "believe," "expect," "plan," "project," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "may," "will," "should," or the negative of these terms, or similar expressions. However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Any statements made in this press release or during the related conference call that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about our full-year 2023 guidance, the timing of completing the foundry expansion project, the ability of our domestic coke plants to continue to operate at full capacity, and our expectation of a weaker export market, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. Forward-looking statements represent only our beliefs regarding future events, many of which are inherently uncertain and involve significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties (many of which are beyond the control of SunCoke) that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from the anticipated results and financial condition indicated in such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described in Item 1A ("Risk Factors") of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recently completed fiscal year, as well as those described from time to time in our other reports and filings with the
In accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, SunCoke has included in its filings with the
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, but are based upon the current knowledge, beliefs and expectations of SunCoke management, and upon assumptions by SunCoke concerning future conditions, any or all of which ultimately may prove to be inaccurate. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. SunCoke does not intend, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or alter its forward-looking statements (or associated cautionary language), whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, after the date of this press release except as required by applicable law.
Consolidated Statements of Income | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Years Ended | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||
(Dollars and shares in millions, | ||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||
Sales and other operating revenue | $ 514.0 | $ 365.3 | $ 1,972.5 | $ 1,456.0 | ||||
Costs and operating expenses | ||||||||
Cost of products sold and operating expenses | 441.7 | 288.9 | 1,604.9 | 1,118.8 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 13.5 | 13.5 | 71.4 | 61.8 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 35.8 | 34.9 | 142.5 | 133.9 | ||||
Total costs and operating expenses | 491.0 | 337.3 | 1,818.8 | 1,314.5 | ||||
Operating income | 23.0 | 28.0 | 153.7 | 141.5 | ||||
Interest expense, net | 7.7 | 7.7 | 32.0 | 42.5 | ||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | 31.9 | ||||
Income before income tax expense | 15.3 | 20.3 | 121.7 | 67.1 | ||||
Income tax expense | 2.5 | 6.3 | 16.8 | 18.3 | ||||
Net income | 12.8 | 14.0 | 104.9 | 48.8 | ||||
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1.0 | 1.3 | 4.2 | 5.4 | ||||
Net income attributable to | $ 11.8 | $ 12.7 | $ 100.7 | $ 43.4 | ||||
Earnings attributable to | ||||||||
Basic | $ 0.14 | $ 0.15 | $ 1.20 | $ 0.52 | ||||
Diluted | $ 0.14 | $ 0.15 | $ 1.19 | $ 0.52 | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||
Basic | 83.9 | 83.1 | 83.8 | 83.0 | ||||
Diluted | 84.8 | 84.0 | 84.6 | 83.7 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||
2022 | 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||
(Dollars in millions, except par | |||
Assets | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 90.0 | $ 63.8 | |
Receivables, net | 104.8 | 77.6 | |
Inventories | 175.2 | 127.0 | |
Other current assets | 4.0 | 3.5 | |
Total current assets | 374.0 | 271.9 | |
Properties, plants and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of | 1,229.3 | 1,287.9 | |
Intangible assets, net | 33.2 | 35.2 | |
Deferred charges and other assets | 18.1 | 20.4 | |
Total assets | $ 1,654.6 | $ 1,615.4 | |
Liabilities and Equity | |||
Accounts payable | $ 159.3 | $ 126.0 | |
Accrued liabilities | 61.4 | 53.0 | |
Current portion of financing obligation | 3.3 | 3.2 | |
Total current liabilities | 224.0 | 182.2 | |
Long-term debt and financing obligation | 528.9 | 610.4 | |
Accrual for black lung benefits | 52.2 | 57.9 | |
Retirement benefit liabilities | 16.4 | 21.8 | |
Deferred income taxes | 172.3 | 169.0 | |
Asset retirement obligations | 13.4 | 11.6 | |
Other deferred credits and liabilities | 24.7 | 27.1 | |
Total liabilities | 1,031.9 | 1,080.0 | |
Equity | |||
Preferred stock, | — | — | |
Common stock, | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
(184.0) | (184.0) | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 728.1 | 721.2 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (13.0) | (16.7) | |
Retained earnings (deficit) | 53.5 | (23.4) | |
585.6 | 498.1 | ||
Noncontrolling interests | 37.1 | 37.3 | |
Total equity | 622.7 | 535.4 | |
Total liabilities and equity | $ 1,654.6 | $ 1,615.4 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||
Years Ended | |||
2022 | 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||
(Dollars in millions) | |||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |||
Net income | $ 104.9 | $ 48.8 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 142.5 | 133.9 | |
Deferred income tax expense | 2.3 | 9.3 | |
Share-based compensation expense | 6.7 | 6.1 | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | 31.9 | |
Changes in working capital pertaining to operating activities: | |||
Receivables, net | (32.3) | (31.3) | |
Inventories | (48.2) | (1.1) | |
Accounts payable | 27.4 | 29.5 | |
Accrued liabilities | 8.4 | 6.3 | |
Other | (2.8) | (0.3) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 208.9 | 233.1 | |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | |||
Capital expenditures | (75.5) | (98.6) | |
Other investing activities | 5.3 | (0.7) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (70.2) | (99.3) | |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | |||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | — | 500.0 | |
Repayment of long-term debt | — | (609.3) | |
Proceeds from revolving facility | 596.0 | 690.1 | |
Repayment of revolving facility | (676.0) | (663.4) | |
Repayment of financing obligation | (3.2) | (2.9) | |
Debt issuance costs | — | (12.0) | |
Dividends paid | (23.6) | (20.1) | |
Cash distributions to noncontrolling interests | (4.4) | — | |
Other financing activities | (1.3) | (0.8) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (112.5) | (118.4) | |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 26.2 | 15.4 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 63.8 | 48.4 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ 90.0 | $ 63.8 | |
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information | |||
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest of zero and | $ 28.5 | $ 40.0 | |
Income taxes paid, net of refunds of | $ 14.5 | $ 2.9 |
Segment Operating Data | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Years Ended | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||
(Dollars in millions) | ||||||||
Sales and other operating revenues: | ||||||||
Domestic Coke | $ 485.1 | $ 340.3 | ||||||
Brazil Coke | 10.1 | 9.9 | 38.0 | 36.6 | ||||
Logistics | 18.8 | 15.1 | 77.6 | 64.9 | ||||
Logistics intersegment sales | 6.7 | 6.8 | 28.9 | 27.1 | ||||
Elimination of intersegment sales | (6.7) | (6.8) | (28.9) | (27.1) | ||||
Total sales and other operating revenue | $ 514.0 | $ 365.3 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | ||||||||
Domestic Coke | $ 46.5 | $ 53.4 | $ 263.4 | $ 243.4 | ||||
Brazil Coke | 3.1 | 4.2 | 14.5 | 17.2 | ||||
Logistics | 11.7 | 9.6 | 49.7 | 43.5 | ||||
Corporate and Other | (2.4) | (4.3) | (29.9) | (28.7) | ||||
Total Adjusted EBITDA | $ 58.9 | $ 62.9 | $ 297.7 | $ 275.4 | ||||
Coke Operating Data: | ||||||||
Domestic Coke capacity utilization(2) | 101 % | 100 % | 100 % | 101 % | ||||
Domestic Coke production volumes (thousands of tons) | 1,023 | 1,031 | 4,023 | 4,162 | ||||
Domestic Coke sales volumes (thousands of tons) | 1,040 | 1,026 | 4,031 | 4,183 | ||||
Domestic Coke Adjusted EBITDA per ton(3) | $ 44.71 | $ 52.05 | $ 65.34 | $ 58.19 | ||||
Brazilian Coke production—operated facility (thousands of tons) | 377 | 417 | 1,585 | 1,685 | ||||
Logistics Operating Data: | ||||||||
Tons handled (thousands of tons) | 5,525 | 4,589 | 22,291 | 19,933 |
(1) | See definition of Adjusted EBITDA and reconciliation to GAAP elsewhere in this release. |
(2) | The production of foundry coke tons does not replace blast furnace coke tons on a ton for ton basis, as foundry coke requires |
(3) | Reflects Domestic Coke Adjusted EBITDA divided by Domestic Coke sales volumes. |
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Information | ||||||||
Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Years Ended | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||
(Dollars in millions) | ||||||||
Net income attributable to | $ 11.8 | $ 12.7 | $ 100.7 | $ 43.4 | ||||
Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1.0 | 1.3 | 4.2 | 5.4 | ||||
Net income | $ 12.8 | $ 14.0 | $ 104.9 | $ 48.8 | ||||
Add: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 35.8 | 34.9 | 142.5 | 133.9 | ||||
Interest expense, net | 7.7 | 7.7 | 32.0 | 42.5 | ||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | 31.9 | ||||
Income tax expense | 2.5 | 6.3 | 16.8 | 18.3 | ||||
Transaction costs(1) | 0.1 | — | 1.5 | — | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 58.9 | $ 62.9 | $ 297.7 | $ 275.4 | ||||
Subtract: Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interest(2) | 2.2 | 2.3 | 8.4 | 9.3 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to | $ 56.7 | $ 60.6 | $ 289.3 | $ 266.1 |
(1) | Costs incurred as part of the granulated pig iron project with |
(2) | Reflects noncontrolling interests in |
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Information | ||||
Estimated 2023 Net Income to Estimated 2023 Adjusted EBITDA | ||||
2023 | ||||
Low | High | |||
Net income | $ 59 | $ 76 | ||
Add: | ||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 136 | 132 | ||
Interest expense, net | 31 | 29 | ||
Income tax expense | 24 | 28 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 250 | $ 265 | ||
Subtract: Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interest(1) | (9) | (9) | ||
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to | $ 241 | $ 256 |
(1) | Reflects noncontrolling interests in |
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