Worthington Steel Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2024 Results
Worthington Steel (NYSE: WS) reported its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full year results ending May 31, 2024. Net sales increased by 3% to $911.0 million compared to $884.0 million in the same quarter last year. However, there was a decrease in key financial metrics: operating income dropped to $67.3 million from $89.8 million, net earnings fell to $53.2 million from $67.3 million, and adjusted EBIT decreased to $70.4 million from $98.4 million. Earnings per diluted share also declined to $1.06 from $1.37.
For the full fiscal year, net sales decreased to $3.43 billion from $3.61 billion. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, payable on September 27, 2024. Worthington Steel was awarded the 2023 Supplier of the Year by General Motors and maintained its status as a John Deere Partner-level Supplier for the 12th consecutive year. The company reported negative free cash flow of $9.2 million for Q4, largely due to increased capital expenditures for expansions in electrical steel operations.
- Net sales increased by 3% to $911.0 million in Q4 2024.
- Earned 2023 Supplier of the Year by General Motors.
- Recognized as a John Deere Partner-level Supplier for 12th consecutive year.
- Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share.
- Operating income decreased to $67.3 million from $89.8 million.
- Net earnings fell to $53.2 million from $67.3 million.
- Adjusted EBIT decreased to $70.4 million from $98.4 million.
- Earnings per diluted share declined to $1.06 from $1.37.
- Gross margin decreased by $19.2 million over the prior year quarter.
- Negative free cash flow of $9.2 million.
Earnings and Revenue: Worthington Steel reported a
Margin Analysis: The gross margin decrease by
Cash Flow and Debt: The company generated
Industry Position: Worthington Steel's position as a value-added steel processor provides it some buffer against raw material price volatility. However, the
Competitive Recognition: The company’s accolades from General Motors and John Deere bolster its reputation. However, these recognitions, while notable, do not directly contribute to revenue or mitigate the financial pressures evident in the earnings report. Recognitions signify reliability and quality but need to be coupled with financial metrics for a complete picture.
Strategic Moves: Investments in expanding electrical steel operations in Mexico and Canada indicate a long-term strategy for growth. However, these expansions have temporarily strained cash flow. Investors need to watch how these investments translate into future revenue and profitability.
Fourth Quarter Highlights (all comparisons to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023):
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Net sales of
increased$911.0 million 3% compared to .$884.0 million -
Operating income of
compared to$67.3 million .$89.8 million -
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest of
compared to$53.2 million .$67.3 million -
Net earnings per diluted share attributable to controlling interest of
compared to$1.06 ; Adjusted net earnings per diluted share attributable to controlling interest of$1.37 compared to$1.06 .$1.47 -
Adjusted EBIT of
compared to$70.4 million .$98.4 million - Earned 2023 Supplier of the Year by General Motors for the third time in four years.
- Recognized as a John Deere Partner-level Supplier for the 12th consecutive year.
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Declared a quarterly dividend of
per share payable on September 27, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 13, 2024.$0.16
“Worthington Steel saw a solid performance in Q4 and finished fiscal 2024 strong,” said Geoff Gilmore, president and CEO of Worthington Steel. “Employees continue to be the driving force behind Worthington Steel’s momentum; I’d like to thank them for continuing to find improvements for our customers and our business through the transformation process. As we enter fiscal 2025, we remain focused on executing our strategy and driving shareholder value through organic growth and strategic M&A. Worthington Steel’s strategy and differentiation help ensure we are well positioned to grow and deliver strong returns for our shareholders.”
Financial highlights for fiscal 2024 periods and comparative periods are as follows:
(In millions, except volume and per share amounts)
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4Q 2024 |
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4Q 2023 |
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12M 2024 |
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12M 2023 |
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Volume (tons) |
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1,029,565 |
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1,052,928 |
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4,007,373 |
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3,954,575 |
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Net sales |
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$ |
911.0 |
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$ |
884.0 |
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$ |
3,430.6 |
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$ |
3,607.7 |
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Operating income |
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67.3 |
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89.8 |
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194.5 |
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120.3 |
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Net earnings attributable to controlling interest |
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53.2 |
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67.3 |
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154.7 |
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87.1 |
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Adjusted EBIT (Non-GAAP) |
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70.4 |
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98.4 |
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224.4 |
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136.1 |
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Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate |
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6.7 |
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4.2 |
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22.4 |
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7.7 |
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Net earnings per diluted share attributable to controlling interest |
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$ |
1.06 |
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$ |
1.37 |
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$ |
3.11 |
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$ |
1.77 |
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Impairment of long-lived assets per diluted share (after-tax) |
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- |
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0.03 |
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0.01 |
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0.03 |
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Restructuring and other income, net per diluted share (after-tax) |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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(0.03 |
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Separation costs per diluted share (after-tax) |
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- |
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0.07 |
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0.30 |
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0.26 |
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Adjusted net earnings per diluted share attributable to controlling interest (Non-GAAP) |
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$ |
1.06 |
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$ |
1.47 |
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$ |
3.42 |
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$ |
2.03 |
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Consolidated Quarterly Results
Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 were
Gross margin decreased by
Operating income decreased
The Company reported net earnings attributable to controlling interest of
Adjusted net earnings attributable to controlling interest of
Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Capital Allocation
As of May 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of
The Company ended the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 with debt of
The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of
Conference Call
The Company will review fiscal 2024 fourth quarter results during its quarterly conference call on June 27, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. Details regarding the conference call are located in the investor section of the Company’s website at www.WorthingtonSteel.com.
About Worthington Steel
Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.
As one of the most trusted metals processors in
Safe Harbor Statement
Selected statements contained in this release constitute “forward-looking statements,” as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). The Company wishes to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions included in the Act. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events. These statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “likely,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “position,” “strategy,” “target,” “aim,” “seek,” “foresee” and similar words or phrases. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to: future or expected cash positions, liquidity and ability to access financial markets and capital; outlook, strategy or business plans; the anticipated benefits of the Company’s separation from Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (the “Separation”); the expected financial and operational performance of, and future opportunities for, the Company following the Separation; the tax treatment of the Separation transaction; the leadership of the Company following the Separation; future or expected growth, growth potential, forward momentum, performance, competitive position, sales, volumes, cash flows, earnings, margins, balance sheet strengths, debt, financial condition or other financial measures; pricing trends for raw materials and finished goods and the impact of pricing changes; the ability to improve or maintain margins; expected demand or demand trends for the Company or its markets; additions to product lines and opportunities to participate in new markets; expected benefits from transformation and innovation efforts; the ability to improve performance and competitive position at the Company’s operations; anticipated working capital needs, capital expenditures and asset sales; anticipated improvements and efficiencies in costs, operations, sales, inventory management, sourcing and the supply chain and the results thereof; projected profitability potential; the ability to make acquisitions and the projected timing, results, benefits, costs, charges and expenditures related to acquisitions, joint ventures, headcount reductions and facility dispositions, shutdowns and consolidations; projected capacity and the alignment of operations with demand; the ability to operate profitably and generate cash in down markets; the ability to capture and maintain market share and to develop or take advantage of future opportunities, customer initiatives, new businesses, new products and new markets; expectations for Company and customer inventories, jobs and orders; expectations for the economy and markets or improvements therein; expectations for generating improving and sustainable earnings, earnings potential, margins or shareholder value; effects of judicial rulings; the ever-changing effects of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic and the various responses of governmental and nongovernmental authorities thereto on economies and markets, and on our customers, counterparties, employees and third-party service providers; and other non-historical matters.
Because they are based on beliefs, estimates and assumptions, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Any number of factors could affect actual results, including, without limitation, those that follow: our ability to successfully realize the anticipated benefits of the Separation; the effect of conditions in national and worldwide financial markets, including inflation, increases in interest rates and economic recession, and with respect to the ability of financial institutions to provide capital; the impact of tariffs, the adoption of trade restrictions affecting the Company’s products or suppliers, a
Forward-looking statements should be construed in the light of such risks. The Company notes these factors for investors as contemplated by the Act. It is impossible to predict or identify all potential risk factors. Consequently, you should not consider the foregoing list to be a complete set of all potential risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake, and hereby disclaims, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC. CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (In millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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Twelve Months Ended |
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May 31, |
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May 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Net sales |
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$ |
911.0 |
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$ |
884.0 |
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$ |
3,430.6 |
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$ |
3,607.7 |
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Cost of goods sold |
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780.0 |
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733.8 |
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2,990.8 |
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3,271.2 |
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Gross margin |
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131.0 |
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150.2 |
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439.8 |
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336.5 |
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Selling, general and administrative expense |
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63.7 |
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53.1 |
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224.4 |
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200.8 |
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Impairment of long-lived assets |
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- |
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1.8 |
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1.4 |
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2.1 |
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Restructuring and other income, net |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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(4.2 |
) |
Separation costs |
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- |
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5.5 |
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19.5 |
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17.5 |
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Operating income |
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67.3 |
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89.8 |
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194.5 |
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120.3 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Miscellaneous income, net |
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3.7 |
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1.4 |
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5.3 |
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3.7 |
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Interest expense, net |
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(2.4 |
) |
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(0.4 |
) |
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(6.0 |
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(3.0 |
) |
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate |
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6.7 |
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4.2 |
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22.4 |
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7.7 |
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Earnings before income taxes |
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75.3 |
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95.0 |
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216.2 |
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128.7 |
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Income tax expense |
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17.6 |
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23.4 |
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46.1 |
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29.0 |
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Net earnings |
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57.7 |
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71.6 |
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170.1 |
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99.7 |
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Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests |
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4.5 |
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4.3 |
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15.4 |
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12.6 |
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Net earnings attributable to controlling interest |
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$ |
53.2 |
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$ |
67.3 |
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$ |
154.7 |
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$ |
87.1 |
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Basic |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding(1) |
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49.3 |
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49.3 |
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49.3 |
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|
49.3 |
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Earnings per share attributable to controlling interest |
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$ |
1.08 |
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$ |
1.37 |
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$ |
3.14 |
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$ |
1.77 |
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Diluted |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding(2) |
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50.4 |
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49.3 |
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49.8 |
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|
49.3 |
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Earnings per share attributable to controlling interest |
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$ |
1.06 |
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$ |
1.37 |
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$ |
3.11 |
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$ |
1.77 |
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Common shares outstanding at end of period(1) |
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49.3 |
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49.3 |
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49.3 |
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49.3 |
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Cash dividends declared per share |
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$ |
0.16 |
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n/a |
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$ |
0.32 |
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n/a |
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(1) |
Prior to the third quarter of fiscal 2024, reported Weighted average common shares outstanding (Basic) and Common shares outstanding at end of period reflects the basic shares at the Separation. This share amount is being utilized for the calculation of basic earnings per share for periods presented prior to the Separation. |
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(2) |
Prior to the third quarter of fiscal 2024, reported Weighted average common shares outstanding (Diluted) reflects the basic shares at the Separation. This share amount is being utilized for the calculation of diluted earnings per share for periods presented prior to the Separation. |
WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC. CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS (In millions, except share amounts) (Unaudited)
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May 31, |
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May 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
40.2 |
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$ |
32.7 |
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Receivables, less allowances of |
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472.6 |
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468.0 |
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Inventories |
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Raw materials |
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150.2 |
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173.9 |
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Work in process |
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176.8 |
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164.1 |
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Finished products |
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78.3 |
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|
76.8 |
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Total inventories |
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|
405.3 |
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|
414.8 |
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Income taxes receivable |
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|
4.2 |
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|
4.3 |
|
Assets held for sale |
|
|
2.9 |
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|
|
3.4 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
76.6 |
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|
|
57.7 |
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Total current assets |
|
|
1,001.8 |
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|
980.9 |
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Investment in unconsolidated affiliate |
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135.0 |
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114.6 |
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Operating lease assets |
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72.9 |
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75.3 |
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Goodwill |
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|
79.6 |
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78.6 |
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Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of |
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77.0 |
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83.4 |
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Deferred tax asset |
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8.5 |
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6.3 |
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Other assets |
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16.8 |
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10.9 |
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Property, plant and equipment: |
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Land |
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37.9 |
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|
37.6 |
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Buildings and improvements |
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177.1 |
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168.6 |
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Machinery and equipment |
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|
893.8 |
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|
847.5 |
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Construction in progress |
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83.6 |
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|
20.3 |
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Total property, plant and equipment |
|
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1,192.4 |
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|
1,074.0 |
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Less: accumulated depreciation |
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717.6 |
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|
659.6 |
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Total property, plant and equipment, net |
|
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474.8 |
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|
414.4 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
1,866.4 |
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$ |
1,764.4 |
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Liabilities and equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
380.4 |
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$ |
402.2 |
|
Short-term borrowings |
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148.0 |
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2.8 |
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Accrued compensation, contributions to employee benefit plans and related taxes |
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52.8 |
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31.9 |
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Dividends payable |
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8.7 |
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- |
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Other accrued items |
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15.7 |
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|
15.6 |
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Current operating lease liabilities |
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7.6 |
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|
5.9 |
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Income taxes payable |
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|
5.2 |
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|
- |
|
Current maturities of long-term debt due to Former Parent |
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- |
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20.0 |
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
618.4 |
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|
478.4 |
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Other liabilities |
|
|
34.3 |
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|
|
33.6 |
|
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities |
|
|
68.3 |
|
|
|
71.7 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
27.9 |
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|
|
26.1 |
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
748.9 |
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|
609.8 |
|
Preferred shares, without par value; authorized - 1,000,000 shares at May 31, 2024; no shares issued or outstanding |
|
|
- |
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|
- |
|
Common shares, without par value; authorized - 150,000,000 shares at May 31, 2024; issued and outstanding 49,331,514 shares and 100 shares at May 31, 2024, and May 31, 2023, respectively |
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- |
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|
- |
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Additional Paid-in Capital |
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|
905.3 |
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|
|
- |
|
Retained Earnings |
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|
86.1 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Net Investment by Former Parent |
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|
- |
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|
|
1,031.1 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes of |
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|
(6.1 |
) |
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|
(2.1 |
) |
Total Shareholders’ equity - controlling interest |
|
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985.3 |
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|
|
1,029.0 |
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Noncontrolling interests |
|
|
132.2 |
|
|
|
125.6 |
|
Total equity |
|
|
1,117.5 |
|
|
|
1,154.6 |
|
Total liabilities and equity |
|
$ |
1,866.4 |
|
|
$ |
1,764.4 |
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WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC. CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In millions) (Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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Twelve Months Ended |
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May 31, |
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May 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Operating activities: |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
57.7 |
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$ |
71.6 |
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$ |
170.1 |
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$ |
99.7 |
|
Adjustment to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
16.1 |
|
|
|
17.1 |
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|
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65.3 |
|
|
|
69.6 |
|
Impairment of long-lived assets |
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|
- |
|
|
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1.8 |
|
|
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1.4 |
|
|
|
2.1 |
|
Provision for (benefit from) deferred income taxes |
|
|
2.2 |
|
|
|
(9.4 |
) |
|
|
1.1 |
|
|
|
(9.7 |
) |
Bad debt expense (income) |
|
|
1.7 |
|
|
|
(2.0 |
) |
|
|
1.1 |
|
|
|
1.6 |
|
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate, net of distributions |
|
|
(4.7 |
) |
|
|
(1.7 |
) |
|
|
(20.4 |
) |
|
|
4.8 |
|
Net loss (gain) on sale of assets |
|
|
1.4 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
|
|
|
1.0 |
|
|
|
(3.3 |
) |
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
2.0 |
|
|
|
2.9 |
|
|
|
10.3 |
|
|
|
10.4 |
|
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of impact of acquisitions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Receivables |
|
|
(5.8 |
) |
|
|
(10.6 |
) |
|
|
(1.4 |
) |
|
|
113.0 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
3.0 |
|
|
|
(24.9 |
) |
|
|
16.4 |
|
|
|
154.5 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
(22.3 |
) |
|
|
37.2 |
|
|
|
(26.7 |
) |
|
|
(124.3 |
) |
Accrued compensation and employee benefits |
|
|
6.2 |
|
|
|
0.7 |
|
|
|
7.9 |
|
|
|
(5.8 |
) |
Other operating items, net |
|
|
(21.9 |
) |
|
|
(4.0 |
) |
|
|
(26.6 |
) |
|
|
2.4 |
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
35.6 |
|
|
|
79.2 |
|
|
|
199.5 |
|
|
|
315.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Investment in property, plant and equipment |
|
|
(44.8 |
) |
|
|
(9.0 |
) |
|
|
(103.4 |
) |
|
|
(45.5 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of assets, net of selling costs |
|
|
0.4 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
1.2 |
|
|
|
23.3 |
|
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(21.0 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(44.4 |
) |
|
|
(8.9 |
) |
|
|
(123.2 |
) |
|
|
(22.2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Distribution to the Former Parent in connection with the Separation |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(150.0 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Transfers to Former Parent, net |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(61.1 |
) |
|
|
(47.6 |
) |
|
|
(199.8 |
) |
Proceeds from (repayment of) short-term borrowings |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(0.8 |
) |
|
|
127.2 |
|
|
|
(45.2 |
) |
Proceeds from revolving credit facility borrowings - swingline |
|
|
123.5 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
266.1 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Repayments of revolving credit facility borrowings - swingline |
|
|
(122.7 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(248.1 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Principal payments on long-term debt |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(15.0 |
) |
Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of tax withholdings |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Payments to noncontrolling interests |
|
|
(5.0 |
) |
|
|
(8.4 |
) |
|
|
(8.8 |
) |
|
|
(20.2 |
) |
Dividends paid |
|
|
(7.9 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(7.9 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
(11.8 |
) |
|
|
(70.3 |
) |
|
|
(68.8 |
) |
|
|
(280.2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(20.6 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
7.5 |
|
|
|
12.6 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
|
|
60.8 |
|
|
|
32.7 |
|
|
|
32.7 |
|
|
|
20.1 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
|
$ |
40.2 |
|
|
$ |
32.7 |
|
|
$ |
40.2 |
|
|
$ |
32.7 |
|
WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
(In millions, except volume and per share amounts)
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
These non-GAAP financial measures typically exclude impairment and restructuring charges (gains), but may also exclude other items that management believes are not reflective of, and thus should not be included when evaluating the performance of the Company’s ongoing operations. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate the Company’s performance, engage in financial and operational planning, and determine incentive compensation and believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors because they provide additional perspective on the performance of the Company’s ongoing operations. Additionally, management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors because they allow for meaningful comparisons and analysis of trends in the Company’s business and enable investors to evaluate operations and future prospects in the same manner as management.
For the purposes of the subsequent tables, the non-GAAP measures have been adjusted for the items identified below:
- Impairment of long-lived assets - impairments are excluded because they do not occur in the ordinary course of the Company’s ongoing business operations, are inherently unpredictable in timing and amount, and are non-cash, so their exclusion facilitates the comparison of historical and current financial results.
- Restructuring activities - restructuring activities consist of items that are not part of the Company’s ongoing operations, such as divestitures, closing or consolidating facilities, employee severance (including rationalizing headcount or other significant changes in personnel), and realignment of existing operations (including changes to management structure in response to underlying performance and/or changing market conditions).
- Separation costs - direct and incremental costs incurred in connection with the Separation from Former Parent, including audit, legal, and other fees paid to third-party advisors as well as direct and incremental costs associated with the separation of shared corporate functions which are not part of the Company’s ongoing operations.
- Tax indemnification adjustment - tax expense and indemnification receivable adjustment reported in Miscellaneous income, net related to an indemnification agreement with the former owners of Tempel Steel Company (“Tempel”) as a result of an unfavorable tax ruling in one of the jurisdictions in which Tempel operates. The indemnification agreement, which was entered into with the former Tempel owners at the time the Company acquired Tempel, provides protection of unfavorable rulings by tax authorities through the acquisition date.
The following provides a reconciliation to the non-GAAP financial measures adjusted operating income, adjusted earnings before income taxes, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted net earnings attributable to controlling interest and adjusted net earnings per diluted share attributable to controlling interest from the most comparable GAAP measures for the three- and twelve-month periods ended May 31, 2024, and May 31, 2023.
|
|
Three Months Ended May 31, 2024 |
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
Operating
|
|
Earnings
|
|
|
Income Tax
|
|
Net Earnings
|
|
Net Earnings
|
|||||||||
GAAP |
|
$ |
67.3 |
|
|
$ |
75.3 |
|
|
$ |
17.6 |
|
|
$ |
53.2 |
|
|
$ |
1.06 |
|
Tax indemnification adjustment |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(2.8 |
) |
|
|
(2.8 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Non-GAAP |
|
$ |
67.3 |
|
|
$ |
72.5 |
|
|
$ |
14.8 |
|
|
$ |
53.2 |
|
|
$ |
1.06 |
|
|
|
Three Months Ended May 31, 2023 |
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
Operating
|
|
Earnings
|
|
Income Tax
|
|
Net Earnings
|
|
Net Earnings
|
||||||||||
GAAP |
|
$ |
89.8 |
|
|
$ |
95.0 |
|
|
$ |
23.4 |
|
|
$ |
67.3 |
|
|
$ |
1.37 |
|
Impairment of long-lived assets |
|
|
1.8 |
|
|
|
1.8 |
|
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
|
1.3 |
|
|
|
0.03 |
|
Separation costs |
|
|
5.5 |
|
|
|
5.5 |
|
|
|
(1.7 |
) |
|
|
3.8 |
|
|
|
0.07 |
|
Non-GAAP |
|
$ |
97.1 |
|
|
$ |
102.3 |
|
|
$ |
21.2 |
|
|
$ |
72.4 |
|
|
$ |
1.47 |
|
|
|
Twelve Months Ended May 31, 2024 |
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
Operating
|
|
Earnings
|
|
Income Tax
|
|
Net Earnings
|
|
Net Earnings
|
||||||||||
GAAP |
|
$ |
194.5 |
|
|
$ |
216.2 |
|
|
$ |
46.1 |
|
|
$ |
154.7 |
|
|
$ |
3.11 |
|
Impairment of long-lived assets |
|
|
1.4 |
|
|
|
1.4 |
|
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
0.7 |
|
|
|
0.01 |
|
Separation costs |
|
|
19.5 |
|
|
|
19.5 |
|
|
|
(4.3 |
) |
|
|
15.1 |
|
|
|
0.30 |
|
Tax indemnification adjustment |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(2.8 |
) |
|
|
(2.8 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Non-GAAP |
|
$ |
215.4 |
|
|
$ |
234.3 |
|
|
$ |
38.8 |
|
|
$ |
170.5 |
|
|
$ |
3.42 |
|
|
|
Twelve Months Ended May 31, 2023 |
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
Operating
|
|
Earnings
|
|
Income Tax
|
|
Net Earnings
|
|
Net Earnings
|
||||||||||
GAAP |
|
$ |
120.3 |
|
|
$ |
128.7 |
|
|
$ |
29.0 |
|
|
$ |
87.1 |
|
|
$ |
1.77 |
|
Impairment of long-lived assets |
|
|
2.1 |
|
|
|
2.1 |
|
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
|
1.5 |
|
|
|
0.03 |
|
Restructuring and other income, net |
|
|
(4.2 |
) |
|
|
(4.2 |
) |
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
(1.7 |
) |
|
|
(0.03 |
) |
Separation costs |
|
|
17.5 |
|
|
|
17.5 |
|
|
|
(4.4 |
) |
|
|
13.1 |
|
|
|
0.26 |
|
Non-GAAP |
|
$ |
135.7 |
|
|
$ |
144.1 |
|
|
$ |
24.7 |
|
|
$ |
100.0 |
|
|
$ |
2.03 |
|
To further assist in the analysis of results for the periods presented, the following volume and net sales information for three- and twelve-month periods ended May 31, 2024, and May 31, 2023, has been provided along with a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures adjusted EBIT and adjusted EBITDA to the most comparable GAAP measure, which is net earnings attributable to controlling interests. Net earnings margin is calculated by dividing net earnings attributable to controlling interest by net sales. Adjusted EBIT margin is calculated by dividing adjusted EBIT by net sales. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing adjusted EBITDA by net sales.
|
Three Months Ended |
||||||
|
May 31, |
||||||
(In millions, except volume) |
2024 |
|
2023 |
||||
Volume (tons) |
|
1,029,565 |
|
|
|
1,052,928 |
|
Net sales |
$ |
911.0 |
|
|
$ |
884.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest |
$ |
53.2 |
|
|
$ |
67.3 |
|
Interest expense, net |
|
2.4 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
17.6 |
|
|
|
23.4 |
|
EBIT |
|
73.2 |
|
|
|
91.1 |
|
Impairment of long-lived assets |
|
- |
|
|
|
1.8 |
|
Separation costs |
|
- |
|
|
|
5.5 |
|
Tax indemnification adjustment |
|
(2.8 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Adjusted EBIT |
|
70.4 |
|
|
|
98.4 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
16.1 |
|
|
|
17.1 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
86.5 |
|
|
$ |
115.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Net earnings margin |
|
5.8 |
% |
|
|
7.6 |
% |
Adjusted EBIT margin |
|
7.7 |
% |
|
|
11.1 |
% |
Adjusted EBITDA margin |
|
9.5 |
% |
|
|
13.1 |
% |
|
Twelve Months Ended |
||||||
|
May 31, |
||||||
(In millions, except volume) |
2024 |
|
2023 |
||||
Volume (tons) |
|
4,007,373 |
|
|
|
3,954,575 |
|
Net sales |
$ |
3,430.6 |
|
|
$ |
3,607.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest |
$ |
154.7 |
|
|
$ |
87.1 |
|
Interest expense, net |
|
6.0 |
|
|
|
3.0 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
46.1 |
|
|
|
29.0 |
|
EBIT |
|
206.8 |
|
|
|
119.1 |
|
Impairment of long-lived assets(2) |
|
0.9 |
|
|
|
1.9 |
|
Restructuring and other income, net(1) |
|
- |
|
|
|
(2.4 |
) |
Separation costs |
|
19.5 |
|
|
|
17.5 |
|
Tax indemnification adjustment |
|
(2.8 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Adjusted EBIT |
|
224.4 |
|
|
|
136.1 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
65.3 |
|
|
|
69.6 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
289.7 |
|
|
$ |
205.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Net earnings margin |
|
4.5 |
% |
|
|
2.4 |
% |
Adjusted EBIT margin |
|
6.5 |
% |
|
|
3.8 |
% |
Adjusted EBITDA margin |
|
8.4 |
% |
|
|
5.7 |
% |
______________________________________________________ | |
(1) |
Excludes the noncontrolling interest portion of restructuring and other income, net of |
(2) |
Excludes the noncontrolling interest portion of impairment of long-lived assets of |
The table below provides a reconciliation from net earnings (loss) attributable to controlling interest (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) to the non-GAAP financial measures, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, for each of the past five fiscal quarters and the twelve months ended May 31, 2024, and the twelve months ended February 29, 2024.
|
|
Fourth |
|
Third |
|
Second |
|
First |
|
Fourth |
||||||||||
|
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
||||||||||
|
|
2024 |
|
2024 |
|
2024 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to controlling interest |
|
$ |
53.2 |
|
|
$ |
49.0 |
|
|
$ |
(6.0 |
) |
|
$ |
58.5 |
|
|
$ |
67.3 |
|
Interest expense, net |
|
|
2.4 |
|
|
|
2.9 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
|
Income tax expense (benefit) |
|
|
17.6 |
|
|
|
14.0 |
|
|
|
(2.5 |
) |
|
|
17.0 |
|
|
|
23.4 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
16.1 |
|
|
|
15.9 |
|
|
|
16.4 |
|
|
|
16.9 |
|
|
|
17.1 |
|
EBITDA |
|
|
89.3 |
|
|
|
81.8 |
|
|
|
8.1 |
|
|
|
92.9 |
|
|
|
108.2 |
|
Impairment of long-lived assets |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
0.9 |
|
|
|
1.8 |
|
Restructuring and other income, net |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Separation costs |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1.0 |
|
|
|
14.9 |
|
|
|
3.6 |
|
|
|
5.5 |
|
Tax indemnification adjustment |
|
|
(2.8 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
|
$ |
86.5 |
|
|
$ |
82.8 |
|
|
$ |
23.0 |
|
|
$ |
97.4 |
|
|
$ |
115.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA |
|
$ |
289.7 |
|
|
$ |
318.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following provides a reconciliation of net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) to free cash flow for each of the past five fiscal quarters and the twelve months ended May 31, 2024. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that management believes measures the Company’s ability to generate cash beyond what is required for its business operations and capital expenditures.
|
|
Fourth |
|
Third |
|
Second |
|
First |
|
Fourth |
||||||||||
|
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
||||||||||
|
|
2024 |
|
2024 |
|
2024 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
|
$ |
35.6 |
|
|
$ |
44.7 |
|
|
$ |
139.9 |
|
|
$ |
(20.7 |
) |
|
$ |
79.2 |
|
Investment in property, plant and equipment |
|
|
(44.8 |
) |
|
|
(22.4 |
) |
|
|
(18.9 |
) |
|
|
(17.3 |
) |
|
|
(9.0 |
) |
Free cash flow |
|
$ |
(9.2 |
) |
|
$ |
22.3 |
|
|
$ |
121.0 |
|
|
$ |
(38.0 |
) |
|
$ |
70.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Trailing twelve months free cash flow |
|
$ |
96.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following provides a reconciliation total debt (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) to the non-GAAP financial measure net debt. Net debt is calculated by subtracting cash and cash equivalents from total debt (defined as the aggregate of short-term borrowings, current maturities of long-term debt, and long-term debt). As of May 31, 2024, the Company has no long-term debt borrowings. The calculation of net debt as of May 31, 2024, and February 29, 2024, is outlined below.
|
|
May 31, |
|
February 29, |
||||
|
|
2024 |
|
2024 |
||||
Total debt |
|
$ |
148.0 |
|
|
$ |
147.2 |
|
Less: cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(40.2 |
) |
|
|
(60.8 |
) |
Net debt |
|
$ |
107.8 |
|
|
$ |
86.4 |
|
To further assist in the analysis of results for the periods presented, the following information for the three- and twelve-month periods ended May 31, 2024, and May 31, 2023, has been provided along with a reconciliation of net earnings attributable to controlling interest (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) to pro forma adjusted EBIT. Pro forma adjusted EBIT is a non-GAAP financial measure that management believes includes incremental and on-going impacts to the Company’s operating results as a stand-alone public company resulting from the Separation from Former Parent. The pro forma financial information assumes the Separation occurred on June 1, 2022, the first day of the Company’s 2023 fiscal year.
The pro forma financial information has been prepared based upon the best available information and management estimates and is subject to assumptions and adjustments described in the accompanying footnotes. It is not intended to be a complete presentation of the Company’s financial position or results of operations had the Separation occurred as of and for the periods indicated. In addition, the pro forma financial information is being provided for informational purposes only, and is not necessarily indicative of the Company’s future results of operations or financial condition had the Separation and related transactions been completed on the dates assumed. Management believes these assumptions and estimates are reasonable, given the information available on the date of this release.
There were no incremental pro forma adjustments made for the three months ended May 31, 2024, given this period included the actual results of operating as a stand-alone public company. For the twelve months ended May 31, 2024, the adjustments included in the information below represent only the adjustments for the period prior to the Separation.
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Three Months Ended |
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May 31, |
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2024 |
|
2023 |
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Net earnings attributable to controlling interest |
$ |
53.2 |
|
|
$ |
67.3 |
|
Interest expense, net |
|
2.4 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
17.6 |
|
|
|
23.4 |
|
EBIT |
|
73.2 |
|
|
|
91.1 |
|
Impairment of long-lived assets |
|
- |
|
|
|
1.8 |
|
Separation costs |
|
- |
|
|
|
5.5 |
|
Tax indemnification adjustment |
|
(2.8 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Adjusted EBIT |
|
70.4 |
|
|
|
98.4 |
|
Pro Forma Adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
||
Incremental steel supply agreement margin(1) |
|
- |
|
|
|
1.0 |
|
Incremental stand-alone corporate costs(2) |
|
- |
|
|
|
(3.4 |
) |
Total Pro Forma Adjustments |
|
- |
|
|
|
(2.4 |
) |
Pro Forma Adjusted EBIT |
$ |
70.4 |
|
|
$ |
96.0 |
|
|
Twelve Months Ended |
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|
May 31, |
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|
2024 |
|
2023 |
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Net earnings attributable to controlling interest |
$ |
154.7 |
|
|
$ |
87.1 |
|
Interest expense, net |
|
6.0 |
|
|
|
3.0 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
46.1 |
|
|
|
29.0 |
|
EBIT |
|
206.8 |
|
|
|
119.1 |
|
Impairment of long-lived assets(4) |
|
0.9 |
|
|
|
1.9 |
|
Restructuring and other income, net(3) |
|
- |
|
|
|
(2.4 |
) |
Separation costs |
|
19.5 |
|
|
|
17.5 |
|
Tax indemnification adjustment |
|
(2.8 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Adjusted EBIT |
|
224.4 |
|
|
|
136.1 |
|
Pro Forma Adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
||
Incremental steel supply agreement margin(1) |
|
1.9 |
|
|
|
3.9 |
|
Incremental stand-alone corporate costs(2) |
|
(8.5 |
) |
|
|
(13.4 |
) |
Total Pro Forma Adjustments |
|
(6.6 |
) |
|
|
(9.5 |
) |
Pro Forma Adjusted EBIT |
$ |
217.8 |
|
|
$ |
126.6 |
|
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(1) |
Reflects the incremental margin on sales to Former Parent under the steel supply agreement between the Company and Former Parent. |
(2) |
Includes an increase in SG&A expense for the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2024, and May 31, 2023, respectively, to capture the effects of recurring and ongoing costs required to operate the Company’s stand-alone corporate functions as well as public company costs, offset by lower corporate profit sharing and bonus expense post-separation than what was allocated to the Company in the combined financial statements due to the employee matters agreement with Former Parent. |
(3) |
Excludes the noncontrolling interest portion of restructuring and other income, net of |
(4) |
Excludes the noncontrolling interest portion of impairment of long-lived assets of |
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Melissa Dykstra
Vice President
Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
Phone: 614-840-4144
Melissa.Dykstra@worthingtonsteel.com
Source: Worthington Steel, Inc.
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