AMG reports second quarter 2012 results
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Key Highlights
* Revenue was $319.6 million in the second quarter 2012, a 13% decrease from
the same period in 2011
* EBITDA(1) was $23.6 million in the second quarter 2012, a 25% decrease from
the same period in 2011
* EPS on a fully diluted basis was ($0.10) in the second quarter 2012, a $0.22
decrease from $0.12 in same period in 2011
* The Advanced Materials Division generated revenue of $211.7 million and
EBITDA of $14.5 million in the second quarter 2012
* The Engineering Systems Division generated revenue of $65.4 million and
EBITDA of $3.7 million in the second quarter 2012
* Graphit Kropfmühl generated revenue of $42.5 million and EBITDA of $5.4
million in the second quarter 2012
* As of June 30, 2012, cash on the balance sheet was $93.6 million; net debt
was $212.3 million
Amsterdam, 9 August 2012 (Regulated Information) --- AMG Advanced Metallurgical
Group N.V. ("AMG", EURONEXT AMSTERDAM: "AMG") reported second quarter 2012
revenue of $319.6 million, a 13% decrease from $368.3 million in the second
quarter 2011.
EBITDA decreased 25% to $23.6 million in the second quarter 2012 from $31.4
million in the second quarter 2011. Net loss attributable to shareholders for
the second quarter 2012 was $2.6 million, or ($0.10) per fully diluted share,
down from a net profit attributable to shareholders of $3.4 million, or $0.12
per fully diluted share, in the second quarter 2011.
Dr. Heinz Schimmelbusch, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO, said, "Demand
and pricing for Advanced Materials products, particularly in critical materials
for the aerospace and energy markets, remained stable in the second quarter.
Delayed order intake and increased pricing pressure in the Engineering Systems
Division resulted in lower profitability in the quarter. Unfavorable product
mix in natural graphite and lower than expected silicon metal production
marginally reduced Graphit Kropfmühl's second quarter earnings. Following the
completion of the squeeze out, AMG intends to fully integrate GK and address
cost savings opportunities. Given the challenging markets, AMG's number one
priority is increasing its operational efficiency across all of AMG's units,
under the leadership of Eric Jackson, AMG's recently appointed COO."
(1) EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and
amortization and excludes nonrecurring items
Key Figures
In 000's US Dollar
Q2'12 Q2'11 Change
Revenue $319,591 $368,318 (13%)
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Gross profit 53,996 68,993 (22%)
Gross margin 16.9% 18.7%
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Operating profit 7,827 22,787 (66%)
Operating margin 2.4% 6.2%
Net (loss) profit attributable to shareholders
(2,647) 3,351 N/A
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EPS- Fully diluted (0.10) 0.12 N/A
EBIT (1) 16,603 24,592 (32%)
EBITDA (2) 23,639 31,447 (25%)
EBITDA margin 7.4% 8.5%
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Note:
(1) EBIT is defined as earnings before interest, tax and excludes non-recurring
items
(2) EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and
amortization and excludes non-recurring items
Operational Review
Advanced Materials Division
Q2'12 Q2'11 Change
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Revenue $211,656 $235,580 (10%)
Gross profit 31,435 37,747 (17%)
Operating profit 9,725 12,865 (24%)
EBITDA 14,549 17,534 (17%)
Capital expenditures 6,225 6,194 1%
The Advanced Materials Division's second quarter 2012 revenue decreased $23.9
million, or 10%, to $211.7 million. The decrease in revenue was primarily the
result of 18% and 16% decreases in aluminum products and antimony revenue,
respectively, slightly offset by 12% and 10% increases in titanium master alloys
and chrome products revenue, respectively, compared to the second quarter 2011.
The second quarter 2012 gross margin declined to 15% from 16% in the second
quarter 2011. Higher operating and raw material costs, particularly in antimony
and chrome products, more than offset higher gross margins in aluminum products,
which were the result of operational improvements.
The second quarter 2012 EBITDA decreased $3.0 million to 7% of revenue, which
was consistent with the 7% of revenue level achieved in the second quarter
2011. The EBITDA decrease was the result of the $6.3 million decrease in gross
profit slightly offset by a $3.3 million, or 14% decrease in SG&A. The SG&A
decline was the result of a reduction in personnel expenses, primarily long-term
incentive costs.
Capital expenditures were $6.2 million for the second quarter 2012, essentially
flat compared to the second quarter 2011. Significant growth capital
investments made in the second quarter included a $1.4 million investment in the
expansion of the spent catalyst recycling facility for ferrovanadium production,
$1.3 million related to expansion of the Brazilian tantalum mine, and
maintenance expenditures of $1.4 million.
Engineering Systems Division
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Revenue $65,400 $89,812 (27%)
Gross profit 14,929 22,661 (34%)
Operating (loss) profit (5,387) 5,047 N/A
EBITDA 3,725 7,671 (51%)
Capital expenditures 2,911 2,984 (2%)
The Engineering Systems Division's second quarter 2012 revenue decreased $24.4
million, or 27%, to $65.4 million. Revenue from Heat Treatment Services for the
production of automotive components for fuel-efficient vehicles increased 16% to
$12.5 million and revenue from heat treatment furnaces, primarily for the
transportation industry, increased 3% to $18.0 million. These increases were
more than offset by 71% and 38% decreases in solar silicon and sintering furnace
revenue, respectively, compared to the second quarter 2011.
Order backlog decreased 15% to $150.0 million as of June 30, 2012, from $176.2
million as of March 31, 2012. The division generated order intake of $36.4
million in the second quarter 2012, which represents a 59% decrease compared to
the second quarter 2011 and a 0.56x book to bill ratio. Order intake for heat
treatment systems accounted for 29% of total order intake.
The second quarter 2012 gross margin of 23% decreased from 25% achieved in the
second quarter 2011. Favorable product mix was more than offset by increased
end market pricing pressure and a decline in the economies of scale, resulting
in decreased gross margins.
The second quarter 2012 EBITDA decreased $3.9 million, to 6% of revenue. EBITDA
declined from 9% of revenue in the second quarter 2011. The EBITDA decrease was
the result of the $7.7 million decrease in gross profit slightly offset by a
$3.2 million, or 19% decrease in SG&A. The SG&A decline was the result of a
reduction in personnel costs, primarily long-term incentive costs.
Capital expenditures were $2.9 million, 2% less than the second quarter of
2011. Capital investments in the second quarter were primarily maintenance and
expansion capital expenditures for the Heat Treatment Services business.
Graphit Kropfmühl
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Revenue $42,535 $42,926 (1%)
Gross profit 7,632 8,585 (11%)
Operating profit 3,489 4,875 (28%)
EBITDA 5,365 6,242 (14%)
Capital expenditures 2,781 2,486 12%
Graphit Kropfmühl's second quarter 2012 revenue decreased $0.4 million, or 1%,
to $42.5 million. Natural graphite revenue decreased $0.7 million, or 5%,
primarily caused by a 6% decrease in average pricing. Silicon metal revenue
increased $0.3 million, or 1%, as an unfavorable product mix offset a 7%
increase in volumes.
The second quarter 2012 gross margin decreased to 18% from 20% in the second
quarter of 2011. The decrease in gross margin was primarily the result of
unfavorable product mix for silicon metal and natural graphite products.
The second quarter 2012 EBITDA declined $0.9 million to 13% of revenue. This
was a decrease from 15% of revenue in the second quarter 2011. The lower EBITDA
was attributable to the decreased gross profit for both silicon metal and
natural graphite, slightly offset by a 7% decline in SG&A due to a decline in
personnel costs.
Capital expenditures were $2.8 million in the second quarter 2012, 12% more than
the second quarter 2011, primarily because of upgrading the electric arc
furnaces and storage facilities at the silicon metal operation.
Financial Review
Tax
AMG recorded a tax expense of $5.5 million in the second quarter 2012 as
compared to a tax expense of $7.8 million in the second quarter 2011. The
second quarter 2012 effective tax rate was adversely impacted by the reversal of
previously recognized deferred tax assets in several jurisdictions, including
Brazil. In addition, a significant portion of the restructuring and asset
impairment expense in the quarter relates to entities for which a tax benefit
cannot be booked. For the first half of 2012 AMG's effective tax rate is
103%. The expected full year effective tax rate is expected to be approximately
65% which is higher than the normalized statutory rate due to the items noted
above.
SG&A
AMG's second quarter 2012 SG&A expenses were $38.0 million, a 15% decrease from
$44.8 million in the second quarter 2011. The $6.7 million decrease in SG&A
expenses was due to a reduction in long-term incentive expenses and external
consulting costs.
Non-Recurring Items
AMG's second quarter 2012 operating profit of $7.8 million includes non-
recurring items, which are not included in the calculation of EBITDA. These
items are comprised of income and expense items that, in the view of management,
do not arise in the normal course of business and items that, because of their
nature and/or size, should be presented separately to enable more accurate
analysis of the results. AMG incurred $8.4 million of non-recurring items in
the second quarter 2012, consisting of $6.8 million write down and restructuring
of AMG Idealcast assets, $0.6 million in environmental costs, $0.5 million
restructuring charge related to the closure of a UK entity and $0.5 million
management restructuring in the Advanced Materials Division. AMG incurred $2.3
million of non-recurring items in the second quarter 2011, related to the
closure of Silmag joint venture.
Currency Fluctuations
AMG transacts business in many currencies other than the U.S. dollar, the
Company's reporting currency. AMG's financial statements are prepared in U.S.
dollars, so fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other
currencies have an effect both on the results of operations and on the reported
value of assets and liabilities as measured in U.S. dollars. The appreciation
in the value of the U.S. dollar as of June 30, 2012 compared to March 31, 2012,
resulted in a decrease in the assets and liabilities on the balance sheet of
$40.5 million and $29.3 million, respectively. The net result of the
appreciation in the value of the U.S. dollar in the second quarter 2012 compared
to the second quarter 2011, resulted in a decrease in revenue and EBITDA of
$21.1 million and $2.3 million, respectively.
Liquidity
June 30, 2012 December 31, 2011 Change
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Total debt $305,906 $268,621 14%
Cash & short-term investments 93,624 79,571 18%
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Net debt 212,282 189,050 12%
AMG had a net debt position of $212.3 million as of June 30, 2012. AMG's net
debt position increased $23.2 million since December 31, 2011 primarily due to
$22.4 million increase in working capital, $23.4 million in capital investments,
$9.3 million of cash tax payments, $9.0 million of cash interest payments and
$6.6 million in Graphit Kropfmühl share purchases, reduced by EBITDA of $45.5
million. Including the $93.6 million of cash, AMG had $156.2 million of total
liquidity as of June 30, 2012.
Cash Flow
H1'12 H1'11
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Net cash flows from (used in) operations $3,134 $(12,080)
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Capital expenditures (23,443) (19,913)
Acquisitions, net of cash (1,920) (26,816)
Cash flows from other investing activities 534 2,844
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Net cash flows used in investing activities (24,829) (43,885)
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Cash flows from financing activities 36,091 23,899
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Cash flows from operations were $3.1 million in the first half of 2012 compared
to cash flows used in operations of $12.1 million in the first half of 2011.
Cash flows from operations in the first half of 2012 are primarily the result of
$45.5 million in EBITDA less $22.4 million increase in working capital, $9.3
million in cash tax payments and $9.0 million in cash interest payments.
Cash used in investing activities was $24.8 million in the first half of 2012.
The $19.1 million decrease compared to the first half 2011 is composed of a
$24.9 million decrease in cash used in acquisitions, slightly offset by a $3.5
million increase in capital investments and a $2.3 million increase in cash
flows from other investing activities due to a decrease in restricted cash for
project work in the Engineering Systems Division. In the first half of 2012,
AMG acquired 5.5% of Graphit Kropfmühl's outstanding common shares for $6.6
million, for which $1.9 million is shown as a cash flow used in investing
activities while $4.7 million is shown as a cash flow used in financing
activities.
Cash from financing activities was $36.1 million in the first half 2012, a $12.2
million increase from the first half 2011. This increase was primarily
attributable to a net increase of $40.7 million in existing credit facilities,
compared to $34.4 million in net draws in new and existing lines of credit
offset by $10.5 million in transaction costs related to debt issuance in the
first half of 2011. The increase in the credit facility during the first half
of 2012 was used to fund the Brazilian mine expansion and the acquisition of
Graphit Kropfmühl shares as well as to retire Graphit Kropfmühl's external debt.
Outlook
The slowdown in Europe is impacting AMG. In the Advanced Materials Division,
its European centric businesses, particularly antimony and other non-aerospace
businesses, are being affected. The Engineering Systems Division is responding
to the deterioration in demand for capital goods across most end markets through
operational improvements. Higher input prices and moderating demand are
affecting Graphit Kropfmühl's ability to maintain current profitability levels.
While AMG cannot affect the direction of the markets, it is addressing
profitability issues through companywide improvement initiatives, specifically
focused on AMG Mining and the Engineering Systems Division to reduce costs. AMG
is also working to improve cash flow and reduce indebtedness through working
capital and capital expenditure reductions. Despite these changes, achieving
the prior year's revenue and earnings levels will be difficult, as the growth
previously anticipated in the second half of 2012 is not expected to
materialize.
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V.
Condensed interim consolidated income statement
For the three months ended June 30
In thousands of US Dollars 2012 2011
Unaudited Unaudited
Continuing operations
Revenue 319,591 368,318
Cost of sales 265,595 299,325
Gross profit 53,996 68,993
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 38,022 44,765
Restructuring and asset impairment expense 7,821 2,174
Environmental expense 560 141
Other income, net (234) (874)
Operating profit 7,827 22,787
Finance expense 6,250 8,915
Finance income (457) (1,158)
Foreign exchange loss 100 1,302
Net finance costs 5,893 9,059
Share of profit (loss) of associates 83 (1,694)
Profit before income tax 2,017 12,034
Income tax expense 5,452 7,828
(Loss) profit for the period (3,435) 4,206
Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Company (2,647) 3,351
Non-controlling interests (788) 855
(3,435) 4,206
(Loss) earnings per share
Basic earnings per share (0.10) 0.12
Diluted earnings per share (0.10) 0.12
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V.
Condensed interim consolidated income statement
For the six months ended June 30
In thousands of US Dollars 2012 2011
Unaudited Unaudited
Continuing operations
Revenue 643,575 686,317
Cost of sales 536,168 557,544
Gross profit 107,407 128,773
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 77,096 87,702
Restructuring and asset impairment expense 10,664 2,459
Environmental expense 1,288 246
Other income, net (702) (1,827)
Operating profit 19,061 40,193
Finance expense 12,941 10,920
Finance income (612) (2,658)
Foreign exchange loss 509 1,285
Net finance costs 12,838 9,547
Share of profit (loss) of associates 249 (6,071)
Profit before income tax 6,472 24,575
Income tax expense 6,696 12,792
(Loss) profit for the period (224) 11,783
Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Company 856 10,323
Non-controlling interests (1,080) 1,460
(224) 11,783
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share 0.03 0.37
Diluted earnings per share 0.03 0.37
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V.
Condensed interim consolidated statement of
financial position
In thousands of US Dollars
June 30, December 31,
2012 2011
Unaudited Audited
Assets
Property, plant and equipment 261,427 263,586
Goodwill 22,750 23,535
Intangible assets 14,666 14,557
Investments in associates and joint ventures 5,188 5,085
Derivative financial instruments - 1
Deferred tax assets 22,781 29,142
Restricted cash 10,692 11,074
Notes receivable 264 250
Other assets 18,250 17,866
Total non-current assets 356,018 365,096
Inventories 223,665 228,887
Trade and other receivables 201,092 188,103
Derivative financial instruments 3,573 3,956
Other assets 43,286 35,184
Cash and cash equivalents 93,624 79,571
Total current assets 565,240 535,701
Total assets 921,258 900,797
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V.
Condensed interim consolidated statement of financial position
(continued)
In thousands of US Dollars
June 30, December 31,
2012 2011
Unaudited Audited
Equity
Issued capital 742 742
Share premium 377,245 381,921
Other reserves 10,311 14,157
Retained earnings (deficit) (190,506) (191,362)
Equity attributable to shareholders of the
Company 197,792 205,458
Non-controlling interests 11,411 15,160
Total equity 209,203 220,618
Liabilities
Loans and borrowings 259,462 210,448
Employee benefits 88,360 90,078
Provisions 27,304 27,019
Government grants 479 732
Other liabilities 8,545 9,276
Derivative financial instruments 9,821 8,122
Deferred tax liabilities 27,424 26,434
Total non-current liabilities 421,395 372,109
Loans and borrowings 14,144 17,436
Short term bank debt 32,300 40,737
Government grants 53 34
Other liabilities 48,873 51,673
Trade and other payables 136,084 128,493
Derivative financial instruments 8,208 10,661
Advance payments 32,110 30,204
Current taxes payable 5,443 14,468
Provisions 13,445 14,364
Total current liabilities 290,660 308,070
Total liabilities 712,055 680,179
Total equity and liabilities 921,258 900,797
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V.
Condensed interim consolidated statement of cash flows
For the six months ended June 30
In thousands of US Dollars 2012 2011
Unaudited Unaudited
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities
(Loss) profit for the period (224) 11,783
Adjustments to reconcile (loss) profit to net cash
flows:
Non-cash:
Depreciation and amortization 14,152 14,169
Restructuring expense 4,331 2,459
Asset impairment expense 6,333 -
Environmental expense 1,288 246
Net finance costs 12,838 9,547
Share of (profit) loss of associates (249) 6,071
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions 856 1,833
Income tax expense 6,696 12,792
Change in working capital and provisions (22,413) (46,736)
Other (2,113) 2,528
Finance costs paid, net (9,017) (5,136)
Income tax paid, net (9,344) (21,636)
Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities 3,134 (12,080)
Cash flows used in investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 147 49
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and
intangibles (23,443) (19,913)
Acquisition of non-controlling interests and
subsidiaries (net of cash acquired of nil and $690,
respectively) (1,920) (26,816)
Change in restricted cash 388 1,839
Other (1) 956
Net cash flows used in investing activities (24,829) (43,885)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from the issuance of debt 59,981 221,626
Payment of transaction costs related to debt issuance - (10,457)
Repayment of borrowings (19,248) (187,276)
Premium paid for non-controlling interests (4,673) -
Other 31 6
Net cash flows from financing activities 36,091 23,899
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 14,396 (32,066)
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1 79,571 89,311
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash (343) 3,891
Cash and cash equivalents at June 30 93,624 61,136
About AMG
AMG creates and applies innovative metallurgical solutions to the global trend
of sustainable development of natural resources and CO2 reduction. AMG produces
highly engineered specialty metal products and advanced vacuum furnace systems
for the Energy, Aerospace, Infrastructure and Specialty Metals and Chemicals end
markets. AMG consists of two operating divisions, Advanced Materials and
Engineering Systems, and owns interests in publicly-listed companies Graphit
Kropfmühl AG (Deutsche Börse: GKR.DE) and Timminco Limited (TSX: "TIM").
The Advanced Materials Division develops and produces specialty metals, alloys
and high performance materials. AMG is a significant producer of specialty
metals, such as ferrovanadium, ferronickel-molybdenum, aluminum master alloys
and additives, chromium metal and ferrotitanium, for Energy, Aerospace,
Infrastructure and Specialty Metal and Chemicals applications. Other key
products include specialty alloys for titanium and superalloys, coating
materials, tantalum and niobium oxides, vanadium chemicals and antimony
trioxide.
The Engineering Systems Division designs, engineers and produces advanced vacuum
furnace systems and operates vacuum heat treatment facilities, primarily for the
Aerospace and Energy (including solar and nuclear) industries. Furnace systems
produced by AMG include vacuum remelting, solar silicon melting and
crystallization, vacuum induction melting, vacuum heat treatment and high
pressure gas quenching, turbine blade coating and sintering. AMG also provides
vacuum case-hardening heat treatment services on a tolling basis.
Graphit Kropfmühl AG is a majority controlled, publicly listed subsidiary of
AMG. Based on its secure raw material sources in Africa, Asia and Europe,
Graphit Kropfmühl is a specialist in the production of silicon metal and the
extraction, processing and refining of natural crystalline graphite for a wide
range of energy saving industrial applications.
Timminco Limited is a publicly listed affiliate of AMG. Timminco produces
silicon metal for the chemical, aluminum, electronic and solar industries.
Timminco also produces solar grade silicon, using its proprietary technology for
purifying silicon metal, for the solar energy industry.
With over 3,000 employees, AMG operates globally with production facilities in
Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Czech Republic, United States, China,
Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Turkey, Poland, India and Sri Lanka and also has sales
and customer service offices in Belgium, Russia and Japan (www.amg-nv.com).
For further information please contact:
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. +1 610 975 4901
Jonathan Costello
Vice President of Corporate Communications
jcostello(at)amg-nv.com
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future events, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures, financing
needs, plans and intentions relating to acquisitions, AMG's competitive
strengths and weaknesses, plans or goals relating to forecasted production,
reserves, financial position and future operations and development, AMG's
business strategy and the trends AMG anticipates in the industries and the
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regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any
forward looking statement is based.
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