Luxembourg, August 1,
2014 - ArcelorMittal (referred to as "ArcelorMittal" or
the "Company") (MT (New York, Amsterdam, Paris, Luxembourg), MTS
(Madrid)), the world's leading integrated steel and mining company,
today announced results[1] for the
three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014.
Highlights:
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Health and safety: LTIF rate[2] of
0.87x in 2Q 2014 as compared to 0.90x in 2Q 2013
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EBITDA[3] of $1.8
billion (including a $0.1 billion US litigation charge[4]) in 2Q
2014, a 9% improvement as compared to 2Q 2013 on an underlying
basis[5]; with
notable improvements in Europe (EBITDA +41% vs. 2Q 2013) and ACIS
(EBITDA +23% vs. 2Q 2013)
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Net income of $0.1 billion in 2Q 2014 as
compared to a net loss of $0.8 billion in 2Q 2013
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Steel shipments of 21.5Mt, an increase of 2.5%
as compared to 2Q 2013
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16.6 Mt own iron ore production as compared to
15.0 Mt in 2Q 2013; 10.5 Mt shipped and reported at market
prices[6] as compared
to 8.2 Mt in 2Q 2013
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Net debt[7] of $17.4
billion as of June 30, 2014 a decrease of $1.1 billion during the
quarter due to release of working capital ($0.9 billion) and
M&A proceeds ($0.2 billion)[8]
Key developments:
- Progress on ACIS turnaround
evident in improved Kazakhstan and Ukraine performance
- Franchise steel business
development: Cold mill complex at VAMA advanced automotive steel
plant in China has been inaugurated
- Calvert plant currently running
at 83% utilization; ArcelorMittal Tubarão blast furnace No.3
restarted in July 2014
- Agreement signed with BHP
Billiton to acquire its stake in the Mount Nimba iron ore project
in Guinea
Outlook and guidance framework:
- The previously announced 2014
guidance framework remains valid. The iron ore price has, however,
been lower than anticipated and this underlying assumption has been
adjusted to $105/t for the full year 2014 (from $120/t previously)
implying a second-half average of $100/t. All other
components of the framework remain unchanged
- As a result, the Company now
expects 2014 EBITDA in excess of $7.0 billion, assuming:
a) Steel shipments increase by approximately 3% in 2014 as compared
to 2013
b) Marketable iron ore shipments increase by approximately 15% in
2014 as compared to 2013
c) The iron ore price averages approximately $105/t (for 62% Fe CFR
China) during 2014
d) An improvement in steel margins despite the weather related
impacts on NAFTA segment's first-half performance
- Net interest expense is expected
to be approximately $1.6 billion for 2014
- Capital expenditure is expected
to be approximately $3.8-4.0 billion for 2014
- The Company maintains its medium
term net debt target of $15 billion
Financial highlights (on the
basis of IFRS1):
(USDm) unless otherwise shown |
2Q 14 |
1Q 14 |
2Q 13 |
1H 14 |
1H 13 |
Sales |
20,704 |
19,788 |
20,197 |
40,492 |
39,949 |
EBITDA |
1,763 |
1,754 |
1,700 |
3,517 |
3,265 |
Operating
income |
832 |
674 |
352 |
1,506 |
756 |
Net income
/ (loss) attributable to equity holders of the parent |
52 |
(205) |
(780) |
(153) |
(1,125) |
Basic
income / (loss) per share (USD) |
0.03 |
(0.12) |
(0.44) |
(0.09) |
(0.65) |
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Own iron
ore production (Mt) |
16.6 |
14.8 |
15.0 |
31.4 |
28.1 |
Iron ore
shipments at market price (Mt) |
10.5 |
9.3 |
8.2 |
19.8 |
15.5 |
Crude steel
production (Mt) |
23.1 |
23.0 |
22.5 |
46.1 |
44.9 |
Steel
shipments (Mt) |
21.5 |
21.0 |
20.9 |
42.4 |
41.4 |
EBITDA/tonne (USD/t)[9] |
82 |
84 |
81 |
83 |
79 |
Commenting, Mr. Lakshmi N. Mittal, ArcelorMittal
Chairman and CEO, said:
"The second quarter and first half results reflect
the anticipated improvement in steel shipments and margins,
supporting an underlying EBITDA improvement compared with last
year. The expansion of our iron ore business is also on
track, although
increased iron ore shipments were offset by the lower than
anticipated iron ore price, which has led us to revise our EBITDA
guidance for the full year.
Looking ahead, indicators in both Europe and the
US, which together account for two thirds of our shipments,
continue to be positive and we have increased our steel demand
forecasts for both markets. ArcelorMittal continues to focus
on delivering on its strategy of reducing costs, investing in our
franchise businesses and reducing net debt."
Second quarter 2014 earnings
analyst conference call
ArcelorMittal management will host a conference
call for members of the investment community to discuss the second
quarter period ended June 30, 2014 on:
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Forward-Looking
Statements
This document may contain forward-looking
information and statements about ArcelorMittal and its
subsidiaries. These statements include financial projections and
estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding
plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future
operations, products and services, and statements regarding future
performance. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the
words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "target" or similar
expressions. Although ArcelorMittal's management believes that the
expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are
reasonable, investors and holders of ArcelorMittal's securities are
cautioned that forward-looking information and statements are
subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are
difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of
ArcelorMittal, that could cause actual results and developments to
differ materially and adversely from those expressed in, or implied
or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements.
These risks and uncertainties include those discussed or identified
in the filings with the Luxembourg Stock Market Authority for the
Financial Markets (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier)
and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"SEC") made or to be made by ArcelorMittal, including
ArcelorMittal's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended
December 31, 2013 filed with the SEC. ArcelorMittal undertakes no
obligation to publicly update its forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise.
About
ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and
mining company, with a presence in more than 60 countries and an
industrial footprint in over 20 countries. Guided by a philosophy
to produce safe, sustainable steel, we are the leading supplier of
quality steel in the major global steel markets including
automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging, with
world-class research and development and outstanding distribution
networks.
Through our core values of sustainability, quality
and leadership, we operate responsibly with respect to the health,
safety and wellbeing of our employees, contractors and the
communities in which we operate.
For us, steel is the fabric of life, as it is at
the heart of the modern world from railways to cars and washing
machines. We are actively researching and producing steel-based
technologies and solutions that make many of the products and
components we use in our everyday lives more energy-efficient.
We are one of the world's largest producers of
iron ore and metallurgical coal and our mining business is an
essential part of our growth strategy. With a geographically
diversified portfolio of iron ore and coal assets, we are
strategically positioned to serve our network of steel plants and
the external global market. While our steel operations are
important customers, our supply to the external market is
increasing as we grow.
In 2013, ArcelorMittal had revenues of $79.4
billion and crude steel production of 91.2 million tonnes, while
own iron ore production reached 58.4 million tonnes.
ArcelorMittal is listed on the stock exchanges of
New York (MT), Amsterdam (MT), Paris (MT), Luxembourg (MT) and on
the Spanish stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and
Valencia (MTS).
For more information about ArcelorMittal please
visit: www.arcelormittal.com.
Enquiries
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Corporate responsibility and
safety performance
Health and safety - Own personnel and contractors
lost time injury frequency rate2
Health and safety performance, based on own
personnel figures and contractors lost time injury frequency (LTIF)
rate, increased to 0.87x in the second quarter of 2014 ("2Q 2014")
as compared to 0.85x for the first quarter of 2014 ("1Q 2014") and
decreased as compared to 0.90x for the second quarter of 2013 ("2Q
2013"). During 2Q 2014, significant improvement in the Brazil
segment performance relative to 1Q 2014 was offset by a
deterioration in the Mining segment performance.
Health and safety performance was relatively flat
at 0.86x in the first six months of 2014 ("1H 2014") as compared to
0.85x for the first six months of 2013 ("1H 2013"), with
improvements within the Mining, NAFTA and ACIS segments, offset by
deterioration in the Europe segment.
The Company's effort to improve the group's Health
and Safety record continues. Whilst the LTIF target of 0.75x is
maintained for 2014, the Company is focused on both further
reducing the rate of severe injuries and preventing fatalities.
Own personnel and contractors - Frequency rate
Lost time injury frequency rate |
2Q 14 |
1Q 14 |
2Q 13 |
1H 14 |
1H 13 |
Mining |
0.84 |
0.26 |
0.61 |
0.54 |
0.63 |
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NAFTA |
0.88 |
1.00 |
1.21 |
0.95 |
1.09 |
Brazil |
0.47 |
0.98 |
0.77 |
0.72 |
0.71 |
Europe |
1.25 |
1.19 |
1.05 |
1.23 |
1.11 |
ACIS |
0.51 |
0.54 |
0.76 |
0.51 |
0.60 |
Total
Steel |
0.87 |
0.96 |
0.96 |
0.92 |
0.91 |
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Total
(Steel and Mining) |
0.87 |
0.85 |
0.90 |
0.86 |
0.85 |
Key corporate responsibility highlights for 2Q
2014
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ArcelorMittal 2013 corporate responsibility
report, 'Steel: stakeholder value at every stage', was released on
April 22, 2014.
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More than 200,000 employees and contractors
marked ArcelorMittal's 8th edition of its annual global Health and
Safety Day; events focussed on the theme of 'stop, think and act
safely - in practice".
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ArcelorMittal Liberia has agreed to the
first-ever environmental management plan for the East Nimba Nature
Reserve. The plan was defined together with the Liberian Forestry
Development Authority, Fauna and Flora International, Conservation
International, the Co-Management Committee, USAID/PROSPER and
members of the local communities.
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For the 3rd consecutive year, ArcelorMittal
Mexico has been awarded by the Mexican Philanthropy Centre as a
socially responsible company, recognizing the Company's proven
commitment and voluntary public engagement towards its employees,
investors, customers, authorities and society in general. These
programmes benefit more than 14,000 people every year.
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ArcelorMittal Brazil donated 70,000 tonnes of
carbon credits to Brazil's Environmental Ministry to compensate for
greenhouse gas emissions during the football World Cup; those
credits were generated by the two Clean Development Mechanism
projects developed at ArcelorMittal Brazil to improve energy
efficiency of the steelmaking process.
Analysis of results for the six months ended
June 30, 2014 versus results for the six months ended June 30,
2013
ArcelorMittal's net loss for 1H 2014 was $0.2
billion, or $0.09 loss per share, as compared to net loss for 1H
2013 of $1.1 billion, or $0.65 loss per share.
Total steel shipments for 1H 2014 were 2.5% higher
at 42.4 million metric tonnes as compared with 41.4 million metric
tonnes for 1H 2013.
Sales for 1H 2014 increased by 1.4% to $40.5
billion as compared with $39.9 billion for 1H 2013, primarily due
to higher steel shipments (+2.5%) and marketable iron ore shipments
(+28.4%), offset in part by lower average steel selling prices
(-1.6%) and lower seaborne iron ore prices (-19%).
In recent years the Company's maintenance
practices have enabled an increase in the useful lives of plant and
equipment. As a result of this development, the Company has
determined that it is appropriate to extend the useful lives
resulting in a lower charge to the income statement. The full
detailed review of useful lives of the assets was largely completed
during 2Q 2014. Accordingly, depreciation of $2.0 billion for 1H
2014 was lower as compared to $2.3 billion for 1H 2013. The Company
expects the full year 2014 depreciation charge to be approximately
$3.8-4.0 billion as compared to $4.7 billion in both 2012 and
2013.
Impairment charges for 1H 2014 were nil.
Impairment charges for 1H 2013 were $39 million, primarily relating
to the closure of the organic coating and tin plate lines in
Florange (Europe).
Restructuring charges for 1H 2014 were nil.
Restructuring charges for 1H 2013 were $173 million, including $137
million of cost incurred for the long term idling of the Florange
liquid phase (including voluntary separation scheme costs, site
rehabilitation/safeguarding costs, and take or pay
obligations).
Operating income for 1H 2014 was $1.5 billion as
compared with operating income of $756 million for 1H 2013.
Operating results for 1H 2014 were negatively impacted by a $90
million charge following the settlement of US antitrust litigation.
Operating results for 1H 2013 were positively impacted by a $47
million fair valuation gain relating to the acquisition of an
additional ownership interest in DJ Galvanizing in Canada and $92
million related to "Dynamic Delta Hedge" (DDH) income. The DDH
income recorded in 1Q 2013 was the final instalment of such income.
This gain on the unwinding of a currency hedge related to raw
materials purchases was initially recorded in equity in 4Q 2008,
and as of 1Q 2013 was fully recorded in the income statement.
Income from investments, associates, joint
ventures and other investments in 1H 2014 was $154 million, as
compared to a loss of $42 million in 1H 2013. Income in 1H 2014
includes the annual dividend received from Erdemir, improved
performance of Spanish investees as well as the share of profits of
Calvert operations[10]. Losses
incurred during 1H 2013 related primarily to the payment of
contingent consideration related to the Gonvarri Brasil acquisition
in 2008 and weaker performance of European associates during the
year.
Net interest expense (including interest expense
and interest income) was lower at $809 million for 1H 2014, as
compared to $949 million for 1H 2013, on account of savings
incurred following repayment of the EUR and USD bonds in June 2013
and the EUR and USD convertibles in April and May of 2014. The
Company expects full year 2014 net interest expense of
approximately $1.6 billion.
Foreign exchange and other net financing
costs[11] were $707
million for 1H 2014 as compared to costs of $685 million for 1H
2013. Foreign exchange and other net financing costs for 1H 2014
include a payment following the termination of the Senegal
greenfield project[12] and
non-cash gains and losses on convertible bonds, and hedging
instruments which matured during the quarter. Foreign exchange and
other net financing costs for 1H 2013 were negatively affected by a
8% devaluation of Brazilian Real
versus USD which impacted loans
and payables denominated in foreign currency.
ArcelorMittal recorded an income tax expense of $217 million for 1H
2014, as compared to an income tax expense of $196 million for 1H
2013.
Non-controlling interests for 1H 2014 were a
charge of $80 million, as compared to a charge of $9 million for 1H
2013. Non-controlling interests charges for 1H 2014 primarily
relate to minority shareholders' share of net income recorded in
ArcelorMittal Mines Canada.
Analysis of results for 2Q
2014 versus 1Q 2014 and 2Q 2013
ArcelorMittal recorded net income for 2Q 2014 of
$52 million, or $0.03 earnings per share, as compared to a net loss
of $0.2 billion, or $0.12 loss per share for 1Q 2014, and a net
loss of $0.8 billion, or $0.44 loss per share for 2Q 2013.
Total steel shipments for 2Q 2014 were 21.5
million metric tonnes, as compared with 21.0 million metric tonnes
for 1Q 2014 and 20.9 million metric tonnes for 2Q 2013.
Sales for 2Q 2014 were $20.7 billion as compared
to $19.8 billion in 1Q 2014 and $20.2 billion for 2Q 2013. The
increase as compared to 1Q 2014 was due to improved steel shipments
(+2.3%), marginally higher average steel selling prices (+0.9%),
and seasonally higher market priced iron ore shipments (+12.5%),
offset in part by lower iron ore reference prices (-15%). Sales in
2Q 2014 was higher as compared to 2Q 2013 due to improved steel
shipments (+2.5%); and higher marketable iron ore shipments
(+28.8%), offset in part by lower average steel selling prices
(-1.2%) and lower iron ore references prices (-18.5%).
Following increases in the useful lives of plant
and equipment (as discussed above), depreciation was lower at $931
million for 2Q 2014 as compared to $1,080 million for 1Q 2014 and
$1,136 million for 2Q 2013.
Impairment charges for 2Q 2014 and 1Q 2014 were
nil. Impairment charges for 2Q 2013 were $39 million, primarily
relating to the closure of the organic coating and tin plate lines
in Florange (Europe).
Restructuring charges for 2Q 2014 and
1Q 2014 were nil. Restructuring charges for 2Q 2013 were $173
million, including $137 million of costs incurred for the long term
idling of the Florange liquid phase (including voluntary separation
scheme costs, site rehabilitation/safeguarding costs, and take or
pay obligations).
Operating income for 2Q 2014 was $832 million, as
compared to operating income of $674 million for 1Q 2014 and
operating income of $352 million for 2Q 2013. Operating results for
2Q 2014 included a $90 million charge following the settlement of
US antitrust litigation.
Income from investments, associates, joint
ventures and other investments in 2Q 2014 was $118 million as
compared to income in 1Q 2014 of $36 million, and a loss of $24
million in 2Q 2013. Income from investments, associates,
joint ventures and other investments in 2Q 2014 included annual
dividend received from Erdemir, improved performance from some
European investees as well as the share of profits of Calvert
operations. Income in 1Q 2014 was primarily the result of improved
performance of Spanish entities. Losses incurred during 2Q
2013 related primarily to the payment of contingent consideration
from the Gonvarri Brasil acquisition in 2008.
Net interest expense (including interest expense
and interest income) in 2Q 2014 was $383 million, as compared to
$426 million for 1Q 2014 and $471 million for 2Q 2013. The decrease
in 2Q 2014 was due to savings incurred following the repayment of
the EUR and USD bonds in June 2013, and the convertibles upon their
maturity in April and May of 2014.
Foreign exchange and other net financing costs
were $327 million for 2Q 2014 as compared to $380 million for 1Q
2014 and $530 million for 2Q 2013. Foreign exchange and other net
financing costs for 2Q 2014 include non-cash gains and losses on
convertible bonds, and hedging instruments which matured during the
quarter. Foreign exchange and other net financing costs for 1Q 2014
included a provision in relation to the termination of the Senegal
greenfield project. Foreign exchange and other net financing costs
for 2Q 2013 were negatively affected by a 9%
devaluation of Brazilian Real versus
USD which impacted loans and payables
denominated in foreign currency.
ArcelorMittal recorded an income tax expense of
$156 million for 2Q 2014, as compared to an income tax expense of
$61 million and $99 million for 1Q 2014 and 2Q 2013,
respectively.
Non-controlling interests for 2Q 2014 were a
charge of $32 million, as compared to a charge of $48 million for
1Q 2014 and a charge of $8 million for 2Q 2013. Non-controlling
interests charges for 2Q 2014 primarily related to minority
shareholders' share of net income recorded in ArcelorMittal Mines
Canada, partially offset by losses generated in ArcelorMittal South
Africa.
Capital expenditure
projects
The following tables summarize the Company's
principal growth and optimization projects involving significant
capital expenditures.
Completed projects in most recent quarters
Segment |
Site |
Project |
Capacity / particulars |
Actual completion |
Mining |
ArcelorMittal Mines Canada |
Expansion project |
Increase concentrator capacity by 8mt/ year (16 to 24mt/
year) |
2Q 2013 (a) |
Ongoing(b) projects
Segment |
Site |
Project |
Capacity / particulars |
Forecast completion |
Mining |
Liberia |
Phase 2 expansion project |
Increase production capacity to 15mt/ year (high grade sinter
feed) |
2015 (c) |
NAFTA |
ArcelorMittal Dofasco (Canada) |
Construction of a heavy gauge galvanizing line#6 to optimise
galvanizing operations |
Optimize cost and increase shipment of galvanized products by
0.3mt / year |
2015 (e) |
Brazil |
ArcelorMittal Vega Do Sul (Brazil) |
Expansion project |
Increase hot dipped galvanizing (HDG) capacity by 0.6mt /
year and cold rolling (CR) capacity by 0.7mt / year |
On hold |
Brazil |
Monlevade
(Brazil) |
Wire rod
production expansion |
Increase
in capacity of finished products by 1.1mt / year |
2015
(f) |
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Juiz de Fora (Brazil) |
Rebar and meltshop expansion |
Increase in rebar capacity by 0.4mt / year;
Increase in meltshop capacity by 0.2mt / year |
2015 (f) |
Brazil |
Monlevade (Brazil) |
Sinter plant, blast furnace and meltshop |
Increase in liquid steel capacity by 1.2mt / year;
Sinter feed capacity of 2.3mt / year |
On hold (f) |
Brazil |
Acindar (Argentina) |
New rolling mill |
Increase in rolling capacity by 0.4mt / year for bars for
civil construction |
2016 (g) |
Joint venture projects
Region |
Site |
Project |
Capacity / particulars |
Forecast completion |
China |
Hunan Province |
VAMA auto steel JV[13] |
Capacity of 1.5mt pickling line, 0.9mt continuous annealing
line and 0.5mt of hot dipped galvanizing auto steel |
2H 2014 (h) |
Canada |
Baffinland |
Early revenue phase |
Production capacity 3.5mt/ year (iron ore) |
2015 (d) |
a) Final capex for the AMMC expansion project was
$1.6 billion. The ramp-up of expanded capacity at AMMC hit a
run-rate of 24mt by year end 2013. Stretch opportunity to 30mtpa
concentrate through debottlenecking of existing operations has been
identified but remains subject to board approval.
b) Ongoing projects refer to projects for which construction has
begun (excluding various projects that are under development), or
have been placed on hold pending improved operating
conditions.
c) The Phase 2 expansion of the Liberia project to a production
capacity of 15 million tonnes per annum sinter feed is underway.
The first sinter feed production is expected at the end of 2015.
Stretch opportunity to 20mtpa including 5mtpa DSO has been
identified but remains subject to board approval. Phase 2 is
expected to require capex of $1.7 billion.
d) The Company's Board of Directors has approved the Early Revenue
Phase ("ERP") at Baffinland, which requires less capital investment
than the full project as originally proposed. Implementation
of the ERP is now underway and environmental approvals are in
place. The goal is to reach a 3.5mt per annum production rate
during the open water shipping season by the end of 2015. The
budget for the ERP is approximately $730 million and requires
upgrading of the road that connects the port in Milne Inlet to the
mine site.
e) During 3Q 2013, the Company restarted the construction of a
heavy gauge galvanizing line #6 (capacity 660ktpy) at
Dofasco. On completion of this project in 2015, the older and
smaller galvanizing line #2 (capacity 400ktpy) will be
closed. The project is expected to benefit EBITDA through
increased shipments of galvanized product (260ktpy), improved mix
and optimized costs. The line #6 will also incorporate
Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) capability and is the key
element in a broader program to improve Dofasco's ability to serve
customers in the automotive, construction, and industrial
markets.
f) During 2Q 2013, the Company restarted its Monlevade expansion
project in Brazil. The project is expected to be completed in two
phases with the first phase (investment in which has now been
approved) focused mainly on downstream facilities and consisting of
a new wire rod mill in Monlevade with additional capacity of 1,050
ktpy of coils with capex estimated at a total of $280 million; and
Juiz de Fora rebar capacity increase from 50 to 400ktpy (replacing
some wire rod production capacity) and meltshop capacity increase
by 200ktpy. This part of the overall investment is expected to be
finished in 2015. A decision whether to invest in Phase 2 of the
project, focusing on the upstream facilities in Monlevade (sinter
plant, blast furnace and meltshop), will be taken at a later
date.
g) During 3Q 2013, Acindar Industria Argentina de Aceros S.A.
(Acindar) announced its intention to invest $100 million in a new
rolling mill (with production capacity of 400ktpy of rebars from 6
to 32mm) in Santa Fe province, Argentina devoted to the
manufacturing of civil construction products. The new rolling mill
will also enable ArcelorMittal Acindar to optimize production at
its special bar quality (SBQ) rolling mill in Villa Constitución,
which in the future will only manufacture products for the
automotive and mining industries. The project is expected to take
up to 24 months to build, with operations expected to start in
2016.
h) Valin ArcelorMittal Automotive Steel ("VAMA"), a downstream
automotive steel joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Valin
Group, of which the Company owns 49%, will produce steel for
high-end applications in the automobile industry and supply
international automakers and first-tier Chinese car manufacturers
as well as their supplier networks for the rapidly growing Chinese
market. The project involves the construction of state of the art
pickling line tandem CRM (1.5mt), continuous annealing
line (0.9mt) and hot dipped galvanised line (0.5mt). Total
capital investment is $832 million (100% basis) with the first
automotive coil to be produced in 2H 2014.
Analysis of segment operations
Effective January 1, 2014, ArcelorMittal
implemented changes to its organizational structure to give it a
greater geographical focus. The principal benefits of the
changes are to reduce organizational complexity and layers;
simplification of processes; regional synergies and taking
advantage of the scale effect within the
regions.
As a result, the analysis of segment operations
presented in this earnings release has been prepared reflecting the
new organizational structure[14]. The
changes are only related to the allocation between the new
reporting segments of NAFTA, Brazil (Brazil and neighboring
countries), Europe and ACIS. There are no changes to the Group
total or to the Mining segment.
The NAFTA segment includes the Flat, Long and
Tubular operations of USA, Canada and Mexico. The Brazil segment
includes the Flat operations of Brazil, and the Long and Tubular
operations of Brazil and its neighboring countries including
Argentina, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela. The
Europe segment comprises the Flat, Long and Tubular operations of
the European business, as well as Distribution Solution (AMDS). The
ACIS division is largely unchanged with the addition of some
Tubular operations. The Mining segment remains unchanged.
NAFTA
(USDm) unless otherwise shown |
2Q 14 |
1Q 14 |
2Q 13 |
1H 14 |
1H 13 |
Sales |
5,423 |
4,928 |
4,794 |
10,351 |
9,681 |
EBITDA |
177 |
259 |
191 |
436 |
576 |
Depreciation |
170 |
189 |
188 |
359 |
383 |
Operating
income |
7 |
70 |
3 |
77 |
193 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crude steel
production (kt) |
6,153 |
6,256 |
5,720 |
12,409 |
12,099 |
Steel
shipments (kt) |
5,790 |
5,613 |
5,433 |
11,403 |
10,998 |
Average
steel selling price (US$/t)[15] |
856 |
840 |
841 |
848 |
838 |
NAFTA crude steel production decreased by 1.7% to
6.2 million tonnes in 2Q 2014 as compared to 1Q 2014 as a result of
the planned blast furnace reline at Indiana Harbor No.7 and
unplanned maintenance downtime at Cleveland.
Steel shipments in 2Q 2014 were 5.8 million
tonnes, an increase of 3.2% as compared to 1Q 2014, primarily
driven by a 3.8% increase in flat product steel shipment volumes,
reflecting improved demand following the severe weather disruption
in the United States in 1Q 2014, offset in part by 1.6% decline in
long product steel shipment volumes, primarily due to lower export
business from Mexico.
Sales in NAFTA were 10.0% higher at $5.4 billion
in 2Q 2014 as compared to 1Q 2014 due to higher steel shipments as
discussed above, and higher average steel selling prices (+1.9%).
Average steel selling prices for flat products increased by 1.0%
and for long products by 4.7%.
EBITDA in 2Q 2014 decreased to $177 million as
compared to $259 million in 1Q 2014. EBITDA in 2Q 2014
included a $90 million charge following the settlement of antitrust
litigation in the United States. Excluding this effect, EBITDA
would have been 3.3% higher than 1Q 2014. Operating results for 2Q
2014 continued to be negatively impacted by the residual costs
recorded in 2Q 2014 resulting from the severe weather disruption in
United States during 1Q 2014 as well as costs related to planned
and unplanned maintenance downtime. Going forward, the Company does
not expect to see any further impact from the severe weather
experienced during 1H 2014 on NAFTA performance.
As compared to 2Q 2013, EBITDA decreased by 7.2%.
Excluding the charge related to the settlement of the US antitrust
litigation, EBITDA would have been 40.0% higher on account of
higher steels shipments (+6.6%) and average steel selling prices
(+1.7%).
Brazil
(USDm) unless otherwise shown |
2Q 14 |
1Q 14 |
2Q 13 |
1H 14 |
1H 13 |
Sales |
2,431 |
2,356 |
2,618 |
4,787 |
5,080 |
EBITDA |
414 |
425 |
533 |
839 |
900 |
Depreciation |
109 |
138 |
175 |
247 |
358 |
Operating
income |
305 |
287 |
358 |
592 |
542 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crude steel
production (kt) |
2,382 |
2,413 |
2,561 |
4,795 |
4,961 |
Steel
shipments (kt) |
2,312 |
2,325 |
2,487 |
4,637 |
4,894 |
Average
steel selling price (US$/t) |
934 |
895 |
959 |
914 |
942 |
Brazil segment crude steel production at 2.4
million tonnes in 2Q 2014 was comparable to 1Q 2014.
Steel shipments in 2Q 2014 were 2.3 million
tonnes. Flat product steel shipment volumes increased 5.4% in 2Q
2014 following operational issues during 1Q 2014 in the hot strip
mill in Tubarão, offset by lower long products steel shipment
volumes (down 5.8%), with lower exports from our Point Lisas
operating facility in Trinidad.
Sales increased by 3.2% to $2.4 billion in 2Q 2014
as compared to 1Q 2014. Sales were higher primarily on account of
higher average steel selling prices (+4.4%). Average steel selling
price for long products were higher by 5.5% driven in part by
forex, while prices for flat products marginally declined by
0.1%.
EBITDA in 2Q 2014 decreased by 2.4% to $414 million as compared to
$425 million in 1Q 2014, and decreased by 22.3% as compared to $533
million in 2Q 2013. EBITDA in Q2 2014 was lower than 1Q 2014
primarily due to additional costs associated with the preparation
for the planned re-start of ArcelorMittal Tubarão blast furnace
No.3 in the third quarter of 2014. The long product business
performance remained relatively stable
EBITDA in 2Q 2014 was lower compared to 2Q 2013 by
22.3%, primarily due to lower steel shipment volumes (-7.0%) and
additional costs incurred in 2Q 2014 following the re-start of
ArcelorMittal Tubarão blast furnace No.3 discussed above.
Europe
(USDm) unless otherwise shown |
2Q 14 |
1Q 14 |
2Q 13 |
1H 14 |
1H 13 |
Sales |
10,518 |
10,322 |
10,546 |
20,840 |
20,750 |
EBITDA |
689 |
535 |
490 |
1,224 |
910 |
Depreciation |
355 |
455 |
490 |
810 |
978 |
Impairments |
- |
- |
24 |
- |
24 |
Restructuring charges |
- |
- |
164 |
- |
164 |
Operating
income / (loss) |
334 |
80 |
(188) |
414 |
(256) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crude steel
production (kt) |
10,941 |
10,899 |
10,531 |
21,840 |
20,950 |
Steel
shipments (kt) |
10,191 |
10,009 |
10,011 |
20,200 |
19,538 |
Average
steel selling price (US$/t) |
799 |
808 |
807 |
804 |
813 |
Europe segment crude steel production in 2Q 2014
at 10.9 million tonnes remained flat as compared to 1Q 2014.
Steel shipments in 2Q 2014 were 10.2 million
tonnes, an increase of 1.8% as compared to 1Q 2014. Flat product
steel shipment volumes increased 0.7% and long product steel
shipment volumes increased by 4.2%, both benefiting from
seasonality and improved underlying demand.
Sales increased by 1.9% to $10.5 billion in 2Q
2014, as compared to $10.3 billion in 1Q 2014, primarily due to
higher steel shipment volumes discussed above, offset in part by
lower average steel selling prices (-1.1%). Average steel selling
prices for flat products decreased by 0.9% and for long products by
2.2%.
EBITDA in 2Q 2014 increased by 28.8%, to $689
million, as compared to $535 million in 1Q 2014, mainly driven by
higher shipments and positive price / cost effects. EBITDA in 2Q
2014 was 40.6% higher than 2Q 2013, primarily reflecting improved
market conditions and the realized benefits of cost optimization
efforts.
The comparable operating performance for 2Q 2013
was impacted by restructuring charges of $164 million, primarily
associated with the long term idling of the Florange liquid phase
in France and impairment charges of $24 million primarily related
to the closure of the organic coating and tin plate lines in
Florange. There were no such impairment or restructuring
charges in 2Q 2014.
ACIS
(USDm) unless otherwise shown |
2Q 14 |
1Q 14 |
2Q 13 |
1H 14 |
1H 13 |
Sales |
2,300 |
2,007 |
2,151 |
4,307 |
4,303 |
EBITDA |
156 |
109 |
127 |
265 |
150 |
Depreciation |
131 |
129 |
129 |
260 |
266 |
Impairments |
- |
- |
15 |
- |
15 |
Restructuring charges |
- |
- |
9 |
- |
9 |
Operating
income / (loss) |
25 |
(20) |
(26) |
5 |
(140) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crude steel
production (kt) |
3,600 |
3,413 |
3,681 |
7,013 |
6,926 |
Steel
shipments (kt) |
3,306 |
3,187 |
3,087 |
6,493 |
6,205 |
Average
steel selling price (US$/t) |
592 |
567 |
628 |
580 |
626 |
ACIS crude steel production increased by 5.5% in
2Q 2014 to 3.6 million tonnes as compared to 1Q 2014, primarily due
to higher production in Ukraine (1Q 2014 impacted by blast furnace
maintenance) and Kazakhstan, offset in part by lower production in
South Africa following the reline of the Newcastle blast furnace,
which commenced during the quarter.
Steel shipments in 2Q 2014 were 3.3 million
tonnes, an increase of 3.7% as compared to 1Q 2014, primarily due
to an increase in Kazakhstan (+22.8%) and Ukraine (+2.4%), offset
in part by lower steel shipment volumes in South Africa
(-6.8%).
Sales were $2.3 billion in 2Q 2014, an increase of
14.6% as compared to 1Q 2014. Sales in 2Q 2014 were positively
impacted by improved volumes and higher average steel selling
prices (+4.4%). Average steel selling prices improved by 7.1%
in Kazakhstan, by 2.6% in Ukraine and by 5.3% in South Africa.
EBITDA in 2Q 2014 increased by 42.4% to $156
million, as compared to $109 million in 1Q 2014, due to improved
performance in the CIS countries, offset by weaker South African
profitability due to weak economic growth and associated domestic
challenges, coupled with planned maintenance noted above.
EBITDA in 2Q 2014 increased by 22.5% to $156
million, as compared to $127 million in 2Q 2013, due to improved
steel shipments (+7.1%) and forex benefit offset in part by lower
average steel selling prices (-5.8%).
Mining
|
2Q 14 |
1Q 14 |
2Q 13 |
1H 14 |
1H 13 |
Sales[16] |
1,383 |
1,256 |
1,351 |
2,639 |
2,550 |
EBITDA |
388 |
433 |
432 |
821 |
865 |
Depreciation |
155 |
159 |
146 |
314 |
293 |
Operating
income |
233 |
274 |
286 |
507 |
572 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Own iron ore production (a) (Mt) |
16.6 |
14.8 |
15.0 |
31.4 |
28.1 |
Iron ore shipped externally and internally at market
price (b) (Mt) |
10.5 |
9.3 |
8.2 |
19.8 |
15.5 |
Iron ore
shipment - cost plus basis (Mt) |
6.2 |
4.2 |
6.5 |
10.4 |
11.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Own coal production(a) (Mt) |
1.8 |
1.8 |
2.0 |
3.6 |
4.0 |
Coal shipped externally and internally at market
price(b) (Mt) |
1.1 |
1.0 |
1.1 |
2.1 |
2.4 |
Coal
shipment - cost plus basis (Mt) |
0.8 |
0.8 |
0.7 |
1.6 |
1.4 |
(a) Own iron ore and coal production not
including strategic long-term contracts
(b) Iron ore and coal shipments of market-priced based
materials include the Company's own mines, and share of production
at other mines, and exclude supplies under strategic long-term
contracts
Own iron ore production (not including supplies
under strategic long-term contracts) in 2Q 2014 was 16.6 million
metric tonnes, 11.7% higher than 14.8 million metric tonnes for 1Q
2014, primarily due to higher production from our Canadian mining
operations following severe winter conditions in 1Q 2014. Own iron
ore production in 2Q 2014 was 10.7% above 2Q 2013.
Shipments at market price increased by 12.5% to
10.5 million tonnes in 2Q 2014 as compared to 9.3 million tonnes in
1Q 2014, primarily driven by seasonally higher shipments from our
Canadian mining operations following the severe weather conditions
in 1Q 2014. Shipments at market price in 2Q 2014 were 28.8% higher
than 2Q 2013 primarily due to increased shipments in Canada
following successful commissioning and ramp-up of the expanded
concentrator during 2013.
Own coal production (not including supplies under
strategic long-term contracts) in 2Q 2014 was 1.8 million metric
tonnes, flat as compared to 1Q 2014 and lower than 2.0 million
metric tonnes for 2Q 2013.
EBITDA for 2Q 2014 was $388 million, 10.5% lower
as compared to $433 million in 1Q 2014, primarily due to lower
seaborne iron ore market prices, partially offset by seasonally
higher volumes and improved costs.
EBITDA for 2Q 2014 was lower at $388 million as compared to $432
million in 2Q 2013 due to lower seaborne iron ore market prices,
partially offset by higher market priced shipments.
Liquidity and Capital
Resources
For 2Q 2014, net cash provided by operating activities was $1,548
million, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of
$471 million in 1Q 2014.
Cash provided by operating activities in 2Q 2014
included a $856 million release of operating working capital as
compared to a $906 million investment of operating working capital
in 1Q 2014. Rotation days[17] decreased
during 2Q 2014 to 54 days from 61 days in 1Q 2014 due to
improvement in inventory, receivables and payables.
Net cash used by other operating activities in 2Q
2014 was $384 million (including amongst others the Senegal
settlement payment, changes in other payables, such as employee
benefits and the adjustments of non-cash items such as income from
associates and forex gains partially offset by non-cash gains and
losses on convertible bonds, and hedging instruments which matured
during the quarter), as compared to net cash used by other
operating activities in 1Q 2014 of $393 million (including
adjustments of non-cash items such as income from associates and
forex and changes in other payables, such as employee benefits,
payment of provisions and VAT).
Net cash used in investing activities during 2Q
2014 was $607 million, as compared to $1,090 million in 1Q 2014.
Capital expenditure decreased to $774 million in 2Q 2014 as
compared to $875 million in 1Q 2014. The Company continues to
expect full year 2014 capital expenditure to be approximately
$3.8-4.0 billion.
Cash flow from other investing activities in 2Q
2014 of $167 million primarily included cash inflow from the
divestures of ATIC[18] group and
steel cord business[19]. Other
investing activities in 1Q 2014 of $215 million primarily included
$258 million associated with the AM/NS Calvert acquisition offset
in part by proceeds from the exercise of the second put option in
Hunan Valin13.
Net cash used in financing activities for 2Q 2014
was $1,675 million as compared to net cash provided by financing
activities of $557 million in 1Q 2014. Net cash used in financing
activities for 2Q 2014 primarily included debt repayment of $2.7
billion (primarily €1.25 billion for the 7.25% convertible bonds
due April 1, 2014 and $800 million for the 5.00% convertible bonds
due May 15, 2014), offset in part by a new bank loan of $1.0
billion.
Net cash provided by financing activities for 1Q
2014 included inflow of $1.3 billion relating to the proceeds from
the issuance of a €750 million 3.00% Notes due March 25, 2019,
under the Company's €3 billion wholesale Euro Medium Term Notes
Programme and proceeds from a new 3-year $300 million financing
provided by EDC (Export Development Canada), offset in part by the
early redemption of perpetual securities of $657 million. During 1Q
2014, the Company paid dividends of $57 million including dividends
to minority shareholders in ArcelorMittal Mines Canada and payments
to perpetual securities holders.
Net cash used in financing activities for 2Q 2013
included debt repayment of $3.3 billion (primarily €1.5 billion for
the 8.25% bond due 2013 and $1.2 billion for the 5.375% bond due
2013) and $290 million cash received related to the second and
final instalment of the previously announced investment by a
consortium led by POSCO and China Steel Corporation (CSC) to
acquire a joint venture interest in ArcelorMittal's Labrador Trough
iron ore mining and infrastructure assets in Quebec, Canada.
At June 30, 2014, the Company's cash and cash
equivalents (including restricted cash) and short-term investments
amounted to $4.4 billion as compared to $5.1 billion at March 31,
2014. Gross debt of $21.8 billion at June 30, 2014, decreased $1.7
billion as compared to March 31, 2014. As of June 30, 2014, net
debt was $17.4 billion as compared with $18.5 billion at March 31,
2014, primarily due to release in operating working capital ($0.9
billion) and M&A proceeds ($0.2 billion).
The Company had liquidity[20] of $10.4
billion at June 30, 2014, consisting of cash and cash equivalents
(including restricted cash and short-term investments) of $4.4
billion and $6.0 billion of available credit lines. On June 30,
2014, the average debt maturity was 6.2 years.
Key recent
developments
-
On July 29, 2014, ArcelorMittal and Billiton
Guinea B.V. ("BHP Billiton") signed a sale and purchase agreement
for the acquisition by ArcelorMittal of a 43.5% stake in Euronimba
Limited ("Euronimba"), which holds a 95% indirect interest in the
Mount Nimba iron ore project in Guinea ("Project"). The Project
comprises a 935 million tonne direct shipped ore resource with an
average grade of 63.1% Fe and is located approximately 40
kilometres from ArcelorMittal Liberia's mine and infrastructure
operations. ArcelorMittal has simultaneously entered into a sale
and purchase agreement with Compagnie Française de Mines et Métaux
(a member of the Areva group) for the acquisition of its 13% stake
in Euronimba. The closing of these two transactions would give
ArcelorMittal a 56.5% ownership of Euronimba. The remaining 43.5%
of Euronimba is owned by Newmont LaSource S.A.S. ("Newmont").
As part of the transaction, ArcelorMittal has granted Newmont a
limited duration option which, if exercised, would result in
Newmont and ArcelorMittal owning equal stakes in Euronimba. The
transaction is subject to certain closing conditions, including
merger control clearance and certain approvals from the Government
of Guinea.
-
On July 4, 2014, ArcelorMittal issued €600
million of 2.875 per cent Notes due July 6, 2020 under its €3
billion wholesale Euro Medium Term Notes Programme. The
proceeds of the issuance will be used for general corporate
purposes.
-
On June 30, 2014, ArcelorMittal completed the
sale of its 78% stake in European port handling and logistics
company ATIC Services S.A. ("ATIC") to HES Beheer, having received
all necessary regulatory approvals. The transaction was
completed for an agreed price of EUR 155 million ($212 million).
The net proceeds received are $144 million being $212 million
cash proceeds minus cash held by ATIC. Additionally, $17
million debt held by ATIC has been transferred. The transaction is
consistent with ArcelorMittal's stated strategy of selective
divestment of non-core assets. The transaction was completed on
June 30, 2014.
-
On June 15, 2014, Valin ArcelorMittal Automotive
Steel Co (VAMA) opened its new advanced automotive steel plant in
China, beginning a new era of automotive manufacturing in the
country. VAMA, the joint venture between ArcelorMittal and
Hunan Iron & Steel Co. will produce state-of-the-art grade
steels for safe and cost-efficient lightweight design, superior
surface quality and coating technology, helping to meet rapid
growth in demand for advanced automotive steels in China. The
annual production capacity will be 1.5 million tons, including
800,000 tons of cold rolled coils, 200,000 tons of aluminium-coated
coils and 500,000 tons of hot-dip galvanised coils.
-
In June 2014, ArcelorMittal agreed to settle a
lawsuit brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern
District of Illinois, alleging that ArcelorMittal and several large
U.S. steel competitors restricted the output of steel products
between 2005 and 2007. ArcelorMittal continues to strongly
deny any liability or wrongdoing and believes the claims are
without merit. In order to avoid further costs and distraction
of management resources, as well as to mitigate further risk,
ArcelorMittal agreed to a settlement of $90 million with the
plaintiff class.
-
ArcelorMittal can confirm that a settlement has
been reached with the State of Senegal in respect of the
arbitration that had been brought in connection with a 2007
agreement relating to an integrated iron ore mining and related
infrastructure project in Senegal.
-
On December 9, 2013, ArcelorMittal signed an
agreement with Kiswire Ltd. for the sale of its 50% stake in the
joint venture Kiswire ArcelorMittal Ltd in South Korea and certain
other entities of its steel cord business in the US, Europe and
Asia for a total consideration of $169 million. The net proceeds
received in 2Q 2014 are $39 million being $55 million received in
cash during the quarter minus cash held by steel cord business.
Additionally, $28 million of gross debt held by the steel cord
business has been transferred. The remaining $102 million from the
sale proceeds is expected to be received by 2Q 2015. The
transaction is subject to final working capital adjustments.
Outlook and guidance
The 2014 guidance framework remains valid. Reflecting the weaker
than expected iron ore price, this underlying assumption has been
adjusted to $105/t (from $120/t previously) implying a second-half
average of $100/t. All other components of the framework remain
unchanged. As a result, the Company now expects 2014 EBITDA in
excess of $7.0 billion. The key assumptions behind this framework
are discussed below.
Based on the current economic outlook,
ArcelorMittal continues to expect global apparent steel consumption
("ASC") to increase by approximately 3-3.5% in 2014. Steel demand
growth has been strong in Europe and we have upgraded our ASC
growth in 2014 to 3-4%. Despite the impact of severe weather in the
US on demand in 1Q 2014, data for 2Q 2014 has been strong and US
ASC growth in 2014 has also been upgraded to a forecast range of
5-6%. In China, we see signs of stabilization due to the
government's targeted stimulus, and expect steel demand in the
range of 3-3.5%. While risks remain to steel demand in the CIS and
other emerging markets including Brazil, the stronger fundamentals
in our key developed world markets continue to support our
expectation that steel shipments should increase by approximately
3% in 2014 as compared to 2013.
Following the successful ramp up of expanded
capacity at ArcelorMittal Mines Canada, year-on-year increases in
market priced iron ore shipments are expected. This should underpin
a 15% expansion of marketable iron ore volumes for the Company in
2014 as compared to 2013.
The working assumption behind the revised 2014
EBITDA guidance is an average iron ore price of approximately
$105/t (for 62% Fe CFR China).
Due to improved industry utilization rates, and
the further contribution of the Company's Asset Optimization and
Management Gains cost optimization programs, steel margins are
expected to improve in 2014. This improvement is forecasted despite
the negative weather related impact on NAFTA performance at the
beginning of the year, which resulted in increased costs of
approximately $350 million in the 1H 2014.
Furthermore, the Company expects net interest
expense to be approximately $1.6 billion in 2014 as compared to
$1.8 billion in 2013 due primarily to lower average debt.
Capital expenditure is expected to be
approximately $3.8-4.0 billion, a slight increase over 2013, with
some of the expected spending from last year rolling into 2014 as
well as the continuation of the phase II Liberia project.
As previously communicated, the Company does not
intend to ramp-up any major steel growth capex or increase
dividends until the medium term $15 billion net debt target has
been achieved and market conditions improve.
ArcelorMittal Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position1
|
|
|
June 30, |
March 31, |
December 31, |
In millions of U.S. dollars |
|
|
2014 |
2014 |
2013 |
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash
equivalents including restricted cash |
|
|
4,404 |
5,061 |
6,232 |
Trade accounts
receivable and other |
|
|
5,260 |
5,547 |
4,886 |
Inventories |
|
|
18,627 |
18,888 |
19,240 |
Prepaid expenses and
other current assets |
|
|
3,122 |
3,406 |
3,375 |
Assets held for
sale[21] |
|
|
125 |
621 |
292 |
Total Current
Assets |
|
|
31,538 |
33,523 |
34,025 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill and
intangible assets |
|
|
8,753 |
8,716 |
8,734 |
Property, plant and
equipment |
|
|
50,835 |
50,876 |
51,364 |
Investments in
associates and joint ventures |
|
|
6,948 |
6,907 |
7,195 |
Deferred tax
assets |
|
|
8,972 |
9,075 |
8,938 |
Other assets |
|
|
2,557 |
2,251 |
2,052 |
Total Assets |
|
|
109,603 |
111,348 |
112,308 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term debt and
current portion of long-term debt |
|
|
3,702 |
5,336 |
4,092 |
Trade accounts payable
and other |
|
|
12,494 |
12,181 |
12,604 |
Accrued expenses and
other current liabilities |
|
|
7,351 |
7,679 |
8,456 |
Liabilities held for
sale21 |
|
|
42 |
194 |
83 |
Total Current
Liabilities |
|
|
23,589 |
25,390 |
25,235 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, net of
current portion |
|
|
18,132 |
18,226 |
18,219 |
Deferred tax
liabilities |
|
|
3,235 |
3,190 |
3,115 |
Other long-term
liabilities |
|
|
12,423 |
12,478 |
12,566 |
Total Liabilities |
|
|
57,379 |
59,284 |
59,135 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity attributable to
the equity holders of the parent |
|
|
48,923 |
48,735 |
49,793 |
Non-controlling
interests |
|
|
3,301 |
3,329 |
3,380 |
Total Equity |
|
|
52,224 |
52,064 |
53,173 |
Total Liabilities and
Shareholders' Equity |
|
|
109,603 |
111,348 |
112,308 |
ArcelorMittal Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Operations1
In millions of U.S. dollars |
Three months
ended |
Six months
ended |
|
June 30,
2014 |
March 31, 2014 |
June
30,
2013 |
June 30, 2014 |
June 30, 2013 |
Sales |
20,704 |
19,788 |
20,197 |
40,492 |
39,949 |
Depreciation |
(931) |
(1,080) |
(1,136) |
(2,011) |
(2,297) |
Impairment |
- |
- |
(39) |
- |
(39) |
Restructuring charges |
- |
- |
(173) |
- |
(173) |
Operating income |
832 |
674 |
352 |
1,506 |
756 |
Operating
margin % |
4.0% |
3.4% |
1.7% |
3.7% |
1.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income /
(loss) from associates, joint ventures and other investments |
118 |
36 |
(24) |
154 |
(42) |
Net
interest expense |
(383) |
(426) |
(471) |
(809) |
(949) |
Foreign
exchange and other net financing (loss) |
(327) |
(380) |
(530) |
(707) |
(685) |
Income / (loss) before taxes and
non-controlling interests |
240 |
(96) |
(673) |
144 |
(920) |
Current
tax |
(95) |
(156) |
(149) |
(251) |
(210) |
Deferred
tax |
(61) |
95 |
50 |
34 |
14 |
Income tax
benefit / (expense) |
(156) |
(61) |
(99) |
(217) |
(196) |
Income / (loss) including non-controlling
interests |
84 |
(157) |
(772) |
(73) |
(1,116) |
Non-controlling interests |
(32) |
(48) |
(8) |
(80) |
(9) |
Net income / (loss) attributable to equity
holders of the parent |
52 |
(205) |
(780) |
(153) |
(1,125) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
earnings (loss) per common share ($) |
0.03 |
(0.12) |
(0.44) |
(0.09) |
(0.65) |
Diluted
earnings (loss) per common share ($) |
0.03 |
(0.12) |
(0.44) |
(0.09) |
(0.65) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
average common shares outstanding (in millions) |
1,791 |
1,790 |
1,788 |
1,791 |
1,769 |
Adjusted
diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in
millions) |
1,793 |
1,792 |
1,789 |
1,793 |
1,770 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA |
1,763 |
1,754 |
1,700 |
3,517 |
3,265 |
EBITDA
Margin % |
8.5% |
8.9% |
8.4% |
8.7% |
8.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER INFORMATION |
|
|
|
|
|
Own iron
ore production (million metric tonnes)[22] |
16.6 |
14.8 |
15.0 |
31.4 |
28.1 |
Crude steel
production (million metric tonnes) |
23.1 |
23.0 |
22.5 |
46.1 |
44.9 |
Total
shipments of steel products (million metric tonnes) |
21.5 |
21.0 |
20.9 |
42.4 |
41.4 |
ArcelorMittal Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash flows1
In millions of U.S. dollars |
Three months
ended |
Six months
ended |
|
June 30,
2014 |
March 31, 2014 |
June
30,
2013 |
June 30,
2014 |
June 30, 2013 |
Operating
activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
Net income / (loss)
attributable to equity holders of the parent |
52 |
(205) |
(780) |
(153) |
(1,125) |
Adjustments to
reconcile net income /(loss) to net cash provided by
operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
Non-controlling
interest |
32 |
48 |
8 |
80 |
9 |
Depreciation and
impairment |
931 |
1,080 |
1,175 |
2,011 |
2,336 |
Restructuring
charges |
- |
- |
173 |
- |
173 |
Deferred income
tax |
61 |
(95) |
(50) |
(34) |
(14) |
Change in operating
working capital[23] |
856 |
(906) |
1,272 |
(50) |
723 |
Other operating
activities (net) |
(384) |
(393) |
561 |
(777) |
(45) |
Net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities |
1,548 |
(471) |
2,359 |
1,077 |
2,057 |
Investing
activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property,
plant and equipment and intangibles |
(774) |
(875) |
(709) |
(1,649) |
(1,636) |
Other investing
activities (net) |
167 |
(215) |
(8) |
(48) |
116 |
Net cash used in
investing activities |
(607) |
(1,090) |
(717) |
(1,697) |
(1,520) |
Financing
activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
Net (payments)
proceeds relating to payable to banks and long-term debt |
(1,659) |
1,286 |
(3,047) |
(373) |
(3,068) |
Dividends paid |
(5) |
(57) |
(3) |
(62) |
(37) |
Combined capital
offering |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3,978 |
Payments for
subordinated perpetual securities |
- |
(657) |
- |
(657) |
- |
Disposal /
(acquisition) of non-controlling interests |
- |
- |
290 |
- |
1,100 |
Other financing
activities (net) |
(11) |
(15) |
(36) |
(26) |
(76) |
Net cash (used in)
provided by financing activities |
(1,675) |
557 |
(2,796) |
(1,118) |
1,897 |
Net (decrease)
increase in cash and cash equivalents |
(734) |
(1,004) |
(1,154) |
(1,738) |
2,434 |
Cash and cash
equivalents transferred to assets held for sale |
38 |
(31) |
- |
7 |
- |
Effect of exchange
rate changes on cash |
9 |
(136) |
61 |
(127) |
(85) |
Change in cash and
cash equivalents |
(687) |
(1,171) |
(1,093) |
(1,858) |
2,349 |
Appendix 1: Geographical
shipments by products
(000'kt) |
2Q 14 |
1Q 14 |
2Q 13 |
1H 14 |
1H 13 |
Flat |
4,699 |
4,528 |
4,306 |
9,227 |
8,847 |
Long |
1,193 |
1,212 |
1,202 |
2,405 |
2,326 |
NAFTA |
5,790 |
5,613 |
5,433 |
11,403 |
10,998 |
Flat |
948 |
899 |
1,100 |
1,847 |
2,139 |
Long |
1,336 |
1,419 |
1,367 |
2,755 |
2,738 |
Brazil |
2,312 |
2,325 |
2,487 |
4,637 |
4,894 |
Flat |
7,039 |
6,992 |
6,989 |
14,031 |
13,800 |
Long |
3,123 |
2,997 |
2,991 |
6,120 |
5,686 |
Europe |
10,191 |
10,009 |
10,011 |
20,200 |
19,538 |
CIS |
2,243 |
2,053 |
2,046 |
4,296 |
4,077 |
Africa |
1,037 |
1,112 |
1,017 |
2,149 |
2,090 |
ACIS |
3,306 |
3,187 |
3,087 |
6,493 |
6,205 |
Appendix 2: Capital
expenditure[24]
(USDm) |
2Q 14 |
1Q 14 |
2Q 13 |
1H 14 |
1H 13 |
NAFTA |
116 |
110 |
81 |
226 |
160 |
Brazil |
106 |
135 |
54 |
241 |
122 |
Europe |
209 |
309 |
175 |
518 |
473 |
ACIS |
110 |
105 |
99 |
215 |
188 |
Mining |
220 |
209 |
298 |
429 |
687 |
Total |
774 |
875 |
709 |
1,649 |
1,636 |
Note: Table excludes others and
eliminations.
Appendix 3: Debt repayment
schedule as of June 30, 2014
Debt repayment schedule (USD
billion) |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
>2018 |
Total |
Bonds |
0.6 |
2.2 |
1.9 |
2.8 |
2.2 |
8.5 |
18.2 |
LT
revolving credit lines |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- $3.6bn
syndicated credit facility |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- $2.4bn
syndicated credit facility |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Commercial
paper[25] |
0.1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.1 |
Other
loans |
0.6 |
1.3 |
0.9 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.5 |
3.5 |
Total gross
debt |
1.3 |
3.5 |
2.8 |
2.9 |
2.3 |
9.0 |
21.8 |
Appendix 4: Credit lines
available as of June 30, 2014
Credit lines available (USD
billion) |
|
|
|
Maturity |
Commitment |
Drawn |
Available |
- $3.6bn
syndicated credit facility |
|
|
|
18/03/2016 |
3.6 |
0.0 |
3.6 |
- $2.4bn
syndicated credit facility |
|
|
|
06/11/2018 |
2.4 |
0.0 |
2.4 |
Total
committed lines[26] |
|
|
|
|
6.0 |
0.0 |
6.0 |
Appendix 5: EBITDA bridge
from 1Q 2014 to 2Q 2014
USD millions |
EBITDA 1Q 14 |
Volume & Mix - Steel (a) |
Volume & Mix - Mining (a) |
Price-cost - Steel (b) |
Price-cost - Mining (b) |
Non -Steel EBITDA (c) |
Other (d) |
EBITDA 2Q 14 |
Group |
1,754 |
131 |
25 |
1 |
(70) |
(8) |
(70) |
1,763 |
a) The volume variance indicates the sales value
gain/loss through selling a higher/lower volume compared to the
reference period, valued at reference period contribution (selling
price-variable cost). The mix variance indicates sales value
gain/loss through selling different proportions of mix (product,
choice, customer, market including domestic/export), compared to
the reference period contribution.
b) The price-cost variance is a combination of the selling price
and cost variance. The selling price variance indicates the sales
value gain/loss through selling at a higher/lower price compared to
the reference period after adjustment for mix, valued with the
current period volumes sold. The cost variance indicates
increase/decrease in cost (after adjustment for mix, one-time
items, non-steel cost and others) compared to the reference period
cost. Cost variance includes the gain/loss through consumptions of
input materials at a higher price/lower price, movement in fixed
cost, changes in valuation of inventory due to movement in capacity
utilization etc.
c) Non-steel EBITDA variance primarily represents the gain/loss
through the sale of by-products and services.
d) Other primarily represents foreign exchange and in 2Q 2014 also
includes a $90 million charge following the settlement of antitrust
litigation in the United States.
[1] The financial information in this press
release has been prepared consistently with International Financial
Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). While the interim financial
information included in this announcement has been prepared in
accordance with IFRS applicable to interim periods, this
announcement does not contain sufficient information to constitute
an interim financial report as defined in International Accounting
Standards 34, "Interim Financial Reporting". The numbers in this
press release have not been audited. The financial information and
certain other information presented in a number of tables in this
press release have been rounded to the nearest whole number or the
nearest decimal. Therefore, the sum of the numbers in a column may
not conform exactly to the total figure given for that column. In
addition, certain percentages presented in the tables in this press
release reflect calculations based upon the underlying information
prior to rounding and, accordingly, may not conform exactly to the
percentages that would be derived if the relevant calculations were
based upon the rounded numbers. This press release also includes
certain non-GAAP financial measures.
[2] Lost time injury frequency rate equals lost
time injuries per 1,000,000 worked hours, based on own personnel
and contractors.
[3] EBITDA is defined as operating income plus
depreciation, impairment expenses and restructuring charges /
exceptional items.
[4] In June 2014, ArcelorMittal agreed to settle a
lawsuit brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern
District of Illinois, alleging that ArcelorMittal and several large
U.S. steel competitors restricted the output of steel products
between 2005 and 2007. ArcelorMittal continues to strongly
deny any liability or wrongdoing and believes the claims are
without merit. In order to avoid further costs and distraction
of management resources, as well as to mitigate further risk,
ArcelorMittal agreed to a settlement of $90 million with the
plaintiff class.
[5] EBITDA in 2Q 2014 of $1,763 million included
the negative impact of $90 million following the settlement of US
antitrust litigation.
[6] Market priced tonnes represent amounts of iron
ore and coal from ArcelorMittal mines that could be sold to third
parties on the open market. Market priced tonnes that are not sold
to third parties are transferred from the Mining segment to the
Company's steel producing segments and reported at the prevailing
market price. Shipments of raw materials that do not constitute
market-priced tonnes are transferred internally and reported on a
cost-plus basis.
[7] Net debt refers to long-term debt, plus
short-term debt, less cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash
and short-term investments.
[8] Mergers and acquisition (M&A)
proceeds primarily include inflow from the divestures of ATIC group
and Steel cord business
[9] EBITDA/t is calculated as total Group EBITDA
divided by total steel shipments.
[10] On February 26, 2014, ArcelorMittal, together
with Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation ("NSSMC"),
announced that it has completed the acquisition of ThyssenKrupp
Steel USA ("TK Steel USA"), a steel processing plant in Calvert,
Alabama, having received all necessary regulatory approvals. The
transaction - a 50/50 joint venture with NSSMC - was completed for
an agreed price of $1,550 million plus working capital and net debt
adjustment. ArcelorMittal paid $258 million cash for the
acquisition in 1Q 2014. The Calvert plant has a total
capacity of 5.3 million tons including hot rolling, cold rolling,
coating and finishing lines.
[11] Foreign exchange and other net financing
costs include foreign currency swaps, bank fees, interest on
pensions, impairments of financial instruments and revaluation of
derivative instruments, and other charges that cannot be directly
linked to operating results.
[12] ArcelorMittal can confirm that a settlement
has been reached with the State of Senegal in respect of the
arbitration that had been brought in connection with a 2007
agreement relating to an integrated iron ore mining and related
infrastructure project in Senegal.
[13] The Company's interest in the associate Hunan
Valin Steel Tube and Wire Co. Ltd. ("Hunan Valin") decreased from
30% to 20% following the sale of a 10% stake to Hunan Valin Iron
& Steel Group Co, Ltd. ("Valin Group") as a result of the
exercise of the first and second put options on February 6, 2013
and August 6, 2013, respectively. The total consideration received
for the sale for the first and second option was $194 million, of
which $169 million was reinvested into a capital increase and the
acquisition of an additional 16% interest in Valin ArcelorMittal
Automotive Steel ("VAMA"), a downstream automotive steel joint
venture between ArcelorMittal and Valin Group in which the Company
increased accordingly its stake from 33% to 49%. The Company's
interest in Hunan Valin decreased from 20% to 15% following the
sale of a 5% stake to Valin Group as a result of the exercise of
the third put option on February 8, 2014. The Company expects to
exercise its fourth and last option in August 2014.
[14] Shipments information at Group level was
previously based on a simple aggregation, eliminating intra-segment
shipments and excluding shipments of the Distribution Solutions
segment. The new presentation of shipments information
eliminates both inter- and intra-segment shipments which are
primarily between Flat/Long plants and Tubular plants and continues
to exclude the shipments of Distribution Solutions.
[15] Average steel selling prices are calculated
as steel sales divided by steel shipments.
[16] There are three categories of sales: 1)
"External sales": mined product sold to third parties at market
price; 2) "Market-priced tonnes": internal sales of mined product
to ArcelorMittal facilities and reported at prevailing market
prices; 3) "Cost-plus tonnes" - internal sales of mined product to
ArcelorMittal facilities on a cost-plus basis. The determinant of
whether internal sales are reported at market price or cost-plus is
whether the raw material could practically be sold to third parties
(i.e. there is a potential market for the product and logistics
exist to access that market).
[17] Rotation days are defined as days of accounts
receivable plus days of inventory minus days of accounts payable.
Days of accounts payable and inventory are a function of cost of
goods sold of the quarter on an annualized basis. Days of accounts
receivable are a function of sales of the quarter on an annualized
basis.
[18] On April 30, 2014, ArcelorMittal and H.E.S.
Beheer N.V. signed a sale and purchase agreement for the sale of
ArcelorMittal's 78% stake in European port handling and logistics
company ATIC Services S.A. ("ATIC") to HES Beheer for €155 million
($212 million). The net proceeds received are $144 million
being $212 million cash proceeds minus cash held by ATIC.
Additionally, $17 million debt held by ATIC has been transferred.
The transaction is consistent with ArcelorMittal's stated strategy
of selective divestment of non-core assets. The transaction was
completed on June 30, 2014.
[19] On December 9, 2013, ArcelorMittal signed an
agreement with Kiswire Ltd. for the sale of its 50% stake in the
joint venture Kiswire ArcelorMittal Ltd in South Korea and certain
other entities of its steel cord business in the US, Europe and
Asia for a total consideration of $169 million. The net proceeds
received in 2Q 2014 are $39 million being $55 million received in
cash during the quarter minus cash held by steel cord business.
Additionally, $28 million of gross debt held by the steel cord
business has been transferred. The remaining $102 million from the
sale proceeds is expected to be received by 2Q 2015. The
transaction is subject to final working capital adjustments.
[20] Includes back-up lines for the commercial
paper program.
[21] Assets and liabilities subject to disposal
primarily relate to Circuit Foil. Pursuant to a sale and purchase
agreement entered into on July 10, 2014 with Doosan (a South Korean
conglomerate), ArcelorMittal will sell all of the shares of Circuit
Foil Luxembourg Sarl (CFL), together with some of its subsidiaries,
for cash consideration of $50 million. Accordingly, all the related
assets and liabilities have been considered as held for sale as of
June 30, 2014.
[22] Total of all finished production of fines,
concentrate, pellets, lumps and coal (excludes share of production
and strategic long-term contracts).
[23] Operating working capital is defined as trade
accounts receivable plus inventories less trade accounts
payable.
[24] Capex includes the acquisition of intangible
assets (such as concessions for mining and IT support) and includes
payments to fixed asset suppliers.
[25] Commercial paper is expected to continue to
be rolled over in the normal course of business.
[26] During the 1H 2014, ArcelorMittal entered
into short-term committed bilateral credit facilities totaling
approximately $0.9 billion. As of June 30, 2014 the facilities
remain fully available.
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