SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of November, 2017
Commission File Number: 001-37668
FERROGLOBE PLC
(Name of Registrant)
2nd Floor West Wing, Lansdowne House
57 Berkeley Square
London, W1J 6ER
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
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This Form 6-K consists of the following materials, which appear immediately following this page:
• Press release dated November 27, 2017 announcing results for the quarter ended September 30, 2017
• Third quarter earnings call presentation
Ferroglobe Reports Results for Third Quarter 2017
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Q3 2017 revenue of $451.6 million, up 6% from $425.8 million in Q2 2017
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Q3 2017 net loss of $(5.0) million and a diluted loss per share of $(0.02), down from a net profit of $1.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.02 in the prior quarter, driven by tax adjustments/valuation allowances
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Q3 2017 adjusted net profit of $9.2 million, or $0.05 on a fully diluted per share basis, compared to a net profit of $6.0 million, or $0.05 on a fully diluted per share basis in the prior quarter
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Q3 2017 reported EBITDA of $54.3 million, an increase of 48% compared to reported EBITDA of $36.8 million in Q2 2017
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Q3 2017 adjusted EBITDA of $56.1 million, an increase of 28% compared to $43.9 million adjusted EBITDA in the prior quarter
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Maintained strong balance sheet with Q3 2017 net debt of $394.3 million1 compared to $434.6 million in Q2 2017
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Results exceeded expectations with strong performance driven by price recovery and volume improvements in both silicon metal and manganese based alloys
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LONDON, Nov. 27, 2017 – Ferroglobe PLC (NASDAQ: GSM), the world's leading producer of silicon metal, and a leading silicon- and manganese-based specialty alloys producer, today announced results for the third quarter of 2017.
In Q3 2017, Ferroglobe posted a net loss of $(5.0) million, or $(0.02) per share on a fully diluted basis. On an adjusted basis, Q3 2017 net profit was $9.2 million, or $0.05 per share on a fully diluted basis.
Q3 2017 reported EBITDA was $54.3 million, up from $36.8 million in the prior quarter. On an adjusted basis, Q3 2017 EBITDA was $56.1 million, up 27.9% from Q2 2017 adjusted EBITDA of $43.9 million. The company reported adjusted EBITDA margins of 12.4% for Q3 2017, compared to adjusted EBITDA margins of 10.3% for Q2 2017.
Net sales in Q3 2017 totaled $451.6 million, up 6.1% from $425.8 million in Q2 2017. Selling prices for Ferroglobe's key products continued to improve over the course of the quarter across both the U.S. and Europe:
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The average selling price for silicon metal increased by 5.4% from $2,210/MT in Q2 2017 to $2,330/MT in Q3 2017, a significant improvement driven mainly by the market impact of the ongoing trade cases in the United States;
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The average selling price for silicon-based alloys increased 3.7% to $1,645/MT in the quarter from $1,586/MT in the prior quarter;
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The average selling price for manganese alloys increased 3.1% to $1,349/MT in Q3 as compared to $1,308/MT in the prior quarter; and,
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In addition to these pricing trends, Ferroglobe continued to realize average sales prices in excess of the index.
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In addition to improved pricing, the company also saw stabilization of demand and volumes across its key products. In terms of sales volumes, silicon metal experienced a 0.7% increase quarter-over-quarter, manganese alloys experienced a 14.3% increase quarter-over-quarter and silicon alloys experienced a 5.7% decrease quarter-over-quarter.
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Quarter Ended September 30, 2017
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Quarter Ended
June 30, 2017
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Quarter Ended September 30, 2016
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
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Shipments in metric tons:
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Silicon Metal
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83,465
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82,881
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81,091
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242,099
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259,016
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Silicon-based Alloys
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66,873
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70,913
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69,539
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212,622
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218,271
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Manganese-based Alloys
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73,642
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64,403
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59,368
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201,745
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193,985
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Total shipments*
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223,980
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218,197
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209,998
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656,466
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671,272
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Quarter Ended September 30, 2017
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Quarter Ended
June 30, 2017
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Quarter Ended September 30, 2016
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
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Average selling price ($/MT):
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Silicon Metal
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$
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2,330
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$
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2,210
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$
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2,090
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$
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2,211
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$
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2,240
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Silicon-based Alloys
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$
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1,645
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$
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1,586
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$
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1,391
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$
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1,564
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$
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1,421
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Manganese-based Alloys
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$
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1,349
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$
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1,308
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$
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865
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$
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1,320
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$
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801
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Total*
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$
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1,803
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$
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1,741
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$
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1,512
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$
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1,727
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$
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1,558
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Quarter Ended September 30, 2017
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Quarter Ended
June 30, 2017
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Quarter Ended September 30, 2016
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
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Average selling price ($/lb.):
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Silicon Metal
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$
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1.06
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$
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1.00
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$
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0.95
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$
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1.00
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$
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1.02
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Silicon-based Alloys
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$
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0.75
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$
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0.72
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$
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0.63
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$
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0.71
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$
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0.64
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Manganese-based Alloys
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$
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0.61
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$
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0.59
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$
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0.39
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$
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0.60
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$
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0.36
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Total*
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$
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0.82
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$
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0.79
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$
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0.69
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$
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0.78
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$
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0.71
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* Excludes by-products and other
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"Ferroglobe delivered strong performance with quarter-over-quarter earnings growth and improved profitability. The ongoing trade cases in the United States resulted in continued pricing improvement for silicon metal in that market and sustained strong end-market demand continued to drive the stabilization of shipment volumes," said CEO Pedro Larrea. "The business continues to perform through the recovery, and we are focused on carefully managing our costs to fully capture the benefits of the new market environment. At the same time, as the recently announced deal with Glencore proves, we are increasing our presence in the core businesses. We expect prices to continue to improve through the year and we remain focused on sustained performance across all business segments as we move into the final quarter of 2017 and beyond."
Strong cash flow generation continues to support liquidity
Working capital decreased by $11.6 million1 during the quarter, primarily a result of the increased securitization of receivables. Year-to-date the company has increased total working capital by $8.6 million1 due to the recovery cycle. Ferroglobe continued to generate positive cash flows. During the third quarter, the company generated operating cash flows of $67.4 million1, free cash flow of $52.7 million1, with total free cash flow of $58.5 million1 year to date.
Ferroglobe's net debt was $394.3 million1 at the end of Q3 2017, down compared to $434.6 million at the end of Q2 2017.
1 As of September 30, 2017, the balance sheet includes the securitized accounts receivables under the Company's new global accounts receivables securitization program which began in July 2017. As such, $120.1M is included in debt and accounts receivables in the balance sheet as of September 30, 2017, which reflects the receivables sold into the program. However, the impact of the securitization is included in the calculation of certain key metrics, such as net debt, working capital, cash flows from operations and free cash flow in order make such metrics comparable.
Adjusted EBITDA:
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Quarter Ended
September 30, 2017
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Quarter Ended
June 30, 2017
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Quarter Ended
September 30, 2016
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
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(Loss) profit attributable to the parent
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$
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(3,347
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)
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2,859
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(28,523
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)
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(7,042
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)
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(96,460
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)
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Loss attributable to non-controlling interest
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(1,640
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)
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(1,859
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)
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(2,545
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)
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(5,060
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)
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(15,836
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)
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Income tax expense (benefit)
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14,364
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(1,949
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)
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(10,158
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)
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11,201
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(38,419
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)
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Net finance expense
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14,528
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14,547
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6,693
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42,045
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21,216
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Financial derivatives loss
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1,823
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4,071
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-
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5,894
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|
|
-
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Exchange differences
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1,529
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(7,263
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)
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|
876
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|
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(5,714
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)
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|
|
2,880
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Depreciation and amortization charges, operating allowances and write-downs
|
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27,076
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|
|
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26,401
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|
|
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30,440
|
|
|
|
80,699
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|
|
|
97,972
|
|
EBITDA
|
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54,333
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|
|
|
36,807
|
|
|
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(3,217
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)
|
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122,023
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|
|
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(28,647
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)
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Non-controlling interest settlement
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|
-
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|
|
|
1,751
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-
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|
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1,751
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-
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Power credit
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-
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(3,696
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)
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-
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|
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(3,696
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)
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|
|
-
|
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Long lived asset charge due to reclassification of discontinued operations to continuing operations
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|
-
|
|
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2,608
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|
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-
|
|
|
|
2,608
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|
|
|
-
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|
Accrual of contingent liabilities related to commercial disputes
|
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-
|
|
|
|
6,400
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|
|
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-
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|
|
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6,400
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|
|
|
-
|
|
Impairment loss
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
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9,043
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|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
67,630
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Transaction and due diligence expenses
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
111
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
7,979
|
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Business interruption
|
|
|
(1,980
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)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,532
|
|
|
|
(1,980
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)
|
|
|
2,532
|
|
Inventory impairment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,330
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|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,330
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|
Step-up valuation adjustment
|
|
|
3,757
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|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,757
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|
|
|
-
|
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Globe purchase price allocation adjustments
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|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
10,022
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA
|
|
$
|
56,110
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|
|
|
43,870
|
|
|
|
12,799
|
|
|
|
130,863
|
|
|
|
63,846
|
|
Adjusted net profit (loss) attributable to Ferroglobe:
|
|
Quarter Ended
September 30, 2017
|
|
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2017
|
|
Quarter Ended
September 30, 2016
|
|
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017
|
|
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) profit attributable to the parent
|
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$
|
(3,347
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)
|
|
|
2,859
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|
|
|
(28,523
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)
|
|
|
(7,042
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)
|
|
|
(96,460
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)
|
Tax rate adjustment
|
|
|
11,363
|
|
|
|
(1,645
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)
|
|
|
3,035
|
|
|
|
11,489
|
|
|
|
9,810
|
|
Non-controlling interest settlement
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,191
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,191
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|
|
|
-
|
|
Power credit
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,513
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)
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|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,513
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)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Long lived asset charge due to reclassification of discontinued operations to continuing operations
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,773
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,773
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Accrual of contingent liabilities related to commercial disputes
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,352
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,352
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Impairment loss
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
6,149
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
45,988
|
|
Transaction and due diligence expenses
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
75
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
5,426
|
|
Business interruption
|
|
|
(1,346
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,722
|
|
|
|
(1,346
|
)
|
|
|
1,722
|
|
Inventory impairment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,944
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,944
|
|
Step-up valuation adjustment
|
|
|
2,555
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,555
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Globe purchase price allocation adjustments
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
6,815
|
|
Adjusted profit (loss) attributable to the parent
|
|
$
|
9,225
|
|
|
|
6,017
|
|
|
|
(14,598
|
)
|
|
|
10,459
|
|
|
|
(23,755
|
)
|
Adjusted diluted profit (loss) per share:
|
|
Quarter Ended September 30, 2017
|
|
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2017
|
|
Quarter Ended
September 30, 2016
|
|
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017
|
|
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted profit (loss) per ordinary share
|
|
$
|
(0.02
|
)
|
|
|
0.02
|
|
|
|
(0.17
|
)
|
|
|
(0.04
|
)
|
|
|
(0.56
|
)
|
Tax rate adjustment
|
|
|
0.07
|
|
|
|
(0.01
|
)
|
|
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
0.07
|
|
|
|
0.06
|
|
Non-controlling interest settlement
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Power credit
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(0.01
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(0.01
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Long lived asset charge due to reclassification of discontinued operations to continuing operations
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Accrual of contingent liabilities related to commercial disputes
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.03
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.03
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Impairment loss
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.04
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.27
|
|
Transaction and due diligence expenses
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.03
|
|
Business interruption
|
|
|
(0.01
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
(0.01
|
)
|
|
|
0.01
|
|
Inventory impairment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.02
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.02
|
|
Executive severance
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Step-up valuation adjustment
|
|
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Globe purchase price allocation adjustments
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.04
|
|
Adjusted diluted profit (loss) per ordinary share
|
|
$
|
0.05
|
|
|
|
0.05
|
|
|
|
(0.09
|
)
|
|
|
0.07
|
|
|
|
(0.13
|
)
|
Recent developments
The trade cases in the United States and the favorable demand environment have allowed Ferroglobe to return to close to full capacity utilization. The Selma facility (Alabama, US) has restarted operations, and the remainder of Ferroglobe's European and North American plants are running at full capacity. Facilities in Argentina and South Africa are at 50% and 65% utilization, respectively, as a result of unfavorable local conditions, but are planning to restart full operations in the near future. Ferroglobe's plant in Venezuela has halted operations since May, as the company awaits further developments in the country.
In the ongoing trade cases that Ferroglobe filed in the U.S., the Department of Commerce ("DOC") issued preliminary determinations on August 7, 2017 imposing countervailing duties on silicon metal imports from Australia, Brazil and Kazakhstan. The duties imposed ranged from 3.69% to 120%. The DOC made preliminary determinations on October 5, 2017 in the antidumping cases against Australia, Brazil and Norway. The antidumping duties imposed ranged from 3.74% to 134.92%. Now more than 63% of silicon metal imports into the U.S. are subject to cash deposit requirements.
On November 2, 2017, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal ("CITT") determined that dumped silicon metal imports from Laos and Thailand, subsidized imports from Norway, and dumped and subsidized imports from Brazil, Kazakhstan and Malaysia had not caused injury and were not threatening to cause injury to the sole Canadian producer, Quebec Silicon Limited Partnership and QSIP Canada ULC ("Quebec Silicon").
The CITT issued its reasons for decision on November 17, 2017. We believe the CITT made several critical errors regarding, among others, the impact and relevance of global price declines on Canadian market pricing and the basis on which silicon metal is negotiated and sold to customers in Canada. Ferroglobe intends to appeal the CITT's decision to the Federal Court of Appeal.
We note this decision has no relevance for or impact on the ongoing antidumping and countervailing duty cases in the United States against silicon metal imports from Australia, Brazil, Kazakhstan and Norway because these are different proceedings in different jurisdictions, based on different facts and different legal standards.
On November 21, Ferroglobe announced that it has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a 100% interest in Glencore's manganese alloys plants in Dunkirk (France) and Mo I Rana (Norway). The parties expect the transaction to close in the first quarter of 2018, subject to obtaining certain regulatory approvals in France, Germany and Poland and other customary conditions.
Conference Call
Ferroglobe will review the results for the third quarter of 2017 during a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 28, 2017.
The dial-in number for the call for participants in the United States is +1 877-293-5491 (conference ID 4495559). International callers should dial +1 914-495-8526 (conference ID 4495559). Please dial in at least five minutes prior to the call to register. The call may also be accessed via an audio webcast available at https://edge.media-server.com/m6/p/zre43hs5
About Ferroglobe
Ferroglobe PLC is one of the world's leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon-based specialty alloys, and ferroalloys serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy. The company is based in London. For more information, visit http://investor.ferroglobe.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but are based on certain assumptions of management and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations. Forward-looking statements often use forward-looking terminology, including words such as "anticipate", "believe", "could", "estimate", "expect", "forecast", "guidance", "intends", "likely", "may", "plan", "potential", "predicts", "seek", "will" and words of similar meaning or the negative thereof.
Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on information presently available to the Company and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, but are inherently uncertain. As a result, Ferroglobe's actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond the Company's control.
Forward-looking financial information and other metrics presented herein represent the Company's goals and are not intended as guidance or projections for the periods presented herein or any future periods.
All information in this press release is as of the date of its release. Ferroglobe does not undertake any obligation to update publicly any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect new information, events or circumstances arising after the date of this press release. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this press release.
Non-IFRS Measures
EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted diluted profit (loss) per ordinary share and adjusted profit (loss) attributable to the parent are, we believe, pertinent non-IFRS financial metrics that Ferroglobe utilizes to measure its success. Ferroglobe has included these financial metrics to provide supplemental measures of its performance. The Company believes these metrics are important because they eliminate items that have less bearing on the Company's current and future operating performance and highlight trends in its core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS financial measures.
* * *
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Ferroglobe PLC
Joe Ragan, US: +1 786 509 6925, UK: +44 (0) 7827 227 688
Chief Financial Officer
Email: jragan@ferroglobe.com
Ferroglobe PLC and Subsidiaries
|
|
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Income Statement
|
|
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended
September 30, 2017
|
|
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2017
|
|
Quarter Ended
September 30, 2016
|
|
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017
|
|
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales
|
|
$
|
451,628
|
|
|
|
425,810
|
|
|
|
364,727
|
|
|
|
1,273,475
|
|
|
|
1,186,159
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
(267,364
|
)
|
|
|
(250,279
|
)
|
|
|
(236,631
|
)
|
|
|
(758,781
|
)
|
|
|
(771,238
|
)
|
Other operating income
|
|
|
7,404
|
|
|
|
4,008
|
|
|
|
4,963
|
|
|
|
13,041
|
|
|
|
11,013
|
|
Staff costs
|
|
|
(74,183
|
)
|
|
|
(74,168
|
)
|
|
|
(67,586
|
)
|
|
|
(214,836
|
)
|
|
|
(206,819
|
)
|
Other operating expense
|
|
|
(59,741
|
)
|
|
|
(65,009
|
)
|
|
|
(60,490
|
)
|
|
|
(184,874
|
)
|
|
|
(179,805
|
)
|
Depreciation and amortization charges, operating allowances and write-downs
|
|
|
(27,076
|
)
|
|
|
(26,401
|
)
|
|
|
(30,440
|
)
|
|
|
(80,699
|
)
|
|
|
(97,972
|
)
|
Impairment losses
|
|
|
(98
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(9,044
|
)
|
|
|
(98
|
)
|
|
|
(67,631
|
)
|
Other gain (loss)
|
|
|
(3,313
|
)
|
|
|
(3,555
|
)
|
|
|
844
|
|
|
|
(5,904
|
)
|
|
|
(326
|
)
|
Operating profit (loss)
|
|
|
27,257
|
|
|
|
10,406
|
|
|
|
(33,657
|
)
|
|
|
41,324
|
|
|
|
(126,619
|
)
|
Finance income
|
|
|
258
|
|
|
|
162
|
|
|
|
548
|
|
|
|
1,215
|
|
|
|
1,233
|
|
Finance expense
|
|
|
(14,786
|
)
|
|
|
(14,709
|
)
|
|
|
(7,241
|
)
|
|
|
(43,260
|
)
|
|
|
(22,449
|
)
|
Financial derivatives loss
|
|
|
(1,823
|
)
|
|
|
(4,071
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(5,894
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Exchange differences
|
|
|
(1,529
|
)
|
|
|
7,263
|
|
|
|
(876
|
)
|
|
|
5,714
|
|
|
|
(2,880
|
)
|
Profit (loss) before tax
|
|
|
9,377
|
|
|
|
(949
|
)
|
|
|
(41,226
|
)
|
|
|
(901
|
)
|
|
|
(150,715
|
)
|
Income tax (expense) benefit
|
|
|
(14,364
|
)
|
|
|
1,949
|
|
|
|
10,158
|
|
|
|
(11,201
|
)
|
|
|
38,419
|
|
(Loss) profit for the period
|
|
|
(4,987
|
)
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
|
(31,068
|
)
|
|
|
(12,102
|
)
|
|
|
(112,296
|
)
|
Loss attributable to non-controlling interest
|
|
|
1,640
|
|
|
|
1,859
|
|
|
|
2,545
|
|
|
|
5,060
|
|
|
|
15,836
|
|
(Loss) profit attributable to the parent
|
|
$
|
(3,347
|
)
|
|
|
2,859
|
|
|
|
(28,523
|
)
|
|
|
(7,042
|
)
|
|
|
(96,460
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA
|
|
|
54,333
|
|
|
|
36,807
|
|
|
|
(3,217
|
)
|
|
|
122,023
|
|
|
|
(28,647
|
)
|
Adjusted EBITDA
|
|
|
56,110
|
|
|
|
43,870
|
|
|
|
12,799
|
|
|
|
130,863
|
|
|
|
63,846
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
171,947
|
|
|
|
171,947
|
|
|
|
171,838
|
|
|
|
171,947
|
|
|
|
171,838
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
171,947
|
|
|
|
172,047
|
|
|
|
171,838
|
|
|
|
171,947
|
|
|
|
171,838
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) profit per ordinary share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
(0.02
|
)
|
|
|
0.02
|
|
|
|
(0.17
|
)
|
|
|
(0.04
|
)
|
|
|
(0.56
|
)
|
Diluted
|
|
|
(0.02
|
)
|
|
|
0.02
|
|
|
|
(0.17
|
)
|
|
|
(0.04
|
)
|
|
|
(0.56
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ferroglobe PLC and Subsidiaries
|
|
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
|
|
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
June 30,
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2017
|
|
2017
|
|
2016
|
ASSETS
|
|
Non-current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
$
|
234,613
|
|
|
|
232,250
|
|
|
|
230,210
|
|
Other intangible assets
|
|
|
59,120
|
|
|
|
60,282
|
|
|
|
62,839
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
890,084
|
|
|
|
888,844
|
|
|
|
781,606
|
|
Non-current financial assets
|
|
|
6,372
|
|
|
|
6,198
|
|
|
|
5,823
|
|
Non-current financial assets from related parties
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
9,845
|
|
Deferred tax assets
|
|
|
49,463
|
|
|
|
52,214
|
|
|
|
44,950
|
|
Non-current receivables from related parties
|
|
|
2,363
|
|
|
|
2,282
|
|
|
|
2,108
|
|
Other non-current assets
|
|
|
21,971
|
|
|
|
22,337
|
|
|
|
20,245
|
|
Total non-current assets
|
|
|
1,263,986
|
|
|
|
1,264,407
|
|
|
|
1,157,626
|
|
Current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
353,296
|
|
|
|
337,555
|
|
|
|
316,702
|
|
Trade and other receivables
|
|
|
328,056
|
|
|
|
229,703
|
|
|
|
209,406
|
|
Current receivables from related parties
|
|
|
3,351
|
|
|
|
3,684
|
|
|
|
11,971
|
|
Current income tax assets
|
|
|
7,896
|
|
|
|
11,272
|
|
|
|
19,869
|
|
Current financial assets
|
|
|
3,681
|
|
|
|
3,661
|
|
|
|
4,049
|
|
Other current assets
|
|
|
12,834
|
|
|
|
12,568
|
|
|
|
9,810
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
189,763
|
|
|
|
183,561
|
|
|
|
196,931
|
|
Assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
92,937
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
898,877
|
|
|
|
782,004
|
|
|
|
861,675
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$
|
2,162,863
|
|
|
|
2,046,411
|
|
|
|
2,019,301
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
|
|
Equity
|
|
$
|
915,837
|
|
|
|
906,518
|
|
|
|
892,042
|
|
Non-current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income
|
|
|
5,077
|
|
|
|
5,960
|
|
|
|
3,949
|
|
Provisions
|
|
|
87,490
|
|
|
|
85,029
|
|
|
|
81,957
|
|
Bank borrowings
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
62,776
|
|
|
|
179,473
|
|
Obligations under finance leases
|
|
|
71,894
|
|
|
|
72,647
|
|
|
|
3,385
|
|
Debt instruments
|
|
|
338,772
|
|
|
|
338,202
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other financial liabilities
|
|
|
97,560
|
|
|
|
116,492
|
|
|
|
86,467
|
|
Other non-current liabilities
|
|
|
2,385
|
|
|
|
2,449
|
|
|
|
5,737
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
143,789
|
|
|
|
144,345
|
|
|
|
139,535
|
|
Total non-current liabilities
|
|
|
746,967
|
|
|
|
827,900
|
|
|
|
500,503
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provisions
|
|
|
23,736
|
|
|
|
22,091
|
|
|
|
19,627
|
|
Bank borrowings *
|
|
|
146,221
|
|
|
|
1,021
|
|
|
|
241,818
|
|
Obligations under finance leases
|
|
|
12,572
|
|
|
|
12,030
|
|
|
|
1,852
|
|
Debt instruments
|
|
|
2,738
|
|
|
|
12,537
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other financial liabilities
|
|
|
34,375
|
|
|
|
2,460
|
|
|
|
1,592
|
|
Payables to related parties
|
|
|
10,466
|
|
|
|
8,813
|
|
|
|
30,738
|
|
Trade and other payables
|
|
|
184,244
|
|
|
|
178,602
|
|
|
|
157,706
|
|
Current income tax liabilities
|
|
|
8,350
|
|
|
|
4,673
|
|
|
|
961
|
|
Other current liabilities
|
|
|
77,357
|
|
|
|
69,766
|
|
|
|
64,780
|
|
Liabilities associated with assets classified as held for sale
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
107,682
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
500,059
|
|
|
|
311,993
|
|
|
|
626,756
|
|
Total equity and liabilities
|
|
$
|
2,162,863
|
|
|
|
2,046,411
|
|
|
|
2,019,301
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* As of September 30, 2017, includes financing of $120,091 related to the Company's accounts receivable securitization program.
|
|
Ferroglobe PLC and Subsidiaries
|
|
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
|
|
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended September 30, 2017
|
|
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2017
|
|
Quarter Ended September 30, 2016
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
|
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) profit for the period
|
|
$
|
(4,987
|
)
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
|
(31,068
|
)
|
|
|
(12,102
|
)
|
|
|
(112,296
|
)
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax expense (benefit)
|
|
|
14,364
|
|
|
|
(1,949
|
)
|
|
|
(10,158
|
)
|
|
|
11,201
|
|
|
|
(38,419
|
)
|
Depreciation and amortization charges, operating allowances and write-downs
|
|
|
27,076
|
|
|
|
26,401
|
|
|
|
30,440
|
|
|
|
80,699
|
|
|
|
97,972
|
|
Finance income
|
|
|
(258
|
)
|
|
|
(162
|
)
|
|
|
(548
|
)
|
|
|
(1,215
|
)
|
|
|
(1,233
|
)
|
Finance expense
|
|
|
14,786
|
|
|
|
14,709
|
|
|
|
7,241
|
|
|
|
43,260
|
|
|
|
22,449
|
|
Financial derivatives loss
|
|
|
1,823
|
|
|
|
4,071
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
5,894
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Exchange differences
|
|
|
1,529
|
|
|
|
(7,263
|
)
|
|
|
876
|
|
|
|
(5,714
|
)
|
|
|
2,880
|
|
Impairment losses
|
|
|
98
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
9,044
|
|
|
|
98
|
|
|
|
67,631
|
|
(Gain) loss on disposals of non-current and financial assets
|
|
|
3,711
|
|
|
|
1,348
|
|
|
|
217
|
|
|
|
4,501
|
|
|
|
408
|
|
Other adjustments
|
|
|
(364
|
)
|
|
|
2,208
|
|
|
|
3,269
|
|
|
|
1,438
|
|
|
|
4,248
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase) decrease in inventories
|
|
|
(4,372
|
)
|
|
|
(11,943
|
)
|
|
|
2,135
|
|
|
|
(9,207
|
)
|
|
|
59,831
|
|
(Increase) decrease in trade receivables
|
|
|
(90,108
|
)
|
|
|
9,456
|
|
|
|
17,547
|
|
|
|
(76,887
|
)
|
|
|
71,783
|
|
Increase (Decrease) increase in trade payables
|
|
|
3,370
|
|
|
|
(8,943
|
)
|
|
|
9,834
|
|
|
|
12,583
|
|
|
|
1,093
|
|
Other*
|
|
|
6,631
|
|
|
|
(506
|
)
|
|
|
(603
|
)
|
|
|
(28,420
|
)
|
|
|
(59,504
|
)
|
Income taxes paid
|
|
|
(3,768
|
)
|
|
|
(3,919
|
)
|
|
|
(8,911
|
)
|
|
|
(9,984
|
)
|
|
|
(20,188
|
)
|
Interest paid
|
|
|
(22,249
|
)
|
|
|
(4,378
|
)
|
|
|
(6,837
|
)
|
|
|
(36,356
|
)
|
|
|
(20,306
|
)
|
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities
|
|
|
(52,718
|
)
|
|
|
20,130
|
|
|
|
22,478
|
|
|
|
(20,211
|
)
|
|
|
76,349
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payments due to investments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other intangible assets
|
|
|
(88
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,020
|
)
|
|
|
(498
|
)
|
|
|
(2,543
|
)
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
(14,692
|
)
|
|
|
(14,319
|
)
|
|
|
(10,805
|
)
|
|
|
(41,373
|
)
|
|
|
(53,289
|
)
|
Non-current financial assets
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(411
|
)
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
|
(684
|
)
|
Current financial assets
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,988
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(9,930
|
)
|
Disposals:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current financial assets
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(99
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Interest received
|
|
|
54
|
|
|
|
211
|
|
|
|
1,328
|
|
|
|
618
|
|
|
|
2,037
|
|
Net cash used by investing activities
|
|
|
(14,726
|
)
|
|
|
(14,108
|
)
|
|
|
(8,019
|
)
|
|
|
(41,267
|
)
|
|
|
(64,409
|
)
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends paid
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(27,496
|
)
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(41,243
|
)
|
Payment for debt issuance costs
|
|
|
(3,210
|
)
|
|
|
(3,078
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(16,765
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Proceeds from debt issuance
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
350,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Increase/(decrease) in bank borrowings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
|
118,468
|
|
|
|
30
|
|
|
|
22,362
|
|
|
|
149,923
|
|
|
|
105,331
|
|
Payments
|
|
|
(38,296
|
)
|
|
|
(15,300
|
)
|
|
|
(19,623
|
)
|
|
|
(425,976
|
)
|
|
|
(57,698
|
)
|
Other amounts paid due to financing activities
|
|
|
(990
|
)
|
|
|
(10,694
|
)
|
|
|
(3,750
|
)
|
|
|
(18,895
|
)
|
|
|
(8,313
|
)
|
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities
|
|
|
75,972
|
|
|
|
(29,042
|
)
|
|
|
(28,507
|
)
|
|
|
38,287
|
|
|
|
(1,923
|
)
|
TOTAL NET CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD
|
|
|
8,528
|
|
|
|
(23,020
|
)
|
|
|
(14,048
|
)
|
|
|
(23,191
|
)
|
|
|
10,017
|
|
Beginning balance of cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
183,561
|
|
|
|
193,031
|
|
|
|
135,774
|
|
|
|
196,982
|
|
|
|
116,666
|
|
Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents in foreign currencies
|
|
|
(2,326
|
)
|
|
|
13,550
|
|
|
|
(2,560
|
)
|
|
|
15,972
|
|
|
|
(7,517
|
)
|
Ending balance of cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
189,763
|
|
|
|
183,561
|
|
|
|
119,166
|
|
|
|
189,763
|
|
|
|
119,166
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* Includes the cash outflow impact of the $32.5M shareholder settlement during the quarter ended March 31, 2016.
|
|
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
|
Date: November 27, 2017 |
|
FERROGLOBE PLC
|
|
|
|
|
by
|
/s/ Joseph Ragan
|
|
|
Name: Joseph Ragan
|
|
|
Title: Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
|
Advancing Materials Innovation NASDAQ: GSM Third Quarter 2017
Forward-Looking Statements and non-IFRS Financial Metrics This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but are based on certain assumptions of management and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including, but not limited to, "may," “could,” “seek,” “guidance,” “predict,” “potential,” “likely,” "believe," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," "intend," "forecast," or variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are based on information presently available to us and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, but are inherently uncertain. As a result, our actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond our control. You are cautioned that all such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, risks that the businesses of Globe Specialty Metals Inc. and Grupo FerroAtlántica (together, “we,” “us,” “Ferroglobe,” the “Company”) will not be integrated successfully or that we will not realize estimated cost savings, value of certain tax assets, synergies and growth, or that such benefits may take longer to realize than expected. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ include, but are limited to: (i) risks relating to unanticipated costs of integration, including operating costs, customer loss and business disruption being greater than expected; (ii) our organizational and governance structure; (iii) the ability to hire and retain key personnel; (iv) regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions including, among others, changes in metals prices; (v) increases in the cost of raw materials or energy; (vi) competition in the metals and foundry industries; (vii) environmental and regulatory risks; (viii) ability to identify liabilities associated with acquired properties prior to their acquisition; (ix) ability to manage price and operational risks including industrial accidents and natural disasters; (x) ability to manage foreign operations; (xi) changes in technology; (xii) ability to acquire or renew permits and approvals; (xiii) changes in legislation or governmental regulations affecting Ferroglobe; (xiv) conditions in the credit markets; (xv) risks associated with assumptions made in connection with critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; (xvi) Ferroglobe's international operations, which are subject to the risks of currency fluctuations and foreign exchange controls; and (xvii) the potential of international unrest, economic downturn or effects of currencies, tax assessments, tax adjustments, anticipated tax rates, raw material costs or availability or other regulatory compliance costs. The foregoing list is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect our business, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of our Registration Statement on Form F-1, Annual Reports on Form 20-F, Current Reports on Form 6-K and other documents we file from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not give any assurance (1) that we will achieve our expectations or (2) concerning any result or the timing thereof, in each case, with respect to any regulatory action, administrative proceedings, government investigations, litigation, warning letters, consent decree, cost reductions, business strategies, earnings or revenue trends or future financial results. Forward- looking financial information and other metrics presented herein represent our key goals and are not intended as guidance or projections for the periods presented herein or any future periods. We do not undertake or assume any obligation to update publicly any of the forward- looking statements in this presentation to reflect actual results, new information or future events, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. We caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this presentation.EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted diluted profit (loss) per ordinary share and adjusted profit (loss) attributable to the parent are, we believe, pertinent non-IFRS financial metrics that Ferroglobe utilizes to measure its success. Ferroglobe has included these financial metrics to provide supplemental measures of its performance. The Company believes these metrics are important because they eliminate items that have less bearing on the Company’s current and future operating performance and highlight trends in its core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS financial measures. For additional information, including a reconciliation of the differences between the non-IFRS financial measures and the comparable IFRS financial measures, refer to the press release dated August 30, 2017 accompanying this presentation, which is incorporated by reference herein.
Table of Contents Q3 2017 OverviewSelected Financial Highlights
I. Q3 2017 Overview Pedro Larrea, Chief Executive Officer
Q3 2017 results confirm recovery trend Continued volumes recovery in most core products (Volume change vs Q2 2017)Si Metal +0.7%Si alloys -5.7%Mn alloys +14.3% Disciplined execution of commercial strategy (ASP increase vs Q2 2017)Si Metal +5.4%Si alloys +3.7%Mn alloys +3.1% Normalized business platform Continuous margins improvementSuccessful commercial strategyTimely deployment (or closure when needed) of production facilitiesKTM program to optimize technical performance Revenue +6.1% vs Q2 2017 Adjusted EBITDA $56.1million+27.9 % vs Q2 2017 Adjusted EBITDA margin improvement of 212 bps to 12.4% Q3 net loss$-5.0 million – adjusted net profit $9.2 million* *Adjusted net profit attributable to the parent
Q3 2017 results confirm recovery trend Best two consecutive quarters since the creation of FerroglobeFlexible commercial and industrial strategy has allowed to adapt to market circumstancesEvolving towards full capacity utilizationHaving been able to generate cash flow even in the worst quarters Adjusted EBITDA evolution($ million)
Source: Company information Trade Actions Update on corporate matters On November 2, 2017 the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) determined that there is no injury from dumping and subsidized imports. Ferroglobe reviewing the CITT statement of reasons to evaluate next steps On October 5, 2017 the U.S. Department of Commerce DOC announced its affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of imports of silicon metal from Australia, Brazil, and Norway On October 26, 2017 shareholders approved changes to the Articles of Association of the Company Pierre Vareille was appointed as a Non-Executive Director Governance Investor Relations On October 17, 2017 Ferroglobe hosted its inaugural investor dayPart of an on-going effort focused on increasing our communication with investors Deep dive on the company, business environment, corporate strategy, and outlook for 2018 Solar Project On November 21, 2017 Ferroglobe signed definitive agreement for the acquisition of manganese plants in France and Norway from GlencoreMore than doubles capacity in manganese based alloysAgent arrangements with Glencore Acquisition of Manganese Alloys Facilities Launched the first phase (1,400 tpa) of the solar project in Puertollano (Spain)The project is the first step to achieve a cost efficient entry in a high technology product line
Diversified portfolio provides exposure to improved pricing across key products Qtr / Qtr Revenue Growth by Product Other Source: Company information Business benefits from a diversified portfolio, now generating balanced earnings from the three main product segments Revenue Contribution by Product and Market (9 months 2017)
Q3 2017 revenues up 6.1% vs previous quarter Silicon metal prices and Mn alloys volumes improvements were the key drivers in the quarter
Silicon metal snapshot Volume Trends Sequential Quarter Product EBITDA Contribution ($m) Commentary Silicon prices remain robust — North American pricing showing steady increases on the back of trade related determinations; — European prices benefited from higher Chinese pricing in the quarter — Favorable impact of appreciation of EUR against USDThe costs were affected by appreciation of EUR against USD at EU plants and increased cost of power and coal at North American plants.Steady growth in sales volumes Pricing Trends
Silicon-based alloys snapshot Volume Trends Commentary Prices for Silicon-based alloys continue to remain at historically strong levels. Prices and costs were affected by appreciation of EUR against USD. Sequential Quarter Product EBITDA Contribution ($m) Pricing Trends
Manganese-based alloys snapshot Commentary Mn-based alloys provided the biggest contribution improvement with stronger pricing and volumes, offsetting the higher ore costsVolumes improved 14.3% over Q2-17. Steady increases in volumes back to 2015 levelsPrices continue to remain healthy supported by strong demand dynamics Volume Trends Pricing Trends Sequential Quarter Product EBITDA Contribution ($m)
Pricing momentum continues to drive performance Ferroglobe Actions Leading to Results Commercial strategy proves to be right capturing the continued recovery of the market Continue to optimize business platform: Actions underway to optimize production facilities: minimizing the impact of idled facilities: streamlining production plans to increase utilization rates; including the conversion of furnaces to capture market opportunitiesStreamlining of best practicesDiversified product portfolio Sequential Quarter EBITDA Contribution ($m)
Reported EBITDA of $54.3 million, +47.6 % vs reported EBITDA of $36.8 million in Q2 2017. Adjusted EBITDA of $56.1 million for the quarter.Net loss of -5.0 million, or $-0.02 per share on a fully diluted basis. Adjusted net profit attributable to the parent of $9.2 million, or $0.05 per share on a fully diluted basis.Working capital reduced by $11.7 million during the quarter, primarily due to the securitization program.Operating cash flow of $67.4 million and free cash flow of $52.7 millionBalance sheet strength maintained:Net debt of $394.3 million at end of Q3, down by 9.3% compared to $434.6 at the end of Q2;Net Debt to EBITDA metrics have improved dramatically Conservative capital structure — company positioned to pursue growth opportunitiesSuccessful refinancing has simplified the debt structure and improved the solvency with regard to covenantsFocus on deleveraging the balance sheetLeverage target of below 2xContinue to focus on managing cost structure through technical performance, portfolio optimization and streamlining of SG&AOperational strategy beginning to take shape leveraging to upside expected next year - Si Metal capacity increased Business decisions, including M&A and CapEx, are made with a focus on financial metrics – targeting immediately accretive transactions. Delivering value for shareholders and positioning for the long term Q3 2017 Performance Remain Focused on Delivering Long-Term Value
Selected Financial Highlights Joe Ragan, Chief Financial Officer
Q3 2017 key performance indicators and overview 1 Free cash flow defined as “Net cash provided by operating activities” minus “Payments for property, plant and equipment.”Source: Company information2 Does not include securitization program $120 m Key performance indicators Q3 2017 Q2 2017 FY 2016 Revenue ($m) 451.6 425.8 1,555.7 Operating Profit ($m) 27.3 10.4 -375.6 Profit Attributable to the Parent ($m) -3.3 2.9 -338.4 Adjusted EBITDA ($m) 56.1 43.9 70.4 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 12.4% 10.3% 4.5% Working Capital ($m) 377.02 388.7 368.4 Free Cash Flow1 ($m) 52.7 5.8 43.4 Notes
Balance sheet summary ($mm) Q3 20171 Q2 20171 12/31/2016 Total Assets 2,162.9 2,046.4 2,019.3 Net Debt2 394.33 434.6 405.0 Book Equity 915.8 906.5 892.0 Net Debt2 / Total Assets 18.2% 21.2% 20.1% Net Debt2 / Capital4 30.1% 32.4% 31.2% Financial results are unauditedNet Debt includes finance lease obligationsDoes not include $120m of securitization programCapital is calculated as book equity plus net debt Notes
Debt evolution ($m) Quarterly debt evolution1 Debt does not include $120m of securitization program Notes
Working capital evolution ($m) Working capital does not include $120m of securitization program Notes 1
Concluding remarks Improved Market Environment Contracting Season Well Underway Strong 2018 Expected
Advancing Materials Innovation NASDAQ: GSM Third Quarter 2017
Forward-Looking Statements and non-IFRS Financial Metrics This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but are based on certain assumptions of management and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including, but not limited to, "may," “could,” “seek,” “guidance,” “predict,” “potential,” “likely,” "believe," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," "intend," "forecast," or variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are based on information presently available to us and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, but are inherently uncertain. As a result, our actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond our control. You are cautioned that all such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, risks that the businesses of Globe Specialty Metals Inc. and Grupo FerroAtlántica (together, “we,” “us,” “Ferroglobe,” the “Company”) will not be integrated successfully or that we will not realize estimated cost savings, value of certain tax assets, synergies and growth, or that such benefits may take longer to realize than expected. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ include, but are limited to: (i) risks relating to unanticipated costs of integration, including operating costs, customer loss and business disruption being greater than expected; (ii) our organizational and governance structure; (iii) the ability to hire and retain key personnel; (iv) regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions including, among others, changes in metals prices; (v) increases in the cost of raw materials or energy; (vi) competition in the metals and foundry industries; (vii) environmental and regulatory risks; (viii) ability to identify liabilities associated with acquired properties prior to their acquisition; (ix) ability to manage price and operational risks including industrial accidents and natural disasters; (x) ability to manage foreign operations; (xi) changes in technology; (xii) ability to acquire or renew permits and approvals; (xiii) changes in legislation or governmental regulations affecting Ferroglobe; (xiv) conditions in the credit markets; (xv) risks associated with assumptions made in connection with critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; (xvi) Ferroglobe's international operations, which are subject to the risks of currency fluctuations and foreign exchange controls; and (xvii) the potential of international unrest, economic downturn or effects of currencies, tax assessments, tax adjustments, anticipated tax rates, raw material costs or availability or other regulatory compliance costs. The foregoing list is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect our business, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of our Registration Statement on Form F-1, Annual Reports on Form 20-F, Current Reports on Form 6-K and other documents we file from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not give any assurance (1) that we will achieve our expectations or (2) concerning any result or the timing thereof, in each case, with respect to any regulatory action, administrative proceedings, government investigations, litigation, warning letters, consent decree, cost reductions, business strategies, earnings or revenue trends or future financial results. Forward- looking financial information and other metrics presented herein represent our key goals and are not intended as guidance or projections for the periods presented herein or any future periods. We do not undertake or assume any obligation to update publicly any of the forward- looking statements in this presentation to reflect actual results, new information or future events, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. We caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this presentation.EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted diluted profit (loss) per ordinary share and adjusted profit (loss) attributable to the parent are, we believe, pertinent non-IFRS financial metrics that Ferroglobe utilizes to measure its success. Ferroglobe has included these financial metrics to provide supplemental measures of its performance. The Company believes these metrics are important because they eliminate items that have less bearing on the Company’s current and future operating performance and highlight trends in its core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS financial measures. For additional information, including a reconciliation of the differences between the non-IFRS financial measures and the comparable IFRS financial measures, refer to the press release dated August 30, 2017 accompanying this presentation, which is incorporated by reference herein
Table of Contents Q3 2017 OverviewSelected Financial Highlights