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ATI Announces Second Quarter 2017 Results

July 25, 2017 7:20 AM

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: ATI) reported second quarter 2017 sales of $880 million and net income attributable to ATI of $10 million, or $0.09 per share. Business segment operating profit was $71 million, or 8.1% of sales.

“Sales of our next-generation products reached 40% of jet engine sales in our High Performance Materials & Component (HPMC) segment in the quarter. HPMC operating profit was nearly 13% of sales,” said Rich Harshman, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

“Our Flat Rolled Products (FRP) segment’s operating profit was $3 million during a period of low and falling raw materials prices.

“We remained on track in the HPMC segment in the first half 2017. HPMC jet engine sales increased 11%, highlighted by a 27% increase of forged products sales in the first half 2017, compared to the first half 2016. This is consistent with our previous comments that specialty materials mill product sales lead the next-generation ramp, as they did in 2016, followed by increased sales of our forged products.

“In our FRP segment, sales to key markets and the segment’s product mix remained steady. For standard stainless sheet products, which are about 20% of segment sales, declines in raw material prices in the second quarter 2017 negatively impacted product profit margins due to timing of raw material surcharges included in selling prices.”

“HPMC segment sales increased 3% to $526 million, compared to the first quarter 2017. Segment operating profit improved by more than one-third, to $68 million, or 13% of sales,” Harshman continued. “Sales to the aerospace and defense market increased 5% compared to the first quarter 2017 and represented 76% of segment sales: 45% commercial jet engine, 18% commercial airframe and 13% government aero/defense. Our second quarter 2017 HPMC segment operating profit at $68 million was more than this segment’s operating profit in the first half of 2016. HPMC segment operating profit reflects a richer product mix, higher volumes, and cost structure improvements. Segment results include $2 million of start-up costs for Bakers Powder Operations, our new nickel-based powder alloys facility in North Carolina, as we continued our commercial qualification process.

“Second quarter 2017 FRP segment sales were essentially unchanged from the first quarter 2017 at $354 million. Demand was consistent with the first quarter across our major end markets. FRP segment operating profit was $3 million, or 1% of segment sales, as falling raw material prices for ferrochrome and nickel resulted in an out-of-phase surcharge condition, where higher cost material is sold at lower, surcharge-based selling prices based on the timing of the manufacturing cycle.

“In June 2017, we extended the duration of our domestic Asset-Based Lending (ABL) credit facility, including the $100 million term loan portion, to February 2022. At June 30, 2017, cash on hand was $155 million and available additional liquidity under our ABL was approximately $250 million, with $60 million borrowed under the revolving credit portion. We generated $25 million of cash flow from operations in the second quarter 2017, even with $51 million invested in additional managed working capital in the quarter as we ramp to higher production levels to support business growth. We continue to estimate that 2017 capital expenditures will be $125 million, with $55 million expended in the first half of this year.”

Strategy and Outlook

“We expect our second half 2017 HPMC segment results to sustain strong performance in commercial aerospace and to continue a low-double-digit operating profit level as a percentage of sales, noting that quarterly results during the legacy to next-generation jet engine transition could be uneven due to the timing of customer demand pulls and product mix,” Harshman said. “We continue to enhance ATI’s leading position in next-generation jet engines as demonstrated in our recent announcements about our JV with GE Aviation and our long-term agreement with Pratt & Whitney for powder and forgings. Based on discussions at the Paris airshow and our interactions with strategic customers, we remain confident about increased demand for mill products, forgings, castings, and components from increasing next-generation and legacy jet engine build rates over the next several years.

“We expect the FRP segment to deliver an improved product mix and to continue to realize operational improvements in the third quarter. However, we expect the quarter to be negatively impacted by the recent fall in raw material prices, especially ferrochrome and nickel. This is expected to significantly reduce profit margins as a result of out-of-phase raw material surcharges. This condition is likely to continue until raw materials prices stabilize. As a result, we expect the FRP segment to operate at a loss in the third quarter 2017. For the full year 2017, we continue to expect that the FRP segment will be modestly profitable.

“Looking beyond 2017, we will be relentless in our continuing focus on enhancing ATI’s technology leadership in differentiated specialty materials; generating healthy cash flow from operations; improving our competitive cost position; and strengthening our balance sheet. We continue to expect capital expenditures to average no more than $100 million annually for the next several years.”

Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results

High Performance Materials & Components Segment

Market Conditions

Second quarter 2017 compared to second quarter 2016

Flat Rolled Products Segment

Market Conditions

Second quarter 2017 compared to second quarter 2016

Closed Operations and Other Expenses

Income Taxes

Allegheny Technologies will conduct a conference call with investors and analysts on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the financial results. The conference call will be broadcast, and accompanying presentation slides will be available, at ATImetals.com. To access the broadcast, click on “Conference Call”. Replay of the conference call will be available on the Allegheny Technologies website.

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain statements in this news release relate to future events and expectations and, as such, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which may contain such words as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “would,” “should,” “will,” “will likely result,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “projects,” and similar expressions, are based on management’s current expectations and include known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which we are unable to predict or control. Our performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements due to the following factors, among others: (a) material adverse changes in economic or industry conditions generally, including global supply and demand conditions and prices for our specialty metals; (b) material adverse changes in the markets we serve; (c) our inability to achieve the level of cost savings, productivity improvements, synergies, growth or other benefits anticipated by management from strategic investments and the integration of acquired businesses; (d) volatility in the price and availability of the raw materials that are critical to the manufacture of our products; (e) declines in the value of our defined benefit pension plan assets or unfavorable changes in laws or regulations that govern pension plan funding; (f) labor disputes or work stoppages; (g) equipment outages and (h) other risk factors summarized in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, and in other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We assume no duty to update our forward-looking statements.

Creating Value Thru Relentless Innovation™

ATI is a global manufacturer of technically advanced specialty materials and complex components. With revenue of $3.3 billion for the twelve month period ending June 30, 2017, our largest market is aerospace & defense, particularly jet engines. We also have a strong presence in the oil & gas, electrical energy, medical, automotive, and other industrial markets. ATI is a market leader in manufacturing differentiated specialty alloys and forgings that require our unique manufacturing and precision machining capabilities and our innovative new product development competence. ATI produces nickel-based alloys and superalloys, titanium alloys, specialty alloys, stainless steels, and zirconium and other related alloys in many mill product forms. We also are a leader in producing nickel-based alloy and titanium-based alloy powders for use in next-generation jet engine forgings and 3D-printed products. ATIMetals.com

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited, dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 March 31 June 30 June 30 June 30
2017 2017 2016 2017 2016
Sales $ 880.2 $ 865.9 $ 810.5 $ 1,746.1 $ 1,568.0
Cost of sales 767.9 753.1 762.3 1,521.0 1,553.0
Gross profit 112.3 112.8 48.2 225.1 15.0
Selling and administrative expenses 66.7 59.5 59.3 126.2 121.9
Restructuring charges - - 1.0 - 10.0
Operating income (loss) 45.6 53.3 (12.1 ) 98.9 (116.9 )
Interest expense, net (34.5 ) (33.5 ) (30.3 ) (68.0 ) (58.6 )
Other income, net 0.2 3.3 1.0 3.5 1.8
Income (loss) before income taxes 11.3 23.1 (41.4 ) 34.4 (173.7 )
Income tax provision (benefit) (2.1 ) 2.0 (25.9 ) (0.1 ) (60.1 )
Net income (loss) $ 13.4 $ 21.1 $ (15.5 ) $ 34.5 $ (113.6 )
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 3.3 3.6 3.3 6.9 6.4
Net income (loss) attributable to ATI $ 10.1 $ 17.5 $ (18.8 ) $ 27.6 $ (120.0 )
Basic net income (loss) attributable to ATI per common share $ 0.09 $ 0.16 $ (0.18 ) $ 0.26 $ (1.12 )
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to ATI per common share $ 0.09 $ 0.16 $ (0.18 ) $ 0.25 $ (1.12 )

Weighted average common shares outstanding -- basic (millions)

107.7 107.5 107.3 107.6 107.3

Weighted average common shares outstanding -- diluted (millions)

128.3 128.2 107.3 128.3 107.3

Actual common shares outstanding -- end of period (millions)

108.9 108.8 108.9 108.9 108.9

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Sales and Operating Profit by Business Segment
(Unaudited, dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 March 31 June 30 June 30 June 30
2017 2017 2016 2017 2016
Sales:
High Performance Materials & Components $ 526.4 $ 510.4 $ 498.4 $ 1,036.8 $ 991.4
Flat Rolled Products 353.8 355.5 312.1 709.3 576.6
Total External Sales $ 880.2 $ 865.9 $ 810.5 $ 1,746.1 $ 1,568.0
Operating Profit (Loss):
High Performance Materials & Components $ 68.0 $ 50.9 $ 38.8 $ 118.9 $ 67.9
% of Sales 12.9 % 10.0 % 7.8 % 11.5 % 6.8 %
Flat Rolled Products 2.9 19.0 (31.8 ) 21.9 (141.4 )
% of Sales 0.8 % 5.3 % -10.2 % 3.1 % -24.5 %
Operating Profit (Loss) 70.9 69.9 7.0 140.8 (73.5 )
% of Sales 8.1 % 8.1 % 0.9 % 8.1 % -4.7 %
LIFO and net realizable value reserves (0.1 ) - 0.4 (0.1 ) 0.4
Corporate expenses (11.8 ) (10.3 ) (11.8 ) (22.1 ) (22.8 )
Closed operations and other expenses (13.2 ) (3.0 ) (5.7 ) (16.2 ) (9.2 )
Restructuring and other charges - - (1.0 ) - (10.0 )
Interest expense, net (34.5 ) (33.5 ) (30.3 ) (68.0 ) (58.6 )
Income (loss) before income taxes $ 11.3 $ 23.1 $ (41.4 ) $ 34.4 $ (173.7 )

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, dollars in millions)
June 30, December 31,
2017 2016
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 154.6 $ 229.6

Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts

538.6 452.1
Inventories, net 1,076.2 1,037.0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 30.7 47.8
Total Current Assets 1,800.1 1,766.5
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,492.3 2,498.9
Goodwill 643.5 641.9
Other assets 250.4 262.7
Total Assets $ 5,186.3 $ 5,170.0
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 355.5 $ 294.3
Accrued liabilities 278.0 309.3

Short term debt and current portion of long-term debt

67.5 105.1
Total Current Liabilities 701.0 708.7
Long-term debt 1,876.6 1,771.9
Accrued postretirement benefits 308.0 317.7
Pension liabilities 682.9 827.9
Deferred income taxes 20.1 15.6
Other long-term liabilities 83.3 83.4
Total Liabilities 3,671.9 3,725.2
Total ATI stockholders' equity 1,413.5 1,355.2
Noncontrolling interests 100.9 89.6
Total Equity 1,514.4 1,444.8
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 5,186.3 $ 5,170.0

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, dollars in millions)
Six Months Ended
June 30
2017 2016
Operating Activities:
Net income (loss) $ 34.5 $ (113.6 )
Depreciation and amortization 80.6 87.8
Deferred taxes 7.6 (62.4 )
Change in managed working capital (62.6 ) 10.3
Change in retirement benefits (a) (135.0 ) 10.3
Accrued liabilities and other (10.6 ) 34.0
Cash used in operating activities (85.5 ) (33.6 )
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (55.3 ) (145.3 )
Asset disposals and other 3.3 1.8
Cash used in investing activities (52.0 ) (143.5 )
Financing Activities:
Borrowings on long-term debt 7.3 387.5
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases (0.8 ) (0.6 )
Net borrowings under credit facilities 59.4 2.5
Debt issuance costs (0.8 ) (10.4 )
Dividends paid to shareholders - (17.2 )
Sale (purchase) of noncontrolling interests 2.2 (12.2 )
Taxes on share-based compensation and other (4.8 ) -
Cash provided by financing activities 62.5 349.6
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (75.0 ) 172.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 229.6 149.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 154.6 $ 322.3

(a)

Includes $(135) million contribution to the U.S. defined benefit pension plan in 2017.

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Selected Financial Data
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 March 31 June 30 June 30 June 30
2017 2017 2016 2017 2016
Percentage of Total ATI Sales
High-Value Products
Nickel-based alloys and specialty alloys 27 % 26 % 27 % 26 % 28 %
Precision forgings, castings and components 19 % 18 % 17 % 18 % 17 %
Titanium and titanium-based alloys 16 % 18 % 19 % 17 % 20 %
Precision and engineered strip 13 % 14 % 13 % 14 % 12 %
Zirconium and related alloys 7 % 6 % 8 % 7 % 8 %
Total High-Value Products, excluding GOES 82 % 82 % 84 % 82 % 85 %
Grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) 0 % 0 % 1 % 0 % 2 %
Total High-Value Products, including GOES 82 % 82 % 85 % 82 % 87 %
Standard Products
Stainless steel sheet 9 % 10 % 7 % 9 % 6 %
Specialty stainless sheet 5 % 5 % 4 % 5 % 4 %
Stainless steel plate and other 4 % 3 % 4 % 4 % 3 %
Total Standard Products 18 % 18 % 15 % 18 % 13 %
Grand Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 March 31 June 30 June 30 June 30
Shipment Volume: 2017 2017 2016 2017 2016
Flat Rolled Products (000's lbs.)
High value* 74,089 75,333 77,757 149,422 144,400
Standard 114,677 114,985 103,558 229,662 170,594
Flat Rolled Products total 188,766 190,318 181,315 379,084 314,994
Average Selling Prices:
Flat Rolled Products (per lb.)
High value* $ 2.84 $ 2.77 $ 2.52 $ 2.81 $ 2.59
Standard $ 1.23 $ 1.26 $ 1.01 $ 1.24 $ 1.00
Flat Rolled Products combined average $ 1.86 $ 1.86 $ 1.66 $ 1.86 $ 1.73
* High value products exclude GOES for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016.

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to ATI
(Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 March 31 June 30 June 30 June 30
2017 2017 2016 2017 2016
Numerator for Basic net income (loss) per common share -
Net income (loss) attributable to ATI $ 10.1 $ 17.5 $ (18.8 ) $ 27.6 $ (120.0 )
Effect of dilutive securities:
4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022 1.8 3.0 - 4.8 -
Numerator for Diluted net income (loss) per common share -
Net income (loss) attributable to ATI after assumed conversions $ 11.9 $ 20.5 $ (18.8 ) $ 32.4 $ (120.0 )
Denominator for Basic net income (loss) per common share -
Weighted average shares outstanding 107.7 107.5 107.3 107.6 107.3
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share-based compensation 0.7 0.8 - 0.8 -
4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022 19.9 19.9 - 19.9 -
Denominator for Diluted net income (loss) per common share -
Adjusted weighted average shares assuming conversions 128.3 128.2 107.3 128.3 107.3
Basic net income (loss) attributable to ATI per common share $ 0.09 $ 0.16 $ (0.18 ) $ 0.26 $ (1.12 )
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to ATI per common share $ 0.09 $ 0.16 $ (0.18 ) $ 0.25 $ (1.12 )

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Other Financial Information
Managed Working Capital
(Unaudited, dollars in millions)
June 30 December 31
2017 2016
Accounts receivable $ 538.6 $ 452.1
Inventory 1,076.2 1,037.0
Accounts payable (355.5 ) (294.3 )
Subtotal 1,259.3 1,194.8
Allowance for doubtful accounts 6.0 7.3
LIFO reserve (79.1 ) (97.3 )
Inventory reserves 150.2 169.0
Managed working capital $ 1,336.4 $ 1,273.8

Annualized prior 3 months sales

$ 3,520.9 $ 3,184.2

Managed working capital as a % of annualized sales

38.0 % 40.0 %

June 30, 2017 change in managed working capital

$ 62.6
As part of managing the liquidity in our business, we focus on controlling managed working capital, which is defined as gross accounts receivable and gross inventories, less accounts payable. In measuring performance in controlling this managed working capital, we exclude the effects of LIFO and other inventory valuation reserves and reserves for uncollectible accounts receivable which, due to their nature, are managed separately.

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Other Financial Information
Debt to Capital
(Unaudited, dollars in millions)
June 30 December 31
2017 2016
Total debt (a) $ 1,960.1 $ 1,894.1
Less: Cash (154.6 ) (229.6 )
Net debt $ 1,805.5 $ 1,664.5
Net debt $ 1,805.5 $ 1,664.5
Total ATI stockholders' equity 1,413.5 1,355.2
Net ATI capital $ 3,219.0 $ 3,019.7
Net debt to ATI capital 56.1 % 55.1 %
Total debt (a) $ 1,960.1 $ 1,894.1
Total ATI stockholders' equity 1,413.5 1,355.2
Total ATI capital $ 3,373.6 $ 3,249.3
Total debt to total ATI capital 58.1 % 58.3 %
(a) Excludes debt issuance costs.
In managing the overall capital structure of the Company, some of the measures that we focus on are net debt to net capitalization, which is the percentage of debt, net of cash that may be available to reduce borrowings, to the total invested and borrowed capital of ATI (excluding noncontrolling interest), and total debt to total ATI capitalization, which excludes cash balances.

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated

Dan L. Greenfield, 412-394-3004

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