Ferroglobe Reports Record Financial Performance in First Quarter 2022
LONDON, May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ferroglobe PLC (NASDAQ: GSM) (“Ferroglobe”, the “Company”, or the “Parent”), a leading producer globally of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based specialty alloys, today announced results for the first quarter 2022.*FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS*
· Record Q1 2022 revenue of $715.3 million, up 26% over the prior quarter
· Record Q1 2022 Adjusted EBITDA of $241.1 million, up 181.7% over the prior quarter
· Adjusted EBITDA margin improvement of 125% to 33.7% in Q1 2022, up from 15.0% the prior quarter
· Record net profit of $150.8 million compared to $50.0 million in Q4 2021
· Record earnings per share (diluted) of $0.80, up from $0.27 per share the prior quarter
· Improved liquidity with total cash of $176.0 million in Q1, up $59.3 million from the prior quarter
*BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS*· Record setting start to 2022 supported by robustness in pricing across all product categories
· Further upside potential for top-line growth and margin expansion in Q2
· Leveraging unique, global asset footprint to service global customers, locally
· Quick actions taken to find and secure alternative sources of raw materials previously purchased from Russia
· French Labor Administration has validated the agreement relating to the French restructuring
· Restart of the second furnace at the Selma, Alabama facility is underway and expected by end of Q2; doubles the facility’s silicon metal annual production to 22,000 tons
· Potential restart of the 55,000 ton silicon metal facility in Polokwane, South Africa currently under reviewDr. Marco Levi, Ferroglobe’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our strong start in 2022 is the result of the solid fundamentals across our product portfolio, resetting of silicon metal contracts, and the numerous changes we are driving within the Company to improve our overall competitiveness. Collectively, these actions are translating into top-line growth and stronger margins, despite the inflationary pressures on our key inputs, in particular energy. The stellar results are also validation of the earnings potential of this business, and we look forward to building on this positive trajectory.”
“As we look at the year ahead, we will continue executing on our value creation plan, including the restructuring process implementation in France. With a heavier weighting towards index-based pricing contracts this year, coupled with our continued cost cutting efforts, we expect this momentum in our financial performance to continue in the near-term. Furthermore, we are evaluating the restart of our silicon capacity in South Africa. Overall, our assets have experienced improved operating performance and, with the return of capex spending to historical levels, we expect to further strengthen our production capabilities,” concluded Dr. Levi.
*First Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights*
*Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *%* *%*
*$,000 (unaudited)* *March 31, 2022* *December 31, 2021* *March 31, 2021* *Q/Q* *Y/Y*
Sales $ 715,265 $ 569,771 $ 361,390 26 % 98 %
Raw materials and energy consumption for production $ (340,555 ) $ (371,519 ) $ (250,165 ) (8 %) 36 %
Operating profit (loss) $ 211,130 $ 55,885 $ (44,183 ) 278 % 578 %
Operating margin 29.5 % 9.8 % (12.2 %)
Adjusted net income (loss)
attributable to the parent $ 165,303 $ 37,038 $ (18,172 ) 346 % 1,010 %
Adjusted diluted EPS $ 0.88 $ 0.18 $ (0.10 )
Adjusted EBITDA $ 241,119 $ 85,580 $ 22,069 182 % 993 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin 33.7 % 15.0 % 6.1 %
Operating cash flow $ 65,908 $ 21,707 $ 18,277 204 % 261 %
Free cash flow^1 $ 56,783 $ 14,249 $ 9,143 299 % 521 %
Working Capital $ 613,187 $ 464,870 $ 333,726 32 % 84 %
Working Capital as % of Sales^2 21.4 % 20.4 % 23.1 %
Cash and Restricted Cash $ 176,022 $ 116,663 $ 78,298 51 % 125 %
Adjusted Gross Debt^3 $ 518,093 $ 513,794 $ 418,646 1 % 24 %
Equity $ 475,477 $ 320,031 $ 298,974 49 % 59 %
(1) Free cash flow is calculated as operating cash flow plus investing cash flow
(2) Working capital based on annualized quarterly sales respectively
(3) Adjusted gross debt excludes bank borrowings on factoring program and impact of leasing standard IFRS16 at Mar 31, 2022; Dec. 31, 2021 & Mar 31, 2021
*Sales*
In the first quarter of 2022, Ferroglobe reported net sales of $715.3 million, up 26% over the prior quarter and up 98% over Q1 2021. The improvement in our first quarter results is primarily attributable to higher prices across our product portfolio, partially offset by lower volumes. The $146 million increase in sales over the prior quarter was primarily driven by silicon metal, which accounted for $125 million, and silicon alloys, which accounted for $46 million. The $22 million decrease in manganese alloys this quarter was expected and is attributable to lower shipments, as several factors led to unusually high shipments in Q4 2021.
*Raw materials and energy consumption for production*
Raw materials and energy consumption for production was $341 million in Q1 2022 versus $372 million in the prior quarter, a decline of 8%. As a percentage of sales, raw materials and energy consumption for production was 47.6% in the first quarter of 2022 versus 65.2% in the prior quarter. While we continued to face inflationary headwinds and the impact of the energy crisis, the increase in average realized prices more than offset the cost pressures. Energy in particular impacted the quarterly results by $14.5 million, of which Spain was only $4.3 million given the production curtailments.
*Net Income (Loss) Attributable to the Parent*
In Q1 2022, net profit attributable to the Parent was $151.2 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, compared to a net profit attributable to the Parent of $51.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share in Q4 2021.
*Adjusted EBITDA *
In Q1 2022, Adjusted EBITDA was $241.1 million, or 33.7% of sales, an increase of 181.7% compared to adjusted EBITDA of $85.6 million, or 15.0% of sales in Q4 2021. The increase in the Q1 2022 Adjusted EBITDA is primarily attributable to higher average realized selling prices, particularly due to the silicon metal contracts resetting. Overall, the impact from pricing was $215.5 million, while the impact form volumes was negative $6.7 million. During the quarter, the impact of higher costs was $59.9 million, of which approximately half is attributable to higher input costs and another $14.5 million attributable to higher energy costs in France, the United States and Spain.
*Total Cash*
The total cash balance was $176.0 million as of March 31, 2022, up $59.3 million from $116.7 million as of December 31, 2021.
During Q1 2022, we generated positive operating cash flow of $65.9 million, had negative cash flow from investing activities of $9.1 million, and generated $2.6 million in cash flow from financing activities.
*Total Working Capital*
Total working capital was $613.2 million in the first quarter of 2022, increasing from $464.9 million at December 31, 2021. The $148.3 million increase in working capital was due primarily to a $118.9 million increase in accounts receivable as a result of higher sales, and a $72.5 million increase in inventory. On a relative basis, we successfully kept working capital as a percentage of sales flat during the first quarter at 21.4% in Q1 2022, compared to 20.4% during the prior quarter. This is largely attributable to the financial discipline introduced to our operations over the past year.
Beatriz García-Cos, Ferroglobe’s Chief Financial Officer, commented, “As we continue to improve on our top-line, margins and net profitability, cash generation is expected to accelerate. We have worked relentlessly the past few years to turnaround our financial performance and are now focused on ensuring that the Company remains competitive operationally and has a strong and flexible balance sheet. Hence, our top priorities for the year are to bolster liquidity and deploy our near-term cash flows towards significant debt repayment and reinvestment in our assets.”
*Product Category Highlights*
*Silicon Metal*
*Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Twelve Months Ended* *March 31, 2022* *December 31, 2021* *Change* *March 31, 2021* *Change* *December 31, 2021*
Shipments in metric tons: 56,349 63,681 (11.5 )% 61,275 (8.0 )% 253,991
Average selling price ($/MT): 5,552 2,944 88.6 % 2,285 143.0 % 2,511
*Silicon Metal Revenue ($,000)* *312,850* *187,477* 66.9 % *140,013* 123.4 % *637,695*
*Silicon Metal Adj.EBITDA ($,000)* *151,661* *32,501* 366.6 % *14,762* 927.4 % *72,346*
*Silicon Metal Adj.EBITDA Mgns* 48.5 % 17.3 % 10.5 % 11.3 %
Silicon metal revenue in the first quarter was $312.9 million, an increase of 66.9% over the prior quarter. Total shipments of silicon metal decreased 11.5%. While demand from the chemical end-market remained strong, higher energy costs, particularly in Europe, led some aluminum producers to temporarily curtail production. Furthermore, we experienced a delay in the restart of the first furnace at the Selma, Alabama facility, adversely impacting our quarterly shipments, and faced a transportation strike in Spain which adversely impacted some shipments. Given the resetting of the prior fixed priced contracts, the average realized prices benefited significantly in Q1 2022. Adjusted EBITDA for silicon metal increased to $151.7 million during the first quarter, up 366.6% from $32.5 million the prior quarter.
*Silicon-Based Alloys*
*Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Twelve Months Ended* *March 31, 2022* *December 31, 2021* *Change* *March 31, 2021* *Change* *December 31, 2021*
Shipments in metric tons: 57,594 60,078 (4.1 )% 61,604 (6.5 )% 242,766
Average selling price ($/MT): 3,680 2,770 32.9 % 1,665 121.0 % 2,058
*Silicon-based Alloys Revenue ($,000)* *211,946* *166,439* 27.3 % *102,571* 106.6 % *499,584*
*Silicon-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA ($,000)* *78,411* *51,174* 53.2 % *10,094* 676.8 % *81,022*
*Silicon-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA Mgns* 37.0 % 30.7 % 9.8 % 16.2 %
Silicon-based alloys revenue in the first quarter was $211.9 million, an increase of 27.3% over the prior quarter. The average realized selling price improve by 32.9%, benefiting from the significant increase in the index pricing during Q4 2021. Total shipments decreased 4.1%, primarily in Europe, due to lower production in Spain as a result of energy related curtailments, a production issue in South Africa which has since been addressed, and logistical issues in South Africa. The ferrosilicon market is directly impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war, and index pricing has improved during Q1 2022, which positively impacts our business in Q2 2022. Adjusted EBITDA for the silicon- based alloys portfolio increased to $78.4 million, up 53.2% from $51.2 million the prior quarter.
*Manganese-Based Alloys*
*Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Twelve Months Ended* *March 31, 2022* *December 31, 2021* *Change* *March 31, 2021* *Change* *December 31, 2021*
Shipments in metric tons: 75,082 97,053 (22.6 )% 72,609 3.4 % 314,439
Average selling price ($/MT): 1,925 1,720 11.9 % 1,174 64.0 % 1,492
*Manganese-based Alloys Revenue ($,000)* *144,533* *166,953* (13.4 )% *85,243* 69.6 % *469,138*
*Manganese-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA ($,000)* *20,371* *21,360* (4.6 )% *10,174* 100.2 % *69,690*
*Manganese-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA Mgns* 14.1 % 12.8 % 11.9 % 14.9 %
Manganese-based alloy revenue in the first quarter was $144.5 million, a decrease of 13.4% over the prior quarter. Total shipments were in-line with management’s expectations as the Q4 2021 volumes reflect a one-off benefit of shipments which were carried over from the prior quarter. Averaged realized selling prices were positively impacted by the increase in index pricing in Q4 2021, which continued in Q1 2022. During the quarter, Adjusted EBITDA from our manganese-based alloys portfolio was $20.4 million, down 4.6% over the prior quarter as a result of lower volumes and higher input costs. Manganese-based alloys are also directly impacted by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Since the start of the war at the end of February, the index price for manganese-alloys has increased with looming uncertainty around shipments from the region.
*COVID-19*
COVID-19 has been and continues to be a complex and evolving situation, with governments, public institutions and other organizations imposing or recommending, and businesses and individuals implementing, at various times and to varying degrees, restrictions on various activities or other actions to combat its spread, such as restrictions and bans on travel or transportation; limitations on the size of in-person gatherings, restrictions on freight transportations, closures of, or occupancy or other operating limitations on work facilities, and quarantines and lock-downs. COVID-19 and its consequences have significantly impacted and continue to impact our business, operations, and financial results. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our business, operations, and financial results going forward will depend on the factors described above and numerous other evolving factors that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including the duration and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic; the effectiveness of vaccines or treatments; COVID-19’s impact on global and regional economies and economic activity, including the duration and magnitude of its impact on unemployment rates; its short and longer-term impact on the demand for our products, group business, and levels of customer confidence; the ability of our owners to successfully navigate the impacts of COVID-19; and how quickly economies, and demand recovers after the pandemic subsides.
COVID-19 has negatively impacted, and in the future may negatively impact to an extent we are unable to predict, our revenues. In addition, COVID-19 and its impact on global and regional economies, and the specialty chemical industry in particular, has made it difficult to obtain financing and has increased the probability that we will be unable or unwilling to service, repay or refinance existing indebtedness. If a significant number of our sales volumes are terminated as a result of bankruptcies, sales or foreclosures, our results of operations could be materially adversely affected. Also, testing our intangible assets or goodwill for impairments could result in additional charges, which could be material. For the reasons set forth above, COVID-19 has had and may in the future will have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, and financial condition.
*Russia – Ukraine War*
The recent outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted supply chains and caused instability in the global economy, while the United States and the European Union, among other countries, announced sanctions against Russia. The ongoing conflict could result in the imposition of further economic sanctions against Russia, and given Russia’s role as global exporter of metcoke, anthracite and electrodes, the Company’s business may be impacted. Currently, the Company’s charter contracts have not been affected by the events in Russia and Ukraine.
However, it is possible that in the future third parties with whom the Company has or will have charter contracts may be impacted by such events. Russia and Ukraine are meaningful producers of silicon metal, ferroalloys and manganese-based alloys, exporting into our markets. Management continually tracks developments in the conflict in Ukraine and actively manages our response to potential disruptions to the business.
*Subsequent events*
*Agreement with the French Works Council*
On May 4, 2022, the Company received validation from the French Labor Administration relating to a process that was initiated in April 2021 when Ferroglobe engaged the French Works Councils to discuss proposals for its asset optimization program designed to safeguard its long-term future in Europe.
Collectively, this agreement results in 195 potential job terminations and 35 employee transfers to other facilities.
*Conference Call*
Ferroglobe invites all interested persons to participate on its conference call at 8:30 AM, U.S. Eastern Daylight Time. Please dial-in at least five minutes prior to the call to register. The call may also be accessed via an audio webcast.
Date: May 11, 2022
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*About Ferroglobe*
Ferroglobe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon- and manganese-based specialty alloys, and other 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”, “target”, “will” and words of similar meaning or the negative thereof.
Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on information currently available to the Company and assumptions that management 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 referenced 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*
This document may contain summarised, non-audited or non-GAAP financial information. The information contained herein should therefore be considered as a whole and in conjunction with all the public information regarding the Company available, including any other documents released by the Company that may contain more detailed information.Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net profit, adjusted profit per share, working capital and net debt, are non-IFRS financial metrics that management uses in its decision making. Ferroglobe has included these financial metrics to provide supplemental measures of its performance. The Company believes these metrics are important and useful to investors 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:*
Gaurav Mehta
Executive Vice President – Investor Relations
Email: investor.relations@ferroglobe.com
*MEDIA CONTACT:*
Cristina Feliu Roig
Executive Director – Communications & Public Affairs
Email: corporate.comms@ferroglobe.com
*Ferroglobe PLC and Subsidiaries*
*Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Income Statement*
*(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)* *Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Year Ended* *March 31, 2022* *December 31, 2021* *March 31, 2021* *December 31, 2021*
Sales $ 715,265 $ 569,771 $ 361,390 $ 1,778,908
Raw materials and energy consumption for production (340,555 ) (371,519 ) (250,165 ) (1,184,896 )
Other operating income 23,008 39,619 1,913 110,085
Staff costs (81,986 ) (72,068 ) (95,267 ) (280,917 )
Other operating expense^(1) (83,176 ) (87,015 ) (36,835 ) (296,809 )
Depreciation and amortization charges, operating allowances and write-downs (21,109 ) (24,549 ) (25,285 ) (97,328 )
Impairment gain — 497 — 137
Other gain (loss) (317 ) 1,149 66 2,206
*Operating profit (loss)* *211,130* *55,885* *(44,183* *)* *31,386*
Net finance expense^(2) (12,455 ) (18,516 ) (15,864 ) (148,936 )
Financial derivatives gain — — — —
Exchange differences (4,393 ) 9,876 (9,314 ) (2,386 )
*Profit (loss) before tax* *194,282* *47,245* *(69,361* *)* *(119,936* *)*
Income tax benefit (loss) (43,495 ) 2,789 844 4,562
*Profit (loss) for the period* *150,787* *50,034* *(68,517* *)* *(115,374* *)*
Loss attributable to non-controlling interest 376 1,412 1,135 4,750
Profit (loss) attributable to the parent $ 151,163 $ 51,446 $ (67,382 ) $ (110,624 )
EBITDA $ 232,239 $ 80,434 $ (18,898 ) $ 128,714
Adjusted EBITDA $ 241,119 $ 85,580 $ 22,069 $ 179,330
*Weighted average shares outstanding*
Basic 187,408 187,358 169,291 176,508
Diluted 188,583 188,587 169,291 176,508
*Profit (loss) per ordinary share*
Basic $ 0.81 $ 0.27 $ (0.40 ) $ (0.63 )
Diluted $ 0.80 $ 0.27 $ (0.40 ) $ (0.63 )
(1) The earn-out provision was updated in the 20F filing. The calibration of the econometric model used to estimate the provision was adjusted by the independent expert
(2) This includes the valuation of effect consequence of classifying the entire Reindus loan as short-term. See next page for further explanations
*Ferroglobe PLC and Subsidiaries*
*Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position*
*(in thousands of U.S. dollars)* *March 31,* *December 31,* *March 31* *2022* *2021* *2021*
*ASSETS*
*Non-current assets*
Goodwill *$* 29,702 *$* 29,702 *$* 29,702
Other intangible assets 188,407 100,642 25,891
Property, plant and equipment 548,862 554,914 593,355
Other non-current financial assets 3,977 4,091 4,984
Deferred tax assets 246 7,010 620
Non-current receivables from related parties 1,665 1,699 2,345
Other non-current assets 18,819 18,734 11,765
Non-current restricted cash and cash equivalents 2,220 2,272 —
*Total non-current assets* *793,898* *719,064* *668,662*
*Current assets*
Inventories 362,298 289,797 228,145
Trade and other receivables 499,953 381,073 276,633
Current receivables from related parties 2,784 2,841 3,063
Current income tax assets 408 7,660 12,277
Other current financial assets 203 104 1,004
Other current assets 11,838 8,408 45,028
Current restricted cash and cash equivalents — — 6,069
Cash and cash equivalents 173,802 114,391 78,298
*Total current assets* *1,051,286* *804,274* *650,517*
*Total assets* *$* *1,845,184* *$* *1,523,338* *$* *1,319,179*
*EQUITY AND LIABILITIES*
*Equity* *$* *475,477* *$* *320,031* *$* *298,974*
*Non-current liabilities*
Deferred income 70,699 895 2,733
Provisions 57,858 60,958 106,220
Bank borrowings 3,360 3,670 5,042
Lease liabilities 10,636 9,968 11,942
Debt instruments 404,954 404,938 347,310
Other financial liabilities^(1) 38,674 4,549 37,530
Other Obligations^(2) 37,241 38,082 15,205
Other non-current liabilities^(2) — 1,476 1,522
Deferred tax liabilities 35,423 25,145 26,834
*Total non-current liabilities* *658,845* *549,681* *554,338*
*Current liabilities*
Provisions 159,386 137,625 97,521
Bank borrowings 95,359 95,297 73,965
Lease liabilities 7,869 8,390 7,596
Debt instruments 6,382 35,359 2,656
Other financial liabilities^(1) 62,141 62,464 24,983
Payables to related parties 8,685 9,545 5,042
Trade and other payables 249,064 206,000 171,052
Current income tax liabilities 21,208 1,775 3,947
Other Obligations^(2) 18,369 22,843 4,841
Other current liabilities^(2) 82,399 74,328 74,264
*Total current liabilities* *710,862* *653,626* *465,867*
*Total equity and liabilities* *$* *1,845,184* *$* *1,523,338* *$* *1,319,179*
(1) On January 25, 2022, the Ministry opened a hearing to decide on reimbursement of the loan. The company presented its allegations on February 15, 2022. Based on those allegations, the reimbursement procedure has been suspended and a new final report is expected to be made by the Ministry by the end of 2022 ending the administrative procedure and establishing the definitive amount of the partial reimbursement to be made. However, for accounting purposes the entire loan was considered short-term
(2) In 2021 we disaggregated “Other liabilities” into an additional line to the balance sheet “Other obligations“ to separately present certain contractual obligations whose nature and function differs from other items presented in the “Other liabilities line”, so as to allow a better understanding of the Company´s financial position.
*Ferroglobe PLC and Subsidiaries*
*Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows* *Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Year Ended* *March 31, 2022* *December 31, 2021* *March 31, 2021* *December 31, 2021*
*Cash flows from operating activities:*
*Profit (loss) for the period* *$* *150,787* *$* *50,034* *$* *(68,517* *)* *$* *(115,374* *)*
*Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) profit**to net cash used by operating activities:*
Income tax (benefit) expense 43,495 (2,789 ) (844 ) (4,562 )
Depreciation and amortization charges, operating allowances and write-downs 21,109 24,549 25,285 97,328
Net finance expense 12,455 18,516 15,864 148,936
Financial derivatives loss (gain) — — — —
Exchange differences 4,393 (9,876 ) 9,314 2,386
Impairment losses — (497 ) — (137 )
Net loss (gain) due to changes in the value of asset (6 ) (70 ) (21 ) (758 )
Gain on disposal of non-current assets 302 — (43 ) (1,386 )
Share-based compensation 1,807 1,464 213 3,627
Other adjustments 21 (1,080 ) (2 ) (62 )
*Changes in operating assets and liabilities*
(Increase) decrease in inventories (73,611 ) (11,137 ) 11,446 (60,296 )
(Increase) decrease in trade receivables (121,767 ) (83,434 ) (41,692 ) (161,434 )
Increase (decrease) in trade payables 40,073 12,908 26,152 64,382
Other (12,463 ) 26,037 41,179 29,803
Income taxes paid (687 ) (2,918 ) (57 ) (3,794 )
Interest paid — — — —
*Net cash provided (used) by operating activities* *65,908* *21,707* *18,277* *(1,341* *)*
*Cash flows from investing activities:*
Interest and finance income received 68 23 35 207
*Payments due to investments:*
Acquisition of subsidiary — — — —
Other intangible assets — — (3,486 ) —
Property, plant and equipment (9,193 ) (10,480 ) (5,683 ) (27,597 )
Other — — — —
*Disposals:*
Disposal of subsidiaries — — — —
Other non-current assets — 1,376 — 1,919
Other — 1,623 — 1,623
*Net cash (used) provided by investing activities* *(9,125* *)* *(7,458* *)* *(9,134* *)* *(23,848* *)*
*Cash flows from financing activities:*
Dividends paid — — — —
Payment for debt and equity issuance costs — — (6,598 ) (43,755 )
Proceeds from equity issuance — — — 40,000
Proceeds from debt issuance (4,943 ) — — 60,000
*Increase/(decrease) in bank borrowings:*
Borrowings 244,164 221,587 127,690 659,083
Payments (237,627 ) (210,902 ) (157,464 ) (671,467 )
Proceeds from stock option exercises — — — —
Amounts paid due to leases (2,518 ) (2,617 ) (2,856 ) (11,232 )
Other amounts received/(paid) due to financing activities 38,298 — — —
Payments to acquire or redeem own shares — — — —
Interest paid (34,799 ) (704 ) (17,015 ) (22,177 )
*Net cash (used) provided by financing activities* *2,575* *7,364* *(56,243* *)* *10,452*
*Total net cash flows for the period* *59,358* *21,613* *(47,100* *)* *(14,737* *)*
Beginning balance of cash and cash equivalents 116,663 95,043 131,557 131,557
Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents in foreign currencies 1 7 (90 ) (157 )
*Ending balance of cash and cash equivalents* *$* *176,022* *$* *116,663* *$* *84,367* *$* *116,663*
Cash from continuing operations 173,802 114,391 78,298 114,391
Current/Non-current restricted cash and cash equivalents 2,220 2,272 6,069 2,272
*Cash and restricted cash in the statement of financial position* *$* *176,022* *$* *116,663* *$* *84,367* *$* *116,663*
*Adjusted EBITDA ($,000):* *Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Year Ended* *March 31, 2022* *December 31, 2021* *March 31, 2021* *December 31, 2021*
*Profit (loss) attributable to the parent* *$* *151,163* *$* *51,446* *$* *(67,382* *)* *$* *(110,624* *)*
Profit (loss) for the period from discontinued operations — — — —
Profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest (376 ) (1,412 ) (1,135 ) (4,750 )
Income tax (benefit) expense 43,495 (2,789 ) (844 ) (4,562 )
Net finance expense 12,455 18,516 15,864 148,936
Financial derivatives loss (gain) — — — —
Exchange differences 4,393 (9,876 ) 9,314 2,386
Depreciation and amortization charges, operating allowances and write-downs 21,109 24,549 25,285 97,328
*EBITDA* *232,239* *80,434* *(18,898* *)* *128,714*
Impairment — (497 ) — (137 )
Restructuring and termination costs 5,909 455 36,588 27,368
New strategy implementation 2,971 5,188 4,379 22,700
Energy: France — — — —
Staff Costs: South Africa — — — —
Other Idling Costs — — — —
Pension Plan buyout — — — 685
Provision Ithaka — — — —
*Adjusted EBITDA* *$* *241,119* *$* *85,580* *$* *22,069* *$* *179,330*
*Adjusted profit attributable to Ferroglobe ($,000):* *Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Year Ended* *March 31, 2022* *December 31, 2021* *March 31, 2021* *December 31, 2021*
*Profit (loss) attributable to the parent* *$* *151,163* *$* *51,446* *$* *(67,382* *)* *$* *(110,624* *)*
Tax rate adjustment 6,931 (17,907 ) 21,352 33,818
Impairment — (338 ) — (93 )
Restructuring and termination costs 4,797 309 24,880 18,610
New strategy implementation 2,412 3,528 2,978 15,436
Energy: France — — — —
Energy: South Africa — — — —
Staff Costs: South Africa — — — —
Other Idling Costs — — — —
Tolling agreement — — — —
Bargain purchase gain — — — —
Gain on sale of hydro plant assets — — — —
Share-based compensation — — — —
Pension Plan buyout — — 466
*Adjusted profit (loss) attributable to the parent* *$* *165,303* *$* *37,038* *$* *(18,172* *)* *$* *(42,387* *)*
*Adjusted diluted profit per share:* *Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Quarter Ended* *Year Ended* *March 31, 2022* *December 31, 2021* *March 31, 2021* *December 31, 2021*
*Diluted profit (loss) per ordinary share* $ *0.80* $ *0.27* $ *(0.40* *)* $ *(0.63* *)*
Tax rate adjustment 0.04 (0.11 ) 0.13 0.20
Impairment — (0.00 ) — (0.00 )
Restructuring and termination costs 0.03 0.00 0.15 0.11
New strategy implementation 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.09
Energy: France — — — —
Staff Costs: South Africa — — — —
Other Idling Costs — — — —
Restructuring and termination costs — — — —
Tolling agreement — — — —
Bargain purchase gain — — — —
Gain on sale of hydro plant assets — — — —
Share-based compensation — — — —
Pension Plan buyout — — — 0.00
*Adjusted diluted profit (loss) per ordinary share* $ *0.88* $ *0.18* $ *(0.10* *)* $ *(0.23* *)*