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Group 1: Company Highlights - Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) is a leading producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products, with a 13% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - Yara International ASA (YARIY) is the world's leading supplier of mineral fertilizers, particularly nitrogen-based fertilizers, with a 12% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2] - South Plains Financial (SPFI) provides commercial and consumer financial services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals, with a 10.2% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [3] - Nomad Foods Limited (NOMD) manufactures and distributes frozen foods primarily in Europe, with a 6.2% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [4] - Pegasystems (PEGA) is a leading provider of Customer Relationship Management software, with a 6.1% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [5]

First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 © Kaiser Aluminum All Rights Reserved Forward Looking Statements The information contained in this presentation includes statements based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include statements regarding the company's anticipated financial and operating performance, relate to future event ...

Financial Performance - Consolidated net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, totaled $777.4 million, with approximately 275.6 million pounds shipped, reflecting a 5% increase in net sales compared to $737.5 million in the same quarter of 2024[121][128] - Net income for the quarter was $21.6 million, with a diluted earnings per share of $1.31[129] - Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, was $21.6 million, an increase of 19% compared to $18.2 million for the same quarter in 2024[137] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, was $73.4 million, reflecting a $19.4 million increase from $54.0 million in the prior year[139] - Total net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, were $777.4 million, up from $737.5 million in the same quarter of 2024[141] Sales and Shipments - The average realized sales price per pound increased by $0.29, or 11%, despite a 5% decrease in shipment volume of 15.4 million pounds[128] - Shipments in the Aero/HS Products segment decreased by 10% to 56.3 million pounds, while net sales decreased by 3% to $214.7 million[128] - The Packaging segment saw a 9% decrease in shipments to 130.2 million pounds, but net sales increased by 5% to $314.2 million[128] - GE Products shipments increased by 12% to 65.1 million pounds, with net sales rising by 19% to $181.6 million[128] - Shipments for Aero/HS Products decreased to 56.3 million pounds in Q1 2025 from 62.9 million pounds in Q1 2024[141] Costs and Expenses - Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for the quarter was $673.4 million, representing 87% of net sales, a slight decrease from 88% in the prior year[129] - The company reported a decrease in SG&A and R&D expenses to $30.8 million for Q1 2025, down 6% from $32.6 million in Q1 2024[136] - Restructuring costs increased to $1.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to $0.1 million in the prior year[132] Liquidity and Cash Flow - Total liquidity as of March 31, 2025, was $576.7 million, slightly up from $571.8 million as of December 31, 2024[142] - Cash provided by operating activities for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, was $57.0 million, down from $63.3 million in the same quarter of 2024[145] - Cash flows from investing activities for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, were $(38.2) million, compared to $(29.9) million in the same quarter of 2024[145] Inventory and Valuation - The company transitioned from LIFO to WAC inventory valuation methodology effective January 1, 2025, impacting financial reporting[113] - The hedged cost of alloyed metal for Q1 2025 was $414.2 million, compared to $370.6 million in Q1 2024[141] Capital and Investments - Total capital spending is anticipated to be approximately $120.0 million to $130.0 million in 2025[156] - Significant investments have been made in modernization projects to enhance manufacturing cost efficiency and product quality[155] Stock and Dividends - At March 31, 2025, $93.1 million remained authorized and available for future repurchases of common stock under the stock repurchase program[161] - The company has consistently paid a quarterly cash dividend since Q2 2007, but future payments will depend on various financial factors[158] Risk and Financing - A $0.10/lb decrease in the LME market price of aluminum would have resulted in an unrealized mark-to-market loss of $5.0 million as of March 31, 2025[169] - A $0.10/lb decrease in the market price of zinc and copper would have resulted in an unrealized mark-to-market loss of $0.7 million as of March 31, 2025[170] - A $1.00 per mmbtu decrease in natural gas prices would have resulted in an unrealized mark-to-market loss of $2.7 million as of March 31, 2025[171] - A 10% decrease in the exchange rate of hedged foreign currencies to U.S. dollars would have resulted in an unrealized mark-to-market loss of $0.6 million as of March 31, 2025[173] - The company does not believe that covenants in the indentures governing the Senior Notes will limit its ability to obtain additional financing in the next 12 months[154] Customer and Market Strategy - The company maintains a strategy of metal price neutrality, allowing it to pass through aluminum and alloy cost fluctuations to customers[117][118] - Approximately 70% of shipments are sold directly to manufacturers or tier one suppliers, with the remaining 30% sold to metal service centers[122]

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:KALU) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Kim Orlando - Investor Relations Keith Harvey - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Neal West - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Bill Peterson - JPMorgan Operator Greetings. And welcome to the Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-an ...

Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 24, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Kimberly Orlando - Senior Managing DirectorKeith Harvey - CEO, President & DirectorNeal West - Executive VP & CFOBill Peterson - Equity Research Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Kaiser Aluminum Corporation First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. At this time, participants are in a listen only mode. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. As a reminder, this conference is bein ...

Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.44 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.53 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.02 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 171.70%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this aluminum products company would post earnings of $0.46 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.33, delivering a surprise of -28.26%.Over the last four qu ...