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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 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported conversion revenue for Q1 2025 of $363 million, a decrease of approximately $4 million or 1% year-over-year [13] - Adjusted operating income for Q1 was $43 million, up $18 million year-over-year [16] - Reported net income for Q1 was $22 million or $1.31 per diluted share, compared to $18 million or $1.12 per diluted share in the prior year [17] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 was $73 million, an increase of approximately $19 million from the prior year period [18] - The effective tax rate for Q1 was 25%, compared to 23% in Q1 2024 [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aerospace and high strength conversion revenue totaled $121 million, down $16 million or approximately 12%, reflecting a 10% decline in shipments [13] - Packaging conversion revenue totaled $127 million, up $9 million or approximately 8% year-over-year, despite a 9% decline in shipments [14] - General engineering conversion revenue for Q1 was $84 million, up $3 million or 4% year-over-year, with a 12% increase in shipments [15] - Automotive conversion revenue of $32 million increased modestly by 2% year-over-year, despite a 9% decrease in shipments [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted strong demand in business jet, defense, and space sectors, while commercial aircraft OEM demand was down [13] - Trade policies have created a favorable environment for general engineering, driving higher demand and solid pricing [15] - The company expects to see continued orders in the aerospace sector as production ramps up [54] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on optimizing overhead and maintaining its position as a low-cost producer [6] - Major investments include a new coating line at the Warwick rolling mill and the Trentwood Phase seven project, expected to drive EBITDA and margin performance [9][10] - The company is well-positioned to navigate market volatility due to its North American supply chain and metal-neutral contracts [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in sustaining strong momentum through 2025, despite ongoing trade policy volatility [6] - The outlook for all end markets remains consistent, with expectations of 5% to 10% growth year-over-year in conversion revenue for 2025 [27] - The company raised its full-year 2025 EBITDA expectations by 5% to 10% above recasted 2024 adjusted EBITDA [27] Other Important Information - The company changed its inventory valuation methodology from LIFO to weighted average cost effective January 1, impacting comparability of results [12] - The company generated solid cash flow from operations of $57 million during Q1, with capital expenditures totaling $38 million [20] - A quarterly dividend of $0.77 per common share was declared, reflecting confidence in long-term strategy [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Margin progression and guidance - Management clarified that the margin progression was influenced by inventory changes and market price recognition, with expectations of returning to mid-20% margins as investments come online [31][35] Question: Shipments in packaging - Management indicated that the focus on coated and value-added products will continue, with significant increases expected in conversion revenue in the second half of the year [40] Question: Automotive market resilience - Management expressed confidence in the automotive segment, noting strong positions in light trucks and SUVs, and highlighted the relatively small impact of automotive on overall business [44][46] Question: Aerospace destocking cycle - Management believes the company is midway through the destocking cycle in aerospace, with expectations of continued orders as production ramps up [54]

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 ...

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Financial Results and Adjustments - Kaiser Aluminum Corporation will release its Q1 2025 financial results on April 23, 2025, and host a conference call on April 24, 2025[1]. - For the year ended December 31, 2023, net income was adjusted to $67.8 million, up from $47.2 million previously reported, reflecting a $20.6 million increase due to the WAC change[5]. - The basic net income per share for 2023 increased from $2.95 to $4.25 after adjustments[5]. - For the year ended December 31, 2024, net income was adjusted to $65.7 million, an increase of $18.9 million from the previously reported figure[6]. - The basic net income per share for 2024 increased from $2.91 to $4.08 after adjustments[6]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net income was adjusted to $45.9 million, an increase of $6.2 million from the previously reported figure[8]. - The basic net income per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, increased from $2.47 to $2.85 after adjustments[8]. - For the year ended December 31, 2023, GAAP net income was $67.8 million, compared to $65.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of approximately 3.2%[10]. Accounting Changes - The company changed its inventory accounting method from LIFO to weighted average cost (WAC) effective January 1, 2025, to improve comparability of operational results[3]. - The accounting change resulted in an increase to inventory and retained earnings of $46.8 million and $35.6 million, respectively, as of January 1, 2023[4]. - As of June 30, 2024, inventories increased to $532.7 million, reflecting an adjustment of $85.8 million due to the accounting change[7]. - The effect of inventory methodology change contributed $26.7 million to adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $24.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, reflecting a decrease of approximately 8.2%[10]. Financial Performance Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $236.3 million, while for the year ended December 31, 2024, it is projected to be $241.0 million, indicating a growth of about 2.0%[10]. - The company reported operating income, excluding non-run-rate items, of $127.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $124.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, showing an increase of approximately 2.5%[10]. - Interest expense decreased from $46.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to $43.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, representing a reduction of about 6.8%[10]. - The company incurred restructuring costs of $5.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, which increased to $7.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, reflecting a rise of 52.0%[10]. - Depreciation and amortization expenses were $108.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, and are projected to increase to $116.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, indicating an increase of approximately 7.2%[10]. Market Focus - Kaiser Aluminum Corporation continues to focus on expanding its market presence in aerospace and high-strength applications, leveraging its expertise in semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products[12]. Other Financial Events - The company experienced a mark-to-market loss of $2.2 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2024, which was offset by a gain of $2.2 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2024[10]. - Non-cash asset impairment charges were recorded at $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024[10].

Financial Performance - Net sales for 2024 were $3,024.0 million, a decrease of 2.0% from $3,087.0 million in 2023[263] - Operating income for 2024 was $87.7 million, down from $95.8 million in 2023, reflecting a decline of 8.5%[263] - Net income for 2024 was $46.8 million, slightly down from $47.2 million in 2023, representing a decrease of 0.8%[263] - The company reported a comprehensive income of $54.2 million for 2024, down from $57.1 million in 2023, a decrease of 5.1%[266] - The basic net income per share for 2024 was $2.91, slightly lower than $2.95 in 2023, a decrease of 1.4%[263] - Cash flows from operating activities provided $167.1 million, down from $211.9 million in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of 21%[273] - Total expenses related to all benefit plans for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $35.0 million, a decrease from $38.3 million in 2023[370] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to $2,314.9 million in 2024, up from $2,267.4 million in 2023, marking a growth of 2.1%[261] - Total liabilities rose to $1,646.9 million in 2024, compared to $1,615.2 million in 2023, an increase of 1.9%[261] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly to $18.4 million in 2024 from $82.4 million in 2023, a decline of 77.7%[261] - The company’s retained earnings decreased to $6.2 million in 2024 from $10.1 million in 2023, a decline of 38.6%[261] - Total stockholders' equity increased to $668.0 million in 2024, up from $652.2 million in 2023, reflecting a growth of 2.7%[261] Capital Expenditures and Investments - Capital expenditures for 2024 totaled $180.8 million, an increase from $143.2 million in 2023, representing a rise of 26%[273] - The company reported a net cash used in investing activities of $174.6 million, compared to $128.2 million in 2023, indicating a 36% increase[273] - The fair value of plan assets increased from $73.6 million in 2023 to $76.6 million in 2024, with significant contributions from equity and fixed income investments[369] Derivative Contracts and Hedging - In 2024, the company settled derivative contracts for 154.9 million pounds of hedged shipments, compared to 207.5 million pounds in 2023[238] - The company uses derivative financial instruments to mitigate exposure to changes in market prices of aluminum and other commodities, without engaging in trading or speculative purposes[308] - The total loss recognized in the Statements of Consolidated Income (Loss) related to non-designated hedges for 2024 was $5.0 million[409] Pension and Employee Benefits - The company has a defined benefit pension plan with an accumulated benefit obligation of $29.8 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $29.6 million in 2023[364] - The net funded status of the pension plans is $(8.2) million as of December 31, 2024, improving from $(10.0) million in 2023[360] - The company recorded a service cost of $3.6 million for pension plans in 2024, slightly down from $3.8 million in 2023[360] - The company expects to contribute approximately $4.5 million to the pension plans in 2025[364] Environmental Matters - Environmental accruals rose to $18.4 million in 2024, compared to $17.0 million in 2023, marking a 8.24% increase[431] - The company expects potential undiscounted costs related to environmental matters could exceed current accruals by up to $13.4 million over the remediation period[432] - The company is actively pursuing remediation activities for historical use of oils containing PCBs, collaborating with regulatory authorities[429] Revenue Recognition - Revenue is recognized over time for products with no alternative use, primarily in the Aero/HS Products and Automotive Extrusions markets[255] - The company identified revenue for over time contracts as a critical audit matter due to the volume and complexity of contracts[257] - Revenue is recognized as performance obligations are fulfilled, with a significant portion recognized over time for Aero/HS Products and Automotive Extrusions[316] Stock and Compensation - Total non-cash compensation expense for 2024 was $13.8 million, down from $15.4 million in 2023[389] - The aggregate fair value of awards that vested in 2024 was $8.5 million, compared to $6.2 million in 2023[390] - The expected volatility of Kaiser Aluminum's stock was 45.59% for 2024, down from 49.72% in 2023[387] Audit and Internal Controls - The company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on COSO criteria[248] - The company has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP since 2002[259]

Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 20, 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 e ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net sales for 2024 were just over $3 billion, with conversion revenue of $1.46 billion, a decrease of $10 million or 1% compared to 2023 [12][13] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 was $217 million, up approximately $7 million from 2023, with an EBITDA margin improvement of approximately 60 basis points to 14.9% [18][19] - Reported net income for 2024 was $47 million or $2.87 per diluted share, consistent with 2023's reported net income of $2.92 per diluted share [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aero and High Strength conversion revenue totaled $530 million, down $4 million or approximately 1%, reflecting a 4% decline in shipments [13] - Packaging conversion revenue totaled $490 million, down $13 million or approximately 3%, with a 3% decline in shipments [14] - General Engineering conversion revenue for 2024 was $313 million, up 3% year-over-year due to a 6% increase in shipments [15] - Automotive conversion revenue was $120 million, up 3% over 2023, despite a 3% decline in shipments due to an improved product mix [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The market backdrop in 2024 was complex and rapidly changing, with challenges in each end market, particularly in Packaging [9][10] - The company expects market conditions to stabilize and become more favorable as it moves through 2025 [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on niche areas in served markets with significant barriers to entry, building strong competitive positions through product differentiation [25][26] - Investments are being made to upgrade facilities and expand capacity to meet growing customer demand, particularly in the Packaging and Aerospace sectors [27][29] - The company anticipates a transformational year in 2025, driven by strategic investments and strong market positions [49] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strength of customer contracts and the expectation of increased aircraft production rates in 2025, despite short-term destocking impacts [30][31] - The company expects to see meaningful EBITDA and margin uplift in the second half of 2025, with around 60% of full-year EBITDA expected to come in during that period [46][47] Other Important Information - The company returned approximately $51 million to shareholders through dividends in 2024, marking the 18th consecutive year of dividend payments [22] - The company is assessing alternative inventory accounting methods other than LIFO, with an update expected prior to the release of first-quarter 2025 results [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the assumptions regarding scrap spreads and their impact on EBITDA? - The company modeled EBITDA improvements based on last year's performance, expecting 150 to 200 basis points of improvement, with no significant uplift anticipated at this point [55][56] Question: What is the outlook for the Aerospace market and inventory levels? - Management expects an increase in aircraft production rates throughout 2025, which may lead to a recovery in demand and a reduction in inventory levels in the second half of the year [64][66] Question: How is the company managing the impact of the Midwest premium on pricing? - The business model allows for immediate pass-through of metal price increases, with minimal lag effects [77][78] Question: What is the expected capital expenditure for 2025? - The company anticipates capital expenditures to be around $125 million for 2025, including finalizing investments in the roll coat line and Phase 7 expansion [90] Question: What is the status of the company's net operating losses (NOLs)? - The company has utilized its NOLs as of the end of 2024, expecting cash tax payments in the range of $5 million to $7 million for 2025 [92]