Financial Performance & Strategic Growth - ArcelorMittal reported $3.4 billion EBITDA in 1H'25, with a margin of $125/tonne, exceeding the long-term average of $89/tonne[6] - Strategic growth projects and recent M&A are expected to increase EBITDA potential by $2.1 billion, with $0.2 billion already captured in 1H'25 and an additional $0.5 billion expected in 2H'25[6, 24] - M&A activities, including the full consolidation of Calvert, Tuper, and AMTBA, are projected to contribute $0.5 billion to incremental EBITDA[28] - Strategic projects are expected to further boost Group EBITDA potential by $2.1 billion[24] Calvert Acquisition & Expansion - ArcelorMittal secured 100% ownership of Calvert, recognizing a $1.7 billion gain on consolidation[6, 20] - Calvert's EBITDA was $614 million in 2024, which will now be fully consolidated within the North America segment[20] - Calvert achieved record steel shipments in 2Q'25, with a +5% increase in 1H'25 shipments compared to 1H'24 (2.398 million tonnes vs 2.276 million tonnes)[17] - A new 1.5Mt EAF was commissioned at Calvert, with the first slabs produced in Jun'25[6, 20] AMNS India Expansion - Phase 1 capacity expansion to 15 million tonnes at AMNS India is on track by the end of 2026[35] - AMNS India commissioned CGL3 in Jul'25, enhancing downstream capabilities and automotive steel leadership[38, 41] Capital Allocation & Balance Sheet - The company generated $2.3 billion in investable cash flow over the past 12 months[55] - Shareholder returns amounted to $1.1 billion, including $0.7 billion in share buybacks and $0.4 billion in dividends[55] - Net debt increased due to acquisitions and growth investments, with liquidity at $11.0 billion at the end of the quarter[55] - Consistent buybacks have enhanced book value by $18/share[56, 64]

Company Overview - Live Ventures Incorporated is a diversified holding company focused on value-oriented acquisitions of domestic middle-market companies [2] - The company's acquisition strategy is sector agnostic, targeting well-run, closely held businesses with a proven track record of earnings growth and cash flow generation [2] - Live Ventures aims to partner with management teams of acquired businesses to enhance stockholder value through a disciplined buy-build-hold long-term strategy [2] - Founded in 1968, the company was refocused into a diversified holding company in 2011 under the leadership of CEO Jon Isaac [2] - The current portfolio includes subsidiaries in the textile, flooring, tools, steel, and entertainment industries [2] Upcoming Financial Results - Live Ventures will release its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2025, before the market opens on August 7, 2025 [1] - A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for August 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time) [1] - Investors can access a recording of the discussion on the company's Investor Relations page after the call [1]

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Core Viewpoint - The A-share market experienced a collective decline on the last trading day of the month, with significant drops across major indices and a notable increase in trading volume [2] Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 1.18% - The Shenzhen Component Index decreased by 1.73% - The ChiNext Index dropped by 1.66% - The North Star 50 Index declined by 1.16% - Total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 19,618 billion yuan, an increase of 909 billion yuan compared to the previous day [2] Sector Performance - The AI sector, liquid cooling server sector, and assisted reproductive technology sector showed strength, with several stocks hitting the daily limit - The steel, coal, and insurance sectors faced adjustments, with significant declines in stock prices [2] Notable Stocks - In the AI sector, Yidian Tianxia reached the daily limit with a 20% increase - The liquid cooling server sector saw strong performance, with Sihua New Materials also hitting the daily limit - In the assisted reproductive technology sector, Gongtong Pharmaceutical and Anke Bio both reached the daily limit [2] Declines in Specific Sectors - The steel sector experienced a downturn, with Baogang Co. falling over 8% - The coal sector saw a comprehensive decline, with all stocks in the sector showing negative performance, including Antai Group which dropped over 7% [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Hebei Branch is actively promoting green development through green finance, aiming to support the economic and social development of Hebei Province and contribute to the construction of a beautiful Hebei [1][7]. Group 1: Green Loan Initiatives - As of June 30, 2025, the green loan balance of ICBC Hebei Branch reached 174 billion yuan, an increase of 30.3 billion yuan from the beginning of the year, with a growth rate 12 percentage points higher than the overall loan growth [1]. - In Xiong'an, the green loan balance reached 33.3 billion yuan, leading the industry and demonstrating the branch's commitment to green finance [2][3]. Group 2: Innovative Financial Products - The branch has introduced various innovative financial products, including the "Xiong'an Development Loan" and "Meteorological Assistance Loan," to support green projects and enhance agricultural resilience against natural disasters [4][3]. - ICBC Hebei Branch has provided a total of 16.9 billion yuan in loans for green building projects, including zero-carbon buildings and ecological restoration projects [3][4]. Group 3: Support for Renewable Energy Projects - The branch has established a "Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality" special loan and low-carbon transition fund, financing 16.3 billion yuan for 32 environmentally friendly enterprises [4]. - As a joint lead underwriter for green bonds, the branch successfully completed the issuance of 450 million yuan in green perpetual bonds, with all funds allocated to clean energy projects [4]. Group 4: Commitment to Sustainable Practices - ICBC Hebei Branch is implementing ten special actions to reduce its operational carbon footprint, including energy efficiency improvements and promoting green office practices [6]. - The establishment of the first green low-carbon bank outlet in Xiong'an reflects the branch's commitment to sustainable banking practices and community engagement [6].

Market Overview - The market experienced a day of volatility with all three major indices falling over 1% [1][2] - Overall, the market showed a trend of fluctuating upward this month, with all three indices closing higher on a monthly basis; the ChiNext Index rose over 8% this month, while the Shanghai Composite Index fluctuated around 3600 points [1] Trading Volume and Market Sentiment - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1.94 trillion yuan, an increase of 91.7 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [1] - Market sentiment was mixed, with more than 4200 stocks declining, indicating a lack of strong bullish momentum [1] Sector Performance - The innovative drug concept sector showed strength, with stocks like Nanxin Pharmaceutical hitting the daily limit [1] - AI application stocks remained active against the trend, with companies like Yidian Tianxia also hitting the daily limit [1] - AI hardware stocks exhibited mixed performance; the liquid cooling server concept was strong, with stocks like Yingweike hitting the daily limit [1] - Conversely, cyclical sectors such as steel and non-ferrous metals collectively weakened, with Anyang Steel dropping over 7% [1] - The financial sector was sluggish, with Zhongyin Securities falling over 5% [1] - Sectors with notable gains included assisted reproduction, liquid cooling IDC, Xinchuang, and Huawei Ascend, while sectors with significant declines included steel, coal, non-ferrous metals, and film [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenue for Q2 2025 reached KRW 17.6 trillion, with an operating profit of KRW 610 billion, marking growth for two consecutive quarters [3][9] - Operating profit margin improved from 3.9% to 5.7%, with EBITDA recorded at KRW 1.6 trillion [4][10] - Net debt decreased slightly quarter on quarter due to effective investment and working capital management [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Steel operating margin increased by 35.6% to KRW 610 billion, with improvements noted in both domestic and overseas steel operations [10][12] - The rechargeable battery materials segment faced increased deficits due to initial operational costs and falling lithium prices, although future losses are not expected to increase [7][10] - POSCO International showed robust performance, while POSCO E&C's overseas projects incurred additional costs leading to marginal decreases [10][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The domestic market showed moderate improvements contributing to mill margin growth, while overseas steel operations in Indonesia and Vietnam diversified sales channels [4][13] - The lithium market is seen as opportune, with a significant joint investment in Argentina expected to generate synergies [8][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - POSCO is committed to ongoing efficiency improvements and restructuring of non-core assets, aiming to generate KRW 1 trillion in cash flow [11][12] - The company is focusing on high-value added steel products and has initiated projects for advanced technologies like HiRX, which is designated as a national strategic technology [16][17] - Future investments are planned in high-growth markets such as the U.S. and India, with a focus on premium products [80][81] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about sustaining profit levels into Q3 despite global tariff uncertainties [5][6] - The potential decrease in Chinese steel production is expected to positively impact POSCO's profits in the second half of the year [27] - The company anticipates that lithium prices will rebound, contributing to improved profitability in the rechargeable battery materials segment [36][67] Other Important Information - The sale of the POSCO Changjiegang Stainless Steel subsidiary is underway due to ongoing deficits from oversupply and local government policies in China [6][10] - The company is actively pursuing customer certifications and commercial production in its lithium business, with significant investments in new plants [7][21] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Steel market outlook and price negotiations - Management noted that while there are expectations of decreased production in China, domestic demand has increased, which is expected to positively impact profits [26][27] - Price negotiations in the automotive and shipbuilding industries are ongoing, with optimism about maintaining favorable terms despite raw material fluctuations [28][30] Question: Update on Indian joint venture and potential acquisitions - Discussions regarding the Indian joint venture are progressing, with environmental feasibility studies ongoing [31][32] - The potential acquisition of the Waiala steelmaker is under review, focusing on mining opportunities and renewable energy [33][34] Question: Lithium market developments - Management believes lithium prices will not fall below $8, with expectations of gradual increases in the coming years [36][67] Question: U.S. and European market strategies - The company plans to adapt to the U.S. market despite tariffs, with a focus on maintaining competitive pricing and exploring other regions [39][44] - In the European market, management anticipates limited volume increases due to quota restrictions but aims to keep prices competitive [46][47] Question: PZSS sale and product deficits - The sale of PZSS is progressing, with final details being negotiated, and management expects to cover losses through divestments [51][52] - Currently, there are hardly any steel products recording deficits due to restructuring efforts [55] Question: Lithium certification progress and safety incidents - Certification for lithium products is ongoing, with three customers already certified [59] - The impact of a safety incident in E&C is still being assessed, with potential effects expected in Q4 [61][62]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenue for Q2 2025 reached KRW 17.6 trillion, with an operating profit of KRW 610 billion, marking growth for two consecutive quarters [3][9] - Operating profit margin improved from 3.9% to 5.7%, indicating a recovery in profitability [10][12] - EBITDA for the quarter was KRW 1.6 trillion, and cumulative CapEx for the first half was KRW 3.1 trillion [9][10] - Net debt decreased slightly quarter on quarter due to effective investment and working capital management [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Steel segment operating margin increased by 35.6% to KRW 610 billion, driven by improved mill margins from lower raw material costs [10][12] - The rechargeable battery materials segment faced increased deficits due to falling lithium prices and initial operational costs from new plants [10][22] - POSCO International showed robust performance in infrastructure, although overseas projects incurred additional costs leading to marginal decreases [10][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Domestic market improvements contributed to the growth in mill margins, while overseas steel sales also increased quarter on quarter [4][10] - The lithium market is seen as opportune, with a recent joint investment in Argentina expected to generate significant synergies [8][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on restructuring non-core assets and improving operational efficiency through AI and robotics [14][15] - Ongoing projects include the development of high-value-added steel products and the HiRX technology for long-term strategic growth [16][17] - The company is exploring opportunities in high-growth markets such as the U.S. and India, with plans for local production plants [84][85] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about sustaining profit levels into Q3 despite global tariff uncertainties [5][10] - The company is monitoring the potential decrease in Chinese steel production, which could positively impact profits in the second half [28][29] - Future profitability in the lithium segment is contingent on market conditions and cost management [70][71] Other Important Information - The sale of the POSCO Changjiegang Stainless Steel subsidiary is underway, which will be removed from consolidated accounts upon completion [6][12] - The company is committed to ongoing restructuring efforts, aiming to generate KRW 1 trillion in cash flow [11][12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Steel market outlook and price negotiations - Management noted that while there are expectations of decreased production in China, domestic demand is increasing, which could positively impact profits [28][29] - Price negotiations in the automotive and shipbuilding sectors are ongoing, with expectations of slight upward adjustments due to anti-dumping tariffs [32][33] Question: Update on Indian joint venture and potential acquisitions - Discussions regarding the Indian joint venture are progressing, with environmental feasibility studies ongoing [34][35] - The company is exploring the acquisition of the Waiala steelmaker, focusing on mining opportunities and renewable energy [36][37] Question: Lithium market developments - Management anticipates a rebound in lithium prices, with expectations that prices will not fall below $8 [39][40] Question: Sales projections for U.S. and European markets - The company expects to maintain a small profit margin despite tariffs, with plans to explore other regions for sales [46][47] - The impact of anti-dumping tariffs on pricing strategies is being assessed, with a focus on maintaining competitiveness [48][49] Question: PZSS sale and product deficits - The sale of PZSS is progressing, with final details being negotiated, and management expects to cover losses through divestments [55][56] - Currently, there are few products recording deficits due to operational adjustments and facility shutdowns [58] Question: CapEx investment plans and potential losses - The CapEx investment plan remains unchanged, with no significant changes expected in the near term [77][78] - The company is confident in covering any potential EBITDA deficits through divestments and operational efficiencies [80][81]

POSCO Holdings 2025. Q2 Earnings Release July 31, 2025 Disclaimer This presentation was prepared and circulated to shareholders and investors to release information regarding the company's business performance prior to completion of auditing for the period pertaining to the 2nd quarter of 2025. Given that this presentation is based on unaudited financial statements, certain figures may be modified in the course of the audit process. This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements relating to t ...