Core Viewpoint - Metallus has announced the promotion of Kristopher R. Westbrooks to president and chief operating officer, and the appointment of John M. Zaranec III as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective June 16, 2025, indicating a strategic move to enhance leadership and operational excellence within the company [1][2][6]. Group 1: Leadership Changes - Kristopher R. Westbrooks will oversee safety, manufacturing operations, and supply chain organizations, focusing on cross-functional collaboration and alignment with strategic initiatives [2][4]. - John M. Zaranec III brings over 20 years of financial experience in the manufacturing sector, previously serving as division chief financial officer at Materion Corporation [5][6]. Group 2: Executive Backgrounds - Westbrooks has been with Metallus since September 2018 as chief financial officer and has played a crucial role in the company's transformation [3][4]. - Zaranec has held various leadership roles at Materion, including chief accounting officer and corporate controller, and has experience in public accounting [5]. Group 3: Company Overview - Metallus manufactures high-performance specialty metals from recycled scrap metal, serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, and energy [7]. - The company reported sales of $1.1 billion in 2024 and employs approximately 1,880 people [7].

CANTON, Ohio, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Metallus (NYSE: MTUS), a leader in high-quality specialty metals, manufactured components, and supply chain solutions, released its first-quarter 2025 results on Thursday, May 8, on the New York Stock Exchange. The company will provide live Internet listening access to its conference call with the financial community scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The live conference call will be broadcast at investors.metallus.com. A replay of the conference ca ...

Financial Performance - The company reported first-quarter 2025 net sales of $280.5 million, a 17% increase from $240.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, but a 13% decrease from $321.6 million in the first quarter of 2024 [1][2][3][14] - Net income for the first quarter of 2025 was $1.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $21.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 and a net income of $24.0 million in the first quarter of 2024 [1][2][3][22] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025 was $17.7 million, compared to $8.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 and $43.4 million in the first quarter of 2024 [1][2][3][22] Operational Insights - The company experienced a 50% increase in order backlog compared to the same period last year, driven by a solid order book and market share gains [4] - Ship tons increased to 152,900 in the first quarter of 2025, a 17% sequential increase, primarily due to higher industrial, automotive, and energy shipments [14] - Manufacturing costs decreased by $12.5 million sequentially due to increased cost absorption from higher production volume [14] Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of March 31, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $180.3 million and total liquidity of $432.0 million [7][58] - Operating cash flow was an outflow of $38.9 million, primarily due to required pension contributions totaling $52.6 million [7][8] - Capital expenditures for the first quarter were $27.5 million, including $13.9 million for government-funded projects [7][9] Market and Strategic Outlook - The company anticipates second-quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA to be higher than in the first quarter of 2025, supported by an increasing order book and improved operational performance [11][19] - Planned capital expenditures for the full year of 2025 are approximately $125 million, including about $90 million funded by the U.S. government [19] - The company is focused on strategic investments to drive profitable growth and maintain a share repurchase program [5]