Century Aluminum(US:CENX)2025-05-07 20:13Financial Performance & Liquidity - Century Aluminum reported Q1 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $78 million, compared to $81 million in Q4 2024[9] - Net debt decreased to $442 million in Q1 2025 from $497 million in Q4 2024[9, 31] - The company has robust liquidity of $339 million, including $45 million in cash and $294 million in credit facility availability[9, 31] - Q1 2025 net income was $30 million, or $0.29 earnings per share, compared to $45 million, or $0.44 earnings per share in Q4 2024[31] - Q2 2025 Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $80 million and $90 million[37] Operational Highlights - Shipments increased slightly from 166,677 tonnes in Q4 2024 to 168,672 tonnes in Q1 2025[31] - Jamalco refinery achieved its highest quarterly production volume since acquisition, with a continued focus on cost improvements[9] - Grundartangi returned to full production levels in March following a minor power curtailment[9] - Mt Holly experienced emergency energy charges due to a polar vortex impact in South Carolina[9] Market Conditions & Outlook - Global aluminum inventory levels have fallen to only 46 days of consumption[9] - Energy prices increased in Q1 2025 due to the polar vortex in the U S, but Q2 Indy Hub prices are approximately 15% lower quarter-to-date[9] - The company expects to realize a higher Midwest Premium (MWP) moving forward, partially benefiting from the increased Section 232 tariff in Q1[9]