IAMGOLD (NYSE:IAG) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 18, 2026 08:30 AM ET Speaker4At this time, I would like to turn the conference call over to Graham Jennings, Investor Relations for IAMGOLD. Please go ahead, Mr. Jennings.Speaker2Thank you, operator, and welcome everyone to our conference call this morning. Joining us on the call are Renaud Adams, President, Chief Executive Officer, Maarten Theunissen, Chief Financial Officer, Bruno Lemelin, Chief Operating Officer, Annie Torquay Legacy, Chief Legal and Stra ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated a net income of approximately $73 million for the fourth quarter and about $370 million for the entire year, with liquidity standing at $590 million [3][4] - Adjusted net income for 2025 was around $376 million or $3.12 per share, while adjusted net income for the quarter was about $72 million or $0.60 per share [4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has forward-chartered 12 vessels with a TEU weighted average duration of 6 years, resulting in incremental contracted revenues of approximately $940 million [3][5] - Fleet deployment is currently at 96% for 2026 and 92% for 2027, with total contracted revenues reaching $3.4 billion and a remaining time charter duration of 4.5 years [3][5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The charter market remains strong with high demand for tonnage and limited supply of vessels available for charter, as the added fleet is less than 1% [4][6] - Charter rates in the container market are at robust levels, indicating a fully employed market [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on securing long-term cash flows from high-quality counterparties in a healthy market environment [3] - Investments in Neptune Maritime Leasing have exceeded $665 million, with 54 shipping assets funded or in commitment status [4] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's low leverage and prudent debt repayment strategy, indicating no immediate need for early debt prepayment [11] - The increase in deferred revenues is primarily an accounting treatment, and management emphasized focusing on cash revenue [12][16] Other Important Information - The company has agreed to pre- and post-delivery financing for all 6 newbuild vessels and has refinanced 2 container ships at a lower funding cost [5] Q&A Session Summary Question: Regarding debt repayment and investment expectations - Management indicated that the company has low leverage and does not see a need to prepay debt earlier than the original maturity, although refinancing may occur [11] Question: Amortization of deferred revenues - Management clarified that the increase in deferred revenues is mainly an accounting treatment related to charter hire fluctuations and should not be a concern, as cash revenue is the focus [12][16]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter sales grew 6% over the prior quarter to $329 million, while adjusted EBITDA declined 20% to $15 million [12][18] - Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 4%, driven by lower prices and elevated costs [18] - For the full year, adjusted EBITDA was $28 million, down from $154 million in 2024, with a significant impact from price decline and reduced volumes [21][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Silicon metal revenue declined 3% sequentially to $96 million, with shipments down to 33,000 tons [19] - Silicon-based alloys revenue grew 12% to $104 million, driven by a 19% increase in volumes to 51,000 tons [19] - Manganese-based alloys revenue increased 10% to $93 million, with a 16% volume increase to 81,000 tons [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Europe, ferrosilicon index prices jumped approximately 20% after the EU safeguard announcement, while U.S. prices retreated modestly [7][15] - The European Commission's safeguards target a 25% reduction in imports, creating opportunities for domestic producers [4][5] - U.S. ferrosilicon market outlook improved due to antidumping duties on imports from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on optimizing production by converting furnaces from silicon metal to ferrosilicon in response to market dynamics [6][9] - A new competitive 10-year energy agreement in France is expected to enhance operational flexibility and earnings potential [9] - Continued investment in Coreshell for advanced silicon-rich EV batteries reflects the company's commitment to long-term growth opportunities [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for 2026, expecting revenue to improve to a range of $1.5 billion to $1.7 billion, a 20% increase at the midpoint over 2025 [11] - The company anticipates considerable growth in most segments, driven by strong volume growth in silicon-based and manganese-based alloys [12] - Management highlighted the importance of demand recovery in Europe and the U.S. for future pricing and volume expectations [37][38] Other Important Information - The company increased its dividend by 7% to $0.015 per share starting in Q1 2026, reflecting confidence in business performance [11][24] - The company executed selective share repurchases, acquiring 1.3 million shares at an average price of $3.55 per share [11][24] - The balance sheet remains strong, with a net debt position of $30 million, supporting growth initiatives [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Volume expectations across the three businesses for 2026 - Management indicated that safeguards in Europe will free up 25% of imports, creating opportunities for local producers [33] - Expectations for gains in ferrosilicon volumes in the U.S. are based on improving customer demand [34] Question: EU's appetite to revisit silicon metal safeguards - Management noted that the exclusion of silicon metal from safeguards was due to its higher energy footprint and relative import levels [50][52] - The company is actively working on new measures for silicon metal in Europe and has submitted data to the European Commission [53] Question: Context on EU carbon credits - Management explained that the CBAM currently impacts only high carbon ferromanganese and discussed the complexities of CO2 emissions calculations [40][41] Question: Working capital and CapEx expectations - Management expects to continue releasing working capital while maintaining a similar level of CapEx as in 2025 [62][66]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter net revenue was $802 million, down 10% year-over-year from $896 million in the prior year, with core revenue declining 8% primarily due to lower volume [14][17] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $15 million, or 1.8% of sales, compared to $40 million, or 4.5% of sales in the fourth quarter of last year, reflecting unfavorable operating leverage and ongoing price and cost pressure [14][18] - For the full year, sales totaled $3.2 billion and Adjusted EBITDA was $120 million, which was at the high end of guidance but below initial expectations [8][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In North America, fourth quarter revenue was $522 million, down from $640 million in the prior year, with Adjusted EBITDA declining to $14 million from $42 million [19] - In Europe, revenue increased to $280 million from $256 million in the prior year, primarily due to a weaker US dollar, but volumes and mix were lower year-over-year [19][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall market for windows and doors in North America is expected to decline low- to mid-single digits, with new single-family construction down low single digits and repair and remodel activity down mid-single digits [22] - The Canadian market is anticipated to see high single-digit declines due to ongoing economic slowdown and weaker housing activity [22] - In Europe, volumes are expected to be broadly flat year-over-year, indicating stabilization without material improvements [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on controlling costs and improving service levels while preparing for a potential market recovery [10][34] - A strategic review of the European business is ongoing, with potential actions to improve liquidity and strengthen the balance sheet [10][11] - The company is implementing a new A3 Operating System across its manufacturing network to enhance problem-solving and operational efficiency [31][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the macro environment remained soft, with no meaningful improvement in demand expected in the near term [4][10] - The company is prioritizing pricing discipline and managing costs to navigate the challenging market conditions [24][25] - Future guidance reflects continued uncertainty, with expectations for net revenue between $2.95 billion and $3.1 billion and Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $100 million to $150 million [24][25] Other Important Information - The company completed a sale-leaseback of its Coral Springs facility, generating approximately $38 million in net proceeds, which improved liquidity [7][15] - At year-end, the company had approximately $136 million in cash and about $350 million available on its revolver, with no debt maturities until December 2027 [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Price versus volume dynamic - Management indicated that pricing actions are largely implemented and expect slight headwinds from price-cost dynamics due to inflation [42][43] Question: Implementation of operational improvements - Management reported that they are approximately 85% through the implementation of the new operating model across all sites, focusing on shop floor improvements and problem-solving [47][48] Question: Future productivity and efficiency projects - Management acknowledged that while productivity opportunities exist, current volume reductions are limiting the ability to realize those benefits [48][50]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong financial results for Q4 2025, indicating progress in its transformation despite some tailwinds [4][5] - The foundation of the business was significantly strengthened in 2025 through leadership upgrades, structural simplification, and cost elimination [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The presort business has seen new customer wins and no churn since June 2025, with a full pipeline of sales expected to translate into financial results over the coming months [8][10] - The company is focusing on aggressive pricing strategies in the presort business to win back clients and expects EBIT margins in the low-to-mid 20% range [14][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is aware of potential headwinds from government shutdowns and economic uncertainties, particularly affecting the SendTech space [7] - The second half of 2026 is expected to show better performance in the presort business due to easier year-over-year comparisons [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is pivoting towards profitable growth and is undergoing an external review with qualified advisors [5] - There is a renewed focus on mail and investment to slow the decline in certain business areas, particularly in the shipping technology segment [33][65] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the impact of government shutdowns on hardware purchases and overall performance [13] - The company is optimistic about its recovery from the low point tied to the IMI migration and believes it has the best products in the market [50] Other Important Information - The company plans to hold an investor day in 2026 to educate stakeholders on its fundamentals [66] - The hiring of new executives is seen as a strategic move to enhance the company's capabilities, regardless of the future direction of the business [58] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you expand on the market uncertainty and geopolitical challenges? - Management highlighted issues like government shutdowns and economic direction as potential headwinds but does not expect major impacts [7] Question: What is the impact of the government shutdown on performance? - The CFO noted that hardware purchases were affected, pushing some sales into the subsequent quarter [13] Question: How aggressive will the pricing strategy be in the presort business? - Management indicated that they are being aggressive to win new customers and have already made concessions to existing clients [14][15] Question: What are the expectations for growth in the presort business? - Management expects easier comparisons in the second half of the year, which should help return to positive growth [23] Question: How does the company view its capital allocation strategy? - The company is committed to a net debt to EBITDA ratio around 3x and will be opportunistic in share buybacks and dividends [36][48] Question: What are the top growth opportunities for the company? - Management identified presort, shipping, and banking as key areas for growth, emphasizing the importance of competitive pricing and market focus [65]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, adjusted net revenue was $9.32 billion, a 6% increase from the prior year on a constant currency basis, excluding dispositions [40] - Adjusted operating margin improved by 100 basis points to 44.2% for the full year [41] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for the full year was $12.22, a 12% increase compared to 2024 [42] - In Q4, adjusted net revenue was $2.32 billion, reflecting a 6% increase year-over-year on a constant currency basis [42] - Adjusted operating margin for Q4 increased by 80 basis points to 44.7% [42] - Adjusted EPS for Q4 was $3.18, a 12% increase compared to the prior year [42] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Merchant Solutions segment achieved adjusted net revenue of $1.78 billion for Q4, reflecting growth of slightly over 6% [43] - POS and software business within Merchant Solutions achieved high single-digit growth in Q4 [43] - Genius's payments attach rate in the enterprise segment nearly doubled in Q4, enhancing customer lifetime value [44] - Integrated and embedded business grew in the high single digits in Q4 [44] - Core payments delivered mid-single-digit growth in Q4, benefiting from strong distribution channels [45] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue in Central Europe grew in the mid-teens, with Greece experiencing one of the strongest quarters on record [45] - New sales in the U.S. during Q4 were 35% higher than the prior year, marking the strongest quarter in several years [45] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The acquisition of Worldpay is seen as a pivotal moment for the company, aimed at creating a better Global Payments with enhanced scale and capabilities [4][5] - The company plans to invest approximately $1 billion annually in commerce technology to expand omni-channel offerings and advance AI-enabled product roadmaps [12] - Four strategic pillars include pure-play focus, client-centric approach, enhanced capabilities through innovation, and global reach with local expertise [16] - In 2026, the company will focus on integrating Worldpay, accelerating go-to-market strategies, expanding Genius, and leveraging AI for new revenue streams [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving $200 million in annualized revenue and $600 million in expense synergies over the next three years from the Worldpay integration [17] - The company expects constant currency adjusted net revenue growth of approximately 5% for 2026, with modest acceleration anticipated in the second half of the year [50][51] - Management highlighted the importance of a disciplined integration plan to support future growth and the need to unite as one global team [38][39] Other Important Information - The company generated strong free cash flow in 2025, with over 100% adjusted free cash flow conversion [7] - A $2.5 billion share repurchase authorization was approved, with an immediate repurchase of $550 million of shares [8] - The company plans to return more than $2 billion of capital to shareholders in 2026 through share repurchases and dividends [52] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the split between enterprise and SMB growth? - Management indicated that the merchant business exited the year a little over 6% organically, with SMB approximately 50% of revenue composition and enterprise and platforms each representing about 25% [59][62] Question: What is the trajectory of the expected synergies? - The company expects to realize $600 million in cost synergies over three years, with $70 million-$80 million expected in 2026 [69][70] Question: How is the cross-sell into the SMB business at Worldpay progressing? - Management expressed optimism about cross-selling capabilities into the existing Worldpay base and leveraging distribution platforms to enhance market penetration [71][72]