Ternium S.A.: Ternium Announces Third Quarter and First Nine Months of 2024 Results

LUXEMBOURG / ACCESSWIRE / November 5, 2024 / Ternium S.A. (NYSE:TX) today announced its results for the third quarter and first nine months ended September 30, 2024.

The financial and operational information contained in this press release is based on Ternium S.A.'s operational data and consolidated condensed interim financial statements prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim financial reporting" (IFRS) and presented in US dollars ($) and metric tons. Interim financial figures are unaudited. This press release includes certain non-IFRS alternative performance measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Cash Operating Income, Net Cash, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Equity Holders' Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per ADS. The reconciliation of these figures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures is included in Exhibit I.

Third Quarter of 2024 Highlights

Summary of Third Quarter of 2024 Results

¹ American Depositary Share. Each ADS represents 10 shares of Ternium's common stock. Results are based on a weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding (net of treasury shares) of 1,963,076,776.

Third Quarter of 2024 Highlights

Ternium achieved a strong level of shipments in the third quarter of 2024, on record-high sales volumes in Mexico, higher shipments in Brazil and a continued recovery in the Southern Region.

However, Adjusted EBITDA was $368 million in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting a relatively low margin. Steel revenue per ton decreased sequentially in the third quarter due to lower steel prices in Ternium's main steel markets and a decrease in industrial contract prices in Mexico. This was partially offset by a modest decrease in steel cost per ton, as the company consumed previously purchased high-priced inventory during the third quarter.

Capital expenditures in the third quarter of 2024 amounted to $446 million, as Ternium progressed with its expansion programs in Mexico and with its new wind farm in Argentina. Cash provided by operating activities was $303 million after a working capital increase of $155 million. Consequently, Ternium's net cash position decreased to $1.7 billion as of the end of September 2024 from net cash position of $1.9 billion as of the end of June.

Interim Dividend Payment

Ternium's board of directors approved the payment of an interim dividend of $0.90 per ADS ($0.09 per share), or $177 million based on total shares of common stock outstanding net of treasury shares.

The payment date of the interim dividend will be November 21, 2024, with an ex-dividend date on November 15, 2024 and record date on November 18, 2024.

Outlook

Ternium expects a slight sequential increase in adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2024 due to improved margins partially offset by a reduction in shipments. Apparent demand in Mexico and Brazil is anticipated to decline due to year-end seasonality in the fourth quarter. Conversely, apparent demand in Argentina is expected to remain relatively stable, albeit at levels below historical volumes.

The company anticipates a continued decrease in cost per ton, as a result of the gradual consumption of lower-priced slabs and raw material inventories. However, realized steel prices are projected to decline in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2024, mainly due to the reset of quarterly price contracts with industrial customers in Mexico at reduced levels.

During the third quarter, the company's new push-pull pickling line in the Pesquería industrial center, as well as three of the five finishing lines in Ternium's downstream expansion project, have started operations and are currently ramping up. In addition, our new wind farm in Argentina is expected to begin operations by year-end, boosting our use of self-generated renewable energy and reducing reliance on external sources. This will represent a significant milestone in our commitment to renewable energy and decarbonization.

Analysis of Third Quarter of 2024 Results

Consolidated Net Sales

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2024 equals Net Income adjusted to exclude:

• Depreciation and Amortization;

• Income Tax Results;

• Net Financial Result;

• Equity in Results of Non-consolidated Companies; and

• Provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas.

And adjusted to include the proportional EBITDA in Unigal (70% participation).

Adjusted EBITDA Margin equals Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales. For more information see Exhibit I - Alternative performance measures - "Adjusted EBITDA".

Steel Segment

The Steel Segment shipments increased 7% sequentially in the third quarter of 2024. However, net sales in period remained stable compared to the second quarter of 2024 due to lower realized steel prices. The sequential decrease in revenue per ton was due to lower steel prices in Ternium's main steel markets and lower contract prices in Mexico.

On a year-over-year basis, the Steel Segment shipments remained stable. Nevertheless, net sales decreased year-over-year as a result of lower steel prices in Ternium's main steel markets.

In Mexico, shipments achieved a new record-high in the third quarter of 2024. Sales volumes to the industrial sector increased sequentially, including higher shipments to automotive manufacturers and a recovery in the sales to the HVAC sector. Shipments to the commercial market improved sequentially, albeit from a relatively low base.

In Brazil, shipments to industrial customers and distributors increased sequentially in the third quarter of 2024. On the other hand, sales volumes to automotive manufacturers remained unchanged. Demand for steel products in the country was strong. However, imports of steel products continued increasing in the third quarter, mainly from China.

In the Southern Region, steel shipments continued to recover in the quarter, mainly reflecting better demand in Argentina from the construction sector, the automotive industry, and agribusiness and transportation equipment manufacturers.

Note: For information on the Steel Segment's Cash Operating Income per Ton and Margin, see Exhibit I - Alternative performance measures - "Cash Operating Income - Steel Segment".

The Steel Segment's Cash Operating Income per Ton and Margin decreased sequentially in the third quarter of 2024 due to lower revenue per ton partially offset by slightly lower cost per ton.

Ternium's and Usiminas' blast furnace operations recorded efficiency gains in the period, particularly in fuel consumption. In addition, labor and maintenance costs decreased sequentially in the third quarter.

On the other hand, the company consumed high-cost inventory in the period. The decrease in raw material and slab market prices during 2024 was not totally reflected on Ternium's cost of sales in the third quarter, as the company consumed inventories produced in prior periods.

Mining Segment

The Mining Segment shipments increased 13% sequentially in the third quarter of 2024, supported by higher production levels in our Mexican and Brazilian mining operations. However, net sales decreased slightly in the period reflecting lower iron ore market prices.

On a year-over-year basis, iron ore shipments decreased in the third quarter of 2024 reflecting lower production levels in our Mexican and Brazilian operations. Net sales decreased slightly year-over-year in the third quarter, as lower sales volumes were partially offset by higher realized iron ore prices. The increase in revenue per ton was the result of an improved sales mix of iron ore products, partially offset by lower iron ore market prices.

Note: For information on the Mining Segment's Cash Operating Income per Ton and Margin, see Exhibit I - Alternative performance measures - "Cash Operating Income - Mining Segment".

The Mining Segment's Cash Operating Income per Ton and Margin decreased in the third quarter of 2024 due to lower iron ore realized prices, partially offset by a slight decrease in cost per ton. On a year-over-year basis, the Mining Segment's Cash Operating Income per Ton and Margin increased in the third quarter reflecting a slight increase in realized iron ore prices and a slight decrease in cost per ton.

Net Financial Results

Net financial results were a gain of $74 million in the third quarter of 2024. Of note in the period was a $57 million net foreign exchange gain, mainly reflecting the positive impact of the depreciation of the Mexican Peso and the appreciation of the Brazilian Real vis-a-vis the US dollar on Ternium Mexico's net short local currency position and Usiminas' US dollar denominated debt, respectively. Usiminas uses the Brazilian Real as functional currency.

$ MILLION		3Q24				2Q24				3Q23				9M24				9M23
Net interest results			17				28				30				83				80
Net foreign exchange result			57				(49	)			(33	)			(32	)			(73	)
Change in fair value of financial assets			11				(5	)			36				(131	)			26
Other financial expense, net			(11	)			(13	)			(4	)			(47	)			(13	)
Net financial results			74				(39	)			30				(127	)			20

Income Tax Results

Ternium Mexico, Ternium Argentina and Ternium Brasil use the US dollar as their functional currency and are, therefore, affected by deferred tax results. These results account for the impact of local currency fluctuations against the US dollar, as well as for the effect of local inflation. Effective tax rates in the second quarter and first nine months of 2024 included, in addition, the effect of a provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas and, in the third quarter and first nine months of 2023, certain non-cash effects related to the increase in the participation in Usiminas.

$ MILLION		3Q24				2Q24				3Q23				9M24				9M23
Current income tax expense			(63	)			(124	)			(164	)			(312	)			(450	)
Deferred tax (loss) gain			(80	)			(183	)			(89	)			(178	)			271
Income tax expense			(143	)			(307	)			(253	)			(490	)			(179	)
Result before income tax			236				(436	)			(530	)			331				611
Effective tax rate			61	%			-70	%			-48	%			148	%			29	%
Excluding provision in the 2Q24 for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas in 2012			-				(783	)			-				(783	)			-
Excluding non-cash effects in the 3Q23 related to the increase in the participation in Usiminas			-				-				(1,106	)			-				(1,106	)
Result before income tax excluding provision and non-cash effects			236				347				576				1,114				1,717
Effective tax rate excluding provision and non-cash effects			61	%			88	%			44	%			44	%			10	%

Net Income

Net Income was $93 million in the third quarter of 2024, on operating income of $175 million. Of note in the period were financial result gains of $74 million and deferred tax losses of $80 million.

Equity Holder's Net Income was $32 million in the third quarter, or $0.16 per ADS, mainly after accounting for the participation of a 76.7% non-controlling interest in Usiminas and a 37.4% non-controlling interest in Ternium Argentina.

$ MILLION		3Q24				2Q24				3Q23				9M24				9M23
Owners of the parent			32				(728	)			(739	)			(335	)			262
Non-controlling interest			61				(16	)			(44	)			176				170
Net Income (Loss)			93				(743	)			(783	)			(159	)			433
Excluding provision in the 2Q24 for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas in 2012			-				(783	)			-				(783	)			-
Excluding non-cash effects in the 3Q23 related to the increase in the participation in Usiminas			-				-				(1,106	)			-				(1,106	)
Adjusted Net Income			93				40				323				624				1,539

Cash Flow and Liquidity

Cash from operations reached $303 million in the third quarter of 2024, including a $155 million increase in working capital. The change in working capital was due to a $258 million decrease in trade payables and other liabilities, partially offset by a $54 million decrease in inventories and a $49 million net decrease in trade and other receivables. Capital expenditures amounted to $446 million in the third quarter of 2024. Among other initiatives, Ternium made progress in the construction of new facilities in its Pesquería industrial center and in the construction of a new wind farm in Argentina.

Ternium's net cash position in the third quarter decreased to $1.7 billion as of September 30, 2024, and included Ternium Argentina's total position of cash and cash equivalents and other investments of $1.1 billion.

On November 21, 2024, the company will pay an interim dividend to shareholders of $0.90 per ADS ($0.09 per share), or $177 million based on total shares of common stock outstanding net of treasury shares.

Conference Call and Webcast

Ternium will host a conference call on November 6, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET in which management will discuss third quarter of 2024 results. A webcast link will be available in the Investor Center section of the company's website at www.ternium.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Some of the statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by those statements. These risks include but are not limited to risks arising from uncertainties as to gross domestic product, related market demand, global production capacity, tariffs, cyclicality in the industries that purchase steel products, and other factors beyond Ternium's control.

About Ternium

Ternium is a leading steel producer in the Americas, providing advanced steel products to a wide range of manufacturing industries and the construction sector. We invest in low carbon emissions steelmaking technologies to support the energy transition and the mobility of the future. We also support the development of our communities, especially through educational programs in Latin America. More information about Ternium is available at www.ternium.com.

Income Statement

$ MILLION		3Q24				2Q24				3Q23				9M24				9M23
Net sales			4,480				4,514				5,185				13,773				12,679
Cost of sales			(3,902	)			(3,758	)			(4,192	)			(11,334	)			(10,012	)
Gross profit			578				757				993				2,439				2,667
Selling, general and administrative expenses			(412	)			(435	)			(443	)			(1,278	)			(1,040	)
Other operating income			9				49				(22	)			60				(11	)
Operating income			175				371				527				1,221				1,616
Financial expense			(54	)			(45	)			(47	)			(144	)			(81	)
Financial income			71				73				78				227				161
Other financial (expense) income, net			57				(67	)			0				(210	)			(60	)
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies			17				15				19				51				81
Effect related to the increase of the participation in Usiminas			-				-				(171	)			-				(171	)
Recycling of other comprehensive income related to Usiminas			-				-				(935	)			-				(935	)
Provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas			(31	)			(783	)			-				(814	)			-
Profit (Loss) before income tax results			236				(436	)			(530	)			331				611
Income tax (expense) credit			(143	)			(307	)			(253	)			(490	)			(179	)
Profit (Loss) for the period			93				(743	)			(783	)			(159	)			433
Attributable to:
Owners of the parent			32				(728	)			(739	)			(335	)			262
Non-controlling interest			61				(16	)			(44	)			176				170
Net Profit (Loss) for the period			93				(743	)			(783	)			(159	)			433

Statement of Financial Position

$ MILLION		SEPTEMBER 30, 2024				DECEMBER 31, 2023
Property, plant and equipment, net			8,142				7,638
Intangible assets, net			1,062				996
Investments in non-consolidated companies			517				517
Other investments			27				211
Deferred tax assets			1,432				1,713
Receivables, net			1,013				1,073
Total non-current assets			12,194				12,149
Receivables, net			940				1,173
Derivative financial instruments			24				15
Inventories, net			5,019				4,948
Trade receivables, net			1,896				2,065
Other investments			2,243				1,976
Cash and cash equivalents			1,614				1,846
Total current assets			11,737				12,024
Non-current assets classified as held for sale			8				7
Total assets			23,938				24,179

Statement of Financial Position (cont.)

$ MILLION		SEPTEMBER 30, 2024				DECEMBER 31, 2023
Capital and reserves attributable to the owners of the parent			11,941				12,419
Non-controlling interest			4,385				4,393
Total equity			16,326				16,812
Provisions			627				840
Deferred tax liabilities			106				171
Other liabilities			1,087				1,149
Trade payables			6				12
Lease liabilities			167				189
Borrowings			1,597				1,206
Total non-current liabilities			3,590				3,567
Provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas			814				-
Current income tax liabilities			124				137
Other liabilities			445				430
Trade payables			1,992				2,233
Derivative financial instruments			7				8
Lease liabilities			50				52
Borrowings			590				940
Total current liabilities			4,022				3,801
Total liabilities			7,612				7,367
Total equity and liabilities			23,938				24,179

Statement of Cash Flows

$ MILLION		3Q24				2Q24				3Q23				9M24				9M23
Result for the period			93				(743	)			(783	)			(159	)			433
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization			184				199				165				554				467
Income tax accruals less payments			204				283				158				474				(116	)
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies			(17	)			(15	)			(19	)			(51	)			(81	)
Provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas			31				783				-				814				-
Interest accruals less payments/receipts, net			3				(11	)			1				(10	)			(11	)
Changes in provisions			(1	)			(62	)			(4	)			(70	)			(4	)
Changes in working capital			(155	)			169				388				(252	)			1
Net foreign exchange results and others			(38	)			52				8				134				(12	)
Non-cash effects related to the increase of the participation in Usiminas			-				-				1,106				-				1,106
Net cash provided by operating activities			303				656				1,020				1,435				1,783
Capital expenditures and advances to suppliers for PP&E			(446	)			(409	)			(430	)			(1,304	)			(864	)
(Increase) Decrease in other investments			(164	)			329				(333	)			166				(847	)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant & equipment			0				1				1				2				2
Dividends received from non-consolidated companies			3				1				-				5				15
Acquisition of business:
Purchase consideration			-				-				(119	)			-				(119	)
Cash acquired			-				-				781				-				781
Net cash used in investing activities			(606	)			(79	)			(100	)			(1,132	)			(1,031	)
Dividends paid in cash to company's shareholders			-				(432	)			-				(432	)			(353	)
Dividends paid in cash to non-controlling interest			(3	)			(46	)			-				(49	)			-
Finance lease payments			(13	)			(15	)			(16	)			(46	)			(43	)
Proceeds from borrowings			852				303				163				1,286				236
Repayments of borrowings			(652	)			(365	)			(145	)			(1,183	)			(372	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			183				(556	)			3				(425	)			(532	)
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents			(121	)			22				923				(123	)			220

Exhibit I - Alternative Performance Measures

These non-IFRS measures should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. These non-IFRS measures do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS and, therefore, may not correspond to similar non-IFRS financial measures reported by other companies.

Adjusted EBITDA

$ MILLION		3Q24				2Q24				3Q23				9M24				9M23
Net result			93				(743	)			(783	)			(159	)			433
Adjusted to exclude:
Depreciation and amortization			184				199				165				554				467
Income tax results			143				307				253				490				179
Net financial result			(74	)			39				(30	)			127				(20	)
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies			(17	)			(15	)			(19	)			(51	)			(81	)
Non-cash effects related to the increase in the participation in Usiminas			-				-				1,106				-				1,106
Provision for ongoing litigation in the 2Q24 related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas			31				783								814				-
Reversal of other Usiminas contingencies recognized as part of the PPA			-				(34	)							(34	)			-
Adjusted to include:
Proportional EBITDA in Unigal (70% participation)			8				9				6				27				6
Adjusted EBITDA			368				545				698				1,768				2,089
Divided by: net sales			4,480				4,514				5,185				13,773				12,679
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%)			8	%			12	%			13	%			13	%			16	%

Exhibit I - Alternative Performance Measures (cont.)

Cash Operating Income - Steel Segment

$ MILLION		3Q24				2Q24				3Q23				9M24				9M23
Operating Income - Management View (Note "Segment Information" to Ternium's Financial Statements as of the corresponding dates)			381				278				667				1,252				1,784
Plus/Minus differences in cost of sales (IFRS)			(219	)			88				(162	)			(71	)			(157	)
Excluding depreciation and amortization			138				134				136				410				389
Excluding reversal of other Usiminas contingencies			-				(34	)			-				(34	)			-
Including proportional EBITDA in Unigal (70% participation)			8				9				6				27				6
Cash Operating Income			309				476				647				1,583				2,021
Divided by steel shipments (thousand tons)			4,123				3,841				4,131				11,858				10,179
Cash Operating Income per Ton - Steel			75				124				157				134				199
Divided by steel net sales			4,368				4,395				5,036				13,453				12,531
Cash Operating Income Margin - Steel (%)			7	%			11	%			13	%			12	%			16	%

Cash Operating Income - Mining Segment

$ MILLION		3Q24				2Q24				3Q23				9M24				9M23
Operating Income - Management View (Note "Segment Information" to Ternium's Financial Statements as of the corresponding dates)			(58	)			(52	)			(4	)			(131	)			(35	)
Plus/minus differences in cost of sales (IFRS)			64				61				17				179				11
Excluding depreciation and amortization			46				65				29				145				78
Cash Operating Income			52				74				42				192				54
Divided by mining shipments (thousand tons)			3,020				2,674				3,232				8,389				4,899
Cash Operating Income per Ton - Mining			17				28				13				23				11
Divided by mining net sales			264				271				276				810				471
Cash Operating Income Margin - Mining (%)			20	%			27	%			15	%			24	%			12	%

Exhibit I - Alternative Performance Measures (cont.)

Adjusted Net Result

$ MILLION		2Q24				3Q23				9M24				9M23
Net (Loss) income			(743	)			(783	)			(159	)			433
Excluding non-cash effects related to the increase in the participation in Usiminas			-				(1,106	)			-				(1,106	)
Excluding provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas			(783	)			-				(783	)			-
Adjusted Net Income			40				323				624				1,539

Adjusted Equity Holders' Net Result and Adjusted Earnings (Losses) per ADS

$ MILLION		2Q24				3Q23				9M24				9M23
Equity holders' net income			(728	)			(739	)			(335	)			262
Excluding non-cash effects related to the increase in the participation in Usiminas			-				(1,010	)			-				(1,010	)
Excluding provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas			(706	)			-				(706	)			-
Adjusted Equity Holders' Net Income			(21	)			271				372				1,272
Divided by: outstanding shares of common stock, net of treasury shares (expressed in million of ADS equivalent)			196				196				196				196
Adjusted (Losses) Earnings per ADS ($)			(0.11	)			1.38				1.89				6.48

Free Cash Flow

$ MILLION		3Q24				2Q24				3Q23				9M24				9M23
Net cash provided by operating activities			303				656				1,020				1,435				1,783
Excluding capital expenditures and advances to suppliers for PP&E			(446	)			(409	)			(430	)			(1,304	)			(864	)
Free cash flow			(143	)			247				590				130				919

Exhibit I - Alternative Performance Measures (cont.)

Net Cash Position

$ BILLION		SEPTEMBER 30, 2024				JUNE 30, 2024				SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents2			1.6				1.7				1.8
Plus: other investments (current and non-current)2			2.3				2.1				2.7
Less: borrowings (current and non-current)			(2.2	)			(2.0	)			(2.2	)
Net cash position			1.7				1.9				2.4

² Ternium Argentina's consolidated position of cash and cash equivalents and other investments amounted to $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion as of September 30 and June 30, 2024, respectively, and $1.2 billion as of September 30, 2023.

Sebastián Martí
Ternium - Investor Relations
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SOURCE: Ternium S.A.

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