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Constellium SE, headquartered in Paris, has reported results for its first quarter of 2022 ended March 31 that include shipments of 401,000 metric tons, 4 percent more than in the first quarter of 2021, and revenue of 2 billion euros, or $2.1 billion. Its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) totaled 167 million euros, or $176 million, for the quarter, a 38 percent increase year over year.
Constellium Chief Executive Officer Jean-Marc Germain says, “Our team delivered very strong first-quarter results on strong demand across most end markets and solid execution despite significant inflationary pressures. Adjusted EBITDA of 167 million euros was a first-quarter record and a 38 percent improvement over last year’s first quarter. P&ARP (Packaging and Automotive Rolled Products) reported record first-quarter adjusted EBITDA as continued strength in packaging demand more than offset lower shipments in automotive caused by the semiconductor shortage. A&T (Auto and Transportation) also reported strong first-quarter adjusted EBITDA supported by a greater than 20 percent increase in aerospace shipments compared to the same quarter last year and continued strength in transportation, industry and defense (TID). AS&I (Automotive Structures and Industry) also performed very well, falling just short of 2021's record first-quarter performance despite lower automotive shipments. Lastly, we generated solid free cash flow of 26 million euros ($27.4 million) and reduced our leverage to 3.2x.”
He continues, "While there are uncertainties today on the macroeconomic and geopolitical fronts, I am optimistic about our prospects for the remainder of this year and beyond."
Constellium raised its adjusted EBITDA guidance to 640 million euros to 660 million euros, or $675 million to $695.9 million, and free cash flow to more than 170 million euros, or $179.2 million, in 2022.
The company says its overall shipments grew during the quarter because of higher shipments in the P&ARP and A&T segments, while its growth in revenue largely was because of higher metal prices.
Looking at specific segments, Constellium's P&ARP division saw adjusted EBITDA increase 20 percent compared with the first quarter of 2021 primarily because of higher shipments, improved price and mix and favorable metal costs, partially offset by higher operating costs from inflation, the company says. Shipments of 276,000 metric tons increased 3 percent compared with the first quarter of 2021 based on higher shipments of packaging and specialty rolled products, partially offset by lower shipments of automotive rolled products.
In its A&T segment, Constellium saw adjusted EBITDA increase 169 percent compared with the first quarter of 2021 primarily because of higher shipments and improved price and mix, partially offset by higher operating costs in light of inflation and production increases, Constellium says. The first quarter of 2022 included a 10 million euros, or $10.5 million) customer payment related to a contractual volume commitment. Shipments of 55,000 metric tons increased 15 percent compared with the first quarter of the prior year on higher shipments of aerospace and TID rolled products. Revenue of 385 million euros, or $405.9 million, increased 57 percent compared with the first quarter of 2021 primarily because of higher metal prices, higher shipments and improved price and mix.
In its AS&I segment, adjusted EBITDA decreased 3 percent compared with the first quarter of 2021 primarily because of higher operating costs from inflation, largely offset by improved price and mix. Constellium reports shipments of 70,000 metric tons in its AS&I segment were stable compared with the first quarter of the prior year as higher shipments of other extruded products were offset by lower shipments of automotive extruded products. Revenue of 459 million euros, or $515.6 million, increased 31 percent compared with the first quarter of 2021 primarily because of higher metal prices.
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