Coronavirus Update
- We continue to apply all safety measures at our disposal with the highest degree of attention to ensure our employees are working in the lowest risk environment possible. As a result, AMG has zero hospitalizations presently and has not experienced a facility closure or operational interruption.
Strategic Highlights
- The commissioning of AMG Vanadium’s second spent catalyst recycling facility in
Zanesville, Ohio is proceeding as planned. We continue our ramp up phase and the plant is forecast to achieve at run rate capacity in the fourth quarter of 2022. Shell & AMG Recycling B.V. (SARBV) continues to pursue circular refinery residue opportunities globally.- AMG Brazil will increase its spodumene production by 40,000 tons, bringing its production capacity to 130,000 tons per annum. The project is proceeding as planned, construction will begin in the third quarter of 2022; and commissioning will commence in the second quarter of 2023.
- AMG Lithium has started construction and will celebrate a groundbreaking ceremony at the
Bitterfeld-Wolfen Chemical Park onMay 11, 2022 , for the first European lithium refinery, and commissioning for the first module of the battery grade lithium hydroxide upgrader will commence in the third quarter of 2023. - AMG’s first lithium vanadium battery (“LIVA”) for industrial power management applications is proceeding as planned and commissioning has begun at AMG Graphite located in Hauzenberg,
Germany .
Financial Highlights
- Revenue increased by 53% to
$403.9 million in the first quarter of 2022 from$264.0 million in the first quarter of 2021. - EBITDA was
$54.8 million in the first quarter of 2022, 93% higher than the first quarter 2021 EBITDA of$28.3 million , marking the seventh straight quarter of sequential improvement. - Annualized return on capital employed was 19.8% for the first three months of 2022, more than double the 9.4% for the same period in 2021.
- AMG’s liquidity as of
March 31, 2022 , was$478 million , with$308 million of unrestricted cash and$170 million of revolving credit availability. - The Company has maintained its final 2021 declared dividend of €0.30 to be paid on
May 12, 2022 to shareholders of record onMay 10, 2022 .
Dr.
“AMG continued to sequentially improve EBITDA in the first quarter for the seventh time as prices increased and demand remains robust throughout our portfolio. We expect this to continue throughout the year. Our Clean Energy Materials segment continues to deliver strong EBITDA, which more than tripled since the first quarter of 2021, its eighth straight quarter of sequentially increasing EBITDA. The global lithium market has experienced very strong price increases. Ferrovanadium prices have recovered to a level above long-term averages. We have increased EBITDA guidance for 2022 twice since our initial guidance, and in the outlook section of this press release we do so again today.
“AMG’s key strategic projects are all proceeding as planned. The commissioning of the ferrovanadium plant in
In 000’s US dollars | |||
Q1 ‘22 | Q1 ‘21 | Change | |
Revenue | 53% | ||
Gross profit | 75,194 | 46,864 | 60% |
Gross margin | 18.6% | 17.8% | |
Operating profit | 37,814 | 13,809 | 174% |
Operating margin | 9.4% | 5.2% | |
Net income attributable to shareholders | 29,115 | 5,099 | 471% |
EPS - Fully diluted | 0.89 | 0.18 | 394% |
EBIT (1) | 44,233 | 17,376 | 155% |
EBITDA (2) | 54,760 | 28,339 | 93% |
EBITDA margin | 13.6% | 10.7% | |
Cash (used in) from operating activities | (3,654) | 19,939 | N/A |
Notes:
(1) EBIT is defined as earnings before interest and income taxes. EBIT excludes restructuring, asset impairment, inventory cost adjustments, environmental provisions, exceptional legal expenses, equity-settled share-based payments, and strategic expenses.
(2) EBITDA is defined as EBIT adjusted for depreciation and amortization.
Operational Review
AMG Clean Energy Materials
Q1 ‘22 | Q1 ‘21 | Change | |
Revenue | 103% | ||
Gross profit | 39,004 | 13,203 | 195% |
Gross profit before non-recurring items | 41,269 | 13,383 | 208% |
Operating profit | 28,219 | 3,605 | 683% |
EBITDA | 37,227 | 10,286 | 262% |
AMG Clean Energy Materials’ revenue more than doubled compared to the first quarter of 2021, to
Gross profit before non-recurring items for the quarter more than tripled compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to the increased price environment.
SG&A expenses in the first quarter of 2022 were
The first quarter 2022 EBITDA increased by
AMG Critical Minerals
Q1 ‘22 | Q1 ‘21 | Change | |
Revenue | 47% | ||
Gross profit | 13,002 | 13,154 | (1%) |
Gross profit before non-recurring items | 13,048 | 13,071 | —% |
Operating profit | 5,647 | 6,560 | (14%) |
EBITDA | 7,883 | 9,012 | (13%) |
AMG Critical Minerals’ revenue increased by
Gross profit before non-recurring items of
SG&A expenses in the first quarter of 2022 slightly increased by
The first quarter 2022 EBITDA was
AMG Critical Materials Technologies
Q1 ‘22 | Q1 ‘21 | Change | |
Revenue | 27% | ||
Gross profit | 23,188 | 20,507 | 13% |
Gross profit before non-recurring items | 23,283 | 20,569 | 13% |
Operating profit | 3,948 | 3,644 | 8% |
EBITDA | 9,650 | 9,041 | 7% |
AMG Critical Materials Technologies' first quarter 2022 revenue increased by
SG&A expenses increased by
AMG Critical Materials Technologies’ EBITDA increased to
The Company signed
Financial Review
Exceptional Items
AMG’s first quarter 2022 gross profit includes exceptional items, which are not included in the calculation of EBITDA.
A summary of exceptional items included in gross profit in the first quarters of 2022 and 2021 are below:
Exceptional items included in gross profit
Q1 ‘22 | Q1 ‘21 | Change | |
Gross profit | $46,864 | 60% | |
Inventory cost adjustment | — | (333) | N/A |
Restructuring expense | 141 | 67 | 110% |
Asset impairment reversal | — | (136) | N/A |
Strategic project expense | 2,265 | 561 | 304% |
Gross profit excluding exceptional items | 77,600 | 47,023 | 65% |
Energy Costs
AMG experienced significant increases in gas and electricity costs in the first quarter of 2022. Total energy costs were
SG&A
AMG’s first quarter 2022 SG&A expenses were
Net Finance Costs
AMG’s first quarter 2022 net finance costs were
Tax
AMG recorded an income tax benefit of
AMG paid taxes of
Liquidity
2022 | 2021 | Change | |
Senior secured debt | —% | ||
Cash & cash equivalents | 308,482 | 337,877 | (9%) |
Senior secured net debt | 62,841 | 34,020 | 85% |
Other debt | 26,676 | 24,398 | 9% |
Net debt excluding municipal bond | 89,517 | 58,418 | 53% |
Municipal bond debt | 319,419 | 319,476 | —% |
Restricted cash | 62,139 | 93,434 | (33%) |
Net debt | 346,797 | 284,460 | 22% |
AMG had a net debt position of
AMG continued to maintain a strong balance sheet and adequate sources of liquidity during the first quarter. As of
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Outlook
AMG was able to deliver strong results despite the continuing impact of COVID-19 and the fallout from the geopolitical turbulence in recent months. EBITDA was
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Given the improved market conditions within our portfolio, especially the lithium and also the vanadium markets, the new guidance is that 2022 EBITDA will be in the range of
The last long-term EBITDA guidance was given in 2019, prior to the COVID period. In 2019, we said “we will reach an EBITDA of
Being now much closer to the year 2023, and despite the global disruption from the coronavirus and the geopolitical turbulence, we strongly reaffirm that guidance.
As to a new long-term EBITDA guidance, we will reach an EBITDA of
Net income to EBITDA reconciliation
Q1 ‘22 | Q1 ‘21 | |
Net income | ||
Income tax benefit | (1,489) | (910) |
Net finance cost | 8,919 | 8,654 |
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions | 1,380 | 1,114 |
Restructuring expense | 141 | 67 |
Inventory cost adjustment | — | (333) |
Strategic project expense (1) | 4,796 | 2,552 |
Share of loss of associates | 500 | 387 |
Others | 102 | 167 |
EBIT | 44,233 | 17,376 |
Depreciation and amortization | 10,527 | 10,963 |
EBITDA | 54,760 | 28,339 |
(1) The Company is in the ramp-up phase for several strategic expansion projects, including AMG Vanadium’s expansion project, the joint venture with Shell, Hybrid Lithium Vanadium Redox Flow Battery System, and the lithium expansion in
Condensed Interim Consolidated Income Statement | ||
For the quarter ended | ||
In thousands of US dollars | 2022 | 2021 |
Unaudited | Unaudited | |
Continuing operations | ||
Revenue | 403,863 | 263,986 |
Cost of sales | (328,669) | (217,122) |
Gross profit | 75,194 | 46,864 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (37,462) | (33,093) |
Other income, net | 82 | 38 |
Net other operating income | 82 | 38 |
Operating profit | 37,814 | 13,809 |
Finance income | 299 | 210 |
Finance cost | (9,218) | (8,864) |
Net finance cost | (8,919) | (8,654) |
Share of loss of associates and joint ventures | (500) | (387) |
Profit before income tax | 28,395 | 4,768 |
Income tax benefit | 1,489 | 910 |
Profit for the period | 29,884 | 5,678 |
Profit attributable to: | ||
Shareholders of the Company | 29,115 | 5,099 |
Non-controlling interests | 769 | 579 |
Profit for the period | 29,884 | 5,678 |
Earnings per share | ||
Basic earnings per share | 0.91 | 0.18 |
Diluted earnings per share | 0.89 | 0.18 |
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | ||
In thousands of US dollars | ||
Assets | ||
Property, plant and equipment | 719,054 | 693,624 |
43,541 | 44,684 | |
Derivative financial instruments | 16,772 | 95 |
Other investments | 29,212 | 29,830 |
Deferred tax assets | 67,036 | 52,937 |
Restricted cash | 53,728 | 85,023 |
Other assets | 8,754 | 8,471 |
Total non-current assets | 938,097 | 914,664 |
Inventories | 246,037 | 218,320 |
Derivative financial instruments | 3,721 | 4,056 |
Trade and other receivables | 198,397 | 145,435 |
Other assets | 67,691 | 65,066 |
Current tax assets | 6,619 | 5,888 |
Restricted cash | 8,411 | 8,411 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 308,482 | 337,877 |
Total current assets | 839,358 | 785,053 |
Total assets | 1,777,455 | 1,699,717 |
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | ||
(continued) | ||
In thousands of US dollars | ||
Equity | ||
Issued capital | 853 | 853 |
Share premium | 553,715 | 553,715 |
(14,919) | (16,596) | |
Other reserves | (81,096) | (96,421) |
Retained earnings (deficit) | (146,466) | (173,117) |
Equity attributable to shareholders of the Company | 312,087 | 268,434 |
Non-controlling interests | 25,268 | 25,718 |
Total equity | 337,355 | 294,152 |
Liabilities | ||
Loans and borrowings | 665,806 | 675,384 |
Lease liabilities | 44,306 | 45,692 |
Employee benefits | 159,590 | 162,628 |
Provisions | 14,787 | 14,298 |
Deferred revenue | 21,736 | 22,341 |
Other liabilities | 9,388 | 11,098 |
Derivative financial instruments | 769 | 2,064 |
Deferred tax liabilities | 5,901 | 5,617 |
Total non-current liabilities | 922,283 | 939,122 |
Loans and borrowings | 36,847 | 27,341 |
Lease liabilities | 4,844 | 4,857 |
Short-term bank debt | 14,765 | 13,046 |
Deferred revenue | 20,510 | 18,478 |
Other liabilities | 81,203 | 80,672 |
Trade and other payables | 266,860 | 252,765 |
Derivative financial instruments | 6,090 | 6,010 |
Advance payments from customers | 49,983 | 35,091 |
Current tax liability | 19,671 | 10,586 |
Provisions | 17,044 | 17,597 |
Total current liabilities | 517,817 | 466,443 |
Total liabilities | 1,440,100 | 1,405,565 |
Total equity and liabilities | 1,777,455 | 1,699,717 |
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | ||
For the quarter ended | ||
In thousands of US dollars | 2022 | 2021 |
Unaudited | Unaudited | |
Cash (used in) from operating activities | ||
Profit for the period | 29,884 | 5,678 |
Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash flows: | ||
Non-cash: | ||
Income tax benefit | (1,489) | (910) |
Depreciation and amortization | 10,527 | 10,963 |
Asset impairment reversal | — | (136) |
Net finance cost | 8,919 | 8,654 |
Share of loss of associates and joint ventures | 500 | 387 |
(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment | (55) | 9 |
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions | 1,380 | 1,088 |
Movement in provisions, pensions, and government grants | (1,685) | (3,796) |
Working capital and deferred revenue adjustments | (41,819) | 4,748 |
Cash generated from operating activities | 6,162 | 26,685 |
Finance costs paid, net | (5,917) | (4,749) |
Income tax paid | (3,899) | (1,997) |
Net cash (used in) from operating activities | (3,654) | 19,939 |
Cash used in investing activities | ||
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 59 | 171 |
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangibles | (43,763) | (35,583) |
Investments in associates and joint ventures | (500) | (1,000) |
Change in restricted cash | 31,295 | 33,878 |
Interest received on restricted cash | 9 | 15 |
Capitalized borrowing cost | (7,886) | (7,722) |
Other | 8 | 13 |
Net cash used in investing activities | (20,778) | (10,228) |
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | ||
(continued) | ||
For the quarter ended | ||
In thousands of US dollars | 2022 | 2021 |
Unaudited | Unaudited | |
Cash used in financing activities | ||
Proceeds from issuance of debt | 1,835 | 1,481 |
Payment of transaction costs related to debt | — | (390) |
Repayment of borrowings | (1,718) | (1,510) |
Net (repurchase of) proceeds from issuance common shares | (1,523) | 176 |
Payment of lease liabilities | (1,291) | (1,283) |
Contributions by non-controlling interests | — | 244 |
Net cash used in financing activities | (2,697) | (1,282) |
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (27,129) | 8,429 |
Cash and cash equivalents at | 337,877 | 207,366 |
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held | (2,266) | (4,716) |
Cash and cash equivalents at | 308,482 | 211,079 |
This press release contains inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the
This press release contains regulated information as defined in the Dutch Financial Markets Supervision Act (Wet op het financieel toezicht).
About AMG
AMG is a global critical materials company at the forefront of CO2 reduction trends. AMG produces highly engineered specialty metals and mineral products and provides related vacuum furnace systems and services to the transportation, infrastructure, energy, and specialty metals & chemicals end markets.
AMG Clean Energy Materials segment combines AMG’s recycling and mining operations, producing materials for infrastructure and energy storage solutions while reducing the CO2 footprint of both suppliers and customers. AMG Clean Energy Materials segment spans the vanadium, lithium, and tantalum value chains. AMG Critical Materials Technologies segment combines AMG’s leading vacuum furnace technology line with high-purity materials serving global leaders in the aerospace sector. AMG Critical Minerals segment consists of AMG’s mineral processing operations in antimony, graphite, and silicon metal.
With approximately 3,300 employees, AMG operates globally with production facilities in
For further information, please contact:
mfischer@amg-nv.com
Disclaimer
Certain statements in this press release are not historical facts and are “forward looking.” Forward looking statements include statements concerning AMG’s plans, expectations, projections, objectives, targets, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, plans and intentions relating to acquisitions, AMG’s competitive strengths and weaknesses, plans or goals relating to forecasted production, reserves, financial position and future operations and development, AMG’s business strategy and the trends AMG anticipates in the industries and the political and legal environment in which it operates and other information that is not historical information. When used in this press release, the words “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “should,” and similar expressions, and the negatives thereof, are intended to identify forward looking statements. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. AMG expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in AMG's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based.
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