EX-99.12tm2513739d1_ex99-1.htmEXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Investor Contact
Media Contact
Paul T. Luther
Rob Morrison
(412) 553-1950
(412) 553-2666
Paul.Luther@howmet.com
Rob.Morrison@howmet.com
Howmet Aerospace Reports First Quarter 2025
Results
Record Revenue Up 6% Year Over Year, Record
Profit, Strong Cash from Operations
$125 Million Deployed for Common Stock Repurchases,
Additional $100 Million in April
Full Year 2025 Guidance1: Revenue
Range Widened, Increases to Adj. EBITDA*, Adj. EPS*, Free Cash Flow
First Quarter 2025 GAAP Financial Results
·
Revenue of $1.94 billion, up 6% year over year, driven by Commercial Aerospace,
up 9%
·
Operating Income Margin of 25.4%
·
Net Income of $344 million versus $243 million in the first quarter 2024;
Earnings per Share of $0.84 versus $0.59 in the first quarter 2024
·
Generated $253 million of Cash from Operations; $167 million of Cash used
for Financing Activities; and $115 million of Cash used for Investing Activities
·
Share repurchases of $125 million; $0.10 per share common stock dividend,
up 100% year over year
First Quarter 2025 Adjusted Financial Results
·
Adjusted EBITDA excluding special items of $560 million, up 28% year over
year
·
Adjusted EBITDA margin excluding special items of 28.8%, up 480 basis points
year over year
·
Adjusted Operating Income Margin excluding special items of 25.3%, up 500
basis points year over year
·
Adjusted Earnings Per Share excluding special items of $0.86, up 51% year
over year
·
Generated $134 million of free cash flow
2025 Guidance: Includes current assumptions of tariff impacts
Q2 2025 Guidance
FY 2025 Guidance
Low
Baseline
High
Low
Baseline
High
G1G2Revenue
$1.980B
$1.990B
$2.000B
$7.880B
$8.030B
$8.180B
G3G4Adj. EBITDA*1
$555M
$560M
$565M
$2.225B
$2.250B
$2.275B
G5G6Adj. EBITDA Margin*1
28.0%
28.1%
28.3%
28.2%
28.0%
27.8%
G7G8Adj. Earnings per Share*1
$0.85
$0.86
$0.87
$3.36
$3.40
$3.44
G9Free Cash Flow1
$1.100B
$1.150B
$1.200B
* Excluding special items
1 Reconciliations of the forward-looking non-GAAP measures
to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, as well as the directly comparable GAAP measures, are not available without unreasonable
efforts due to the variability and complexity of the charges and other components excluded from the non-GAAP measures – for further
detail, see “2025 Guidance” below.
Key Announcements
·
Repurchased
$125 million of common stock in first quarter 2025 at average price of $124.24 per share
·
Repurchased
an additional $100 million of common stock in April 2025 at average price of $125.61 per share
·
Paid
a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share on the Company’s common stock in first quarter 2025, up 100% from first quarter 2024’s
$0.05 dividend per share
·
Fitch
Ratings upgraded Howmet Aerospace’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating from BBB to BBB+ on March 31, 2025
·
Full Year 2025 Guidance: Revenue range widened with increases to Adj. EBITDA*,
Adj. EPS*, and Free Cash Flow
PITTSBURGH, PA, May 1, 2025 – Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:
HWM) today reported first quarter 2025 results. The Company reported record first quarter 2025 revenue of $1.94 billion, up 6% year over
year, primarily driven by growth in the commercial aerospace market of 9%.
Howmet Aerospace reported Net Income of $344 million, or $0.84 per
share, in the first quarter 2025 versus $243 million, or $0.59 per share, in the first quarter 2024, and included approximately $7 million
in net charges from special items. Net Income excluding special items was $351 million, or $0.86 per share, in the first quarter 2025,
versus $238 million, or $0.57 per share, in the first quarter 2024.
First quarter 2025 Operating Income was $494 million, up 34% year over
year. Operating Income excluding special items was $491 million, up 33% year over year. Operating Income Margin was 25.4%, up approximately
520 basis points year over year. First quarter 2025 Adjusted Operating Income Margin excluding special items was 25.3%, up approximately
500 basis points year over year.
First quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA excluding special items was $560
million, up 28% year over year. The year-over-year increase was driven by strong growth and performance in the commercial and defense
aerospace markets, partially offset by declines in the commercial transportation market. Adjusted EBITDA margin excluding special items
was up approximately 480 basis points year over year at 28.8%.
Howmet Aerospace Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John
Plant said, “The Howmet team delivered a solid start to 2025, setting quarterly records in revenue, Adjusted EBITDA*,
Adjusted EBITDA margin*, and Adjusted Earnings Per Share* while exceeding all aspects of our baseline guidance. Margin progression within
the Fastening Systems and Engineered Structures segments was particularly noteworthy. Free cash flow was healthy at $134 million, up from
$95 million in the prior year, and marked the eighth consecutive quarter of positive free cash flow generation.”
Mr. Plant continued, “Free cash flow was deployed with a $0.10
per share common stock dividend, up 25% from the prior quarter, $125 million of common stock repurchases in the first quarter 2025, and
an additional $100 million of repurchases in April. Howmet Aerospace’s strong balance sheet continues to be recognized by the rating
agencies, with Fitch upgrading its debt rating on the Company to BBB+, three notches into Investment Grade.”
* Excluding special items
“Turning to the outlook, the commercial aerospace market remains
poised for continued growth. Air passenger traffic continues to grow, led more recently by Europe and Asia Pacific. There has been some
recent moderation in North American traffic growth, driven by tariff-related and economic uncertainty. Nevertheless, Howmet Aerospace’s
engine and airframe OEM customers continue to demonstrate growth, with record backlogs supported by under-build of aircraft in recent
years and the desire for new, fuel-efficient aircraft. We continue to expect healthy growth in the defense aerospace market as well as
industrial and other, with demand for industrial gas turbine fueled by significant data center expansion. For commercial transportation,
a potential increase in truck builds in the second half of 2025 is less certain, given tariff-related and economic uncertainty in North
America. However, our premium products and strong market position should allow Howmet Aerospace to continue to outperform the overall
market. While the tariff situation remains fluid, we expect to pass on tariff-related costs to our customers. Taking these factors into
account including the impact of tariffs, for the full year 2025 guidance, the revenue range has been widened with increases to Adjusted
EBITDA*, Adjusted EPS*, and Free Cash Flow. The balance sheet continues to strengthen, and liquidity remains healthy.”
First Quarter 2025 Segment Performance
Engine Products
1Q24
2Q24
3Q24
4Q24
1Q25
(in U.S. dollar millions)
Third-party sales
$
885
$
933
$
945
$
972
$
996
Inter-segment sales
$
2
$
1
$
3
$
1
$
2
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$
33
$
33
$
34
$
39
$
34
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$
249
$
292
$
307
$
302
$
325
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
28.1
%
31.3
%
32.5
%
31.1
%
32.6
%
Restructuring and other charges (credits)
$
—
$
(1
)
$
1
$
1
$
—
Capital expenditures
$
55
$
33
$
55
$
76
$
86
Engine Products reported first quarter 2025 revenue of $996 million,
an increase of 13% year over year, due to growth in the commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and oil and gas
markets. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $325 million, up 31% year over year, driven by favorable growth in the commercial aerospace, defense
aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and oil and gas markets. The Segment absorbed approximately 500 net headcount in the quarter in support
of expected revenue increases. Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin increased approximately 450 basis points year over year to 32.6%.
Fastening Systems
1Q24
2Q24
3Q24
4Q24
1Q25
(in U.S. dollar millions)
Third-party sales
$
389
$
394
$
392
$
401
$
412
Inter-segment sales
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
1
$
—
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$
11
$
13
$
12
$
11
$
12
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$
92
$
101
$
102
$
111
$
127
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
23.7
%
25.6
%
26.0
%
27.7
%
30.8
%
Restructuring and other charges (credits)
$
—
$
2
$
1
$
2
$
—
Capital expenditures
$
7
$
5
$
5
$
9
$
10
Fastening Systems reported revenue of $412 million, an increase of
6% year over year due to growth in the commercial aerospace market, partially offset by declines in the commercial transportation market.
Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $127 million, up 38% year over year, driven by growth in the commercial aerospace market as well as productivity
gains, partially offset by declines in the commercial transportation market. Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin increased approximately 710
basis points year over year to 30.8%.
Engineered Structures
1Q24
2Q24
3Q24
4Q24
1Q25
(in U.S. dollar millions)
Third-party sales
$
262
$
275
$
253
$
275
$
282
Inter-segment sales
$
1
$
3
$
3
$
3
$
3
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$
11
$
11
$
10
$
10
$
12
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$
37
$
40
$
38
$
51
$
60
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
14.1
%
14.5
%
15.0
%
18.5
%
21.3
%
Restructuring and other charges (credits)
$
—
$
14
$
1
$
(3
)
$
(4
)
Capital expenditures
$
6
$
5
$
5
$
4
$
5
Engineered Structures reported revenue of $282 million, an increase
of 8% year over year due to growth in the defense aerospace market. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $60 million, up 62% year over year, driven
by growth in the defense aerospace market as well as productivity gains. Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin increased approximately 720 basis
points year over year to 21.3%.
Forged Wheels
1Q24
2Q24
3Q24
4Q24
1Q25
(in U.S. dollar millions)
Third-party sales
$
288
$
278
$
245
$
243
$
252
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$
10
$
10
$
10
$
12
$
10
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$
82
$
75
$
64
$
66
$
68
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
28.5
%
27.0
%
26.1
%
27.2
%
27.0
%
Restructuring and other charges (credits)
$
—
$
—
$
1
$
—
$
—
Capital expenditures
$
12
$
9
$
14
$
10
$
15
Forged Wheels reported revenue of $252 million, a decrease of 13% year
over year due to lower volumes in the commercial transportation market, partially offset by an increase in aluminum and other inflationary
cost pass through. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $68 million and decreased 17% year over year due to lower volumes in the commercial transportation
market. Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased approximately 150 basis points year over year to 27.0%.
Repurchased $125 Million of Common Stock in First Quarter 2025,
$100 Million in April 2025
In the first quarter 2025, Howmet Aerospace repurchased $125 million
of common stock at an average price of $124.24 per share, retiring approximately 1.0 million shares. In April 2025, the Company repurchased
an additional $100 million of common stock at an average price of $125.61 per share, retiring approximately 0.8 million shares. As of
April 30, 2025, total share repurchase authorization available was $1.972 billion.
Quarterly Common Stock Dividend of $0.10 Per Share Paid in First
Quarter 2025
On February 25, 2025, the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.10
per share on its common stock, up 100% from the $0.05 per share dividend paid in the first quarter 2024. The Board of Directors announced
a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share on the Company’s common stock to be paid on May 27, 2025 to the holders of record of the
common stock at the close of business on May 9, 2025.
Fitch Upgraded Howmet Aerospace Rating to BBB+
On March 31, 2025, Fitch Ratings upgraded Howmet Aerospace’s
Long-Term Issuer Default Rating from BBB to BBB+, three notches into Investment Grade.
2025 Guidance: Includes current assumptions of tariff impacts
Q2 2025 Guidance
FY 2025 Guidance
Low
Baseline
High
Low
Baseline
High
Revenue
$1.980B
$1.990B
$2.000B
$7.880B
$8.030B
$8.180B
Adj. EBITDA*1
$555M
$560M
$565M
$2.225B
$2.250B
$2.275B
Adj. EBITDA Margin*1
28.0%
28.1%
28.3%
28.2%
28.0%
27.8%
Adj. Earnings per Share*1
$0.85
$0.86
$0.87
$3.36
$3.40
$3.44
Free Cash Flow1
$1.100B
$1.150B
$1.200B
* Excluding Special Items
1 Reconciliations of the forward-looking non-GAAP financial
measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, as well as the directly comparable GAAP measures, are not available
without unreasonable efforts due to the variability and complexity of the charges and other components excluded from the non-GAAP measures,
such as gains or losses on sales of assets, taxes, and any future restructuring or impairment charges. In addition, there is inherent
variability already included in the GAAP measures, including, but not limited to, price/mix and volume. Howmet Aerospace believes such
reconciliations would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors.
Howmet Aerospace will hold its quarterly conference call at 10:00
AM Eastern Time on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The call will be webcast via www.howmet.com. The press release and presentation materials will
be available at approximately 7:00 AM ET on May 1, via the “Investors” section of the Howmet Aerospace website.
About Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries.
The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and airframe structural components
necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged aluminum wheels for
commercial transportation. With approximately 1,170 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies enable
lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft and commercial trucks to operate with a lower carbon footprint. For more information, visit www.howmet.com.
Dissemination of Company Information
Howmet Aerospace intends to make future announcements regarding Company developments and financial performance through its website atwww.howmet.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements that relate to future events and expectations
and as such constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking
statements include those containing such words as "anticipates", "believes", "could", “envisions”, "estimates", "expects", "forecasts", "goal", "guidance", "intends", "may", "outlook", "plans", “poised”, "projects", "seeks", "sees", "should", "targets", "will", "would", or other words of similar meaning. All statements that reflect Howmet Aerospace’s
expectations, assumptions or projections about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including,
without limitation, statements, forecasts and outlook relating to the condition of markets; future financial results or operating performance;
future strategic actions; Howmet Aerospace's strategies, outlook, and business and financial prospects; and any future dividends, debt
issuances, debt reduction and repurchases of its common stock. These statements reflect beliefs and assumptions that are based on Howmet
Aerospace’s perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors Howmet
Aerospace believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject
to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, which could cause actual results to differ materially
from those indicated by these statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (a) deterioration in global economic
and financial market conditions generally, or unfavorable changes in the markets served by Howmet Aerospace, including due to escalating
tariff and other trade policies and the resulting impacts on Howmet Aerospace’s supply and distribution chains, as well as on market
volatility and global trade generally; (b) the impact of potential cyber attacks and information technology or data security breaches;
(c) the loss of significant customers or adverse changes in customers’ business or financial conditions; (d) manufacturing difficulties
or other issues that impact product performance, quality or safety; (e) inability of suppliers to meet obligations due to supply chain
disruptions or otherwise; (f) failure to attract and retain a qualified workforce and key personnel, labor disputes or other employee
relations issues; (g) the inability to achieve improvement in or strengthening of financial performance, operations or competitiveness
anticipated or targeted; (h) inability to meet increased demand, production targets or commitments; (i) competition from new product offerings,
disruptive technologies or other developments; (j) geopolitical, economic, and regulatory risks relating to Howmet Aerospace’s global
operations, including geopolitical and diplomatic tensions, instabilities, conflicts and wars, as well as compliance with U.S. and foreign
trade and tax laws, sanctions, embargoes and other regulations; (k) the outcome of contingencies, including legal proceedings, government
or regulatory investigations, and environmental remediation; (l) failure to comply with government contracting regulations; (m) adverse
changes in discount rates or investment returns on pension assets; and (n) the other risk factors summarized in Howmet Aerospace’s
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Market projections
are subject to the risks discussed above and other risks in the market. Under its share repurchase program, the Company may repurchase
shares from time to time, in amounts, at prices, and at such times as the Company deems appropriate, subject to market conditions, legal
requirements and other considerations. The Company is not obligated to repurchase any specific number of shares or to do so at any particular
time. The declaration of any future dividends is subject to the discretion and approval of the Board of Directors after the Board’s
consideration of all factors it deems relevant and subject to applicable law. The Company may modify, suspend, or cancel its share repurchase
program or its dividend policy in any manner and at any time that it may deem necessary or appropriate. Credit ratings are not a recommendation
to buy or hold any Howmet Aerospace securities, and they may be revised or revoked at any time at the sole discretion of the credit rating
organizations. The statements in this release are made as of the date of this release, even if subsequently made available by Howmet Aerospace
on its website or otherwise. Howmet Aerospace disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements,
whether in response to new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Some of the information included in this release is derived from Howmet
Aerospace’s consolidated financial information but is not presented in Howmet Aerospace’s financial statements prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Certain of these data are considered “non-GAAP financial measures” under SEC rules. These non-GAAP financial measures supplement our GAAP disclosures and should
not be considered an alternative to the GAAP measure. Reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and management’s
rationale for the use of the non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the schedules to this release.
Other Information
In this press release, the acronym “FY” means “full
year”; “Q” means “quarter”; “YoY” means year over year; “Adj.” means adjusted; and
references to performance by Howmet Aerospace or its segments as “record” mean its best result since April 1, 2020 when Howmet
Aerospace Inc. (previously named Arconic Inc.) separated from Arconic Corporation.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Statement of Consolidated Operations (unaudited)
(in U.S. dollar millions, except per-share and share amounts)
Quarter ended
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
March 31, 2024
Sales
$
1,942
$
1,891
$
1,824
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of expenses below)
1,290
1,289
1,290
Selling, general administrative, and other expenses
85
77
88
Research and development expenses
8
7
10
Provision for depreciation and amortization
69
73
67
Restructuring and other credits
(4
)
—
—
Operating income
494
445
369
Interest expense, net
39
40
49
Other expense, net
9
13
17
Income before income taxes
446
392
303
Provision for income taxes
102
78
60
Net income
$
344
$
314
$
243
Amounts Attributable to Howmet Aerospace Common Shareholders:
Earnings per share - basic(1):
Net income per share
$
0.85
$
0.77
$
0.59
Average number of shares(2)(3)
405
406
410
Earnings per share - diluted(1):
Net income per share
$
0.84
$
0.77
$
0.59
Average number of shares(2)(3)
407
408
412
Common stock outstanding at the end of the period
404
405
408
(1)
In order to calculate both basic and diluted earnings per share, preferred stock dividends declared of less than $1 for the quarters
presented need to be subtracted from Net income.
(2)
For the quarters presented, the difference between the diluted average number of shares and the basic average number of shares relates
to share equivalents associated with outstanding restricted stock unit awards and employee stock options.
(3)
As average shares outstanding are used in the calculation of both basic and diluted earnings per share, the full impact of share repurchases
is not fully realized in earnings per share ("EPS") in the period of repurchase since share repurchases may occur at varying
points during a period.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)
(in U.S. dollar millions)
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
536
$
564
Receivables from customers, less allowances of $— in both 2025 and 2024
888
689
Other receivables
13
20
Inventories
1,902
1,840
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
215
249
Total current assets
3,554
3,362
Properties, plants, and equipment, net
2,440
2,386
Goodwill
4,028
4,010
Deferred income taxes
32
35
Intangibles, net
470
475
Other noncurrent assets
248
251
Total assets
$
10,772
$
10,519
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable, trade
$
991
$
948
Accrued compensation and retirement costs
235
305
Taxes, including income taxes
105
60
Accrued interest payable
32
59
Other current liabilities
178
171
Long-term debt due within one year
7
6
Total current liabilities
1,548
1,549
Long-term debt
3,317
3,309
Accrued pension benefits
625
625
Accrued other postretirement benefits
54
54
Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits
436
428
Total liabilities
5,980
5,965
Equity
Howmet Aerospace shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock
55
55
Common stock
404
405
Additional capital
3,095
3,206
Retained earnings
3,068
2,766
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(1,830
)
(1,878
)
Total equity
4,792
4,554
Total liabilities and equity
$
10,772
$
10,519
Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows (unaudited)
(in U.S. dollar millions)
First quarter ended March 31,
2025
2024
Operating activities
Net income
$
344
$
243
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided from operations:
Depreciation and amortization
69
67
Deferred income taxes
18
32
Restructuring and other credits
(4
)
—
Net realized and unrealized losses
5
7
Net periodic pension cost
10
10
Stock-based compensation
14
15
Other
3
1
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions, divestitures, and foreign currency translation adjustments:
Increase in receivables
(189
)
(127
)
Increase in inventories
(49
)
(31
)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets
24
23
Increase in accounts payable, trade
58
22
Decrease in accrued expenses
(91
)
(87
)
Increase in taxes, including income taxes
60
15
Pension contributions
—
(2
)
Increase in noncurrent assets
(1
)
(2
)
Decrease in noncurrent liabilities
(18
)
(9
)
Cash provided from operations
253
177
Financing Activities
Repurchases and payments on debt
(1
)
—
Repurchases of common stock
(125
)
(150
)
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options
1
5
Dividends paid to shareholders
(42
)
(21
)
Taxes paid for net share settlement of equity awards
—
(12
)
Cash used for financing activities
(167
)
(178
)
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures
(119
)
(82
)
Proceeds from the sale of assets and businesses
5
7
Other
(1
)
—
Cash used for investing activities
(115
)
(75
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
1
—
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(28
)
(76
)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
565
610
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
537
$
534
Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Segment Information (unaudited)
(in U.S. dollar millions)
1Q24
2Q24
3Q24
4Q24
2024
1Q25
Engine Products
Third-party sales
$
885
$
933
$
945
$
972
$
3,735
$
996
Inter-segment sales
$
2
$
1
$
3
$
1
$
7
$
2
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$
33
$
33
$
34
$
39
$
139
$
34
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$
249
$
292
$
307
$
302
$
1,150
$
325
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
28.1
%
31.3
%
32.5
%
31.1
%
30.8
%
32.6
%
Restructuring and other (credits) charges
$
—
$
(1
)
$
1
$
1
$
1
$
—
Capital expenditures
$
55
$
33
$
55
$
76
$
219
$
86
Fastening Systems
Third-party sales
$
389
$
394
$
392
$
401
$
1,576
$
412
Inter-segment sales
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
1
$
1
$
—
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$
11
$
13
$
12
$
11
$
47
$
12
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$
92
$
101
$
102
$
111
$
406
$
127
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
23.7
%
25.6
%
26.0
%
27.7
%
25.8
%
30.8
%
Restructuring and other charges
$
—
$
2
$
1
$
2
$
5
$
—
Capital expenditures
$
7
$
5
$
5
$
9
$
26
$
10
Engineered Structures
Third-party sales
$
262
$
275
$
253
$
275
$
1,065
$
282
Inter-segment sales
$
1
$
3
$
3
$
3
$
10
$
3
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$
11
$
11
$
10
$
10
$
42
$
12
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$
37
$
40
$
38
$
51
$
166
$
60
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
14.1
%
14.5
%
15.0
%
18.5
%
15.6
%
21.3
%
Restructuring and other charges (credits)
$
—
$
14
$
1
$
(3
)
$
12
$
(4
)
Capital expenditures
$
6
$
5
$
5
$
4
$
20
$
5
Forged Wheels
Third-party sales
$
288
$
278
$
245
$
243
$
1,054
$
252
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$
10
$
10
$
10
$
12
$
42
$
10
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$
82
$
75
$
64
$
66
$
287
$
68
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
28.5
%
27.0
%
26.1
%
27.2
%
27.2
%
27.0
%
Restructuring and other charges
$
—
$
—
$
1
$
—
$
1
$
—
Capital expenditures
$
12
$
9
$
14
$
10
$
45
$
15
Differences between the total segment and consolidated
totals are in Corporate.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited)
(in U.S. dollar millions)
Reconciliation of Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes
1Q24
2Q24
3Q24
4Q24
2024
1Q25
Income before income taxes
$
303
$
334
$
354
$
392
$
1,383
$
446
Loss on debt redemption
—
—
6
—
6
—
Interest expense, net
49
49
44
40
182
39
Other expense, net
17
15
17
13
62
9
Operating income
$
369
$
398
$
421
$
445
$
1,633
$
494
Segment provision for depreciation and amortization
65
67
66
72
270
68
Unallocated amounts:
Restructuring and other charges (credits)
—
22
(1
)
—
21
(4
)
Corporate expense(1)
26
21
25
13
85
22
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$
460
$
508
$
511
$
530
$
2,009
$
580
Total Segment Adjusted
EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes that this measure is meaningful to investors because Total Segment Adjusted
EBITDA provides additional information with respect to the Company's operating performance and the Company’s ability to meet its
financial obligations. The Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Howmet’s definition of Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) is net margin
plus an add-back for depreciation and amortization. Net margin is equivalent to Sales minus the following items: Cost of goods sold; Selling,
general administrative, and other expenses; Research and development expenses; and Provision for depreciation and amortization. Special
items, including Restructuring and other charges (credits), are excluded from net margin and Segment Adjusted EBITDA. Differences between
the total segment and consolidated totals are in Corporate.
(1) Pre-tax special items included in Corporate expense
1Q24
2Q24
3Q24
4Q24
2024
1Q25
Plant fire reimbursements, net
$
—
$
(6
)
$
—
$
(12
)
$
(18
)
$
—
Costs (benefits) associated with closures, supply chain disruptions, and other items
1
—
(1
)
1
1
1
Total Pre-tax special items included in Corporate expense
$
1
$
(6
)
$
(1
)
$
(11
)
$
(17
)
$
1
Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued
(in U.S. dollars millions)
Reconciliation of Free cash flow
Quarter ended
1Q24
1Q25
Cash provided from operations
$
177
$
253
Capital expenditures
(82
)
(119
)
Free cash flow
$
95
$
134
The Accounts Receivable Securitization program remains unchanged at
$250 outstanding.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes
that this measure is meaningful to investors because management reviews cash flows generated from operations after taking into consideration
capital expenditures (due to the fact that these expenditures are considered necessary to maintain and expand the Company's asset base
and are expected to generate future cash flows from operations). It is important to note that Free cash flow does not represent the residual
cash flow available for discretionary expenditures since other non-discretionary expenditures, such as mandatory debt service requirements,
are not deducted from the measure.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued
(in U.S. dollar millions, except per-share and share amounts)
Reconciliation of Net income excluding Special items
Quarter ended
1Q24
4Q24
1Q25
Net income
$
243
$
314
$
344
Diluted earnings per share ("EPS")
$
0.59
$
0.77
$
0.84
Average number of diluted shares
412
408
407
Special items:
Restructuring and other credits
—
—
(4
)
Plant fire reimbursements, net
—
(12
)
—
Costs associated with closures, supply chain disruptions, and other items
1
1
1
Subtotal: Pre-tax special items
1
(11
)
(3
)
Tax impact of Pre-tax special items(1)
—
2
1
Subtotal
1
(9
)
(2
)
Discrete and other tax special items(2)
(6
)
(2
)
9
Total: After-tax special items
(5
)
(11
)
7
Net income excluding Special items
$
238
$
303
$
351
Diluted EPS excluding Special items
$
0.57
$
0.74
$
0.86
Net income excluding Special
items and Diluted EPS excluding Special items are non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that these measures are meaningful
to investors because management reviews the operating results of the Company excluding the impacts of Restructuring and other credits,
Discrete tax items, and Other special items (collectively, “Special items”). There can be no assurances that additional Special
items will not occur in future periods. To compensate for this limitation, management believes that it is appropriate to consider both
Net income and Diluted EPS determined under GAAP as well as Net income excluding Special items and Diluted EPS excluding Special items.
(1)
The Tax impact of Pre-tax special items is based on the applicable statutory rates whereby the difference between such rates and the
Company’s consolidated estimated annual effective tax rate is itself a Special item.
(2)
Discrete tax items for each period included the following:
•
for 1Q24, a benefit to release a valuation allowance related to U.S. foreign tax credits ($6), and a net benefit for other small items
($1);
•
for 4Q24, a benefit to release a valuation allowance related to U.S. state tax losses and credits ($6), an excess tax benefit for
stock compensation ($1), a charge for prior year audit assessments and tax adjustments $4, and a charge to adjust a valuation allowance
related to U.S. foreign tax credits $2; and
•
for 1Q25, a net charge related to the expiration of a tax holiday in China $6, a charge for a tax reserve established in Germany $2,
and a net charge for other small items $1.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued
(in U.S. dollar millions)
Reconciliation of Operational tax rate
1Q25
Effective tax rate, as reported
Special items(1)(2)
Operational tax rate, as adjusted
Income before income taxes
$
446
$
(3
)
$
443
Provision for income taxes
$
102
$
(10
)
$
92
Tax rate
22.9
%
20.8
%
Operational tax rate is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes
that this measure is meaningful to investors because management reviews the operating results of the Company excluding the impacts of
Special items. There can be no assurances that additional Special items will not occur in future periods. To compensate for this limitation,
management believes that it is appropriate to consider both the Effective tax rate determined under GAAP as well as the Operational tax
rate.
(1)
Pre-tax special items for 1Q25 included Restructuring and other credits ($4), partially offset by Costs associated with closures,
supply chain disruptions, and other items $1.
(2)
Tax Special items includes discrete tax items, the tax impact on Special items based on the applicable statutory rates, the difference
between such rates and the Company’s consolidated estimated annual effective tax rate and other tax related items. Discrete tax
items for 1Q25 included a net charge related to the expiration of a tax holiday in China $6, a charge for a tax reserve established in
Germany $2, and a net charge for other small items $1.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued
(in U.S. dollars millions)
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Quarter ended
margin excluding Special items
1Q24
4Q24
1Q25
Sales
$
1,824
$
1,891
$
1,942
Operating income
$
369
$
445
$
494
Operating income margin
20.2
%
23.5
%
25.4
%
Net income
$
243
$
314
$
344
Add:
Provision for income taxes
$
60
$
78
$
102
Other expense, net
17
13
9
Interest expense, net
49
40
39
Restructuring and other credits
—
—
(4
)
Provision for depreciation and amortization
67
73
69
Adjusted EBITDA
$
436
$
518
$
559
Add:
Plant fire reimbursements, net
$
—
$
(12
)
$
—
Costs associated with closures, supply chain disruptions, and other items
1
1
1
Adjusted EBITDA excluding Special items
$
437
$
507
$
560
Adjusted EBITDA margin excluding Special items
24.0
%
26.8
%
28.8
%
Incremental margin
Quarter ended
1Q24
1Q25
1Q25 YoY
Third-party sales (a)
$1,824
$1,942
$118
Operating income (b)
$369
$494
$125
Adjusted EBITDA excluding Special items (c)
$437
$560
$123
Incremental operating income margin (b)/(a)
106%
Incremental margin (c)/(a)
104%
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA excluding Special items, Adjusted
EBITDA margin excluding Special items, Third-party sales, and Incremental margin are non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes
that these measures are meaningful to investors because they provide additional information with respect to the Company's operating performance
and the Company’s ability to meet its financial obligations. The Adjusted EBITDA presented may not be comparable to similarly titled
measures of other companies. The Company's definition of Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization)
is net margin plus an add-back for depreciation and amortization. Net margin is equivalent to Sales minus the following items: Cost of
goods sold, Selling, general administrative, and other expenses, Research and development expenses, and Provision for depreciation and
amortization. Special items, including Restructuring and other credits, are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued
(in U.S. dollar millions)
Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income Excluding Special
Quarter ended
Items and Adjusted Operating Income Margin Excluding Special Items
1Q24
4Q24
1Q25
Sales
$
1,824
$
1,891
$
1,942
Operating income
$
369
$
445
$
494
Operating income margin
20.2
%
23.5
%
25.4
%
Add:
Restructuring and other credits
$
—
$
—
$
(4
)
Plant fire reimbursements, net
—
(12
)
—
Costs associated with closures, supply chain disruptions, and other items
1
1
1
Adjusted operating income excluding Special items
$
370
$
434
$
491
Adjusted operating income margin excluding Special items
20.3
%
23.0
%
25.3
%
Adjusted operating income excluding Special items and Adjusted operating
income margin excluding Special items are non-GAAP financial measures. Special items, including Restructuring and other credits, are excluded
from Adjusted operating income. Management believes that these measures are meaningful to investors because management reviews the operating
results of the Company excluding the impacts of Special items. There can be no assurances that additional Special items will not occur
in future periods. To compensate for this limitation, management believes that it is appropriate to consider both Operating income determined
under GAAP as well as Operating income excluding Special items.
Mentions · how they’re counted
| Category | Underlined | Word counter | Model’s count |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI AI, artificial intelligence, generative AI, machine learning, large language model, LLM | 0 | — | — |
| Layoffs layoffs, RIF, headcount reduction, workforce optimization, restructuring | 20 | — | — |
| Recession recession, downturn, contraction, slowdown | 0 | — | — |
| Tariffs tariff, trade war, trade barriers, trade restrictions, trade policy | 8 | — | — |
| Buybacks share repurchase, buyback program | 6 | — | — |
Underlines use the same word lists the scores use. AI, recession and tariffs follow Palanor’s word counter, so those counts match it exactly on the same text. Layoffs and buybacks use the terms the model was given. The model’s count is an estimate by meaning, not by string, so it can differ from the underlines.
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