Constellium reports second quarter 2014 financial results

Constellium N.V. today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014.

Highlights of results include:

• Shipments up 2% versus prior year
• Revenues of €920 million and Adjusted EBITDA of €81 million
• Record performance of P&ARP segment
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Constellium reported solid results for the second quarter of 2014 reflecting a record performance in our packaging and automotive rolled products segment and a strong performance in our automotive structures business. Our aerospace segment is significantly higher than the first quarter of 2014, but is below our performance level from the same period in 2013. Revenues for the second quarter of 2014 were €920 million, slightly higher than €916 million in the second quarter of 2013, reflecting an increase in volume, partially offset by lower London Metal Exchange (LME) prices. Excluding changes in LME prices and currency exchange rates, revenues on a like-for-like basis for the second quarter of 2014 increased 3%, or by approximately €30 million compared to the second quarter of 2013.

Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2014 was €81 million, which represents an increase of 15% from the first quarter of 2014 and a decrease of 4% compared to the second quarter 2013 Adjusted EBITDA of €85 million. Constellium continues to face an increase in aluminum premiums from the first quarter of 2014 in all of its businesses. The negative impact was €4 million compared to the prior year.

Second quarter 2014 shipments of 279k metric tons were 4% higher than first quarter 2014 shipments of 269k metric tons, and 2% higher than Q2 2013 shipments of 274k metric tons. Adjusted EBITDA per metric ton for the second quarter 2014 was €291, which represents an increase of 11% from the first quarter of 2014, but a decrease of 6% from €309 per metric ton compared to the second quarter 2013.

Commenting on the second quarter 2014 results, Pierre Vareille, Constellium’s Chief Executive Officer reported: “Overall, second quarter results were solid with P&ARP reaching a record level of performance and AS&I reporting another strong quarter. In addition, our A&T segment partially recovered from continuing operational challenges, but A&T’s performance remains below the second quarter of last year. We foresee continuing strong demand in all of our segments and increasing long term demand for automotive products, particularly in the U.S. Overall, we remain optimistic about our business as we make headway on our strategic growth initiatives and most particularly on our automotive expansion projects in both Europe and the U.S.”