Essar Steel Algoma Reports Increases in Shipments, Earnings
10/14/2014 - Essar Steel Algoma Inc. reported today CA$85.2 million in EBITDA for the three month period ended 30 September 2014.
This improvement in earnings is attributable, in part to a 28% increase in shipments with 680,092 tons shipped during the quarter as compared to 530,038 tons in the previous quarter, coupled with higher selling prices. EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure of profitability, used by management as an indicator of the operational health of the business. The net income for the quarter was CA$52.9 million compared to a net loss of CA $80.8million for Q1 FY2015.
Essar Steel Algoma chief executive officer Kalyan Ghosh commented on the quarter's results, "As we enter into the final stage of the refinancing process this week we are starting to witness the results of our turnaround efforts. Step changes in both productivity and conversion costs combined with improving macroeconomic indicators are positively reflected in our second quarter results. As we commence our seasonal raw material build we continue to optimize production levels to ensure reliable supply to our customers over the coming winter."
Essar Steel Algoma Inc. is based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Canada. As a fully integrated steel producer, the company derives its revenues primarily from the manufacture and sale of hot and cold rolled steel products including sheet and plate.
Essar Steel Algoma chief executive officer Kalyan Ghosh commented on the quarter's results, "As we enter into the final stage of the refinancing process this week we are starting to witness the results of our turnaround efforts. Step changes in both productivity and conversion costs combined with improving macroeconomic indicators are positively reflected in our second quarter results. As we commence our seasonal raw material build we continue to optimize production levels to ensure reliable supply to our customers over the coming winter."
Essar Steel Algoma Inc. is based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Canada. As a fully integrated steel producer, the company derives its revenues primarily from the manufacture and sale of hot and cold rolled steel products including sheet and plate.
