Essar Steel Algoma Reports Quarterly Results
11/14/2012 - Essar Steel Algoma Inc. says soft markets led to a weaker financial performance in the quarter ended 30 September 2012 but cost reduction efforts and other initiatives should bode well for improved performance in the next quarter.
Essar Steel Algoma Inc. reported an EBITDA loss of $15.1 million and a net loss of $88.4 million for the three month period ending 30 September 2012. EBITDA is a meaningful indicator of the company's profitability.
The loss for the three month period reflects the impact of lower selling prices for the company's products, lower volumes and higher costs compared to the three month period ending September 30, 2011. Compared to last quarter, selling prices decreased by 7.3%, shipments were down 15.0%, and costs increased 8.5%. Shipments in the quarter were 548,110 tons, generating $410.9 million in revenue for the period.
CEO Kalyan Ghosh commented on the results, "Though soft steel markets led to weaker financial performance, there were a number of significant accomplishments in the quarter. Safety performance remained strong, a new SAP Enterprise Resource System was launched, and liquidity improved as a result of a new U.S. $350 million term loan agreement. These initiatives, combined with continued cost reduction efforts bode well for improved performance in the next quarter."
Essar Steel Algoma Inc. is based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Revenues are derived primarily from the manufacture and sale of rolled steel products, including hot and cold rolled sheet and plate.
