Howmet Aerospace Delivers on Second Quarter 2021 Commitments with Expectations for a Stronger Second Half 2021

August 4, 2021

Second Quarter 2021 Highlights

  • Revenue of $1.20 billion, down only 5% year over year
  • Income from continuing operations of $74 million, or $0.17 per share, versus loss from continuing operations of $84 million, or $0.19 per share, in the second quarter 2020
  • Income from continuing operations excluding special items of $96 million, or $0.22 per share, versus $55 million, or $0.12 per share, in the second quarter 2020
  • Operating income of $207 million, up 180% year over year
  • Operating income excluding special items of $205 million, up 14% year over year
  • Generated $85 million cash from operations and $164 million of adjusted free cash flow; $700 million of cash used for financing activities; and $91 million of cash provided from investing activities
  • Cash balance at end of quarter at $716 million after redeeming approximately $476 million of debt and repurchasing $200 million of common stock with cash on hand; Revolving credit facility undrawn at $1 billion

2021 Guidance* Updated

  • Updated Full Year 2021 Guidance: Revenue at $5.05-$5.15 billion, versus prior $5.05-$5.20 billion, with an unchanged outlook of $5.10 billion; Adjusted EBITDA $1.145-$1.185 billion, versus prior $1.125-$1.20 billion, with an increased outlook of $1.17 billion; Earnings Per Share Excluding Special Items $0.95-$1.02, versus prior $0.91-$1.02, with an increased outlook of $0.99; Adjusted Free Cash Flow $415-$485 million, versus prior $390-$460 million, with an increased outlook of $450 million
  • Issued Third Quarter 2021 Guidance: Revenue $1.28-$1.32 billion with an outlook of $1.30 billion; Adjusted EBITDA $285-$305 million with an outlook of $295 million; Earnings Per Share Excluding Special Items $0.23-$0.27 with an outlook of $0.25

Key Announcements

  • On May 3, 2021, Howmet Aerospace completed the early redemption of all $476 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.87% Notes due 2022 at an aggregate redemption price of approximately $500 million.
  • In the second quarter 2021, the Company repurchased approximately 5.9 million shares for $200 million.
  • On July 19, 2021, the Board of Directors reinstated a quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock, declaring a dividend of $0.02 per share to be paid on August 25, 2021.

*Reconciliations of the forward-looking non-GAAP measures to the most 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 “2021 Guidance” below.

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) today reported second quarter 2021 results. The Company reported second quarter revenues of $1.2 billion, down only 5% year over year due to disruptions in the commercial aerospace market, primarily driven by COVID-19 and Boeing 787 production declines, partially offset by growth in the commercial transportation and industrial markets.

Howmet Aerospace reported income from continuing operations of $74 million, or $0.17 per share, in the second quarter 2021 versus loss from continuing operations of $84 million, or $0.19 per share, in the second quarter 2020. Income from continuing operations excluding special items was $96 million, or $0.22 per share, in the second quarter 2021, versus $55 million, or $0.12 per share, in the second quarter 2020. Income from continuing operations in the second quarter 2021 included a $22 million charge from special items, principally related to debt redemption and other financing costs.

Second quarter 2021 operating income was $207 million, up 180% year over year. Operating income excluding special items was $205 million, up 14% year over year. The year-over-year increase was due to growth in the commercial transportation and industrial markets, variable and fixed cost reductions, and favorable product pricing, partially offset by disruptions in the commercial aerospace market, driven by COVID-19 and Boeing 787 production declines. Operating income margin, excluding special items, was up approximately 280 basis points year over year to 17.2%.

Howmet Aerospace Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer John Plant said, “Howmet Aerospace delivered another solid quarter of results despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the commercial aerospace market, supported by strong demand in commercial transportation and industrial markets. While second quarter revenues declined 5% year over year, driven by a 31% reduction in commercial aerospace revenues, profit and margins exceeded guidance and included strong cash generation. Second quarter 2021 adjusted EBITDA margin of 22.8% was similar to first quarter 2021’s 22.7%, despite absorbing ramp-up costs in preparation for anticipated commercial aerospace volume increases beginning in the second half 2021.”

Mr. Plant continued, “We continue to expect the commercial aerospace recovery to begin in the second half 2021, led by Engine Products, followed by Engineered Structures, with Fastening Systems lagging by approximately six months. The commercial transportation market remains strong, supporting Forged Wheels; however, customer supply chain constraints are expected to curb growth in the near term. As we look to the rest of 2021 and beyond, we are well positioned to emerge from the pandemic in a stronger, more profitable position.”

“Our liquidity position remains strong as a result of our strict and disciplined approach to costs and spending. We ended the second quarter with approximately $716 million of cash after redeeming approximately $476 million of debt and repurchasing $200 million of common stock with cash on hand. Our $1 billion revolving credit facility remains undrawn and our next debt maturity is not until October 2024.”

On April 1, 2020, Arconic Inc. completed the separation of its business into two independent, publicly-traded companies: Howmet Aerospace Inc. (the new name for Arconic Inc.) and Arconic Corporation. The financial results of Arconic Corporation for all periods prior to April 1, 2020 have been retrospectively reflected in the Statement of Consolidated Operations as discontinued operations and, as such, have been excluded from continuing operations and segment results for all periods prior to April 1, 2020. Additionally, the assets and liabilities associated with Arconic Corporation prior to the separation are classified as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations. The cash flows, comprehensive income, and equity related to Arconic Corporation have not been segregated and are included in Howmet Aerospace’s financial statements for all periods prior to April 1, 2020.

Second Quarter 2021 Segment Performance

Engine Products

Engine Products reported revenue of $544 million, a decrease of 7% year over year due to declines in the commercial aerospace market driven by COVID-19 and Boeing 787 production declines, partly offset by growth in the industrial gas turbine market. Segment operating profit was $100 million, down 5% year over year, driven by volume declines in the commercial aerospace market, partially offset by variable and fixed cost reductions and favorable sales volumes in the industrial gas turbine market. The segment added approximately 300 headcount in the quarter in anticipation of revenue increases in the second half of the year. Segment operating profit margin increased approximately 50 basis points year over year to 18.4%.

Fastening Systems

Fastening Systems reported revenue of $262 million, a decrease of 20% year over year due to declines in the commercial aerospace market, primarily driven by COVID-19 and Boeing 787 production declines, partly offset by growth in the commercial transportation and industrial markets. Segment operating profit was $50 million, down 29% year over year, driven by volume declines in the commercial aerospace market, partially offset by variable and fixed cost reductions and favorable sales volumes in the commercial transportation and industrial markets. Segment operating profit margin decreased approximately 240 basis points year over year to 19.1%.

Engineered Structures

Engineered Structures reported revenue of $160 million, a decrease of 30% year over year due to declines in the commercial aerospace market, driven by COVID-19 and Boeing 787 production declines. Segment operating profit was $11 million, down 42% year over year, driven by volume declines, partially offset by variable and fixed cost reductions. Segment operating profit margin decreased approximately 140 basis points year over year to 6.9%.

Forged Wheels

Forged Wheels reported revenue of $229 million, an increase of 103% year over year due to strength in the commercial transportation market. Segment operating profit was $61 million, up 917% year over year, driven by volume increases, fixed cost reductions, and maximizing production in low-cost countries. Segment operating profit margin increased approximately 2,130 basis points year over year to 26.6%.

2021 Guidance*

3Q 2021 Guidance

FY 2021 Guidance


Low


Outlook


High


Low


Outlook


High

Revenue

$1.28B

$1.30B

$1.32B

$5.05B

$5.10B

$5.15B

Adj. EBITDA

$285M

$295M

$305M

$1.145B

$1.170B

$1.185B

Adj. EBITDA Margin1

22.3%

22.7%

23.1%

22.7%

22.9%

23.0%

Adj. Earnings per Share1

$0.23

$0.25

$0.27

$0.95

$0.99

$1.02

Adj. Free Cash Flow

$415M

$450M

$485M

1) Excluding Special Items

*
Howmet Aerospace has not provided reconciliations of the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted earnings per share or earnings per share excluding special items, and adjusted free cash flow, to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Such reconciliations are not available without unreasonable efforts due to the variability and complexity with respect to the charges and other components excluded from the non-GAAP measures, such as the effects of foreign currency movements, gains or losses on sales of assets, taxes, and any future restructuring or impairment charges. These reconciling items are in addition to the inherent variability already included in the GAAP measures, which includes, but is 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.

Completed Early Redemption of All Outstanding 5.87% Notes due 2022 with Cash on Hand

On May 3, 2021 Howmet Aerospace redeemed all $476 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 5.87% Notes due 2022 at an aggregate redemption price of approximately $500 million. As a result, interest costs to the Company will be reduced in 2021 by approximately $19 million and approximately $28 million on an annual basis. Including the January 15, 2021 early redemption of all $361 million aggregate principal amounts of its 5.40% Notes due 2021, these two transactions will reduce the Company’s interest expense by approximately $47 million on an annual basis. The Company’s next debt maturity is in October 2024.

Share Repurchase of $200 Million Completed

The accelerated share repurchase agreement announced on May 11, 2021 was completed on June 18, 2021. Howmet Aerospace received approximately 4.9 million shares on May 11, 2021 and an additional approximately 1 million shares on June 21, 2021. Approximately $77 million remains authorized by the Board of Directors for share repurchases.

Board of Directors Reinstates Common Stock Dividend of $0.02 Per Share

On July 19, 2021 the Board of Directors reinstated a quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock, declaring a dividend of $0.02 per share. The dividend is to be paid on August 25, 2021, to the holders of record of the common stock at the close of business on August 6, 2021. Future dividends are subject to the discretion and final approval of the Board of Directors after the Board’s consideration of all factors it deems relevant and subject to applicable law and contractual considerations.

Howmet Aerospace will hold its quarterly conference call at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. 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 August 4, via the “Investors” section of the Howmet Aerospace website. A link to the press release will also be available via Howmet Aerospace’s Twitter handle @HowmetAerospace at https://twitter.com/howmetaerospace.

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 titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft to operate with a lower carbon footprint. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Dissemination of Company Information

Howmet Aerospace intends to make future announcements regarding Company developments and financial performance through its website at www.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,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “guidance,” “intends,” “may,” “outlook,” “plans,” “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 end markets; future financial results or operating performance; future strategic actions; Howmet Aerospace’s strategies, outlook, and business and financial prospects; and any future dividends and repurchases of its debt or equity securities. 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) uncertainty of the duration, extent and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Howmet Aerospace’s business, results of operations, and financial condition; (b) deterioration in global economic and financial market conditions generally, including as a result of pandemic health issues (including COVID-19 and its effects, among other things, on global supply, demand, and distribution disruptions as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and results in an increasingly prolonged period of travel, commercial and/or other similar restrictions and limitations); (c) unfavorable changes in the markets served by Howmet Aerospace; (d) the impact of potential cyber attacks and information technology or data security breaches; (e) the loss of significant customers or adverse changes in customers’ business or financial conditions; (f) manufacturing difficulties or other issues that impact product performance, quality or safety; (g) inability of suppliers to meet obligations due to supply chain disruptions or otherwise; (h) the inability to achieve revenue growth, cash generation, cost savings, restructuring plans, cost reductions, improvement in profitability, or strengthening of competitiveness and operations anticipated or targeted; (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 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, which can expose Howmet Aerospace to substantial costs and liabilities; (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, 2020 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. 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.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries

Statement of Consolidated Operations (unaudited)

(in U.S. dollar millions, except per-share and share amounts)

Quarter ended

June 30, 2021

March 31, 2021

June 30, 2020

Sales

$

1,195

$

1,209

$

1,253

Cost of goods sold (exclusive of expenses below)

857

873

923

Selling, general administrative, and other expenses

55

65

74

Research and development expenses

4

5

4

Provision for depreciation and amortization

67

68

73

Restructuring and other charges(1)

5

9

105

Operating income

207

189

74

Interest expense

89

72

144

Other expense, net

8

4

16

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

110

113

(86

)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

36

33

(2

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations after income taxes

74

80

(84

)

Loss from discontinued operations after income taxes

(12

)

Net income (loss)

$

74

$

80

$

(96

)

Amounts Attributable to Howmet Aerospace Common Shareholders:

Earnings (loss) per share – Basic(2)(3)(5):

Continuing operations

$

0.17

$

0.18

$

(0.19

)

Discontinued operations

$

$

$

(0.03

)

Net income (loss) per share

$

0.17

$

0.18

$

(0.22

)

Average number of shares(3)(4)

431,593,607

433,598,797

436,110,495

Earnings (loss) per share – Diluted(2)(3)(5):

Continuing operations

$

0.17

$

0.18

$

(0.19

)

Discontinued operations

$

$

$

(0.03

)

Net income (loss) per share

$

0.17

$

0.18

$

(0.22

)

Average number of shares(4)

436,992,917

439,337,643

436,110,495

Common stock outstanding at the end of the period

428,855,919

434,081,077

436,127,649

(1)

Restructuring and other charges for the quarters ended June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 included severance costs, asset impairments, pension settlement charges and other exit costs. Restructuring and other charges for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 included severance costs, pension curtailments and other exit costs.

(2)

In order to calculate both basic and diluted earnings per share, preferred stock dividends declared of $1 for the quarters ended June 30, 2021, March 31, 2021, and June 30, 2020 need to be subtracted from Net income (loss).

(3)

For the quarters presented, the difference between the diluted average number of shares and the basic average number of shares related to share equivalents associated with outstanding employee stock options and awards.

(4)

Basic and diluted average number of shares and common stock outstanding at the end of the period for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 do not reflect the full impact of the share repurchases made at different times during the second quarter of 2021.

(5)

Per share amounts are calculated independently for Continuing and Discontinued operations, therefore, the sum of the amounts may not equal the total Net Income (loss) per share.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)

(in U.S. dollar millions)

June 30, 2021

December 31, 2020

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

715

$

1,610

Receivables from customers, less allowances of $— in 2021 and $1 in 2020

316

328

Other receivables(1)

100

29

Inventories

1,456

1,488

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

212

217

Total current assets

2,799

3,672

Properties, plants, and equipment, net

2,515

2,592

Goodwill

4,090

4,102

Deferred income taxes

188

272

Intangibles, net

557

571

Other noncurrent assets

230

234

Total assets

$

10,379

$

11,443

Liabilities

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable, trade

$

632

$

599

Accrued compensation and retirement costs

195

205

Taxes, including income taxes

80

102

Accrued interest payable

75

89

Other current liabilities

232

289

Short-term debt

13

376

Total current liabilities

1,227

1,660

Long-term debt, less amount due within one year

4,227

4,699

Accrued pension benefits

868

985

Accrued other postretirement benefits

156

198

Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits

303

324

Total liabilities

6,781

7,866

Equity

Howmet Aerospace shareholders’ equity:

Preferred stock

55

55

Common stock

429

433

Additional capital

4,481

4,668

Retained earnings

517

364

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(1,884

)

(1,943

)

Total equity

3,598

3,577

Total liabilities and equity

$

10,379

$

11,443

(1)

Includes deferred purchase program receivable of $49 as of June 30, 2021 and $12 as of December 31, 2020.

Howmet Aerospace and subsidiaries

Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows (unaudited)

(in U.S. dollar millions)

Six months ended June 30,

2021

2020

Operating activities

Net income

$

154

$

119

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided from (used for) from operations:

Depreciation and amortization

135

203

Deferred income taxes

15

25

Restructuring and other charges

14

126

Net loss from investing activities—asset sales

4

4

Net periodic pension benefit cost

9

34

Stock-based compensation

14

23

Other

46

48

Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions, divestitures, and foreign currency translation adjustments:

Increase in receivables

(231

)

(70

)

Decrease (increase) in inventories

19

(136

)

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets

10

(11

)

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, trade(1)

48

(320

)

Decrease in accrued expenses

(93

)

(173

)

Increase in taxes, including income taxes

24

96

Pension contributions

(61

)

(102

)

Increase in noncurrent assets

(4

)

(6

)

Decrease in noncurrent liabilities

(24

)

(37

)

Cash provided from (used for) operations

79

(177

)

Financing Activities

Net change in short-term borrowings (original maturities of three months or less)

(1

)

(2

)

Additions to debt (original maturities greater than three months)(2)

2,400

Payments on debt (original maturities greater than three months)(3)

(838

)

(2,041

)

Debt issuance costs

(1

)

(61

)

Premiums paid on early redemption of debt

(22

)

(59

)

Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options

15

30

Dividends paid to shareholders

(1

)

(10

)

Repurchase of common stock

(200

)

Net cash transferred to Arconic Corporation at separation

(500

)

Other

(20

)

(34

)

Cash used for financing activities

(1,068

)

(277

)

Investing Activities

Capital expenditures(1)

(91

)

(184

)

Proceeds from the sale of assets and businesses(4)

8

114

Sale of debt securities

5

Cash receipts from sold receivables

172

114

Cash provided from investing activities

94

44

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(8

)

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(895

)

(418

)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year

1,611

1,703

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

716

$

1,285

The separation of Arconic Inc. into two standalone, publicly-traded companies, Howmet Aerospace Inc. and Arconic Corporation, (the “Arconic Inc. Separation Transaction”) occurred on April 1, 2020. The cash flows related to Arconic Corporation have not been segregated and are included in the Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows for the first quarter of 2020.

(1)

As previously disclosed, during the third quarter of 2020, the Company identified a misclassification in the presentation of changes in accounts payable and capital expenditures in its previously issued Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2020. Although management has determined that such misclassification was not material, the Company revised the accompanying Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2020, resulting in an $83 increase to previously reported capital expenditures and decrease to cash provided from investing activities with a corresponding reduction (decrease) in accounts payable, trade and increase in cash provided by (used for) operations.

(2)

The proceeds from financing activities primarily related to long-term debt issuance of $1,200 in the first quarter of 2020 which went with Arconic Corporation at separation and long-term debt issuance of $1,200 in the second quarter of 2020.

(3)

The use of cash from financing activities in 2021 was related to the repayment of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the 5.870% Notes due 2022 of approximately $476 and the 5.400% Notes due 2021 of approximately $361.

(4)

Proceeds from the sale of assets and businesses in 2020 were primarily related to sale of a rolling mill in Itapissuma, Brazil and hard alloy extrusions plant in South Korea for $50 and $62 in cash, respectively, which were related to Arconic Corporation.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries

Segment Information (unaudited)

(in U.S. dollar millions)

1Q20

2Q20

3Q20

4Q20

2020

1Q21

2Q21


Engine Products

Third-party sales

$

781

$

585

$

485

$

555

$

2,406

$

534

$

544

Inter-segment sales

$

2

$

1

$

1

$

1

$

5

$

1

$

1

Segment operating profit

$

165

$

105

$

39

$

108

$

417

$

101

$

100

Segment operating profit margin

21.1

%

17.9

%

8.0

%

19.5

%

17.3

%

18.9

%

18.4

%

Provision for depreciation and amortization

$

30

$

31

$

31

$

31

$

123

$

31

$

30

Restructuring and other charges (credits)

$

13

$

22

$

9

$

(8

)

$

36

$

5

$

5

Capital expenditures

$

19

$

14

$

15

$

29

$

77

$

11

$

16


Fastening Systems

Third-party sales

$

385

$

326

$

271

$

263

$

1,245

$

272

$

262

Inter-segment sales

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Segment operating profit

$

96

$

70

$

33

$

48

$

247

$

45

$

50

Segment operating profit margin

24.9

%

21.5

%

12.2

%

18.3

%

19.8

%

16.5

%

19.1

%

Provision for depreciation and amortization

$

12

$

12

$

12

$

12

$

48

$

12

$

13

Restructuring and other charges

$

2

$

24

$

$

13

$

39

$

2

$

3

Capital expenditures

$

8

$

7

$

9

$

15

$

39

$

5

$

9


Engineered Structures

Third-party sales

$

275

$

229

$

206

$

217

$

927

$

176

$

160

Inter-segment sales

$

3

$

2

$

1

$

1

$

7

$

1

$

2

Segment operating profit

$

28

$

19

$

10

$

16

$

73

$

10

$

11

Segment operating profit margin

10.2

%

8.3

%

4.9

%

7.4

%

7.9

%

5.7

%

6.9

%

Provision for depreciation and amortization

$

13

$

14

$

13

$

12

$

52

$

12

$

13

Restructuring and other charges (credits)

$

17

$

(5

)

$

9

$

7

$

28

$

1

$

Capital expenditures

$

3

$

5

$

3

$

8

$

19

$

5

$

5


Forged Wheels

Third-party sales

$

191

$

113

$

172

$

203

$

679

$

227

$

229

Inter-segment sales

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Segment operating profit

$

50

$

6

$

35

$

62

$

153

$

70

$

61

Segment operating profit margin

26.2

%

5.3

%

20.3

%

30.5

%

22.5

%

30.8

%

26.6

%

Provision for depreciation and amortization

$

10

$

9

$

10

$

10

$

39

$

10

$

9

Restructuring and other charges

$

2

$

1

$

$

$

3

$

$

Capital expenditures

$

7

$

4

$

6

$

6

$

23

$

9

$

13

Differences between the total segment and consolidated totals are in Corporate.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries

Segment Information (unaudited)

(in U.S dollar millions)

Reconciliation of Total Segment Operating Profit to Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes

1Q20

2Q20

3Q20

4Q20

2020

1Q21

2Q21

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

$

198

$

(86

)

$

(12

)

$

71

$

171

$

113

$

110

Interest expense

84

144

77

76

381

72

89

Other (income) expense, net

(24

)

16

8

74

74

4

8

Consolidated operating income

258

74

73

221

626

189

207

Unallocated amounts:

Restructuring and other charges

39

105

22

16

182

9

5

Corporate expense (income)(1)

42

21

22

(3

)

82

28

10

Total segment operating profit

$

339

$

200

$

117

$

234

$

890

$

226

$

222

Reconciliation of Total Segment Capital Expenditures to Consolidated Capital Expenditures

1Q20

2Q20

3Q20

4Q20

2020

1Q21

2Q21

Total segment capital expenditures

$

37

$

30

$

33

$

58

$

158

$

30

$

43

Corporate and discontinued operations

115

2

3

(11

)

109

25

(7

)

Capital expenditures

$

152

$

32

$

36

$

47

$

267

$

55

$

36

Total segment operating profit and Total segment capital expenditures are non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that these measures are meaningful to investors because management reviews the operating results of the Company by Segment excluding the impacts of Corporate, Restructuring and other charges, 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 Income from continuing operations determined under GAAP as well as Total segment operating profit.

Differences between the total segment and consolidated totals are in Corporate.

(1)

For the quarter ended March 31, 2020, Corporate expense included $4 of costs associated with the Arconic Inc. Separation Transaction, $11 of net costs related to fires at two plants, and impairment costs related to facilities closures of $3 offset by ($1) net reimbursement related to legal and advisory charges related to Grenfell Tower. For the quarter ended June 30, 2020, Corporate expense included $3 of costs associated with the Arconic Inc. Separation Transaction, ($6) of reimbursement related to legal and advisory charges related to Grenfell Tower, and $4 of net costs related to a fire at two plants (net of insurance reimbursements). For the quarter ended September 30, 2020, Corporate expense included ($2) of reimbursement related to legal and advisory charges related to Grenfell Tower, and $7 of net costs related to fires at two plants. For the quarter ended December 31, 2020, Corporate expense included ($3) of reimbursement related to legal and advisory charges related to Grenfell Tower, and ($19) of net reimbursements related to fires at two plants. For the quarter ended March 31, 2021, Corporate expense included $10 of costs related to fires at two plants. For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, Corporate expense included ($4) of reimbursement related to legal and advisory charges related to Grenfell Tower, and ($3) of net reimbursement related to fires at two plants.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries

Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued

(in U.S. dollars millions)

Adjusted free cash flow

Quarter Ended

Six months ended

March 31, 2021

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2021

Cash (used for) provided from operations

$

(6

)

$

85

$

79

Cash receipts from sold receivables

57

115

172

Capital expenditures

(55

)

(36

)

(91

)

Adjusted free cash flow

(4

)

$

164

$

160

The net cash funding from the sale of accounts receivables was neither a use of cash nor a source of cash for all periods presented.

Adjusted 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), as well as cash receipts from net sales of beneficial interest in sold receivables. It is important to note that Adjusted 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)

Income from continuing operations excluding Special items

Quarter ended

Six months ended

June 30, 2020

March 31, 2021

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2021

(Loss) income from continuing operations

$

(84

)

$

80

$

74

$

69

$

154

Diluted (loss) earnings per share (EPS)

Continuing operations

$

(0.19

)

$

0.18

$

0.17

$

0.15

$

0.35

Discontinued operations

$

(0.03

)

$

$

$

0.11

$

Special items:

Restructuring and other charges

105

9

5

144

14

Discrete tax items(1)

10

(1

)

4

2

3

Other special items

New financing and debt tender fees

65

23

65

23

Costs, including interest, associated with the Arconic Inc. Separation Transaction

3

14

Plant fire costs (reimbursements), net

4

10

(3

)

15

7

Legal and other advisory reimbursements related to Grenfell Tower, net

(6

)

(4

)

(7

)

(4

)

Other

2

(3

)

2

1

(1

)

Total Other special items

68

7

18

88

25

Tax impact(2)

(44

)

1

(5

)

(54

)

(4

)

Income from continuing operations excluding Special items

$

55

$

96

$

96

$

249

$

192

Diluted EPS excluding Special items

$

0.12

$

0.22

$

0.22

$

0.56

$

0.44

Average number of shares – diluted EPS excluding Special items

438,669,853

439,337,643

436,992,917

439,660,786

438,173,107

Income from continuing operations 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 charges, 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 (Loss) income from continuing operations determined under GAAP as well as Income from continuing operations excluding Special items.

(1)

Discrete tax items for each period included the following:

  • for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, charges resulting from the remeasurement of deferred tax balances in various jurisdictions as a result of the Arconic Inc. Separation Transaction $6, and a net charge for prior year items $4;

  • for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, a net benefit for other items ($1);

  • for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, a charge related to a U.K. tax rate change $2, and a net charge for other items $2;

  • for the six months ended June 30, 2020, charges resulting from the remeasurement of deferred tax balances in various jurisdictions as a result of the Arconic Inc. Separation Transaction $6, a net charge for prior year items $3, a benefit related to stock compensation ($5), and a net benefit for other small items ($2); and

  • for the six months ended June 30, 2021, a charge related to a U.K. tax rate change $2, and a net charge for other items $1.

(2)

The tax impact on 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.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries

Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued

(in U.S. dollar millions)

Operational Tax Rate

Quarter ended June 30, 2021

Six months ended June 30, 2021

As reported

Special items(1)(2)

As adjusted

As reported

Special items(1)(2)

As adjusted

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

$

110

$

21

$

131

$

223

$

40

$

263

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

36

(1

)

35

69

2

71

Operational tax rate

32.7

%

26.7

%

30.9

%

27.0

%

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)

Special items for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 include new financing and debt tender fees $23 and Restructuring and other charges $5, partially offset by ($3) of net reimbursements related to fires at two plants and a reimbursement of legal and other advisory costs related to Grenfell Tower ($4). Special items for the six months ended June 30, 2021 include new financing and debt tender fees $23, Restructuring and other charges $14, and $7 related to net costs related to fires at two plants, net of reimbursement, partially offset by a reimbursement of legal and other advisory costs related to Grenfell Tower ($4).

(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 included the following:
  • for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, a charge related to a U.K. tax rate change $2, and a net charge for other items $2; and
  • for the six months ended June 30, 2021, a charge related to a U.K. tax rate change $2, and a net charge for other items $1.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries

Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued

(in U.S. dollars millions)

Net Debt

June 30, 2020

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2020

March 31, 2021

June 30, 2021

Short-term debt

$

391

$

384

$

376

$

489

$

13

Long-term debt, less amount due within one year

4,695

4,697

4,699

4,224

4,227

Total debt

$

5,086

$

5,081

$

5,075

$

4,713

$

4,240

Less: Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

1,285

1,368

1,611

1,239

716

Net debt

$

3,801

$

3,713

$

3,464

$

3,474

$

3,524

Net debt is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes that this measure is meaningful to investors because management assesses the Company’s leverage position after factoring in cash that could be used to repay outstanding debt.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries

Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued

(in U.S. dollars millions)

Operating income excluding Special items

Quarter ended

June 30, 2020

March 31, 2021

June 30, 2021

Operating income

$

74

$

189

$

207

Special items:

Restructuring and other charges

105

9

5

Costs associated with the Arconic Inc. Separation Transaction

3

Legal and other advisory reimbursements related to Grenfell Tower, net

(6

)

(4

)

Plant fire costs (reimbursements), net

4

10

(3

)

Impairment costs related to facilities closures

Operating income excluding Special items

$

180

$

208

$

205

Sales

$

1,253

$

1,209

$

1,195

Operating income margin, excluding Special items

14.4

%

17.2

%

17.2

%

Operating income excluding Special items and Operating income margin, 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 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.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries

Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued

(in U.S. dollars millions)

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA excluding Special Items Margin

Quarter ended

March 31, 2021

June 30, 2021

Income from continuing operations after income taxes

80

$

74

Add:

Provision for income taxes

33

36

Other expense, net

4

8

Interest expense

72

89

Restructuring and other charges

9

5

Provision for depreciation and amortization

68

67

Adjusted EBITDA

$

266

$

279

Add:

Plant fire costs (reimbursements), net

9

(3

)

Legal and other advisory reimbursements related to Grenfell Tower

(4

)

Adjusted EBITDA excluding Special items

$

275

$

272

Sales

$

1,209

$

1,195

Adjusted EBITDA excluding Special items Margin

22.7

%

22.8

%

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. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA excluding Special items Margin are meaningful to investors because it provides 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.

Investor Contact

Paul T. Luther
(412) 553-1950
Paul.Luther@howmet.com

Media Contact

Paul Erwin
(412) 553-2666
Paul.Erwin@howmet.com

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