10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2022

ATI INC Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2022

Filed August 4, 2022For Securities:ATI

Summary

ATI Inc. reported a significant increase in sales for the second quarter and first half of 2022, driven by strong recovery in key end-markets, particularly aerospace and defense, and energy. The company's High Performance Materials & Components (HPMC) segment saw robust growth, largely due to demand for commercial jet engine materials. The Advanced Alloys & Solutions (AA&S) segment also experienced substantial sales growth, benefiting from increased demand in aerospace, defense, and energy sectors, alongside a favorable product mix shift away from lower-margin standard stainless products. Despite the top-line growth, ATI reported net losses for both the three and six-month periods ending June 30, 2022. This was heavily influenced by a significant loss recognized from the divestiture of its Sheffield, UK operations. The company's financial performance also reflects the ongoing strategic transformation and efforts to manage supply chain uncertainties and inflationary pressures. Management highlights improved EBITDA margins and a stronger balance sheet, supported by prudent financial management and strategic divestitures.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Sales increased significantly year-over-year for both the second quarter (56% to $959.5 million) and the first six months (32% to $1.79 billion) of 2022, driven by recovery in key end-markets.
  • 2The company reported a net loss of $38.0 million ($0.31 per share) for Q2 2022, compared to a net loss of $49.2 million ($0.39 per share) in Q2 2021, with a notable loss on the sale of the Sheffield, UK operations impacting results.
  • 3Segment EBITDA improved substantially, with total segment EBITDA rising to $164.9 million (17.2% of sales) in Q2 2022 from $73.2 million (11.9% of sales) in Q2 2021, indicating operational leverage and margin expansion.
  • 4Aerospace & Defense sales showed strong performance, especially in commercial jet engines, with total Aerospace & Defense market sales increasing by 55% in Q2 2022.
  • 5The divestiture of the Sheffield, UK operations resulted in a $115.9 million loss in Q2 2022 and a total of $141.0 million for the six months, as part of a strategy to focus on core, high-performance materials.
  • 6ATI is actively managing its capital structure, including repurchasing $89.9 million of its stock in the first half of 2022 under a $150 million authorization, and reported improved Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA leverage ratios.
  • 7Inventories increased by approximately 21% to $1,270.9 million at June 30, 2022, from $1,046.3 million at December 31, 2021, reflecting rising raw material values and strategic stocking to mitigate supply chain risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

ATI's revenue growth in Q2 2022 was primarily driven by a strong recovery in its key end-markets, particularly aerospace and defense, and energy. The High Performance Materials & Components (HPMC) segment saw significant increases due to demand for commercial jet engine materials, while the Advanced Alloys & Solutions (AA&S) segment benefited from strong demand across aerospace, defense, and energy sectors, along with a more favorable product mix.

The company reported a net loss primarily due to a significant $115.9 million loss recognized in the second quarter of 2022 from the sale of its Sheffield, UK operations. This divestiture, along with other charges and strategic repositioning efforts, impacted the overall profitability despite strong operational performance and revenue growth.

ATI's inventory levels increased to $1,270.9 million as of June 30, 2022, up from $1,046.3 million at the end of 2021. This increase is attributed to rising raw material values and proactive management actions to secure critical raw materials amid supply chain uncertainties. The company utilizes raw material surcharges and index mechanisms to offset increased costs, though competitive market factors and timing differences can affect margin realization.

ATI reported $274.0 million in cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2022. The company has approximately $456 million in available liquidity under its Asset Based Lending (ABL) Credit Facility. Management believes that internally generated funds, current cash, and available borrowings are adequate to meet its liquidity needs, including projected pension contributions and capital expenditures.