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Ssab Ab Class A — Shareholder Meeting (2012)
20 slides from Ssab Ab Class A's shareholder meeting presentation, 2012
Slide 1: Annual General Meeting 2012
Item 6b Annual General Meeting 2012 Martin Lindqvist, President and CEO
Slide 2: A stronger, lighter and more sustainable world
"A stronger, lighter and more sustainable world" Together with our customers,we will go further than anyone else in realizing the full value of lighter, stronger and more durable steel products.
Slide 3: Material thickness and weight comparison
Material-tjocklek Weight Material Number of Laser Number of Weld thickness components cutting bendings length 6,000 9.2 mm 100 330 m 185 295 m kg 3,050 7.3 mm 27 150 m 25 85 m kg
Slide 4: Recovery – but continued uncertainty
Recovery– but continued uncertainty The recovery on the steel market continued at the beginning of 2011 and demand increased within most sectors The European market in particular weakened during the second half of the year, leading to cutbacks in production and lower capacity utilization The t
Slide 5: SSAB in 2011
SSAB in 2011 Sales increased by 12% to SEK 44.6 billion, and operating profit improved to SEK 2.5 billion Operational cash flow improved to SEK 2.8 billion The SSAB Americas and SSAB APAC business areas performed well The earnings trend within SSAB EMEA was affected by the widespread financi
Slide 6: Sales and earnings
Sales and earnings Sales Operating profit and operating margin SEK million SEK million Sales Operating profit Operating margin Crude steel production 2011: 5.6 m tonnes (2010: 5.8) Number of employees: 9,107
Slide 7: Sales per business area and shipments
Sales per business area and shipments Sales per business area Shipments ‘000 tonnes Standard steels Niche products
Slide 8: Global leadership and a strong organization
Global leadership and a strong organization
Slide 9: Strategies and objectives
Strategies and objectives World leader within SSAB’s definition of niche products – production, process development, innovation, sales To increase niche products as a percentage of SSAB’s total shipments, from 37% in 2011 to 50% in 2015 To strengthen our presence in Asia; Asia’s share of shipm
Slide 10: An important step in achieving objectives
An important step in achieving objectives Leadership Leadership Industrial Innovation Productivity Leadership
Slide 11: 2012: New investment projects brought into operation
2012: New investment projects brought into operation A new quenching line for quenched steel production brought into operation in Mobile, Alabama In Borlänge, commencement of commercial production of quenched steels Investments to produce thick heavy plate in Oxelösund A new finishing line i
Slide 12: Production of quenched steels in Borlänge
Production of quenched steels in Borlänge At the beginning of 2012,the new quenching line in Borlänge was brought into commercial operation Initial capacity of 300,000 tonnes Installation of equipment was carried out in the summer of 2011, on time and within budget New, thinner Hardox 450 ha
Slide 13: Increased quenched steel capacity in Mobile
Increased quenched steel capacity in Mobile A new line for the production of quenched steels will be brought into operation during the second quarter of 2012 Quenched steel capacity will increase from~ 100,000 to ~300,000 tonnes The investment amounts to SEK 1.5 billion Hardox wear steel has
Slide 14: New finishing line in Kunshan
New finishing line in Kunshan As from 2012, SSAB APAC is able to customize and finish plate at the new line in Kunshan Mother plates are delivered from Oxelösund and Mobile Shipment times are cut and improved logistics result in reduced transportation costs The new R&D center is in operation
Slide 15: High strength steels; advantages for customers and the environment
High strength steels; advantages for customers and the environment Increased strength Reduced weight Lower fuel consumption Longer productive lifespan Higher load capacity Winner of Swedish Steel Prize 2011
Slide 16: Environmental work during the year
Environmental work during the year Work to increase materials efficiency and reduce waste Energy recycling in Finspång Merox operations established in Luleå Reduced dust and noise in Montpelier andOxelösund System for monitoring and reporting carbon dioxide emissions in SSAB Americas Wit
Slide 17: Corporate social responsibility
Corporate social responsibility In 2011, too, SSAB’s steelworks in the US distinguished themselves as two of the absolutely safest steelworks in North America The percentage of female managers is almost on par with the percentage of female employees Purchasing coordination work has continued
Slide 18: Short-term prospects
Short-term prospects Generally, uncertainty continues to prevail on the markets, particularly in Europe The recovery is continuing in the US, with announced price increases for steel Asia remains stable; solid activity in Latin America Demand in Europe is more cautious; a degree of inventory
Slide 19: A strong platform for the future
A strong platform for the future Increased focus on Market and Sales, as well as R&D SSAB EMEA has initiated an efficiency improvement program to increase flexibility in production and the sales organisation The new quenching line in Borlänge broadens the product portfolio and offering to cust
Slide 20: Let's shape tomorrow
LET'S SHAPE TOMORROW SSAB