Ryerson Holding Corporation · NYSE:RYZ

Ryerson — Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference 2019

42 slides from Ryerson's conference presentation, September 2019

  1. Slide 1: Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference

    Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference September 2019 1

  2. Slide 2: Important Information About Ryerson Holding Corporation

    Important Information About Ryerson Holding Corporation These materials do not constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell securities of Ryerson Holding Corporation (“Ryerson” or “the Company”) and no investment decision should be made based upon the information provided herein. Ryerson

  3. Slide 3: Business Overview

    Business Overview MIKE BURBACH │ PRESIDENT NORTH / WEST REGION 3

  4. Slide 4: Ryerson: Built on 177 Years of Ingenuity

    Ryerson: Built on 177 Years of Ingenuity From its modest start in 1842, Ryerson has grown into an intelligent network of service centers with leading capabilities to serve customers’ industrial metal supply chain needs. Ryerson has survived the Great Chicago Fire, weathered economic downturns, and e

  5. Slide 5: Ryerson's North American Interconnected Network

    Ryerson’s North American Interconnected Network Local Presence, National Scale Over 100 locations across North America and China Value-Added Processing Next day delivery 24/7 customer service on Ryerson.com Sales product mix based on 2018 10-K results; 5 Carbon includes other metal sales representin

  6. Slide 6: Metal Service Center Supply Chain

    Metal Service Center Supply Chain SUPPLIERS RYERSON CUSTOMERS • Manufacture metals • 75,000+ aluminum, carbon, and • Purchase smaller quantities stainless products • Produce & ship large volumes • Require a variety of products • Processes over 75% of products and services • Have long lead times with

  7. Slide 7: Delivering Value to Customers: Understanding the Elements

    Delivering Value to Customers: Understanding the “Elements” Is Vital to Profitable Growth Metal Shape Processing Fabrication Burn/Cut As Is Carbon 54% Stainless 24% Aluminum 22% Flat Long Plate 60% 22% 18% As Is ~23% Burn/Cut ~67% Fabrication ~10% *Product Mix and shape based on Dec. 31, 2018 10-K.

  8. Slide 8: Ryerson's Processing Capabilities = Value-Add

    Ryerson’s Processing Capabilities = Value-Add Fully integrated into our customer’s supply chain, delivering value-add products that exceed our customers’ expectations Perforating Bending Polishing Beveling Precision Blanking Blanchard Grinding Machining and Profile Cutting Blasting Forming Plate Pun

  9. Slide 9: Growing Diversified End-Markets

    Growing Diversified End-Markets Industrial Metal Machinery & Fabrication & Equipment Machine Shops 18% Sales 22% Sales 1.4% (2017-2024 All Other Commercial N.A. 4% Sales Ground Commercial Oil & Transportation Truck 1.8% Gas 5% Sales 16% Sales Production (2017-2022 U.S. Volume Market HVAC Consumption

  10. Slide 10: Current Macro Conditions

    Current Macro Conditions Volatile Commodity U.S. Industrial Production Prices Since Dec. 2016 Dec.‘16-Aug.‘19 CRU HRC performance 1.8 LME Nickel Prices Indexed to Dec. 2016 1.7 LME Aluminum + Midwest Premium 1.6 1.5 +43.9% 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 +12.9% 1.0 -0.2% 0.9 0.8 Jul-17 Jul-18 Jul-19 Jan-17 Jun-17 J

  11. Slide 11: Contributing to our customers' success

    INDUSTRY-LEADING PERFORMANCE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY MARGIN EXPANSION PROFITABLE GROWTH ▪ Expense and working ⚫ Optimize product and customer mix ⚫ Growing share by leveraging scale capital leadership in highly fragmented market ⚫ Value-added processing ▪ Significant operating leverage ⚫ Multi-channe

  12. Slide 12: Ryerson's Targeted Commercial Initiatives

    Ryerson’s Targeted Commercial Initiatives Optimizing the Customer Experience Through Intelligently Networked Service Centers 1 2 3 4 Develop & Diversify Coil & Sheet Franchise Stainless Products Scale Prospecting & Vertical Markets Renewal Leadership Call Centers Portfolio 5 6 7 8 Ryerson Virtual Ry

  13. Slide 13: Value-Added Processing Shift

    Value-Added Processing Shift Goal to change Ryerson’s fabrication mix from ~10% to ~15% leads to expanded EBITDA margins and less earnings volatility Value-Added Sales Mix A shift in Ryerson’s fabrication mix from 10.2% to 15% would positively impact Adj. EBITDA, excl. LIFO margins by ~30-50 bps 6.7

  14. Slide 14: Competitive Advantages in Working Capital & Expense Management

    Competitive Advantages in Working Capital & Expense Management Proven Inventory & Operational Efficiency Industry Leadership Days of Supply Expense Percentage of Sales Excluding D&A and One-Time Items 18.9% 97 95 92 17.0% 17.0% 90 89 15.6% 15.8% 82 14.2% 80 76 12.9% 12.9% 12.7% 73 12.0% 71 2014 2015

  15. Slide 15: Growing Market Share

    Growing Market Share Higher Shipments from Organic Growth and Acquisitions Ryerson Tons Sold (000’s) Ryerson U.S. Market Share Central Steel & Wire U.S. MSCI Market Share RYI U.S. MSCI Market Share 1.0% 1.0% 6.0% 2,268 2,024 2,000 4.2% 4.2% 4.5% 1,897 1,903 3.8% 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2014 2017 20

  16. Slide 16: Building a Better Ryerson: Central Steel & Wire Acquisition

    Building a Better Ryerson: Central Steel & Wire Acquisition Acquisition Closed on July 2, 2018 ✓ Recognized Gain from Bargain Purchase ✓ Increased Market Share ✓ Complementary Product Offering ✓ Leverage Ryerson’s Operational Strength ($M) Transaction Transformation Q2 2019 LTM Long-Term Goal Fair V

  17. Slide 17: Financial Overview

    Financial Overview ERICH SCHNAUFER │ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 17

  18. Slide 18: Ryerson's Improved Financial Metrics

    Ryerson’s Improved Financial Metrics Since 2007, Ryerson has substantially improved our financial metrics, even in subdued industry demand and pricing conditions 2007 2018 Change Gross Margin, excl. LIFO & purchase accounting 14.6% 19.4%  4.8% Adj. EBITDA, excl. LIFO Margin 3.6% 7.0%  3.4% Cash Co

  19. Slide 19: Path to Achieving Long-Term Financial Goals

    Path to Achieving Long-Term Financial Goals 20% Gross Margins, 70-75 Days of 2x Net Debt / excl. LIFO Supply EBITDA 17.6% Q2 2019 LTM 75 Days Q2 2019 4.3X Q2 2019 LTM Gaining Financial Strength Through Continuously Improving Operating and Financial Performance Q2 2019 LTM Gross Margins, excl. LIFO a

  20. Slide 20: Financial Highlights

    Financial Highlights Revenue Growth with Industry Leading Expense & Working Capital Management $107 • Ryerson generated $1.2B in revenues, $51M in Adj. EBITDA, excl. LIFO, and $89 $16M in net income in Q2 2019. $77 • Central Steel & Wire contributed $62 $63 $154M in revenues to Ryerson’s $50 $51 res

  21. Slide 21: Higher Adj. EBITDA, excl. LIFO

    Higher Adj. EBITDA, excl. LIFO Continued growth with margin expansion and industry-leading expense management ($M) Next Phase ($M, except ASP) Target Tons Sold 2,800 $350- Revenue $5,000 $308 $400 Average Selling Price $1,750-$1,800 Gross Margins, excl. LIFO 20% $178 $184 Expense % of Sales, excl. D

  22. Slide 22: Current Capitalization

    Current Capitalization Supporting Capital Structure with no Significant Maturities Until 2021 Current Capitalization ($M) Maturity Q2 2019 As of June 30, 2019, we maintained ABL Revolver ($1.0B) Nov. 16, 2021 $512 $450 million of total liquidity, including: Senior Secured Notes May 15, 2022 588 Fore

  23. Slide 23: Current Asset Coverage

    Current Asset Coverage Robust Collateral and Asset Profile As of June 30, 2019 ($M) 2.0x Collateral Coverage Total Assets $2,196 Cash and Equivalents $23 Total Debt $1,116 Other $313 Net PP&E Foreign Debt and Other $16 $483 Accounts ABL Revolver Receivable $512 $553 Senior Inventories Secured Notes

  24. Slide 24: Continuing Improvement in Managing Fixed Cash Commitments

    Continuing Improvement in Managing Fixed Cash Commitments Fixed Cash Commitments ($M) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019F Cash Interest 100 87 89 85 93 88 Pension & Retiree Medical 66 51 30 30 34 34 Maintenance Capex 15 15 15 17 21 21 Taxes/Other 2 3 2 2 2 7 Total Fixed Cash Commitments 183 156 136 134 1

  25. Slide 25: Reaching Financial Priorities: Net Leverage Multiple

    Reaching Financial Priorities: Net Leverage Multiple Reducing multiple through cash generation and higher EBITDA Next Phase $M Targets Adj. EBITDA, excl. LIFO $350-$400 25 25

  26. Slide 26: Pension Benefit Liability Declines Since 2014

    Pension Benefit Liability Declines Since 2014 ($M) $96M The pension liability was 22 35% lower in 2018 277 compared to 2014, driven 238 216 by pension asset returns 165 159 and strategic participant reductions 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Ryerson Net Pension Liability CS&W Acquired Net Liability at 12/3

  27. Slide 27: Strong Liquidity to Fund Operations and Investments

    Strong Liquidity to Fund Operations and Investments Ryerson has significant liquidity to deleverage, pursue strategic investments, and fund operations ($M) 27 27

  28. Slide 28: Conclusion

    Conclusion MIKE BURBACH │ PRESIDENT NORTH / WEST REGION 28 28

  29. Slide 29: 2019 Ryerson Key Quantitative Performance Drivers

    2019 Ryerson Key Quantitative Performance Drivers Generate free cash flow from operations Gain profitable market share Reduce net leverage Realization of Central Steel & Wire synergies Grow value-added percentage of total revenue mix 29 29

  30. Slide 30: An Intelligent Network of Service Centers At Speed and Scale

    An Intelligent Network of Service Centers At Speed and Scale Delivering Consistently Great Customer Experiences Ryerson is positioned to generate free cash flow that affords us the opportunity to significantly deleverage the balance sheet, thus effecting the enterprise value shift from debt to equit

  31. Slide 31: Appendix

    Appendix 31

  32. Slide 32: The DNA of Our Success

    The DNA of Our Success ANALYTICS SPEED CULTURE VALUE-ADD SCALE 32 32

  33. Slide 33: Central Steel & Wire Next Phase Target

    Central Steel & Wire Next Phase Target: Achieving annual revenue of $600M and Adj. EBITDA, excl. LIFO of $50M, which would improve Ryerson’s total company Adj. EBITDA, excl. LIFO margin by 40 bps Central Steel & Wire EBITDA Transformation Transformation Drivers: • Customer Retention • Expense Manage

  34. Slide 34: Ryerson 2018 Volume Mix Compared to the Industry

    Ryerson 2018 Volume Mix Compared to the Industry Products Industry Volume Mix Ryerson Volume Mix Flat 68% 60% Carbon Flat Rolled 63% 29% Stainless Sheet & Coil 3% 16% Aluminum Sheet & Coil 2% 15% Long 21% 22% Plate 11% 18% Carbon Plate 9% 11% Stainless Plate 1% 4% Aluminum Plate 1% 3% Total Products

  35. Slide 35: Experienced Management Team

    Experienced Management Team Years in Years at Years in Executive Title Position Ryerson Industry Eddie Lehner* President & Chief Executive Officer 4 7 30 Erich Schnaufer** Chief Financial Officer 4 14 14 Executive Vice President, General Mark Silver 7 7 7 Counsel & Secretary Kevin Richardson Preside

  36. Slide 36: Quarterly Financial Highlights

    Quarterly Financial Highlights Tons Sold (000’s) Average Selling Price Per Ton 543 622 577 619 623 $1,947 $2,010 $2,010 $1,988 $1,934 Q2 2018 Q3 2018 Q4 2018 Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Q3 2018 Q4 2018 Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Gross Margin & Gross Margin, excl. LIFO Adjusted EBITDA, excl. LIFO Margin % & Purchas

  37. Slide 37: Annual Financial Highlights

    Annual Financial Highlights Tons Sold (000’s) Average Selling Price Per Ton 2,024 1,897 1,903 2,000 2,268 $1,790 $1,670 $1,503 $1,682 $1,944 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Gross Margin & Gross Margin, excl. LIFO Adjusted EBITDA, excl. LIFO Margin % & Purchase Accounting Adjustment

  38. Slide 38: Same-Store Financial Metrics Reconciliation

    Same-Store Financial Metrics Reconciliation Central Steel & Wire contributed $16M in Adj. EBITDA, excl. LIFO to Ryerson’s Q2 2019 LTM results Q2 2019 LTM Central Steel & Wire Ryerson Same Ryerson Holding $M, Tons 000's Company Store Corporation Tons Shipped 375 2,066 2,441 Net Sales $674 $4,172 $4,8

  39. Slide 39: Non-GAAP Reconciliation

    Non-GAAP Reconciliation EBITDA represents net income before interest and other expense on debt, provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA gives further effect to, among other things, impairment charges on assets, reorganization expenses, gain on bargain pu

  40. Slide 40: Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Quarterly

    Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Quarterly ($M) Q2 '18 Q3 '18 Q4 '18 Q1 '19 Q2 '19 Tons Sold (000's) 543 622 577 619 623 Net Sales 1,057.1 1,250.0 1,160.0 1,230.8 1,204.9 Gross Profit 185.3 208.2 199.7 231.3 211.8 Gross Profit per Ton 341 335 346 374 340 Gross Margin 17.5% 16.7% 17.2% 18.8% 17.6% LIFO (Inco

  41. Slide 41: Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Annual

    Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Annual ($M) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Tons Sold (000's) 2,024 1,897 1,903 2,000 2,268 Net Sales 3,622.2 3,167.2 2,859.7 3,364.7 4,408.4 Gross Profit 593.8 567.7 570.6 582.5 758.1 Gross Profit per Ton 293 299 300 291 334 Gross Margin 16.4% 17.9% 20.0% 17.3% 17.2% LIFO Expense

  42. Slide 42: Ryerson

    RYERSON ®OOOO@

Ryerson Holding — Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference 2019 on 6ix