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United States Steel — Q1 2019 Earnings Presentation

27 slides from United States Steel's earnings presentation, May 2, 2019

  1. Slide 1: First Quarter 2019 Earnings Presentation

    First Quarter 2019 Earnings Presentation May 2, 2019 www.ussteel.com

  2. Slide 2: Forward-looking Statements

    Forward-looking Statements These slides are being provided to assist readers in understanding the results of operations, financial condition and cash flows of United States Steel Corporation for the first quarter and full year of 2019. They should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financi

  3. Slide 3: Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Measures

    Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Measures We present adjusted net earnings (loss), adjusted net earnings (loss) per diluted share, earnings (loss) before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and adjusted EBITDA, which are non-GAAP measures, as additional measurements to enhan

  4. Slide 4: First Quarter Update

    FIRST QUARTER UPDATE

  5. Slide 5: First Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights

    First Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights Reported Net Earnings $ Millions Adjusted Net Earnings $ Millions $592 $321 $324 $262 $291 $214 $57 $81 $18 $54 1Q 2018 2Q 2018 3Q 2018 4Q 2018 1Q 2019 1Q 2018 2Q 2018 3Q 2018 4Q 2018 1Q 2019 Profit Adjusted 1% 6% 8% 16% 2% 2% 7% 9% 9% 2% Margin: Profit Margin

  6. Slide 6: Flat-rolled Segment

    Flat-rolled Segment Key Segment Statistics Select End – Market Indicators1 1Q 2018 2Q 2018 3Q 2018 4Q 2018 1Q 2019 Automotive Shipments: 2,534 2,584 2,659 2,733 2,725 March light vehicle sales are up month-over-month (m-o-m) in 000s, net tons and year-over-year (y-o-y), beating expectations, and alm

  7. Slide 7: U. S. Steel Europe Segment

    U. S. Steel Europe Segment Key Segment Statistics Select End – Market Indicators1 1Q 2018 2Q 2018 3Q 2018 4Q 2018 1Q 2019 Automotive Shipments: 1,127 1,156 1,101 1,073 1,064 EU car production expected to decline 1.7% y-o-y in 2019, in 000s, net tons however the V4 region2 is projected to grow 0.7% o

  8. Slide 8: Tubular Segment

    Tubular Segment Key Segment Statistics Select End – Market Indicators1 1Q 2018 2Q 2018 3Q 2018 4Q 2018 1Q 2019 Oil Prices Shipments: 179 201 184 216 207 West Texas Intermediate Oil Price at ~$65/barrel, up ~45% in 000s, net tons since the end of 2018. Imports Imports of OCTG remain high. During 1Q,

  9. Slide 9: First Quarter Segment EBITDA Bridges 1Q 2018 vs 1Q 2019

    First Quarter Segment EBITDA Bridges 1Q 2018 vs 1Q 2019 Flat-rolled $ Millions Commercial: The favorable impact is primarily the result of higher $218 average realized prices and increased volumes. Raw Materials: The unfavorable impact is primarily the result of ($67) higher costs for coal and outsi

  10. Slide 10: Financial Flexibility

    FINANCIAL FLEXIBILITY

  11. Slide 11: Cash and Liquidity Positions

    Cash and Liquidity Positions Cash from Operations $ Millions Cash and Cash Equivalents $ Millions $29 $938 $1,515 $1,553 $826 $754 $1,372 $1,000 $755 $360 $676 ($99) YE 2015 YE 2016 YE 2017 YE 2018 1Q 2018 1Q 2019 YE 2015 YE 2016 YE 2017 YE 2018 1Q 2018 1Q 2019 Total Estimated Liquidity $ Millions N

  12. Slide 12: Proactively De-Risked Our Debt Maturity Profile

    Proactively De-Risked Our Debt Maturity Profile MaturityReduction profile in Reduction in near-term significantlycontrollableDebt overheadextended Maturity~$150M2025 maturities ~$1.8B next significant EBITDA opportunity Reduction in near-term Profile debt maturity maturities March 2019: $317M $752M

  13. Slide 13: Strategy Update

    STRATEGY UPDATE

  14. Slide 14: Building a Solid Foundation for Our Future

    Building a Solid Foundation for Our Future OUR STRATEGY CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS ▪ Enhance operational excellence: 1 safe, environmentally Move Down the Cost Curve responsible, reliable and cost effective operations 2 ▪ Create operating leverage: revitalized steelmaking assets Win in Attractive Mark

  15. Slide 15: Our Critical Success Factors

    Our Critical Success Factors Move Down the Cost Curve Win in Attractive Markets Move Up the Talent Curve Improve through-cycle Increase capabilities to Attract, develop, and retain profitability: grow share in attractive top talent: markets where we can: ̶ Continue investments in ̶ Earn outsized mar

  16. Slide 16: Focus on Innovation and Technology To Drive Sustainable Cost Improvements

    Focus on Innovation and Technology To Drive Sustainable Cost Improvements Strategic Investment Sustainable Cost Improvements Post Investment Horizon • Reduces rounds cost for seamless production by ~$90/ton Electric Arc • Further strengthens competitive position Furnace to supply most attractive seg

  17. Slide 17: Creating New Boundaries Through Dimensions and Differentiation

    Creating New Boundaries Through Dimensions and Differentiation Investment: Asset Revitalization Endless Casting and Rolling New Boundaries: More Automotive Line Pipe HRC AHSS Industrial HRC Ability to to Ability Differentiate HRC Less Going thinner Going thicker Thin Steel Gauge Thick Move Down the

  18. Slide 18: Attract, Develop and Retain Top Talent

    Attract, Develop and Retain Top Talent Safety First Move Up the Talent Curve ▪ Trust & Respect Continue to strengthen culture of caring through a shared vision for our future Environmentally Friendly Activities ▪ Accelerate talent upskilling through leadership Ethical Behavior development and capabi

  19. Slide 19: Appendix

    APPENDIX

  20. Slide 20: First Quarter Segment EBITDA Bridges 4Q 2018 vs 1Q 2019

    First Quarter Segment EBITDA Bridges 4Q 2018 vs 1Q 2019 Flat-rolled $ Millions Commercial: The unfavorable impact is primarily the result of lower average realized prices and unfavorable seasonal impact from lower third party pellet sales. ($114) Raw Materials: The unfavorable impact is primarily th

  21. Slide 21: Total Corporation Adjusted EBITDA Bridges

    Total Corporation Adjusted EBITDA Bridges 1Q 2018 vs 1Q 2019 $ Millions 1Q 2018 vs 1Q 2019 $ Millions $255 $76 $35 ($84) ($3) ($56) ($78) ($85) $255 $285 $255 $285 1Q Commercial Raw Maintenance Other 1Q 1Q Flat- U. S. Steel Tubular Other 1Q 2018 Materials & Outage 2019 2018 rolled Europe 2019 4Q 201

  22. Slide 22: Reconciliation of segment EBITDA

    Reconciliation of segment EBITDA Segment EBITDA – Flat-Rolled 1Q 2018 2Q 2018 3Q 2018 4Q 2018 1Q 2019 ($ millions) Segment earnings before interest and income taxes $33 $224 $305 $328 $95 Depreciation 90 92 87 98 104 Flat-Rolled Segment EBITDA $123 $316 $392 $426 $199 Segment EBITDA – U. S. Steel Eu

  23. Slide 23: Reconciliation of net debt

    Reconciliation of net debt Net Debt YE YE YE YE 1Q 1Q ($ millions) 2015 2016 2017 2018 2018 2019 Short-term debt and current maturities of long- $45 $50 $3 $65 $281 $66 term debt Long-term debt, less unamortized discount and 3,093 2,981 2,700 2,316 2,571 2,326 debt issuance costs Total Debt $3,138 $

  24. Slide 24: Cash Conversion Cycle

    Cash Conversion Cycle Cash Conversion Cycle 4Q 2018 1Q 2019 $ $ millions Days millions Days Accounts Receivable, net $1,659 42 $1,729 43 + Inventories $2,092 58 $2,133 60 − Accounts Payable and Other Accrued $2,477 72 $2,478 70 Liabilities = Cash Conversion Cycle 28 33 Accounts Receivable Days is ca

  25. Slide 25: Reconciliation of reported and adjusted net earnings

    Reconciliation of reported and adjusted net earnings ($ millions) 1Q 2018 2Q 2018 3Q 2018 4Q 2018 1Q 2019 Reported net earnings attributable to U. S. Steel $18 $214 $291 $592 $54 Clairton coke making facility fire ─ ─ ─ ─ 27 United Steelworkers labor agreement signing bonus and ─ ─ ─ 88 ─ related co

  26. Slide 26: Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA

    Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA ($ millions) 1Q 2018 2Q 2018 3Q 2018 4Q 2018 1Q 2019 Reported net earnings attributable to U. S. Steel $18 $214 $291 $592 $54 Income tax (benefit) provision 1 12 23 (339) 8 Net interest and other financial costs 118 75 59 60 49 Reported earnings before interest and

  27. Slide 27: Investor Relations

    INVESTOR RELATIONS Kevin Lewis General Manager 412-433-6935 klewis@uss.com Eric Linn Manager 412-433-2385 eplinn@uss.com www.ussteel.com

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