Arconic Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results

October 23, 2017

Highlights

  • Revenue of $3.2 billion, up 3% year over year; organic revenue1 up 5% year over year
  • Net income attributable to Arconic of $119 million, or $0.22 per share, versus $166 million in the third quarter of 2016
  • Excluding special items, adjusted income of $132 million, or $0.25 per share, versus $137 million in the third quarter of 2016
  • Consolidated adjusted EBITDA2 of $430 million, up 14% year over year
  • Excluding special items, consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $437 million, up 2% year over year
  • Results include, in Corporate, a $49 million year-over-year pre-tax negative impact of last-in-first-out (LIFO) accounting and metal lag and, in the segments, an $11 million year-over-year pre-tax negative impact of higher aluminum prices
  • Excluding special items, consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.5%, down 20 basis points year over year, reflecting a 240 basis point year-over-year negative impact of higher aluminum prices, LIFO and metal lag
  • Net cost savings of 1.5% of revenues
  • Cash balance of $1.8 billion
  • Reaffirming full year Arconic earnings guidance

Arconic Inc. (NYSE: ARNC) today reported results for the third quarter
of 2017, for which the Company reported revenues of $3.2 billion, up 3%
year over year, driven by higher volumes across all business segments as
well as higher aluminum prices. Organic revenue1
was up 5% year over year.

Net income attributable to Arconic in the third quarter of 2017 was $119
million, or $0.22 per share. The results included a LIFO- and metal
lag-related $30 million charge ($46 million pre-tax) and $13 million in
special items, primarily charges related to restructuring.

Excluding special items, third quarter 2017 adjusted income was $132
million, or $0.25 per share. Annualized return on net assets (RONA) was
8.1%, based on year-to-date results.

Arconic continued its focus on cost reduction; in the third quarter, the
Company delivered net cost savings of 1.5% of revenue and improved its
full year selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) guidance
by approximately $25 million versus the original 2017 target. Arconic is
on track to deliver an improvement of approximately $100 million year
over year in SG&A, with additional run-rate savings expected in 2018.

Third quarter 2017 Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $430 million, up 14%
year over year. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA excluding special items was
$437 million, up 2% year over year. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin
excluding special items was 13.5%, down 20 basis points year over year,
as rising aluminum prices had the dual impact of increasing revenue and
a larger LIFO charge.

“Arconic delivered its third consecutive quarter of year-over-year
revenue and EBITDA growth. We are demonstrating consistent improvements
in operating performance on the back of healthy organic revenue growth,
coupled with better-than-planned progress on streamlining, restructuring
and net cost reduction. Uniquely this quarter, our results were
negatively impacted by a sharply higher, non-cash LIFO charge, resulting
from a spike in aluminum prices.  We remain focused on a strong finish
to 2017, and reaffirm the Arconic full-year earnings guidance,” said
Arconic Interim Chief Executive Officer David Hess.

Third Quarter 2017 Segment Performance

Engineered Products and Solutions (EP&S)

EP&S reported revenue of $1.5 billion, up 5% year over year, and
Adjusted EBITDA of $312 million, up $16 million year over year.
Increased aerospace volume and continued net cost savings were partially
offset by unfavorable price and mix. Engine ramp costs were higher than
expected. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 21.1%, flat year over year.

Global Rolled Products (GRP)

GRP reported revenue of $1.2 billion, a decrease of 4% year over year.
Organic revenue1 was up 1%. Adjusted EBITDA was $140 million,
down $3 million year over year, driven by reduced aerospace wide-body
build rates, airframe destocking and pricing pressure in regional
specialties, partially offset by net cost savings of 1.6% of revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA margin was 11.3%, up 20 basis points year over year,
including a 170 basis point negative impact of higher aluminum prices.

Transportation and Construction Solutions (TCS)

TCS delivered revenue of $517 million, an increase of 15% year over
year, and Adjusted EBITDA of $83 million, up $7 million year over year.
Higher volume and cost reductions more than offset headwinds, including
unfavorable price and mix and higher aluminum prices. Adjusted EBITDA
margin was 16.1%, down 80 basis points year over year, including a 120
basis point negative impact of higher aluminum prices.

Balance Sheet

Arconic ended the third quarter of 2017 with cash on hand of $1.8
billion. Cash from operations was $172 million, and free cash flow was
$41 million. Cash used for financing activities was $15 million and cash
used for investing activities was $128 million.

Reincorporation in Delaware

Arconic will hold a special meeting of shareholders on November 30, 2017
to approve the change of the Company’s jurisdiction of incorporation
from Pennsylvania to Delaware (the “Reincorporation”). Holders of record
of Arconic common stock at the close of business on October 5, 2017 are
entitled to vote at the special meeting. If approved, Arconic currently
expects the Reincorporation to occur on or about December 31, 2017. The
Company’s post-Reincorporation Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws
will not contain any supermajority voting requirements, will provide
that the Board of Directors be completely declassified and that all
directors be elected annually.

Full Year 2017 Guidance*

Arconic is adjusting its full year 2017 revenue, capital expenditures
and RONA guidance.

             
      2Q 2017     Updated 3Q 2017
Revenue     $12.3-$12.7 billion     $12.6-$12.8 billion
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA, excluding special items     $1.81-$1.86 billion     Unchanged
Adjusted earnings per share     $1.15-$1.20     Unchanged
Capital expenditures     Up to $650 million     ~$600 million
Return on Net Assets (RONA)     ~9%     ~8-8.5%
       

* Arconic has not provided a reconciliation of the forward-looking
financial measures of adjusted EBITDA, adjusted earnings per share, and
RONA to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America (GAAP) because Arconic is unable to quantify certain
amounts that would be required to be included in the GAAP measures
without unreasonable efforts, and Arconic believes such reconciliations
would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading
to investors. In particular, reconciliations of the forward-looking
non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP
measures 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, equity income, 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.

Arconic will hold its quarterly conference call at 10:00 AM Eastern
Time on October 23, 2017 to present third quarter 2017 results. The
meeting will be webcast via

www.arconic.com

.
Call information and related details are available at

www.arconic.com


under “Investors;” presentation materials will be available at
approximately 8:00 AM ET on October 23, 2017.

About Arconic

Arconic (NYSE: ARNC) creates breakthrough products that shape
industries. Working in close partnership with our customers, we solve
complex engineering challenges to transform the way we fly, drive, build
and power. Through the ingenuity of our people and cutting-edge advanced
manufacturing techniques, we deliver these products at a quality and
efficiency that ensure customer success and shareholder value. For more
information: www.arconic.com.
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Dissemination of Company Information

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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 Arconic’s expectations,
assumptions or projections about the future, other than statements of
historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without
limitation, forecasts and expectations relating to the aerospace,
automotive, commercial transportation and other end markets; statements
and guidance regarding future financial results or operating
performance; statements about Arconic’s strategies, outlook, business
and financial prospects; and statements regarding potential share gains.
These statements reflect beliefs and assumptions that are based on
Arconic’s perception of historical trends, current conditions and
expected future developments, as well as other factors management
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. Although Arconic believes that the expectations reflected in
any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it
can give no assurance that these expectations will be attained and it is
possible that actual results may differ materially from those indicated
by these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks and
uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited
to: (a) deterioration in global economic and financial market conditions
generally; (b) unfavorable changes in the markets served by Arconic; (c)
the inability to achieve the level of revenue growth, cash generation,
cost savings, improvement in profitability and margins, fiscal
discipline, or strengthening of competitiveness and operations
anticipated or targeted; (d) changes in discount rates or investment
returns on pension assets; (e) Arconic’s inability to realize expected
benefits, in each case as planned and by targeted completion dates, from
acquisitions, divestitures, facility closures, curtailments, expansions,
or joint ventures; (f) the impact of cyber attacks and potential
information technology or data security breaches; (g) any manufacturing
difficulties or other issues that impact product performance, quality or
safety; (h) political, economic, and regulatory risks in the countries
in which Arconic operates or sells products; (i) material adverse
changes in aluminum industry conditions, including fluctuations in
London Metal Exchange-based aluminum prices; (j) the impact of changes
in foreign currency exchange rates on costs and results; (k) the outcome
of contingencies, including legal proceedings, government or regulatory
investigations, and environmental remediation, which can expose Arconic
to substantial costs and liabilities; and (l) the other risk factors
summarized in Arconic’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,
Arconic’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 and other
reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Arconic 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.
Market projections are subject to the risks discussed above and other
risks in the market.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Some of the information included in this release is derived from
Arconic’s consolidated financial information but is not presented in
Arconic’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 and on
our website at www.arconic.com
under the “Investors” section.

________________________________


1

 

Organic revenue is U.S. GAAP revenue adjusted for the Tennessee
packaging (due to its planned phase-down), divestitures, and
changes in aluminum prices and foreign currency fluctuations
relative to prior year period.

 


2

Arconic’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. The Adjusted EBITDA presented may not be comparable
to similarly titled measures of other companies.

 
 

Arconic and subsidiaries

Statement of Consolidated Operations (unaudited)

(in millions, except per-share and share amounts)

      Quarter ended
September 30,   June 30,   September 30,


2016



(1)


2017


2017

 
Sales $ 3,138 $ 3,261 $ 3,236
 
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of expenses below) 2,503 2,583 2,626
Selling, general administrative, and other expenses 229 204 155
Research and development expenses 30 30 25
Provision for depreciation and amortization 136 137 140
Restructuring and other charges   3     26     19  
Operating income 237 281 271
 
Interest expense(2) 126 183 100
Other income, net(3)   (11 )   (171 )   (1 )
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 122 269 172
Provision for income taxes   56     57     53  
 
Income from continuing operations after income taxes 66 212 119
Income from discontinued operations after income taxes
(1)
 		  120     –     –  
 
Net income 186 212 119
 
Less: Net income from discontinued operations attributable to
noncontrolling interests
(1)
 		  20     –     –  
 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ARCONIC $ 166   $ 212   $ 119  
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ARCONIC COMMON SHAREHOLDERS(4):
Basic(5)(6):
Continuing operations $ 0.11 $ 0.44 $ 0.23
Discontinued operations   0.23     –     –  
Net Income $ 0.34 $ 0.44 $ 0.23
 
Average number of shares(4)(6) 438,445,001 440,865,477 441,512,709
 
Diluted(5)(6):
Continuing operations $ 0.11 $ 0.43 $ 0.22
Discontinued operations   0.22     –     –  
Net Income $ 0.33 $ 0.43 $ 0.22
 
Average number of shares(4)(6) 453,152,896 461,826,510 462,055,864
 

(1)

  On November 1, 2016, the former Alcoa Inc. was separated into two
standalone, publicly-traded companies, Arconic and Alcoa
Corporation, by means of a pro rata distribution of 80.1 percent of
the outstanding common stock of Alcoa Corporation to Alcoa Inc.
shareholders. Accordingly, the results of operations of Alcoa
Corporation have been reflected as discontinued operations for the
quarter ended September 30, 2016.
 

(2)

Interest expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 includes $76
related to the early redemption of the Company’s outstanding 6.500%
Senior Notes due 2018 and 6.750% Senior Notes due 2018
(collectively, the “2018 Senior Notes”) and a portion of the
Company’s outstanding 5.720% Senior Notes due 2019.
 

(3)

Other income, net, for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 included a
$167 gain on the exchange of Arconic’s remaining investment in Alcoa
Corporation common stock for a portion of the Company’s 2018 Senior
Notes.
 

(4)

At a special meeting of Arconic common shareholders held on October
5, 2016, shareholders approved a 1-for-3 reverse stock split of
Arconic’s outstanding and authorized shares of common stock which
became effective on October 6, 2016. All share and per share data
presented for all periods herein have been updated to reflect the
reverse stock split.
 

(5)

In order to calculate both basic and diluted earnings per share,
preferred stock dividends of $17 for the quarters ended September
30, 2016 and June 30, 2017 and $18 for the quarter ended September
30, 2017, need to be subtracted from Net income attributable to
Arconic.
 

(6)

The difference between the respective diluted average number of
shares and the respective basic average number of shares for all
periods presented relates to share equivalents on the outstanding
employee stock options and awards and shares underlying outstanding
convertible debt (acquired through the acquisition of RTI
International Metals, Inc. (“RTI”)).
 
 

Arconic and subsidiaries

Statement of Consolidated Operations (unaudited)

(in millions, except per-share and share amounts)

      Nine months ended
September 30,   September 30,


2016



(1)


2017

 
Sales $ 9,427 $ 9,689
 
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of expenses below) 7,436 7,701
Selling, general administrative, and other expenses 673 580
Research and development expenses 93 83
Provision for depreciation and amortization 402 410
Restructuring and other charges   33     118  
Operating income 790 797
 
Interest expense(2) 371 398
Other income, net(3)   (40 )   (526 )
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 459 925
Provision for income taxes   230     272  
 
Income from continuing operations after income taxes 229 653
Income from discontinued operations after income taxes
(1)
 		  146     –  
 
Net income 375 653
 
Less: Net income from discontinued operations attributable to
noncontrolling interests
(1)
 		  58     –  
 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ARCONIC $ 317   $ 653  
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ARCONIC COMMON SHAREHOLDERS(4):
Basic(5)(6):
Continuing operations $ 0.40 $ 1.36
Discontinued operations   0.20     –  
Net Income $ 0.60 $ 1.36
 
Average number of shares(4)(6) 438,209,953 440,751,958
 
Diluted(5)(6):
Continuing operations $ 0.40 $ 1.31
Discontinued operations   0.20     –  
Net Income $ 0.60 $ 1.31
 
Average number of shares(4)(6) 442,616,439 500,534,603
 
Common stock outstanding at the end of the period(4) 438,471,245 442,080,224
 
(1) On November 1, 2016, the former Alcoa Inc. was separated into two
standalone, publicly-traded companies, Arconic and Alcoa
Corporation, by means of a pro rata distribution of 80.1 percent of
the outstanding common stock of Alcoa Corporation to Alcoa Inc.
shareholders. Accordingly, the results of operations of Alcoa
Corporation have been reflected as discontinued operations for the
nine months ended September 30, 2016.
 
(2) Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017
includes $76 related to the early redemption of the Company’s
outstanding 6.500% Senior Notes due 2018 and 6.750% Senior Notes due
2018 (collectively, the “2018 Senior Notes”) and a portion of the
Company’s outstanding 5.720% Senior Notes due 2019.
 
(3) Other income, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,
includes:

•

a $351 gain on the sale of a portion of Arconic’s investment in
Alcoa Corporation common stock; and

•

a $167 gain on the exchange of Arconic’s remaining investment in
Alcoa Corporation common stock for a portion of the Company’s
outstanding 2018 Senior Notes.

 
(4) At a special meeting of Arconic common shareholders held on October
5, 2016, shareholders approved a 1-for-3 reverse stock split of
Arconic’s outstanding and authorized shares of common stock which
became effective on October 6, 2016. All share and per share data
presented for all periods herein have been updated to reflect the
reverse stock split.
 
(5) In order to calculate both basic and diluted earnings per share for
the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2017,
preferred stock dividends declared of $52 in each period need to be
subtracted from Net income attributable to Arconic.
 
(6) The difference between the respective diluted average number of
shares and the respective basic average number of shares relates to
the following:

•

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, share equivalents
related to outstanding employee stock options and awards; and

•

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, share equivalents
related to outstanding employee stock options and awards, shares
underlying outstanding convertible debt (acquired through the
acquisition of RTI), and shares underlying mandatory convertible
preferred stock.

 

Arconic and subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)

(in millions)

 

 

     

December 31,


2016

 

September 30,


2017

ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,863 $ 1,815
Receivables from customers, less allowances of
$13 in 2016 and $7 in 2017 974 1,150
Other receivables 477 373
Inventories 2,253 2,453
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   325     357  
Total current assets   5,892     6,148  
 
Properties, plants, and equipment 11,572 11,791
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization   6,073     6,265  
Properties, plants, and equipment, net   5,499     5,526  
Goodwill 5,148 5,246
Deferred income taxes 1,234 1,024
Investment in common stock of Alcoa Corporation 1,020 –
Other noncurrent assets   1,245     1,293  
Total assets $ 20,038   $ 19,237  
 
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings $ 36 $ 54
Accounts payable, trade 1,744 1,656
Accrued compensation and retirement costs 398 379
Taxes, including income taxes 85 74
Accrued interest payable 153 101
Other current liabilities 329 412
Long-term debt due within one year   4     1  
Total current liabilities   2,749     2,677  
Long-term debt, less amount due within one year 8,044 6,802
Accrued pension benefits 2,345 2,110
Accrued other postretirement benefits 889 811
Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits   870     876  
Total liabilities   14,897     13,276  
 
EQUITY
Arconic shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock 55 55
Mandatory convertible preferred stock 3 3
Common stock 438 442
Additional capital 8,214 8,294
Accumulated deficit (1,027 ) (519 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (2,568 )   (2,327 )
Total Arconic shareholders’ equity 5,115 5,948
Noncontrolling interests   26     13  
Total equity   5,141     5,961  
Total liabilities and equity $ 20,038   $ 19,237  
 
 

Arconic and subsidiaries

Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows (unaudited)

(in millions)

     

Nine months ended


September 30,


2016



(1)

 


2017

CASH FROM OPERATIONS
Net income $ 375 $ 653
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash from operations:
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 938 410
Deferred income taxes (67 ) 24
Equity income, net of dividends 32 –
Restructuring and other charges 134 118
Net gain from investing activities – asset sales(2) (152 ) (514 )
Net periodic pension benefit cost 246 163
Stock-based compensation 73 59
Other 67 60
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of
acquisitions, divestitures, and foreign currency translation
adjustments:
(Increase) in receivables (226 ) (278 )
Decrease (increase) in inventories 7 (168 )
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets (10 ) 6
(Decrease) in accounts payable, trade (196 ) (94 )
(Decrease) in accrued expenses (417 ) (138 )
Increase in taxes, including income taxes 63 144
Pension contributions (227 ) (257 )
(Increase) in noncurrent assets (284 ) (37 )
(Decrease) in noncurrent liabilities   (148 )   (62 )
CASH PROVIDED FROM OPERATIONS   208     89  
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net change in short-term borrowings (original maturities of three
months or less) 		(6 ) 15
Additions to debt (original maturities greater than three months) 1,313 664
Payments on debt (original maturities greater than three months) (1,324 ) (1,484 )
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options 3 48
Dividends paid to shareholders (171 ) (132 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (176 ) (14 )
Other   11     (15 )
CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES   (350 )   (918 )
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (814 ) (360 )
Proceeds from the sale of assets and businesses 683 (9 )
Additions to investments (23 ) (2 )
Sales of investments(2) 280 890
Net change in restricted cash (72 ) 11
Other(3)   25     246  
CASH PROVIDED FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES   79     776  
 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS   7     5  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (56 ) (48 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year   1,919     1,863  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 1,863   $ 1,815  
 
(1)   On November 1, 2016, the former Alcoa Inc. separated into two
standalone, publicly-traded companies, Arconic and Alcoa
Corporation, by means of a pro rata distribution of 80.1 percent of
the outstanding common stock of Alcoa Corporation to Alcoa Inc.
shareholders. Cash flow information has not been restated for
discontinued operations and therefore the nine months ended
September 30, 2016 includes the result of operations for Arconic and
the results of operations for Alcoa Corporation.
 
(2) On February 14, 2017, Arconic sold 23,353,000 of its shares of Alcoa
Corporation common stock at $38.03 per share which resulted in $888
in cash proceeds.
 
(3) Other investing activities for the nine months ended September 30,
2017 included $243 of proceeds received from Alcoa Corporation’s
sale of the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project.
 
 

Arconic and subsidiaries

Segment Information (unaudited)

(dollars in millions, shipments in thousands of metric tons
[kmt])

     


1Q16


2Q16


3Q16


4Q16


2016


1Q17


2Q17


3Q17

 
Engineered Products and Solutions:
Third-party sales $ 1,449 $ 1,465 $ 1,406 $ 1,408 $ 5,728 $ 1,485 $ 1,484 $ 1,476
Depreciation and amortization $ 65 $ 62 $ 63 $ 65 $ 255 $ 64 $ 66 $ 68
Adjusted EBITDA       $ 305   $ 329   $ 296   $ 265   $ 1,195   $ 306   $ 310   $ 312  
 
Global Rolled Products

(1)

:
Third-party aluminum shipments (kmt) 331 376 356 276 1,339 310 307 297
Third-party sales $ 1,184 $ 1,316 $ 1,285 $ 1,079 $ 4,864 $ 1,249 $ 1,268 $ 1,234
Intersegment sales $ 29 $ 29 $ 30 $ 30 $ 118 $ 34 $ 37 $ 36
Depreciation and amortization $ 50 $ 50 $ 52 $ 49 $ 201 $ 50 $ 51 $ 52
Adjusted EBITDA       $ 155   $ 163   $ 143   $ 116   $ 577   $ 171   $ 164   $ 140  
 
Transportation and Construction Solutions:
Third-party sales $ 429 $ 467 $ 450 $ 456 $ 1,802 $ 449 $ 501 $ 517
Depreciation and amortization $ 11 $ 12 $ 12 $ 13 $ 48 $ 12 $ 12 $ 13
Adjusted EBITDA       $ 64   $ 76   $ 76   $ 75   $ 291   $ 72   $ 82   $ 83  
 
Reconciliation of combined segment adjusted EBITDA to
consolidated net income (loss) attributable to Arconic:
Combined segment adjusted EBITDA(2) $ 524 $ 568 $ 515 $ 456 $ 2,063 $ 549 $ 556 $ 535
Unallocated amounts:
Depreciation and amortization (133 ) (133 ) (136 ) (133 ) (535 ) (133 ) (137 ) (140 )
Restructuring and other charges (16 ) (14 ) (3 ) (122 ) (155 ) (73 ) (26 ) (19 )
Impact of LIFO (12 ) (13 ) (1 ) 8 (18 ) (19 ) (11 ) (48 )
Metal price lag

–

6 4 17 27 22 19 2
Corporate expense (76 ) (115 ) (113 ) (150 ) (454 ) (91 ) (91 ) (42 )
Other         (17 )   (16 )   (29 )   (47 )   (109 )   (10 )   (29 )   (17 )
Operating income $ 270 $ 283 $ 237 $ 29 $ 819 $ 245 $ 281 $ 271
Other income, net(3) 12 17 11 54 94 354 171 1
Interest expense(4) (121 ) (124 ) (126 ) (128 ) (499 ) (115 ) (183 ) (100 )
Income taxes (51 ) (123 ) (56 ) (1,246 ) (1,476 ) (162 ) (57 ) (53 )
Discontinued operations(5)         (94 )   82     100     33     121     –     –     –  
Consolidated net income (loss) attributable to Arconic      

$

16

 

$

135

  $ 166   $ (1,258 )

$

(941

)

$

322

 

$

212

 

$

119

 
 
Arconic’s definition of Combined segment 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. The Combined segment adjusted EBITDA presented may not
be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
 

The difference between certain segment totals and consolidated
amounts is Corporate.

 

(1)

On November 1, 2016, the former Alcoa Inc. completed its separation
into two standalone, publicly-traded companies. Arconic includes the
former Alcoa Inc. segments: Engineered Products and Solutions,
Transportation and Construction Solutions, and Global Rolled
Products, except for the Warrick, IN rolling operations and the
equity interest in the rolling mill at the joint venture in Saudi
Arabia, both of which became part of Alcoa Corporation. The Global
Rolled Products segment information has been updated to exclude the
Warrick, IN rolling operations and the equity interest in the
rolling mill at the joint venture in Saudi Arabia.
 

(2)

Combined segment adjusted EBITDA is the summation of the respective
Adjusted EBITDA of Arconic’s three reportable segments.
 

(3)

Other income, net included:

•

For the quarter ended March 31, 2017, a $351 gain on the sale of a
portion of Arconic’s investment in Alcoa Corporation common stock;
and

•

For the quarter ended June 30, 2017, a $167 gain on the exchange
of Arconic’s remaining investment in Alcoa Corporation common
stock for a portion of the Company’s outstanding senior notes due
2018.

 

(4)

Interest expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 includes $76
related to the early redemption of the Company’s outstanding 6.500%
Senior Notes due 2018 and 6.750% Senior Notes due 2018
(collectively, the “2018 Senior Notes”) and a portion of the
Company’s outstanding 5.720% Senior Notes due 2019.
 

(5)

The reconciliation of Combined segment adjusted EBITDA to
Consolidated net income (loss) attributable to Arconic has been
updated for all periods presented to exclude the results of
operations for Alcoa Corporation, which have been reflected as
discontinued operations for all periods presented.
 
 

Arconic and subsidiaries

Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited)

(in millions, except per-share amounts)

           
Adjusted income Quarter ended Nine months ended

September 30,


2016

 

June 30,


2017

 

September 30,


2017

September 30,


2016

 

September 30,


2017

 
Net income attributable

to Arconic

$ 166 $ 212 $ 119 $ 317 $ 653
 
Discontinued operations(1) (100 ) – – (88 ) –
 
Special items:
Restructuring and other charges 3 26

19

33

118

 
Discrete tax items(2) 7 – 2 10 3
 
Other special items(3) 73 (23 ) – 192 (348 )
 
Tax impact(4)   (12 )   (50 )   (8 )   (30 )   40  
 
Net income attributable to Arconic – as adjusted

$

137

 

$

165

  $ 132  

$

434

 

$

466

 
 
 

Diluted EPS(5):

Net income attributable to Arconic common shareholders

 

$

 

0.33

 

$

 

0.43

$ 0.22 $ 0.60 $ 1.31
 

Net income attributable to Arconic common shareholders – as
adjusted

     

 

 

$

 

 

0.27

   

 

 

$

 

 

0.32

   

 

 

$

 

 

0.25

   

 

 

$

 

 

0.86

   

 

 

$

 

 

0.91

 
 
Net income attributable to Arconic – as adjusted is a non-GAAP
financial measure. Management believes that this measure is
meaningful to investors because management reviews the operating
results of Arconic 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 Net income attributable to Arconic determined under GAAP as
well as Net income attributable to Arconic – as adjusted.
 
(1) On November 1, 2016, the former Alcoa Inc. was separated into two
standalone, publicly-traded companies, Arconic and Alcoa
Corporation, by means of a pro rata distribution of 80.1 percent of
the outstanding common stock of Alcoa Corporation to Alcoa Inc.
shareholders. Accordingly, the results of operations of Alcoa
Corporation have been reflected as discontinued operations for the
quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016.
 
(2) Discrete tax items for each period included a net charge related to
a number of small items.
 
(3) Other special items included the following:

•

for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, an unfavorable tax
impact resulting from the difference between Arconic’s
consolidated estimated annual effective tax rate and the statutory
rate applicable to special items ($68), costs associated with the
separation of Alcoa Inc. ($55), a favorable tax impact related to
the interim period treatment of operational income in certain
foreign jurisdictions for which no tax expense was recognized
($30), and a favorable post-closing adjustment related to the
November 2014 acquisition of Firth Rixson ($20);

•

for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, a gain on the exchange of the
remaining portion of Arconic’s investment in Alcoa Corporation
common stock ($167), costs associated with the Company’s early
redemption of $1,250 of outstanding senior notes ($76), proxy,
advisory and governance-related costs ($42), an unfavorable tax
impact resulting from the difference between Arconic’s
consolidated estimated annual effective tax rate and the statutory
rate applicable to special items ($30), and a favorable tax impact
related to the interim period treatment of operational losses in
certain foreign jurisdictions for which no tax benefit was
recognized ($4);

•

for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, legal and other advisory
costs related to Grenfell Tower ($7) and a favorable tax impact
resulting from the difference between Arconic’s consolidated
estimated annual effective tax rate and the statutory rate
applicable to special items ($7);

•

for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, an unfavorable tax
impact resulting from the difference between Arconic’s
consolidated estimated annual effective tax rate and the statutory
rate applicable to special items ($131), costs associated with the
separation of Alcoa Inc. ($118), a favorable tax impact related to
the interim period treatment of operational losses in certain
foreign jurisdictions for which no tax benefit was recognized
($37); and a favorable post-closing adjustment related to the
November 2014 acquisition of Firth Rixson ($20); and

•

for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, a gain on the sale
of a portion of Arconic’s investment in Alcoa Corporation common
stock ($351), and a gain on the exchange of the remaining portion
of Arconic’s investment in Alcoa Corporation common stock ($167),
costs associated with the Company’s early redemption of $1,250 of
outstanding senior notes ($76), proxy, advisory, and
governance-related costs ($58), costs associated with the
separation of Alcoa Inc. ($18), legal and other advisory costs
related to Grenfell Tower ($7), an unfavorable tax impact
resulting from the difference between Arconic’s consolidated
estimated annual effective tax rate and the statutory rate
applicable to special items ($6) and an unfavorable tax impact
related to the interim period treatment of operational losses in
certain foreign jurisdictions for which no tax benefit was
recognized ($5).

 
(4) The tax impact on special items is based on the applicable statutory
rates whereby the difference between such rates and Arconic’s
consolidated estimated annual effective tax rate is itself a special
item (see Note 3 above).
 
(5) At a special meeting of Arconic common shareholders held on October
5, 2016, shareholders approved a 1-for-3 reverse stock split of
Arconic’s outstanding and authorized shares of common stock which
became effective on October 6, 2016. All share and per share data
for all periods presented have been updated to reflect the reverse
stock split.
 
The average number of shares applicable to diluted EPS for Net
income attributable to Arconic – as adjusted, includes certain share
equivalents as their effect was dilutive. Specifically:

•

for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, share equivalents
associated with outstanding employee stock options and awards and
shares underlying outstanding convertible debt (acquired through
the acquisition of RTI) were dilutive based on Net income
attributable to Arconic common shareholders – as adjusted,
resulting in a diluted average number of shares of 453,152,896;

•

for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, share equivalents associated
with outstanding employee stock options and awards and shares
underlying outstanding convertible debt (acquired through the
acquisition of RTI) were dilutive based on Net income attributable
to Arconic common shareholders – as adjusted, resulting in a
diluted average number of shares of 461,826,510;

•

for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, share equivalents
associated with outstanding employee stock options and awards and
shares underlying outstanding convertible debt (acquired through
the acquisition of RTI) were dilutive based on Net income
attributable to Arconic common shareholders – as adjusted,
resulting in a diluted average number of shares of 462,055,864;

•

for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, share equivalents
associated with outstanding employee stock options and awards and
shares underlying outstanding convertible debt (acquired through
the acquisition of RTI) were dilutive based on Net income
attributable to Arconic common shareholders – as adjusted,
resulting in a diluted average number of shares of 452,062,290; and

•

for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, share equivalents
associated with outstanding employee stock options and awards and
shares underlying outstanding convertible debt (acquired through
the acquisition of RTI) were dilutive based on Net income
attributable to Arconic common shareholders – as adjusted,
resulting in a diluted average number of shares of 461,287,601.

 
           
Operational Tax Rate Quarter ended

September 30, 2017

Nine months ended

September 30, 2017

As

reported

 

Special


items



(1)

 

As


adjusted

As


reported

 

Special


items



(1)

 

As


adjusted

 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 172 $ 26 $ 198 $ 925 $ (241 ) $ 684
 
Provision for income taxes $ 53 $ 13 $ 66 $ 272 $ (54 ) $ 218
 
 
Tax rate 30.8 % 33.3 % 29.4 % 31.9 %
 

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 Arconic 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 the Effective tax
rate determined under GAAP as well as the Operational tax rate.

 

(1)   See Adjusted Income reconciliation above for a description of
special items.
 
 

Arconic and subsidiaries

Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued

(dollars in millions)

 
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA       Quarter ended       Nine months ended

September 30,


2016

 

June 30,


2017

 

September 30,


2017

September 30,


2016

 

September 30,


2017

 
Net income attributable to
Arconic $ 166 $ 212 $ 119 $ 317 $ 653
 
Discontinued operations(1)   (100 )   –     –     (88 )   –  
 
Income from continuing operations
after income taxes and
noncontrolling interests 66 212 119 229 653
 
Add:
Provision for income taxes 56 57 53 230 272
Other income, net (11 ) (171 ) (1 ) (40 ) (526 )
Interest expense 126 183 100 371 398
Restructuring and other charges 3 26 19 33 118
Provision for depreciation and
amortization   136     137     140     402     410  
 
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA $ 376   $ 444   $ 430   $ 1,225   $ 1,325  
 
Add:
Separation costs 54 – – 117 18
Proxy, advisory and
governance-related costs – 42 – – 58
Legal and other advisory costs related to Grenfell Tower   –     –     7     –     7  
 
 
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA,
excluding special items $ 430   $ 486   $ 437   $ 1,342   $ 1,408  
 
Sales $ 3,138 $ 3,261 $ 3,236 $ 9,427 $ 9,689
Adjusted EBITDA margin 12.0 % 13.6 % 13.3 % 13.0 % 13.7 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin,
excluding special items 13.7 % 14.9 % 13.5 % 14.2 % 14.5 %
 
Arconic’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. Adjusted
EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes that
this measure is meaningful to investors because Adjusted EBITDA
provides additional information with respect to Arconic’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.
 
Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA, excluding special items is a non-GAAP
financial measure. Management believes that this measure is
meaningful to investors because management reviews the operating
results of Arconic excluding the impacts of special items, such as
costs associated with the separation of Alcoa Inc and proxy,
advisory and governance-related costs and legal and other advisory
costs related to Grenfell Tower (collectively “special items”). This
measure provides additional information with respect to Arconic’s
operating performance and the Company’s ability to meet its
financial obligations excluding such costs.

 

(1)   On November 1, 2016, the former Alcoa Inc. was separated into two
standalone, publicly-traded companies, Arconic and Alcoa
Corporation, by means of a pro rata distribution of 80.1 percent of
the outstanding common stock of Alcoa Corporation to Alcoa Inc.
shareholders. Accordingly, the results of operations of Alcoa
Corporation have been reflected as discontinued operations for all
periods presented.
 
 

Arconic and subsidiaries

Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued

(dollars in millions, except per metric ton amounts)

     
Segment Measures Engineered Products and Solutions
Quarter ended       Nine months ended

September 30,


2016

 

June 30,


2017

 

September 30,


2017

September 30,


2016

 

September 30,


2017

 
Adjusted EBITDA $ 296 $ 310 $ 312 $ 930 $ 928
 
Third-party sales $ 1,406 $ 1,484 $ 1,476 $ 4,320 $ 4,445
 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin 21.1 % 20.9 % 21.1 % 21.5 % 20.9 %
 
 
Global Rolled Products

(1)
Quarter ended Nine months ended

September 30,


2016

June 30,


2017

September 30,


2017

September 30,


2016

September 30,


2017

 
Adjusted EBITDA $ 143 $ 164 $ 140 $ 461 $ 475
 
Total shipments(2) (thousand metric tons) (kmt) 422 405 387 1,236 1,206
 
Adjusted EBITDA / Total shipments ($ per metric ton) $ 339 $ 405 $ 362 $ 373 $ 394
 
Third-party sales $ 1,285 $ 1,268 $ 1,234 $ 3,785 $ 3,751
 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin 11.1 % 12.9 % 11.3 % 12.2 % 12.7 %
 
Transportation and Construction Solutions
Quarter ended Nine months ended

September 30,


2016

June 30,


2017

September 30,


2017

September 30,


2016

September 30,


2017

 
Adjusted EBITDA $ 76 $ 82 $ 83 $ 216 $ 237
 
Third-party sales $ 450 $ 501 $ 517 $ 1,346 $ 1,467
 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin 16.9 % 16.4 % 16.1 % 16.0 % 16.2 %
 
Arconic Combined Segments
Quarter ended Nine months ended

September 30,


2016

June 30,


2017

September 30,


2017

September 30,


2016

September 30,


2017

 
Combined segment adjusted EBITDA $ 515 $ 556 $ 535 $ 1,607 $ 1,640
 
Combined segment third-party sales $ 3,141 $ 3,253 $ 3,227 $ 9,451 $ 9,663
 
Combined segment adjusted EBITDA margin 16.4 % 17.1 % 16.6 % 17.0 % 17.0 %
 
Arconic’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. The
Adjusted EBITDA presented may not be comparable to similarly titled
measures of other companies.
 
(1)   Excludes the Warrick, IN rolling operations and the equity interest
in the rolling mill at the joint venture in Saudi Arabia, both of
which were previously part of the Global Rolled Products segment but
became part of Alcoa Corporation effective November 1, 2016.
 
(2) Includes 65 thousand metric tons (kmt) and 72 kmt for the quarters
ended September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017, respectively, and 213
kmt for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 for the Tennessee
packaging business. These amounts represent the volume at Arconic’s
Tennessee operations associated with the toll processing and
services agreement that Arconic and Alcoa Corporation entered into
in connection with the separation of the companies. Pursuant to this
agreement, this amount is not reported in Arconic’s shipments but
has been included in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA / Total
shipments for historical comparative purposes.
 
 

Arconic and subsidiaries

Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued

(dollars in millions)

           
Organic Revenue Quarter ended Nine months ended

September 30,


2016

 

September 30,


2017

September 30,


2016

 

September 30,


2017

Arconic

Sales – Arconic $ 3,138 $ 3,236 $ 9,427 $ 9,689
 
Less:
Sales – Tennessee packaging 176 45 515 150
Sales – Fusina rolling mill 39 – 128 54
Sales – Remmele Medical – – 23 –
Aluminum price impact n/a 115 n/a 283
Foreign currency impact   n/a   17   n/a   (10 )
 
Arconic Organic revenue $ 2,923 $ 3,059 $ 8,761 $ 9,212  
 

Global Rolled Products Segment (GRP)
(1)

Sales – GRP $ 1,285 $ 1,234 $ 3,785 $ 3,751
 
Less:
Sales – Tennessee packaging 176 45 515 150
Sales – Fusina rolling mill 39 – 128 54
Aluminum price impact n/a 102 n/a 259
Foreign currency impact   n/a   5   n/a   11  
 
GRP Organic revenue $ 1,070 $ 1,082 $ 3,142 $ 3,277  
 
Organic revenue is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes
this measure is meaningful to investors as it presents revenue on a
comparable basis for all periods presented due to the impact of the
ramp-down and Toll Processing and Services Agreement with Alcoa
Corporation at the North America packaging business at its Tennessee
operations, the sale of the Fusina, Italy rolling mill, the sale of
the Remmele Medical business, and the impact of changes in aluminum
prices and foreign currency fluctuations relative to the prior year
periods.
 
(1)   Excludes the Warrick, IN rolling operations and the equity interest
in the rolling mill at the joint venture in Saudi Arabia, both of
which were previously part of the Global Rolled Products segment but
became part of Alcoa Corporation effective November 1, 2016.
 
 

Arconic and subsidiaries

Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued

(dollars in millions)

           
Free Cash Flow

(1)
 		Quarter ended Nine months ended

September 30,


2016

 

June 30,


2017

 

September 30,

2017

September 30,


2016

 

September 30,


2017

 
Cash from operations $ 306 $ 217 $ 172 $ 208 $ 89
 
Capital expenditures   (286 )   (126 )   (131 )   (814 )   (360 )
 
Free cash flow $ 20   $ 91   $ 41   $ (606 ) $ (271 )
 
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
Arconic’s asset base and are expected to generate future cash flows
from operations. It is important to note that 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.
 
(1)   On November 1, 2016, the former Alcoa Inc. was separated into two
standalone, publicly-traded companies, Arconic and Alcoa
Corporation, by means of a pro rata distribution of 80.1 percent of
the outstanding common stock of Alcoa Corporation to Alcoa Inc.
shareholders. Cash from operations and Capital expenditures for
Alcoa Corporation have not been segregated and are included in this
table for all periods prior to November 1, 2016.
 
           
Net Debt

December 31,


2016

March 31,


2017

June 30,


2017

September 30,


2017

 
Short-term borrowings $ 36 $ 47 $ 48 $ 54
Long-term debt due within one year 4 – – 1
Long-term debt, less amount due within one year   8,044   8,046   6,796   6,802
Total debt $ 8,084 $ 8,093 $ 6,844 $ 6,857
 
Less: Cash and cash equivalents   1,863   2,553   1,785   1,815
 
Net debt $ 6,221 $ 5,540 $ 5,059 $ 5,042
 
Net debt is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes that
this measure is meaningful to investors because management assesses
Arconic’s leverage position after factoring in available cash that
could be used to repay outstanding debt.
 
 

Arconic and subsidiaries

Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued

(dollars in millions)

     
Return on Net Assets (RONA)

Nine months ended

September
30, 2017

Net income attributable to Arconic $ 653
Special items(1)   (187 )
Net income attributable to Arconic – as adjusted $ 466
 
Annualized net income attributable to Arconic – as adjusted $ 621
 
 
Net Assets:


September 30, 2017

Add: Receivables from customers, less allowances $ 1,150
Add: Deferred purchase program(2) 238
Add: Inventories 2,453
Less: Accounts payable, trade   1,656  
Working capital 2,185
Properties, plants, and equipment, net   5,526  
Net assets – total $ 7,711
 
RONA 8.1 %
 
RONA is a non-GAAP financial measure. RONA is calculated as adjusted
net income divided by working capital and net PP&E. Management
believes that this measure is meaningful to investors as RONA helps
management and investors determine the percentage of net income the
company is generating from its assets. This ratio tells how
effectively and efficiently the company is using its assets to
generate earnings.
 
(1)   See Reconciliation of Adjusted Income for a description of special
items.
 
(2) The Deferred purchase program relates to an arrangement to sell
certain customer receivables to several financial institutions on a
recurring basis. Arconic is adding back the receivable for the
purposes of the Working capital calculation.



Arconic Inc.
Investors:
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or
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