Constellium Reports Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results

27 Jul 2017 08:13 CEST

Amsterdam – July 27, 2017 – Constellium N.V. (NYSE and Euronext Paris: CSTM) today reported results for second quarter ended June 30, 2017.

• Shipments of 383 thousand metric tons, down 1% compared to Q2 2016; Automotive shipments up 18% compared to Q2 2016
• Revenue of €1.4 billion, up 12% compared to Q2 2016 on higher aluminium prices
• Net income of €15 million compared to €9 million in Q2 2016
• Adjusted EBITDA of €127 million, up 19% from Q2 2016; H1 2017 Adjusted EBITDA up 11% from H1 2016
• Significant improvement in H1 2017 Cash Flows from Operations and Free Cash Flow compared to H1 2016
• Completed a $300 million pan U.S. ABL and a new €100 million inventory based revolving credit facility
• “Project 2019” initiatives underway and already showing benefits
• Intend to move corporate domicile to France and delist from Euronext to simplify corporate structure and reduce costs

Jean-Marc Germain, Constellium’s Chief Executive Officer said, “Constellium delivered record Adjusted EBITDA during the second quarter. I’m pleased to note that each of our business units were meaningful contributors to these results. Automotive Structures and Industry reported another record quarter as its strong momentum continues. As we expected, Aerospace and Transportation delivered significantly improved results. Packaging and Automotive Rolled Products overcame incremental cost from our automotive readiness program in the U.S. and delivered results comparable to last year.”

Mr. Germain continued, “The strong second quarter results leave us well positioned to deliver at the high end of our high single-digit Adjusted EBITDA growth target for 2017. We remain steadfastly focused on executing our strategy and increasing value for our shareholders.”

Forward-looking statements

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About Constellium

Constellium (NYSE and Euronext Paris: CSTM) is a global sector leader that develops innovative, value added aluminium products for a broad scope of markets and applications, including aerospace, automotive and packaging. Constellium generated €4.7 billion of revenue in 2016. Constellium’s earnings materials for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 are also available on the company’s website (www.constellium.com).

Media contacts

Ryan Wentling - Investor Relations
Phone: +1 (212) 675-5450
investor-relations@constellium.com

Delphine Dahan-Kocher - Communications
Phone: +1 (212) 858 9963
delphine.dahan-kocher@constellium.com

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