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EX-99.1 2 tm2222479d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

 

 

PRODUCTION & SHIPMENTS

 

 

CONSOLIDATED 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21 6M22 6M21
Volumes (1,000 tonnes)                
Production of crude steel 3,429 3,406 0.7% 3,448 -0.6% 6,835 6,599 3.6%
Shipments of steel 3,245 3,055 6.2% 3,216 0.9% 6,300 6,304 -0.1%

 

 

 

In the quarter, crude steel production remained in line with 1Q22 and 2Q21, and in the first half, steel production was 4% higher than in the same period last year. As a result, the production capacity utilization rate stood at 83%.

 

Steel shipments increased 6% in relation to 1Q22, attesting to the resilience of the construction and industrial sectors and to the gradual recovery in the automotive sector.

 

 

 

SALES SEGMENTATION PER BD

 

 

 

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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

 

NET SALES

 

In 2Q22, net sales came to R$ 23.0 billion, increasing 13% from 1Q22 and 20% from 2Q21, explained by the higher shipments and rebalancing of sales prices in the period.

 

The result was mainly driven by the performance of the distribution and construction sectors in the U.S. market, the manufacturing and construction sectors in Brazil, and the results of the special steel operations.

 



 

GROSS PROFIT 

 

The higher costs of the main raw materials used by the Company led costs of goods sold in 2Q22 increased by 24% compared to 2Q21 and by 13% in relation to 1Q22. Compared to 1Q22, the highlights were the increases of 15% in coal cost, 6% in iron ore cost and 11% in pig iron consumed cost. The consumed scrap cost also increased, by around 16% in the period, especially in Brazil.

 

In this context, gross profit reached R$ 5.9 billion in 2Q22, increasing 14% from 1Q22 and 9% from 2Q21. Gross margin remained in line with 1Q22 and contracted 2.6 p.p. in relation to 2Q21.

CONSOLIDATED 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21 6M22 6M21
Results (R$ million)                
Net Sales 22,968 20,330 13.0% 19.,130 20.1% 43,299 35,473 22.1%
Cost of Goods Sold (17,065) (15,149) 12.6% (13,716) 24.4% (32,214) (26,262) 22.7%
Gross Profit 5,904 5,181 14.0% 5,414 9.0% 11,085 9,211 20.3%
Gross Margin 25.7% 25.5% 0.2p.p 28.3% -2.6p.p 25.6% 26.0% -0.4p.p


 

SELLING, GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$ 516 million in the quarter, representing increases of 4% compared to 1Q22 and 8% in relation to 2Q21. As a ratio of net sales in the periods, these expenses decreased 0.2 p.p. in both comparisons, reflecting Gerdau’s ongoing efficiency gains and strategy to become one of the most profitable and efficient companies in the steel chain.

CONSOLIDATED 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21 6M22 6M21
Results (R$ million)                
SG&A (516) (494) 4.4% (476) 8.3% (1.010) (946) 6.8%
Selling expenses (178) (168) 6.1% (168) 6.1% (346) (324) 6.8%
General and admininstrative expenses (338) (326) 3.5% (308) 9.6% (664) (622) 6.8%
%SG&A/Net Sales 2.2% 2.4% -0.2p.p 2.5% -0.2p.p 2.3% 2.7% -0.3p.p


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EBITDA & EBITDA MARGIN

 

BREAKDOWN OF CONSOLIDATED EBITDA (R$ million) 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21 6M22 6M21
Net income 4,298 2,940 46.2% 3,934 9.3% 7,239 6,405 13.0%
Net financial result 361 503 -28.3% (58) - 864 213 305.9%
Provision for income and social contribution taxes 1,131 1,570 -27.9% 1,686 -32.9% 2,701 2,503 7.9%
Depreciation and amortization 701 659 6.4% 630 11.2% 1,360 1,279 6.3%
EBITDA - Instruction CVM¹   6,492 5,672 14.4% 6,193 4.8% 12,164 10,400 17.0%
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated companies (387) (309) 25.4% (237) 63.5% (695) (386) 80.1%
Proportional EBITDA of associated companies and jointly controlled entities 573 464 23.5% 334 71.4% 1,037 589 76.1%
Losses due to non-recoverability of financial assets 2 (1) - 0 1483.7% 1 5 -73.0%
Non recurring items - - - (393) - - (393) -
Credit recovery / Provisions - - - (393) - - (393) -
Adjusted EBITDA²   6,680 5,827 14.6% 5,897 13.3% 12,507 10,215 22.4%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin   29.1% 28.7% 0.4 p.p 30.8% -1.7 p.p 28.9% 28.8% 0.1 p.p
                   
CONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED EBITDA (R$ million) 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21 6M22 6M21
EBITDA - Instruction CVM¹ 6,492 5,672 14.4% 6,193 4.8% 12,164 10,400 17.0%
Depreciation and amortization  (701)  (659) 6.4%  (630) 11.2%  (1,360)  (1,279) 6.3%
OPERATING INCOME BEFORE FINANCIAL RESULT AND TAXES2 5,791 5,014 15.5% 5,563 4.1% 10,804 9,121 18.5%

 

1 - Non-accounting measure calculated in accordance with CVM Instruction 527, in effect on the Quarterly Information reporting date.
2 - Non-accounting measure calculated by the Company.

 

 

 

 

In 2Q22, adjusted EBITDA was R$ 6.7 billion, with adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.1%, expanding 0.4 p.p. on the prior quarter. This increase in profitability is a direct result of the current stage of demand and prices in the steel industry, the latter as a reflection of the higher costs, added to the capacity of the teams to capture market opportunities.

 

In relation to 1Q21, the highlight was the larger contribution by the North America BD supported by the stronger metals spread in the United States.

 

 

 

EBITDA PER BD - 2Q22

 

 

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ADJUSTED EBITDA (R$ million) & ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN (%)

 

 

 

FINANCIAL INCOME

 

CONSOLIDATED (R$ million) 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21 6M22 6M21
Financial Result (361) (503) -28.3% 58 - (864) (213) 305.9%
Financial income 141 89 58.4% 50 182.4% 229 106 116.4%
Financial expenses (400) (361) 10.7% (344) 16.3% (761) (658) 15.7%
Exchange variation (1) 151 (122) - 5 - 30 39 -24.0%
Exchange variation (other currencies) (198) (120) 65.0% (120) 65.0% (318) (166) 91.6%
Tax credit update - - - 463 - - 463 -
Bond repurchase expenses (51) - - - - (51) - -
Gains (losses) on financial instruments, net (4) 11 - 5 - 7 4 71.8%

 

(1) Includes portion of net investment hedge.

(2). Non-recurring.

 

 

 

The financial result was negative in R$ 361 million in 2Q22, decreasing 28% in relation to 1Q22, mainly due to the exchange rate variation in the period. Compared to 2Q21, the sharp variation was mainly due to the non-recurring effects of inflation adjustment on tax credits in the amount of R$ 463 million in that quarter.

 

 

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NET INCOME

 

In 2Q22, adjusted net income came to R$ 4.3 billion, increasing 46% in relation to the prior quarter and 27% compared to 2Q21, demonstrating the Company’s ability and resilience to adapt according to different macroeconomic scenarios.

 

Note that 2Q21 was affected by non-recurring items in the amount of negative R$ 565 million, as shown in the table below:

 

CONSOLIDATED (R$ million) 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21 6M22 6M21
Income before financial income expenses and taxes¹ 5,791 5,014 15.5 % 5,563 4.0% 10,804 9,121 18.5%
Financial Result (361) (503) -28.3% 58 - (864) (213) 305.%
Income before taxes¹ 5,430 4,510 20.4% 5,621 -3.4% 9,940 8,908 11.6%
Income and social contribution taxes (1,131) (1,570) -28.0% (1,686) -32.9% (2,701) (2,503) 7.9%
Exchange variation including net investment hedge 169 (346) - (23) - (177) (16) -
Other lines (1,300) (1,224) 6.2% (1,372) -5.2% (2,524) (2,196) 1.8%
Non recurring items - - - (291) - - (291) -1.0%
Consolidated Net Income¹ 4,298 2,940 46.2% 3,934 9.3% 7,239 6,405 13.0%
Non recurring items - - - (565) - - (565) -
Credit recovery / Provisions - - - (856) - - (856) -
Income tax and social contribution on extraordinary items - - - 291 - - 291 -
Consolidated Adjusted Net Income² 4,298 2,940 46.2% 3,370 27.5% 7,239 5,840 24.0%

 

1 - Accounting measure disclosed in the consolidated Income Statement.

2 - Non-accounting measure calculated by the Company to show net profit adjusted by non-recurring events that influenced the result.

 

 

 

ADJUSTED NET INCOME (R$ MILLION) & NET MARGIN (%)

 

 

  

 

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CAPITAL STRUCTURE & INDEBTEDNESS

 

 

 

DEBT BREAKDOWN (R$ million) 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21
Short Term 3,550 2,084 261
Long Term 8,895 10,683 15,545
Gross Debt 12,445 12,767 15,806
Gross Debt / Total Capitalization ¹ 20% 23% 31%
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments 7,755 7,591 5,638
Net Debt 4,690 5,176 10,168
Net Debt ² (R$) / EBITDA ³ (R$) 0.18x 0.20x 0.65x

 

 

1 - Total capitalization = shareholders’ equity + gross debt – interest on debt.

 

2 - Net debt = gross debt – interest on debt – cash, cash equivalents and financial investments.

 

3 - Adjusted EBITDA in the last 12 months.

 

 

We ended 2Q22 with gross debt of R$ 12.4 billion, 2.5% lower than the previous quarter and 21% lower than in 2Q21. Regards to the debt profile, 71% is long-term.

Meanwhile, the Company ended the quarter with a cash position of R$ 7.7 billion available, resulting in net debt of R$ 4.7 billion in the period and a net debt /EBITDA ratio of 0.18x.

 

Compared to prior periods, the lower net debt/EBITDA ratio is explained by a better cash generation combined with deleveraging actions and the robust EBITDA registered in 2Q22.

 

INDEBTEDNESS (R$ BILLION) & LEVERAGE RATIO

 

 

 

The weighted average nominal cost of gross debt was 7.64% and the average debt term of 8 years demonstrates a debt maturity schedule that is well balanced and well distributed over the coming years.

 

 

 

 

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INVESTMENTS

 

Capital expenditures amounted to R$ 959 million in 2Q22, with R$ 661 million allocated to Maintenance and R$ 298 million to Technological Expansion and Updating. Of the amount invested in the quarter, 63% was allocated to the Brazil BD, 20% to the North America BD, 14% to the Special Steel BD and 3% to the South America BD.

 

Of the total capex in 2Q22, R$ 126 million represented investments in implementing technologies to improve the environmental control and performance of existing facilities.

 

Maintenance projects are associated with the concept of reinvestment of depreciation over the years to ensure the good functioning of plants. Meanwhile, Expansion and Technological Updating investments include expanding forestry assets, updating and improving environmental controls and technological improvements that increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

 

Gerdau S.A. has been demonstrating its capacity to adapt to changing scenarios, and the expenditures in its investment plan will be directly related to the pace of demand in our markets, as well as based on criteria involving the return on capital invested and the consequent cash generation.

 

 

CAPEX PER BD - 2Q22

 

 

 

 

 

 BRAZIL BD
   
Expand hot-rolled production at Ouro Branco.
   
Add 250 kta of coils and reduce operating costs.
   
Investment of ~R$ 1 billion.

 

 

 SPECIAL STEEL BD
   
New continuous casting line in Pindamonhangaba.
   
Increase clean steel production, reduce costs and emissions.
   
Investment of ~R$ 700 million.

 

 NORTH AMERICA BD
   
Technological Updating Whitby Mini-Mill.
   
Add 200 kta of steel by modernizing mini-mill in Canada.
   
Investment of ~R$ 300 million.

 

 

 SOUTH AMERICA BD
   
Expand rolled steel capacity in Peru.
   
Increase capacity, reduce costs, and improve occupational safety.
   
Investment of ~R$ 90 million.


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FREE CASH FLOW

 

Free cash flow in 2Q22 was positive R$ 3.2 billion, which marks the ninth straight quarter in which the Company has delivered positive free cash flow. The result reflects the significant contribution from EBITDA, as well as the disciplined allocation of capital to investments and to working capital. As a result and combined with the gradual reduction in debt, 48% of EBITDA in the quarter was converted into free cash flow.

 

FREE CASH FLOW (R$ BILLION)

 

 



WORKING CAPITAL & CASH CONVERSION CYCLE

 

The cash conversion cycle (working capital divided by daily net sales in the quarter), influenced by natural variations in demand, decreased from 66 days in March 2022 to 64 days in June 2022.

 

 



RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED - ROCE 

 

The evolution in the Company’s level of efficiency, measured by ROCE in the last 12 months (as of June 2022), reflects the Company’s efficiency gains and higher value creation, with return exceeding its cost of capital.

 

 



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GOVERNANCE & CAPITAL MARKETS

 

 

EXTRAORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

 

The Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting held on June 28 approved the increase in the number of members on the Company’s Board of Directors to seven members, being three of them independent.

 

 

DIVIDENDS

 

On August 2, 2022, the Board of Directors of Gerdau S.A. approved the distribution of dividends in the amount of R$ 1.2 billion (R$ 0.71 per share), to be paid based on the results for the second quarter of 2022, as stipulated in the Bylaws. The dividends will be paid on August 25, 2022, based on shareholding positions on August 15, 2022 and the ex-dividend date will be August 16, 2022.

 

Management reaffirms its understanding that the best way to increase absolute dividends is through strong cash generation, which it has been delivering, enabling it to maintain its policy of distributing at least 30% of adjusted net income. This flexibility, including in the frequency of distribution, enables the Company to deliver value in different scenarios.

 

 

SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM

 

On May 5, 2022, Gerdau S.A. announced that the Board of Directors approved a share buyback program envisaging the acquisition of up to 55,000,000 preferred shares, representing approximately 5% of the preferred shares (GGBR4) and/or ADRs backed by the preferred shares (GGB) forming the free-float, with maximum duration of 18 months. As of June 18, 2022, the Company acquired 17,769,500 preferred shares at an average price of R$ 23.88, corresponding to 32.3% of the share buyback program executed to date.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERFORMANCE
BY BUSINESS DIVISION (BD)

Gerdau presents its results in four Business Divisions (BD).

 

BRAZIL BD (Brazil Business Division) – includes the operations in Brazil (except special steel) and the iron ore operation in Brazil.

 

NORTH AMERICA BD (North America Business Division) – includes all operations in North America (Canada and United States), except special steel, as well as the jointly controlled company in Mexico.

 

SPECIAL STEEL BD (Special Steel Business Division) – includes the special steel operations in Brazil and the United States, as well as the jointly controlled company in Brazil.

 

SOUTH AMERICA BD (South America Business Division) – includes all operations in South America (Argentina, Peru and Uruguay), except the operations in Brazil, and the jointly controlled companies in Colombia and the Dominican Republic.


 

NET SALES

 

 

EBITDA & EBITDA MARGIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRAZIL BD

 

PRODUCTION & SHIPMENTS

 

  BRAZIL BD 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21 6M22 6M21
  Volumes (1,000 tonnes)                
  Production of crude steel 1,576 1,527 3.2% 1,659 -5.0% 3,102 2,951 5.1%
  Shipments of steel 1,529 1,384 10.5% 1,476 3.6% 2,913 2,760 5.5%
  Domestic Market 1,186 1,085 9.3% 1,363 -13.0% 2,271 2,599 -12.6%
  Exports 343 299 14.5% 113 204.0% 642 162 297.1%
  Shipments of long steel 1,061 953 11.3% 1,053 0.7% 2,014 1,941 3.7%
  Domestic Market 745 665 12.2% 956 -22.0% 1,410 1,803 -21.8%
  Exports 315 288 9.3% 97 224.7% 604 138 338.8%
  Shipments of flat steel 468 431 8.6% 423 10.7% 899 819 9.7%
  Domestic Market 441 420 4.9% 407 8.2% 861 795 8.3%
  Exports 27 11 156.1% 16 75.3% 38 24 58.5%

 

 

Crude steel production at the Brazil BD increased 3.2% in 2Q22 in relation to 1Q22 and contracted 5% in relation to 2Q21. Total shipments in 2Q22 increased 10.5% on the previous quarter and 3.6% compared to the previous year..

 

This quarter, the Company directed 22% of its shipments to export markets, up 14 p.p. from 2Q21, consisting essentially of products sold to South America.

 

Despite the current scenario of higher interest rates, we observed that domestic demand remained stable at high levels in 2Q22, with satisfactory levels of real demand in the construction and manufacturing sectors, especially in the machinery and equipment, agribusiness and energy segments.

 

The construction industry remains robust, with record sales, active construction sites and job creation. Real estate inventories and launches are at very healthy levels. The quarter also was marked by consistent recovery in industrial infrastructure, where we observed a growing number of projects in our clients’ portfolio. In the energy sector, new transmission line auctions are on the horizon, with investments in solar and wind power infrastructure. According to market analyses, the outlook for the oil and gas industry remain favorable, which could have a positive impact on the Company’s operations.

 

Regarding to the product mix, domestic salles were positively impacted by the growth in product delivery ,such as reinforced concrete, as well as flat steel, drawn steel and structural profiles. The export market registered an increase of 14.5% in shipments, with demand for products such as drawn steel, flat steel and structural profiles.

 

In 2Q22, 506,000 tonnes of iron ore were sold to third parties and 788,000 tonnes were internally consumed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING RESULT

 

BRAZIL BD 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21 6M22 6M21
Results (R$ million)                
Net Sales¹ 9,588 8,022 19.5% 8,940 7.2% 17,610 15,823 11.3%
Domestic Market 8,097 6,862 18.0% 8,524 -5.0% 14,959 15,215 -1.7%
Exports 1,491 1,160 28.6% 416 258.6% 2,651 608 336.0%
Cost of Goods Sols (7,481) (6,226) 20.1% (5,443) 37.5% (13,707) (9,929) 38.1%
Gross Profi 2,107 1,795 17.4% 3,498 -39.8% 3,903 5,895 -33.8%
Gross Margin (%) 22.0% 22.4% -0.4p.p 39.1% -17.1p.p 22.2% 37.3% -15.1p.p
Adjusted EBITDA ² 2,288 1,951 17.3% 3,634 -37.1% 4,239 6,172 -31.3%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%) 23.9% 24.3% -0.5p.p 40.7% -16.8p.p 24.1% 39.0% -14.9p.p

1 – Includes iron ore sales. 

2 - Non-accounting measure calculated by the Company. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA to provide additional information on cash generation in the period.

 

 

Net sales increased 19.5% in 2Q22 compared to 1Q22, due to the increase in net sales per tonne sold and the higher volumes shipped in both the domestic and export markets. Compared to 2Q22, net sales increased 7%, explained by market conditions in the period and higher exports with positive exchange rate variation.

 

In 2Q22, cost of goods sold increased 20.1% compared to 1Q22 and 37.5% in relation to the previous year, mainly explained by the high cost of scrap, pig iron and metallurgical coal.

 

Gross profit increased 17.4% in 2Q22 in relation to 1Q22 and decreased 39.8% compared to the same period last year, as described above.

 

In 2Q22, the Brazil BD reported Adjusted EBITDA of R$ 2.3 billion, up 17.3% from 1Q22 and down 37.1% from 2Q21, reflecting the strong comparison base of that period, when the operation registered record EBITDA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NORTH AMERICA BD

 

PRODUCTION & SHIPMENTS

 

NORTH AMERICA BD 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21 6M22 6M21
Volumes (1,000 tonnes)                
Production of crude steel 1,145 1,214 -5.7% 1,269 -9.8% 2,359 2,520 -6.4%
Shipments of steel 1,121 1,094 2.4% 1,143 -1.9% 2,215 2,266 -2.2%

 

 

In 2Q22, steel production decreased 5.7% in relation to 1Q22 and 9.8% compared to 2Q21. Shipments improved 2.4% in relation to 1Q22, due to the higher demand from the non-residential construction sector in the period.

 

The outlook for 2022 remains positive for the construction and distribution sectors. In the infrastructure sector, the U.S. government has required all public construction projects to use locally produced steel to support domestic producers.

 

 

OPERATING RESULT

 

NORTH AMERICA BD 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21 6M22 6M21
Results (R$ million)                
Net Sales 8,573 8,222 4.3% 6,612 29.7% 16,795 12,500 34.4%
Cost of Goods Sols (6,121) (5,856) 4.5% (5,419) 13.0% (11,977) (10,572) 13.3%
Gross Profit 2,451 2,366 3.6% 1,193 105.6% 4,818 1,928 149.9%
Gross Margin (%) 28.6% 28.8% -0.2p.p 18.0% 10.6p.p 28.7% 15.4% 13.3p.p
EBITDA 1 2,836 2,711 4.6% 1,352 109.8% 5,548 2,195 152.8%
EBITDA Margin (%) 33.1% 33.0% 0.1p.p 20.4% 12.6p.p 33.0% 17.6% 15.5p.p

 

1 - Non-accounting measure calculated by the Company. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA to provide additional information on cash generation in the period.

 

Net sales totaled R$ 8.6 billion in 2Q22, up 4.3% from 1Q22 and 29.7% from 2Q21, explained by higher metal spread and the increase in net sales per tonne sold in the comparison periods. In relation to 1Q22, note that the 13% increase in costs of goods sold reflects the higher average prices for purchasing alloysand scrap.

 

The gross profit was R$ 2.4 billion in the quarter, two-times higher than in 2Q21. Meanwhile, gross profit in the first half of the year was R$ 4.8 billion, 150% higher than in the same period last year. The increases are explained by the growth in operations, which continue at full capacity to meet the sector’s demand, combined with the expansion of product lines to clients, which increased local competitiveness and improved the level of service.

 

Another highlight was the EBITDA of R$ 2.8 billion and EBITDA margin of 33.1% in the quarter, due to the combination of higher shipments, higher steel prices, our strategy of continuous segmentation and efforts to control costs, which helped to achieve record results at the BD.

 

   

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL STEEL BD

 

PRODUCTION & SHIPMENTS

 

  SPECIAL STEEL BD 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21 6M22 6M21
  Volumes (1,000 tonnes)                
  Production of crude steel 507 494 2.6% 396 27.9% 1,001 842 18.9%
  Shipments of steel 435 418 4.0% 417 4.2% 853 843 1.2%

 

 

 

 

In 2Q22, steel production increased 2.6% in relation to 1Q22 and 27.9% compared to 2Q21. Steel shipments grew 4% on the previous quarter and on the same period last year.

 

Note that light vehicle sales continued to be affected by the global semiconductor shortage, which are used in all electronic components installed in vehicles. On the other hand, the good performances of the heavy vehicle sector in Brazil and the oil and gas industry in the United States continue to partially offset the effects caused by the semiconductor shortage on the light vehicle sector.

 

OPERATING RESULT

 

  SPECIAL STEEL BD 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21 6M22 6M21
  Results (R$ million)                
  Net Sales 3,657 3,219 13.6% 2,650 38.0% 6,876 5,080 35.4%
  Cost of Goods Sols (2,808) (2,601) 8.0% (2,243) 25.2% (5,409) (4,388) 23.3%
  Gross Profit 849 618 37.5% 407 108.8% 1,467 692 112.0%
  Gross Margin (%) 23.2% 19.2% 4.0p.p 15.3% 7.9p.p 21.3% 13.6% 7.7p.p
  EBITDA 1 928 692 34.1% 495 87.3% 1,620 904 79.2%
  EBITDA Margin (%) 25.4% 21.5% 3.9p.p 18.7% 6.7p.p 23.6% 17.8% 5.8p.p

 

1 - Non-accounting measure calculated by the Company. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA to provide additional information on cash generation in the period.

 

 

 

 

Net sales in 2Q22 reached R$ 3.7 billion, surpassing 1Q22 by 13.6% and 2Q21 by 38.0%. Gross profit and gross margin registered significant improvements, since the increase in net sales per tonne surpassed the increase in cost per tonne, in the comparison periods. Note that the sectors that boosted results were heavy vehicles (especially trucks), oil and gas, and distribution.

 

Despite the cost inflation and semiconductor shortage, EBITDA in 2Q22 increased 34% on 1Q22 and 87% on 2Q21, driven by current profitability levels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOUTH AMERICA BD

 

PRODUCTION & SHIPMENTS

 

  SOUTH AMERICA BD 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21 6M22 6M21
  Volumes (1,000 tonnes)                
  Production of crude steel 201 172 17.4% 124 62.4% 373 287 30.0%
  Shipments of steel 292 332 -12.0% 268 9.1% 625 565 10.7%

 

 

 

 

Steel production grew 17.4% in relation to 1Q22 and 62.4% in relation to 2Q21, notably in Argentina’s construction sector, boosting gross steel production at the South America BD to a record high, surpassing the 2018 results. In relation to the previous quarter, shipments were negatively affected by lower steel sales in Peru.

 

OPERATING RESULT

 

  SOUTH AMERICA BD 2Q22 1Q22 2Q21 6M22 6M21
  Results (R$ million)                
  Net Sales 1,894 1,753 8.0% 1,308 44.8% 3,647 2,757 32.3%
  Cost of Goods Sols (1,375) (1,405) -2.1% (1,002) 37.1% (2,779) (2,064) 34.6%
  Gross Profit 519 348 49.2% 305 70.1% 868 692 25.3%
  Gross Margin (%) 27.4% 19.9% 7.6p.p 23.4% 4.1p.p 23.8% 25.1% -1.3p.p
  EBITDA 1 740 483 53.2% 494 49.7% 1,222 1,044 17.0%
  EBITDA Margin (%) 39.1% 27.5% 11.5p.p 37.8% 1.3p.p 33.5% 37.9% -4.4p.p

 

1 - Non-accounting measure calculated by the Company. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA to provide additional information on cash generation in the period.

 

 

 

 

In 1Q22, net sales came to R$ 1.9 billion, up 8% from 1Q22 and 44.8% from 2Q21, due to price adjustments in the period. Driven by the effects on sales and cost of goods sold, gross profit reached R$ 519 million in 2Q22, an increase of 49.2% in relation to the previous quarter and of 70% compared to the previous year.

 

EBITDA and EBITDA margin in 2Q22 registered record highs at this Business Division, explained by the stronger demand from the construction sector, mainly in Argentina – despite the scenario of high volatility in its economy.

 

 

 

 

 

APPENDICES

 

ASSETS

 

GERDAU S.A.        
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS        
In thousands of Brazilian reais (R$)    
   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021 
           
CURRENT ASSETS          
Cash and cash equivalents   5,776,753    4,160,654 
Short-term investments   1,977,982    2,626,212 
Trade accounts receivable   7,261,198    5,414,075 
Inventories   18,464,285    16,861,488 
Tax credits   1,978,938    2,083,885 
Income and social contribution taxes recoverable   471,180    804,053 
Dividends receivable   5,182    7,671 
Fair value of derivatives   2,596    3,246 
Other current assets   797,311    679,193 
    36,735,425    32,640,477 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS          
Tax credits   109,971    124,600 
Deferred income taxes   2,513,700    2,929,308 
Related parties   -    2,678 
Judicial deposits   1,738,624    1,659,379 
Other non-current assets   665,402    571,637 
Prepaid pension cost   4,942    4,942 
Investments in associates and joint ventures   3,925,524    3,340,775 
Goodwill   11,685,319    12,427,527 
Leasing   900,412    861,744 
Other Intangibles   435,709    509,760 
Property, plant and equipment, net   18,941,784    18,741,786 
    40,921,387    41,174,136 
TOTAL ASSETS   77,656,812    73,814,613 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

GERDAU S.A.        
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS        
In thousands of Brazilian reais (R$)    
   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021 
         
CURRENT LIABILITIES          
Trade accounts payable   9,394,840    8,017,140 
Short-term debt   1,402,840    234,537 
Debentures   2,147,180    1,531,956 
Taxes payable   665,819    548,173 
Income and social contribution taxes payable   630,260    863,136 
Payroll and related liabilities   814,980    1,199,143 
Leasing payable   265,069    275,086 
Employee benefits   582    39 
Environmental liabilities   250,555    231,711 
Fair value of derivatives   5,454    - 
Obligations with FIDC   -    45,497 
Other current liabilities   949,986    1,090,396 
    16,527,565    14,036,814 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES          
Long-term debt   8,096,022    10,875,249 
Debentures   798,724    1,397,951 
Related parties   26,172    24,648 
Deferred income taxes   103,592    98,975 
Provision for tax, civil and labor liabilities   1,809,680    1,741,026 
Environmental liabilities   259,595    343,998 
Employee benefits   1,309,618    1,415,151 
Leasing payable   698,724    643,279 
Other non-current liabilities   508,784    421,873 
    13,610,911    16,962,150 
 EQUITY          
Capital   19,249,181    19,249,181 
Treasury stocks   (472,908)    (152,409) 
Capital reserves   11,597    11,597 
Retained earnings   17,862,503    17,838,494 
Transactions with non-controlling interests without change of control   5,891,944    - 
Other reserves   4,790,908    5,657,419 
       EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE PARENT   47,333,225    42,604,282 
           
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS   185,111    211,367 
           
EQUITY   47,518,336    42,815,649 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   77,656,812    73,814,613 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME STATEMENT

 

GERDAU S.A.              
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME              
In thousands of Brazilian reais (R$)  
  For the three-month period ended   For the six-month period ended
  June 30, 2022   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2022   June 30, 2021
               
NET SALES 22,968,442   19,130,116   43,298,933   35,473,100
               
Cost of sales (17,064,511)   (13,715,929)   (32,214,000)   (26,262,004)
               
GROSS PROFIT 5,903,931   5,414,187   11,084,933   9,211,096
               
Selling expenses (178,235)   (168,421)   (346,126)   (323,814)
General and administrative expenses (337,778)   (307,956)   (664,194)   (622,051)
Other operating income 59,912   37,564   96,521   200,420
Other operating expenses (42,069)   (42,875)   (61,039)   (119,188)
Tax credits recovery -   393,341   -   393,341
Impairment of financial assets (1,976)   (125)   (1,351)   (5,161)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated companies 386,851   236,979   695,419   385,938
               
INCOME BEFORE FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSES) AND TAXES 5,790,636   5,562,694   10,804,163   9,120,581
               
Financial income 140,617   49,788   229,416   105,696
Financial expenses (450,975)   (343,907)   (812,409)   (657,503)
Exchange variations, net (46,566)   (115,402)   (288,355)   (127,271)
Tax credits monetary update -   462,651   -   462,651
Gains (Losses) on financial instruments, net (4,160)   4,750   6,870   3,591
               
INCOME BEFORE TAXES 5,429,552   5,620,574   9,939,685   8,907,745
               
   Current (1,425,280)   (1,140,752)   (2,316,336)   (1,884,568)
   Deferred 294,227   (545,345)   (384,465)   (618,164)
Income and social contribution taxes (1,131,053)   (1,686,097)   (2,700,801)   (2,502,732)
               
               
NET INCOME 4,298,499   3,934,477   7,238,884   6,405,013
               
               
(-) Credit recovery / Provisions -   (855,992)   -   (855,992)
(+) Income tax on extraordinary items -   291,037   -   291,037
(=) Total of extraordinary items -   (564,955)   -   (564,955)
               
ADJUSTED NET INCOME* 4,298,499   3,369,522   7,238,884   5,840,058

 

* Adjusted net profit is a non-accounting measure calculated by the Company, reconciled with the financial statements and consists of net income (loss) adjusted by non-recurring events that influenced profit or loss, without cash effect.

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOW

 

GERDAU S.A.              
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS              
In thousands of Brazilian reais (R$)              
   
           
  For the three-month period ended   For the six-month period ended
  June 30, 2022   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2022   June 30, 2021
               
Cash flows from operating activities              
Net income for the period 4,298,499   3,934,477   7,238,884   6,405,013
Adjustments to reconcile net income for the period to net cash provided by              
operating activities:              
Depreciation and amortization 701,208   630,498   1,360,019   1,279,329
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated companies (386,851)   (236,979)   (695,419)   (385,938)
Exchange variation, net 46,566   115,402   288,355   127,271
Gains and losses on derivative financial instruments, net 4,160   (4,750)   (6,870)   (3,591)
Post-employment benefits 56,292   57,512   126,742   124,389
Long-term incentive plans 21,740   17,391   39,415   28,610
Income tax 1,131,053   1,686,097   2,700,801   2,502,732
Gains on disposal of property, plant and equipment (14,189)   2,206   (18,547)   1,867
Impairment of financial assets 1,976   125   1,351   5,161
Provision of tax, civil, labor and environmental liabilities, net 70,262   27,965   78,391   63,101
Tax credits recovery -   (855,992)   -   (855,992)
Interest income on short-term investments (59,822)   (30,936)   (118,229)   (67,389)
Interest expense on debt and debentures 274,152   219,304   520,205   433,534
Interest on loans with related parties 29   (1,571)   29   (3,068)
Provision (Reversal) for net realizable value adjustment in inventory, net 5,561   1,878   7,555   (3,415)
  6,150,636   5,562,627   11,522,682   9,651,614
Changes in assets and liabilities              
Increase in trade accounts receivable   (13,822)   (1,044,018)   (1,915,468)   (2,218,579)
Increase in inventories (1,478,186)   (2,676,888)   (2,288,678)   (5,033,866)
Increase in trade accounts payable 715,294   679,865   1,571,663   1,641,969
Increase in other receivables (191,243)   (4,617)   (225,092)   (146)
Decrease in other payables (330,747)   (1,007,986)   (1,032,720)   (1,059,255)
Dividends from associates and joint ventures 13,047   9,795   15,730   13,863
Purchases of short-term investments (253,969)   (440,679)   (1,301,447)   (998,343)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term investments 1,056,534   607,611   2,073,429   1,480,923
Cash provided by operating activities 5,667,544   1,685,710   8,420,099   3,478,180
               
Interest paid on loans and financing (418,344)   (365,761)   (522,981)   (470,441)
Interest paid on lease liabilities (20,173)   (15,940)   (39,304)   (32,091)
Income and social contribution taxes paid (1,371,583)   (753,645)   (1,680,139)   (856,536)
Net cash provided by operating activities 3,857,444   550,364   6,177,675   2,119,112
               
Cash flows from investing activities              
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (958,982)   (565,594)   (1,551,839)   (1,000,723)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment, investments and other intangibles 22,006   13,515   35,273   14,178
Additions in other intangibles (38,220)   (45,390)   (74,434)   (82,495)
Net cash used in investing activities (975,196)   (597,469)   (1,591,000)   (1,069,040)
               
Cash flows from financing activities              
Acquisition of interest in subsidiary (46,153)   -   (46,153)   -
Purchases of Treasury stocks (312,144)   -   (312,144)   -
Dividends and interest on capital paid (870,332)   (695,176)   (1,210,915)   (1,136,364)
Proceeds from loans and financing 10,426   164,677   305,580   310,027
Repayment of loans and financing (1,290,039)   (410,026)   (1,486,703)   (1,639,034)
Leasing payment (85,723)   (68,324)   (157,410)   (134,626)
Intercompany loans, net 4,912   49,420   4,174   50,531
Net cash used by financing activities (2,589,053)   (959,429)   (2,903,571)   (2,549,466)
               
Exchange variation on cash and cash equivalents 588,397   (209,110)   (67,005)   (91,582)
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 881,592   (1,215,644)   1,616,099   (1,590,976)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4,895,161   4,241,872   4,160,654   4,617,204
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 5,776,753   3,026,228   5,776,753   3,026,228

 

   

 

 

 

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS - 2T22

 

Gerdau presents its results in four Business Divisions (BD):

 

BRAZIL BD (Brazil Business Division) – includes the operations in Brazil (except special steel) and the iron ore operation in Brazil.

 

NORTH AMERICA BD (North America Business Division) – includes all operations in North America (Canada and United States), except special steel, as well as the jointly controlled company in Mexico.

 

SOUTH AMERICA BD (South America Business Division)

 

includes all operations in South America (Argentina, Peru and Uruguay), except the operations in Brazil, and the jointly controlled companies in Colombia and the Dominican Republic.

 

SPECIAL STEEL BD (Special Steel Business Division) – includes the special steel operations in Brazil and the United States, as well as the jointly controlled company in Brazil.

     

 

 

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