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- **Strategic Pivot**: U.S. 50% tariffs forced shift to domestic plate production, supported by $500M government loans.
- **Financial Resilience**: Q3 EBITDA loss of $87.1M, with $90M tariffs and 40% price decline. Liquidity at $337M post-support.
- **EAF Transition**: $910M invested in EAF (total $987M), targeting 2026 breakeven with 1.0-1.2M ton production.
- **Cash Flow Management**: $100-150M working capital release and tax refunds in 2026. Scrap+ cost targets ($220-250/ton) depend on Canadian demand growth.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Michael Moraca provided standard disclaimers and noted the use of Canadian dollars in financial discussions. The company's earnings presentation was available online.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Strategic Shifts**: U.S. 50% tariffs closed the market, forcing a pivot to domestic production. Government support ($500M) and EAF acceleration aim to reduce cash burn.
- **Safety & EAF Progress**: Maintained strong safety performance; EAF Unit 1 ramp-up on track, with $910M invested (total $987M expected).
- **Market Reorientation**: Focus on high-value Canadian plate products for infrastructure, defense, and renewable energy sectors.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q3 2025 Results**: Adjusted EBITDA loss of $87.1M, driven by $90M tariffs and 40% price decline. Liquidity at $337M post-$500M government support.
- **Cost Dynamics**: Cost per ton up 24.2% YoY, with tariffs adding $214/ton. Plate production (97,000 tons) offset weaker coil markets.
- **Liquidity Management**: Expanded ABL to $375M and $500M government loans, with working capital release ($100-150M) and tax refunds.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Tariff Impact & Breakeven**: Accelerated EAF transition to 2026; EBITDA breakeven expected post-2026 with 1.0-1.2M ton production. Scrap+ costs target $220-250/ton.
- **Plate Market Growth**: Canadian plate demand could expand to 1.0-1.2M tons with nation-building projects. Working capital release and tax refunds (~$150M+ in 2026).
- **Government Support Utilization**: Priority on non-dilutive ABL draws; warrants attached to $400M federal loan. Scrap+ cost targets and market support for 2.5M ton capacity require Canadian demand growth or U.S. tariff resolution.


Algoma Steel Group Inc. (ASTL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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