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- **$120M Synergy Target**: 2-year phased integration to unlock cost savings from: 
  - Commodity mix optimization ($14/ton procurement savings) 
  - Workforce efficiency (5-15% voluntary attrition) 
  - End product manufacturing expansion 
- **Merger Structure**: All-stock deal with 63% Ryerson, 37% Olympic ownership post-close. 
- **Financial Resilience**: $500M debt, 3.7x leverage ratio (target 0.5-2.0x). 
- **Q4 2025 Guidance**: EBITDA $33-37M (flat to +2% ASP growth). 
- **Customer Confidence**: Overwhelmingly positive feedback despite industry consolidation skepticism.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Market Overview**: Third quarter marked continued industry recession with falling shipments (year-over-year and sequential) and margin compression, driven by weak demand and supply-side tariffs. 
- **Revenue Performance**: Q3 2025 revenue of $1.16B (-1% vs. Q4 2025), with 2.6% ASP increase offset by 3.2% tonnage decline. 
- **Merger Highlights**: Announced merger with Olympic Steel to create North America's 2nd-largest metal service center ($6.5B pro forma revenue). 
- **Synergy Vision**: $120M synergies (phased in over 2 years) from: 
  - **Commodity Mix Optimization**: Ryerson's 25% stainless/25% aluminum vs. industry 33% non-ferrous; Olympic's carbon expertise. 
  - **Operational Efficiency**: 5-15% voluntary attrition rate in industry enabling workforce optimization. 
  - **Procurement Scale**: Combined 2.9M tons annual purchasing to achieve $14/ton savings. 
- **Financial Health**: $500M total debt, 3.7x leverage ratio (target 0.5-2.0x). Q4 2025 EBITDA guidance: $33-37M (flat to 2% ASP growth). 

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q5 2025 Results**: 
  - Adjusted EBITDA (ex LIFO): $40.3M (vs. $45M prior quarter). 
  - Net loss: $14.8M (-$0.46 EPS) vs. $1.9M ($0.06 EPS) prior quarter. 
  - LIFO expense: $13.2M (consistent vs. prior quarter). 
- **Q4 2025 Outlook**: 
  - Revenue: $1.07-1.11B (flat to +2% ASP). 
  - EBITDA: $33-37M (down 16-24% vs. Q5). 
  - CapEx: $50-55M (aligned with normalized run rate). 
  - Cash conversion cycle: 68 days (stable vs. prior quarter). 

**【Merger Details】**
- **Structure**: All-stock deal with Olympic Steel shareholders receiving 1.7105 Ryerson shares. 
- **Ownership**: Ryerson 63%, Olympic 37% post-close. 
- **Synergy Phasing**: 1/3 realized by end of Q1 2026, full realization by Q4 2027. 
- **Balance Sheet**: Target leverage 3.0x post-close, enhanced credit profile. 

**【Synergy Examples】**
1. **Commodity Mix Optimization**: 
  - Ryerson: 25% stainless, 25% aluminum, 50% carbon. 
  - Industry: 33% non-ferrous, 67% carbon. 
  - Olympic: Strong carbon (plate, tube) and coated carbon capabilities. 
2. **Workforce Efficiency**: 
  - 5-15% annual voluntary attrition rate in industry. 
  - Combined workforce cost savings through attrition-driven headcount reduction. 
3. **Procurement Scale**: 
  - Combined 2.9M tons annual purchasing. 
  - $14/ton savings ($40.6M total) from scale. 

**【Q&A Highlights】**
1. **Cash Flow Outlook**: 
  - Q4 2025 working capital release: $70-80M (typical seasonal trend). 
  - Long-term working capital optimization opportunity: $6-7 revenue per $1 NWC. 
2. **Market Share Growth**: 
  - Cross-selling opportunities via combined 160-location network. 
  - End product manufacturing (e.g., industrial hoppers, HVAC components) as countercyclical margin driver. 
3. **Synergy Costs**: 
  - Up to $40M in one-time integration costs. 
  - No incremental CapEx required beyond normalized $50-55M/yr. 
4. **Customer Reaction**: 
  - Overwhelmingly positive feedback from customers and stakeholders. 
  - No negative pushback despite industry consolidation skepticism.

Olympic Steel Inc (ZEUS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Resilient Performance**: Q2 EBITDA up 26% sequentially to $20.3M, driven by margin improvements and automation investments.
- **Strategic Growth**: $35M CapEx for new facilities and equipment, with full impact in 2026; 8 acquisitions in 7 years.
- **Tariff & Tax Tailwinds**: 50% tariffs stabilizing pricing; bonus depreciation benefits customers, supporting demand.
- **Dividend & Liquidity**: $0.16 quarterly dividend maintained; $305M credit availability for M&A and growth.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q2 2025 sales of $496 million and net income of $5.2 million, with flat-rolled volumes ahead of 2024 despite sequential pullback due to Q1 buy-ahead activity.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 26% sequentially to $20.3 million, with all segments profitable.
- Strategic focus on diversification, M&A (8 acquisitions in 7 years), and $35M 2025 CapEx plan for automation and growth.
- Optimistic on long-term outlook, citing tariff resolution and U.S. manufacturing trends.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Net income $5.2M (down 32% YoY), adjusted EBITDA $20.3M (slightly below 2024 Q2).
- Operating expenses $110.4M (+5.5% YoY) due to MetalWorks acquisition; debt reduced to $233M with $305M credit availability.
- 2025 tax rate ~29%, quarterly dividend $0.16 per share maintained.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Margin Improvement**: Driven by higher index pricing and mix shift to coated products, fabrication services.
- **Automation Benefits**: New equipment (e.g., Minneapolis cut-to-length line) expected to boost productivity and safety, with full impact in 2026.
- **Pipe & Tube Strength**: 30%+ gross margins, data center demand growth, 60% QoQ EBITDA improvement in Specialty Metals.
- **Tariff Impact**: 50% tariffs may stabilize pricing; bonus depreciation benefits customers, but interest rates key to demand.
- **M&A Pipeline**: Activity resuming; disciplined approach to accretive acquisitions in line with CapEx strategy.

Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Q1 2025 Strong Performance**: $493M revenue, $2.5M net income, 24% flat-rolled volume growth. 
- **Tariff-Driven Demand**: 30% hot-rolled price increase, 60-35 spot/contract mix vs 65-35 historical. 
- **Acquisition Momentum**: MetalWorks +7 years of 8 acquisitions, targeting $0.16M+ annual M&A. 
- **Debt Reduction**: $37M Q1 reduction to $235M, aiming for $200M+ by year-end. 
- **Onshoring Growth**: 90% domestic supply, new Houston facility, 20 high-speed tube lasers. 
- **Tariff Resilience**: Domestic sourcing shields from 25% steel/aluminum tariffs. 


**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q1 2025 revenue of $493M with net income of $2.5M, driven by 24% sequential increase in flat-rolled shipping volumes (highest since Q3 2021). 
- Tariffs on steel/aluminumimports created pull-forward demand, with spot orders up 30% in hot-rolled pricing. 
- MetalWorks acquisition (late 2024) immediately accretive, with 8 acquisitions completed over 7 years. 
- $37M debt reduction to $235M, and $625M ABL extension for growth flexibility. 
- 90% domestic metal supply and fabrication capabilities support onshoring trends. 

**【CFO Financial Highlights】**
- EBITDA: $16.1M (vs $23.3M YoY), with $10.9M from Carbon segment. 
- Operating expenses: $110.6M (+7% YoY) due to MetalWorks integration and 6% volume growth. 
- Free cash flow: $37M debt reduction, with $269M available under ABL. 
- 2025 CapEx: $35M for automation & growth projects. 
- Dividend: $0.16/share (paid since 2006). 

**【Segment Performance】**
- **Carbon Segment**: 
  - Flat-rolled volumes +24% QoQ, +6% YoY. 
  - EBITDA $10.9M vs $15.2M YoY, driven by coated steel margins. 
  - MetalWorks contributing $2.5M in operating expenses. 
- **Pipe & Tube**: 
  - EBITDA $6.4M (flat YoY), lagging 3-6 months behind Carbon. 
  - 2025 growth from data center & onshoring fabrication. 
- **Specialty Metals**: 
  - EBITDA $3.6M despite nickel surcharge declines. 
  - New Houston facility expands Southwest fabrication. 

**【Key Initiatives】**
- $35M 2025 CapEx for: 
  - Minneapolis cut-to-length line for coated steel. 
  - Berlin Metals slitter for narrow gauge metals. 
  - Schaumburg white metals line. 
  - Chambersburg fabrication automation. 
- 8 acquisitions over 7 years, targeting $0.16M+ annual M&A pace. 
- Working capital management reduced inventory turns. 

**【Tariff & Market Impact】**
- 25% tariffs drove spot demand but no direct impact on domestic supply chain. 
- 90% domestic metal sourcing shields from tariff volatility. 
- Onshoring trends (e.g., John Deere partnership) driving fabricated product growth. 
- M&A pipeline reaccelerating in April after Q1 slowdown. 

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Volume Growth**: 60-35 contract/spot mix vs historical 65-35, with 30% hot-rolled price increase. 
- **Pipe & Tube Outlook**: Q2 similar to Q1, with data center growth offsetting OEM weakness. 
- **Debt Reduction**: Expect $200M+ by year-end, with Q2 reductions modest. 
- **M&A Appetite**: 1+ deals/year target, focusing on domestic fabrication & distribution. 
- **Tariff Impact**: No direct M&A effect, but strengthens fabricated product demand. 


Olympic Steel (ZEUS)-2 May 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **Resilient 2024 Performance**: $1.9B sales, $23M net income, $72.5M EBITDA. All segments profitable amid 40%+ steel price decline.
- **Strategic Expansion**: $80M Metal Works acquisition (6.15x EBITDA) adds $1.5M Q4 EBITDA. 2025 CapEx $35M for automation and capacity.
- **Profitability Drivers**: Fabricated products (+20% margin) offset distribution (10-15%). Galvanized volume up 17% YoY.
- **Tariff Impact**: 2025 hot-rolled prices +20%, Midwest premium +30%. 2025 lead times 6-8 weeks (hot-rolled), 8-10 weeks (coated).
- **Shareholder Returns**: 7% dividend hike to $0.16/share, 4th increase since 2022. 2025 tax rate 27-28%.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- **2024 Financial Highlights**: Total sales of $1.9B, net income of $23M, adjusted EBITDA of $72.5M. All segments achieved positive EBITDA in every quarter.
- **Strategic Acquisitions**: Acquired Metal Works for $80M (6.15x trailing EBITDA), expanding into coated carbon and aluminum products. 8th acquisition in 7 years.
- **Market Resilience**: Maintained shipping volumes within 1% of 2023 levels despite 40%+ decline in hot-rolled pricing and nickel surcharge lows.
- **Investment in Automation**: 2024 CapEx of $29.5M, 2025 guidance of $35M for projects like cut-to-length lines and fabrication automation.
- **Shareholder Returns**: Dividend increased 7% to $0.16/share, 4th hike since 2022.

**【COO Segment Review】**
- **Carbon Segment**: EBITDA of $7.2M in Q4, driven by 17% YoY growth in galvanized participation. Offset lower OEM demand with new customers.
- **Pipe & Tube**: Q4 EBITDA of $7.2M, focus on fabricated products (50% mix target). New tube lasers and fabrication capacity expansion.
- **Specialty Metals**: $4M Q4 EBITDA, 2024 gains in stainless and aluminum market share. Aluminum business 80% contractual vs. spot exposure.
- **Manufactured Products**: Metal Works and Metal-Fab contributed $1.5M sequential EBITDA improvement. Action Stainless relocated to 70K sq ft facility.

**【CFO Financial Details】**
- **Q4 2024 Results**: Net income $3.9M, adjusted EBITDA $14.5M. Operating expenses $96.5M (-3.9% YoY) due to lower incentive expenses.
- **Leverage & Liquidity**: Total debt $272M post-Metal Works, $250M current debt. $200M+ available under credit facility.
- **Tax & Dividends**: 2025 tax rate 27-28%, dividend hike to $0.16/share ($0.02-0.16 since 2022).
- **2025 Outlook**: CapEx $35M for automation, 30%+ fabrication capacity expansion. Focus on countercyclical end products.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **Gross Profit Growth**: $35/ton QoQ increase driven by fabricated products (20%+ margin vs. 10-15% distribution). Galvanized expansion and Metal Works integration.
- **Tariff Impact**: Midwest transaction premium up 30% in 2025, hot-rolled CREW +20%. Expect 6-8 week lead times, 8-10 week coated delays.
- **M&A Strategy**: 2025 back-half potential for acquisitions in coated, fabricated, and specialty metals. Focus on 6-8x EBITDA multiples.
- **2025 Margin Outlook**: 2026 margin improvement from 2025 CapEx projects (automation, slitters, fabrication). 2025 EBITDA growth from fabricated products and tariffs.

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