EX-99.1 2 a19-9677_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 


 

 

São Paulo, May 8, 2019 — Gerdau S.A. (B3: GGBR4 / NYSE: GGB) announces its results for the first quarter of 2019. The consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented in Brazilian real (R$), in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the accounting practices adopted in Brazil. The information in this report does not include the data of associates and jointly controlled entities, except where stated otherwise.

 

CONSOLIDATED HIGHLIGHTS

 

·                      Highest first-quarter EBITDA of last 11 years in 1Q19 (R$ 1.6 billion), with EBITDA margin of 15.5%.

·                      Dividend distribution in 1Q19 of R$ 119 million (R$ 0.07 per share).

·                      Financial leverage (net debt/adjusted EBITDA) of 1.8x on March 31, 2019, down sharply from 2.7x on March 31, 2018.

·                      Substantial improvement in EBITDA and EBITDA margin at North America BD, to R$ 506 million and 13.2%.

 

EBITDA (R$ million) and EBITDA Margin (%)

 

Dividends (R$ million)

 

 

 

 

 

Debt (R$ billion) and Leverage Ratio

EBITDA and EBITDA Margin

 

 

 

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GERDAU’S PERFORMANCE IN 1Q19

 

Results of Operations

 

CONSOLIDATED

 

1Q19

 

1Q18

 

 

4Q18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volumes (1,000 tonnes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production of crude steel

 

3,343

 

4,165

 

-19.7

%

3,221

 

3.8

%

Shipments of steel

 

2,985

 

3,871

 

-22.9

%

3,167

 

-5.7

%

Results (R$ million)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

10,026

 

10,389

 

-3.5

%

10,900

 

-8.0

%

Cost of Goods Sold

 

(8,757

)

(9,050

)

-3.2

%

(9,596

)

-8.7

%

Gross profit

 

1,269

 

1,339

 

-5.2

%

1,304

 

-2.7

%

Gross margin (%)

 

12.7

%

12.9

%

 

 

12.0

%

 

 

SG&A

 

(368

)

(420

)

-12.4

%

(393

)

-6.4

%

Selling expenses

 

(129

)

(150

)

-14.0

%

(131

)

-1.5

%

General and administrative expenses

 

(239

)

(270

)

-11.5

%

(262

)

-8.8

%

%SG&A/Net Sales

 

3.7

%

4.0

%

 

 

3.6

%

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

1,552

 

1,484

 

4.6

%

1,404

 

10.5

%

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

15.5

%

14.3

%

 

 

12.9

%

 

 

 

Production and shipments

 

In 1Q19, crude steel production and steel shipments decreased in relation to 1Q18, reflecting the asset divestments concluded in the previous year, namely the operations in Chile and India and most rebar units and wire rod unit in the United States.

 

Operating result

 

Despite the divestments’ impact on shipments, the slight reduction in net sales in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18 was influenced by the growth in net sales per tonne sold at all BDs, given mainly the effect from exchange variation (depreciation of 16% in the average price of the Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar in 1Q19 vs. 1Q18).

 

Consolidated cost of goods sold decreased slightly in 1Q19 in relation to 1Q18, despite the divestments concluded, given the higher cost per tonne at all BDs, which was influenced by the higher prices of inputs in general and by exchange variation.

 

Consolidated gross profit decreased in 1Q19 in relation to 1Q18, reflecting the asset divestments.

 

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses in 1Q19 decreased in relation to both 1Q18 and 4Q18, to 3.7% of net sales, reflecting the ongoing efforts to streamline operations and implement digital innovations, as well as the divestments concluded.

 

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SG&A Expenses (R$ million and % of Net Sales)

 

 

Breakdown of Consolidated EBITDA
(R$ million)

 

1Q19

 

1Q18

 

 

4Q18

 

 

Net income

 

453

 

448

 

1.0

%

389

 

16.5

%

Net financial result

 

375

 

343

 

9.5

%

392

 

-4.3

%

Provision for income and social contribution taxes

 

162

 

173

 

-6.4

%

(149

)

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

506

 

453

 

11.8

%

504

 

0.4

%

EBITDA - Instruction CVM (1)

 

1,496

 

1,416

 

5.6

%

1,136

 

31.7

%

Gains and losses on assets held for sale and sales in subsidiaries

 

 

3

 

 

186

 

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated companies

 

(14

)

(16

)

-13

%

29

 

 

Proportional EBITDA of associated companies and jointly controlled entities

 

70

 

81

 

-13.6

%

53

 

32.1

%

Adjusted EBITDA(2)

 

1,552

 

1,484

 

4.6

%

1,404

 

10.5

%

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

15.5

%

14.3

%

 

 

12.9

%

 

 

 


(1) - Non-accounting measurement calculated pursuant to Instruction 527 of the CVM.

(2) - Non-accounting mesurement prepared by the Company.

 

Note: EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) is not a method used in accounting practices, does not represent cash flow for the periods in question and should not be considered an alternative to cash flow as an indicator of liquidity.

 

The Company presents adjusted EBITDA to provide additional information regarding cash flow generation in the period.

 

CONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED EBITDA
(R$ million)

 

1Q19

 

1Q18

 

4Q18

 

3M19

 

3M18

 

EBITDA - Instruction CVM (1)

 

1,496

 

1,416

 

1,136

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(506

)

(453

)

(504

)

 

 

OPERATING INCOME BEFORE FINANCIAL RESULT AND TAXES(2)

 

990

 

964

 

632

 

 

 

 


(1) - Non-accounting measure calculated pursuant to Instruction 527 of the CVM.

(2) - Accounting measurement disclosed in consolidated Statements of Income.

 

Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin grew in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18 and 4Q18, due to the asset divestments, reflecting the successful divestments plan in recent years, besides the better performance of the North America BD and the lower selling, general and administrative expenses. Note that EBITDA in 1Q19 was the highest first-quarter result since 2008.

 

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EBITDA (R$ million) and EBITDA Margin (%)

 

 

Financial result and net income

 

CONSOLIDATED
(R$ million)

 

1Q19

 

1Q18

 

 

4Q18

 

 

Income before financial income expenses and taxes(1)

 

990

 

964

 

2.7

%

632

 

56.6

%

Financial Result

 

(375

)

(343

)

9.5

%

(392

)

-4.3

%

Financial income

 

41

 

31

 

30.9

%

82

 

-50.0

%

Financial expenses

 

(345

)

(366

)

-5.7

%

(425

)

-18.8

%

Exchange variation, net (including net investment hedge)

 

(48

)

(13

)

269.2

%

181

 

 

Exchange variation (other currencies)

 

(23

)

6

 

 

6

 

 

Bonds repurchase expenses

 

 

 

 

(224

)

 

Gains (losses) on financial instruments, net

 

 

(1

)

 

(12

)

 

Income before taxes(1)

 

615

 

621

 

-1.0

%

240

 

156.3

%

Income and social contribution taxes

 

(162

)

(173

)

-6.4

%

149

 

 

Exchange variation including net investment hedge

 

20

 

12

 

66.7

%

(129

)

 

Other lines

 

(182

)

(185

)

-1.6

%

(209

)

-12.9

%

Non-recurring items

 

 

 

 

487

 

 

Consolidated Net Income (1)

 

453

 

448

 

1.0

%

389

 

16.5

%

Non-recurring items

 

 

3

 

 

(77

)

 

Gains and losses on assets held for sale and sales os interest in subsidiaries

 

 

3

 

 

186

 

 

Bonds repurchase expenses

 

 

 

 

224

 

 

Income and social contribution taxes - Non-recurring items

 

 

 

 

(487

)

 

Consolidated Adjusted Net Income(2)

 

453

 

451

 

0.4

%

312

 

45.2

%

 


(1) - Accounting measurement disclosed in the income statement of the Company.

(2) - Non accounting measurement made by the Company to demonstrate the net income adjusted by the extraordinary events that impacted the result, but without cash effect.

 

In 1Q19, the higher financial result was due to exchange variation (depreciation of 17% in the end-of-period price of the Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar in 1Q19 vs. 1Q18).

 

Adjusted net income in 1Q19 was stable in relation to 1Q18 and higher in relation to 4Q18.

 

Dividends

 

Gerdau S.A. approved the payment of dividends in the amount of R$ 119 million (R$ 0.07 per share) in 1Q19, anticipating the results for 2019.

 

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Payment date: May 29, 2019

Record date: shareholdings on May 17, 2019

Ex-dividend date: May 20, 2019

 

Working Capital and Cash Conversion Cycle

 

In March 2019, the cash conversion cycle and working capital measured in days (working capital divided by daily net sales in the quarter) increased in relation to December 2018, reflecting the seasonality of the first quarter of each year, which typically is marked by higher consumption of working capital than other quarters. Another factor was the building of a strategic inventory, especially of iron ore and slabs, to prepare the Ouro Branco Mill for its scheduled maintenance shutdown in the second half of 2019.

 

 

Financial Liabilities

 

Debt composition
(R$ Million)

 

03.31.2019

 

12.31.2018

 

03.31.2018

 

Short Term

 

2,939

 

1,825

 

2,180

 

Long Term

 

12,054

 

13,082

 

14,539

 

Gross Debt

 

14,993

 

14,907

 

16,719

 

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

 

2,532

 

3,325

 

3,246

 

Net Debt

 

12,461

 

11,582

 

13,473

 

 

On March 31, 2019, gross debt was 19.6% short term and 80.4% long term. Broken down by currency, 24.9% of gross debt was denominated in Brazilian real, 74.4% in U.S. dollar and 0.7% in other currencies.

 

On March 31, 2019, 62.3% of cash was held by Gerdau companies abroad and denominated mainly in U.S. dollar.

 

The evolution in key debt indicators is shown below:

 

Indicators

 

03.31.2019

 

12.31.2018

 

03.31.2018

 

Gross debt / Total capitalization (1)

 

36

%

36

%

41

%

Net debt(2) (R$) / EBITDA (3) (R$)

 

1.8x

 

1.7x

 

2.7x

 

 


(1) - Total capitalization = shareholders' equity + gross debt- interest on debt

(2) - Net debt = gross debt - interest on debt - cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

(3) -  Adjusted EBITDA in the last 12 months.

 

The sharp reduction in the net debt/EBITDA ratio from 2.7x on March 31, 2018 to 1.8x on March 31, 2019, was due to the funds generated by the successful divestments program in recent years, which reached the economic value of R$ 7 billion, with a focus on deleveraging and optimizing the Company’s asset portfolio, besides the continued improvement in EBITDA.

 

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Payment schedule of gross debt (non-current)

 

 

On March 31, 2019, the nominal weighted average cost of gross debt was 6.5%, or 6.8% for the portion denominated in Brazilian real, 5.6% plus exchange variation for the portion denominated in U.S. dollar contracted by companies in Brazil and 9.8% for the portion contracted by subsidiaries abroad. On March 31, 2019, the average gross debt term was 7.2 years, with the debt maturity schedule well balanced and distributed over the coming years.

 

Investments

 

Capital expenditure came to R$ 305 million in 1Q19, with R$ 191 million allocated to general maintenance, R$ 77 million to technological expansion and modernization, and R$ 37 million to maintenance of the Ouro Branco Mill. Of the amount invested in the quarter, 31% was allocated to the North America BD, 41% to the Brazil BD, 24% to the Special Steel BD and 4% to the South America BD. For 2019, capital expenditure is projected at R$ 2.2 billion.

 

This amount is part of the CAPEX plan of R$ 7.1 billion for the three-year period (2019-2021), of which R$ 2.4 billion in investments in expansion and technological update, of which the largest part refers to increase capacity. All the investments in this category meet the criterion of minimun rate of return of 15% per year and will be done as the expectations of market evolution and the generation of free cash flow the period are confirmed.

 

It is worth mentioning that the investment of R$ 532 million in the special steel unit, in Pindamonhangaba, is already underway, with the start of civil works and the equipment purchases. In addition, inventory formation began in antecipation of the shutdown of the blast furnace 1 of Ouro Branco — MG, in the second half of 2019.

 

Cash Flow

 

In 1Q19, EBITDA was sufficient to honor all commitments related to CAPEX, income tax and interest. However, given the consumption of R$ 1,234 million in working capital associated with the optimization of inventories and the increase in accounts receivable, free cash flow was negative R$ 166 million, reflecting the seasonality of the first quarter of each year, which is typically marked by higher working capital consumption than other quarters. Another factor was the building of a strategic inventory, especially of iron ore and slabs, to prepare the Ouro Branco Mill for its scheduled maintenance shutdown in the second half of 2019.

 

 

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Free Cash Flow - Quarterly (R$ million)

 

 

PERFORMANCE BY BUSINESS DIVISION (BD)

 

The information in this report is divided into four Business Divisions (BD) in accordance with Gerdau’s corporate governance, as follows:

 

·                      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, United States and Mexico), except special steel, as well as the jointly controlled entities and associate company, both located in Mexico;

 

·                      South America BD (South America Business Division) — includes all operations in South America (Argentina, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela), except the operations in Brazil, and the jointly controlled entities in the Dominican Republic and Colombia;

 

·                      Special Steel BD (Special Steel Business Division) — includes the special steel operations in Brazil and the United States.

 

NET SALES

 

 

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EBITDA & EBITDA MARGIN

 

 

BRAZIL BD

 

BRAZIL BD

 

1Q19

 

1Q18

 

 

4Q18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volumes (1,000 tonnes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production of crude steel

 

1,419

 

1,532

 

-7.4

%

1,454

 

-2.4

%

Shipments of steel

 

1,357

 

1,438

 

-5.6

%

1,311

 

3.5

%

Domestic Market

 

939

 

996

 

-5.7

%

887

 

5.9

%

Exports

 

418

 

442

 

-5.4

%

424

 

-1.4

%

Shipments of long steel

 

1,041

 

1,071

 

-2.8

%

921

 

13.0

%

Domestic Market

 

641

 

647

 

-0.9

%

589

 

8.8

%

Exports

 

400

 

424

 

-5.7

%

332

 

20.4

%

Shipments of flat steel

 

316

 

367

 

-13.9

%

390

 

-18.9

%

Domestic Market

 

298

 

349

 

-14.6

%

298

 

0.0

%

Exports

 

18

 

18

 

0.0

%

92

 

-80.4

%

Results (R$ million)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales (1)

 

3,849

 

3,611

 

6.6

%

3,946

 

-2.5

%

Domestic Market

 

3,010

 

2,794

 

7.7

%

3,023

 

-0.4

%

Exports

 

839

 

817

 

2.7

%

923

 

-9.1

%

Cost of Goods Sold

 

(3,321

)

(2,929

)

13.4

%

(3,374

)

-1.6

%

Gross profit

 

528

 

682

 

-22.6

%

571

 

-7.6

%

Gross margin (%)

 

13.7

%

18.9

%

 

 

14.5

%

 

 

EBITDA

 

674

 

751

 

-10.3

%

647

 

4.2

%

EBITDA margin (%)

 

17.5

%

20.8

%

 

 

16.4

%

 

 

 


(1) - Includes iron ore net sales.

 

Production and shipments

 

Crude steel production decreased in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18, due to the lower shipments in the period.

 

Shipments decreased in 1Q19 in relation to 1Q18, due to lower shipments of semi-finished products in the domestic market, especially of slabs. Another factor was the reduction in shipments to export markets of semi-finished products, especially billets, given the export market’s lower profitability and the building of a strategic inventory to prepare the Ouro Branco Mill for its scheduled maintenance shutdown in the second half of 2019.

 

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In relation to 4Q18, shipments increased, reflecting the higher sales of long steel products. The better performance in the domestic market was influenced primarily by the retail construction market. The reduction in exports of flat steel products in 1Q19 compared to 4Q18 is explained by the rebuilding of slab inventories to meet the needs of the flat steel rolling mills at the Ouro Branco Mill during the scheduled maintenance shutdown of blast furnace 1.

 

In 1Q19, 256,000 tonnes of iron ore were sold to third parties and 1.196,000 tonnes were consumed internally. The lower shipments of iron ore in the period reflect the building of strategic inventories given the challenges faced by the mining industry in Minas Gerais state.

 

Operating result

 

Net sales increased in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18, due to the increase in net sales per tonne sold, especially in the domestic market. Compared to 4Q18, the decrease in net sales was mainly due to the reduction in net sales per tonne sold in the export market, influenced by the international prices formed during the last three months of 2018, given that export prices are set on average three months prior to shipment.

 

Cost of goods sold increased in 1Q19 in relation to 1Q18, given the higher costs of raw materials, especially scrap, pig iron, iron ore and coal.

 

Gross profit and gross margin decreased in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18, since the increase in costs per tonne sold surpassed the increase in net sales per tonne sold.

 

The reduction in EBITDA in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18 was due to the lower gross profit, which was partially neutralized by the higher depreciation in the period.

 

EBITDA (R$ million) and EBITDA Margin (%)

 

 

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NORTH AMERICA BD

 

NORTH AMERICA BD

 

1Q19

 

1Q18

 

 

4Q18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volumes (1,000 tonnes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production of crude steel

 

1,267

 

1,799

 

-29.6

%

1,179

 

7.5

%

Shipments of steel

 

1,076

 

1,689

 

-36.3

%

1,198

 

-10.2

%

Results (R$ million)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

3,842

 

4,428

 

-13.2

%

4,335

 

-11.4

%

Cost of Goods Sold

 

(3,400

)

(4,188

)

-18.8

%

(3,915

)

-13.1

%

Gross profit

 

442

 

240

 

84.2

%

420

 

5.2

%

Gross margin (%)

 

11.5

%

5.4

%

 

 

9.7

%

 

 

EBITDA

 

506

 

248

 

104.0

%

437

 

15.7

%

EBITDA margin (%)

 

13.2

%

5.6

%

 

 

10.1

%

 

 

 

Production and shipments

 

Production and shipments in 1Q19 decreased in relation to 1Q18, due to the divestment of most rebar units and wire rod unit in the United States.

 

Operating result

 

Despite the impact from the divestments on shipments, the slight reduction in net sales in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18 was due to the increase in net sales per tonne sold, which was influenced by the improvement in prices over the course of 2018 and by the effect from exchange variation (depreciation of 16% in the average price of the Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar in 1Q19 vs. 1Q18).

 

The reduction in cost of goods sold in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18 was due to the asset divestment program, despite the higher costs of inputs in general, especially scrap, and the effect from exchange variation (depreciation of 16% in the average price of the Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar in 1Q19 vs. 1Q18).

 

The significant improvement in gross profit and gross margin in 1Q19 in relation to 1Q18 was due to 232 Section effects and the record high metal spread, which was supported by solid economic growth, especially in non-residential construction.

 

The improvement in EBITDA and EBITDA margin in 1Q19 in relation to 1Q18 was supported by the similar improvement in gross profit and gross margin in the comparison period, as well as by the higher depreciation.

 

EBITDA (R$ million) and EBITDA Margin (%)

 

 

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SOUTH AMERICA BD

 

SOUTH AMERICA BD

 

1Q19

 

1Q18

 

 

4Q18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volumes (1,000 tonnes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production of crude steel

 

139

 

243

 

-43.0

%

144

 

-3.9

%

Shipments of steel

 

244

 

376

 

-35.1

%

262

 

-7.0

%

Results (R$ million)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

739

 

967

 

-23.6

%

819

 

-9.7

%

Cost of Goods Sold

 

(629

)

(811

)

-22.4

%

(701

)

-10.3

%

Gross profit

 

110

 

156

 

-29.5

%

118

 

-6.6

%

Gross margin (%)

 

14.9

%

16.1

%

 

 

14.4

%

 

 

EBITDA

 

157

 

187

 

-16.0

%

128

 

22.6

%

EBITDA margin (%)

 

21.2

%

19.3

%

 

 

15.6

%

 

 

 

Production and shipments

 

Production and shipments decreased in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18, influenced primarily by the deconsolidation of Chile and by the weaker performance of Argentina, due to the country’s economic crisis.

 

Operating result

 

Net sales and cost of goods sold decreased in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18, mainly due to the deconsolidation of Chile.

 

Gross profit and gross margin decreased in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18, also due to the deconsolidation of Chile.

 

EBITDA decreased in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18, due to the lower gross profit, which was partially neutralized by the higher depreciation in the period.

 

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EBITDA (R$ million) and EBITDA Margin (%)

 

 

SPECIAL STEEL BD

 

SPECIAL STEEL BD

 

1Q19

 

1Q18

 

 

4Q18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volumes (1,000 tonnes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production of crude steel

 

518

 

591

 

-12.3

%

444

 

16.7

%

Shipments of steel

 

430

 

514

 

-16.3

%

474

 

-9.3

%

Results (R$ million)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

1,840

 

1,732

 

6.2

%

1,989

 

-7.5

%

Cost of Goods Sold

 

(1,649

)

(1,467

)

12.4

%

(1,814

)

-9.1

%

Gross profit

 

191

 

265

 

-27.9

%

175

 

9.4

%

Gross margin (%)

 

10.4

%

15.3

%

 

 

8.8

%

 

 

EBITDA

 

238

 

315

 

-24.4

%

226

 

5.1

%

EBITDA margin (%)

 

12.9

%

18.2

%

 

 

11.4

%

 

 

 

Production and shipments

 

Shipments decreased in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18, influenced by the deconsolidation of India and the lower shipments in Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, despite the growth in vehicle shipments, vehicle production declined, influenced by weaker exports, given that Argentina is the main destination of Brazil’s auto exports. In the United States, the decline in shipments was due to the lower consumption in the oil and gas industry and the reduction in inventories in the distribution chain.

 

Operating result

 

Net sales increased in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18, reflecting the higher net sales per tonne sold.

 

Cost of goods sold increased in 1Q19 in relation to 1Q18, due to the higher costs of inputs in general, especially electrodes, scrap and metal alloys.

 

Gross profit and gross margin decreased in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18, since the increase in costs per tonne sold surpassed the increase in net sales per tonne sold, due to the strong pressure from costs of inputs in general.

 

EBITDA and EBITDA margin decreased in 1Q19 in relation to 1Q18, accompanying the decline in gross margin.

 

13


 

EBITDA (R$ million) and EBITDA Margin (%)

 

 

THE MANAGEMENT

 

This document contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on estimates, information or methods that may be incorrect or inaccurate and that may not occur. These estimates are also subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that include, among other factors: general economic, political and commercial conditions in Brazil and in the markets where we operate, as well as existing and future government regulations. Potential investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements do not constitute guarantees of future performance, given that they involve risks and uncertainties. Gerdau does not undertake and expressly waives any obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements, which are valid only on the date on which they were made.

 

14


 

GERDAU S.A.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

In thousands of Brazilian reais (R$)

 

 

 

March 31, 2019

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

1,941,764

 

2,890,144

 

Short-term investments

 

590,403

 

459,470

 

Trade accounts receivable - net

 

3,976,755

 

3,201,656

 

Inventories

 

9,377,329

 

9,167,689

 

Tax credits

 

538,228

 

527,428

 

Income and social contribution taxes recoverable

 

325,835

 

445,561

 

Unrealized gains on financial instruments

 

36,914

 

30,711

 

Other current assets

 

782,457

 

780,423

 

 

 

17,569,685

 

17,503,082

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Tax credits

 

38,167

 

32,065

 

Deferred income taxes

 

3,787,600

 

3,874,054

 

Unrealized gains on financial instruments

 

2,561

 

2,706

 

Related parties

 

74,998

 

27,939

 

Judicial deposits

 

2,157,968

 

2,135,414

 

Other non-current assets

 

439,271

 

449,592

 

Prepaid pension cost

 

16,715

 

17,952

 

Advance for future investment in joint venture

 

374,083

 

375,456

 

Investments in associates and joint ventures

 

1,379,597

 

1,367,802

 

Goodwill

 

9,163,909

 

9,112,390

 

Leasing

 

907,998

 

 

Other Intangibles

 

748,947

 

836,096

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

15,483,804

 

15,546,481

 

 

 

34,575,618

 

33,777,947

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

52,145,303

 

51,281,029

 

 

15


 

GERDAU S.A.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

In thousands of Brazilian reais (R$)

 

 

 

March 31, 2019

 

December 31, 2018

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

 

4,066,763

 

4,335,054

 

Short-term debt

 

2,911,897

 

1,822,183

 

Debentures

 

26,981

 

2,755

 

Taxes payable

 

494,743

 

351,545

 

Income and social contribution taxes payable

 

415,564

 

395,682

 

Payroll and related liabilities

 

405,854

 

588,627

 

Dividends payable

 

 

169,616

 

Leasing payable

 

215,556

 

 

Employee benefits

 

 

157

 

Environmental liabilities

 

65,102

 

60,419

 

Unrealized losses on financial instruments

 

2,694

 

5,245

 

Other current liabilities

 

691,597

 

772,970

 

 

 

9,296,751

 

8,504,253

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

10,529,771

 

11,545,658

 

Debentures

 

1,524,382

 

1,536,118

 

Related parties

 

5,285

 

1,350

 

Deferred income taxes

 

59,101

 

118,368

 

Provision for tax, civil and labor liabilities

 

698,953

 

770,305

 

Environmental liabilities

 

65,963

 

72,228

 

Employee benefits

 

1,348,681

 

1,356,560

 

Obligations with FIDC

 

958,211

 

938,526

 

Leasing payable

 

696,849

 

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

515,005

 

499,092

 

 

 

16,402,201

 

16,838,205

 

EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Capital

 

19,249,181

 

19,249,181

 

Treasury stocks

 

(261,282

)

(280,426

)

Capital reserves

 

11,597

 

11,597

 

Retained earnings

 

5,251,678

 

4,806,089

 

Operations with non-controlling interests

 

(2,870,825

)

(2,870,825

)

Other reserves

 

4,855,225

 

4,814,988

 

EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE PARENT

 

26,235,574

 

25,730,604

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

 

210,777

 

207,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY

 

26,446,351

 

25,938,571

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

52,145,303

 

51,281,029

 

 

16


 

GERDAU S.A.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

In thousands of Brazilian reais (R$)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

For the three-month period ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2019

 

March 31, 2018

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET SALES

 

10,025,661

 

10,388,800

 

10,899,702

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

(8,756,650

)

(9,049,700

)

(9,596,145

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROSS PROFIT

 

1,269,011

 

1,339,100

 

1,303,557

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling expenses

 

(122,637

)

(146,337

)

(138,493

)

Impairment loss on trade receivables

 

(6,007

)

(4,098

)

7,402

 

General and administrative expenses

 

(238,668

)

(269,996

)

(262,000

)

Other operating income

 

88,520

 

48,857

 

82,041

 

Other operating expenses

 

(14,444

)

(18,257

)

(146,073

)

Gains and losses on assets held for sale and sales os interest in subsidiaries

 

 

(3,497

)

(185,559

)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated companies

 

14,228

 

17,749

 

(28,796

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSES) AND TAXES

 

990,003

 

963,521

 

632,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial income

 

41,017

 

31,317

 

81,580

 

Financial expenses

 

(345,373

)

(366,031

)

(424,802

)

Bonds repurchases

 

 

 

 

 

(223,925

)

Exchange variations, net

 

(70,456

)

(7,063

)

187,052

 

Gain and losses on financial instruments, net

 

79

 

(787

)

(11,959

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE TAXES

 

615,270

 

620,957

 

240,025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

(125,606

)

(148,175

)

276,081

 

Deferred

 

(37,038

)

(24,371

)

(126,941

)

Income and social contribution taxes

 

(162,644

)

(172,546

)

149,140

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME

 

452,626

 

448,411

 

389,165

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(-) Results in operations with subsidiaries and associate company

 

 

3,497

 

185,559

 

(+) Bonds repurchases

 

 

 

223,925

 

(+) Income tax of extraordinary items

 

 

(813

)

(486,647

)

(=) Total of extraordinary items

 

 

2,684

 

(77,163

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJUSTED NET INCOME*

 

452,626

 

451,095

 

312,002

 

 


*Adjusted net income is a non-accounting indicator prepared by the Company, reconciled with the financial statements and consists of net income adjusted for extraordinary events that influenced the net income (loss), without cash effect.

 

17


 

GERDAU S.A.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

In thousands of Brazilian reais (R$)

 

 

 

For the three-month period ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2019

 

March 31, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the period

 

452,626

 

448,411

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income for the period to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

505,799

 

453,516

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated companies

 

(14,228

)

(17,749

)

Exchange variation, net

 

70,456

 

7,063

 

(Gains) Loss on financial instruments, net

 

(79

)

787

 

Post-employment benefits

 

46,420

 

47,968

 

Stock based compensation

 

10,384

 

9,252

 

Income tax

 

162,644

 

172,546

 

Gains on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net

 

(7,977

)

(5,664

)

Gains and losses on assets held for sale and sales os interest in subsidiaries

 

 

3,497

 

Impairment loss on trade receivables

 

6,007

 

4,098

 

Provision for tax, labor and civil claims

 

(71,387

)

(36,035

)

Interest income on short-term investments

 

(16,742

)

(10,165

)

Interest expense on debt and debentures

 

249,960

 

273,841

 

Interest on loans with related parties

 

(565

)

(4

)

(Reversal) Provision for net realizable value adjustment in inventory, net

 

(428

)

(843

)

 

 

1,392,890

 

1,350,519

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in trade accounts receivable

 

(743,494

)

(886,432

)

Increase in inventories

 

(202,171

)

(406,697

)

(Decrease) Increase in trade accounts payable

 

(286,996

)

378,481

 

Increase in other receivables

 

(41,416

)

(32,089

)

Decrease in other payables

 

(179,195

)

(281,316

)

Dividends from associates and joint ventures

 

3,160

 

5,343

 

Purchases of trading securities

 

(292,391

)

(174,923

)

Proceeds from maturities and sales of trading securities

 

157,581

 

141,526

 

Cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

(192,032

)

94,412

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid on loans and financing

 

(172,010

)

(235,256

)

Income and social contribution taxes paid

 

(24,405

)

(63,213

)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(388,447

)

(204,057

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

(304,532

)

(216,656

)

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment, investments and other intangibles

 

13,817

 

332,410

 

Purchases of other intangibles

 

(9,063

)

(4,464

)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(299,778

)

111,290

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of Treasury stocks

 

 

(149,711

)

Dividends and interest on capital paid

 

(166,420

)

(55,150

)

Proceeds from loans and financing

 

211,249

 

479,150

 

Repayment of loans and financing

 

(240,540

)

(310,765

)

Intercompany loans, net

 

(42,558

)

7,704

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(238,269

)

(28,772

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange variation on cash and cash equivalents

 

(21,886

)

(58,352

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(948,380

)

(179,891

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

2,890,144

 

2,555,338

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

1,941,764

 

2,375,447

 

 

18


 

APPENDIX — PRO FORMA

 

To present the results of the business divisions excluding the effects from the divestment program, the pro forma Business Division and Consolidated results for 2018 follow:

 

Brazil BD - Pro forma

 

1Q18

 

2Q18

 

3Q18

 

4Q18

 

2018

 

Volumes (1,000 tonnes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production of crude steel

 

1,532

 

1,381

 

1,479

 

1,454

 

5,846

 

Shipments of steel

 

1,438

 

1,364

 

1,422

 

1,311

 

5,535

 

Results (R$ million)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

3,611

 

3,798

 

4,390

 

3,946

 

15,745

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

(2,929

)

(3,139

)

(3,602

)

(3,374

)

(13,044

)

Gross profit

 

682

 

659

 

788

 

571

 

2,700

 

Gross margin (%)

 

18.9

%

17.4

%

17.9

%

14.5

%

17.2

%

Adjusted EBITDA

 

751

 

743

 

891

 

647

 

3,032

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

20.8

%

19.6

%

20.3

%

16.4

%

19.3

%

 

North America BD - Pro forma

 

1Q18

 

2Q18

 

3Q18

 

4Q18

 

2018

 

Volumes (1,000 tonnes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production of crude steel

 

1,328

 

1,297

 

1,221

 

1,008

 

4,854

 

Shipments of steel

 

1,061

 

1,125

 

1,027

 

1,003

 

4,216

 

Results (R$ million)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

2,933

 

3,818

 

4,030

 

3,705

 

14,486

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

(2,693

)

(3,376

)

(3,516

)

(3,325

)

(12,910

)

Gross profit

 

240

 

442

 

514

 

380

 

1,576

 

Gross margin (%)

 

8.2

%

11.6

%

12.8

%

10.3

%

10.9

%

Adjusted EBITDA

 

239

 

437

 

522

 

406

 

1,604

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

8.1

%

11.4

%

13.0

%

11.0

%

11.1

%

 

South America BD - Pro forma

 

1Q18

 

2Q18

 

3Q18

 

4Q18

 

2018

 

Volumes (1,000 tonnes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production of crude steel

 

146

 

169

 

142

 

144

 

601

 

Shipments of steel

 

262

 

275

 

284

 

262

 

1,083

 

Results (R$ million)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

691

 

808

 

907

 

819

 

3,225

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

(583

)

(667

)

(762

)

(701

)

(2,713

)

Gross profit

 

108

 

141

 

145

 

118

 

512

 

Gross margin (%)

 

15.6

%

17.5

%

16.0

%

14.4

%

15.9

%

Adjusted EBITDA

 

154

 

174

 

185

 

128

 

641

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

22.3

%

21.5

%

20.4

%

15.6

%

19.9

%

 

Special Steel BD - Pro forma

 

1Q18

 

2Q18

 

3Q18

 

4Q18

 

2018

 

Volumes (1,000 tonnes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production of crude steel

 

522

 

568

 

578

 

444

 

2,112

 

Shipments of steel

 

445

 

502

 

494

 

474

 

1,915

 

Results (R$ million)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

1,557

 

1,931

 

2,116

 

1,989

 

7,593

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

(1,321

)

(1,633

)

(1,819

)

(1,814

)

(6,587

)

Gross profit

 

236

 

298

 

297

 

175

 

1,006

 

Gross margin (%)

 

15.2

%

15.4

%

14.0

%

8.8

%

13.2

%

Adjusted EBITDA

 

283

 

351

 

342

 

226

 

1,202

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

18.2

%

18.2

%

16.2

%

11.4

%

15.8

%

 

19


 

Consolidated - Pro forma

 

1Q18

 

2Q18

 

3Q18

 

4Q18

 

2018

 

Volumes (1,000 tonnes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production of crude steel

 

3,527

 

3,412

 

3,421

 

3,051

 

13,411

 

Shipments of steel

 

3,060

 

3,117

 

3,124

 

2,971

 

12,272

 

Results (R$ million)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

8,443

 

9,937

 

10,927

 

10,270

 

39,577

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

(7,167

)

(8,397

)

(9,177

)

(9,006

)

(33,747

)

Gross profit

 

1,276

 

1,540

 

1,750

 

1,264

 

5,830

 

Gross margin (%)

 

15.1

%

15.5

%

16.0

%

12.3

%

14.7

%

Adjusted EBITDA

 

1,410

 

1,657

 

1,899

 

1,373

 

6,339

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

16.7

%

16.7

%

17.4

%

13.4

%

16.0

%

 

Divestments

 

1Q18

 

2Q18

 

3Q18

 

4Q18

 

2018

 

Volumes (1,000 tonnes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production of crude steel

 

638

 

575

 

548

 

170

 

1,931

 

Shipments of steel

 

811

 

718

 

564

 

196

 

2,289

 

Results (R$ million)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

1,946

 

2,097

 

1,909

 

630

 

6,582

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

(1,883

)

(1,993

)

(1,797

)

(590

)

(6,263

)

Gross profit

 

63

 

104

 

112

 

40

 

319

 

Gross margin (%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

74

 

99

 

114

 

31

 

318

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

1Q18

 

2Q18

 

3Q18

 

4Q18

 

2018

 

Volumes (1,000 tonnes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production of crude steel

 

4,165

 

3,987

 

3,969

 

3,221

 

15,342

 

Shipments of steel

 

3,871

 

3,835

 

3,688

 

3,167

 

14,561

 

Results (R$ million)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

10,389

 

12,034

 

12,836

 

10,900

 

46,159

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

(9,050

)

(10,390

)

(10,974

)

(9,596

)

(40,010

)

Gross profit

 

1,339

 

1,644

 

1,862

 

1,304

 

6,149

 

Gross margin (%)

 

12.9

%

13.7

%

14.5

%

12.0

%

13.3

%

Adjusted EBITDA

 

1,484

 

1,756

 

2,013

 

1,404

 

6,657

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

14.3

%

14.6

%

15.7

%

12.9

%

14.4

%

 

20