10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020

or

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     .

Commission File Number 001-34735

RYERSON HOLDING CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	26-1251524
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

227 W. Monroe St., 27^th Floor

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(Address of principal executive offices)

(312) 292-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized	RYI	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☒	Emerging growth company	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

As of July 24, 2020, there were 38,117,397 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding.

RYERSON HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

INDEX

			PAGE NO.
Part I. Financial Information:
	Item 1.	Financial Statements:
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)—Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019	3
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)—Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019	4
		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets—June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2019	5
		Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	6
	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	23
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	34
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	35
Part II. Other Information:
	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	35
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors	36
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	37
	Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	37
	Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	37
	Item 5.	Other Information	37
	Item 6.	Exhibits	38
Signature			39

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

RYERSON HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

(In millions, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2020			2019			2020			2019
Net sales	$	771.8		$	1,204.9		$	1,782.1		$	2,435.7
Cost of materials sold		656.3			993.1			1,470.8			1,992.6
Gross profit		115.5			211.8			311.3			443.1
Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative		124.1			164.6			279.8			328.3
Restructuring and other charges		2.0			1.1			2.0			1.4
Operating profit (loss)		(10.6	)		46.1			29.5			113.4
Other income and (expense), net		(0.1	)		(0.2	)		0.8			(1.0	)
Interest and other expense on debt		(19.3	)		(23.9	)		(41.0	)		(47.8	)
Income (loss) before income taxes		(30.0	)		22.0			(10.7	)		64.6
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		(4.5	)		5.5			(1.6	)		18.5
Net income (loss)		(25.5	)		16.5			(9.1	)		46.1
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		0.1			0.1			0.1			0.2
Net income (loss) attributable to Ryerson Holding Corporation	$	(25.6	)	$	16.4		$	(9.2	)	$	45.9
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	(21.9	)	$	17.5		$	(15.7	)	$	50.6
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			0.1			—			0.3
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Ryerson Holding Corporation	$	(21.9	)	$	17.4		$	(15.7	)	$	50.3
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.67	)	$	0.43		$	(0.24	)	$	1.22
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.67	)	$	0.43		$	(0.24	)	$	1.21

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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RYERSON HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In millions)

	Six Months Ended
	June 30,
	2020			2019
Operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(9.1	)	$	46.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		26.9			28.7
Stock-based compensation		1.0			1.6
Deferred income taxes		11.5			17.0
Provision for allowances, claims, and doubtful accounts		(0.6	)		1.6
Restructuring and other charges		2.0			1.4
Pension settlement charge		1.1			0.2
(Gain) loss on retirement of debt		(0.9	)		0.2
Non-cash (gain) loss from derivatives		(1.7	)		5.7
Other items		—			0.4
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables		50.5			(31.8	)
Inventories		141.4			(15.2	)
Other assets		15.8			1.1
Accounts payable		(26.7	)		30.8
Accrued liabilities		(11.9	)		(24.7	)
Accrued taxes payable/receivable		(14.6	)		(1.6	)
Deferred employee benefit costs		(8.6	)		(13.5	)
Net adjustments		185.2			1.9
Net cash provided by operating activities		176.1			48.0
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(11.8	)		(23.4	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment		0.1			8.6
Net cash used in investing activities		(11.7	)		(14.8	)
Financing activities:
Repayment of debt		(57.5	)		(12.0	)
Net repayments of short-term borrowings		(21.5	)		(29.8	)
Net increase (decrease) in book overdrafts		(24.4	)		7.1
Principal payments on finance lease obligations		(6.7	)		(6.3	)
Contingent payment related to acquisition		—			(0.9	)
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions		—			8.3
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest		(0.2	)		—
Net cash used in financing activities		(110.3	)		(33.6	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		54.1			(0.4	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		(2.0	)		—
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		52.1			(0.4	)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash—beginning of period		59.8			24.3
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash—end of period	$	111.9		$	23.9
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest paid to third parties, net	$	39.8		$	46.4
Income taxes, net		2.2			4.2
Noncash investing activities:
Asset additions under adoption of accounting principal ASC 842		—			82.3
Asset additions under operating leases		0.7			10.8
Asset additions under finance leases and sale-leasebacks		1.4			0.6
Asset additions under financing arrangements		—			2.2
Noncash financing activities:
Short term debt converted to finance lease		—			7.6

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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RYERSON HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In millions, except shares and per share data)

	June 30,			December 31,
	2020			2019
	(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	99.9		$	11.0
Restricted cash		12.0			48.8
Receivables less provisions of $2.7 in 2020 and $3.5 2019		373.1			425.1
Inventories		599.3			742.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		48.3			52.2
Total current assets		1,132.6			1,280.0
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost		812.1			806.5
Less: Accumulated depreciation		383.0			366.8
Property, plant, and equipment, net		429.1			439.7
Operating lease assets		117.2			128.2
Other intangible assets		46.8			50.6
Goodwill		120.3			120.3
Deferred charges and other assets		2.6			2.7
Total assets	$	1,848.6		$	2,021.5
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	260.1		$	311.5
Salaries, wages, and commissions		28.6			35.3
Other accrued liabilities		58.0			68.0
Short-term debt		13.2			49.2
Current portion of operating lease liabilities		21.2			20.9
Current portion of deferred employee benefits		7.0			7.0
Total current liabilities		388.1			491.9
Long-term debt		890.6			932.6
Deferred employee benefits		204.1			217.5
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities		101.7			112.8
Deferred income taxes		77.0			65.2
Other noncurrent liabilities		23.4			22.9
Total liabilities		1,684.9			1,842.9
Commitments and contingencies
Equity
Ryerson Holding Corporation stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 7,000,000 shares authorized and no shares issued at 2020 and 2019		—			—
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 38,329,897 and 37,996,261 shares issued at 2020 and 2019, respectively		0.4			0.4
Capital in excess of par value		382.2			381.2
Retained earnings		90.4			99.6
Treasury stock at cost – Common stock of 212,500 shares in 2020 and 2019		(6.6	)		(6.6	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(308.5	)		(302.0	)
Total Ryerson Holding Corporation stockholders’ equity		157.9			172.6
Noncontrolling interest		5.8			6.0
Total equity		163.7			178.6
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,848.6		$	2,021.5

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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RYERSON HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Ryerson Holding Corporation (“Ryerson Holding”), a Delaware corporation, is the parent company of Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. (“JT Ryerson”), a Delaware corporation. Affiliates of Platinum Equity, LLC (“Platinum”) own approximately 21,037,500 shares of our common stock, which is approximately 55% of our issued and outstanding common stock.

We are a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals with operations in the United States through JT Ryerson, in Canada through our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Ryerson Canada, Inc., a Canadian corporation (“Ryerson Canada”), and in Mexico through our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Ryerson Metals de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., a Mexican corporation (“Ryerson Mexico”). In addition to our North American operations, we conduct materials processing and distribution operations in China through an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Ryerson China Limited (“Ryerson China”). Unless the context indicates otherwise, Ryerson Holding, JT Ryerson, Ryerson Canada, Ryerson China, and Ryerson Mexico together with their subsidiaries, are collectively referred to herein as “Ryerson,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company.”

Results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results of any future periods or for the year. The condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2020 and for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 are unaudited, but in the opinion of management, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of results for such periods. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data contained in this report was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Risks and Uncertainties

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements presented herein reflect estimates and assumptions made by management at June 30, 2020 and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020.

The novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) continues to spread throughout the United States and other countries across the world, and the duration and severity of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are currently unknown.  It is possible that the COVID-19 pandemic could impact future accounting estimates and assumptions which could materially impact our results in future periods. Such estimates and assumptions affect, among other things, the Company’s goodwill, long-lived assets, inventory valuation, assessment of the annual effective tax rate, valuation of deferred income taxes and income tax contingencies, and the allowance for doubtful accounts.

NOTE 2: RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Adopted

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” The standard and subsequently issued amendments require financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, thus eliminating the probable initial recognition threshold and instead reflecting the current estimate of all expected credit losses. The update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. An entity will apply the amendment through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective (that is, a modified-retrospective approach). A prospective transition approach is required for debt securities for which an-other-than-temporary impairment had been recognized before the effective date. The effect of the prospective transition approach is to maintain the same amortized cost basis before and after the effective date of this update. We adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2020 and the impact to our consolidated financial statements was immaterial. See Note 13: Provision for Credit Losses for further details.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, “Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract.” The guidance aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). Accordingly, the guidance requires an entity (customer) in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract to follow the guidance in Subtopic 350-40 to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as an asset related to the service contract and which costs to expense. The guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and should be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. We adopted this guidance on a prospective basis as of January 1, 2020 and the impact to our consolidated financial statements was immaterial. As of adoption,

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license fees and implementation costs that are capitalized for hosting arrangements that are service contracts are classified as prepaid assets on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet and the amortization of these costs are presented in warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848).” The amendments in this update provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The expedients and exceptions provided by the amendments do not apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022, except for hedging relationships existing as of December 31, 2022, that an entity has elected certain optional expedients for and that are retained through the end of the hedging relationship. The amendments in this update are effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. We adopted this guidance as of March 12, 2020 and there was no impact to our financial statements as no in-scope contract modifications occurred.

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Not Yet Adopted

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes – Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” The guidance removes certain exceptions for recognizing deferred taxes for equity method investments, performing intraperiod allocation, and calculating income taxes in interim periods. The ASU also adds guidance to reduce complexity in certain areas, including recognizing deferred taxes for goodwill and allocating taxes to members of a consolidated group, among others. The amendments in ASU 2019-12 are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods therein. Early adoption of the standard is permitted, including adoption in interim or annual periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. We are still assessing the impact of adoption on our consolidated financial statements.   

NOTE 3: CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the beginning and ending cash balances shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

	June 30,		December 31,
	2020		2019
	(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	99.9	$	11.0
Restricted cash		12.0		48.8
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$	111.9	$	59.8

As part of the indenture for our $650 million senior secured notes due in 2022 (the “2022 Notes”), proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment that is collateral are deposited into a restricted cash account. Cash can be withdrawn from this restricted account upon meeting certain requirements, to fund activities such as debt repayment and future capital expenditures. In December 2019, we signed and closed a sale-leaseback transaction for a group of service center properties, resulting in net proceeds of $61.5 million of which $47.6 million was deposited into the restricted cash account. The balance in the restricted account for property, plant, and equipment sales was $10.9 million at June 30, 2020 compared to $47.6 million at December 31, 2019 as funds were released during the first six months to repurchase a portion of our 2022 Notes (see Note 7) as well as fund capital expenditures. We also had $1.1 million and $1.2 million of cash restricted for the purposes of covering letters of credit that can be presented for potential insurance claims at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

NOTE 4: INVENTORIES

The Company primarily uses the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method of valuing inventory. Interim LIFO calculations are based on actual inventory levels.

Inventories, at stated LIFO value, were classified at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 as follows:

	June 30,		December 31,
	2020		2019
	(In millions)
In process and finished products	$	599.3	$	742.9

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If current cost had been used to value inventories, such inventories would have been $57 million and $51 million lower than reported at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Approximately 91% of inventories are accounted for under the LIFO method at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Non-LIFO inventories consist primarily of inventory at our foreign facilities using the moving average cost and the specific cost methods. Substantially all of our inventories consist of finished products.

The Company has consignment inventory at certain customer locations, which totaled $4.9 million and $5.6 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

NOTE 5: LEASES

The Company leases various assets including real estate, trucks, trailers, mobile equipment, processing equipment, and IT equipment.  The Company has noncancelable operating leases expiring at various times through 2032, and finance leases expiring at various times through 2027.  

The following table summarizes the location and amount of lease assets and lease liabilities reported in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

		June 30,		December 31,
Leases	Balance Sheet Location	2020		2019
		(In millions)
Assets
Operating lease assets	Operating lease assets	$	117.2	$	128.2
Finance lease assets	Property, plant, and equipment, net(a)		53.5		54.2
Total lease assets		$	170.7	$	182.4
Liabilities
Current
Operating	Current portion of operating lease liabilities	$	21.2	$	20.9
Finance	Other accrued liabilities		11.1		12.4
Noncurrent
Operating	Noncurrent operating lease liabilities		101.7		112.8
Finance	Other noncurrent liabilities		16.4		18.7
Total lease liabilities		$	150.4	$	164.8

(a) Finance lease assets were recorded net of accumulated amortization of $20.8 million and $19.0 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

The following table summarizes the location and amount of lease expense reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
Lease Expense	Location of Lease Expense Recognized in Income	2020		2019		2020		2019
		(In millions)
Operating lease expense	Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative	$	5.9	$	5.5	$	11.9	$	11.1
Finance lease expense
Amortization of lease assets	Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative		1.8		1.8		3.4		3.4
Interest on lease liabilities	Interest and other expense on debt		0.4		0.5		0.7		0.9
Variable lease expense	Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative		0.8		0.7		1.6		1.4
Short-term lease expense	Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative		0.5		0.6		1.3		1.1
Total lease expense		$	9.4	$	9.1	$	18.9	$	17.9

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The following table presents maturity analysis of lease liabilities at June 30, 2020:

Maturity of Lease Liabilities	Operating Leases(a)			Finance Leases
	(In millions)
2020	$	12.7		$	6.9
2021		23.7			9.5
2022		19.9			6.0
2023		16.6			3.6
2024		15.5			2.9
After 2024		51.1			0.5
Total lease payments		139.5			29.4
Less: Interest(b)		(16.6	)		(1.9	)
Present value of lease liabilities(c)	$	122.9		$	27.5

(a) There were no operating leases with options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised and the operating lease payments exclude $0.3 million of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced.

(b) Calculated using the discount rate for each lease.

(c) Includes the current portion of $21.2 million for operating leases and $11.1 million for finance leases.

The following table shows the weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases, respectively, at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	June 30,			December 31,
Lease Term and Discount Rate	2020			2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases		7.6			7.9
Finance leases		2.8			2.8
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases		3.4	%		3.6	%
Finance leases		4.6	%		4.8	%

Information reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 is summarized below:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
Other Information	2020		2019
	(In millions)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	12.4	$	10.1
Operating cash flows from finance leases		0.7		0.9
Financing cash flows from finance leases		6.7		6.3
Assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Adoption of accounting principal ASC 842		—		82.3
Operating leases		0.7		10.8
Finance leases		1.4		0.6

NOTE 6: GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill, which represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired, amounted to $120.3 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Pursuant to ASC 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other,” we review the recoverability of goodwill annually as of October 1 or whenever significant events or changes occur which might impair the recovery of recorded amounts.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our demand levels and stock price, as well as the overall economy, we performed a quantitative impairment test of goodwill as of May 31, 2020. It was determined that no impairment existed.

Other intangible assets with finite useful lives continue to be amortized over their useful lives. We review the recoverability of our long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable.

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Our Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates for goodwill and intangibles assets are disclosed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. We continue to monitor the significant global economic uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to assess the outlook for demand for our products and the impact on our business and our overall financial performance. A lack of recovery or further deterioration in market conditions, a trend of weaker than expected financial performance in our business, or a lack of recovery or further decline in the Company’s market capitalization, among other factors, could result in an impairment charge in future periods which could have a material adverse effect on our financial statements.

NOTE 7: LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt consisted of the following at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	June 30,			December 31,
	2020			2019
	(In millions)
Ryerson Credit Facility	$	357.9		$	377.7
11.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2022		530.3			587.9
Foreign debt		11.5			13.2
Other debt		8.7			9.5
Unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts		(4.6	)		(6.5	)
Total debt		903.8			981.8
Less: Ryerson Credit Facility - "first in, last out" subfacility		—			34.3
Less: Short-term foreign debt		11.5			13.2
Less: Other short-term debt		1.7			1.7
Total long-term debt	$	890.6		$	932.6

Ryerson Credit Facility

On November 16, 2016, Ryerson entered into an amendment with respect to its $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Old Credit Facility”), to reduce the total facility size from $1.0 billion to $750 million, reduce the interest rate on outstanding borrowings by 25 basis points, reduce commitment fees on amounts not borrowed by 2.5 basis points, and to extend the maturity date to November 16, 2021. The Old Credit Facility was amended a second time on June 28, 2018, to increase the facility size from $750 million to $1.0 billion (the “Ryerson Credit Facility”). On September 23, 2019, a third amendment was entered into to supplement the facility and add a U.S. “first-in, last-out” sub-facility of $67.9 million (the “FILO Facility”). The FILO facility is equal in subordination with the other borrowings under the Ryerson Credit Facility and has matured as of June 30, 2020. The FILO facility supplemented our borrowing capacity by providing additional collateral on eligible accounts receivable and inventory. The aggregate facility size of $1.0 billion remains unchanged.

At June 30, 2020, Ryerson had $357.9 million of outstanding borrowings, $11 million of letters of credit issued, and $204 million available under the Ryerson Credit Facility compared to $377.7 million of outstanding borrowings, including $34.3 million under the FILO Facility, $11 million of letters of credit issued, and $348 million available at December 31, 2019. Total credit availability is limited by the amount of eligible accounts receivable, inventory, and qualified cash pledged as collateral under the agreement insofar as Ryerson is subject to a borrowing base comprised of the aggregate of these three amounts, less applicable reserves. Eligible accounts receivable, at any date of determination, is comprised of the aggregate value of all accounts directly created by a borrower (and in the case of Canadian accounts, the Canadian borrower) in the ordinary course of business arising out of the sale of goods or the rendering of services, each of which has been invoiced, with such receivables adjusted to exclude various ineligible accounts, including, among other things, those to which a borrower (or guarantor, as applicable) does not have sole and absolute title and accounts arising out of a sale to an employee, officer, director, or affiliate of a borrower (or guarantor, as applicable). Eligible inventory, at any date of determination, is comprised of the net orderly liquidation value of all inventory owned by a borrower (and in the case of Canadian accounts, the Canadian borrower). Qualified cash consists of cash in an eligible deposit account that is subject to customary restrictions and liens in favor of the lenders.

The Ryerson Credit Facility has an allocation of $940 million to the Company’s subsidiaries in the United States and an allocation of $60 million to Ryerson Holding’s Canadian subsidiary that is a borrower. Amounts outstanding under the Ryerson Credit Facility bear interest at (i) a rate determined by reference to (A) the base rate (the highest of the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, Bank of America, N.A.’s prime rate, and the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%) or (B) a LIBOR rate or, (ii) for Ryerson Holding’s Canadian subsidiary that is a borrower, (A) a rate determined by reference to the Canadian base rate (the greatest of the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, Bank of America-Canada Branch’s “base rate” for commercial loans in U.S. Dollars made at its “base rate”, and the 30 day LIBOR rate plus 1.00%), (B) the prime rate (the greater of Bank of America-Canada Branch’s “prime rate” for commercial loans made by it in Canada in Canadian Dollars and the one-month Canadian bankers’ acceptance rate plus 1.00%), or (C) the bankers’ acceptance rate. The spread over the base rate and prime rate is between 0.25% and 0.50% and the spread over the LIBOR

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for the bankers’ acceptances is between 1.25% and 1.50%, depending on the amount available to be borrowed under the Ryerson Credit Facility. Amounts outstanding under the FILO Facility bore interest at the same rates as listed above for U.S. borrowings, however the spread over the base rate was between 1.25% and 1.50% and the spread over the LIBOR rate was between 2.25% and 2.50%, depending on the amount available to be borrowed under the Ryerson Credit Facility. Ryerson also pays commitment fees on amounts not borrowed at a rate of 0.23%. Overdue amounts and all amounts owed during the existence of a default bear interest at 2% above the rate otherwise applicable thereto.

We attempt to minimize interest rate risk exposure through the utilization of interest rate swaps, which are derivative financial instruments. In June 2019, we entered into an interest rate swap to fix interest on $60 million of our floating rate debt under the Ryerson Credit Facility at a rate of 1.729% through June 2022. In November 2019, we entered into another interest rate swap to fix interest on $100 million of our floating rate debt under the Ryerson Credit Facility at a rate of 1.539% through November 2022. Both of the swaps have reset dates and critical terms that match our existing debt and the anticipated critical terms of future debt. The weighted average interest rate on the outstanding borrowings under the Ryerson Credit Facility including the interest rate swaps was 2.1% and 3.2% at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Borrowings under the Ryerson Credit Facility are secured by first-priority liens on all of the inventory, accounts receivables, lockbox accounts, and related assets of the borrowers and the guarantors.

The Ryerson Credit Facility also contains covenants that, among other things, restrict Ryerson Holding and its restricted subsidiaries with respect to the incurrence of debt, the creation of liens, transactions with affiliates, mergers and consolidations, sales of assets, and acquisitions. The Ryerson Credit Facility also requires that, if availability under the Ryerson Credit Facility declines to a certain level, Ryerson maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio as of the end of each fiscal quarter, and includes defaults upon (among other things) the occurrence of a change of control of Ryerson and a cross-default to other financing arrangements.

The Ryerson Credit Facility contains events of default with respect to, among other things, default in the payment of principal when due or the payment of interest, fees, and other amounts due thereunder after a specified grace period, material misrepresentations, failure to perform certain specified covenants, certain bankruptcy events, the invalidity of certain security agreements or guarantees, material judgments, and the occurrence of a change of control of Ryerson. If such an event of default occurs, the lenders under the Ryerson Credit Facility will be entitled to various remedies, including acceleration of amounts outstanding under the Ryerson Credit Facility and all other actions permitted to be taken by secured creditors.  

The lenders under the Ryerson Credit Facility could reject a borrowing request if any event, circumstance, or development has occurred that has had or could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company. If Ryerson Holding, JT Ryerson, any of the other borrowers, or any restricted subsidiaries of JT Ryerson becomes insolvent or commences bankruptcy proceedings, all amounts borrowed under the Ryerson Credit Facility will become immediately due and payable.

Net repayments of short-term borrowings that are reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows represent borrowings under the Ryerson Credit Facility with original maturities less than three months.

2022 Notes

On May 24, 2016, JT Ryerson issued the 2022 Notes that bear interest at a rate of 11.00% per annum. The 2022 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured basis by all of our existing and future domestic subsidiaries that are co-borrowers or that have guarantee obligations under the Ryerson Credit Facility.

The 2022 Notes and the related guarantees are secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of JT Ryerson’s and each guarantor’s present and future assets located in the United States (other than receivables, inventory, cash, deposit accounts and related general intangibles, certain other assets, and proceeds thereof), subject to certain exceptions and customary permitted liens. The 2022 Notes and the related guarantees are also secured on a second-priority basis by a lien on the assets that secure JT Ryerson’s and the Company’s obligations under the Ryerson Credit Facility.

The 2022 Notes are redeemable at 102.75% if redeemed before May 15, 2021 and 100.00% if redeemed on and thereafter. JT Ryerson may be required to make an offer to purchase the 2022 Notes upon the sale of assets or upon a change of control.

The 2022 Notes contain customary covenants that, among other things, limit, subject to certain exceptions, our ability, and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries, to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends on our capital stock or repurchase our capital stock, make investments, sell assets, engage in acquisitions, mergers, or consolidations, or create liens or use assets as security in other transactions. Subject to certain exceptions, JT Ryerson may only pay dividends to Ryerson Holding to the extent of 50% of cumulative net income since the issuance of the 2022 Notes, once prior losses are offset.

During the first six months of 2019, a principal amount of $11.6 million of the 2022 Notes were repurchased for $11.8 million and retired, resulting in the recognition of a $0.2 million loss within other income and (expense), net on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

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During the first six months of 2020, a principal amount of $57.6 million of the 2022 Notes were repurchased for $56.7 million and retired, resulting in the recognition of a $0.9 million gain within other income and (expense), net on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income. See Note 16: Subsequent Events for further repurchase details.

Foreign Debt

At June 30, 2020, Ryerson China’s foreign borrowings were $11.5 million, which were owed to banks in Asia at a weighted average interest rate of 4.1% per annum and secured by inventory and property, plant, and equipment. At December 31, 2019, Ryerson China’s foreign borrowings were $13.2 million, which were owed to banks in Asia at a weighted average interest rate of 4.3% per annum and secured by inventory and property, plant, and equipment.

Availability under the foreign credit lines was $35 million and $32 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  Letters of credit issued by our foreign subsidiaries were $4 million and $3 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

NOTE 8: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The following tables summarize the components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 for the Ryerson pension plans and postretirement benefit plans other than pension:

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	2020			2019			2020			2019
	(In millions)
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit)
Service cost	$	0.8		$	0.9		$	0.2		$	0.2
Interest cost		5.2			7.3			0.5			0.6
Expected return on assets		(8.1	)		(9.1	)		—			—
Settlement expense		0.7			0.1			—			—
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss		4.2			3.7			(1.8	)		(1.9	)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)		0.1			—			(0.6	)		(0.8	)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	2.9		$	2.9		$	(1.7	)	$	(1.9	)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	2020			2019			2020			2019
	(In millions)
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit)
Service cost	$	1.7		$	1.7		$	0.3		$	0.3
Interest cost		10.4			14.6			0.9			1.2
Expected return on assets		(16.2	)		(18.2	)		—			—
Settlement expense		1.1			0.2			—			—
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss		8.5			7.4			(3.5	)		(3.8	)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)		0.1			—			(1.1	)		(1.5	)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	5.6		$	5.7		$	(3.4	)	$	(3.8	)

Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit), excluding service cost, are included in Other income and (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

The Company contributed $7 million to the pension plan funds through the six months ended June 30, 2020. The Company has elected to defer the remaining expected 2020 U.S. contributions of $13 million until January 1, 2021, as permitted under The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“The CARES Act”) that was passed in March 2020.

NOTE 9: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In October 2011, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) named JT Ryerson as one of more than 100 businesses that may be a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site (the “PHS Site”). On January 6, 2017, the EPA issued an initial Record of Decision (“ROD”) regarding the site. The ROD includes a combination of dredging, capping, and enhanced natural recovery that would take approximately thirteen years to construct plus additional time for monitored natural recovery, at an estimated present value cost of $1.05 billion. In a change from its prior stance, at a meeting on December 4, 2018, the EPA indicated that it expected PRPs to submit a plan during 2019 to start remediation of the river and harbor per the original

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ROD within the next two to three years. The EPA also indicated that it expected allocation of amounts among the parties to be determined in the same two to three-year time frame. The EPA invited certain PRPs to a May 2, 2019 meeting to discuss starting the remedial design process. The EPA did not include JT Ryerson in those meetings.

On December 9, 2019, a PRP group met with Administrator Wheeler, the head of the EPA, to discuss updating the ROD as recent testing indicates that the levels of contamination have “drastically improved” and, thus, remediation should be much less drastic than that in the current ROD. Administrator Wheeler directed regional EPA staff to again review the ROD before moving forward with any enforcement action. On March 3, 2020, the regional EPA issued a letter to the PRP group, essentially rejecting the request but noting that new data would be used for fine-tuning the implementation of the remedy and to that extent could result in less active remediation.

The EPA indicated in a January 2, 2020 “progress update” letter that it is negotiating with certain parties to perform remedial design work at five unspecified areas which comprise 52% of the overall acreage subject to remediation.  In late March, the EPA issued a Unilateral Administrative Order for Remedial Design to Schnitzer Steel, ordering it to develop a remedial design plan for the river area which includes the area where our former facilities were. In the meantime, Schnitzer has filed a petition for relief from the remedy required by the ROD.

The EPA has stated that it is willing to consider de minimis settlements, which JT Ryerson is trying to pursue; however, the EPA has not begun meeting with any of the smaller parties who have requested de minimis or de micromis status, stating that it does not have sufficient information to determine whether any parties meet such criteria and does not intend to begin those considerations until after the remedial design work is completed. It has met with selected parties that we believe to be larger targets. JT Ryerson has not been invited to meet with the EPA. As a result of the ongoing negotiations and filings over the ROD and the EPA’s decision not to meet with smaller parties, we cannot determine how allocations will be made and whether a de minimus settlement can be reached with the EPA.

The EPA has not yet allocated responsibility for the contamination among the potentially responsible parties, including JT Ryerson. We do not currently have sufficient information available to us to determine whether the ROD will be executed as currently stated, whether and to what extent JT Ryerson may be held responsible for any of the identified contamination, and how much (if any) of the final plan’s costs might ultimately be allocated to JT Ryerson. Therefore, management cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this matter or estimate a range of potential loss at this time.     

There are various other claims and pending actions against the Company. The amount of liability, if any, for those claims and actions at June 30, 2020 is not determinable but, in the opinion of management, such liability, if any, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. We maintain liability insurance coverage to assist in protecting our assets from losses arising from or related to activities associated with business operations.

NOTE 10: DERIVATIVES AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Derivatives

The Company may use derivatives to partially offset its business exposure to commodity price, foreign currency, and interest rate fluctuations and their related impact on expected future cash flows and certain existing assets and liabilities. However, the Company may choose not to hedge certain exposures for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, Company policy, accounting considerations, or the prohibitive economic cost of hedging particular exposures. There can be no assurance the hedges will offset more than a portion of the financial impact resulting from movements in commodity pricing, foreign currency exchange, or interest rates. Interest rate swaps are entered into to manage interest rate risk associated with the Company’s floating-rate borrowings. We use foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge variability in cash flows in our Canada, Mexico, and China operations when a payment currency is different from our functional currency. From time to time, we may enter into fixed price sales contracts with our customers for certain of our inventory components. We may enter into metal commodity futures and options contracts to reduce volatility in the price of these metals. We may also enter into fixed price natural gas contracts and diesel fuel derivative contracts to manage the price risk of forecasted purchases of natural gas and diesel fuel.

We have two receive variable, pay fixed, interest rate swaps to manage the exposure to variable interest rates of the Ryerson Credit Facility. In June 2019, we entered into a forward agreement for $60 million of “pay fixed” interest at 1.729% and in November 2019, we entered into a forward agreement for $100 million of “pay fixed” interest at 1.539%. The interest rate reset dates and critical terms match the terms of our existing debt and anticipated critical terms of future debt under the Ryerson Credit Facility.  The fair value of the interest rate swaps as of June 30, 2020 was a net liability of $5.0 million.

The Company currently does not account for its commodity and foreign exchange derivative contracts as hedges but rather marks them to market with a corresponding offset to current earnings. The Company accounts for its interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges of floating-rate borrowings with changes in fair value being recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company has made an accounting policy election to offset the fair value of derivative liabilities with related cash collateral. As of

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June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company offset zero and $2.7 million, respectively, of fair value liabilities with cash held as collateral by the counterparty.

The Company regularly reviews the creditworthiness of its derivative counterparties and does not expect to incur a significant loss from the failure of any counterparties to perform under any agreements.

The following table summarizes the location and fair value amount of our derivative instruments reported in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
	Balance Sheet Location	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019		Balance Sheet Location	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815	(In millions)
Metal commodity contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	0.7	$	5.0	Other accrued liabilities		$	3.3		$	9.4	(a)
Crude oil contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		—		0.1	Other accrued liabilities			—			—
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815
Interest rate swaps	Deferred charges and other assets		—		—	Other noncurrent liabilities			5.0			0.2
Total derivatives		$	0.7	$	5.1			$	8.3		$	9.6	(a)
(a) The offsetting cash collateral balance of $2.7 million held by the derivative counterparty brought the net metal commodity contract liability to $6.7 million and the net total derivative liability balance to $6.9 million as of December 31, 2019.

The following table presents the volume of the Company’s activity in derivative instruments as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	Notional Amount
Derivative Instruments	At June 30, 2020		At December 31, 2019		Unit of Measurement
Iron ore swap contracts		60,000		420,000	Tons
Hot roll coil swap contracts		27,348		47,155	Tons
Crude oil swap contracts		—		38,000	Barrels
Aluminum swap contracts		12,497		23,949	Tons
Nickel swap contracts		180		3,164	Tons
Foreign currency exchange contracts	1.7 million		2.0 million		U.S. dollars
Interest rate swaps	160 million		310 million		U.S. dollars

The following table summarizes the location and amount of gains and losses on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

		Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
under ASC 815	on Derivatives	2020			2019			2020			2019
Metal commodity contracts	Cost of materials sold	$	1.3		$	(9.6	)	$	(0.7	)	$	(8.0	)
Crude oil commodity contracts	Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative		—			(0.2	)		—			0.7
Foreign exchange contracts	Other income and (expense), net		(0.1	)		—			0.1			(0.1	)
Total		$	1.2		$	(9.8	)	$	(0.6	)	$	(7.4	)

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The following table summarizes the location and amount of gains and losses on derivatives designated as hedging instruments reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

		Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments	Location of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
under ASC 815	on Derivatives	2020			2019		2020			2019
		(In millions)
Interest rate swaps	Interest and other expense on debt	$	(0.5	)	$	0.3	$	(0.6	)	$	0.6

As of June 30, 2020, the portion of the interest rate swap fair value that would be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months as interest expense is approximately $2.1 million.

Fair Value Measurements

To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements, ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels as follows:

1. Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access as of the reporting date.

2. Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are directly observable for the asset or liability or indirectly observable through corroboration with observable market data.

3. Level 3 – unobservable inputs, such as internally-developed pricing models for the asset or liability due to little or no market activity for the asset or liability.

The following table presents assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2020:

	At June 30, 2020
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In millions)
Assets
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Metal commodity contracts	$	—	$	0.7	$	—
Liabilities
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Metal commodity contracts	$	—	$	3.3	$	—
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Interest rate swaps		—		5.0		—
Total derivatives	$	—	$	8.3	$	—

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The following table presents assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2019:

	At December 31, 2019
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	(In millions)
Assets
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Metal commodity contracts	$	—	$	5.0		$	—
Foreign exchange contracts		—		0.1			—
Total derivatives	$	—	$	5.1		$	—
Liabilities
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Metal commodity contracts	$	—	$	9.4	(a)	$	—
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Interest rate swaps		—		0.2			—
Total derivatives	$	—	$	9.6	(a)	$	—
(a) The offsetting cash collateral balance of $2.7 million held by the derivative counterparty brought the net metal commodity contract liability to $6.7 million and the net total derivative liability balance to $6.9 million.

The fair value of each derivative contract is determined using Level 2 inputs and the market approach valuation technique, as described in ASC 820. The Company has various commodity derivatives to lock in nickel prices for varying time periods. The fair value of these derivatives is determined based on the spot price each individual contract was purchased at and compared with the one-month daily average actual spot price on the London Metals Exchange for nickel on the valuation date. The Company also has commodity derivatives to lock in hot roll coil, crude oil, iron ore, and aluminum prices for varying time periods. The fair value of hot roll coil, crude oil, iron ore, and aluminum derivatives is determined based on the spot price each individual contract was purchased at and compared with the one-month daily average actual spot price on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (hot roll coil and crude oil), the Singapore Exchange, and the London Metals Exchange, respectively, for the commodity on the valuation date. In addition, the Company has numerous foreign exchange contracts to hedge variability in cash flows when a payment currency is different from our functional currency. The Company defines the fair value of foreign exchange contracts as the amount of the difference between the contracted and current market value at the end of the period. The Company estimates the current market value of foreign exchange contracts by obtaining month-end market quotes of foreign exchange rates and forward rates for contracts with similar terms. The Company uses the exchange rates provided by Reuters. Each commodity and foreign exchange contract term varies in length, but in general, contracts are between 1 to 12 months.  The fair value of our interest rate swap is based on the sum of all future net present value cash flows for the fixed and floating leg of the swap. The future cash flows are derived based on the terms of our interest rate swap, as well as published discount factors, and projected forward LIBOR rates.

The carrying and estimated fair values of our financial instruments at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

	At June 30, 2020				At December 31, 2019
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	99.9	$	99.9	$	11.0	$	11.0
Restricted cash		12.0		12.0		48.8		48.8
Receivables less provisions		373.1		373.1		425.1		425.1
Accounts payable		260.1		260.1		311.5		311.5
Long-term debt, including current portion		903.8		916.4		981.8		1,014.4

The estimated fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables less provisions, and accounts payable approximate their carrying amounts due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. The estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt and the current portions thereof is determined by using quoted market prices of Company debt securities (Level 2 inputs).

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NOTE 11: STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT), ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

The following table details changes in Ryerson Holding Corporation Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) accounts for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020:

															Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Common Stock				Treasury Stock					Capital in Excess of Par Value		Retained Earnings			Foreign Currency Translation			Benefit Plan Liabilities			Cash Flow Hedge- Interest Rate Swap			Non-controlling Interest			Total Equity
	Shares		Dollars		Shares		Dollars			Dollars		Dollars			Dollars			Dollars			Dollars			Dollars			Dollars
	(In millions, except shares in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2020		37,996	$	0.4		213	$	(6.6	)	$	381.2	$	99.6		$	(48.6	)	$	(253.1	)	$	(0.3	)	$	6.0		$	178.6
Net income		—		—		—		—			—		16.4			—			—			—			—			16.4
Foreign currency translation		—		—		—		—			—		—			(8.5	)		—			—			—			(8.5	)
Changes in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $0.6		—		—		—		—			—		—			—			1.8			—			—			1.8
Stock-based compensation expense		—		—		—		—			0.6		—			—			—			—			—			0.6
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap, net of tax of $1.2		—		—		—		—			—		—			—			—			(3.5	)		—			(3.5	)
Balance at March 31, 2020		37,996		0.4		213		(6.6	)		381.8		116.0			(57.1	)		(251.3	)		(3.8	)		6.0			185.4
Net income (loss)		—		—		—		—			—		(25.6	)		—			—			—			0.1			(25.5	)
Foreign currency translation		—		—		—		—			—		—			1.7			—			—			(0.1	)		1.6
Changes in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $0.7		—		—		—		—			—		—			—			2.0			—			—			2.0
Stock-based compensation expense		334		—		—		—			0.4		—			—			—			—			—			0.4
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		—		—		—		—			—		—			—			—			—			(0.2	)		(0.2	)
Balance at June 30, 2020		38,330		0.4		213		(6.6	)		382.2		90.4			(55.4	)		(249.3	)		(3.8	)		5.8			163.7

The following table details changes in Ryerson Holding Corporation Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) accounts for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2019:

															Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Common Stock				Treasury Stock					Capital in Excess of Par Value			Retained Earnings		Foreign Currency Translation			Benefit Plan Liabilities			Cash Flow Hedge- Interest Rate Swap			Non-controlling Interest		Total Equity
	Shares		Dollars		Shares		Dollars			Dollars			Dollars		Dollars			Dollars			Dollars			Dollars		Dollars
	(In millions, except shares in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2019		37,656	$	0.4		213	$	(6.6	)	$	381.0		$	14.2	$	(52.8	)	$	(264.0	)	$	1.0		$	2.7	$	75.9
Net income		—		—		—		—			—			29.5		—			—			—			0.1		29.6
Foreign currency translation		—		—		—		—			—			—		2.9			—			—			0.1		3.0
Changes in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $0.3		—		—		—		—			—			—		—			0.9			—			—		0.9
Adoption of accounting principal ASC 842, net of tax of $1.1		—		—		—		—			—			3.0		—			—			—			—		3.0
Stock-based compensation expense		10		—		—		—			0.8			—		—			—			—			—		0.8
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap, net of tax of $0.1		—		—		—		—			—			—		—			—			(0.4	)		—		(0.4	)
Balance at March 31, 2019		37,666		0.4		213		(6.6	)		381.8			46.7		(49.9	)		(263.1	)		0.6			2.9		112.8
Net income		—		—		—		—			—			16.4		—			—			—			0.1		16.5
Foreign currency translation		—		—		—		—			—			—		0.8			—			—			—		0.8
Changes in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $0.3		—		—		—		—			—			—		—			0.8			—			—		0.8
Stock-based compensation expense		330		—		—		—			0.8			—		—			—			—			—		0.8
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest		—		—		—		—			(2.9	)		—		—			—			—			2.9		—
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap, net of tax of $0.3		—		—		—		—			—			—		—			—			(0.6	)		—		(0.6	)
Balance at June 30, 2019		37,996		0.4		213		(6.6	)		379.7			63.1		(49.1	)		(262.3	)		—			5.9		131.1

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The following table details changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, for the six months ended June 30, 2020:

	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component, net of tax
	Foreign Currency Translation			Benefit Plan Liabilities			Cash Flow Hedge - Interest Rate Swap
	(In millions)
Balance at January 1, 2020	$	(48.6	)	$	(253.1	)	$	(0.3	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(6.8	)		—			(3.9	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income		—			3.8			0.4
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(6.8	)		3.8			(3.5	)
Balance at June 30, 2020	$	(55.4	)	$	(249.3	)	$	(3.8	)

The following table details the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020:

	Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Amount reclassified from Accumulated
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended			Affected line item in the Consolidated
Details about Accumulated Other	June 30, 2020						Statements of
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	(In millions)						Operations / Consolidated Balance Sheets
Amortization of defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plan items
Actuarial loss	$	2.5		$	5.0		Other income and (expense), net
Pension settlement		0.7			1.1		Other income and (expense), net
Prior service credits		(0.5	)		(1.0	)	Other income and (expense), net
Total before tax		2.7			5.1
Tax benefit		(0.7	)		(1.3	)
Net of tax	$	2.0		$	3.8
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap
Realized swap interest	$	0.5		$	0.6		Interest and other expense on debt
Tax benefit		(0.2	)		(0.2	)
Net of tax	$	0.3		$	0.4

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The following table details the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2019:

	Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Amount reclassified from Accumulated
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended			Affected line item in the Consolidated
Details about Accumulated Other	June 30, 2019						Statements of
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	(In millions)						Operations / Consolidated Balance Sheets
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign currency translation gain	$	0.2		$	0.2		Other income and (expense), net
Tax provision		—			—
Net of tax	$	0.2		$	0.2
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap
Realized swap interest	$	(0.3	)	$	(0.6	)	Interest and other expense on debt
Tax provision		—			0.1
Net of tax	$	(0.3	)	$	(0.5	)
Amortization of defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plan items
Actuarial loss	$	1.8		$	3.6		Other income and (expense), net
Pension settlement		0.1			0.2		Other income and (expense), net
Prior service credits		(0.8	)		(1.5	)	Other income and (expense), net
Total before tax		1.1			2.3
Tax benefit		(0.3	)		(0.6	)
Net of tax	$	0.8		$	1.7

NOTE 12: REVENUE RECOGNITION

We are a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals with operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China. We purchase large quantities of metal products from primary producers and sell these materials in smaller quantities to a wide variety of metals-consuming industries. More than 75% of the metals products sold are processed by us by bending, beveling, blanking, blasting, burning, cutting-to-length, drilling, embossing, flattening, forming, grinding, laser cutting, machining, notching, painting, perforating, polishing, punching, rolling, sawing, scribing, shearing, slitting, stamping, tapping, threading, welding, or other techniques to process materials to a specified thickness, length, width, shape, and surface quality pursuant to specific customer orders.  

Disaggregated Revenue

We have one operating and reportable segment, metals service centers.

The Company derives substantially all of its sales from the distribution of metals. The following table shows the Company’s percentage of sales by major product line:      

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
Product Line	2020			2019			2020			2019
Carbon Steel Flat		28	%		25	%		26	%		25	%
Carbon Steel Plate		9			11			10			12
Carbon Steel Long		15			16			15			16
Stainless Steel Flat		15			15			16			15
Stainless Steel Plate		5			4			5			4
Stainless Steel Long		5			4			5			4
Aluminum Flat		13			16			13			15
Aluminum Plate		3			2			3			2
Aluminum Long		5			5			5			5
Other		2			2			2			2
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

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A significant majority of the Company’s sales are attributable to its U.S. operations. The only operations attributed to foreign countries relate to the Company’s subsidiaries in Canada, China, and Mexico. The following table summarizes consolidated financial information of our operations by geographic location based on where sales originated:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Net Sales	(In millions)
United States		686.3	$	1,095.4	$	1,599.8	$	2,215.8
Foreign countries		85.5		109.5		182.3		219.9
Total	$	771.8	$	1,204.9	$	1,782.1	$	2,435.7

Revenue is recognized either at a point in time or over time based on if the contract has an enforceable right to payment and the type of product that is being sold to the customer, with products that are determined to have no alternative use being recognized over time. The following table summarizes revenues by the type of item sold:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
Timing of Revenue Recognition	2020			2019			2020			2019
Revenue on products with an alternative use		88	%		88	%		88	%		88	%
Revenue on products with no alternative use		12			12			12			12
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

Contract Balances

A receivable is recognized in the period in which an invoice is issued, which is generally when the product is delivered to the customer.  Payment terms on invoiced amounts are typically 30 days from the invoice date.  We do not have any contracts with significant financing components.  

Receivables, which are included in accounts receivables within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, from contracts with customers were $375.8 million and $428.6 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  

Contract assets, which consist primarily of revenues recognized over time that have not yet been invoiced and estimates of the value of inventory that will be received in conjunction with product returns, are reported in prepaid expenses and other current assets within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Contract liabilities, which consist primarily of accruals associated with amounts that will be paid to customers for volume rebates, cash discounts, sales returns and allowances, estimates of shipping and handling costs associated with performance obligations recorded over time, and bill and hold transactions are reported in other accrued liabilities within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Significant changes in the contract assets and the contract liabilities balances during the period are as follows:

	Contract Assets			Contract Liabilities
	(In millions)
Beginning Balance at January 1, 2020	$	13.5		$	10.5
Contract liability satisfied during the period		—			(6.5	)
Contract liability incurred during the period		—			6.0
Net change in contract assets and liabilities for products with no alternative use during the period		(2.0	)		(0.1	)
Changes to reserves		(0.4	)		(2.0	)
Ending Balance at June 30, 2020	$	11.1		$	7.9

The Company’s performance obligations are typically short-term in nature. As a result, the Company has elected the practical expedient that provides an exemption of the disclosure requirements regarding information about remaining performance obligations on contracts that have original expected durations of one year or less.

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NOTE 13: PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 as of January 1, 2020. Results for all reporting periods follow the guidance under ASC 326 “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses” with periods beginning after January 1, 2020 conforming to ASU 2016-13 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. Total adjustments as a result of adopting the new guidance were immaterial to the financial statements.

Provisions for allowances and claims on accounts receivables and contract assets are based upon historical rates, expected trends, and estimates of potential returns, allowances, customer discounts, and incentives. The Company considers all available information when assessing the adequacy of the provision for allowances, claims, and doubtful accounts.  

The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of customers and sets credit limits based upon review of the customers’ current credit information, payment history, and the current economic and industry environments. The Company’s credit loss reserve consists of two parts: a) a provision for estimated credit losses based on historical experience and b) a reserve for specific customer collection issues that the Company has identified. Estimation of credit losses requires adjusting historical loss experience for current economic conditions and judgments about the probable effects of economic conditions on certain customers. We have reviewed recent events and circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to our provision for credit losses and have not made any material adjustments as of June 30, 2020.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the provision for credit losses reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020:

	Changes in Provision for Expected Credit Losses
	(In millions)
Balance at January 1, 2020	$	3.5
Current period provision		0.2
Write-offs charged against allowance		(1.0	)
Recoveries against allowance		0.1
Effect of foreign exchange rates		(0.1	)
Balance at June 30, 2020	$	2.7

NOTE 14: INCOME TAXES

For the three months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $4.5 million compared to income tax expense of $5.5 million in the prior year. The $4.5 million tax benefit and the $5.5 million tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2020, and 2019, respectively, primarily represents taxes at federal and local statutory rates where the Company operates, but generally excludes any tax benefit for losses in jurisdictions with historical losses. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $1.6 million compared to income tax expense of $18.5 million in the prior year. The $1.6 million tax benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2020 primarily represents taxes at federal and local statutory rates where the Company operates, but generally excludes any tax benefit for losses in jurisdictions with historical losses. The lower effective tax rate in the first six months of 2020 is primarily a result of a mix in earnings by jurisdiction during the period compared to projected pre-tax income for the full year.

In accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” the Company calculates its quarterly tax provision based on an estimated effective tax rate for the year, applies it to the results of each interim period and then adjusts that amount by certain discrete items. Due to volatility in macro-economic conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, we may experience fluctuations in our forecasted earnings before income taxes as a result of events which cannot be predicted. As such, the Company's effective tax rate could be subject to unusual volatility as forecasted earnings before income taxes change.

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act, which, along with earlier issued IRS guidance, provides for deferral of certain taxes. The Company currently plans to defer the timing of estimated federal tax payments and payroll taxes as permitted by the CARES Act.  Additionally, the Company intends to take advantage of accelerated Alternative Minimum Tax refunds as provided for in the CARES Act.

As required by ASC 740, the Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets. The Company records a valuation allowance when, based upon the evaluation of all available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In making this determination, we analyze, among other things, our recent history of earnings, the nature and timing of reversing book-tax temporary differences, tax planning strategies, and future income. The Company maintains a valuation allowance on certain foreign and U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets until such time as in management’s judgment, considering all available positive and negative evidence, the Company determines that these deferred tax assets are more likely than not realizable. The valuation allowance is reviewed quarterly and will be maintained until sufficient positive evidence exists to support the reversal of some or all of the valuation allowance.  The valuation allowance was $13.7 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

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The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) subjects a U.S. shareholder to tax on global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) earned by certain foreign subsidiaries. The FASB Staff Q&A, Topic 740, No. 5, Accounting for Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, states that an entity can make an accounting policy election to either recognize deferred taxes for temporary basis differences expected to reverse as GILTI in future years or provide for the tax expense related to GILTI in the year the tax is incurred. After considering the two options, the Company has elected to provide for the tax expense related to GILTI in the year the tax will occur.  For the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020, we have included tax expense of $0.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively, related to GILTI as part of our tax provision. For the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019, we have included a $0.3 million tax benefit and a $2.8 million income tax expense, respectively, related to GILTI as part of our tax provision.

The Company accounts for uncertain income tax positions in accordance with ASC 740.  We anticipate that certain statutes of limitation will close within the next twelve months resulting in the reduction of the reserve for uncertain tax benefits related to various intercompany transactions. In the second quarter of 2020 we released $1.9 million of reserves bringing the unrecognized tax benefits balance from $4.4 million at December 31, 2019 to $2.5 million at June 30, 2020.  We do not believe future release amounts will be material.

NOTE 15: EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Ryerson Holding’s common stock is determined based on earnings (loss) for the period divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Ryerson Holding’s common stock considers the effect of potential common shares, unless inclusion of the potential common shares would have an antidilutive effect. The weighted average number of shares excluded as they would have had an antidilutive effect were 85,807 and 263,688 for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020, respectively.

The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share		2020			2019		2020			2019
	(In millions, except share and per share data)
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to Ryerson Holding Corporation	$	(25.6	)	$	16.4	$	(9.2	)	$	45.9
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding		38,079,905			37,769,001		37,931,833			37,610,108
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards		—			149,338		—			270,176
Weighted average shares outstanding adjusted for dilutive securities		38,079,905			37,918,339		37,931,833			37,880,284
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic	$	(0.67	)	$	0.43	$	(0.24	)	$	1.22
Diluted	$	(0.67	)	$	0.43	$	(0.24	)	$	1.21

NOTE 16: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On July 22, 2020, Ryerson and its wholly-owned subsidiary, JT Ryerson, issued $500 million in aggregate principal amount of its 8.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”). JT Ryerson’s obligations under the 2028 Notes are guaranteed by the Company as well as certain subsidiaries of the Company. The 2028 Notes and the related guarantees are secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of JT Ryerson’s and each guarantor’s present and future assets located in the United States (other than receivables, inventory, money, deposit accounts and related general intangibles, certain other assets, and proceeds thereof), subject to certain exceptions and customary permitted liens. The 2028 Notes and the related guarantees are also secured on a second-priority basis by a lien on the assets that secure JT Ryerson’s and the Company’s obligations under the Ryerson Credit Facility.

The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2028 Notes, along with available cash, was used to (i) redeem in full the $530.3 million balance of the 2022 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon up to, but not including, the repayment date, and (ii) pay related fees, expenses, and premiums. See Note 7: Long-Term Debt for further discussion of the 2022 Notes.

The Company will complete the accounting for this transaction during the third quarter of 2020. Due to the limited amount of time between the closure of the 2028 Notes offering and the date of this filing, the accounting for the transaction is not complete and the impacts of the transaction are not yet known.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This Quarterly Report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “objectives,” “goals,” “preliminary,” “range,” “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “estimates,” “will,” “should,” “plans,” or “anticipates” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and may involve significant risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may vary materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various factors, including those set forth under “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 filed on March 4, 2020 and the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Industry and Operating Trends” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form    10-Q. Moreover, we caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Quarterly Report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto in Item 1, “Financial Statements” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2019 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 4, 2020.

Industry and Operating Trends

We are a metals service center with over 175 years of experience providing value-added processing and distribution of industrial metals with operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China. We purchase large quantities of metal products from primary producers and sell these materials in smaller quantities to a wide variety of metals-consuming industries. We carry a full line of nearly 75,000 products in stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and alloy steels and a limited line of nickel and red metals in various shapes and forms. In addition to our metals products, we offer numerous value-added processing and fabrication services, and more than 75% of the products we sell are processed to meet customer requirements. See Note 12: Revenue Recognition in Part I, Item I - Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Similar to other metals service centers, we maintain substantial inventories of metals to accommodate the short lead times and just-in-time delivery requirements of our customers. Accordingly, we purchase metals to maintain our inventory at levels that we believe to be appropriate to satisfy the anticipated needs of our customers based upon customer forecasts, historic buying practices, supply agreements with customers, mill lead times, and market conditions. Our commitments to purchase metals are generally at prevailing market prices in effect at the time we place our orders. At the request of our customers, we have entered into swaps in order to mitigate our customers’ risk of volatility in the price of metals and we have entered into metals hedges to mitigate our own risk of volatility in the price of metals. We have no long-term, fixed-price metals purchase contracts. When metals prices decline, customer demands for lower prices and our competitors’ responses to those demands could result in lower sale prices and, consequently, lower gross profits and earnings as we sell existing metals inventory. Conversely, when metals prices increase, competitive conditions will influence how much of the price increase we may pass on to our customers.

The metals service center industry is cyclical and volatile in both pricing and demand, and therefore difficult to predict. In the first half of 2020, Ryerson experienced both weaker pricing and demand compared to the six-month period ended June 30, 2019, with shipments 17.2% lower and average selling prices 11.6% lower, affected by economic impacts of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) in North America and China and end-market weakness in the U.S. prior to the start of the pandemic. Changes in average selling prices are primarily driven by commodity metals prices, which typically impact Ryerson’s selling prices over the subsequent three to six-month period.

Recently, indicators in the key steel industry end markets have reported weakness as demand conditions have been impacted by temporary customer closures in-line with stay-at-home orders and virus driven demand shocks as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  This is evidenced by the Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (“PMI”), which reported softness in March, April, and May with readings below 50%, indicating contraction in factory activity. However, PMI reported sharp recovery in June, with a strong reading of 52.6%, indicating general economic expansion.

According to the Metal Service Center Institute, North American service center volumes declined by 26% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2020. On a North American basis, Ryerson performed better than the industry with volumes declining by 21% over the same period. Demand softness was experienced across all of Ryerson’s end markets in the first six months of 2020, most significantly in construction, oil and gas, commercial ground transportation, and consumer durable sectors on a year-over-year basis. When customer demand falls, our operations typically generate countercyclical cash flow as our working capital needs decrease.

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Recent Developments

On July 22, 2020, Ryerson and its wholly-owned subsidiary, JT Ryerson, issued $500 million in aggregate principal amount of its 8.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”). JT Ryerson’s obligations under the 2028 Notes are guaranteed by the Company as well as certain subsidiaries of the Company. The 2028 Notes and the related guarantees are secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of JT Ryerson’s and each guarantor’s present and future assets located in the United States (other than receivables, inventory, money, deposit accounts and related general intangibles, certain other assets, and proceeds thereof), subject to certain exceptions and customary permitted liens. The 2028 Notes and the related guarantees are also secured on a second-priority basis by a lien on the assets that secure JT Ryerson’s and the Company’s obligations under the $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (the “Ryerson Credit Facility”).

The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2028 Notes, along with available cash, was used to (i) redeem in full the $530.3 million balance of JT Ryerson’s 11.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”), plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon up to, but not including, the repayment date, and (ii) pay related fees, expenses, and premiums.

The Company will complete the accounting for this transaction during the third quarter of 2020. Due to the limited amount of time between the closure of the 2028 Notes offering and the date of this filing, the accounting for the transaction is not complete and the impacts of the transaction are not yet known.

The Company anticipates approximately $16 million of annual interest savings as a result of this transaction.

COVID-19

The global outbreak of COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and a national emergency by the U.S. government in March 2020 and has negatively affected the U.S. and global economies, disrupted global supply chains, resulted in significant travel and transport restrictions, mandated closures and stay-at-home orders, and created significant disruption of the financial markets.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ryerson has implemented several policies and procedures to protect the health and welfare of our employees first and foremost while operating as an essential business, and maintaining our liquidity.

We have communicated and enforced social distancing practices by implementing work from home arrangements, alternating employee shifts, eliminating congregation, and suspending non-essential travel. We have also mobilized a task force and engaged our communications team to establish open lines of communications for our employees to ensure that all members of the Ryerson team are informed and supported throughout the pandemic.

The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including the duration and spread of the pandemic and related actions taken by the U.S. government and state and local government officials to prevent disease spread, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. Certain of our facilities have experienced temporary work disruptions as a result of COVID-19, but we have generally continued to operate during stay-at-home mandates due to Ryerson being deemed an essential business by state and local government authorities. However, facility closures, work slowdowns, or temporary stoppages could occur, and we are seeing negative impacts on demand from closures among our customers. Throughout the first and second quarters of 2020, a number of Ryerson’s customers either temporarily closed operations or reduced activity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and government-mandated stay-at-home orders or decreasing demand for their products.  Ryerson’s second quarter demand has been negatively impacted by the pandemic and we expect the third quarter to be impacted given continued economic pressure, although the ultimate impact of COVID-19 remains uncertain.  Further, we anticipate that the weakened economic environment and the recent announcements of increased mill capacity coming back online will negatively impact metals pricing, which may result in gross margin contraction.

As the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on the manufacturing economy continue to develop, Ryerson is carefully monitoring the current and potential future impacts to its supply chain. In response to decreased demand upon the spread of the virus in North America, several mills announced temporary closures and/or idled facilities, effectively reducing overall capacity. In late June, with the reopening of several original equipment manufacturers and automotive manufacturers, a number of mills restarted production, an early sign of demand improvement. During the pandemic, Ryerson has not experienced a disruption to its supply chain and has been able to meet customer demand as there exists an abundance of material available with short lead times. With Ryerson’s national scale and interconnected network, including 94 facilities in North America, we are able to move inventory intelligently throughout the network to meet customer’s needs. We remain diligently responsive to the depressed demand environment, limiting our material purchases, and effectively managing inventory levels while continuing to monitor market prices and lead times through the pervasive market uncertainty.

Furthermore, although Ryerson is always mindful of our liquidity position, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we  deployed a dedicated team to closely monitor all critical areas daily including cash positioning and credit line availability and projections, while being ever mindful of our covenant requirements and working capital needs. We are actively managing relationships with our customers and vendors to ensure that we balance our receivables and payables cycles. Examples of specific

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actions taken in response to COVID-19 include increased focus on working capital management with targeted inventory reductions, receivables risk assessment, limiting discretionary spending, temporarily furloughing employees or reducing work hours, reducing executive and salaried employee pay, delaying salary increases, eliminating non-essential travel, delaying or reducing hiring activities, deferring certain discretionary capital expenditures, payroll tax and pension contribution deferrals, and accelerating Alternative Minimum Tax credit refunds as provided for under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“The CARES Act”). The CARES Act, among other newly issued legislation, contains numerous other provisions which may benefit the Company. The Company intends to continue to assess the effect of the CARES Act and ongoing government guidance related to COVID-19 that may be issued and intends to take advantage of all opportunities to further support our balance sheet. With respect to liquidity, we took the actions listed above to bolster our financial condition and have contingency plans in place to reduce costs while supporting business operations. As of June 30, 2020, Ryerson had liquidity of $350 million, composed of $239 million of availability under the Ryerson Credit Facility and foreign debt facilities, $100 million of cash and cash equivalents, and $11 million of restricted cash from sales of property, plant, and equipment. As of June 30, 2020, we had excess borrowings of $80 million under the Ryerson Credit Facility to ensure access to cash during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trade Matters

On March 1, 2018, the White House announced a 25% tariff on all imported steel products and 10% tariff on all imported aluminum products for an indefinite amount of time under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Subsequently, the White House announced steel quotas, in lieu of tariffs, with South Korea. On May 1, 2018, the White House further announced agreements-in-principle with Argentina, Australia, and Brazil for permanent exemptions from the tariffs in exchange for export quotas or voluntary export restraints, with the exception of Australia which has not agreed to quotas at the time of this report. In May 2019, steel tariffs put in place on Turkey in August of 2018 with the intention of offsetting the weakening Turkish Lira were revised down to 25% from 50%.

Further trade actions announced by the U.S. under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 imposed various levels of tariffs and duties on imported Chinese goods with China reciprocating in kind on American goods. If these or other tariffs or duties expire or if others are relaxed or repealed, or if relatively higher U.S. metal prices make it attractive for foreign metal producers to export their products to the U.S., despite the presence of duties or tariffs, the resurgence of substantial imports of foreign steel could create downward pressure on U.S. metal prices which could have a material adverse effect on our potential earnings and future results of operations.

On January 15, 2020, the United States and China signed a phase one trade agreement in which the U.S. agreed not to proceed with tariffs that had been scheduled to take effect December 15, 2019 and cut Section 301 duties related to the September 1, 2019 tariffs on $120 billion in Chinese goods in half, from 15% to 7.5%, effective February 14, 2020. In return, China agreed to increase its purchases of U.S. manufactured goods, agricultural products, energy, and services by a total of $200 billion over 2017 levels in the two years through December 2021. However, negotiations with China are ongoing and as of the agreement the U.S. will maintain 25% tariffs on another $250 billion of Chinese products while China maintains retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. goods. Since the agreement, China has unveiled new tariff exemptions and the countries reaffirmed their phase one trade deal in early May.

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada-Agreement (“USMCA”), which is designed to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”), was ratified by all three countries as of March 13, 2020, and became effective on July 1, 2020.  Ryerson expects that implementation of the USMCA will support demand for North American steel through strengthening of rules of origin for steel-intensive goods and will continue to provide tariff-free trade access in North American markets.    

Components of Results of Operations

We generate substantially all of our revenue from sales of our metals products. The majority of revenue is recognized upon delivery of product to customers. The timing of shipment is substantially the same as the timing of delivery to customers given the proximity of our distribution sites to our customers. Revenues associated with products which we believe have no alternative use, and where the Company has an enforceable right to payment, are recognized on an over-time basis. Over-time revenues are recorded in proportion with the progress made toward completing the performance obligation.

Sales, cost of materials sold, gross profit, and operating expense control are the principal factors that impact our profitability.

Net sales. Our sales volume and pricing are driven by market demand, which is largely determined by overall industrial production and conditions in the specific industries in which our customers operate. Sales prices are also primarily driven by market factors such as overall demand and availability of product. Our net sales include revenue from product sales, net of returns, allowances, customer discounts, and incentives.

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Cost of materials sold. Cost of materials sold includes metal purchase and in-bound freight costs, third-party processing costs, and direct and indirect internal processing costs. The cost of materials sold fluctuates with our sales volume and our ability to purchase metals at competitive prices. Increases in sales volume generally enable us to improve purchasing leverage with suppliers, as we buy larger quantities of metals inventories.

Gross profit. Gross profit is the difference between net sales and the cost of materials sold. Our sales prices to our customers are subject to market competition. Achieving acceptable levels of gross profit is dependent on our acquiring metals at competitive prices, our ability to manage the impact of changing prices, and efficiently managing our internal and external processing costs.

Operating expenses.  Optimizing business processes and asset utilization to lower fixed expenses such as employee, facility, and truck fleet costs, which cannot be rapidly reduced in times of declining volume, and maintaining a low fixed cost structure in times of increasing sales volume, have a significant impact on our profitability. Operating expenses include costs related to warehousing and distributing our products as well as selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Results of Operations — Comparison of Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 to Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

The following table sets forth our condensed consolidated statements of income data for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

	Three Months Ended June 30,												Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020						2019						2020						2019
	$			% of Net Sales			$			% of Net Sales			$			% of Net Sales			$			% of Net Sales
	($ in millions)												($ in millions)
Net sales	$	771.8			100.0	%	$	1,204.9			100.0	%	$	1,782.1			100.0	%	$	2,435.7			100.0	%
Cost of materials sold		656.3			85.0			993.1			82.4			1,470.8			82.5		$	1,992.6			81.8
Gross profit		115.5			15.0			211.8			17.6			311.3			17.5			443.1			18.2
Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative expenses		124.1			16.1			164.6			13.7			279.8			15.7			328.3			13.5
Restructuring and other charges		2.0			0.3			1.1			0.1			2.0			0.1			1.4			—
Operating profit (loss)		(10.6	)		(1.4	)		46.1			3.8			29.5			1.7			113.4			4.7
Other (expenses) and income		(19.4	)		(2.5	)		(24.1	)		(2.0	)		(40.2	)		(2.3	)		(48.8	)		(2.0	)
Income (loss) before income taxes		(30.0	)		(3.9	)		22.0			1.8			(10.7	)		(0.6	)		64.6			2.7
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		(4.5	)		(0.6	)		5.5			0.4			(1.6	)		(0.1	)		18.5			0.8
Net income (loss)		(25.5	)		(3.3	)		16.5			1.4			(9.1	)		(0.5	)		46.1			1.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		0.1			—			0.1			—			0.1			—			0.2			—
Net income (loss) attributable to Ryerson Holding Corporation	$	(25.6	)		(3.3	)%	$	16.4			1.4	%	$	(9.2	)		(0.5	)%	$	45.9			1.9	%
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.67	)				$	0.43					$	(0.24	)				$	1.22
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.67	)				$	0.43					$	(0.24	)				$	1.21

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Net sales

The following table shows our percentage of sales revenue by major product lines for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
Product Line	2020			2019			2020			2019
Carbon Steel Flat		28	%		25	%		26	%		25	%
Carbon Steel Plate		9			11			10			12
Carbon Steel Long		15			16			15			16
Stainless Steel Flat		15			15			16			15
Stainless Steel Plate		5			4			5			4
Stainless Steel Long		5			4			5			4
Aluminum Flat		13			16			13			15
Aluminum Plate		3			2			3			2
Aluminum Long		5			5			5			5
Other		2			2			2			2
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

	June 30,				Dollar			Percentage
	2020		2019		change			change
	($ in millions)
Net sales (three-months ended)	$	771.8	$	1,204.9	$	(433.1	)		(35.9	)%
Net sales (six-months ended)	$	1,782.1	$	2,435.7	$	(653.6	)		(26.8	)%
	June 30,				Tons			Percentage
	2020		2019		change			change
	(in thousands)
Tons sold (three-months ended)		462		623		(161	)		(25.8	)%
Tons sold (six-months ended)		1,028		1,242		(214	)		(17.2	)%
	June 30,				Price			Percentage
	2020		2019		change			change
Average selling price per ton sold (three-months ended)	$	1,671	$	1,934	$	(263	)		(13.6	)%
Average selling price per ton sold (six-months ended)	$	1,734	$	1,961	$	(227	)		(11.6	)%

Revenue for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 decreased from the same periods a year ago reflecting the impact of the global outbreak of COVID-19 and a slowdown in the metals market that was a continuation from the decline in the industry in 2019. Compared to the year ago period, average selling price decreased for all of our product lines in the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 with the largest decreases in our carbon plate, aluminum plate, carbon flat, and aluminum flat products. Tons sold decreased in the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31, 2020 for all of our product lines with the largest decreases in our aluminum flat, carbon long, and carbon plate product lines.

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Cost of materials sold

	June 30,
	2020					2019
	$		% of Net Sales			$		% of Net Sales			Dollar change			Percentage change
	($ in millions)
Cost of materials sold (three-months ended)	$	656.3		85.0	%	$	993.1		82.4	%	$	(336.8	)		(33.9	)%
Cost of materials sold (six-months ended)	$	1,470.8		82.5	%	$	1,992.6		81.8	%	$	(521.8	)		(26.2	)%

	June 30,				Cost			Percentage
	2020		2019		change			change
Average cost of materials sold per ton sold (three-months ended)	$	1,421	$	1,594	$	(173	)		(10.9	)%
Average cost of materials sold per ton sold (six-months ended)	$	1,431	$	1,604	$	(173	)		(10.8	)%

The decrease in cost of materials sold in the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 compared to the year ago period is primarily due to the decrease in tons sold and to a decrease in average cost of materials sold per ton. The average cost of materials sold decreased across almost all product lines with the average cost of materials sold for our carbon plate, carbon flat, and carbon long product lines decreasing more than our other product lines during the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020.  During the second quarter of 2020, LIFO expense was $14.1 million compared to LIFO income of $12.9 million in the second quarter of 2019. During the first six months of 2020, LIFO income was $6.1 million compared to LIFO income of $33.0 million in the first six months of 2019.

Gross profit

	June 30,
	2020					2019
	$		% of Net Sales			$		% of Net Sales			Dollar change			Percentage change
	($ in millions)
Gross profit (three-months ended)	$	115.5		15.0	%	$	211.8		17.6	%	$	(96.3	)		(45.5	)%
Gross profit (six-months ended)	$	311.3		17.5	%	$	443.1		18.2	%	$	(131.8	)		(29.7	)%

Gross profit decreased in the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 compared to the year ago periods due to the decrease in tons sold. While our revenue per ton decreased in the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, cost of materials sold per ton decreased at a slower pace resulting in lower gross margins.  

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Operating expenses

	June 30,
	2020					2019
	$		% of Net Sales			$		% of Net Sales			Dollar change			Percentage change
	($ in millions)
Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative expenses (three-months ended)	$	124.1		16.1	%	$	164.6		13.7	%	$	(40.5	)		(24.6	)%
Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative expenses (six-months ended)	$	279.8		15.7	%	$	328.3		13.5	%	$	(48.5	)		(14.8	)%
Restructuring and other charges (three-months ended)	$	2.0		0.3	%	$	1.1		0.1	%	$	0.9			81.8	%
Restructuring and other charges (six-months ended)	$	2.0		0.1	%	$	1.4		—		$	0.6			42.9	%

Total operating expenses decreased in the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 compared to the year ago periods primarily due to lower salaries and wages due to workforce and compensation reductions ($13.5 million lower in the second quarter of 2020 and $15.2 million in the first six months of 2020) in response to the outbreak of COVID-19. The lower headcount also reduced employee benefit expenses by $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2020 and $5.2 million in the first six months of 2020. In addition, selling, general, and administrative expenses were $10.0 million lower in the second quarter of 2020 and $11.0 million lower in the first six months of 2020 primarily due to lower use of outside technical services and reduced travel and entertainment expenses, delivery expenses were $6.0 million lower in the second quarter of 2020 and $6.9 million lower in the first six months of 2020 due to lower shipments, operating supplies were $3.8 million lower in the second quarter of 2020 and $4.9 million lower in the first six months of 2020, incentive compensation decreased $1.9 million in the second quarter of 2020 and $4.9 million in the first six months of 2020, and depreciation expense was $0.8 million lower in the second quarter of 2020 and $1.8 million lower in the first six months of 2020. Partially offsetting the decreases was higher rent expense of $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2020 and $1.8 million in the first six months of 2020 due to a sale-leaseback transaction on nine of our real estate properties that was executed in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Operating profit

	June 30,
	2020						2019
	$			% of Net Sales			$		% of Net Sales			Dollar change			Percentage change
	($ in millions)
Operating profit (loss) (three-months ended)	$	(10.6	)		(1.4	)%	$	46.1		3.8	%	$	(56.7	)		(123.0	)%
Operating profit (six-months ended)	$	29.5			1.7	%	$	113.4		4.7	%	$	(83.9	)		(74.0	)%

Our operating profit decreased in the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 compared to the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019, primarily due to decreases in tons sold and average selling prices, slightly offset by lower operating expenses.

Other expenses

	June 30,
	2020						2019
	$			% of Net Sales			$			% of Net Sales			Dollar change		Percentage change
	($ in millions)
Interest and other expense on debt (three-months ended)	$	(19.3	)		(2.5	)%	$	(23.9	)		(2.0	)%	$	4.6		(19.2	)%
Interest and other expense on debt (six-months ended)	$	(41.0	)		(2.3	)%	$	(47.8	)		(2.0	)%	$	6.8		(14.2	)%
Other income and (expense), net (three-months ended)	$	(0.1	)		—		$	(0.2	)		—		$	0.1		(50.0	)%
Other income and (expense), net (six-months ended)	$	0.8			—		$	(1.0	)		—		$	1.8		(180.0	)%

Interest and other expense on debt decreased in the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 compared to the year ago periods due to a lower level of credit facility borrowings outstanding compared to the year ago period related to lower working capital requirements resulting from a slowing metals market, lower interest rates on credit facility borrowings, and to a $57.6 million decrease in the outstanding amount of our 2022 Notes which were repurchased in the first six months of 2020. Credit facility borrowings were at a lower level in the first six months of 2020 compared to the first six months of 2019 despite having borrowed

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between $80 million and $166 million of excess funds during the first six months of 2020 to maintain access to cash during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interest expense in the first six months of 2020 included a $0.4 million charge to writeoff unamortized bond issuance costs related to the $57.6 million of 2022 Notes repurchased during the period.  The other income and (expense), net in the second quarter and first six months of 2020 includes a $0.1 million gain and a $0.9 million gain on the repurchase of the 2022 Notes, respectively. The other expense in the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019 includes $0.2 million and $0.8 million of foreign currency losses, respectively.

Provision for income taxes. In the second quarter of 2020, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $4.5 million compared to income tax expense of $5.5 million in the second quarter of 2019. In the first six months of 2020, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $1.6 million compared to income tax expense of $18.5 million in the first six months of 2019. The income tax expense recorded in all periods primarily represents taxes at federal and local statutory rates where the Company operates, but generally excludes any tax benefit for losses in jurisdictions with historical losses.

Earnings (loss) per share. Basic loss per share was $0.67 in the second quarter of 2020 and $0.24 in the first six months of 2020 compared to basic earnings per share of $0.43 in the second quarter of 2019 and $1.22 in the first six months of 2019. Diluted loss per share was $0.67 in the second quarter of 2020 and $0.24 in the first six months of 2020 compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.43 in the second quarter of 2019 and $1.21 in the first six months of 2019. The changes in earnings per share are due to the results of operations discussed above.

Liquidity and Cash Flows

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from operations, and borrowing availability under the Ryerson Credit Facility that matures on November 16, 2021. Its principal source of operating cash is from the sale of metals and other materials. Its principal uses of cash are for payments associated with the procurement and processing of metals and other materials inventories, costs incurred for the warehousing and delivery of inventories, and the selling and administrative costs of the business, capital expenditures, and for interest payments on debt.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has led to disruption and volatility in the global capital markets, which, depending on future developments, could adversely impact our capital resources and liquidity in the future. As a proactive, precautionary measure, we borrowed approximately $166 million under the Ryerson Credit Facility in the first quarter of 2020 to maintain access to cash during the COVID-19 pandemic. We reduced this balance to approximately $80 million as of June 30, 2020. Accordingly, we had cash and cash equivalents of $99.9 million at June 30, 2020, compared to $11.0 million at December 31, 2019. Despite the extra borrowing, our total debt outstanding at June 30, 2020 decreased to $904 million compared to $982 million of total debt outstanding at December 31, 2019 due to decreased working capital requirements. We had a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 85% at June 30, 2020 and at December 31, 2019. We had total liquidity (defined as cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash from sales of property, plant, and equipment, marketable securities, and availability under the Ryerson Credit Facility and foreign debt facilities of $350 million at June 30, 2020 versus $439 million at December 31, 2019. Our net debt (defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash from sales of property, plant, and equipment) was $793 million and $923 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Total liquidity and net debt are not U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) financial measures. We believe that total liquidity provides additional information for measuring our ability to fund our operations. Total liquidity does not represent, and should not be used as a substitute for, net income or cash flows from operations as determined in accordance with GAAP and total liquidity is not necessarily an indication of whether cash flow will be sufficient to fund our cash requirements. We believe that net debt provides a clearer perspective of the Company’s overall debt situation given the excess borrowings discussed above. Net debt should not be used as a substitute for total debt outstanding as determined in accordance with GAAP.

Below is a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents to total liquidity:

	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
	(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	100	$	11
Restricted cash from sales of property, plant, and equipment		11		48
Availability under Ryerson Credit Facility and foreign debt facilities		239		380
Total liquidity	$	350	$	439

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Below is a reconciliation of total debt to net debt:

	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
	(In millions)
Total debt	$	904		$	982
Less: cash and cash equivalents		(100	)		(11	)
Less: restricted cash from sales of property, plant, and equipment		(11	)		(48	)
Net debt	$	793		$	923

Of the total cash and cash equivalents, as of June 30, 2020, $11.3 million was held in subsidiaries outside the United States which is deemed to be permanently reinvested. Ryerson does not currently foresee a need to repatriate earnings from its non-U.S. subsidiaries. Although Ryerson has historically satisfied needs for more capital in the U.S. through debt or equity issuances, Ryerson could elect to repatriate earnings held in foreign jurisdictions, which could result in higher effective tax rates. We have not recorded a deferred tax liability for the effect of a possible repatriation of these earnings as management intends to permanently reinvest these earnings outside of the U.S. Specific plans for reinvestment include funding for future international acquisitions and funding of existing international operations.

The following table summarizes the Company’s cash flows:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020			2019
	(In millions)
Net income (loss)	$	(9.1	)	$	46.1
Depreciation and amortization		26.9			28.7
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables		50.5			(31.8	)
Inventories		141.4			(15.2	)
Accounts payable		(26.7	)		30.8
Accrued liabilities		(11.9	)		(24.7	)
Other operating asset and liability balances		(7.4	)		(14.0	)
All other operating cash flows		12.4			28.1
Net cash provided by operating activities		176.1			48.0
Capital expenditures		(11.8	)		(23.4	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment		0.1			8.6
Net cash used in investing activities		(11.7	)		(14.8	)
Repayment of debt		(57.5	)		(12.0	)
Net repayments of short-term borrowings		(21.5	)		(29.8	)
Net increase (decrease) in book overdrafts		(24.4	)		7.1
All other financing cash flows		(6.9	)		1.1
Net cash used in financing activities		(110.3	)		(33.6	)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents		(2.0	)		—
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	52.1		$	(0.4	)

Operating activities. Working capital fluctuates throughout the year based on business needs. Working capital needs tend to be counter-cyclical, meaning that in periods of expansion the Company will use cash to fund working capital requirements, but in periods of contraction the Company will generate cash from reduced working capital requirements. The decrease in accounts receivable in the first six months of 2020 is the result of lower sales levels due to the weak market conditions resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. Inventory levels also decreased significantly in the first six months of 2020 as the Company brought inventory levels in line with the weak market conditions. In comparison, accounts receivable increased in the first six months of 2019 as sales levels increased compared to the second half of the fourth quarter of 2018 and inventory increased in the first six months of 2019 to support the higher sales. The decrease in accounts payable for the first six months of 2020 is related to decreased purchases and operating activities compared to the fourth quarter of the prior year and in comparison to an increase in accounts payable in the first six months of 2019 as purchases and operating activity increased compared to the fourth quarter of 2018. Accrued liabilities decreased $11.9 million and $24.7 million in the first six months of 2020 and 2019, respectively, resulting mainly from lower accrued incentive compensation compared to the prior year end.

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Investing activities. The Company's main investing activities are capital expenditures and proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment. Capital expenditures have decreased year-over-year as the Company reduced the annual capital expenditures budget from $45 million to $25 million due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, we are limiting capital spending to critical sustaining projects.

Financing activities. The Company's main source of liquidity to fund working capital requirements is borrowings on its credit facility. While the Company anticipates its current cash balances, cash flows from operations, and available sources of liquidity will be sufficient to meet its cash requirements, approximately $80 million of excess funds were borrowed at June 30, 2020 to maintain access to cash during the COVID-19 pandemic. This borrowing was offset by credit facility repayments from the operating cash flow that was generated in the first six months of 2020. In addition, we repurchased a principal amount of $57.6 million and $11.6 million of our 2022 Notes in the first six months of 2020 and 2019, respectively. Book overdrafts fluctuate based on the timing of payments.

Capital Resources

We believe that cash flow from operations and proceeds from the Ryerson Credit Facility will provide sufficient funds to meet our contractual obligations and operating requirements in the normal course of business.

Total debt in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet decreased to $903.8 million at June 30, 2020 from $981.8 million at December 31, 2019, mainly due to $57.6 million of the 2022 Notes repurchased in addition to the net cash provided by operating activities in the first six months of 2020.

Total debt outstanding as of June 30, 2020 consisted of the following amounts: $357.9 million borrowings under the Ryerson Credit Facility, $530.3 million under the 2022 Notes, $11.5 million of foreign debt, and $8.7 million of other debt, less $4.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs. For further information, see Note 7: Long Term Debt in Part I, Item I - Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Pension Funding

At December 31, 2019, pension liabilities exceeded plan assets by $140 million. Through the six months ended June 30, 2020, we have made $7 million in pension contributions. The Company has elected to defer the remaining expected 2020 U.S. contributions of $13 million until January 1, 2021, as permitted under The CARES Act that was passed in March 2020. We anticipate that we will have zero minimum required pension contributions in 2020 under the Ontario Pension Benefits Act in Canada. Future contribution requirements depend on the investment returns on plan assets, the impact of discount rates on pension liabilities, and changes in regulatory requirements. We are unable to determine the amount or timing of any such contributions required by ERISA or whether any such contributions would have a material adverse effect on our financial position or cash flows.

COVID-19 has negatively affected the financial markets and our returns on pension assets. Changes in returns on plan assets may affect our plan funding, cash flows, and financial condition. Differences between actual plan asset returns and the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (5.75% for the Ryerson Pension Plans, 3.20% for CS&W Pension Plan, and between 3.00% and 4.75% for the Canadian Plans as of December 31, 2019) impact the measurement of the following year’s pension expense and pension funding requirements. However, we believe that cash flow from operations and the Ryerson Credit Facility described above will provide sufficient funds to make the minimum required contributions in 2021.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the normal course of business with customers, vendors, and others, we have entered into off-balance sheet arrangements, such as letters of credit, which totaled $15 million as of June 30, 2020. We do not have any other material off-balance sheet financing arrangements. None of these off-balance sheet arrangements are likely to have a material effect on our current or future financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, or capital resources.

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Contractual Obligations

The following table presents contractual obligations at June 30, 2020:

	Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligations (1) (2)	Total		Less than 1 year		1 – 3 years		4 – 5 years		After 5 years
	(In millions)
2022 Notes		530		—		530		—		—
Ryerson Credit Facility		358		—		358		—		—
Foreign Debt		11		11		—		—		—
Other Debt		9		2		4		3		—
Interest on 2022 Notes, Foreign Debt, Other Debt, and Ryerson Credit Facility (3)		122		67		55		—		—
Purchase Obligations (4)		11		11		—		—		—
Operating Leases (5)		140		25		40		30		45
Finance Lease Obligations (5)		29		12		12		5		—
Pension Withdrawal Liability		1		—		—		—		1
Total	$	1,211	$	128	$	999	$	38	$	46

(1) The contractual obligations disclosed above do not include the Company’s potential future pension funding obligations (see discussion under “Pension Funding” caption).  

(2) Due to uncertainty regarding the completion of tax audits and possible outcomes, we do not know when our obligations related to unrecognized tax benefits will occur, if at all.

(3) Interest payments related to the variable rate debt were estimated using the weighted average interest rate for the Ryerson Credit Facility, including the effect of the interest rate swaps.

(4) The purchase obligations with suppliers are entered into when we receive firm sales commitments with certain of our customers.

(5) Future lease payments are undiscounted.

Income Taxes

In accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” the Company calculates its quarterly tax provision based on an estimated effective tax rate for the year, applies it to the results of each interim period, and then adjusts that amount by certain discrete items. Due to volatile macro-economic conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, we may experience fluctuations in our forecasted earnings before income taxes as a result of events which cannot be predicted. As such, the Company's effective tax rate could be subject to unusual volatility as forecasted earnings before income taxes change.

We maintain a valuation allowance on certain foreign and U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets until such time as in management’s judgment, considering all available positive and negative evidence, and consistent with its past determinations, we determine that these deferred tax assets are more likely than not realizable.

We anticipate that certain statutes of limitation will close within the next twelve months resulting in the reduction of the reserve for uncertain tax benefits related to various intercompany transactions. Although we released $1.9 million of reserves in the second quarter of 2020, we do not believe future amounts will be material.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Goodwill: We assess the recoverability of goodwill annually in the fourth quarter of every year or whenever indicators of potential impairment exist. We test for impairment of goodwill by assessing various qualitative factors with respect to developments in our business and the overall economy and calculating the fair value of a reporting unit using the discounted cash flow method, as necessary. If we determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying value based on our qualitative assessment, we will proceed to the quantitative goodwill impairment test, in which we compare the fair value of the reporting unit where the goodwill resides to its carrying value. If the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill.

The fair value of the reporting unit is estimated using a combination of an income approach and a market approach as this combination is deemed to be the most indicative of fair value in an orderly transaction between market participants.  The income approach requires management to estimate a number of factors for each reporting unit, including projected future operating results, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, and discount rates. The market approach estimates fair value using market multiples of various financial measures of comparable public companies.

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our business and the overall economy, we performed a quantitative impairment test of goodwill as of May 31, 2020. The entire balance of goodwill for the Company as of the date of our quantitative assessment and June 30, 2020 of $120.3 million, resides at the U.S. reporting unit. Based upon the quantitative assessment performed for the U.S. reporting unit, the fair value of the U.S. reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 9% and as such it was determined that no impairment existed.

The determination of the fair value of the reporting units requires the Company to make significant estimates including business and financial performance of the Company’s reporting units, taking into consideration how such performance may be impacted by COVID-19. These estimates and assumptions primarily include but are not limited to: the selection of appropriate peer group companies, control premiums appropriate for acquisitions in the industries in which we compete, discount rates, terminal growth rates, and forecasts of revenue, operating income, depreciation, amortization, and capital expenditures.

In evaluating the U.S. reporting unit significant weight is placed on forecasted EBITDA and the weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”) used in the discounted cash flow model, as we determined these items have the most significant impact on the fair value of the reporting unit.

• EBITDA is expected to recover provided that pricing and volumes stabilize, and we expect to gain operating leverage through some of the cost savings initiatives undertaken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that are expected to continue post-pandemic.

• We used a WACC of 15.5% based upon market participants assumptions.  We performed a sensitivity analysis on our estimated fair value noting that a 100 basis points increase in the discount rate results in a decrease of 4% of the excess fair value over the carrying value of the reporting unit.

Although the Company believes its estimates of fair value are reasonable, actual financial results could differ from those estimates due to inherent uncertainty in making such estimates. A lack of recovery or further deterioration in market conditions, a trend of weaker than expected financial performance in our business, or a lack of recovery or further decline in the Company’s market capitalization, among other factors, could result in an impairment charge in future periods which could have a material adverse effect on our financial statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Our primary areas of market risk include changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and commodity prices. We continually monitor these risks and develop strategies to manage them.

Interest rate risk

Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates. We are exposed to market risk related to our fixed-rate and variable-rate long-term debt. Changes in interest rates may affect the market value of our fixed-rate debt. The estimated fair value of our long-term debt and the current portions thereof using quoted market prices of Company debt securities recently traded and market-based prices of similar securities for those securities not recently traded was $916.4 million at June 30, 2020 and $1,014.4 million at December 31, 2019 as compared with the carrying value of $903.8 million and $981.8 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. We manage interest rate risk in our capital structure by holding a combination of variable and fixed-rate debt. At June 30, 2020, 41% of our debt was valued with variable interest rates and the remaining 59% was at fixed interest rates.

We use interest rate swaps to manage our exposure to interest rate changes. As of June 30, 2020, we have two receive variable, pay fixed, interest rate swaps to manage the exposure to variable interest rates of the Ryerson Credit Facility. In June 2019, we entered into a forward agreement for $60 million of “pay fixed” interest at 1.729% and in November 2019, we entered into a forward agreement for $100 million of “pay fixed” interest at 1.539%. We account for these interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges of floating-rate borrowings with changes in fair value being recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. The fair value of the interest rate swaps as of June 30, 2020 was a net liability of $5.0 million. After considering the effects of our interest rate swaps, 77% of our debt was at fixed interest rates as of June 30, 2020. Considering the impact of interest rate swaps, a hypothetical 1% increase in interest rates on variable rate debt would have increased interest expense for the first six months of 2020 by approximately $1.6 million.

Foreign exchange rate risk

We are subject to foreign currency risks primarily through our operations in Canada, Mexico, and China and we use foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce our exposure to currency price fluctuations. Foreign currency contracts are principally used to purchase U.S. dollars. We had foreign currency contracts with a U.S. dollar notional amount of $1.7 million outstanding at June 30, 2020 and value of zero. We do not currently account for these contracts as hedges but rather mark these contracts to market with a corresponding offset to current earnings. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recognized a gain of $0.1 million

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associated with its foreign currency contracts. A hypothetical strengthening or weakening of 10% in the foreign exchange rates underlying the foreign currency contracts from the market rate as of June 30, 2020 would increase or decrease the fair value of the foreign currency contracts by $0.2 million.

The currency effects of translating the financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss and will not be recognized in the statement of operations until there is a liquidation or sale of those foreign subsidiaries.

Commodity price risk

In general, we purchase metals in an effort to maintain our inventory at levels that we believe to be appropriate to satisfy the anticipated needs of our customers based upon historic buying practices, customer contracts, and market conditions. Our commitments to purchase metals are generally at prevailing market prices in effect at the time we place our orders.

Metal prices can fluctuate significantly due to several factors including changes in foreign and domestic production capacity, raw material availability, metals consumption, and foreign currency rates. Derivative financial instruments are used to manage a limited portion of our exposure to fluctuations in the cost of certain commodities. No derivatives are held for trading purposes.

As of June 30, 2020, we had 60,000 tons of iron ore swap contracts with a net liability value of $0.7 million, 27,348 tons of hot roll coil swaps contracts with a net liability value of $0.6 million, 12,497 tons of aluminum swap contracts with a net liability value of $1.1 million, and 180 tons of nickel swap contracts with a net liability value of $0.2 million. We do not currently account for these swaps as hedges, but rather mark these contracts to market with a corresponding offset to current earnings. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recognized a loss of $0.7 million associated with its commodity derivatives.

A hypothetical strengthening or weakening of 10% in the commodity prices underlying the commodity derivative contracts from the market rate as of June 30, 2020 would increase or decrease the fair value of commodity derivative contracts by $3.3 million.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Interim Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

As required by SEC Rule 15d-15(b), we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Interim Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Interim Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2020.

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2020.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

In October 2011, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) named JT Ryerson as one of more than 100 businesses that may be a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site (the “PHS Site”). On January 6, 2017, the EPA issued an initial Record of Decision (“ROD”) regarding the site. The ROD includes a combination of dredging, capping, and enhanced natural recovery that would take approximately thirteen years to construct plus additional time for monitored natural recovery, at an estimated present value cost of $1.05 billion. In a change from its prior stance, at a meeting on December 4, 2018, the EPA indicated that it expected PRPs to submit a plan during 2019 to start remediation of the river and harbor per the original ROD within the next two to three years. The EPA also indicated that it expected allocation of amounts among the parties to be determined in the same two to three-year time frame. The EPA invited certain PRPs to a May 2, 2019 meeting to discuss starting the remedial design process. The EPA did not include JT Ryerson in those meetings.

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On December 9, 2019, a PRP group met with Administrator Wheeler, the head of the EPA, to discuss updating the ROD as recent testing indicates that the levels of contamination have “drastically improved” and, thus, remediation should be much less drastic than that in the current ROD. Administrator Wheeler directed regional EPA staff to again review the ROD before moving forward with any enforcement action. On March 3, 2020, the regional EPA issued a letter to the PRP group, essentially rejecting the request but noting that new data would be used for fine-tuning the implementation of the remedy and to that extent could result in less active remediation.

The EPA indicated in a January 2, 2020 “progress update” letter that it is negotiating with certain parties to perform remedial design work at five unspecified areas which comprise 52% of the overall acreage subject to remediation.  In late March, the EPA issued a Unilateral Administrative Order for Remedial Design to Schnitzer Steel, ordering it to develop a remedial design plan for the river area which includes the area where our former facilities were. In the meantime, Schnitzer has filed a petition for relief from the remedy required by the ROD.

The EPA has stated that it is willing to consider de minimis settlements, which JT Ryerson is trying to pursue; however, the EPA has not begun meeting with any of the smaller parties who have requested de minimis or de micromis status, stating that it does not have sufficient information to determine whether any parties meet such criteria and does not intend to begin those considerations until after the remedial design work is completed. It has met with selected parties that we believe to be larger targets. JT Ryerson has not been invited to meet with the EPA. As a result of the ongoing negotiations and filings over the ROD and the EPA’s decision not to meet with smaller parties, we cannot determine how allocations will be made and whether a de minimus settlement can be reached with the EPA.

The EPA has not yet allocated responsibility for the contamination among the potentially responsible parties, including JT Ryerson. We do not currently have sufficient information available to us to determine whether the ROD will be executed as currently stated, whether and to what extent JT Ryerson may be held responsible for any of the identified contamination, and how much (if any) of the final plan’s costs might ultimately be allocated to JT Ryerson. Therefore, management cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this matter or estimate a range of potential loss at this time.    

There are various other claims and pending actions against the Company. The amount of liability, if any, for those claims and actions at June 30, 2020 is not determinable but, in the opinion of management, such liability, if any, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. We maintain liability insurance coverage to assist in protecting our assets from losses arising from or related to activities associated with business operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Except for the risk factors below, there have been no material changes relating to this Item from those set forth in Item 1A on the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have had, and are expected to continue to have, an adverse impact on our business, operating results, and financial condition.

The global outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and a national emergency by the U.S. government in March 2020 and has negatively affected the U.S. and global economies, disrupted global supply chains, resulted in significant travel and transport restrictions, mandated closures and stay-at-home orders, and created significant disruptions in the financial markets. We are monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across our business.  The global spread of COVID-19, and the various governmental, industry, and consumer actions related thereto, have had and could continue to have negative impacts on our business and operations, including softening demand for our products, disruptions in our supply chain and operations, and related restrictions on our employees, including quarantines, stay-at-home orders, and restrictions on travel.  

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have implemented several policies and procedures to protect the health and welfare of our employees first and foremost, while operating as an essential business, and maintaining our liquidity. We have communicated and enforced social distancing practices by implementing work from home arrangements, alternating employee shifts, eliminating congregation, and suspending non-essential travel. COVID-19 has disrupted our internal operations, including by heightening the risk that our employees will suffer illness or otherwise not be permitted to work and exposing us to cybersecurity and other risks associated with a large number of our employees working remotely. Certain of our facilities have experienced temporary work disruptions as a result of COVID-19, and we cannot predict whether these will continue or if our facilities will experience more significant or frequent disruptions in the future. Furthermore, we have and may need to further reduce our workforce as a result of declines in our business caused by COVID-19, and any such reduction would cause us to incur costs. Moreover, there can be no assurance that we would be able to rehire our workforce in the event our business experiences a subsequent recovery.

On the whole, because manufacturing demand is tied closely to overall economic strength, economic uncertainty and/or increased unemployment that results from the COVID-19 pandemic or measures undertaken in response has led and could continue to lead to lower demand for our products. Although our end-markets are diverse, concerns regarding and measures implemented in

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response to the COVID-19 pandemic have and could further negatively influence overall demand, particularly for the consumer durable sector, resulting in cancellations or deferrals of orders and/or decreases in new deliveries. We are also expecting the COVID-19 pandemic to further weaken the depressed oil & gas sector resulting from extremely low energy prices driven by over-supply, and the commercial ground transportation sector, from the expected reduction of truck orders.

COVID-19 has also led to disruption and volatility in the capital markets, which depending on future developments could adversely impact our capital resources and liquidity in the future.

We are also monitoring the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the fair value of our assets. While we do not currently anticipate any material impairments on our assets as a result of COVID-19, future changes in expectations for sales, earnings, and cash flows related to intangible assets and goodwill below our current projections could cause these assets to be impaired.

We are continuing to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across our business and will take appropriate actions in an effort to mitigate adverse consequences. The full extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken in response thereto  adversely impacts our business, financial condition, and results of operations will depend on numerous evolving factors and future developments, which are highly uncertain, rapidly changing, and cannot be predicted, including: the duration and scope of the outbreak; governmental, business, and individual actions that have been and continue to be taken in response to the outbreak, including travel restrictions, quarantines, social distancing, work-at-home and stay-at-home orders; the impact of the outbreak on the financial markets and economic activity generally; the effect of the outbreak on our customers, suppliers, and other business partners; our ability to access usual sources of liquidity on reasonable terms; and our ability to comply with the financial covenants in our Ryerson Credit Facility if a material economic downturn results in increased indebtedness or substantially lower EBITDA.  All of the foregoing will likely impact our business, financial condition, results of operations, and forward-looking expectations. In addition, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

Poor investment performance or other factors could require us to make significant unplanned contributions to our pension plan.

We provide defined benefit pension plans for certain eligible employees and retirees. The performance of the debt and equity markets affect the value of plan assets. A decline in the market value may increase the funding requirements for these plans. The cost of providing pension benefits is also affected by other factors, including interest rates used to measure the required minimum funding levels, the rate of return on plan assets, discount rates used in determining future benefit obligations, future government regulation, and prior contributions to the plans. Significant unanticipated changes in any of these factors may have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, and cash flows. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected financial markets and our returns on our pension assets which could adversely impact our plan funding, cash flows, and pension expense.

The right to receive payment on the 2028 Notes and the guarantees will be subordinated to the liabilities of non-guarantor subsidiaries.

The notes and related guarantees are structurally subordinated to all indebtedness of our subsidiaries that are not guarantors of the 2028 Senior Secured Notes (the “2028 Notes”). While the indenture governing the 2028 Notes limits the indebtedness and activities of these non-guarantor subsidiaries, holders of indebtedness of, and trade creditors of, non-guarantor subsidiaries, including lenders under bank financing agreements, are entitled to payments of their claims from the assets of such subsidiaries before those assets are made available for distribution to any guarantor, as direct or indirect shareholder. While the non-guarantor subsidiaries have agreed under the indenture not to pledge or encumber their assets (other than with respect to permitted liens) without equally and ratably securing the notes, they will not guarantee the 2028 Notes notwithstanding any such pledge or encumbrance in favor of the 2028 Notes.

The non-guarantor subsidiaries represented, respectively, 10.3% and 16.5% of our net sales and EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2020. In addition, these non-guarantor subsidiaries represented respectively, 11.1% and 7.4% of our assets and liabilities, as of June 30, 2020.

Accordingly, in the event that any of the non-guarantor subsidiaries or joint venture entities become insolvent, liquidates, or otherwise reorganizes:

• the creditors of the guarantors (including the holders of the 2028 Notes) will have no right to proceed against such subsidiary’s assets; and

• the creditors of such non-guarantor subsidiary, including trade creditors, will generally be entitled to payment in full from the sale or other disposal of assets of such subsidiary, as direct or indirect shareholder, and will be entitled to receive any distributions from such subsidiary.

Items 2, 3, 4, and 5 are not applicable and have been omitted.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit		Incorporated by Reference			Filed
Number	Exhibit Description	Form	File No.	Filing Date		Herewith
4.1	Indenture, dated as of July 22, 2020, by and among Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc., the guarantors party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent.	8-K	001-34735	July 22, 2020
31.1	Certificate of the Principal Executive Officer of the Company, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.					X
31.2	Certificate of the Interim Principal Financial Officer of the Company, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.					X
32.1*	Written Statement of Edward J. Lehner, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.					X
32.2*	Written Statement of Molly D. Kannan, Interim Principal Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of the Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.					X
101.INS	Inline XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.					X
101.SCH	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.					X
101.CAL	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.					X
101.DEF	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.					X
101.LAB	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.					X
101.PRE	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.					X
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

*In accordance with SEC Release 33-8238, Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 are being furnished herewith and not filed.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

RYERSON HOLDING CORPORATION
By:	/s/ Molly D. Kannan
	Molly D. Kannan Interim Principal Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller (duly authorized signatory of the registrant)

Date: July 29, 2020

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATE OF THE

PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, Edward J. Lehner, President & Chief Executive Officer, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Ryerson Holding Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: July 29, 2020

Signature:	/s/ Edward J. Lehner
	Edward J. Lehner
	President & Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATE OF THE

INTERIM PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Molly D. Kannan, as Interim Principal Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Ryerson Holding Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: July 29, 2020

Signature:	/s/ Molly D. Kannan
	Molly D. Kannan
	Interim Principal Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Written Statement of the Chief Executive Officer

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Ryerson Holding Corporation, (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned officer of the Company certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to such officer’s knowledge:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.

/s/ Edward J. Lehner

Edward J. Lehner

President & Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

July 29, 2020

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

Written Statement of the Principal Accounting Officer

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Ryerson Holding Corporation, (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned officer of the Company certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to such officer’s knowledge:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.

/s/ Molly D. Kannan

Molly D. Kannan

Interim Principal Financial Officer,

Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

July 29, 2020

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Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Registrant Name	RYERSON HOLDING CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key	0001481582
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		38,117,397
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity File Number	001-34735
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	26-1251524
Entity Address, Address Line One	227 W. Monroe St.
Entity Address, Address Line Two	27th Floor
Entity Address, City or Town	Chicago
Entity Address, State or Province	IL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	60606
City Area Code	312
Local Phone Number	292-5000
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized
Trading Symbol	RYI
Security Exchange Name	NYSE

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 771.8	$ 1,204.9	$ 1,782.1	$ 2,435.7
Cost of materials sold	656.3	993.1	1,470.8	1,992.6
Gross profit	115.5	211.8	311.3	443.1
Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative	124.1	164.6	279.8	328.3
Restructuring and other charges	2.0	1.1	2.0	1.4
Operating profit (loss)	(10.6)	46.1	29.5	113.4
Other income and (expense), net	(0.1)	(0.2)	0.8	(1.0)
Interest and other expense on debt	(19.3)	(23.9)	(41.0)	(47.8)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(30.0)	22.0	(10.7)	64.6
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(4.5)	5.5	(1.6)	18.5
Net income (loss)	(25.5)	16.5	(9.1)	46.1
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2
Net income (loss) attributable to Ryerson Holding Corporation	(25.6)	16.4	(9.2)	45.9
Comprehensive income (loss)	(21.9)	17.5	(15.7)	50.6
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		0.1		0.3
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Ryerson Holding Corporation	$ (21.9)	$ 17.4	$ (15.7)	$ 50.3
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$ (0.67)	$ 0.43	$ (0.24)	$ 1.22
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$ (0.67)	$ 0.43	$ (0.24)	$ 1.21

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (9.1)	$ 46.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	26.9	28.7
Stock-based compensation	1.0	1.6
Deferred income taxes	11.5	17.0
Provision for allowances, claims, and doubtful accounts	(0.6)	1.6
Restructuring and other charges	2.0	1.4
Pension settlement charge	1.1	0.2
(Gain) loss on retirement of debt	(0.9)	0.2
Non-cash (gain) loss from derivatives	(1.7)	5.7
Other items		0.4
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	50.5	(31.8)
Inventories	141.4	(15.2)
Other assets	15.8	1.1
Accounts payable	(26.7)	30.8
Accrued liabilities	(11.9)	(24.7)
Accrued taxes payable/receivable	(14.6)	(1.6)
Deferred employee benefit costs	(8.6)	(13.5)
Net adjustments	185.2	1.9
Net cash provided by operating activities	176.1	48.0
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(11.8)	(23.4)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	0.1	8.6
Net cash used in investing activities	(11.7)	(14.8)
Financing activities:
Repayment of debt	(57.5)	(12.0)
Net repayments of short-term borrowings	(21.5)	(29.8)
Net increase (decrease) in book overdrafts	(24.4)	7.1
Principal payments on finance lease obligations	(6.7)	(6.3)
Contingent payment related to acquisition		(0.9)
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions		8.3
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest	(0.2)
Net cash used in financing activities	(110.3)	(33.6)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	54.1	(0.4)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(2.0)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	52.1	(0.4)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash—beginning of period	59.8	24.3
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash—end of period	111.9	23.9
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest paid to third parties, net	39.8	46.4
Income taxes, net	2.2	4.2
Noncash investing activities:
Asset additions under adoption of accounting principal ASC 842		82.3
Asset additions under operating leases	0.7	10.8
Asset additions under finance leases and sale-leasebacks	$ 1.4	0.6
Asset additions under financing arrangements		2.2
Noncash financing activities:
Short term debt converted to finance lease		$ 7.6

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 99.9	$ 11.0
Restricted cash	12.0	48.8
Receivables less provisions of $2.7 in 2020 and $3.5 2019	373.1	425.1
Inventories	599.3	742.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	48.3	52.2
Total current assets	1,132.6	1,280.0
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost	812.1	806.5
Less: Accumulated depreciation	383.0	366.8
Property, plant, and equipment, net	429.1	439.7
Operating lease assets	117.2	128.2
Other intangible assets	46.8	50.6
Goodwill	120.3	120.3
Deferred charges and other assets	2.6	2.7
Total assets	1,848.6	2,021.5
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	260.1	311.5
Salaries, wages, and commissions	28.6	35.3
Other accrued liabilities	58.0	68.0
Short-term debt	13.2	49.2
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	21.2	20.9
Current portion of deferred employee benefits	7.0	7.0
Total current liabilities	388.1	491.9
Long-term debt	890.6	932.6
Deferred employee benefits	204.1	217.5
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	101.7	112.8
Deferred income taxes	77.0	65.2
Other noncurrent liabilities	23.4	22.9
Total liabilities	1,684.9	1,842.9
Commitments and contingencies
Ryerson Holding Corporation stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, value
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 38,329,897 and 37,996,261 shares issued at 2020 and 2019, respectively	0.4	0.4
Capital in excess of par value	382.2	381.2
Retained earnings	90.4	99.6
Treasury stock at cost - Common stock, value	(6.6)	(6.6)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(308.5)	(302.0)
Total Ryerson Holding Corporation stockholders’ equity	157.9	172.6
Noncontrolling interest	5.8	6.0
Total equity	163.7	178.6
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,848.6	$ 2,021.5

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Receivables, provisions	$ 2.7	$ 3.5
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	7,000,000	7,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	38,329,897	37,996,261
Treasury stock at cost - Common stock, shares	212,500	212,500

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Financial Statements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Financial Statements

NOTE 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Ryerson Holding Corporation (“Ryerson Holding”), a Delaware corporation, is the parent company of Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. (“JT Ryerson”), a Delaware corporation. Affiliates of Platinum Equity, LLC (“Platinum”) own approximately 21,037,500 shares of our common stock, which is approximately 55% of our issued and outstanding common stock.

We are a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals with operations in the United States through JT Ryerson, in Canada through our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Ryerson Canada, Inc., a Canadian corporation (“Ryerson Canada”), and in Mexico through our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Ryerson Metals de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., a Mexican corporation (“Ryerson Mexico”). In addition to our North American operations, we conduct materials processing and distribution operations in China through an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Ryerson China Limited (“Ryerson China”). Unless the context indicates otherwise, Ryerson Holding, JT Ryerson, Ryerson Canada, Ryerson China, and Ryerson Mexico together with their subsidiaries, are collectively referred to herein as “Ryerson,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company.”

Results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results of any future periods or for the year. The condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2020 and for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 are unaudited, but in the opinion of management, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of results for such periods. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data contained in this report was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Risks and Uncertainties

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements presented herein reflect estimates and assumptions made by management at June 30, 2020 and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020.

The novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) continues to spread throughout the United States and other countries across the world, and the duration and severity of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are currently unknown.  It is possible that the COVID-19 pandemic could impact future accounting estimates and assumptions which could materially impact our results in future periods. Such estimates and assumptions affect, among other things, the Company’s goodwill, long-lived assets, inventory valuation, assessment of the annual effective tax rate, valuation of deferred income taxes and income tax contingencies, and the allowance for doubtful accounts.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Abstract]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

NOTE 2: RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Adopted

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” The standard and subsequently issued amendments require financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, thus eliminating the probable initial recognition threshold and instead reflecting the current estimate of all expected credit losses. The update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. An entity will apply the amendment through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective (that is, a modified-retrospective approach). A prospective transition approach is required for debt securities for which an-other-than-temporary impairment had been recognized before the effective date. The effect of the prospective transition approach is to maintain the same amortized cost basis before and after the effective date of this update. We adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2020 and the impact to our consolidated financial statements was immaterial. See Note 13: Provision for Credit Losses for further details.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, “Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract.” The guidance aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). Accordingly, the guidance requires an entity (customer) in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract to follow the guidance in Subtopic 350-40 to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as an asset related to the service contract and which costs to expense. The guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and should be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. We adopted this guidance on a prospective basis as of January 1, 2020 and the impact to our consolidated financial statements was immaterial. As of adoption,

license fees and implementation costs that are capitalized for hosting arrangements that are service contracts are classified as prepaid assets on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet and the amortization of these costs are presented in warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848).” The amendments in this update provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The expedients and exceptions provided by the amendments do not apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022, except for hedging relationships existing as of December 31, 2022, that an entity has elected certain optional expedients for and that are retained through the end of the hedging relationship. The amendments in this update are effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. We adopted this guidance as of March 12, 2020 and there was no impact to our financial statements as no in-scope contract modifications occurred.

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Not Yet Adopted

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes – Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” The guidance removes certain exceptions for recognizing deferred taxes for equity method investments, performing intraperiod allocation, and calculating income taxes in interim periods. The ASU also adds guidance to reduce complexity in certain areas, including recognizing deferred taxes for goodwill and allocating taxes to members of a consolidated group, among others. The amendments in ASU 2019-12 are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods therein. Early adoption of the standard is permitted, including adoption in interim or annual periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. We are still assessing the impact of adoption on our consolidated financial statements.   

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Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Cash And Cash Equivalents [Abstract]

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

NOTE 3: CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the beginning and ending cash balances shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

	June 30,		December 31,
	2020		2019
	(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	99.9	$	11.0
Restricted cash		12.0		48.8
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$	111.9	$	59.8

As part of the indenture for our $650 million senior secured notes due in 2022 (the “2022 Notes”), proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment that is collateral are deposited into a restricted cash account. Cash can be withdrawn from this restricted account upon meeting certain requirements, to fund activities such as debt repayment and future capital expenditures. In December 2019, we signed and closed a sale-leaseback transaction for a group of service center properties, resulting in net proceeds of $61.5 million of which $47.6 million was deposited into the restricted cash account. The balance in the restricted account for property, plant, and equipment sales was $10.9 million at June 30, 2020 compared to $47.6 million at December 31, 2019 as funds were released during the first six months to repurchase a portion of our 2022 Notes (see Note 7) as well as fund capital expenditures. We also had $1.1 million and $1.2 million of cash restricted for the purposes of covering letters of credit that can be presented for potential insurance claims at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

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Inventories

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

NOTE 4: INVENTORIES

The Company primarily uses the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method of valuing inventory. Interim LIFO calculations are based on actual inventory levels.

Inventories, at stated LIFO value, were classified at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 as follows:

	June 30,		December 31,
	2020		2019
	(In millions)
In process and finished products	$	599.3	$	742.9

If current cost had been used to value inventories, such inventories would have been $57 million and $51 million lower than reported at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Approximately 91% of inventories are accounted for under the LIFO method at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Non-LIFO inventories consist primarily of inventory at our foreign facilities using the moving average cost and the specific cost methods. Substantially all of our inventories consist of finished products.

The Company has consignment inventory at certain customer locations, which totaled $4.9 million and $5.6 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

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Leases

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

NOTE 5: LEASES

The Company leases various assets including real estate, trucks, trailers, mobile equipment, processing equipment, and IT equipment.  The Company has noncancelable operating leases expiring at various times through 2032, and finance leases expiring at various times through 2027.  

The following table summarizes the location and amount of lease assets and lease liabilities reported in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

		June 30,		December 31,
Leases	Balance Sheet Location	2020		2019
		(In millions)
Assets
Operating lease assets	Operating lease assets	$	117.2	$	128.2
Finance lease assets	Property, plant, and equipment, net(a)		53.5		54.2
Total lease assets		$	170.7	$	182.4
Liabilities
Current
Operating	Current portion of operating lease liabilities	$	21.2	$	20.9
Finance	Other accrued liabilities		11.1		12.4
Noncurrent
Operating	Noncurrent operating lease liabilities		101.7		112.8
Finance	Other noncurrent liabilities		16.4		18.7
Total lease liabilities		$	150.4	$	164.8

(a) Finance lease assets were recorded net of accumulated amortization of $20.8 million and $19.0 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

The following table summarizes the location and amount of lease expense reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
Lease Expense	Location of Lease Expense Recognized in Income	2020		2019		2020		2019
		(In millions)
Operating lease expense	Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative	$	5.9	$	5.5	$	11.9	$	11.1
Finance lease expense
Amortization of lease assets	Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative		1.8		1.8		3.4		3.4
Interest on lease liabilities	Interest and other expense on debt		0.4		0.5		0.7		0.9
Variable lease expense	Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative		0.8		0.7		1.6		1.4
Short-term lease expense	Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative		0.5		0.6		1.3		1.1
Total lease expense		$	9.4	$	9.1	$	18.9	$	17.9

The following table presents maturity analysis of lease liabilities at June 30, 2020:

Maturity of Lease Liabilities	Operating Leases(a)			Finance Leases
	(In millions)
2020	$	12.7		$	6.9
2021		23.7			9.5
2022		19.9			6.0
2023		16.6			3.6
2024		15.5			2.9
After 2024		51.1			0.5
Total lease payments		139.5			29.4
Less: Interest(b)		(16.6	)		(1.9	)
Present value of lease liabilities(c)	$	122.9		$	27.5

(a) There were no operating leases with options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised and the operating lease payments exclude $0.3 million of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced.

(b) Calculated using the discount rate for each lease.

(c) Includes the current portion of $21.2 million for operating leases and $11.1 million for finance leases.

The following table shows the weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases, respectively, at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	June 30,			December 31,
Lease Term and Discount Rate	2020			2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases		7.6			7.9
Finance leases		2.8			2.8
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases		3.4	%		3.6	%
Finance leases		4.6	%		4.8	%

Information reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 is summarized below:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
Other Information	2020		2019
	(In millions)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	12.4	$	10.1
Operating cash flows from finance leases		0.7		0.9
Financing cash flows from finance leases		6.7		6.3
Assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Adoption of accounting principal ASC 842		—		82.3
Operating leases		0.7		10.8
Finance leases		1.4		0.6

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

NOTE 6: GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill, which represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired, amounted to $120.3 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Pursuant to ASC 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other,” we review the recoverability of goodwill annually as of October 1 or whenever significant events or changes occur which might impair the recovery of recorded amounts.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our demand levels and stock price, as well as the overall economy, we performed a quantitative impairment test of goodwill as of May 31, 2020. It was determined that no impairment existed.

Other intangible assets with finite useful lives continue to be amortized over their useful lives. We review the recoverability of our long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable.

Our Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates for goodwill and intangibles assets are disclosed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. We continue to monitor the significant global economic uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to assess the outlook for demand for our products and the impact on our business and our overall financial performance. A lack of recovery or further deterioration in market conditions, a trend of weaker than expected financial performance in our business, or a lack of recovery or further decline in the Company’s market capitalization, among other factors, could result in an impairment charge in future periods which could have a material adverse effect on our financial statements.

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Long-Term Debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

NOTE 7: LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt consisted of the following at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	June 30,			December 31,
	2020			2019
	(In millions)
Ryerson Credit Facility	$	357.9		$	377.7
11.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2022		530.3			587.9
Foreign debt		11.5			13.2
Other debt		8.7			9.5
Unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts		(4.6	)		(6.5	)
Total debt		903.8			981.8
Less: Ryerson Credit Facility - "first in, last out" subfacility		—			34.3
Less: Short-term foreign debt		11.5			13.2
Less: Other short-term debt		1.7			1.7
Total long-term debt	$	890.6		$	932.6

Ryerson Credit Facility

On November 16, 2016, Ryerson entered into an amendment with respect to its $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Old Credit Facility”), to reduce the total facility size from $1.0 billion to $750 million, reduce the interest rate on outstanding borrowings by 25 basis points, reduce commitment fees on amounts not borrowed by 2.5 basis points, and to extend the maturity date to November 16, 2021. The Old Credit Facility was amended a second time on June 28, 2018, to increase the facility size from $750 million to $1.0 billion (the “Ryerson Credit Facility”). On September 23, 2019, a third amendment was entered into to supplement the facility and add a U.S. “first-in, last-out” sub-facility of $67.9 million (the “FILO Facility”). The FILO facility is equal in subordination with the other borrowings under the Ryerson Credit Facility and has matured as of June 30, 2020. The FILO facility supplemented our borrowing capacity by providing additional collateral on eligible accounts receivable and inventory. The aggregate facility size of $1.0 billion remains unchanged.

At June 30, 2020, Ryerson had $357.9 million of outstanding borrowings, $11 million of letters of credit issued, and $204 million available under the Ryerson Credit Facility compared to $377.7 million of outstanding borrowings, including $34.3 million under the FILO Facility, $11 million of letters of credit issued, and $348 million available at December 31, 2019. Total credit availability is limited by the amount of eligible accounts receivable, inventory, and qualified cash pledged as collateral under the agreement insofar as Ryerson is subject to a borrowing base comprised of the aggregate of these three amounts, less applicable reserves. Eligible accounts receivable, at any date of determination, is comprised of the aggregate value of all accounts directly created by a borrower (and in the case of Canadian accounts, the Canadian borrower) in the ordinary course of business arising out of the sale of goods or the rendering of services, each of which has been invoiced, with such receivables adjusted to exclude various ineligible accounts, including, among other things, those to which a borrower (or guarantor, as applicable) does not have sole and absolute title and accounts arising out of a sale to an employee, officer, director, or affiliate of a borrower (or guarantor, as applicable). Eligible inventory, at any date of determination, is comprised of the net orderly liquidation value of all inventory owned by a borrower (and in the case of Canadian accounts, the Canadian borrower). Qualified cash consists of cash in an eligible deposit account that is subject to customary restrictions and liens in favor of the lenders.

The Ryerson Credit Facility has an allocation of $940 million to the Company’s subsidiaries in the United States and an allocation of $60 million to Ryerson Holding’s Canadian subsidiary that is a borrower. Amounts outstanding under the Ryerson Credit Facility bear interest at (i) a rate determined by reference to (A) the base rate (the highest of the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, Bank of America, N.A.’s prime rate, and the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%) or (B) a LIBOR rate or, (ii) for Ryerson Holding’s Canadian subsidiary that is a borrower, (A) a rate determined by reference to the Canadian base rate (the greatest of the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, Bank of America-Canada Branch’s “base rate” for commercial loans in U.S. Dollars made at its “base rate”, and the 30 day LIBOR rate plus 1.00%), (B) the prime rate (the greater of Bank of America-Canada Branch’s “prime rate” for commercial loans made by it in Canada in Canadian Dollars and the one-month Canadian bankers’ acceptance rate plus 1.00%), or (C) the bankers’ acceptance rate. The spread over the base rate and prime rate is between 0.25% and 0.50% and the spread over the LIBOR

for the bankers’ acceptances is between 1.25% and 1.50%, depending on the amount available to be borrowed under the Ryerson Credit Facility. Amounts outstanding under the FILO Facility bore interest at the same rates as listed above for U.S. borrowings, however the spread over the base rate was between 1.25% and 1.50% and the spread over the LIBOR rate was between 2.25% and 2.50%, depending on the amount available to be borrowed under the Ryerson Credit Facility. Ryerson also pays commitment fees on amounts not borrowed at a rate of 0.23%. Overdue amounts and all amounts owed during the existence of a default bear interest at 2% above the rate otherwise applicable thereto.

We attempt to minimize interest rate risk exposure through the utilization of interest rate swaps, which are derivative financial instruments. In June 2019, we entered into an interest rate swap to fix interest on $60 million of our floating rate debt under the Ryerson Credit Facility at a rate of 1.729% through June 2022. In November 2019, we entered into another interest rate swap to fix interest on $100 million of our floating rate debt under the Ryerson Credit Facility at a rate of 1.539% through November 2022. Both of the swaps have reset dates and critical terms that match our existing debt and the anticipated critical terms of future debt. The weighted average interest rate on the outstanding borrowings under the Ryerson Credit Facility including the interest rate swaps was 2.1% and 3.2% at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Borrowings under the Ryerson Credit Facility are secured by first-priority liens on all of the inventory, accounts receivables, lockbox accounts, and related assets of the borrowers and the guarantors.

The Ryerson Credit Facility also contains covenants that, among other things, restrict Ryerson Holding and its restricted subsidiaries with respect to the incurrence of debt, the creation of liens, transactions with affiliates, mergers and consolidations, sales of assets, and acquisitions. The Ryerson Credit Facility also requires that, if availability under the Ryerson Credit Facility declines to a certain level, Ryerson maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio as of the end of each fiscal quarter, and includes defaults upon (among other things) the occurrence of a change of control of Ryerson and a cross-default to other financing arrangements.

The Ryerson Credit Facility contains events of default with respect to, among other things, default in the payment of principal when due or the payment of interest, fees, and other amounts due thereunder after a specified grace period, material misrepresentations, failure to perform certain specified covenants, certain bankruptcy events, the invalidity of certain security agreements or guarantees, material judgments, and the occurrence of a change of control of Ryerson. If such an event of default occurs, the lenders under the Ryerson Credit Facility will be entitled to various remedies, including acceleration of amounts outstanding under the Ryerson Credit Facility and all other actions permitted to be taken by secured creditors.  

The lenders under the Ryerson Credit Facility could reject a borrowing request if any event, circumstance, or development has occurred that has had or could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company. If Ryerson Holding, JT Ryerson, any of the other borrowers, or any restricted subsidiaries of JT Ryerson becomes insolvent or commences bankruptcy proceedings, all amounts borrowed under the Ryerson Credit Facility will become immediately due and payable.

Net repayments of short-term borrowings that are reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows represent borrowings under the Ryerson Credit Facility with original maturities less than three months.

2022 Notes

On May 24, 2016, JT Ryerson issued the 2022 Notes that bear interest at a rate of 11.00% per annum. The 2022 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured basis by all of our existing and future domestic subsidiaries that are co-borrowers or that have guarantee obligations under the Ryerson Credit Facility.

The 2022 Notes and the related guarantees are secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of JT Ryerson’s and each guarantor’s present and future assets located in the United States (other than receivables, inventory, cash, deposit accounts and related general intangibles, certain other assets, and proceeds thereof), subject to certain exceptions and customary permitted liens. The 2022 Notes and the related guarantees are also secured on a second-priority basis by a lien on the assets that secure JT Ryerson’s and the Company’s obligations under the Ryerson Credit Facility.

The 2022 Notes are redeemable at 102.75% if redeemed before May 15, 2021 and 100.00% if redeemed on and thereafter. JT Ryerson may be required to make an offer to purchase the 2022 Notes upon the sale of assets or upon a change of control.

The 2022 Notes contain customary covenants that, among other things, limit, subject to certain exceptions, our ability, and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries, to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends on our capital stock or repurchase our capital stock, make investments, sell assets, engage in acquisitions, mergers, or consolidations, or create liens or use assets as security in other transactions. Subject to certain exceptions, JT Ryerson may only pay dividends to Ryerson Holding to the extent of 50% of cumulative net income since the issuance of the 2022 Notes, once prior losses are offset.

During the first six months of 2019, a principal amount of $11.6 million of the 2022 Notes were repurchased for $11.8 million and retired, resulting in the recognition of a $0.2 million loss within other income and (expense), net on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

During the first six months of 2020, a principal amount of $57.6 million of the 2022 Notes were repurchased for $56.7 million and retired, resulting in the recognition of a $0.9 million gain within other income and (expense), net on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income. See Note 16: Subsequent Events for further repurchase details.

Foreign Debt

At June 30, 2020, Ryerson China’s foreign borrowings were $11.5 million, which were owed to banks in Asia at a weighted average interest rate of 4.1% per annum and secured by inventory and property, plant, and equipment. At December 31, 2019, Ryerson China’s foreign borrowings were $13.2 million, which were owed to banks in Asia at a weighted average interest rate of 4.3% per annum and secured by inventory and property, plant, and equipment.

Availability under the foreign credit lines was $35 million and $32 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  Letters of credit issued by our foreign subsidiaries were $4 million and $3 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

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Employee Benefits

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Employee Benefits

NOTE 8: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The following tables summarize the components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 for the Ryerson pension plans and postretirement benefit plans other than pension:

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	2020			2019			2020			2019
	(In millions)
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit)
Service cost	$	0.8		$	0.9		$	0.2		$	0.2
Interest cost		5.2			7.3			0.5			0.6
Expected return on assets		(8.1	)		(9.1	)		—			—
Settlement expense		0.7			0.1			—			—
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss		4.2			3.7			(1.8	)		(1.9	)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)		0.1			—			(0.6	)		(0.8	)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	2.9		$	2.9		$	(1.7	)	$	(1.9	)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	2020			2019			2020			2019
	(In millions)
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit)
Service cost	$	1.7		$	1.7		$	0.3		$	0.3
Interest cost		10.4			14.6			0.9			1.2
Expected return on assets		(16.2	)		(18.2	)		—			—
Settlement expense		1.1			0.2			—			—
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss		8.5			7.4			(3.5	)		(3.8	)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)		0.1			—			(1.1	)		(1.5	)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	5.6		$	5.7		$	(3.4	)	$	(3.8	)

Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit), excluding service cost, are included in Other income and (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

The Company contributed $7 million to the pension plan funds through the six months ended June 30, 2020. The Company has elected to defer the remaining expected 2020 U.S. contributions of $13 million until January 1, 2021, as permitted under The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“The CARES Act”) that was passed in March 2020.

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Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

NOTE 9: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In October 2011, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) named JT Ryerson as one of more than 100 businesses that may be a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site (the “PHS Site”). On January 6, 2017, the EPA issued an initial Record of Decision (“ROD”) regarding the site. The ROD includes a combination of dredging, capping, and enhanced natural recovery that would take approximately thirteen years to construct plus additional time for monitored natural recovery, at an estimated present value cost of $1.05 billion. In a change from its prior stance, at a meeting on December 4, 2018, the EPA indicated that it expected PRPs to submit a plan during 2019 to start remediation of the river and harbor per the original

ROD within the next two to three years. The EPA also indicated that it expected allocation of amounts among the parties to be determined in the same two to three-year time frame. The EPA invited certain PRPs to a May 2, 2019 meeting to discuss starting the remedial design process. The EPA did not include JT Ryerson in those meetings.

On December 9, 2019, a PRP group met with Administrator Wheeler, the head of the EPA, to discuss updating the ROD as recent testing indicates that the levels of contamination have “drastically improved” and, thus, remediation should be much less drastic than that in the current ROD. Administrator Wheeler directed regional EPA staff to again review the ROD before moving forward with any enforcement action. On March 3, 2020, the regional EPA issued a letter to the PRP group, essentially rejecting the request but noting that new data would be used for fine-tuning the implementation of the remedy and to that extent could result in less active remediation.

The EPA indicated in a January 2, 2020 “progress update” letter that it is negotiating with certain parties to perform remedial design work at five unspecified areas which comprise 52% of the overall acreage subject to remediation.  In late March, the EPA issued a Unilateral Administrative Order for Remedial Design to Schnitzer Steel, ordering it to develop a remedial design plan for the river area which includes the area where our former facilities were. In the meantime, Schnitzer has filed a petition for relief from the remedy required by the ROD.

The EPA has stated that it is willing to consider de minimis settlements, which JT Ryerson is trying to pursue; however, the EPA has not begun meeting with any of the smaller parties who have requested de minimis or de micromis status, stating that it does not have sufficient information to determine whether any parties meet such criteria and does not intend to begin those considerations until after the remedial design work is completed. It has met with selected parties that we believe to be larger targets. JT Ryerson has not been invited to meet with the EPA. As a result of the ongoing negotiations and filings over the ROD and the EPA’s decision not to meet with smaller parties, we cannot determine how allocations will be made and whether a de minimus settlement can be reached with the EPA.

The EPA has not yet allocated responsibility for the contamination among the potentially responsible parties, including JT Ryerson. We do not currently have sufficient information available to us to determine whether the ROD will be executed as currently stated, whether and to what extent JT Ryerson may be held responsible for any of the identified contamination, and how much (if any) of the final plan’s costs might ultimately be allocated to JT Ryerson. Therefore, management cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this matter or estimate a range of potential loss at this time.     

There are various other claims and pending actions against the Company. The amount of liability, if any, for those claims and actions at June 30, 2020 is not determinable but, in the opinion of management, such liability, if any, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. We maintain liability insurance coverage to assist in protecting our assets from losses arising from or related to activities associated with business operations.

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Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]

Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements

NOTE 10: DERIVATIVES AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Derivatives

The Company may use derivatives to partially offset its business exposure to commodity price, foreign currency, and interest rate fluctuations and their related impact on expected future cash flows and certain existing assets and liabilities. However, the Company may choose not to hedge certain exposures for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, Company policy, accounting considerations, or the prohibitive economic cost of hedging particular exposures. There can be no assurance the hedges will offset more than a portion of the financial impact resulting from movements in commodity pricing, foreign currency exchange, or interest rates. Interest rate swaps are entered into to manage interest rate risk associated with the Company’s floating-rate borrowings. We use foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge variability in cash flows in our Canada, Mexico, and China operations when a payment currency is different from our functional currency. From time to time, we may enter into fixed price sales contracts with our customers for certain of our inventory components. We may enter into metal commodity futures and options contracts to reduce volatility in the price of these metals. We may also enter into fixed price natural gas contracts and diesel fuel derivative contracts to manage the price risk of forecasted purchases of natural gas and diesel fuel.

We have two receive variable, pay fixed, interest rate swaps to manage the exposure to variable interest rates of the Ryerson Credit Facility. In June 2019, we entered into a forward agreement for $60 million of “pay fixed” interest at 1.729% and in November 2019, we entered into a forward agreement for $100 million of “pay fixed” interest at 1.539%. The interest rate reset dates and critical terms match the terms of our existing debt and anticipated critical terms of future debt under the Ryerson Credit Facility.  The fair value of the interest rate swaps as of June 30, 2020 was a net liability of $5.0 million.

The Company currently does not account for its commodity and foreign exchange derivative contracts as hedges but rather marks them to market with a corresponding offset to current earnings. The Company accounts for its interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges of floating-rate borrowings with changes in fair value being recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company has made an accounting policy election to offset the fair value of derivative liabilities with related cash collateral. As of

June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company offset zero and $2.7 million, respectively, of fair value liabilities with cash held as collateral by the counterparty.

The Company regularly reviews the creditworthiness of its derivative counterparties and does not expect to incur a significant loss from the failure of any counterparties to perform under any agreements.

The following table summarizes the location and fair value amount of our derivative instruments reported in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
	Balance Sheet Location	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019		Balance Sheet Location	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815	(In millions)
Metal commodity contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	0.7	$	5.0	Other accrued liabilities		$	3.3		$	9.4	(a)
Crude oil contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		—		0.1	Other accrued liabilities			—			—
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815
Interest rate swaps	Deferred charges and other assets		—		—	Other noncurrent liabilities			5.0			0.2
Total derivatives		$	0.7	$	5.1			$	8.3		$	9.6	(a)
(a) The offsetting cash collateral balance of $2.7 million held by the derivative counterparty brought the net metal commodity contract liability to $6.7 million and the net total derivative liability balance to $6.9 million as of December 31, 2019.

The following table presents the volume of the Company’s activity in derivative instruments as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	Notional Amount
Derivative Instruments	At June 30, 2020		At December 31, 2019		Unit of Measurement
Iron ore swap contracts		60,000		420,000	Tons
Hot roll coil swap contracts		27,348		47,155	Tons
Crude oil swap contracts		—		38,000	Barrels
Aluminum swap contracts		12,497		23,949	Tons
Nickel swap contracts		180		3,164	Tons
Foreign currency exchange contracts	1.7 million		2.0 million		U.S. dollars
Interest rate swaps	160 million		310 million		U.S. dollars

The following table summarizes the location and amount of gains and losses on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

		Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
under ASC 815	on Derivatives	2020			2019			2020			2019
Metal commodity contracts	Cost of materials sold	$	1.3		$	(9.6	)	$	(0.7	)	$	(8.0	)
Crude oil commodity contracts	Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative		—			(0.2	)		—			0.7
Foreign exchange contracts	Other income and (expense), net		(0.1	)		—			0.1			(0.1	)
Total		$	1.2		$	(9.8	)	$	(0.6	)	$	(7.4	)

The following table summarizes the location and amount of gains and losses on derivatives designated as hedging instruments reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

		Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments	Location of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
under ASC 815	on Derivatives	2020			2019		2020			2019
		(In millions)
Interest rate swaps	Interest and other expense on debt	$	(0.5	)	$	0.3	$	(0.6	)	$	0.6

As of June 30, 2020, the portion of the interest rate swap fair value that would be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months as interest expense is approximately $2.1 million.

Fair Value Measurements

To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements, ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels as follows:

1. Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access as of the reporting date.

2. Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are directly observable for the asset or liability or indirectly observable through corroboration with observable market data.

3. Level 3 – unobservable inputs, such as internally-developed pricing models for the asset or liability due to little or no market activity for the asset or liability.

The following table presents assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2020:

	At June 30, 2020
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In millions)
Assets
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Metal commodity contracts	$	—	$	0.7	$	—
Liabilities
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Metal commodity contracts	$	—	$	3.3	$	—
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Interest rate swaps		—		5.0		—
Total derivatives	$	—	$	8.3	$	—

The following table presents assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2019:

	At December 31, 2019
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	(In millions)
Assets
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Metal commodity contracts	$	—	$	5.0		$	—
Foreign exchange contracts		—		0.1			—
Total derivatives	$	—	$	5.1		$	—
Liabilities
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Metal commodity contracts	$	—	$	9.4	(a)	$	—
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Interest rate swaps		—		0.2			—
Total derivatives	$	—	$	9.6	(a)	$	—
(a) The offsetting cash collateral balance of $2.7 million held by the derivative counterparty brought the net metal commodity contract liability to $6.7 million and the net total derivative liability balance to $6.9 million.

The fair value of each derivative contract is determined using Level 2 inputs and the market approach valuation technique, as described in ASC 820. The Company has various commodity derivatives to lock in nickel prices for varying time periods. The fair value of these derivatives is determined based on the spot price each individual contract was purchased at and compared with the one-month daily average actual spot price on the London Metals Exchange for nickel on the valuation date. The Company also has commodity derivatives to lock in hot roll coil, crude oil, iron ore, and aluminum prices for varying time periods. The fair value of hot roll coil, crude oil, iron ore, and aluminum derivatives is determined based on the spot price each individual contract was purchased at and compared with the one-month daily average actual spot price on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (hot roll coil and crude oil), the Singapore Exchange, and the London Metals Exchange, respectively, for the commodity on the valuation date. In addition, the Company has numerous foreign exchange contracts to hedge variability in cash flows when a payment currency is different from our functional currency. The Company defines the fair value of foreign exchange contracts as the amount of the difference between the contracted and current market value at the end of the period. The Company estimates the current market value of foreign exchange contracts by obtaining month-end market quotes of foreign exchange rates and forward rates for contracts with similar terms. The Company uses the exchange rates provided by Reuters. Each commodity and foreign exchange contract term varies in length, but in general, contracts are between 1 to 12 months.  The fair value of our interest rate swap is based on the sum of all future net present value cash flows for the fixed and floating leg of the swap. The future cash flows are derived based on the terms of our interest rate swap, as well as published discount factors, and projected forward LIBOR rates.

The carrying and estimated fair values of our financial instruments at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

	At June 30, 2020				At December 31, 2019
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	99.9	$	99.9	$	11.0	$	11.0
Restricted cash		12.0		12.0		48.8		48.8
Receivables less provisions		373.1		373.1		425.1		425.1
Accounts payable		260.1		260.1		311.5		311.5
Long-term debt, including current portion		903.8		916.4		981.8		1,014.4

The estimated fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables less provisions, and accounts payable approximate their carrying amounts due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. The estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt and the current portions thereof is determined by using quoted market prices of Company debt securities (Level 2 inputs).

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Stockholders' Equity (Deficit), Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Noncontrolling Interest

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity (Deficit), Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Noncontrolling Interest

NOTE 11: STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT), ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

The following table details changes in Ryerson Holding Corporation Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) accounts for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020:

															Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Common Stock				Treasury Stock					Capital in Excess of Par Value		Retained Earnings			Foreign Currency Translation			Benefit Plan Liabilities			Cash Flow Hedge- Interest Rate Swap			Non-controlling Interest			Total Equity
	Shares		Dollars		Shares		Dollars			Dollars		Dollars			Dollars			Dollars			Dollars			Dollars			Dollars
	(In millions, except shares in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2020		37,996	$	0.4		213	$	(6.6	)	$	381.2	$	99.6		$	(48.6	)	$	(253.1	)	$	(0.3	)	$	6.0		$	178.6
Net income		—		—		—		—			—		16.4			—			—			—			—			16.4
Foreign currency translation		—		—		—		—			—		—			(8.5	)		—			—			—			(8.5	)
Changes in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $0.6		—		—		—		—			—		—			—			1.8			—			—			1.8
Stock-based compensation expense		—		—		—		—			0.6		—			—			—			—			—			0.6
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap, net of tax of $1.2		—		—		—		—			—		—			—			—			(3.5	)		—			(3.5	)
Balance at March 31, 2020		37,996		0.4		213		(6.6	)		381.8		116.0			(57.1	)		(251.3	)		(3.8	)		6.0			185.4
Net income (loss)		—		—		—		—			—		(25.6	)		—			—			—			0.1			(25.5	)
Foreign currency translation		—		—		—		—			—		—			1.7			—			—			(0.1	)		1.6
Changes in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $0.7		—		—		—		—			—		—			—			2.0			—			—			2.0
Stock-based compensation expense		334		—		—		—			0.4		—			—			—			—			—			0.4
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		—		—		—		—			—		—			—			—			—			(0.2	)		(0.2	)
Balance at June 30, 2020		38,330		0.4		213		(6.6	)		382.2		90.4			(55.4	)		(249.3	)		(3.8	)		5.8			163.7

The following table details changes in Ryerson Holding Corporation Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) accounts for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2019:

															Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Common Stock				Treasury Stock					Capital in Excess of Par Value			Retained Earnings		Foreign Currency Translation			Benefit Plan Liabilities			Cash Flow Hedge- Interest Rate Swap			Non-controlling Interest		Total Equity
	Shares		Dollars		Shares		Dollars			Dollars			Dollars		Dollars			Dollars			Dollars			Dollars		Dollars
	(In millions, except shares in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2019		37,656	$	0.4		213	$	(6.6	)	$	381.0		$	14.2	$	(52.8	)	$	(264.0	)	$	1.0		$	2.7	$	75.9
Net income		—		—		—		—			—			29.5		—			—			—			0.1		29.6
Foreign currency translation		—		—		—		—			—			—		2.9			—			—			0.1		3.0
Changes in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $0.3		—		—		—		—			—			—		—			0.9			—			—		0.9
Adoption of accounting principal ASC 842, net of tax of $1.1		—		—		—		—			—			3.0		—			—			—			—		3.0
Stock-based compensation expense		10		—		—		—			0.8			—		—			—			—			—		0.8
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap, net of tax of $0.1		—		—		—		—			—			—		—			—			(0.4	)		—		(0.4	)
Balance at March 31, 2019		37,666		0.4		213		(6.6	)		381.8			46.7		(49.9	)		(263.1	)		0.6			2.9		112.8
Net income		—		—		—		—			—			16.4		—			—			—			0.1		16.5
Foreign currency translation		—		—		—		—			—			—		0.8			—			—			—		0.8
Changes in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $0.3		—		—		—		—			—			—		—			0.8			—			—		0.8
Stock-based compensation expense		330		—		—		—			0.8			—		—			—			—			—		0.8
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest		—		—		—		—			(2.9	)		—		—			—			—			2.9		—
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap, net of tax of $0.3		—		—		—		—			—			—		—			—			(0.6	)		—		(0.6	)
Balance at June 30, 2019		37,996		0.4		213		(6.6	)		379.7			63.1		(49.1	)		(262.3	)		—			5.9		131.1

The following table details changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, for the six months ended June 30, 2020:

	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component, net of tax
	Foreign Currency Translation			Benefit Plan Liabilities			Cash Flow Hedge - Interest Rate Swap
	(In millions)
Balance at January 1, 2020	$	(48.6	)	$	(253.1	)	$	(0.3	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(6.8	)		—			(3.9	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income		—			3.8			0.4
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(6.8	)		3.8			(3.5	)
Balance at June 30, 2020	$	(55.4	)	$	(249.3	)	$	(3.8	)

The following table details the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020:

	Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Amount reclassified from Accumulated
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended			Affected line item in the Consolidated
Details about Accumulated Other	June 30, 2020						Statements of
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	(In millions)						Operations / Consolidated Balance Sheets
Amortization of defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plan items
Actuarial loss	$	2.5		$	5.0		Other income and (expense), net
Pension settlement		0.7			1.1		Other income and (expense), net
Prior service credits		(0.5	)		(1.0	)	Other income and (expense), net
Total before tax		2.7			5.1
Tax benefit		(0.7	)		(1.3	)
Net of tax	$	2.0		$	3.8
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap
Realized swap interest	$	0.5		$	0.6		Interest and other expense on debt
Tax benefit		(0.2	)		(0.2	)
Net of tax	$	0.3		$	0.4

The following table details the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2019:

	Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Amount reclassified from Accumulated
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended			Affected line item in the Consolidated
Details about Accumulated Other	June 30, 2019						Statements of
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	(In millions)						Operations / Consolidated Balance Sheets
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign currency translation gain	$	0.2		$	0.2		Other income and (expense), net
Tax provision		—			—
Net of tax	$	0.2		$	0.2
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap
Realized swap interest	$	(0.3	)	$	(0.6	)	Interest and other expense on debt
Tax provision		—			0.1
Net of tax	$	(0.3	)	$	(0.5	)
Amortization of defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plan items
Actuarial loss	$	1.8		$	3.6		Other income and (expense), net
Pension settlement		0.1			0.2		Other income and (expense), net
Prior service credits		(0.8	)		(1.5	)	Other income and (expense), net
Total before tax		1.1			2.3
Tax benefit		(0.3	)		(0.6	)
Net of tax	$	0.8		$	1.7

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Revenue Recognition

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Revenue Recognition [Abstract]

Revenue Recognition

NOTE 12: REVENUE RECOGNITION

We are a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals with operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China. We purchase large quantities of metal products from primary producers and sell these materials in smaller quantities to a wide variety of metals-consuming industries. More than 75% of the metals products sold are processed by us by bending, beveling, blanking, blasting, burning, cutting-to-length, drilling, embossing, flattening, forming, grinding, laser cutting, machining, notching, painting, perforating, polishing, punching, rolling, sawing, scribing, shearing, slitting, stamping, tapping, threading, welding, or other techniques to process materials to a specified thickness, length, width, shape, and surface quality pursuant to specific customer orders.  

Disaggregated Revenue

We have one operating and reportable segment, metals service centers.

The Company derives substantially all of its sales from the distribution of metals. The following table shows the Company’s percentage of sales by major product line:      

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
Product Line	2020			2019			2020			2019
Carbon Steel Flat		28	%		25	%		26	%		25	%
Carbon Steel Plate		9			11			10			12
Carbon Steel Long		15			16			15			16
Stainless Steel Flat		15			15			16			15
Stainless Steel Plate		5			4			5			4
Stainless Steel Long		5			4			5			4
Aluminum Flat		13			16			13			15
Aluminum Plate		3			2			3			2
Aluminum Long		5			5			5			5
Other		2			2			2			2
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

A significant majority of the Company’s sales are attributable to its U.S. operations. The only operations attributed to foreign countries relate to the Company’s subsidiaries in Canada, China, and Mexico. The following table summarizes consolidated financial information of our operations by geographic location based on where sales originated:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Net Sales	(In millions)
United States		686.3	$	1,095.4	$	1,599.8	$	2,215.8
Foreign countries		85.5		109.5		182.3		219.9
Total	$	771.8	$	1,204.9	$	1,782.1	$	2,435.7

Revenue is recognized either at a point in time or over time based on if the contract has an enforceable right to payment and the type of product that is being sold to the customer, with products that are determined to have no alternative use being recognized over time. The following table summarizes revenues by the type of item sold:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
Timing of Revenue Recognition	2020			2019			2020			2019
Revenue on products with an alternative use		88	%		88	%		88	%		88	%
Revenue on products with no alternative use		12			12			12			12
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

Contract Balances

A receivable is recognized in the period in which an invoice is issued, which is generally when the product is delivered to the customer.  Payment terms on invoiced amounts are typically 30 days from the invoice date.  We do not have any contracts with significant financing components.  

Receivables, which are included in accounts receivables within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, from contracts with customers were $375.8 million and $428.6 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  

Contract assets, which consist primarily of revenues recognized over time that have not yet been invoiced and estimates of the value of inventory that will be received in conjunction with product returns, are reported in prepaid expenses and other current assets within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Contract liabilities, which consist primarily of accruals associated with amounts that will be paid to customers for volume rebates, cash discounts, sales returns and allowances, estimates of shipping and handling costs associated with performance obligations recorded over time, and bill and hold transactions are reported in other accrued liabilities within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Significant changes in the contract assets and the contract liabilities balances during the period are as follows:

	Contract Assets			Contract Liabilities
	(In millions)
Beginning Balance at January 1, 2020	$	13.5		$	10.5
Contract liability satisfied during the period		—			(6.5	)
Contract liability incurred during the period		—			6.0
Net change in contract assets and liabilities for products with no alternative use during the period		(2.0	)		(0.1	)
Changes to reserves		(0.4	)		(2.0	)
Ending Balance at June 30, 2020	$	11.1		$	7.9

The Company’s performance obligations are typically short-term in nature. As a result, the Company has elected the practical expedient that provides an exemption of the disclosure requirements regarding information about remaining performance obligations on contracts that have original expected durations of one year or less.

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Provision for Credit Losses

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Credit Loss [Abstract]

Provision for Credit Losses

NOTE 13: PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 as of January 1, 2020. Results for all reporting periods follow the guidance under ASC 326 “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses” with periods beginning after January 1, 2020 conforming to ASU 2016-13 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. Total adjustments as a result of adopting the new guidance were immaterial to the financial statements.

Provisions for allowances and claims on accounts receivables and contract assets are based upon historical rates, expected trends, and estimates of potential returns, allowances, customer discounts, and incentives. The Company considers all available information when assessing the adequacy of the provision for allowances, claims, and doubtful accounts.  

The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of customers and sets credit limits based upon review of the customers’ current credit information, payment history, and the current economic and industry environments. The Company’s credit loss reserve consists of two parts: a) a provision for estimated credit losses based on historical experience and b) a reserve for specific customer collection issues that the Company has identified. Estimation of credit losses requires adjusting historical loss experience for current economic conditions and judgments about the probable effects of economic conditions on certain customers. We have reviewed recent events and circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to our provision for credit losses and have not made any material adjustments as of June 30, 2020.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the provision for credit losses reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020:

	Changes in Provision for Expected Credit Losses
	(In millions)
Balance at January 1, 2020	$	3.5
Current period provision		0.2
Write-offs charged against allowance		(1.0	)
Recoveries against allowance		0.1
Effect of foreign exchange rates		(0.1	)
Balance at June 30, 2020	$	2.7

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

NOTE 14: INCOME TAXES

For the three months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $4.5 million compared to income tax expense of $5.5 million in the prior year. The $4.5 million tax benefit and the $5.5 million tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2020, and 2019, respectively, primarily represents taxes at federal and local statutory rates where the Company operates, but generally excludes any tax benefit for losses in jurisdictions with historical losses. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $1.6 million compared to income tax expense of $18.5 million in the prior year. The $1.6 million tax benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2020 primarily represents taxes at federal and local statutory rates where the Company operates, but generally excludes any tax benefit for losses in jurisdictions with historical losses. The lower effective tax rate in the first six months of 2020 is primarily a result of a mix in earnings by jurisdiction during the period compared to projected pre-tax income for the full year.

In accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” the Company calculates its quarterly tax provision based on an estimated effective tax rate for the year, applies it to the results of each interim period and then adjusts that amount by certain discrete items. Due to volatility in macro-economic conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, we may experience fluctuations in our forecasted earnings before income taxes as a result of events which cannot be predicted. As such, the Company's effective tax rate could be subject to unusual volatility as forecasted earnings before income taxes change.

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act, which, along with earlier issued IRS guidance, provides for deferral of certain taxes. The Company currently plans to defer the timing of estimated federal tax payments and payroll taxes as permitted by the CARES Act.  Additionally, the Company intends to take advantage of accelerated Alternative Minimum Tax refunds as provided for in the CARES Act.

As required by ASC 740, the Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets. The Company records a valuation allowance when, based upon the evaluation of all available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In making this determination, we analyze, among other things, our recent history of earnings, the nature and timing of reversing book-tax temporary differences, tax planning strategies, and future income. The Company maintains a valuation allowance on certain foreign and U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets until such time as in management’s judgment, considering all available positive and negative evidence, the Company determines that these deferred tax assets are more likely than not realizable. The valuation allowance is reviewed quarterly and will be maintained until sufficient positive evidence exists to support the reversal of some or all of the valuation allowance.  The valuation allowance was $13.7 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) subjects a U.S. shareholder to tax on global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) earned by certain foreign subsidiaries. The FASB Staff Q&A, Topic 740, No. 5, Accounting for Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, states that an entity can make an accounting policy election to either recognize deferred taxes for temporary basis differences expected to reverse as GILTI in future years or provide for the tax expense related to GILTI in the year the tax is incurred. After considering the two options, the Company has elected to provide for the tax expense related to GILTI in the year the tax will occur.  For the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020, we have included tax expense of $0.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively, related to GILTI as part of our tax provision. For the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019, we have included a $0.3 million tax benefit and a $2.8 million income tax expense, respectively, related to GILTI as part of our tax provision.

The Company accounts for uncertain income tax positions in accordance with ASC 740.  We anticipate that certain statutes of limitation will close within the next twelve months resulting in the reduction of the reserve for uncertain tax benefits related to various intercompany transactions. In the second quarter of 2020 we released $1.9 million of reserves bringing the unrecognized tax benefits balance from $4.4 million at December 31, 2019 to $2.5 million at June 30, 2020.  We do not believe future release amounts will be material.

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

NOTE 15: EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Ryerson Holding’s common stock is determined based on earnings (loss) for the period divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Ryerson Holding’s common stock considers the effect of potential common shares, unless inclusion of the potential common shares would have an antidilutive effect. The weighted average number of shares excluded as they would have had an antidilutive effect were 85,807 and 263,688 for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020, respectively.

The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share		2020			2019		2020			2019
	(In millions, except share and per share data)
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to Ryerson Holding Corporation	$	(25.6	)	$	16.4	$	(9.2	)	$	45.9
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding		38,079,905			37,769,001		37,931,833			37,610,108
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards		—			149,338		—			270,176
Weighted average shares outstanding adjusted for dilutive securities		38,079,905			37,918,339		37,931,833			37,880,284
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic	$	(0.67	)	$	0.43	$	(0.24	)	$	1.22
Diluted	$	(0.67	)	$	0.43	$	(0.24	)	$	1.21

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Subsequent Events

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

NOTE 16: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On July 22, 2020, Ryerson and its wholly-owned subsidiary, JT Ryerson, issued $500 million in aggregate principal amount of its 8.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”). JT Ryerson’s obligations under the 2028 Notes are guaranteed by the Company as well as certain subsidiaries of the Company. The 2028 Notes and the related guarantees are secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of JT Ryerson’s and each guarantor’s present and future assets located in the United States (other than receivables, inventory, money, deposit accounts and related general intangibles, certain other assets, and proceeds thereof), subject to certain exceptions and customary permitted liens. The 2028 Notes and the related guarantees are also secured on a second-priority basis by a lien on the assets that secure JT Ryerson’s and the Company’s obligations under the Ryerson Credit Facility.

The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2028 Notes, along with available cash, was used to (i) redeem in full the $530.3 million balance of the 2022 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon up to, but not including, the repayment date, and (ii) pay related fees, expenses, and premiums. See Note 7: Long-Term Debt for further discussion of the 2022 Notes.

The Company will complete the accounting for this transaction during the third quarter of 2020. Due to the limited amount of time between the closure of the 2028 Notes offering and the date of this filing, the accounting for the transaction is not complete and the impacts of the transaction are not yet known.

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Summary of Accounting and Financial Policies (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Adopted

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” The standard and subsequently issued amendments require financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, thus eliminating the probable initial recognition threshold and instead reflecting the current estimate of all expected credit losses. The update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. An entity will apply the amendment through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective (that is, a modified-retrospective approach). A prospective transition approach is required for debt securities for which an-other-than-temporary impairment had been recognized before the effective date. The effect of the prospective transition approach is to maintain the same amortized cost basis before and after the effective date of this update. We adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2020 and the impact to our consolidated financial statements was immaterial. See Note 13: Provision for Credit Losses for further details.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, “Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract.” The guidance aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). Accordingly, the guidance requires an entity (customer) in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract to follow the guidance in Subtopic 350-40 to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as an asset related to the service contract and which costs to expense. The guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and should be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. We adopted this guidance on a prospective basis as of January 1, 2020 and the impact to our consolidated financial statements was immaterial. As of adoption,

license fees and implementation costs that are capitalized for hosting arrangements that are service contracts are classified as prepaid assets on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet and the amortization of these costs are presented in warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848).” The amendments in this update provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The expedients and exceptions provided by the amendments do not apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022, except for hedging relationships existing as of December 31, 2022, that an entity has elected certain optional expedients for and that are retained through the end of the hedging relationship. The amendments in this update are effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. We adopted this guidance as of March 12, 2020 and there was no impact to our financial statements as no in-scope contract modifications occurred.

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Not Yet Adopted

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes – Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” The guidance removes certain exceptions for recognizing deferred taxes for equity method investments, performing intraperiod allocation, and calculating income taxes in interim periods. The ASU also adds guidance to reduce complexity in certain areas, including recognizing deferred taxes for goodwill and allocating taxes to members of a consolidated group, among others. The amendments in ASU 2019-12 are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods therein. Early adoption of the standard is permitted, including adoption in interim or annual periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. We are still assessing the impact of adoption on our consolidated financial statements.   

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Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Cash And Cash Equivalents [Abstract]

Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the beginning and ending cash balances shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

	June 30,		December 31,
	2020		2019
	(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	99.9	$	11.0
Restricted cash		12.0		48.8
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$	111.9	$	59.8

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Inventories (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventories

Inventories, at stated LIFO value, were classified at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 as follows:

	June 30,		December 31,
	2020		2019
	(In millions)
In process and finished products	$	599.3	$	742.9

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Leases (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Leases [Abstract]

Summary of Location and Amount of Lease Assets and Lease Liabilities

The following table summarizes the location and amount of lease assets and lease liabilities reported in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

		June 30,		December 31,
Leases	Balance Sheet Location	2020		2019
		(In millions)
Assets
Operating lease assets	Operating lease assets	$	117.2	$	128.2
Finance lease assets	Property, plant, and equipment, net(a)		53.5		54.2
Total lease assets		$	170.7	$	182.4
Liabilities
Current
Operating	Current portion of operating lease liabilities	$	21.2	$	20.9
Finance	Other accrued liabilities		11.1		12.4
Noncurrent
Operating	Noncurrent operating lease liabilities		101.7		112.8
Finance	Other noncurrent liabilities		16.4		18.7
Total lease liabilities		$	150.4	$	164.8

(a) Finance lease assets were recorded net of accumulated amortization of $20.8 million and $19.0 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Summary of Location and Amount of Lease Expense

The following table summarizes the location and amount of lease expense reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
Lease Expense	Location of Lease Expense Recognized in Income	2020		2019		2020		2019
		(In millions)
Operating lease expense	Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative	$	5.9	$	5.5	$	11.9	$	11.1
Finance lease expense
Amortization of lease assets	Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative		1.8		1.8		3.4		3.4
Interest on lease liabilities	Interest and other expense on debt		0.4		0.5		0.7		0.9
Variable lease expense	Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative		0.8		0.7		1.6		1.4
Short-term lease expense	Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative		0.5		0.6		1.3		1.1
Total lease expense		$	9.4	$	9.1	$	18.9	$	17.9

Schedule of Maturity Analysis of Lease Liabilities

The following table presents maturity analysis of lease liabilities at June 30, 2020:

Maturity of Lease Liabilities	Operating Leases(a)			Finance Leases
	(In millions)
2020	$	12.7		$	6.9
2021		23.7			9.5
2022		19.9			6.0
2023		16.6			3.6
2024		15.5			2.9
After 2024		51.1			0.5
Total lease payments		139.5			29.4
Less: Interest(b)		(16.6	)		(1.9	)
Present value of lease liabilities(c)	$	122.9		$	27.5

(a) There were no operating leases with options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised and the operating lease payments exclude $0.3 million of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced.

(b) Calculated using the discount rate for each lease.

(c) Includes the current portion of $21.2 million for operating leases and $11.1 million for finance leases.

Schedule of Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate for Operating and Finance Leases

The following table shows the weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases, respectively, at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	June 30,			December 31,
Lease Term and Discount Rate	2020			2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases		7.6			7.9
Finance leases		2.8			2.8
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases		3.4	%		3.6	%
Finance leases		4.6	%		4.8	%

Schedule of Information Reported in Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Information reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 is summarized below:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
Other Information	2020		2019
	(In millions)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	12.4	$	10.1
Operating cash flows from finance leases		0.7		0.9
Financing cash flows from finance leases		6.7		6.3
Assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Adoption of accounting principal ASC 842		—		82.3
Operating leases		0.7		10.8
Finance leases		1.4		0.6

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Long-Term Debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	June 30,			December 31,
	2020			2019
	(In millions)
Ryerson Credit Facility	$	357.9		$	377.7
11.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2022		530.3			587.9
Foreign debt		11.5			13.2
Other debt		8.7			9.5
Unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts		(4.6	)		(6.5	)
Total debt		903.8			981.8
Less: Ryerson Credit Facility - "first in, last out" subfacility		—			34.3
Less: Short-term foreign debt		11.5			13.2
Less: Other short-term debt		1.7			1.7
Total long-term debt	$	890.6		$	932.6

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Employee Benefits (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)

The following tables summarize the components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 for the Ryerson pension plans and postretirement benefit plans other than pension:

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	2020			2019			2020			2019
	(In millions)
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit)
Service cost	$	0.8		$	0.9		$	0.2		$	0.2
Interest cost		5.2			7.3			0.5			0.6
Expected return on assets		(8.1	)		(9.1	)		—			—
Settlement expense		0.7			0.1			—			—
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss		4.2			3.7			(1.8	)		(1.9	)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)		0.1			—			(0.6	)		(0.8	)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	2.9		$	2.9		$	(1.7	)	$	(1.9	)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	2020			2019			2020			2019
	(In millions)
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit)
Service cost	$	1.7		$	1.7		$	0.3		$	0.3
Interest cost		10.4			14.6			0.9			1.2
Expected return on assets		(16.2	)		(18.2	)		—			—
Settlement expense		1.1			0.2			—			—
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss		8.5			7.4			(3.5	)		(3.8	)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)		0.1			—			(1.1	)		(1.5	)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	5.6		$	5.7		$	(3.4	)	$	(3.8	)

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Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]

Location and Fair Value Amount of Derivative Instruments

The following table summarizes the location and fair value amount of our derivative instruments reported in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
	Balance Sheet Location	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019		Balance Sheet Location	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815	(In millions)
Metal commodity contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	0.7	$	5.0	Other accrued liabilities		$	3.3		$	9.4	(a)
Crude oil contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		—		0.1	Other accrued liabilities			—			—
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815
Interest rate swaps	Deferred charges and other assets		—		—	Other noncurrent liabilities			5.0			0.2
Total derivatives		$	0.7	$	5.1			$	8.3		$	9.6	(a)
(a) The offsetting cash collateral balance of $2.7 million held by the derivative counterparty brought the net metal commodity contract liability to $6.7 million and the net total derivative liability balance to $6.9 million as of December 31, 2019.

Volume of Company 's Activity in Derivative Instruments

The following table presents the volume of the Company’s activity in derivative instruments as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	Notional Amount
Derivative Instruments	At June 30, 2020		At December 31, 2019		Unit of Measurement
Iron ore swap contracts		60,000		420,000	Tons
Hot roll coil swap contracts		27,348		47,155	Tons
Crude oil swap contracts		—		38,000	Barrels
Aluminum swap contracts		12,497		23,949	Tons
Nickel swap contracts		180		3,164	Tons
Foreign currency exchange contracts	1.7 million		2.0 million		U.S. dollars
Interest rate swaps	160 million		310 million		U.S. dollars

Location and Amount of Gains and Losses on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Reported in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

The following table summarizes the location and amount of gains and losses on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

		Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
under ASC 815	on Derivatives	2020			2019			2020			2019
Metal commodity contracts	Cost of materials sold	$	1.3		$	(9.6	)	$	(0.7	)	$	(8.0	)
Crude oil commodity contracts	Warehousing, delivery, selling, general, and administrative		—			(0.2	)		—			0.7
Foreign exchange contracts	Other income and (expense), net		(0.1	)		—			0.1			(0.1	)
Total		$	1.2		$	(9.8	)	$	(0.6	)	$	(7.4	)

Location and Amount of Gains and Losses on Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Reported in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

The following table summarizes the location and amount of gains and losses on derivatives designated as hedging instruments reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

		Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments	Location of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
under ASC 815	on Derivatives	2020			2019		2020			2019
		(In millions)
Interest rate swaps	Interest and other expense on debt	$	(0.5	)	$	0.3	$	(0.6	)	$	0.6

Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value

The following table presents assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2020:

	At June 30, 2020
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In millions)
Assets
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Metal commodity contracts	$	—	$	0.7	$	—
Liabilities
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Metal commodity contracts	$	—	$	3.3	$	—
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Interest rate swaps		—		5.0		—
Total derivatives	$	—	$	8.3	$	—

The following table presents assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2019:

	At December 31, 2019
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	(In millions)
Assets
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Metal commodity contracts	$	—	$	5.0		$	—
Foreign exchange contracts		—		0.1			—
Total derivatives	$	—	$	5.1		$	—
Liabilities
Derivatives:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Metal commodity contracts	$	—	$	9.4	(a)	$	—
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Interest rate swaps		—		0.2			—
Total derivatives	$	—	$	9.6	(a)	$	—
(a) The offsetting cash collateral balance of $2.7 million held by the derivative counterparty brought the net metal commodity contract liability to $6.7 million and the net total derivative liability balance to $6.9 million.

Carrying and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments

The carrying and estimated fair values of our financial instruments at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

	At June 30, 2020				At December 31, 2019
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	99.9	$	99.9	$	11.0	$	11.0
Restricted cash		12.0		12.0		48.8		48.8
Receivables less provisions		373.1		373.1		425.1		425.1
Accounts payable		260.1		260.1		311.5		311.5
Long-term debt, including current portion		903.8		916.4		981.8		1,014.4

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Stockholders' Equity (Deficit), Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Noncontrolling Interest (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Equity [Abstract]

Change in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit), Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Noncontrolling Interest

The following table details changes in Ryerson Holding Corporation Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) accounts for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020:

															Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Common Stock				Treasury Stock					Capital in Excess of Par Value		Retained Earnings			Foreign Currency Translation			Benefit Plan Liabilities			Cash Flow Hedge- Interest Rate Swap			Non-controlling Interest			Total Equity
	Shares		Dollars		Shares		Dollars			Dollars		Dollars			Dollars			Dollars			Dollars			Dollars			Dollars
	(In millions, except shares in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2020		37,996	$	0.4		213	$	(6.6	)	$	381.2	$	99.6		$	(48.6	)	$	(253.1	)	$	(0.3	)	$	6.0		$	178.6
Net income		—		—		—		—			—		16.4			—			—			—			—			16.4
Foreign currency translation		—		—		—		—			—		—			(8.5	)		—			—			—			(8.5	)
Changes in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $0.6		—		—		—		—			—		—			—			1.8			—			—			1.8
Stock-based compensation expense		—		—		—		—			0.6		—			—			—			—			—			0.6
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap, net of tax of $1.2		—		—		—		—			—		—			—			—			(3.5	)		—			(3.5	)
Balance at March 31, 2020		37,996		0.4		213		(6.6	)		381.8		116.0			(57.1	)		(251.3	)		(3.8	)		6.0			185.4
Net income (loss)		—		—		—		—			—		(25.6	)		—			—			—			0.1			(25.5	)
Foreign currency translation		—		—		—		—			—		—			1.7			—			—			(0.1	)		1.6
Changes in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $0.7		—		—		—		—			—		—			—			2.0			—			—			2.0
Stock-based compensation expense		334		—		—		—			0.4		—			—			—			—			—			0.4
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		—		—		—		—			—		—			—			—			—			(0.2	)		(0.2	)
Balance at June 30, 2020		38,330		0.4		213		(6.6	)		382.2		90.4			(55.4	)		(249.3	)		(3.8	)		5.8			163.7

The following table details changes in Ryerson Holding Corporation Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) accounts for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2019:

															Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Common Stock				Treasury Stock					Capital in Excess of Par Value			Retained Earnings		Foreign Currency Translation			Benefit Plan Liabilities			Cash Flow Hedge- Interest Rate Swap			Non-controlling Interest		Total Equity
	Shares		Dollars		Shares		Dollars			Dollars			Dollars		Dollars			Dollars			Dollars			Dollars		Dollars
	(In millions, except shares in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2019		37,656	$	0.4		213	$	(6.6	)	$	381.0		$	14.2	$	(52.8	)	$	(264.0	)	$	1.0		$	2.7	$	75.9
Net income		—		—		—		—			—			29.5		—			—			—			0.1		29.6
Foreign currency translation		—		—		—		—			—			—		2.9			—			—			0.1		3.0
Changes in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $0.3		—		—		—		—			—			—		—			0.9			—			—		0.9
Adoption of accounting principal ASC 842, net of tax of $1.1		—		—		—		—			—			3.0		—			—			—			—		3.0
Stock-based compensation expense		10		—		—		—			0.8			—		—			—			—			—		0.8
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap, net of tax of $0.1		—		—		—		—			—			—		—			—			(0.4	)		—		(0.4	)
Balance at March 31, 2019		37,666		0.4		213		(6.6	)		381.8			46.7		(49.9	)		(263.1	)		0.6			2.9		112.8
Net income		—		—		—		—			—			16.4		—			—			—			0.1		16.5
Foreign currency translation		—		—		—		—			—			—		0.8			—			—			—		0.8
Changes in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $0.3		—		—		—		—			—			—		—			0.8			—			—		0.8
Stock-based compensation expense		330		—		—		—			0.8			—		—			—			—			—		0.8
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest		—		—		—		—			(2.9	)		—		—			—			—			2.9		—
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap, net of tax of $0.3		—		—		—		—			—			—		—			—			(0.6	)		—		(0.6	)
Balance at June 30, 2019		37,996		0.4		213		(6.6	)		379.7			63.1		(49.1	)		(262.3	)		—			5.9		131.1

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Net of Tax by Component

The following table details changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, for the six months ended June 30, 2020:

	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component, net of tax
	Foreign Currency Translation			Benefit Plan Liabilities			Cash Flow Hedge - Interest Rate Swap
	(In millions)
Balance at January 1, 2020	$	(48.6	)	$	(253.1	)	$	(0.3	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(6.8	)		—			(3.9	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income		—			3.8			0.4
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(6.8	)		3.8			(3.5	)
Balance at June 30, 2020	$	(55.4	)	$	(249.3	)	$	(3.8	)

Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table details the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020:

	Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Amount reclassified from Accumulated
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended			Affected line item in the Consolidated
Details about Accumulated Other	June 30, 2020						Statements of
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	(In millions)						Operations / Consolidated Balance Sheets
Amortization of defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plan items
Actuarial loss	$	2.5		$	5.0		Other income and (expense), net
Pension settlement		0.7			1.1		Other income and (expense), net
Prior service credits		(0.5	)		(1.0	)	Other income and (expense), net
Total before tax		2.7			5.1
Tax benefit		(0.7	)		(1.3	)
Net of tax	$	2.0		$	3.8
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap
Realized swap interest	$	0.5		$	0.6		Interest and other expense on debt
Tax benefit		(0.2	)		(0.2	)
Net of tax	$	0.3		$	0.4

The following table details the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2019:

	Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Amount reclassified from Accumulated
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended			Affected line item in the Consolidated
Details about Accumulated Other	June 30, 2019						Statements of
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	(In millions)						Operations / Consolidated Balance Sheets
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign currency translation gain	$	0.2		$	0.2		Other income and (expense), net
Tax provision		—			—
Net of tax	$	0.2		$	0.2
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap
Realized swap interest	$	(0.3	)	$	(0.6	)	Interest and other expense on debt
Tax provision		—			0.1
Net of tax	$	(0.3	)	$	(0.5	)
Amortization of defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plan items
Actuarial loss	$	1.8		$	3.6		Other income and (expense), net
Pension settlement		0.1			0.2		Other income and (expense), net
Prior service credits		(0.8	)		(1.5	)	Other income and (expense), net
Total before tax		1.1			2.3
Tax benefit		(0.3	)		(0.6	)
Net of tax	$	0.8		$	1.7

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Revenue Recognition (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Revenue Recognition [Abstract]

Summary of Disaggregated Revenue

The Company derives substantially all of its sales from the distribution of metals. The following table shows the Company’s percentage of sales by major product line:      

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
Product Line	2020			2019			2020			2019
Carbon Steel Flat		28	%		25	%		26	%		25	%
Carbon Steel Plate		9			11			10			12
Carbon Steel Long		15			16			15			16
Stainless Steel Flat		15			15			16			15
Stainless Steel Plate		5			4			5			4
Stainless Steel Long		5			4			5			4
Aluminum Flat		13			16			13			15
Aluminum Plate		3			2			3			2
Aluminum Long		5			5			5			5
Other		2			2			2			2
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

A significant majority of the Company’s sales are attributable to its U.S. operations. The only operations attributed to foreign countries relate to the Company’s subsidiaries in Canada, China, and Mexico. The following table summarizes consolidated financial information of our operations by geographic location based on where sales originated:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Net Sales	(In millions)
United States		686.3	$	1,095.4	$	1,599.8	$	2,215.8
Foreign countries		85.5		109.5		182.3		219.9
Total	$	771.8	$	1,204.9	$	1,782.1	$	2,435.7

Revenue is recognized either at a point in time or over time based on if the contract has an enforceable right to payment and the type of product that is being sold to the customer, with products that are determined to have no alternative use being recognized over time. The following table summarizes revenues by the type of item sold:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
Timing of Revenue Recognition	2020			2019			2020			2019
Revenue on products with an alternative use		88	%		88	%		88	%		88	%
Revenue on products with no alternative use		12			12			12			12
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

Summary of Significant Changes in Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities Balances

Significant changes in the contract assets and the contract liabilities balances during the period are as follows:

	Contract Assets			Contract Liabilities
	(In millions)
Beginning Balance at January 1, 2020	$	13.5		$	10.5
Contract liability satisfied during the period		—			(6.5	)
Contract liability incurred during the period		—			6.0
Net change in contract assets and liabilities for products with no alternative use during the period		(2.0	)		(0.1	)
Changes to reserves		(0.4	)		(2.0	)
Ending Balance at June 30, 2020	$	11.1		$	7.9

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Provision for Credit Losses (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Credit Loss [Abstract]

Schedule of Reconciliation of Provision for Credit Losses

The following table provides a reconciliation of the provision for credit losses reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020:

	Changes in Provision for Expected Credit Losses
	(In millions)
Balance at January 1, 2020	$	3.5
Current period provision		0.2
Write-offs charged against allowance		(1.0	)
Recoveries against allowance		0.1
Effect of foreign exchange rates		(0.1	)
Balance at June 30, 2020	$	2.7

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share		2020			2019		2020			2019
	(In millions, except share and per share data)
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to Ryerson Holding Corporation	$	(25.6	)	$	16.4	$	(9.2	)	$	45.9
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding		38,079,905			37,769,001		37,931,833			37,610,108
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards		—			149,338		—			270,176
Weighted average shares outstanding adjusted for dilutive securities		38,079,905			37,918,339		37,931,833			37,880,284
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic	$	(0.67	)	$	0.43	$	(0.24	)	$	1.22
Diluted	$	(0.67	)	$	0.43	$	(0.24	)	$	1.21

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Financial Statements - Additional Information (Detail)	Jun. 30, 2020 shares
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Parent company shares owned by affiliates	21,037,500
Parent company percentage owned by affiliates	55.00%

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Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash - Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 99.9	$ 11.0
Restricted cash	12.0	48.8
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$ 111.9	$ 59.8

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Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020
Restricted Cash And Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Net proceeds from sale leaseback transaction	$ 61.5
Restricted cash	48.8	$ 12.0
Property Plant and Equipment [Member]
Restricted Cash And Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	47.6	10.9
Senior Secured Notes Due in 2022 [Member]
Restricted Cash And Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		650.0
Letter Of Credit [Member]
Restricted Cash And Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 1.2	$ 1.1

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Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
In process and finished products	$ 599.3	$ 742.9

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Inventories - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Amount by which inventory stated at last-in first-out (LIFO) is less than (in excess of) inventory stated at current cost	$ 57.0	$ 51.0
Inventories accounted under the LIFO method	91.00%	91.00%
Consignment inventory	$ 4.9	$ 5.6

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Leases - Additional Information (Detail) - Maximum [Member]	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Noncancelable operating leases expire period	2032
Finance leases expire period	2027

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Leases - Summary of Location and Amount of Lease Assets and Lease Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Assets
Operating lease assets		$ 117.2	$ 128.2
Finance lease assets		$ 53.5	$ 54.2
Finance lease, Right-of-use asset, Statement of financial position [Extensible List]	[1]	us-gaap:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet	us-gaap:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
Total lease assets		$ 170.7	$ 182.4
Liabilities
Operating lease liabilities, current		21.2	20.9
Finance lease liabilities, current		$ 11.1	$ 12.4
Finance lease, Liability, Current, Statement of financial position [Extensible List]		us-gaap:OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent	us-gaap:OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent		$ 101.7	$ 112.8
Finance lease liabilities, noncurrent		$ 16.4	$ 18.7
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]		us-gaap:OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent	us-gaap:OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent
Total lease liabilities		$ 150.4	$ 164.8

[1] Finance lease assets were recorded net of accumulated amortization of $20.8 million and $19.0 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

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Leases - Summary of Location and Amount of Lease Assets and Lease Liabilities (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Accumulated amortization	$ 383.0	$ 366.8
Finance Lease [Member]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Accumulated amortization	$ 20.8	$ 19.0

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Leases - Summary of Location and Amount of Lease Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Lease Expense
Total lease expense	$ 9.4	$ 9.1	$ 18.9	$ 17.9
Warehousing, Delivery, Selling, General, and Administrative [Member]
Lease Expense
Operating lease expense	5.9	5.5	11.9	11.1
Finance lease expense
Amortization of lease assets	1.8	1.8	3.4	3.4
Variable lease expense	0.8	0.7	1.6	1.4
Short-term lease expense	0.5	0.6	1.3	1.1
Interest and Other Expense on Debt [Member]
Finance lease expense
Interest on lease liabilities	$ 0.4	$ 0.5	$ 0.7	$ 0.9

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Leases - Schedule of Maturity Analysis of Lease Liabilities (Detail) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Operating Leases
2020	$ 12.7	[1]
2021	23.7	[1]
2022	19.9	[1]
2023	16.6	[1]
2024	15.5	[1]
After 2024	51.1	[1]
Total lease payments	139.5	[1]
Less: Interest	(16.6)	[1],[2]
Present value of lease liabilities	122.9	[1],[3]
Finance Leases
2020	6.9
2021	9.5
2022	6.0
2023	3.6
2024	2.9
After 2024	0.5
Total lease payments	29.4
Less: Interest	(1.9)	[2]
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 27.5	[3]

[1] There were no operating leases with options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised and the operating lease payments exclude $0.3 million of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced.

[2] Calculated using the discount rate for each lease.

[3] Includes the current portion of $21.2 million for operating leases and $11.1 million for finance leases.

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Leases - Schedule of Maturity Analysis of Lease Liabilities (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Operating leases with options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised	$ 0
Legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced	300,000
Operating leases, current portion	21,200,000	$ 20,900,000
Finance leases, current portion	$ 11,100,000	$ 12,400,000

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Leases - Schedule of Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate for Operating and Finance Leases (Detail)	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Operating leases, Weighted-average remaining lease term	7 years 7 months 6 days	7 years 10 months 24 days
Finance leases, Weighted-average remaining lease term	2 years 9 months 18 days	2 years 9 months 18 days
Operating leases, Weighted-average discount rate	3.40%	3.60%
Finance leases, Weighted-average discount rate	4.60%	4.80%

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Leases - Schedule of Information Reported in Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 12.4	$ 10.1
Operating cash flows from finance leases	0.7	0.9
Financing cash flows from finance leases	6.7	6.3
Assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Adoption of accounting principal ASC 842		82.3
Operating leases	0.7	10.8
Finance leases	$ 1.4	0.6
ASU 2016-02 [Member]
Assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Adoption of accounting principal ASC 842		$ 82.3

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	$ 120,300,000	$ 120,300,000
Impairment charge	$ 0
Off schedule goodwill impairment test date	May 31, 2020

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Long-Term Debt - Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Foreign debt	$ 11.5	$ 13.2
Other debt	8.7	9.5
Unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts	(4.6)	(6.5)
Total debt	903.8	981.8
Less: Other short-term debt	1.7	1.7
Total long-term debt	890.6	932.6
2022 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
11.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2022	530.3	587.9
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ryerson Credit Facility	$ 357.9	377.7
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | FILO Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less: Ryerson Credit Facility - "first in, last out" subfacility		$ 34.3

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Long-Term Debt - Ryerson Credit Facility - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)		1 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 16, 2016	Nov. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 23, 2019	Jun. 28, 2018
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity				$ 1,000,000,000.0			$ 1,000,000,000.0
Credit facility maturity date				Nov. 16, 2021
Reduction in interest rate on outstanding borrowing	0.25%
Reduction in commitment fees on amounts not borrowed	0.025%
Outstanding borrowings				$ 357,900,000	$ 377,700,000
Letters of credit				11,000,000	11,000,000
Available credit facility				$ 204,000,000	$ 348,000,000
Line of credit facility, description of collateral				Total credit availability is limited by the amount of eligible accounts receivable, inventory, and qualified cash pledged as collateral under the agreement insofar as Ryerson is subject to a borrowing base comprised of the aggregate of these three amounts, less applicable reserves. Eligible accounts receivable, at any date of determination, is comprised of the aggregate value of all accounts directly created by a borrower (and in the case of Canadian accounts, the Canadian borrower) in the ordinary course of business arising out of the sale of goods or the rendering of services, each of which has been invoiced, with such receivables adjusted to exclude various ineligible accounts, including, among other things, those to which a borrower (or guarantor, as applicable) does not have sole and absolute title and accounts arising out of a sale to an employee, officer, director, or affiliate of a borrower (or guarantor, as applicable). Eligible inventory, at any date of determination, is comprised of the net orderly liquidation value of all inventory owned by a borrower (and in the case of Canadian accounts, the Canadian borrower). Qualified cash consists of cash in an eligible deposit account that is subject to customary restrictions and liens in favor of the lenders
Default bear interest rate				2.00%
Commitment fees on amounts not borrowed				0.23%
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate swap agreement date			2019-06
Hedged debt amount			$ 60,000,000
Derivative fixed interest rate		1.539%	1.729%
Derivative maturity period			2022-06
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Second Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate swap agreement date		2019-11
Hedged debt amount		$ 100,000,000
Derivative fixed interest rate		1.539%	1.729%
Derivative maturity period		2022-11
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | All Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate				2.10%	3.20%
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread over base interest rate				0.50%
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Prime Rate and One Month LIBOR Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread over base interest rate				1.00%
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | 30 Day LIBOR Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread over base interest rate				1.00%
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | One Month Canadian Bankers Acceptance Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread over base interest rate				1.00%
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | US Subsidiaries [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity				$ 940,000,000
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Canadian Subsidiaries [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity				$ 60,000,000
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Canadian Subsidiaries [Member] | Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread over base interest rate				0.50%
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Base Rate and Canadian Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread over base interest rate				0.25%
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | LIBOR and Banker's Acceptance Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread over base interest rate				1.25%
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Base Rate and Canadian Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread over base interest rate				0.50%
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | LIBOR and Banker's Acceptance Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread over base interest rate				1.50%
Old Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,000,000,000.0
Amended Old Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	$ 750,000,000
FILO Facility [Member] | Ryerson Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity						$ 67,900,000
Credit facility maturity date				Jun. 30, 2020
Outstanding borrowings					$ 34,300,000
FILO Facility [Member] | Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread over base interest rate				1.25%
FILO Facility [Member] | Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread over base interest rate				2.25%
FILO Facility [Member] | Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread over base interest rate				1.50%
FILO Facility [Member] | Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread over base interest rate				2.50%

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Long-Term Debt - 2022 Notes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	May 24, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on retirement of debt	$ 0.9	$ (0.2)
2022 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Percentage			11.00%
Principal amount of debt instrument repurchased	57.6	11.6
Debt instruments senior notes retired	56.7	11.8
2022 Notes [Member] | Other Income and (Expense), Net [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on retirement of debt	$ 0.9	$ (0.2)
2022 Notes [Member] | Joseph T. Ryerson [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum percentage of dividend of cumulative net income	50.00%
2022 Notes [Member] | Redeemable in twelve months beginning May 15, 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price as a percentage of principal amount	102.75%
2022 Notes [Member] | Redeemable May 15, 2021 and thereafter [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price as a percentage of principal amount	100.00%

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Long-Term Debt - Foreign Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Foreign debt	$ 11.5	$ 13.2
Foreign Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available credit facility	35.0	32.0
Letters of credit issued by our foreign subsidiaries	4.0	3.0
Foreign Debt [Member] | Owed to Banks [Member] | Ryerson China [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Foreign debt	$ 11.5	$ 13.2
Weighted average interest rate	4.10%	4.30%

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Employee Benefits - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 0.8	$ 0.9	$ 1.7	$ 1.7
Interest cost	5.2	7.3	10.4	14.6
Expected return on assets	(8.1)	(9.1)	(16.2)	(18.2)
Settlement expense	0.7	0.1	1.1	0.2
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss	4.2	3.7	8.5	7.4
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	0.1		0.1
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	2.9	2.9	5.6	5.7
Other Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Service cost	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3
Interest cost	0.5	0.6	0.9	1.2
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss	(1.8)	(1.9)	(3.5)	(3.8)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(0.6)	(0.8)	(1.1)	(1.5)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$ (1.7)	$ (1.9)	$ (3.4)	$ (3.8)

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Employee Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Contribution to the pension plan fund	$ 7
Pension contributions deferred until next fiscal year	$ 13

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2020 Area	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Record of decision description		The ROD includes a combination of dredging, capping, and enhanced natural recovery that would take approximately thirteen years to construct plus additional time for monitored natural recovery
Estimated present value cost for construction and recovery | $		$ 1,050
Remediation plan description		the EPA indicated that it expected PRPs to submit a plan during 2019 to start remediation of the river and harbor per the original ROD within the next two to three years. The EPA also indicated that it expected allocation of amounts among the parties to be determined in the same two to three-year time frame.
Number of areas to perform remedial design work | Area	5
Percentage of acreage on remediation	52.00%
Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Remediation plan due date		2 years
Remediation plan allocation of amount due date		2 years
Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Remediation plan due date		3 years
Remediation plan allocation of amount due date		3 years

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Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) DerivativeInstrument	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of interest rate swaps	$ 5,000,000.0
Derivative liabilities, offset against cash collateral	$ 0	$ 2,700,000
Minimum [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
General term for commodity and exchange contracts	1 month
Maximum [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
General term for commodity and exchange contracts	12 months
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	$ 160,000,000	$ 310,000,000
Derivative gain (loss) to be reclassified into interest income during next 12 months	$ 2,100,000
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Number of derivative instruments | DerivativeInstrument	2
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount			$ 100,000,000
Derivative fixed interest rate			1.539%	1.729%
Ryerson Credit Facility [Member] | Second Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount				$ 60,000,000
Derivative fixed interest rate			1.539%	1.729%

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Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements - Location and Fair Value Amount of Derivative Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 0.7	$ 5.1
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	8.3	9.6	[1]
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815 [Member] | Metal Commodity Contracts [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value	0.7	5.0
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815 [Member] | Metal Commodity Contracts [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	3.3	9.4	[1]
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815 [Member] | Crude Oil Contracts [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value		0.1
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 5.0	$ 0.2

[1] The offsetting cash collateral balance of $2.7 million held by the derivative counterparty brought the net metal commodity contract liability to $6.7 million and the net total derivative liability balance to $6.9 million as of December 31, 2019.

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Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements - Location and Fair Value Amount of Derivative Instruments (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Derivative Liability Net of Cash Collateral [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liability balance	$ 6.9
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815 [Member] | Metal Commodity Contracts [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Derivative Counterparty [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities, offsetting cash collateral	2.7
Derivative liability balance	$ 6.7

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Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements - Volume of Company 's Activity in Derivative Instruments (Detail) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) T	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) T bbl
Iron Ore Swap Contracts [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Notional Value	60,000	420,000
Crude Oil Swap Contracts [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Notional Value | bbl		38,000
Aluminum Swap Contracts [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Notional Value	12,497	23,949
Hot Roll Coil Swap Contracts [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Notional Value	27,348	47,155
Nickel Swap Contracts [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Notional Value	180	3,164
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount | $	$ 1.7	$ 2.0
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount | $	$ 160.0	$ 310.0

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Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements - Location and Amount of Gains and Losses on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Reported in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives			$ 1.7	$ (5.7)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815 [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	$ 1.2	$ (9.8)	(0.6)	(7.4)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815 [Member] | Metal Commodity Contracts [Member] | Cost of Materials Sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	1.3	(9.6)	(0.7)	(8.0)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815 [Member] | Crude oil commodity contracts [Member] | Warehousing, Delivery, Selling, General, and Administrative [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives		$ (0.2)		0.7
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815 [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Other Income and (Expense), Net [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	$ (0.1)		$ 0.1	$ (0.1)

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Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements - Location and Amount of Gains and Losses on Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Reported in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest and Other Expense on Debt [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income	$ (0.5)	$ 0.3	$ (0.6)	$ 0.6

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Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 0.7	$ 5.1
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	8.3	9.6	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value		5.1
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	8.3	9.6	[2]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815 [Member] | Metal Commodity Contracts [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value	0.7	5.0
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	3.3	9.4	[2]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815 [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value		0.1
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 5.0	$ 0.2

[1] The offsetting cash collateral balance of $2.7 million held by the derivative counterparty brought the net metal commodity contract liability to $6.7 million and the net total derivative liability balance to $6.9 million as of December 31, 2019.

[2] The offsetting cash collateral balance of $2.7 million held by the derivative counterparty brought the net metal commodity contract liability to $6.7 million and the net total derivative liability balance to $6.9 million.

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Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value (Parenthetical) (Detail) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - Level 2 [Member] - Derivative Counterparty [Member] $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liability balance	$ 6.9
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815 [Member] | Metal Commodity Contracts [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities, offsetting cash collateral	2.7
Derivative liability balance	$ 6.7

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Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements - Carrying and Estimated Fair Values Financial Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Carrying Amount [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 99.9	$ 11.0
Restricted cash	12.0	48.8
Receivables less provisions	373.1	425.1
Accounts payable	260.1	311.5
Long-term debt, including current portion	903.8	981.8
Fair Value [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	99.9	11.0
Restricted cash	12.0	48.8
Receivables less provisions	373.1	425.1
Accounts payable	260.1	311.5
Long-term debt, including current portion	$ 916.4	$ 1,014.4

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Stockholders' Equity (Deficit), Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Noncontrolling Interest - Change in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Beginning Balance	$ 185.4	$ 178.6	$ 112.8	$ 75.9	$ 178.6	$ 75.9
Beginning Balance, shares		37,996,261			37,996,261
Beginning Balance Treasury Stock, shares		212,500			212,500
Net income	(25.5)	$ 16.4	16.5	29.6	$ (9.1)	46.1
Foreign currency translation	1.6	(8.5)	0.8	3.0
Changes in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $0.6 and $0.3	2.0	1.8	0.8	0.9
Stock-based compensation expense	0.4	0.6	0.8	0.8
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	0.2				0.2
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap, net of tax of $1.2 and $0.1		(3.5)	(0.6)	(0.4)
Ending Balance	$ 163.7	185.4	131.1	112.8	$ 163.7	131.1
Ending Balance, shares	38,329,897				38,329,897
Ending Balance Treasury Stock, shares	212,500				212,500
ASU 2016-02 [Member]
Adoption of accounting principal				3.0
Common Stock [Member]
Beginning Balance	$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 0.4
Beginning Balance, shares	37,996,000	37,996,000	37,666,000	37,656,000	37,996,000	37,656,000
Stock-based compensation expense, shares	334,000		330,000	10,000
Ending Balance	$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 0.4
Ending Balance, shares	38,330,000	37,996,000	37,996,000	37,666,000	38,330,000	37,996,000
Treasury Stock [Member]
Beginning Balance	$ (6.6)	$ (6.6)	$ (6.6)	$ (6.6)	$ (6.6)	$ (6.6)
Beginning Balance Treasury Stock, shares	213,000	213,000	213,000	213,000	213,000	213,000
Ending Balance	$ (6.6)	$ (6.6)	$ (6.6)	$ (6.6)	$ (6.6)	$ (6.6)
Ending Balance Treasury Stock, shares	213,000	213,000	213,000	213,000	213,000	213,000
Capital in Excess of Par Value [Member]
Beginning Balance	$ 381.8	$ 381.2	$ 381.8	$ 381.0	$ 381.2	$ 381.0
Stock-based compensation expense	0.4	0.6	0.8	0.8
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest			(2.9)
Ending Balance	382.2	381.8	379.7	381.8	382.2	379.7
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Member]
Beginning Balance	116.0	99.6	46.7	14.2	99.6	14.2
Net income	(25.6)	16.4	16.4	29.5
Ending Balance	90.4	116.0	63.1	46.7	90.4	63.1
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Member] | ASU 2016-02 [Member]
Adoption of accounting principal				3.0
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Beginning Balance	(57.1)	(48.6)	(49.9)	(52.8)	(48.6)	(52.8)
Foreign currency translation	1.7	(8.5)	0.8	2.9
Ending Balance	(55.4)	(57.1)	(49.1)	(49.9)	(55.4)	(49.1)
Benefit Plan Liabilities [Member]
Beginning Balance	(251.3)	(253.1)	(263.1)	(264.0)	(253.1)	(264.0)
Changes in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $0.6 and $0.3	2.0	1.8	0.8	0.9
Ending Balance	(249.3)	(251.3)	(262.3)	(263.1)	(249.3)	(262.3)
Cash Flow Hedge - Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Beginning Balance	(3.8)	(0.3)	0.6	1.0	(0.3)	1.0
Cash flow hedge - interest rate swap, net of tax of $1.2 and $0.1		(3.5)	(0.6)	(0.4)
Ending Balance	(3.8)	(3.8)		0.6	(3.8)
Non-controlling Interest [Member]
Beginning Balance	6.0	6.0	2.9	2.7	6.0	2.7
Net income	0.1		0.1	0.1
Foreign currency translation	(0.1)			0.1
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	0.2
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest			2.9
Ending Balance	$ 5.8	$ 6.0	$ 5.9	$ 2.9	$ 5.8	$ 5.9

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Stockholders' Equity (Deficit), Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Noncontrolling Interest - Change in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Changes in defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, tax	$ 0.7	$ 0.6	$ 0.3	$ 0.3
Changes in interest rate swap, tax		$ 1.2	$ 0.3	0.1
ASU 2016-02 [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Changes due to adoption of ASC				$ 1.1

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Stockholders' Equity (Deficit), Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Noncontrolling Interest - Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Net of Tax by Component (Detail) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax, beginning balance	$ (302.0)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax, ending balance	(308.5)
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax, beginning balance	(48.6)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(6.8)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(6.8)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax, ending balance	(55.4)
Benefit Plan Liabilities [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax, beginning balance	(253.1)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income	3.8
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	3.8
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax, ending balance	(249.3)
Cash Flow Hedge - Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax, beginning balance	(0.3)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(3.9)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income	0.4
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(3.5)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax, ending balance	$ (3.8)

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Stockholders' Equity (Deficit), Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Noncontrolling Interest - Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Amortization of Defined Benefit Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefit Plan Items, Actuarial Loss [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications out of AOCI	$ 2.5	$ 1.8	$ 5.0	$ 3.6
Amortization of Defined Benefit Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefit Plan Items, Prior Service Credits [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications out of AOCI	(0.5)	(0.8)	(1.0)	(1.5)
Amortization of Defined Benefit Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefit Plan Items, Pension Settlement [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications out of AOCI	0.7		1.1
Amortization of Defined Benefit Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefit Plan Items [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications out of AOCI	2.7	1.1	5.1	2.3
Tax benefit	(0.7)	(0.3)	(1.3)	(0.6)
Net of tax	2.0	0.8	3.8	1.7
Cash Flow Hedge - Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net of tax			(0.4)
Realized swap interest	0.5	(0.3)	0.6	(0.6)
Tax benefit	(0.2)		(0.2)	0.1
Net of tax	$ 0.3	(0.3)	$ 0.4	(0.5)
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications out of AOCI		0.2		0.2
Net of tax		0.2		0.2
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Transition Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications out of AOCI		$ 0.1		$ 0.2

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Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) Segment	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Revenue Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	1
Number of reportable segments	1
Payment terms on invoiced amounts	30 days
Accounts receivables from contracts with customers | $	$ 375.8	$ 428.6
Minimum [Member]
Revenue Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue from product sales	75.00%

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Revenue Recognition - Percentage of Sales by Major Product Lines (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Product Line
Percentage of sales by major product lines	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Carbon Steel Flat [Member]
Product Line
Percentage of sales by major product lines	28.00%	25.00%	26.00%	25.00%
Carbon Steel Plate [Member]
Product Line
Percentage of sales by major product lines	9.00%	11.00%	10.00%	12.00%
Carbon Steel Long [Member]
Product Line
Percentage of sales by major product lines	15.00%	16.00%	15.00%	16.00%
Stainless Steel Flat [Member]
Product Line
Percentage of sales by major product lines	15.00%	15.00%	16.00%	15.00%
Stainless Steel Plate [Member]
Product Line
Percentage of sales by major product lines	5.00%	4.00%	5.00%	4.00%
Stainless Steel Long [Member]
Product Line
Percentage of sales by major product lines	5.00%	4.00%	5.00%	4.00%
Aluminum Flat [Member]
Product Line
Percentage of sales by major product lines	13.00%	16.00%	13.00%	15.00%
Aluminum Plate [Member]
Product Line
Percentage of sales by major product lines	3.00%	2.00%	3.00%	2.00%
Aluminum Long [Member]
Product Line
Percentage of sales by major product lines	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Other [Member]
Product Line
Percentage of sales by major product lines	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%

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Revenue Recognition - Summary of Consolidated Financial Information of our Operations by Geographic Location (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 771.8	$ 1,204.9	$ 1,782.1	$ 2,435.7
United States [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	686.3	1,095.4	1,599.8	2,215.8
Foreign Countries [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 85.5	$ 109.5	$ 182.3	$ 219.9

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Revenue Recognition - Summary of Revenues by Type of Item Sold (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Revenue Recognized Point In Time
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue on products with an alternative use	88.00%	88.00%	88.00%	88.00%
Revenue Recognized Over Time
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue on products with no alternative use	12.00%	12.00%	12.00%	12.00%

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Revenue Recognition - Summary of Significant Changes in Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities Balances (Detail) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Changes in the Contract Assets
Beginning Balance	$ 13.5
Net change in contract assets for products with no alternative use during the period	(2.0)
Changes to reserves	(0.4)
Ending Balance	11.1
Changes in the Contract Liabilities
Beginning Balance	10.5
Contract liability satisfied during the period	(6.5)
Contract liability incurred during the period	6.0
Net change in contract liabilities for products with no alternative use during the period	(0.1)
Changes to reserves	(2.0)
Ending Balance	$ 7.9

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Revenue Recognition - Additional Information 1 (Detail)	Jun. 30, 2020
Maximum [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date: 2020-07-01
Revenue Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Performance obligations on contracts have expected duration	1 year

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Provision for Credit Losses - Schedule of Reconciliation of Provision for Credit Losses (Detail) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Credit Loss [Abstract]
Balance at January 1, 2020	$ 3.5
Current period provision	0.2
Write-offs charged against allowance	(1.0)
Recoveries against allowance	0.1
Effect of foreign exchange rates	(0.1)
Balance at June 30, 2020	$ 2.7

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax [Line Items]
Provision for income taxes	$ (4.5)	$ 5.5	$ (1.6)	$ 18.5
Valuation allowance	13.7		13.7		$ 13.7
Reserves released for unrecognized tax benefits	(1.9)
Unrecognized tax benefits balance	2.5		2.5		$ 4.4
GILTI [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Provision for income taxes	$ 0.3	$ 0.3	$ 1.5	$ 2.8

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted average number of shares excluded from computation of earnings per share	85,807	263,688

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to Ryerson Holding Corporation	$ (25.6)	$ 16.4	$ (9.2)	$ 45.9
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding	38,079,905	37,769,001	37,931,833	37,610,108
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards		149,338		270,176
Weighted average shares outstanding adjusted for dilutive securities	38,079,905	37,918,339	37,931,833	37,880,284
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic	$ (0.67)	$ 0.43	$ (0.24)	$ 1.22
Diluted	$ (0.67)	$ 0.43	$ (0.24)	$ 1.21

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Subsequent Events (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 22, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020
Senior Secured Notes Due in 2028 [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 500.0
Debt Instrument Percentage	8.50%
Senior Secured Notes Due in 2022 [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
11.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2022		$ 530.3