United States Steel Corporation
Third Quarter 2016
Earnings Presentation
November 1, 2016
© 2011 United States Steel Corporation
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Forward-looking Statements
These slides and remarks are being provided to assist readers in understanding the results of operations, financial condition and
cash flows of United States Steel Corporation for the third quarter of 2016. They should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ending September 30, 2016.
This presentation contains information that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27 of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We intend the forward-
looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in those sections. Generally, we have
identified such forward-looking statements by using the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “project,” “target,”
“forecast,” “aim,” “should,” “will” and similar expressions or by using future dates in connection with any discussion of, among other
things, operating performance, trends, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, statements
relating to volume growth, share of sales and earnings per share growth, and statements expressing general views about future
operating results. However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-
looking. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but instead represent only the Company’s beliefs regarding future
events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company’s control. It is possible that the
Company’s actual results and financial condition may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results and financial condition
indicated in these forward-looking statements. Management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the
time made. However, caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements because such
statements speak only as of the date when made. Our Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-
looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition,
forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our
Company's historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not
limited to the risks and uncertainties described in this report and in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2015, and those described from time to time in our future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
References to "we," "us," "our," the "Company," and "U. S. Steel," refer to United States Steel Corporation and its Consolidated
Subsidiaries.
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Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Measures
We present adjusted net earnings (loss), adjusted net earnings (loss) per diluted share, earnings (loss) before interest, income taxes,
depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), adjusted EBITDA and net debt, which are all non-GAAP measures, as additional
measurements to enhance the understanding of our operating performance.
Net debt is a non-GAAP measure calculated as total debt less cash and cash equivalents. We believe net debt is a useful measure in
calculating enterprise value. We believe that EBITDA considered along with the net earnings (loss), is a relevant indicator of trends
relating to cash generating activity and provides management and investors with additional information for comparison of our
operating results to the operating results of other companies. Both EBITDA and net debt are used by analysts to refine and improve
the accuracy of their financial models which utilize enterprise value.
Adjusted net earnings (loss), adjusted net earnings (loss) per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures that
exclude the effects of restructuring charges, impairment charges and losses associated with USSC that are not part of the
Company’s core operations. We present adjusted net earnings (loss), adjusted net earnings (loss) per diluted share and adjusted
EBITDA to enhance the understanding of our ongoing operating performance and established trends affecting our core operations,
particularly cash generating activity, by excluding the effects of restructuring charges, impairment charges and losses associated with
non-core operations that can obscure underlying trends. U. S. Steel’s management considers adjusted net earnings (loss), adjusted
net earnings (loss) per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA useful to investors by facilitating a comparison of our operating
performance to the operating performance of our competitors, many of which use adjusted net earnings (loss), adjusted net earnings
(loss) per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA as alternative measures of operating performance. Additionally, the presentation of
adjusted net earnings (loss), adjusted net earnings (loss) per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA provides insight into management’s
view and assessment of the Company’s ongoing operating performance, because management does not consider the adjusting
items when evaluating the Company’s financial performance or in preparing the Company’s annual financial outlook. Adjusted net
earnings (loss), adjusted net earnings (loss) per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for net
income (loss), earnings (loss) per diluted share or other financial measures as computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP and is not
necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
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2016 Outlook
If market conditions, which include spot prices, customer demand, import volumes,
supply chain inventories, rig counts and energy prices, remain at their current levels,
we expect:
• 2016 net loss of approximately $355 million, or a loss of $2.26 per share, and
adjusted EBITDA of approximately $475 million;
• Results for our Flat-Rolled and European segments to be higher than 2015
results and results for our Tubular segment to be lower than 2015 results;
• To be cash positive for the year, including net proceeds from our equity offering
of $482 million and approximately $500 million of cash benefits from working
capital improvement in 2016, primarily related to better inventory management,
driven by improved sales and operations planning practices; and
• Improved results from Other Businesses and approximately $52 million of
postretirement benefit income.
We believe market conditions will change, and as changes occur during the balance
of 2016, our net loss and adjusted EBITDA should change consistent with the pace
and magnitude of changes in market conditions.
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As we move through the rest of 2016, operational issues remain a headwind for us, as we continue to
recover from unplanned outages in the third quarter, while also completing our planned maintenance
outages. We have identified the critical assets that require additional capital investment and increased
maintenance spending in order to improve our reliability and quality, and to lower our costs. We plan to
use our strong cash and liquidity position to expedite the revitalization of our facilities and to fund
additional growth projects. This will enhance the ongoing development of the differentiated solutions
that make us a strategic business partner for our customers. We continue to make progress on our
Carnegie Way transformation, and we have many opportunities ahead of us.
See the Appendix for the reconciliation of the Outlook net earnings to adjusted EBITDA.
Carnegie Way – Accumulating Benefits
55%
12%
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Carnegie Way Benefits1 – FY 2016 Impact
$ Millions
1 Carnegie Way benefits are based on the incremental impact in 2016 as compared
to 2015 as the base year.
$645
$705$60
Previously
announced
Additional
announced today
Total 2016 benefits
announced to date
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We are increasing our capabilities and training more of our employees on our Carnegie Way
methodologies to support our growing pipeline of projects and accelerate the pace of project
completion, allowing for it to be more self-sustaining. The Carnegie Way methodology remains a
powerful driver of new value creating projects as our employees gain better insight into the potential
sources of new opportunities.
Including the benefits from projects we implemented during the third quarter, our new total for the full
year impact from Carnegie Way benefits in 2016 is $705 million as compared to 2015 as the base year.
These benefits resulted from the completion of 370 projects in the third quarter and reflect the
tremendous efforts of all of our employees, particularly in the areas of manufacturing and supply chain,
where we have our greatest opportunities for improvement. We continue to maintain a strong pipeline of
projects, with over 500 new projects added during the third quarter.
Carnegie Way benefits in 2016 include significant contributions from:
• overhead reduction efforts at our Headquarters and operating facilities;
• yield improvements at raw materials, steel producing and finishing operations; and
• improved blast furnace fuel mix and usage rates in both our Flat-Rolled and European segments.
Our pace of progress on the Carnegie Way transformation continues to exceed our expectations. The
continuing benefits are improving our ability to earn the right to grow and then drive sustainable
profitable growth over the long-term as we deal with the cyclicality and volatility of the global steel
industry. With over 7,500 active projects, we have many opportunities ahead of us.
Carnegie Way transformation
Phase 1: Earning the right to grow:
• Economic profits
• Customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Process improvements and focused investment
Phase 2: Driving profitable growth with:
• Innovation and Technology
• Differentiated customer solutions
• Focused M&A
Strategic Approach
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Our sights are set firmly on our future – a future we believe is filled with many exciting opportunities. All
of those opportunities are made possible by our thoughtful, disciplined approach to transforming our
company through what we call The Carnegie Way.
The Carnegie Way is the framework for who we want – and need – to be as a company and how we
can get there. At its heart, The Carnegie Way is about creating real and sustainable value for all of our
stakeholders.
It’s about differentiating ourselves from our competition through the development of innovative
products, processes and approaches to doing business; to be a true business partner and solutions
provider to our customers. It’s also about creating a culture that is rooted in time-tested principles and
commitment to collaboration, accountability and results at all levels.
Our Carnegie Way transformation is a true journey, not a sprint. However, we are more than two full
years in and our progress continues to exceed expectations. The hard work of The Carnegie Way
transformation is translating into stronger financial results and better performance for our investors,
customers, and employees. Our aspiration to become sustainably profitable, of earning economic profit
across the cycle and being profitable across the trough remains unchanged, and The Carnegie Way is
helping us get closer to that goal.
On the next two pages we will highlight major opportunities we are pursuing to “earn the right to grow”
and “drive profitable growth.”
Phase 1: Earning the right to grow
Revitalizing our facilities
• Investing in critical assets for reliability, quality and
productivity
• Raw Materials
• Steelmaking
• Finishing
Carnegie Way transformation
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Taking the next steps to support our customers' needs requires an acceleration and increase in
investments in our facilities. The highly successful and well-received capital markets transactions that
we completed in the second and third quarters of this year give us a very strong cash and liquidity
position. We are seizing the opportunity to revitalize our facilities by making strategic investments in
critical parts of our operations to improve our product quality and capabilities, improve our customer
service and delivery performance, and lower our costs through more consistent and efficient operating
performance.
We have been investing in revitalizing our facilities but, based on the operating challenges we faced in
the third quarter, we are accelerating the pace of our efforts. The projects we are pursuing cover all
aspects of our operations, and are focused on addressing the assets most critical to our success.
Projects involve both capital investments and enhanced repair and maintenance practices and
spending, including increases in preventative maintenance that we are deploying through our reliability
centered maintenance, or RCM, initiative. We are continuing to implement RCM at all of our facilities
and have seen the benefits of improved maintenance capabilities raise our facilities up to higher
performance standards. While RCM improves maintenance efficiency, the revitalization of our assets
will increase our production.
We currently expect that costs and capital spending associated with revitalizing facilities in the fourth
quarter will be approximately $30 million and $10 million higher, respectively, compared to the third
quarter.
We are currently developing our maintenance and capital spending plans for 2017, and the costs and
capital spending associated with our increased focus on revitalizing our assets will be comprehended in
the annual maintenance and capital spending guidance that we will provide in January when we
release our fourth quarter and full year 2016 results.
Gen 3
PHS
Gen 1+
Gen 1
Mild Steel
Vs. Aluminum
Aluminum
Material Formability
Fracture
Resistance
Corrosion
Resistance
Tooling Cost Piece Cost
Better
Worse
Carnegie Way transformation
Innovation, technology and differentiated automotive solutions
Steel is better for customers and the environment
Steel remains the material of choice given its superior strength, formability, resilience, light-weighting, and cost
U. S. Steel Gen 3 steels further enhance these already superior characteristics
AHSS: Advanced High-Strength Steel
PHS: Press Hardened Steel (Hot-stamped)
Streng
th
Phase 2: Driving profitable growth
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Since the formation of our Commercial Entities, we have placed a high-priority on integrating with and
listening to our customers to find out what they need from us, where they are headed in terms of
product development and how we can create value in helping them get there.
Strong quality and delivery in a reliable and safe manner are the fundamentals we cannot lose sight of
as we seek innovative growth opportunities.
Safety and light-weighting and advanced grades of steel are at the forefront of our automotive
customers’ needs. Our advanced Generation 3 grades of steel offer our customers higher strength,
while also providing higher formability without the need for hot stamping. Based on life cycle
assessment data, steel is more environmentally friendly than aluminum.
We are making innovative investments in the next generation of advanced high strength steels,
including Generation 3 alternatives. We are at the forefront in North America in the development of
Generation 3 grades of advanced high strength steel.
We have developed a proprietary finishing line design that will allow us to produce coated Generation 3
steels in a low cost manner, offering our customers affordable solutions to meet their safety and light
weighting targets. Our customers are actively asking for Generation 3 steels and we intend to be the
first to market with commercially available grades.
The table highlights the multiple advantages that Generation 3 grades exhibit over alternative materials.
We are excited by this opportunity to provide our customers with materials they are actively seeking.
Generation 3 steel is the best material for formability, fracture and corrosion resistance and tooling cost.
Our Generation 3 steels will provide a cost effective solution to allow our customers to both increase
safety and meet their future regulatory obligations.
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Business Update
Steelmaking facilities
Flat-Rolled finishing facilities
Iron ore mining facilities
Tubular facilities
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Operating updates
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There were no significant changes to our operating configuration in the third quarter from the standpoint
of idling or restarting facilities, but we experienced unplanned outages at several of our steelmaking
and finishing facilities that adversely impacted shipments from our Flat-Rolled facilities during the third
quarter. We completed a planned maintenance outage at our Minntac iron ore facility in the third quarter
and a planned blast furnace maintenance outage at Great Lakes Works in October.
We have a scheduled four week outage at one of the smaller blast furnaces at Gary Works this month.
In our Flat-Rolled segment, we are currently operating the steelmaking and finishing facilities at our
Gary, Great Lakes and Mon Valley Works. We continue to operate finishing facilities at our Granite City,
Fairfield, Midwest, East Chicago, and Fairless Hills locations. We continuously review market
conditions and the restart of idled facilities in the context of sustainable increases in steel demand that
would support operating rates at profitable levels.
We have a similar situation at our mining operations. Our Keetac facility remains idled and the
increased efficiencies at Minntac provide the lowest pellet costs for our current steelmaking
requirements. Minntac can support the steelmaking facilities we are currently operating. We would not
expect to restart Keetac until our sustainable projected pellet requirements would support efficient
operation of the facility.
Our Tubular operations continue to face very difficult market conditions. Low and volatile oil prices have
resulted in depressed drilling activity and rig counts. We took decisive actions to reduce our costs by
idling certain facilities within the segment in the first quarter, but we continued to operate the facilities
needed to support our customers. Our welded operations at Lone Star remain idled, and our seamless
operations in Fairfield and Lorain are operating at very low levels, consistent with our current order
rates.
Our European operations are seeing stable market conditions and are running at high levels at this
time.
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Flat-Rolled
YTD auto sales remain slightly
ahead of 2015 levels, up 0.3%
Appliance unit shipments up 4%
YTD through September
according to the Association of
Home Appliance Manufacturers
(AHAM6)
The Architectural Billing Index
(construction leading indicator)
posted two consecutive months
below 50 (indicating contraction);
1st time since summer 2012
Service center carbon flat-rolled
inventory is down 17.5% y-o-y
U. S. Steel Europe
V4** car production is
expected to grow over 3% in
2016
Appliance growth in Central
Europe expected to
outperform EU average
growth in 2016. Central
Europe appliance market
projected to grow 5% in 2016
EU construction activity is
expected to grow nearly 2%
in 4Q
Tubular
Market conditions
improving. Oil rigs
increasing and pockets of
demand beginning to appear
in OCTG products
3Q WTI oil prices flat with
2Q, but recent WTI price
approaching 2016 highs
OCTG inventory supply
chain continues to decrease
Market Updates*
Major industry summary and market fundamentals
** Visegrad Group – Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and
Slovakia
*See Appendix for additional detail and data sources.
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We constantly monitor trends in the markets we serve, and receive updates in those markets directly
from our customers as well as external publications. Based on this information our assessment of our
markets is:
• The automotive market continues to be a very good market for us and we expect slight year-over-
year growth compared with 2015.
• We continue to expect good growth rates in the appliance market similar to last year, yet the
construction market remains choppy and uneven, with an expectation that full year growth might slow
somewhat from 2015.
• Supply chain inventories are decreasing.
• In the energy markets, rig counts are slowly improving, but low oil prices remain a significant
headwind. At this time, we do not see any factors, other than increasing oil prices, that would drive a
significant improvement in tubular demand with impacts to both our Tubular and Flat-Rolled
segments.
• We continue to expect slight growth in the automotive, appliance and construction markets in Europe
as compared to last year, but tin mill products continue to face challenges from imports.
Segment Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and
Income Taxes
$ Millions
Adjusted EBITDA
$ Millions
2Q 2016 4Q 2015 3Q 2015
3Q 2015 4Q 2015 1Q 2016
Note: For reconciliation of non-GAAP amounts see Appendix
4Q 2015 3Q 2015 1Q 2016
Third Quarter 2016 Results
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Adjusted Net Earnings (Loss)
$ Millions
3Q 2015 4Q 2015 2Q 2016
Improved results in all segments
1Q 2016 3Q 2016 2Q 2016 3Q 2016
1Q 2016 3Q 2016 2Q 2016 3Q 2016
Highest segment
results since fourth
quarter 2014
Improved market
prices reflected in
results for our
Flat-Rolled and
European
segments
Reported Net Earnings (Loss)
$ Millions
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We reported net earnings of $51 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, for the third quarter.
We reported operating income for the third quarter of $138 million at the segment level, our highest
quarterly segment results since 2014.
EBITDA, adjusted to exclude an unfavorable adjustment of $14 million for the impairment of intangible
assets, was $272 million for the third quarter.
Our third quarter results improved significantly from the second quarter, with improved results in all of
our segments. Our European segment posted its best results since the third quarter of 2008 and our
Flat-Rolled segment posted its best results since the fourth quarter of 2014. Our improving cost
structure continues to drive increases in our margins and the increase in domestic steel prices in the
second quarter resulted in improved spot and contract price realizations.
While market conditions have improved recently, we remain focused on lowering our break-even point
and working closely with our customers to improve our market position and create value for all of our
stakeholders.
Cash from Operations
$ Millions
2Q 2016 1Q 2016 4Q 2015 LTM 3Q 2016
Total Estimated Liquidity
$ Millions
YE 2015 YE 2014 YE 2013 3Q 2016
Cash and Liquidity
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
$ Millions
Net Debt
$ Millions
YE 2013 YE 2014 YE 2015 3Q 2016
YE 2013 YE 2014 YE 2015 3Q 2016
Increased cash and
liquidity from equity
issuance, improved
operating results
and continued
working capital
reductions
Strong cash and liquidity position
Refinancing of
near term debt
maturities and
equity issuance
improved financial
flexibility and
reduced credit risk
Note: For reconciliation of non-GAAP amounts see Appendix
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We ended the third quarter with $1.4 billion of cash and total liquidity of $3.1 billion.
We generated cash from operations of $264 million in the third quarter. We generated cash from
operations of $577 million for the first nine months of the year, and have reduced working capital by
$491 million in 2016.
In the third quarter we raised net proceeds of $482 million from issuing equity, and we repurchased $62
million of debt in open market purchases for $61 million.
Additional details on our equity issuance and debt repurchases will be provided in our third quarter
2016 Form 10-Q that will be filed tomorrow.
Our net debt at the end of the third quarter was $1.6 billion, its lowest level since the second quarter of
2009.
Maintaining strong cash and liquidity is a competitive advantage for us during a trough in the business
cycle, particularly when the timing and duration of a recovery remains uncertain.
While working capital and capital spending are two areas we control that can have the greatest impact
on our cash and liquidity position, we are working to identify and maximize cash benefits in all areas.
We are working to strengthen our balance sheet and we are constantly evaluating all options to
improve our position so that we are prepared to act quickly when the right opportunity presents itself.
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Income
Taxes
$ Millions
Average Realized Prices
$ / Ton
3Q 2015 4Q 2015 1Q 2016
Third Quarter 2016 Flat-Rolled Segment
3Q 2015 4Q 2015 1Q 2016
Shipments
Net tons (Thousands)
3Q 2015 4Q 2015 2Q 2016
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EBITDA
$ Millions
3Q 2015 4Q 2015 1Q 2016 2Q 2016 3Q 2016 2Q 2016 3Q 2016
2Q 2016 3Q 2016 1Q 2016 3Q 2016
Improved results despite operating challenges
Shipments
negatively impacted
by 125,000 tons
from unplanned
outages
Highest segment
results since
fourth quarter 2014
Note: For reconciliation of non-GAAP amounts see Appendix
Improved spot
market prices also
flowed through to
market based
contracts
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Third quarter results for our Flat-Rolled segment improved from the second quarter as both spot and
contract prices increased, and benefits from an improving product mix and our Carnegie Way initiatives
continued to grow. Operational issues adversely impacted shipments from our Flat-Rolled facilities. In
the last half of the third quarter, we experienced unplanned outages at several of our steelmaking and
finishing facilities. Our third quarter shipments were negatively impacted by approximately 125,000 tons
as a result of unplanned outages, as our streamlined plant operating configuration extends the time it
takes to recover volumes from unplanned outages. A planned outage and lower operating rates at our
mining operations also negatively impacted our results.
The increase in Flat-Rolled results for the third quarter of 2016 compared to the third quarter 2015
primarily resulted from higher average realized prices, lower raw material costs, reduced losses in 2016
after the shutdown of the blast furnace and associated steelmaking assets and most of the finishing
operations at Fairfield Works in the third quarter of 2015, partially offset by increased repairs and
maintenance and other operating costs and increased costs for profit-based payments.
Loss Before Interest and Income Taxes
$ Millions
Average Realized Prices
$ / Ton
3Q 2015 4Q 2015 1Q 2016
Third Quarter 2016 Tubular Segment
3Q 2015 4Q 2015 1Q 2016
Shipments
Net tons (Thousands)
3Q 2015 4Q 2015 1Q 2016
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EBITDA
$ Millions
3Q 2015 4Q 2015 1Q 2016 2Q 2016 3Q 2016 2Q 2016 3Q 2016
2Q 2016 3Q 2016 2Q 2016 3Q 2016
Energy market conditions remain challenging
Historically low
utilization levels
and low prices
continue to
negatively impact
the segment
Imports remain at
high levels
Note: For reconciliation of non-GAAP amounts see Appendix
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Third quarter results for our Tubular segment increased compared to the second quarter, but continue
to reflect the challenges of operating at very low utilization rates in a low price environment.
The decrease in Tubular results for the third quarter of 2016 compared to the third quarter 2015 was
primarily due to lower average realized prices and decreased shipment volumes, as a result of high
import levels, lower energy pricing and a continued decline in drilling activity, partially offset by lower
substrate costs.
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Income
Taxes
$ Millions
Average Realized Prices
$ / Ton
3Q 2015 4Q 2015 1Q 2016
Third Quarter 2016 U. S. Steel Europe Segment
3Q 2015 4Q 2015 1Q 2016
Shipments
Net tons (Thousands)
3Q 2015 4Q 2015 1Q 2016
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EBITDA
$ Millions
3Q 2015 4Q 2015 1Q 2016 2Q 2016 3Q 2016 2Q 2016 3Q 2016
2Q 2016 3Q 2016 2Q 2016 3Q 2016
Highest quarterly results since third quarter 2008
Note: For reconciliation of non-GAAP amounts see Appendix
European trade
cases are
beginning to level
the playing field
Carnegie Way
delivering improved
cost per ton,
despite higher raw
material costs
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Third quarter results for our European segment increased compared to the second quarter due to
higher average realized euro-based prices, partially offset by higher iron ore costs. The ongoing
benefits of our Carnegie Way efforts continue to drive improved operating margins.
The increase in USSE results for the third quarter of 2016 compared to the third quarter 2015 was
primarily due to lower raw materials costs, reduced operating costs from operating efficiencies and
higher shipment volumes, partially offset by lower average realized euro-based prices.
Source: Company Filings
Flat-Rolled Segment
Average realized prices near post-financial crisis average
with increased profitability
Flat-Rolled Segment
$ / short ton
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The Flat-Rolled segment chart above highlights our improving earnings power despite lower average
realized prices. The decisions we have made to exit unprofitable businesses, aggressively address our
cost structure, optimize our facility footprint for current market conditions, and generally address the
things we can control, is resulting in a more profitable business. Our average realized price is just
beginning to move towards our average levels since the financial crisis started in 2008, yet our
EBITDA/ton is significantly higher. In pursuit of higher margins, we have also moved our product mix
towards a more value-add mix. We remain focused on value, not volume.
Carnegie Way Transformation Improving Earnings Power
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First 9 months 2016 vs. first 9 months 2015 Flat-Rolled EBITDA
$ Millions
$55/ton ̶ Carnegie Way Benefits
Flat-Rolled
$ Millions
2015 YTD
EBITDA
Commercial
Cost &
Other Income
Carnegie
Way
2016 YTD
EBITDA
Note: For reconciliation of non-GAAP amounts see Appendix
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Steel prices rebounded sharply in the first half of 2016. Prices increased nearly 70% to their peak
prices in June 2016. The market, however, was coming off of unsustainably low prices that were being
distorted by a combination of heavy volumes of unfairly traded imports, falling scrap prices, and a
dismal energy end-market. These peak 2016 levels, however, only brought market prices back to more
historical norms.
The EBITDA bridge illustrates the significant headwinds we faced over the first nine months of 2016.
Using our Flat-Rolled segment as an example, this bridge chart shows that our adjusted EBITDA
increased despite lower realized prices and volumes. Our focus on improving our value-add mix while
operating a reduced steelmaking footprint is resulting in higher profitability. While we did have favorable
effects from lower raw materials costs, we would have had an EBITDA loss without the Carnegie Way
benefits generated from improving our controllable costs and operating efficiency throughout the year
and optimizing our footprint for the current market conditions.
A $55 per ton improvement from controllable costs and operating efficiency over a one-year period is
certainly not typical in our industry and for your reference we have included in the appendix of this
presentation a slide that illustrates similar progress we made year-to-date in 2016 in both our Tubular
and European segments.
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Appendix
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Major end-markets summary
Flat-Rolled Segment
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Automotive
September sales rebound from a lower than expected August, increasing by a SAAR of 740,000 units.
Vehicle inventory increased by 3 days to 65 days supply on October 1.
Year-to-date (YTD) sales remain slightly ahead of 2015 levels, up 0.3%.
The sales mix of vehicles in 2016 has shifted to 62% truck versus only 53% two years ago.
Industrial
Equipment
Mining equipment continues lower, while expectations for agricultural demand remains flat at low levels.
No near term increase forecasted in construction equipment despite construction market growth.
Tin Plate
Domestic mill shipments YTD through August are down 12%.
Offsetting the domestic volume decreases, imports of tin mill products have increased in 2016, up 11%
over the first 9 months of 2016 (based on September import license data), totaling 800,000 tons.
Appliance
Appliance shipments (AHAM6) in September were very strong, up 6.9% year-over-year (y-o-y), bringing
the total YTD units shipped up 3.6% from 2015.
Pipe
and Tube
Structural tubing orders have decreased as producers balance both inventory and demand in the falling
spot HRC market as they approach the end of the year.
Despite rig counts now over 520 rigs, customers not projecting any demand increase in near future.
Line pipe project quotes are at a normal level, no increased awards being granted at this time.
Construction
Construction has been uneven and below expectations in 2016.
Sept housing starts -9% to a SAAR of 1.047 million, and y-o-y -11.9%. However, permits up 8.5% y-o-y.
Construction spending has increased only 4.9% through August.
Sept ABI fell to 48.4, second month in a row below 50.
2017 non-residential contracted square footage on pace to be lowest since 2013.
Service
Center
September shipments fell 230,000 month-over-month with 2 fewer ship days in September.
Inventory in reasonable position at 2.4 months. Carbon flat-rolled inventory is more than 1.04 million tons
lower y-o-y, a reduction of 17.5%.
Coated shipments well above 2015 levels, up 11%; CR down 5% and HR down over 8% YTD.
Sources: Wards / McGrawHill - Dodge / Customer Reports / MSCI
US Dept of Commerce / Case-Shiller / Census Bureau / AHAM / AISI / AIA
Market industry summary
Tubular Segment
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Sources: Baker Hughes, US Energy Information Administration,
Preston Publishing, Internal
Oil Directed
Rig Count
Higher oil prices led to U.S. energy companies putting more rigs back to work during the
third quarter. The oil directed rig count averaged 390 during 3Q, an increase of 17% quarter
over quarter (q-o-q). As of October 28, there were 441 active oil rigs.
Gas Directed
Rig Count
The natural gas directed rig count averaged 88 during 3Q, an increase of 1% q-o-q.
Improving natural gas market fundamentals and outlook resulted in an increase in drilling in
October. As of October 28, there were 114 active natural gas rigs.
Natural Gas
Storage Level
The year-over-year surplus of gas in storage has nearly disappeared. As of October 21,
there was 3.9 Tcf of natural gas in storage, 1.3% above year-ago levels and 4.9% above the
five year average.
Oil Price
The West Texas Intermediate oil price averaged $45 per barrel during 3Q, no change from
the second quarter. Prices have recently hit 2016 highs, exceeding $50 per barrel.
Natural Gas Price
The Henry Hub natural gas price averaged $2.88 per million btu during 3Q, up $0.74 or 35%
q-o-q. The outlook for 4Q prices remains positive as the U.S. enters the high demand period
for residential heating.
Imports
Imports remain high. During the third quarter, import share of OCTG apparent market
demand is projected to exceed 48%.
OCTG Inventory
Overall OCTG supply chain inventory continues to decrease and demand is developing for
certain products as drilling rates increase. Months supply is below 10.
Major end-markets summary
United States Steel Corporation
U. S. Steel Europe Segment
Sources: Eurofer, USSK Marketing, IHS, BDS
Automotive
EU car production reached 4.1 million units in 3Q, a decrease of 2.5% y-o-y. EU car production is
projected to grow by 2.3% y-o-y in 4Q to 4.6 million units. Total 2016 EU car production is forecasted to
grow by 3.6% to roughly 18.7 million units. V4 car production is anticipated to increase by 0.1% y-o-y in
4Q after 3Q’s fall of 3.5% y-o-y. Total V4 2016 car production is forecasted to grow by 3.2% to roughly
3.4 million units.
Appliance
The EU appliance market is projected to grow by 4.5% in 3Q and 2.2% in 4Q y-o-y. Demand conditions
for the electrical domestic appliances sector have remained favorable, reflecting the sustained boost
from private consumption in the EU and improving momentum in activity of the residential construction
sector. Low interest rates and easing financing conditions have also encouraged private real estate
investment. EU domestic appliance market is expected to increase by 4.6% y-o-y in 2016. Central
Europe will continue to achieve higher growth in 2016 at 5% y-o-y.
Tin Plate
EU tin market consumption has decreased by 3% in 3Q, in line with q-o-q trend in 2015. Weak results in
the European agriculture sector and a seasonal slowdown in 4Q combined with an ongoing inflow of
cheap Asian imports are resulting in a projection of consumption growth at 2% y-o-y in 2016.
Construction
The estimates for 3Q are positive with growth expected at 1.6% y-o-y, reflecting improvement of the
construction activity in the countries where the construction output stagnated during previous quarter.
With fairly similar conditions anticipated for 4Q, Eurofer expects growth of 1.8% y-o-y. Total output
growth in the EU is forecasted to 1.4% in 2016.
Service
Centers
After the strong sales activity of service centers in first half 2016, the EU flat product distribution sector’s
outlook for 4Q looks more challenging but still positive. Sales during the second half 2016 are expected
to reflect the usual seasonal destocking over this period, but the key factor with regards to expected firm
and stable supply is the low level of imports into the EU market.
U. S. Steel Commercial – Contract vs. Spot
Contract vs. spot mix – twelve months ended September 30, 2016
Firm
28%
Market Based
Quarterly *
22%
Flat-Rolled
Market
Based
Monthly *
14%
Tubular U. S. Steel Europe
Spot
25%
Cost Based
10%
Contract: 75%
Spot: 25%
Firm
41%
Market Based
Quarterly*
2%
Spot
36%
Cost Based
10%
Program
36%
Contract: 64%
Spot: 36%
Market Based
Monthly*
11%
Spot
64%
Program: 36%
Spot: 64%
United States Steel Corporation
Market Based
Semi-annual *
1%
*Annual contract volume commitments with price adjustments in stated time frame
United States Steel Corporation
Other Items
Capital Spending
Third quarter actual $51 million, 2016 estimate $350 million
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Third quarter actual $126 million, 2016 estimate $505 million
Pension and Other Benefits Costs
Third quarter actual $32 million, 2016 estimate $101 million
Pension and Other Benefits Cash Payments
(excluding voluntary pension contributions)
Third quarter actual $50 million, 2016 estimate $155 million
Safety Performance Rates
Global OSHA Recordable Incidence Rates
2010 through September 2016
United States Steel Corporation
Frequency of Injuries (per 200,000 manhours)
Data for 2010 forward includes Lone Star Tubular Operations, Bellville Tubular Operations, Rig Site Services,
Tubular Processing Houston, Offshore Operations Houston, and Wheeling Machine Products. Data for 2011
forward includes Transtar. Data for 2010 through 2011 includes U. S. Steel Serbia. Data for 2010 through 2014
Includes Canada.
1% Improvement 2010 to 2016
Global Days Away From Work Incidence Rates
2010 through September 2016
35% Improvement 2010 to 2016
Flat-Rolled
$ Millions
Tubular
$ Millions
Note: For reconciliation of non-GAAP amounts see Appendix
Carnegie Way Transformation Improving Earnings Power
United States Steel Corporation
2015 YTD
EBITDA Commercial
Costs & Other
Income
2016 YTD
EBITDA 2015 YTD
EBITDA
Commercial Costs & Other
Income
2016 YTD
EBITDA
First 9 months 2016 vs. first 9 months 2015 Segment EBITDA
U. S. Steel Europe
$ Millions
2015 YTD
EBITDA Commercial
Costs & Other
Income
2016 YTD
EBITDA
($67)
Price
($196)
Volume
($223)
$275
($166)
$136
Price
($149)
Volume
($68)
$176
$87
$182
$45
$27/ton ̶ Carnegie Way Benefits
$172/ton ̶ Carnegie Way Benefits
Carnegie
Way Carnegie
Way
Carnegie
Way
$55/ton ̶ Carnegie Way Benefits
$153 Volume
($184)
Price
($432)
$237
$425
$199
United States Steel Corporation
Net Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA included in Outlook
Reconciliation of Net Earnings to adjusted EBITDA Included in Outlook
($ millions) FY 2016
Projected net loss attributable to United States Steel Corporation included in Outlook ($355)
Estimated income tax expense 40
Estimated net interest and other financial costs 270
Estimated depreciation, depletion and amortization 505
Restructuring, impairment and other charges 15
Projected annual adjusted EBITDA included in Outlook $475
United States Steel Corporation
Net Debt
Net Debt
($ millions)
3Q 2016 YE 2015 YE 2014 YE 2013
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt $92 $45 $378 $323
Long-term debt, less unamortized discount 2,988 3,093 3,086 3,576
Total Debt $3,080 $3,138 $3,464 $3,899
Less: Cash and cash equivalents 1,445 755 1,354 604
Net Debt $1,635 $2,383 $2,110 $3,295
Reconciliation of net debt
United States Steel Corporation
Adjusted Results
($ millions)
3Q 2016 2Q 2016 1Q 2016 4Q 2015 3Q 2015
Reported net earnings (loss) $51 ($46) ($340) ($1,133) ($173)
Supplemental unemployment and severance costs and other charges ─ (23) 25 ─ 7
Loss on shutdown of Fairfield Works Flat-Rolled Operations (a) ─ ─ ─ ─ 53
Losses associated with U. S. Steel Canada Inc. ─ ─ ─ 121 10
Loss on debt extinguishment ─ 24 ─ ─ ─
Granite City Works temporary idling charges ─ ─ ─ 99 ─
Impairment of equity investment ─ ─ ─ 18 ─
Impairment of intangible assets 14 ─ ─ ─ ─
Loss on retirement of senior convertible notes ─ ─ ─ 36 ─
Postemployment benefit actuarial adjustment ─ ─ ─ 26 ─
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance ─ ─ ─ 753 ─
Restructuring and other charges ─ ─ ─ 47 ─
Adjusted net earnings (loss) $65 ($45) ($315) ($33) ($103)
Reconciliation of reported and adjusted net earnings (losses)
(a) Includes the shutdown of the blast furnace and associated steelmaking operations, along with most of the Flat-Rolled finishing operations at
Fairfield Works, and does not include the slab and rounds caster and #5 coating line.
United States Steel Corporation
Adjusted Results
($ per share) 3Q 2016 2Q 2016 1Q 2016 4Q 2015 3Q 2015
Reported diluted EPS (LPS) $0.32 ($0.32) ($2.32) ($7.74) ($1.18)
Supplemental unemployment and severance costs and other charges ─ (0.16) 0.17 ─ 0.05
Loss on shutdown of Fairfield Works Flat-Rolled Operations (a) ─ ─ ─ ─ 0.36
Losses associated with U. S. Steel Canada Inc. ─ ─ ─ 0.82 0.07
Loss on debt extinguishment ─ 0.17 ─ ─ ─
Granite City Works temporary idling charges ─ ─ ─ 0.68 ─
Impairment of equity investment ─ ─ ─ 0.12 ─
Impairment of intangible assets 0.08 ─ ─ ─ ─
Loss on retirement of senior convertible notes ─ ─ ─ 0.25 ─
Postemployment benefit actuarial adjustment ─ ─ ─ 0.18 ─
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance ─ ─ ─ 5.14 ─
Restructuring and other charges ─ ─ ─ 0.32 ─
Adjusted diluted EPS (LPS) $0.40 ($0.31) ($2.15) ($0.23) ($0.70)
Reconciliation of reported and adjusted diluted EPS (LPS)
(a) Includes the shutdown of the blast furnace and associated steelmaking operations, along with most of the Flat-Rolled finishing operations at
Fairfield Works, and does not include the slab and rounds caster and #5 coating line.
United States Steel Corporation
Adjusted Results
($ millions)
3Q 2016 2Q 2016 1Q 2016 4Q 2015 3Q 2015
Reported net earnings (loss) $51 ($46) ($340) ($1,133) ($173)
Income tax provision (benefit) 19 (7) 14 593 (50)
Net interest and other financial costs 62 81 65 87 53
Reported earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes $132 $28 ($261) ($453) ($170)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense 126 129 129 129 136
EBITDA $258 $157 ($132) ($324) ($34)
Supplemental unemployment and severance costs and other charges ─ (23) 25 ─ 12
Loss on shutdown of Fairfield Works Flat-Rolled Operations (a) ─ ─ ─ ─ 91
Losses associated with U. S. Steel Canada Inc. ─ ─ ─ 121 16
Granite City Works temporary idling charges ─ ─ ─ 99 ─
Impairment of equity investment ─ ─ ─ 18 ─
Impairment of intangible assets 14 ─ ─ ─ ─
Postemployment benefit actuarial adjustment ─ ─ ─ 26 ─
Restructuring and other charges ─ ─ ─ 47 ─
Adjusted EBITDA $272 134 ($107) ($13) $85
Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA
(a) Includes the shutdown of the blast furnace and associated steelmaking operations, along with most of the Flat-Rolled finishing operations at
Fairfield Works, and does not include the slab and rounds caster and #5 coating line.
United States Steel Corporation
Adjusted Results
Segment EBITDA – Flat-Rolled
($ millions)
3Q 2016 2Q 2016 1Q 2016 4Q 2015 3Q 2015 2Q 2015 1Q 2015
Segment earnings (loss) before interest and income
taxes
$114 $6 ($188) ($88) ($18) ($64) ($67)
Depreciation 87 89 91 $90 99 99 104
Segment EBITDA $201 $95 ($97) $2 $81 $35 $37
Reconciliation of segment EBITDA
Segment EBITDA – Tubular
($ millions)
3Q 2016 2Q 2016 1Q 2016 4Q 2015 3Q 2015 2Q 2015 1Q 2015
Segment earnings (loss) before interest and income
taxes
($75) ($78) ($64) ($64) ($50) ($66) $1
Depreciation 17 17 17 16 14 17 17
Segment EBITDA ($58) ($61) ($47) ($48) ($36) ($49) $18
Segment EBITDA – U. S. Steel Europe
($ millions)
3Q 2016 2Q 2016 1Q 2016 4Q 2015 3Q 2015 2Q 2015 1Q 2015
Segment earnings (loss) before interest and income
taxes
$81 $55 ($14) $6 $18 $20 $37
Depreciation 21 20 19 20 21 20 20
Segment EBITDA $102 $75 $5 $26 $39 $40 $57