United States Steel Corporation
Third Quarter 2017
Earnings Presentation
October 31, 2017
© 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 2017. They should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements contained in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
This release 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 “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2016, 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, segment EBITDA, and net debt which are all non-GAAP measures, as additional
measurements to enhance the understanding of our performance.
We believe that EBITDA and segment EBITDA, considered along with net earnings (loss) and segment earnings (loss) before interest and
income taxes, are relevant indicators of trends relating to our operating performance and provide management and investors with additional
information for comparison of our operating results to the operating results of other companies. 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. 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) and adjusted net earnings (loss) per diluted share are non-GAAP measures that exclude the effects of gains (losses)
associated with our retained interest in U. S. Steel Canada Inc., gains (losses) on the sale of ownership interests in equity investees,
restructuring charges, impairment charges, and debt extinguishment and other related costs that are not part of the Company’s core operations.
Adjusted EBITDA is also a non-GAAP measure that excludes the effects of gains (losses) associated with our retained interest in U. S. Steel
Canada Inc., gains (losses) on the sale of ownership interests in equity investees, restructuring charges, and impairment charges. 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 by excluding the effects of gains (losses) associated with our
retained interest in U. S. Steel Canada Inc. gains (losses) on the sale of ownership interests in equity investees, restructuring charges,
impairment charges, and debt extinguishment and other related costs 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 as alternative measures of operating
performance and not alternative measures of the Company’s liquidity. 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 earnings (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.
United States Steel Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
2017 Outlook
If market conditions remain at their current levels, we expect:
• 2017 net earnings of approximately $323 million, or $1.83 per share, 2017
adjusted net earnings of approximately $300 million, or $1.70 per share, and
consolidated adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.075 billion.
o EBITDA by Segment;
• Flat-Rolled EBITDA of approximately $725 million;
• U. S. Steel Europe EBITDA of approximately $400 million;
• Tubular EBITDA of approximately ($50) million; and
Other Businesses EBITDA of approximately $60 million, offset by approximately $60
million of postretirement benefit expense.
We believe market conditions, which include spot prices, raw material costs,
customer demand, import volumes, supply chain inventories, rig counts and energy
prices, will change, and as changes occur during the balance of 2017, we expect
these changes to be reflected in our net earnings and adjusted EBITDA.
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We remain focused on our operations, revitalizing our assets, and developing our talent. We are seeing operating
improvements in the assets in which we are investing. This increases our confidence that we will achieve the
2020 improvement targets we have disclosed. We believe the attention to our assets and employees, with
continued focus on improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost, will result in improved operating reliability and
enable us to remain a strong business partner for our customers.
See the Appendix for the reconciliation of Outlook net earnings to consolidated Outlook adjusted EBITDA and
Outlook segment earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes to segment Outlook EBITDA.
Flat-Rolled Segment asset revitalization program
A comprehensive program to:
• Improve our profitability and competitiveness
• Meet the increasing expectations of our customers
A structured and flexible program:
• Smaller and less complex projects to reduce execution risk
• Adaptable to changing business conditions
Multi-year implementation timeline to:
• Minimize disruptions to our operations
• Ensure we continue to support our customers
Focusing on operations
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Our Flat-Rolled segment asset revitalization program is a comprehensive investment plan with a continuous focus
on improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost. As we revitalize our assets, we expect to increase profitability,
productivity, operational consistency, and reduce volatility.
This program is designed to prioritize investment in the areas with the greatest expected returns. Importantly,
while this is a large program, the majority of projects are not large, complex projects. This means that projects are
easier to execute. Due to the smaller nature of many of the projects, we do not have to complete the entire
program in order to start seeing benefits. Also, by breaking the program down into a series of smaller projects, we
have greater flexibility to adjust the scope and pace of project implementation based on changes in business
conditions.
Our asset revitalization program covers investments in our existing assets, but is not just sustaining capital and
maintenance spending; the projects were selected to deliver both operational and commercial benefits, with most
of the benefits coming from operational improvements. The commercial benefits we expect to realize will be driven
primarily by things we can control, such as better product quality, improved delivery performance, and increased
throughput on constrained assets. Being regarded as a top quartile performer in the eyes of our customers will
support sustainable commercial benefits from these investments. After we complete our full asset revitalization
program, we expect to have a strong core infrastructure, and strong reliability centered maintenance
organizations. We will deliver products to our customers with improved reliability and quality.
While this program only covers our existing assets, it is intended to create a stable foundation for our future as we
continue to evaluate strategic growth projects to strengthen our position as the markets we serve continue to grow
and evolve.
Blast furnace
BOP, QBOP
& slab caster Hot strip mill
Cold mill &
finishing unit
Steel Making Hot Rolling Finishing Iron Making
▪ Converting raw
materials to
liquid iron
▪ Converting liquid iron
to liquid steel
▪ Converting liquid
steel to steel slabs
▪ Converting slabs to
hot rolled coils
▪ Pickling
▪ Cold rolling
▪ Coating, Tin
Flat-Rolled Segment asset revitalization program
~$200 million ~$400 million ~$300 million ~$300 million
Projected capital spending by production process
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We currently expect capital spending for our asset revitalization program to be approximately $1.2 billion from
2017 through 2020. We are investing in our assets throughout the entire production process, with targeted
improvements in operating efficiency, unplanned downtime, reliability, quality, and costs. While this program
covers a wide range of assets in our Flat-Rolled segment, we are placing a strong emphasis on thirteen of our
most critical assets. In iron making, these critical assets are the blast furnaces at Gary Works and Great Lakes
Works. In steel making, they are the steel shop and caster at Gary Works and the steel shop at Mon Valley Works.
In hot rolling, they are the hot strip mills at Gary Works, Great Lakes Works and Mon Valley Works. In finishing, it
is the cold mill at Mon Valley Works.
We currently expect the timing of the capital spending for our asset revitalization program to be as follows:
• Approximately $200 - $250 million in 2017
• Approximately $450 - $500 million in 2018
• Balance to be spent in 2019 and 2020
By 2020 we expect the Flat-Rolled Segment asset revitalization program to deliver:
• Increased slab production capability at Gary Works, Great Lakes Works and Mon Valley Works by a total
of approximately 1 million tons from our current 2017 forecast of approximately 10 million tons
• EBITDA improvement by 2020 of approximately $275 - $325 million annually as compared with 2016 as
the base year, assuming current raw materials costs and other market factors
This projected EBITDA improvement of $275 - $325 million annually would imply an internal rate of return range of
15% - 20%, well above our weighted average cost of capital.
Project update
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Production
Process
Completed Project Future Project
Iron Making • Great Lakes D4 BF Cooling Water Piping &
Instrumentation
• $2 million invested
• Completed in 3Q 2017
• Improves reliability and operational control
• Gary Works #6 BF Outage
• $26 million estimated investment
• To be completed in 4Q 2017
• Improve reliability
Steel Making • Mon Valley BOP Remote Pit Pushing Equipment
• <$1 million invested
• Completed in 3Q 2017
• Increases operating availability and
improves safety
• Gary Works Casters A Line Turret Bearing
• $6 million estimated investment
• To be completed in 4Q 2017
• Improve reliability
Hot Rolling • Mon Valley Works HSM #6 Discharge Table / Rolls
and Bearings
• $1 million invested
• Completed in 3Q 2017
• Reduces costs and improves quality
• Gary Works HSM Furnace Burners
• $2 million estimated investment
• To be completed in 4Q 2017
• Improve efficiency and reduce natural
gas usage
Finishing • Great Lakes #1 CGL W-Tube Replacements
• $1 million invested
• Completed in 3Q 2017
• Improves throughput and quality
• Great Lakes Works Temper Mill Electrostatic
Oiler
• $1 million estimated investment
• To be completed in 2Q 2018
• Improve reliability and rust prevention
Flat-Rolled Segment asset revitalization program
HSM = Hot Strip Mill
BOP = Basic Oxygen Process
BF = Blast Furnace
CGL = Continuous Galvanizing Line
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We have completed numerous projects so far this year, started hundreds more, and are in the planning and
development stage for additional projects for 2018. A selection of completed projects are below:
Iron Making - Great Lakes D4 BF Cooling Water Piping & Instrumentation
• Extensive repairs and replacement of the furnace water cooling system to reduce leaks and improve
troubleshooting.
• Improves the reliability and operational control of D4 blast furnace and extends the lifespan of the refractory
lining.
• This project, along with others, has resulted in multiple internal production records.
Steel Making – Mon Valley Remote Pit Pushing Equipment
• Innovative project allows routine maintenance to be performed through remote operation of mobile equipment.
• Improves safety and productivity of the MVW Steel Making facility.
Hot Rolling - Mon Valley Works Hot Strip Mill #6 Discharge Table / Rolls and Bearings
• Extensive work to improve the operating condition of the hot strip mill furnace discharge section of the mill.
• Improves quality and yield.
Great Lakes #1 Continuous Galvanizing Line W-Tube Replacements
• Replaced indirect heating elements in the furnace.
• Improves production and quality through the facility.
Quality
% Improvement vs. 2016 Base
Reliability (including Unplanned Maintenance Downtime)
% Improvement vs. 2016 Base
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Capital Spending
$ Millions
Performance Scorecard
EBITDA improvement
$ Millions
$275-$325 M
2020 Target 2017 Target
$1,200 M
2020 Target 2017 Target
$200 - $250M
+25%
2020 Target 2017 End of
Year Target
7%
2020 Target
+16%
3%
2017 End of
Year Target
Flat-Rolled Segment asset revitalization program
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We have developed a performance scorecard that includes two financial and two non-financial metrics for tracking
our progress on implementing our Flat-Rolled Segment asset revitalization program. We believe these metrics will
effectively demonstrate how successfully we are implementing the program.
We consider 2017 to be an investment year for the asset revitalization program. Therefore, the 2017 EBITDA
improvement target is zero. As we move into 2018, we will begin quantifying the run-rate benefits of the
investments we are making, and we will provide a 2018 target EBITDA improvement. By 2020, we expect the
annual EBITDA improvement as a result of our asset revitalization program to be $275-$325 million as compared
with 2016 as the base year, assuming current raw materials costs and other market factors.
Our progress against the capital spending projection will show the pace of progress, and our progress on the
quality and unplanned downtime (now referred to as reliability) will reflect the operational improvements achieved,
which are significant drivers for delivering the targeted EBITDA improvement.
We have expanded the scope of the unplanned maintenance downtime metric to also include all other operating
downtime and production slowdowns that impact our overall equipment effectiveness. We believe this more
comprehensive reliability metric has a stronger correlation to our EBITDA improvement metric.
We have established our targets for these metrics at the completion of the program in 2020, and have also
established our targets for the progress we expect to make in 2017. When we release our full year 2017 results,
we will show how we have performed versus our 2017 targets, and we will establish our targets for 2018.
YTD 2017 Actual FY 2017 Forecast
$1,325
FY 2016 Actual
$972 $950
FY 2015 Actual
$964
$ Millions
Annual maintenance and outage expense
Flat-Rolled Segment
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Note: YTD 2017 is nine months ended 9/30/2017
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We currently expect total maintenance and outage expense for our Flat-Rolled Segment to be approximately
$1.325 billion in 2017. This amount includes all normal maintenance and outage expense as well as maintenance
and outage expense related to our asset revitalization program, and is a $375 million increase from the $950
million we incurred in 2016.
While our overall maintenance and outage expense in 2015 and 2016 was influenced by the significant steel
market downturn that impacted both of those years, at approximately $85 to $90 per ton of raw steel production,
this still reflects a commitment to maintaining our facilities even under difficult circumstances.
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Business Update
Iron ore mining facilities
Steel making facilities
Flat-Rolled finishing facilities
Tubular facilities
U. S. Steel Europe
Operating updates
At our Flat-Rolled segment iron ore mining operations, we are operating both our Minntac and Keetac facilities.
Our Keetac facility successfully resumed pellet production on February 24, 2017 after having been idled for nearly
two years. The restart of Keetac helps support our third party pellet sales, while continuing to meet our current
domestic steel making needs.
We are currently operating the steel making and finishing facilities at our Gary, Great Lakes, and Mon Valley
Works. We continue to operate finishing facilities at our Granite City Works, and began rolling slabs on the hot
strip mill on February 14, 2017. The steel making operations at Granite City Works remain idled. We continue to
operate the finishing facilities at our 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 are currently operating our seamless mills in Fairfield, AL and Lorain, OH. Our seamless mill in Fairfield
produces mid-range diameter pipe, while our Lorain #3 mill produces large diameter pipe that is historically used
for off-shore drilling. We are currently purchasing rounds from third parties to feed our seamless mills. We
restarted our Lone Star #2 welded pipe mill in late April. We permanently shut down the Lorain #6 Quench and
Temper mill in March 2017 and have decided to relocate the equipment to one of several other sites under
consideration to optimize our operations.
Our European operations are seeing stable market conditions and are running at high levels.
Global OSHA Recordables
Frequency of Injuries (per 200,000 manhours)
Total Severity Performance
Frequency of Days Lost/Restricted (per 200,000 manhours)
Global Safety Performance
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Days Away From Work
Frequency of Injuries (per 200,000 manhours)
0.73
1.02 0.97
0.88
0.94
2016 1Q 2017 2Q 2017 October 2017
0.09
0.16
0.13
0.14
0.15
2Q 2017 October 2017 1Q 2017 2016
34.44 34.97
29.61
20.20
42.88
2Q 2017 October 2017 2016 1Q 2017
3Q 2017 3Q 2017
3Q 2017
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Our objective is to attain a sustainable zero harm culture supported by leadership and owned by an engaged and
highly skilled workforce, empowered with the capabilities and resources needed to assess, reduce, and eliminate
workplace risks and hazards.
Global OSHA Recordables
• 2017 Recordable Rate 3x better than BLS Iron and Steel Mills
• 2017 Recordable Rate 32% better than AISI
Days Away From Work
• 2017 Days Away Rate 6x better than BLS Iron and Steel Mills
• 2017 Days Away Rate 43% better than AISI
Serious Injury Index (greater than or equal to 31 Days Away)
• 2017 Serious Injury Index 4x better than BLS Iron and Steel Mills
BLS = U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
AISI = American Iron and Steel Institute
Cash from Operations
$ Millions
Total Estimated Liquidity
$ Millions
Financial Flexibility
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
$ Millions
$541
$580
$299
$267
3Q 2017 3Q 2016 YTD 2016 YTD 2017
Net Debt
$ Millions
$1,694
$1,515
$755
$1,354
YE 2015 YE 2016 3Q 2017 YE 2014
Strong cash and liquidity positions
Note: For reconciliation of non-GAAP amounts see Appendix
$1,205
$1,516
$2,383
$2,110
3Q 2017 YE 2016 YE 2015 YE 2014
$3,488
$2,899
$2,375
$3,082
YE 2014 YE 2015 YE 2016 3Q 2017
Strong liquidity
supports asset
revitalization
program
Cash conversion
cycle at a record
32 days, an 11 day
improvement from
4Q 2016
Note: YTD 2016 and YTD 2017 is nine months ended 9/30/2016 and 9/30/2017, respectively
Net cash provided by operating activities was $299 million in the third quarter compared to net cash provided by
operating activities of $267 million in the same period last year. The change is primarily due to improved financial
results.
The quarter end cash balance was approximately $1.7 billion, an increase of $179 million from 2016 year-end
levels, as improved financial results, the approximately $127 million received related to U. S. Steel Canada in the
second quarter, and the $105 million we received from the sale of our 15% interest in Tilden Mining Company L.C.
in the third quarter, were partially offset by a net reduction of long-term debt and working capital changes. The
cash conversion cycle has improved by 11 days since the end of 2016 primarily as a result of on-going inventory
initiatives.
Total liquidity improved significantly from year-end 2016 levels due to improved cash levels and higher Asset
Based Loan availability, which was driven by improved profitability as well as collateral levels.
The decrease in net debt is a result of increased cash and the net reduction of long-term debt.
Our strong cash and liquidity position supports our strategic decision to accelerate our asset revitalization efforts.
Segment Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and
Income Taxes
$ Millions
Adjusted EBITDA
$ Millions
Note: For reconciliation of non-GAAP amounts see Appendix
Third Quarter 2017 Results
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Adjusted Net Earnings (Loss)
$ Millions
Results continue to reflect higher selling prices and shipments
$205
($297)
$161
$65
YTD 2016 3Q 2016 YTD 2017 3Q 2017
YTD EBITDA
increased for all
three segments in
2017 as compared
with 2016
Reported Net Earnings (Loss)
$ Millions
Focused on
operations and
asset revitalization
$228
($335)
$147
$51
YTD 2016 3Q 2016 YTD 2017 3Q 2017
$444
($121)
$238
$138
YTD 2016 3Q 2016 YTD 2017 3Q 2017
$778
$299
$342
$272
YTD 2016 3Q 2016 YTD 2017 3Q 2017
Note: YTD 2016 and YTD 2017 is nine months ended 9/30/2016 and 9/30/2017, respectively
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Our results for the first nine months of 2017 improved over the first nine months of 2016. All three of our
segments improved compared to the first nine months of 2016. Third quarter and nine month 2017 results include
favorable impacts of $95 million and $205 million, respectively, related to our previously disclosed change in
accounting method for property, plant, and equipment.
We are focused on our strategic priorities: driving operational excellence across our business – from our plants to
our support teams; investing in our facilities through our asset revitalization program; and providing our employees
with the resources they need to implement positive, substantive changes. Successful execution of this strategy will
result in continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost and create meaningful value and returns for
all of our stakeholders, including employees, customers, and stockholders.
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Income Taxes
$ Millions
Flat-Rolled EBITDA Bridge
3Q 2016 vs. 3Q 2017 ($ Millions)
Third Quarter 2017 Flat-Rolled Segment
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EBITDA
$ Millions
Note: For reconciliation of non-GAAP amounts see Appendix
$288
($68)
$160
$114
YTD 2017 YTD 2016 3Q 2017 3Q 2016
$551
$199
$243
$201
YTD 2017 YTD 2016 3Q 2017 3Q 2016 $50
$243
$201
$115
3Q 2017 Other Maintenance
& Outage
($36)
Raw Materials
($87)
Commercial 3Q 2016
Flat-Rolled EBITDA Bridge
YTD 2016 vs. YTD 2017 ($ Millions)
$684
$145
$551
$199 ($334)
($143)
Commercial YTD 2016 Raw Materials Other Maintenance
& Outage
YTD 2017
Note: YTD 2016 and YTD 2017 is nine months ended 9/30/2016 and 9/30/2017, respectively
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Results for our Flat-Rolled segment improved for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared
with the same periods in 2016 primarily due to higher average realized selling prices and increased third party
pellet sales, partially offset by higher raw material costs and increased maintenance and outage costs. In
addition, the third quarter and nine month 2017 Flat-Rolled segment results include favorable impacts of $86
million and $187 million, respectively, related to our previously disclosed change in accounting method for
property, plant, and equipment.
3Q 2016 vs. 3Q 2017 EBITDA Bridge:
Commercial – The improvement in 3Q17 versus the same period last year is primarily the result of higher average
realized prices and increased earnings from the sale of iron ore pellets to third party customers.
Raw Materials – The unfavorable impact in 3Q17 is primarily the result of higher raw material costs across all raw
material categories, except for iron ore.
Maintenance and Outage – The unfavorable impact in 3Q17 is primarily the result of higher overall maintenance
costs, and increased costs associated with our asset revitalization program.
Other – The favorable impact in 3Q17 is primarily the result of our change in accounting method for property,
plant, and equipment, partially offset by higher natural gas and electricity costs.
YTD 2016 vs. YTD 2017 EBITDA Bridge:
Commercial – The YTD improvement versus the same period in 2016 is primarily the result of higher average
realized prices and increased earnings from the sale of iron ore pellets to third party customers.
Raw Materials – The unfavorable YTD impact is primarily the result of higher raw material costs, particularly scrap
and coal.
Maintenance and Outage – The unfavorable YTD impact is primarily the result of higher overall maintenance
costs, and increased costs associated with our asset revitalization program.
Other – The favorable YTD impact is primarily the result of our change in accounting method for property, plant,
and equipment, partially offset by higher natural gas and electricity costs.
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Income Taxes
$ Millions
U. S. Steel Europe EBITDA Bridge
3Q 2016 vs. 3Q 2017 ($ Millions)
Third Quarter 2017 U. S. Steel Europe Segment
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EBITDA
$ Millions
Note: For reconciliation of non-GAAP amounts see Appendix
$215
$122
$73 $81
YTD 2017 YTD 2016 3Q 2017 3Q 2016
$271
$182
$93 $102
YTD 2017 YTD 2016 3Q 2017 3Q 2016
$100
$93 $102
3Q 2017 Other
$1
Maintenance
& Outage
($6)
Raw Materials
($104)
Commercial 3Q 2016
U. S. Steel Europe EBITDA Bridge
YTD 2016 vs. YTD 2017 ($ Millions)
$481
$271 $29
$182
YTD 2017 Other Maintenance
& Outage
($22)
Raw Materials
($399)
Commercial YTD 2016
Note: YTD 2016 and YTD 2017 is nine months ended 9/30/2016 and 9/30/2017, respectively
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Third quarter results for our European segment declined compared with the third quarter of 2016 primarily due to
higher raw material costs, particularly for coal and iron ore, partially offset by higher average realized euro-based
prices. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, our European segment improved compared with the
same period in 2016 primarily due to higher average realized euro-based selling prices, partially offset by higher
raw material costs, particularly for coal and iron ore.
3Q 2016 vs. 3Q 2017 EBITDA Bridge:
Commercial – The improvement in 3Q17 versus the same period last year is primarily the result of higher average
realized euro-based prices.
Raw Materials – The unfavorable impact in 3Q17 is primarily the result of higher coal and iron ore costs.
Maintenance and Outage – The year-over-year change is not material.
Other - The year-over-year change is not material.
YTD 2016 vs. YTD 2017 EBITDA Bridge:
Commercial – The YTD improvement versus the same period in 2016 is primarily the result of higher average
realized euro-based prices.
Raw Materials – The unfavorable YTD impact is primarily the result of higher coal and iron ore costs.
Maintenance and Outage – The YTD change is primarily due to higher outage costs.
Other - The YTD improvement is primarily due to our change in accounting method for property, plant, and
equipment.
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Income Taxes
$ Millions
Tubular EBITDA Bridge
3Q 2016 vs. 3Q 2017 ($ Millions)
Third Quarter 2017 Tubular Segment
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EBITDA
$ Millions
Note: For reconciliation of non-GAAP amounts see Appendix
($93)
($217)
($7)
($75)
YTD 2017 YTD 2016 3Q 2017 3Q 2016
($54)
($166)
$4
($58)
YTD 2017 YTD 2016 3Q 2017 3Q 2016
$4
($58)
3Q 2017 Other
$15
Maintenance
& Outage
$6
Raw Materials
($19)
Commercial
$60
3Q 2016
Tubular EBITDA Bridge
YTD 2016 vs. YTD 2017 ($ Millions)
($39)
($54)
($166)
YTD 2017
$43
Maintenance
& Outage
$6
Raw Materials Commercial
$102
YTD 2016 Other
Note: YTD 2016 and YTD 2017 is nine months ended 9/30/2016 and 9/30/2017, respectively
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Third quarter results for our Tubular segment improved compared with the third quarter of 2016 due to higher
shipment volumes and average realized selling prices, partially offset by increased substrate costs. For the nine
months ended September 30, 2017, our Tubular segment improved compared with the same period in 2016
primarily due to higher average realized selling prices, higher volumes, increased operating efficiencies, and fixed
cost reductions, partially offset by increased substrate costs.
3Q 2016 vs. 3Q 2017 EBITDA Bridge:
Commercial – The improvement in 3Q17 versus the same period last year is primarily the result of higher average
realized prices and higher shipments, resulting from increases in rig counts and drilling activity.
Raw Materials – The unfavorable impact in 3Q17 is primarily the result of increased costs for steel substrate.
Maintenance and Outage – The year-over-year change is primarily due to lower outage costs.
Other - The improvement in 3Q17 is primarily due to fixed cost reductions and footprint optimization.
YTD 2016 vs. YTD 2017 EBITDA Bridge:
Commercial – The YTD improvement versus the same period in 2016 is primarily the result of higher average
realized prices, higher shipments, and the operating efficiencies associated with nearly double the shipment
volumes from the prior year.
Raw Materials – The unfavorable YTD impact is primarily the result of increased costs for steel substrate.
Maintenance and Outage – The YTD change is not material.
Other - The favorable YTD impact is primarily due to fixed cost reductions and footprint optimization.
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Carnegie Way
12%
55%
United States Steel Corporation
Carnegie Way Benefits1 – Full Year 2017 Impact
$ Millions
1 Carnegie Way benefits are based on the incremental impact in 2017 as compared
to 2016 as the base year.
$440
$390 $50
Total 2017 benefits
announced to date
Additional
announced today
Previously announced
54% 36%
8%
2%
Manufacturing
Supply Chain & Logistics
SG&A
Other
By Category
69%
20%
10%
1%
Flat-Rolled
U. S. Steel Europe
Tubular
Other Businesses
By Segment
Flat-Rolled Segment
$ / short ton
Source: Company Filings
Improving Profitability
EBITDA / Ton improvements greater
than changes in average realized
prices when compared to the
quarterly average from 1Q 2009
through 3Q 2017
($200)
($150)
($100)
($50)
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$500
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$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$750
$950
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Flat-Rolled segment EBITDA Bridge
2Q 2017 vs. 3Q 2017 ($ Millions)
Third Quarter 2017
United States Steel Corporation
Note: For reconciliation of non-GAAP amounts see Appendix
$243
$21 $299
3Q 2017 Other
($42)
Maintenance
& Outage
($21)
Raw Materials
($14)
Commercial 2Q 2017
Commercial change primarily due to increased third party pellet sales and
higher steel shipment volumes.
Raw Materials change primarily due to higher raw material costs partially
offset by improvements to our iron ore mining costs.
Maintenance & Outage change primarily due to higher asset revitalization
spending.
Other change primarily due to the capitalization policy change and higher
energy costs.
U. S. Steel Europe segment EBITDA Bridge
2Q 2017 vs. 3Q 2017 ($ Millions)
$19
$45
$93
$72
3Q 2017 Other Maintenance
& Outage
($4)
Raw Materials Commercial
($39)
2Q 2017
Tubular segment EBITDA Bridge
2Q 2017 vs. 3Q 2017 ($ Millions) $4
$0
($16)
Maintenance
& Outage
3Q 2017
($13)
Other Raw Materials
($3)
Commercial
$36
2Q 2017
Commercial change primarily due to lower average realized euro-based
selling prices and lower volumes.
Raw Materials change primarily due to lower coal and iron ore costs.
Maintenance & Outage change is primarily due to higher outage costs.
Other change primarily due to inventory revaluation and foreign exchange
rate benefits.
Commercial change primarily due to higher selling prices.
Raw Materials primarily due to higher cost substrate.
Maintenance & Outage change is not material.
Other change primarily due to higher energy costs and intracompany profit
elimination.
Total Corporation Adjusted EBITDA Bridge
YTD 2016 vs. YTD 2017 ($ Millions)
Total Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
Note: For reconciliation of non-GAAP amounts see Appendix
$143
$778
$299
YTD 2017 Other Maintenance
& Outage
($350)
Raw Materials
($581)
Commercial
$1,267
YTD 2016
Total Corporation Adjusted EBITDA Bridge
YTD 2016 vs. YTD 2017 ($ Millions)
$352
$3
$778
$299
$89
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
YTD 2017 Other
Businesses
Tubular
$112
U. S. Steel
Europe
Flat-Rolled YTD 2016
($77)
Note: YTD 2016 and YTD 2017 is nine months ended 9/30/2016 and 9/30/2017, respectively
$41
$275
$342
$272
3Q 2017 Other
($36)
Raw Materials 3Q 2016 Maintenance
& Outage
Commercial
($210)
$62
$42
$342
$272
3Q 2016 Flat-Rolled 3Q 2017 U. S. Steel
Europe
($4)
Tubular Other
Businesses
($9)
Post-
Retirement
Benefits
($21)
Total Corporation Adjusted EBITDA Bridge
3Q 2016 vs. 3Q 2017 ($ Millions)
Total Corporation Adjusted EBITDA Bridge
3Q 2016 vs. 3Q 2017 ($ Millions)
Future Projects1
Completed Projects1
Iron Making
United States Steel Corporation
Key projects
1 Projects listed are examples and are not inclusive of all iron making asset revitalization investments
▪ Gary Works #6 BF Outage
– $26 million / To be completed in 4Q 2017 / Improve
reliability
▪ Mon Valley 1BF 11 Stove Rebuild
– $17 million / To be completed in 4Q / Improve
efficiency and reliability
▪ Great Lakes D4 BF Cooling Water Piping &
Instrumentation –
– $2 million / Improves reliability and operational control
▪ Mon Valley Works Ore Bridge Maintenance Crane
Replacement
– $1 million / Improves safety and maintenance
efficiency
Steel Making
United States Steel Corporation
Key projects
1 Projects listed are examples and are not inclusive of all steel making asset revitalization investments
Future Projects1
▪ Mon Valley Steelmaking R Vessel Hood Replacement
– $11 million / To be completed in 4Q / Increase
reliability
▪ Gary Works Casters A Line Turret Bearing
– $6 million / To be completed in 4Q / Improve reliability
▪ Gary Works Caster Tundish Stopper Rods
– $4 million / To be completed in 4Q / Improve quality
Completed Projects1
▪ Great Lakes 25 Vessel Re-line
– $2 million / reduces operating delays and improves
reliability
▪ Mon Valley BOP Remote Pit Pushing Equipment
– <$1 million / Increases operating availability and
improves safety
▪ Gary QBOP Vacuum Filter Drum Refurbishment
– $1 million / Improves reliability
Hot Rolling
United States Steel Corporation
Key projects
Future Projects1
▪ Gary Works HSM Furnace Burners
– $2 million / To be completed 4Q / Improve efficiency
and reduces natural gas usage
▪ Great Lakes HSM Run Table 8” Roll Cool Water Supply
Replacement
– <$1 million / To be completed in 4Q / Improve
reliability and quality
▪ Great Lakes HSM Finish Mill Delivery Guide –
– $1 million / Improves yield and quality
▪ Mon Valley Works HSM #6 Discharge Table / Rolls and
Bearings Replacement
– $1 million / Reduces costs and improves reliability
▪ Gary Replacement of Bending Piping in Finishing Mill
– $1 million / Improves reliability
Completed Projects1
1 Projects listed are examples and are not inclusive of all hot rolling asset revitalization investments
HSM = Hot Strip Mill
Future Projects1
Completed Projects1
Finishing
United States Steel Corporation
Key projects
▪ Great Lakes #1 CGL W-Tube Replacements –
– $1 million / Improves throughput and quality
▪ Great Lakes CGL 1 Pass Line Shear Rebuild
– <$1 million / Improves quality and reliability
▪ Gary Tin Continuous Anneal W-Tube Replacements
– <$1 million / Improves productivity
• Gary Works PK84 Pickle Waste Liquor Line
Replacements
– $1 million / To be completed 4Q / Improve reliability
▪ Great Lakes Works Temper Mill Electrostatic Oiler
– $1 million / To be completed 2Q18 / Improve reliability
and rust prevention
1 Projects listed are examples and are not inclusive of all finishing asset revitalization investments
Major end markets summary
Flat-Rolled Segment
United States Steel Corporation
Automotive
September vehicle sales the best of 2017, with a SAAR exceeding 18.5 million. Only second time since Great
Recession that sales SAAR exceeded 18 million.
Year to date sales of trucks accounting for over 61% share versus 50% five years ago
Inventories eased lower by 6 days month-over-month (m-o-m) to 64 days as of October 1.
Industrial
Equipment
Yellow goods space is stable to slightly improved in the back end of 2017, with market participants suggesting that
the demand in this segment is beyond the trough and rebounding.
Tin Plate
Domestic tin mill shipments of 141,000 tons best since June 2016.
However, tin mill product imports continue at high volumes, up over 7% year-to-date (YTD) through September
licenses.
Appliance
Through September, AHAM major appliance unit shipments continue to exceed prior year performance, up 3.5%,
with full year unit shipping increases estimated up about 4%. Sept. unit sales were +1.3% versus year ago.
Pipe
and Tube
Structural tubing sentiment has deteriorated slightly in the last 6 weeks in line with spot HRC price decreases.
OCTG activity stable with current rig counts; but under heavy pressure from imported pipes whose volumes are up
260% YTD through Sept.
Line Pipe awards have slowed significantly as the year end approaches.
Construction
Architectural Billing Index in September decreased to 49.1 from 53.7 in August. Inquiries fell as well.
The June Dodge Momentum Index, a forward indicator of non-residential construction, fell sharply in September
down to 116.4, an 8.4% decrease from August. Lowest score since October 2016.
Residential housing starts fell 4.7% as well in September.
Questions exist as to the recent weather events and their impact on the decline in the September data points.
Service
Center
September MSCI carbon flat rolled tons per day shipped the best of 3rd quarter at 101,200 tons.
Inventory increased by 160,000 tons in September, pulling flat rolled inventories up to an unadjusted 2.4 months,
and for the first time in 2017, year-over-year inventories are higher than the same period in 2016.
YTD shipments are approximately 2% higher.
Sources: Wards / AHAM / Customer Reports / AISI /
US Census Bureau / Platts-FWDodge / Dept of Commerce / AIA / MSCI
Major end markets summary
United States Steel Corporation
U. S. Steel Europe Segment
Sources: Eurofer, USSK Marketing, IHS, Eurometal, Euroconstruct
Automotive
EU car production reached 4.3 million units in 3Q, an increase of 3.6% y-o-y. In 4Q, EU car production is
projected to grow by 6.8% y-o-y to 4.8 million units. An increase of 1.7% y-o-y to 19 million units is currently
projected for 2017. Total V4 car production reached 0.77 million units in 3Q, an increase of 0.6% y-o-y. V4 car
production is anticipated to increase by 4.7% y-o-y in 4Q to 0.87 million units. In 2017, the V4 car production
is expected to increase by 1.3% y-o-y to 3.5 million units.
Appliance
After a modest decrease in 2Q, the EU appliance sector performance is expected to grow by 2.2% y-o-y in
3Q. In 4Q, it is expected to increase by 2.4% y-o-y. Overall, the appliance market in the EU is anticipated to
grow by 1.8% y-o-y in 2017.
Tin Plate
EU tin consumption is anticipated to decrease by 3% q-o-q in 3Q. In 4Q, consumption is expected to decline
further by 3% due to the end of the harvest season. 2017 demand is projected to remain unchanged
compared to 2016.
Construction
Strong demand for housing was the key driver of construction activity growth across the western part of the
EU in 3Q and is also expected to remain during 4Q. Growth of non-residential activity is also forecasted to
gain momentum this year. Civil engineering activity is projected to increase, particularly in the central
European countries. Total EU output growth is estimated to achieve 2.3% during 4Q and 3.1% in 2017.
Service
Centers
According to EUROMETAL, flat steel service centers shipments increased 4.8% y-o-y in July and continued
to rebound in both demand and prices in 3Q. In 4Q, the demand from steel service centers is expected to
moderate as the steel distributors will reduce the stocks at the year-end.
Market industry summary
Tubular Segment
United States Steel Corporation
Sources: Baker Hughes, US Energy Information Administration,
Preston Publishing, Internal
Oil Rig Count
U.S. energy companies continued to increase drilling rates during 3Q.
The oil rig count averaged 759 during 3Q, an increase of 6% quarter over quarter (q-o-q). As
of October 27, 2017, there were 737 active oil rigs.
Gas Rig Count
The natural gas rig count averaged 186 during 3Q, an increase of 5% q-o-q. As of October
27, 2017, there were 172 active natural gas rigs.
Natural Gas
Storage Level
As of October 20, 2017, there was 3.7 Tcf of natural gas in storage, down 5% y-o-y.
Oil Price The West Texas Intermediate oil price averaged $48 per barrel during 3Q, flat q-o-q.
Natural Gas Price
The Henry Hub natural gas price averaged $2.95 per million btu during 3Q, down $0.13 or
4% q-o-q.
Imports
Imports of OCTG remain high. During 3Q, import share of OCTG apparent market demand
is projected to exceed 50%.
OCTG Inventory Overall, OCTG supply chain inventory remains below 3 months.
United States Steel Corporation
Other Items
Capital Spending*
2016 actual $306 million
2017 estimate $575 million
Flat-Rolled: $440 million, USSE: $85 million, Tubular: $40 million, Other: $10 million
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization*
2016 actual $507 million
2017 estimate $515 million
Flat-Rolled: $360 million, USSE: $75 million, Tubular: $55 million, Other: $25 million
Pension and Other Benefits Costs
2016 actual $101 million
2017 estimate $183 million
Pension and Other Benefits Cash Payments
(excluding voluntary pension contributions)
2016 actual $150 million
2017 estimate $131 million
*2017 estimates include the application of the unitary method of depreciation, resulting in
increased capitalization of $233 million and increased depreciation of $28 million, for the nine
months ended September 30, 2017
U. S. Steel Commercial – Contract vs. Spot
Contract vs. spot mix – twelve months ended September 30, 2017
Flat-Rolled Tubular U. S. Steel Europe
Contract: 81%
Spot: 19%
Contract: 64%
Spot: 36%
Program: 57%
Spot: 43%
United States Steel Corporation
*Annual contract volume commitments with price adjustments in stated time frame
19%
10%
32%
22%
16%
1%
Firm
Cost Based
Spot
Market Based Quarterly
Market Based Monthly
Market Based Semi annual
43%
57%
Program Spot
36%
13%
37%
2%
12%
Firm
Cost Based
Spot
Market Based Quarterly
Market Based Monthly
United States Steel Corporation
Shipments by Product & Market
Flat-Rolled Tubular U. S. Steel Europe
11%
9%
22%
27%
31%
All Other
Tin Mill
Coated
Cold-rolled
Hot-rolled
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36%
5% 4%
8%
9%
19%
Transportation
Steel Service Centers
Further Conversion
All Other
Appliances & Electrical
Containers
Construction
15%
85%
Standard & Line Pipe
OCTG
5%
95%
Construction
Energy
1%
35%
11% 19%
11%
23%
Standard & Line Pipe
Semi-finished & Plate
Tin Mill
Coated
Cold-rolled
Hot-rolled
7%
6%
11%
37%
14%
18%
7%
All Other
Appliances & Electrical
Containers
Construction
Transportation
Steel Service Centers
Further Conversion
Quarter ended September 30, 2017
Pension
Expense and funded status
Participants by Type of Plan
Type of Plan 12/31/2003 12/31/2016
Increase/
(Decrease)
Defined Benefit 15,574 4,710 (10,864)
Multiemployer 6,043 9,730 3,687
Defined Contribution 1,627 3,535 1,908
Total 23,244 17,975 (5,269)
Major Assumptions:
Discount rate expense: 4.50% for 2012, 3.75% for 2013, 4.50% for 2014, 3.75% for 2015, 4.25% for
2016, and 4.00% for 2017E
Expected rate of return on assets: 7.75% in U.S. & 7.25% in Canada for 2012 through 2014, 7.50% in
U.S. for 2015 and 2016, for 2017E: 7.25%
Includes U. S. Steel Canada up until the deconsolidation on September 16, 2014
Pension – Benefit Obligations
$ Billions
Pension – Underfunded Status
$ Billions
Pension – Service Cost
$ Millions
Pension – Expense
$ Millions
United States Steel Corporation
$105 $106
$291
$337
$396 $412
2012 2013 2014 2016 2017
Estimate
2015
$6.2 $6.4
$7.3
$10.3
$11.3
2015 2012 2014 2013 2016
$0.7 $0.7
$1.0 $1.1
$2.7
2015 2012 2014 2013 2016
$54
$102 $106
$128
$118
2012 2013 2014 2016 2015
OPEB
Expense and funded status
Major Assumptions:
Discount rate expense: 4.50% for 2012, 3.75% for 2013, 4.50% for 2014, 3.75% for 2015, 4.25% for 2016, and 4.00% for 2017E
Expected rate of return on assets: 7.75% in U.S. & 7.25% in Canada for 2012 through 2014, 7.50% in U.S. for 2015 and 2016, for 2017E: 3.25%
Includes U. S. Steel Canada up until the deconsolidation on September 16, 2014
OPEB – Expense
$ Millions
OPEB – Benefit Obligations
$ Billions
OPEB – Service Cost
$ Millions
OPEB – Underfunded Status
$ Billions
United States Steel Corporation
$78
($4)
($40)
($25)
$55
$100
2012 2016 2015 2017
Estimate
2014 2013
$2.4 $2.3
$2.7
$3.4
$3.9
2015 2012 2014 2013 2016
$20 $21
$22
$27 $28
2012 2013 2014 2016 2015
$0.4 $0.3
$0.6
$1.4
$2.2
2015 2012 2014 2013 2016
United States Steel Corporation
Reconciliation of segment EBITDA
Segment EBITDA – Flat-Rolled
($ millions)
3Q 2016 2Q 2017 3Q 2017 YTD 2016 YTD 2017
Segment earnings (loss) before interest and income
taxes
$114 $218 $160 ($68) $288
Depreciation 87 81 83 267 263
Segment EBITDA $201 $299 $243 $199 $551
Segment EBITDA – Tubular
($ millions)
3Q 2016 2Q 2017 3Q 2017 YTD 2016 YTD 2017
Segment loss before interest and income taxes ($75) ($29) ($7) ($217) ($93)
Depreciation 17 13 11 51 39
Segment EBITDA ($58) ($16) $4 ($166) ($54)
Segment EBITDA – U. S. Steel Europe
($ millions)
3Q 2016 2Q 2017 3Q 2017 YTD 2016 YTD 2017
Segment earnings (loss) before interest and income
taxes
$81 $55 $73 $122 $215
Depreciation 21 17 20 60 56
Segment EBITDA $102 $72 $93 $182 $271
Note: YTD 2016 and YTD 2017 is nine months ended 9/30/2016 and 9/30/2017, respectively
United States Steel Corporation
Reconciliation to Segment EBITDA and Consolidated
Adjusted EBITDA Included in Outlook
($ millions) FY 2017
Projected net earnings attributable to United States Steel Corporation included in Outlook $323
Gain associated with retained interest in U. S. Steel Canada Inc. (72)
Gain on equity investee transactions (21)
Loss on shutdown of certain tubular assets 35
Loss on debt extinguishment and other related costs 35
Adjusted net earnings attributable to United States Steel Corporation included in Outlook $300
Estimated income tax expense 10
Estimated net interest and other financial costs 250
Estimated depreciation, depletion and amortization 515
Projected annual adjusted EBITDA included in Outlook $1,075
($ millions)
Flat-Rolled
U. S. Steel
Europe
Tubular
Projected segment earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes included in
Outlook
$365 $325 ($105)
Estimated depreciation, depletion and amortization 360 75 55
Projected annual segment EBITDA included in Outlook $725 $400 ($50)
United States Steel Corporation
Reconciliation of net debt
Net Debt
($ millions)
YE 2014 YE 2015 YE 2016 3Q 2017
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt $378 $45 $50 $3
Long-term debt, less unamortized discount and debt
issuance costs
3,086 3,093 2,981 2,896
Total Debt $3,464 $3,138 $3,031 $2,899
Less: Cash and cash equivalents 1,354 755 1,515 1,694
Net Debt $2,110 $2,383 $1,516 $1,205
United States Steel Corporation
Reconciliation of cash conversion cycle
Cash Conversion Cycle 3Q 2017 4Q 2016
$ millions Days $ millions Days
Accounts Receivable, net $1,527 42 $1,248 42
+ Inventories $1,737 56 $1,573 63
− Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities $2,080 66 $1,665 62
= Cash Conversion Cycle 32 43
Accounts Receivable Days is calculated as Average Accounts Receivable, net divided by total Net Sales multiplied by the
number of days in the quarter
Inventory Days is calculated as Average Inventory divided by total Cost of Sales multiplied by the number of days in the
quarter
Accounts Payable Days is calculated as Average Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities less bank checks
outstanding and other current liabilities divided by total Cost of Sales multiplied by the number of days in the quarter
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated as Accounts Receivable Days plus Inventory Days less Accounts Payable Days
United States Steel Corporation
Reconciliation of reported and adjusted net earnings (loss)
($ millions)
3Q 2016 2Q 2017 3Q 2017 YTD 2016 YTD 2017
Reported net earnings (loss) $51 $261 $147 ($335) $228
Gain associated with retained interest in U. S. Steel
Canada Inc.
─ (72) ─ ─ (72)
Gain on equity investee transactions ─ ─ (21) ─ (21)
Loss on debt extinguishment and other related costs ─ ─ 35 22 35
Loss on shutdown of certain tubular assets ─ ─ ─ ─ 35
Impairment of intangible assets 14 ─ ─ 14 ─
Restructuring and other charges and adjustments ─ ─ ─ 2 ─
Adjusted net earnings (loss) $65 $189 $161 ($297) $205
Note: The adjustments included in the table have been tax effected at a 0% rate due to the
recognition of a full valuation allowance.
Note: YTD 2016 and YTD 2017 is nine months ended 9/30/2016 and 9/30/2017, respectively
United States Steel Corporation
Reconciliation of reported and adjusted diluted EPS (LPS)
($ per share) 3Q 2016 2Q 2017 3Q 2017 YTD 2016 YTD 2017
Reported diluted EPS (LPS) $0.32 $1.48 $0.83 ($2.22) $1.29
Gain associated with retained interest in U. S. Steel
Canada Inc.
─ (0.41) ─ ─ (0.41)
Gain on equity investee transactions ─ ─ (0.11) ─ (0.11)
Loss on debt extinguishment and other related costs ─ ─ 0.20 0.15 0.20
Loss on shutdown of certain tubular assets ─ ─ ─ ─ 0.20
Impairment of intangible assets 0.08 ─ ─ 0.09 ─
Restructuring and other charges and adjustments ─ ─ ─ 0.02 ─
Adjusted diluted EPS (LPS) $0.40 $1.07 $0.92 ($1.96) $1.17
Note: The adjustments included in the table have been tax effected at a 0% rate due to the
recognition of a full valuation allowance.
Note: YTD 2016 and YTD 2017 is nine months ended 9/30/2016 and 9/30/2017, respectively.
United States Steel Corporation
Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA
($ millions)
3Q 2016 2Q 2017 3Q 2017 YTD 2016 YTD 2017
Reported net earnings (loss) $51 $261 $147 ($335) $228
Income tax provision (benefit) 19 (16) 0 26 3
Net interest and other financial costs 62 68 98 208 229
Reported earnings (loss) before interest and income
taxes
$132 $313 $245 ($101) $460
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense 126 121 118 384 376
EBITDA $258 $434 $363 $283 $836
Gain associated with retained interest in U. S. Steel
Canada Inc.
─ (72) ─ ─ (72)
Gain on equity investee transactions ─ ─ (21) ─ (21)
Loss on shutdown of certain tubular assets ─ ─ ─ ─ 35
Impairment of intangible assets 14 ─ ─ 14 ─
Restructuring and other charges and adjustments ─ ─ ─ 2 ─
Adjusted EBITDA $272 $362 $342 $299 $778
Note: The 2Q 2017 tax benefit of $16 million includes a benefit of $13 million related to the
carryback of specified liability losses to prior years.
Note: YTD 2016 and YTD 2017 is nine months ended 9/30/2016 and 9/30/2017, respectively.