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NEWS RELEASE


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

United States Steel Corporation Reports Record Second Quarter 2022 Results

Announcing a new $500 million stock buyback authorization

Second quarter net earnings of $978 million. Reported net earnings per diluted share of $3.42
Record second quarter adjusted net earnings of $1,104 million. Adjusted net earnings per diluted share of $3.86
Record second quarter adjusted EBITDA of $1,620 million

PITTSBURGH, July 28, 2022 – United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) reported second quarter 2022 net earnings of $978 million, or $3.42 per diluted share. Adjusted net earnings was $1,104 million, or $3.86 per diluted share. This compares to second quarter 2021 net earnings of $1,012 million, or $3.53 per diluted share. Adjusted net earnings for the second quarter 2021 was $1,050 million, or $3.67 per diluted share.



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Earnings Highlights
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)2022202120222021
Net Sales$6,290 $5,025 $11,524 $8,689 
Segment earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes
     Flat-Rolled777 579 1,290 725 
     Mini Mill (a)
270 284 548 416 
     U. S. Steel Europe280 207 544 312 
     Tubular107 — 184 (29)
     Other(12)14 (5)22 
Total segment earnings before interest and income taxes$1,422 $1,084 $2,561 $1,446 
Other items not allocated to segments(168)(50)(189)13 
Earnings before interest and income taxes$1,254 $1,034 $2,372 $1,459 
Net interest and other financial costs(8)59 (18)392 
Income tax expense284 (37)530 (36)
Net earnings$978 $1,012 $1,860 $1,103 
Earnings per diluted share$3.42 $3.53 $6.45 $4.02 
Adjusted net earnings (b)
$1,104 $1,050 $2,002 $1,332 
Adjusted net earnings per diluted share (b)
$3.86 $3.67 $6.95 $4.85 
Adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) (b)
$1,620 $1,286 $2,957 $1,837 
(a) Mini Mill segment added after January 15, 2021 with the purchase of the remaining equity interest in Big River Steel.
(b) Please refer to the non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this document for the reconciliation of these amounts.

“Our record-best second quarter was driven by strong performance across our diverse operating segments,” commented U. S. Steel President and Chief Executive Officer David B. Burritt. “As we continue to demonstrate the execution of our strategy, it is timely to reflect upon just how much progress we’ve made over the past twelve months, exhibiting continued record safety performance, generating nearly $6.7 billion of adjusted EBITDA and over $4 billion of free cash flow, building over $3 billion of cash, and returning nearly $850 million to stockholders, including July's buyback activity.”
Burritt continued, “The bold decisions we have made to invest in our competitive advantages make us a stronger business that creates enduring value for our stockholders through the cycle. The well-timed acquisition of Big River Steel created a best-in-class sustainable Mini Mill segment representing nearly 30% of U. S. Steel’s domestic flat-rolled steel EBITDA over the past twelve months. We invested in state-of-the-art electric arc furnace steelmaking through challenging energy dynamics and our Tubular segment is now profitably serving the resurging oil and gas markets. Our revitalized integrated operations are benefiting from our diverse end-market exposure and value-focused commercial strategy that leverages our deep customer relationships and lowest-cost iron ore capabilities to produce profitable steel solutions. In Europe, our Slovakian operations are navigating challenging conditions and continuing to implement resiliency plans and cost mitigation actions in the event of continued economic slowdown in the region.”





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Commenting on the Company’s outlook, Burritt concluded, “We are bullish on U. S. Steel’s future and confident in our ability to execute our Best for All® strategy. While some consumer-oriented markets like automotive and appliance are softer, line pipe and energy demand is accelerating. We have demonstrated a commitment to achieving and maintaining a strong balance sheet, a supportive debt maturity profile, and a balanced approach to capital allocation. We’ve completed our $800 million stock buyback authorization and are pleased to announce a new $500 million stock buyback authorization today. We are a ‘show me’ story, which gives us the opportunity to continue to consider our stock as an attractive investment. Through passion and perseverance, we look forward to demonstrating the power of our strategy and the improvement in the value of our company.”

Capital Allocation Update:
During the second quarter 2022, the Company repurchased $400 million of its common stock. Third quarter 2022 to date, the Company has repurchased $127 million, exhausting the remaining portion of the $500 million share repurchase program announced in January 2022. The Board of Directors has authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program to commence in the third quarter 2022 under which the Company’s outstanding common stock may be repurchased from time to time at the discretion of management.
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    The Company will conduct a conference call on the second quarter 2022 earnings on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. To listen to the webcast of the conference call and to access the Company's slide presentation, visit the U. S. Steel website, www.ussteel.com, and click on the “Investors” section. Replay will be available on the website after 10:30 a.m. on July 29, 2022.

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UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
PRELIMINARY SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICS (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
OPERATING STATISTICS
Average realized price: ($/net ton unless otherwise noted) (a)
Flat-Rolled1,339 1,078 1,352 983 
Mini Mill (b)
1,331 1,207 1,349 1,106 
U. S. Steel Europe1,217 905 1,162 831 
U. S. Steel Europe (€/net ton)1,142 750 1,064 689 
Tubular2,727 1,633 2,543 1,513 
Steel shipments (thousands of net tons): (a)
Flat-Rolled2,365 2,326 4,312 4,658 
Mini Mill (b)
615 616 1,122 1,063 
U. S. Steel Europe1,067 1,167 2,177 2,210 
Tubular136 105 264 194 
    Total Steel Shipments4,183 4,214 7,875 8,125 
Intersegment steel (unless otherwise noted) shipments (thousands of net tons):
Flat-Rolled to USSE (iron ore pellets and fines)82 223 82 439 
Flat-Rolled to Mini Mill23 — 23 — 
Mini Mill (b) to Flat-Rolled
110 125 199 186 
Raw steel production (thousands of net tons):
Flat-Rolled2,424 2,485 4,629 5,066 
Mini Mill (b)
750 747 1,351 1,257 
U. S. Steel Europe1,216 1,279 2,304 2,476 
Tubular168 114 324 207 
Raw steel capability utilization: (c)
Flat-Rolled74 %59 %71 %60 %
Mini Mill (b)
91 %91 %83 %84 %
U. S. Steel Europe98 %103 %93 %100 %
Tubular75 %51 %73 %46 %
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (dollars in millions)
Flat-Rolled 112 93 229 167 
Mini Mill (b)
179 20 390 56 
U. S. Steel Europe17 12 34 26 
Tubular22 34 
Other Businesses— — 
   Total$311 $148 $660 $284 
(a) Excludes intersegment shipments.
(b) Mini Mill segment added after January 15, 2021 with the purchase of the remaining equity interest in Big River Steel.
(c) 2022 based on annual raw steel production capability of 13.2 million net tons for Flat-Rolled, 3.3 million for Mini Mill, 5.0 million net tons for U. S. Steel Europe and 0.9 million for Tubular. 2021 based on annual raw steel production capability of 17.0 million net tons for Flat-Rolled, 3.3 million for Mini Mill, 5.0 million net tons for U. S. Steel Europe and 0.9 million for Tubular.


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UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)2022202120222021
Net Sales$6,290 $5,025 $11,524 $8,689 
Operating expenses (income):
Cost of sales4,661 3,678 8,484 6,752 
Selling, general and administrative expenses112 106 229 208 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization198 202 396 391 
Earnings from investees(95)(35)(131)(49)
Asset impairment charges151 28 157 28 
Gain on equity investee transactions— — — (111)
Restructuring and other charges17 31 34 37 
Net gains on sale of assets(2)(15)(4)(15)
Other gains, net(6)(4)(13)(11)
Total operating expenses5,036 3,991 9,152 7,230 
Earnings before interest and income taxes1,254 1,034 2,372 1,459 
Net interest and other financial (benefits) costs(8)59 (18)392 
Earnings before income taxes1,262 975 2,390 1,067 
Income tax expense (benefit)284 (37)530 (36)
Net earnings978 1,012 1,860 1,103 
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests— — — — 
Net earnings attributable to United States Steel Corporation$978 $1,012 $1,860 $1,103 
COMMON STOCK DATA:
Net earnings per share attributable to United States Steel Corporation Stockholders
        Basic$3.80 $3.75 $7.17 $4.25 
        Diluted$3.42 $3.53 $6.45 $4.02 
    Weighted average shares, in thousands
        Basic257,267 269,872 259,348 259,668 
        Diluted286,680 286,337 289,246 274,512 
    Dividends paid per common share$0.05 $0.01 $0.10 $0.02 










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UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CASH FLOW STATEMENT (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions)20222021
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Operating activities:
Net earnings$1,860 $1,103 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization396 391 
Asset impairment charges157 28 
Gain on equity investee transactions— (111)
Restructuring and other charges34 37 
Loss on debt extinguishment256 
Pensions and other postretirement benefits(106)(46)
Deferred income taxes247 (77)
Working capital changes(925)(429)
Income taxes receivable/payable229 47 
Other operating activities(218)(96)
Net cash provided by operating activities1,676 1,103 
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures(660)(284)
Acquisition of Big River Steel, net of cash acquired— (625)
Proceeds from cost reimbursement government grants53 — 
Proceeds from sale of assets12 25 
Other investing activities(7)(1)
Net cash used in investing activities(602)(885)
Financing activities:
Repayment of short-term debt— (180)
Revolving credit facilities - borrowings, net of financing costs— 50 
Revolving credit facilities - repayments— (911)
Issuance of long-term debt, net of financing costs825 
Repayment of long-term debt(73)(1,418)
Net proceeds from public offering of common stock— 790 
Common stock repurchased(522)— 
Proceeds from government incentives82 — 
Other financing activities(39)(11)
Net cash used in financing activities(548)(855)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(27)(9)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash499 (646)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year2,600 2,118 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$3,099 $1,472 

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UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
June 30,December 31,
(Dollars in millions)20222021
Cash and cash equivalents$3,035 $2,522 
Receivables, net2,602 2,089 
Inventories3,014 2,210 
Other current assets384 331 
Total current assets9,035 7,152 
Operating lease assets163 185 
Property, plant and equipment, net7,443 7,254 
Investments and long-term receivables, net778 694 
Intangible, net497 519 
Goodwill920 920 
Other noncurrent assets1,022 1,092 
Total assets$19,858 $17,816 
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities3,385 2,908 
Payroll and benefits payable488 425 
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt54 28 
Other current liabilities641 491 
Total current liabilities4,568 3,852 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities119 136 
Long-term debt, less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs3,869 3,863 
Employee benefits206 235 
Other long-term liabilities805 627 
United States Steel Corporation stockholders' equity10,198 9,010 
Noncontrolling interests93 93 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$19,858 $17,816 









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UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET EARNINGS
Three Months Ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(In millions of dollars)2022202120222021
Net earnings and diluted net earnings per share attributable to United States Steel Corporation, as reported$978 $3.42 $1,012 $3.53 $1,860 $6.45 $1,103 $4.02 
Restructuring and other charges17 31 34 37 
Asset impairment charges151 28 157 28 
Other charges, net— (2)48 
Gains on assets sold and previously held investments— (15)— (126)
Debt extinguishment— — — 254 
Adjusted pre-tax net earnings to United States Steel Corporation1,146 1,062 2,049 1,344 
Tax impact of adjusted items (a)
(42)(12)(47)(12)
Adjusted net earnings and diluted net earnings per share attributable to United States Steel Corporation (b)
1,104 1,050 2,002 1,332 
Weight average diluted ordinary shares outstanding, in millions286.7 $3.86 286.3 $3.67 289.2 $6.95 274.5 $4.85 
(a) Tax effect of the adjustments was applied using a blended tax rate of 25%.
(b) Diluted net earnings per share were adjusted by increasing adjusted net earnings by $3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, and by $7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 for the adoption of ASU 2020-06 which assumes outstanding convertible notes are converted to shares at the beginning of the period.
Note: The reported net earnings attributable to U. S. Steel for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and for the six months ended June 30, 2022 includes income tax benefits of $95 million and $7 million, respectively, from the reversals of net valuation allowances. These items were presented as adjustments to arrive at Adjusted net earnings attributable to U. S. Steel in prior period presentations. The reconciliations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 presented above have been recast to reflect the removal of these adjustments in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission guidance.


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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA
Three Months Ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions)2022202120222021
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA
Net earnings attributable to United States Steel Corporation$978 $1,012 $1,860 $1,103 
Income tax expense284 (37)530 (36)
Net interest and other financial (benefits) costs(8)59 (18)392 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense198 202 396 391 
EBITDA1,452 1,236 2,768 1,850 
Restructuring and other charges17 31 34 37 
Asset impairment charges151 28 157 28 
Other charges, net— (2)48 
Gains on assets sold and previously held investments— (15)— (126)
Adjusted EBITDA1,620 1,286 2,957 1,837 


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UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
RECONCILIATION OF PAST TWELVE MONTHS OF ADJUSTED EBITDA
3rd4th1st2nd
QuarterQuarterQuarterQuarterTotal of the
(Dollars in millions)2021202120222022Four Quarters
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA
Net earnings attributable to United States Steel Corporation$2,002 $1,069 $882 $978 $4,931 
Income tax expense260 (54)246 284 736 
Net interest and other financial costs (benefits)80 130 (10)(8)192 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense196 204 198 198 796 
    EBITDA2,538 1,349 1,316 1,452 6,655 
Restructuring and other charges— 91 17 17 125 
Asset impairment charges— 245 151 402 
Other charges, net(12)42 (2)— 28 
Losses on assets sold and previously held investments— — 
Gain on sale of Transtar(506)— — — (506)
    Adjusted EBITDA$2,027 $1,728 $1,337 $1,620 $6,712 


UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
RECONCILIATION OF FREE CASH FLOW
Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions)20222021
Net cash provided by operating activities$1,676 $1,103 
Net cash used in investing activities(602)(885)
Cash used in dividends paid(26)(5)
Free cash flow$1,048 $213 


UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
RECONCILIATION OF PAST TWELVE MONTHS OF FREE CASH FLOW
3rd4th1st2nd
QuarterQuarterQuarterQuarterTotal of the
(Dollars in millions)2021202120222022Four Quarters
Net cash provided by operating activities$1,502 $1,485 $771 $905 4,663 
Net cash used in investing activities449 (404)(352)(250)(557)
Cash used in dividends paid(3)(15)(13)(13)(44)
    Free cash flow$1,948 $1,066 $406 $642 $4,062 


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    We present adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings per diluted share, earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and adjusted EBITDA, which are non-GAAP measures, as additional measurements to enhance the understanding of our operating performance. We believe that EBITDA, considered along with net earnings, is a relevant indicator of trends relating to our operating performance and provides management and investors with additional information for comparison of our operating results to the operating results of other companies.
Adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per diluted share are non-GAAP measures that exclude the effects of items that include: restructuring and other charges, asset impairment charges, gains on asset sold and previously held investments, debt extinguishment, tax impact of adjusted items, gain on sale of Transtar and other charges, net (Adjustment Items). Adjusted EBITDA is also a non-GAAP measure that excludes the effects of certain Adjustment Items. We present adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings 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 events that can obscure underlying trends. U. S. Steel's management considers adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings 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, adjusted net earnings per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA useful to investors by facilitating a comparison of our operating performance to the operating performance of our competitors. Additionally, the presentation of adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings 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 Adjustment Items when evaluating the Company’s financial performance. Adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for net earnings, earnings 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.
We also present free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure of cash generated from operations, after any investing activity and dividends paid to stockholders. We believe that free cash flow provides further insight into the Company's overall utilization of cash. A condensed consolidated statement of operations (unaudited), condensed consolidated cash flow statement (unaudited), condensed consolidated balance sheet (unaudited) and preliminary supplemental statistics (unaudited) for U. S. Steel are attached.

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
    This release contains information that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A 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,” “plan,” “goal,” “future,” “will,” “may,” and similar expressions or by using future dates in connection with any discussion of, among other things, financial performance, the construction or operation of new and existing facilities, the timing, size and form of share repurchase transactions, operating performance, trends, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, statements relating to volume changes, share of sales and earnings per share changes, anticipated cost savings, potential capital and operational cash improvements, changes in global supply and demand conditions and prices for our products, international trade duties and other aspects of international trade policy, statements regarding our future strategies, products and innovations, statements regarding our greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals 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, 2021 and those described from time to time in our future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
References to “U. S. Steel,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to United States Steel Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, and references to “Big River Steel” refer to Big River Steel Holdings LLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries unless otherwise indicated by the context.
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Founded in 1901, United States Steel Corporation is a leading steel producer. With an unwavering focus on safety, the Company’s customer-centric Best for All® strategy is advancing a more secure, sustainable future for U. S. Steel and its stakeholders. With a renewed emphasis on innovation, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products such as U. S. Steel’s proprietary XG3™ advanced high-strength steel. The Company also maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has an annual raw steelmaking capability of 22.4 million net tons. U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe. For more information, please visit www.ussteel.com.


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