Exhibit 99.1
UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION REPORTS 2006 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
PITTSBURGH, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS
(Dollars in millions except per share data) 2Q 2006 1Q 2006 2Q 2005
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Net sales $ 4,107 $ 3,728 $ 3,582
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Segment income from operations
Flat-rolled Products $ 212 $ 127 $ 190
U. S. Steel Europe 188 125 149
Tubular Products 146 177 133
Other Businesses 33 -- 23
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Total segment income from operations $ 579 $ 429 $ 495
Retiree benefit expenses (65) (55) (70)
Other items not allocated to segments -- (5) (4)
Income from operations $ 514 $ 369 $ 421
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Net interest and other financial costs 14 16 68
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Income tax provision 91 90 92
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Net income $ 404 $ 256 $ 249
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- Per basic share $ 3.60 $ 2.31 $ 2.14
- Per diluted share $ 3.22 $ 2.04 $ 1.91
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United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) reported second quarter 2006 net
income of $404 million, or $3.22 per diluted share, compared to first quarter
2006 net income of $256 million, or $2.04 per diluted share, and second quarter
2005 net income of $249 million, or $1.91 per diluted share.
Commenting on results, U. S. Steel Chairman and CEO John P. Surma said,
"Solid demand in our key end markets, outstanding operating performance, strong
shipments and firming prices, particularly in spot markets, resulted in an
excellent second quarter with earnings significantly higher than both the
previous quarter and the same quarter last year. We operated at high rates of
production capability in the U.S. and Europe, reflecting an outstanding
performance by our people and the benefits of our recent capital programs."
The company reported second quarter 2006 income from operations of $514
million, compared with income from operations of $369 million in the first
quarter of 2006 and $421 million in the second quarter of 2005.
The income tax provision in the second quarter of 2006 included a favorable
adjustment of $15 million, or 12 cents per diluted share, related to the 2005
estimated tax accrual.
During the second quarter of 2006, our 7.00% Series B Mandatory Convertible
Preferred Shares automatically converted into common stock, increasing our
common stock outstanding by approximately 16 million shares. We repurchased 1.9
million shares of common stock for $117 million during the second quarter,
bringing the total shares repurchased to 7.7 million for $371 million since our
repurchase program was authorized in July 2005.
Reportable Segments and Other Businesses
Management believes segment income from operations is a key measure in
evaluating company performance. U. S. Steel's reportable segments and Other
Businesses reported segment income from operations of $579 million, or $99 per
ton, in the second quarter of 2006, compared with $429 million, or $80 per ton,
in the first quarter of 2006 and $495 million, or $102 per ton, in the second
quarter of 2005.
The increase in second quarter 2006 Flat-rolled income from operations
compared to the first quarter mainly resulted from higher average realized
prices and shipment volumes. Costs remained in line with first quarter levels as
lower energy and outage costs were offset by higher raw material and
profit-based costs. The improvement in European operating results was due
primarily to higher prices and record shipments. Tubular operating results
remained strong, but declined as expected from the first quarter due to
scheduled maintenance outages, which were completed as planned.
Outlook
Commenting on U. S. Steel's outlook, Surma said, "We expect continued
strong operating results for our three reportable segments in the third
quarter of 2006. Healthy steel consumption levels are expected during the
quarter along with further increases in flat-rolled prices in the U.S. and in
Europe."
For Flat-rolled, we expect increased third quarter 2006 average realized
prices, partially offset by increased costs for raw materials and outages, and
shipments are expected to be comparable to second quarter levels.
Third quarter average realized prices are also expected to improve for U. S.
Steel Europe (USSE), partially offset by higher costs, primarily for raw
materials. Shipments are expected to remain at second quarter levels. In Serbia,
we are currently involved in discussions with our employees, unions and
government agencies regarding a workforce reduction plan that may be initiated
as early as the third quarter.
Shipments and average realized prices for the Tubular segment in the third
quarter of 2006 are expected to be in line with second quarter levels, and costs
are expected to improve due mainly to lower outage costs.
This release contains forward-looking statements with respect to market
conditions, operating costs, shipments and prices. Some factors, among others,
that could affect market conditions, costs, shipments and prices for both
domestic operations and USSE include global product demand, prices and mix;
global and company steel production levels; plant operating performance; the
timing and completion of facility projects; natural gas and electricity prices
and usage; raw materials availability and prices; the impact of fixed prices in
energy and raw materials contracts (many of which have terms of one year or
longer) as compared to shorter-term contracts and spot prices of steel products;
changes in environmental, tax and other laws; employee strikes; power outages or
curtailments; and U.S. and global economic performance and political
developments. Domestic steel shipments and prices could be affected by import
levels and actions taken by the U.S. Government and its agencies. Economic
conditions and political factors in Europe that may affect USSE's results
include, but are not limited to, taxation, nationalization, inflation, currency
fluctuations, increased regulation, export quotas, tariffs, and other
protectionist measures. In accordance with "safe harbor" provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, cautionary statements
identifying important factors, but not necessarily all factors, that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking
statements have been included in the Form 10-K of U. S. Steel for the year ended
December 31, 2005, and in subsequent filings for U. S. Steel.
A Statement of Operations (Unaudited), Other Financial Data (Unaudited)
and Preliminary Supplemental Statistics (Unaudited) for U. S. Steel are
attached.
The company will conduct a conference call on second quarter earnings on
Tuesday, July 25, at 2 p.m. EDT. To listen to the webcast of the conference
call, visit the U. S. Steel web site, www.ussteel.com, and click on the
"Investors" button.
For more information on U. S. Steel, visit its web site at
www.ussteel.com.
UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
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Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
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June 30
June 30 Mar. 31 June 30 ----------------------
(Dollars in millions) 2006 2006 2005 2006 2005
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NET SALES $ 4,107 $ 3,728 $ 3,582 $ 7,835 $ 7,369
OPERATING EXPENSES (INCOME):
Cost of sales (excludes items shown below) 3,339 3,098 2,927 6,437 5,830
Selling, general and administrative expenses 156 158 166 314 323
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 114 112 88 226 186
Income from investees (13) (7) (13) (20) (26)
Net gains on disposal of assets (1) (1) (6) (2) (10)
Other income, net (2) (1) (1) (3) (3)
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Total operating expenses 3,593 3,359 3,161 6,952 6,300
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 514 369 421 883 1,069
Net interest and other financial costs 14 16 68 30 93
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTERESTS 500 353 353 853 976
Income tax provision 91 90 92 181 248
Minority interests 5 7 12 12 20
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NET INCOME 404 256 249 660 708
Dividends on preferred stock (4) (4) (5) (8) (9)
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NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK $ 400 $ 252 $ 244 $ 652 $ 699
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COMMON STOCK DATA:
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Net income per share:
- Basic $ 3.60 $ 2.31 $ 2.14 $ 5.93 $ 6.13
- Diluted $ 3.22 $ 2.04 $ 1.91 $ 5.26 $ 5.42
Weighted average
shares, in thousands
- Basic 111,129 108,809 114,222 109,949 114,196
- Diluted 125,242 125,559 130,646 125,371 130,757
Dividends paid per
common share $ .15 $ .10 $ .10 $ .25 $ .18
UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended
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June 30
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Cash Flow Data (In millions) 2006 2005
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Cash provided from operating activities:
Net income $ 660 $ 708
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 226 186
Pensions and other postretirement benefits (50) (81)
Property tax settlement gain -- (95)
Deferred income taxes 43 158
Net gains on disposal of assets (2) (10)
Changes in: Current receivables (365) 58
Inventories (30) (239)
Current accounts payable and
accrued expenses 115 (193)
Other operating activities (29) 11
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Total 568 503
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Cash used in investing activities:
Capital expenditures (251) (279)
Disposal of assets 6 10
Other investing activities -- (5)
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Total (245) (274)
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Cash (used in) provided from financing activities:
Repayment of long-term debt (156) (6)
Common stock issued 10 7
Common stock repurchased (117) --
Dividends paid (36) (29)
Change in bank checks outstanding (13) 27
Other financing activities (12) (17)
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Total (324) (18)
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (1) (6)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (2) 205
Cash at beginning of the year 1,479 1,037
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Cash at end of the period $ 1,477 $ 1,242
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June 30 Dec. 31
Balance Sheet Data (In millions) 2006 2005
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Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,477 $ 1,479
Inventories 1,517 1,466
Other current assets 2,285 1,897
Property, plant and equipment - net 4,212 4,015
Intangible pension asset 251 251
Other assets 697 714
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Total assets $ 10,439 $ 9,822
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Short-term debt and current maturities
of long-term debt $ 134 $ 249
Other current liabilities 2,609 2,500
Long-term debt, less unamortized discount 1,331 1,363
Employee benefits 1,944 2,008
Other long-term liabilities 357 346
Minority interests 31 32
Stockholders' equity 4,033 3,324
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 10,439 $ 9,822
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UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
PRELIMINARY SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICS (Unaudited)
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Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
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June 30
June 30 Mar. 31 June 30 ----------------------
(Dollars in millions) 2006 2006 2005 2006 2005
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
Flat-rolled Products $ 212 $ 127 $ 190 $ 339 $ 525
U. S. Steel Europe 188 125 149 313 369
Tubular Products 146 177 133 323 255
Other Businesses 33 - 23 33 6
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Segment Income from Operations 579 429 495 1,008 1,155
Retiree benefit expenses(a) (65) (55) (70) (120) (153)
Other items not allocated to segments:
Asset impairment charge -- (5) -- (5) --
Workforce reduction charges -- -- (6) -- (6)
Stock appreciation rights -- -- 2 -- 3
Property tax settlement gain -- -- -- -- 70
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Total Income from Operations $ 514 $ 369 $ 421 $ 883 $ 1,069
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Flat-rolled Products $ 32 $ 69 $ 78 $ 101 $ 137
U. S. Steel Europe 51 44 59 95 108
Tubular Products 1 -- -- 1 3
Other Businesses 40 14 20 54 31
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Total $ 124 $ 127 $ 157 $ 251 $ 279
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(a) Includes certain profit-based expenses for U. S. Steel retirees and
National retirees pursuant to provisions of the 2003 labor agreement
with the United Steelworkers of America.
UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
PRELIMINARY SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICS (Unaudited)
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Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
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June 30
June 30 Mar. 31 June 30 ----------------------
(Dollars in millions) 2006 2006 2005 2006 2005
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OPERATING STATISTICS
Average realized price:
($/net ton)
Flat-rolled Products(a) $ 624 $ 616 $ 633 $ 620 $ 642
U. S. Steel Europe 581 544 643 563 663
Tubular Products 1,479 1,506 1,302 1,493 1,233
Steel Shipments:(a)(b)
Flat-rolled Products 3,878 3,529 3,224 7,407 6,759
U. S. Steel Europe 1,652 1,508 1,332 3,160 2,622
Tubular Products 298 319 297 617 600
Raw Steel-Production:(b)
Domestic Facilities 4,585 4,141 3,597 8,726 7,900
U. S. Steel Europe 1,803 1,753 1,486 3,556 3,034
Raw Steel-Capability
Utilization:(c)
Domestic Facilities 94.8% 86.6% 74.4% 90.7% 82.1%
U. S. Steel Europe 97.4% 95.7% 80.2% 96.6% 82.4%
Domestic iron ore production(b) 5,493 5,473 5,670 10,966 11,052
Domestic coke production(b)(d) 1,485 1,490 1,585 2,975 3,005
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(a) Excludes intersegment transfers.
(b) Thousands of net tons.
(c) Based on annual raw steel production capability for domestic
facilities of 19.4 million net tons and annual raw steel production
capability for U. S. Steel Europe of 7.4 million net tons.
(d) Includes the Clairton 1314B Partnership.
SOURCE United States Steel Corporation
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