Algoma Steel Announces Conference Call and Provides Guidance for the Second Quarter 2025

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Algoma Steel (NASDAQ: ASTL) has announced its upcoming Q2 2025 financial results release and conference call scheduled for July 29-30, 2025. The company provided preliminary guidance, expecting total steel shipments of 472,000 tons and Adjusted EBITDA between ($30) million to ($35) million Canadian.

CEO Michael Garcia highlighted strength in the plate business despite macroeconomic uncertainties and tariff policy impacts. Notably, the company achieved a significant milestone with first arc and steel production from unit one of its electric arc furnace project, marking progress in its transformation towards becoming one of North America's most environmentally-friendly steel producers.

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• Expected negative Adjusted EBITDA of ($30M) to ($35M) for Q2 2025
• Ongoing impact from macroeconomic uncertainties and tariff policies
• Steel shipments showing moderate levels at 472,000 tons

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or “the Company”), a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, announced today that the Company will release its 2025 second quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. A webcast and conference call will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to review the Company’s results, discuss recent events, and conduct a question-and-answer session. The Company also provided guidance for its quarter ended June 30, 2025. Unless otherwise specified, all amounts are in Canadian Dollars.

Total steel shipments for the quarter are expected to be approximately 472,000 tons and Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of ($30) million to ($35) million.

Michael Garcia, Chief Executive Officer of Algoma, commented, "Our results for the quarter were in line with our expectations, with particular strength once again in our plate business. Macroeconomic uncertainties and tariff policy continue to impact our sector, but with first arc and first steel production from unit one of our electric arc furnace project achieved in the last few days, we are forging ahead with our transformation into what is expected to be one of North America’s greenest producers of steel.”

The live webcast and archived replay of the conference call can be accessed on the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.ir.algoma.com. For those unable to access the webcast, the conference call will be accessible domestically or internationally by dialing 877-425-9470 or 201-389-0878, respectively. Upon dialing in, please request to join the Algoma Steel Second Quarter Conference Call. To access the replay of the call, dial 844-512-2921 (domestic) or 412-317-6671 (international) with passcode 13754580.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” under applicable Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, “forward-looking statements”), including statements regarding expected steel shipments and Adjusted EBITDA, macroeconomic uncertainties and tariff policy impacting Algoma's sector, Algoma’s transition to electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking, Algoma’s future as a leading producer of green steel, Algoma’s modernization of its plate mill facilities, transformation journey, ability to deliver greater and long-term value, ability to offer North America a secure steel supply and a sustainable future, and investment in its people, and processes. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “design,” “pipeline,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this document. Readers should also consider the other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information” in the Base Shelf Prospectus, the Registration Statement, Algoma’s Annual Information Form, filed by Algoma with applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities (available under the company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca) and with the SEC, as part of Algoma’s Annual Report on Form 40-F (available at www.sec.gov), as well as in Algoma’s current reports with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Algoma assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

To supplement our financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”), we use certain non-IFRS measures to evaluate the performance of Algoma. These terms do not have any standardized meaning prescribed within IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing a further understanding of our financial performance from management’s perspective. Accordingly, they should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under IFRS.

Adjusted EBITDA, as we define it, refers to net (loss) income before amortization of property, plant, equipment and amortization of intangible assets, finance costs, interest on pension and other post-employment benefit obligations, income taxes, restructuring costs, impairment reserve, foreign exchange gain, finance income, inventory write-downs, carbon tax, changes in fair value of warrant, earnout and share- based compensation liabilities, transaction costs, share-based compensation, and past service costs related to pension benefits and post-employment benefits. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by revenue for the corresponding period. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to represent cash flow from operations, as defined by IFRS, and should not be considered as alternatives to net earnings, cash flow from operations, or any other measure of performance prescribed by IFRS. Adjusted EBITDA, as we define and use it, may not be comparable to Adjusted EBITDA as defined and used by other companies. We consider Adjusted EBITDA to be a meaningful measure to assess our operating performance in addition to IFRS measures. It is included because we believe it can be useful in measuring our operating performance and our ability to expand our business and provide management and investors with additional information for comparison of our operating results across different time periods and to the operating results of other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is also used by analysts and our lenders as a measure of our financial performance. In addition, we consider Adjusted EBITDA margin to be a useful measure of our operating performance and profitability across different time periods that enhance the comparability of our results. However, these measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or as alternatives to, net income, cash flow from operations or other data prepared in accordance with IFRS. Because of these limitations, such measures should not be considered as measures of discretionary cash available to invest in business growth or to reduce indebtedness. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our IFRS results using such measures only as supplements to such results.

About Algoma Steel

Based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, Algoma is a fully integrated producer of hot and cold rolled steel products, including sheet and plate. Driven by a purpose to build better lives and a greener future, Algoma is positioned to deliver responsive, customer-driven product solutions to applications in the automotive, construction, energy, defense, and manufacturing sectors. Algoma is a key supplier of steel products to customers in North America and is the only producer of discrete plate products in Canada. Its state-of-the-art Direct Strip Production Complex (DSPC) is one of the lowest-cost producers of hot rolled sheet steel (HRC) in North America.

Algoma is on a transformation journey, modernizing its plate mill and adopting electric arc technology that builds on the strong principles of recycling and environmental stewardship to significantly lower carbon emissions. Today, Algoma is investing in its people and processes, working safely, as a team to become one of North America’s leading producers of green steel.

As a founding industry in their community, Algoma is drawing on the best of its rich steelmaking tradition to deliver greater value, offering North America the comfort of a secure steel supply and a sustainable future.

For more information, please contact:
Michael Moraca 
Vice President - Corporate Development & Treasurer
Phone: 705.945.3300 
E-mail: IR@algoma.com 

FAQ

What is Algoma Steel's (ASTL) expected Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025?

Algoma Steel expects Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of ($30) million to ($35) million Canadian for Q2 2025.

When will Algoma Steel (ASTL) release its Q2 2025 earnings?

Algoma Steel will release its Q2 2025 financial results after market close on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, with a conference call on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET.

How many tons of steel does Algoma Steel expect to ship in Q2 2025?

Algoma Steel expects total steel shipments of approximately 472,000 tons for Q2 2025.

What progress has Algoma Steel made with its electric arc furnace project?

Algoma Steel has achieved first arc and first steel production from unit one of its electric arc furnace project, advancing its transformation toward becoming one of North America's greenest steel producers.

What factors are currently impacting Algoma Steel's business performance?

Algoma Steel's performance is being affected by macroeconomic uncertainties and tariff policy impacts, though the company reports particular strength in its plate business.