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Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: SIM) regularly publishes detailed financial and operational updates that are made available to investors through press releases and SEC filings. This news page aggregates those communications so readers can review how the company’s business as a manufacturer, processor and distributor of SBQ steel and structural steel products is evolving over time in Mexico, Brazil and in its commercial activities in the United States.
The company’s news flow frequently includes reports on quarterly and annual results, such as net sales, shipments of finished steel products, cost of sales, gross profit, operating income, EBITDA, comprehensive financial cost or income, income taxes and net income. These releases often distinguish between sales in Mexico and sales outside Mexico, and discuss trends in average sales prices and average cost per ton of steel products, including the impact of input costs like steel scrap.
Investors can also find announcements related to Form 20‑F filings and amendments, where Grupo Simec explains updates to disclosures on controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. In addition, the company has used news releases to report significant operational events, such as the spill of liquid steel at a plant in Apizaco, Tlaxcala, which resulted in loss of life and temporarily halted operations at that facility.
By following this news page, readers can monitor how shipment volumes, pricing, input costs, financial results and notable incidents are described by the company in its own communications. The articles collected here provide a chronological view of Grupo Simec’s publicly reported performance and key events affecting SIM stock.
Grupo Simec reported its operational results for the year ending December 31, 2020. Net sales rose by 5% to Ps. 35,869 million driven by a 4% increase in finished steel shipments. Cost of sales decreased by 3%, leading to a 62% growth in gross profit, totaling Ps. 6,658 million. Operating income soared 123% to Ps. 5,185 million, while EBITDA surged 93% to Ps. 6,637 million. Net income reached Ps. 2,957 million compared to a loss of Ps. 1,636 million in 2019. Comprehensive financial costs improved, and liquidity remained stable.
Grupo Simec (NYSE: SIM) reported strong financial results for Q1 2021, achieving net sales of Ps. 13,355 million, a 57% increase from Ps. 8,500 million in Q1 2020. Steel shipments rose 10%, totaling 682 thousand tons. The average sales price per ton surged 43%. Gross profit soared 114% to Ps. 3,300 million, while operating income increased 132% to Ps. 2,812 million. Net income improved 38% to Ps. 2,644 million, despite a rise in cost of sales to Ps. 10,055 million. Overall, the company demonstrated robust performance amidst rising demand and prices.
Grupo Simec (NYSE: SIM) reported a 5% increase in net sales for the year ending December 31, 2020, reaching Ps. 35,957 million, driven by higher shipments and sales prices. Gross profit jumped 64% to Ps. 6,721 million, increasing its margin to 19%. Operating income surged 134%, totaling Ps. 5,462 million. However, selling, general and administrative expenses rose 11%. The company posted a net income of Ps. 4,180 million, a significant rebound from a loss of Ps. 1,636 million in 2019. Total consolidated debt remained stable at around U.S. $302,000 in both years.
Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: SIM) announced the filing of an amended Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ending December 31, 2019, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The amended report is available on the Company's investor relations site. Shareholders can request a hard copy of the report, which includes audited financial statements. Grupo Simec is a diversified manufacturer and distributor of SBQ and structural steel products, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil.
Grupo Simec reported a 4% decline in net sales to Ps. 25,739 million for the first nine months of 2020 compared to 2019. Despite lower sales, gross profit rose 35% to Ps. 4,884 million due to a 13% reduction in cost of sales. Net income surged 117% to Ps. 3,463 million, bolstered by improved operational efficiency. In Q3 2020, net sales increased 16% year-over-year to Ps. 9,643 million, driven by higher shipment volumes. Cost per ton decreased by 3%.
Grupo Simec reported a significant financial performance for the first half of 2020, with a 206% increase in net income to Ps. 2,460 million, driven by a 28% gross profit increase to Ps. 2,923 million. Despite a 13% drop in net sales to Ps. 16,096 million, cost of sales improved by 19%, resulting in better profit margins.
However, the second quarter showed a 71% decline in net income from the previous quarter, down to Ps. 546 million, alongside 11% lower sales and a 13% drop in shipments. The company's financial costs shifted from income to a net expense, indicating increased market volatility.
Grupo Simec reported no known causes for unusual stock movements related to ticker symbol SIM on July 7, 2020. The company stated that these fluctuations appear to be a result of market conditions and have not involved any changes among board members or executive officers. The firm reassured investors of stability amidst these movements.