UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the Month of August 2024

 

Commission File Number: 001-37668

 

FERROGLOBE PLC

(Name of Registrant)

13 Chesterfield Street,

London W1J 5JN, United Kingdom

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F 

Form 40-F 

 

 

 



This Form 6-K consists of the following materials, which appear immediately following this page:

Press release dated August 5, 2024 announcing results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024
Second quarter 2024 earnings call presentation

This Form 6-K is being furnished for the purpose of incorporating by reference the information in this Form 6-K into (a) Registration Statement No. 333-208911 on Form S-8, (b) Registration Statement No. 333-259445 on Form F-3, (c) Registration Statement No. 333-258254 on Form F-3 and (d) Registration Statement No. 333-255973 on Form F-3 and related prospectuses, as such registration statements and prospectuses may be amended from time to time.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Date: August 5, 2024

  

FERROGLOBE PLC

 

 

 

 

by

/s/ Marco Levi

 

 

Name: Marco Levi

 

 

Title: Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)


Ferroglobe Reports Strong Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Narrowing annual Adj. EBITDA guidance to $150-170 million from $130-170 million previously

Posted solid adjusted EBITDA of $58 million for the second quarter of 2024
Net cash positive of $64 million and adjusted gross debt of $81 million
U.S. Department of Commerce announced preliminary duties on Russian FeSi imports
Coreshell advanced EV battery testing yields promising results
French operations restarted in Q2, driving silicon metal volume growth
Paid quarterly cash dividend of $0.013 per share in June; next dividend on September 27
Shareholders approved the share buyback program at the June annual general meeting


LONDON, August 5, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Ferroglobe PLC (NASDAQ: GSM) (“Ferroglobe”, the “Company”, or the “Parent”), a leading producer globally of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based specialty alloys, today announces financial results for the second quarter of 2024.

Financial Highlights

    

    

%

%

%

($ in millions, except EPS)

Q2 2024

Q1 2024

Q/Q

Q2 2023

Y/Y

YTD 2024

YTD 2023

Y/Y

Sales

$

451.0

$

391.9

15%

$

456.4

(1%)

$

842.9

$

857.3

(2%)

Net income (loss)

$

34.9

$

(2.0)

1.844%

$

31.9

9%

$

32.9

$

52.9

(38%)

Adjusted diluted EPS

$

0.13

$

(0.00)

4.000%

$

0.30

(58%)

$

0.13

$

0.34

(61%)

Adj. EBITDA

$

57.7

$

25.8

124%

$

105.7

(45%)

$

83.5

$

150.4

(44%)

Operating cash flow

$

2.0

$

198.0

(99%)

$

23.6

(91%)

$

200.1

$

158.4

26%

Capital expenditures1

$

21.9

$

18.2

20%

$

23.6

(7%)

$

40.1

$

41.6

(4%)

Free cash flow2

$

(19.9)

$

179.8

(111%)

$

(0.0)

(66.103%)

$

160.0

$

116.8

37%

(1)Cash outflows for capital expenditures
(2)Free cash flow is calculated as operating cash flow less capital expenditures

Dr. Marco Levi, Ferroglobe’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We continued to execute well on multiple fronts during the second quarter. We posted strong quarterly results with a 15% increase in sales and more than doubled our adjusted EBITDA from the prior quarter. We successfully restarted our French operations in April, helping drive silicon metal and manganese-based specialty alloy volumes.

“We were also successful in our ferrosilicon trade case in the U.S. as our actions impacted the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to impose preliminary anti-dumping and countervailing duties of 283% and 748%, respectively, on all Russian ferrosilicon imports, which were announced in June. This is a very positive development that we expect to benefit our ferrosilicon business in the US, beginning in early 2025. Finally, the EV battery testing using Coreshell nanocoating technology with silicon-rich anode is yielding excellent results. We are excited about these results as it confirms our belief that high-grade silicon metal will play a critical role in the future of batteries used in EVs.

“We are narrowing the adjusted EBITDA guidance range from $130-$170 million to $150-$170 million. The strong second quarter combined with higher index prices should positively impact the third quarter, giving us more confidence for the second half of the year,” concluded Dr. Levi.


Consolidated Sales

In the second quarter of 2024, Ferroglobe reported net sales of $451 million, an increase of 15% over the prior quarter and a decrease of 1% over the year-ago period. This increase over the prior quarter is primarily attributable to higher sales volumes in silicon metal and manganese-based specialty alloys and also higher pricing in our portfolio products. Silicon metal and manganese-based alloys contributed $36 million and $32 million of the increase, respectively, partially offset by a $7 million decrease in silicon-based alloy sales.

Product Category Highlights

Silicon Metal

    

($,000)

Q2 2024

Q1 2024

% Q/Q

Q2 2023

% Y/Y

YTD 2024

YTD 2023

% Y/Y

Shipments in metric tons:

62,872

53,183

18.2%

50,651

24.1%

116,055

87,593

32.5%

Average selling price ($/MT):

3,244

3,155

2.8%

3,855

(15.8)%

3,203

4,064

(21.2)%

Silicon Metal Revenue

203,957

167,792

21.6%

195,260

4.5%

371,724

355,995

4.4%

Silicon Metal Adj.EBITDA

34,584

16,071

115.2%

82,403

(58.0)%

50,655

113,523

(55.4)%

Silicon Metal Adj.EBITDA Margin

17.0%

9.6%

42.2%

13.6%

31.9%

Silicon metal revenue in the second quarter was $204.0 million, an increase of 21.6% over the prior quarter and an increase of 4.5% over the year-ago period. Average realized selling price increased by 2.8%, primarily due to increased prices in the U.S. Total shipments increased due to higher volumes in EMEA. The adjusted EBITDA for silicon metal increased to $34.6 million during the second quarter, an increase of 115.2% compared with $16.1 million for the prior quarter. The improvement in adjusted EBITDA margin in the quarter was mainly driven by price and volume increases.

Silicon-Based Alloys

    

    

    

($,000)

Q2 2024

Q1 2024

% Q/Q

Q2 2023

% Y/Y

YTD 2024

YTD 2023

% Y/Y

Shipments in metric tons:

46,953

51,171

(8.2)%

49,457

(5.1)%

98,124

98,557

(0.4)%

Average selling price ($/MT):

2,241

2,188

2.4%

2,697

(16.9)%

2,213

2,726

(18.8)%

Silicon-based Alloys Revenue

105,222

111,962

(6.0)%

133,386

(21.1)%

217,148

268,706

(19.2)%

Silicon-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA

10,199

14,412

(29.2)%

31,812

(67.9)%

24,611

53,736

(54.2)%

Silicon-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA Margin

9.7%

12.9%

23.8%

11.3%

20.0%

Silicon-based alloy revenue in the second quarter was $105.2 million, a decrease of 6.0% over the prior quarter and a decrease of 21.1% in the year-ago period. Shipments decreased by 8.2%, which was attributable to demand weakness in the U.S. The adjusted EBITDA for the silicon-based alloys decreased to $10.2 million in the second quarter of 2024, a decrease of 29.2% compared with $14.4 million for the prior quarter. The adjusted EBITDA margin decreased mainly due to the decrease in shipments during the second quarter of 2024.


Manganese-Based Alloys

    

    

    

($,000)

Q2 2024

Q1 2024

% Q/Q

Q2 2023

% Y/Y

YTD 2024

YTD 2023

% Y/Y

Shipments in metric tons:

81,464

62,320

30.7%

62,573

30.2%

143,784

109,440

31.4%

Average selling price ($/MT):

1,204

1,066

12.9%

1,248

(3.5)%

1,144

1,277

(10.4)%

Manganese-based Alloys Revenue

98,083

66,433

47.6%

78,091

25.6%

164,489

139,768

17.7%

Manganese-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA

13,832

5,520

150.6%

1,065

1198.8%

19,352

3,108

522.7%

Manganese-based Alloys Adj.EBITDA Margin

14.1%

8.3%

1.4%

11.8%

2.2%

Manganese-based alloy revenue in the second quarter was $98.1 million, an increase of 47.6% over the prior quarter and an increase of 25.6% over the year-ago period. Average realized selling price increased by 12.9% and total shipments increased by 30.7%. Adjusted EBITDA for the manganese-based alloys portfolio increased to $13.8 million in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of 150.6% compared with $5.5 million for the prior quarter. The adjusted EBITDA margin increase was mainly driven by price and volume increases.

Raw materials and energy consumption for production

Raw materials and energy consumption for production was $264.3 million in the second quarter of 2024 versus $257.4 million in the prior quarter, an increase of 2.7%. As a percentage of sales, raw materials and energy consumption for production was 59% in the second quarter of 2024, an improvement versus 66% in the prior quarter. This variance was mainly due to lower production costs in Europe related to the restart of operations in France during the second quarter of 2024.

Net  Income (Loss) Attributable to the Parent

In the second quarter of 2024, net income attributable to the parent was $34.9 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to a net loss attributable to the parent of $2.0 million, or ($0.01) per diluted share in the first quarter. The company reported adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.13 for the second quarter, compared with adjusted earnings per share of $0.00 per share in the prior quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA

In the second quarter of 2024, adjusted EBITDA was $57.7 million, or 12.8% of sales, an increase of 123.8% compared to adjusted EBITDA of $25.8 million, or 6.6% of sales, from the first quarter of 2024. The increase in adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of sales in the second quarter of 2024 is primarily attributable to higher realized prices and volumes.


Total Cash, Adjusted Gross Debt and Working Capital

    

    

%

($ in millions)

Q2 2024

Q1 2024

$

%

Q2 2023

$

Y/Y

Total Cash1

$

144.5

$

159.8

(15.3)

(10%)

$

363.2

(218.7)

(60%)

Adjusted Gross Debt2

$

80.7

$

80.8

(0.1)

(0%)

$

400.1

(319.4)

(80%)

Net (Cash)/Debt

$

(63.7)

$

(79.0)

15.3

19%

$

36.8

(100.5)

(273%)

Total Working Capital

$

499.1

$

487.5

11.6

2%

$

475.0

24.2

5%

(1)

Total cash is comprised of restricted cash, cash and cash equivalents

(2)

Adjusted gross debt excludes bank borrowings on factoring program and impact of leasing standard IFRS16 for each of the periods presented

The total cash balance was $144.5 million as of June 30, 2024, down $15.3 million from $159.8 million as of March 31, 2024.

During the second quarter, the Company generated $2.0 million of operating cash flow and had a negative cash flow from investing activities of $24.3 million. Cash flow from financing activities was positive $7.0 million.

Total working capital was $499.1 million on June 30, 2024, up from $487.5 million on March 31, 2024. The $11.6 million increase in working capital balance during the quarter was mainly due to a $35.8 million increase in inventories, partially offset by a $17.2 million increase in trade and other payables and a $7.0 million decrease in trade and other receivables.

Beatriz García-Cos, Ferroglobe’s Chief Financial Officer, commented, “We continued our strong performance in the second quarter, increasing our adjusted EBITDA by 124% to $58 million and sales by 15% to $451 million while maintaining a strong balance sheet and net cash positive position of $64 million. The increase in our overall working capital over the first quarter was due to inventory build-up as we restarted our French operations and increased purchases of manganese ore. Our increase in manganese ore purchases was a strategic decision to capitalize on the disruption caused by the shutdown of the South32 manganese ore mine. As a result, the cost of our manganese ore purchases was below the current market. We are focused on increasing our working capital efficiency in the coming quarters.”

Enhanced Capital Return Policy

After Ferroglobe's board of directors approved a share buyback program, shareholders approved it at the June annual general meeting. We are authorized to repurchase up to 37.8 million shares, or approximately 20% of the outstanding shares, over a 5-year period.  

The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.013 per share on June 27, 2024. Our next cash dividend of $0.013 per share will be paid on September 27, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 20, 2024.

Conference Call

Ferroglobe invites all interested persons to participate on its conference call at 8:30 AM, Eastern Time on August 6, 2024. Please dial in at least five minutes prior to the call to register. The call may also be accessed via an audio webcast.

To join via phone:                                                                 
Conference call participants should pre-register using this link:
https://register.vevent.com/register/BI13217e2c34d24a3384eaac756b699a70
Once registered, you will receive the dial-in numbers and a personal PIN, which are required to access the conference call.

To join via webcast:        
A simultaneous audio webcast, and replay will be accessible here:
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/wczmto79


About Ferroglobe

Ferroglobe PLC is a leading global producer of silicon metal, silicon- and manganese- based specialty alloys and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, electronics, automotive, consumer products, construction, and energy. The Company is based in London. For more information, visit http://investor.ferroglobe.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but are based on certain assumptions of management and describe the Company’s future plans, strategies and expectations. Forward-looking statements often use forward-looking terminology, including words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “guidance”, “intends”, “likely”, “may”, “plan”, “potential”, “predicts”, “seek”, “target”, “will” and words of similar meaning or the negative thereof.

Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on information currently available to the Company and assumptions that management believe to be reasonable, but are inherently uncertain. As a result, Ferroglobe’s actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond the Company’s control.

Forward-looking financial information and other metrics presented herein represent the Company’s goals and are not intended as guidance or projections for the periods referenced herein or any future periods.

All information in this press release is as of the date of its release. Ferroglobe does not undertake any obligation to update publicly any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect new information, events or circumstances arising after the date of this press release. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this press release.

Non-IFRS Measures

This document may contain summarized, non-audited or non-GAAP financial information. The information contained herein should therefore be considered as a whole and in conjunction with all the public information regarding the Company available, including any other documents released by the Company that may contain more detailed information. Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of sales, working capital as a percentage of sales, adjusted EBITDA margin, working capital,adjusted net profit, adjusted profit per share, adjusted gross debt and net cash(debt), are non-IFRS financial metrics that management uses in its decision making. Ferroglobe has included these financial metrics to provide supplemental measures of its performance. The Company believes these metrics are important and useful to investors because they eliminate items that have less bearing on the Company’s current and future operating performance and highlight trends in its core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS financial measures.


INVESTOR CONTACT:

Alex Rotonen, CFA

Vice President, Investor Relations

Email: investor.relations@ferroglobe.com

MEDIA CONTACT:

Cristina Feliu Roig

Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs

Email:   corporate.comms@ferroglobe.com


Ferroglobe PLC and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Income Statement

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

For the Three Months Ended

For the Three Months Ended

For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

    

June 30, 2024

    

March 31, 2024

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

Sales

  

$

451,048

  

$

391,854

$

456,441

$

842,902

$

857,309

Raw materials and energy consumption for production

  

(264,285)

  

(257,357)

(229,077)

(521,642)

(484,113)

Energy consumption for production (PPA impact)

2,270

(1,932)

(23,193)

338

Other operating income

  

27,448

  

10,836

27,689

38,284

42,503

Staff costs

  

(67,220)

  

(70,519)

(74,972)

(137,739)

(142,515)

Other operating expense

  

(86,071)

  

(52,348)

(77,202)

(138,419)

(131,347)

Depreciation and amortization charges

  

(18,875)

  

(18,669)

(16,452)

(37,544)

(34,442)

Impairment (loss) gain

(887)

(641)

Other gain

238

696

499

934

546

Operating profit

44,553

2,561

62,846

47,114

107,300

Net finance income (expense)

  

(5,315)

  

(7,669)

(895)

(12,984)

(11,875)

Exchange differences

  

3,591

  

1,383

(5,367)

4,974

(3,912)

Profit (loss) profit before tax

  

42,829

  

(3,725)

56,584

39,104

91,513

Income tax (expense) benefit

  

(8,481)

  

1,155

(20,520)

(7,326)

(29,981)

Total profit (loss) for the period

34,348

(2,570)

36,064

31,778

61,532

Profit (loss) attributable to the parent

  

$

34,880

  

$

(2,024)

$

31,908

$

32,856

$

52,899

Profit (loss) profit attributable to non-controlling interest

  

532

  

546

(4,156)

1,078

(8,633)

EBITDA

$

67,019

$

22,613

$

73,931

$

89,632

$

137,830

Adjusted EBITDA

$

57,739

$

25,803

$

105,674

$

83,542

$

150,441

Weighted average shares outstanding

Basic

189,298

187,927

187,872

189,237

187,873

Diluted

191,006

187,927

190,174

190,915

189,914

Profit (loss) per ordinary share

Basic

$

0.18

$

(0.01)

$

0.17

$

0.17

$

0.28

Diluted

$

0.18

$

(0.01)

$

0.17

$

0.17

$

0.28


Ferroglobe PLC and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

As of June 30,

As of March 31,

As of December 31,

    

2024

    

2024

    

2023

ASSETS

Non-current assets

Goodwill

$

29,702

$

29,702

$

29,702

Intangible assets

192,127

193,592

138,345

Property, plant and equipment

502,610

500,940

501,396

Other financial assets

15,744

13,944

19,792

Deferred tax assets

9,501

10,636

8,760

Receivables from related parties

1,606

1,622

1,658

Other non-current assets

22,003

21,770

22,156

Total non-current assets

773,293

772,206

721,809

Current assets

Inventories

397,436

361,602

383,841

Trade and other receivables

296,980

303,942

310,243

Receivables from related parties

2,685

2,712

2,772

Current income tax assets

8,901

10,740

15,977

Other financial assets

275

2

2

Other current assets

46,528

27,894

186,477

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

301

298

1,179

Cash and cash equivalents

144,186

159,470

136,470

Total current assets

897,292

866,660

1,036,961

Total assets

$

1,670,585

$

1,638,866

$

1,758,770

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Equity

$

876,006

$

843,702

$

869,886

Non-current liabilities

Deferred income

59,267

77,185

26,980

Provisions

23,434

22,102

19,970

Provision for pensions

29,760

29,293

29,805

Bank borrowings

14,397

14,643

14,913

Lease liabilities

54,463

54,361

20,304

Debt instruments

149,015

Other financial liabilities

28,116

68,186

65,231

Other obligations

5,444

1,536

35,883

Other non-current liabilities

194

224

199

Deferred tax liabilities

30,265

30,253

32,582

Total non-current liabilities

245,340

297,783

394,882

Current liabilities

Provisions

137,094

127,533

122,757

Provision for pensions

163

165

169

Bank borrowings

57,573

42,762

31,635

Lease liabilities

11,229

12,297

8,083

Debt instruments

5,765

Other financial liabilities

49,338

15,190

16,052

Payables to related parties

4,537

3,527

2,429

Trade and other payables

195,275

178,038

183,375

Current income tax liabilities

5,632

6,262

8,351

Other obligations

11,608

11,999

14,183

Other current liabilities

76,790

99,608

101,203

Total current liabilities

549,239

497,381

494,002

Total equity and liabilities

$

1,670,585

$

1,638,866

$

1,758,770


Ferroglobe PLC and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the Three Months Ended

For the Three Months Ended

For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

    

June 30, 2024

March 31, 2024

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Profit (loss) for the period

$

34,348

$

(2,570)

$

36,064

$

31,778

$

61,532

Adjustments to reconcile net profit (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

Income tax (benefit) expense

8,481

(1,155)

20,520

7,326

29,981

Depreciation and amortization charges

18,875

18,669

16,452

37,544

34,442

Net finance expense

5,315

7,669

895

12,984

11,875

Exchange differences

(3,591)

(1,383)

5,367

(4,974)

3,912

Impairment loss (gain)

887

641

Share-based compensation

913

928

2,041

1,841

3,946

Other loss (gain)

(238)

(696)

(499)

(934)

(546)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

Decrease (increase) in inventories

(36,696)

19,011

30,132

(17,685)

116,407

Decrease (increase) in trade receivables

5,982

320

29,326

6,302

148,040

(Decrease) increase in trade payables

17,387

(1,925)

19,169

15,462

(54,695)

Other changes in operating assets and liabilities

(40,014)

154,596

(61,617)

114,582

(105,717)

Income taxes (paid) received

(8,756)

4,580

(75,165)

(4,176)

(91,463)

Net cash provided by (used in ) operating activities:

2,006

198,044

23,572

200,050

158,355

Cash flows from investing activities:

Interest and finance income received

600

741

969

1,341

1,637

Payments due to investments:

Intangible assets

(735)

(584)

(940)

(1,319)

(940)

Property, plant and equipment

(21,132)

(17,641)

(22,662)

(38,773)

(40,622)

Other current assets

(3,000)

(3,000)

Net cash used in by investing activities

(24,267)

(17,484)

(22,633)

(41,751)

(39,925)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Dividends paid

(2,443)

(2,438)

(4,881)

Proceeds from debt issuance

Repayment of debt instruments

(147,624)

(1,742)

(147,624)

(28,025)

Increase/(decrease) in bank borrowings:

Borrowings

145,962

94,611

152,210

240,573

261,972

Payments

(130,772)

(83,012)

(126,840)

(213,784)

(268,740)

Payments for lease liabilities

(2,883)

(2,973)

(2,851)

(5,856)

(5,098)

Other (payments) receipts from financing activities

(289)

(192)

(481)

(17,377)

Interest paid

(2,574)

(14,634)

(1,721)

(17,208)

(19,913)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

7,001

(156,262)

19,056

(149,261)

(77,181)

Total net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(15,260)

24,298

19,995

9,038

41,249

Beginning balance of cash and cash equivalents

159,768

137,649

344,197

137,649

322,943

Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents in foreign currencies

(21)

(2,179)

(1,011)

(2,200)

(1,011)

Ending balance of cash and cash equivalents

$

144,487

$

159,768

$

363,181

$

144,487

$

363,181

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

301

298

4,579

301

4,579

Cash and cash equivalents

144,186

159,470

358,602

144,186

358,602

Ending balance of cash and cash equivalents

$

144,487

$

159,768

$

363,181

$

144,487

$

363,181


Adjusted EBITDA ($,000):

    

Q2´24

Q1´24

Q2´23

YTD´24

YTD´23

Profit (loss) attributable to the parent

$

34,880

$

(2,024)

$

31,908

$

32,856

$

52,899

Profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

(532)

(546)

4,156

(1,078)

8,633

Income tax (benefit) expense

8,481

(1,155)

20,520

7,326

29,981

Net finance expense

5,315

7,669

895

12,984

11,875

Depreciation and amortization charges

18,875

18,669

16,452

37,544

34,442

EBITDA

67,019

22,613

73,931

89,632

137,830

Exchange differences

(3,591)

(1,383)

5,367

(4,974)

3,912

Impairment

887

641

Restructuring and termination costs

(4,540)

(4,540)

New strategy implementation

1,012

1,361

(77)

2,373

1,972

Subactivity

109

942

2,373

1,051

6,086

PPA Energy

(2,270)

2,270

23,193

Adjusted EBITDA

$

57,739

$

25,803

$

105,674

$

83,542

$

150,441

Adjusted profit attributable to Ferroglobe ($,000):

    

    

Q2´24

Q1´24

Q2´23

YTD´24

YTD´23

Profit (loss) profit attributable to the parent

$

34,880

$

(2,024)

$

31,908

$

32,856

$

52,899

Tax rate adjustment

(4,997)

17

5,469

(4,980)

5,639

Impairment

651

470

Restructuring and termination costs

(3,111)

(3,111)

New strategy implementation

694

933

(57)

1,626

1,447

Subactivity

75

646

1,742

720

4,467

PPA Energy

(1,556)

1,556

17,024

Adjusted profit attributable to the parent

$

25,984

$

1,168

$

56,737

$

27,111

$

64,922

Adjusted diluted profit per share:

    

    

Q2´24

Q1´24

Q2´23

YTD´24

YTD´23

Diluted profit (loss) per ordinary share

$

0.18

$

(0.01)

$

0.17

$

0.17

$

0.28

Tax rate adjustment

(0.03)

0.00

0.03

(0.03)

0.03

Restructuring and termination costs

(0.02)

(0.02)

New strategy implementation

0.00

0.00

(0.00)

0.01

0.01

Subactivity

0.00

0.00

0.01

0.00

0.02

PPA Energy

(0.01)

0.01

0.09

Adjusted diluted profit (loss) per ordinary share

$

0.13

$

(0.00)

$

0.30

$

0.13

$

0.34


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NASDAQ: GSM Second Quarter 2024 Results August 6, 2024 NASDAQ: GSM Driving innovation of critical materials essential to a sustainable future

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NASDAQ: GSM Forward-Looking Statements and Non-IFRS Financial Metrics 2 This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but are based on certain assumptions of management and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including, but not limited to, "may," “could,” “seek,” “guidance,” “predict,” “potential,” “likely,” "believe," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," "intend," "forecast," “aim,” “target,” or variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are based on information presently available to Ferroglobe PLC (“we,” “us,” “Ferroglobe,” the “Company” or the “Parent”) and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, but are inherently uncertain. As a result, our actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond our control. You are cautioned that all such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, risks that Ferroglobe will not successfully integrate the businesses of Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. and Grupo FerroAtlántica SAU, that we will not realize estimated cost savings, value of certain tax assets, synergies and growth, and/or that such benefits may take longer to realize than expected. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to: (i) risks relating to unanticipated costs of integration, including operating costs, customer loss and business disruption being greater than expected; (ii) our organizational and governance structure; (iii) the ability to hire and retain key personnel; (iv) regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions including, among others, changes in metals prices; (v) increases in the cost of energy and other raw materials; (vi) competition in the metals and foundry industries; (vii) environmental and regulatory risks; (viii) ability to identify liabilities associated with acquired properties prior to their acquisition; (ix) ability to manage operational risks including industrial accidents and natural disasters; (x) ability to manage a global footprint; (xi) changes in technology; (xii) ability to acquire or renew permits and approvals; (xiii) changes in legislation or governmental regulations affecting Ferroglobe; (xiv) conditions in the credit markets; (xv) risks associated with assumptions made in connection with critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; (xvi) Ferroglobe's international operations, which are subject to the risks of currency fluctuations and foreign exchange controls; and (xvii) the potential of international unrest, economic downturn or effects of currencies, tax assessments, tax adjustments, anticipated tax rates, raw material costs or availability or other regulatory compliance costs. The foregoing list is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect our business, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of our, Annual Reports on Form 20-F, Current Reports on Form 6-K and other documents we file from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not give any assurance (1) that we will achieve our expectations or (2) concerning any result or the timing thereof, in each case, with respect to any regulatory action, administrative proceedings, government investigations, litigation, warning letters, consent decree, cost reductions, business strategies, earnings or revenue trends or future financial results. Forward- looking financial information and other metrics presented herein represent our key goals and are not intended as guidance or projections for the periods presented herein or any future periods. We do not undertake or assume any obligation to update publicly any of the forward-looking statements in this presentation to reflect actual results, new information or future events, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. We caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this presentation. Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net profit, adjusted profit per share, working capital, adjusted gross debt, net cash and net debt, are non-IFRS financial metrics that, we believe, are pertinent measures of Ferroglobe’s success. The Company has included these financial metrics to provide supplemental measures of its performance. We believe these metrics are important because they eliminate items that have less bearing on the Company’s current and future operating performance and highlight trends in its core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS financial measures. For additional information, including a reconciliation of the differences between such non-IFRS financial measures and the comparable IFRS financial measures, refer to the press release dated August 5, 2024 accompanying this presentation, which is incorporated by reference herein.

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NASDAQ: GSM Q2 2024 Business Review

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NASDAQ: GSM • Narrowing adj. EBITDA guidance to $150-$170 million • Strong sales recovery, driven by SiMe and Mn Alloys • Adj. EBITDA margin improved to 13% in the second quarter • Solid balance sheet; net cash positive • U.S. Commerce Department imposes preliminary duties on all FeSi imports from Russia • Coreshell battery testing yields promising results • French operations restarted in Q2, driving volume growth SOLID EXECUTION DRIVES STRONG SECOND QUARTER 4 • Paid quarterly cash dividend of 1.3 cents per share in June • Declaring Q3 dividend of 1.3 cents per share, payable on September 27 • Share buyback program approved at June AGM • Pricing remains steady relative to demand; supply constraints easing • SiMe US index higher in Q2; US trade case positively impacted US FeSi index prices • Demand remains stable; buyer feedback cautious Operations and Strategy Improved Financial Performance Current Market Environment Enhanced Capital Return Policy

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NASDAQ: GSM Decrease from 1Q Decrease from 1Q Increase from 1Q Increase from 1Q Free cash flow of $(20)M Operating cash flow of $200m Operating cash flow of $2M Adjusted EBITDA of $58M Sales of $451M SOLID QUARTER OVER QUARTER IMPROVEMENT 5

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NASDAQ: GSM Total 18% SILICON METAL Europe 58% Other 21% N. America (4)% 6 Adj. EBITDA Evolution Q/Q ($m) Index pricing trends ($/mt) Volume trends Silicon Metal Shipments Q/Q by Region Outlook: U.S. Prices are leveling off with muted demand in the aluminum and auto sectors; European demand remains weak with Chinese imports pressuring prices; chemical grade performing better 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 US CRU spot - import EU CRU spot (5.5.3) 50,545 39,459 36,942 50,561 57,031 49,761 53,183 62,872 Q3-22 Q4-22 Q1-23 Q2-23 Q3-23 Q4-23 Q1-24 Q2-24

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NASDAQ: GSM Total (8)% SILICON BASED ALLOYS Europe 2% Other (9)% N. America (19)% 7 Adj. EBITDA Evolution Q/Q ($m) Index pricing trends ($/mt) Volume trends Silicon Alloys Shipments Q/Q by Region Outlook: Prices are expected to soften in Europe and the U.S. due to weakness in demand; high FeSi inventories in the U.S. likely to impact prices for the next few months until destocking is completed; expect improvement in 2025 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000 2,200 2,400 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 FeSi US CRU spot - import FeSi EU CRU spot 48,977 39,847 49,100 49,457 46,427 46,446 51,171 46,953 Q3-22 Q4-22 Q1-23 Q2-23 Q3-23 Q4-23 Q1-24 Q2-24

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NASDAQ: GSM Total 31% Europe 23% Other 761% N. America 67% MANGANESE BASED ALLOYS Outlook: Weak steel production persists in Europe; price increases driven by high grade manganese ore shortage; capitalized on South32 shutdown; expect shipment volume to normalize in the second half 8 Adj. EBITDA Evolution Q/Q ($m) Index pricing trends ($/mt) Volume trends Manganese Alloys Shipments Q/Q by Region 800 900 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,500 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 High-carbon ferromanganese EU CRU spot Silico-manganese EU CRU spot 61,583 61,917 46,867 62,573 56,399 61,404 62,320 81,464 Q3-22 Q4-22 Q1-23 Q2-23 Q3-23 Q4-23 Q1-24 Q2-24 (*) (*) North America and other shipments are not material due to low volumes (*)

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NASDAQ: GSM Q2 2024 Financial Review

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NASDAQ: GSM IMPROVED TOP LINE AND MARGINS 10 (in USD million, except EPS) Q2 2024 Q1 2024 Q/Q Sales $451.0 $391.9 Raw materials & energy for prod. $(264.3) $(257.4) Adj. diluted EPS $0.13 $0.00 Adj. EBITDA $57.7 $25.8 Raw materials / sales % 59% 66% Adj. EBITDA margin % 13% 7% Sales growth driven by price and volume increases in silicon and manganese alloys. Lower silicon alloy volumes partially offset by improved pricing Adj. diluted EPS was $0.13, up from $0.00 Adj. EBITDA margin improved from 7% to 13% due to stronger pricing and lower production costs Raw materials and energy consumption remained broadly stable despite increased sales; improved as a percentage of sales

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NASDAQ: GSM • Average selling prices across core products increased 2.5%: Silicon metal 2.8%, silicon-based alloys 2.4% and Mn-based alloys 12.9% • Total volume increased 14.8%: Silicon metal 18.2%, silicon-based alloys -8.2% and Mn-based alloys 30.7% • Costs negatively affected by mark-to-market earn-out provision, partially offset by higher fixed cost absorption in France and Spain • Head offices & non-core business primarily driven by lower G&A costs ADJUSTED EBITDA BRIDGE Q2-24 VS. Q1-24 ($m) 11 (¹) (¹) (¹) (¹) Includes Silica Fume and by-products (not shown in product bridges)

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NASDAQ: GSM CASH FLOW SUMMARY 12 (in USD millions) Q2 2024 Q1 2024 Q/Q EBITDA $67.0 $22.6 Non-cash items & Other $(11.7) $(1.2) Energy compensation $0.0 $154.6 Changes in NWC $(13.3) $17.4 Cash tax payments $(8.8) $4.6 Capital Expenditures $(21.9) $(18.2) Free cash flow 1 $(19.9) $179.8 Working capital increased due to restart of French operations and higher manganese ore purchases Cash tax outflows totaled $9 million related to 2023 profits and interim 2024 payments CAPEX increased by $4 million to $22 million (¹) Free cash flow defined as cash from operations less capital expenditures

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NASDAQ: GSM • Net cash positive of $63.7 million, as we continue to operate the business with a solid balance sheet • Cash balance of $144.5 million as of June 30, 2024 $400 $237 $239 $81 $81 $(37) $(71) $(101) $79 $64 Q2-23 Q3-23 Q4-23 Q1-24 Q2-24 Adj. Gross Debt Net Cash Adjusted Gross and Net Cash ($m) NET CASH AND DEBT EVOLUTION 13 Minimal leverage 0.3x Adj. Gross Debt to LTM Adj. EBITDA

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NASDAQ: GSM Q2 2024 Corporate Update

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NASDAQ: GSM 15 KEY TAKEAWAYS Enhanced capital allocation policy • Paid quarterly cash dividend of 1.3 cents per share in June; next dividend on September 27 • Shareholders approved share buyback program Strong second quarter performance • Stronger sales versus first quarter • Adjusted EBITDA grew 124% and margins expanded by 600bps over the prior quarter Coreshell battery testing yields promising results • Achieved high cycle lifetime using 80% Ferroglobe-silicon content anode in Coreshell-made battery • Coreshell completed financing to develop a pilot plant; expected to be commissioned in Q4 U.S. Department of Commerce announced preliminary duties on Russian FeSi imports • Preliminary anti-dumping duty of 283% and countervailing duty of 748% • Expect to positively impact the US market in 2025 NARROWING ADJUSTED EBITDA GUIDANCE RANGE TO $150M TO $170M

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NASDAQ: GSM Q&A

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NASDAQ: GSM Appendix ─ Supplemental Information

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NASDAQ: GSM QUARTERLY SALES AND ADJUSTED EBITDA 18 185 130 45 106 104 60 26 58 Q3-22 Q4-22 Q1-23 Q2-23 Q3-23 Q4-23 Q1-24 Q2-24 Adjusted EBITDA Quarterly sales $ million Q3 2022 Q4 2022 Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Silicon metal 264 184 161 195 198 168 168 204 Silicon-based alloys 179 127 137 133 115 107 112 105 Manganese-based alloys 97 97 62 78 59 60 66 98 Other business 53 40 41 50 45 32 46 44 Total revenue 593 448 401 456 417 367 392 451

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