Novelis Reports Strong Net Income for Third Fiscal Quarter Despite Seasonally
Lower Volumes
- Net income of $68 million
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 55 percent to $199 million YoY
- Liquidity increased 60 percent to $634 million YoY
- Free cash flow increased by $110 million to $124 million YoY
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<p><span class="xn-location">ATLANTA</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Feb. 16</span> /CNW/ -- Novelis Inc., the world's leading producer of aluminum rolled products, today reported net income attributable to its common shareholder of <span class="xn-money">$68 million</span> for the third quarter of fiscal 2010, a significant increase when compared to the net loss of <span class="xn-money">$1.8 billion</span> reported for the same period a year ago. The prior year results include non-cash, pre-tax impairment charges of <span class="xn-money">$1.5 billion</span> and <span class="xn-money">$463 million</span> of unrealized losses on derivatives.</p>
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<p>Net income of <span class="xn-money">$68 million</span> for the third quarter compares to net income of <span class="xn-money">$195 million</span> for the previous quarter. It is important to note that third quarter results benefited from <span class="xn-money">$62 million</span> of unrealized gains on derivatives compared to <span class="xn-money">$254 million</span> of unrealized gains on derivatives in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Pre-tax earnings of <span class="xn-money">$129 million</span> were 57 percent below the <span class="xn-money">$301 million</span> in pre-tax earnings recorded for the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Excluding the benefits of unrealized gains on derivatives, on a quarter-over-quarter basis, pre-tax income increased 43 percent.</p>
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<p>"I am very pleased with Novelis' results for the third quarter, which represents the best third quarter in our history in terms of adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow," said <span class="xn-person">Phil Martens</span>, Novelis President and COO. "This quarter also represents the first time since the economic downturn that shipments increased year-over-year, reflecting strengthening market fundamentals."</p>
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<p>"This performance is largely a result of cost elimination, restructuring initiatives and efficiency improvements the Company began in early 2009. Through these initiatives, we projected to realize annualized cost savings of <span class="xn-money">$140 million</span> by second quarter of fiscal 2011. We now believe we will meet this target ahead of schedule, and we expect the majority of these savings to be sustainable going forward," said Martens. "As part of our focus to continually improve our business model, we are relocating our North American headquarters to our global headquarters in <span class="xn-location">Atlanta</span> by year-end. This will better align our organization, allow us to realize synergies and increase efficiency."</p>
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<p>Shipments of aluminum rolled products totaled 649 kilotonnes for the quarter, a 3 percent increase compared to shipments of 632 kilotonnes in the third quarter of 2009, driven primarily by strong demand in Asia. Shipments decreased 6 percent in the quarter from shipments of 693 kilotonnes in the second quarter, primarily due to seasonality in most of the Company's regions.</p>
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<p>Net sales for the third quarter reached <span class="xn-money">$2.1 billion</span>, a decrease of 3 percent compared to the <span class="xn-money">$2.2 billion</span> reported in the same period a year ago, a result of lower aluminum prices partially offset by higher shipped volumes. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, net sales for this year's third quarter were 3 percent lower, driven by a modest decrease in demand.</p>
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<p>Pre-tax earnings of <span class="xn-money">$129 million</span> for the third quarter compares to a pre-tax loss of <span class="xn-money">$2.0 billion</span> posted for the same period a year ago. The prior year was impacted by the previously mentioned impairment charges totaling <span class="xn-money">$1.5 billion</span> and <span class="xn-money">$463 million</span> of unrealized losses on derivatives.</p>
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<p>Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was <span class="xn-money">$199 million</span>, representing a 55 percent increase from adjusted EBITDA of <span class="xn-money">$128 million</span> posted for the same period a year ago and essentially flat compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2010. This is primarily due to the Company's focus on cost reductions and restructuring initiatives.</p>
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<p>(in $M) Three Months Ended</p>
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12/31/2009 9/30/2009 12/31/2008
EBITDA $264 $434 $(1,868)
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Unrealized gain (loss ) on
derivatives 62 254 (463)
Goodwill impairment - - (1,340)
Proportional consolidation 2 (17) (174)
Restructuring charges, net (1) (3) (15)
Other costs, net 2 - (4)
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Adjusted EBITDA 199 200 128
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<p>The Company's results are impacted by unrealized gains and losses on derivatives on a quarterly basis. It uses these derivatives primarily to hedge exposures to fluctuations in aluminum prices</p>
<p>related to customer fixed-price contracts as well as fluctuations in other commodities and currencies. While fluctuations occur on a quarterly basis, over time, most of the impact of unrealized derivatives will be offset by the realization of the physical underlying commodity hedged.</p>
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<p><span class="xn-person">Steve Fisher</span>, Chief Financial Officer for Novelis, pointed to the progress the Company has made in improving its liquidity position. "We have made significant progress in solidifying our liquidity since our low point of <span class="xn-money">$346 million</span> on <span class="xn-chron">January 31, 2009</span>. Since then, we have increased our liquidity position by <span class="xn-money">$288 million to $634 million</span>," said Fisher. "We did this through solid working capital management, realizing the benefits from our cost elimination initiatives and through the proceeds of the <span class="xn-money">$185 million</span> offering of Senior Unsecured Notes in August."</p>
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<p>"As of <span class="xn-chron">January 1, 2010</span>, we are no longer subject to metal price ceilings in any of our contracts. This is a significant milestone, and when combined with continued strong operating performance, will help drive stronger cash flow generation," said Fisher.</p>
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12/31/2009 9/30/2009 12/31/2008
Cash and cash equivalents $252 $246 $176
Overdrafts (13) (11) (22)
Gross availability under
the ABL facility 475 400 323
Borrowing availability
limitation due to
fixed charge coverage ratio (80) (80) (80)
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Total Estimated Liquidity $634 $555 $397
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<p>Liquidity improved to <span class="xn-money">$634 million</span> at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2010, representing an increase of <span class="xn-money">$237 million</span>, or 60 percent, from <span class="xn-money">$397 million</span> in liquidity reported at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2009. When compared to the second quarter, third quarter liquidity improved by 14 percent.</p>
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<p>Third quarter free cash flow was <span class="xn-money">$124 million</span>, an increase of <span class="xn-money">$110 million</span> compared to the same period in the previous year and <span class="xn-money">$126 million</span> compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2010.</p>
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Business Outlook
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<p>Despite a tepid market recovery, the Company expects its results to continue to strengthen, primarily driven by its competitive position, price increases and continued cost management initiatives.</p>
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Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
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<p>The results described in this press release have been reported in detail on the Company's Form 10-Q on file with the SEC, and investors are directed to that document for a complete explanation of the Company's financial position and results through <span class="xn-chron">December 31, 2009</span>. The Novelis Form 10-Q and other SEC filings are available for review on the Company's website at <a href="http://www.novelis.com">www.novelis.com</a>.</p>
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Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
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<p>Novelis will discuss its third quarter results via a live webcast and conference call for investors at <span class="xn-chron">10:00 a.m. EST</span> on <span class="xn-chron">Tuesday, February 16, 2010</span>. Participants may access the webcast at <a href="https://cc.callinfo.com/r/1wi1p9tpd894j">https://cc.callinfo.com/r/1wi1p9tpd894j</a>. To join by telephone, dial toll-free in <span class="xn-location">North America</span> at 800 926 4425 or international toll line +1 212 231 2901. Access information may also be found at <a href="http://www.novelis.com">www.novelis.com</a>.</p>
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About Novelis
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<p>Novelis Inc. is the global leader in aluminum rolled products and aluminum can recycling. The Company operates in 11 countries, has approximately 12,000 employees and reported revenue of <span class="xn-money">$10.2 billion</span> in fiscal year 2009. Novelis supplies premium aluminum sheet and foil products to automotive, transportation, packaging, construction, industrial, electronics and printing markets throughout <span class="xn-location">North America</span>, <span class="xn-location">South America</span>, <span class="xn-location">Europe</span> and Asia. Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited (BSE: HINDALCO), one of Asia's largest integrated producers of aluminum and a leading copper producer. Hindalco is a flagship Company of the Aditya Birla Group, a multinational conglomerate based in <span class="xn-location">Mumbai</span>, <span class="xn-location">India</span>. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.novelis.com">www.novelis.com</a>.</p>
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
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<p>This press release and the presentation slides for the earnings call contain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC rules. We think that these measures are helpful to investors in measuring our financial performance and liquidity and comparing our performance to our peers. However, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financial measures. To the extent we discuss any non-GAAP financial measures on the earnings call, a reconciliation of each measure to the most directly comparable GAAP measure will be available in the presentation slides filed as Exhibit 99.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K furnished to the SEC concurrent with the issuance of this press release. In addition, the Form 8-K includes a more detailed description of each of these non-GAAP financial measures, together with a discussion of the usefulness and purpose of such measures.</p>
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<p>Attached to this news release are tables showing the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow.</p>
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Forward-Looking Statements
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<p>Statements made in this news release which describe Novelis' intentions, expectations, beliefs or predictions may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements preceded by, followed by, or including the words "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," or similar expressions. Examples of such statements in this news release include, among other matters, the positive outlook for our business, improvement in our financial performance, the impact of operational efficiency initiatives, the projected growth in demand for aluminum rolled products, and the positioning of the company to take advantage of such growth in demand for aluminum rolled products. Novelis cautions that, by their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty and that Novelis' actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. We do not intend, and we disclaim any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ from the results expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, among other things: changes in global economic conditions, the level of our indebtedness and our ability to generate cash; relationships with, and financial and operating conditions of, our customers and suppliers; changes in the prices and availability of aluminum (or premiums associated with such prices) or other materials and raw materials we use; fluctuations in the supply of, and prices for, energy in the areas in which we maintain production facilities; our ability to access financing for future capital requirements; continuing obligations and other relationships resulting from our spin-off from Rio Tinto Alcan; changes in the relative values of various currencies; factors affecting our operations, such as litigation, environmental remediation and clean-up costs, labor relations and negotiations, breakdown of equipment and other events; economic, regulatory and political factors within the countries in which we operate or sell our products, including changes in duties or tariffs; competition from other aluminum rolled products producers as well as from substitute materials such as steel, glass, plastic and composite materials; our ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures in the future; changes in the fair value of derivative instruments; cyclical demand and pricing within the principal markets for our products as well as seasonality in certain of our customers' industries; changes in government regulations, particularly those affecting taxes, environmental, health or safety compliance; changes in interest rates that have the effect of increasing the amounts we pay under our principal credit agreements and other financing arrangements; and the development of the most efficient tax structure for Novelis. The above list of factors is not exhaustive. Other important risk factors included under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended <span class="xn-chron">June 30, 2009</span> and <span class="xn-chron">September 30, 2009</span> and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended <span class="xn-chron">March 31, 2009</span> are specifically incorporated by reference into this news release.</p>
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
(In millions)
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Three Months Nine Months
Ended Ended
December 31, December 31,
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2009 2008 2009 2008
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Net sales $2,112 $2,176 $6,253 $8,238
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Cost of goods sold
(exclusive of depreciation
and amortization shown below) 1,788 2,023 5,049 7,645
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 99 73 260 246
Depreciation and amortization 93 107 285 330
Research and development expenses 10 11 27 33
Interest expense and amortization
of debt issuance costs 44 47 131 138
Interest income (2) (3) (8) (13)
(Gain) loss on change in
fair value of derivative
instruments, net (40) 396 (192) 516
Impairment of goodwill - 1,340 - 1,340
Restructuring charges, net 1 15 7 14
Equity in net (income) loss
of non-consolidated affiliates (8) 166 12 166
Other (income) expenses, net (2) 20 (21) 53
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1,983 4,195 5,550 10,468
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Income (loss) before income taxes 129 (2,019) 703 (2,230)
Income tax provision (benefit) 48 (196) 247 (329)
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Net income (loss) 81 (1,823) 456 (1,901)
Net income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interests 13 (9) 50 (7)
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Net income (loss) attributable
to our common shareholder $68 $(1,814) $406 $(1,894)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
(in millions, except number of shares)
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December 31, March 31,
2009 2009
ASSETS
Current assets
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Cash and cash equivalents $252 $248
Accounts receivable (net of allowances
of $4 and $2 as of December 31, 2009 and
March 31, 2009, respectively)
- third parties 998 1,049
- related parties 11 25
Inventories 1,059 793
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 45 51
Fair value of derivative instruments 235 119
Deferred income tax assets 17 216
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Total current assets 2,617 2,501
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,714 2,799
Goodwill 611 582
Intangible assets, net 768 787
Investment in and advances to non-consolidated
affiliates 757 719
Fair value of derivative instruments, net of
current portion 12 72
Deferred income tax assets 4 4
Other long-term assets
- third parties 96 80
- related parties 23 23
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Total assets $7,602 $7,567
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities
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Current portion of long-term debt $149 $51
Short-term borrowings 61 264
Accounts payable
- third parties 818 725
- related parties 44 48
Fair value of derivative instruments 112 640
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 425 516
Deferred income tax liabilities 39 -
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Total current liabilities 1,648 2,244
Long-term debt, net of current portion
- third parties 2,493 2,417
- related parties - 91
Deferred income tax liabilities 501 469
Accrued postretirement benefits 522 495
Other long-term liabilities 358 342
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Total liabilities 5,522 6,058
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Commitments and contingencies
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<p>Shareholder's equity</p>
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Common stock, no par value; unlimited number
of shares authorized; 77,459,658 shares
issued and outstanding as of
December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009 - -
Additional paid-in capital 3,497 3,497
Accumulated deficit (1,524) (1,930)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (36) (148)
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Total Novelis shareholder's equity 1,937 1,419
Noncontrolling interests 143 90
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Total equity 2,080 1,509
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Total liabilities and shareholder's equity $7,602 $7,567
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
(In millions)
Nine Months Ended
December 31,
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2009 2008
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss) $456 $(1,901)
Adjustments to determine net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 285 330
(Gain) loss on change in fair value of
derivative instruments, net (192) 516
Deferred income taxes 230 (400)
Write-off and amortization of fair value
adjustments, net (139) (178)
Impairment of goodwill - 1,340
Equity in net (income) loss of non-consolidated
affiliates 12 166
Foreign exchange remeasurement of debt (17) 21
Gain on reversal of accrued legal claim (3) (26)
Inventory reserves and adjustments - 38
Other, net 8 4
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 107 89
Inventories (218) 98
Accounts payable 34 (439)
Other current assets 9 (25)
Other current liabilities 35 (45)
Other noncurrent assets (16) 8
Other noncurrent liabilities 39 (10)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 630 (414)
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (74) (107)
Proceeds from sales of assets 4 4
Changes to investment in and advances to non-
consolidated affiliates 3 17
Proceeds from related party loans receivable, net 15 18
Net proceeds (outflow) from settlement of
derivative instruments (432) 160
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (484) 92
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of debt, third parties 177 8
Proceeds from issuance of debt, related parties 4 -
Principal payments, third parties (20) (11)
Principal payments, related parties (95) -
Short-term borrowings, net (211) 193
Dividends, noncontrolling interest (13) (5)
Debt issuance costs (1) -
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (159) 185
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (13) (137)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances
held in foreign currencies 17 (13)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 248 326
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Reconciliation from Net Income (Loss) Attributable to our Common
Shareholder to Adjusted EBITDA
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Novelis is providing disclosure of the reconciliation of reported non-GAAP
financial measures to their comparable financial measures on a GAAP basis.
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(in millions) Three Months Ended
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December 31, September 30, December 31,
2009 2009 2008
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Net income (loss) attributable
to our common shareholder $68 $195 $(1,814)
Noncontrolling interests (13) (19) 9
Income tax (provision) benefit (48) (87) 196
Interest, net (42) (41) (44)
Depreciation and amortization (93) (92) (107)
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EBITDA 264 434 (1,868)
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Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives 62 254 (463)
Goodwill impairment - - (1,340)
Proportional consolidation 2 (17) (174)
Restructuring charges, net (1) (3) (15)
Others costs, net 2 - (4)
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Adjusted EBITDA $199 $200 $128
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The following table shows the Free cash flow for each of the nine months
ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the change between periods as well as
the ending balances of cash and cash equivalents (in millions).
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December 31,
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2009 2008 Change
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Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities $630 $(414) $1,044
Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities (484) 92 (576)
Less: Proceeds from sales of assets (4) (4) -
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Free cash flow $142 $(326) $468
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The following table shows the Free cash flow for each of the three months
ended June 30, 2009 and the six months ended September 30, 2009 as well as
the ending balances of cash and cash equivalents (in millions):
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September 30, June 30,
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities $451 $256
Net cash used in investing activities (429) (233)
Less: Proceeds from sales of assets (4) (3)
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Free cash flow $18 $20
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Ending cash and cash equivalents $246 $237
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For further information: Media, Brenda Pulley, +1-404-814-4266, [email protected]; or Investors, Isabel Janci, +1-404-814-4730, [email protected], both of Novelis Inc. Web Site: http://www.novelis.com
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