Novelis Inc., a global leader in sustainable aluminum solutions and aluminum rolling and recycling, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, showcasing significant improvements in its operational performance and financial metrics. According to Steve Fisher, President and CEO of Novelis Inc., the company has achieved substantial year-over-year growth in Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA per tonne margin, attributing the success to its unparalleled global scale, diverse product portfolio, and leadership in recycling.

Novelis Inc.’s Third Quarter Financial Performance: A Deep Dive

Net Sales and Shipments: Despite a 6% decrease in net sales to $3.9 billion, due to lower average aluminum prices, total flat rolled product shipments remained steady at 910 kilotonnes, mirroring the figures from the previous year. The stability in shipments, especially with growth in automotive shipments and a resurgence in demand for beverage packaging sheet, underscores the company’s resilience amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA: A remarkable improvement in net income to $121 million and a 33% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $454 million were highlighted, driven by favorable metal benefits from recycling, enhanced pricing strategies, and reduced operating costs compared to the previous year’s challenges.

Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures: The company reported a net cash flow of $420 million from operating activities, with an adjusted free cash flow outflow of $517 million due to strategic investments in new capacity expansions. The fiscal year-to-date capital expenditures amounted to $960 million, reflecting the company’s commitment to growth and capacity enhancement.

A significant focus of the announcement was the Bay Minette, Alabama, project, where Novelis is constructing a state-of-the-art, greenfield rolling and recycling plant. This project, the first of its kind in nearly four decades in the U.S., represents a historic investment of $4.1 billion. The Bay Minette facility is expected to produce 600 kilotonnes of finished goods for the beverage packaging and automotive markets in North America, embodying Novelis Inc.’s vision for a sustainable future and technological innovation.

The financial and operational milestones achieved by Novelis Inc. in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 reflect the company’s strategic foresight and operational excellence. The continued investment in capacity expansion and sustainability initiatives positions Novelis as a pivotal player in the aluminum industry’s future, especially with projects like Bay Minette poised to set new standards in efficiency, safety, and environmental stewardship.

  India, Novelis