CENTURY ALUMINUM CO
For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Nov 6, 2025.
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Sep 30, 2025 · Filed Nov 6, 2025
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What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-07.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-06.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Added paragraphs (7)
Current report
Grundartangi Equipment Failure
Current report
In October 2025, our Grundartangi smelter was forced to temporarily idle production on one of its two potlines due to an electrical equipment failure. As a result, production at the smelter has been temporarily reduced by approximately two-thirds. Grundartangi’s other potline remains unaffected and in full production. We expect that losses arising from this event, less applicable deductibles, will be covered under our insurance policies. We currently estimate that it will take 11 to 12 months to begin resumption of production of the idled potline.
Current report
Net sales increased by $4.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily driven by an increase in realized regional price premiums of $52.0 million attributable to increases in the Midwest Premium, partially offset by unfavorable volume and sales mix of $42.6 million and a reduction in third-party alumina sales of $0.8 million.
Current report
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $2.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily driven by increased share-based compensation costs attributable to higher share price, partially offset by reduced professional services.
Current report
Net loss on forward and derivative contracts - nonaffiliates
Current report
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Current report
Loss on early extinguishment of debt was $6.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 due to the redemption of our Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes"). There was no loss on extinguishment of debt in 2024.
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Previous report
Net sales decreased by$5.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily driven by a decrease in third-party alumina sales of $38.6 million, partially offset by favorable volume and sales mix of $21.1 million and realized LME and regional price premiums of $11.1 million.
Previous report
Selling, general and administrative expenses remained relatively consistent for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Previous report
Net (loss) gain on forward and derivative contracts - nonaffiliates
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Previous wording
We are a global producer of alumina and primary aluminum with production facilities in the United States, Iceland and Jamaica. Our primary aluminum smelters are concentrated in the U.S. and Iceland, while in Jamaica we maintain a 55% joint venture interest in the Jamalco alumina refinery, from which we off-take a proportionate amount of alumina production. The majority of our Jamalco off-take is consumed internally at our primary aluminum smelters in a vertical integration model. We also own a carbon anode production facility located in the Netherlands ("Vlissingen"). Carbon anodes are consumed in the production of primary aluminum. Vlissingen supplies carbon anodes to our aluminum smelter in Iceland. Each of our aluminum smelters in the United States produces anodes at on-site facilities.
Current wording
We are a global producer of primary aluminum and alumina with production facilities in the United States, Iceland and Jamaica. Our primary aluminum smelters are concentrated in the U.S. and Iceland, while in Jamaica we maintain a 55% joint venture interest in the Jamalco alumina refinery, from which we off-take a proportionate amount of alumina production. The majority of our Jamalco off-take is consumed internally at our primary aluminum smelters in a vertical integration model. We also own a carbon anode production facility located in the Netherlands ("Vlissingen"). Carbon anodes are consumed in the production of primary aluminum. Vlissingen supplies carbon anodes to our aluminum smelter in Iceland. Each of our aluminum smelters in the United States produces anodes at on-site facilities.
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•the cost of goods sold, the principal components of which are electrical power, alumina, carbon products, labor and other controllable costs, which in aggregate represent more than 88% of our cost of goods sold; and
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•the cost of goods sold, the principal components of which are electrical power, alumina, carbon products, labor and other controllable costs, which in aggregate represent more than 87% of our cost of goods sold; and
Previous wording
In February 2025, President Trump issued a new Presidential Proclamation directing the tariff rate on imported primary aluminum to be increased from 10% to 25% and for all existing country exemptions or product exclusion to be ended, in each case effective March 12, 2025. Then, in May 2025, President Trump again increased tariffs on primary aluminum from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2025. Since the implementation of these changes to the Section 232 tariff program, the Midwest Premium has increased, which we expect will have a material positive impact on our financial position and results of operations.
Current wording
In February 2025, President Trump issued a new Presidential Proclamation directing the tariff rate on imported primary aluminum to be increased from 10% to 25% and for all existing country exemptions or product exclusion to be ended, in each case effective March 12, 2025. Then, in May 2025, President Trump again increased tariffs on primary aluminum from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2025. Since the implementation of these changes to the Section 232 tariff program, the Midwest Premium has increased, which has had a material positive impact on our financial position and results of operations.
Previous wording
On January 10, 2025, the Company entered into a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy's ("DOE") Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations for up to $500 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act funding to build a new aluminum smelter as part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program ("IDP"). With the help of this funding, we plan to build the first new U.S. primary aluminum smelter in 45 years at a site within the Ohio/Mississippi River Basins. Since that time, the issuance of certain Executive Orders, including the Unleashing American Energy Executive Order on January 20, 2025, has required an immediate pause in the disbursement of funds appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act pending an ongoing review period. The Company is currently evaluating this Executive Order and other related memoranda to determine what, if any, impact they might have on our previously announced DOE funding.
Current wording
On January 10, 2025, the Company entered into a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy's ("DOE") Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations for up to $500 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act funding to build a new aluminum smelter as part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program. With the help of this funding, we plan to build the first new U.S. primary aluminum smelter in 45 years at a site within the Ohio/Mississippi River Basins. Since that time, the issuance of certain Executive Orders, including the Unleashing American Energy Executive Order on January 20, 2025, has required an immediate pause in the disbursement of funds appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act pending an ongoing review period. The Company is currently evaluating this Executive Order and other related memoranda to determine what, if any, impact they might have on our previously announced DOE funding.
Previous wording
On October 24, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations implementing Section 45X of the Inflation Reduction Act, which provide guidance on rules taxpayers must satisfy to qualify for the tax credit. The government has incentivized the production of aluminum by offering a tax credit equal to 10% of eligible domestic production costs. Based on the final regulations, we have recognized a receivable and corresponding offset to cost of goods sold and selling, general and administrative expenses. Any changes to the final regulations could result in a subsequent adjustment to the estimated credit as of June 30, 2025.
Current wording
On October 24, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations implementing Section 45X of the Inflation Reduction Act (the "IRA"), which provide guidance on rules taxpayers must satisfy to qualify for the advanced manufacturing production tax credit provided by the IRA. The government has incentivized the production of aluminum by offering a tax credit equal to 10% of eligible domestic production costs. Based on the final regulations, we have recognized a receivable and corresponding offset to cost of goods sold and selling, general and administrative expenses. Any changes to the final regulations could result in a subsequent adjustment to the estimated credit as of September 30, 2025.
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President Trump signed Public Law No: 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the "Act") into law on July 4, 2025, which marks the date of enactment for the tax provisions included in the Act. The Act removed the exemption for critical minerals related to the phase out of the advanced manufacturing production tax credit under Internal Revenue Code Section 45X of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and final regulations issued in October of 2024. Under the Act, beginning in 2031, the amount of the tax credit will be reduced by 25% each year and reduced to 0% in 2034.
Current wording
President Trump signed Public Law No: 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the "Act") into law on July 4, 2025, which marks the date of enactment for the tax provisions included in the Act. The Act removed the exemption for critical minerals related to the phase out of the advanced manufacturing production tax credit under Internal Revenue Code Section 45X of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and final regulations issued in October of 2024. Under the Act, beginning in 2031, the amount of the tax credit will be reduced by 25% each year and reduced to 0% in 2034. Additionally, the Act made changes to, but not limited to, permanently extending bonus depreciation that permits full expensing of qualified property, and changes to limitations on the deductibility of interest expense. The Act did not have a material impact on our financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. We will continue to evaluate the effects of the Act on our results as further guidance is issued.
Previous wording
On May 2, 2023, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Century Aluminum Jamaica Holdings, Inc. ("CAJH"), completed the acquisition of all the outstanding share capital of General Alumina Holdings Limited ("GAHL"), the holder of a 55% interest in Jamalco, an unincorporated joint venture with the Government of Jamaica through its controlled entity Clarendon Alumina Production Limited ("CAP"). Jamalco is engaged in bauxite mining and alumina refining in Jamaica. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, General Alumina Jamaica Limited ("GAJL"), is the managing partner of the Jamalco joint venture. Jamalco has alumina production capacity of approximately 1.4 million tonnes. We recognized a bargain purchase gain of $245.9 million in connection to the acquisition within the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Current wording
On May 2, 2023, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Century Aluminum Jamaica Holdings, Inc. ("CAJH"), completed the acquisition of all the outstanding share capital of General Alumina Holdings Limited ("GAHL"), the holder of a 55% interest in Jamalco, an unincorporated joint venture with the Government of Jamaica through its controlled entity Clarendon Alumina Production Limited ("CAP"). Jamalco is engaged in bauxite mining and alumina refining in Jamaica. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, General Alumina Jamaica Limited ("GAJL"), is the managing partner of the Jamalco joint venture. Jamalco has alumina production capacity of approximately 1.4 million tonnes. We recognized a bargain purchase gain of $245.9 million in connection to the acquisition within the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Previous wording
We saw an increase in the pricing of aluminum through the second quarter of 2025 attributable to MWP. The average MWP continued to increase due to the additional increase in Section 232 tariff rate for imported primary aluminum from 25% to 50% effective June 4, 2025. The MWP price has recently been at historically high levels and may change rapidly based on factors beyond our control, including changes in tariff policies, changes in supply in the U.S market, and other factors. The following table summarizes the average price for primary aluminum per tonne for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025 and for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
Current wording
We saw an increase in the pricing of aluminum through the third quarter of 2025 attributable to increases in the LME, MWP and EDPP. The average MWP continued to increase due to the additional increase in Section 232 tariff rate for imported primary aluminum from 25% to 50% effective June 4, 2025. The MWP prices have recently been at historically high levels and may change rapidly based on factors beyond our control, including changes in tariff policies, changes in supply in the U.S market, and other factors. The following table summarizes the average price for primary aluminum per tonne for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and June 30, 2025 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.
Previous wording
The following discussion for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 reflects no change in production capacities.
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The following discussion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 reflects no change in production capacities.
Previous wording
Electrical power, alumina, carbon products, labor, and other controllable costs are the principal components of our cost of goods sold. Power costs can be volatile as a result of a number of factors beyond our control. See "Item 1A. Risk Factors — Increases in energy costs may adversely affect our business, financial position, results of operations and liquidity" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Power costs at our Sebree plant is impacted by capacity demand charges, which are determined based on available power generating capacity in MISO, from which we purchase energy. The price of such capacity is set by auction annually in the spring. Our expected capacity demand costs for power were approximately $3.1 million for the twelve months ending May 31, 2025, in addition to the market price of power used. We anticipate the capacity demand power costs resulting from the spring 2025 auction for the twelve months ending May 31, 2026 to be approximately $6.2 million.
Current wording
Electrical power, alumina, carbon products, labor, and other controllable costs are the principal components of our cost of goods sold. Power costs can be volatile as a result of a number of factors beyond our control. See "Item 1A. Risk Factors — Increases in energy costs may adversely affect our business, financial position, results of operations and liquidity" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Power costs at our Sebree plant are impacted by capacity demand charges, which are determined based on available power generating capacity in MISO, from which we purchase energy. The price of such capacity is set by auction annually in the spring. Our capacity demand costs for power were approximately $3.1 million for the twelve months ending May 31, 2025, in addition to the market price of power used. We anticipate the capacity demand power costs resulting from the spring 2025 auction for the twelve months ending May 31, 2026 to be approximately $6.2 million.
Previous wording
In 2025, energy prices in the US and Europe have been slightly elevated, primarily driven by cold temperatures and the resulting increase in heating demand. European energy markets impact our Vlissingen facility in the Netherlands, which utilizes natural gas to produce anodes used in our Grundartangi operations. The energy market in Europe has historically been dependent upon imported natural gas from Russia, and the significant reduction in Russian gas supply to Europe has resulted in increased uncertainty with respect to the price and availability of natural gas. Adverse changes to European natural gas prices or availability could adversely affect operations at Vlissingen, and in turn operations at Grundartangi, if we are not able to source an alternative supply of anodes.
Current wording
In 2025, energy prices in the US and Europe have been slightly elevated due to increases in energy demand in both markets. European energy markets impact our Vlissingen facility in the Netherlands, which utilizes natural gas to produce anodes used in our Grundartangi operations. The energy market in Europe has historically been dependent upon imported natural gas from Russia, and the significant reduction in Russian gas supply to Europe has resulted in increased uncertainty with respect to the price and availability of natural gas. Adverse changes to European natural gas prices or availability could adversely affect operations at Vlissingen, and in turn operations at Grundartangi, if we are not able to source an alternative supply of anodes.
Previous wording
Net sales increased by $211.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily driven by favorable realized LME and regional price premiums of $174.5 million, favorable volume and sales mix of $26.4 million and an increase in third-party alumina sales of $11.6 million.
Current wording
Net sales increased by $304.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily driven by favorable realized LME and regional price premiums of $267.7 million, an increase in third-party alumina sales of $20.8 million and favorable volume and sales mix of $17.3 million.
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Gross profit decreased by$24.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily attributable to unfavorable raw material price realization of $23.9 million and unfavorable other costs of $12.1 million including increased maintenance costs and potlining expenses, partially offset by favorable realized LME and regional price premiums of $11.1 million and favorable power price realization of $5.8 million.
Current wording
Gross profit increased by $41.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily attributable to favorable realized regional price premiums of $52.0 million driven by increases in the Midwest Premium and favorable raw material price realization of $16.0 million, partially offset by unfavorable volume and sales mix of $9.0 million, unfavorable power price realization of $8.7 million and unfavorable other costs of $3.7 million including increased maintenance and supply costs and labor costs associated with the Mt. Holly restart project.
Previous wording
Gross profit increased by $59.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to favorable metal price realization of $174.5 million and $17.3 million attributable to the IRA Section 45X credit, partially offset by higher power price realization of $44.2 million, unfavorable raw material price realization of $43.4 million and higher other costs of $41.5 million including labor costs associated with higher headcounts, increased maintenance costs, and ramp up expenses for the completed Grundartangi casthouse.
Current wording
Gross profit increased by $55.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to favorable metal price realization of $267.7 million, partially offset by unfavorable raw material price realization of $71.8 million, higher power price realization of $67.4 million, higher other costs of $63.4 million including labor costs associated with higher headcounts, increased maintenance costs for non-recurring engineering projects, labor expenses associated with the Mt. Holly restart project and ramp up expenses related to the completed Grundartangi casthouse.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily driven by increased share-based compensation costs and professional services.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily driven by increased share-based compensation costs attributable higher share price, partially offset by reduced professional services.
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Net (loss) gain on forward and derivative contracts - nonaffiliates decreased by$10.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The difference was primarily driven by fluctuations in the forward prices.
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Net loss on forward and derivative contracts - nonaffiliates increased by $14.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025. The difference was primarily driven by fluctuations in the forward prices related to LME hedges.
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Net (loss) gain on forward and derivative contracts - nonaffiliates decreased by $21.9 million to a loss of $21.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to a gain of$0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The difference was primarily driven by fluctuations in the forward prices.
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Net loss on forward and derivative contracts - nonaffiliates increased by$46.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The difference was primarily driven by increase in volume of and fluctuations in the forward prices related to MWP hedges.
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Net (loss) gain on forward and derivative contracts - affiliates
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Net gain on forward and derivative contracts - affiliates
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Net (loss) gain on forward and derivative contracts - affiliates was zero for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025,.as there were no related party contracts executed during either period. We realized a net gain of $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily driven by unrealized gains on LME hedges.
Current wording
Net gain on forward and derivative contracts - affiliates was zero for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and June 30, 2025, as there were no related party contracts executed during either period. We realized a net gain of $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily driven by unrealized gains on LME hedges.
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We finalized the purchase accounting as of March 31, 2024 related to the acquisition of General Alumina Holdings Limited and subsidiaries, which was acquired on May 2, 2023. We recognized a bargain purchase gain of $245.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Current wording
We finalized the purchase accounting as of March 31, 2024 related to the acquisition of General Alumina Holdings Limited and subsidiaries, which was acquired on May 2, 2023. We recognized a bargain purchase gain of $245.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
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Income tax changed to a $1.3 million benefit for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $1.6 million expense for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily driven by changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings on a quarter-over-quarter basis.
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Income tax benefit decreased by $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily driven by changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings on a quarter-over-quarter basis.
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Income tax expense decreased to$0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily driven by changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings on a year-over-year basis. See Note 4. Income Taxes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information.
Current wording
Income tax benefit was to $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to an expense of $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The change from expense to benefit was primarily driven by changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings on a year-over-year basis. See Note 4. Income Taxes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information.
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We believe that cash provided from operations and financing activities will be adequate to cover our operations and business needs over the next twelve months. As of June 30, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately$40.7 million and unused availability under our revolving credit facilities of$321.8 million, after consideration of our outstanding borrowings and letters of credit. Our cash and cash equivalents and unused availability under our revolving credit facilities comprise our liquidity position, which was $362.5 million as of June 30, 2025. We may borrow and make repayments under our revolving credit facilities in the ordinary course based on a number of factors, including the timing of payments from our customers and payments to our suppliers.
Current wording
We believe that cash provided from operations and financing activities will be adequate to cover our operations and business needs over the next twelve months. As of September 30, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $151.4 million and unused availability under our credit facilities of$336.8 million, after consideration of our outstanding borrowings and letters of credit. Our cash and cash equivalents and unused availability under our revolving credit facilities comprise our liquidity position, which was$488.2 million as of September 30, 2025. We may borrow and make repayments under our revolving credit facilities in the ordinary course based on a number of factors, including the timing of payments from our customers and payments to our suppliers.
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On July 22, 2025, we completed the issuance of $400 million of Senior Secured Notes due 2032 (the "2032 Notes"). We also amended our U.S. Credit Facility to, among other things, extend the maturity date to July 22, 2030. With proceeds of the 2032 Notes, we redeemed the 2028 Notes at a redemption price of 101.875% and intend to use the balance of the proceeds from the 2032 Notes issuance to pay down our existing credit facilities.
Current wording
On July 22, 2025, we completed the issuance of $400 million of Senior Secured Notes due 2032 (the "2032 Notes"). We also amended our U.S. Credit Facility to, among other things, extend the maturity date to July 22, 2030. With proceeds of the 2032 Notes, we redeemed the 2028 Notes at a redemption price of 101.875% for a total redemption price, including accrued and unpaid interest, of approximately $261.1 million. We applied the remaining net proceeds from the 2032 Notes offering to pay down our existing credit facilities including the repayment of all $116.4 million in outstanding borrowings and $1.9 million in interest under the Grundartangi Casthouse Facility, which was repaid on October 27, 2025.
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See Note 11. Debt and Note 16. Subseq uent Events to the consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information on our debt.
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See Note 11. Debt and Note 16. Subsequent Events to the consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information on our debt.
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Our available cash and cash equivalents balance at June 30, 2025 was$40.7 million compared to $32.9 million at December 31, 2024.
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Our available cash and cash equivalents balance at September 30, 2025 was $151.4 million compared to $32.9 million at December 31, 2024.
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The change in net cash provided by operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to lower cash outflows from accounts payable associated with the timing of payments for alumina and higher cash inflows from inventories attributable to higher shipments in the current period, partially offset by lower cash inflows from accounts receivable associated with higher realized prices of outstanding receipts from sales of aluminum and alumina.
Current wording
The increase in net cash provided by operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily due to changes in inventories attributable to higher inventory build in the prior period related to the completed Grundartangi casthouse, partially offset by higher raw material costs for alumina in the first half of the current period. This is offset by increased accounts receivable associated with higher realized prices of outstanding receipts from sales of aluminum.
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The decrease in net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to higher proceeds from our joint venture partner to fund the construction of co-tenancy assets.
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The decrease in net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily due to higher proceeds from our joint venture partner to fund the construction of co-tenancy assets.
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The change in net cash used in financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to net cash provided by financing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to net repayments on our revolving credit facilities and repayments on our Grundartangi Casthouse Facility.
Current wording
The change in net cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to net cash used in financing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily due to proceeds from the issuance of the 2032 Notes and net proceeds from the sale of carbon credits, partially offset by the early redemption of the 2028 Notes, net repayments on our revolving credit facilities and repayment on our Vlissingen Credit Facility.
Previous wording
On January 10, 2025, the Company entered into a Cooperative Agreement with the DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations for up to $500 million in IRA funding. With the help of this funding, we plan to build the first new U.S. primary aluminum smelter in 50 years at a site within the Ohio/Mississippi River Basins.
Current wording
On January 10, 2025, the Company entered into a Cooperative Agreement with the DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations for up to $500 million in IRA funding. With the help of this funding, we plan to build the first new U.S. primary aluminum smelter in 45 years at a site within the Ohio/Mississippi River Basins.
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Capital expenditures paid for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were $45.0 million. We estimate our total capital spending in 2025 will be approximately $70 to $80 million, related to our ongoing investment and sustainability projects at our plants. This amount includes $40 million, representing investments in our Jamalco facility.
Current wording
Capital expenditures paid for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 were $65.1 million. We estimate our total capital spending in 2025 will be approximately $70 to $80 million, related to our ongoing investment and sustainability projects at our plants. This amount includes $33 million representing investments in our Jamalco facility.
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As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, an intercompany receivable due to the Company and Guarantors from the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries totaled$33.6 million and $40.4 million, respectively, and an intercompany non-current loan due to the Company from the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries totaled $372.6 million and $358.1 million, respectively.
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As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, an intercompany receivable due to the Company and Guarantors from the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries totaled$58.2 million and $40.4 million, respectively, and an intercompany non-current loan due to the Company from the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries totaled $380.1 million and $358.1 million, respectively.