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Ferroglobe PLC Q3 2025 Financial Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 6-K filing, dated November 5, 2025, reports the unaudited financial results for Ferroglobe PLC for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Ferroglobe is a global producer of silicon metal, silicon-based alloys, and manganese-based alloys. The quarter was characterized by weak global demand, aggressive low-priced imports into the EU, and ongoing trade case developments in the U.S. and EU.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Periods

• Revenue Decline: Sales decreased 19.4% quarter-over-quarter (Q/Q) and 28.1% year-over-year (Y/Y). The decline was driven by lower volumes across all product lines, partially offset by higher average selling prices.
• Product Segment Performance:
  • Silicon Metal: Revenue fell 23.9% Q/Q due to a 24.8% drop in shipments, primarily from the chemical sector. However, Adjusted EBITDA improved 78.1% Q/Q to $11.6 million due to cost optimization and higher pricing.
  • Silicon-Based Alloys: Revenue dropped 17.3% Q/Q. Adjusted EBITDA surged 73.1% Q/Q to $12.4 million, driven by a favorable product mix and lower energy costs in Spain.
  • Manganese-Based Alloys: Revenue declined 20.5% Q/Q. Adjusted EBITDA fell 73.9% Q/Q to $4.4 million due to weaker European steel demand and higher raw material costs.
• Profitability: The company reported a net loss of $12.8 million, widening from the prior quarter's loss of $10.5 million. This contrasts with a net profit of $18.8 million in Q3 2024.
• Cost Structure: Raw materials and energy consumption decreased 28.7% Q/Q to $180.4 million, representing 57.9% of sales (down from 65.5% in Q2), reflecting operational efficiency.

Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary

• Trade Measures: Management highlighted encouraging progress in the U.S. silicon metal antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) case, with preliminary duties ranging from 17% to 240%. A final EU safeguard decision is expected by November 18, 2025. Management expects these measures to significantly improve market conditions in 2026.
• Coreshell Partnership: Coreshell has begun shipping pilot batteries to OEMs for testing. Commercial deliveries for robotics and defense applications are planned for early 2026. Coreshell recently won the Startup World Cup.
• Energy Agreements: The company signed a competitive multi-year energy agreement for its French operations, providing flexibility to produce year-round.
• Capital Allocation: The company abstained from share repurchases in Q3 but declared a dividend of $0.014 per share payable December 29, 2025. Management remains committed to returning cash via dividends and opportunistic buybacks.
• Risks: Key risks include the cyclicality of the metals industry, energy price volatility, geopolitical conflicts (Ukraine-Russia), and the outcome of pending trade litigation.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Trade Case Outcomes: Verify the final EU safeguard decision (expected Nov 18) and final U.S. AD/CVD duties to assess the 2026 revenue recovery thesis.
• Volume Trends: Monitor Q4 2025 shipment volumes to determine if the Q3 decline was a temporary dip or a structural shift in demand.
• Coreshell Commercialization: Track the timeline for commercial battery deliveries in early 2026 and any new OEM contracts.
• Energy Costs: Confirm the impact of the new French energy agreement on future cost of goods sold (COGS) margins.
• Liquidity Position: Review the trend in net debt, which shifted from net cash in Q2 to net debt of $5.2 million in Q3, to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and dividends.