Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE: AP) Announces Third Quarter 2022 Results

• Q3 2022 EPS of $0.04 per share
• Record high Air and Liquid Processing segment backlog
• U.S. equipment modernization project on-track with arrival of first machine tool expected in Q4 2022
• Improved liquidity from execution of sale and leaseback financing and equipment financing agreements

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE: AP) (the "Corporation" or “Ampco-Pittsburgh”) reported net sales of $99.6 million and $296.7 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $81.2 million and $260.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. The increase is primarily attributable to higher selling prices and variable-index surcharges in the Forged and Cast Engineered products and a higher level of shipments in both segments, offset in part by unfavorable foreign exchange translation.

Net income was $0.8 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, and $2.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. This compares to a net loss of $1.6 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, and $0.4 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.

Commenting on the quarter, Ampco-Pittsburgh’s CEO, Brett McBrayer, said, “Despite the negative operating environment in Europe and planned maintenance downtime taken during the quarter in our Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment, Ampco-Pittsburgh reported positive net income in Q3. While energy prices in Europe increased further during the quarter, certain commodity prices have fallen from their peaks, helping our product surcharges to keep pace. Sales growth included higher roll shipments and I am especially pleased with the growth we are experiencing in the Air & Liquid segment, with another record-setting quarter for its order book. In addition, the Corporation improved its liquidity position during the quarter by successfully executing sale and leaseback and equipment financing transactions.”

(Loss) income from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, was $(0.1) million and $0.8 million, respectively, compared to (loss) from operations of $(2.4) million and $(1.0) million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. The change primarily reflects inflationary increases in operating costs being approximately offset by higher pricing and variable-index surcharges, the benefit of a higher volume of shipments, and, for the year-to-date period, the favorable impact of an employee benefit change.

Investment-related income for the three months ended September 30, 2022, improved compared to the prior year due to the timing of dividend income received in the quarter from one of the Corporation’s Chinese joint ventures, but declined in amount for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the prior year. Interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, increased in comparison to the prior year based on higher bank debt and higher interest rates. Other – net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, increased in comparison to the prior year due primarily to higher gains on foreign exchange transactions, offset in part by Rabbi Trust mark-to-market losses in the current year periods.

The income tax provision for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, included expense of $0.3 million, or $0.02 per common share, for the revaluation of certain deferred tax assets associated with the Pennsylvania tax rate change. The income tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, included expenses totaling $0.5 million, or $0.03 per common share, for the revaluation of certain deferred income tax liabilities for a future tax rate change enacted in the U.K. and for the restructuring of a foreign sales office.

Segment Results

Forged and Cast Engineered Products

Sales for the Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, improved from the prior year period due to higher selling prices and variable-index surcharges passed through to customers as a result of higher raw material, energy and transportation costs, a higher volume of mill roll shipments, and for the year-to-date period, a higher volume of forged engineered products to the steel distribution and oil and gas markets. Unfavorable foreign exchange translation was a partly offsetting factor.

Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, improved compared to the prior year periods primarily due to improved recovery of costs and higher shipments.

Air and Liquid Processing

Sales for the Air and Liquid Processing segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, increased primarily due to higher shipments in the heat exchange coil and custom air handling businesses. Operating results were comparable to prior year for the three months ended September 30, 2022 given unfavorable sales mix due to supply chain issues, but improved for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, primarily due to higher shipment volumes of heat exchange coils.

Teleconference Access

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation will hold a conference call on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. The Corporation encourages participants to pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time via this link: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10172779/f4f566692a. Those without internet access or unable to pre-register should dial in at least five minutes before the start time using:

• Participant Dial-in (Toll Free): 1-844-308-3408
• Participant International Dial-in: 1-412-317-5408

For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available one hour after the event concludes on the Corporation’s website under the Investors menu at www.ampcopgh.com.

About Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation manufactures and sells highly engineered, high-performance specialty metal products and customized equipment utilized by industry throughout the world. Through its operating subsidiary, Union Electric Steel Corporation, it is a leading producer of forged and cast rolls for the global steel and aluminum industries. It also manufactures open-die forged products that are sold principally to customers in the steel distribution market, oil and gas industry, and the aluminum and plastic extrusion industries. The Corporation is also a producer of air and liquid processing equipment, primarily custom-engineered finned tube heat exchange coils, large custom air handling systems and centrifugal pumps. It operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, England, Sweden, and Slovenia and participates in three operating joint ventures located in China. It has sales offices in North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Corporate headquarters is located in Carnegie, Pennsylvania.

Forward-Looking Statements

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