Cost Reduction Program
Implemented cost reduction and efficiency initiatives that generated $250,000,000 in savings in 2025 versus 2024, including blast furnace stability improvements, service contract renegotiations, optimized iron ore sourcing and logistics gains.
EBITDA Margin and Profitability Defense
Maintained a full-year EBITDA margin of 10% in 2025 despite challenging market conditions; management expects profitability to begin improving in 2026 (starting Q1) with sequentially higher adjusted EBITDA driven by margin gains and higher shipments.
Strong Cash Generation
Cash generated by operations for 2025 reached $2,300,000,000, supporting heavy CapEx and downstream investments while delivering a neutral free cash flow in Q4 and a stable net cash position at year-end 2025 of ~$700,000,000.
Downstream Expansion — Pesqueria Ramping
Completed downstream expansion at Pesqueria with new cold-rolling and galvanized lines (now in ramp-up), a picking line and finishing center operational; slab plant construction progressing with planned start-up by year-end to enable lower-CO2/high-quality automotive steel production.
Green Financing Secured
Secured a $1.25 billion green financing facility to support the Pesqueria slab plant; the loan received multiple awards including IFR's Sustainable Loan of the Year and GBM's Sustainable Loan Deal of the Year for Latin America & Caribbean.
Mining Segment Sequential Improvement
Mining cash operating income increased sequentially in Q4 driven by stronger shipments and higher realized iron ore prices, partially offset by higher unit costs.
Dividend Continuity
Board proposed an annual dividend of $2.70 per ADS for FY2025, unchanged from FY2024, with $0.90 paid as an interim dividend; implied dividend yield of over ~6% at the referenced market price.
Trade Policy Tailwinds in Key Markets
Market developments included Mexico raising import tariffs (steel tariffs increased from 25% to 35%) and Brazil implementing anti-dumping measures/increased import taxes on several steel products — developments that can support local pricing and volumes over time.