Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA Growth
Adjusted consolidated EBITDA of BRL 2.0 billion for 2025, a 24% increase year-over-year, with an EBITDA margin of 8%.
Mining Record Sales
Mining unit achieved a record sales volume of 9.6 million tons in 2025, up 14% vs 2024; annual mining net revenue increased ~27% year-over-year and mining adjusted EBITDA rose ~46%.
Strong Free Cash Flow and Net Cash Position
Free cash flow for the year of approximately BRL 989 million (quarter FCF BRL 744 million); net debt fell by roughly BRL 1.4 billion over the year, ending with net cash of BRL 444 million and a negative leverage of 0.22x.
Steel Sales and Export Performance
Steel sales totaled 4.4 million tons for the year (second highest in 10 years) with growth in exports and stable annual domestic steel volumes.
Cost Improvements and Operational Efficiencies
Steel unit achieved a reduction in cost-to-sale per ton of about 5%, driven by efficiency initiatives (including PCI coal injection and other industrial improvements) which helped offset lower net revenue per ton.
CapEx Programs and Environmental/Capacity Enhancements
CapEx of ~BRL 1.2 billion in 2025 (within guidance BRL 1.2–1.4 billion); ongoing priority projects for 2026 include PCI plant completion, coke battery repairs and Coke Battery #4 (BRL 1.7 billion) to secure coke self-sufficiency and improved emissions (record low emissions reported). 2026 CapEx guidance around BRL 1.6 billion aligned to competitiveness goals.
Government Trade Remedies Progress
Brazilian authorities published antidumping measures (tariff increases ~9%) for certain products; company expects further definitive measures mid-2026 that could reduce unfair import pressure and create local sales opportunities (imports of flat steel were ~4 million tons in 2025, 60–65% from China).