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Arcadium Lithium Q4 2024 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q4 2024 earnings summary27 Feb, 2025

Executive summary

  • Q4 2024 revenue was $289.0 million, with a GAAP net loss of $14.2 million and adjusted EBITDA of $73.7 million; adjusted EPS was $0.01.

  • Full-year 2024 revenue reached $1,007.8 million, GAAP net income was $103.2 million, adjusted EBITDA was $324.5 million, and adjusted EPS was $0.14.

  • Pending acquisition by Rio Tinto for $5.85 per share in cash, expected to close March 6, 2025, with all approvals obtained.

Financial highlights

  • Lithium Hydroxide and Carbonate generated $211.1 million in Q4 revenue and $728.9 million for the year.

  • Butyllithium & Other Lithium Specialties contributed $38.9 million in Q4 and $169.2 million for the year.

  • Spodumene Concentrate revenue was $39.0 million in Q4 and $109.7 million for the year.

  • Q4 revenue increased from $203 million in Q3 to $289 million, driven by volume and price/mix improvements.

  • Q4 total volumes sold were 56% higher sequentially from Q3, but flat year-over-year; average realized pricing for lithium hydroxide and carbonate was $15,700/MT, down from $16,200/MT in Q3.

Segment performance

  • Q4 volumes: 13,450 product metric tons for Lithium Hydroxide/Carbonate, 470 LCE for Butyllithium & Other Specialties, 54,100 dry metric tons for Spodumene.

  • FY 2024 volumes: 42,300 product metric tons for Lithium Hydroxide/Carbonate, 1,860 LCE for Butyllithium & Other Specialties, 140,000 dry metric tons for Spodumene.

  • Higher combined lithium carbonate and hydroxide sales offset by lower spodumene sales for the full year, mainly due to reduced production at Mt Cattlin.

  • Average Q4 prices: $15,700/product MT for Lithium Hydroxide/Carbonate, $82,800/LCE for Butyllithium & Other Specialties, $721/dmt for Spodumene.

  • Full year average realized pricing for lithium hydroxide and carbonate was $17,200/MT, reflecting a decline due to weaker market conditions compared to 2023.

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Arcadium Lithium plc produces lithium chemicals used in electric vehicle batteries, energy storage, and industrial applications. The company’s portfolio includes brine and hard rock assets across multiple geographies. It supplies lithium hydroxide, carbonate, and specialty compounds. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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