Sylvamo Releases Fourth-Quarter Results With Robust Earnings and Cash Flow

Message from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer:
“During our first quarter as a stand-alone company, we delivered strong earnings and generated significant cash,” said Jean-Michel Ribiéras. “Our fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $170 million, reflecting strong commercial and operational performances globally. We generated $162 million of free cash flow, which we used to pay down debt by $124 million and increase cash on hand by $48 million. We also achieved a gross debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.4x, strengthening our balance sheet and increasing our flexibility to increase shareowner value.

“Momentum is strong heading into 2022 despite input cost, labor and supply chain challenges. We are well positioned to increase our earnings and generate strong cash flow in 2022. We project first-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $180 to $190 million and adjusted operating earnings per share of $1.70 to $1.90. We remain focused on generating strong free cash flow, further reducing debt and creating long-term stakeholder value.”

Fourth-Quarter Highlights
*Net income of $62 million ($1.41 per diluted share) compared with $92 million ($2.09 per pro forma share1) in the third quarter of 2021
*Adjusted operating earnings2 (non-GAAP) of $75 million ($1.71 per diluted share) compared with $100 million ($2.27 per pro forma share) in the third quarter of 2021
*Adjusted EBITDA3 (non-GAAP) of $170 million (17.5% margin) compared with $177 million (19.5% margin) in the third quarter of 2021
*Free cash flow4 (non-GAAP) of $162 million compared with $135 million in the third quarter of 2021

Fourth-Quarter Commercial and Operational Highlights
*Price and mix improved by $41 million versus the prior quarter and volume improved by $14 million, reflecting solid industry fundamentals and continued commercial excellence performance by our teams
*Operations improved by $2 million and total planned maintenance outage expenses increased by $24 million versus the prior quarter
*Input costs increased by $39 million versus the prior quarter, reflecting higher costs for wood, energy, chemicals, packaging and distribution
*Adjusted EBITDA margins for Europe, Latin America and North America were 9%, 35% and 13%, respectively, with Europe and North America margins being impacted by maintenance outages in those regions
*Repaid $124 million of debt, achieving a gross debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.4x at year-end
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