March 27, 2020
TAKING ACTION TO PRESERVE STRONG LONG- TERM FUTURE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 IMPACTS
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March 27, 2020
TAKING ACTION TO PRESERVE STRONG LONG- TERM FUTURE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 IMPACTS
www.ussteel.com
Forward-looking statements
This presentation contains information that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We intend the forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in those sections. Generally, we have identified such forward-looking statements by using the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “project,” “target,” “forecast,” “aim,” “should,” “will,” “may,” and similar expressions or by using future dates in connection with any discussion of, among other things, operating performance, trends, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, statements relating to volume impacts, share of sales and earnings per share changes, anticipated cost savings, potential capital and operational cash improvements, U. S. Steel’s future ability or plans to take
future operating results. However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but instead represent only the Company’s beliefs regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company’s control. It is possible that the Company’s actual results and financial condition may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results and financial condition indicated in these forward-looking statements. Management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the time made. However, caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements because such statements speak only as of the date when made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's historical experience and present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to possible production or operations interruptions related to the Coronavirus that could disrupt supply or delivery of, or demand for, the Company’s products, as well as the risks and uncertainties described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, and those described from time to time in the Company’s future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. References to "we," "us," "our," the "Company," and "U. S. Steel," refer to United States Steel Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. 2
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➢ Serve customers, ➢ Partner with suppliers, ➢ Create long-term value for investors, and ➢ Ensure a more secure future for employees and the communities where we work and live
“best of both” strategy
➢ North American Flat-rolled footprint actions, ➢ Tubular footprint actions, ➢ 2020 capital spending actions, and ➢ Balance sheet actions
Responding to the COVID-19 outbreak
4 4 5 To Be
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The “best of both” integrated and mini mill business models
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Improved competitiveness and through cycle cash flow 6 As-Is
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Reshaped footprint
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Transformed balance sheet
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Executing technology and capability driven strategy 1 Financial Strategy Portfolio Moves Strategic Projects Operating Improvements As-Is To Be 5 4 3 2 1 6 Operating Improvements
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Safety & Environmental
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Move Down the Cost Curve
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Win in Strategic Markets
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Move Up the Talent Curve
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Capital Spending 2 Strategic Projects
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XG3™ AHSS
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EAF at Tubular
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Endless Casting and Rolling at Mon Valley
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Gary Hot Strip Mill
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Dynamo Line at USSK
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Sustainability 3 Financial Strategy
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Funding and Financing Scenarios
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Step 2 – Call Option (Big River Steel) Portfolio Moves
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Big River Steel
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Footprint Shaping
Taking action to ultimately achieve world- competitive, “best of both” strategy
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~April 1, 2020
Planned indefinite idling of iron and steelmaking2 Hot strip mill to be indefinitely idled by end of year
Great Lakes Works
Immediately
Gary Works
Reduced scope, planned outage on #4 blast furnace1 Expected to remain idled after the reduced scope outage
North American Flat-rolled footprint actions
Portfolio Moves
1 Previously announced on Dec. 5, 2019, a planned 48-day outage originally scheduled to begin in April. A reduced scope of the planned outage will begin immediately. 2 Previously announced on Dec. 19, 2019, the indefinite idling of Great Lakes Works’ iron and steelmaking in April 2020.Immediately
Granite City Works
Temporarily idling blast furnace ‘A’ Regularly assessing footprint required to support customers’ needs
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Gary Granite City Great Lakes
blast furnaces
Blast furnaces to be idled from current operations
million net tons
Annual raw steel equivalent capability idled1
1 Raw steel equivalent capability of #4 blast furnace at Gary, ‘blast furnace ‘A’ at Granite City, and D4 blast furnace at Great Lakes.North American Flat-rolled footprint actions
Portfolio Moves
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Late-May 2020
Lorain Tubular Operations
Late-May 2020
Lone Star Tubular Operations
Idle all or most of our welded products facility for an indefinite period
Idle all or most of our large diameter seamless products facility for an indefinite period of time
Portfolio Moves
Tubular footprint actions
1” 5” 10” 15” 20” 25” (‘000 NT2)
Fairfield, AL
(4.5” – 9.875” OD)
Lorain, OH #3
(10.125” – 26.0” OD)
Lone Star, TX #2
(1.088” – 7.15” OD)
Lone Star, TX #1
(7.0” – 16.0” OD)
750 380 790 Total: 1,920
Seamless ERW1 All or most of facility idled for an indefinite period of time All or most of facility idled for an indefinite period of time
Portfolio Moves
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Tubular footprint actions
1 Electric resistance welded 2 Net tonsCapacity Outer Diameter
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Strategic Projects
Big River Steel remains our top strategic priority
Status Details
EAF at Tubular
On track to complete in the second half of 2020
Dynamo Line at USSK
Project remains delayed
Operating Improvements & Strategic Projects
2020 capital spending action
current expected 2020 capital spending = $750M
Endless Casting and Rolling at Mon Valley
Groundbreaking to be delayed for an indeterminate period of time
Status Update
Gary Hot Strip Mill
Upgrades paused; evaluating the pace and timeline of remaining investments
Status Update
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Financial Strategy
Borrowing
Incremental borrowing under
Precautionary measure to increase cash position and preserve financial flexibility Adequate cash / balance sheet strength required to navigate current environment
Balance sheet actions
Safeguards our business, our customers, our suppliers, our workforce and our investors
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Kevin Lewis Vice President
412-433-6935 klewis@uss.com
Eric Linn Senior Manager
412-433-2385 eplinn@uss.com
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