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May 7, 2012
3rd Quarter 2012 Earnings Call
 
 

 
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"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements can be
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but are not limited to, those risks and uncertainties described in Globe’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10
-K, including under “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” and Globe’s
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These reports can be accessed through the “Investors” section of Globe’s
website at www.glbsm.com.
All references to “MT” or “tons” mean metric tons, each of which equals 2,204.6 pounds.
 
 

 
3rd Quarter 2012 Financial Highlights
n As expected, EBITDA in the third quarter declined due to the renewal of annual silicon
 metal contracts at lower prices
n Total shipments in the third quarter increased almost 20% from the second quarter
 following the completion of major maintenance on 6 of our 14 furnaces and the restart of
 the Bridgeport furnace after the fire
n Sales in the third quarter increased 5% from the second quarter despite a 10% decrease
 in average selling prices
n Cost per ton of goods sold declined 6% from the second quarter due to the restart of
 Bridgeport and completion of major maintenance at the end of calendar 2011
n EBITDA totaled $28.4 million in the quarter, which was a $2.4 million decline from the
 second quarter
n Generated cash from operations of $23.0 million in the third quarter, up from $12.3
 million in the second quarter
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3rd Quarter 2012 Special Items
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Sequential Quarter Pro Forma Sales Bridge
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Sequential Quarter Pro Forma Sales Bridge, $m
 
 

 
Sequential Quarter Pro Forma EBITDA Bridge
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Sequential Quarter Pro Forma EBITDA Bridge, $m
 
 

 
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May 7, 2012
3rd Quarter 2012 Earnings Call