Guidance for Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 3 Set forth below are estimates for the three months ended March 31, 2018. These estimates should be considered preliminary and subject to change. We have provided ranges, rather than specific amounts, for these estimates are based on a number of assumptions that management believes to be reasonable and reflect the company’s expectations as of January 22, 2018. Our independent registered public accounting firm has not audited, compiled, performed any procedures on or reviewed these estimates, and accordingly does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect to these estimates. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these estimates, which may differ materially from our final results. Please see the cautionary language regarding “forward-looking” statements including herein when considering this information. Guidance for Results from Continuing Operations For Three Months Ended (Dollars in thousands except shipments & price) March 31, 2018 Range Shipments (MT) 42,000 - 44,000 Average selling price ($/MT) $ 9,500 - 10,000 Net sales $ 410,000 - 450,000 Cost of sales $ 152,000 - 162,000 Gross profit $ 258,000 - 288,000 Research and development $ 500 - 1,000 Selling and administrative $ 12,500 - 13,000 Operating profit $ 245,000 - 274,000 Other information Depreciation and amortization $ 15,000 - 16,000 Pension and other post-employee benefits plan (gains)/expenses - Rationalization-related (gains)/charges -
