Klöckner & Co reported challenging financial results in 2012 due to weak steel markets in Europe and the US. EBITDA declined 38.6% year-over-year due to restructuring costs and market pressures. However, the company made progress on its restructuring plan, closing sites and reducing headcount ahead of schedule. Free cash flow was positive due to tight working capital management. Looking forward, management expects the restructuring efforts to contribute €200 million in EBITDA improvements in 2013, assuming markets stabilize.