This document summarizes Magnesita's 2Q09 financial results. Some key highlights include:
- World steel production increased 8.7% in 2Q09 compared to 2Q08. Steel production in Brazil increased 11.3% in 2Q09.
- Magnesita's net operating revenue in 2Q09 was R$454 million, a decrease from R$589 million in 2Q08. Revenue from domestic and export markets both decreased.
- Refractories sales accounted for 87.2% of total revenue and revenue from sales to the steel industry was 84%.
- Consolidated EBITDA in 2Q09 was R$71.6 million, down from R$192.