On March 6, CVRD
- Volumes of iron ore and pellets shipped increased 10% for the year.
- Average realized prices for iron ore increased 66%, while prices for pellets increased 78%.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 76% to $6.5 billion.
(Figures in millions, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
Avg. Est. |
2005 |
2004 |
% Change |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Sales |
NA |
$12,792 |
$8,066 |
58.6 |
Net Profit |
-- |
$4,841 |
$2,573 |
88.1 |
EPS |
$4.06 |
$4.20 |
$2.23 |
88.3 |
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Margin Checkup
2005 |
2004 |
% Change |
|
---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin |
51.31% |
49.40% |
1.90 |
Op. Margin |
42.46% |
38.72% |
3.75 |
Net Margin |
37.84% |
31.90% |
5.94 |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
Assets |
2005 |
2004 |
% Change |
---|---|---|---|
Cash+ ST Invest. |
$1,041 |
$1,249 |
(16.7) |
Liabilities |
2005 |
2004 |
% Change |
---|---|---|---|
Long-Term Debt |
$5,010 |
$4,088 |
22.6 |
Shareholders E. |
$11,977 |
$7,391 |
62 |
Cash Flow Highlights
2005 |
2004 |
% Change |
|
---|---|---|---|
Cash From Ops |
$5,161 |
$3,471 |
48.7 |
Capital Expend. |
$3,977 |
$2,022 |
96.7 |
Free Cash Flow |
$1,184 |
$1,449 |
18.3 |
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