Second quarter 2024 net earnings of $183 million, or $0.72 per diluted share.
Second quarter 2024 adjusted net earnings of $211 million, or $0.84 per diluted share.
Second quarter 2024 adjusted EBITDA of $443 million.

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) reported second quarter 2024 net earnings of $183 million, or $0.72 per diluted share. Adjusted net earnings was $211 million, or $0.84 per diluted share. This compares to second quarter 2023 net earnings of $477 million, or $1.89 per diluted share. Adjusted net earnings for the second quarter 2023 was $483 million, or $1.92 per diluted share.

Commenting on the Company's second quarter performance, U. S. Steel President and Chief Executive Officer, David B. Burritt said, "We were pleased with our performance during the second quarter, as adjusted EBITDA of $443 million improved sequentially in spite of pricing headwinds that grew in the quarter across our operating segments. Most notable was better than forecasted results in our North American Flat-Rolled segment, in large part from enhanced product mix and cost management that kept earnings resilient in a dynamic market. Our Mini Mill segment performed well, delivering 17% EBITDA margin when adjusting for $30 million in one-time start-up costs for strategic projects. Both Tubular and USSE performed as expected in the second quarter."

Burritt continued, "We expect third quarter adjusted EBITDA in the range of $275 million and $325 million, as recent pricing dynamics continue to impact our business. Our North American Flat-Rolled segment results should soften slightly, as lower spot prices more than offset continuing strength in our contract order book and lower spending. Our Mini Mill segment results will likely reflect lower spot prices and $30 million of related start-up and one-time construction costs ahead of a planned fourth quarter start-up of Big River 2 (BR2). In Europe, results are expected to be consistent with the second quarter reflecting lower selling prices largely offset by lower raw material costs. Our Tubular segment results should be lower as selling prices decline in the third quarter."

Commenting on the Company's transaction with Nippon Steel Corporation, Burritt noted, "We continue to make progress on the U.S. regulatory processes ahead of the anticipated closing of our transaction with Nippon Steel Corporation later this year, which will bring advanced technologies to U. S. Steel to support a stronger domestic steel industry with enhanced competition and will strengthen national, economic, and job security."

Commenting on the Company's other strategic initiatives, Burritt concluded, "Separately, construction on BR2 is achieving key milestones as we target start-up in the fourth quarter. Also at Big River, the recently commissioned dual galvalume^® / galvanized coating line is ramping as expected. Galvanized coils are being delivered to customers and the team is on-track to produce galvalume coils later this summer. You can find additional details and photos of these Big River Steel projects in the investor presentation posted today on our website."

Earnings Highlights
	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)		2024			2023			2024			2023
Net Sales	$	4,118		$	5,008		$	8,278		$	9,478
Segment earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes
Flat-Rolled	$	183		$	231		$	217		$	224
Mini Mill		28			132			127			144
U. S. Steel Europe		(10	)		72			6			38
Tubular		29			157			86			389
Other		(4	)		(12	)		(6	)		(9	)
Total segment earnings before interest and income taxes	$	226		$	580		$	430		$	786
Other items not allocated to segments		(45	)		(16	)		(95	)		(33	)
Earnings before interest and income taxes	$	181		$	564		$	335		$	753
Net interest and other financial benefits		(58	)		(57	)		(113	)		(118	)
Income tax expense		56			144			94			195
Net earnings	$	183		$	477		$	354		$	676
Earnings per diluted share	$	0.72		$	1.89		$	1.40		$	2.67

Adjusted net earnings ^(a)	$	211		$	483		$	417		$	678
Adjusted net earnings per diluted share ^(a)	$	0.84		$	1.92		$	1.64		$	2.68
Adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) ^(a)	$	443		$	804		$	857		$	1,231
^(a) Please refer to the non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this document for the reconciliation of these amounts.

UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
PRELIMINARY SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICS (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
			2024			2023			2024			2023
OPERATING STATISTICS
Average realized price: ($/net ton unless otherwise noted) ^(a)
	Flat-Rolled		1,051			1,088			1,052			1,050
	Mini Mill		869			1,011			923			897
	U. S. Steel Europe		821			965			826			939
	U. S. Steel Europe (€/net ton)		762			886			763			868
	Tubular		2,108			3,493			2,190			3,636

Steel shipments (thousands of net tons): ^(a)
	Flat-Rolled		2,045			2,235			4,094			4,513
	Mini Mill		562			587			1,130			1,246
	U. S. Steel Europe		875			1,034			1,947			1,917
	Tubular		109			111			223			242
	Total steel shipments		3,591			3,967			7,394			7,918

Intersegment steel (unless otherwise noted) shipments (thousands of net tons):
	Mini Mill to Flat-Rolled		92			142			204			225
	Flat-Rolled to Mini Mill		—			—			1			—
	Flat-Rolled to Mini Mill (pig iron)		88			86			165			115
	Flat-Rolled to USSE (coal)		139			159			258			458

Raw steel production (thousands of net tons):
	Flat-Rolled		2,072			2,529			4,183			4,922
	Mini Mill		725			749			1,442			1,508
	U. S. Steel Europe		980			1,213			2,059			2,305
	Tubular		117			129			263			300

Raw steel capability utilization: ^(b)
	Flat-Rolled		63	%		77	%		64	%		75	%
	Mini Mill		88	%		91	%		88	%		92	%
	U. S. Steel Europe		79	%		97	%		83	%		93	%
	Tubular		52	%		57	%		59	%		67	%

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (dollars in millions)
	Flat-Rolled		125			104			264			243
	Mini Mill		475			488			938			1,051
	U. S. Steel Europe		27			16			55			42
	Tubular		4			5			14			17
	Other Businesses		—			—			—			—
	Total	$	631		$	613		$	1,271		$	1,353
^(a) Excludes intersegment shipments.
^(b) Based on annual raw steel production capability of 13.2 million net tons for Flat-Rolled, 3.3 million net tons for Mini Mill, 5.0 million net tons for U. S. Steel Europe and 0.9 million net tons for Tubular.

UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)		2024			2023			2024			2023
Net Sales	$	4,118		$	5,008		$	8,278		$	9,478

Operating expenses (income):
Cost of sales		3,629			4,161			7,294			8,114
Selling, general and administrative expenses		105			103			224			202
Depreciation, depletion and amortization		217			224			427			445
Earnings from investees		(45	)		(38	)		(59	)		(25	)
Asset impairment charges		12			—			19			4
Restructuring and other charges		—			2			6			3
Other losses (gains), net		19			(8	)		32			(18	)
Total operating expenses		3,937			4,444			7,943			8,725

Earnings before interest and income taxes		181			564			335			753
Net interest and other financial benefits		(58	)		(57	)		(113	)		(118	)

Earnings before income taxes		239			621			448			871
Income tax expense		56			144			94			195

Net earnings		183			477			354			676
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			—			—
Net earnings attributable to United States Steel Corporation	$	183		$	477		$	354		$	676

COMMON STOCK DATA:
Net earnings per share attributable to United States Steel Corporation Stockholders
Basic	$	0.82		$	2.12		$	1.58		$	2.99
Diluted	$	0.72		$	1.89		$	1.40		$	2.67
Weighted average shares, in thousands
Basic		224,893			225,538			224,496			226,430
Diluted		254,248			254,155			254,428			255,757
Dividends paid per common share	$	0.05		$	0.05		$	0.10		$	0.10

UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CASH FLOW STATEMENT (Unaudited)
		Six Months Ended June 30,			Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions)			2024			2023
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Operating activities:
	Net earnings	$	354		$	676
	Depreciation, depletion and amortization		427			445
	Asset impairment charges		19			4
	Restructuring and other charges		6			3
	Pensions and other postretirement benefits		(62	)		(84	)
	Active employee benefit investments		41			7
	Deferred income taxes		87			135
	Working capital changes		(219	)		(111	)
	Income taxes receivable/payable		(42	)		48
	Other operating activities		(165	)		(229	)
Net cash provided by operating activities			446			894

Investing activities:
	Capital expenditures		(1,271	)		(1,353	)
	Proceeds from sale of assets		1			3
	Other investing activities		(5	)		—
Net cash used in investing activities			(1,275	)		(1,350	)

Financing activities:
	Issuance of long-term debt, net of financing costs		—			238
	Repayment of long-term debt		(33	)		(20	)
	Common stock repurchased		—			(150	)
	Other financing activities		(43	)		(42	)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities			(76	)		26

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			(10	)		8

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			(915	)		(422	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year			2,988			3,539

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period		$	2,073		$	3,117

UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
		June 30,		December 31,
(Dollars in millions)		2024		2023
Cash and cash equivalents		$	2,031	$	2,948
Receivables, net			1,678		1,548
Inventories			2,020		2,128
Other current assets			221		319
	Total current assets		5,950		6,943

Operating lease assets			90		109
Property, plant and equipment, net			11,222		10,393
Investments and long-term receivables, net			809		761
Intangibles, net			426		436
Goodwill			920		920
Other noncurrent assets			999		889
	Total assets	$	20,416	$	20,451

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities			2,680		3,028
Payroll and benefits payable			333		442
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt			162		142
Other current liabilities			281		336
	Total current liabilities		3,456		3,948

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities			58		73
Long-term debt, less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs			4,078		4,080
Employee benefits			117		126
Deferred income tax liabilities			679		587
Other long-term liabilities			542		497
United States Steel Corporation stockholders' equity			11,393		11,047
Noncontrolling interests			93		93
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	20,416	$	20,451

UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET EARNINGS
		Three Months Ended June 30,										Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions)		2024					2023					2024					2023
Net earnings and diluted net earnings per share attributable to United States Steel Corporation, as reported		$	183		$	0.72	$	477		$	1.89	$	354		$	1.40	$	676		$	2.67
	Restructuring and other charges		—					2					6					3
	Stock-based compensation expense		16					12					27					23
	Asset impairment charges		12					—					19					4
	VEBA asset surplus adjustment		(8	)				(8	)				(12	)				(30	)
	Environmental remediation charges		1					2					3					2
	Strategic alternatives review process costs		18					—					41					—
	Other charges, net		(2	)				—					(1	)				1
Adjusted pre-tax net earnings to United States Steel Corporation			220					485					437					679
	Tax impact of adjusted items ^(a)		(9	)				(2	)				(20	)				(1	)
Adjusted net earnings and diluted net earnings per share attributable to United States Steel Corporation		$	211		$	0.84	$	483		$	1.92	$	417		$	1.64	$	678		$	2.68
Weighted average diluted ordinary shares outstanding, in millions			254.2					254.2					254.4					255.8
^(a) The tax impact of adjusted items for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023 were calculated using a blended tax rate of 24%.

UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions)			2024			2023			2024			2023
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA
	Net earnings attributable to United States Steel Corporation	$	183		$	477		$	354			676
	Income tax expense		56			144			94			195
	Net interest and other financial benefits		(58	)		(57	)		(113	)		(118	)
	Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense		217			224			427			445
EBITDA			398			788			762			1,198
	Restructuring and other charges		—			2			6			3
	Stock-based compensation expense		16			12			27			23
	Asset impairment charges		12			—			19			4
	Environmental remediation charges		1			2			3			2
	Strategic alternatives review process costs		18			—			41			—
	Other charges, net		(2	)		—			(1	)		1
Adjusted EBITDA		$	443		$	804		$	857		$	1,231
	Net earnings margin ^(a)		4.4	%		9.5	%		4.3	%		7.1	%
	Adjusted EBITDA margin ^(a)		10.8	%		16.1	%		10.4	%		13.0	%
^(a) The net earnings and adjusted EBITDA margins represent net earnings or adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.

UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
RECONCILIATION OF PAST TWELVE MONTHS OF FREE AND INVESTABLE CASH FLOW
	3rd			4th			1st			2nd
	Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Total of the
(Dollars in millions)		2023			2023			2024			2024		Four Quarters
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	$	817		$	389		$	(28	)	$	474		$	1,652
Net cash used in investing activities		(585	)		(633	)		(645	)		(630	)		(2,493	)
Free cash flow		232			(244	)		(673	)		(156	)		(841	)
Strategic capital expenditures		423			425			468			468			1,784
Investable free cash flow	$	655		$	181		$	(205	)	$	312		$	943

We present adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings per diluted share, earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, which are non-GAAP measures, as additional measurements to enhance the understanding of our operating performance. We believe that EBITDA, considered along with net earnings, is a relevant indicator of trends relating to our operating performance and provides management and investors with additional information for comparison of our operating results to the operating results of other companies.

Adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per diluted share are non-GAAP measures that exclude the effects of items that include: restructuring and other charges, stock-based compensation expense, asset impairment charges, VEBA asset surplus adjustment, environmental remediation charges, strategic alternatives review process costs, tax impact of adjusted items and other charges, net (Adjustment Items). Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margins are also non-GAAP measures that exclude the effects of certain Adjustment Items. We present adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings per diluted share, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin to enhance the understanding of our ongoing operating performance and established trends affecting our core operations by excluding the effects of events that can obscure underlying trends. U. S. Steel's management considers adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings per diluted share, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin as alternative measures of operating performance and not alternative measures of the Company's liquidity. U. S. Steel's management considers adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings per diluted share, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin useful to investors by facilitating a comparison of our operating performance to the operating performance of our competitors. Additionally, the presentation of adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings per diluted share, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin provides insight into management's view and assessment of the Company's ongoing operating performance because management does not consider the Adjustment Items when evaluating the Company's financial performance. Adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings per diluted share, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin should not be considered a substitute for net earnings, earnings per diluted share or other financial measures as computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP and are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

We also present free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure of cash generated from operations after any investing activity and investable free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure of cash generated from operations after any investing activity adjusted for strategic capital expenditures. We believe that free cash flow and investable free cash flow provide further insight into the Company's overall utilization of cash. A condensed consolidated statement of operations (unaudited), condensed consolidated cash flow statement (unaudited), condensed consolidated balance sheet (unaudited) and preliminary supplemental statistics (unaudited) for U. S. Steel are attached.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains information regarding the Company and NSC that may constitute "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other securities laws, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. We intend the forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in those sections. Generally, we have identified such forward-looking statements by using the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "target," "forecast," "aim," "should," "plan," "goal," "future," "will," "may" and similar expressions or by using future dates in connection with any discussion of, among other things, statements expressing general views about future operating or financial results, operating or financial performance, trends, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, anticipated cost savings, potential capital and operational cash improvements and changes in the global economic environment, the construction or operation of new or existing facilities or capabilities, statements regarding our greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, as well as statements regarding the proposed transaction, including the timing of the completion of the transaction. However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts, but instead represent only the Company's beliefs regarding future goals, plans and expectations about our prospects for the future and other events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company's or NSC's control. It is possible that the Company's or NSC's actual results and financial condition may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results and financial condition indicated in these forward-looking statements. Management of the Company believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the time made. However, caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements because such statements speak only as of the date when made. In addition, forward looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's or NSC's historical experience and our present expectations or projections. Risks and uncertainties include without limitation: the ability of the parties to consummate the proposed transaction on a timely basis or at all; the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental and regulatory approvals of the proposed transaction; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the definitive agreement and plan of merger relating to the proposed transaction (the "Merger Agreement"); the risk that the parties to the Merger Agreement may not be able to satisfy the conditions to the proposed transaction in a timely manner or at all; risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction; certain restrictions during the pendency of the proposed transaction that may impact the Company's ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of the Company's common stock; the risk of any unexpected costs or expenses resulting from the proposed transaction; the risk of any litigation relating to the proposed transaction; the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of the Company or NSC to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, stockholders and other business relationships and on its operating results and business generally; and the risk the pending proposed transaction could distract management of the Company. The Company directs readers to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and the other documents it files with the SEC for other risks associated with the Company's future performance. These documents contain and identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. All information in this report is as of the date above. The Company does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Founded in 1901, United States Steel Corporation is a leading steel producer. With an unwavering focus on safety, the Company's customer-centric Best for All^® strategy is advancing a more secure, sustainable future for U. S. Steel and its stakeholders. With a renewed emphasis on innovation, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products such as U. S. Steel's proprietary XG3^® advanced high-strength steel. The Company also maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has an annual raw steelmaking capability of 22.4 million net tons. U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe. For more information, please visit www.ussteel.com.

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