Algoma Steel Reports C$984.9M Net Loss, C$503.4M Impairment Amidst Tariffs & EAF Transition

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Algoma Steel reported a massive C$984.9 million net loss and C$503.4 million impairment for 2025, driven by US tariffs and accelerated EAF transition, leading to 1,005 layoffs and dividend suspension, despite securing C$500 million in government loans.

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• Reports C$984.9M Net Loss and C$503.4M Impairment

  For the year ended December 31, 2025, Algoma Steel Group Inc. reported a net loss of C$984.9 million and a C$503.4 million impairment loss, primarily attributed to economic conditions and Section 232 tariffs.

• US Tariffs Drive C$225.0M Costs & Market Disruption

  The company incurred C$225.0 million in direct tariff costs for the year ended December 31, 2025, due to Section 232 tariffs, which significantly disrupted US sales channels and led to Canadian market oversupply.

• Accelerates EAF Transition, Closes Blast Furnace, Lays Off 1,005 Employees

  Algoma accelerated its transition to EAF steelmaking, ceasing blast furnace production after December 31, 2025, and issued layoff notices to 1,005 unionized employees, incurring C$45.8 million in severance costs.

• Secures C$500M Government Loan for Liquidity

  In November 2025, the company secured C$500 million in governmental loans (LETL Facilities) from Canada and Ontario to support liquidity, including the issuance of 6,768,953 common share purchase warrants.

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Algoma Steel Group Inc. reported a substantial net loss of C$984.9 million and a loss from operations of C$1,326.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. These results were significantly impacted by a C$503.4 million impairment loss, primarily due to current economic conditions and Section 232 tariffs, and C$225.0 million in direct tariff costs. The company also incurred C$45.8 million in severance costs related to the layoff of 1,005 unionized employees, effective March 23, 2026, as it accelerated its transition to Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steelmaking and ceased blast furnace operations shortly after year-end. To bolster liquidity amidst these challenges, Algoma secured C$500 million in governmental loans (LETL Facilities) in November 2025, which included the issuance of 6,768,953 common share purchase warrants. The company also suspended its quarterly dividend payments after May 30, 2025, to preserve capital. While the EAF Unit One began steel production in July 2025, marking a key operational milestone, the immediate financial performance reflects severe market headwinds and strategic restructuring.