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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to             .
Commission File Number: 1-8944
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CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Ohio34-1464672
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
200 Public Square,Cleveland,Ohio44114-2315
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (216694-5700
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common shares, par value $0.125 per shareCLFNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes  ☒                                         No  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes  ☒                                         No  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes                                          No  ☒
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common shares, par value $0.125 per share, was 515,079,211 as of April 25, 2023.


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DEFINITIONS
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
STATEMENTS OF UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
STATEMENTS OF UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
STATEMENTS OF UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
STATEMENTS OF UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
STATEMENTS OF UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS
ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6.EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES


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DEFINITIONS
The following abbreviations or acronyms are used in the text. References in this report to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” "Cleveland-Cliffs" and “Cliffs” are to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. and subsidiaries, collectively. References to "$" is to United States currency.
Abbreviation or acronymTerm
6.750% 2030 Senior Notes6.750% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2030 issued by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. on April 14, 2023 in an aggregate principal amount of $750 million
ABL FacilityAsset-Based Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2020, among Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the lenders party thereto from time to time and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, as amended as of March 27, 2020, December 9, 2020 and December 17, 2021, and as may be further amended from time to time
Adjusted EBITDAEBITDA, excluding certain items such as EBITDA of noncontrolling interests, extinguishment of debt, acquisition-related expenses and adjustments, asset impairment and other, net
AOCIAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
ASCAccounting Standards Codification
ASUAccounting Standards Update
BOFBasic oxygen furnace
CERCLAComprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980
CHIPS ActThe Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science Act of 2022
COVID-19A novel strain of coronavirus that the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic in March 2020
Dodd-Frank ActDodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
EAFElectric arc furnace
EBITDAEarnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
EPAU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPSEarnings per share
EVElectric vehicle
Exchange ActSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FMSH ActFederal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, as amended
GAAPAccounting principles generally accepted in the United States
GHGGreenhouse gas
GOESGrain oriented electrical steel
HBIHot briquetted iron
HRCHot-rolled coil steel
Inflation Reduction ActInflation Reduction Act of 2022
Metric ton (mt)2,205 pounds
MSHAU.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration
Net ton (nt)2,000 pounds
NOESNon-oriented electrical steel
NPDESNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, authorized by the Clean Water Act
OPEBOther postretirement benefits
Platts 62% pricePlatts IODEX 62% Fe Fines CFR North China
RCRAResource Conservation and Recovery Act
SECU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Section 232Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended
Securities ActSecurities Act of 1933, as amended
SunCoke MiddletownMiddletown Coke Company, LLC, a subsidiary of SunCoke Energy, Inc.
U.S.United States of America
VIEVariable interest entity
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PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
STATEMENTS OF UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION
CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(In millions, except share information)March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$59 $26 
Accounts receivable, net2,216 1,960 
Inventories4,923 5,130 
Other current assets246 306 
Total current assets7,444 7,422 
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net8,950 9,070 
Goodwill1,130 1,130 
Pension and OPEB, asset370 356 
Other non-current assets758 777 
TOTAL ASSETS$18,652 $18,755 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$2,173 $2,186 
Accrued employment costs388 429 
Accrued expenses271 383 
Other current liabilities628 551 
Total current liabilities3,460 3,549 
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt4,559 4,249 
Pension liability, non-current465 473 
OPEB liability, non-current572 585 
Deferred income taxes527 590 
Other non-current liabilities1,276 1,267 
TOTAL LIABILITIES10,859 10,713 
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 17)
Equity:
Common shares - par value $0.125 per share
Authorized - 1,200,000,000 shares (2022 - 1,200,000,000 shares);
Issued - 531,051,530 shares (2022 - 531,051,530 shares);
Outstanding - 515,052,745 shares (2022 - 513,340,779 shares)
66 66 
Capital in excess of par value of shares4,832 4,871 
Retained earnings1,277 1,334 
Cost of 15,998,785 common shares in treasury (2022 - 17,710,751 shares)
(280)(310)
Accumulated other comprehensive income1,651 1,830 
Total Cliffs shareholders' equity7,546 7,791 
Noncontrolling interest247 251 
TOTAL EQUITY7,793 8,042 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$18,652 $18,755 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS
CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In millions, except per share amounts)20232022
Revenues$5,295 $5,955 
Operating costs:
Cost of goods sold(5,196)(4,706)
Selling, general and administrative expenses(127)(122)
Miscellaneous – net(3)(33)
Total operating costs(5,326)(4,861)
Operating income (loss)(31)1,094 
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net(77)(77)
Loss on extinguishment of debt (14)
Net periodic benefit credits other than service cost component50 49 
Other non-operating income (expense)2 (2)
Total other expense(25)(44)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes(56)1,050 
Income tax benefit (expense)13 (237)
Income (loss) from continuing operations(43)813 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax1 1 
Net income (loss)(42)814 
Income attributable to noncontrolling interest(15)(13)
Net income (loss) attributable to Cliffs shareholders$(57)$801 
Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Cliffs shareholders - basic
Continuing operations$(0.11)$1.54 
Discontinued operations  
$(0.11)$1.54 
Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Cliffs shareholders - diluted
Continuing operations$(0.11)$1.50 
Discontinued operations  
$(0.11)$1.50 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In millions)20232022
Net income (loss)$(42)$814 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Changes in pension and OPEB, net of tax(27)1 
Changes in derivative financial instruments, net of tax(152)96 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(179)97 
Comprehensive income (loss)(221)911 
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests(15)(13)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Cliffs shareholders$(236)$898 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In millions)20232022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)$(42)$814 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization242 301 
Impairment of long-lived assets 29 
Deferred income taxes(4)57 
Pension and OPEB credits(40)(27)
Loss on extinguishment of debt 14 
Other39 25 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net(257)(512)
Inventories207 (372)
Income taxes15 180 
Pension and OPEB payments and contributions(30)(60)
Payables, accrued employment and accrued expenses(90)109 
Other, net(79)(25)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities(39)533 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(188)(236)
Other investing activities3 1 
Net cash used by investing activities(185)(235)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repurchase of common shares (19)
Repayments of debt (360)
Borrowings under credit facilities1,646 1,715 
Repayments under credit facilities(1,339)(1,609)
Other financing activities(50)(38)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities257 (311)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents33 (13)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period26 48 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$59 $35 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN EQUITY
CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(In millions)Number
of
Common
Shares Outstanding
Par Value of
Common
Shares Issued
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
of Shares
Retained
Earnings
Common
Shares
in
Treasury
AOCINon-controlling InterestsTotal
December 31, 2022513 $66 $4,871 $1,334 $(310)$1,830 $251 $8,042 
Comprehensive income (loss)   (57) (179)15 (221)
Stock and other incentive plans2  (39) 30   (9)
Net distributions to noncontrolling interests      (19)(19)
March 31, 2023515 $66 $4,832 $1,277 $(280)$1,651 $247 $7,793 
(In millions)Number
of
Common
Shares Outstanding
Par Value of Common
Shares Issued
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
of Shares
Retained
Earnings (Deficit)
Common
Shares
in
Treasury
AOCINon-controlling InterestsTotal
December 31, 2021500 $63 $4,892 $(1)$(82)$618 $284 $5,774 
Comprehensive income— — — 801 — 97 13 911 
Redemption of convertible debt24 3 (28)— — — — (25)
Stock and other incentive plans2 — (16)— 11 — — (5)
Common stock repurchases(1)— — — (19)— — (19)
Net distributions to noncontrolling interests— — — — — — (28)(28)
March 31, 2022525 $66 $4,848 $800 $(90)$715 $269 $6,608 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BUSINESS, CONSOLIDATION AND PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with SEC rules and regulations and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in equity for the periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Management bases its estimates on various assumptions and historical experience, which are believed to be reasonable; however, due to the inherent nature of estimates, actual results may differ significantly due to changed conditions or assumptions. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2023 or any other future period. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
NATURE OF BUSINESS
We are the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, we are also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. We are vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling and tubing. We are the largest supplier of steel to the automotive industry in North America and serve a diverse range of markets due to our comprehensive offering of flat-rolled steel products. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we employ approximately 27,000 people across our operations in the United States and Canada.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
We are organized into four operating segments based on differentiated products, Steelmaking, Tubular, Tooling and Stamping, and European Operations. We primarily operate through one reportable segment – the Steelmaking segment.
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements consolidate our accounts and the accounts of our wholly owned subsidiaries, all subsidiaries in which we have a controlling interest and VIEs for which we are the primary beneficiary. All intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated upon consolidation.
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES
We have investments in several businesses accounted for using the equity method of accounting. These investments are included within our Steelmaking segment. We review an investment for impairment when circumstances indicate that a loss in value below its carrying amount is other than temporary.
Our investment in affiliates of $134 million and $133 million as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, was classified in Other non-current assets.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A detailed description of our significant accounting policies can be found in the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the SEC. There have been no material changes in our significant accounting policies and estimates from those disclosed therein.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
ISSUED AND ADOPTED
In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-04, Liabilities - Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations. This guidance requires annual and interim disclosure of the key terms of outstanding supplier finance programs and a roll-forward of the related obligations. The new standard does not affect the recognition, measurement or financial statement presentation of the supplier finance program obligations. We have adopted this standard, except for the amendment on roll-forward information, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. Refer to NOTE 2 - SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION for further information.
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NOTE 2 - SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
The following is a roll-forward of our allowance for credit losses associated with Accounts receivable, net:
(In millions)20232022
Allowance for credit losses as of January 1$(4)$(4)
Increase in allowance(1) 
Allowance for credit losses as of March 31$(5)$(4)
INVENTORIES
The following table presents the detail of our Inventories on the Statements of Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Position:
(In millions)March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Product inventories
Finished and semi-finished goods$2,919 $2,971 
Raw materials1,626 1,794 
Total product inventories4,545 4,765 
Manufacturing supplies and critical spares378 365 
Inventories$4,923 $5,130 
SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE PROGRAMS
We negotiate payment terms directly with our suppliers for the purchase of goods and services. We currently offer voluntary supply chain finance programs that enable our suppliers to sell their Cliffs receivables to financial intermediaries, at the sole discretion of both the suppliers and financial intermediaries. No guarantees are provided by us or our subsidiaries under the supply chain finance programs. The supply chain finance programs allow our suppliers to be paid by the financial intermediaries earlier than the due date on the applicable invoice. Supply chain finance programs that extend terms or provide us an economic benefit are classified as short-term financings. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had $27 million and $19 million, respectively, deemed as short-term financings that are classified in Other current liabilities. Additionally, as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had $87 million and $112 million, respectively, classified as Accounts payable.
CASH FLOW INFORMATION
A reconciliation of capital additions to cash paid for capital expenditures is as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In millions)20232022
Capital additions$128 $181 
Less:
Non-cash accruals(76)(55)
Right-of-use assets - finance leases16  
Cash paid for capital expenditures including deposits$188 $236 
Cash payments (receipts) for income taxes and interest are as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In millions)20232022
Taxes paid on income$1 $1 
Income tax refunds(26)(1)
Interest paid on debt obligations net of capitalized interest1
79 65 
1 Capitalized interest was $3 million and $2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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NOTE 3 - REVENUES
We generate our revenue through product sales, in which shipping terms indicate when we have fulfilled our performance obligations and transferred control of products to our customer. Our revenue transactions consist of a single performance obligation to transfer promised goods. Our contracts with customers define the mechanism for determining the sales price, which is generally fixed upon transfer of control, but the contracts generally do not impose a specific quantity on either party. Quantities to be delivered to the customer are determined at a point near the date of delivery through purchase orders or other written instructions we receive from the customer. Spot market sales are made through purchase orders or other written instructions. We consider our performance obligation to be complete and recognize revenue when control transfers in accordance with shipping terms.
Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring product. We reduce the amount of revenue recognized for estimated returns and other customer credits, such as discounts and volume rebates, based on the expected value to be realized. Payment terms are consistent with terms standard to the markets we serve. Sales taxes collected from customers are excluded from revenues.
The following table represents our Revenues by market:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In millions)20232022
Steelmaking:
Automotive$1,870 $1,607 
Infrastructure and manufacturing1,297 1,542 
Distributors and converters1,258 1,829 
Steel producers
701 816 
Total Steelmaking5,126 5,794 
Other Businesses:
Automotive139 122 
Infrastructure and manufacturing10 15 
Distributors and converters20 24 
Total Other Businesses169 161 
Total revenues$5,295 $5,955 
The following tables represent our Revenues by product line:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In millions)20232022
Steelmaking:
Hot-rolled steel$1,121 $1,194 
Cold-rolled steel639 984 
Coated steel1,617 1,775 
Stainless and electrical steel574 551 
Plate331 421 
Slab and other steel products327 334 
Other517 535 
Total Steelmaking5,126 5,794 
Other Businesses:
Other169 161 
Total revenues$5,295 $5,955 
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NOTE 4 - SEGMENT REPORTING
We are vertically integrated from mined raw materials and direct reduced iron and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling and tubing. We are organized into four operating segments based on our differentiated products – Steelmaking, Tubular, Tooling and Stamping, and European Operations. We have one reportable segment – Steelmaking. The operating segment results of our Tubular, Tooling and Stamping, and European Operations that do not constitute reportable segments are combined and disclosed in the Other Businesses category. Our Steelmaking segment operates as the largest flat-rolled steel producer supported by being the largest iron ore pellet producer as well as a leading prime scrap processor in North America, primarily serving the automotive, distributors and converters, and infrastructure and manufacturing markets. Our Other Businesses primarily include the operating segments that provide customer solutions with carbon and stainless steel tubing products, advanced-engineered solutions, tool design and build, hot- and cold-stamped steel components, and complex assemblies. All intersegment transactions were eliminated in consolidation.
We evaluate performance on an operating segment basis, as well as a consolidated basis, based on Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure. This measure is used by management, investors, lenders and other external users of our financial statements to assess our operating performance and to compare operating performance to other companies in the steel industry. In addition, management believes Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure to assess the earnings power of the business without the impact of capital structure and can be used to assess our ability to service debt and fund future capital expenditures in the business.
Our results by segment are as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In millions)20232022
Revenues:
Steelmaking$5,126 $5,794 
Other Businesses169 161 
Total revenues$5,295 $5,955 
Adjusted EBITDA:
Steelmaking$240 $1,424 
Other Businesses8 29 
Eliminations(5)(1)
Total Adjusted EBITDA$243 $1,452 
The following table provides a reconciliation of our consolidated Net income (loss) to total Adjusted EBITDA:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In millions)20232022
Net income (loss)$(42)$814 
Less:
Interest expense, net(77)(77)
Income tax benefit (expense)13 (237)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization(242)(301)
264 1,429 
Less:
EBITDA of noncontrolling interests1
23 22 
Loss on extinguishment of debt (14)
Asset impairment (29)
Other, net(2)(2)
Total Adjusted EBITDA$243 $1,452 
1 EBITDA of noncontrolling interests includes the following:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests$15 $13 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization8 9 
EBITDA of noncontrolling interests$23 $22 
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The following summarizes our assets by segment:
(In millions)March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Assets:
Steelmaking$18,018 $18,070 
Other Businesses312 315 
Total segment assets18,330 18,385 
Corporate/Eliminations322 370 
Total assets$18,652 $18,755 
The following table summarizes our depreciation, depletion and amortization and capital additions by segment:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In millions)20232022
Depreciation, depletion and amortization:
Steelmaking$(231)$(291)
Other Businesses(11)(10)
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization$(242)$(301)
Capital additions1:
Steelmaking$127 $175 
Other Businesses1 6 
Total capital additions$128 $181 
1 Refer to NOTE 2 - SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION for additional information.
NOTE 5 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The following table indicates the carrying value of each of the major classes of our depreciable assets:
(In millions)March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Land, land improvements and mineral rights$1,390 $1,388 
Buildings927 921 
Equipment9,359 9,289 
Other244 238 
Construction in progress580 552 
Total property, plant and equipment1
12,500 12,388 
Allowance for depreciation and depletion(3,550)(3,318)
Property, plant and equipment, net$8,950 $9,070 
1 Includes right-of-use assets related to finance leases of $424 million and $408 million as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
We recorded depreciation and depletion expense of $239 million and $298 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Depreciation and depletion expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022 includes $68 million of accelerated depreciation related to the indefinite idle of the Indiana Harbor #4 blast furnace.
NOTE 6 - GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
GOODWILL
The following is a summary of Goodwill by segment:
(In millions)March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Steelmaking$956 $956 
Other Businesses174 174 
Total goodwill$1,130 $1,130 
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The following is a summary of our intangible assets and liabilities:
March 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
(In millions)Gross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet AmountGross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Amount
Intangible assets1:
Customer relationships$90 $(15)$75 $90 $(13)$77 
Developed technology60 (11)49 60 (10)50 
Trade names and trademarks18 (4)14 18 (4)14 
Mining permits72 (27)45 72 (27)45 
Supplier relationships29 (2)27 29 (1)28 
Total intangible assets$269 $(59)$210 $269 $(55)$214 
Intangible liabilities2:
Above-market supply contracts$(71)$20 $(51)$(71)$19 $(52)
1 Intangible assets are classified as Other non-current assets. Amortization related to mining permits is recognized in Cost of goods sold. Amortization of all other intangible assets is recognized in Selling, general and administrative expenses.
2 Intangible liabilities are classified as Other non-current liabilities. Amortization of all intangible liabilities is recognized in Cost of goods sold.
Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $4 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022. Estimated future amortization expense is $9 million for the remainder of 2023 and $13 million annually for the years 2024 through 2028.
Income from amortization related to the intangible liabilities was $1 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022. Estimated future income from amortization is $4 million for the remainder of 2023 and $5 million annually for the years 2024 through 2028.
NOTE 7 - DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES
The following represents a summary of our long-term debt:
(In millions)
Debt Instrument
Issuer1
Annual Effective
Interest Rate
March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Senior Secured Notes:
6.750% 2026 Senior Secured Notes
Cliffs6.99%$829 $829 
Senior Unsecured Notes:
7.000% 2027 Senior Notes
Cliffs9.24%73 73 
7.000% 2027 AK Senior Notes
AK Steel9.24%56 56 
5.875% 2027 Senior Notes
Cliffs6.49%556 556 
4.625% 2029 Senior Notes
Cliffs4.63%368 368 
4.875% 2031 Senior Notes
Cliffs4.88%325 325 
6.250% 2040 Senior Notes
Cliffs6.34%235 235 
ABL Facility
Cliffs2
Variable3
2,171 1,864 
Total principal amount4,613 4,306 
Unamortized discounts and issuance costs(54)(57)
Total long-term debt$4,559 $4,249 
1 Unless otherwise noted, references in this column and throughout this NOTE 7 - DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES to "Cliffs" are to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., and references to "AK Steel" are to AK Steel Corporation (n/k/a Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation).
2 Refers to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. as borrower under our ABL Facility.
3 Our ABL Facility annual effective interest rate was 6.40% and 5.60%, respectively, as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Subsequent to the quarter ended March 31, 2023, we issued $750 million aggregate principal amount of 6.750% 2030 Senior Notes. We used the net proceeds from the offering to repay a portion of the borrowings under our ABL Facility. Refer to NOTE 18 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS for further information.
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ABL FACILITY
As of March 31, 2023, we were in compliance with the ABL Facility liquidity requirements and, therefore, the springing financial covenant requiring a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.0 to 1.0 was not applicable.
The following represents a summary of our borrowing capacity under the ABL Facility:
(In millions)March 31,
2023
Available borrowing base on ABL Facility1
$4,500 
Borrowings(2,171)
Letter of credit obligations2
(147)
Borrowing capacity available$2,182 
1 As of March 31, 2023, the ABL Facility has a maximum available borrowing base of $4.5 billion. The borrowing base is determined by applying customary advance rates to eligible accounts receivable, inventory and certain mobile equipment.
2 We issued standby letters of credit with certain financial institutions in order to support business obligations, including, but not limited to, workers' compensation, employee severance, insurance, operating agreements and environmental obligations.
DEBT MATURITIES
The following represents a summary of our maturities of debt instruments based on the principal amounts outstanding at March 31, 2023 (in millions):
2023 2024202520262027ThereafterTotal
$ $ $2,171 $829 $685 $928 $4,613 
NOTE 8 - PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
We offer defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution pension plans and OPEB plans to a significant portion of our employees and retirees. Benefits are also provided through multiemployer plans for certain union members.
The following are the components of defined benefit pension and OPEB costs (credits):
DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION COSTS (CREDITS)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In millions)20232022
Service cost$8 $12 
Interest cost59 32 
Expected return on plan assets(79)(92)
Amortization:
Prior service costs4  
Net actuarial loss1 4 
Net periodic benefit credits$(7)$(44)
OPEB COSTS (CREDITS)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In millions)20232022
Service cost$2 $11 
Interest cost16 20 
Expected return on plan assets(11)(10)
Amortization:
Prior service credits(4) 
Net actuarial gain(36)(3)
Net periodic benefit costs (credits)$(33)$18 
Based on funding requirements, we made no defined benefit pension contributions for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022. Based on funding requirements, we made no contributions to our voluntary employee benefit association trust plans for the three months ended March 31, 2023. We made contributions of $28 million to our voluntary employee benefit association trust plans for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
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NOTE 9 - INCOME TAXES
Our 2023 estimated annual effective tax rate before discrete items as of March 31, 2023 is 22%. The estimated annual effective tax rate exceeds the U.S. statutory rate of 21%, as state income tax expense exceeds the percentage depletion in excess of cost depletion. The 2022 estimated annual effective tax rate before discrete items as of March 31, 2022 was 22%.
NOTE 10 - ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
The accrued closure obligation provides for contractual and legal obligations related to our indefinitely idled and closed operations and for the eventual closure of our active operations. The closure date for each of our active mine sites was determined based on the exhaustion date of the remaining mineral reserves, and the amortization of the related asset and accretion of the liability is recognized over the estimated mine lives. The closure date and expected timing of the capital requirements to meet our obligations for our indefinitely idled or closed mines is determined based on the unique circumstances of each property. For indefinitely idled or closed mines, the accretion of the liability is recognized over the anticipated timing of remediation. As the majority of our asset retirement obligations at our steelmaking operations have indeterminate settlement dates, asset retirement obligations have been recorded at present values using estimated ranges of the economic lives of the underlying assets.
The following is a summary of our asset retirement obligations:
(In millions)March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Asset retirement obligations1
$524 $520 
Less: current portion24 21 
Long-term asset retirement obligations$500 $499 
1 Includes $279 million and $277 million related to our active operations as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
The following is a roll forward of our asset retirement obligation liability:
(In millions)20232022
Asset retirement obligation as of January 1$520 $449 
Accretion expense8 7 
Revision in estimated cash flows 7 
Remediation payments(4)(3)
Asset retirement obligation as of March 31$524 $460 
NOTE 11 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The carrying values of certain financial instruments (e.g., Accounts receivable, net, Accounts payable and Other current liabilities) approximate fair value and, therefore, have been excluded from the table below. See NOTE 12 - DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING for information on our derivative instruments, which are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis.
A summary of the carrying value and fair value of other financial instruments were as follows:
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
(In millions)ClassificationCarrying
Value
Fair
Value
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Senior notesLevel 1$2,388 $2,356 $2,385 $2,311 
ABL Facility - outstanding balanceLevel 22,171 2,171 1,864 1,864 
Total$4,559 $4,527 $4,249 $4,175 
The valuation of financial assets classified in Level 2 were determined using a market approach based upon quoted prices for similar assets in active markets or other inputs that were observable.
NOTE 12 - DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING
We are exposed to fluctuations in market prices of raw materials and energy sources. We may use cash-settled commodity swaps to hedge the market risk associated with the purchase of certain of our raw materials and energy requirements. Our hedging strategy is to reduce the effect on earnings from the price volatility of these various commodity exposures, including timing differences between when we incur raw material commodity costs and when we receive sales surcharges from our customers based on those raw materials.
Our commodity contracts are designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes, and we record the gains and losses for the derivatives in Accumulated other comprehensive income until we reclassify them into Cost of goods sold when we recognize the associated underlying operating costs. Refer to NOTE 14 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME for further information.
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Our commodity contracts are classified as Level 2 as values were determined using a market approach based upon quoted prices for similar assets in active markets or other inputs that were observable.
The following table presents the notional amount of our outstanding hedge contracts:
Notional Amount
Commodity ContractsUnit of MeasureMaturity DatesMarch 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Natural GasMMBtuApril 2023 - November 2025148,340,000 127,790,000 
ElectricityMegawatt hoursApril 2023 - January 20252,040,206 432,043 
TinMetric tonsApril 2023 - December 2023135 180 
The following table presents the fair value of our cash flow hedges and the classification in the Statements of Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Position:
Balance Sheet Location (In millions)March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Other current assets$1 $15 
Other non-current assets11 30 
Other current liabilities(141)(87)
Other non-current liabilities(