Noranda Aluminum Holding Corp. reported consolidated unaudited earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014. For the quarter, the company reported sales of USD 336.2 million compared to USD 313.2 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 19.2 million compared to operating loss of USD 12.9 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was USD 1.7 million compared to loss before income taxes of USD 27.8 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1.7 million or USD 0.02 per basic and diluted share compared to net loss of USD 17.7 million or USD 0.26 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Cash provided by operating activities was USD 26.4 million compared to USD 23.4 million a year ago. Capital expenditures were USD 33.6 million compared to USD 17.0 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was USD 49.6 million compared to USD 20.8 million a year ago.

For the fiscal 2014, the company reported sales of USD 1,355.1 million compared to USD 1,343.5 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 17.1 million compared to operating loss of USD 25.5 million a year ago. Loss before income taxes was USD 28.7 million compared to USD 77.8 million a year ago. Net loss was USD 26.6 million or USD 0.39 per basic and diluted share compared to net loss of USD 47.6 million or USD 0.70 per diluted share a year ago. Cash provided by operating activities was USD 30.6 million compared to USD 64.2 million a year ago. Capital expenditures were USD 93.5 million compared to USD 72.7 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was USD 127.3 million compared to USD 93.1 million a year ago.