Annual Report
2022
TENARIS S.A.
26, Boulevard Royal - 4th Floor
L-2449 - Luxembourg
R.C.S. Luxembourg: B 85203
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN
CERTAIN DEFINED TERMS
PRESENTATION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED MANAGEMENT REPORT
Key Information
Risk Factors
Information on the Company
Overview
History and Development of the Company
Business Overview
Organizational Structure and Subsidiaries
Unresolved Staff Comments
Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
Overview
Operating Results
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Trend Information
Critical Accounting Estimates
Directors, Senior Management and Employees
Directors and Senior Management
Compensation
Board Practices
Employees
Share Ownership
Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions
Major Shareholders
Related Party Transactions
Financial Information
Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information
Significant Changes
The Offer and Listing
Offer and Listing Details
Additional Information
Exchange Controls
Taxation
Documents on Display
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
Description of Securities Other Than Equity Securities
American Depositary Shares
Controls and Procedures
Audit Committee Financial Expert
Code of Ethics
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant
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Corporate Governance
Summary of differences with NYSE standards
NON-FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Financial Statements
Annual Accounts (Luxembourg GAAP)
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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN
2022 was a record year for Tenaris. We were able to take advantage of favorable market conditions, particularly
in North America, and the efficient deployment of our global industrial system to generate strong increases in
sales and margins through the year.
Our sales grew 80% to USD 11.8 billion, our EBITDA rose to USD 3.6 billion, and our net income rose to USD 2.5
billion, or 22% of net sales. With a solid balance sheet and good prospects for an increase in cash flow in the year
ahead, we are proposing to raise our dividend for the 2022 year by 24% to USD 0.51 per share.
We produced over 3.5 million tons of steel pipes worldwide, sustaining an ongoing ramp up of our facilities in the
USA and high levels of production throughout our industrial system. Despite the use of longer and more complex
production and logistics routes, we were able to maintain high standards for safety, product quality and
consumption of materials.
During the year, we hired 6,500 new employees and, in our induction training routines, we paid close attention
to the importance of having a safety mindset with awareness and behaviors suitable for the industrial
environment of our shop floor. We empower all our employees to be proactive in always taking preventive safety
actions. Our lost time injury frequency rate for the year declined by 10% to 0.9 per million man hours worked.
We are grateful to our people working in the plant for their contribution to this result.
We increased the deployment of our Rig Direct® services. We are now serving over 500 rigs directly worldwide.
Our unique service platform allows us to integrate our operations more closely with our customers, minimizing
material production and flows, and provide digital and technical services that can further differentiate us from our
competitors.
As we increased production, sales and service, our logistics operations have reached a substantial magnitude. To
give an idea of the efforts involved, between inter-mill transportation and delivery to customers, we moved
around 10 million tons of material all around the world. We are strengthening the reliability of our supply chain
through the digitalization of our material flows.
2022 marked a turning point in our deployment in the United States. The country accounted for more than 40%
of our total sales, most of which are now produced locally. We brought the Bay City mill to full production
capacity and ramped up production in the rest of our US industrial system including the restart of production of
welded pipes and of heat treatment and finishing at our Baytown and Koppel sites. We hired more than 1,500
new employees during the year and now employ 3,600 persons in the country.
The energy transition is progressing, but its pace will be gradual. The phasing out of fossil fuels needs to be
balanced with considerations of energy security, access and affordability in a world which has distinct regional
priorities. Our role is to support our customers with high quality, efficient tubular solutions so that current sources
of energy can be delivered securely and affordably with the lowest impact possible on the environment. At the
same time, we are developing products and solutions for cleaner sources of energy and carbon abatement
systems, such as hydrogen, geothermal energy and carbon dioxide transportation and storage systems.
An essential part of our role is to reduce the carbon emissions from our operations as quickly as technology and
market conditions allow. We are making good progress towards our initial target of reducing the carbon
emissions intensity of our operations by 30% by 2030 compared to a 2018 baseline. Around 30% of our capex is
now being directed to projects that will contribute to this target and other environmental objectives. In addition
to our wind farm in Argentina, we will be making investments which will contribute to improving energy
efficiency in Italy and Argentina and improving air quality at our Koppel steel shop in the United States.
As we look ahead, we view that the current balance in the oil market and high demand for LNG will support oil
and gas prices and investment in the sector. We expect that the number of oil and gas wells drilled around the
world in 2023 will increase and this will drive global OCTG demand to around 16 million tons to reach its highest
level since 2014.
With the increase in activity, we expect further sales and cash flow growth with increases in sales to offshore
developments, in the Middle East and in pipeline infrastructure in South America.
Our achievements over the past year that will support this growth include: our multi-year agreement with
ExxonMobil to supply their offshore operations in Guyana; our agreements with Petrobras to supply their pre-salt
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operations; the renewal of our long-term worldwide agreement with ENI; the renewal of our long-term
agreement with QatarGas and the consolidation of our long-term agreement with ADNOC. We also extended our
long-term agreements with YPF and Pemex and were awarded supply agreements for major gas pipeline projects
for the Vaca Muerta field in Argentina and the North Field expansion in Qatar.
The sustainability of our operations worldwide depends on the support and development of our local
communities. Safety and care for the environment are paramount, as is support for employee and community
development. Given its essential role in progress and development, we have put education at the core of our
community activities.
Our efforts to strengthen technical education are increasingly recognized. The Roberto Rocca Technical School in
Campana became the first school in Argentina to be qualified as a Technical Training Center providing
certifications to members of the local community for Industry 4.0 -related technical training, in partnership with
German automation and industrial companies, FESTO and Siemens.
In Cartagena, Colombia, through our Roberto Rocca Technical Gene program, we helped to redesign a technical
school, introducing new technical study courses in partnership with the SENA national learning system and
improving job opportunities with local industrial companies for young people in the community.
Over the past year, Tenaris has made good progress on many fronts and produced record financial results. We
have been able to achieve this only thanks to the confidence our customers have placed in us and the constant
efforts and outstanding performance of our diverse and united team of employees around the world in a volatile
and fast-moving environment. We thank them together with our suppliers and shareholders for their continued
support for our company.
Sincerely,
Paolo Rocca
March 31, 2023
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CERTAIN DEFINED TERMS
Unless otherwise specified or if the context so requires:
References in this annual report to “the Company” are exclusively to Tenaris S.A., a Luxembourg société
anonyme.
References in this annual report to “Tenaris”, “we”, “us” or “our” are to Tenaris S.A. and its consolidated
subsidiaries. See “II. Accounting Policies A. Basis of presentation” and “II. Accounting Policies B. Group
accounting” to our audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
References in this annual report to “San Faustin” are to San Faustin S.A., a Luxembourg société anonyme
and the Company’s controlling shareholder.
“shares” refers to ordinary shares, par value $1.00, of the Company.
“ADSs” refers to the American Depositary Shares, which are evidenced by American Depositary Receipts,
and represent two shares each.
“OCTG” refers to oil country tubular goods. See “Information on the Company – Business Overview – Our
Products”.
“tons” refers to metric tons; one metric ton is equal to 1,000 kilograms, 2,204.62 pounds, or 1.102 U.S.
(short) tons.
“billion” refers to one thousand million, or 1,000,000,000.
“U.S. dollars”, “US$”, “USD” or “$” each refers to the United States dollar.
“EUR” refers to the Euro.
“ARS” refers to the Argentine peso.
“BRL” refers to the Brazilian real.
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PRESENTATION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION
Accounting Principles
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), and in accordance with IFRS, as
adopted by the European Union. IFRS differs in certain significant aspects from generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States, commonly referred to as U.S. GAAP. Additionally, this annual report includes
certain non-IFRS alternative performance measures such as EBITDA, Net cash/debt position and Free Cash Flow.
See Exhibit 3 for more details on these alternative performance measures.
We publish consolidated financial statements presented in increments of a thousand U.S. dollars. This annual
report includes our audited consolidated statements of financial position as of 31 December 2022 and 2021, and
the related consolidated income statements, consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated
statements of changes in equity and consolidated statements of cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended 31 December 2022, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated
financial statements”).
Rounding
Certain monetary amounts, percentages and other figures included in this annual report have been subject to
rounding adjustments. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be the arithmetic
aggregation of the figures that precede them, and figures expressed as percentages in the text may not total
100% or, as applicable, when aggregated may not be the arithmetic aggregation of the percentages that precede
them.
Our Internet Website is Not Part of this Annual Report
We maintain an Internet website at www.tenaris.com. Information contained in or otherwise accessible through
our Internet website is not a part of this annual report. All references in this annual report to this Internet site are
inactive textual references to these URLs, or “uniform resource locators” and are for informational reference only.
We assume no responsibility for the information contained on our Internet website.
This annual report has been prepared in accordance with the European Single Electronic Format (“ESEF”). This
version of the annual report is the only authoritative version, and is available on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
website: https://my.luxse.com/FIRST
Industry Data
Unless otherwise indicated, industry data and statistics (including historical information, estimates or forecasts) in
this annual report are contained in or derived from internal or industry sources believed by Tenaris to be reliable.
Industry data and statistics are inherently predictive and are not necessarily reflective of actual industry conditions.
Such statistics are based on market research, which itself is based on sampling and subjective judgments by both
the researchers and the respondents, including judgments about what types of products and transactions should
be included in the relevant market. In addition, the value of comparisons of statistics for different markets is
limited by many factors, including that (i) the markets are defined differently, (ii) the underlying information was
gathered by different methods and (iii) different assumptions were applied in compiling the data. Such data and
statistics have not been independently verified, and the Company makes no representation as to the accuracy or
completeness of such data or any assumptions relied upon therein.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This annual report and any other oral or written statements made by us to the public may contain “forward-
looking statements” within the meaning of and subject to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This annual report contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to
certain of our plans and current goals and expectations relating to Tenaris’s future financial condition and
performance.
Sections of this annual report that by their nature contain forward-looking statements include, but are not limited
to, “Key Information”, “Information on the Company”, “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects”,
“Financial Information” and “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk”.
We use words and terms such as “aim”, “will likely result”, “will continue”, “contemplate”, “seek to”, “future”,
“objective”, “goal”, “should”, “will pursue”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “plan”,
“believe” and words and terms of similar substance to identify forward-looking statements, but they are not the
only way we identify such statements. All forward-looking statements are management’s present expectations of
future events and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the risks related to our
business and industry discussed under “Key Information – Risk Factors”, including among them, the following:
our ability to implement our business strategy and to adapt it adequately to the energy transition or to grow
through acquisitions, joint ventures and other investments;
our ability to price our products and services in accordance with our strategy;
trends in the levels of investment in oil and gas exploration and drilling worldwide;
the competitive environment in our business and our industry;
the impact of climate change legislations, including increasing regulatory requirements and extensive
technology and market changes aimed at transitioning to a lower-carbon economy and reducing greenhouse
gas (“GHG”) emissions;
the physical risks resulting from climate change, including natural disasters, increased severity of extreme
weather events, chronic climate changes and long-term shifts in weather patterns;
our ability to absorb cost increases and to secure supplies of essential raw materials and energy;
our ability to adjust fixed and semi-fixed costs to fluctuations in product demand;
the impact of the world’s economy on the energy sector in general, or our business and operations;
general macroeconomic changes, including high inflation rates and central banks’ measures to address
inflation, as well as, international conflicts, public health epidemics (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) and
other political, social, or economic conditions and developments in the countries in which we operate or
distribute pipes, including developments in connection with the Russia-Ukraine armed conflict; and
changes to applicable laws and regulations, including the imposition of tariffs or quotas or other trade
barriers.
By their nature, certain disclosures relating to these and other risks are only estimates and could be materially
different from what actually occurs in the future. As a result, actual future gains or losses or other occurrences or
developments that may affect our financial condition and results of operations could differ materially from those
that have been estimated. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only
as of the date of this annual report. Except as required by law, we are not under any obligation, and expressly
disclaim any obligation to, update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
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CONSOLIDATED MANAGEMENT REPORT
Key Information
Risk Factors
You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below, together with all other information
contained in this annual report, before making any investment decision. Any of these risks and uncertainties could
have a material adverse effect on our business, revenues, financial condition and results of operations, which
could in turn affect the price of shares and ADSs.
Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry
Sales and profitability may fall as a result of downturns in the international price of oil and gas and other factors
and circumstances affecting the oil and gas industry
We are a global steel pipe manufacturer with a strong focus on manufacturing products and providing related
services for the oil and gas industry. The oil and gas industry is a major consumer of steel pipe products
worldwide, particularly for products manufactured under high quality standards and demanding specifications.
Demand for steel pipe products from the oil and gas industry has historically been volatile and depends primarily
upon the number of oil and natural gas wells being drilled, completed and reworked, and the depth and drilling
conditions of these wells. The level of exploration, development and production activities of, and the
corresponding capital spending by, oil and gas companies, including national oil companies, depends primarily on
current and expected future prices of oil and natural gas and is sensitive to the industry’s view of future economic
growth and the resulting impact on demand for oil and natural gas. Several factors, such as the supply and
demand for oil and gas, the development and availability of new drilling technology, political and global economic
conditions, and government regulations, affect these prices. For example, drilling technology has allowed
producers in the United States and Canada to increase production from their reserves of tight oil and shale gas in
response to changes in market conditions more rapidly than in the past. In addition, government initiatives to
reduce GHG emissions, such as the introduction of a carbon tax or carbon-pricing systems (such as the EU Carbon
Border Adjustment Mechanism), the adoption of “cap-and-trade” systems (such as the EU Emissions Trading
System (“ETS”)) or other measures to promote the use of renewable energy sources or, electric vehicles, could
also affect oil and gas prices. When the price of oil and gas falls, oil and gas companies generally reduce spending
on production and exploration activities and, accordingly, make fewer purchases of steel pipe products. Major oil-
and gas-producing nations and companies have frequently collaborated to balance the supply (and thus the price)
of oil in the international markets. A major vehicle for this collaboration has been the Organization of Petroleum
Exporting Countries (“OPEC”) and many of our customers are state-owned companies in member countries of
OPEC, which plays a significant role in trying to counter falling prices, as was the case in 2020, when the industry
was hit by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on risks relating to climate change
regulations, see “Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry - Climate change legislation and increasing
regulatory requirements aimed at transitioning to a lower-carbon economy may reduce demand for our products
and services and result in unexpected capital expenditures and costs, and negatively affect our reputation”.
Climate change legislation and increasing regulatory requirements aimed at transitioning to a lower-carbon
economy may reduce demand for our products and services and result in unexpected capital expenditures and
costs, and negatively affect our reputation
There is an increased attention on GHG emissions and climate change from different sectors of society. The Paris
Agreement, adopted at the 2015 United Nations Climate Conference, sets out the global framework to limit the
rising temperature of the planet and to strengthen the countries’ ability to deal with the effects of climate
change. The EU ETS signaled a major EU energy policy to combat global warming based on a “cap & trade”
program, and the European Green Deal, launched in 2019, focuses on adopting the required policies and
measures aimed at reaching zero GHG emissions in Europe by 2050. The EU taxonomy classification system,
which establishes a list of environmentally sustainable economic activities, is designed to help the EU scale up
sustainable investment and implement the European Green Deal. Similarly, the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act of
2022 calls for a reduction of carbon emissions by roughly 40% by 2030. Other countries are introducing or
considering similar measures or regulations which would lower emissions. If there is no meaningful progress in
lowering emissions in the years ahead, there is an increased likelihood of abrupt policy interventions as
governments attempt to meet their environmental goals by adopting policy, legal, technology and market
changes in the transition to a low-carbon global economy. We provide products and services to the oil and gas
industry, which accounts, directly and indirectly, for a significant portion of GHG emissions. Existing and future
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legislation and regulations related to GHG emissions (such as increased pricing of GHG emissions and enhanced
emissions-reporting obligations) and climate change, as well as government initiatives to promote the use of
alternative energy sources and substitute existing products and services with lower emissions options (with many
jurisdictions implementing tax advantages and other subsidies to promote the development of renewable energy
sources, or even requiring minimum thresholds for power generation from renewable sources) may significantly
curtail demand for and production of fossil fuels, such as oil and natural gas. These initiatives, together with the
growing social awareness regarding climate change and other environmental matters, have resulted in increased
investor and consumer demand for renewable energy and additional compliance requirements for fossil energy
projects, which are likely to become more stringent over time and to result in substantial increases in costs for the
oil and natural gas industry, potentially leading to write-offs and early retirement of existing assets. Furthermore,
ongoing technological developments in the renewable energy industry are making renewable energy increasingly
competitive with fossil-fuels. If this trend continues, energy demand could shift increasingly towards more
environmentally sustainable sources such as hydroelectrical, solar, wind and other renewable energies, which
would, in turn, reduce demand for oil and natural gas, thus negatively affecting demand for our products and
services and, ultimately, our future results of operations. In addition, adoption of new climate change legislation
in the countries in which Tenaris operates could result in incremental operating costs (such as incremental
compliance costs and increased insurance premiums) and unexpected capital expenditures and, eventually, affect
our competitiveness and reduce our market share. Also, shifts in customer preferences and failure to respond to
shareholders’ demand for climate-related measures and environmental standards could harm our reputation,
adversely affect the ability or willingness of our customers or suppliers to do business with us, negatively impact
workforce management and planning, erode stakeholder support and restrict or reduce access to financial
resources. For more information on Tenaris’s climate change initiatives, please see “Operating and Financial
Review and Prospects – Overview – Climate Change”.
The physical risks resulting from climate change, including extreme weather conditions and shifts in weather
patterns, have in the past and may in the future adversely affect our operations and financial results
Our business has been, and in the future could be, affected by severe weather in areas where we operate, which
could materially affect our operations and financial results. Extreme weather conditions and natural disasters such
as hurricanes, flooding or coastal storm surges have in the past resulted in, and may in the future result in, the
shutdown of our facilities, evacuation of our employees or activity disruptions at our client’s well-sites or in our
supply chain. For example, the severe freeze in the United States and Mexico in early 2021, caused gas and power
shortages in Texas, resulting in additional costs and production disruptions and losses. Additionally, chronic
climate changes, such as changes in precipitation patterns and rising of average temperatures and sea levels may
result in increased operating or capital costs due to supply shortages or damage to facilities, increased insurance
premiums or reduced availability of insurance, decreases in revenue derived from lower sales, lower production
capacity or negative impacts on workforce and write-offs and/or early retirement of assets, all of which could
adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. For more information on Tenaris’s
climate change initiatives, please see “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects – Overview – Climate
Change”.
Competition in the global market for steel pipe products may cause us to lose market share and hurt our sales
and profitability
The global market for steel pipe products is highly competitive, with the primary competitive factors being price,
quality, service and technology. In recent years, substantial investments have been made, especially in China but
also in the United States and the Middle East, to increase production capacity of seamless steel pipe products, and
as a result there is significant excess production capacity, particularly for “commodity” or standard product
grades. Production capacity of more specialized product grades has also increased. At the same time, the high
cost and long lead times required to develop the most complex projects, particularly deepwater projects, has led
to a slowdown in new developments in a context of low and more volatile oil prices. Despite our efforts to
develop products and services that differentiate us from our competitors, reduced demand for steel pipe products
from these complex projects means that the competitive environment is expected to remain intense in the coming
years and our effective competitive differentiation will be a key success factor. In addition, there is a risk of
unfairly traded steel pipe imports in markets in which Tenaris produces and sells its products, and we can give no
assurance with respect to the application of antidumping duties and tariffs or the effectiveness of any such
measures.
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Our sales may be affected as a result of antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings or by the imposition of
other import restrictions or local content requirements
Because of the global nature of our operations, we export and import products from several countries and, in
many jurisdictions, we supplement domestic production with imported products. We import OCTG from
Argentina and Mexico to complement our significant and growing production in the United States. From time to
time, local producers seek the imposition of import restrictions or the initiation of antidumping or countervailing
duty proceedings. For example, in October 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce (“DOC”) initiated
antidumping duty investigations of OCTG imports from Argentina, Mexico, and Russia and countervailing duty
investigations of OCTG imports from Russia and South Korea, which resulted in a determination by the
International Trade Commission (“ITC”), issued in October 2022, that the imports under investigation caused
injury to the U.S. OCTG industry, bringing the investigation phase to a conclusion. Although Tenaris and other
parties have appealed the agencies’ determinations from the investigation to the Court of International Trade,
Tenaris is required to pay antidumping duty deposits until such time the imports are reviewed by the DOC to
determine whether final duties are necessary for the specific period under review. For more information on this
matter, please refer to “Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information – Legal
Proceedings”. Additionally, in June 2021, Canada initiated an antidumping investigation on OCTG from Mexico;
in 2022, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal found that Mexican imports were not injuring the Canadian
OCTG industry and closed the inquiry without imposing any duties. Antidumping or countervailing duty
proceedings, any resulting penalties or any other form of import restriction have in the past impeded, and may in
the future restrict, our access to important export markets for our products, thereby adversely impacting our sales
or limiting our opportunities for growth.
In addition, several jurisdictions have begun to impose or expand local content requirements. For example, in
recent years Saudi Arabia has implemented various measures aimed at increasing local content particularly from
suppliers to state-owned companies such as Saudi Arabian Oil Company (“Saudi Aramco”) and we can expect
that measures favoring the development of local production will increase as Saudi Arabia seeks to create
employment opportunities for its citizens and diversify its economy away from its dependence on oil and gas
production. Other countries, such as Brazil, Ecuador, Indonesia, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates, have also
put in place significant local content requirements. If countries impose or expand local content requirements or
put in place regulations limiting our ability to import certain products, our competitive position could be
negatively affected. Therefore, if any of these risks materialize, we may not continue to compete effectively
against existing or potential producers and preserve our current shares of geographic or product markets, and
increased competition may have a material impact on the pricing of our products and services, which could in turn
adversely affect our revenues, profitability and financial condition.
Our sales may also be affected as a result of other international trade regulations
The shipment of goods and services across international borders subjects us to extensive trade laws and
regulations. Our import and export activities are governed by customs laws and regulations in each of the
countries where we operate. Moreover, the European Union, the United States and other countries control the
import and export of certain goods and services and impose related import and export recordkeeping and
reporting obligations. Those governments have also imposed economic sanctions against certain countries,
persons and other entities, such as sanctions that restrict or prohibit transactions involving Iran, Syria, Venezuela
and Russia or their citizens or companies. For more information on the impact on our business of the sanctions on
Russia as a result of the armed conflict in Ukraine, see “Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry - The Russia-
Ukraine armed conflict may adversely affect our operations”. Similarly, we are subject to the U.S. anti-boycott
laws. Trade laws and regulations are complex and frequently changing, and they may be enacted, amended,
enforced or interpreted in a manner that could materially impact our operations. For example, in March 2018,
under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (“Section 232”), the United States imposed a 25% tariff
on steel articles imported from all countries, with the exemption of Canada and Mexico, as member states of the
USMCA, and imports of steel tubes from Australia, Argentina, Brazil and South Korea (the latter three with
specific quotas per product). The U.S. government has also granted five successive exemptions on imports from
Italy, Mexico, Romania and Argentina, of steel billets to be used at our Bay City mill, for an aggregate amount of
1,750,000 tons. Exemptions are granted only for a one-year term and future requests might not be granted, thus
adversely affecting our operations or revenues. On October 31, 2021, the United States and the EU reached an
agreement whereby Section 232 tariffs were replaced with tariff-rate quotas for steel melted and poured in
Europe starting on January 1, 2022, and steel products imported from the EU for a period of two calendar years
(i.e., until 31 December 2023) without the need to reapply. This agreement allows Tenaris to import, through
December 31, 2023, up to 299,376 tons of billets from Italy and Romania without paying the 25% annual tariff.
Failure to comply with applicable trade regulations could also result in criminal and civil penalties and sanctions.
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Increases in the cost of raw materials, energy and other costs, limitations or disruptions to the supply of raw
materials and energy, and price mismatches between raw materials and our products may hurt our profitability
The manufacture of seamless steel pipe products requires substantial amounts of steelmaking raw materials and
energy; welded steel pipe products, in turn, are processed from steel coils and plates. The availability and pricing
of a significant portion of the raw materials and energy we require are subject to supply and demand conditions,
which can be volatile, and to tariffs and other government regulations, which can affect continuity of supply and
prices. In addition, disruptions, restrictions or limited availability of energy resources in markets where we have
significant operations could lead to higher costs of production and eventually to production cutbacks at our
facilities in such markets. For example, in early 2021 we suffered gas and power shortages in Texas caused by a
severe freeze affecting the United States and Mexico, which resulted in additional costs and production losses. At
any given time, we may be unable to obtain an adequate supply of critical raw materials with price and other
terms acceptable to us. The availability and prices of raw materials may also be negatively affected by new laws
and regulations, including import controls, sanctions and other trade restrictions, allocation by suppliers,
interruptions in production, accidents or natural disasters, armed conflicts, chronic climate change, changes in
exchange rates, worldwide price fluctuations, and the availability and cost of transportation. For further
information related to the impact on our business of the armed conflict in Ukraine see “Risks Relating to Our
Business and Industry - The Russia-Ukraine armed conflict may adversely affect our operations”. Raw material
prices could also be affected by the introduction of carbon prices or taxes, or as a result of changes in production
processes, such as an increased use of metal scrap, adopted by steelmaking companies seeking to reduce carbon
emissions. In addition, we may not be able to recover, partially or fully, increased costs of raw materials and
energy through increased selling prices for our products, or it may take an extended period of time to do so, and
limited availability could force us to curtail production, which could adversely affect our sales and profitability.
Our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected by low levels of capacity utilization or
failure to retain qualified workforce
Like other manufacturers of steel-related products, we have fixed and semi-fixed costs (e.g., labor and other
operating and maintenance costs) that cannot adjust rapidly to fluctuations in product demand for several
reasons, including operational constraints and regulatory restrictions. If demand for our products falls significantly,
or if we are unable to operate due to, for example, governmental measures or unavailability of workforce, these
costs may adversely affect our profitability and financial condition. For example, in response to the abrupt and
steep downturn of the oil and gas industry resulting from the oil crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we
were required to implement cost-containment measures and liquidity preservation initiatives, including reduction
of our operating activities in several jurisdictions, temporary closure of facilities in the United States and review
of our capital expenditure plans. Temporary suspensions of operations or closure of facilities generally lead to
layoffs of employees, as was our case during the oil crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, which may in turn give
rise to labor conflicts and impact operations. Cost containment measures may also affect profitability and result in
charges for asset impairments. In addition, in times of economic growth and high demand for our products we
may not be able to retain qualified workforce or hire additional employees soon enough. Moreover, certain
consequences of climate change, such as shifts in customer preferences, stigmatization of our industry or failure
to respond to shareholder demands for climate-related measures could negatively impact workforce management
and planning, adversely affecting employee attraction and retention. For example, during the post-pandemic
recovery period, when we brought production at our Bay City mill to full capacity, we faced some difficulties in
hiring qualified workforce. For more information, see “History and Development of the Company – Sales and
Marketing”.
Adverse economic or political conditions in the countries where we operate or sell our products and services may
decrease our sales or disrupt our manufacturing operations, thereby adversely affecting our revenues, profitability
and financial condition
We have significant operations in various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia,
Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Nigeria, Romania, Saudi Arabia and the United States, and we sell our products and
services throughout the world. Therefore, like other companies with worldwide operations, our business and
operations have been, and could in the future be, affected from time to time to varying degrees by political,
economic, social and public health developments and changes in laws and regulations. These developments and
changes may include, among others, nationalization, expropriation or forced divestiture of assets; restrictions on
production, imports and exports; antidumping or countervailing duties; travel, transportation or trade bans;
interruptions in the supply of essential energy inputs; currency exchange and/or transfer restrictions, inability or
increasing difficulties to repatriate income or capital or to make contract payments; inflation; devaluation; war or
other armed conflicts (including the Russia-Ukraine armed conflict and regional conflicts in the Middle East and
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Africa); civil unrest and local security concerns, including high incidences of crime and violence involving drug
trafficking organizations that threaten the safe operation of our facilities and operations; direct and indirect price
controls; tax increases and changes (including retroactive) in the interpretation, application or enforcement of tax
laws and other claims or challenges; cancellation of contract or property rights; and delays or denials of
governmental approvals. Both the likelihood of such occurrences and their overall impact upon us vary greatly
from country to country and are not predictable. Realization of these risks could have an adverse impact on the
results of operations and financial condition of our subsidiaries located in the affected country and, depending on
their materiality, on the results of operations and financial condition of Tenaris as a whole. For example, in March
2022, we recorded an impairment in the amount of approximately $14.9 million, fully impairing our investment in
a joint venture in Russia that we had established with PAO Severstal (“Severstal”) as a result of the designation of
Severstal’s controlling shareholder as a person subject to EU and UK sanctions. For more information on the
impact on our business of the armed conflict in Ukraine, see “Risks Relating to our Business and Industry – The
Russia-Ukraine armed conflict may adversely affect our operations”.
More specifically, Argentina and Mexico are countries in which we have significant operations and relevant risks.
Our business and operations in Argentina may be materially and adversely affected by economic, political, social,
fiscal and regulatory developments, including the following:
Macroeconomic and political conditions in Argentina may adversely affect our business and operations.
Increased state intervention in the stagnant economy, along with the introduction of changes to
government policies, including measures aimed at ensuring the sustainability of sovereign debt (including
debt with the International Monetary Fund and other international creditors); high and unpredictable
inflation rates and a high fiscal deficit in a highly indebted economy, coupled with other government
measures affecting investors’ confidence, could cause a drop in demand for our products in the domestic
market, adversely affecting our operations and financial results. Similarly, they could also negatively
impact the business and operations of our customers (oil and gas companies operating in Argentina) and
consequently our revenues and profitability.
Our business and operations in Argentina may be adversely affected by high inflation rates or by the
measures that may be adopted by the government to address inflation. In particular, increases in services
and labor costs could affect cost-competitiveness and margins, negatively impacting our results of
operations. An economic environment highly characterized by inflation could undermine Argentina’s
foreign competitiveness in international markets and negatively affect economic activity and employment
levels. Argentine inflation rate volatility makes it impossible to estimate with reasonable certainty the
extent to which our activity levels and results of operations could be affected in the future. In addition, an
increased level of labor demands in response to spiraling inflation could trigger higher levels of labor
conflicts, and eventually result in strikes or work stoppages. Any such disruption of operations could have
an adverse effect on our operations and financial results.
Other events that may have an adverse effect on our operations and financial results include increased
taxes, currency devaluation, exchange controls, restrictions on capital flows and export and import taxes
or restrictions. The Argentine Central Bank has tightened its control on transactions that would represent
capital inflows or outflows, forcing Argentine companies to repatriate export proceeds and limiting their
ability to transfer funds outside of Argentina. Argentine companies are required to repatriate export
proceeds from sales of goods and services (including U.S. dollars obtained through advance payment and
pre-financing facilities) and convert such proceeds into Argentine pesos at the official exchange rate. In
turn, Argentine companies must obtain prior Central Bank authorization, which is rarely (if ever) granted,
to access the foreign exchange market to pay for imports of services from related parties or to make
dividend or royalty payments. The Argentine government limits the import of goods and services by
controlling access to the foreign exchange market. In accordance with the current goods and services
import control system, in place since November 1, 2022, the Argentine authorities may, or may not, clear
certain import payments and determine the payment terms. If control systems are maintained or are
further tightened, our operations could be adversely affected. As the context of volatility and uncertainty
remains in place as of the date of this annual report, additional regulations or restrictions that could be
imposed by the Argentine government could further restrict our ability to access the official foreign
exchange market, and expose us to the risk of losses arising from fluctuations in the ARS/USD exchange
rate, or cause disruptions to our operations due to lack of imported raw materials and other inputs, or
affect our ability to finance and even carry out major investments in Argentina, or impair our ability to
convert and transfer outside the country funds generated by Argentine subsidiaries to pay dividends or
royalties or make other offshore payments. For additional information on current Argentine exchange
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controls and restrictions see “Additional Information – Exchange Controls – Argentina” and note 28
“Foreign exchange control measures in Argentina” of our audited consolidated financial statements
included in this annual report.
In recent years, our operations in Argentina experienced constraints in their electricity and natural gas
supply requirements on many occasions. Shortages of energy and natural gas in Argentina have led in the
past (and could lead in the future) to production cutbacks negatively affecting our revenues and
profitability; we could also face increased costs when using alternative sources of energy.
In Mexico, our business could be materially and adversely affected by economic, political, social, fiscal and
regulatory developments, including the following:
The Mexican government exercises significant influence over the Mexican economy and, therefore,
governmental actions concerning the economy and state-owned enterprises could have a significant
impact on Mexico’s private sector and on our Mexican-related operations.
We have a significant credit exposure to Petróleos Mexicanos S.A. de C.V. (“Pemex”), a Mexican state-
owned entity and our main customer in Mexico. Starting in 2019 and through 2020, we built a hefty
balance of accounts receivable with Pemex and we opted to sell some of our Pemex receivables with a
discount; our exposure to Pemex remained high during 2022 and early 2023. Pemex, nevertheless,
continues to maintain a regular payment flow and enabling alternative payment methods, including
factoring structures. If we are not able to reduce our exposure to Pemex and Pemex defaults on its
payments, our revenues and profitability would be adversely affected.
Our Mexican operations could also be affected by criminal violence, primarily due to the activities of drug
cartels and related organized crime that Mexico has experienced and may continue to experience. The
city of Veracruz, where our facility is located, has experienced several incidents of violence. Although the
Mexican government has implemented various security measures and has strengthened its military and
police forces, drug-related crime continues to exist in Mexico. Our business may be materially and
adversely affected by these activities, their possible escalation and the violence associated with them.
In the last few years, the Mexican government made various attempts to modify rules and regulations
governing the energy market in Mexico with potential impact on energy supply and its cost. In March
2021, the Mexican Congress approved a significant reform to the energy market in Mexico. Among other
changes, the new Energy Industry Law (“LIE”) grants priority to Mexico’s state-owned electric power
generation and distribution company (“CFE”) over private generation competitors in the supply of electric
power to the Mexican market and mandates a revision of power generation and transaction agreements
between CFE and independent electric power suppliers. In addition, the LIE eliminates mandatory power
supply auctions for energy supplies requiring the use of CFE’s distribution network, relaxes the
requirements for the granting of clean energy certificates in favor of CFE, and imposes serious restrictions
on the renewable energy generation system through self-supply, widely used by private companies. The
constitutionality of the new LIE was challenged in court, but on April 7, 2022, the Mexican Supreme
Court of Justice rejected the request in a very tight decision. After the Supreme Court's decision, several
participants continued seeking injunctive reliefs against the LIE on a case-by-case basis. In addition, in
September 2021, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador submitted to Congress a constitutional reform
proposal of the electricity sector, which seeks to reverse the legal framework derived from the 2013
constitutional energy reform that opened the sector to private investment. On April 18, 2022, the
Mexican Congress rejected the constitutional reform proposal of the electricity sector, as the ruling party
failed to obtain the required two-third affirmative vote. More recently, on June 14, 2022, the Mexican
Secretary of Energy (“SENER”) instructed two decentralized bodies, the Centro Nacional de Control del
Gas Natural (“CENAGAS”), which regulates the natural gas storage and transportation system, and the
Energy Regulation Commission (“CRE”), to adopt certain measures that would have put pressure on
CENAGAS’ customers to buy imported natural gas from CFE, Pemex or other state-controlled providers,
to the detriment of private suppliers. If adopted, those measures would have affected the purchase of
energy for certain natural gas injection points in the U.S.-Mexican border. Tubos de Acero de México S.A.
(“Tamsa”) challenged this initiative in court and obtained injunctive relief against the application of those
measures. In January 2023, the Mexican Supreme Court of Justice confirmed the general suspension of
SENER’s resolution until a final decision is made on the lawfulness of the government’s
measures. Uncertainty remains as to whether the Mexican government or any of its decentralized bodies
will seek any new reform of the energy market rules and regulations or adopt any measure that may
negatively affect the energy supply or increase its cost. Any such new amendment or measures could
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negatively affect the operations of Tamsa and/or Techgen S.A. de C.V. (“Techgen”), the power plant in
which Tenaris holds a 22% equity interest and which supplies electricity for most of our Mexican
operations and, consequently, on the results of operations and financial conditions of our businesses in
Mexico.
In the past, our operations in Mexico were disrupted due to union-led stoppages resulting from an
internal dispute within the local union. Although our Mexican operations have not experienced any
further disruptions caused by employee stoppages since 2020, we cannot assure that further disruptions
will not occur in the future. Any future stoppage, strike, disruption of operations or new collective
bargaining agreements could result in lost sales and could increase our costs, thereby affecting our results
of operations.
The Russia-Ukraine armed conflict may adversely affect our operations
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a military attack on Ukraine. In response, the United States, the European
Union and the United Kingdom, among other countries, have imposed a wave of sanctions against certain
Russian institutions, companies and citizens. The Russian Government has retaliated by banning airlines from its
airspace and has ordered economic counter measures, including restrictions on residents transferring foreign
currency abroad. Russia is a major supplier of oil and gas in Europe and worldwide, and Russia and Ukraine are
both major global suppliers of internationally traded steelmaking raw materials and semi-finished steel products.
As a result of the armed conflict and related sanctions, energy and commodity prices have spiked upwards and
foreign trade transactions involving Russian and Ukrainian counterparties have been severely affected. Although it
is hard to predict how energy and commodity prices will behave as the conflict unfolds, higher prices and possible
shortages of energy and raw materials used in our steelmaking operations (including natural gas and electric
energy, particularly in Europe, steel scrap, pig iron, DRI, hot briquetted iron (“HBI”), ferroalloys, steel bars, coils
and plates) would result in higher production costs and potential plant stoppages, affecting our profitability and
results of operations. As a result of the economic sanctions imposed on Russia, we or our contractors (including
shipping companies) may not be able to continue purchasing products from, or making payments to, Ukrainian or
Russian suppliers or counterparties; and we may not be able to promptly procure such raw materials from other
suppliers, or we may be required to purchase raw materials at increased prices.
In addition, we have suspended any sales to Russian customers or purchases from Russian suppliers that would
breach applicable sanctions, and we are exploring alternatives with respect to potential relocation or closure of
our representative office in Moscow, which is currently not operative. Furthermore, in March 2022, we recorded
an impairment in the amount of approximately $14.9 million, fully impairing our investment in our joint venture in
Russia with Severstal.
If we do not successfully implement our business strategy, our ability to grow, our competitive position and our
sales and profitability may suffer
We plan to continue implementing our business strategy of consolidating our position as a leading global supplier
of integrated product and service solutions to the energy and other industries and adapting to the energy
transition through reducing the carbon emissions in our operations and developing and supplying products and
services for low-carbon energy applications, as well as continuing to pursue strategic investment opportunities.
Any of the components of our overall business strategy could cost more than anticipated (including as a result of
increasing regulatory requirements aimed at transitioning to a lower-carbon economy), may not be successfully
implemented or could be delayed or abandoned. For example, we may fail to create sufficient differentiation in
our Rig Direct® services to compensate the added costs of providing such services, or fail to find suitable
investment opportunities, including acquisition targets that enable us to continue to grow and maintain or
improve our competitive position.
Even if we successfully implement our business strategy, it may not yield the expected results, or decisions by our
joint venture partners may frustrate our initiatives. For example, in November 2022, we entered into an
agreement with JFE Holdings Inc. (“JFE”), our partner in NKKTubes K.K. (“NKKTubes”), to terminate our joint
venture and liquidate NKKTubes. For further information on the termination of the NKKTubes joint venture,
please refer to note 35 “Other relevant information - Agreement to terminate NKKTubes joint venture” of our
audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report. In July 2022, we entered into an effective
agreement to acquire Benteler Steel & Tube Manufacturing Corporation, a U.S. producer of seamless steel pipes
owned by Benteler International A.G. (“Benteler”). The agreement provided, however, that either party could
unilaterally terminate the agreement if the conditions to closing had not been satisfied by January 3, 2023, and in
February 2023, Benteler exercised its right to unilaterally terminate, effective immediately, the acquisition
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agreement and, accordingly, the transaction did not proceed. For further information, please refer to note 35
“Other relevant information - Agreement for acquisition of Benteler Steel & Tube Manufacturing Corporation” of
our audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
Future acquisitions, strategic partnerships and capital investments may not perform in accordance with
expectations or may disrupt our operations and hurt our profits
One element of our business strategy is to identify and pursue growth-enhancing strategic opportunities. As part
of that strategy, we regularly make significant capital investments and acquire interests in, or businesses of,
various companies. Consistent with our growth strategy, we intend to continue considering strategic acquisitions,
investments and partnerships from time to time to expand our operations and establish a local presence in our
markets. We must necessarily base any assessment of potential acquisitions, joint ventures and capital investments
on assumptions with respect to timing, profitability, market and customer behavior and other matters that may
subsequently prove to be incorrect. For example, we negotiated the terms for our $1.0 billion acquisition of IPSCO
Tubulars Inc. (“IPSCO”) in early 2019 based on assumptions made at that time, but due to the length of the
antitrust review process, we were able to complete the acquisition only in 2020 under materially worse market
circumstances. Furthermore, in November 2021 we reached a preliminary agreement with JFE to amicably
terminate our joint venture and cease NKKTubes’ operations in June 2022; management determined that the
parties’ decision to terminate the NKKTubes joint venture constituted an impairment indicator and accordingly
conducted an impairment test, recognizing a charge of approximately $57 million, impacting NKKTubes’ property,
plant and equipment and intangible assets. For more information, refer to note 5 “Impairment charge”, and note
35 “Other relevant information - Agreement to terminate NKKTubes joint venture”, both to our audited
consolidated financial statements included in this annual report. Our past or future acquisitions, significant
investments and alliances may not perform in accordance with our expectations and could adversely affect our
operations and profitability. In addition, new demands on our existing organization and personnel resulting from
the integration of new acquisitions could disrupt our operations and adversely affect our operations and
profitability. Moreover, as part of future acquisitions, we may acquire assets that are unrelated to our business,
and we may not be able to integrate these assets or sell them under favorable terms and conditions.
Disruptions to our manufacturing processes could adversely affect our operations, customer service levels and
financial results
Our steel pipe manufacturing processes depend on the operation of critical steelmaking equipment, such as
electric arc furnaces (“EAF”), continuous casters, rolling mills, heat treatment and various operations that support
them, such as our power generation facilities. Despite the investments we make to maintain critical production
equipment, such equipment may incur downtime as a result of unanticipated failures or other events, such as
fires, explosions, floods, earthquakes, accidents and severe weather conditions.
Similarly, natural disasters or severe weather conditions, including those related to climate change could
significantly damage our production facilities and general infrastructure or affect the normal course of business.
For example, our Mexican production facility located in Veracruz is located in a region prone to earthquakes, and
our Bay City facility in Texas, United States is located in an area prone to strong winds and hurricanes, and
occasional floods. More generally, changing weather patterns and climatic conditions in recent years have added
to the unpredictability and frequency of natural disasters. For more information on the risks associated with
climate-change, see “Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry – The physical risks resulting from climate
change, including extreme weather conditions and shifts in weather patterns, have in the past and may in the
future adversely affect our operations and financial results”.
Our operations may also be adversely affected as a result of work stoppages or other labor conflicts. In the past,
our operations in Mexico were disrupted due to union-led stoppages resulting from an internal dispute within the
local union. Although our Mexican operations have not experienced any further disruptions caused by employee
stoppages since 2020, we cannot assure that further disruptions will not occur in the future. In addition, in some
of the countries in which we have significant production facilities (e.g., Argentina and Brazil), significant
inflationary pressures and higher tax burdens could increase labor demands and could eventually generate higher
levels of labor conflicts, which may result in operational disruptions.
In addition, epidemics and other public health crises may disrupt our operations. For example, in response to the
COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, several countries, including countries where Tenaris has operations (such as
Argentina, China, Colombia, Italy, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and the United States) took mitigation and containment
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measures, including bans on business activities and temporary closure of industrial facilities and, accordingly,
some of our facilities or production lines were closed or shutdown during 2020.
Some of the previously described emergency situations could result in damage to property, delays in production or
shipments and, in extreme cases, death or injury to persons. Any of the foregoing could create liability for Tenaris.
To the extent that lost production or delays in shipments cannot be compensated for by unaffected facilities, such
events could have an adverse effect on our profitability and financial condition. Additionally, we do not carry
business interruption insurance, and the insurance we maintain for property damage and general liability may not
be adequate or available to protect us under such events, its coverage may be limited, or the amount of our
insurance may be less than the related loss. For more information on our insurance coverage see “Information on
the Company – Business overview – Insurance”.
We may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if we must reassess our goodwill or other assets as
a result of changes in assumptions underlying the carrying value of certain assets, particularly as a consequence of
deteriorating market conditions
Assets that are subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Intangible assets with indefinite useful life, including
goodwill, are subject to impairment tests following IAS 36. Impairment tests may result in impairment charges, as
shown below:
In 2020, we recognized goodwill for approximately $357 million in connection with our acquisition of IPSCO
in January 2020. As a result of the severe deterioration of business conditions and in light of the presence of
impairment indicators for our U.S. operations, we subsequently recorded impairment charges as of March
31, 2020, for an aggregate amount of approximately $622 million.
In December 2021, we recorded a charge of $57 million in connection with the expected termination of the
NKKTubes joint venture.
In March 2022, in light of the armed conflict in Ukraine and the designation of Severstal’s controlling
shareholder as a person subject to EU and UK sanctions, we recorded an impairment in the amount of
approximately $14.9 million, fully impairing our investment in our joint venture in Russia with Severstal. For
more information on Tenaris’s operations involving Russia, see “Key Information – Risk Factors – Risks
Relating to Our Business and Industry – The Russia-Ukraine armed conflict may adversely affect our
operations”.
In September, 2022, mainly due to the lower expectations for steel demand and market steel prices,
together with a worsened global macroeconomic situation that derived in an increase in discount rates, we
wrote down our investment in Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A.(“Usiminas”) by $19.1 million.
In December 2022, in the presence of impairment indicators, the Company conducted impairment tests,
reviewed the values of certain idle assets in its subsidiaries and recorded impairment charges of $76.7
million.
As of December 31, 2022, goodwill amounted to $1,085 million corresponding mainly ($920 million) to the
acquisition of Hydril Company (“Hydril”) in 2007 and is allocated to Hydril, Siderca and Tamsa cash generating
units (“CGU”).
For more information on impairment charges, please refer to note 5 “Impairment charge”, note 13 “Investments
in non-consolidated companies” and note 35 “Other relevant information - Agreement to terminate NKKTubes
joint venture” to our audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
Our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected by movements in exchange rates
As a global company we manufacture and sell products throughout the world and a portion of our business is
carried out in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency.
As a result, we are exposed to foreign exchange rate risk. Changes in currency values and foreign exchange
regulations could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. For information on our foreign
exchange rate risk, please see “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk – Foreign Exchange
Rate Risk”.
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Changes in applicable tax regulations and resolutions of tax disputes could negatively affect our financial results
We are subject to tax laws in numerous foreign jurisdictions where we operate. The integrated nature of our
worldwide operations can produce conflicting claims from revenue authorities in different countries as to the
profits to be taxed in the individual countries, including disputes relating to transfer pricing. Most of the
jurisdictions in which we operate have double tax treaties with foreign jurisdictions, which provide a framework
for mitigating the impact of double taxation on our results. However, mechanisms developed to resolve such
conflicting claims are largely untried and can be expected to be very lengthy.
In recent years, tax authorities around the world have increased their scrutiny of companies’ tax filings and have
become more rigid in exercising any discretion they may have. As part of this, in 2015, the Organization for
Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) proposed a number of tax law changes under its Base
Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”) Action Plans to address issues of transparency, coherence and substance.
Most of the countries in which we operate have already implemented those changes within their own domestic
tax legislations.
In 2019, the OECD launched a new initiative on behalf of the G20 under the format of a two pillars solution: Pillar
One, aimed at minimizing profit shifting by working towards a global tax framework that ensures that corporate
income taxes are paid where consumption takes place, and Pillar Two, aimed at introducing a global standard on
minimum taxation, both combined with new tax dispute resolution processes. This project achieved OECD political
consensus in October 2021. Pillar Two is scheduled to apply starting in 2024, while detailed principles on Pillar
One are still under discussion.
At the EU level, the European Commission adopted in 2016 its Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (“ATAD”), later
updated, modified and expanded by ATAD 2, which seeks to prevent tax avoidance by companies and to ensure
that companies pay appropriate taxes in the markets where profits are effectively made and business is effectively
performed. In addition, the European Commission drafted a directive aiming to avoid the use of shell entities
(ATAD 3), which, if approved and adopted by all EU members, would become effective in 2024. Also, the
European Commission adopted in December 2022 another directive to impose a global minimum taxation for
multinational companies in the Union, following Pillar Two OECD’s initiative. The new directive would become
effective as from 2024.
Changes to tax laws and regulations in the countries where we operate require us to continually assess our
organizational structure and could lead to increased risk of international tax disputes.
Our interpretation and application of the tax laws could differ from that of the relevant governmental taxing
authority, which could result in the payment of additional taxes, penalties or interest, negatively affecting our
profitability and financial condition. Significant uncertainties remain in relation to the potential adoption of the
new regulations that might result from evolving initiatives like those launched by the OECD and the EU in relation
to international taxation that could impact negatively our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
If we do not comply with laws and regulations designed to combat corruption in countries in which we sell our
products, we could become subject to governmental investigations, fines, penalties or other sanctions and to
private lawsuits and our sales and profitability could suffer
We operate and conduct business globally, including in certain countries known to experience high levels of
corruption. Although we are committed to conducting business in a legal and ethical manner in compliance with
local and international statutory requirements and standards applicable to our business, there is a risk that our
employees, representatives, associates, affiliates, or other persons may take actions that violate applicable laws
and regulations that generally prohibit offering or making of improper payments to any individual, including to
government officials, for the purpose of obtaining a benefit or undue advantage or keeping business, as stated by
the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”). Investigations by government authorities may occupy
considerable management time and attention, weaken company compliance culture and result in significant
expenditures, fines, penalties or other sanctions, as well as private lawsuits. For information on matters related to
the Company Business Conduct Compliance Program, please refer to our website on the matter
https://www.tenaris.com/en/sustainability/governance-and-ethics/.
For example, upon learning that Brazilian, Italian and Swiss authorities were investigating whether certain
payments were made prior to 2014 from accounts of entities presumably associated with affiliates of the
Company to accounts allegedly linked to individuals related to Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (“Petrobras”) and whether
any such payments were intended to benefit Confab Industrial S.A. (“Confab”), the Audit Committee of the
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Company's board of directors engaged external counsel in connection with the Company’s review of these
matters. In addition, the Company voluntarily notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and
the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) in October 2016. The Company conducted, with the assistance of external
counsel, an internal investigation and found no evidence corroborating any involvement by the Company or its
directors, officers or employees in respect of improper payments. An internal investigation commissioned by
Petrobras also found no evidence that Confab obtained any unfair commercial benefit or advantage from
Petrobras in return for payments, including improperly obtained contracts. On June 2, 2022, the Company
resolved the investigation by the SEC and the DOJ informed that it had closed its parallel inquiry without taking
action. Under the settlement with the SEC, the Company neither admits nor denies the SEC’s findings and on
June 24, 2022, paid $53.1 million in disgorgement and prejudgment interest and $25 million for a civil penalty to
conclude the matter.
For information on matters related to the Petrobras-related proceedings and claims, please see “Consolidated
Statements and Other Financial Information – Legal Proceedings”.
The cost of complying with environmental regulations and potential environmental and product liabilities may
increase our operating costs and negatively impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and
prospects
We are subject to a wide range of local, state, provincial and national laws, local and international regulations,
permit requirements and decrees relating to the protection of human health and the environment, including laws
and regulations relating to hazardous materials and radioactive materials and environmental protection governing
air emissions, water discharges and waste management. Laws and regulations protecting the environment have
become increasingly complex and more stringent and expensive to implement in recent years. Additionally,
international environmental requirements vary. While standards in the European Union, Canada, and Japan are
generally comparable to (or more stringent than) U.S. standards, other nations, particularly developing nations,
including China, have substantially fewer or less rigorous requirements that may give competitors in such nations
a competitive advantage. It is possible that any international agreement to regulate emissions may provide
exemptions and lesser standards for developing nations. In such case, we may be at a competitive disadvantage
relative to competitors having more or all of their production in such developing nations.
Environmental laws and regulations may, in some cases, impose strict liability rendering a person liable for
damages to natural resources or threats to public health and safety without regard to negligence or fault. Some
environmental laws provide for joint and several strict liability for remediation of spills and releases of hazardous
substances. These laws and regulations may expose us to liability for the conduct of or conditions caused by
others or for acts that were in compliance with all applicable laws at the time they were performed.
Compliance with applicable requirements and the adoption of new requirements could have a material adverse
effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The costs and ultimate impact
of complying with environmental laws and regulations are not always clearly known or determinable since
regulations under some of these laws have not yet been promulgated or are undergoing revision. The
expenditures necessary to remain in compliance with these laws and regulations, including site or other
remediation costs, or costs incurred as a result of potential violations of environmental laws could have a material
adverse effect on our financial condition and profitability. While we incur and will continue to incur expenditures
to comply with applicable laws and regulations, there always remains a risk that environmental incidents or
accidents may occur that may negatively affect our reputation or our operations.
Our oil and gas casing, tubing and line pipe products are sold primarily for use in oil and gas drilling, gathering,
transportation, processing and power generation facilities, which are subject to inherent risks, including well
failures, line pipe leaks, blowouts, bursts and fires, that could result in death, personal injury, property damage,
environmental pollution or loss of production. Any of these hazards and risks can result in environmental
liabilities, personal injury claims and property damage from the release of hydrocarbons.
Defects in specialty tubing products could result in death, personal injury, property damage, environmental
pollution, damage to equipment and facilities or loss of production.
We normally warrant the oilfield products and specialty tubing products we sell or distribute in accordance with
customer specifications, but as we pursue our business strategy of providing customers with additional services,
such as Rig Direct®, we may be required to warrant that the goods we sell and services we provide are fit for
their intended purpose. Actual or claimed defects in our products may give rise to claims against us for losses
suffered by our customers and expose us to claims for damages. The insurance we maintain will not be available
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in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct, in other cases may not be adequate or available to protect us in
the event of a claim, its coverage may be limited, canceled or otherwise terminated, or the amount of our
insurance may be less than the related impact on enterprise value after a loss. Similarly, our sales of tubes and
components for the automotive industry subject us to potential product liability risks that could extend to being
held liable for the costs of the recall of automobiles sold by car manufacturers and their distributors.
Limitations on our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, including our trade secrets, could cause a loss
in revenue and any competitive advantage we hold
Some of our products or services, and the processes we use to produce or provide them, have been granted
patent protection, have patent applications pending, or are trade secrets. Our business may be adversely affected
if our patents are unenforceable, the claims allowed under our patents are not sufficient to protect our
technology, our patent applications are denied or our trade secrets are not adequately protected. Our competitors
may be able to independently develop technology that is similar to ours without infringing on our patents or
gaining access to our trade secrets, which could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and
cash flows.
Cyberattacks could have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations
We rely heavily on information systems to conduct our operations and digital technologies have an increasingly
significant role across our business. Although we devote significant resources to protect our systems and data and
we continually monitor external developments and available information on threats and security incidents, we
have experienced and will continue to experience varying degrees of cyber incidents in the normal conduct of our
business, which may occasionally include sophisticated cybersecurity threats such as unauthorized access to data
and systems, loss or destruction of data, computer viruses or other malicious code, phishing, spoofing and/or
cyberattacks. These threats often arise from numerous sources, not all of which are within our control, such as
fraud or malice from third parties, including fraud involving business email compromises, failures of computer
servers or other accidental technological failures, electrical or telecommunication outages or other damage to our
property or assets.
Cybersecurity threats represent one of the most significant risks for most businesses. Cyberattack attempts
continued to increase throughout 2022 in the post-pandemic context, primarily due to widespread adoption of
remote work practices among our employees, customers and suppliers and the increasing digitalization of work.
Cybersecurity was a major topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum's annual 2023 meeting in Davos,
Switzerland, where experts warned that cyberattacks are increasing in sophistication and frequency and called for
a global response to cybersecurity threats. Microsoft has indicated that the manufacturing industry is the industry
most exposed to ransomware attacks. For example, in 2022, we suffered seven cybersecurity attacks, none of
which led to known breaches of our business-critical IT systems and, as such, did not result in any material
business impact. In this context, we continue to seek to improve cybersecurity controls, processes and procedures
to monitor, detect and respond to hacking, malware infection, cybersecurity compromise and other risks. In
addition, we continued with cybersecurity awareness and ethical phishing campaigns aimed at protecting us
against cyberthreats, and tailored cybersecurity training programs addressed to our executives and employees. In
order to improve the capacity to bounce back quickly from a cyber-incident, Tenaris has also adopted cyber-
resilience as part of its cybersecurity strategy.
Given the rapidly evolving nature of cyberthreats, there can be no assurance that the systems we have designed
to prevent or limit the effects of cyber incidents or attacks will be adequate, and such incidents or attacks could
have a material adverse impact on our systems. While we attempt to mitigate these risks, we remain vulnerable to
additional known or unknown threats, including theft, misplacement or loss of data, programming errors,
employee errors and/or dishonest behavior that could potentially lead to the compromising of sensitive
information, improper use of our systems or networks, as well as unauthorized access, use, disclosure,
modification or destruction of such information, systems and/or networks. If our systems for protecting against
cybersecurity risks are circumvented or breached, this could also result in disruptions to our business operations
(including but not limited to, defective products, production downtimes or loss of productivity), access to our
financial reporting systems, the loss of access to critical data or systems, misuse or corruption of critical data and
proprietary information (including our intellectual property and customer data), as well as damage to our
reputation with our customers and the market, failure to meet customer requirements, customer dissatisfaction
and/or regulatory fines and penalties (including for inadequate protection of personal data and/or failure to notify
the competent authorities for such breach), damages and harm to the environment and people, or other financial
costs and losses. In addition, given that cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, we will be required to devote
additional resources in the future to enhance our protective measures or to investigate and/or remediate any
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cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Additionally, although we have considered contract insurance coverage options for
cyber risk, we do not currently maintain cybersecurity insurance, and the insurance we carry for property damage
and general liability may not be adequate or available to protect us from damages derived from cyberthreats or
coverage may be limited. Moreover, any investigation of a cyberattack would take time before completion, during
which we would not necessarily know the extent of the actual or potential harm or how best to remediate it, and
certain errors or actions could be repeated or compounded before duly discovered and remediated (all or any of
which could further increase the costs and consequences arising out of such cyberattack). In addition, failure to
adequately and timely monitor our hardware and software systems and applications to prevent or manage
technology obsolescence risks may result in increased costs, increased operational risk of service failure, loss of
technology competitiveness and reputational risk.
Risks Relating to the Structure of the Company
The Company’s dividend payments depend on the results of operations and financial condition of its subsidiaries
and could be restricted by legal, contractual or other limitations or tax changes
The Company is a holding company and conducts all its operations through subsidiaries. Dividends or other
intercompany transfers of funds from those subsidiaries are the Company’s primary source of funds to pay its
expenses, debt service and dividends and to repurchase shares or ADSs.
The ability of the Company’s subsidiaries to pay dividends and make other payments to us will depend on their
results of operations and financial condition. If earnings and cash flows of the Company’s operating subsidiaries
are substantially reduced, the Company may not be in a position to meet its operational needs or to pay
dividends. In addition, such dividends and other payments could be restricted by applicable corporate and other
laws and regulations, including those imposing foreign exchange controls or restrictions on the repatriation of
capital or the making of dividend payments, and agreements and commitments of such subsidiaries. For
information concerning potential restrictions on our ability to collect dividends from certain subsidiaries, see “Risks
Relating to Our Business and Industry – Adverse economic or political conditions in the countries where we
operate or sell our products and services may decrease our sales or disrupt our manufacturing operations, thereby
adversely affecting our revenues, profitability and financial condition” and “Financial Information – Consolidated
Statements and Other Financial Information – Dividend Policy”.
The Company’s ability to pay dividends to shareholders is subject to legal and other requirements and restrictions
in effect at the holding company level. For example, the Company may only pay dividends out of net profits,
retained earnings and distributable reserves and premiums, each as defined and calculated in accordance with
Luxembourg law and regulations. In addition, the Company’s dividend distributions (which are currently imputed
to a special tax reserve and are therefore not subject to Luxembourg withholding tax) may be subject to
Luxembourg withholding tax if current Luxembourg tax law were to change.
The Company’s controlling shareholder may be able to take actions that do not reflect the will or best interests of
other shareholders
As of the date of this annual report, San Faustin beneficially owned 60.45% of our outstanding voting shares.
Rocca & Partners Stichting Administratiekantoor Aandelen San Faustin (“RP STAK”), holds voting rights in San
Faustin sufficient to control San Faustin. As a result, RP STAK is indirectly able to elect a substantial majority of the
members of the Company’s board of directors and has the power to determine the outcome of most actions
requiring shareholder approval, including, subject to the requirements of Luxembourg law, the payment of
dividends. The decisions of the controlling shareholder may not reflect the will or best interest of other
shareholders. In addition, the Company’s articles of association permit the Company’s board of directors to waive,
limit or suppress preemptive rights in certain cases. Accordingly, the Company’s controlling shareholder may
cause its board of directors to approve in certain cases an issuance of shares for consideration without preemptive
rights, thereby diluting the minority interest in the Company. See “Risks Relating to shares and ADSs – Holders of
shares and ADSs in the United States may not be able to exercise preemptive rights in certain cases”.
Risks Relating to shares and ADSs
Holders of shares or ADSs may not have access to as much information about the Company as they would in the
case of a U.S. domestic issuer
There may be less publicly available information about the Company than is regularly published by or about U.S.
domestic issuers. Also, corporate and securities regulations governing Luxembourg companies may not be as
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extensive as those in effect in other jurisdictions and U.S. securities regulations applicable to foreign private
issuers, such as the Company, differ in certain respects from those applicable to U.S. domestic issuers.
Furthermore, IFRS, the accounting standards in accordance with which the Company prepares its consolidated
financial statements, differ in certain material aspects from U.S. GAAP. For a summary of the significant ways in
which the Company’s corporate governance practices differ from the corporate governance standards required
for domestic companies by the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), see “Corporate Governance Statement –
Summary of differences with NYSE standards”.
Holders of ADSs may not be able to exercise, or may encounter difficulties in the exercise of, certain rights
afforded to shareholders
Certain shareholders’ rights under Luxembourg law, including the rights to participate and vote at general
meetings of shareholders, to include items on the agenda for the general meetings of shareholders, to receive
dividends and distributions, to bring actions, to examine our books and records and to exercise appraisal rights
may not be available to holders of ADSs, or may be subject to restrictions and special procedures for their
exercise, as holders of ADSs only have those rights that are expressly granted to them in the deposit agreement.
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as depositary under the ADS deposit agreement, or the Depositary,
through its custodian agent, is the registered shareholder of the deposited shares underlying the ADSs, and
therefore only the Depositary can exercise the shareholders’ rights in connection with the deposited shares. For
example, if the Company makes a distribution in the form of securities, the Depositary is allowed, at its discretion,
to sell the right to acquire those securities on your behalf and to instead distribute the net proceeds to you. Also,
under certain circumstances, such as the Company’s failure to provide the Depositary with voting materials on a
timely basis, you may not be able to vote at general meetings of shareholders by giving instructions to the
Depositary. If the Depositary does not receive voting instructions from the holder of ADSs by the prescribed
deadline, or the instructions are not in proper form, then the Depositary shall deem such holder of ADSs to have
instructed the Depositary to vote the underlying shares represented by ADSs in favor of any proposals or
recommendations of the Company (including any recommendation by the Company to vote such underlying
shares on any given issue in accordance with the majority shareholder vote on that issue), for which purposes the
Depositary shall issue a proxy to a person appointed by the Company to vote such underlying shares represented
by ADSs in favor of any proposals or recommendations of the Company. Under the ADS deposit agreement, no
instruction shall be deemed given and no proxy shall be given with respect to any matter as to which the
Company informs the Depositary that (i) it does not wish such proxy given, (ii) it has knowledge that substantial
opposition exists with respect to the action to be taken at the meeting, or (iii) the matter materially and adversely
affects the rights of the holders of ADSs.
Holders of shares and ADSs in the United States may not be able to exercise preemptive rights in certain cases
Pursuant to Luxembourg corporate law, existing shareholders of the Company are generally entitled to
preferential subscription rights (preemptive rights) in the event of capital increases and issues of shares against
cash contributions. Under the Company’s articles of association, the board of directors has been authorized to
waive, limit or suppress such preemptive subscription rights. Notwithstanding the waiver of any preemptive
subscription rights, any issuance of shares for cash within the limits of the authorized share capital shall be subject
to the preemptive subscription rights of existing shareholders, except (i) any issuance of shares (including without
limitation, the direct issuance of shares or upon the exercise of options, rights convertible into shares, or similar
instruments convertible or exchangeable into shares) against a contribution other than in cash; and (ii) any
issuance of shares (including by way of free shares or at discount), up to an amount of 1.5% of the issued share
capital of the Company, to directors, officers, agents, employees of the Company, its direct or indirect subsidiaries
or its affiliates (or, collectively, the beneficiaries), including without limitation, the direct issuance of shares or
upon the exercise of options, rights convertible into shares or similar instruments convertible or exchangeable into
shares, issued for the purpose of compensation or incentive of the beneficiaries or in relation thereto (which the
board of directors shall be authorized to issue upon such terms and conditions as it deems fit). For further details,
see “Corporate Governance Statement – Corporate Governance”.
Holders of ADSs in the United States may, in any event, not be able to exercise any preemptive rights, if granted,
for shares underlying their ADSs unless additional shares and ADSs are registered under the U.S. Securities Act of
1933, as amended, (“Securities Act”), with respect to those rights, or an exemption from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act is available. The Company intends to evaluate, at the time of any rights
offering, the costs and potential liabilities associated with the exercise by holders of shares and ADSs of the
preemptive rights for shares, and any other factors it considers appropriate at the time, and then to make a
decision as to whether to register additional shares. The Company may decide not to register any additional
shares, requiring a sale by the Depositary of the holders’ rights and a distribution of the proceeds thereof. Should
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the Depositary not be permitted or otherwise be unable to sell preemptive rights, the rights may be allowed to
lapse with no consideration to be received by the holders of the ADSs.
It may be difficult to obtain or enforce judgments against the Company outside Luxembourg
The Company is a société anonyme organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and most of its
assets are located in other jurisdictions. Furthermore, most of the Company’s directors and officers reside in other
jurisdictions. As a result, investors may not be able to effect service of process upon the Company or its directors
or officers. Investors may also not be able to enforce against the Company or its directors or officers in the
investors’ domestic courts, judgments predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the domestic laws of the
investors’ home countries. Likewise, it may be difficult for investors not domiciled in Luxembourg to bring an
original action in a Luxembourg court predicated upon the civil liability provisions of other securities laws,
including U.S. federal securities laws, against the Company, its directors or its officers. There is also uncertainty
with regard to the enforceability of original actions of civil liabilities predicated upon the civil liability provisions of
securities laws, including U.S. federal securities laws, outside the jurisdiction where such judgments have been
rendered; and enforceability will be subject to compliance with procedural requirements under applicable local
law, including the condition that the judgment does not violate the public policy of the applicable jurisdiction.
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Information on the Company
Overview
Tenaris is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipe products and related services for the world’s
energy industry and other industrial applications. Our customers include most of the world’s leading oil & gas
companies, and we operate an integrated network of steel pipe manufacturing, research, finishing and service
facilities with industrial operations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Although our operations are focused on serving the oil & gas industry, we also supply pipes and tubular
components for non-energy applications. We develop and supply products and services for low-carbon energy
applications such as geothermal wells, waste-to-energy (bio-energy) power plants, hydrogen storage and
transportation, and carbon capture and storage.
Through an integrated global network of R&D, manufacturing, and service facilities, and a team of 25,000 people
worldwide, we work with our customers to meet their needs in a timely manner, observing the highest levels of
product performance and reliability.
History and Development of the Company
The Company
The Company is a société anonyme organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It was
established on December 17, 2001. The Company’s registered office is located at 26 Boulevard Royal, 4th Floor, L-
2449, Luxembourg. Its agent for U.S. federal securities law purposes is Tenaris Global Services (U.S.A.)
Corporation (“TEUS”), located at 2200 West Loop South, Suite 800, Houston, TX 77027.
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Tenaris
Tenaris began with the formation of Siderca, the sole Argentine producer of seamless steel pipe products, by San
Faustin’s predecessor in Argentina in 1948. We acquired Siat S.A., an Argentine welded steel pipe manufacturer,
in 1986. We grew organically in Argentina and then, in the early 1990s, began to evolve beyond this initial base
into a global business through a series of strategic investments. As of the date of this annual report, our
investments include controlling interests in several manufacturing companies:
Tamsa, the sole Mexican producer of seamless steel pipe products;
Dalmine S.p.A. (“Dalmine”), a leading Italian producer of seamless steel pipe products;
Confab, the leading Brazilian producer of welded steel pipe products;
Algoma Tubes Inc. (“AlgomaTubes”), a Canadian producer of seamless and welded steel pipe products;
S.C. Silcotub S.A. (“Silcotub”), a leading Romanian producer of seamless steel pipe products;
Maverick Tube Corporation (“Maverick”), a U.S. producer of seamless and welded steel pipe products;
Tenaris TuboCaribe Ltda. (“TuboCaribe”), a welded pipe mill producing OCTG products including finishing
of welded and seamless pipes, line pipe products, and couplings in Colombia;
Hydril, a North American manufacturer of premium connection products for oil and gas drilling production;
PT Seamless Pipe Indonesia Jaya (“SPIJ”), an Indonesian OCTG processing business with heat treatment and
premium connection threading facilities;
Tenaris Qingdao Steel Pipes Ltd. (“Tenaris Qingdao”), a Chinese producer of premium joints, couplings and
tubular components for airbags;
Pipe Coaters Nigeria Ltd. (“Pipe Coaters”), a leading company in the Nigerian coating industry;
Tenaris Bay City Inc. (“Tenaris Bay City”), a state-of-the-art seamless pipe mill in Bay City, Texas;
Saudi Steel Pipe Company (“SSPC”), a Saudi producer of welded steel pipe products;
IPSCO, a North American manufacturer of seamless and welded steel pipes;
Tenaris Baogang Bautou Steel Pipes, Ltd. (“TBSP”), a Chinese company that owns a premium connection
threading facility in Baotou, China, in which we have a 60% interest; and
sucker rod businesses, in various countries.
We also own strategic interests in:
Ternium S.A. (“Ternium”), one of the leading flat steel producers of the Americas with operating facilities in
Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, the southern United States and Central America;
Usiminas, a Brazilian producer of high quality flat steel products used in the energy, automotive and other
industries;
Techgen, an electric power plant in Mexico; and
Global Pipe Company (“GPC”), a Saudi-German joint venture which manufactures longitudinal submerged
arc welded (“LSAW”) pipes.
In addition, we have established a global network of pipe finishing, distribution and service facilities with a direct
presence in most major oil and gas markets and a global network of R&D centers.
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For information on Tenaris’s principal capital expenditures and divestitures, see “Information on the Company –
Business Overview – Capital Expenditure Program”.
Business Overview
Our business strategy is to consolidate our position as a leading global supplier of integrated product and service
solutions to the energy and other industries and to adapt to the energy transition through reducing the carbon
emissions in our operations and on developing and supplying products and services for low-carbon energy
applications by:
pursuing strategic investment opportunities in order to further strengthen our presence in local and global
markets;
expanding our comprehensive range of products and developing new products designed to meet the needs
of customers operating in challenging environments, including low carbon energy applications, such as
hydrogen and carbon capture and storage;
enhancing our offering of technical, digital and supply chain integration services designed to enable
customers to optimize well planning and integrity, simplify operations and reduce overall operating costs;
and
securing an adequate supply of production inputs and reducing the manufacturing costs and carbon
intensity of our core products.
Pursuing strategic investment opportunities and alliances
We have a solid record of growth through strategic investments and acquisitions. We pursue selective strategic
investments and acquisitions as a means to expand our operations and presence in select markets, enhance our
global competitive position and capitalize on potential operational synergies. For example:
In January 2020, we acquired IPSCO, a North American manufacturer of seamless and welded steel pipes,
from PAO TMK (“TMK”), with facilities located mainly in the midwestern and northeastern regions of the
United States, and a steel shop in Koppel, Pennsylvania.
In December 2020 we entered into a joint venture with Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Union Co., Ltd.
(“Baotou Steel”) to build a premium connection threading facility to finish steel pipes produced by our joint
venture partner in Baotou, China, for sale to the domestic market. The plant started operations in the first
quarter of 2022.
We are building a wind farm in Argentina at a cost of approximately $200 million, which is expected to
reduce Tenaris’s CO2 emissions in that country by around 150,000 tons per year, and supply close to 50%
of the energy requirements at the integrated seamless pipe mill in Campana, Argentina. This investment is
expected to be completed during 2023.
Our track record on the acquisition of companies is described above in “History and Development of the
Company – Tenaris”.
Expanding our range of products including the development of new products for the energy transition
We have developed an extensive range of high-value products suitable for most of our customers’ operations
using our network of specialized R&D facilities and by investing in our manufacturing facilities. As our customers
expand their operations, we seek to supply high-value products that reduce costs and enable them to operate
safely in challenging environments, including those for low-carbon applications associated with the energy
transition.
As suppliers of tubular products and services to the energy industry, the energy transition currently underway
provides an important opportunity to develop new products and services for potentially fast-growing segments
like hydrogen transportation and storage, carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”) and geothermal
installations. We have developed a range of technologies that are particularly suited for use in hydrogen storage
and transportation, where we are seeing fast growth in demand for large, high-pressure vessels used in the build
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out of hydrogen refueling stations for heavy-duty vehicles and buses in Europe and California. We are also seeing
increasing interest from customers for developing CCS projects.
Enhancing our offering of technical, digital and supply chain integration services - Rig Direct® - and extending
their global deployment
We continue to enhance our offering of Rig Direct® services and extend their deployment worldwide. For many
years, we have provided these services, managing customer inventories and directly supplying pipes to their rigs
on a just-in-time basis, complemented by technical advice and assistance on the selection of materials and their
use in the field, in markets like Mexico and Argentina. In response to changes in market conditions and the
increased focus of customers on reducing costs and improving the efficiency of their operations, the extent and
deployment of our Rig Direct® services has been extended throughout North America and in other markets
around the world (e.g., Colombia, North Sea, Romania and the United Arab Emirates) and now include digital and
more extensive supply chain integration services. Through the provision of Rig Direct® services, we seek to
integrate our operations with those of our customers using digital technologies to shorten the supply chain and
simplify operational and administrative processes, as well as technical services for well planning and well integrity,
to reduce costs, improve safety and minimize environmental impact. They are also intended to differentiate us
from our competitors and further strengthen our relationships with customers worldwide through long-term
agreements.
Securing inputs for our manufacturing operations
We seek to secure our existing sources of raw material and energy inputs, and to gain access to new sources of
low-cost inputs which can help us maintain or reduce the cost of manufacturing our core products and reduce the
carbon emissions intensity of our operations over the long term. We aim to achieve a vertically integrated value
chain for our production. To this end, we purchase most of our supplies through Exiros, a specialized
procurement company the ownership of which we share with Ternium. Exiros offers us integral procurement
solutions, supplier sourcing activities; category organized purchasing; suppliers’ performance administration; and
inventory management. In addition, through IPSCO’s acquisition, we have secured a steel shop in Koppel,
Pennsylvania, which is our first steel shop in the United States and provides vertical integration through domestic
production of a significant part of our steel bar needs in the United States.
Our Competitive Strengths
We believe our main competitive strengths include:
our global production, commercial and distribution capabilities, offering a full product range with flexible
supply options backed up by local service capabilities in important oil and gas producing and industrial
regions around the world;
our ability to develop, design and manufacture technologically advanced products;
our solid and diversified customer base and historic relationships with major international oil and gas
companies around the world, and our strong and stable market shares in most of the countries in which
we have manufacturing operations;
our proximity to our customers;
our human resources around the world with their diverse knowledge and skills;
our low-cost operations, primarily at state-of-the-art, strategically located production facilities with
favorable access to raw materials, energy and labor, and a solid track-record of operating experience; and
our strong financial condition.
Business Segments
Tenaris has one major business segment, “Tubes”, which is also the reportable operating segment. All other
business activities and operating segments that are not required to be separately reported, are disclosed in the
“Others” segment.
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The Tubes segment includes the production and sale of both seamless and welded steel tubular products and
related services mainly for the energy industry, particularly casing and tubing used in oil and gas drilling
operations, and line pipe used in the transportation and processing of oil and gas, but also other industrial
applications. Our production processes include the production of steel and its transformation into tubular
products. Business activities included in this segment are mainly dependent on the oil and gas industry worldwide,
as this industry is a major consumer of steel pipe products. Demand for steel pipe products from the energy
industry has historically been volatile and depends primarily upon the number of oil and natural gas wells being
drilled, completed and reworked, and the depth and drilling conditions of such wells. Major oil and gas
companies are beginning to adapt their strategies and increase their investments in renewable energies to address
the energy transition while maintaining their capability to meet market demand for oil and gas and reducing the
emissions from their operations. As the energy transition advances, demand for our products and services from
low-carbon energy applications, such as geothermal, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage, is expected to
increase while demand for oil and gas applications may decrease.
Sales are generally made to end users, with exports being done through a centrally managed global distribution
network and domestic sales made through local subsidiaries.
The “Others” segment includes all other business activities and operating segments related to the production and
sale of sucker rods, tubes used for plumbing and construction applications, coiled tubing used in oil and gas
extraction activities, oil and gas services including fracking and coiled tubing services in Argentina, the sale of
energy and raw materials that exceed our internal requirements, and industrial equipment of various specifications
and for diverse applications (this business was discontinued in 2022).
For more information on our business segments, see “II C. Accounting Policies – Segment information” to our
audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
Our Products
Our principal finished products are seamless and welded steel casing and tubing, line pipe and various other
mechanical and structural steel pipes for different uses. Casing and tubing are also known as oil country tubular
goods (“OCTG”). We manufacture our steel pipe products in a wide range of specifications, which vary in
diameter, length, thickness, finishing, steel grades, coating, threading and coupling. For more complex
applications, including high pressure and high temperature applications, seamless steel pipes are usually specified
and, for some standard applications, welded steel pipes can also be used. In addition to oil and gas applications,
many of our products can also be used in low-carbon energy applications, such as geothermal, hydrogen and
carbon capture and storage.
Casing. Steel casing is used to sustain the walls of oil and gas wells during and after drilling.
Tubing. Steel tubing is used to conduct crude oil and natural gas to the surface after drilling has been completed.
Line pipe. Steel line pipe is used to transport crude oil and natural gas from wells to refineries, storage tanks and
loading and distribution centers.
Mechanical and structural pipes. Mechanical and structural pipes are used by general industry for various
applications, including the transportation of other forms of gas and liquids under high pressure.
Cold-drawn pipe. The cold-drawing process permits the production of pipes with the diameter and wall thickness
required for use in boilers, superheaters, condensers, heat exchangers, automobile production and several other
industrial applications.
Premium joints and couplings. Premium joints and couplings are specially designed connections used to join
lengths of steel casing and tubing for use in high temperature or high pressure environments. A significant
portion of our steel casing and tubing products are supplied with premium joints and couplings. We own an
extensive range of premium connections, and following the integration of the premium connections business of
Hydril, we have marketed our premium connection products under the “TenarisHydril” brand name. In addition,
we hold licensing rights to manufacture and sell the “Atlas Bradford” range of premium connections outside the
United States and, since our acquisition of IPSCO in January 2020, we own the “Ultra” and “TORQ” ranges of
premium connections.
Coiled tubing. Coiled tubing is used for oil and gas drilling and well workovers and for subsea pipelines.
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Other products. We also manufacture sucker rods used in oil extraction activities, tubes used for plumbing and
construction applications, oilfield / hydraulic fracturing services, energy and raw materials that exceed our internal
requirements, and industrial equipment (discontinued in 2022).
Production Process and Facilities
We operate relatively low-cost production facilities, which we believe is the result of:
state-of-the-art, strategically located plants;
favorable access to high quality raw materials, energy and labor at competitive costs;
operating history of almost 70 years, which translates into solid industrial know-how;
constant benchmarking and best-practices sharing among the different facilities;
increasing specialization of each of our facilities in specific product ranges; and
extensive use of digital technologies in our production processes.
Our seamless pipes production and processing facilities are located in North and South America, Europe and Asia.
Our welded pipes production facilities are located in North and South America and in Saudi Arabia. We also
produce steel bars in the United States, Mexico, Argentina, Italy and Romania using the scrap-based electric arc
furnace process that results in relatively low carbon emissions compared to primary steelmaking processes. We
produce couplings in Argentina, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico and Romania, and pipe fittings in Mexico. In
addition to our pipe threading and finishing facilities at our integrated pipe production facilities, we have
additional pipe and/or pipe accessory threading facilities that manufacture products in accordance with the
specifications of the American Petroleum Institute (“API”), and premium joints in Canada, China, Ecuador,
Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and the United States, and we are currently
building a new premium OCTG threading facility in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., which is expected to be completed by
year-end. In addition, we have sucker rods production facilities in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Romania, and the
United States and a coiled tubing production facility in the United States.
The following table shows our aggregate installed production capacity of seamless and welded steel pipes and
steel bars at the dates indicated as well as the aggregate actual production volumes for the periods indicated.
At or for the year ended December 31,
2021
2020
2022
Thousands of tons
Steel Bars
Effective Capacity (annual) (1)
Actual Production
Tubes – Seamless
Effective Capacity (annual) (1)
Actual Production
Tubes – Welded
Effective Capacity (annual) (1)
Actual Production
4,485
3,746
4,715
3,347
3,110
527
4,485
3,141
4,680
2,736
3,155
237
4,485
1,749
4,680
1,914
3,780
268
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(1) Effective annual production capacity is calculated based on standard productivity of production lines, theoretical product mix allocations,
the maximum number of possible working shifts and a continued flow of supplies to the production process.
In 2021, our production capacity for welded pipes decreased as a result of the dismantling of our Canadian facility
and one of our U.S. facilities. Part of the equipment dismantled at our Calgary facility in Alberta was modernized
and relocated along with new equipment to our Sault Ste. Marie facility in Ontario, as part of an investment in a
repositioning plan for our industrial activities, which was completed in the second half of 2022.
Furthermore, in 2022 we revised the capacity of some of our seamless and welded pipe mills in the United States
following the integration of the IPSCO plants acquired in 2020 and taking into account current market and
production mix of products. Consequently, total seamless capacity increased slightly in respect to the previous
year, while welded capacity shows a slight reduction. Capacity of seamless pipes includes NKKTubes which ceased
operations in June 2022.
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Production Facilities – Tubes
North America
In Mexico, we have a fully integrated seamless pipe manufacturing facility, a threading plant and a pipe fittings
facility; in the United States, one steel shop, two seamless pipe rolling mills, four welded pipe manufacturing
facilities and four threading plants; and in Canada an integrated facility with capacity for seamless and welded
pipes plus a threading plant.
Mexico
In Mexico, our fully integrated seamless pipe manufacturing facility is located near the major exploration and
drilling operations of Pemex, about 13 kilometers from the port of Veracruz on the Gulf of Mexico. Situated on an
area of 650 hectares, the plant includes two state-of-the-art seamless pipe mills and has an installed annual
production capacity of approximately 1,230,000 tons of seamless steel pipes (with an outside diameter range of 2
to 20 inches) and 1,200,000 tons of steel bars. The plant is served by two highways and a railroad and is close to
the port of Veracruz, which reduces transportation costs and facilitates product shipments to export markets.
The Veracruz facility comprises:
a steel shop, including an electric arc furnace, refining equipment, vacuum degassing, five-strand
continuous caster and a cooling bed;
a multi-stand pipe mill, including a rotary furnace, direct piercing equipment, mandrel mill with retained
mandrel, sizing mill and a cooling bed;
a premium quality finishing (“PQF”) technology mill (2 3⁄8 to 7 inches), including a rotary furnace, direct
piercing equipment, mandrel mill with retained mandrel, sizing mill and a cooling bed;
a pilger pipe mill, including a rotary furnace, direct piercing equipment, a reheating furnace, sizing mill and
a cooling bed;
six finishing lines, including heat treatment lines, upsetting machines and threading and inspection
equipment;
a cold-drawing mill; and
an automotive components production center.
The major operational units at the Veracruz facility and the corresponding effective annual production capacity (in
thousands of tons per year, except for the auto components facility, which is in millions of parts) as of
December 31, 2022, are as follows:
Steel Shop
Pipe Production
Multi-Stand Pipe Mill
PQF Mill
Pilger Mill
Cold-Drawing Mill
Auto Components Facility
Effective Annual
Production Capacity
(thousands of tons) (1)
1,200
700
450
80
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30
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(1) Effective annual production capacity is calculated based on standard productivity of production lines, theoretical product mix allocations,
the maximum number of possible working shifts and a continued flow of supplies to the production process.
In Veracruz, located near our fully integrated seamless pipe manufacturing facility, we have a threading plant,
which produces premium connections and accessories.
In addition to the Veracruz facilities, we operate a manufacturing facility near Monterrey in the state of Nuevo
León, Mexico, for the production of weldable pipe fittings. This facility has an annual production capacity of
approximately 15,000 tons.
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United States
In the United States we have the following production facilities:
Koppel, Pennsylvania: Acquired in 2020, the facility is located on an area of 89 hectares and consists of a steel
shop with an annual production capacity of approximately 430,000 tons of steel bars and a heat treatment line.
Following a $15 million investment which expanded the steel shop’s size range capabilities, it is now capable of
producing bars in a range of sizes to provide a reliable source of billets to supply both our Bay City and Ambridge
seamless pipe rolling mills. With the completion of this investment, the facility provides vertical integration
through domestic production of a significant part of Tenaris’s steel bar needs in the United States.
Bay City, Texas: Our 1.2 million square feet greenfield seamless mill was inaugurated in December 2017 and is
located on an area of 552 hectares. The facility is the result of an investment of $1.8 billion and includes a state-
of-the-art rolling mill with a capacity of approximately 650,000 tons per year (with an outside diameter range of 4
½ to 9 5/8 inches), as well as a heat treatment line, a finishing line and a logistics center.
The Bay City facility comprises:
•
•
•
•
a retained mandrel mill PQF;
a fully automated intermediate warehouse;
a heat treatment line; and
a finishing line.
Ambridge, Pennsylvania: A seamless rolling mill located on an area of 19 hectares, with a capacity of
approximately 365,000 tons per year (with an outside diameter range of 2 3⁄8 through 5 1⁄2 inches).
Hickman, Arkansas: This facility, which is our main U.S. welded production facility and covers an area of 78
hectares, processes steel coils to produce electric resistance welded (“ERW”) OCTG and line pipe with an outside
diameter range from 2 3⁄8 to 16 inches and has an annual production capacity of approximately 670,000 tons. It
includes:
a plant comprising two welding lines producing 2 3⁄8 through 5 1⁄2 inches API products with two finishing
lines and two heat treatment lines;
a plant comprising of a welding line producing 6 through 16 inches API products and a finishing line; and
a coating facility coating sizes up to 16 inches.
Blytheville, Arkansas: Located 2.5 miles from our Hickman facility; this facility produces ERW OCTG and performs
finishing operations including heat treatment, inspection, upsetting and threading. The facility has five lines: one
welding line with an annual capacity of 200,000 tons between 2 3⁄8 to 4 ½ inches outside diameter pipe; one Heat
Treatment line, one inspection line and one threading line for pipes between 2 3⁄8 and 5 ½ inches outside
diameter.
Conroe, Texas: Located in an area of approximately 26 hectares north of Houston, Texas and has a capability of
processing pipes with an outside diameter from 4 ½ to 8 5⁄8 inches. The plant has four production lines: one ERW
welding line with a capacity of approximately 200,000 tons; one heat treatment line, one inspection line and one
threading line.
Baytown, Texas: Located in an area of approximately 25 hectares east of Houston, Texas the facility heat-treats
and finishes OCTG. The facility has six lines: one heat treatment, and one inspection line with outside diameter
capability from 4 ½ to 7 5⁄8 inches and four Threading lines capable of processing pipes 4 ½ to 13 5⁄8 inches
outside diameter with a capacity of 220,000 tons.
Wilder, Kentucky: Located near the natural gas deposits of the Marcellus Shale, this 113 hectares facility produces
both ERW casing and line pipe from 7 to 16 inches outside diameter. The facility has two lines: one welding line
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with annual capacity of 360,000 tons; and one finishing line. Additionally this facility has a coating line. This
facility is currently idle.
In addition, we have facilities for threading and finishing pipes in Houston, Texas and Brookfield, Ohio.
Steel Shop
Welded Pipe Production
Seamless Pipe Production
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(1) Effective annual production capacity is calculated based on standard productivity of production lines, theoretical product mix allocations,
Effective Annual
Production Capacity
(thousands of tons) (1)
430
1,430
1,015
the maximum number of possible working shifts and a continued flow of supplies to the production process.
In response to the continuing recovery of activity in the U.S. oil and gas industry, during 2022 we continued our
U.S. industrial ramp up, by re-opening the quench and tempering line in Koppel and restarting ERW production in
Conroe and Hickman. In connection with this process we hired more than 1,500 employees during the year and
plan to continue increasing our workforce during 2023.
Canada
In Canada, we have a manufacturing facility located in Sault Ste. Marie, near the mouth of Lake Superior in the
province of Ontario. The facility includes a seamless pipe hot rolling mill (retained mandrel mill and stretch
reducing mill), a welded pipe ERW mill, a heat treatment line, three finishing lines (one with threaders for API and
semi-premium connections) and a Premium threading line.
For seamless, the effective annual production capacity is 300,000 tons with an outside diameter range of 3 1⁄2 to 9
7⁄8 inches. We mainly use steel bars produced by our facilities in Romania, Italy, Mexico, Argentina and United
States.
For welded, the effective annual production capacity is 200,000 tons. The outside diameter range of the line is
from 4 1⁄2 to 12 3⁄4 inches. The facility includes a slitter, which cuts the master coils into the required dimensions
for each OD. The line commenced operations in the second half of 2022 as part of an investment plan to
reposition our industrial footprint and strengthen the competitiveness and domestic production capabilities of the
Canadian market.
Effective Annual
Production Capacity
(thousands of tons) (1)
Seamless Pipe Production
300
Welded Pipe Production
200
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(1) Effective annual production capacity is calculated based on standard productivity of production lines, theoretical product mix allocations,
the maximum number of possible working shifts and a continued flow of supplies to the production process.
In addition, we have a threading facility in Nisku, Alberta, near the center of Western Canadian drilling area. The
facility has ten computer numerical control (“CNC”) lathes dedicated to premium connections and accessories,
including related repairs.
South America
In Argentina, we have a fully integrated seamless pipe facility. In addition, we have welded pipe manufacturing
facilities in Argentina, Brazil and Colombia.
Argentina
Our principal manufacturing facility in South America is a fully integrated plant on the banks of the Paraná river,
near the city of Campana, approximately 80 kilometers north from the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Situated
on over 300 hectares, the plant includes a state-of-the-art seamless pipe facility and has an effective annual
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production capacity of approximately 900,000 tons of seamless steel pipe (with an outside diameter range of 1 1⁄4
to 10 3⁄4 inches) and 1,300,000 tons of steel bars.
The Campana facility comprises:
a direct reduced iron (“DRI”) production plant;
a steel shop with two production lines, each including an electric arc furnace, refining equipment, four-
strand continuous caster and a cooling bed;
two continuous mandrel mills, each including a rotary furnace, direct piercing equipment and a cooling bed
and, one of them, also including a stretch reducing mill;
seven finishing lines, including heat treatment lines, upsetting machines, threading and inspection
equipment and make-up facilities;
a cold-drawing mill; and
a port on the Paraná river for the supply of raw materials and the shipment of finished products.
Our local electric energy requirements are satisfied through purchases in the local market and by a 35 megawatts
power generating plant located within the Campana facility.
The major operational units at the Campana facility and corresponding effective annual production capacity (in
thousands of tons per year) as of December 31, 2022, are as follows:
DRI
Steel Shop
Continuous Casting I
Continuous Casting II
Pipe Production
Mandrel Mill I
Mandrel Mill II
Cold-Drawing Mill
Effective Annual
Production Capacity
(thousands of tons) (1)
960
530
770
330
570
20
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(1) Effective annual production capacity is calculated based on standard productivity of production lines, theoretical product mix allocations,
the maximum number of possible working shifts and a continued flow of supplies to the production process.
In addition to our main integrated seamless pipe facility, we also have two welded pipe manufacturing facilities in
Argentina. One is located at Valentín Alsina, south of the city of Buenos Aires. This facility includes ERW and
submerged arc welding (“SAW”) rolling mills with one spiral line. The facility was originally opened in 1948 and
processes steel coils and plates to produce welded steel pipes with an outside diameter range of 4 1⁄2 to 80 inches,
which are used for the conveying of fluids at low, medium and high pressure and for mechanical and structural
purposes. The facility has an annual production capacity of approximately 400,000 tons. The other welded facility,
located at Villa Constitución in the province of Santa Fe, has an annual production capacity of approximately
80,000 tons of welded pipes with an outside diameter range of 1 to 8 inches.
Activity level in our plants increased consistently throughout the year 2022, accompanying demand recovery in
both local and global markets.
In February 2022, we approved an investment plan to build a wind farm in Argentina at a cost of approximately
$200 million which is expected to reduce our CO2 emissions in the country by around 150,000 tons per year and
supply close to 50% of the electric energy requirements at our Siderca integrated seamless pipe mill. This
investment is expected to be completed during 2023.
Brazil
In Brazil, we have the Confab welded pipe manufacturing facility, located at Pindamonhangaba, 160 kilometers
northeast from the city of São Paulo. This facility includes an ERW rolling mill and a SAW longitudinal rolling mill.
The facility, which was originally opened in 1974, processes steel coils and plates to produce welded steel pipes
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with an outside diameter range from 5 1⁄2 to 48 inches for various applications, including OCTG and line pipe for
oil, petrochemical and gas applications. The facility also supplies anticorrosion pipe coating made of extruded
polyethylene or polypropylene, external and internal fusion bonded epoxy, thermal insulation, concrete weight
coating and paint for internal pipe coating. The facility has an annual production capacity of approximately
500,000 tons.
Colombia and Ecuador
In Colombia, we have TuboCaribe, a pipe manufacturing facility in Cartagena, on an area of 60 hectares,
including a state-of-the-art finishing plant for seamless pipes. The total estimated annual finishing capacity is
approximately 250,000 tons, with an estimated annual ERW production capacity of approximately 140,000 tons.
This facility produces OCTG and line pipe products with an outside diameter range of 2 3⁄8 to 9 5⁄8 inches, and
includes two ERW mills, one heat treatment line, one slotting line and three threading lines, including premium
connections capacity. Inspection lines and materials testing laboratories complete the production facility. A 2 to
24 inches diameter multilayer coating facility complements our line pipe production facilities.
In addition, we have a coupling shop with fifty-eight lathes, ten cutting machines, and two phosphatizing lines.
Inspection and finishing lines complete this facility. The shop has an estimated annual production capacity of 2.3
million pieces, including API and premium threads.
In Ecuador, we have a threading and finishing facility with an annual capacity of 35,000 tons, and a service center
which is designed to support our Rig Direct® strategy, both situated in Machachi.
Europe
In Europe, we have several seamless pipe manufacturing facilities in Italy and one in Romania, and a premium
connection threading facility in the United Kingdom.
Italy
Our principal manufacturing facility in Europe is an integrated plant located in the town of Dalmine, in the
industrial area of Bergamo, about 40 kilometers from Milan in northern Italy. Situated on an area of 150 hectares,
the plant includes a state-of-the-art seamless pipe mill and has an annual production capacity of approximately
650,000 tons of seamless steel pipes and 935,000 tons of steel bars.
The Dalmine facility comprises:
a steel shop, including an electric arc furnace, two ladle furnaces, two vacuum degassing and two
continuous casters with their own cooling beds;
a retained mandrel mill with two in-line-high-productivity finishing lines including one heat treatment;
a rotary expander with a finishing line including a heat treatment; and
two premium connection threading lines.
The major operational units at the Dalmine facility and corresponding effective annual production capacity (in
thousands of tons per year) as of December 31, 2022, are as follows:
Steel Shop
Pipe Production
Retained Mandrel Mill Medium Diameter
Effective Annual
Production Capacity
(thousands of tons) (1)
935
(plus Rotary Expander for Large Diameter)
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(1) Effective annual production capacity is calculated based on standard productivity of production lines, theoretical product mix allocations,
650
the maximum number of possible working shifts and a continued flow of supplies to the production process.
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The Dalmine facility manufactures seamless steel pipes with an outside diameter range of 146 to 711 mm (5.70 to
28.00 inches), mainly from carbon, low alloy and high alloy steels for diverse applications. The Dalmine facility also
manufactures steel bars for processing at our facilities in Italy and elsewhere. It has an annual production capacity
of 650,000 tons.
We also have a production facility, located in Arcore, about 25 kilometers from Milan in northern Italy. The Arcore
facility, which covers an area of approximately 26 hectares and comprises a Diescher mill with associated finishing
lines. Production is concentrated in heavy-wall mechanical pipes with an outside diameter range of 48 to 219 mm
(1.89 to 8.62 inches). The Arcore facility has an annual production capacity of approximately 150,000 tons.
Our production facilities located in Italy have a collective annual production capacity of approximately 800,000
tons of seamless steel pipes.
In addition to the main facility mentioned above, we also have:
the Costa Volpino facility, which covers an area of approximately 31 hectares and comprises a cold-drawing
mill and an auto components facility producing cold-drawn carbon, low alloy and high alloy steel pipes
with an outside diameter range of 12 to 380 mm (0.47 to 15 inches), mainly for automotive, mechanical
and machinery companies in Europe. The Costa Volpino facility has an annual production capacity of
approximately 55,000 tons; and
a facility at Sabbio, which manufactures gas cylinders with an annual production capacity of approximately
14,000 tons or 270,000 pieces, and a large vessels plant inside the Dalmine facility, with a production
capacity of around 2,500 finished pieces per year.
In order to reduce the cost of electrical energy at our operations in Dalmine, we constructed a gas-fired,
combined heat and power station with a capacity of 120 megawatts in Dalmine. Our operations in Dalmine
consume a share of the power generated at the power station, which has sufficient capacity to meet almost the
whole electric power requirements of these operations. The additional energy needed to cover consumption
peaks and the excess energy produced are purchased and sold to the market while heat is sold for district heating.
Romania
We have a seamless steel pipe manufacturing facility in northwest Romania, located in the city of Zalau, 530
kilometers from Bucharest. The facility includes a hot rolling mill and has an annual production capacity of
approximately 250,000 tons of hot rolled pipes and 210,000 tons of finished products, of which 30,000 tons are
cold drawn. The plant produces carbon and alloy steel tubes with an outside diameter range of 21.3 to 159 mm
(0.839 to 6.26 inches) for hot rolled tubes and 8 to 120 mm (0.315 to 4.724 inches) for cold drawn tubes. We
also have a steelmaking facility in southern Romania, located in the city of Calarasi, with an annual steelmaking
capacity of 620,000 tons, supplying steel bars for European operations as well as to other rolling mills in our
industrial system.
The industrial facilities in Romania comprise:
a steel shop including an electric arc furnace, a ladle furnace and a continuous caster;
a floating mandrel mill;
four finishing lines, including heat treatment lines, upsetting machine, line pipe, threading, make-up and
inspection equipment facilities;
a coupling shop;
an accessories line;
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a cold-drawing plant with finishing area; and
automotive and hydraulic cylinders components’ production machinery.
Effective Annual
Production Capacity
(thousands of tons) (1)
Steel Shop
Seamless Pipe Production
______________________________________________________________
(1) Effective annual production capacity is calculated based on standard productivity of production lines, theoretical product mix allocations,
620
210
the maximum number of possible working shifts and a continued flow of supplies to the production process.
United Kingdom
In Aberdeen, we have a premium threading facility that produces Tenaris proprietary connections while
supporting the manufacture of tubular accessories. The plant works as a hub to service customers working in the
North Sea region. The facility has an annual production capacity of approximately 20,000 pieces, with a
production range of 2 3⁄8 to 20 inches.
Middle East and Africa
We have a controlling participation in SSPC, a welded steel pipe producer, which operates five production lines
and produces welded pipes for the local oil & gas industry (OCTG and line pipe) and for the industrial and
construction sectors. Annual capacity is 360,000 tons covering a diameter range from ½ to 20 inches. We also
have a threading facility for the production of premium joints and accessories in Saudi Arabia, with an annual
production capacity of 120,000 tons. SSPC holds a 35% interest in GPC, a joint venture company, established in
2010 and located in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, which manufactures LSAW pipes.
Additionally, we have a premium threading facility in Kazakhstan. The state-of-the-art facility has the capacity to
produce 45,000 tons of OCTG annually for threading seamless pipes and gas-tight premium connections to serve
the local market.
In Nigeria, we have a facility dedicated to the production of premium joints and couplings located in Onne. This
plant comprises a threading facility for both API and premium connections with an annual production capacity of
approximately 40,000 tons, inspection facilities and a stockyard. In addition, we own a 40% participation in Pipe
Coaters, a leading company in the Nigerian pipe coating industry, located in Onne, which supplies a wide variety
of products and services for the oil and gas industry, such as internal, anticorrosion, concrete and thermal
insulation coatings for onshore and offshore (including deepwater) applications.
Asia Pacific
We own a facility for the production of premium joints and couplings in Qingdao, on the east coast of China. The
facility has an annual production capacity of approximately 40,000 tons of premium joints. Additionally, we have
a facility that produces components for the local automotive industry.
In December 2020 we entered into an agreement with Baotou Steel to build a steel pipe premium connection
threading plant to produce OCTG products in Baotou, China. Under the agreement, Tenaris holds 60% of shares
in the joint-venture company, while Baogang Steel Pipes (“Baogang”) owns the remaining 40%. The plant started
operations in the first quarter of 2022.
In addition, in Indonesia, we hold 89.17% of SPIJ, an Indonesian OCTG processing business with heat treatment,
premium connection threading facilities, coupling shop and a quality-testing laboratory, including an ultrasonic
testing machine, which has an annual processing capacity of approximately 120,000 tons. We also have a
premium joints accessories threading facility in the state of Batam, which we integrated into our operations
following the acquisition of Hydril.
Tenaris’s former seamless pipe manufacturing facility in Japan, located in the Keihin steel complex owned by JFE,
was operated by NKKTubes, a company owned 51% by Tenaris and 49% by JFE. The NKKTubes facility produced
a wide range of carbon, alloy and stainless steel pipes for the local market and high value-added products for
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export markets with an effective annual production capacity of approximately 260,000 tons. Following JFE’s
decision to permanently cease some of its operations in the Kehin complex, where NKKTubes was located, Tenaris
and JFE engaged in discussions and ultimately determined that the project was no longer economically
sustainable. Accordingly, the parties agreed to terminate amicably their joint venture and liquidate NKKTubes,
which ceased operations on June 30, 2022. The liquidation process of NKKTubes started on November 30, 2022
and is expected to be completed in 2023. For further information on the termination of the NKKTubes joint
venture, please refer to note 35 “Other relevant information - Agreement to terminate NKKTubes joint venture”
of our audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
Production Facilities – Others
We have facilities for the manufacturing of sucker rods in Villa Mercedes (San Luis, Argentina), Moreira Cesar (São
Paulo, Brazil), Veracruz (Mexico), Campina (Romania) and Conroe (Texas, United States). Our total annual
manufacturing capacity of sucker rods is approximately 3.1 million units.
In March 2021, Tenaris acquired fracking equipment from U.S.-based oil services company, Baker Hughes, in
Argentina, allowing us to step up our services portfolio in the Vaca Muerta shale deposit on an expected rise in
activity. In connection with this transaction, we acquired a pressure pumping fleet, a coiled tubing unit and
related equipment.
In March, 2022, we reorganized the activities at our Confab Equipamentos industrial facility in Moreira César,
Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo, Brazil. Our Brazilian subsidiaries discontinued the manufacturing of industrial
equipment to focus their activities entirely on the production of welded products, sucker rods, coatings and
accessories.
In Italy, we have the Piombino facility, which covers an area of approximately 67 hectares and comprises a hot-dip
galvanizing line and associated finishing facilities. Production is focused on finishing of small diameter seamless
pipes for construction and plumbing applications in the domestic market, such as residential water, gas transport
and firefighting. The Piombino facility has an annual production capacity of approximately 100,000 tons.
In addition, we have specialized facilities in the Houston area producing coiled tubing and umbilical tubing:
A coiled tubing facility of approximately 150,000 square feet of manufacturing space on 4 hectares. The
plant consists of two mills and coating operations capable of producing coiled tubing products in various
grades, sizes and wall thicknesses. A new continuous heat treatment line has been recently installed.
An umbilical tubing facility of approximately 85,000 square feet of manufacturing space on 6 hectares. The
facility is capable of producing stainless or carbon steel tubing in various grades, sizes and wall thickness.
Sales and Marketing
Net Sales
Our total net sales amounted to $11,763 million in 2022, compared to $6,521 million in 2021 and $5,147 million
in 2020. For further information on our net sales see “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects – Results of
Operations”.
The following table shows our net sales by business segment for the periods indicated therein:
Millions of U.S. dollars
2022
For the year ended December 31,
2021
2020
Tubes
Others
Total
11,133
630
11,763
95%
5%
100%
5,994
528
6,521
92%
8%
100%
4,844
303
5,147
94%
6%
100%
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Tubes
The following table indicates, for our Tubes business segment, net sales by geographic region:
Millions of U.S. dollars
Tubes
- North America
- South America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
- Asia Pacific
Total Tubes
North America
2022
For the year ended December 31,
2021
2020
6,796
2,213
867
980
277
11,133
61%
20%
8%
9%
2%
100%
3,240
1,051
622
832
249
5,994
54%
18%
10%
14%
4%
100%
2,109
660
566
1,194
315
4,844
44%
14%
12%
25%
7%
100%
Sales to customers in North America accounted for 61% of our sales of tubular products and services in 2022,
compared to 54% in 2021 and 44% in 2020.
We have significant sales and production facilities in each of the United States, Canada and Mexico, where we
provide customers with an integrated product and service offering based on local production capabilities
supported by our global industrial system. In the past few years, we have extended our integrated product and
service model, which we call Rig Direct®, throughout North America, and we operate a seamless pipe mill at Bay
City, Texas, which is strategically located to serve the Eagle Ford and Permian regions. On January 2, 2020, we
acquired IPSCO, a U.S. seamless and welded pipe producer, which has further strengthened our local production
capabilities and capacity to provide Rig Direct® services in the United States. Under Rig Direct®, we manage the
whole supply chain from the mill to the rig for customers under long-term agreements, integrating mill
production with customer drilling programs, reducing overall inventory levels and simplifying operational
processes. We first introduced the Rig Direct® model to Pemex in Mexico in 1994, and since then we have
supplied them with pipes on a just-in-time basis. Today, we supply a large majority of our U.S. and Canadian
customers for OCTG products with Rig Direct® services.
Sales to our oil and gas customers in the United States and Canada are highly sensitive to oil prices and regional
natural gas prices. Over the past fifteen years, the drilling of productive shale gas and tight oil reserves, made
possible by new drilling technology, has transformed drilling activity and oil and gas production in the United
States and Canada. Following 25 years of declining production, U.S. crude oil production began to increase in
2009 and rose significantly, from 5.6 million b/d in 2011 to 12.3 million b/d in 2019. Due to the COVID-19
pandemic and collapse in oil prices, production in 2020 and 2021 fell back to 11.3 million b/d on average but
ended 2022 at 12.2 million b/d. Production of natural gas liquids (“NGLs”) also increased significantly in the past
decade in North America. This rapid increase in production, however, contributed to an excess of supply in the
global oil market in 2014 and a consequent fall in the price of oil. Further rapid increases in production in 2018
and 2019 led to OPEC member country producers and other producers agreeing to cut production to balance the
market and support oil prices. In 2020, however, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a sudden and
substantial reduction in global oil demand in the first half of 2020 and a collapse in oil prices. Global oil demand
and prices have now effectively recovered, along with economic activity, as COVID-19 vaccination programs have
been rolled out, and OPEC and other producer countries, including Russia, implemented production cuts to lower
supply below demand and reduce inventory levels. At the same time, U.S. shale producers have restrained
investments in response to the post COVID-19 recovery of oil prices as they face financial market pressures to
increase returns to shareholders and limit investments in production growth.
Similarly, natural gas production has risen rapidly over the past decade and the United States became a net
exporter of natural gas for the first time in 2017 and has now become a significant exporter of liquefied natural
gas (“LNG”) to global markets. In Canada, there has been a similar shift towards drilling of shale gas and tight oil
reserves.
The drop in oil prices with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the first half of 2020 resulted in a collapse in
U.S. drilling activity, with the number of active rigs falling to the lowest level recorded in over 40 years. However,
since then, there has been a steady recovery in U.S. drilling activity through 2021 and 2022 with the number of
active rigs plateauing below pre-pandemic levels at the end of 2022. As we enter into 2023, drilling activity is
showing a slight decline as North American natural gas prices have declined to low levels due to increasing
production and a low level of demand in the winter heating season.
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The level of drilling activity in North America, and consequently demand for our products and services, could also
be affected by actions taken by the governments of the region to accelerate the energy transition by reducing
demand for oil and gas and restricting drilling activity.
During 2020, demand for, and sales of, our OCTG products in the U.S. and Canada collapsed along with drilling
activity. As a result we closed down many of our facilities in the U.S. and, we dismantled our Prudential welded
pipe mill in Calgary, Canada and we integrated welded pipe production at our seamless pipe mill in Sault Ste.
Marie, Ontario. Towards the end of 2020, demand for and sales of OCTG in the U.S. and Canada began a
recovery which continued throughout 2021 and 2022. During this recovery period we reopened many of the
facilities we had shut down in 2020 and brought production at our Bay City mill to full capacity. A particular
feature of this recovery was the exceptional price levels for hot rolled coil in the North American market which
made the production of welded pipes uneconomic throughout 2021 and delayed the restart of U.S. welded pipe
production into 2022. The ramp up of production capacity in the United States was further affected by difficulties
in hiring qualified workforce in the post-COVID economy.
During 2018, the U.S. government introduced Section 232 tariffs and quotas on the imports of steel products,
including steel pipes, with the objective of strengthening domestic production capacity utilization and investment.
The proportion of the OCTG market supplied by imports initially declined from around 60% prior to the
imposition of tariffs and quotas to around 40% at the end of 2018 but OCTG imports subsequently rose to
around 50% in the last two years.
On October 27, 2021, the DOC initiated antidumping duty investigations on OCTG imports from Argentina,
Mexico, and Russia and countervailing duty investigations of OCTG from Russia and South Korea. On October 26,
2022, the ITC issued a final determination that the imports under investigation caused injury to the U.S. OCTG
industry. As a result of the investigation, Tenaris is required to pay antidumping duties (at a rate of 78.30% for
imports from Argentina and 44.93% for imports from Mexico) on its imports of OCTG
from Argentina and Mexico for five years. Tenaris has been paying antidumping duty deposits since May 11,
2022, reflecting the amount of such deposits in its production costs. The deposit rates will be reset periodically
based on the results of the administrative review process. Tenaris has appealed the duty ruling in respect of
imports from Mexico and Argentina. This ruling could limit our sales in the country.
Our sales in the United States are also affected by the level of investment of oil and gas companies in exploration
and production in offshore projects. The blow-out at the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico and the subsequent
spillage of substantial quantities of oil resulted in a moratorium that halted drilling activity. The drilling
moratorium was lifted in October 2010, when new regulations affecting offshore exploration and development
activities were announced. Since then, drilling activity recovered but, in addition to oil price movements, could be
affected by actions taken by the government to restrict drilling activity on Federal lands, which include the Gulf of
Mexico.
Oil and gas drilling in Canada is subject to strong seasonality, with the peak drilling season in Western Canada
being during the winter months when the ground is frozen. During the spring, as the ice melts, drilling activity is
severely restricted by the difficulty of moving equipment in muddy terrain.
On June 30, 2021, Canada initiated an antidumping investigation on OCTG from Mexico. A full investigation was
conducted and on January 26, 2022, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal found that Mexican imports were
not injuring the Canadian OCTG industry, and closed the inquiry without imposing any duties.
In Mexico, we have enjoyed a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Pemex, the Mexican state-owned oil
company, and one of the world’s largest crude oil and condensates producers. In 1994, we began supplying
Pemex with Rig Direct® services. At the end of 2022, we renewed our long-term agreement with Pemex for an
additional three-year period.
At the end of 2013, Mexico reformed its constitution to allow increased private and foreign investment in the
energy industry. Pursuant to these reforms, foreign and private investors are allowed to participate in profit and
production sharing contracts and licenses, and Pemex has been transformed into a state-owned production
company, but ceased having a monopoly on production. In addition, a regulatory framework was developed and
contracts with foreign and private investors were awarded. More recently, the government has taken steps to
strengthen the role and primacy of Pemex in oil and gas production in the country as well as that of the state-
owned CFE in the provision of electric energy and unsuccessfully attempted to introduce a constitutional reform
proposal of the electricity sector, seeking to reverse the legal framework derived from the 2013 constitutional
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energy reform that opened the sector to private investment. For more information on the proposed reform to the
energy market in Mexico, see “Key Information – Risk Factors – Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry –
Adverse economic or political conditions in the countries where we operate or sell our products and services may
decrease our sales or disrupt our manufacturing operations, thereby adversely affecting our revenues, profitability
and financial condition”.
Drilling activity in Mexico and demand for our OCTG products dropped only slightly in 2020 as the country was
protected from lower oil prices by a price hedging program. Over the past two years, drilling activity in Mexico has
increased moderately as the Mexican government and Pemex implemented measures to reverse production
decline while investments pursuant to the energy reform process have been implemented cautiously.
South America
Sales to customers in South America accounted for 20% of our sales of tubular products and services in 2022,
compared to 18% in 2021 and 14% in 2020.
Our largest market in South America is Argentina. We also have significant sales in Brazil and Colombia. We have
manufacturing subsidiaries in each of these countries.
Our sales in South America are sensitive to the international price of oil and its impact on the drilling activity of
participants in the oil and gas sectors, as well as to general economic conditions in these countries. In addition,
sales in Argentina, as well as export sales from our manufacturing facilities in Argentina, are affected by
governmental actions and policies, such as the taxation of oil and gas exports, measures affecting gas prices in the
domestic market and other matters affecting the investment climate. Sales in Brazil are also affected by
governmental actions and policies and their consequences, such as measures relating to the taxation and
ownership of oil and gas production activities and the operations of Petrobras. For more information, please see
“Key Information – Risk Factors – Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry – Adverse economic or political
conditions in the countries where we operate or sell our products and services may decrease our sales or disrupt
our manufacturing operations, thereby adversely affecting our revenues, profitability and financial condition”.
A principal component of our marketing strategy in South American markets is the establishment of long-term
supply agreements and Rig Direct® services with national and international oil and gas companies operating in
those markets.
In Argentina, we have a significant share of the market for OCTG products. We have longstanding business
relationships with YPF S.A. (“YPF”), the Argentine state-controlled company, and with other operators in the oil
and gas sector. We strengthened our relationship with YPF in 2013 through a long-term agreement, which was
renewed for an additional five-year term at the beginning of 2022, under which we provide Rig Direct® services
with the objective of reducing YPF’s operational costs as it aims to increase production through investments in
Argentina’s shale oil and gas reserves. Drilling activity fell significantly during 2019 after the electoral process in
Argentina. In 2020, our sales were affected by ongoing uncertainties regarding the energy policies that would be
adopted by the incoming government as well as the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Activity recovered during
2021 and 2022. The principal restraint on further increases in activity, particularly in the Vaca Muerta shale play, is
the lack of pipeline capacity for exporting oil and for transporting gas to the main consumption centers in Buenos
Aires. New pipeline infrastructure is being installed; construction of the first phase of a new gas pipeline and two
oil export pipelines started in 2022 and further pipeline infrastructure is expected for the next two to three years.
We have reactivated our welded pipe mill in Valentin Alsina, province of Buenos Aires, to supply pipes for these
pipelines under construction and are supplementing deliveries with welded pipes from our mill in Brazil.
In Brazil, we have a longstanding business relationship with Petrobras. We supply Petrobras with casing (including
premium connections) and line pipe products, many of which are produced in our Brazilian welded pipe facility,
for both offshore and onshore applications. More recently, we have increased the sale of imported seamless
products to Petrobras for offshore use, including the supply of seamless casing with premium connections,
accessories and Rig Direct® services for use in the pre-salt area and seamless line pipe for use in offshore risers.
With the development of Brazil’s deepwater pre-salt complex, our mix of products sold in Brazil has evolved from
one including mainly line pipe for onshore pipeline projects to one which includes large diameter conductor and
surface casing, intermediate and production casing and line pipe for use in deepwater applications. In 2020, with
the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse in oil prices, Petrobras reduced its onshore drilling
operations to focus on pre-salt offshore developments. In 2022, offshore drilling activity began to increase as a
result of the development of the Buzios and other pre-salt fields by Petrobras as well as other investments by
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major oil companies. Consumption of OCTG products in Brazil has remained at a relatively low level over the past
five years, as Petrobras reduced its investments in response to budgetary constraints, concentrating on developing
its most productive reserves in the pre-salt fields, but OCTG consumption is expected to pick up in 2023. Demand
for line pipe for pipeline projects also declined to very low levels with only one major project implemented in the
past seven years, but line pipe demand is also expected to pick up in the next years. In response to market-
opening measures and the attractiveness of the deepwater reserves, major oil companies are increasing their
investments in Brazil, while Petrobras is focusing investments in world class assets in deepwater.
In Colombia, we have established a leading position in the market for OCTG products since 2006, following our
acquisition of TuboCaribe, a welded pipe manufacturing facility located in Cartagena. Although the market was
deeply affected by low oil prices between 2014 and 2016, it has grown over the past decade as the country
encouraged investment in its hydrocarbon industry and opened its national oil company to private investment. In
2020, the pandemic-related collapse in oil prices resulted in a drop of drilling activity which recovered in 2021 and
2022. Recently, however, drilling activity is being affected as the new government has introduced policies aimed
at reducing exploration activity while local protests and security concerns are increasing at some drilling locations.
Our principal customer in Colombia is Ecopetrol S.A. (“Ecopetrol”), to which we supply Rig Direct® services. In
2022 we renewed our agreement with Ecopetrol for two years.
In Guyana and neighboring Suriname, offshore drilling activity has been increasing rapidly over the past three
years following the discovery of large, cost competitive oil reserves. We are supplying casing for many of the
exploration wells and, at the end of 2021, we were awarded a 10-year contract to supply large and medium
diameter casing with Rig Direct®-alike services to the deepwater offshore development projects in the Starbroek
block.
We also have sales in Ecuador, supplying Petroamazonas Ecuador S.A., which merged with EP PetroEcuador, the
national oil company, as well as private operators. To increase local content, we have established a local OCTG
threading facility in Machachi.
We were present in the Venezuelan OCTG market for many years and we maintained business relationships with
Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. and the joint venture operators in the oil and gas sector until the imposition of
economic sanctions by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”). Additionally, we maintained business
relationships with Chevron in Venezuela until April 22, 2020, when their sanctions license expired. Our sales in
Venezuela declined to low levels in 2020, with no sales in 2021 and 2022. Recently, Chevron has been authorized
to resume certain operations, which could lead to a resumption of sales in Venezuela in the future.
Europe
Sales to customers in Europe accounted for 8% of our sales of tubular products and services in 2022, compared
to 10% in 2021 and 12% in 2020.
Our single largest country market in Europe is Italy. The market for steel pipes in Italy (as in much of the European
Union) is affected by general industrial production trends, especially in the mechanical and automotive industry,
and by investment in power generation, petrochemical and oil refining facilities. Sales to the mechanical and
automotive industries and for HPI and power generation projects in Italy and the rest of Europe in 2020 were
affected by lower prices reflecting increased competitive pressures, but volumes were relatively stable. In 2021,
activity and our sales increased, while in 2022, although activity was affected by the Russian invasion, our sales
increased as prices rose to compensate higher costs.
In Europe we also have significant sales to the oil and gas sector, particularly in the North Sea. Demand from this
market is affected by oil and gas prices in the international markets and their consequent impact on oil and gas
drilling activities in the North Sea and other areas, like Romania. In addition, we ceased sales to Russia that would
breach applicable sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the EU following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Europe is also a region which we expect will be at the forefront of developments in low-carbon energy, including
hydrogen storage and transportation, carbon capture and sequestration and waste-to-energy power generation.
We are participating in these market segments where we expect to see growth in sales in the coming years.
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Middle East and Africa
Sales to customers in the Middle East and Africa accounted for 9% of our sales of tubular products and services in
2022, compared to 14% in 2021 and 25% in 2020.
Our sales in the region remain sensitive to international prices of oil and gas and their impact on drilling activities
as well as to the production policies pursued by OPEC, and, more recently, OPEC+ countries, many of whose
members are located in this region. In the past few years, oil and gas producing countries in the Middle East, led
by Saudi Arabia, have increased investments to develop gas reserves to fuel regional gas-based industrial
development, which have positively affected their consumption of premium OCTG products. Saudi Arabia, in
particular, has shown strong growth in sour and high pressure gas field drilling activity. More recently, the main
national oil companies in the Gulf have also begun to increase investments to add oil and LNG production
capacity as they seek to accelerate the monetization of their oil and gas reserves. Additionally, in the eastern
Mediterranean, vast reserves of natural gas have been discovered, some of which have been targeted for fast
track development.
In Africa, international oil companies increased investments in exploration and production in offshore projects in
2012 and 2013 but began to postpone or reduce their investment commitments in 2014 due to the high cost of
offshore project developments and a lower success rate in exploration activity. Since 2015, following the oil price
collapse, exploration activity was cut back and major project commitments were postponed. The effect on
demand was compounded by the high inventory levels held in the region. In 2022, this situation began to change
with an increase in exploration and drilling activity and normalization of OCTG inventory levels.
In the Caspian region, major oil companies operating in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan increased their investments
and drilling activity following the recovery of oil prices in 2017 and we opened a premium threading facility in
Kazakhstan in 2019. In 2020 and 2021, however, our sales were affected by the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic on the operations of our customers and the impact on drilling activity of adherence to the production
cuts agreed by the OPEC+ countries in response to the collapse of oil demand due to the pandemic. Since then,
drilling activity and our sales have remained at low levels.
In the past few years, uprisings affected drilling activity in countries such as Syria, Libya and Yemen and, in the
case of Libya, the oil and gas industry was effectively shut down in 2011. In addition, in the past years, U.S. and
E.U. sanctions have affected production and exports in Iran.
Our sales in the Middle East and Africa could be adversely affected by political and other events in the region,
such as armed conflicts, terrorist attacks and social unrest, which could materially impact the operations of
companies active in the region’s oil and gas industry. Our sales in the region can also be affected by the levels of
inventories held by the principal national oil companies and their effect on purchasing requirements. For more
information, please see “Key Information – Risk Factors – Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry – Adverse
economic or political conditions in the countries where we operate or sell our products and services may decrease
our sales or disrupt our manufacturing operations, thereby adversely affecting our revenues, profitability and
financial condition”.
In 2019 and 2020, sales in the Middle East rose while sales in Africa (including the East Mediterranean) were
affected by the slowdown in drilling activity and investments in deepwater projects. Sales in the region declined in
2021 as a result of various factors, including the slowdown in investments in drilling activity pursuant to the
pandemic and reduction in oil demand and prices and ongoing inventory reductions at some of the region’s
largest consumers like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. In 2022, our sales in the region began to
recover and we expect this recovery will strengthen during 2023.
In January 2019, we acquired 47.8% of SSPC, a listed welded steel pipe producer in Saudi Arabia. SSPC produces
OCTG, line pipe and commercial pipe products mainly for the local market and it is qualified to supply Saudi
Aramco for certain products. Through this investment, Tenaris has increased its local industrial presence in an
important oil and gas market where policies are being implemented to diversify the economy and increase local
manufacturing. Saudi Arabia continues to reinforce measures in favor of local content particularly for suppliers to
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state-owned companies like Saudi Aramco. In 2022, we entered into a long-term agreement with Saudi Aramco
for the supply of seamless OCTG products that prioritizes local production where possible.
In addition, Tenaris currently owns, through its subsidiary SSPC, a 35% share interest in GPC, a Saudi-German
joint venture, established in 2010 and located in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, which manufactures LSAW pipes.
In August 2019 we were awarded a long-term agreement with Rig Direct® conditions, valued at $1.9 billion, to
supply approximately half of the OCTG requirements of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (“ADNOC”) in Abu
Dhabi over the next five to seven years. In order to serve this market, we have expanded our local service base and
are constructing a new premium OCTG threading facility. We have also been awarded significant contracts to
supply Qatargas Liquefied Gas Company Limited (“QatarGas”) and Kuwait Oil Company (“KOC”) over the
coming years.
Asia Pacific
Sales to customers in the Asia Pacific accounted for 2% of our sales of tubular products and services in 2022,
compared to 4% in 2021 and 7% in 2020.
We have a presence in the region with local production facilities in Indonesia, China and a service center in
Australia.
Sales to Indonesia and other markets in South East Asia and Oceania are mainly affected by the level of oil and
gas drilling activity, particularly offshore drilling activity. Low oil prices have deeply affected drilling activity and our
sales throughout the region. In addition, the long-term agreement to provide pipes with Rig Direct® services in
Thailand was terminated in 2020, anticipating changes in the ownership of oil and gas development concessions.
Our sales in China are concentrated on premium OCTG products used in oil and gas drilling activities. Over the
past years, China has significantly reduced its imports of OCTG products as local producers compete ferociously in
an oversupplied market. We continue, however, to seek new markets in niche applications and in 2016 we
opened a components facility for processing pipes for use in airbags for automobiles, which we are currently
expanding for the second time. In 2020, we established a joint venture with Baotou Steel, a major domestic
supplier of seamless pipes to the onshore oil and gas fields, for the construction of a premium threading facility
located within our partner’s steelmaking facilities in Inner Mongolia. The new facility, which finishes pipes
produced mainly by our joint venture partner, began production during the first quarter of 2022. Our
participation in the joint venture is 60%. During 2022, Baotou Steel and Baosteel International Group
(“Baosteel”) merged their seamless pipe business into a new company named Baogang. Baogang now holds 40%
of the shares in the joint venture with Tenaris, and has recently confirmed its intention to continue with the joint
venture.
In Japan, our subsidiary, NKKTubes, competed against other domestic producers. In November 2022 we entered
into a definitive wrap-up agreement with JFE to terminate our joint venture and cease NKKTubes’ operations. The
market for steel pipe products in Japan is mostly industrial and depends on general factors affecting domestic
investment, including production activity. With the closure of NKKTubes in June 2022, we have largely ceased to
serve this market and accordingly, our sales in the Asia Pacific region now represent a very low proportion of sales
in our Tubes segment. Thus, starting on January 1, 2023, we will report our sales in this region together with
sales in the Middle East and Africa.
Others
Our other products and services currently include sucker rods used in oil extraction activities, oil and gas services,
including fracking and coiled tubing services in Argentina, sales of pipe for plumbing applications from our Italian
Piombino mill, coiled tubes used in oil and gas extraction activities, and sales of raw materials and energy that
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exceed our internal requirements. Net sales of other products and services amounted to 5% of total net sales in
2022, compared to 8% in 2021 and 6% in 2020.
During 2022, we closed down our Brazilian industrial equipment business and, in 2021, we sold our Geneva mill
(pipes for construction activities) in the United States as well as a small Saudi equipment manufacturing and
erection business that we acquired during our SSPC acquisition.
Competition
The global market for steel pipe products is highly competitive. Seamless steel pipe products, which are used
extensively in the energy industry particularly for offshore, high pressure, high stress, corrosive and other complex
applications, are produced in specialized mills using round steel billets and specially produced ingots. Welded steel
pipe products are produced in mills which process steel coils and plates into steel pipes. Steel companies that
manufacture steel coils and other steel products but do not operate specialized seamless steel mills are generally
not competitors in the market for seamless steel pipe products, although they often produce welded steel pipes or
sell steel coils and plates used to produce welded steel pipes.
The production of steel pipe products following the stringent requirements of major oil and gas companies
operating in offshore and other complex operations requires the development of specific skills and significant
investments in manufacturing facilities. By contrast, steel pipe products for standard applications can be produced
in most seamless pipe mills worldwide and sometimes compete with welded pipe products for such applications
including OCTG applications. Welded pipe, however, is not generally considered a satisfactory substitute for
seamless steel pipe in high-pressure or high-stress applications.
Over the past two decades, substantial investments have been made, especially in China but also in other regions
around the world, to increase production capacity of seamless steel pipe products. Production capacity for more
specialized product grades has also increased. With the downturn between 2014 and 2016 in the price of oil and
demand for tubes for oil and gas drilling, the overcapacity in steel pipe and seamless steel pipe production
worldwide became acute, extending beyond commodity grades. This situation has been accentuated by the more
recent COVID-19 induced collapse in demand and the prospect of an accelerated energy transition. Effective
competitive differentiation and industry capacity closures will be key factors for Tenaris.
Our principal competitors in steel pipe markets worldwide are described below.
Vallourec S.A. (“Vallourec”), a French company, has mills in Brazil, China, Germany and the United States.
Vallourec has a strong presence in the European market for seamless pipes for industrial use and a
significant market share in the international market with customers primarily in Europe, the United States,
Brazil, China, the Middle East and Africa. Vallourec is an important competitor in the international OCTG
market, particularly for high-value premium joint products, where it operates a technology partnership for
VAM® premium connections with Nippon Steel Corporation (“NSC”). Prior to the collapse in oil prices in
2014 to 2016, Vallourec increased its production capacity by building mills in Brazil (jointly with NSC) and
Youngstown, Ohio, acquiring three tubular businesses in the United States and Saudi Arabia, and
concluding an agreement with a Chinese seamless steel producer, Tianda Oil Pipe Company (“Tianda”) to
distribute products from Tianda in markets outside China. In early 2016, in response to accumulating
losses, Vallourec announced a $1 billion capital increase, more than half of which was provided by a French
government fund and NSC, who each agreed to increase their equity participation to 15%. At the same
time, an industrial restructuring program was announced under which Vallourec reduced capacity in
Europe, closing its rolling mills in France, combined its operations in Brazil with that of the new mill held
with NSC, acquired a majority position in Tianda and bought out the remaining minority interest, and
strengthened its cooperation with NSC for the development and testing of premium connection products
and technology. Despite this restructuring program, Vallourec’s losses continued and its equity position
turned negative. In June 2021, Vallourec completed a further financial restructuring, in which its former
shareholders, including NSC and Bpifrance, a French state-owned investment company, were severely
diluted and its creditors, including private equity investors, assumed effective control. Under this
restructuring, NSC exited its investment in the Brazilian mill and had its position in Vallourec diluted to
around 3%. Subsequently, NSC also sold its equity interests in Vallourec’s U.S. operations. In 2022,
Vallourec confirmed that it would close its German mills during 2023 and would invest EUR100 million in
its Brazilian mills to enable the transfer of its specialized products for oil and gas customers from Germany
to Brazil.
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Japanese players NSC and, to a lesser extent, JFE together enjoy a significant share of the international
market, having established strong positions in markets in the Far East and the Middle East. They are
internationally recognized for their supply of high-alloy grade pipe products. In recent years, NSC increased
its capacity to serve international markets through the construction with Vallourec of a new seamless pipe
mill in Brazil, and further strengthened its ties with Vallourec through participating in Vallourec’s 2016
capital increase and combining their respective Brazilian operations. As part of the latest financial
restructuring of Vallourec, NSC relinquished its participation in the Brazilian operation and ceded its
reference shareholder position in Vallourec. In 2022, NSC, as part of a general restructuring of its
steelmaking operations, closed one of its three seamless pipe production mills and announced that it would
close its large diameter welded pipe mill and exit the large diameter welded line pipe market.
In recent years, TMK, a Russian company, led the consolidation of the Russian steel pipe industry, invested
to modernize and expand its production capacity in Russia and expanded internationally through
acquisitions into Eastern Europe and the United States. TMK also expanded in the Middle East through the
acquisition of a controlling interest in Gulf International Pipe Industry LLC (“Gulf International Pipe”), a
welded pipe producer in Oman. More recently, however, TMK adopted a strategy of monetizing its
international assets by reducing its participation in Gulf International Pipe and selling IPSCO to Tenaris, as
well as strengthening its position in its domestic market by acquiring Chelpipe, the second Russian
producer of seamless pipes in 2021. In 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the American
Petroleum Institute (“API”) withdrew its license for products produced in TMK’s mills in Russia. Russian
producers or their controlling shareholders are now subject to U.S., EU and UK sanctions, among others,
and are now largely prevented from competing in several markets.
Over the past two decades, Chinese producers increased production capacity substantially and strongly
increased their exports of steel pipe products around the world. Due to unfair trading practices, many
countries, including the United States, the European Union, Canada, Mexico and Colombia, have imposed
anti-dumping restrictions on Chinese imports to those regions. In 2009, the largest Chinese producer of
seamless steel pipes, Tianjin Pipe (Group) Corporation Limited (“TPCO”), announced a plan to build a new
seamless pipe facility in the United States in Corpus Christi, Texas; heat treatment and pipe finishing
facilities have been constructed but steelmaking and hot rolling facilities have not been completed. As part
of a financial restructuring, a 51% shareholding in TPCO was sold to Shanghai Electric Group and has now
been sold on to Citic Group Corporation Ltd. (“Citic”), a state-owned conglomerate. Although producers
from China compete primarily in the “commodity” sector of the market, several of these producers,
including Baosteel and TPCO, have developed and are selling more sophisticated products, particularly in
the domestic market.
The tubes and pipes business in the United States and Canada has experienced significant consolidation
over the years, while new players have also emerged. In recent years, Tenaris constructed a greenfield
seamless pipe mill at Bay City, Texas and acquired IPSCO from TMK in January 2020, becoming the leading
seamless pipe producer in the United States, while U.S. Steel integrated its seamless pipe business by
building an EAF steel shop in Fairfield, Alabama, which started up in late 2020. At the same time, many
new players have built, or announced plans to build, pipe mills in the United States. These include, in
addition to TPCO, Boomerang LLC, a company formed by a former Maverick executive that opened a
welded pipe mill in Liberty, Texas, in 2010, now known as PTC Liberty Tubulars and part of the PTC
Alliance; Benteler, a European seamless pipe producer that built a new seamless pipe mill in Louisiana,
which opened in September 2015; and a plethora of welded pipe mills established by subsidiaries of
foreign pipe producers, such as SeAH Steel (“SeAH”), of Korea and JSW Group (“JSW”), of India. North
American pipe producers are largely focused on supplying the U.S. and Canadian markets, where they have
their production facilities. In Canada, Tenaris closed its Prudential welded pipe mill in Calgary in 2020 and
integrated a welded pipe production line at its seamless pipe mill in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario in 2022.
Korean welded pipe producers, who have a limited domestic market, have targeted the U.S. market for
standard applications. They have gained a significant market position, despite the application of anti-
dumping duties for unfair trading practices and being subject to Section 232 quotas. One of them, SeAH,
has acquired and built local welded pipe production facilities in the United States.
Tubos Reunidos S.A. (“Tubos Reunidos”) of Spain, Benteler of Germany and Voest Alpine A.G. (“Voest
Alpine”) of Austria each have a significant presence in the European market for seamless steel pipes for
industrial applications. Voest Alpine also has a relevant presence in the U.S. and Canadian OCTG markets
and some other international OCTG markets. In 2016, Tubos Reunidos opened an OCTG threading facility
targeting international markets. In 2006, ArcelorMittal S.A. (“ArcelorMittal”) created a tubes division
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through several acquisitions and has mills in North America, Eastern Europe, Venezuela, Algeria and South
Africa and has built a seamless pipe mill in Saudi Arabia.
In the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia, which has implemented policies to encourage local
production for its oil and gas industry, several pipe mills were established, including a seamless pipe mill
built by Jubail Energy Services Company (“JESCO”), a company established with majority participation from
a state-backed industrial development company, and a seamless pipe mill originally built by a joint venture
of ArcelorMittal and local shareholders (“AMTJ”). These local players have been strengthening their
capabilities and are taking an increasing share of the pipes supplied to Saudi Aramco as well as exporting
to other countries in the Middle East and the rest of the world. In January 2019, Tenaris acquired a
controlling 47.79% participation in SSPC, a local welded pipe producer. In 2021, JESCO and AMTJ, who
were both operating with losses, combined their operations at the behest of the Saudi Public Investment
Fund.
Producers of steel pipe products can maintain strong competitive positions in markets where they have their pipe
manufacturing facilities due to logistical and other advantages that permit them to offer value-added services and
maintain strong relationships with domestic customers, particularly in the oil and gas sectors. Our subsidiaries
have established strong ties with major consumers of steel pipe products in their home markets, reinforced by Rig
Direct® services, as discussed above.
Capital Expenditure Program
During 2022, our capital expenditures, including investments at our plants and information systems (“IT”),
amounted to $378 million, compared to $240 million in 2021 and $193 million in 2020. Of all capital
expenditures made during 2022, $346 million were invested in tangible assets, compared to $214 million in 2021
and $168 million in 2020.
In 2022, we increased investments in alternative energies and focused on consolidating our position in North
America, enhancing efficiency to achieve full capacity in all our Industrial plants and increasing product
differentiation.
The major highlights of our capital spending program during 2022 included:
efficiency improvements focused on steel making, heat treatment and hot rolling processes fostering the
integrations in our North American plants, consolidating Tenaris’s position;
productivity improvement and revamping on existing welded lines in Brazil and Argentina to strengthen
our competitiveness in pipes of large outside diameter and local market;
increasing product and service differentiation, reinforcing our production capabilities for our Dopeless
connection products, the increase of capacity on special steel pipes and on automotive components
(Qingdao in China and Tamsa in Mexico), and the acquisition of new equipment for fracturing services;
the revamping and upgrade of our existing lines to improve the standards of industrial efficiency and
safety, including the increase of capacity in the coupling mills (Tamsa in Mexico, Siderca in Argentina and
Tubos del Caribe in Colombia), and our HSE continuous improvement program (including the ongoing
overhead cranes replacement);
the ongoing construction of a wind farm in Argentina and initial actions in other countries to achieve the
target of reducing carbon emissions intensity by 30% by 2030 compared to a 2018 baseline; and
offices redesign project aligning our workspace to the new way of working.
Investments in information systems and other intangible assets totaled $32 million in 2022, compared to $26
million in 2021 and $26 million in 2020.
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The focus of our IT capital-spending program has been set on four drivers:
digital integration/services to customers and logistics, synergizing with current favorable market
conditions;
update and standardization of our manufacturing systems, especially in our North American multi-plant
industrial system;
risk mitigation, operational continuity and cybersecurity; and
process simplification and efficiency.
We continue carrying out our multi-year programs: the Integrated Scheduling System in Tamsa, Dalmine and
Silcotub, industrial cybersecurity and infrastructure, and the Industrial Cost System. These investments will enable
Tenaris to be faster and more flexible in the current market context and to sustain its industrial excellence.
Capital expenditures are expected to increase to around $650 million in 2023, mainly due to projects that are
expected to contribute to our 2030 target for reducing the carbon emission intensity of our operations. In
addition to our ongoing investment in a wind farm in Argentina, we will make investments that are expected to
improve energy efficiency in Italy, Romania and Argentina, among others.
Additionally, the investment program for 2023 includes:
the increase of productivity, safety and CO2 reduction in several Tenaris facilities, in particular the
replacement of Siderca’s electric arc furnace number 4 by a Consteel® electromagnetic stirring furnace;
the revamping of the current exhaust fumes system in the Koppel Steel Shop in the United States;
the replacement of the austenitizing furnace (Nassheuer furnace) in Dalmine, Italy with a new gas
furnace, aiming at increasing heat treatment capacity, productivity and product feasibility range, and
reducing transformation costs and CO2 emissions;
the construction of new threading facilities, including a swaging line and offices in Abu Dhabi;
the completion of the Dopeless® migration to the 3.x plan; and
the offices redesign project aligning our workspace to the new way of working (after finishing the pilot
projects, the first stage of the program covers the renovation of 12 offices used by more than 650 people
in Mexico, the U.S., Argentina, the UK, Canada and Abu Dhabi).
Raw Materials and Energy
The majority of our seamless steel pipe products are manufactured in integrated steelmaking operations using the
electric arc furnace route, with the principal raw materials being steel scrap, DRI, HBI, pig iron and ferroalloys. In
Argentina we produce our own DRI from iron ore using natural gas as a reductant. Our integrated steelmaking
operations consume significant quantities of electric energy, purchased from the local market, and in part
produced by our thermo-electric power generating plant. Our welded steel pipe products are processed from
purchased steel coils and plates.
The weight of the different steelmaking raw materials and steel vary with the proportion of seamless and welded
pipes in the total production mix and among the different production facilities in our industrial system, as well as
the specifications of the final products and other factors. On average, in 2022, steel scrap, pig iron, HBI and DRI
represented approximately 30% of our steel pipe products’ costs, while purchased steel in the form of billets or
coils represented approximately 14%, with direct energy accounting for approximately 6%.
The above raw material inputs are subject to price volatility caused by supply, political and economic situations,
financial variables and other unpredictable factors. For further information on price volatility, see “Key Information
– Risk Factors – Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry – Increases in the cost of raw materials, energy and
other costs, limitations or disruptions to the supply of raw materials and energy, and price mismatches between
raw materials and our products may hurt our profitability”. The costs of steelmaking raw materials and of steel
coils and plates, increased on average in 2021 compared to 2020 and were subject to high levels of volatility
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during 2022 as they were affected by the Russian-Ukraine armed conflict and the sanctions being imposed on
Russian individuals, companies and institutions. For more information see “Key Information – Risk Factors – Risks
Relating to Our Business and Industry – The Russia-Ukraine armed conflict may adversely affect our operations”.
Steel scrap, pig iron and HBI
Steel scrap, pig iron and HBI for our steelmaking operations are sourced from local, regional and international
suppliers. In Argentina we produce our own DRI and source ferrous scrap domestically through a wholly owned
scrap collecting and processing subsidiary. In Italy we purchase pig iron and ferrous scrap from local and regional
markets. In Mexico we import our pig iron and HBI requirements and purchase scrap from domestic and
international markets. In Romania we source ferrous scrap mainly from the domestic market and we import pig
iron. In the United States, we source scrap from the local market to supply our steelmaking facility, and also
source pig iron from international markets.
International prices for steel scrap, pig iron and HBI can vary substantially in accordance with supply and demand
conditions.
Annual scrap prices decreased slightly in 2022, but remained at very high levels compared to historical averages.
As a reference, prices for Scrap Shredded U.S. East Coast, published by Platts, averaged $429 per ton in 2022 and
$441 per ton in 2021, while it averaged $260 per ton in 2020. Scrap prices spiked as a consequence of the
Russian invasion of Ukraine due to the relevance of both countries as exporters of semi-finished steel and pig iron.
In 2022, Brazil became the largest pig iron supplier to the United States as supply from Russia and Ukraine
decreased significantly. As the global economy growth began to decelerate, prices decreased during the second
half of 2022.
Iron ore
We consume iron ore in the form of pellets for production of DRI in Argentina. Siderca’s consumption of iron ore
during 2022 was approximately 972 thousand tons, supplied by Vale International S.A. and Samarco Mineração
S.A. from Brazil, and Iron Ore Company (“IOC”) from Canada. Annual iron ore prices dropped during 2022 in
comparison to 2021, but remained at very high levels compared to historical averages. As a reference, prices for
IODEX 62% Fe Index, published by Platts, averaged $120 per ton in 2022 and $160 per ton in 2021, in
comparison to $108 in 2020. In January 2022, 62% Fe Iron ore prices, published by Platts, averaged $131 per
ton. Supported by a recovery in global steel production, prices reached an average of $151 per ton in March
2022. However, due to a contraction in China's steel production during the second half of the year and a decline
in global steel demand, prices fell to values below $100 per ton. Since November 2022, prices of iron ore have
recovered on expectations of a rebound in steel production and demand in 2023, returning to levels of around
$123 per ton. The DRI pellet market started with a supply squeeze in 2022 as Ukrainian exports were affected by
the conflict and India imposed heavy export tariffs. Since mid-year, the market suffered from weak demand
mainly by European and Asian purchasers. Pellet premiums averaged $72 per ton in 2022, around 20% above
2021 levels. Prices are expected to decrease in 2023 as India has now removed the export tariffs, and demand
from Europe could remain weak at least until the second quarter of 2023.
Round steel bars
We mainly satisfy our steel bars and ingots requirements with materials produced in our steelmaking facilities in
Argentina, Italy, Mexico, Romania and the United States. We complement this internal supply with purchases of
steel bars and ingots from third parties as required, and particularly for use in our seamless steel pipe facilities in
Canada and the United States and to supplement production from our steel shop in Mexico.
In Canada, we mainly source our steel bars requirements from our integrated facilities in Argentina, Italy, Mexico,
Romania and United States.
In Mexico, we source additional steel bars from Ternium’s Mexican facilities under a one-year agreement ending
in April 2023, renewable for an additional year. Currently, the Company is assessing alternatives for sourcing
these materials, including a renegotiation of the contract with Ternium.
In the United States, following the acquisition of IPSCO in 2020, we own a steel shop facility in Koppel,
Pennsylvania. After having completed certain investments in 2021, this facility provides part of the steel bars
required by our Bay City and Ambridge mills. We also use steel bars produced in our integrated facilities in
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Romania, Italy and Mexico. These imports have been granted an exclusion from Section 232 tariffs, and we have
recently received a one year exclusion for the import of steel bars from Argentina. Additionally, we have a
contract in place with Nucor Steel to purchase a portion of the steel bar requirements in our Bay City mill.
In Japan, following the termination of our joint venture and the closure of the NKKTubes plant, JFE agreed to
provide us with 13 Chrome alloy products for two years, while we advance with the investments required to
produce such materials in the rest of our industrial system. For further information on the termination of the
NKKTubes joint venture, please refer to note 35 “Other relevant information - Agreement to terminate NKKTubes
joint venture” of our audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
Steel coils and plates
For the production of welded steel pipe products, we purchase steel coils and steel plates principally from
domestic producers for processing into welded steel pipes. We have welded pipe operations in Argentina, Brazil,
Canada, Colombia, Saudi Arabia and the United States.
After reaching all-time highs in 2021, the steel coil market prices in 2022 decreased 35%. As a reference, prices
for hot rolled coils, HRC Midwest USA Mill, published by CRU, averaged $1,128 per metric ton in 2022 and
$1,734 per metric ton in 2021.
For our welded pipe operations in the United States, a significant part of our requirements for steel coils are
supplied by Nucor Steel which is our principal supplier in the United States. Nucor Steel has a steel coil
manufacturing facility in Hickman, Arkansas, near to our principal welded pipe facility in the United States. To
secure a supply of steel coils for our U.S. facilities, during 2022 we renewed a long-term purchase agreement with
Nucor Steel which is due to expire at the end of 2024. During 2022, we also diversified the sourcing of these
materials to include Ternium and Big River Steel.
In Canada, we have restarted negotiations with the main local suppliers to reach long-term agreements for our
welded pipe operations. Among such suppliers are ArcelorMittal Dofasco, which has steel coil manufacturing
facilities in Hamilton, Ontario, and Algoma Steel, which has steel coil manufacturing facilities in Sault Ste. Marie,
Ontario.
We also purchase steel coils and plates for our welded pipe operations in South America (Colombia, Brazil and
Argentina) principally from Usiminas, Gerdau S.A. and ArcelorMittal Tubarão in Brazil, from Ternium Argentina
S.A. (“Ternium Argentina”), a subsidiary of Ternium in Argentina, and from Ternium’s facilities in Mexico. In
addition, in Brazil we also source plates and coils from international suppliers when not produced domestically. In
Saudi Arabia, we mainly purchase steel coils and plates from the local market.
Energy
We consume substantial quantities of electric energy, mainly at our electric steel shops in Argentina, Italy, Mexico,
Romania and the United States.
In Argentina, our local electric energy requirements are satisfied through purchases in the local market and by a
35-megawatt thermo-electric power generating plant located within the Campana facility. In Dalmine, Italy, we
have a 120-megawatt power generation facility which is designed to have sufficient capacity to meet most of the
electric power requirements of the operations. The additional energy needed to cover the peaks of consumption
and the excess energy produced are purchased and sold to the market while heat is sold for district heating. In
Mexico, our electric power requirements are mainly satisfied by Techgen, a natural gas-fired combined cycle
electric power plant in the Pesquería area of the State of Nuevo León, while a small portion of our energy
requirements are furnished by the Mexican government-owned CFE. In the last few years, the Mexican
government made various attempts to modify rules and regulations governing the energy market in Mexico with
potential impact on the energy supply and its cost. For more information see “Key Information – Risk Factors –
Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry – Adverse economic or political conditions in the countries where we
operate or sell our products and services may decrease our sales or disrupt our manufacturing operations, thereby
adversely affecting our revenues, profitability and financial condition”. In Romania and the United States, we
source electric energy from the local market.
We consume substantial volumes of natural gas in Argentina, for the generation of DRI in addition to the
requirements for producing seamless pipes. Tecpetrol, a San Faustin subsidiary, is our main natural gas supplier in
Argentina under market conditions and according to local regulations.
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We have transportation capacity agreements with Transportadora de Gas del Norte S.A. (“TGN”), a company in
which San Faustin holds a significant but non-controlling interest, corresponding to capacity of 1,000,000 cubic
meters per day until April 2027. In order to meet our transportation requirements for natural gas above volumes
contracted with TGN, we also have agreements with Naturgy S.A. (“Naturgy”), for a maximum transportation
capacity corresponding to approximately 970,000 cubic meters per day. For the final transportation phase, we
also have a supply contract with Naturgy. Both contracts with Naturgy are in place until April 2023 and are
expected to be renewed.
In addition to the amount of gas consumed at our Italian plants, we also require a substantial volume of natural
gas to feed our power generation facility in Italy. Our natural gas requirements for the power generation facility
are currently supplied by Edison Energia S.p.A while the natural gas consumed at our Italian plants is supplied by
Eni S.p.A.
Our costs for electric energy and natural gas vary from country to country. Prior to late 2021, energy costs
remained generally flat due to the increasing availability of natural gas from shale plays and additional renewable
energy generation at more competitive prices. In a context of uncertainty regarding future energy prices, in
December 2020, the Argentine government launched a new gas plan to increase natural gas supply following a
drop from the maximum levels reached in 2019. Because winter demand for natural gas continues to outpace
supply, Argentina is required to import natural gas from Bolivia, Chile and LNG from the international market at
high prices, in addition to using liquid fuel to generate electricity. In an international context of higher gas prices
and reduced availability, Argentina may be exposed to restrictions in winter, which would affect our operations. In
late 2021 energy and gas prices increased, particularly in Europe. The Russian invasion of Ukraine led to renewed
volatility in energy commodity prices, accelerated by the low level of inventories throughout the first half 2022,
reaching a peak in late August and then slowly stabilizing at high levels. In early 2023, European electricity prices
fell to pre-war levels, thanks to lower gas prices, mainly due to a particularly mild winter. Due to milder
temperatures, a decrease in demand for gas and the activation of alternative energy, the filling of gas storage
facilities in the EU countries remains high. See “Key Information – Risk Factors – Risks Relating to Our Business
and Industry – Increases in the cost of raw materials, energy and other costs, limitations or disruptions to the
supply of raw materials and energy; and price mismatches between raw materials and our products may hurt our
profitability”, “Key Information – Risk Factors – Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry – Adverse economic or
political conditions in the countries where we operate or sell our products and services may decrease our sales or
disrupt our manufacturing operations, thereby adversely affecting our revenues, profitability and financial
condition”, and for more information on the impact on our business of the armed conflict in Ukraine, see “Key
Information – Risk Factors – Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry – The Russia-Ukraine armed conflict may
adversely affect our operations”.
Tenaris is building a wind farm in Argentina at a cost of approximately $200 million which is expected to reduce
our CO2 emissions in that country by around 150,000 tons per year and supply close to 50% of the electric energy
requirements at our Siderca integrated seamless pipe mill.
Ferroalloys
The purchase of ferroalloys is coordinated globally to ensure supply for each of our steel shops. International
prices of ferroalloys can vary substantially within a short period of time.
Prices for the main ferroalloys consumed by Tenaris increased significantly during the first half of 2022 (reaching
highest levels since 2008). In the second half of 2022 prices suffered a sharp drop but still remained above pre-
pandemic levels.
The main drivers for the price peak seen in the first half of 2022 were the world’s economic recovery after the
COVID-19 pandemic, supporting increased steel production coupled with supply disruptions due to the Russia-
Ukraine conflict (as both are significant ferroalloy producers).
During the second half of 2022 global steel production slowed, especially in Europe as several mills shut down
their furnaces due to high energy costs and lower steel demand. In China, demand was also affected by the
country’s restrictive COVID-19 policies. As a result, ferroalloy prices decreased on lower demand. Molybdenum
prices, however, remained strong and rose considerably mainly due to supply shortages from many mining
companies that are struggling with quality issues and labor shortages, as well as better supported demand from
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both the oil and gas industry and the automotive sector´s continued production recovery as component shortages
subside.
Product Quality Standards
Our steel products (tubular products, accessories and sucker rods) are manufactured in accordance with the
applicable specifications of the American Petroleum Institute (“API”), the American Society for Testing and
Materials (“ASTM”), the International Standardization Organization (“ISO”), and European Standards (“EN”),
among other standards. The products must also satisfy our proprietary standards as well as our customers’
requirements. We maintain an extensive quality control and assurance program to guarantee that our products
and services consistently meet proprietary and industry standards bringing a high level of competitiveness.
We currently maintain, for all our manufacturing facilities and service centers, a Quality Management System
certified to ISO 9001 by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance and API product licenses granted by API, which are
requirements for selling to the major oil and gas companies and have rigorous quality standards. In addition, the
majority of our testing laboratories are certified to ISO 17025. Our Quality Management System (“QMS”), based
on ISO 9001, API Q1 and API Q2 specifications, guarantees that products and services comply with customer
requirements from the acquisition of raw materials to the delivery of the final product and services. The QMS is
designed to ensure the reliability and improvement of the product and the manufacturing operations processes as
well as the associated services. Additionally, we have certified the QMS to API Q2 at certain locations, a
certification specifically developed for companies that offer services in the oil and gas industry.
All of our mills involved in the manufacturing of material for the automotive market are certified according to the
standard IATF 16949 by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance.
Research and Development
R&D of new products and processes to meet the increasingly stringent requirements of our customers is an
important aspect of our business.
R&D activities are carried out primarily at our global R&D network managed and coordinated through its main
office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and specialized research and testing facilities located in Campana,
Argentina, in Veracruz, Mexico and in Dalmine, Italy. Additionally, we have a Technology Center in Houston,
Texas, where we develop our TenarisHydril Wedge technology. Our R&D capabilities are expanded through the
engagement and collaboration with some of the world’s leading industrial research institutions to solve the
problems posed by the complexities of oil and gas, automotive and mechanical pipe projects with innovative
applications. In addition, our global Product Engineering and Technical Sales team is made up of experienced
engineers who work with our customers to identify solutions for each particular oil and gas drilling environment.
Product R&D currently being undertaken is focused on the challenging energy markets, which are lately
characterized by increasingly efficient oil and gas activities together with growing energy transition related
initiatives.
Product R&D includes:
proprietary Premium Joint products (OCTG) including Dopeless® technology;
proprietary steels for various applications (oil and gas drilling and transportation, hydrogen transportation
and storage, carbon dioxide transportation and injection, automotive, etc.);
heavy-wall deepwater line pipe, risers and welding technology;
tubes and components for the automotive industry and other mechanical applications;
large vessels for hydrogen storage and refueling stations;
tubes for boilers;
welded pipes for oil and gas and other applications;
sucker rods;
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coiled tubing;
coatings; and
new low-carbon products and services for potentially fast-growing segments like hydrogen transportation
and storage, CCS and geothermal energy.
In addition to R&D aimed at new or improved products, we continuously study opportunities to optimize our
manufacturing processes. Recent projects in this area include hardware, algorithms and numerical modeling
applied to rolling, heat treatment, non-destructive testing and finishing processes and the development of
different process controls, with the goal of reducing energy consumption, reducing rejects, improving product
quality and productivity at our facilities.
We seek to protect our innovations and developments in products and processes through patents, trade secrets,
trademarks and other intellectual property tools that allow us to keep our competitiveness and differentiate
ourselves from our competitors.
We spent $50.7 million in R&D in 2022, compared to $45.3 million in 2021 and $41.8 million in 2020.
Capitalized costs were not material for the years 2022, 2021 and 2020.
Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Regulation
We are subject to a wide range of local, provincial and national laws, regulations, permit requirements and
decrees relating to environmental, social and governance matters, including laws and regulations relating to
climate-change mitigation, use of resources, hazardous materials and radioactive materials, and air emissions,
water discharges and waste management; legislation on human rights and modern slavery; human capital,
including equal opportunity, gender and disabilities equality, working conditions, work-life balance, and labor
market access; and applicable rules on internal control and risk management, anti-corruption, business partner
relationship management and other governance issues. For more information on the Company’s governance
practices and applicable regulation, see “Directors, Senior Management and Employees” and “Corporate
Governance Statement – Corporate Governance”.
ESG regulation has been evolving over the past years and is expected to continue to evolve in the future,
particularly with respect to environmental matters. Laws and regulations protecting the environment have become
increasingly complex and more stringent and expensive to implement in recent years. Environmental requirements
vary from one jurisdiction to another adding complexity to the operations of global companies, such as Tenaris.
The Paris Agreement, adopted at the 2015 United Nations Climate Conference, sets out the global framework to
limit the rising temperature of the planet and to strengthen the countries’ ability to deal with the effects of
climate change. In order to achieve climate neutrality by the year 2050, the European Commission has laid out
several action plans, such as the EU climate adaptation strategy, sustainable finance policies and the raw materials
alliance. In addition, the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive provides the legal framework for annual disclosure
of non-financial information and, the EU Taxonomy Regulation establishes a classification system for
environmentally sustainable economic activities, laying out definitions to businesses, stakeholders and
policymakers on which economic undertakings can be considered environmentally sustainable and requiring
companies to disclose, in the annual reports, how environmentally sustainable their economic activities are. More
recently, as part of the European Green Deal, the EU adopted the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive,
which requires European large companies and listed issuers to disclose information on their risks and
opportunities arising from social and environmental issues, and on the impacts of their activities on people and
the environment. In the case of Tenaris, the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive will apply with respect
to the Company’s 2024 annual report and will replace non-financial disclosure obligations under the EU Non-
Financial Reporting Directive.
Similarly, in response to an increasing investor focus and reliance on climate and ESG-related disclosure and
investment, the SEC announced in March 2021 the creation of a Climate and ESG Task Force to identify ESG-
related misconduct and potential violations, and in March 2022, the SEC proposed rule changes that would
require registrants to include certain climate-related disclosures in their periodic reports, including information
about climate-related risks that are reasonably likely to have a material impact on their business, results of
operations, or financial condition, and certain climate-related financial statement metrics in a note to their audited
financial statements. The SEC’s proposal on climate-change disclosure has received strong pushback from
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investors, companies and lawmakers. Although the revised rules have not been adopted yet, they evidence the
SEC’s increased concern and focus ESG-related matters.
For more information on the impact of climate change legislations, increasing regulatory requirements and
significant technology and market changes, see “Key Information – Risk Factors - Risks Relating to Our Business
and Industry – Climate change legislation and increasing regulatory requirements aimed at transitioning to a
lower-carbon economy may reduce demand for our products and services and result in unexpected capital
expenditures and costs, and negatively affect our reputation”. For more information on the steps taken by Tenaris
to address climate change challenges, see “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects – Overview – Climate
Change”.
The ultimate impact of complying with ESG regulations, in particular with applicable environmental regulation, is
not always clearly known or determinable because certain laws and regulations have been evolving in the past
years or are under constant review by competent authorities. The expenditures required to comply with these laws
and regulations, including site or other remediation costs, or costs incurred from potential environmental
liabilities, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and profitability. While we incur, and will
continue to incur, in expenditures to comply with applicable laws and regulations, there always remains a risk that
environmental incidents or accidents may occur that may negatively affect our reputation or our operations. For
more information on risks and costs related to compliance with environmental regulation and product liability, see
“Key Information – Risk Factors - Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry – The cost of complying with
environmental regulations and potential environmental and product liabilities may increase our operating costs
and negatively impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects”.
Compliance with applicable ESG regulation is of utmost importance to the Company and a significant factor in
our industry and business. We have not been subject to any significant penalty for any material violation of
applicable ESG regulations, including for any material violation of environmental laws and regulations in 2022,
2021 and 2020 and we are not aware of any current material legal or administrative proceedings pending against
us with respect to ESG matters, which could have an adverse material impact on our financial condition or results
of operations.
Insurance
We carry property damage, general liability and certain other insurance coverage in line with industry practice.
However, we do not carry business interruption insurance. Our current general liability coverage includes third
party, employers, sudden and accidental seepage and pollution and product liability, up to a limit of $300 million.
Our current property insurance has an indemnification cap up to $250 million for direct damage, considering all
plants; and a deductible of $75 million.
Disclosure Pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act
Tenaris
The Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, created a new subsection (r) in Section 13 of the
U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which requires a reporting issuer to
provide disclosure if the issuer or any of its affiliates knowingly engaged in certain enumerated activities relating
to Iran, including activities involving the Government of Iran. The Company is providing the following disclosure
pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act.
In July 2015, the Islamic Republic of Iran entered into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”) with
China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States, which resulted in the partial lifting in
January 2016 of certain sanctions and restrictions against Iran, including most U.S. secondary sanctions against
such country. On May 8, 2018, the United States announced that it would cease participation in the JCPOA and
would begin re-imposing nuclear-related sanctions against Iran after a wind-down period. Following the U.S.
withdrawal from the JCPOA, the European Union updated Council Regulation (EC) No. 2271/96 of 22 November
1996 (the “EU Blocking Statute”), to expand its scope to cover the re-imposed U.S. nuclear-related sanctions. The
EU Blocking Statute aims to counteract the effects of the U.S. secondary sanctions.
As previously reported, Tenaris ceased all deliveries of products and services to Iran by the end of October 2018,
that is, during the wind-down period and before the full reinstatement of U.S. secondary sanctions on November
5, 2018. Tenaris has not, directly or indirectly, delivered any goods or services to Iran or Iranian companies during
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2022 and does not intend to explore any commercial opportunities in Iran, nor does it intend to participate in
tender offers by, or issue offers to provide products or services to, Iranian companies or their subsidiaries.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company’s subsidiary, TGS, maintains an open balance for an advance made by
Toos Payvand Co. for approximately EUR0.04 million (approximately $0.04 million) for goods that remained
undelivered following the reinstatement of U.S. secondary sanctions.
All revenue and profit derived from Tenaris’s sales to Iran was recorded in the fiscal year in which such sales were
performed and, therefore, no revenue and profit has been reported in connection with commercial activities
related to Iran for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The Company has procedures in place designed to ensure that its activities comply with all applicable U.S. and
other international export control and economic sanctions laws and regulations.
Tenaris’s Affiliates
Pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act, the Company is also required to disclose whether any of its
affiliates have engaged in certain Iran-related activities and transactions. No affiliate of the Company reported any
Iran related activity for the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Organizational Structure and Subsidiaries
We conduct all our operations through subsidiaries. The following table shows the principal subsidiaries of the
Company and its direct and indirect ownership in each subsidiary as of December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.
Company
Country of
Incorporation
Main activity
Manufacturing of welded and seamless
steel pipes
Manufacturing of welded steel pipes and
capital goods
Manufacturing of seamless steel pipes
Manufacture and marketing of premium
connections
Manufacturing of welded and seamless
steel pipes
Manufacturing of welded and seamless
steel pipes
Manufacturing of seamless steel
products
Manufacturing of seamless steel pipes
Manufacturing of welded steel pipes
Manufacturing of welded steel pipes
Percentage of ownership
at December 31, (*)
2022
2021
2020
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
89%
89%
89%
100% 100%
48%
48%
100% 100%
100%
48%
100%
Argentina
Manufacturing of seamless steel pipes
100% 100%
100%
Portugal
Holding Company
100% 100%
100%
Manufacturing of welded and seamless
steel pipes
Development, management and
licensing of intellectual property
Financial company
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
Marketing of steel products
100% 100%
100%
Marketing of steel products
100% 100%
100%
Holding company and marketing of steel
products
Holding company, marketing and
distribution of steel products
Holding company
Processing of premium joints, couplings
and automotive components
Manufacturing of welded and seamless
steel pipes
Manufacturing of seamless steel pipes
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
Netherlands
Holding company
Luxembourg
ALGOMA TUBES INC.
Canada
CONFAB INDUSTRIAL S.A. and
subsidiaries
DALMINE S.p.A.
Brazil
Italy
HYDRIL COMPANY and subsidiaries
USA
IPSCO TUBULARS INC. and
subsidiaries
MAVERICK TUBE CORPORATION
and subsidiaries
P.T. SEAMLESS PIPE INDONESIA
JAYA
S.C. SILCOTUB S.A.
SAUDI STEEL PIPE CO.
SIAT SOCIEDAD ANONIMA
SIDERCA SOCIEDAD ANONIMA
INDUSTRIAL Y COMERCIAL and
subsidiaries (a)
TALTA - TRADING E MARKETING
SOCIEDADE UNIPESSOAL LDA.
USA
USA
Indonesia
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Argentina
TENARIS BAY CITY, INC.
USA
TENARIS CONNECTIONS BV
Netherlands
TENARIS FINANCIAL SERVICES S.A.
TENARIS GLOBAL SERVICES
(CANADA) INC.
TENARIS GLOBAL SERVICES (U.S.A.)
CORPORATION
TENARIS GLOBAL SERVICES (UK) LTD
TENARIS GLOBAL SERVICES S.A. and
subsidiaries (except detailed) (b)
TENARIS INVESTMENTS (NL) B.V. and
subsidiaries
TENARIS INVESTMENTS S.àr.l.
Uruguay
Canada
USA
United
Kingdom
Uruguay
TENARIS QINGDAO STEEL PIPES LTD. China
TENARIS TUBOCARIBE LTDA.
Colombia
TUBOS DE ACERO DE MEXICO, S.A. Mexico
(*) All percentages rounded.
(a) Tenaris holds 51% of NKKTubes.
(b) Tenaris holds 98,4% of Tenaris Supply Chain S.A., 40% of Tubular Technical Services Ltd. and Pipe Coaters Nigeria Ltd., 49% of Amaja
Tubular Services Limited, 60% of Tenaris Baogang Baotou Steel Pipes Ltd. and until 2021 held 49% of Tubular Services Angola Lda.
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Other Investments
Ternium
We have a significant investment in Ternium, a Luxembourg company controlled by San Faustin, whose securities
are listed on the NYSE. As of December 31, 2022, the Company held 11.46% of Ternium’s share capital
(including treasury shares).
The Company is a party to a shareholders’ agreement with Techint Holdings S.àr.l. (“Techint Holdings”), a wholly
owned subsidiary of San Faustin and Ternium’s main shareholder, dated January 9, 2006, pursuant to which
Techint Holdings is required to take actions within its power to cause one of the members of Ternium’s board of
directors to be nominated by the Company and any directors nominated by the Company to be removed only
pursuant to previous written instructions from the Company. The Company and Techint Holdings also agreed to
cause any vacancies on Ternium’s board of directors to be filled with new directors nominated by either the
Company or Techint Holdings, as applicable. The shareholders’ agreement will remain in effect so long as each of
the parties holds at least 5% of the shares of Ternium or until it is terminated by either the Company or Techint
Holdings pursuant to its terms. Carlos Condorelli was nominated by the Company as a director of Ternium
pursuant to this shareholders’ agreement.
The following factors and circumstances evidence that Tenaris has significant influence over Ternium:
both the Company and Ternium are under the indirect common control of San Faustin;
four out of nine members of Ternium’s board of directors (including Ternium’s Chairman) are also members of
the Company’s board of directors;
the Company is entitled to nominate one director to Ternium’s board of directors pursuant to the shareholders’
agreement between the Company and Techint Holdings described above.
Usiminas
At December 31, 2022, Tenaris held, through its Brazilian subsidiary Confab, 36.5 million ordinary shares and 1.3
million preferred shares of Usiminas, representing 5.19% of its shares with voting rights and 3.07% of its total
share capital.
Confab’s acquisition of the Usiminas shares was part of a larger transaction performed on January 16, 2012,
pursuant to which Tenaris’s affiliate Ternium (through certain of its subsidiaries) and Confab acquired a large
block of Usiminas ordinary shares and joined Usiminas’ existing control group. Subsequently, in 2016, Ternium
and Confab subscribed to additional ordinary shares and to preferred shares.
At December 31, 2022, the Usiminas control group held, in the aggregate, 483.6 million ordinary shares bound
to the Usiminas shareholders’ agreement, representing approximately 68.6% of Usiminas’ voting capital. The
Usiminas control group, which is bound by a long-term shareholders’ agreement that governs the rights and
obligations of Usiminas’ control group members, is currently composed of three sub-groups: the T/T Group,
comprising Confab and certain Ternium entities; the NSC Group, comprising NSC, Metal One Corporation and
Mitsubishi Corporation; and Usiminas’ pension fund Previdência Usiminas. The T/T Group holds approximately
47.1% of the total shares held by the control group (39.5% corresponding to the Ternium entities and the other
7.6% corresponding to Confab); the NSC Group holds approximately 45.9% of the total shares held by the
control group; and Previdência Usiminas holds the remaining 7%.
The corporate governance rules reflected in the Usiminas shareholders’ agreement include, among others, an
alternation mechanism for the nomination of each of the chief executive officer (“CEO”) and the chairperson of
the board of directors of Usiminas, as well as a mechanism for the nomination of other members of Usiminas’
executive board. The Usiminas shareholders’ agreement also provides for an exit mechanism consisting of a buy-
and-sell procedure (exercisable at any time after November 16, 2022, and applicable with respect to shares held
by NSC and the T/T Group), which would allow either Ternium or NSC to purchase all or a majority of the
Usiminas’ shares held by the other shareholder.
Confab and the Ternium entities party to the Usiminas shareholders’ agreement have a separate shareholders
agreement governing their respective rights and obligations as members of the T/T Group. Such separate
agreement includes, among others, provisions granting Confab certain rights relating to the T/T Group’s
nomination of Usiminas’ officers and directors under the Usiminas shareholders’ agreement. Those circumstances
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evidence that Tenaris has significant influence over Usiminas, and consequently, Tenaris accounts for its
investment in Usiminas under the equity method (as defined by IAS 28).
On March 30, 2023, the Company’s subsidiary, Confab, together with Tenaris’s affiliates Ternium Investments
S.àrl and Ternium Argentina, entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire from the NSC Group, pro rata
to their current participations in the T/T Group, 68.7 million ordinary shares of Usiminas, increasing Tenaris’s
participation in the Usiminas control group to 9.8%. Upon the closing of the transaction, the existing
shareholders agreement will be replaced by a new shareholders agreement setting forth a new governance
structure for Usiminas. For more information on the recently announced agreement for the purchase of Usiminas
shares from the NSC Group, see “Financial Information –Significant Changes”.
Techgen
Techgen is a Mexican joint venture company owned 48% by Ternium, 30% by Tecpetrol and 22% by Tenaris.
Techgen operates a natural gas-fired combined cycle electric power plant in the Pesquería area of the State of
Nuevo León, Mexico. Tenaris, Ternium and Tecpetrol are parties to a shareholders’ agreement relating to the
governance of Techgen.
In the last few years, the Mexican government made various attempts to modify rules and regulations governing
the energy market in Mexico with potential impact on the energy supply and its cost. For more information on the
risks associated with the energy reform in Mexico, see “Key Information – Risk Factors – Risks Relating to Our
Business and Industry – Adverse economic or political conditions in the countries where we operate or sell our
products and services may decrease our sales or disrupt our manufacturing operations, thereby adversely affecting
our revenues, profitability and financial condition”.
GPC
GPC is a Saudi-German joint venture, established in 2010 and located in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, which manufactures
LSAW pipes. Tenaris, through its subsidiary Saudi Steel Pipe Company (“SSPC”), currently owns 35% of the share
capital of GPC. In accordance with GPC’s bylaws, SSPC’s 35% equity interest entitles SSPC to appoint four of the
eleven members of the board of directors of GPC. In addition, SSPC has the ability to block any shareholder
resolution.
In December 2022, EEW, a German company that owns another 35% interest in GPC, expressed its intention to
sell its entire interest in GPC for a cash amount of $9.9 million. SSPC and another shareholder that owns a 20%
interest in GPC exercised their respective rights of first refusal. Each such acquisition is subject to customary
conditions, including competition clearance and bank consents. If both acquisitions are consummated, SSPC will
acquire a 22.3% additional interest in GPC (thus totaling a 57.3% interest).
Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
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Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on, and should
be read in conjunction with, our audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included
elsewhere in this annual report. This discussion and analysis present our financial condition and results of
operations on a consolidated basis. We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS.
IFRS differ in certain significant respects from U.S. GAAP.
Certain information contained in this discussion and analysis and presented elsewhere in this annual report,
including information with respect to our plans and strategy for our business, includes forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. See “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking
Statements”. In evaluating this discussion and analysis, you should specifically consider the various risk factors
identified in “Key Information – Risk Factors”, other risk factors identified elsewhere in this annual report and
other factors that could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking
statements.
Overview
We are a leading global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipe products and related services for the energy
industry and other industries
We are a leading global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipe products and related services for the world’s
energy industry as well as for other industrial applications. Our customers include many of the world’s leading oil
and gas companies, engineering companies engaged in constructing oil and gas gathering and processing and
power facilities, and industrial companies operating in a range of industries. We operate an integrated worldwide
network of steel pipe manufacturing, research, finishing and service facilities with industrial operations in the
Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa and a direct presence in most major oil and gas markets.
Our main source of revenue is the sale of products and services to the oil and gas industry, and the level of such
sales is sensitive to international oil and gas prices and their impact on drilling activities
Demand for our products and services from the global oil and gas industry, particularly for tubular products and
services used in drilling operations, represents a substantial majority of our total Tubes sales. Our sales, therefore,
depend on the condition of the oil and gas industry and our customers’ willingness to invest capital in oil and gas
exploration and development as well as in associated downstream processing activities. The level of these
expenditures is sensitive to oil and gas prices as well as the oil and gas industry’s view of such prices in the future.
Prices fell to historically low levels in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying collapse in
global oil consumption, but subsequently recovered exceeding pre-pandemic levels, particularly in the immediate
aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the imposition of sanctions on Russian exports of oil and gas.
Prices have since fallen back from their highs but global oil and LNG prices remain at levels around $80/bbl and
$17 per million BTU respectively, which should support further investment in production, although North
American natural gas prices (Henry Hub) have fallen below $3 per million BTU in early 2023 as production rose
while the weather during the winter heating season has been unusually mild and one of the main U.S. LNG
export terminals has been temporarily closed.
In 2020, the collapse in oil consumption and prices in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, deeply affected
worldwide drilling activity, as represented in the number of active drilling rigs published by Baker Hughes. This
was particularly the case in the Americas, where, in the U.S. for example, drilling activity dropped 54% compared
to the previous year. Drilling activity in the Americas recovered along with oil and gas prices in 2021 and 2022.
The drop in drilling activity in the Eastern Hemisphere was less pronounced and took longer to manifest itself and
the subsequent recovery started later and has been more gradual.
Prior to the 2014 downturn in oil prices, a growing proportion of exploration and production spending by oil and
gas companies had been directed at offshore, deep drilling and non-conventional drilling operations in which
high-value tubular products, including special steel grades and premium connections, are usually specified. The
success, however, of shale drilling operators, with their inherently short investment cycles, in adapting to lower oil
and gas prices and increasing production, and the increasing share of oil produced in shale plays as a proportion
of global supply, has led to a slowdown in new developments of complex offshore projects with long investment
lead times in a context of low and more volatile oil prices, consequently affecting the level of product
differentiation. More recently, however, offshore drilling activity has increased again as exploration has continued
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and cost-competitive developments, like those in Brazil, Guyana, and sub-Saharan Africa, are being sanctioned
and developed.
Our business is highly competitive
The global market for steel pipes is highly competitive, with the primary competitive factors being price, quality,
service and technology. We sell our products in a large number of countries worldwide and compete primarily
against European and Japanese producers in most markets outside North America. In the United States and
Canada, we compete against a wide range of local and foreign producers. Over the past two decades, substantial
investments have been made, especially in China but also in other regions around the world, to increase
production capacity of seamless steel pipe products. Production capacity for more specialized product grades has
also increased. With the downturn in the price of oil and demand for tubes for oil and gas drilling between 2014
and 2016, the overcapacity in steel pipe and seamless steel pipe production worldwide became acute, extending
beyond commodity grades. This situation has been accentuated by the more recent COVID-19 induced collapse in
demand and the prospect of an accelerated energy transition. The competitive environment is, as a result, intense,
and we expect that this can only continue without substantial capacity reductions. Effective competitive
differentiation and industry capacity closures will be key factors for Tenaris.
In addition, there is an increased risk of unfairly traded steel pipe imports in markets in which we produce and sell
our products. In September 2014, the United States imposed anti-dumping duties on OCTG imports from various
countries, including South Korea. Despite the duties imposed, imports from South Korea continued at a very high
level. As a result, U.S. domestic producers have requested successive reviews of South Korea’s exports, which are
ongoing. At the same time South Korean producers have appealed the duties imposed. Similarly, in Canada, the
Canada Border Services Agency introduced anti-dumping duties on OCTG imports from South Korea and other
countries in April 2015.
During 2018, in addition to anti-dumping duties, the U.S. government introduced tariffs and quotas pursuant to
Section 232 on the imports of steel products, including steel pipes, with the objective of strengthening domestic
production capacity utilization and investment. Quotas were imposed on the imports of steel products from South
Korea, Brazil and Argentina, while 25% tariffs were imposed on imports from most other countries, except
Australia. The proportion of the OCTG market supplied by imports declined from around 60% prior to the
imposition of tariffs and quotas to around 40% at the end of 2020 but has since increased to around 50%.
We are also exposed to the risk that our competitors may seek to initiate anti-dumping cases against our exports.
In 2021, anti-dumping cases were initiated against our exports from Mexico into Canada as well as against our
exports from Mexico and Argentina into the United States. In Canada, a final determination of no injury was
issued in January 2022 with respect to our imports from Mexico. In the United States, a final determination of
injury was issued in October 2022 against our imports from Mexico and Argentina and antidumping duty deposits
of 44.93% and 78.30% were imposed on our imports from Mexico and Argentina, respectively. These deposit
rates may be reset periodically based on the results of an administrative review process. Tenaris has appealed the
duty ruling regarding imports from Mexico and Argentina.
Our production costs are sensitive to prices of steelmaking raw materials and other steel products
We purchase substantial quantities of steelmaking raw materials, including ferrous steel scrap, DRI, pig iron, iron
ore and ferroalloys, for use in the production of our seamless pipe products. In addition, we purchase substantial
quantities of steel coils and plates for use in the production of our welded pipe products. Our production costs,
therefore, are sensitive to prices of steelmaking raw materials and certain steel products, which reflect supply and
demand factors in the global steel industry and in the countries where we have our manufacturing facilities.
The costs of steelmaking raw materials and of steel coils and plates increased during 2021, reaching all-time
highs. As a reference, prices for hot rolled coils, HRC Midwest USA Mill, published by CRU, averaged $1,734 per
metric ton in 2021 and $632 per metric ton in 2020. Since this increase occurred when drilling activity was only
beginning its recovery from the pandemic-induced collapse, the production of welded pipes in the United States
was not economic. It was not until 2022, when hot rolled coil prices averaged $1,128 per ton and drilling activity
recovered to a large extent that welded OCTG production again became economic and we were able to resume
welded OCTG production in the United States.
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Summary of results
In 2022, our net income reached a record high while our net sales and EBITDA1 were close to the all-time highs
recorded in 2008 just prior to the global financial crisis. Our results rose strongly throughout the year and reached
record quarterly levels in the fourth quarter. The increase in sales reflects the strong recovery of oil and gas drilling
activity in the Americas, a more delayed recovery in Eastern Hemisphere activity, which is now picking up steam,
and the solid contribution of the great majority of our market and product segments.
Operating margins expanded reflecting the higher prices realized on the sales of most of our products that have
more than compensated for higher raw material and energy costs and a good industrial performance with
increased levels of activity and utilization of production capacity.
Net income more than doubled compared to 2021, despite a much lower contribution from our non-consolidated
companies and higher income taxes.
Operating cash flow for the year amounted to $1,167 million after accounting for a $2,131 million build up in
working capital to support the higher level of sales and the ramp up of our industrial system. After capital
expenditures of $378 million and dividend payments of $531 million during the year, our net cash position
increased to $9212 million at the end of the year.
Climate Change
Tenaris recognizes that climate change presents significant risks to society in general and to its business in
particular, taking into account the markets where we operate, the potential impact of government regulations on
our operations and those of our customers, and the location of our physical assets. Tenaris also acknowledges
that climate change offers strategic opportunities to consolidate its leading market position and diversify sales. For
more information on risks relating to climate change regulations, see “Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry
- Climate change legislation and increasing regulatory requirements aimed at transitioning to a lower-carbon
economy may reduce demand for our products and services and result in unexpected capital expenditures and
costs, and negatively affect our reputation”. For more information on the physical risks resulting from climate
change, see “Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry - The physical risks resulting from climate change,
including extreme weather conditions and shifts in weather patterns, have in the past and may in the future
adversely affect our operations and financial results”.
Given the relevance of climate change for Tenaris’s overall business and strategy, the Company’s board of
directors reviews the development and implementation of our strategy to address climate change on a quarterly
basis. The Company’s board of directors has appointed its Vice Chairman, Germán Curá, to take responsibility for
this topic and keep it informed of the progress made.
As part of our efforts to address climate change, we are investing in and adapting our operations to reduce their
carbon intensity, and developing products and services for use in low-carbon energy applications. We regularly
assess and track global progress towards the energy transition, monitoring the goals, policies, regulations,
technologies and other global and national developments that may speed up or hinder the progress of this
transition in the years ahead, or may present any risks to our operations.
We continue to strengthen our disclosure of climate change-related information in accordance with the most
relevant international frameworks and standards that are being developed. This year, for example, we are
reporting our carbon dioxide emissions using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (“GHG Protocol”) methodology,
which, despite differences with World Steel Association’s (“worldsteel”) methodology, does not materially alter
past reported results.
We work closely with our customers as they seek to establish sustainable sourcing policies throughout their supply
chain, thus requiring a more specific disclosure of climate change-related impacts. For this purpose, we have
joined the Carbon Disclosure Project (“CDP”) and are using the Ecovadis and Open-es sustainability assessment
platforms, among others.
1 EBITDA is a non-IFRS alternative performance measure—please see Exhibit 3 for more information on this measure.
2 Net Cash/Debt is a non-IFRS alternative performance measure—please see Exhibit 3 for more information on this measure.
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We also encourage the use of sustainable practices among our suppliers and are introducing a Sustainable
Sourcing Policy to strengthen our efforts in this area.
EAF producer
All the steel we manufacture is produced in electric arc furnaces using recycled steel scrap as the primary source
of metallic feedstock. We supplement the use of steel scrap with metallic raw materials such as pig iron, direct
reduced iron and ferroalloys to meet quality, productivity and materials specification requirements. In Argentina,
where the availability of steel scrap is limited, we operate a facility to produce direct reduced iron using natural
gas.
Steel produced in electric arc furnaces using a high proportion of scrap in the metallic charge generally has a
substantially lower carbon intensity than steel produced using iron ore and metallurgical coal as the primary
feedstock. The carbon emissions intensity for steel products produced at our steel manufacturing sites is around
40% below the average for the global steel industry (as reported by worldsteel).
We also purchase steel from third-party suppliers, primarily for the production of welded pipe products. As many
of these suppliers produce steel products using iron ore and coal, the carbon emissions intensity of our pipes
produced with this steel is often higher than that of those manufactured using our own steel.
Reducing the carbon intensity of our operations
In February 2021, we set a medium-term target to reduce the carbon emissions intensity of our operations by
30% by the year 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline, considering Scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Within Scope 3
emissions, the target considers emissions related to raw materials and steel purchased from third parties, which
represents the largest source of our Scope 3 emissions.
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To achieve this target, we have increased the proportion of recycled steel scrap in the metallic mix used for the
steel we produce, and we are investing in projects to continue improving energy efficiency and increasing the
share of renewable or low-carbon electricity, as well as investing to further improve scrap handling and collection
in our operations.
In 2022, we invested $110 million in projects which are expected to help reduce the carbon intensity of our
operations and improve their environmental performance. We expect investments in such projects to increase
further, accounting for some 30% of our total capital expenditure in 2023.
We have already made good progress towards this strategic objective. By focusing on energy efficiency and
increasing the proportion of steel scrap used in our electric furnaces, the carbon emissions intensity of our tubular
operations has declined to 1.17 tons of CO2 equivalent per ton of steel processed. This compares with the 1.43
tons of CO2 equivalent per ton of steel processed in 2018. Our emissions refer to the GHG Protocol, and have
been reviewed by our external auditors.
Much of the reduction in emissions intensity achieved to-date has been through increasing scrap use and
reducing the use of purchased pig iron, thus reducing Scope 3 emissions. In 2022, however, Scope 3 emissions
intensity rose as we increased the proportion of welded steel pipes in our mix to meet the strong demand for
pipeline projects in Latin America and the Middle East. Both the demand for pipeline projects and Scope 3
emissions are expected to rise further in 2023. Nevertheless, we were able to reduce Scope 1 emissions intensity
in 2022, largely through greater energy efficiency, and will continue investing in this area as well as in higher
scrap use.
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We are also investing in reducing Scope 2 emissions intensity by using renewable energy at our facilities around
the world. We are building a wind farm in Argentina with an investment of approximately $200 million, due to
come into operation in the second half of 2023. The wind farm project is expected to reduce our CO2 emissions in
Argentina by some 150,000 tons per year, supply close to 50% of the electricity requirements at our Siderca mill,
and reduce our exposure to government-fixed electric power prices. In Europe, we are making some small
renewable energy investments, seeking further opportunities to increase renewables use at our sites.
Our medium-term target to reduce the carbon intensity of our operations is the first step toward decarbonizing
them to reach net zero carbon emissions. The timing for achieving this goal depends on different factors, such as
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emerging technologies as well as market and regulatory conditions, including carbon pricing and customer
support. We are allocating substantial resources to our decarbonization strategy, which we also expect to boost
our competitive positioning.
As we pursue our strategy of decarbonizing our operations, we are exploring a range of possibilities with our
partners from around the world, knowing that there is no one solution and certain alternatives are better suited
to specific sites or regions, depending on local infrastructure, resources, and conditions. As industry leaders, we
seek to be competitive in offering our customers low-carbon products.
Internal carbon price and financial considerations
To accelerate the fulfilment of our decarbonization targets and anticipate the future implementation of carbon
pricing mechanisms around the world, we have introduced an internal carbon price at a minimum of $80/ton.
This internal carbon price is primarily used to evaluate investments in projects that could contribute to lower
carbon emissions and decarbonize our operations.
We constantly monitor the evolution of our main customers’ strategies and scenarios for future energy demand,
considering the global objectives to address climate change by reducing carbon emissions as well as governments’
objectives to achieve a carbon-neutral economy. We also assess the future market outlook for our products with
reference to the different scenarios for oil and gas demand published by our customers, international agencies
such as the International Energy Agency (“IEA”), and expert energy market consultancies, such as Rystad Energy
(“Rystad”).
We pay particular attention to the historical record and potential pace of change in the adoption of new
technologies, regulations and behaviors which may affect future oil and gas demand. These scenarios and
assessments provide fundamental input for formulating and evaluating our business strategy and how we address
the risks and opportunities posed by climate change.
There are many potential outcomes and much uncertainty about the pace at which the transition may be
accomplished as we move from today’s use of fossil fuels, including oil and gas, to cleaner fuels, while overall
energy demand is expected to rise. Tenaris takes these risks into consideration when evaluating its investments in
projects and the acquisition of equipment to produce steel pipes, factoring them into the accounting estimates
and assumptions used to assess the carrying value of its assets.
Products for the energy transition
As suppliers of tubular products and services to the energy industry, we see in the energy transition an
opportunity to develop new products and services for potentially fast-growing segments like hydrogen
transportation and storage, CCS and geothermal installations. In the past two years, we have increased
investments in R&D and our organizational focus in these areas, which are expected, eventually, to contribute a
relevant revenue stream.
We have developed a range of materials technologies suitable for use in hydrogen storage and transportation,
where there is growing demand for large, high-pressure vessels used in the build-out of hydrogen refueling
stations for heavy-duty vehicles and buses, mostly in Europe and California. We are also seeing increasing interest
from customers in developing CCS projects.
During 2022, we delivered the pipes for a pipeline for the Northern Lights CCS project in Norway. Following
extensive product testing, we were awarded a contract to supply casing for CO2 injection wells for the UK’s HyNet
project.
Outlook
In an environment where geopolitical and macro-economic risks as well as inflation remain high, global economic
prospects have improved following the fall in energy prices in Europe and the reversal of China’s COVID lockdown
policy. Conditions remain in place for a further increase in investment in the energy industry, with low levels of
spare capacity, the implementation of further sanctions on Russian exports and a renewed focus on energy
security around the world.
Drilling activity increased during 2022 and, although it has plateaued in North America as we enter 2023, it
continues to increase in the Middle East and offshore regions. Global demand for OCTG in 2023 is expected to
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reach its highest level since 2014. Pipeline activity is also advancing to support oil and gas developments, notably
in Argentina and the Middle East.
For the first half of 2023, we expect our sales and EBITDA3 to show a further increase as we continue to ramp up
production in North America and increase shipments to pipeline projects. The pricing momentum we saw over the
last year is levelling out and we expect that margins will remain close to the current level. Cash flow from
operations will increase and we expect to stabilize our working capital requirements by the second quarter.
Functional and presentation currency
The functional and presentation currency of the Company is the U.S. dollar. The U.S. dollar is the currency that
best reflects the economic substance of the underlying events and circumstances relevant to Tenaris’s global
operations.
Starting January 1, 2023, the Company changed the functional currency of its Brazilian subsidiaries, from the
Brazilian Real to the U.S. dollar.
This decision is a result of a significant increase of its Brazilian Subsidiaries’ participation in the OCTG and line pipe
international markets, a trend which started in recent years and intensified in 2022, a greater level of integration
of the local operations within Tenaris’s international commercial and supply chain system, as well as the fact that
the main purchase agreement contracts and the long term sales agreement contracts with major international and
local oil companies are both indexed to the U.S. dollar. Local steel prices are also being affected by the U.S. dollar
/ Brazilian Real fluctuations.
As a result of this change, except for the Italian subsidiaries whose functional currency is the Euro, Tenaris
determined that the functional currency of its other subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar, based on the following principal
considerations:
sales are mainly negotiated, denominated and settled in U.S. dollars. If priced in a currency other than the
U.S. dollar, the sales price may consider exposure to fluctuation in the exchange rate versus the U.S. dollar;
prices of critical raw materials and inputs are priced and settled in U.S. dollars;
transaction and operational environment and the cash flow of these operations have the U.S. dollars as
reference currency;
significant level of integration of local operations within Tenaris’s international global distribution network;
net financial assets and liabilities are mainly received and maintained in U.S. dollars; and
the exchange rate of certain legal currencies has long been affected by recurring and severe economic
crises.
Results of operations for subsidiaries whose functional currencies are not the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S.
dollars at the average exchange rates for each quarter of the year. Financial statement positions are translated at
the year-end exchange rates. Translation differences are recognized in a separate component of equity as
currency translation adjustments. In the case of a sale or other disposal of any of such subsidiaries, any
accumulated translation difference would be recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement as a gain or loss
from the sale or disposal.
3 EBITDA is a non-IFRS alternative performance measure—please see Exhibit 3 for more information on this measure.
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Operating Results
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our audited
consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report. Accordingly, this discussion and
analysis present our financial condition and results of operations on a consolidated basis. See “Presentation of
Certain Financial and Other Information - Accounting Principles” and “II. Accounting Policies A. Basis of
presentation” and “B. Group accounting” to our audited consolidated financial statements included in this
annual report. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial
statements and the related notes included in this annual report.
Thousands of U.S. dollars (except number of shares and per
share amounts)
For the year ended December 31,
2021
2020
2022
Selected consolidated income statement data
Continuing operations
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Impairment charge (1)
Other operating income (expenses), net
Operating income (loss)
Finance income
Finance cost
Other financial results
Income (loss) before equity in earnings of non-consolidated
companies and income tax
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies
Income (loss) before income tax
Income tax
Income (loss) for the year for continuing operations
Income (loss) attributable to (2):
Shareholders' equity
Non-controlling interests
Income (loss) for the year (2)
11,762,526
(7,087,739)
4,674,787
(1,634,575)
(76,725)
(212)
2,963,275
80,020
(45,940)
(40,120)
2,957,235
208,702
3,165,937
(617,236)
2,548,701
6,521,207
(4,611,602)
1,909,605
(1,206,569)
(57,075)
61,548
707,509
38,048
(23,677)
8,295
730,175
512,591
1,242,766
(189,448)
1,053,318
5,146,734
(4,087,317)
1,059,417
(1,119,227)
(622,402)
19,141
(663,071)
18,387
(27,014)
(56,368)
(728,066)
108,799
(619,267)
(23,150)
(642,417)
2,553,280
(4,579)
2,548,701
1,100,191
(46,873)
1,053,318
(634,418)
(7,999)
(642,417)
Depreciation and amortization
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share
Dividends per share (3)
(607,723)
1,180,536,830
2.16
0.45
(594,721)
1,180,536,830
0.93
0.27
(678,806)
1,180,536,830
(0.54)
0.07
(1)
(2)
Impairment charge in 2022 represents a charge of $77 million to the carrying value of certain idle assets, in 2021 represents a charge of
$57 million to the carrying value of fixed assets of the CGU NKK, and in 2020 represents a charge of $622 million to the carrying value of
goodwill of the CGUs OCTG USA, IPSCO and Coiled Tubing in the amounts of $225 million, $357 million and $4 million respectively, and
the carrying value of fixed assets of the CGU Rods USA in the amount of $36 million.
IAS 1 (revised), requires that income for the year as shown on the income statement does not exclude non-controlling interests. Earnings
per share, however, continue to be calculated on the basis of income attributable solely to Shareholders’ equity.
(3) Dividends per share correspond to the dividends paid in respect of the year.
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Thousands of U.S. dollars (except number of shares)
2022
At December 31,
2021
2020
Selected consolidated financial position data
Current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net
Other non-current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Non-current borrowings
Deferred tax liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Shareholders' equity
Non-controlling interests
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
8,468,596
5,556,263
3,525,387
17,550,246
2,788,423
46,433
269,069
411,884
3,515,809
4,981,173
5,824,801
3,643,457
14,449,431
1,559,645
111,432
274,721
397,931
2,343,729
4,287,672
6,193,181
3,235,336
13,716,189
1,166,475
315,739
254,801
532,701
2,269,716
13,905,709
128,728
14,034,437
11,960,578
145,124
12,105,702
11,262,888
183,585
11,446,473
17,550,246
14,449,431
13,716,189
Share capital
Number of shares outstanding
1,180,537
1,180,536,830
1,180,537
1,180,536,830
1,180,537
1,180,536,830
The following table sets forth our operating and other costs and expenses as a percentage of net sales for the
periods indicated.
Percentage of net sales
Continuing operations
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Impairment charge
Other operating income (expenses), net
Operating income (loss)
Finance income
Finance cost
Other financial results
Income (loss) before equity in earnings of non-consolidated
companies and income tax
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies
Income (loss) before income tax
Income tax
Income (loss) for the year for continuing operations
Income (loss) attributable to:
Shareholders' equity
Non-controlling interests
For the year ended December 31,
2021
2020
2022
100.0
(60.3)
39.7
(13.9)
(0.7)
(0.0)
25.2
0.7
(0.4)
(0.3)
25.1
1.8
26.9
(5.2)
21.7
21.7
(0.0)
100.0
(70.7)
29.3
(18.5)
(0.9)
0.9
10.8
0.6
(0.4)
0.1
11.2
7.9
19.1
(2.9)
16.2
16.9
(0.7)
100.0
(79.4)
20.6
(21.7)
(12.1)
0.4
(12.9)
0.4
(0.5)
(1.1)
(14.1)
2.1
(12.0)
(0.4)
(12.5)
(12.3)
(0.2)
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Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022, Compared to Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021
The following table shows our net sales by business segment for the periods indicated below:
Millions of U.S. dollars
Tubes
Others
Total
Tubes
For the year ended December 31,
2022
2021
11,133
630
11,763
95%
5%
100%
5,994
528
6,521
92%
8%
100%
Increase / (Decrease)
86%
19%
80%
The following table indicates, for our Tubes business segment, sales volumes of seamless and welded pipes for the
periods indicated below:
Thousands of tons
Seamless
Welded
Total
For the year ended December 31,
2022
2021
Increase / (Decrease)
3,146
387
3,533
2,514
289
2,803
25%
34%
26%
The following table indicates, for our Tubes business segment, net sales by geographic region, operating income
and operating income as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:
Millions of U.S. dollars
Net sales
- North America
- South America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
- Asia Pacific
Total net sales
Operating income
Operating income (% of sales)
For the year ended December 31,
2021
2022
Increase / (Decrease)
6,796
2,213
867
980
277
11,133
2,867
25.8%
3,240
1,051
622
832
249
5,994
613
10.2%
110%
111%
39%
18%
11%
86%
368%
Net sales of tubular products and services increased 86% to $11,133 million in 2022, compared to $5,994 million
in 2021, reflecting a 26% increase in volumes and a 47% increase in average selling prices. Sales increased in all
regions, mainly in North America where there was a recovery in volumes and prices throughout the region, led by
the U.S. onshore market and in South America mainly due to higher OCTG sales in the region and deliveries for a
gas pipeline in Argentina.
Operating results from tubular products and services, amounted to a gain of $2,867 million in 2022, compared to
a gain of $613 million in 2021. Tubes operating income in 2022 is net of a $63 million impairment charge, while
in 2021 it includes an impairment charge of $57 million. The improvement in operating results was driven by the
recovery in shipment volumes and in prices and higher level of utilization of production capacity, which more than
offset an increase in energy and raw material costs.
Others
The following table indicates, for our Others business segment, net sales, operating income and operating income
as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:
Millions of U.S. dollars
Net sales
Operating income
Operating income (% of sales)
For the year ended December 31,
2021
2022
Increase / (Decrease)
528
95
17.9%
19%
1%
630
96
15.2%
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Net sales of other products and services increased 19% from $528 million in 2021 to $630 million in 2022,
mainly due to higher sales of sucker rods, of our oilfield services business in Argentina which offers hydraulic
fracturing and coiled tubing services and excess raw materials, partially offset by lower sales from the
discontinued industrial equipment business in Brazil.
Operating results from other products and services, amounted to a gain of $96 million in 2022, similar to the $95
million gained in 2021. Results were mainly derived from our sucker rods business and our oilfield services
business in Argentina, partially offset by a $20 million loss related to our discontinued industrial equipment
business in Brazil. The operating income for other products and services in 2022 includes a $14 million
impairment charge.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, amounted to $1,635 million (13.9% of net sales),
compared to $1,207 million (18.5%) in 2021. The 2022 increase in SG&A is mainly due to higher logistic costs,
while they decrease as a percentage of sales.
Impairment charge. In 2022, we recorded a $77 million impairment: $63 million on our Tubes segment and $14
million on our Others segment, while in 2021 we recorded a $57 million impairment on our Tubes segment, as a
result of the termination of the NKKTubes joint venture.
Other operating results amounted to zero in 2022, compared to a gain of $62 million in 2021. Results in 2022
include a $78 million charge from the settlement with the U.S. SEC, a $71 million non-cash gain from the
reclassification to the income statement of NKKTubes’s cumulative foreign exchange adjustments belonging to
the shareholders due to the cease of its operations and an $18 million gain from the sale of land in Canada after
the relocation of the Prudential facility. The gain in 2021 was mainly due to a $36 million recognition of fiscal
credits in Brazil and the profit from the sale of assets.
Financial results amounted to a loss of $6 million in 2022, compared to a gain of $23 million in 2021. 2022
financial loss includes a loss of $10 million related to the change in fair value of certain financial instruments
obtained in an operation of settlement of trade receivables and a $30 million loss related to the transfer of
Argentine sovereign bonds paid as dividend from an Argentine subsidiary to its shareholders.
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies generated a gain of $209 million in 2022, compared to $513
million in 2021. These results were mainly derived from our equity investment in Ternium (NYSE:TX). In 2022 they
included $34 million impairment charges on our participations in the joint venture with Severstal ($15 million) and
in Usiminas ($19 million).
Income tax charge amounted to $617 million in 2022, compared to $189 million in 2021, reflecting the
improvement in results in several subsidiaries.
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021, Compared to Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2020
The following table shows our net sales by business segment for the periods indicated below:
Millions of U.S. dollars
Tubes
Others
Total
Tubes
For the year ended December 31,
2021
2020
5,994
528
6,521
92%
8%
100%
4,844
303
5,147
94%
6%
100%
Increase / (Decrease)
24%
74%
27%
The following table indicates, for our Tubes business segment, sales volumes of seamless and welded pipes for the
periods indicated below:
Thousands of tons
Seamless
Welded
Total
For the year ended December 31,
2020
2021
Increase / (Decrease)
1,918
480
2,398
31%
(40%)
17%
2,514
289
2,803
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The following table indicates, for our Tubes business segment, net sales by geographic region, operating income
and operating income as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:
Millions of U.S. dollars
Net sales
- North America
- South America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
- Asia Pacific
Total net sales
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss) (% of sales)
For the year ended December 31,
2020
2021
Increase / (Decrease)
3,240
1,051
622
832
249
5,994
613
10.2%
2,108
660
566
1,194
315
4,844
(616)
(12.7%)
54%
59%
10%
(30%)
(21%)
24%
200%
Net sales of tubular products and services increased 24% to $5,994 million in 2021, compared to $4,844 million
in 2020, reflecting a 17% increase in volumes and a 6% increase in average selling prices. In North America sales
increased 54% as there was a recovery in volumes and prices throughout the region, led by the U.S. onshore
market. In South America sales increased 59% driven by a recovery in sales in Argentina and the Andean region
partially offset by lower sales of connectors in Brazil. In Europe sales increased 10% thanks to a strong growth in
sales to the mechanical and automotive sectors partially compensated by lower sales of OCTG products
throughout the region. In the Middle East & Africa sales declined 30% as sales in U.A.E. remained stable during
the year while sales of OCTG and offshore line pipe declined in the rest of the region. In Asia Pacific sales declined
21% due to lower sales of OCTG throughout the region.
Operating results from tubular products and services, amounted to a gain of $613 million in 2021, compared to a
loss of $616 million in 2020. Tubes operating income in 2021 is net of a $57 million impairment charge on
NKKTubes fixed assets and severance charges of $27 million, while in 2020 the operating loss includes an
impairment charge of $582 million, accelerated depreciations and amortizations of $56 million and severance
charges of $139 million. The improvement in operating results was driven by the recovery in sales (volumes and
prices), while an increase in raw material and energy costs was partially offset by an improvement in industrial
performance due to the increased levels of activity and utilization of production capacity.
Others
The following table indicates, for our Others business segment, net sales, operating income and operating income
as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:
Millions of U.S. dollars
Net sales
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss) (% of sales)
For the year ended December 31,
2020
2021
Increase / (Decrease)
528
95
17.9%
303
(47)
(15.6%)
74%
300%
Net sales of other products and services increased 74% from $303 million in 2020 to $528 million in 2021,
mainly due to higher sales of energy and excess raw materials and sucker rods, as well as our new oilfield services
business in Argentina which offers hydraulic fracturing and coiled tubing services.
Operating results from other products and services, amounted to a gain of $95 million in 2021, compared to a
loss of $47 million in 2020. In 2020, Others operating income included an impairment charge of $40 million. The
increase in profitability is mainly due to the sucker rods business, our new oil services business and the sale of
excess raw materials and energy.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, amounted to $1,207 million (18.5% of net sales),
compared to $1,119 million (21.7%) in 2020. During 2021 SG&A includes $16 million of leaving indemnities,
while in 2020 leaving indemnities were $61 million. The 2021 increase in SG&A is mainly due to higher selling
expenses, following the increase in sales.
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Impairment charge. In December 2021, as a result of the expected termination of our NKKTubes joint venture, we
recorded a $57 million impairment on its fixed assets. In 2020 we recorded an impairment charge of $622 million
on the carrying value of goodwill and other assets in the United States.
Other operating results amounted to a gain of $62 million in 2021, compared to a gain of $19 million in 2020.
The gain in 2021 is mainly due to a $36 million recognition of fiscal credits in Brazil and the profit from the sale of
assets.
Financial results amounted to a gain of $23 million in 2021, compared to a loss of $65 million in 2020. The
variation is mainly explained by a $23 million improvement in net interest income, mainly due to interests from
fiscal credits in Brazil received in the second quarter, and a $64 million improvement in net foreign exchange
results, mainly related to the depreciation of the Euro, the Brazilian real and the Mexican peso in 2020. These
results are to a large extent offset by changes to our currency translation reserve.
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies generated a gain of $513 million in 2021, compared to $109
million in 2020. These results were mainly derived from our equity investments in Ternium and Usiminas, and
reflect the good dynamics at the flat steel sector derived from record high steel prices.
Income tax charge amounted to $189 million in 2021, compared to $23 million in 2020, reflecting better results
in several subsidiaries following the increase in activity in 2021.
Net income amounted to $1,053 million in 2021, compared with a net loss of $642 million in 2020. The change
in results reflects the recovery in sales (volumes and prices) following the improvement in the operating
environment, while an increase in raw material and energy costs was partially offset by an improvement in
industrial performance due to the increased levels of activity and utilization of production capacity. Additionally,
our results in 2021 were boosted by an extraordinary contribution from our equity participations, mainly Ternium,
reflecting the good dynamics in the flat steel sector derived from record high steel prices, while 2020 was
impacted by a $622 million impairment on the carrying value of goodwill and other assets in the United States.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table provides certain information related to our cash generation and changes in our cash and cash
equivalents position for each of the last three years:
Millions of U.S. dollars
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year (excluding overdrafts)
Effect of exchange rate changes
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year (excluding overdrafts)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year (excluding overdrafts)
Bank overdrafts
Other current investments
Non-current investments
Derivatives hedging borrowings and investments
Current borrowings
Non-current borrowings
Net cash at the end of the year
For the year ended December 31,
2021
2020
2022
1,167
(164)
(178)
825
318
(52)
825
1,091
1,091
0
438
114
6
(682)
(46)
921
119
268
(648)
(261)
585
(6)
(261)
318
318
0
398
313
2
(220)
(111)
700
1,520
(2,092)
(375)
(947)
1,554
(22)
(947)
585
585
0
872
239
8
(303)
(316)
1,085
Our financing strategy aims to maintain adequate financial resources and access to additional liquidity. During
2022 cash flow provided by operating activities amounted to $1,167 million (including an increase in working
capital of $2,131 million), our capital expenditures amounted to $378 million, and we paid dividends amounting
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to $531 million. At the end of the year, we had a net cash position4 of $921 million, compared to $700 million at
the beginning of the year.
We believe that funds from operations, the availability of liquid financial assets and our access to external
borrowing through the financial markets will be sufficient to satisfy our working capital needs, to finance our
planned capital spending program as well as to service our debt in the future twelve months and to address short-
term changes in business conditions.
We have a conservative approach to the management of our liquidity, which consists of (i) cash and cash
equivalents (cash in banks, liquidity funds and investments with a maturity of less than three months at the date
of purchase), and (ii) other investments (fixed income securities, time deposits, and fund investments).
As of December 31, 2022, liquid financial assets as a whole (comprising cash and cash equivalents and other
investments) were 9% of total assets compared to 7% at the end of 2021.
We hold investments primarily in liquidity funds and variable or fixed-rate securities from investment grade issuers.
We hold our cash and cash equivalents primarily in U.S. dollars and in major financial centers. As of December 31,
2022, and December 31, 2021, U.S. dollar denominated liquid assets represented 87% of total liquid financial
assets.
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022, Compared to Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021
Operating activities
Net cash provided by operations during 2022 was $1,167 million, compared to $119 million during 2021. This
increase was mainly attributable to the better results during the year, as net income for 2022 amounted to
$2,549 million in 2022 and $1,053 million in 2021, partially offset by a higher increase in working capital, which
amounted to $2,131 million in 2022, while in 2021 the increase in working capital amounted to $1,071 million.
The annual variation in working capital was mainly attributed to an increase of $1,330 million in inventories and
$1,208 in trade receivables, compared to an increase of $1,085 million in inventories and $356 million in trade
receivables in 2021. For more information on cash flow disclosures and changes to working capital, see note 29
“Cash flow disclosures” to our audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
Investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $164 million in 2022, compared to a net cash provided by investing
activities of $268 million in 2021. In 2022 we decreased our financial investments by $123 million compared to a
decrease of $390 million in 2021, while capital expenditures amounted to $378 million in 2022 compared to
$240 in 2021.
Financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities, including dividends paid, proceeds and repayments of borrowings and
acquisitions of non-controlling interests, was $178 million in 2022, compared to $648 million in 2021.
During 2022 we had net proceeds of borrowings of $417 million while in 2021 we had net repayments of
borrowings of $277 million.
Dividends paid during 2022 amounted to $531 million and during 2021 amounted to $319 million.
Our total liabilities to total assets ratio was 0.20:1 as of December 31, 2022 and 0.16:1 as of December 31, 2021.
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021, Compared to Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2020
Operating activities
Net cash provided by operations during 2021 was $119 million, compared to $1,520 million during 2020. This
decrease was mainly attributable to a $1,071 million increase in working capital in 2021, while in 2020 the
decrease in working capital amounted to $1,055 million, offset by an impairment charge of $622 million in 2020.
4 Net cash position is a non-IFRS alternative performance measure—please see Exhibit 3 for more information on this measure.
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The annual variation in working capital was mainly attributed to an increase of $1,085 million in inventories
related to the recovery in activity, compared to a decrease of $819 million in 2020. For more information on cash
flow disclosures and changes to working capital, see note 29 “Cash flow disclosures” to our audited consolidated
financial statements included in this annual report.
Investing activities
Net cash provided by investing activities was $268 million in 2021, compared to a net cash used in investing
activities of $2,092 million in 2020. We decreased our financial investments by $390 million in 2021 compared to
an increase of $887 million in 2020. Additionally, during 2020 we spent $1,025 million in acquisition of
subsidiaries.
Financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities, including dividends paid, proceeds and repayments of borrowings and
acquisitions of non-controlling interests, was $648 million in 2021, compared to $375 million in 2020.
During 2021 and 2020 we had net repayments of borrowings of $277 million and $239 million respectively.
Dividends paid during 2021 amounted to $319 million and during 2020 amounted to $83 million.
Our total liabilities to total assets ratio was 0.16:1 as of December 31, 2021 and 0.17:1 as of December 31, 2020.
Principal Sources of Funding
During 2022, we funded our operations with operating cash flows, bank financing and available liquid financial
assets. Short-term bank borrowings were used as needed throughout the year.
Financial liabilities
During 2022 borrowings increased by $398 million to $729 million at December 31, 2022, from $331 million at
December 31, 2021.
Borrowings consist mainly of bank loans. As of December 31, 2022, U.S. dollar-denominated borrowings plus
borrowings denominated in other currencies swapped to the U.S. dollar represented 78% of total borrowings.
For further information about our financial debt, please see note 20 “Borrowings” to our audited consolidated
financial statements included in this annual report.
The following table shows the composition of our financial debt at December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:
Millions of U.S. dollars
2022
2021
2020
Bank borrowings
Bank overdrafts
Total borrowings
729
0
729
331
0
331
619
0
619
Our weighted average interest rates before tax (considering hedge accounting), amounted to 9.45% at December
31, 2022 and to 2.09% at December 31, 2021.
The maturity of our financial debt is as follows:
Millions of U.S. dollars
At December 31, 2022
Borrowings
Interest to be accrued (*)
Total
________________________
(*)
Includes the effect of hedge accounting.
1 year or less
1 - 2 years
2 - 3 years
Over 3 Years
Total
682
26
708
42
1
43
3
0
3
2
0
2
729
27
756
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Our current borrowings to total borrowings ratio amounted to 0.94:1 as of December 31, 2022, and to 0.66:1 as
of December 31, 2021. Our liquid financial assets exceeded our total borrowings, we had a net cash position5
(cash and cash equivalents, other current and non-current investments, derivatives hedging borrowings and
investments, less total borrowings) of $921 million at December 31, 2022, compared to $700 million at
December 31, 2021.
As of December 31, 2022, lease liabilities amounted to approximately $112 million. The amount of remaining
payments with maturities of less than 1 year, between 2 and 5 years and more than 5 years was approximately
25%, 48% and 27%, respectively, of the total remaining payments.
As of December 31, 2021, lease liabilities amounted to approximately $117 million. The amount of remaining
payments with maturities less than 1 year, between 2 and 5 years and more than 5 years was approximately 29%,
34% and 37%, respectively, of the total remaining payments.
For information on our derivative financial instruments, please see “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about
Market Risk – Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” and note 25 “Derivative
financial instruments” to our audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
For information regarding the extent to which borrowings are at fixed rates, please see “Quantitative and
Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk”.
Significant Borrowings
Our most significant borrowings as of December 31, 2022 were as follows:
Millions of U.S. dollars
Disbursement date
2022
2022
2022
2020
2022
Borrower
Tamsa
Maverick
Tubos del Caribe
Tamsa
Siderca
Type
Bilateral
Bilateral
Bilateral
Bilateral
Bilateral
Final maturity
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
Outstanding
100
100
90
80
55
As of December 31, 2022, Tenaris was in compliance with all of its covenants under its significant borrowings,
including financial covenants on leverage ratio.
Trend Information
Principal Factors Affecting Oil and Gas Prices and Demand for Steel Pipes from the Global Oil and Gas Industry
Sales to the oil and gas industry worldwide represent a high percentage of our total sales, and demand for steel
pipes from the global oil and gas industry is a significant factor affecting the general level of volumes and prices
for our products. Downward pressures on oil and gas prices usually result in lower oil and gas drilling activity and
investment throughout the oil and gas industry with consequently lower demand for our steel pipe products and,
in some circumstances, upward pressures can result in higher demand from our oil and gas customers.
Whereas oil prices are similar in most parts of the world because oil is a fully tradable commodity, gas prices are
influenced by regional factors. In North America, where gas production is extensively developed and there is an
extensive regional pipeline system, these factors include available gas storage capacity and seasonal weather
patterns, particularly winter temperatures in the United States. LNG prices were traditionally established in relation
to international oil prices, particularly in the largest LNG markets in Asia. However, as the market for LNG
becomes more global and the United States becomes a relevant source of LNG, LNG prices are now being set
increasingly in relation to gas prices prevailing at regional gas hubs. In 2022, spot LNG prices completely
decoupled from oil prices as pipeline gas imports to Europe from Russia were substantially reduced consequent to
the Russian invasion of Ukraine and European countries dramatically increased imports of LNG to replace Russian
gas.
International oil prices depend on diverse factors. On the supply side, major oil-and-gas-producing nations and
companies have frequently collaborated to balance the supply (and thus the price) of oil in the international
5 Net cash position is a non-IFRS alternative performance measure—please see Exhibit 3 for more information on this measure.
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markets. A major vehicle for this collaboration has been OPEC, and more recently what has become known as
OPEC+, which includes OPEC members, plus Russia and certain other countries. Many of our customers are state-
owned companies in member countries of OPEC and OPEC+. Another factor that has affected the international
price level of oil is the political and socioeconomic conditions of oil-producing countries, such as Libya, Nigeria and
Venezuela and the persistence of geo-political and armed conflicts, such as the recent Ukraine-Russia armed
conflict, and conflicts affecting the Middle East region, which is home to a substantial proportion of the world’s
known oil reserves. See “Key Information – Risk Factors – Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry – The Russia-
Ukraine armed conflict may adversely affect our operations”.
On the demand side, economic conditions and the level of oil inventories have traditionally played a role in oil
prices and will continue to do so. Increasingly, however, the rate of substitution of oil and gas by alternative,
cleaner fuel sources such as renewables, as well as policies adopted by governments and financing entities
worldwide to accelerate the energy transition and by oil and gas companies to adapt their strategies to the energy
transition, will also play a significant role in oil prices.
Another factor affecting oil and gas prices has been the ability of producers in the United States and Canada to
rapidly increase production from their reserves of tight oil and shale gas in response to changes in market
conditions. Production from U.S. tight oil reserves has grown in recent years to represent over 10% of global
liquids production, and production from shale gas plays has converted the United States into a net exporter of
natural gas and a major player in the LNG market.
Following three years of relatively stable oil prices of around $100 per barrel, prices started to decline in the
middle of 2014 as the rate of U.S. production increase began to exceed the increase in global demand and OPEC
confirmed at its November 2014 meeting that it would not cut production to balance demand. Consequently,
prices reached levels below $30 per barrel in January 2016. Prices then recovered to around $80 per barrel during
2018 once OPEC and other producers agreed to cut production levels to accelerate the market rebalancing
process. By this time, OPEC and other producers had lifted their production cuts and U.S. oil production was
increasing at a rate greater than the increase in global demand. Oil prices declined 40% in the fourth quarter of
2018 before partially recovering in 2019. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sudden and precipitous drop
in global oil demand and oil prices collapsed even entering negative territory at one point. Since then, prices have
recovered above their pre-pandemic level with the recovery in demand and actions by OPEC member countries
and other producers to cut and then gradually increase production levels. In addition, energy and commodity
prices spiked upwards at the onset of the armed conflict involving Russia and Ukraine although they have
subsequently fallen back to a large extent. LNG prices, fell back at the end of 2022 and beginning of 2023
reflecting unusually warm winter weather conditions and reduced industrial demand in Europe which resulted in
far lower drawdowns from storage than is customary for this period of the year. For more information on the
impact of the armed conflict in Ukraine, see “Key Information – Risk Factors – Risks Relating to Our Business and
Industry – The Russia-Ukraine armed conflict may adversely affect our operations”.
The 2014 collapse of oil prices, led oil and gas operators to substantially reduce their exploration and production
investments. This, in turn, resulted in a severe contraction in demand and pressure on pricing for steel pipes used
in oil and gas drilling and associated operations. During 2017, however, oil and gas operators in North America,
who were very successful in reducing production costs and increasing drilling efficiencies in their shale plays,
increased investments in response to more favorable market conditions, and U.S. operators continued to do so in
2018. However, from 2019, operators have reduced investment in the shales as they reacted to financial market
pressures to achieve positive cash flow returns. With the collapse of oil prices in March 2020 and continuing
pressure from financial markets to generate positive free cash flows6, oil and gas operators around the world
made further substantial reductions in their exploration and production investments, to a level around 40% of the
average of the 2012-2014 period. Although investments have been increasing again, global spending on
exploration and production remained well below pre-pandemic levels during 2022.
Since the development of the prolific Marcellus shale gas play, North American gas prices have remained at low
levels compared to previous decades and relative to other major gas-consuming regions and global LNG prices.
For several years, production increases, primarily from productive shale gas deposits, have exceeded regional
demand increases, reducing the need for imports, to the extent that, in 2017, the United States became a net
exporter of natural gas. Low prices have encouraged investment in gas consuming industrial facilities and LNG
export facilities as well as switching from coal to gas for electric power production, particularly with the adoption
of new regulations which could force the retirement of older coal-based generating units. With continuing
6 Free cash flow is a non-IFRS alternative performance measure—please see Exhibit 3 for more information on this measure.
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investments in LNG export facilities, the United States has become a major global LNG exporter, and, over the
past two years, has brought more new LNG capacity to the international market than any other producer.
Until the Russian invasion of Ukraine LNG prices used to reflect supply and demand conditions in Asia, the major
LNG-consuming region, although demand had been increasing in regions like Europe, which imports LNG to
supplement its traditional pipeline imports from Russia and other neighboring gas-producing regions, and South
America, which imports LNG in its winter season and to supplement hydroelectric energy when rainfall is low. In
2022, however, Europe became a major competitor to Asia in the LNG market as it sought to replace Russian
pipeline gas at almost any cost. As Europe phases out imports of pipeline gas from Russia, demand for LNG in
Europe is likely to continue to grow in the coming years, and this is changing the price dynamics of the industry.
Demand and prices are likely to remain high until a new wave of capacity in Qatar and North America can be
brought on stream from 2025. Consumption, though not necessarily prices, will continue to show seasonal
fluctuations, increasing in the North Asian winter period and declining in the summer months. The efforts to fill
European storage capacity and increase import capacity has, however, increased price volatility.
U.S. natural gas prices increased during 2021, reaching $6 per million BTU as LNG export capacity came on
stream and demand increased. In late 2022 and early 2023, prices declined to a level of $2-3 per million BTU in
February 2023 as LNG export demand was capped by capacity limitations and the temporary shutdown of a
facility while domestic demand during the winter heating season was lower than usual.
Drilling activity in the United States and Canada, following several years of high activity, fell sharply through 2015
and the first half of 2016 before beginning a recovery which ended at the end of 2018. Drilling activity declined
throughout 2019 in response to a fall in oil prices at the end of 2018 and financial market pressures to produce
positive cash flow returns. This decline turned into a collapse with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Since then, there has been a steady recovery through 2021 and 2022. Production levels today are higher than
before the 2014 collapse of oil prices but rig counts are much lower, reflecting the strong productivity gains made
by the U.S. oil and gas drilling industry. In the rest of the world, drilling activity began to decline in the second half
of 2014, continued to decline during 2015, 2016 and 2017 before a gradual recovery in the second half of 2018
and 2019. Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, drilling activity in the Eastern Hemisphere
declined more slowly and later than in Latin America but then recovered later and more gradually than in Latin
America.
Prior to the 2014 downturn in oil prices, a growing proportion of exploration and production spending by oil and
gas companies had been directed at offshore, deep drilling and non-conventional drilling operations in which
high-value tubular products, including special steel grades and premium connections, are usually specified. The
success, however, of shale drilling operators, with their inherently short investment cycles, in adapting to lower oil
and gas prices and increasing production, led to a slowdown in new developments of complex offshore projects
with long investment lead times in a context of low and more volatile oil prices, consequently affecting the level
of product differentiation. More recently, however, offshore drilling activity has increased again as exploration has
continued and cost-competitive developments, like those in Brazil, Guyana, and sub-Saharan Africa, are being
sanctioned and developed.
In addition, the increasing cost competitiveness and use of alternative renewable sources of energy will limit
growth in demand for oil and gas and put downward pressure on oil and gas prices in the longer term. This trend
will accelerate if carbon taxes or carbon pricing instruments resulting in high prices for carbon emissions, or other
regulations aimed at reducing the use of fossil fuels, are implemented around the world. There has been a
substantial increase in the number of commitments to reduce carbon emissions from governments and public
companies, including those operating in the oil and gas industry, and increased calls on governments and
financial entities to introduce regulations and policies to accelerate the energy transition away from fossil fuels to
cleaner sources of energy. Major oil and gas companies have been adapting their strategies to address the energy
transition and some are even setting out commitments to significantly reduce production as early as 2030. For
more information on climate change regulations, see “Key Information – Risk Factors – Risks Relating to Our
Business and Industry - Climate change legislation and increasing regulatory requirements aimed at transitioning
to a lower-carbon economy may reduce demand for our products and services and result in unexpected capital
expenditures and costs, and negatively affect our reputation”.
On the other hand, we expect that the energy transition will create new markets for the use of our products and
services including in the transportation and storage of hydrogen and for carbon capture and sequestration
systems. We constantly monitor the evolution of the strategies of our main customers and scenarios for future
energy demand, considering the global objectives for addressing climate change through the reduction of carbon
emissions and national objectives to achieve carbon-neutrality. We also assess the market outlook for our
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products with reference to the different scenarios for oil and gas demand published by our customers,
international agencies such as the IEA and expert energy market consultancies such as Rystad, with particular
reference to scenarios that are consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement and those focused on
technological change and the rate of adoption of new technologies. These assessments are used as fundamental
input for evaluating our business strategy and how to address the risks and opportunities arising from climate
change.
The tables below show the annual average number of active oil and gas drilling rigs, or rig count, in the United
States, Canada, Latin America and Eastern Hemisphere (worldwide other than the United States, Canada and
Latin America, excluding Iran, Sudan, onshore China, Russia and Syria) and Worldwide, as published by Baker
Hughes, for the years indicated and the percentage increase or decrease over the previous year. Baker Hughes, a
leading oil service company, has published its rig counts on a monthly basis since 1975 as a general indicator of
activity in the oil and gas sector.
Rig count
2022
2021
2020
2019
Latin America
Other International (*)
Canada
United States
Worldwide
__________
(*) Excludes Iran, Sudan, onshore China, Russia and Syria (discontinued in February 2013).
168
683
175
723
1,749
137
618
132
478
1,365
107
718
89
433
1,347
190
908
134
943
2,175
Percentage increase (decrease) over the previous year
Latin America
Other International (*)
Canada
United States
Worldwide
__________
(*) Excludes Iran, Sudan, onshore China, Russia and Syria (discontinued in February 2013).
23%
11%
33%
51%
28%
28%
(14%)
48%
10%
1%
(44%)
(21%)
(33%)
(54%)
(38%)
2022
2021
2020
Critical Accounting Estimates
This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our audited
consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. IFRS differs in certain
significant aspects from U.S. GAAP.
The preparation of our audited consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with IFRS
requires us to make estimates and assumptions that might affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
the disclosure of contingent liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Management evaluates
its accounting estimates and assumptions, including those related to impairment of goodwill and long-lived
assets; impairment in investment in associates; income taxes; obsolescence of inventory; contingencies; allowance
for trade receivables; post-employment and other long-term benefits; business combinations; useful lives of
property, plant and equipment and other long-lived assets; fair value estimation of certain financial instruments
and property title ownership restriction, and revises them when appropriate. Management bases its estimates on
historical experience and on various other assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances.
These estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are
not readily apparent from other sources. Although management believes that these estimates and assumptions
are reasonable, they are based upon information available at the time they are made. Actual results may differ
significantly from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. For more information see “II.
Accounting Policies” to our consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
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Directors, Senior Management and Employees
Directors and Senior Management
Board of Directors
Management of the Company is vested in a board of directors with the broadest power to act on behalf of the
Company and accomplish or authorize all acts and transactions of management and disposal that are within its
corporate purpose and not specifically reserved in the articles of association or by applicable law to the general
shareholders’ meeting. The Company’s articles of association provide for a board of directors consisting of a
minimum of three and a maximum of fifteen directors; however, for as long as the Company’s shares are listed on
at least one regulated market, the minimum number of directors must be five. The Company’s current board of
directors is composed of eleven directors.
The board of directors is required to meet as often as required by the interests of the Company and at least four
times per year. Board of directors’ meetings can be validly held by means of teleconference call, video conference
or any other means genuinely allowing for the participation, interaction and intercommunication of the attending
directors. Written decisions, signed by all the directors, are proper and valid as though they had been taken at a
meeting of the board of directors duly convened and held. In 2022, the Company’s board of directors met nine
times and adopted four unanimous written resolutions. A majority of the members of the board of directors in
office present or represented at the board of directors’ meeting constitutes a quorum, and resolutions may be
adopted by the vote of a majority of the directors present or represented. In case of a tie, the chairman is entitled
to cast the deciding vote.
Directors are elected at the annual ordinary general shareholders’ meeting to serve one-year renewable terms, as
determined by the general shareholders’ meeting. The general shareholders’ meeting also determines the number
of directors that will constitute the board and their compensation. The general shareholders’ meeting may dismiss
all or any one member of the board of directors at any time, with or without cause, by resolution passed by a
simple majority vote, irrespective of the number of shares represented at the meeting.
The Company’s articles of association provide that the board of directors of the Company may within the limits of
applicable law, (a) delegate to one or more persons, whether or not members of the board of directors, the
powers necessary to carry out its decisions and to provide day-to-day management (except for approval of
material transactions with related parties, which may not be delegated and shall be approved by the board of
directors prior opinion of the audit committee), (b) confer to one or more persons, whether or not members of
the board of directors the powers deemed to be appropriate for the general technical, administrative and
commercial management of the Company, (c) constitute an audit committee formed by directors, determining its
function and authority, and (d) constitute any other committee, whose members may or may not be members of
the board of directors and determine their functions and authority. On May 3, 2022, the board of directors
appointed Tenaris’s chief executive officer as administrateur délégué and delegated to him the power to manage
the Company’s affairs within the ordinary course of business, to the full extent permitted by Luxembourg law, to
direct and supervise the business activities of the Company’s subsidiaries and to represent the Company in
relation to such matters.
On May 3, 2022, the Company’s annual general shareholders’ meeting appointed Ms. Maria Novales-Flamarique
to the board of directors and re-appointed Mr. Simon Ayat, Mr. Roberto Bonatti, Mr. Carlos Condorelli, Mr.
Germán Curá, Mr. Roberto Monti, Mr. Gianfelice Mario Rocca, Mr. Paolo Rocca, Mr. Jaime José Serra Puche, Ms.
Monica Tiuba and Mr. Guillermo Vogel, as members of its board of directors, each board member to serve until
the next annual shareholders’ meeting that will be convened to decide on the Company’s 2022 annual accounts.
The board of directors subsequently reappointed Paolo Rocca as board chairman and Tenaris’s chief executive
officer and Guillermo Vogel and Germán Curá as vice chairmen of the board.
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The following table sets forth the name of the Company’s current directors, their respective positions on the
board of directors, their principal occupation, their years of service as board members and their age.
Name
Position
Principal Occupation
Years as
Board
Member
Age at
December
31, 2022
Mr. Simon Ayat
Mr. Roberto Bonatti (1)
Mr. Carlos Condorelli
Mr. Germán Curá
Mr. Roberto Monti
Mrs. Maria Novales-Flamarique
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Mr. Gianfelice Mario Rocca (1)
Director
Mr. Paolo Rocca (1)
Mr. Jaime José Serra Puche
Director / CEO
Director
Ms. Monica Tiuba
Mr. Guillermo Vogel
Director
Director
Director of the Company
Director of San Faustin
Director of the Company and Ternium
Director and Vice Chairman of the Company's
board of directors
Director of YPF S.A.
Strategy Advisor
Chairman of the board of directors of San
Faustin
Chairman of the Company's board of directors
and Tenaris's chief executive officer
Chairman of S.A.I. Derecho & Economía
Director of the Company and chairperson of the
Company's audit committee
Director and Vice Chairman of the Company's
board of directors
3
20
16
5
18
1
68
73
71
60
83
46
20
74
21
20
5
70
71
44
20
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(1) Paolo Rocca and Gianfelice Mario Rocca are brothers, and Roberto Bonatti is Paolo and Gianfelice Mario Rocca’s first cousin.
Simon Ayat. Mr. Ayat is a member of the Company’s board of directors and of its audit committee. He served as
Schlumberger’s executive vice president and chief financial officer from 2007 until early 2020 and as senior
strategic advisor to the chief executive officer of Schlumberger until January 2022. Mr. Ayat has held several
financial and operational positions in Schlumberger, where he commenced his career in 1982. He was based in
Paris, Houston and Dallas, as well as in the Middle East and Far East regions, serving as group treasurer, controller,
geomarket manager for Indonesia and drilling regional vice president for Asia Pacific. Mr. Ayat is also a member
of the board of directors of Liberty Oilfield Services, a leading provider of hydraulic fracturing and wireline services
to E&P companies in North America. He is a French and Lebanese citizen.
Roberto Bonatti. Mr. Bonatti is a member of the Company’s board of directors. He is a grandson of Agostino
Rocca, founder of the Techint Group, a group of companies controlled by San Faustin. Throughout his career in
the Techint Group he has been involved specifically in the engineering and construction and corporate sectors. He
was first employed by the Techint Group in 1976, as deputy resident engineer in Venezuela. In 1984, he became
a director of San Faustin, and from 2001 until 2020 he has served as its president. He is also a member of the
board of directors of Ternium. Mr. Bonatti is an Italian citizen.
Carlos Condorelli. Mr. Condorelli is a member of the Company’s board of directors. He served as the Company’s
chief financial officer from October 2002 until September 2007. He is also a board member of Ternium. He has
held several positions within Tenaris, including also the chief financial officer position in some of the principal
Tenaris Group companies and member of the Company’s audit committee between November 1, 2017 and May
2, 2018. He also served as president of the board of directors of Empresa Distribuidora La Plata S.A. (“Edelap”),
an Argentine utilities company. Mr. Condorelli is an Argentine citizen.
Germán Curá. Mr. Curá is a member of the Company’s board of directors and also holds the position of Vice
Chairman of the Company’s board of directors. He served as president of our operations in North America until
May 2, 2018, a position held since 2006. He was first employed by Siderca in 1988. Previously, he served as
Siderca’s exports director, Tamsa’s exports director and commercial director, sales and marketing manager of our
Middle East subsidiary, president of Algoma Tubes, president and chief executive officer of Maverick Tubulars and
president and chief executive officer of Hydril, director of our Oilfield Services global business unit and Tenaris
commercial director. He was also a member of the board of directors of API and of the American Iron and Steel
Institute (“AISI”). He is a marine engineer from the Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires and an MBA graduated
from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mr. Curá is an U.S. citizen.
Roberto Monti. Mr. Monti is a member of the Company’s board of directors and of its audit committee. He is a
member of the board of directors of YPF S.A. He has served as vice president of exploration and production of
Repsol YPF and as chairman and chief executive officer of YPF. He was also the president of Dowell, a subsidiary
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of Schlumberger and the president of Schlumberger wire & testing division for East Hemisphere Latin America.
Mr. Monti is an Argentine citizen.
Maria Novales-Flamarique. Ms. Novales-Flamarique is a member of the Company’s board of directors. She advises
multinational institutions on a variety of strategic and transformational issues. Previously, she was country head
for Generation Mexico, an NGO founded by McKinsey & Company that transforms education-to-employment
systems to prepare, place, and support people into life-changing careers that would otherwise be inaccessible.
She was also a partner at McKinsey & Company, leading more than 50 teams advising companies in Mexico,
other Latin American countries, the United States and Europe. She began her career in asset management at
Letko, Brosseau & Associates in Montreal, Canada, and worked as an investment banker at Citigroup Global
Markets in New York City. She currently serves as an independent director at Scotiabank Mexico, where she is a
member of the risk and talent committees. She also sits on advisory boards at several fintech, HRtech, insurtech
start-ups and venture capital funds. She holds an MBA from London Business School, a B.A. from HEC Montreal
and is a CFA Charterholder. Ms. Novales-Flamarique is a Canadian, Spanish, and U.S. citizen.
Gianfelice Mario Rocca. Mr. Rocca is a member of the Company’s board of directors. He is a grandson of
Agostino Rocca. He is chairman of the board of directors of San Faustin, member of the board of directors of
Ternium, president of the Humanitas Group and president of the board of directors of Tenova. Moreover, in Italy,
he is member of the board of Bocconi University and of the advisory board of Politecnico di Milano. At
international level, he is member of the Harvard Business School Advisory Board and member of the European
Round Table of Industrialists (“ERT”). Mr. Rocca is an Italian citizen.
Paolo Rocca. Mr. Rocca is the Chairman of the Company’s board of directors and has been our chief executive
officer since 2002. He is a grandson of Agostino Rocca. He is also the chairman of the board of directors of
Ternium and a director and President of San Faustin. He is a member of the executive committee of the World
Steel Association. Mr. Rocca is an Italian citizen.
Jaime José Serra Puche. Mr. Serra Puche is a member of the Company’s board of directors and of its audit
committee. He is the chairman of SAI Derecho & Economia, a Mexican consulting firm, and a member of the
board of directors of the Mexico Fund, Grupo Vitro, and chairman of the board of BBVA. Mr. Serra Puche served
as Mexico’s Undersecretary of Revenue, Secretary of Trade and Industry, and Secretary of Finance. He led the
negotiation and implementation of NAFTA. Mr. Serra Puche is a Mexican citizen.
Monica Tiuba. Ms. Tiuba is a member of the Company’s board of directors and chairperson of the audit
committee. She is a Brazilian qualified lawyer and accountant with 20 years of professional experience in Brazil
and Luxembourg. She started her career at Barbosa, Mussnich & Aragão law firm in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where
she practiced corporate law, M&A and tax litigation. She worked in EY and PwC, in the Brazil and Luxembourg
offices, advising multinational clients, private equity houses and family offices. She gained banking experience
working as international senior wealth planner at Banque Edmond de Rothschild, in Luxembourg. She currently
serves as member of the board of directors of Investing for Development SICAV, a Luxembourg social impact fund
and of its Forest and Climate Change Fund and she is also a member of Freyr Battery’s board of directors and
chairperson of the audit and risk committee. She holds a Master of Laws in International and Comparative Law at
the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, a specialization in EU tax law from Leiden University and a Master of Laws in
international taxation from Vienna University of Economics. Ms. Tiuba is a Brazilian and Luxembourgish citizen.
Guillermo Vogel. Mr. Vogel is a member of the Company’s board of directors and also holds the position of vice
chairman of the board. He is the chairman of G Collado SAB de C.V. and Exportaciones IM Promoción S.A. de
C.V., and served during three different periods as president of Cámara Nacional de la Industria del Hierro y el
Acero (“CANACERO”), the Steel Chamber in Mexico, where he is currently a member of the Executive
Commission. He also served as vice chairman of the board of the American Iron and Steel Institute (“AISI”). Mr.
Vogel is also a member of the board of directors of each of Techint, S.A. de C.V., Alfa S.A.B. de C.V., Banco
Santander (Mexico) S.A., the Universidad Panamericana – IPADE, Innovare R&D S.A. de C.V and Club de
Industriales, A.C. In addition, he is a member of The Trilateral Commission and member of the International Board
of The Manhattan School of Music and chairman of the US-Mexico CEO Dialogue. Mr. Vogel is a Mexican citizen.
Board members Ayat, Monti, Novales-Flamarique, Serra Puche and Tiuba qualify as independent directors under
the Exchange Act Rule 10A-3(b)(1) and the Company’s articles of association.
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Directors’ Liability
Each director must act in the interest of the Company, and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and
the Company’s articles of association. Directors are also bound by a general duty of care owed to the Company.
Under the Luxembourg law of August 10, 1915, on commercial companies, as amended (the “Luxembourg
Company Law”), directors may be liable to the Company in accordance with general law for the execution of
their mandate and for any misconduct in the management of the Company’s affairs. Directors are jointly and
severally liable towards either the Company or any third parties from damages resulting from the violation of the
Luxembourg Company Law or the Company’s articles of association. Directors shall be discharged from such
liability in the case of a violation to which they were not a party provided no misconduct is attributable to them
and such violation has been reported to the first general meeting of shareholders after they have acquired
knowledge thereof.
Causes of action against directors for damages may be initiated by the Company upon a resolution of the general
shareholders’ meeting passed by a simple majority vote, irrespective of the number of shares represented at the
meeting. Causes of action against directors who misappropriate corporate assets or commit a breach of trust may
be brought by any shareholder for personal losses different from those of the Company.
An action may also be brought against the directors on behalf of the Company by shareholders who, at the
general meeting which decided to discharge such directors or members, owned voting securities representing at
least ten percent of the votes attaching to all such securities.
It is customary in Luxembourg that the shareholders expressly discharge the members of the board of directors
from any liability arising out of or in connection with the exercise of their mandate when approving the annual
accounts of the Company at the annual general shareholders meeting. However, any such discharge will not
release the directors from liability for any damage caused by unrevealed acts of mismanagement or unrevealed
breaches of the Luxembourg Company Law or the Company’s articles of association, nor will it release directors
from liability for any personal loss of the shareholders independent and separate from losses suffered by the
Company due to a breach either revealed or unrevealed of the Luxembourg Company Law or the Company’s
articles of association.
Under Luxembourg law, unless the decision of the board of directors relates to ordinary business entered into
under normal conditions, any director having a direct or indirect financial interest conflicting with that of the
Company in a transaction which has to be considered by the board of directors, must advise the board thereof
and cause a record of her/his statement to be included in the minutes of the meeting and may not take part in
the deliberations. At the next following general meeting, before any other resolution is put to vote, a special
report must be made on any transactions in which any of the directors may have had an interest conflicting with
that of the Company.
Auditors
The Company’s articles of association require the appointment of an independent audit firm in accordance with
applicable law. The primary responsibility of the auditor is to audit the Company’s annual accounts and
consolidated financial statements and to submit a report on the accounts to shareholders at the annual
shareholders’ meeting. In accordance with applicable law, auditors are chosen from among the members of the
Luxembourg Institute of Independent Auditors (Institut des réviseurs d’entreprises).
Auditors are appointed by the general shareholders’ meeting upon recommendation from the Company’s audit
committee through a resolution passed by a simple majority vote, irrespective of the number of shares
represented at the meeting, to serve one-year renewable terms. Auditors may be dismissed for reasonable cause
by the general shareholders’ meeting at any time. Luxembourg law does not allow directors to serve concurrently
as external auditors. As part of their duties, auditors report directly to the audit committee.
Pursuant to its charter, the Company’s audit committee is responsible for, among other things, the oversight of
the independence and performance of the Company’s external auditors. The audit committee is also responsible
to consider and make recommendations to the board of directors, to be put to shareholders for approval at the
annual general meeting of shareholders, regarding the appointment, re-appointment or removal of the
Company’s external auditors. In addition, the audit committee is responsible to review the appropriateness and
provision of permitted non-audit fees and to review and approve any fees (whether for audit, audit-related and
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non-audit services) payable to the Company’s external auditors. On a yearly basis, in the performance of its
functions, the audit committee considers the appointment of the Company’s external auditors and reviews,
together with management and the external auditor, the audit plan, audit related services and other non-audit
services. The audit committee requests the board of directors to submit the audit committee’s recommendation
for the appointment of the Company’s external auditor for each fiscal year and the payment of applicable fees,
for final approval by the general shareholders’ meeting. The general shareholders’ meeting regularly approves
audit fees and authorizes the audit committee to approve any increase or reallocation of such audit fees as may
be necessary, appropriate or desirable under the circumstances. No services outside the scope of the audit
committee’s approval can be undertaken by the external auditor.
The shareholders’ meeting held on May 3, 2022, re-appointed PwC Luxembourg as the Company’s independent
approved statutory auditor for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. At the next annual general shareholders’
meeting scheduled to be held on May 3, 2023, it will be proposed that PwC Luxembourg be re-appointed as the
Company’s independent approved statutory auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and that Ernst
& Young (“EY”) be appointed as the Company’s external auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024,
following the completion of a tender process for the selection of a replacement audit firm for the year 2024, in
response to applicable EU and Luxembourg mandatory auditor rotation rules.
Senior Management
Our current senior management as of the date of this annual report consists of:
Name
Position
Mr. Paolo Rocca
Ms. Alicia Móndolo (1)
Mr. Antonio Caprera
Mr. Gabriel Casanova
Mr. Alejandro Lammertyn
Mr. Luis Scartascini
Mr. Marcelo Ramos
Mr. Vicente Manjarrez
Mr. Luca Zanotti
Mr. Sergio de la Maza
Mr. Ricardo Prosperi
Mr. Renato Catallini
Mr. Javier Martínez Alvarez
Mr. Gabriel Podskubka (2)
Mr. Michele Della Briotta
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Industrial Officer
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Chief Digital and Information Officer
Chief Human Resources Officer
Chief Technology Officer
President, Andean
President, United States
President, Mexico
President, Canada
President, Brazil
President, Southern Cone
President, Eastern Hemisphere
President, Europe
Age at
December 31, 2022
70
64
62
64
57
49
59
44
55
66
60
56
56
49
50
(1) Effective April 1, 2023, Alicia Móndolo will also be in charge of supervising the Process Improvement & IT department.
(2) Effective April 1, 2023, Gabriel Podskubka will become Tenaris’s chief operating officer.
Paolo Rocca. Mr. Rocca is the Chairman of the Company’s board of directors and has been our chief executive
officer since 2002. He is a grandson of Agostino Rocca. He is also the chairman of the board of directors of
Ternium and a director and President of San Faustin. He is a member of the executive committee of the World
Steel Association. Mr. Rocca is an Italian citizen.
Alicia Móndolo. Ms. Móndolo currently serves as our Chief Financial Officer, a position she took on in August
2019. Ms. Móndolo joined the Techint Group in 1984 and has more than 35 years of experience in accounting
and reporting, audit and finance. From 2010 to 2016, she served as Chief Audit Executive of Tenaris. Previously
and from 2016 to 2019, she served as financial officer in several companies in the Techint Group. Effective April
1, 2023, Ms. Móndolo will also be in charge of supervising the Process Improvement & IT department. Ms.
Móndolo is an Argentine and Italian citizen.
Antonio Caprera. Mr. Caprera currently serves as our Chief Industrial Officer, a position he took on in April 2017.
He joined the company in 1990. From 2000 to 2006 he served as quality director at Dalmine in Italy, where he
later took on responsibilities as production director until 2012. From that year and until 2015 he served as
production director at Siderca in Argentina, after which he took on responsibilities as global industrial coordinator
based in Mexico until March 2017. Mr. Caprera is an Italian citizen.
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Gabriel Casanova. Mr. Casanova currently serves as our Chief Supply Chain Officer, with responsibility for the
execution of all contractual deliveries to customers. After graduating as a marine and mechanical engineer, he
joined Siderca’s export department in 1987. In 1995 he became Siderca’s Chief Representative in China and from
1997 to 2009 he held several positions in the commercial area in Dalmine. In 2009 he became the head of our
supply chain network and in October 2012 he took on his current position. Mr. Casanova is an Argentine citizen.
Alejandro Lammertyn. Mr. Lammertyn currently serves as our Chief Digital and Information Officer, a position he
took in 2020. Mr. Lammertyn began his career with Tenaris in 1990. Previously, he served as assistant to the chief
executive officer for marketing, organization and mill allocation, supply chain director, commercial director,
Eastern Hemisphere area manager and strategic planning director. Mr. Lammertyn is an Argentine citizen.
Luis Scartascini. Mr. Scartascini currently serves as our Chief Human Resources Officer, a position he took on in
January, 2022. After receiving a degree in industrial engineering, he started his career in Siderca in 1997 and then
moved to Houston in 2003 to be part of the company’s commercial office in the United States. In 2005 he moved
back to Argentina to serve as the director of the Global Trainee program before heading to Dubai in 2010 to lead
the Middle Eastern Business Unit and later support the acquisition of Saudi Steel Pipes. He returned to the United
States in 2018 as commercial vice president and played a leading role in the commercial integration of IPSCO. Mr.
Scartascini is an Argentine and Italian citizen.
Marcelo Ramos. Mr. Ramos currently serves as our Chief Technology Officer, with responsibility over technology
and quality. Previously he served as corporate quality director and managing director of NKKTubes. He joined the
Techint Group in 1987 and has held various positions within Tenaris. He took on his current position in April
2010, when the quality and technology departments were combined. Mr. Ramos is an Argentine citizen.
Vicente Manjarrez. Mr. Manjarrez is currently president of our operations in the Andean Region, Central America
and the Caribbean, based in Colombia, a position he took on in September 2019. He began his career at our
Tamsa mill in Veracruz, Mexico in 2003 as part of the maintenance team and eventually adopted a leading role in
the expansion of the plant in 2009 as manager of the new rolling mill. In 2015 he moved to Romania to lead the
technical sales team before returning to Colombia to take on the role of senior commercial director in 2017. Mr.
Manjarrez is a Mexican citizen.
Luca Zanotti. Mr. Zanotti currently serves as president of our operations in the United States. In 2002, he joined
Exiros, the procurement company for the Techint Group, as planning and administration director. He was later
promoted to raw materials director and in July 2007 became managing director of Exiros, a position he held until
2010. He served as regional manager Europe, and managing director of Dalmine from 2011 to 2015, when he
took on his current position. Before joining the Techint Group, he was a senior manager at A.T. Kearney in Milan,
where he worked from 1998 to 2002, and prior to that he held various business development positions in the Far
East for Lovato Electric. Mr. Zanotti is an Italian citizen.
Sergio de la Maza. Mr. de la Maza currently serves as our president, Mexico and also serves as managing director
and executive vice-president of Tamsa. He first joined Tamsa in 1980. From 1983 to 1988, Mr. de la Maza worked
in several positions in Tamsa. He then became manager of Tamsa’s new pipe factory and later served as
manufacturing manager and quality director of Tamsa. Subsequently, he was named manufacturing director of
Siderca. He took on his current position in 2003. Mr. de la Maza is a Mexican citizen.
Ricardo Prosperi. Mr. Prosperi has served as president of our operations in Canada since September 2019. He
joined the Techint Group in 1985, working in the Siderar planning department. From 1985 to 1998, Mr. Prosperi
held several positions in Siderar before becoming the exports general manager of Sidor. He later went on to be
the commercial director in Siderar. After a period as president of Ternium Sidor in Venezuela and then
International Area Manager for Ternium, he joined Tenaris in 2010, where he has served as president of our
operations in the Andean Region, Central America and the Caribbean, based in Colombia. Mr. Prosperi is an
Argentine citizen.
Renato Catallini. Mr. Catallini currently serves as president of our operations in Brazil, a position that he took on in
October 2012, after having served as our supply chain director since August 2007. He joined Tenaris in 2001 in
the supply management area, as a general manager of Exiros Argentina. In July 2002, he was appointed
operations director and subsequently, in January 2005, became managing director of Exiros. Before joining
Tenaris, he worked for ten years in the energy sector, working for TGN, Nova Gas International, TransCanada
Pipelines and TotalFinaElf, among others. Mr. Catallini is an Argentine and Italian citizen.
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Javier Martínez Álvarez. Mr. Martínez Álvarez currently serves as president of our operations in the Southern
Cone, a position he took on in June 2010, having previously served as our Andean area manager. He began his
career in the Techint Group in 1990, holding several positions including planning manager of Siderar and
commercial director of Ternium-Sidor. In 2006, he joined Tenaris as our Venezuela area manager. Mr. Martínez
Álvarez is an Argentine citizen.
Gabriel Podskubka. Mr. Podskubka currently serves as president of our operations in the Eastern Hemisphere,
based in Dubai. He took on his current position in April 2013 after serving as the head of our operations in
Eastern Europe for four years. After graduating as an industrial engineer Mr. Podskubka joined the Techint Group
in 1995 in the marketing department of Siderca. He held various positions in the marketing, commercial, and
industrial areas until he was appointed as oil & gas sales director in the United States in 2006. Effective April 1,
2023, Mr. Podskubka will become Tenaris’s chief operating officer. Mr. Podskubka is an Argentine citizen.
Michele Della Briotta. Mr. Della Briotta currently serves as president of our operations in Europe, a position he
took on in July 2016. He first joined Tenaris in 1997 and has worked in areas such as industrial planning,
operations, supply chain and commercial in Italy, Mexico, Argentina and the United States. Most recently he
served as Tenaris’s area manager for Romania. Mr. Della Briotta is an Italian citizen.
Compensation
The compensation payable to the members of the Company’s board of directors for the performance of their
services to the Company is determined at the annual ordinary general shareholders’ meeting. The general meeting
of shareholders held on May 3, 2022, approved the compensation paid to directors for the performance of their
duties during the fiscal year 2022 and resolved that (i) each director receives a fixed compensation for an amount
of $115,000; (ii) each director who is also a member of the Company’s audit committee receives an additional fee
of $55,000; and (iii) the chairperson of the Company’s audit committee receives an additional fee of $10,000. No
variable compensation has been paid or shall be payable to directors for services rendered during the year 2022
and no long-term incentive or pension plan is available to directors.
The compensation paid to the Company’s managing director or chief executive officer is determined by the board
of directors. The cash compensation paid or payable to the chief executive officer for the performance of his
duties during the year 2022 amounts to $9.5 million, of which $3 million corresponds to fixed compensation and
$6.5 million corresponds to variable compensation. No long-term incentive or pension plan is awarded to the
chief executive officer.
The aggregate cash compensation paid to all directors and senior managers of the Company for the year 2022
amounted to $35.2 million. This amount includes cash benefits paid to certain senior managers in connection
with pre-existing retirement plans. In addition, directors and senior managers received for the year 2022, 437
thousand units for a total amount of $5.1 million in connection with the employee retention and long-term
incentive program described in note II.P.3 “Accounting Policies - Employee benefits - Other long-term benefits” to
our audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
The Luxembourg Law of August 1, 2019 (amending the Luxembourg Law of May 24, 2011) (the “Shareholders’
Rights Law”) on the exercise of certain rights of shareholders in general meetings of listed companies, which
transposes EU Directive 2017/828 of the European Parliament and of the Council of May 17, 2017 (amending
Directive 2007/36/EC) regarding the encouragement of long-term shareholder engagement in listed companies
within the Member States of the European Union, requires EU listed companies to adopt a Compensation Policy
setting forth the principles and guidelines for purposes of determining the compensation payable to the members
of the Company’s board of directors and the managing director or chief executive officer and annual
Compensation Reports describing the annual compensation paid to directors and the chief executive officer for
the performance of their duties.
The Company’s board of directors approved, at its meeting held on April 29, 2020, the Compensation Policy of
the Company, which was submitted to an advisory non-binding vote at the shareholders meeting held on June 2,
2020, and approved by majority vote. The Compensation Policy is available on the Company’s website and will be
submitted to the non-binding vote of the shareholders every four years, to the extent required by Luxembourg
law, or in the event of a material amendment thereto.
In addition, on March 31, 2023, the Company’s board of directors approved the 2022 Compensation Report,
which is available on the Company’s website and will be submitted to the non-binding vote of the shareholders at
the next general meeting of shareholders scheduled to be held on May 3, 2023.
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Board Practices
Audit Committee
Pursuant to the Company’s articles of association, as supplemented by the audit committee’s charter, for as long
as the Company’s shares are listed on at least one regulated market, the Company must have an audit committee
composed of at least three members, the majority of whom must qualify as independent directors, provided,
however, that the composition and membership of the audit committee shall satisfy such requirements as are
applicable to, and mandatory for, audit committees of issuers such as the Company under any law, rule or
regulation applicable to the Company (including, without limitation, the applicable laws, rules and regulations of
such regulated market or markets).
Under the Company’s articles of association, an independent director is a director who:
is not and has not been employed by us or our subsidiaries in an executive capacity for the preceding five
years;
is not a person that controls us, directly or indirectly, and is not a member of the board of directors of a
company controlling us, directly or indirectly;
does not have (and is not affiliated with a company or a firm that has) a significant business relationship
with us, our subsidiaries or our controlling shareholder;
is not and has not been affiliated with or employed by a present or former auditor of us, our subsidiaries or
our controlling shareholder for the preceding five years; and
is not a spouse, parent, sibling or relative up to the third degree of any of the above persons.
The audit committee of the Company’s board of directors currently consists of four members: Mr. Simon Ayat,
Mr. Roberto Monti, Mr. Jaime José Serra Puche and Ms. Monica Tiuba, who were appointed to the audit
committee by the Company’s board of directors on May 3, 2022. As of the date of this annual report, all
members of the audit committee qualify as independent directors both for purposes of the Exchange Act Rule
10A-3(b)(1), and under the Company’s articles of association. The board of directors of the Company has
determined that Ms. Tiuba qualifies as “audit committee financial expert” under applicable SEC rules and has
competence in accounting or auditing matters, as required by applicable Luxembourg law. In addition, the
membership of the audit committee as a whole has sufficient relevant knowledge of the business and financial
experience to properly discharge its functions.
The audit committee operates under a charter amended and restated by the board of directors on October 8,
2021. The audit committee assists the board of directors in its oversight responsibilities relating to (i) the integrity
of the Company’s financial statements; (ii) the effectiveness of the Company’s systems of internal control, risk
management and internal audit over financial reporting; and (iii) the independence and performance of the
Company’s external auditors. The audit committee also performs other duties entrusted to it by the Company’s
board of directors or required to be performed by it under applicable laws and regulations.
In addition, the audit committee is required to review and, where applicable, approve material transactions
between the Company or its subsidiaries and related parties, as provided in the Company’s articles of association,
or as may be required by any law, rule or regulation applicable to the Company, in order to determine whether
their terms are consistent with the interests of the Company and all its shareholders and are consistent with
market conditions or are otherwise fair to the Company and its subsidiaries. The Company has adopted a Related
Party Transactions Policy and Procedure setting forth the revised, updated and consolidated guidelines and
processes through which the Company identifies, approves and manages related party transactions, seeking to
assure transparency and substantial and procedural fairness of such transactions, as well as compliance with the
provisions in the Company’s articles of association and the audit committee charter relating to transactions with
related parties, Luxembourg rules relating to the approval and disclosure of material related party transactions,
and Section 314.00 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual.
Under the Company’s articles of association, as supplemented by the Related Party Transactions Policy and
Procedure, a “related party” is any of the following persons: (i) any affiliate of the Company; (ii) any entity in
which a controlling person owns a substantial interest or over which a controlling person can exercise significant
influence; (iii) any unconsolidated entity in which the Company has significant influence; (iv) any entity or
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individual having significant influence over the Company, or a close family member of any such individual; (v) any
individual or entity that is the beneficial owner of five percent (5%) or more of the shares of the Company,
including through the ownership of any securities representing shares of the Company; (vi) any director or
executive officer of any of the controlling persons, the Company or any of the subsidiaries, or a close family
member of any such director or executive officer; (vii) any entity in which a substantial interest in the voting power
is owned, directly or indirectly, by any person described in (iv), (v) or (vi) above or over which such a person is able
to exercise significant influence; or (viii) any entity that has a member of key management in common with the
Company or any of its subsidiaries (provided that key management personnel includes persons having authority
and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of an entity, including directors and
executive officers and close family members of any such individuals).
With respect to the materiality threshold for review and approval of related party transactions, the Company’s
articles of association, as supplemented by the audit committee’s charter and the Related Party Transactions Policy
and Procedure, provide that the following related party transactions, which are qualified as “Level 1” related party
transactions, are subject to review by the audit committee, which shall make a recommendation to the board of
directors as to either reject or approve the proposed related party transaction:
any transaction between the Company or its subsidiaries with related parties (i) with an individual value equal
to or greater than $10 million, or its equivalent in other currencies, or (ii) with an individual value lower than
$10 million, or its equivalent in other currencies, when the aggregate sum reflected in the financial statements
of the four fiscal quarters preceding the date of determination of any series of transactions for such lower
value that can be deemed to be parts of a unique or single transaction (but excluding any transactions that
were reviewed and approved by Company’s audit committee or board of directors, as applicable, or the
independent members of the board of directors of any of its subsidiaries) exceeds 1.5% of the Company’s
consolidated net sales made in the fiscal year preceding the year on which the determination is made; and
any corporate reorganization transaction (including a merger, spin-off or bulk transfer of a business) affecting
the Company or any of its subsidiaries for the benefit of, or involving, a related party.
In addition, any related party transaction that does not qualify as a “Level 1” related party transaction, but which
has an individual value equal to or higher than $5 million (which is the value threshold determined by
management to be material to the Company for disclosure purposes under “Related Parties Transactions” of this
annual report), qualifies as a “Level 2” related party transaction and must be reviewed by the audit committee for
purposes of making a determination as to whether any conflicts of interest exist and whether the proposed
related party transaction is consistent with the interests of the Company and all shareholders, in order to either
reject or approve the proposed transaction. Any related party transaction that is for less than such value qualifies
as a “Level 3” related party transaction and is reviewed by the Company’s related-party transaction unit, the area
within the Company responsible for centralizing and compiling the information relating to all related party
transactions and performing the review, assessment and other procedures contemplated in the Related Party
Transactions Policy and Procedure.
The audit committee has the power (to the maximum extent permitted by applicable laws) to request that the
Company or relevant subsidiary promptly provide all information necessary for the audit committee to assess the
material transactions with related parties that it is required to review. In no event may any proposed related party
transaction be entered into or otherwise be given effect unless it has been reviewed and approved in accordance
with the Related Party Transactions Policy and Procedure. Any executed transaction that has not been duly
reviewed and approved must be promptly submitted for review in accordance with applicable procedures and, if
determined appropriate, must be ratified; if the transaction is not ratified, it must be modified to make it
acceptable for ratification or it must otherwise be immediately discontinued or rescinded.
The audit committee has the authority to conduct any investigation appropriate to the fulfillment of its
responsibilities and has direct access to the Company’s external auditors as well as anyone in the Company and,
subject to applicable laws and regulations, its subsidiaries. In addition, the audit committee may engage, at the
Company’s expense, independent counsel and other internal or external advisors to review, investigate or
otherwise advise on, any matter as the committee may determine to be necessary to carry out its purposes and
responsibilities.
In addition, the Company has established a management-level Critical Risk Committee (“CRC”) that assists the
Company’s board of directors, the audit committee and the chief executive officer in connection with the
monitoring, assessment and review of risks to which Tenaris is exposed and in the oversight of the risk
management framework and processes, with a focus on critical risks (including accidents, cybersecurity,
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commercial execution, environmental, health and safety and regulatory risks), the development of mitigating
actions, and the monitoring of action plans. The CRC operates under a Critical Risk Management charter
approved by the board of directors on November 1, 2017, which sets forth the roles, composition and
responsibilities of the CRC. The CRC assists the board of directors, the audit committee and the chief executive
officer with the oversight of the risks to which Tenaris is exposed and monitors the risk management process,
including risk mapping, mitigation and prevention, with a focus on critical risks. The CRC periodically reports to
the board of directors, the audit committee and the chief executive officer on its activities.
Employees
The following table shows the number of persons employed by Tenaris as of December 31:
2022
2021
2020
Argentina
Mexico
USA
Italy
Romania
Brazil
Colombia
Canada
Indonesia
Japan
Other countries
6,444
5,919
3,509
2,136
1,847
1,460
1,183
944
495
11
1,344
25,292
5,169
5,474
2,684
2,011
1,725
1,817
1,009
758
506
379
1,244
22,776
4,376
4,501
1,596
2,039
1,552
1,360
746
561
521
399
1,377
19,028
The ramp-up of activity, particularly in our U.S., Canadian and Argentine operations, following the recovery in
demand, has led to a substantial increase in our headcount during the year, with shop-floor employees and
technical leaders increasing by more than 2,000 from December 2021 to December 2022, and professional
employees increasing by approximately 400 over the same period of time. We reinforced health, safety and
environment training to ensure all employees receive training to minimize incidents and accidents while keeping
quality and productivity levels high on the production lines.
Our headcount decreased in Japan and Brazil. In Japan, the reduction was caused by the termination of the joint
venture agreement with JFE and cease of NKKTubes’ operations in Japan. In Brazil, headcount decreased as a
result of the discontinuation of Confab Equipamentos activities in its industrial facility in Moreira César,
Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo, Brazil.
Approximately two-thirds of our employees are unionized. In all countries where we have presence, we operate in
compliance with applicable rules and regulations. We forge our relations with the unions based on the premise of
an open dialogue and a rich interchange of proposals.
Tenaris is committed to leading with care, providing a flexible and agile working environment that encourages
health, safety and wellbeing, accountability, inclusion and trust, allowing employees to develop their skills and
careers while contributing to our goals.
In terms of human resources our goals are:
to foster trust and empower employees to manage and promote change and innovation, providing them
with the training and technological resources to succeed;
to embed sustainability values through transparent and effective processes, helping employees shape
their professional careers;
to encourage continuous learning and feedback through concrete tools; and
to respect and promote diversity and inclusion in all its forms, focused on gender, age, culture and
background.
The Company’s Code of Conduct prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment relationships, granting all
people the right to apply for a position in Tenaris, or to be considered for a new position based on merit, without
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arbitrary discrimination. The Company’s Human Resources Policy champions equal opportunities by ensuring that
hiring, promotion, transfer, notice periods, dialogue, rights and protection, as well as other employment decisions
are taken without regard for race, color, religious belief, gender, age, disability, national origin or sexual
orientation. Compensation and remuneration are based on each person’s duties, personal performance,
competence and behavior. Tenaris pursues a policy of inclusive corporate culture and leadership, recognizing the
range of benefits brought by embracing diversity in all its aspects, from gender to nationality and age. Specifically,
we are making headway in our drive to improve the gender balance, in the knowledge that tackling the male-
dominated traditions prevalent in the steel industry will contribute positively to our performance culture.
Share Ownership
To our knowledge, the total number of shares (in the form of ordinary shares or ADSs) beneficially owned by our
directors and senior management as of the date of this annual report was 858,712, which represents 0.07% of
our outstanding shares.
The following table provides information regarding share ownership by our directors and senior management:
Director or Officer
Guillermo Vogel
Carlos Condorelli
Gabriel Podskubka
Total
Number of Shares Held
850,446
4,320
3,946
858,712
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Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions
Major Shareholders
The following table shows the beneficial ownership of our securities (in the form of shares or ADSs) by (1) the
Company’s major shareholders (persons or entities that have notified the Company of holdings in excess of 5% of
the Company’s share capital), non-affiliated public shareholders, and (2) the Company’s directors and senior
management as a group. The information below is based on the most recent information provided to the
Company.
Identity of Person or Group
Number
Percent
San Faustin (1)
Directors and senior management as a group
Public
Total
713,605,187
858,712
466,072,931
1,180,536,830
60.45%
0.07%
39.48%
100.00%
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(1) San Faustin owns all of its shares in the Company through its wholly-owned subsidiary Techint Holdings S.à r.l. The private foundation
located in the Netherlands RP STAK holds voting rights in San Faustin sufficient in number to control San Faustin. No person or group of
persons controls RP STAK.
The voting rights of the Company’s major shareholders do not differ from the voting rights of other shareholders.
None of its outstanding shares have any special control rights. The Company’s articles of association do not
contain any provision that would have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the
Company and that would operate only with respect to a merger, acquisition or corporate restructuring involving
the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
The Company does not know of any significant agreements or other arrangements to which the Company is a
party and which take effect, alter or terminate in the event of a change of control of the Company. The Company
does not know of any arrangements, the operation of which may at a later date result in a change of control of
the Company.
Related Party Transactions
Tenaris is a party to several related party transactions as described in note 30 “Related party transactions” to our
Consolidated Financial Statements included in this annual report. Material related party transactions are subject to
the review of the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors and the requirements of Luxembourg law.
For further details on the approval process for related party transactions, see “Directors, Senior Management and
Employees – Board Practices – Audit Committee”.
Purchases of Steel Products and Raw Materials
In the ordinary course of business, we purchase round steel bars, flat steel products and other raw materials from
Ternium or its subsidiaries. These purchases were made on terms no less favorable to Tenaris than terms that could
have been obtained from unrelated third parties. These transactions include:
Purchases of round steel bars made under a frame agreement for use in our seamless steel pipe operations
in Mexico, which amounted to $111 million in 2022 and $157 million in 2021.
Purchases of flat steel products for use in the production of welded pipes and accessories, which amounted
to $101 million in 2022, $32 million in 2021 and $13 million in 2020.
Purchases of scrap and other raw materials for use in the production of seamless pipes, which amounted to
$12 million in 2022, $9 million in 2021 and $2 million in 2020.
In the ordinary course of business, we purchase flat steel products from Usiminas for use in our welded steel pipe
operations. These purchases, which were made on terms no less favorable to Tenaris than terms have been obtained
from unrelated third parties, amounted to $335 million in 2022, $27 million in 2021 and $20 million in 2020.
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Sales of Raw Materials
In the ordinary course of business, we sell ferrous scrap and other raw materials to Ternium or its subsidiaries.
These sales, which are made on similar terms and conditions as sales to other unrelated third parties, amounted to
$39 million in 2022, $36 million in 2021 and $15 million in 2020.
Purchase Agency Services and Sales of Materials
Exiros B.V. (“Exiros”), in which we have 50% share ownership and Ternium owns the remaining 50%, provides
purchase agency services and raw materials and other products to various companies controlled by or under the
significant influence of San Faustin. Pursuant to the Exiros shareholders’ agreement, Tenaris recognizes Exiros’
assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses in relation to its interest in the joint operation. Exiros’ total sales to
companies controlled by, or under the significant influence of, San Faustin totaled $140 million in 2022, $76
million in 2021 and $9 million in 2020.
Supply of Electric Energy
Techgen, which is currently owned 48% by Ternium, 30% by Tecpetrol and 22% by Tenaris, operates an electric
power plant in Pesquería, Mexico. Ternium and Tenaris currently contract 78% and 22%, respectively, of
Techgen’s power capacity. Techgen sells to third parties on behalf of Tenaris the unused electricity that Tenaris
purchased from Techgen.
Techgen net sales of electricity to Tenaris amounted to $102 million in 2022, $70 million in 2021 and $48 million
in 2020.
Supply of Natural Gas
We are party to contracts with Tecpetrol relating to the supply of natural gas to our operations in Argentina.
Tecpetrol is a company controlled by San Faustin, engaged in oil and gas exploration and production and has
rights to various oil and gas fields in Argentina and elsewhere in Latin America.
Tecpetrol supplies Tenaris’s Argentine subsidiaries with natural gas requirements under market conditions and
according to local regulations. Tecpetrol’s sales to Tenaris amounted to $44 million in 2022, $32 million in 2021
and $12 million in 2020.
Provision of Engineering and Labor Services
Tenaris contracts with certain companies controlled by San Faustin specialized in supplying engineering services
and non-specialist manual labor services, such as industrial cleaning, general maintenance, handling of by-
products and construction services. Fees accrued for these services in the aggregate amounted to $28 million in
2022, $7 million in 2021 and $13 million in 2020.
Sales of Steel Pipes and Sucker Rods
In the ordinary course of business, we sell steel pipes, sucker rods and related services to other companies
controlled by or under the significant influence of San Faustin. These sales, which are made principally to
companies involved in the construction of gas pipelines and to Tecpetrol and joint ventures in which Tecpetrol
participates, for its oil and gas drilling operations, are made on similar terms and conditions as sales to unrelated
third parties. Our sales of steel pipes and sucker rods as well as logistical and certain other services to other
companies controlled by or under the significant influence of San Faustin amounted to $149 million in 2022, $77
million in 2021 and $22 million in 2020.
Sales of Fracking and Coiled Tubing Services
We provide fracking and coiled tubing services to Tecpetrol and joint ventures in which Tecpetrol participates, for
its oil and gas drilling operations, which amounted to $102 million in 2022 and $45 million in 2021.
Administrative Services, Legal and Other Support Services
Finma S.A. (“Finma”), a company controlled by San Faustin in which Tenaris has a 33% interest and other
affiliates of San Faustin own the remaining shares, provides administrative and legal support services to San
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Faustin’s affiliates in Argentina, including Tenaris. Fees accrued for these services amounted to $14 million in
2022, $10 million in 2021 and $7 million in 2020.
Loans to Related Parties
Tenaris financed the construction and operation of Techgen’s Pesquería project primarily in the form of
subordinated loans to Techgen. Outstanding principal amount of loans to Techgen as of December 31, 2022,
2021 and 2020 amounted to $58 million. These loans generated interest gains in favor of Tenaris in an amount of
$4 million in 2022 and $3 million in 2021 and 2020.
Other Transactions
We entered into various contracts with Tenova (and subsidiaries), a company controlled by San Faustin, for the
provision of furnaces, spare parts, accessories and related services for our facilities. Supplies received amounted to
$8 million in 2022 and $1 million in 2021.
In addition, in the ordinary course of business, from time to time, we carry out other transactions and enter into
other arrangements with other related parties, including natural gas transport services, rental services related to
the supply of coiled tubing services and information technology services, none of which are considered to be
material.
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Financial Information
Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information
See “Financial Statements”.
Legal Proceedings
Tenaris is from time to time subject to various claims, lawsuits and other legal proceedings, including customer,
employee, tax and environmental-related claims, in which third parties are seeking payment for alleged damages,
reimbursement for losses, or indemnity. Management with the assistance of legal counsel periodically reviews the
status of each significant matter and assesses potential financial exposure.
Some of these claims, lawsuits and other legal proceedings involve highly complex issues, and often these issues
are subject to substantial uncertainties and, therefore, the probability of loss and an estimation of damages are
difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, with respect to a large portion of such claims, lawsuits and other legal
proceedings, the Company is unable to make a reliable estimate of the expected financial effect that will result
from ultimate resolution of the proceeding. In those cases, the Company has not accrued a provision for the
potential outcome of these cases.
If a potential loss from a claim, lawsuit or other proceeding is considered probable and the amount can be
reasonably estimated, a provision is recorded. Accruals for loss contingencies reflect a reasonable estimate of the
losses to be incurred based on information available to management as of the date of preparation of the financial
statements and take into consideration litigation and settlement strategies. In a limited number of ongoing cases,
the Company was able to make a reliable estimate of the expected loss or range of probable loss and, depending
on the likelihood of occurrence, in some of such cases has accrued a provision for such loss but believes that
publication of this information on a case-by-case basis would seriously prejudice the Company’s position in the
ongoing legal proceedings or in any related settlement discussions. Accordingly, in these cases, the Company has
disclosed information with respect to the nature of the contingency but has not disclosed its estimate of the range
of potential loss.
The Company believes that the aggregate provisions recorded for potential losses in its consolidated financial
statements (see notes 23 “Non-current allowances and provisions” and 24 “Current allowances and provisions”
to our audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report) are adequate based upon
currently available information. However, if management’s estimates prove incorrect, current reserves could be
inadequate and the Company could incur a charge to earnings which could have a material adverse effect on its
results of operations, financial condition, net worth and cash flows.
Material Legal Proceedings
Below is a summary description of Tenaris’s material legal proceedings for the year ended December 31, 2022. In
addition, Tenaris is subject to other legal proceedings, none of which is believed to be material.
CSN claims relating to the January 2012 acquisition of Usiminas
Confab, a Brazilian subsidiary of the Company, is one of the defendants in a lawsuit filed in Brazil by Companhia
Siderúrgica Nacional (“CSN”) and various entities affiliated with CSN against Confab and several Ternium
subsidiaries that acquired a participation in Usiminas’ control group in January 2012.
The CSN lawsuit alleges that, under applicable Brazilian laws and rules, the acquirers were required to launch a
tag-along tender offer to all non-controlling holders of Usiminas’ ordinary shares for a price per share equal to
80% of the price per share paid in such acquisition, or BRL28.8, and seeks an order to compel the acquirers to
launch an offer at that price plus interest. If so ordered, the offer would need to be made to 182,609,851
ordinary shares of Usiminas not belonging to Usiminas’ control group, and Confab would have a 17.9% share in
that offer.
On September 23, 2013, the first instance court dismissed the CSN lawsuit, and on February 8, 2017, the court of
appeals maintained the understanding of the first instance court. On August 18, 2017, CSN filed an appeal to the
Superior Court of Justice seeking the review and reversal of the decision issued by the Court of Appeals. On
March 5, 2018, the court of appeals ruled that CSN’s appeal did not meet the requirements for submission to the
Superior Court of Justice and rejected the appeal. On May 8, 2018, CSN appealed against such ruling and on
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January 22, 2019, the court of appeals rejected it and ordered that the case be submitted to the Superior Court of
Justice. On September 10, 2019, the Superior Court of Justice declared CSN’s appeal admissible. On March 7,
2023, the Superior Court of Justice, by majority vote, rejected CSN’s appeal. Plaintiffs may still appeal against the
Superior Court of Justice’s decision. At this time, the Company cannot predict whether CSN will appeal against
the decision and, if appealed, the ultimate resolution of the matter.
The Company continues to believe that all of CSN’s claims and allegations are groundless and without merit, as
confirmed by several opinions of Brazilian legal counsel, two decisions issued by the Brazilian securities regulator
(“CVM”) in February 2012 and December 2016, the first and second instance court decisions and the March
2023 decision of the Superior Court of Justice referred to above.
Veracel celulose accident litigation
On September 21, 2007, an accident occurred in the premises of Veracel Celulose S.A. (“Veracel”) in connection
with a rupture in one of the tanks used in an evaporation system manufactured by Confab. The Veracel accident
allegedly resulted in material damages to Veracel. Itaú Seguros S.A. (“Itaú”), Veracel’s insurer at the time of the
Veracel accident and then replaced by Chubb Seguros Brasil S/A (“Chubb”), initiated a lawsuit against Confab
seeking reimbursement of damages paid to Veracel in connection with the Veracel accident. Veracel initiated a
second lawsuit against Confab seeking reimbursement of the amount paid as insurance deductible with respect
to the Veracel accident and other amounts not covered by insurance. Itaú and Veracel claimed that the Veracel
accident was caused by failures and defects attributable to the evaporation system manufactured by Confab.
Confab believes that the Veracel accident was caused by the improper handling by Veracel’s personnel of the
equipment supplied by Confab in violation of Confab’s instructions. The two lawsuits were consolidated and are
considered by the 6th Civil Court of São Caetano do Sul. However, each lawsuit will be adjudicated separately.
On September 28, 2018, Confab and Chubb entered into a settlement agreement pursuant to which on October
9, 2018, Confab paid an amount of approximately $3.5 million to Chubb, without assuming any liability for the
accident or the claim.
On October 10, 2018, Confab was notified that the court had issued rulings for both lawsuits. Both decisions
were unfavorable to Confab:
With respect to Chubb’s claim, the court subsequently homologated the above-mentioned settlement and,
accordingly, the claim was finalized.
With respect to Veracel’s claim, Confab was ordered to pay the insurance deductible and other concepts not
covered by insurance, currently estimated to amount to BRL91.9 million (approximately $17.4 million)
including interest, fees and expenses. Both parties filed motions for clarification against the court’s decision,
which were partially granted. Although the contract between Confab and Veracel expressly provided that
Confab would not be liable for damages arising from lost profits, the court award would appear to include
BRL78.8 million (approximately $15.10 million) of damages arising therefrom. Confab has additional defense
arguments in respect of a claim for lost profits. On December 18, 2018, Confab filed an appeal against the
first instance court decision, and on April 30, 2019, Veracel filed its response to the appeal. In June 2022,
the court resolved that it lacked jurisdiction to decide on the appeal, which was re-allocated to another
court. The parties are currently waiting for the trial of the appeal to be scheduled. At this stage the Company
cannot predict the outcome of the claim or the amount or range of loss in case of an unfavorable outcome.
Petrobras-related proceedings and claims
The Company is aware that Brazilian, Italian and Swiss authorities investigated whether certain payments were
made prior to 2014 from accounts of entities presumably associated with affiliates of the Company to accounts
allegedly linked to individuals related to Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (“Petrobras”) and whether any such payments
were intended to benefit the Company’s Brazilian subsidiary Confab.
Upon learning of the investigation, the audit committee of the Company's board of directors engaged external
counsel in connection with the Company’s review of these matters. In addition, the Company voluntarily notified
the SEC and the DOJ in October 2016. The Company conducted, with the assistance of external counsel, an
internal investigation and found no evidence corroborating any involvement by the Company or its directors,
officers or employees in respect of improper payments. An internal investigation commissioned by Petrobras also
found no evidence that Confab obtained any unfair commercial benefit or advantage from Petrobras in return for
payments, including improperly obtained contracts. On June 2, 2022, the Company resolved the investigation by
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the SEC, and the DOJ informed that it had closed its parallel inquiry without taking action. Under the settlement
with the SEC, the Company neither admits nor denies the SEC’s findings and on June 24, 2022, paid $53.1
million in disgorgement and prejudgment interest and $25 million for a civil penalty to conclude the matter.
In July 2019, the Company learned that the public prosecutors’ office of Milan, Italy, had completed a preliminary
investigation into the same alleged payments and had included in the investigation, among other persons, the
Company’s chairman and chief executive officer, two other board members, Gianfelice Rocca and Roberto
Bonatti, and the Company’s controlling shareholder, San Faustin. The Company is not a party to the proceedings.
On March 22, 2022, upon completion of the evidentiary phase of the trial, the acting prosecutor requested the
first-instance court in Milan in charge of the case to impose sanctions on the Company’s chairman and chief
executive officer, on the other two board members, and on San Faustin. The Company’s outside counsel in Italy
advised the Company that neither the case file nor the prosecutor’s request contain or identify any evidence of
involvement in, or knowledge of, the alleged wrongdoing by any of the three directors. On May 26, 2022, the
first-instance court dismissed the case brought by the public prosecutor against the defendants for lack of
jurisdiction and stated that the criminal proceeding should not have been initiated. On October 7, 2022, the
public prosecutor filed an appeal against the first-instance court’s decision.
In June 2020, the Brazilian public prosecutors’ office requested the indictment of several individuals, including
three executives or former executives of Confab and a former agent of Confab, charging them with the alleged
crimes of corruption in relation to contracts executed between 2007 and 2010, and money laundering in relation
to payments between 2009 and 2013. These criminal proceedings are underway. Neither the Company nor
Confab is a party to these criminal proceedings.
In addition, Petrobras and the Brazilian public prosecutors filed civil claims for damages against, among others,
Confab and the Confab executives named in the criminal proceedings referred to above. Confab became aware
of these civil claims in September 2022. As of December 31, 2022, the aggregate amount of these claims was
estimated at BRL284.2 million (or approximately $54.5 million). The plaintiffs also seek that Confab be prohibited
from contracting with, or receiving benefits or exemptions from, the Brazilian state for an unspecified term.
Confab believes these claims do not address either the defense arguments or the evidence available to the
plaintiffs in Brazil and presented in other jurisdictions and is vigorously contesting them. At this stage, the
Company cannot predict the outcome of these civil proceedings.
Putative class actions
Following the Company’s November 27, 2018, announcement that its Chairman and CEO Paolo Rocca had been
included in an Argentine court investigation known as the Notebooks Case (a decision subsequently reversed by a
higher court), two putative class action complaints were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of
New York. On April 29, 2019, the court consolidated the complaints into a single case, captioned “In re Tenaris
S.A. Securities Litigation”, and appointed lead plaintiffs and lead counsel. On July 19, 2019, the lead plaintiffs
filed an amended complaint purportedly on behalf of purchasers of Tenaris securities during the putative class
period of May 1, 2014, through December 5, 2018. The individual defendants named in the complaint are
Tenaris’s Chairman and CEO and Tenaris’s former CFO. The complaint alleges that during the class period, the
Company and the individual defendants inflated the Tenaris share price by failing to disclose that the
nationalization proceeds received by Ternium (in which the Company held an 11.46% stake) when Sidor was
expropriated by Venezuela were received or expedited as a result of allegedly improper payments made to
Argentine officials. The complaint does not specify the damages that plaintiff is seeking. On October 9, 2020, the
court granted in part and denied in part the defendants’ motions to dismiss. The court partially granted and
partially denied the motion to dismiss the claims against the Company and its Chairman and CEO. In addition, the
court granted the motions to dismiss as to all claims against San Faustin, Techint, and Tenaris’s former CFO. On
November 11, 2022, the parties filed a joint notice of settlement announcing a settlement in principle of all claims
in the action, subject to finalizing the settlement agreements and court approval. The parties’ agreement in
principle provides that, in exchange for dismissal of the action and customary releases from class members and
with no admission of liability by Tenaris or Mr. Rocca, Tenaris will pay to the class $9.5 million (inclusive of legal
fees to lead plaintiff’s counsel). On March 10, 2023, the lead plaintiffs filed a motion for preliminary approval of
the class settlement.
Administrative proceeding concerning Brazilian tax credits
Confab is a party to an administrative proceeding concerning the recognition and transfer of tax credits for an
amount allegedly exceeding the amount that Confab would have been entitled to recognize and / or transfer. The
proceeding resulted in the imposition of a fine against Confab representing approximately 75% of the allegedly
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undue credits, which was appealed by Confab. On January 21, 2019, Confab was notified of an administrative
decision denying Confab’s appeal, thereby upholding the tax determination and the fine against Confab. On
January 28, 2019, Confab challenged such administrative decision and is currently awaiting a resolution. In case
of an unfavorable resolution, Confab may appeal before the courts. The estimated amount of this claim is
BRL59.2 million (approximately $11.3 million). At this stage, the Company cannot predict the outcome of this
claim.
U.S. patent infringement litigation
Tenaris Coiled Tubes, LLC (“TCT”), a U.S. subsidiary of the Company, was sued in 2017 by its competitor Global
Tubing, alleging defamatory conduct by TCT and seeking a declaration that certain Global Tubing products do not
infringe patents held by TCT. TCT counterclaimed that certain Global Tubing products did infringe patents held by
TCT, and Global Tubing has since sought to invalidate such patents. On December 13, 2019, Global Tubing filed
an amended complaint (including the Company as defendant), alleging, among other things, that TCT and the
Company had misled the patent office. On March 20, 2023, the judge granted summary judgment in favor of
Global Tubing, concluding that the patents at issue are unenforceable due to inequitable conduct during the
patent prosecution process. TCT and the Company are analyzing whether to appeal this judgment. Although it is
not possible to predict the final outcome of this matter, the Company believes that any potential losses arising
from this case will not be material.
U.S. Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations
On October 27, 2021, the DOC announced the initiation of antidumping duty investigations of OCTG from
Argentina, Mexico, and Russia and countervailing duty investigations of OCTG from Russia and South Korea. The
investigations were initiated on the basis of a petition by U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., a small number of other
U.S. domestic welded OCTG producers, and a steelworkers’ union. On November 22, 2021, the ITC made a
preliminary determination of injury, allowing the investigations to proceed. Subsequently, the DOC issued
affirmative preliminary and final antidumping determinations with respect to imports from Argentina, Mexico and
Russia, and final affirmative countervailing duty determinations with respect to imports from Russia and from
some Korean exporters. On October 27, 2022, the ITC determined that the imports under investigation caused
injury to the U.S. OCTG industry, bringing the investigation phase to a conclusion. Tenaris and other parties have
appealed the agency determinations from the investigation to the Court of International Trade. As a result of the
investigation, and unless overturned on appeal, Tenaris is required to pay antidumping duty deposits (at a rate of
78.30% for imports from Argentina and 44.93% for imports from Mexico) until such time the imports are
reviewed by the DOC to determine whether final duties are necessary for the specific period under review. Tenaris
has been paying such deposits since May 11, 2022, reflecting the amount of such deposits in its costs. The
deposit rates may be reset periodically based on the results of the review process. It is possible that, through the
periodic review process, the deposits may be either returned to Tenaris in whole or in part, or may be increased.
Dividend Policy
The Company does not have, and has no current plans to establish, a formal dividend policy governing the
amount and payment of dividends or other distributions. For a description of the shareholders’ and holders of
ADS’ rights to receive dividends and the conditions to declare and pay dividends, please refer to “Corporate
Governance Statement – Corporate Governance”.
The following table shows the dividends approved by the Company’s shareholders in the last five years:
Approved dividend
Dividend payment date
Shareholders’ meeting date
Amount
(USD million)
May 2, 2018
May 6, 2019
June 2, 2020
May 3, 2021
May 3, 2022
484
484
153
248
484
Per share (USD)
0.41
0.41
0.13
0.21
0.41
Per ADS
(USD)
Interim Dividend
0.82 November 2017
0.82 November 2018
0.26 November 2019
0.42 November 2020
0.82 November 2021
Dividend
Balance
May 2018
May 2019
N/A
May 2021
May 2022
On February 15, 2023, the Company’s board of directors proposed, for the approval of the annual general
shareholders’ meeting scheduled to be held on May 3, 2023, the payment of an annual dividend of $0.51 per
share ($1.02 per ADS), or approximately $602 million, which includes the interim dividend of $0.17 per share
($0.34 per ADS) or approximately $201 million, paid on November 23, 2022. If the annual dividend is approved
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by the shareholders, a dividend of $0.34 per share ($0.68 per ADS), or approximately $401 million will be paid on
May 24, 2023, with an ex-dividend date of May 22, 2023.
Significant Changes
Tenaris to increase its participation in Usiminas control group
On March 30, 2023, the Company’s subsidiary, Confab, together with Tenaris’s affiliates Ternium Investments
and Ternium Argentina, all of which compose the T/T Group within Usiminas control group, entered into a share
purchase agreement to acquire from the NSC Group, pro rata to their current participations in the T/T Group,
68.7 million ordinary shares of Usiminas at a price of BRL10 (approximately $1.9) per ordinary share. Pursuant to
the transaction, Tenaris would pay approximately BRL 110 million (approximately $21 million) in cash for 11
million ordinary shares, increasing its participation in the Usiminas control group to 9.8%. Upon the closing of this
transaction, the T/T Group will hold an aggregate participation of 61.3% in the control group, with the NSC
Group and Previdência Usiminas (Usiminas employees’ pension fund) holding 31.7% and 7.1%, respectively. The
transaction is subject to approval by Brazil’s antitrust authorities and will be financed with cash on hand.
At closing, the existing Usiminas shareholders agreement will be replaced by a new shareholders agreement
setting forth a new governance structure for Usiminas. The T/T Group will nominate a majority of the Usiminas
board of directors, the chief executive officer and four other members of the Usiminas board of officers. Of the
positions allocated to the T/T Group, Tenaris will retain the right to nominate one member of the Usiminas board
of directors and one members of the Usiminas board of officers. Ordinary decisions may be approved with a 55%
majority of Usiminas’ control group shares.
At any time after the second anniversary of the closing of the transaction, the T/T Group will have the right to buy
the NSC Group’s remaining interest in the Usiminas control group (153.1 million ordinary shares) at the higher of
BRL10 per share and the 40-trading day average price per share immediately prior to the date of exercising the
option. In addition, the NSC Group will have the right, at any time after the closing of the transaction, to
withdraw its remaining shares from the control group and sell them in the open market after giving the T/T Group
the opportunity to buy them at the 40-trading day average price per share, as well as the right, at any time after
the second anniversary of the closing, to sell such shares to the T/T Group at BRL10 per share. Confab will have
the right to participate in each such transaction pro rata to its current participation in the T/T Group.
For information on the accounting treatment of this transaction, see note 39 “Update as of March 31, 2023 -
Tenaris to increase its participation in Usiminas control group” to our consolidated financial statements included
in this Annual Report.
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The Offer and Listing
Offer and Listing Details
The shares are listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange and its ADSs are listed on the NYSE under the symbol “TS”.
The shares are also listed on the Italian Stock Exchange under the symbol “TEN”. Trading on the NYSE and the
Mexican Stock Exchange began on December 16, 2002, and trading on the Italian Stock Exchange began on
December 17, 2002.
As of February 28, 2023, a total of 1,180,536,830 shares were registered in the Company’s shareholder register.
As of February 28, 2023, a total of 124,557,770 shares were registered in the name of the Depositary for the
Company’s ADS program.
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Additional Information
Exchange Controls
Many of the countries that are important markets for us or in which we have substantial assets have histories of
substantial government intervention in currency markets, volatile exchange rates and government-imposed
currency controls. These include mainly Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria and Romania.
The Argentine peso was subject to a devaluation of approximately 73% against the U.S. dollar during 2022. The
Argentine authorities have implemented several measures to reduce volatility in the exchange rate between the
ARS and the USD and have implemented formal and informal restrictions on capital inflows into Argentina and
capital outflows from Argentina. Certain foreign exchange restrictions are currently in place. As a result, Tenaris’s
Argentine subsidiaries are currently required to repatriate to Argentina all proceeds for exports of goods (including
U.S. dollars received through advance payments and pre-financing facilities) and services and convert such
proceeds into Argentine pesos at the applicable exchange rate as of the repatriation date. Access to the Argentine
foreign exchange market, either to purchase foreign currency or to transfer foreign currency abroad (including to
make import payments, to repay foreign financial indebtedness, to pay services or dividends abroad, and for
foreign currency-savings by individuals and/or any other purchase or transfer of foreign exchange) is subject to
certain conditions, including extended payment terms from foreign suppliers. Prior approval from the Argentine
central bank, which is rarely (if ever) granted, is required to purchase foreign currency to pay dividends to foreign
shareholders and to make other payments to affiliates or third parties abroad. Throughout 2022, the Argentine
central bank has continued to impose foreign exchange restrictions aimed at limiting the purchase of foreign
currency and the Argentine Securities Commission imposed further restrictions to the sale of bonds by Argentine
companies against foreign currency.
As of December 31, 2022, the total net equity of Argentine subsidiaries represented approximately 11% of Tenaris’s
total equity.
For additional information regarding factors affecting the Argentine economy, see “Key Information – Risk Factors
– Risks Relating to our Business and Industry – Adverse economic or political conditions in the countries where we
operate or sell our products and services may decrease our sales or disrupt our manufacturing operations, thereby
adversely affecting our revenues, profitability and financial condition”. For additional information on current
foreign exchange restrictions in Argentina, see note 28 “Foreign exchange control measures in Argentina” of our
audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
Taxation
The following discussion of the material Luxembourg and U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment
in our shares and ADSs is based upon laws and relevant interpretations thereof in effect as of the date of this
annual report, all of which are subject to change. This discussion does not address all possible tax consequences
relating to an investment in our shares or ADSs, including the tax consequences under U.S. state and local tax
laws.
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
This section describes the material Luxembourg tax consequences of owning or disposing of shares or ADSs.
It is not intended to be, nor should it be construed to be, legal or tax advice. You should, therefore, consult your
own tax advisor regarding local or foreign tax consequences, including Luxembourg tax consequences of owning
and disposing of shares or ADSs in your particular circumstances.
As used herein, a “Luxembourg individual” means an individual resident in Luxembourg who is subject to
personal income tax (impôt sur le revenu) on his or her worldwide income from Luxembourg or foreign sources,
and a “Luxembourg corporate holder” means a company (that is, a fully taxable collectivité within the meaning of
Article 159 of the Luxembourg Income Tax Law) resident in Luxembourg subject to Luxembourg corporate income
tax (impôt sur le revenu des collectivités) and Luxembourg municipal business tax (impôt commercial communal)
on its worldwide income from Luxembourg or foreign sources. For the purposes of this summary, Luxembourg
individuals and Luxembourg corporate holders are collectively referred to as “Luxembourg Holders”. A “non-
Luxembourg Holder” means any investor in shares or ADSs of the Company other than a Luxembourg Holder.
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Corporate Reorganization
The Company was established as a Luxembourg société anonyme holding under Luxembourg’s 1929 holding
company regime. Until termination of such regime on December 31, 2010, holding companies incorporated
under the 1929 regime (including the Company) were exempt from Luxembourg corporate income tax,
Luxembourg municipal business tax, Luxembourg net wealth tax and Luxembourg withholding tax over dividends
distributed to shareholders.
On January 1, 2011, the Company became an ordinary public limited liability company (société anonyme) and,
effective as from that date, the Company is subject to all applicable Luxembourg taxes, (including, among others,
Luxembourg corporate income tax on its worldwide income).
In light of the impending termination of Luxembourg’s 1929 holding company regime, in the fourth quarter of
2010, the Company carried out a multi-step corporate reorganization, which included, among other transactions,
the contribution of most of the Company’s assets and liabilities to a wholly-owned, newly-incorporated
Luxembourg subsidiary and the restructuring of indirect holdings in certain subsidiaries. The first phase of the
corporate reorganization was completed in December 2010 and resulted in a non-taxable revaluation of the
accounting value (under Luxembourg GAAP) of the Company’s assets. The second phase of the reorganization
was completed in 2011.
Following the completion of the first phase of the corporate reorganization, and upon its conversion into an
ordinary Luxembourg holding company, the Company recorded a special reserve in its tax balance sheet. Dividend
distributions for the foreseeable future will be charged to the special reserve and therefore should not be subject
to Luxembourg withholding tax.
Tax regime applicable to realized capital gains
Luxembourg Holders
Luxembourg resident individual holders
Capital gains realized by Luxembourg resident individuals who do not hold their shares or ADSs as part of a trade
or business (i.e. capital gains on private assets) and who hold (together, directly or indirectly, with his or her
spouse or civil partner and underage children) no more than 10% of the share capital of the Company, at any
time during the five-year period preceding the disposition will only be taxable (at a progressive rate) if they are
realized on a sale of shares or ADSs that takes place before their acquisition or within the first six months
following their acquisition (i.e. speculative gain). After the six-month period, capital gains are not taxed unless the
resident individual holds (together, directly or indirectly, with his or her spouse or civil partner and underage
children) more than 10% of the share capital of the Company at any time during the five-year period preceding
the disposition.
If such shares or ADSs are held as part of a commercial or industrial business, capital gains would be taxable in the
same manner as income from such business.
Capital gains realized by Luxembourg resident individuals holding (alone or together with the resident’s spouse or
civil partner and underage children) directly or indirectly more than 10% of the capital of the Company at any
time during the five years prior to the sale, (or if the Luxembourg resident individuals have received the shares for
no consideration within the last five years and the former holder held at least 10% in the capital of the company
at any moment during said five years) will be taxable at half of the individual’s applicable global tax rate (as
determined progressively), if a holding period of six months following their acquisition elapsed (21% for 2022).
Within the six-month period, progressive income tax rates apply (ranging from 0 to 42%7 in 2022).
Luxembourg resident corporate holders
Capital gains, including currency exchange gains, realized upon the disposal of shares or ADSs by a fully taxable
resident corporate holder will in principle be subject to Luxembourg corporate income tax and Luxembourg
municipal business tax. The combined applicable rate (including an unemployment fund contribution) for a
corporate holder established in Luxembourg-City is 24.94% for the fiscal year ending 2022. An exemption from
7 A 7% surcharge for the Employment Fund applies on the income tax due. The surcharge for the Employment Fund amounts to 9% for
taxpayer in tax class 1 or 1a with taxable income exceeding EUR 150,000 (EUR 300,000 for taxpayer in tax class 2).
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such taxes may be available to the Luxembourg resident corporate holder pursuant to Article 1 of the Grand Ducal
Decree dated December 21, 2001, as amended, in combination with article 166 of the Luxembourg Income Tax
Law subject to the fulfillment of the conditions set forth therein.
Non-Luxembourg Holders
Non-Luxembourg individual holders
An individual who is a non-Luxembourg holder of shares or ADSs (and who does not have a permanent
establishment, a permanent representative or a fixed place of business in Luxembourg) will only be subject to
Luxembourg taxation on capital gains arising upon disposal of such shares or ADSs if such holder has (alone or
together with his or her spouse, civil partner and underage children) directly or indirectly held more than 10% of
the capital of the Company at any time during the past five years preceding the disposal, and either (i) such non-
Luxembourg holder has been a resident of Luxembourg for tax purposes for at least 15 years and has become a
non-resident within the last five years preceding the realization of the gain, subject to any applicable tax treaty, or
(ii) the disposal of shares or ADSs occurs within six months from their acquisition (or prior to their actual
acquisition), subject, however, to any applicable tax treaty.
Non-Luxembourg corporate holders
A corporate non-Luxembourg holder (that is, a collectivité within the meaning of Article 159 of the Luxembourg
Income Tax Law), which has a permanent establishment, a permanent representative or a fixed place of business
in Luxembourg to which shares or ADSs are attributable, will bear Luxembourg corporate income tax and
Luxembourg municipal business tax on a gain realized on a disposal of such shares or ADSs as set forth above for
a Luxembourg corporate holder. However, capital gains, including currency exchange gains, realized on the sale
of the shares or ADSs may benefit from the full exemption provided for by Article 1 of the Grand Ducal Decree
dated December 21, 2001, as amended, in combination with Article 166 of the Luxembourg Income Tax Law
subject in each case to fulfillment of the conditions set out therein.
A corporate non-Luxembourg holder, which has no permanent establishment, permanent representative or fixed
place of business in Luxembourg to which the shares or ADSs are attributable, will bear non-resident capital gains
tax on a gain realized on a disposal of such shares or ADSs under the same conditions applicable to an individual
non-Luxembourg holder, as set out above.
Tax regime applicable to distributions
Withholding tax
Distributions to holders are in principle subject to a 15% Luxembourg withholding tax computed on the gross
amount distributed. The rate of the withholding tax may be reduced pursuant to double tax treaties existing
between Luxembourg and the country of residence of the relevant holder, subject to the fulfillment of the
conditions set forth therein. However, distributions imputed for tax purposes to the special reserve (please see
above paragraph “corporate reorganization”) should be exempt from Luxembourg withholding tax under the
current tax law.
Nevertheless, a withholding tax exemption may apply if the distribution is made to (as far as relevant in the case at
hand):
a Luxembourg resident corporate holder (that is, a fully taxable collectivité within the meaning of article
159 of the Luxembourg Income Tax Law);
an undertaking of collective character which is resident of a Member State of the European Union and is
referred to by article 2 of the EU Council Directive of November 30, 2011, concerning the common fiscal
regime applicable to parent and subsidiary companies of different member states (2011/96/UE) as
amended, (subject to the general anti-abuse rule provided for by Council Directive 2015/121/EU as
implemented into Luxembourg law);
a capital company or a cooperative company resident in Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and subject to a
tax comparable to corporate income tax as provided by the Luxembourg Income Tax Law;
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a capital company resident in Switzerland which is subject to corporate income tax in Switzerland without
benefiting from an exemption;
an undertaking with a collective character subject to a tax comparable to corporate income tax as provided
by the Luxembourg Income Tax Law which is resident in a country that has concluded a double tax treaty
with Luxembourg; and
a Luxembourg permanent establishment of one of the above-mentioned categories, provided each time
that at the date of payment, the holder holds or commits to hold directly (or through a company regarded
as tax transparent from a Luxembourg tax perspective), during an uninterrupted period of at least twelve
months, shares or ADSs representing at least 10% of the share capital of the Company or acquired for an
acquisition price of at least EUR 1,200,000.
Luxembourg Holders
With the exception of Luxembourg corporate holders benefiting from the exemption referred to above,
Luxembourg individual holders, and Luxembourg corporate holders fully subject to Luxembourg corporate tax,
must include the distributions paid on the shares or ADSs in their taxable income, 50% of the amount of such
dividends being exempt from tax. The applicable withholding tax can, under certain conditions, entitle the
relevant Luxembourg Holder to a tax credit.
Non-Luxembourg Holders
Non-Luxembourg Holders of shares or ADSs and who do not have a permanent establishment, a permanent
representative or a fixed place of business in Luxembourg to which the shares or ADSs would be attributable are
not liable for any Luxembourg tax on dividends paid on the shares or ADSs, other than a potential withholding tax
as described above.
Net wealth tax
Luxembourg Holders
Luxembourg net wealth tax will not be levied on a Luxembourg holder with respect to the shares or ADSs held
unless (i) the Luxembourg holder is a legal entity subject to net wealth tax in Luxembourg; or (ii) the shares or
ADSs are attributable to an enterprise or part thereof which is carried on through a permanent establishment, a
fixed place of business or a permanent representative in Luxembourg.
Net wealth tax is levied annually at the rate of 0.5% for taxable net wealth not exceeding EUR 500,000,000 and
at a rate of 0.05% for the net wealth exceeding EUR 500,000,000, of enterprises resident in Luxembourg, as
determined for net wealth tax purposes. The shares or ADSs may be exempt from net wealth tax subject to the
conditions set forth by Paragraph 60 of the Luxembourg Law of October 16, 1934, on the valuation of assets
(Bewertungsgesetz), as amended.
A minimum net wealth tax charge applies as of January 1, 2016, for all corporate entities having their statutory
seat or central administration in Luxembourg. Subject to certain conditions, the amount of minimum net wealth
tax may vary.
Non-Luxembourg Holders
Luxembourg net wealth tax will not be levied on a non-Luxembourg holder with respect to the shares or ADSs
held unless the shares or ADSs are attributable to an enterprise or part thereof which is carried on through a
permanent establishment or a permanent representative in Luxembourg. The shares or ADSs may be exempt from
net wealth tax subject to the conditions set forth by Paragraph 60 of the Luxembourg Law of October 16, 1934
on the valuation of assets (Bewertungsgesetz), as amended.
Stamp and registration taxes
No registration tax or stamp duty will be payable by a holder of shares or ADSs in Luxembourg solely upon the
disposal of shares or ADSs by sale or exchange.
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Estate and gift taxes
No estate or inheritance tax is levied on the transfer of shares or ADSs upon the death of a holder of shares or
ADSs in cases where the deceased was not a resident of Luxembourg for inheritance tax purposes and no gift tax
is levied upon a gift of shares or ADSs if the gift is not passed before a Luxembourg notary or recorded in a deed
registered in Luxembourg.
Where a holder of shares or ADSs is a resident of Luxembourg for tax purposes at the time of the holder’s death,
the shares or ADSs are included in its taxable estate for inheritance tax or estate tax purposes.
U.S. federal income taxation
This section describes the material U.S. federal income tax consequences to a U.S. holder (as defined below) of
owning shares or ADSs. It applies to you only if you hold your shares or ADSs as capital assets for U.S. federal
income tax purposes. This discussion addresses only U.S. federal income taxation and does not discuss all of the
tax consequences that may be relevant to you in light of your individual circumstances, including foreign, state or
local tax consequences, estate and gift tax consequences, and tax consequences arising under the Medicare
contribution tax on net investment income or the alternative minimum tax. This section does not apply to you if
you are a member of a special class of holders subject to special rules, including:
a dealer in securities;
a bank;
a trader in securities that elects to use a mark-to-market method of accounting for securities holdings;
a tax-exempt organization;
a person who invests through a pass-through entity, including a partnership;
a life insurance company;
a person that actually or constructively owns 10% or more of the combined voting power of our voting
stock or of the total value of our stock (including ADSs);
a person that holds shares or ADSs as part of a straddle or a hedging or conversion transaction for U.S.
federal income tax purposes;
a person that purchases or sells shares or ADSs as part of a wash sale for U.S. federal income tax purposes;
or
a person whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar.
This section is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, its legislative history, existing and
proposed regulations, published rulings and court decisions, all as currently in effect, as well as on the Convention
between the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Government of the United States of
America for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on
Income and Capital (the “Treaty”). These laws are subject to change, possibly on a retroactive basis. In addition,
this section is based in part upon the assumption that each obligation in the ADS deposit agreement and any
related agreement will be performed in accordance with its terms.
If an entity or arrangement that is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds the shares
or ADSs, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner will generally depend upon the status of the partner
and the activities of the partnership. Each such partner of a partnership that holds the shares or ADSs is urged to
consult his, her or its own tax advisor.
You are a U.S. holder if you are a beneficial owner of shares or ADSs and you are, for U.S. federal income tax
purposes:
an individual citizen or resident of the United States;
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a domestic corporation (or an entity treated as a domestic corporation);
an estate whose income is subject to U.S. federal income tax regardless of its source; or
a trust if (i) a U.S. court can exercise primary supervision over the trust’s administration and one or more
U.S. persons are authorized to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (ii) the trust has a valid
election in effect under applicable U.S. Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.
In general, and taking into account the earlier assumptions, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, if you hold
ADSs, you will be treated as the owner of the shares represented by those ADSs. Exchanges of shares for ADSs,
and ADSs for shares, generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax.
The tax treatment of your shares or ADSs will depend in part on whether or not we are classified as a passive
foreign investment company (“PFIC”), for United States federal income tax purposes. Except as discussed below
under “PFIC Rules”, this discussion assumes that we are not classified as a PFIC for United States federal income
tax purposes.
You should consult your own tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal, state and local and other tax consequences
of owning and disposing of shares or ADSs in your particular circumstances.
Taxation of distributions
Under the U.S. federal income tax laws, if you are a U.S. holder, the gross amount of any distribution we pay out
of our current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes), other
than certain pro-rata distributions of our shares, will be treated as a dividend that is subject to U.S. federal income
taxation. If you are a non-corporate U.S. holder, dividends paid to you that constitute qualified dividend income
will be taxable to you at the preferential rates applicable to long-term capital gains provided that you hold shares
or ADSs for more than 60 days during the 121-day period beginning 60 days before the ex-dividend date and
meet other holding period requirements. Dividends we pay with respect to the shares or ADSs generally will be
qualified dividend income, provided that, in the year that you receive the dividend, we are eligible for the benefits
of the Treaty. We believe that we are currently eligible for the benefits of the Treaty and therefore expect that
dividends on the shares or ADSs will be qualified dividend income, but there can be no assurance that we will
continue to be eligible for the benefits of the Treaty.
You must generally include any Luxembourg tax withheld from the dividend payment in this gross amount even
though you do not in fact receive it. The dividend is taxable to you when you receive it, or, in the case of ADSs,
when the Depositary receives the dividend, actually or constructively. The dividend will not be eligible for the
dividends-received deduction generally allowed to U.S. corporations in respect of dividends received from other
U.S. corporations. Distributions in excess of current and accumulated earnings and profits, as determined for U.S.
federal income tax purposes, will be treated as a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of your basis in the
shares or ADSs and thereafter as capital gain. However, we do not expect to calculate earnings and profits in
accordance with U.S. federal income tax principles. Therefore, you should expect that a distribution will generally
be treated as a dividend (as discussed above).
Dividends will generally be income from sources outside the United States and, generally, will be “passive”
income for purposes of computing the foreign tax credit allowable to you.
Subject to certain limitations, the Luxembourg tax withheld in accordance with the Treaty and paid over to
Luxembourg may be creditable or deductible against your U.S. federal income tax liability. However, under
recently finalized Treasury regulations, it is possible that taxes may not be creditable unless you are eligible for and
elect to apply the benefits of the Treaty. Special rules apply in determining the foreign tax credit limitation with
respect to dividends that are subject to the preferential tax rates. To the extent a refund of the tax withheld is
available to you under Luxembourg law or under the Treaty, the amount of tax withheld that is refundable will
not be eligible for credit against your U.S. federal income tax liability.
In certain circumstances, if you have held ADSs for less than a specified minimum period during which you are not
protected from risk of loss, or are obligated to make payments related to the dividends, you will not be allowed a
foreign tax credit for foreign taxes imposed on dividends that we pay.
The rules governing the foreign tax credit are complex. You are urged to consult your tax advisors regarding the
availability of the foreign tax credit under your particular circumstances.
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Taxation of capital gains
If you are a U.S. holder and you sell or otherwise dispose of your shares or ADSs, you will recognize capital gain or
loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes equal to the difference between the U.S. dollar value of the amount that
you realize and your tax basis, determined in U.S. dollars, in your shares or ADSs. Capital gain of a non-corporate
U.S. holder is generally taxed at preferential rates where the property is held for more than one year. The gain or
loss will generally be income or loss from sources within the United States for foreign tax credit limitation
purposes. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.
PFIC rules. Based on the Company’s current and expected income and assets, we believe that the shares or ADSs
should not currently be treated as stock of a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and we do not expect to
become a PFIC in the foreseeable future. However, this conclusion is a factual determination that is made annually
and thus may be subject to change. It is therefore possible that we could become a PFIC in a future taxable year.
If we were to be treated as a PFIC, gain realized on the sale or other disposition of your shares or ADSs would in
general not be treated as capital gain. Furthermore, if you are a U.S. holder, unless you are permitted to elect and
you do elect to be taxed annually on a mark-to-market basis with respect to the shares or ADSs, upon sale or
disposition of your shares or ADSs, you would generally be treated as if you had realized such gain and certain
“excess distributions” ratably over your holding period for the shares or ADSs and would be taxed at the highest
tax rate in effect for each such year to which the gain was allocated, together with an interest charge in respect
of the tax attributable to each such year. With certain exceptions, your shares or ADSs will be treated as stock in a
PFIC if we were a PFIC at any time during your holding period in your shares or ADSs. Dividends that you receive
from us will not be eligible for the special tax rates applicable to qualified dividend income if we are a PFIC (or are
treated as a PFIC with respect to you) either in the taxable year of the distribution or the preceding taxable year,
but instead will be taxable at rates applicable to ordinary income and subject to the excess distribution regime
described above.
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The Company is subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, as applied to foreign private issuers.
Accordingly, the Company is required to file annual and special reports and other information with the SEC;
however, foreign private issuers are not required to deliver proxy statements or to file quarterly reports. We
prepare quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS. The Company’s annual
consolidated financial statements are audited by an independent accounting firm. The Company submits quarterly
financial information with the SEC on Form 6-K simultaneously with or promptly following the publication of such
information in Luxembourg and any other jurisdiction in which the Company’s securities are listed. In addition, the
Company files annual reports on Form 20-F within the time period required by the SEC, which is currently four
months from the close of the Company’s fiscal year on December 31. Reports and other information filed
electronically with the SEC are available at the SEC’s Internet website at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, such
reports and other communications are made available to all shareholders and holders of ADSs on the Company’s
website at: https://ir.tenaris.com/investor-relations.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas acted as depositary under the
ADSs deposit agreement. As long as the deposit agreement remains in effect, the Company will furnish the
Depositary with:
its annual reports; and
copies of all notices of shareholders’ meetings and other reports and communications that are made
generally available to the Company’s shareholders.
The Depositary will, as provided in the deposit agreement and if requested in writing by the Company, arrange for
the mailing of such reports, notices and communications to all record holders of ADSs, on a basis similar to that
for holders of shares, or on such other basis as the Company may advise the Depositary may be required by any
applicable law or regulation or any requirement of any stock exchange to which the Company may be subject.
Any reports and communications, including any proxy solicitation material, shall be furnished in English to the
extent such materials are required to be translated into English pursuant to any regulations of the SEC.
Any record holder of ADSs may read the reports, notices, and other communications including any proxy
solicitation material at the Depositary’s office located at One Columbus Circle, New York, New York 10019.
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In addition, such reports, notices and other communications are made available to all shareholders and holders of
ADSs on the Company’s website at: https://ir.tenaris.com/investor-relations
Whenever a reference is made in this annual report to a contract or other document, please be aware that such
reference is not necessarily complete and that you should refer to the exhibits that are a part of this annual report
for a copy of the contract or other document.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
The multinational nature of our operations and customer base expose us to a variety of risks, including the effects
of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. In order to reduce the impact
related to these exposures, management evaluates exposures on a consolidated basis to take advantage of natural
exposure netting. For the residual exposures, we may enter into various derivative transactions in order to reduce
potential adverse effects on our financial performance. Such derivative transactions are executed in accordance
with internal policies and hedging practices. We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or
other speculative purposes, other than non-material investments in structured products.
The following information should be read together with section III, “Financial risk management” to our audited
consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report.
Debt Structure
The following tables provide a breakdown of our debt instruments at December 31, 2022 and 2021 which
included fixed and variable interest rate obligations, detailed by maturity date:
At December 31, 2022
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
Thereafter
Total (1)
Expected maturity date
Non-current Debt
Fixed rate
Variable rate
Current Debt
Fixed rate
Variable rate
At December 31, 2021
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Non-current Debt
Fixed rate
Variable rate
Current Debt
Fixed rate
Variable rate
-
-
479
203
682
19
23
-
-
42
-
3
-
-
3
-
2
-
-
2
Expected maturity date
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
19
28
479
203
729
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Total (1)
-
-
8
100
175
44
219
-
-
107
4
-
-
-
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
12
100
175
44
331
(1) As most borrowings are based on short-term fixed rates, or variable rates that approximate market rates, with interest rate resetting every
3 to 6 months, the fair value of the borrowings approximates its carrying amount and is not disclosed separately.
Our weighted average interest rates before tax (considering hedge accounting), amounted to 9.45% at December
31, 2022 and to 2.09% at December 31, 2021.
Our financial liabilities (other than trade payables and derivative financial instruments) consist mainly of bank
loans. As of December 31, 2022, U.S. dollar denominated financial debt plus debt denominated in other
currencies swapped to the U.S. dollar represented 78% of total financial debt.
For further information about our financial debt, please see note 20 “Borrowings” to our audited consolidated
financial statements included in this annual report.
Interest Rate Risk
Fluctuations in market interest rates create a degree of risk by affecting the amount of our interest payments. At
December 31, 2022, we had variable interest rate debt of $231 million and fixed rate debt of $498 million ($479
million of the fixed rate debt is short-term).
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Foreign Exchange Rate Risk
We manufacture and sell our products in a number of countries throughout the world and consequently we are
exposed to foreign exchange rate risk. Since the Company’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar, the purpose of
our foreign currency hedging program is mainly to reduce the risk caused by changes in the exchange rates of
other currencies against the U.S. dollar.
Most of our revenues are determined or influenced by the U.S. dollar. In addition, a relevant part of our costs
corresponds to steelmaking raw materials and steel coils and plates, also determined or influenced by the U.S.
dollar. However, outside the United States, a portion of our expenses is incurred in foreign currencies (e.g. labor
costs). Therefore, when the U.S. dollar weakens in relation to the foreign currencies of the countries where we
manufacture our products, the U.S. dollar-reported expenses increase. Had the U.S. dollar average exchange rate
been weaker by 5% against the currencies of the countries where we have labor costs, operating income would
have decreased approximately by $60 million in 2022, compared to $46 million in 2021.
Our consolidated exposure to currency fluctuations is reviewed on a periodic basis. A number of hedging
transactions are performed in order to achieve an efficient coverage in the absence of operative or natural
hedges. Almost all of these transactions are forward exchange rate contracts.
Because certain subsidiaries have functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar, the results of hedging activities
as reported in the income statement under IFRS may not reflect entirely management’s assessment of its foreign
exchange risk hedging needs. Also, intercompany balances between our subsidiaries may generate exchange rate
results to the extent that their functional currencies differ.
The value of our financial assets and liabilities is subject to changes arising out of the variation of foreign currency
exchange rates. The following table provides a breakdown of our main financial assets and liabilities (including
foreign exchange derivative contracts) that impact our profit and loss as of December 31, 2022.
All amounts in millions of U.S. dollars
Currency Exposure
Functional currency
Long / (Short) Position
Argentine Peso
Euro
Saudi Arabian Riyal
U.S. dollar
U.S. dollar
U.S. dollar
U.S. dollar
Brazilian Real
(127)
(42)
(74)
(95)
The main relevant exposures as of December 31, 2022 were to Argentine Peso-denominated financial, trade,
social and fiscal payables at our Argentine subsidiaries, for which the functional currency is the U.S. dollar, Euro-
denominated intercompany liabilities at certain subsidiaries whose functional currency is the U.S. dollar, U.S.
dollar-denominated intercompany liabilities at certain subsidiaries whose functional currency is the Brazilian Real
and Saudi Arabian Riyal-denominated financial and trade payables. The Saudi Arabian Riyal is tied to the dollar.
Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts
The net fair value of our foreign currency derivative contracts amounted to an asset of $27 million at December
31, 2022 and an asset of $20 thousand at December 31, 2021. For further detail on our foreign currency
derivative contracts, please see note 25 “Derivative financial instruments – Foreign exchange and commodities
derivative contracts and hedge accounting” to our audited consolidated financial statements included in this
annual report.
Concentration of Credit Risk
There is no significant concentration of credit from customers. No single customer comprised more than 10% of
our net sales in 2022, 2021 and 2020.
Our credit policies related to sales of products and services are designed to identify customers with acceptable
credit history, and to allow us to use credit insurance, letters of credit and other instruments designed to minimize
credit risk whenever deemed necessary. We maintain allowances for potential credit losses.
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Commodity Price Risk
In the ordinary course of its operations, Tenaris purchases commodities and raw materials that are subject to price
volatility caused by supply conditions, political and economic variables and other factors. As a consequence,
Tenaris is exposed to risk resulting from fluctuations in the prices of these commodities and raw materials. Tenaris
fixes the prices of such raw materials and commodities for short-term periods, typically not in excess of one year,
and in general hedging for these risks is performed on a limited basis.
Commodities Derivative Contracts
The net fair value of our commodities derivative contracts amounted to a liability of $3 million at December 31,
2022 and a liability of $33 thousand at December 31, 2021. For further detail on our commodities derivative
contracts, please see note 25 “Derivative financial instruments – Foreign exchange and commodities derivative
contracts and hedge accounting” to our audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative financial instruments are classified as financial assets (or liabilities) at fair value through profit or loss.
Their fair value is calculated using standard pricing techniques and, as a general rule, we recognize the full
amount related to the change in its fair value under financial results in the current period.
We designate for hedge accounting certain derivatives and non-derivative financial liabilities to hedge risks
associated with recognized assets, liabilities or highly probable forecast transactions. These instruments are
classified as cash flow hedges. The effective portion of the fair value of such derivatives is accumulated in a
reserve account in equity. Amounts accumulated in equity are then recognized in the income statement in the
same period when the offsetting losses and gains on the hedged item are recorded. The gain or loss relating to
the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the income statement. The fair value of our derivative financial
instruments (assets or liabilities) continues to be reflected on the consolidated statement of financial position.
At December 31, 2022, the effective portion of designated cash flow hedges, included in other reserves in
shareholders’ equity amounted to a credit of $13.1 million.
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Description of Securities Other Than Equity Securities
American Depositary Shares
According to the Company’s deposit agreement, holders of ADSs may have to pay to the Depositary, either
directly or indirectly, fees or charges up to the amounts set forth below:
A fee of $5.00 (or less) per 100 ADSs (or portion of 100 ADSs) for: issuance of ADSs, including issuances
resulting from a distribution of shares or rights or other property; and cancellation of ADSs for the purpose
of withdrawal, including if the deposit agreement terminates.
A fee of $0.02 (or less) per ADSs for any cash distribution to ADS registered holders, excluding cash
dividend.
Any charges for taxes and other governmental charges that the Depositary or the custodian may be
required to pay on any ADS or share underlying an ADS (e.g., share transfer taxes, stamp duty or
withholding taxes); and any charges incurred by the Depositary or its agents for servicing the depositary
securities.
Registration or transfer fees for transfer and registration of shares on our share register to or from the
name of the Depositary or its agent when you deposit or withdraw shares.
Expenses of the Depositary for cable, telex and facsimile transmissions (when expressly provided in the
deposit agreement) and conversion of foreign currency.
A fee equivalent to the fee that would be payable if securities distributed to ADS holders had been shares
and the shares had been deposited for issuance of ADSs for distribution of securities distributed to holders
of deposited securities which are distributed by the Depositary to ADS registered holders.
As necessary, charges for any costs incurred by the Depositary or its agents for servicing the deposited
securities.
The Depositary collects its fees for delivery and surrender of ADSs directly from investors depositing shares or
surrendering ADSs for the purpose of withdrawal or from intermediaries acting for them. The Depositary collects
fees for making distributions to investors by deducting those fees from the amounts distributed or by selling a
portion of distributable property to pay the fees. The Depositary may collect its annual fee for depositary services
by deduction from cash distributions or by directly billing investors or by charging the book-entry system accounts
of participants acting for them. The Depositary may generally refuse to provide fee-attracting services until its fees
for those services are paid.
Under the deposit agreement with the Depositary, the Depositary is not liable to holders of ADSs, except that the
Depositary agrees to perform its obligations specifically set forth therein without gross negligence and willful
misconduct.
Fees Payable by the Depositary to the Company
Under its agreement with the Depositary, the Company is entitled to receive certain fees from the Depositary,
based on the Depositary’s revenues resulting from issuance and cancellation fees charged to ADR holders, net of
custody and safe keeping costs. In addition, the Depositary has waived the cost of providing administrative and
reporting services, and access charges in connection with the Company’s ADR Program.
Fees paid in 2022
In 2022, the Company received from the Depositary fees for an amount of $1,162,434, corresponding to the
period March 1, 2021 through March 12, 2022.
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Fees payable during 2023
During 2023, the Company collected fees from the Depositary for an amount of $932,082, corresponding to the
period March 13, 2022 through March 12, 2023.
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Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Company’s chief executive
officer and chief financial officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our
disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange
Act) as of December 31, 2022.
Based on that evaluation, the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that, as
of December 31, 2022, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to
be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized
and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and to ensure that such information is
accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company’s chief executive officer and chief
financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our disclosure controls and procedures
are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives. The Company’s chief executive officer
and chief financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at a reasonable
assurance level.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as
such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Our internal control over financial
reporting was designed by management to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation and fair presentation of its financial statements for external purposes in accordance
with IFRS.
In addition, under the Company’s articles of association, as supplemented by the audit committee’s charter, the
audit committee assists the board of directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to the effectiveness
of the Company’s systems of internal control, risk management and internal audit over financial reporting. In
particular, the audit committee is required to review the scope and results of the activities of the Company’s
external auditors and the internal audit function relating to the Company’s internal control over financial
reporting, and obtain reports on significant findings and recommendations; and is also required to assess, at least
annually at the time the annual accounts are approved, the effectiveness of the Company’s systems of internal
control and risk management over financial reporting.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect
misstatements or omissions. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are
subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of
compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
On a yearly basis, management conducts its assessment of the effectiveness of Tenaris’s internal control over
financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control- Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
On February 14, 2023, management reported to the Audit Committee of the Company’s board of directors that
management had conducted its assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls over financial
reporting for the year ended December 31, 2022, and that, based on management’s evaluation and considering
the inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any internal control system, management had concluded that the
Company’s internal controls over financial reporting were effective as of December 31, 2022.
The effectiveness of Tenaris’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, has been audited
by PwC Luxembourg, as stated in their report included herein. See “Report of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm”.
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Change in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a -15(f)
and 15d -15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the year ended December 31, 2022, that have materially affected,
or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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Audit Committee Financial Expert
The Company’s board of directors has determined that Ms. Monica Tiuba, the audit committee’s chairperson,
meets the attributes defined by the SEC for an “audit committee financial expert” and has competence in
accounting or auditing matters, as required by applicable Luxembourg law. In addition, the audit committee, as a
whole, has sufficient relevant knowledge of the business and financial experience to properly discharge its
functions. The audit committee has the authority to engage, at the Company’s expense, independent counsel and
other internal or external advisors to review, investigate or otherwise advise on, any matter, as the audit
committee may determine to be necessary to carry out its purposes and responsibilities.
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Code of Ethics
The Company has adopted a general code of conduct incorporating guidelines and standards of integrity and
transparency applicable to all directors, officers and employees. As far as the nature of each relation permits, all
principles detailed in the code of conduct also apply to relations with our contractors, subcontractors, suppliers
and associated persons. In addition, the Company has adopted a code of ethics for senior financial officers, which
is intended to supplement the Company’s code of conduct, and applies specifically to the principal executive
officer, the principal financial officer, the principal accounting officer or controller, as well as persons performing
similar functions.
Our code of conduct and our code of ethics for senior financial officers are posted on our website at:
https://www.tenaris.com/en/sustainability/governance-and-ethics/
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Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Principal Accountant Fees
In 2022 and 2021, PwC Luxembourg served as the principal external auditor for the Company. Fees accrued to
PwC Luxembourg and other PwC member firms for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
are detailed below.
Thousands of U.S. dollars
Audit Fees
Audit-Related Fees
Tax Fees
All Other Fees
Total
Audit Fees
For the year ended December 31,
2022
2021
3,966
255
-
11
4,232
3,804
220
-
5
4,029
Audit fees were paid for professional services rendered by the auditors for the audit of the consolidated financial
statements and internal control over financial reporting of the Company, the statutory financial statements of the
Company and its subsidiaries, and any other audit services required for the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission or other regulatory filings.
Audit-Related Fees
Audit-related fees are typically services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of
the consolidated financial statements of the Company and the statutory financial statements of the Company and
its subsidiaries and are not reported under the audit fee item above. This item includes fees for attestation services
on financial information of the Company and its subsidiaries included in their annual reports that are filed with
their respective regulators.
Tax Fees
Fees paid for tax compliance professional services.
All Other Fees
Fees paid for the support in the development of training courses.
Audit Committee’s Pre-approval Policies and Procedures
The Company’s Audit Committee is responsible for, among other things, the oversight of the Company’s external
auditors. Under its charter, the audit committee is responsible to review the appropriateness of, and approve, in
advance, the provision of any permissible non-audit services by the external auditors; and to review and approve
any fees, whether for audit, audit-related, or non-audit services payable to the external auditors.
The audit committee makes its recommendations to the shareholders’ meeting concerning the continuing
appointment or termination of the Company’s external auditors. On a yearly basis, the audit committee reviews,
together with management and the external auditor, the audit plan, audit related services and other permissible
non-audit services and approves, ad-referendum of the general shareholders’ meeting, the related fees. With
respect to non-audit services, the audit committee annually approves an estimated amount for undetermined
non-audit services, conditioned upon final review and approval of such services by the audit committee. The audit
committee annually receives from the external auditor the written disclosures required by PCAOB Rule 3524
“Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Certain Tax Services”, together with a description of the scope of tax services
for such year, and the external auditors’ confirmation that such non-audit services are consistent with the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC Regulation S-X Rule 2-01, and applicable PCAOB rules. The Audit Committee did not
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approve any fees pursuant to the de minimis exception to the pre-approval requirement provided by paragraph
(c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X during 2022 or 2021.
The general shareholders’ meeting normally approves such audit fees and authorizes the audit committee to
approve any increase or reallocation of such audit fees as may be necessary, appropriate or desirable under the
circumstances. No services outside the scope of the audit committee’s approval may be undertaken by the
external auditor.
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Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
In 2022, there were no purchases of any class of registered equity securities of the Company by the Company or,
to our knowledge, by any “affiliated purchaser” (as such term is defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange
Act).
On June 2, 2020, at the Company’s general meeting of shareholders, the Company’s shareholders authorized the
Company and the Company’s subsidiaries to acquire, from time to time, shares, including shares represented by
ADSs, on the following terms and conditions:
Purchases, acquisitions or receipts of securities may be made in one or more transactions as the board of
directors of the Company or the board of directors or other governing bodies of the relevant entity, as
applicable, considers advisable.
The maximum number of securities acquired pursuant to this authorization may not exceed 10% of the
Company’s issued and outstanding shares or, in the case of acquisitions made through a stock exchange in
which the securities are traded, such lower amount as may not be exceeded pursuant to any applicable
laws or regulations of such market. The number of securities acquired as a block may amount to the
maximum permitted amount of purchases.
The purchase price per share to be paid in cash may not exceed 125% (excluding transaction costs and
expenses), nor may it be lower than 75% (excluding transaction costs and expenses), in each case of the
average of the closing prices of the Company’s securities in the stock exchange through which the
Company’s securities are acquired, during the five trading days in which transactions in the securities were
recorded in such stock exchange preceding (but excluding) the day on which the Company’s securities are
acquired. For over-the-counter or off-market transactions, the purchase price per ADS to be paid in cash
may not exceed 125% (excluding transaction costs and expenses), nor may it be lower than 75%
(excluding transaction costs and expenses), in each case of the average of the closing prices of the ADSs in
the NYSE during the five trading days in which transactions in ADSs were recorded in the NYSE preceding
(but excluding) the day on which the ADSs are acquired; and, in the case of acquisition of securities, other
than in the form of ADSs, such maximum and minimum per security purchase prices shall be equal to the
prices that would have applied in case of an ADS purchase pursuant to the formula above divided by the
number of underlying shares represented by an ADS at the time of the relevant purchase. Compliance with
maximum and minimum purchase price requirements in any and all acquisitions made pursuant to this
authorization (including, without limitation, acquisitions carried out through the use of derivative financial
instruments or option strategies) shall be determined on and as of the date on which the relevant
transaction is entered into, irrespective of the date on which the transaction is to be settled.
The above maximum and minimum purchase prices shall, in the event of a change in the par value of the
securities, a capital increase by means of a capitalization of reserves, a distribution of securities under
compensation or similar programs, a stock split or reverse stock split, a distribution of reserves or any other
assets, the redemption of capital, or any other transaction impacting on the Company’s equity, be adapted
automatically, so that the impact of any such transaction on the value of the securities shall be reflected.
The acquisitions of securities may not have the effect of reducing the Company’s net assets below the sum
of the Company’s share capital plus its undistributable reserves.
Only fully paid-up securities may be acquired pursuant to this authorization.
The acquisitions of securities may be carried out for any purpose, as may be permitted under applicable
laws and regulations, including without limitation to reduce the share capital of the Company, to offer
such shares to third parties in the context of corporate mergers or acquisitions of other entities or
participating interests therein, for distribution to the Company’s or the Company’s subsidiaries’ directors,
officers or employees or to meet obligations arising from convertible debt instruments.
The acquisitions of securities may be carried out by any and all means, as may be permitted under
applicable laws and regulations, including through any stock exchange in which the Company’s securities
are traded, through public offers to all shareholders of the Company to buy securities, through the use of
derivative financial instruments or option strategies, or in over-the-counter or off-market transactions or in
any other manner.
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The acquisitions of securities may be carried out at any time, during the duration of the authorization,
including during a tender offer period, as may be permitted under applicable laws and regulations.
The authorization granted to acquire securities shall be valid for such maximum period as may be provided
for under applicable Luxembourg law as in effect from time to time (such maximum period being, as of to
date, 5 years).
The acquisitions of securities shall be made at such times and on such other terms and conditions as may
be determined by the board of directors of the Company or the board of directors or other governing
bodies of the relevant subsidiary, provided that, any such purchase shall comply with Article 430-15 et. seq.
of the Luxembourg Company Law (or any successor law) and, in the case of acquisitions of securities made
through a stock exchange in which the Company’s securities are traded, with any applicable laws and
regulations of such market.
In the future, we may, on the terms and subject to the conditions above referred, initiate a share capital
repurchase or similar program or engage in other transactions pursuant to which we would repurchase, directly or
indirectly, the Company’s securities. In addition, we or our subsidiaries may enter into transactions involving sales
or purchases of derivatives or other instruments, either settled in cash or through physical delivery of securities,
with returns linked to the Company’s securities. The timing and amount of repurchase transactions under any
such program, or sales or purchases of derivatives or other instruments, would depend on market conditions as
well as other corporate and regulatory considerations.
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Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant
Following the completion of a tender process for the selection of a replacement audit firm for the year 2024, in
response to applicable EU and Luxembourg mandatory auditor rotation rules, on November 3, 2022, the
Company’s board of directors, based on the audit committee’s recommendation, recommended that the next
annual general shareholders’ meeting, scheduled to be held on May 3, 2023, appoint EY as the Company’s
external auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
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Corporate Governance Statement
The Company’s corporate governance practices are governed by Luxembourg Law (including, among others, the
Luxembourg Company Law, the Luxembourg Law of January 11, 2008 on transparency requirements for issuers,
as amended (which transposes EU Directive 2004/109 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
December 15, 2004), the Shareholders’ Rights Law and the Luxembourg law of July 23, 2016, concerning the
audit profession (the “Audit Reform Law”) and by the Company’s articles of association. The following is a
summary of certain rights of holders of the Company’s shares and includes the information required under the
Luxembourg Law on takeovers of May 19, 2006. Shareholders’ rights are set out in the Company’s articles of
association and are provided by applicable Luxembourg law, and may differ from those typically provided to
shareholders of U.S. companies under the corporation laws of some states of the United States. This summary is
not exhaustive and does not contain all information that may be important to investors. For more complete
information, you should read the Company’s articles of association, which are attached as an exhibit to this
annual report.
Corporate Governance
Memorandum and Articles of Association
The Company is a public limited liability company (société anonyme) organized under the laws of Luxembourg,
registered under the number B85 203 in the Luxembourg Registre de Commerce et des Sociétés. Its object and
purpose, as set forth in Article 2 of its articles of association, is the taking of interests, in any form, in corporations
or other business entities, and the administration, management, control and development thereof.
The Company’s authorized share capital is fixed by the Company’s articles of association as amended from time to
time with the approval of shareholders at an extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting. The Company has an
authorized share capital of a single class of 2,500,000,000 shares having a nominal value of USD1.00 per share.
There were 1,180,536,830 shares issued as of the date of this annual report. All issued shares are fully paid.
The Company’s articles of association authorize the board of directors, or any delegate(s) duly appointed by the
board of directors, to issue shares within the limits of the authorized share capital against contributions in cash,
contributions in kind or by way of available reserves, at such time and on such terms and conditions, including the
issue price, as the board of directors, or its delegate(s), may in its or their discretion resolve.
The Company’s extraordinary shareholders’ meeting held on June 2, 2020 approved the renewal for an additional
five-year period of the authorization granted to the board of directors to waive, suppress or limit any preemptive
subscription rights of shareholders provided for by law to the extent it deems such waiver, suppression or
limitation advisable for any issue or issues of shares within the authorized share capital; and have waived any
preemptive subscription rights provided for by law and related procedures. The validity period of such
authorization will expire on June 12, 2025. However, under the Company’s articles of association, the Company’s
existing shareholders shall have a preferential right to subscribe for any new shares issued pursuant to the
authorization granted to its board of directors, except in the following cases (in which cases no preemptive
subscription rights shall apply):
any issuance of shares (including, without limitation, the direct issuance of shares or upon the exercise of
options, rights convertible into shares, or similar instruments convertible or exchangeable into shares)
against a contribution other than in cash; and
any issuance of shares (including by way of free shares or at discount), up to an amount equal to 1.5% of
the issued share capital of the Company, to directors, officers, agents or employees of the Company, its
direct or indirect subsidiaries, or its affiliates, including, without limitation, the direct issuance of shares or
upon the exercise of options, rights convertible into shares, or similar instruments convertible or
exchangeable into shares, issued for the purpose of compensation or incentive for any such persons or in
relation thereto (which the board of directors shall be authorized to issue upon such terms and conditions
as it deems fit).
Amendment of the Company’s articles of association requires the approval of shareholders at an extraordinary
shareholders’ meeting with a two-thirds majority vote of the shares represented at the meeting.
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The Company is controlled by San Faustin, which owns 60.45% of the Company’s outstanding shares, through its
wholly owned subsidiary Techint Holdings S.à r.l. The Dutch private foundation (Stichting) RP STAK holds voting
rights in San Faustin sufficient to control San Faustin. No person or group of persons controls RP STAK.
Our directors and senior management as a group own 0.07% of the Company’s outstanding shares, while the
remaining 39.48% are publicly traded. The Company’s shares trade on the Italian Stock Exchange and the Mexican
Stock Exchange; in addition, the Company’s ADSs trade on the NYSE. See “Major Shareholders and Related Party
Transactions”.
Dividends
Subject to applicable law, all shares (including shares underlying ADSs) are entitled to participate equally in
dividends when, as and if declared by the shareholders at the annual general shareholders’ meeting, out of funds
legally available for such purposes.
Dividends may be lawfully declared and paid if the Company’s net profits and distributable reserves are sufficient
under Luxembourg law. The amount and payment of dividends must be approved by a majority vote at a general
shareholders’ meeting, generally, but not necessarily, based on the recommendation of the Company’s board of
directors. Under Article 21 of the Company’s articles of association, the board of directors has the power to
distribute interim dividends out of profits, share premium or any other available reserves, in accordance with
applicable law, in particular in accordance with the conditions set forth in Article 461-3 of the Luxembourg
Company Law. Such dividend payments must be finally approved by the general shareholders’ meeting. On
February 15, 2023 the board of directors announced the proposals to be submitted to the consideration of the
annual general shareholders’ meeting, including its proposal on dividends.
As provided by Article 21 of the Company’s articles of association, dividends or other distributions declared by the
general meeting as well as interim dividends or other distributions declared by the board of directors will be
distributed at the times and places determined by the board of directors. The Company will make any and all
dividend payments and any other distributions in respect of shares registered in the name of any securities
settlement system or operator of such a system or in the name of any financial institution or other professional
depositary of securities or any other depositary, whether in cash, shares or other assets, only to such registered
holder, or otherwise in accordance with such registered holder’s instructions, and, as provided by Article 21 of the
Company’s articles of association, that payment shall release the Company from any and all obligations for such
payment.
The Company conducts and will continue to conduct its operations through subsidiaries and, accordingly, its main
source of cash to pay dividends, among other possible sources, will be the dividends received from its subsidiaries.
For further information see “Key Information – Risk Factors – Risks Relating to the Structure of the Company –
The Company’s dividend payments depend on the results of operations and financial condition of its subsidiaries
and could be restricted by legal, contractual or other limitations or tax changes”.
Under Luxembourg law, claims for dividends will lapse in favor of the Company five years after the date such
dividends are declared. However, the Company may elect to pay a declared dividend after such period. Declared
and unpaid dividends held by the Company for the account of its shareholders do not bear interest.
Pursuant to Luxembourg law, at least 5% of our net profits per year must be allocated to the creation of a legal
reserve until such reserve has reached an amount equal to 10% of our issued share capital. If the legal reserve
later falls below the 10% threshold, at least 5% (or such lower amount required to reach the 10% threshold) of
net profits again must be allocated toward the reserve. As of December 31, 2022, the Company’s legal reserve
represented 10% of its share capital. The legal reserve is not available for distribution.
Shareholders’ Meetings; Voting Rights; Election of Directors
Each share entitles the holder thereof to one vote at the Company’s general shareholders’ meetings. Shareholder
action by written consent is not permitted, but proxy voting is permitted. Notices of general shareholders’
meetings are governed by the provisions of Luxembourg law and the Company’s articles of association. Pursuant
to applicable Luxembourg law, the Company must give notice of the calling of any general shareholders’ meeting
at least 30 days prior to the date for which the meeting is being called, by publishing the relevant convening
notice in the Recueil Electronique des Sociétés et Associations (Luxembourg’s electronic official gazette) and in a
leading newspaper having general circulation in Luxembourg and by issuing a press release informing of the
calling of such meeting. In case the Company’s shares are listed on a foreign regulated market, notices of general
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shareholders’ meetings shall also comply with the requirements (including as to content and publicity) and follow
the customary practices of such regulated market.
Pursuant to the Company’s articles of association, for as long as the shares or other securities of the Company are
listed on a regulated market within the European Union (as they currently are), and unless otherwise provided by
applicable law, only shareholders holding shares as of midnight, central European time, on the day that is
fourteen days prior to the day of any given general shareholders’ meeting can attend and vote at such meeting.
The board of directors may determine other conditions that must be satisfied by shareholders in order to
participate in a general shareholders’ meeting in person or by proxy, including with respect to deadlines for
submitting supporting documentation to or for the Company.
No attendance quorum is required at ordinary general shareholders’ meetings, and resolutions may be adopted by
a simple majority of the votes validly cast, irrespective of the number of shares present or represented. Unless
otherwise provided by applicable law, an extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting may not validly deliberate
on proposed amendments to the Company’s articles of association unless a quorum of at least half of the share
capital is represented at the meeting. If a quorum is not reached at the first extraordinary shareholders’ meeting, a
second extraordinary shareholders’ meeting may be convened in accordance with the Company’s articles of
association and applicable law and such second extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting shall validly
deliberate regardless of the number of shares represented. In both cases, the Luxembourg Company Law and the
Company’s articles of association require that any resolution of an extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting as
to amendments to the Company’s articles of association be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the votes validly
cast at the meeting. If a proposed resolution consists of changing the Company’s nationality or of increasing the
shareholders’ commitments, the unanimous consent of all shareholders is required.
Cumulative voting is not permitted. The Company’s articles of association do not provide for staggered terms and
directors are elected for a maximum of one year but may be reappointed or removed at any time, with or without
cause, by the general shareholders’ meeting, by resolution passed by a simple majority vote of the shares validly
cast at the meeting. In the case of a vacancy occurring in the board of directors, the remaining directors shall have
the right to temporarily fill such vacancy with a temporary director appointed by resolution adopted with the
affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors; provided that the next general shareholder’s meeting
shall be called upon to ratify such appointment. The term of any such temporary director elected to fill a vacancy
shall expire at the end of the term of office of the replaced director.
The next Company’s annual general shareholders’ meeting, that will consider, among other matters our
Consolidated Financial Statements and Annual Accounts included in this annual report, will take place in the
Company’s registered office in Luxembourg, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Central European Time.
The articles of association provide that annual general shareholders’ meetings shall meet in Luxembourg within six
months from the end of the previous financial year at the date, place and hour indicated in the convening notice.
The rights of the shareholders attending the meetings are governed by Shareholders’ Rights Law.
Holders of shares deposited in fungible securities accounts have the same rights and obligations as holders of
shares recorded in the Company’s share register. However, in order to be able to participate in and vote at
shareholders’ meetings of the Company, the former must submit, prior to the relevant meeting, reasonably
satisfactory evidence to the Company as to the number of shares held on the applicable record date for such
meeting. For as long as the shares or the other securities of the Company are listed on a regulated market within
the European Union, participation in a shareholders’ general meeting shall inter alia be subject to the relevant
shareholder holding shares of the Company on the fourteenth day midnight Central European Time prior to the
meeting (unless otherwise provided for by applicable law).
Holders of ADSs only have those rights that are expressly granted to them in the deposit agreement. See “Key
Information – Risk Factors – Risks Relating to shares and ADSs – Holders of ADSs may not be able to exercise, or
may encounter difficulties in the exercise of, certain rights afforded to shareholders”. ADS holders may not attend
or directly exercise voting rights in shareholder’ meetings, but holders of record of our ADSs as of the relevant
ADS holders’ record date set for any given general shareholders’ meeting are entitled to instruct the Depositary as
to the exercise of the voting rights in respect of the shares underlying such holder’s ADSs at such meeting.
Holders of ADSs maintaining non-certificated positions must follow voting instructions given by their broker or
custodian bank.
The notice to the annual general shareholders meeting to be held on May 3, 2023, and the Shareholder Meeting
Brochure and Proxy Statement for the meeting, describing the procedures for voting at the meeting applicable to
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holders of ADSs will be made available on the Company’s website at https://ir.tenaris.com/investor-relations in
accordance with applicable rules and regulations, and will be timely filed by the Company in a report of foreign
issuer on Form 6-K.
Management
Management of the Company is vested in a board of directors. For more information on the Company’s board of
directors, audit committee, senior management, and auditors, see “Directors, Senior Management and
Employees”.
Access to Corporate Records
Luxembourg law and the Company’s articles of association do not generally provide for shareholder access to
corporate records. Shareholders may inspect the annual accounts and auditors’ reports at our registered office
during the fifteen-day period prior to a general shareholders’ meeting.
Appraisal Rights
In the event the Company’s shareholders approve:
the delisting of the shares from all stock exchanges where the shares are listed at that time;
a merger in which the Company is not the surviving entity (unless the shares or other equity securities of
such entity are listed on the New York or London stock exchanges);
a sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets;
an amendment of our articles of association that has the effect of materially changing the Company’s
corporate purpose;
the relocation of the Company’s domicile outside of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; or
amendments to the Company’s articles of association that restrict the rights of the Company’s
shareholders.
Dissenting or absent shareholders have the right to have their shares repurchased by the Company at (i) the
average market value of the shares over the 90 calendar days preceding the applicable shareholders’ meeting or
(ii) in the event that the shares are not traded on a regulated market, the amount that results from applying the
proportion of the Company’s equity that the shares being sold represent over the Company’s net worth as of the
date of the applicable shareholders’ meeting.
Dissenting or absent shareholders must present their claim within one month following the date of the
shareholders’ meeting and supply the Company with evidence of their shareholding at the time of such meeting.
The Company must (to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations and in compliance therewith)
repurchase its shares within six months following the date of the shareholders’ meeting.
If delisting from one or more, but not all, of the stock exchanges where the shares are listed is approved in the
shareholders’ meeting, only dissenting or absent shareholders with shares held through participants in the local
clearing system for that market or markets can exercise this appraisal right if:
they held the shares as of the date of the announcement by the Company of its intention to delist or as of
the date of publication of the first convening notice for the general shareholders’ meeting that approved
the delisting; and
they present their claim within one month following the date of the general shareholders’ meeting and
supply evidence of their shareholding as of the date of the Company’s announcement or the publication of
the first convening notice to the meeting.
In the event a shareholder exercises its appraisal rights, applicable Luxembourg law provisions shall apply.
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Holders of ADSs may not be able to exercise, or may encounter difficulties in the exercise of, certain rights
afforded to shareholders, including appraisal rights. See “Key Information – Risk Factors – Risks Relating to shares
and ADSs – Holders of ADSs may not be able to exercise, or may encounter difficulties in the exercise of, certain
rights afforded to shareholders”.
Distribution of Assets on Winding-Up
In the event of the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, the net assets remaining after allowing for
the payment of all debts, charges and expenses will be paid out to the holders of the shares in proportion to their
respective holdings.
Transferability and Form
The Company’s articles of association do not contain any redemption or sinking fund provisions, nor do they
impose any restrictions on the transfer of shares. The shares are issuable in registered form only.
The ownership of registered shares is evidenced by the inscription of the name of the shareholder, the number of
shares held by such shareholders and the amount paid on each share in the Company’s share register. In addition,
the Company’s shares may be held through fungible securities accounts with financial institutions or other
professional depositaries.
Shares held through fungible securities accounts may be transferred in accordance with customary procedures for
the transfer of securities in book-entry form. Shares that are not held through fungible securities accounts may be
transferred by a written statement of transfer signed by both the transferor and the transferee or their respective
duly appointed attorney-in-fact and recorded in the Company’s share register. The transfer of shares may also be
made in accordance with the provisions of Article 1690 of the Luxembourg Civil Code. As evidence of the transfer
of registered shares, the Company may also accept any correspondence or other documents evidencing the
agreement between transferor and transferee as to the transfer of registered shares.
Repurchase of Company shares
The Company may repurchase its own shares in the cases and subject to the conditions set by the Luxembourg
Company Law and, in the case of acquisitions of shares or ADSs made through a stock exchange in which shares
or ADSs are traded, with any applicable laws and regulations of such market. Please see “Purchase of Equity
Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers” for further information on the authorization granted on June 2,
2020, by the annual general meeting of shareholders to the Company or its subsidiaries to repurchase shares of
the Company, including shares represented by ADSs.
Limitation on Securities Ownership
There are no limitations currently imposed by Luxembourg law or the articles of association on the rights of the
Company’s non-resident or foreign shareholders to hold or vote the Company’s shares.
Change in Control
None of our outstanding securities has any special control rights. The Company’s articles of association do not
contain any provision that would have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the
Company and that would operate only with respect to a merger, acquisition or corporate restructuring involving
the Company or any of its subsidiaries. In addition, the Company does not know of any significant agreements or
other arrangements to which the Company is a party and which take effect, alter or terminate in the event of a
change of control of the Company. There are no agreements between the Company and members of its board of
directors or employees providing for compensation if they resign or are made redundant without reason, or if
their employment ceases following a change in control of the Company.
There are no rights associated with the Company’s shares other than those described above.
Ownership Disclosure
The Company’s articles of association do not contain any provision requiring disclosure of share ownership.
However, under the Luxembourg Transparency Law investors in the Company’s securities should notify the
Company and the Luxembourg securities commission on an ongoing basis whenever the proportion of voting
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rights held or controlled by any such investor reaches, exceeds or falls below any of the following thresholds: 5%,
10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 33.33%, 50% and 66.66%. Failure to notify the Company and the Luxembourg
securities commission of the reaching or crossing of any such thresholds may result in the suspension of the
voting rights attaching to the shares exceeding the threshold which would have had to be notified.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Company’s Code of Conduct prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment relationships, granting all
people the right to apply for a position in Tenaris, or to be considered for a new position based on merit, without
arbitrary discrimination. The Company’s Human Resources Policy champions equal opportunities by ensuring that
hiring, promotion, transfer, notice periods, dialogue, rights and protection, as well as other employment decisions
are taken without regard for race, color, religious belief, gender, age, disability, national origin or sexual
orientation. Compensation and remuneration are based on each person’s duties, personal performance,
competence and behavior. Tenaris pursues a policy of inclusive corporate culture and leadership, recognizing the
range of benefits brought by embracing diversity in all its aspects, from gender to nationality and age. Specifically,
we are making headway in our drive to improve the gender balance, in the knowledge that tackling the male-
dominated traditions prevalent in the steel industry will contribute positively to our performance culture.
Summary of differences with NYSE standards
As a Luxembourg company listed on the NYSE, the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A. de C.V. (the Mexican Stock
Exchange), and the Borsa Italiana S.p.A. (the Italian Stock Exchange), the Company is required to comply with
some, but not all, of the corporate governance standards of these exchanges. The Company, however, believes
that its corporate governance practices meet, in all material respects, the corporate governance standards that are
generally required for controlled companies by all of the exchanges on which the Company’s securities trade.
The following is a summary of the significant ways that the Company’s corporate governance practices differ from
the corporate governance standards required for foreign controlled companies by the NYSE. The Company’s
corporate governance practices may differ in non-material ways from certain other standards required by the
NYSE that are not detailed here.
Non-management directors’ meetings
Under NYSE standards, non-management directors must meet at regularly scheduled executive sessions without
management present and, if such group includes directors who are not independent, a meeting should be
scheduled once per year including only independent directors. Neither Luxembourg law nor the Company’s
articles of association require the holding of such meetings and the Company does not have a set policy for these
meetings. For additional information on board meetings, see “Directors, Senior Management and Employees –
Directors and Senior Management – Board of Directors”.
In addition, NYSE-listed companies are required to provide a method for interested parties to communicate
directly with non-management directors as a group. While the Company does not have such a method, it has set
up a compliance line for investors and other interested parties to communicate their concerns directly to the
members of our audit committee, all of whom are non-management, independent directors.
Audit committee composition
Under NYSE standards, listed U.S. companies are required to have an audit committee composed of independent
directors that satisfy the requirements of Rule 10A-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act. Pursuant to the
Company’s articles of association, as supplemented by the audit committee’s charter, for as long as the
Company’s shares are listed on at least one regulated market, the Company must have an audit committee
composed of at least three members, the majority of whom must qualify as independent directors (as defined in
the Company’s articles of association), provided, however, that the composition and membership of the audit
committee shall satisfy such requirements as are applicable to, and mandatory for, audit committees of issuers
such as the Company under any law, rule or regulation applicable to the Company (including, without limitation,
the applicable laws, rules and regulations of such regulated market or markets). The Company’s audit committee,
which currently consists of four members, complies with such requirements. In accordance with NYSE standards,
the Company has an audit committee entirely composed of independent directors for purposes of the Exchange
Act Rule 10A-3(b)(1). For more information on the Company’s audit committee see “Directors, Senior
Management and Employees– Board Practices – Audit Committee”.
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Under NYSE standards, all audit committee members of listed U.S. companies are required to be financially literate
or must acquire such financial knowledge within a reasonable period and at least one of its members shall have
experience in accounting or financial administration. In addition, if a member of the audit committee is
simultaneously a member of the audit committee of more than three public companies, and the listed company
does not limit the number of audit committees on which its members may serve, then in each case the board
must determine whether the simultaneous service would prevent such member from effectively serving on the
listed company’s audit committee and shall publicly disclose its decision. Luxembourg law provisions on audit
committee membership require only that at least one member of the audit committee have competence in
accounting or auditing matters. The board of directors of the Company has determined that Ms. Tiuba, the
committee’s chairperson, qualifies as “audit committee financial expert” under applicable SEC rules and has
competence in accounting or auditing matters, as required by applicable Luxembourg law. In addition, the
membership of the audit committee as a whole has sufficient relevant knowledge of the business and financial
experience to properly discharge its functions. The audit committee has the authority, from time to time and as it
deems necessary, to engage persons that meet all of the attributes of a financial expert as consultants. See “Audit
Committee Financial Expert”.
Standards for evaluating director independence
Under NYSE standards, the board is required, on a case-by-case basis, to express an opinion with regard to the
independence or lack of independence of each individual director. Neither Luxembourg law nor the Company’s
articles of association requires that the board of directors express such an opinion. In addition, the definition of
“independent” under the NYSE rules differs in some non-material respects from the definition contained in the
Company’s articles of association. For more information on the Company’s independent directors and the
definition of “independent” under the Company’s articles of association see “Directors, Senior Management and
Employees – Directors and Senior Management – Board of Directors” and “Directors, Senior Management and
Employees – Board Practices – Audit Committee”.
Audit committee responsibilities
Pursuant to the Company’s articles of association, the audit committee shall assist the board of directors in
fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to the integrity of its consolidated financial statements, the
effectiveness of its systems of internal control, risk management and internal audit over financial reporting and
the independence and performance of the external auditors. The audit committee is required to review and,
where applicable, approve material transactions between the Company or its subsidiaries and related parties and
also perform the other duties entrusted to it by the board. The NYSE requires certain matters to be set forth in the
audit committee charter of U.S. listed companies.
The Company’s audit committee charter provides for many of the responsibilities that are expected from such
bodies under the NYSE standard and in accordance with applicable Luxembourg law, including the Audit Reform
Law; however, due to the Company’s equity structure and holding company nature, the charter does not contain
all such responsibilities, including provisions related to procedures for the receipt and treatment of complaints
(although the Company has established such procedures), funding for payment of administrative expenses and
compensation to advisors (although the audit committee has the authority to engage outside advisors), setting
hiring policies for employees or former employees of external auditors, and an annual performance evaluation of
the audit committee. For more information on the Company’s audit committee see “Directors, Senior
Management and Employees – Board Practices – Audit Committee”.
Standards for approval of related-party transactions
The Company is subject to Luxembourg laws governing approval and disclosure of material related party
transactions, including the Shareholders’ Rights Law; and the Company’s articles of association and the Audit
Committee charter require the Audit Committee to review material transactions with related parties to determine
whether their terms are consistent with the interests of the Company and its shareholders and with market
conditions. In addition, recently amended NYSE standard on related-party transactions requires all NYSE-listed
companies’ audit committees (or another independent body of the board of directors) to conduct a reasonable
prior review and oversight of all related party transactions for potential conflicts of interest and to prohibit such a
transaction if it determines it to be inconsistent with the interests of the company and its shareholders. The rule
defines the term “related party transaction” by reference to the disclosure requirements for annual reports under
the Exchange Act. The materiality threshold applicable to foreign private issuers differs to the one applicable to
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U.S companies. For further details on the approval process for related party transactions, see “Directors, Senior
Management and Employees – Board Practices – Audit Committee”.
Shareholder voting on equity compensation plans
Under NYSE standards, shareholders must be given the opportunity to vote on equity-compensation plans and
material revisions thereto, except for employment inducement awards, certain grants, plans and amendments in
the context of mergers and acquisitions, and certain specific types of plans. The Company does not currently offer
equity-based compensation to its directors, senior management or employees, and therefore does not have a
policy on this matter. For more information on directors’ compensation see “Directors, Senior Management and
Employees – Compensation”.
The Shareholders’ Rights Law requires the Company to adopt a Compensation Policy setting forth the principles
and guidelines for purposes of determining the compensation payable to the members of the Company’s board
of directors and the managing director or chief executive officer. Such Compensation Policy must be submitted to
the non-binding vote of the shareholders. In addition, the Shareholders’ Rights Law provides that the Company
must prepare an annual report describing the compensation paid to directors and the chief executive officer for
the performance of their duties and submit such report to the shareholders for approval. The Compensation Policy
and Compensation Report must be available on the Company’s website. For more information on the
Compensation Policy and the 2022 Compensation Report see “Directors, Senior Management and Employees –
Compensation”.
Disclosure of corporate governance guidelines
NYSE-listed companies must adopt and disclose corporate governance guidelines. Neither Luxembourg law nor
the Company’s articles of association require the adoption or disclosure of corporate governance guidelines. The
Company’s board of directors follows corporate governance guidelines consistent with its equity structure and
holding company nature, but the Company has not codified them and therefore does not disclose them on its
website.
Code of business conduct and ethics
Under NYSE standards, listed companies must adopt and disclose a code of business conduct and ethics for
directors, officers and employees, and promptly disclose any waivers of the code for directors or executive officers.
Neither Luxembourg law nor the Company’s articles of association require the adoption or disclosure of such a
code of conduct. The Company, however, has adopted a code of conduct that applies to all directors, officers and
employees that is posted on its website and which complies with the NYSE’s requirements, except that it does not
require the disclosure of waivers of the code for directors and officers. In addition, it has adopted a supplementary
code of ethics for senior financial officers, which is also posted on our website. See “Code of Ethics”.
Chief Executive Officer certification
A chief executive officer of a U.S. company listed on the NYSE must annually certify that he or she is not aware of
any violation by the company of NYSE corporate governance standards. In accordance with NYSE rules applicable
to foreign private issuers, the Company’s chief executive officer is not required to provide the NYSE with this
annual compliance certification. However, in accordance with NYSE rules applicable to all listed companies, the
Company’s chief executive officer must promptly notify the NYSE in writing after any of our executive officers
becomes aware of any noncompliance with any applicable provision of the NYSE’s corporate governance
standards. In addition, the Company must submit an executed written affirmation annually and an interim written
affirmation upon the occurrence of any of the events listed in the foreign private issuer interim written affirmation
form by the NYSE.
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NON-FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The non-financial information required by article 1730-1 of the Luxembourg Company Law and articles 68 and
68bis of the Luxembourg law of December 19, 2002 on the commercial and companies register and on the
accounting records and annual accounts and undertakings, as amended, as well as the information required
pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council, supplemented
by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU)
2021/2178 of 6 July 2021, has been published in a separate report, the “2022 Sustainability Report”, dated as of
the date of this annual report and available at our website: https://ir.tenaris.com/financial-and-sustainability-
reports/reports
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020
TENARIS S.A.
26, Boulevard Royal - 4th Floor
L-2449 - Luxembourg
R.C.S. Luxembourg: B 85203
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
Notes
1
2
3
5
6
6
7
7
7
13
8
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Impairment charge
Other operating income
Other operating expenses
Operating income (loss)
Finance income
Finance cost
Other financial results
Income (loss) before equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies and
income tax
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies
Income (loss) before income tax
Income tax
Income (loss) for the year
Attributable to:
Shareholders' equity
Non-controlling interests
Earnings per share attributable to shareholders' equity during the year:
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (thousands)
Year ended December 31,
2021
2020
2022
11,762,526
(7,087,739)
4,674,787
(1,634,575)
(76,725)
104,497
(104,709)
2,963,275
80,020
(45,940)
(40,120)
6,521,207
(4,611,602)
1,909,605
(1,206,569)
(57,075)
68,245
(6,697)
707,509
38,048
(23,677)
8,295
5,146,734
(4,087,317)
1,059,417
(1,119,227)
(622,402)
33,393
(14,252)
(663,071)
18,387
(27,014)
(56,368)
2,957,235
208,702
3,165,937
(617,236)
2,548,701
730,175
512,591
1,242,766
(189,448)
1,053,318
(728,066)
108,799
(619,267)
(23,150)
(642,417)
2,553,280
(4,579)
2,548,701
1,100,191
(46,873)
1,053,318
(634,418)
(7,999)
(642,417)
1,180,537
1,180,537
1,180,537
Basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share (U.S. dollars per share)
Basic and diluted earnings (losses) per ADS (U.S. dollars per ADS) (*)
2.16
4.33
0.93
1.86
(0.54)
(1.07)
(*) Each ADS equals two shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Year ended December 31,
2021
2020
2022
Income (loss) for the year
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss:
Currency translation adjustment
Reclassification of currency translation adjustment reserve (*)
Change in value of cash flow hedges and instruments at fair value
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income
From participation in non-consolidated companies:
- Currency translation adjustment
- Changes in the fair value of derivatives held as cash flow hedges and others
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Remeasurements of post-employment benefit obligations
Income tax on items that will not be reclassified
Remeasurements of post-employment benefit obligations of non-consolidated
companies
Other comprehensive (loss) for the year
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year
Attributable to:
Shareholders' equity
Non-controlling interests
2,548,701
1,053,318
(642,417)
(23,710)
(71,252)
(5,186)
-
(81,953)
31,172
-
(1,178)
(1,511)
-
(9,832)
2,376
7,336
1,435
(91,377)
13,577
(2,673)
3,588
14,492
(76,885)
2,471,816
(11,085)
13
(95,714)
14,648
(5,137)
3,829
13,340
(82,374)
970,944
(31,977)
792
(7,469)
(4,971)
770
634
(3,567)
(11,036)
(653,453)
2,476,373
(4,557)
2,471,816
1,016,434
(45,490)
970,944
(643,435)
(10,018)
(653,453)
(*) During 2022 as a result of NKKTubes’ definitive cease of operations, the currency translation adjustment reserve belonging to the shareholders was
reclassified to the income statement. For more information see note 35 “Other Information - Agreement to terminate NKKTubes joint venture”.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net
Intangible assets, net
Right-of-use assets, net
Investments in non-consolidated companies
Other investments NC
Derivative financial instruments NCA
Deferred tax assets
Receivables, net
Current assets
Inventories, net
Receivables and prepayments, net
Current tax assets
Trade receivables, net
Derivative financial instruments CA
Other investments C
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
EQUITY
Shareholders' equity
Non-controlling interests
Total equity
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
Lease liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Other liabilities
Provisions
Current liabilities
Borrowings
Lease liabilities
Derivative financial instruments CL
Current tax liabilities
Other liabilities
Provisions
Customer advances
Trade payables
Total liabilities
Total equity and liabilities
Notes
10
11
12
13
19
25
21
14
15
16
17
18
25
19
19
At December 31, 2022
At December 31, 2021
5,556,263
1,332,508
111,741
1,540,646
119,902
-
208,870
211,720
5,824,801
1,372,176
108,738
1,383,774
320,254
7,080
245,547
205,888
9,081,650
9,468,258
3,986,929
183,811
243,136
2,493,940
30,805
438,448
1,091,527
8,468,596
17,550,246
2,672,593
96,276
193,021
1,299,072
4,235
397,849
318,127
4,981,173
14,449,431
13,905,709
128,728
14,034,437
11,960,578
145,124
12,105,702
20
12
21
22 (i)
23
20
12
25
17
22 (ii)
24 (ii)
46,433
83,616
269,069
230,142
98,126
682,329
28,561
7,127
376,240
260,614
11,185
242,910
1,179,457
111,432
82,694
274,721
231,681
83,556
784,084
727,386
219,501
34,591
11,328
143,486
203,725
9,322
92,436
845,256
1,559,645
2,343,729
14,449,431
2,788,423
3,515,809
17,550,246
Contingencies, commitments and restrictions on the distribution of profits are disclosed in note 26 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Attributable to owners of the parent
Share
Capital (1)
Legal
Reserves
Share
Premium
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
Other
Reserves (2)
Retained
Earnings (3)
Total
Non-
controlling
interests
Balance at December 31, 2021
Income (loss) for the year
Currency translation adjustment
Reclassification of currency translation adjustment reserve (4)
Remeasurements of post-employment benefit obligations, net of taxes
Change in value of instruments at fair value through other
comprehensive income and cash flow hedges, net of taxes
From other comprehensive income of non-consolidated companies
Other comprehensive (loss) income for the year
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year
Acquisition and other changes in non-controlling interests
Dividends paid in cash
1,180,537
118,054
609,733
(1,051,133)
(336,200)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(23,632)
(71,252)
-
-
7,336
(87,548)
(87,548)
-
-
-
-
-
10,519
(4,914)
5,023
10,628
10,628
-
-
Balance at December 31, 2022
1,180,537
118,054
609,733
(1,138,681)
(325,572)
11,439,587
2,553,280
-
-
13
11,960,578
2,553,280
(23,632)
(71,252)
10,532
-
-
13
2,553,293
-
(4,914)
12,359
(76,907)
2,476,373
-
(531,242)
13,461,638
(531,242)
13,905,709
145,124
(4,579)
(78)
-
372
(272)
-
22
(4,557)
(1,407)
(10,432)
128,728
Total
12,105,702
2,548,701
(23,710)
(71,252)
10,904
(5,186)
12,359
(76,885)
2,471,816
(1,407)
(541,674)
14,034,437
(1) The Company has an authorized share capital of a single class of 2.5 billion shares having a nominal value of $1.00 per share. As of December 31, 2022 there were 1,180,536,830 shares issued. All issued shares are fully
paid.
(2) Other reserves include mainly the result of transactions with non-controlling interests that do not result in a loss of control, the remeasurement of post-employment benefit obligations, the changes in value of cash flow
hedges and the changes in financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.
(3) The restrictions on the distribution of profits and payment of dividends according to Luxembourg Law are disclosed in note 26 (iii) to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
(4) Related to NKKTubes’ cease of operations. For more information see note 35 “Other Relevant Information – Agreement to terminate NKKTubes joint venture”.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Attributable to owners of the parent
Share
Capital (1)
Legal
Reserves
Share
Premium
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
Other
Reserves (2)
Retained
Earnings
Balance at December 31, 2020
Income (loss) for the year
Currency translation adjustment
Remeasurements of post-employment benefit obligations, net of taxes
Change in value of instruments at fair value through other
comprehensive income and cash flow hedges, net of taxes
From other comprehensive income of non-consolidated companies
Other comprehensive (loss) income for the year
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year
Acquisition and other changes in non-controlling interests (3)
Dividends paid in cash
1,180,537
118,054
609,733
(958,374)
(345,217)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(81,674)
-
-
(11,085)
(92,759)
(92,759)
-
-
-
-
9,813
(4,638)
3,842
9,017
9,017
-
-
Balance at December 31, 2021
1,180,537
118,054
609,733
(1,051,133)
(336,200)
10,658,155
1,100,191
-
(15)
-
-
(15)
1,100,176
Total
11,262,888
1,100,191
(81,674)
9,798
(4,638)
(7,243)
(83,757)
1,016,434
-
-
(318,744)
11,439,587
(318,744)
11,960,578
Attributable to owners of the parent
Share
Capital (1)
Legal
Reserves
Share
Premium
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
Other
Reserves (2)
Retained
Earnings
Balance at December 31, 2019
(Loss) for the year
Currency translation adjustment
Remeasurements of post-employment benefit obligations, net of taxes
Change in value of instruments at fair value through other
comprehensive income and cash flow hedges, net of taxes
From other comprehensive income of non-consolidated companies
Other comprehensive (loss) income for the year
Total comprehensive (loss) for the year
Acquisition and other changes in non-controlling interests (3)
Dividends paid in cash
1,180,537
118,054
609,733
(957,246)
(336,902)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
30,849
-
-
(31,977)
(1,128)
(1,128)
-
-
-
-
(4,664)
(5,079)
1,426
(8,317)
(8,317)
2
-
Balance at December 31, 2020
1,180,537
118,054
609,733
(958,374)
(345,217)
11,374,782
(634,418)
-
428
-
-
428
(633,990)
-
(82,637)
10,658,155
Total
11,988,958
(634,418)
30,849
(4,236)
(5,079)
(30,551)
(9,017)
(643,435)
2
(82,637)
11,262,888
Non-
controlling
interests
183,585
(46,873)
(279)
(287)
1,949
-
1,383
(45,490)
10,384
(3,355)
145,124
Non-
controlling
interests
197,414
(7,999)
323
35
(2,377)
-
(2,019)
(10,018)
1,490
(5,301)
183,585
Total
11,446,473
1,053,318
(81,953)
9,511
(2,689)
(7,243)
(82,374)
970,944
10,384
(322,099)
12,105,702
Total
12,186,372
(642,417)
31,172
(4,201)
(7,456)
(30,551)
(11,036)
(653,453)
1,492
(87,938)
11,446,473
(1) The Company has an authorized share capital of a single class of 2.5 billion shares having a nominal value of $1.00 per share. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020 there were 1,180,536,830 shares issued. All issued shares are fully paid.
(2) Other reserves include mainly the result of transactions with non-controlling interests that do not result in a loss of control, the remeasurement of post-employment benefit obligations, the changes in value of cash flow hedges and the changes in financial
instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.
(3) Mainly related to the agreement for the construction of Tenaris Baogang Baotou Steel Pipes Ltd.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
138
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Cash flows from operating activities
Income (loss) for the year
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment charge
Income tax accruals less payments
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies
Interest accruals less payments, net
Changes in provisions
Reclassification of currency translation adjustment reserve (*)
Result of sale of subsidiaries
Changes in working capital (**)
Currency translation adjustment and others
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures
Changes in advance to suppliers of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries, net of cash
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
Investment in companies under cost method
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment and
intangible assets
Dividends received from non-consolidated companies
Changes in investments in securities
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest in subsidiaries
Changes in non-controlling interests
Payments of lease liabilities
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayments of borrowings
Net cash used in financing activities
Year ended December 31,
Notes
2022
2021
2020
10, 11 & 12
5
29(ii)
13
29(iii)
23 & 24(ii)
6 & 35
6
29(i)
10 & 11
6
33
13
9
12
2,548,701
1,053,318
(642,417)
607,723
76,725
257,651
(208,702)
1,480
16,433
(71,252)
594,721
57,075
35,602
(512,591)
(11,363)
7,381
-
-
(2,131,245)
69,703
1,167,217
(6,768)
(1,071,464)
(26,836)
119,075
678,806
622,402
(117,214)
(108,799)
(538)
(13,175)
-
-
1,055,289
46,029
1,520,383
(378,446)
(18,901)
-
(4,082)
(239,518)
(5,075)
24,332
(193,322)
(1,031)
-
- (1,025,367)
-
(692)
-
48,458
66,162
123,254
(163,555)
22,735
75,929
390,186
267,897
14,394
278
(887,216)
(2,092,264)
(531,242)
(10,432)
(1,407)
(52,396)
1,511,503
(1,094,370)
(178,344)
(318,744)
(3,355)
-
(48,473)
843,668
(1,121,053)
(647,957)
(82,637)
(5,301)
2
(48,553)
658,156
(896,986)
(375,319)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
825,318
(260,985)
(947,200)
Movement in cash and cash equivalents
At the beginning of the year
Effect of exchange rate changes
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
At December 31,
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and bank deposits
Bank overdrafts
318,067
(51,952)
825,318
1,091,433
584,583
(5,531)
(260,985)
318,067
1,554,275
(22,492)
(947,200)
584,583
At December 31,
2021
2022
1,091,527
(94)
1,091,433
318,127
(60)
318,067
2020
584,681
(98)
584,583
19
20
(*) Related to NKKTubes’ cease of operations. For more information see note 35 “Other Information – Agreement to terminate NKKTubes joint
venture”.
(**) Changes in working capital do not include non-cash movements due to the variations in the exchange rates used by subsidiaries with
functional currencies different from the U.S. dollar for an amount of $4.2 million for 2022, $25.6 million for 2021 and $3.8 million for 2020.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
139
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
INDEX TO THE NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
I
GENERAL INFORMATION
II
A
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of presentation
B Group accounting
IV
1
2
3
4
Segment information
Foreign currency translation
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
C
D
E
F
G Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities
Impairment of non-financial assets
H
Other investments
I
Inventories
J
Trade and other receivables
K
L
Cash and cash equivalents
M Equity
N
O Current and deferred income tax
P
Q
R
S
T Cost of sales and other selling expenses
U
V
Employee benefits
Provisions
Trade and other payables
Revenue recognition
Earnings per share
Financial instruments
Borrowings
III
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
A
B
C
D
Financial risk factors
Category of financial instruments and classification within
the fair value hierarchy
Fair value estimation
Accounting
hedging activities
instruments and
for derivative
financial
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
OTHER NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Segment information
Cost of sales
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Labor costs (included in Cost of sales and in Selling, general
and administrative expenses)
Impairment charge
Other operating income and expenses
Financial results
Income tax
Dividends distribution
Property, plant and equipment, net
Intangible assets, net
Right-of-use assets, net and lease liabilities
Investments in non-consolidated companies
Receivables - non current
Inventories, net
Receivables and prepayments, net
Current tax assets and liabilities
Trade receivables, net
Cash and cash equivalents and other investments
Borrowings
Deferred tax assets and liabilities
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22 Other liabilities
23
24
25
Non-current allowances and provisions
Current allowances and provisions
Derivative financial instruments
Contingencies, commitments and
distribution of profits
Cancellation of title deed in Saudi Steel Pipe Company
Foreign exchange control measures in Argentina
restrictions on
the
Cash flow disclosures
Related party transactions
Principal accountant fees
Principal subsidiaries
Business combinations
Nationalization of Venezuelan subsidiaries
35 Other relevant information
36
37
38
39
The Russia-Ukraine armed conflict and its impact on Tenaris’s
operations
Climate change
Events after the reporting period
Update as of March 31, 2023
140
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Tenaris S.A. (the “Company”) was established as a public limited liability company (société anonyme) under the
laws of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg on December 17, 2001. The Company holds, either directly or indirectly,
controlling interests in various subsidiaries in the steel pipe manufacturing and distribution businesses. References
in these Consolidated Financial Statements to “Tenaris” refer to the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. A
list of the principal Company’s subsidiaries is included in note 32 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Company’s shares trade on the Italian Stock Exchange and the Mexican Stock Exchange; and the Company’s
American Depositary Securities (“ADS”) trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
These Consolidated Financial Statements were approved for issuance by the Company’s Board of Directors on
February 15, 2023.
II. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements are set out
below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
A
Basis of presentation
The Consolidated Financial Statements of Tenaris have been prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and in accordance
with IFRS as adopted by the European Union, under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation
of certain financial assets and liabilities (including derivative instruments) and plan assets at fair value. The
Consolidated Financial Statements are, unless otherwise noted, presented in thousands of U.S. dollars (“$”).
Whenever necessary, certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform to changes in presentation in
the current year.
The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make certain
accounting estimates and assumptions that might affect among others, the reported amounts of assets, liabilities,
contingent liabilities, revenues and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The main areas
involving significant estimates or judgements are: impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets (notes II.H),
impairment in investments in associates (note II.B); income taxes (note II.O); obsolescence of inventory (note II.J);
contingencies (note II.Q); allowance for trade receivables (note II.K); post-employment and other long-term benefits
(note II.P); business combinations (notes II.B); useful lives of property, plant and equipment and other long-lived
assets (notes II.E, II.F, II.H); fair value estimation of certain financial instruments (notes III.B, IV.34) and property title
ownership restriction (note IV.27). During the year there were no material changes in the significant accounting
estimates and judgements.
(1)
Accounting pronouncements applicable as from January 1, 2022
Accounting pronouncements that became effective during 2022 have no material effect on the Company’s financial
condition or results of operations.
(2)
New accounting pronouncements not applicable as of December 31, 2022
Certain newly published accounting standards, amendments to accounting standards and interpretations are not
mandatory for December 31, 2022 reporting periods and have not been early adopted by the Company. These
standards, amendments or interpretations are not expected to have a material impact in the current or future
reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions.
141
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
B
Group accounting
(1)
Subsidiaries and transactions with non-controlling interests
Subsidiaries are all entities over which Tenaris has control. Tenaris controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has
rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its
power over the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is exercised by the
Company and are no longer consolidated from the date control ceases.
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by Tenaris. The cost of
an acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets transferred, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred
or assumed at the date of exchange. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired,
liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are generally measured initially at their fair
values at the acquisition date. Any non-controlling interest in the acquiree is measured either at fair value or at the
non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s net identifiable assets. The excess of the aggregate
of the consideration transferred and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree over the fair value
of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If this is less than the fair value of the net assets of
the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized directly in the Consolidated Income Statement.
Contingent consideration is classified either as equity or as a financial liability. Amounts classified as a financial
liability are subsequently remeasured to fair value with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss.
If the business combination is achieved in stages, the acquisition date carrying value of the acquirer’s previously
held equity interest in the acquiree is remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date. Any gains or losses arising
from such remeasurement are recognized in profit or loss.
Transactions with non-controlling interests that do not result in a loss of control are accounted as transactions with
equity owners of the Company. For purchases from non-controlling interests, the difference between any
consideration paid and the relevant share acquired of the carrying value of net assets of the subsidiary is recorded
in equity. Gains or losses on disposals to non-controlling interests are also recorded in equity.
When the Company ceases to have control or significant influence, any retained interest in the entity is remeasured
to its fair value, with the change in carrying amount recognized in profit or loss. The fair value is the initial carrying
amount for the purposes of subsequently accounting for the retained interest as an associate, joint venture or
financial asset. In addition, any amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income in respect of that
entity are accounted for as if the group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities. This may mean that
amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss.
Material intercompany transactions, balances and unrealized gains (losses) on transactions between Tenaris
subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. However, since the functional currency of some subsidiaries is
its respective local currency, some financial gains (losses) arising from intercompany transactions are generated.
These are included in the Consolidated Income Statement under Other financial results.
(2) Non-consolidated companies
Non-consolidated companies are all entities in which Tenaris has significant influence but not control, generally
accompanying a shareholding of between 20% and 50% of the voting rights. Investments in non-consolidated
companies (associates and joint ventures) are accounted for by the equity method of accounting and are initially
recognized at cost (as defined by IAS 28, “Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures”). The Company’s
investment in non-consolidated companies includes goodwill identified in acquisition, net of any accumulated
impairment loss.
Under the equity method of accounting, the investments are initially recognized at cost and adjusted thereafter to
recognize Tenaris’s share of the post-acquisition profits or losses of the investee in profit or loss, and Tenaris’s share
of movements in other comprehensive income of the investee in other comprehensive income. Dividends received
or receivable from associates and joint ventures are recognized as a reduction in the carrying amount of the
investment.
142
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
If material, unrealized results on transactions between Tenaris and its non-consolidated companies are eliminated
to the extent of Tenaris’s interest in the non-consolidated companies. Unrealized losses are also eliminated unless
the transaction provides evidence of an impairment indicator of the asset transferred. Financial statements of non-
consolidated companies are adjusted where necessary to ensure consistency with IFRS.
The Company’s pro-rata share of earnings in non-consolidated companies is recorded in the Consolidated Income
Statement under Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies. The Company’s pro-rata share of changes in
other comprehensive income is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
a) Ternium
At December 31, 2022, Tenaris held 11.46% of Ternium S.A. (“Ternium”) common stock. The following factors
and circumstances evidence that Tenaris has significant influence over Ternium:
Both the Company and Ternium are under the indirect common control of San Faustin S.A. (“San Faustin”);
Four out of nine members of Ternium’s Board of Directors (including Ternium’s Chairman) are also members
of the Company’s Board of Directors;
Under the shareholders’ agreement by and between the Company and Techint Holdings S.àr.l, a wholly owned
subsidiary of San Faustin and Ternium’s main shareholder, dated January 9, 2006, Techint Holdings S.àr.l, is
required to take actions within its power to cause (a) one of the members of Ternium’s Board of Directors to
be nominated by the Company and (b) any director nominated by the Company to be removed from Ternium’s
Board of Directors only pursuant to previous written instructions of the Company.
b) Usiminas
At December 31, 2022, Tenaris held, through its Brazilian subsidiary Confab Industrial S.A. (“Confab”), 36.5
million ordinary shares and 1.3 million preferred shares of Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. - Usiminas
(“Usiminas”), representing 5.19% of its shares with voting rights and 3.07% of its total share capital.
Confab’s acquisition of the Usiminas shares was part of a larger transaction performed on January 16, 2012,
pursuant to which Tenaris’s affiliate Ternium (through certain of its subsidiaries) and Confab acquired a large block
of Usiminas ordinary shares and joined Usiminas’ existing control group. Subsequently, in 2016, Ternium and
Confab subscribed to additional ordinary shares and to preferred shares.
At December 31, 2022, the Usiminas control group held, in the aggregate, 483.6 million ordinary shares bound
to the Usiminas shareholders’ agreement, representing approximately 68.6% of Usiminas’ voting capital. The
Usiminas control group, which is bound by a long-term shareholders’ agreement that governs the rights and
obligations of Usiminas’ control group members, is currently composed of three sub-groups: the T/T Group,
comprising Confab and certain Ternium entities; the NSC Group, comprising Nippon Steel Corporation (“NSC”),
Metal One Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation; and Usiminas’ pension fund Previdência Usiminas. The T/T
Group holds approximately 47.1% of the total shares held by the control group (39.5% corresponding to the
Ternium entities and the other 7.6% corresponding to Confab); the NSC Group holds approximately 45.9% of
the total shares held by the control group; and Previdência Usiminas holds the remaining 7%.
The corporate governance rules reflected in the Usiminas shareholders agreement include, among others, an
alternation mechanism for the nomination of each of the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Chairman of
the Board of Directors of Usiminas, as well as a mechanism for the nomination of other members of Usiminas’
executive board. The Usiminas shareholders agreement also provides for an exit mechanism consisting of a buy-
and-sell procedure (exercisable at any time after November 16, 2022, and applicable with respect to shares held
by NSC and the T/T Group), which would allow either Ternium or NSC to purchase all or a majority of the Usiminas
shares held by the other shareholder.
Confab and the Ternium entities party to the Usiminas shareholders agreement have a separate shareholders
agreement governing their respective rights and obligations as members of the T/T Group. Such separate
agreement includes, among others, provisions granting Confab certain rights relating to the T/T Group’s
nomination of Usiminas’ officers and directors under the Usiminas shareholders agreement. Those circumstances
evidence that Tenaris has significant influence over Usiminas.
143
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
c) Techgen
Techgen S.A. de C.V. (“Techgen”), which operates an electric power plant in Mexico, is a joint venture company
owned 48% by Ternium, 30% by Tecpetrol International S.A. (“Tecpetrol”) and 22% by Tenaris. The Company,
Ternium and Tecpetrol are parties to a shareholders’ agreement relating to the governance of Techgen and are
under the indirect common control of San Faustin. Based on the facts stated above, the Company has determined
that it has significant influence over this entity.
d) Global Pipe Company
Global Pipe Company (“GPC”) is a Saudi-German joint venture, established in 2010 and located in Jubail, Saudi
Arabia, which manufactures LSAW pipes. Tenaris, through its subsidiary Saudi Steel Pipe Company (“SSPC”),
currently owns 35% of the share capital of GPC. In accordance with GPC’s bylaws, SSPC’s 35% equity interest
entitles SSPC to appoint four of the eleven members of the Board of Directors of GPC. In addition, SSPC has the
ability to block any shareholder resolution. Based on the facts stated above, the Company has determined that it
has significant influence over this entity.
Tenaris carries its investments in non-consolidated companies under the equity method, with no additional goodwill
or intangible assets recognized. Tenaris reviews investments in non-consolidated companies for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset’s carrying amount may not be recoverable. For
more information see note 13 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
C
Segment information
The Company is organized in one major business segment, Tubes, which is also the reportable operating segment.
All other business activities and operating segments that are not required to be separately reported, are disclosed
in the Other segment.
The Tubes segment includes the production and sale of both seamless and welded steel tubular products and related
services mainly for the oil and gas industry, particularly oil country tubular goods (“OCTG”) used in drilling
operations, and for other industrial applications with production processes that consist in the transformation of
steel into tubular products. Business activities included in this segment are mainly dependent on the oil and gas
industry worldwide, as this industry is a major consumer of steel pipe products, particularly OCTG used in drilling
activities. Demand for steel pipe products from the oil and gas industry has historically been volatile and depends
primarily upon the number of oil and natural gas wells being drilled, completed and reworked, and the depth and
drilling conditions of these wells. Sales are generally made to end users, with exports being done through a centrally
managed global distribution network and domestic sales are made through local subsidiaries.
The Other segment includes all business activities related to the production and selling of sucker rods, industrial
equipment, coiled tubing, tubes used for plumbing applications, oilfield / hydraulic fracturing services, energy and
raw materials that exceed internal requirements.
Tenaris’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) holds monthly meetings with senior management, in which
operating and financial performance information is reviewed. This information differs from IFRS principally as
follows:
The use of direct cost methodology to calculate the inventories, while under IFRS it is at full cost, including
absorption of production overheads and depreciations;
The use of costs based on previously internally defined cost estimates, while, under IFRS, costs are calculated at
historical cost, mainly on a FIFO basis;
Any currency translation adjustment reclassification, when applicable, for companies that under IFRS had a
different functional currency than the U.S. dollar;
Other timing differences, if any.
Tenaris presents its geographical information in five areas: North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and
Africa and Asia Pacific. For purposes of reporting geographical information, net sales are allocated to geographical
areas based on the customer’s location; allocation of assets, capital expenditures and associated depreciations and
amortizations are based on the geographical location of the assets.
144
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
D
Foreign currency translation
(1)
Functional and presentation currency
IAS 21 (revised), “The effects of changes in foreign exchange rates” defines the functional currency as the currency
of the primary economic environment in which an entity operates.
The functional and presentation currency of the Company is the U.S. dollar. The U.S. dollar is the currency that best
reflects the economic substance of the underlying events and circumstances relevant to Tenaris’s global operations.
Starting January 1, 2023, the Company changed the functional currency of its Brazilian subsidiaries, from the
Brazilian Real to the U.S. dollar.
This decision is a result of a significant increase of its Brazilian Subsidiaries’ participation in the OCTG and line pipe
international markets, a trend which started in recent years and has been strengthened in 2022, an increased level
of integration of the local operations within Tenaris’s international commercial and supply chain system, as well as
the fact that the main purchase agreement contracts and the long term sales agreement contracts with major
international and local oil companies are both indexed to the U.S. dollar. Local steel prices are also being affected
by the U.S. dollar / Brazilian Real fluctuations.
As a result of this change, except for the Italian subsidiaries whose functional currency is the Euro, Tenaris
determined that the functional currency of its other subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar, based on the following principal
considerations:
Sales are mainly negotiated, denominated and settled in U.S. dollars. If priced in a currency other than the U.S.
dollar, the sales price may consider exposure to fluctuation in the exchange rate against the U.S. dollar;
Prices of their critical raw materials and inputs are priced and / or settled in U.S. dollars;
Transaction and operational environment and the cash flow of these operations have the U.S. dollar as reference
currency;
Significant level of integration of the local operations within Tenaris’s international global distribution network;
Net financial assets and liabilities are mainly received and maintained in U.S. dollars;
The exchange rate of certain legal currencies has long-been affected by recurring and severe economic crises.
(2)
Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency
Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency using the
exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transactions or valuation where items are re-measured.
At the end of each reporting period: (i) monetary items denominated in currencies other than the functional currency
are translated using the closing rates; (ii) non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a
currency other than the functional currency are translated using the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the
transactions; and (iii) non-monetary items that are measured at fair value in a currency other than the functional
currency are translated using the exchange rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined.
Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at
year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional
currency are recorded as gains and losses from foreign exchange and included in Other financial results in the
Consolidated Income Statement, except when deferred in equity as qualifying cash flow hedges and qualifying net
investment hedges.
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(3)
Translation of financial information in currencies other than the functional currency
Results of operations for subsidiaries whose functional currencies are not the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S.
dollars at the average exchange rates for each quarter of the year. Financial statement positions are translated at
the year-end exchange rates. Translation differences are recognized in a separate component of equity as currency
translation adjustments. In the case of a sale or other disposal of any of such subsidiaries, any accumulated
translation difference would be recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement as a gain or loss from the sale
following IAS 21.
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising from the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and
liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the closing rate.
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Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are recognized at historical acquisition or construction cost less accumulated
depreciation and impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition
of the items. Property, plant and equipment acquired through acquisitions accounted for as business combinations
have been valued initially at the fair market value of the assets acquired.
Major overhaul and rebuilding expenditures are capitalized as property, plant and equipment only when it is
probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the investment
enhances the condition of assets beyond its original condition. The carrying amount of the replaced part is
derecognized. Maintenance expenses on manufacturing properties are recorded as cost of products sold in the year
in which they are incurred.
Cost may also include transfers from equity of any gains or losses on qualifying cash flow hedges of foreign currency
purchases of property, plant and equipment.
Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or construction of certain capital assets are capitalized as
part of the cost of the asset, in accordance with IAS 23 (revised), “Borrowing Costs”. Assets for which borrowing
costs are capitalized are those that require a substantial period of time to prepare for their intended use.
The depreciation method is reviewed at each year end. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to
depreciate the cost of each asset to its residual value over its estimated useful life, as follows:
Land
Buildings and improvements
Plant and production equipment
Vehicles, furniture and fixtures, and other equipment
No Depreciation
30-50 years
10-40 years
4-10 years
The assets’ residual values and useful lives of significant plant and production equipment are reviewed and adjusted,
if appropriate, at each year-end date. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable
amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.
Management’s re-estimation of assets useful lives, performed in accordance with IAS 16, “Property, Plant and
Equipment”, resulted in additional depreciation expenses of approximately $39 million for 2022, of $45 million for
2020 and did not materially affect depreciation expenses for 2021.
Tenaris depreciates each significant part of an item of property, plant and equipment for its different production
facilities that (i) can be properly identified as an independent component with a cost that is significant in relation to
the total cost of the item, and (ii) has a useful operating life that is different from another significant part of that
same item of property, plant and equipment.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount of assets and
are recognized under Other operating income or Other operating expenses in the Consolidated Income Statement.
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Intangible assets
(1) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of Tenaris’s share of net identifiable assets
acquired as part of business combinations determined mainly by independent valuations. Goodwill is tested at least
annually for impairment and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Impairment losses on goodwill are
not reversed. Goodwill is included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position under Intangible assets, net.
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to a cash generating unit (“CGU”) or group of CGUs
that are expected to benefit from the business combination which generated the goodwill being tested.
(2)
Information systems projects
Costs associated with maintaining computer software programs are generally recognized as an expense as incurred.
However, costs directly related to the development, acquisition and implementation of information systems are
recognized as intangible assets if it is probable that they have economic benefits exceeding one year and comply
with the recognition criteria of IAS 38, “Intangible Assets”.
Information systems projects recognized as assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their useful
lives, generally not exceeding a period of 3 years. Amortization charges are mainly classified as Selling, general and
administrative expenses in the Consolidated Income Statement.
Management’s re-estimation of assets useful lives, performed in accordance with IAS 38, did not materially affect
amortization expenses for 2022 and 2021 and resulted in additional amortization expenses of $11.1 million for
2020.
(3)
Licenses, patents, trademarks and proprietary technology
Licenses, patents, trademarks, and proprietary technology acquired in a business combination are initially recognized
at fair value at the acquisition date. Licenses, patents, proprietary technology and those trademarks that have a
finite useful life are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is calculated using the straight-line
method to allocate the cost over their estimated useful lives, which are in the range between 3 and 10 years.
Amortization charges are mainly classified as Cost of Sales in the Consolidated Income Statement.
The balance of acquired trademarks that have indefinite useful lives according to external appraisal amounts to
$86.7 million at December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, and are included in Hydril CGU. Main factors considered in
the determination of the indefinite useful lives include the years that they have been in service and their recognition
among customers in the industry.
Management’s re-estimation of assets useful lives, performed in accordance with IAS 38, did not materially affect
amortization expenses for 2022, 2021 and 2020.
(4)
Research and development
Research expenditures as well as development costs that do not fulfill the criteria for capitalization are recorded as
Cost of sales in the Consolidated Income Statement as incurred. Research and development expenditures included
in Cost of sales for the years 2022, 2021 and 2020 totaled $50.7 million, $45.3 million and $41.8 million,
respectively.
Capitalized costs were not material for the years 2022, 2021 and 2020.
(5) Customer relationships
In accordance with IFRS 3, "Business Combinations" and IAS 38, Tenaris has recognized the value of customer
relationships separately from goodwill attributable to the acquisition of Maverick Tube Corporation (“Maverick”) and
Hydril Company (“Hydril”) groups, as well as the more recent acquisitions of SSPC and Ipsco Tubulars Inc. (“IPSCO”).
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Customer relationships acquired in a business combination are recognized at fair value at the acquisition date, have a
finite useful life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is calculated using the straight
line method over the initial expected useful lives which were approximately 14 years for Maverick, 10 years for Hydril,
9 years for SSPC and 3 years for IPSCO.
In 2022, the Company has reviewed the useful life of SSPC’s customer relationships and decided to reduce it from 5
years to 3 years, consequently a higher amortization charge of approximately $4.1 million was recorded in the
Consolidated Income Statement under Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31,
2022.
Management’s re-estimation of assets useful lives, performed in accordance with IAS 38, did not affect amortization
expenses for 2021 and 2020.
As of December 31, 2022 the net book value of SSPC’s customer relationship amounts to $41.5 million, with a residual
useful life of 3 years, while IPSCO’s, Maverick’s and Hydril’s customer relationships are fully amortized.
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Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities
Leases are recognized as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding liability at the date at which the leased asset is
available for use by the group. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance cost. The finance
cost is charged to profit or loss over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the
remaining balance of the liability for each period. The right-of-use asset is depreciated over the lease term on a
straight-line basis.
Lease liabilities include the net present value of i) fixed payments, less any lease incentives receivable, ii) variable
lease payments that are based on an index or a rate, iii) amounts expected to be payable by the lessee under residual
value guarantees, iv) the exercise price of a purchase option if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option,
and v) payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the lessee exercising that option.
The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease. If that rate cannot be determined,
the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate is used, being the rate that the lessee would have to pay to borrow the
funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value in a similar economic environment with similar terms and
conditions.
Right-of-use assets are measured at cost comprising the amount of the initial measurement of lease liability, any
lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received and any initial direct
costs incurred by the lessee.
In determining the lease term, management considers all facts and circumstances that create an economic incentive
to exercise an extension option or early termination, or not to exercise a termination option. Extension options (or
periods after termination options) are only included in the lease term if the lease is reasonably certain to be extended
(or not terminated).
Payments associated with short-term leases, variable leases and leases of low value assets are recognized on a
straight-line basis as expenses in profit or loss. Short-term leases are leases with a lease term of 12 months or less.
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Impairment of non-financial assets
Long-lived assets including identifiable intangible assets are reviewed for impairment at the lowest level for which
there are separately identifiable cash flows (CGU). Most of the Company’s principal subsidiaries that constitute a
CGU have a single main production facility and, accordingly, each of such subsidiaries represents the lowest level
of asset aggregation that generates largely independent cash inflows.
Assets that are subject to amortization or depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Intangible assets with indefinite useful
lives, including goodwill, are subject to at least an annual impairment test, or are tested more frequently if events
or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount value may be impaired. In some circumstances where there have
not been significant changes to CGU assets and liabilities as well as external and internal events which could
materially alter the recoverable amount of the CGU, the most recent detailed calculation of recoverable amount
made in a preceding period may be used in the impairment test for that CGU in the current period.
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In assessing whether there is any indication that a CGU may be impaired, external and internal sources of
information are analyzed. Material facts and circumstances specifically considered in the analysis usually include the
discount rate used in Tenaris’s cash flow projections and the business condition in terms of competitive, economic
and regulatory factors, such as the cost of raw materials, oil and gas prices, and the evolution of the rig count.
An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable
amount. The recoverable amount is the higher between the asset’s value in use and fair value less costs of disposal.
Any impairment loss is allocated to reduce the carrying amount of the assets of the CGU in the following order:
(a) first, to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the CGU; and
(b) then, to the other assets of the unit (group of units) pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each
asset in the unit (group of units), considering not to reduce the carrying amount of the asset below the
highest of its fair value less cost of disposal, its value in use or zero.
Value in use is calculated by discounting the estimated cash flows over a five year period (or higher if the period
can be justified) based on forecasts approved by management. For the subsequent years beyond the five-year
period, a terminal value is calculated based on perpetuity considering a nominal growth rate of 2% taking into
account among others, mainly the historical inflation rate.
For purposes of calculating the fair value less costs of disposal, Tenaris uses the estimated value of future cash flows
that a market participant could generate from the corresponding CGU.
Management judgment is required to estimate discounted future cash flows. Actual cash flows and values could
vary significantly from the forecasted future cash flows and related values derived using discounting techniques.
Non-financial assets other than goodwill that suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal at each
reporting date. For more information on impairment charges see note 5 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Other investments
Other investments consist primarily of investments in financial instruments and time deposits with a maturity of
more than three months at the date of purchase.
Certain non-derivative financial assets that the Company held not for trading have been categorized as financial
assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”), as the business model objective is achieved by
both holding financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows and selling financial assets. They are carried
at fair value and interest income from these financial assets is included in finance income using the effective interest
rate method. Unrealized gains or losses are recorded as a fair value adjustment in the Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income and transferred to the Consolidated Income Statement when the financial asset is sold.
Exchange gains and losses and impairments related to the financial assets are immediately recognized in the
Consolidated Income Statement. FVOCI instruments with maturities greater than 12 months after the balance sheet
date are included in non-current assets.
Other investments in financial instruments and time deposits are categorized as financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss (“FVPL”) because such investments are held for trading and their performance is evaluated on a fair
value basis. The results of these investments are recognized in Financial Results in the Consolidated Income
Statement.
Purchases and sales of financial investments are recognized as of their settlement date.
The fair values of quoted investments are generally based on current bid prices. If the market for a financial investment
is not active or the securities are not listed, Tenaris estimates the fair value by using standard valuation techniques. See
section III Financial Risk Management.
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Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower between cost and net realizable value. The cost of finished goods and goods in
process is comprised of raw materials, direct labor, utilities, freights and other direct costs and related production
overhead costs, and it excludes borrowing costs. The allocation of fixed production costs, including depreciation
and amortization charges, is based on the normal level of production capacity. Inventories cost is mainly based on
the FIFO method. Tenaris estimates net realizable value of inventories by grouping, where applicable, similar or
related items. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less any estimated
costs of completion and selling expenses. Goods in transit as of year-end are valued based on the supplier’s invoice
cost.
Tenaris establishes an allowance for obsolete or slow-moving inventories related to finished goods, goods in process,
supplies and spare parts. For slow moving or obsolete finished products, an allowance is established based on
management’s analysis of product aging. An allowance for obsolete and slow-moving inventory of supplies and
spare parts is established based on management's analysis of such items to be used as intended and the
consideration of potential obsolescence due to technological changes, aging and consumption patterns.
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Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables are recognized initially at fair value that corresponds to the amount of consideration that
is unconditional unless they contain significant financing components. The Company holds trade receivables with the
objective to collect the contractual cash flows and therefore measures them subsequently at amortized cost using the
effective interest method. Due to the short-term nature, their carrying amount is considered to be the same as their
fair value.
Tenaris applies the IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” simplified approach to measure expected credit losses, which uses
a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables
have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the days past due. The expected loss rates are based
on the payment profiles of sales over a period of three years and the corresponding historical credit losses experienced
within this period. The expected loss allowance also reflects current and forward-looking information on
macroeconomic factors affecting the ability of each customer to settle the receivables.
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Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of cash at banks, liquidity funds and short-term investments with a maturity
of less than three months at the date of purchase which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash. Assets
recorded in cash and cash equivalents are carried at fair market value or at historical cost which approximates fair
market value.
In the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, bank overdrafts are included in Borrowings in current liabilities.
For the purposes of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, Cash and cash equivalents includes overdrafts.
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Equity
(1)
Equity components
The Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity includes:
The value of share capital, legal reserve, share premium and other distributable reserves calculated in
accordance with Luxembourg law;
The currency translation adjustment, other reserves, retained earnings and non-controlling interest calculated
in accordance with IFRS.
(2)
Share capital
The Company has an authorized share capital of a single class of 2.5 billion shares having a nominal value of $1.00
per share. Total ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 are
1,180,536,830 with a par value of $1.00 per share with one vote each. All issued shares are fully paid.
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(3)
Dividends distribution by the Company to shareholders
Dividends distributions are recorded in the Company’s financial statements when Company’s shareholders have the
right to receive the payment, or when interim dividends are approved by the Board of Directors in accordance with
the by-laws of the Company.
Dividends may be paid by the Company to the extent that it has distributable retained earnings, calculated in
accordance with Luxembourg law. See note 26 (iii) to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Borrowings
Borrowings are recognized initially at fair value net of transaction costs incurred and subsequently measured at
amortized cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is
recognized in profit or loss over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.
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Current and deferred income tax
The income tax expense or credit for the period is the tax payable or recoverable on the current period’s taxable
income based on the applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and
liabilities attributable to temporary differences and to unused tax losses. Tax is recognized in the Consolidated
Income Statement, except for tax items recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the
reporting date in the countries where the Company’s subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income.
Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax
regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions when appropriate.
Deferred income tax is recognized applying the liability method on temporary differences arising between the tax
bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. The temporary differences arise
mainly from the effect of currency translation on depreciable fixed assets and inventories, depreciation on property,
plant and equipment, valuation of inventories, provisions for post-employment benefits and other long-term
employee benefits, fair value adjustments of assets acquired in business combinations and net operating loss carry-
forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the time
period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax laws that have been enacted or substantively
enacted at the reporting date.
Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax
regulation is subject to interpretation and considers whether it is probable that a taxation authority will accept an
uncertain tax treatment. The Company measures its tax balances either based on the most likely amount or the
expected value, depending on which method provides a better prediction of the resolution of the uncertainty.
Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable income will be available
against which the temporary differences can be utilized. At the end of each reporting period, Tenaris reassesses
unrecognized deferred tax assets. Tenaris recognizes a previously unrecognized deferred tax asset to the extent that
it has become probable that future taxable income will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognized for temporary differences between the carrying amount and
tax basis of investments in foreign operations where the company is able to control the timing of the reversal of the
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current tax assets and tax
liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net
basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are re-measured if tax rates change. These amounts are charged or credited to the
Consolidated Income Statement or to the item Other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income, depending on the account to which the original amount was charged or credited.
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Employee benefits
(1) Short-term obligations
Liabilities for wages and salaries are recognized in respect of employees’ services up to the end of the reporting
period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The liabilities are
presented as current employee benefit obligations in the balance sheet.
(2) Post-employment benefits
The Company has defined benefit and defined contribution plans. A defined benefit plan is a pension plan that
defines an amount of pension benefit that an employee will receive on retirement, usually dependent on one or
more factors such as age, years of service and compensation.
The liability recognized in the statement of financial position in respect of defined benefit pension plans is the
present value of the defined benefit obligation at the end of the reporting period less the fair value of plan assets,
if any. The defined benefit obligation is calculated annually (at year end) by independent actuaries using the
projected unit credit method. The present value of the defined benefit obligation is determined by discounting the
estimated future cash flows using interest rates of high-quality corporate bonds that are denominated in the
currency in which the benefits will be paid, and that have terms to maturity approximating to the terms of the
related pension obligation.
Remeasurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are
charged or credited to equity in Other comprehensive income in the period in which they arise. Past-service costs
are recognized immediately in the Income Statement.
For defined benefit funded plans, net interest income / expense is calculated based on the surplus or deficit derived
by the difference between the defined benefit obligations less fair value of plan assets. For defined contribution
plans, the Company pays contributions to publicly or privately administered pension insurance plans on a
mandatory, contractual or voluntary basis. The Company has no further payment obligations once the contributions
have been paid. The contributions are recognized as employee benefit expenses when they are due. Prepaid
contributions are recognized as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the future payments is
available.
Tenaris sponsors funded and unfunded defined benefit pension plans in certain subsidiaries. The most significant
are:
An unfunded defined benefit employee retirement plan for certain senior officers. The plan is designed to
provide certain benefits to those officers (additional to those contemplated under applicable labor laws) in case
of termination of the employment relationship due to certain specified events, including retirement. This
unfunded plan provides defined benefits based on years of service and final average salary. As of December 31,
2022 the outstanding liability for this plan amounts to $43.1 million.
Employees’ service rescission indemnity: the cost of this obligation is charged to the Consolidated Income
Statement over the expected service lives of employees. This provision is primarily related to the liability accrued
for employees at Tenaris’s Italian subsidiary. As from January 1, 2007 as a consequence of a change in an Italian
law, employees were entitled to make contributions to external funds, thus, Tenaris’s Italian subsidiary pays
every year the required contribution to the funds with no further obligation. As a result, the plan changed from
a defined benefit plan to a defined contribution plan effective from that date, but only limited to the
contributions of 2007 onwards. As of December 31, 2022 the outstanding liability for this plan amounts to
$10.7 million.
Funded retirement benefit plan held in the U.S. for the benefit of some employees hired prior a certain date,
frozen for the purposes of credited service as well as determination of final average pay for the retirement
benefit calculation. Plan assets consist primarily of investments in equities and money market funds.
Additionally, an unfunded post-retirement health and life plan is present that offers limited medical and life
insurance benefits to the retirees, frozen to new participants. As of December 31, 2022 the outstanding liability
for these plans amounts to $7.1 million.
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Funded retirement benefit plans held in Canada for salary and hourly employees hired prior to a certain date
based on years of service and, in the case of salaried employees, final average salary. Plan assets consist primarily
of investments in debt and equity instruments. Both plans were replaced for defined contribution plans.
Effective June 2016 the salary plan was frozen for the purposes of credited service as well as determination of
final average pay. As of December 31, 2022 the plan was overfunded and the net assets related to this plan
amounted to $10.4 million.
(3) Other long-term benefits
During 2007, Tenaris launched an employee retention and long-term incentive program (the “Program”) applicable
to certain senior officers and employees of the Company, who will be granted a number of units throughout the
duration of the Program. The value of each of these units is based on Tenaris’s shareholders’ equity (excluding non-
controlling interest). Until the end of 2017, the units were vested ratably over a period of four years and were
mandatorily redeemed by the Company ten years after grant date, with the option of an early redemption at seven
years after the grant date. Since 2018, the units are vested ratably over the same period and are mandatorily
redeemed by the Company seven years after grant date.
The beneficiaries of the Program are entitled to receive cash amounts based on: (i) the amount of dividend payments
made by Tenaris to its shareholders and (ii) the number of units held by each beneficiary to the Program. The
payment of the benefit is tied to the book value of the shares, and not to their market value. Tenaris valued this
long-term incentive program as a long-term benefit plan as classified in IAS 19, “Employee Benefits”.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the outstanding liability corresponding to the Program amounts to $94.4
million and $84.2 million, respectively. The total value of the units granted (vested and unvested) to date under the
program, considering the number of units and the book value per share as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, is
$123.9 million and $99.6 million, respectively.
(4) Termination benefits
Termination benefits are payable when employment is terminated by Tenaris before the normal retirement date, or
when an employee accepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits. Tenaris recognizes termination
benefits at the earlier of the following dates: (a) when it can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits; and
(b) when the costs for a restructuring that is within the scope of IAS 37 involves the payment of terminations
benefits. In the case of an offer made to encourage voluntary redundancy, the termination benefits are measured
based on the number of employees expected to accept the offer.
(5) Other compensation obligations
Employee entitlements to annual leave, long-service leave, sick leave and other bonuses and compensations
obligations are accrued as earned.
Compensation to employees in the event of dismissal is charged to income in the year in which it becomes payable.
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Provisions
Tenaris is subject to various claims, lawsuits and other legal proceedings, including customer claims, in which a third
party is seeking payment for alleged damages, reimbursement for losses or indemnity. Tenaris’s potential liability
with respect to such claims, lawsuits and other legal proceedings cannot be estimated with certainty. Management
periodically reviews the status of each significant matter and assesses potential financial exposure. If, as a result of
past events, a potential loss from a claim or proceeding is considered probable and the amount can be reliably
estimated, a provision is recorded. Accruals for loss contingencies reflect a reasonable estimate of the losses to be
incurred based on information available to management as of the date of preparation of the financial statements,
and take into consideration Tenaris’s litigation and settlement strategies. These estimates are primarily constructed
with the assistance of legal counsel. As the scope of liabilities become better defined, there may be changes in the
estimates of future costs which could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition
and cash flows.
If Tenaris expects to be reimbursed for an accrued expense, as would be the case for an expense or loss covered
under an insurance contract, and reimbursement is considered virtually certain, the expected reimbursement is
recognized as a receivable.
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This note should be read in conjunction with note 26 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are recognized initially at fair value, generally the nominal invoice amount and
subsequently measured at amortized cost. They are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within
twelve months after the reporting period. Due to the short-term nature their carrying amounts are considered to
be the same as their fair value.
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Revenue recognition
Revenue comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and rendering of
services in the ordinary course of Tenaris’s activities. The revenue recognized by the Company is measured at the
transaction price of the consideration received or receivable to which the Company is entitled to, reduced by
estimated returns and other customer credits, such as discounts and volume rebates, based on the expected value
to be realized and after eliminating sales within the group.
Revenue is recognized at a point in time or over time from sales when control has been transferred and there is no
unfulfilled performance obligation that could affect the acceptance of the product by the customer. The control is
transferred upon delivery. Delivery occurs when the products have been shipped to the specific location, the risks
of obsolescence and loss have been transferred and either the customer has accepted the product in accordance
with the sales contract, the acceptance provisions have lapsed or the Company has objective evidence that all criteria
for acceptance have been satisfied, including all performance obligations. These conditions are determined and
analyzed on a contract by contract basis to ensure that all performance obligations are fulfilled. In particular, Tenaris
verifies customer acceptance of the goods, the satisfaction of delivery terms and any other applicable condition.
For bill and hold transactions revenue is recognized only to the extent that (a) the reason for the bill and hold
arrangement must be substantive (for example, the customer has requested the arrangement); (b) the products
have been specifically identified and are ready for delivery; (c) the Company does not have the ability to use the
product or to direct it to another customer; (d) the usual payment terms apply.
The Company’s contracts with customers do not provide any material variable consideration, other than discounts,
rebates and right of return. Discounts and rebates are recognized based on the most likely value and rights of return
are based on expected value considering past experience and contract conditions.
Where the contracts include multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each
performance obligation based on the stand-alone selling prices. Where these are not directly observable, they are
estimated based on the expected cost plus margin.
There are no judgements applied by management that significantly affect the determination of timing of satisfaction
of performance obligations, nor the transaction price and amounts allocated to different performance obligations.
Tenaris provides services primarily related to goods sold, which represent a non-material portion of sales revenue
and mainly include:
Pipe Management Services: This comprises mainly preparation of the pipes ready to be run, delivery to the customer,
storage services and rig return.
Field Services: Comprises field technical support and running assistance.
These services are rendered in connection to the sales of goods and are attached to contracts with customers for
the sale of goods. A significant portion of service revenue is recognized in the same period as the goods sold. There
are no distinct uncertainties in the revenues and cash flows of the goods sold and services rendered as they are
included in the same contract, have the same counterparty and are subject to the same conditions.
The Company also provides hydraulic fracturing and coiled tubing services. The revenue related to these services is
included in the Other segment.
Revenue from providing services is recognized over time in the accounting period in which the services are
rendered. The following inputs and outputs methods are applied to recognize revenue considering the nature of
service:
154
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Storage services: the Company provides storage services in owned or third-party warehouses, subject to a variable
fee to be invoiced. This fee is determined based on the time that the customer maintains the material in the
warehouse and the amount of the material stored. In the majority of cases, to quantify the amount to be invoiced
in any given month, the monthly average fee of storage per ton is multiplied by the monthly average stock stored
(in tons).
Freights: the Company recognized the revenue on a pro rata basis considering the units delivered and time elapsed.
Field services: the revenue is recognized considering output methods, in particular surveys of service completion
provided by the customer.
The Company does not expect to have any contracts where the period between the transfer of the promised goods
or services to the customer and payment by the customer exceeds one year. As a consequence, considering that
the contracts do not include any significant financing component, the Company does not adjust any of the
transaction prices for the time value of money. For this reason, the Company is also applying the practical expedient
not to disclose details on transaction prices allocated to the remaining performance obligations as of the end of the
reporting period.
Tenaris only provides standard quality warranties assuring that the goods sold will function as expected or are fit
for their intended purpose, with no incremental service to the customer. Accordingly, warranties do not constitute
a separate performance obligation.
Other revenues earned by Tenaris are recognized on the following basis:
Interest income: on the effective yield basis.
Dividend income from investments in other companies: when Tenaris’s right to receive payment is established.
Construction contracts revenues are recognized in accordance with the stage of the project completion.
T
Cost of sales and other selling expenses
Cost of sales and other selling expenses are recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement on the accrual basis
of accounting.
Commissions, freights and other selling expenses, including shipping and handling costs, are recorded in Selling,
general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Income Statement.
U
Earnings per share
Earnings per share are calculated by dividing the income attributable to the shareholders’ equity by the daily
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.
There are no dilutive potential ordinary shares.
V
Financial instruments
Non derivative financial instruments comprise investments in financial debt instruments and equity, time deposits,
trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, borrowings and trade and other payables.
The Company classifies its financial instruments according to the following measurement categories:
those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through OCI or through profit or loss), and
those to be measured at amortised cost.
The classification depends on the Company’s business model for managing the financial assets and contractual
terms of the cash flows.
Financial assets are recognized on their settlement date. Financial assets are derecognized when the rights to receive
cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the Company has transferred
substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.
At initial recognition, the Company measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset
not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the
financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expenses in profit
or loss.
155
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the Company’s business model for managing the asset
and the cash flow characteristics of the asset. There are three measurement categories into which the Company
classifies its debt instruments:
Amortized Cost: Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely
payments of principal and interest. Interest income from these financial assets is included in finance income using
the effective interest rate method.
Exchange gains and losses and impairments related to the financial assets are immediately recognized in the
Consolidated Income Statement.
Fair value through other comprehensive income: Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows and
for selling the financial assets, where the assets’ cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest.
Interest income from these financial assets is included in finance income using the effective interest rate method.
Unrealized gains or losses are recorded as a fair value adjustment in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive
Income and transferred to the Consolidated Income Statement when the financial asset is sold.
Fair value through profit and loss: Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortized cost or FVOCI. Changes in fair
value of financial instruments at FVPL are immediately recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement.
Equity instruments are subsequently measured at fair value.
Accounting for derivative financial instruments and hedging activities is included within the section III, Financial Risk
Management.
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Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
III. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The multinational nature of Tenaris’s operations and customer base exposes the Company to a variety of risks,
mainly related to market risks (including the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest
rates), credit risk and capital market risk. In order to manage the volatility related to these exposures, management
evaluates exposures on a consolidated basis, taking advantage of exposure netting. The Company or its subsidiaries
may then enter into various derivative transactions in order to prevent potential adverse impacts on Tenaris’s
financial performance. Such derivative transactions are executed in accordance with internal policies and hedging
practices.
A. Financial risk factors
(i) Capital Risk Management
Tenaris seeks to maintain a low debt to total equity ratio considering the industry and the markets where it operates.
The year-end ratio of debt to total equity (where “debt” comprises financial borrowings and “total equity” is the
sum of financial borrowings and equity) is 0.05 as of December 31, 2022 and 0.03 as of December 31, 2021. The
Company does not have to comply with regulatory capital adequacy requirements.
(ii)
Foreign exchange risk
Tenaris manufactures and sells its products in a number of countries throughout the world and consequently is
exposed to foreign exchange rate risk. Since the Company’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar the purpose of
Tenaris’s foreign currency hedging program is mainly to reduce the risk caused by changes in the exchange rates of
other currencies against the U.S. dollar.
Tenaris’s exposure to currency fluctuations is reviewed on a periodic and consolidated basis. A number of derivative
transactions are performed in order to achieve an efficient coverage in the absence of operative or natural hedges.
Almost all of these transactions are forward exchange rates contracts. See note 25 to these Consolidated Financial
Statements.
Tenaris does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes, other than
non-material investments in structured products.
In the case of subsidiaries with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar, the results of hedging activities,
reported in accordance with IFRS, may not reflect entirely the management’s assessment of its foreign exchange
risk hedging program. Intercompany balances between Tenaris’s subsidiaries may generate financial gains (losses)
to the extent that functional currencies differ.
The value of Tenaris’s financial assets and liabilities is subject to changes arising from the variation of foreign
currency exchange rates. The following table provides a breakdown of Tenaris’s main financial assets and liabilities
(including foreign exchange derivative contracts) which impact the Company’s profit and loss as of December 31,
2022 and 2021.
All amounts Long / (Short) in thousands of U.S. dollars
Currency Exposure / Functional currency
Argentine Peso / U.S. dollar
Euro / U.S. dollar
Saudi Arabian Riyal / U.S. dollar
U.S. dollar / Brazilian Real
The main relevant exposures correspond to:
Argentine Peso / U.S. dollar
As of December 31,
2022
2021
(126,739)
(42,458)
(74,183)
(94,856)
(95,073)
12,462
(77,853)
(32,738)
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021 consisting primarily of Argentine Peso-denominated financial, trade, social
and fiscal payables at certain Argentine subsidiaries whose functional currency is the U.S. dollar. A change of
1% in the ARS/USD exchange rate would have generated a pre-tax gain / loss of $1.3 million and $1 million as
of December 31, 2022 and 2021 respectively.
157
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Euro / U.S. dollar
As of December 31, 2022 consisting primarily of Euro-denominated intercompany liabilities at certain
subsidiaries whose functional currency is the U.S. dollar and 2021, consisting primarily of U.S. dollar-
denominated intercompany liabilities at certain subsidiaries whose functional currency is the Euro. A change of
1% in the EUR/USD exchange rate would have generated a pre-tax gain / loss of $0.4 million and $0.1 million
as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which would have been to a large extent offset by changes
in currency translation adjustment included in Tenaris’s net equity position.
Saudi Arabian Riyal / U. S. dollar
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021 consisting primarily of Saudi Arabian Riyal-denominated financial and trade
payables. The Saudi Arabian Riyal is tied to the U.S. dollar.
U.S. dollar / Brazilian Real
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, consisting primarily of U.S. dollar-denominated intercompany liabilities at
certain subsidiaries whose functional currency is the Brazilian Real. A change of 1% in the BRL/USD exchange
rate would have generated a pre-tax gain / loss of $0.9 million and $0.3 million as of December 31, 2022 and
2021, respectively, which would have been to a large extent offset by changes in currency translation
adjustment included in Tenaris’s net equity position.
Considering the balances held as of December 31, 2022 on financial assets and liabilities exposed to foreign
exchange rate fluctuations, Tenaris estimates that the impact of a simultaneous 1% appreciation / depreciation
movement in the levels of foreign currencies exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar, would be a pre-tax gain /
loss of $4 million (including a loss / gain of $0.2 million due to foreign exchange derivative contracts), which would
be partially offset by changes to Tenaris’s net equity position of $0.9 million. For balances held as of December 31,
2021, a simultaneous 1% favorable / unfavorable movement in the foreign currencies exchange rates relative to
the U.S. dollar, would have generated a pre-tax gain / loss of $3.1 million (including a loss / gain of $0.5 million due
to foreign exchange derivative contracts), which would have been partially offset by changes to Tenaris’s net equity
position of $0.2 million.
(iii)
Interest rate risk
Tenaris is subject to interest rate risk on its investment portfolio and its debt. The Company uses a mix of variable
and fixed rate debt in combination with its investment portfolio strategy. The Company may choose to enter into
foreign exchange derivative contracts and / or interest rate swaps to mitigate the exposure to changes in the interest
rates.
The following table summarizes the proportions of variable-rate and fixed-rate debt as of each year end.
Fixed rate (*)
Variable rate
Total
2022
In thousands of U.S. dollars
497,889
230,873
728,762
As of December 31,
2021
%
In thousands of U.S. dollars
%
68%
32%
187,036
143,897
330,933
57%
43%
(*) Out of the $497.9 million fixed rate borrowings, $479 million are short-term.
The Company estimates that, if market interest rates applicable to Tenaris’s borrowings had been 100 basis points
higher, then the additional pre-tax loss would have been $5.3 million in 2022 and $5.2 million in 2021.
(iv) Credit risk
Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents, deposits with banks and financial institutions, as well as credit
exposures to customers, including outstanding receivables and committed transactions. The Company also actively
monitors the creditworthiness of its treasury, derivative and insurance counterparties in order to minimize its credit
risk.
There is no significant concentration of credit risk from customers. No single customer comprised more than 10%
of Tenaris’s net sales in 2022, 2021 and 2020.
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Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Tenaris’s credit policies related to sales of products and services are designed to identify customers with acceptable
credit history and to allow Tenaris to require the use of credit insurance, letters of credit and other instruments
designed to minimize credit risks whenever deemed necessary. Tenaris maintains allowances for impairment for
potential credit losses. See section II.K.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021 trade receivables amounted to $2,493.9 million and $1,299.1 million
respectively. Trade receivables have guarantees under credit insurance of $231.2 million and $175.8 million, letter
of credit and other bank guarantees of $34.7 million and $17.8 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021
respectively, and other guarantees of $2.2 million as of December 31, 2021.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, overdue trade receivables amounted to $544.9 million and $209.6 million,
respectively. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, overdue guaranteed trade receivables amounted to $28.1 million
and $10.6 million; and the allowance for doubtful accounts amounted to $45.5 million and $47.1 million
respectively. Both the allowance for doubtful accounts and the existing guarantees are sufficient to cover doubtful
trade receivables.
(v) Counterparty risk
Tenaris has investment guidelines with specific parameters to limit issuer risk on marketable securities.
Counterparties for derivatives and cash transactions are limited to high credit quality financial institutions, normally
investment grade.
Approximately 80% of Tenaris’s liquid financial assets corresponded to Investment Grade-rated instruments as of
December 31, 2022, in comparison with approximately 77% as of December 31, 2021.
(vi)
Liquidity risk
Tenaris financing strategy aims to maintain adequate financial resources and access to additional liquidity. During
2022, Tenaris has counted on cash flows from operations as well as additional bank financing to fund its
transactions.
Management maintains sufficient cash and marketable securities to finance normal operations and believes that
Tenaris also has appropriate access to market for short-term working capital needs.
Liquid financial assets as a whole (comprising cash and cash equivalents and other investments) were 9% and 7%
of total assets at the end of 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Tenaris has a conservative approach to the management of its liquidity, which consists of i) cash and cash
equivalents (cash in banks, liquidity funds and investments with a maturity of less than three months at the date of
purchase), and ii) other investments (fixed income securities, time deposits, and fund investments).
Tenaris holds primarily investments in money market funds and variable or fixed-rate securities from investment
grade issuers. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021 Tenaris held $5 million and $6 million in direct exposure to
financial instruments issued by European sovereign counterparties respectively.
Tenaris holds its investments primarily in U.S. dollars. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, U.S. dollar denominated
liquid assets plus investments denominated in other currencies hedged to the U.S. dollar represented approximately
87% of total liquid financial assets.
(vii) Commodity price risk
In the ordinary course of its operations, Tenaris purchases commodities and raw materials that are subject to price
volatility caused by supply conditions, political and economic variables and other factors. As a consequence, Tenaris
is exposed to risk resulting from fluctuations in the prices of these commodities and raw materials. Tenaris fixes the
prices of such raw materials and commodities for short-term periods, typically not in excess of one year, and in
general hedging for these risks is performed on a limited basis.
159
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
B. Category of financial instruments and classification within the fair value hierarchy
As mentioned in note II.A, the Company classifies its financial instruments in the following measurement categories:
amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income and fair value through profit and loss. For financial
instruments that are measured in the statement of financial position at fair value, IFRS 13, “Fair value measurement”
requires a disclosure of fair value measurements by level according to the following fair value measurement
hierarchy:
Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either
directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices).
Level 3 - Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs).
The following tables present the financial instruments by category and levels as of December 31, 2022 and 2021.
December 31, 2022
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other investments
Fixed income (time-deposit, zero
coupon bonds, commercial papers)
Certificates of deposits
Commercial papers
Other notes
Bonds and other fixed income
Non-U.S. government securities
Corporates securities
Mutual Fund
Derivative financial instruments
Other Investments Non-current
Bonds and other fixed income
Other investments
Trade receivables
Receivables C and NC (*)
Other receivables
Other receivables (non-financial)
Total
Liabilities
Borrowings C and NC
Trade payables
Lease Liabilities C and NC
Derivative financial instruments
Total
Carrying
amount
1,091,527
438,448
196,152
36,167
19,785
140,200
211,953
108,310
103,643
30,343
30,805
119,902
113,574
6,328
2,493,940
395,531
154,056
241,475
728,762
1,179,457
112,177
7,127
Amortized
Cost
668,668
196,152
196,152
36,167
19,785
140,200
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,493,940
105,397
105,397
-
Measurement Categories
At Fair Value
FVOCI
FVPL
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
-
182,988
422,859 422,859
59,308 242,296
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
28,965 211,953
108,310
28,965
103,643
30,343
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- 30,805
30,343
30,805
6,328 113,574
113,574
-
6,328
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,328
6,328
-
-
-
-
-
- 48,659
-
48,659
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
182,988
79,345
103,643
-
-
113,574
113,574
-
-
48,659
48,659
-
3,464,157
345,221
519,300
778,729
30,805
54,987
728,762
1,179,457
112,177
-
2,020,396
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,127
7,127
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,127
7,127
-
-
-
-
-
(*) Includes balances related to interest in Venezuelan companies. See note 34 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
160
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Carrying
amount
318,127
397,849
239,742
94,414
30,062
115,266
158,107
10,660
147,447
11,315
320,254
312,619
7,635
1,299,072
302,164
133,879
168,285
Amortized
Cost
212,430
239,742
239,742
94,414
30,062
115,266
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,299,072
85,220
85,220
-
December 31, 2021
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other investments
Fixed income (time-deposit, zero
coupon bonds, commercial papers)
Certificates of deposits
Commercial papers
Other notes
Bonds and other fixed income
Non-U.S. government securities
Corporates securities
Derivative financial instruments
Other Investments Non-current
Bonds and other fixed income
Other investments
Trade receivables
Receivables C and NC (*)
Other receivables
Other receivables (non-financial)
Total
Liabilities
Borrowings C and NC
Trade payables
Lease Liabilities C and NC
Derivative financial instruments
Total
Measurement Categories
At Fair Value
FVOCI
FVPL
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
-
158,107
105,697
105,697
- 158,107
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
11,315
-
-
-
-
158,107
10,660
147,447
-
312,619
312,619
-
-
48,659
48,659
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- 158,107
10,660
-
147,447
-
11,315
7,635
-
312,619
312,619
-
7,635
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,635
-
7,635
-
48,659
48,659
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,836,464
519,385
124,647
576,423
11,315
56,294
330,933
845,256
117,285
11,328
330,933
845,256
117,285
-
1,293,474
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
11,328
11,328
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
11,328
11,328
-
-
-
-
-
(*) Includes balances related to interest in Venezuelan companies. See note 34 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
There were no transfers between levels during the year.
The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the reporting
date. A market is regarded as active if quoted prices are readily and regularly available from an exchange, dealer,
broker, industry group, pricing service, or regulatory agency, and those prices represent actual and regularly
occurring market transactions on an arm’s length basis. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by
Tenaris is the current bid price. These instruments are included in Level 1 and comprise primarily corporate and
sovereign debt securities.
The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (such as certain debt securities,
certificates of deposits with original maturity of more than three months, forward and interest rate derivative
instruments) is determined by using valuation techniques which maximize the use of observable market data when
available and rely as little as possible on entity specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to value an
instrument are observable, the instrument is included in Level 2. Tenaris values its assets and liabilities included in
this level using bid prices, interest rate curves, broker quotations, current exchange rates, forward rates and implied
volatilities obtained from market contributors as of the valuation date.
If one or more of the significant inputs are not based on observable market data, the instruments are included in
Level 3. Tenaris values its assets and liabilities in this level using observable market inputs and management
assumptions which reflect the Company’s best estimate on how market participants would price the asset or liability
at measurement date. Main balances in this level include net receivables related to the Company interest in the
Venezuelan Companies for a total amount of approximately $48.7 million, which reflects the best estimation of the
fair value calculated using the probability of occurrence of weighted scenarios applied to the potential transaction
value resulting from the awards purchase agreement mentioned in note 34 to these Consolidated Financial
Statements.
The following table presents the changes in Level 3 assets:
At the beginning of the year
(Decrease) / increase
Currency translation adjustment and others
At the end of the year
161
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
56,294
(1,126)
(181)
54,987
56,319
219
(244)
56,294
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
C. Fair value estimation
Financial assets or liabilities classified at fair value through profit or loss are measured under the framework
established by the IASB accounting guidance for fair value measurements and disclosures.
The fair values of quoted investments are generally based on current bid prices. If the market for a financial asset is
not active or no market is available, fair values are established using standard valuation techniques.
The fair value of all outstanding derivatives is determined using specific pricing models that include inputs that are
observable in the market or can be derived from or corroborated by observable data. The fair value of forward
foreign exchange contracts is calculated as the net present value of the estimated future cash flows in each currency,
based on observable yield curves, converted into U.S. dollars at the spot rate of the valuation date.
Borrowings are classified under other financial liabilities and measured at their amortized cost. Tenaris estimates
that the fair value of its main financial liabilities is approximately 99.2% and 99.6% of its carrying amount (including
interests accrued) in 2022 and 2021 respectively. Fair values were calculated using standard valuation techniques
for floating rate instruments and comparable market rates for discounting cash flows.
The carrying amount of investments valuated at amortized cost approximates its fair value.
D. Accounting for derivative financial instruments and hedging activities
Derivative financial instruments are initially recognized in the statement of financial position at fair value through
profit and loss on each date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at fair value.
Specific tools are used for calculation of each instrument’s fair value and these tools are tested for consistency on
a monthly basis. Market rates are used for all pricing operations. These include exchange rates, deposit rates and
other discount rates matching the nature of each underlying risk.
As a general rule, Tenaris recognizes the full amount related to the change in fair value of derivative financial
instruments in Financial Results in the Consolidated Income Statement.
Tenaris designates certain derivatives as hedges of particular risks associated with recognized assets or liabilities or
highly probable forecast transactions. These transactions are classified as cash flow hedges. The effective portion of
the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognized in equity. Amounts
accumulated in equity are then recognized in the income statement in the same period as the offsetting losses and
gains on the hedged item. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the
income statement. The fair value of Tenaris’s derivative financial instruments (assets or liabilities) continues to be
reflected in the statement of financial position.
For transactions designated and qualifying for hedge accounting, Tenaris documents at the inception of the
transaction the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management
objectives and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Tenaris also documents its assessment on an
ongoing basis, of whether the hedging instruments are highly effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or
cash flow of hedged items. At December 31, 2022 and 2021, the effective portion of designated cash flow hedges
which is included in Other Reserves in equity amounted to $13.1 million credit and $1.3 million credit respectively.
The fair values of various derivative instruments used for hedging purposes and the movements of the hedging
reserve included within Other Reserves in equity are disclosed in note 25 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
IV. OTHER NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1
Segment information
As mentioned in section II.C, the Segment Information is disclosed as follows:
Reportable operating segments
(All amounts in millions of U.S. dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2022
Management view - operating income
Difference in cost of sales
Differences in depreciation and amortization
Differences in selling, general and administrative expenses
Differences in other operating income (expenses), net
IFRS - operating income
Financial income (expense), net
Income before equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies and income tax
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies
Income before income tax
IFRS - Net Sales
Depreciation and amortization
Year ended December 31, 2021
Management view - operating income
Difference in cost of sales
Differences in depreciation and amortization
Differences in other operating income (expenses), net
IFRS - operating income
Financial income (expense), net
Income before equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies and income tax
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies
Income before income tax
Year ended December 31, 2020
Management view - operating (loss)
Difference in cost of sales
Differences in depreciation and amortization
Differences in selling, general and administrative expenses
Differences in other operating income (expenses), net
IFRS - operating (loss)
Financial income (expense), net
(Loss) before equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies and income tax
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies
(Loss) before income tax
Tubes
Other
Total
2,772
75
2,847
44
2
(4)
74
2,963
(6)
2,957
209
3,166
11,133
588
630
20
11,763
608
Tubes
Other
Total
178
65
243
473
(1)
(8)
708
23
731
513
1,243
6,521
595
(327)
(134)
-
(2)
(200)
(663)
(65)
(728)
109
(619)
5,147
679
IFRS - Net Sales
Depreciation and amortization
5,994
575
528
20
Tubes
Other
Total
(277)
(50)
IFRS - Net Sales
Depreciation and amortization
4,844
661
303
18
Transactions between segments, which were eliminated in consolidation, are mainly related to sales of scrap,
energy, surplus raw materials and others from the Other segment to the Tubes segment for $77.9 million, $45.6
million and $16.9 million in 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
There are no material differences between IFRS and management view in total revenues and by reportable
segments.
The differences between operating income under IFRS view and the management view are mainly related to the
cost of goods sold, reflecting the effect of raw materials prices increases on the valuation of the replacement cost
considered for management view compared to IFRS cost calculated at historical cost on a FIFO basis, and other
minor timing differences.
163
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
The main difference in Other operating income (expenses), for the year ended December 31, 2022, is attributable
to the effect of the reclassification of the currency translation adjustment reserve related to NKK Tubes’ definitive
cease of operations, not impacting the management view. For the year ended in December 31, 2020, the main
difference in Other operating income (expenses) is attributable to the impairment of the goodwill, which residual
value in the management view differed from IFRS.
In addition to the amounts reconciled above, the main differences in net income arise from the impact of functional
currencies on financial result, deferred income taxes as well as the result of investment in non-consolidated
companies.
Geographical information
Year ended December 31, 2022
Net sales
Total assets
Trade receivables
Property, plant and equipment, net
Capital expenditures
Depreciation and amortization
Year ended December 31, 2021
Net sales
Total assets
Trade receivables
Property, plant and equipment, net
Capital expenditures
Depreciation and amortization
Year ended December 31, 2020
Net sales
Total assets
Trade receivables
Property, plant and equipment, net
Capital expenditures
Depreciation and amortization
North
America
South
America
Europe
Middle
East &
Africa
Asia
Pacific
Unallocated
(*)
Total
6,902,787 2,550,402 1,000,833
9,018,386 3,896,403 2,071,624
202,753
1,371,717
583,223
706,539
3,548,844 1,031,423
62,143
176,448
76,631
125,324
118,644
348,550
1,031,106 277,398
739,579 283,608
86,610
249,637
79,756
189,701
18,398
2,813
19,606
37,612
- 11,762,526
1,540,646 17,550,246
- 2,493,940
- 5,556,263
378,446
-
607,723
-
742,463
3,360,345 1,311,279
7,992,946 2,399,448 1,727,573
180,515
234,800
742,461
984,413
43,344
63,723
89,667
125,781
652,483
3,805,912
106,118
307,116
857,120 250,000
581,204 364,486
85,149
146,125
70,156
221,859
19,644
6,689
30,629
41,528
- 6,521,207
1,383,774 14,449,431
- 1,299,072
- 5,824,801
239,518
-
594,721
-
411,692
2,179,949
642,793
776,235
8,071,574 1,868,458 1,461,738
139,427
115,972
823,057
3,971,101 1,050,619
39,691
63,111
84,518
106,827
71,531
408,546
1,227,532 320,225
804,559 552,508
210,194
90,863
242,939 105,465
8,537
34,656
10,452
44,259
- 5,146,734
957,352 13,716,189
-
968,148
- 6,193,181
193,322
-
678,806
-
(*) For 2022, 2021 and 2020 includes Investments in non-consolidated companies. See note 13 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
There are no revenues from external customers attributable to the Company’s country of incorporation
(Luxembourg).
The principal countries from which the Company derives its revenues are USA (42%), Argentina (13%), Mexico
(10%), Canada, Colombia and Italy.
Revenue is mainly recognized at a point in time to direct customers, when control has been transferred and there
is no unfulfilled performance obligation that could affect the acceptance of the product by the customer. Revenues
related to governmental institutions represent approximately 22%, 23% and 24% in 2022, 2021 and 2020
respectively.
Tubes segment revenues by market:
(All amounts in millions of U.S. dollars)
Revenues Tubes
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas processing plants
Industrial, Power and Others
Total
2022
9,543
738
852
11,133
2021
4,895
459
640
5,994
2020
4,022
407
415
4,844
At December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized contract liabilities related to customer advances
in the amount of $242.9 million, $92.4 million and $48.7 million, respectively. Each of these amounts are reclassified
to revenues during the subsequent years. In these periods, no significant adjustments in revenues were performed
related to previously satisfied performance obligations.
164
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
2
Cost of sales
Inventories at the beginning of the year
Increase in inventory due to business combinations
Decrease in inventory due to sale of subsidiaries
Plus: Charges of the year
Raw materials, energy, consumables and other
Services and fees
Labor cost (*)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Amortization of intangible assets
Depreciation of right-of-use assets
Maintenance expenses
Allowance for obsolescence
Taxes
Other
Less: Inventories at the end of the year
Year ended December 31,
2021
1,636,673
2022
2,672,593
-
-
-
(10,662)
2020
2,265,880
199,589
-
5,772,031
293,490
1,160,085
465,849
11,754
33,244
267,294
24,901
194,736
178,691
8,402,075
(3,986,929)
7,087,739
3,841,551
208,472
824,071
448,843
7,645
35,910
129,350
23,296
40,887
98,159
5,647,522
(2,672,593)
4,611,602
1,545,688
154,976
757,359
503,725
8,121
40,127
107,764
35,809
45,162
59,790
3,458,110
(1,636,673)
4,087,317
(*) For the year ended December 2022, 2021 and 2020, labor cost includes approximately $17.8 million, $12.8 million and $81.3 million
respectively of severance indemnities related to the adjustment of the workforce to market conditions.
3
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Services and fees
Labor cost (*)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Amortization of intangible assets
Depreciation of right-of-use assets
Commissions, freight and other selling expenses
Provisions for contingencies
Allowances for doubtful accounts
Taxes
Other
2022
Year ended December 31,
2021
2020
148,331
518,500
21,883
59,018
15,975
641,812
20,606
(223)
121,410
87,263
1,634,575
115,303
426,414
22,924
63,874
15,525
415,895
24,998
(4,297)
78,800
47,133
1,206,569
115,883
444,436
26,814
82,355
17,664
310,815
11,957
4,644
63,234
41,425
1,119,227
(*) For the year ended December 2022, 2021 and 2020, labor cost includes approximately $11.2 million, $15.8 million and $61.2 million
respectively of severance indemnities related to the adjustment of the workforce to market conditions.
4
Labor costs (included in Cost of sales and in Selling, general and administrative expenses)
Wages, salaries and social security costs
Severance indemnities
Defined contribution plans
Pension benefits - defined benefit plans
Employee retention and long-term incentive program
2022
1,594,200
29,070
13,256
16,320
25,739
1,678,585
Year ended December 31,
2021
1,170,562
28,625
12,608
13,353
25,337
1,250,485
2020
1,036,211
142,458
12,442
11,097
(413)
1,201,795
165
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
The following table shows the geographical distribution of the employees:
Argentina
Mexico
USA
Italy
Romania
Brazil
Colombia
Canada
Indonesia
Japan
Other
5
Impairment charge
2022
2021
2020
6,444
5,919
3,509
2,136
1,847
1,460
1,183
944
495
11
1,344
25,292
5,169
5,474
2,684
2,011
1,725
1,817
1,009
758
506
379
1,244
22,776
4,376
4,501
1,596
2,039
1,552
1,360
746
561
521
399
1,377
19,028
Tenaris’s main source of revenue is the sale of products and services to the oil and gas industry, and the level of
such sales is sensitive to international oil and gas prices and their impact on drilling activities.
The Company conducts regular assessments of the carrying values of its assets. The recoverable value is based on
the value in use. The main key assumptions used in estimating the value in use are discount rate, growth rate and
competitive, economic and regulatory factors applied to determine cash flow projections, such as oil and gas prices,
average number of active oil and gas drilling rigs (rig count) and raw material costs. In December 2022, the Company
conducted impairment tests, and also reviewed and impaired the values of certain idle assets in its subsidiaries.
For purposes of assessing key assumptions, to estimate discounted future cash flows, the Company uses external
sources of information and management judgment based on past experience and expectations. Management has
determined the value of each of the key assumptions as follows:
- Discount rate: based on the applicable weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”), which is considered to be a
good indicator of capital cost, taking into account the industry, country and size of the business. For each CGU
where assets are allocated, a specific WACC was determined. In 2022, the main discount rates used were in a range
between 13.4% and 20.2%.
- Growth rate: considers mainly the inflation impact on prices and costs, the long-term evolution of the oil and gas
industry, the higher demand to offset depletion of existing fields and the Company’s expected market penetration.
In 2022, a nominal growth rate of 2% was considered.
- Oil and gas prices: based on industry analysts’ reports and management’s expectations of market development.
- Rig count: based on information published by Baker Hughes and management’s expectations.
- Raw material costs: based on industry analysts’ reports and management’s expectations.
In December 2022, in the presence of impairment indicators, the Company conducted impairment tests and
reviewed the values of certain idle assets in its subsidiaries. The aforementioned analysis resulted in impairment
charges of $76.7 million, allocated in $63.1 million to the Tubes segment and $13.6 million to the Other segment.
In December, 2021, as a result of the expected termination of the NKKTubes joint venture, which represented an
impairment indicator for its assets, an impairment test was conducted, resulting in a charge of $57 million that
totally reduced the carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. The total amount was
allocated to the Tubes segment. Remaining carrying amounts after the recognition of impairment charges
amounted to $53 million mainly related to working capital.
For the year 2020 a charge of approximately $622 million, impacting the carrying value of goodwill of the CGUs
OCTG-USA, IPSCO and Coiled Tubing for $225 million, $357 million and $4 million respectively, and the carrying
value of property, plant and equipment of the CGU Rods-USA for $36 million was recorded. Out of the total
amount, $582 million were allocated to the Tubes segment.
166
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
6 Other operating income and expenses
Other operating income
Net income from other sales
Net rents
Reclassification of currency translation adjustment reserve (*)
Tax recovery in Brazilian subsidiaries (**)
Other (***)
Recovery on allowance for doubtful receivables
Other operating expenses
Contributions to welfare projects and non-profit organizations
Securities Exchange Commission investigation settlement (****)
Allowance for doubtful receivables
Other.
2022
Year ended December 31,
2021
2020
28,161
5,084
71,252
-
-
-
104,497
13,668
78,100
346
12,595
104,709
10,694
5,314
-
35,568
16,290
379
68,245
6,697
-
-
-
6,697
9,891
5,501
-
8,164
9,837
-
33,393
12,989
-
1,263
-
14,252
(*) During 2022, as result of NKKTubes’ definitive cease of operations, the currency translation adjustment reserve belonging to the shareholders
was reclassified to the income statement. For more information see note 35 “Other Relevant Information – Agreement to terminate NKKTubes
joint venture”.
(**) On May 13, 2021, the Brazilian Supreme Court issued a final judgment which confirmed that the methodology for calculating PIS and COFINS
(Federal Social Contributions on Gross Revenues) tax claims to which taxpayers are entitled to, should exclude from its base the total output of
ICMS, calculated on a gross basis. This decision led to a recognition of approximately $53 million tax credit in Brazilian subsidiaries, out of which
$36 million were recognized in other operating income and $17 million in financial results (impacting in Finance Income and Finance Cost). In
addition the tax charge related to this gain amounted to $12 million.
(***) On November 1, 2021 the Company transferred 100% of the shares of Geneva Structural Tubes LLC (“Geneva”) to MKK USA Inc., a
subsidiary of Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd of Japan for an aggregate price of $24.3 million. The gain of this transaction ascended to approximately
$6.8 million.
(****) For more information see note 26 “Contingencies, commitments and restrictions to the distribution of profits - Contingencies - Petrobras-
related proceedings and claims”.
7
Financial results
Interest Income
Net result on changes in FV of financial assets at FVPL
Impairment result on financial assets at FVTOCI
Finance income (*)
Finance cost
Net foreign exchange transactions results (**)
Foreign exchange derivatives contracts results (***)
Other (****)
Other financial results
Net financial results
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
2020
86,112
(6,092)
-
80,020
(45,940)
15,654
(25,666)
(30,108)
(40,120)
(6,040)
38,048
-
-
38,048
(23,677)
17,287
(7,966)
(1,026)
8,295
22,666
21,625
-
(3,238)
18,387
(27,014)
(74,422)
19,644
(1,590)
(56,368)
(64,995)
(*) Finance Income:
In 2022, 2021 and 2020 includes $33 million, $3.3 million and $6.5 million of interest related to instruments carried at FVPL, respectively.
In 2022 also includes a realized loss of $10.5 million related to the change in FV of certain financial instruments obtained in an operation of
settlement of trade receivables.
In 2021 also includes $18 million of non-financial interest related to PIS and COFINS taxes recovery in Brazilian subsidiaries. For more information,
see note 6 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
(**) Net foreign exchange transactions results:
In 2022 mainly includes result from the Argentine peso and Japanese yen depreciation against the U.S. dollar on Argentine peso and Japanese
yen denominated trade, financial, social, and fiscal payables at subsidiaries with functional currency U.S. dollar, together with the result from
Euro depreciation against the U.S. dollar on Euro denominated intercompany liabilities in subsidiaries with functional currency U.S. dollar, largely
offset by an increase in currency translation adjustment reserve from an Italian subsidiary.
In 2021 mainly includes the result from Euro depreciation against the U.S. dollar on Euro denominated intercompany liabilities in subsidiaries
with functional currency U.S. dollar, largely offset by an increase in currency translation adjustment reserve from an Italian subsidiary, together
with the result from the Argentine peso and Japanese yen depreciation against the U.S. dollar on Argentine peso and Japanese yen denominated
trade, financial, social, and fiscal payables at subsidiaries with functional currency U.S. dollar.
167
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
In 2020 mainly includes the negative impact from Euro appreciation against the U.S. dollar on Euro denominated intercompany liabilities in
subsidiaries with functional currency U.S. dollar, largely offset by the currency translation adjustment reserve from our Italian subsidiary, together
with the negative impact from Brazilian Real depreciation against the U.S. dollar on U.S. dollar denominated intercompany liabilities in subsidiaries
with functional currency Brazilian Real, largely offset by the currency translation adjustment reserve from our Brazilian subsidiaries. Also includes
the negative result from the Mexican peso depreciation against the U.S. dollar on peso denominated trade, social, fiscal and financial positions
at Mexican subsidiaries with functional currency U.S. dollar.
(***) Foreign exchange derivatives contracts results:
In 2022 includes mainly losses on derivatives covering net receivables in Brazilian real and net liabilities in Euro and Japanese yen.
In 2021 includes mainly losses on derivatives covering net liabilities in Euro and Japanese yen, partially offset by gains on derivatives covering net
receivables in Brazilian real.
In 2020 includes mainly gain on derivatives covering net receivables in Mexican peso, Brazilian real and Canadian dollar and net payables in
Euro.
(****) Other:
In 2022 includes a loss of $29.8 million related to the transfer of Argentine sovereign bonds paid as dividend in kind from an Argentinian
subsidiary to its shareholders. For more information see note 28.
8
Income tax
Current tax
Deferred tax
Tax charge
2022
Year ended December 31,
2021
(589,706)
(27,530)
(617,236)
(215,467)
26,019
(189,448)
2020
(121,048)
97,898
(23,150)
The tax on Tenaris’s income before tax differs from the theoretical amount that would arise using the tax rate in
each country as follows:
Income (loss) before income tax
Less impairment charges (non-deductible)
Income before income tax without impairment charges
Tax calculated at the tax rate in each country
Effect of currency translation on tax base
Changes in the tax rates
Utilization of previously unrecognized tax losses
Tax revaluation, withholding tax and others
Tax charges
2022
3,165,937
3,165,937
Year ended December 31,
2021
1,242,766
57,075
1,299,841
-
(705,727)
(187,186)
(3,422)
29,560
249,539
(617,236)
(209,765)
(76,043)
(29,881)
966
125,275
(189,448)
2020
(619,267)
622,402
3,135
21,052
(72,936)
(958)
98
29,594
(23,150)
Effect of currency translation on tax base, Tenaris applies the liability method to recognize deferred income tax on
temporary differences between the tax bases of assets / liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial
statements. By application of this method, Tenaris recognizes gains and losses on deferred income tax due to the
effect of the change in the value on the tax bases in subsidiaries (mainly Argentina and Mexico), which have a
functional currency different than their local currency. These gains and losses are required by IFRS even though the
revalued / devalued tax bases of the relevant assets will not result in any deduction / obligation for tax purposes in
future periods.
Changes in the tax rates includes mainly the effect of the increase in the corporate income tax rate in Argentina
from 25% to 35% for fiscal years starting January 1, 2021.
Tax revaluation, withholding tax and others, includes a net tax income of $250 million, $113 million and $61 million
for 2022, 2021 and 2020 respectively related to the tax revaluation regimes in Argentina and Mexico. It also includes
a charge of $21 million, $23 million and $10 million for 2022, 2021 and 2020 respectively related to withholding
taxes for intra-group international operations.
168
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
9 Dividends distribution
On November 3, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the payment of an interim dividend of $0.17
per share ($0.34 per ADS), or approximately $201 million, paid on November 23, 2022, with an ex-dividend date
of November 21, 2022.
On May 3, 2022, the Company’s Shareholders approved an annual dividend in the amount of $0.41 per share
($0.82 per ADS). The amount approved included the interim dividend previously paid in November 24, 2021 in the
amount of $0.13 per share ($0.26 per ADS). The balance, amounting to $0.28 per share ($0.56 per ADS), was paid
on May 25, 2022, for an amount of approximately $331 million. In the aggregate, the interim dividend paid in
November 2021 and the balance paid in May 2022 amounted to approximately $484 million.
On May 3, 2021, the Company’s Shareholders approved an annual dividend in the amount of $0.21 per share
($0.42 per ADS). The amount approved included the interim dividend previously paid in November 25, 2020 in the
amount of $0.07 per share ($0.14 per ADS). The balance, amounting to $0.14 per share ($0.28 per ADS), was paid
on May 26, 2021, for an amount of approximately $165 million. In the aggregate, the interim dividend paid in
November 2020 and the balance paid in May 2021 amounted to approximately $248 million.
10 Property, plant and equipment, net
Year ended December 31, 2022
Cost
Values at the beginning of the year
Currency translation adjustment
Increase due to business combinations (*)
Additions
Transfers / Reclassifications
Disposals / Consumptions
Values at the end of the year
Land and
civil
buildings
Industrial
buildings,
plant and
production
equipment
Vehicles,
furniture
and
fixtures
830,104 13,064,541
(71,347)
(1,601)
420,930
(1,838)
-
-
-
-
2,271
184,915
9,829
(22,569)
(322,886)
815,763 12,857,494
Depreciation and impairment
Accumulated at the beginning of the year
Currency translation adjustment
Depreciation charge
Impairment charge (See note 5)
Transfers / Reclassifications
Disposals / Consumptions
Accumulated at the end of the year
At December 31, 2022
139,941
(289)
13,577
-
(2)
(955)
152,272
663,491
8,199,724
(51,283)
432,648
75,722
(21,506)
(321,334)
8,313,971
4,543,523
Work in
progress
Spare
parts and
equipment
Total
147,429
376
187
334,912
(227,153)
(3,372)
252,379
-
(174)
59,522 14,522,526
(74,584)
187
346,067
(16,188)
(394,361)
55,526 14,383,647
8,150
-
(11,972)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
252,379
4,421
130
20,485
-
-
(4,421)
20,615
34,911
8,697,725
(53,198)
487,732
76,043
(21,723)
(359,195)
8,827,384
5,556,263
734
16,221
(33,562)
402,485
353,639
(1,756)
21,022
321
(215)
(32,485)
340,526
61,959
(*) Related to Parques Eólicos de la Buena Ventura S.A. acquisition, for more information see note 33 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
169
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Year ended December 31, 2021
Cost
Values at the beginning of the year
Currency translation adjustment
Additions
Transfers / Reclassifications
Decrease due to sale of subsidiaries (*)
Disposals / Consumptions
Values at the end of the year
Land and
civil
buildings
Industrial
buildings,
plant and
production
equipment
Vehicles,
furniture
and
fixtures
Work in
progress
Spare
parts and
equipment
Total
839,584 13,079,545
(138,839)
15,238
148,037
(4,310)
(35,130)
830,104 13,064,541
(5,084)
8
2,448
(200)
(6,652)
414,757
(5,042)
1,171
17,688
(62)
(7,582)
420,930
102,226
(365)
192,470
(146,752)
-
(150)
147,429
(569)
4,830
61,893 14,498,005
(149,899)
213,717
21,421
(4,572)
(6,632)
(56,146)
59,522 14,522,526
-
-
Depreciation and impairment
Accumulated at the beginning of the year
Currency translation adjustment
Depreciation charge
Impairment charge (See note 5)
Decrease due to sale of subsidiaries (*)
Disposals / Consumptions
Accumulated at the end of the year
At December 31, 2021
132,458
(1,292)
9,736
-
-
(961)
139,941
690,163
7,830,120
(97,236)
440,316
51,470
(567)
(24,379)
8,199,724
4,864,817
342,246
(4,621)
21,715
780
(53)
(6,428)
353,639
67,291
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
147,429
(*) Related to Geneva sale. See note 6 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
- 8,304,824
(103,149)
-
471,767
-
56,671
(620)
(31,768)
8,697,725
5,824,801
-
-
4,421
4,421
55,101
See note 27 for a description of certain restricted assets with a carrying value of $56.2 million held in Saudi Arabia by the
Company’s subsidiary SSPC, in which Tenaris holds a 47.79%.
Property, plant and equipment include capitalized interests for net amounts at December 31, 2022 and 2021 of $30.4 million
and $32 million, respectively. There were no new interests capitalized during 2022 and 2021.
Government grants recognized as a reduction of property, plant and equipment were immaterial for the years 2022 and 2021.
The carrying amounts of assets pledged as security for current and non-current borrowings were immaterial for the years 2022
and 2021.
11
Intangible assets, net
Year ended December 31, 2022
Cost
Values at the beginning of the year
Currency translation adjustment
Increase due to business combinations (**)
Additions
Transfers / Reclassifications
Disposals (***)
Values at the end of the year
Amortization and impairment
Accumulated at the beginning of the
year
Currency translation adjustment
Amortization charge
Impairment charge (See note 5)
Disposals (***)
Accumulated at the end of the year
At December 31, 2022
Information
system
projects
Licenses,
patents and
trademarks (*)
Goodwill
Customer
relationships
Total
650,155
(2,626)
-
31,427
(5,535)
(58,947)
614,474
599,307
(2,496)
23,218
2
(58,912)
561,119
53,355
547,527
-
4,019
952
-
(1,507)
550,991
2,468,638
1,088
-
-
-
-
2,469,726
2,211,151
-
-
-
-
(449,109)
1,762,042
5,877,471
(1,538)
4,019
32,379
(5,535)
(509,563)
5,397,233
391,223
1,383,994
2,130,771
-
8,701
-
(1,507)
398,417
152,574
-
-
680
-
1,384,674
1,085,052
-
38,853
-
(449,109)
1,720,515
41,527
4,505,295
(2,496)
70,772
682
(509,528)
4,064,725
1,332,508
(*) Includes Proprietary Technology.
(**) Related to Parques Eólicos de la Buena Ventura S.A. acquisition, for more information see note 33 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
(***) Mainly related to fully depreciated assets following the deconsolidation of a Canadian subsidiary of the Company.
170
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Year ended December 31, 2021
Cost
Values at the beginning of the year
Currency translation adjustment
Additions
Transfers / Reclassifications
Disposals
Values at the end of the year
Amortization and impairment
Accumulated at the beginning of the
year
Currency translation adjustment
Amortization charge
Impairment charge (See note 5)
Disposals
Accumulated at the end of the year
At December 31, 2021
(*) Includes Proprietary Technology.
Information
system projects
Licenses,
patents and
trademarks (*)
Goodwill
Customer
relationships
Total
637,352
(6,466)
22,830
(2,902)
(659)
650,155
577,359
(6,014)
28,072
404
(514)
599,307
50,848
550,500
(151)
2,971
(4,637)
(1,156)
547,527
2,469,962
(1,324)
-
-
-
2,211,151
-
-
-
-
2,468,638
2,211,151
382,531
1,383,994
2,096,025
-
8,701
-
(9)
391,223
156,304
-
-
-
-
-
34,746
-
-
1,383,994
1,084,644
2,130,771
80,380
5,868,965
(7,941)
25,801
(7,539)
(1,815)
5,877,471
4,439,909
(6,014)
71,519
404
(523)
4,505,295
1,372,176
The geographical allocation of goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $939.2 million for North
America, $111 million for South America, $33 million for Middle East & Africa and $1.9 million for Europe.
The carrying amount of goodwill allocated by CGU, as of December 31, 2022, was as follows:
(all amounts in millions of U.S. dollars)
CGU
Hydril Acquisition
Other
Total
Tubes Segment
Tamsa (Hydril and other)
Siderca (Hydril and other)
Hydril
Other
Total
346
265
309
-
920
19
93
-
53
165
365
358
309
53
1,085
12 Right-of-use assets, net and lease liabilities
Right of use assets evolution
Year ended December 31, 2022
Cost
Opening net book amount
Currency translation adjustment
Additions
Transfers / Reclassifications
Disposals
At December 31, 2022
Depreciation
Accumulated at the beginning of the
year
Currency translation adjustment
Depreciation charge
Transfers / Reclassifications
Disposals
Accumulated at the end of the year
At December 31, 2022
Land and
Civil Buildings
Industrial
Buildings,
Plant and
Production
Equipment
Vehicles,
furniture and
fixtures
Others
Total
46,082
52
15,872
(5,166)
(13,270)
43,570
24,005
(9)
8,965
(3,974)
(10,054)
18,933
24,637
131,816
(414)
31,778
(1,317)
(36,186)
125,677
54,727
(139)
32,767
1,431
(35,992)
52,794
72,883
171
20,256
(417)
7,674
6,483
(3,705)
30,291
10,684
(251)
7,277
2,543
(3,211)
17,042
13,249
-
-
1,182
-
-
1,182
-
-
210
-
-
210
972
198,154
(779)
56,506
-
(53,161)
200,720
89,416
(399)
49,219
-
(49,257)
88,979
111,741
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Year ended December 31, 2021
Cost
Opening net book amount
Currency translation adjustment
Additions
Transfers / Reclassifications
Disposals (*)
At December 31, 2021
Depreciation
Accumulated at the beginning of the year
Currency translation adjustment
Depreciation charge
Transfers / Reclassifications
Disposals (*)
Accumulated at the end of the year
At December 31, 2021
Land and Civil
Buildings
Industrial
Buildings, Plant
and Production
Equipment
Vehicles,
furniture and
fixtures
Total
41,932
(187)
6,010
-
(1,673)
46,082
15,142
(37)
9,882
-
(982)
24,005
22,077
273,358
(592)
10,127
(274)
(150,803)
131,816
67,993
(177)
35,964
96
(49,149)
54,727
77,089
18,615
(560)
6,189
277
(4,265)
20,256
8,817
(260)
5,589
(93)
(3,369)
10,684
9,572
333,905
(1,339)
22,326
3
(156,741)
198,154
91,952
(474)
51,435
3
(53,500)
89,416
108,738
(*) Includes net disposals of $96.6 million related to NKKTubes lease agreement re-measurement due to joint venture termination.
Depreciation of right-of-use assets is mainly included in Tubes segment.
Lease liability evolution
Opening net book amount
Translation differences
Additions
Cancellations (*)
Repayments (**)
Interest accrued
At December 31,
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
117,285
(3,922)
56,459
(5,207)
(55,874)
3,436
112,177
257,343
(11,350)
22,261
(103,329)
(50,998)
3,358
117,285
(*) For 2021, includes $95.8 million related to NKKTubes lease agreement re-measurement due to joint venture termination.
(**) For 2022 includes repayments of $52.4 million in capital and $3.5 million of interest, and for 2021 includes repayments of $48.5 million in
capital and $2.5 million of interest.
As of December 2022, the amount of remaining payments with maturity less than 1 year, between 2 and 5 years
and more than 5 years is approximately 25.5%, 47.5% and 27%, respectively.
As of December 2021, the amount of remaining payments with maturity less than 1 year, between 2 and 5 years
and more than 5 years was approximately 29.5%, 33.6% and 36.9%, respectively.
Expenses related to short-term leases, leases of low value assets and variable leases (included in cost of sales and
selling, general and administrative expenses) were not material for the years 2022 and 2021.
172
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
13
Investments in non-consolidated companies
At the beginning of the year
Translation differences
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies
Impairment loss in non-consolidated companies (*)
Dividends and distributions declared (**)
Increase in equity reserves and others
At the end of the year
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
1,383,774
7,336
242,743
(34,041)
(64,189)
5,023
1,540,646
957,352
(11,085)
512,591
-
(78,926)
3,842
1,383,774
(*) Includes an impairment of $19.1 million related to the investment in Usiminas and $14.9 million related to the joint venture with PAO Severstal
(“Severstal”). For more information see note 36.
(**) Related to Ternium and Usiminas. During 2022 and 2021 $66.2 million and $75.9 million respectively were collected.
The principal non-consolidated companies are:
% ownership at December 31,
Book value at December 31,
Company
a) Ternium (*)
b) Usiminas (**)
c) Techgen
d) Global Pipe Company
Others
Country of incorporation
Luxembourg
Brazil
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
2022
11.46%
3.07%
22.00%
35.00%
2021
11.46%
3.07%
22.00%
35.00%
2022
1,363,607
109,534
41,506
23,022
2,977
1,540,646
2021
1,210,206
103,106
29,397
21,523
19,542
1,383,774
(*) Including treasury shares.
(**) At December 31, 2022 and 2021 the voting rights were 5.19%.
a) Ternium
Ternium is a steel producer with production facilities in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, the Southern United
States and Central America and is one of Tenaris’s main suppliers of round steel bars and flat steel products for its
pipes business.
At December 31, 2022, the closing price of Ternium’s ADSs as quoted on the New York Stock Exchange was $30.56
per ADS, giving Tenaris’s ownership stake a market value of approximately $702 million. At December 31, 2022,
the carrying value of Tenaris’s ownership stake in Ternium, based on Ternium’s IFRS Financial Statements, was
approximately $1,363.6 million. The Company reviews its participation in Ternium whenever events or
circumstances indicate that the asset’s carrying amount may not be recoverable. As of December 31, 2022, the
Company concluded that the carrying amount does not exceed the recoverable value of the investment.
Summarized selected financial information of Ternium, including the aggregated amounts of assets, liabilities,
revenues and profit or loss is as follows:
Non-current assets
Current assets
Total assets
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Total liabilities
Total equity
Non-controlling interests
Revenues
Gross profit
Net income for the year attributable to owners of the parent
173
Ternium
2022
8,647,510
8,844,038
17,491,548
1,506,325
2,216,832
3,723,157
13,768,391
1,922,434
16,414,466
3,927,184
1,767,516
2021
8,491,363
8,606,544
17,097,907
1,649,105
3,213,764
4,862,869
12,235,038
1,700,019
16,090,744
6,195,674
3,825,068
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
b) Usiminas
Usiminas is a Brazilian producer of high quality flat steel products used in the energy, automotive and other
industries.
As of December 31, 2022, the closing price of the Usiminas’ ordinary and preferred shares, as quoted on the B3 -
Brasil Bolsa Balcão S.A, was BRL7.41 ($1.42) and BRL7.16 ($1.37), respectively, giving Tenaris’s ownership stake a
market value of approximately $53.6 million. As of that date, the carrying value of Tenaris’s ownership stake in
Usiminas was approximately $109.5 million.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company conducted an impairment test and - mainly due to the lower
expectations of steel demand and market steel prices, together with a worsened global macroeconomic situation
that derived in the increase in discount rates - wrote down its investment in Usiminas by $19.1 million. The value-
in-use was used to determine the recoverable value. Value-in-use was calculated discounting the estimated cash
flows over a five-year period based on forecasts approved by management. For the subsequent years beyond the
five-year period, a terminal value was calculated based on perpetuity considering a nominal growth rate of 2%. The
discount rate used for such test was 13.5% and is based on the respective WACC, which is considered to be a good
indicator of capital cost. The main factors that could result in additional impairment charges in future periods would
be an increase of the discount rate, or a deterioration of the macroeconomic situation, steel demand and prices.
Management has considered and assessed reasonably possible changes in the key assumptions and has not
identified any instances that could give rise to an additional material impairment charge over its investment in
Usiminas.
Summarized selected financial information of Usiminas, including the aggregated amounts of assets, liabilities,
revenues and profit or loss is as follows:
Non-current assets
Current assets
Total assets
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Total liabilities
Total equity
Non-controlling interests
Revenues
Gross profit
Net income for the year attributable to owners of the parent
c) Techgen
Usiminas
2022
2021
3,764,453
3,901,844
7,666,297
1,671,249
1,033,524
2,704,773
4,961,524
523,741
6,296,964
1,110,439
319,979
3,491,103
3,583,814
7,074,917
1,575,321
1,134,663
2,709,984
4,364,933
467,551
6,269,569
2,101,336
1,687,682
Techgen is a Mexican company that operates a natural gas-fired combined cycle electric power plant in the Pesquería
area of the State of Nuevo León, Mexico, with a power capacity of 900 megawatts. As of December 31, 2022,
Tenaris held 22% of Techgen’s share capital, and its affiliates, Ternium and Tecpetrol (both controlled by San
Faustin), held 48% and 30% respectively. As of December 31, 2022, the carrying value of Tenaris’s ownership stake
in Techgen was approximately $41.5 million.
Techgen entered into certain transportation capacity agreements, equipment and other services related to the
equipment, and an agreement for the purchase of clean energy certificates. As of December 31, 2022, Tenaris’s
exposure under these agreements amounted to $42.5 million, $0.9 million and $17.2 million respectively.
Techgen’s sponsors granted certain subordinated loans to Techgen. As of December 31, 2022, the aggregate
outstanding principal amount under these subordinated loans was $264.2 million, of which $58.1 million
correspond to Tenaris’s contribution.
On February 13, 2019, Techgen entered into a $640 million syndicated loan agreement with several banks to
refinance an existing loan, resulting in the release of certain corporate guarantees previously issued by Techgen’s
shareholders to secure the replaced facility.
174
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
The existing syndicated loan agreement is “non-recourse” on the sponsors. Techgen’s obligations thereunder are
guaranteed by a Mexican security trust (covering shares, assets, accounts and contract rights), account pledges and
certain direct agreements –customary for these type of transactions–. The commercial terms and conditions
governing the purchase by the Company’s Mexican subsidiary, Tamsa, of 22% of the energy generated by Techgen
remain substantially unchanged.
Under the loan agreement, Techgen is committed to maintain a debt service reserve account covering debt service
becoming due during two consecutive quarters; such account is funded by stand-by letters of credit issued for the
account of Techgen’s sponsors in proportion to their respective participations in Techgen. Accordingly, the
Company applied for stand-by letters of credit covering 22% of the debt service coverage ratio, which as of
December 31, 2022, amounted to $10.3 million.
d) GPC
GPC is a Saudi-German joint venture, established in 2010 and located in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, which manufactures
LSAW pipes. Tenaris, through its subsidiary SSPC, currently owns 35% of the share capital of GPC. As of December
31, 2022, the carrying value of Tenaris’s ownership stake in GPC was approximately $23 million.
SSPC and the other three owners of GPC have issued corporate guarantees to secure repayment of loan agreements
entered into by GPC, with the Saudi Investment Development Fund, the Saudi British Bank, the National Commercial
Bank and Banque Saudi Fransi to finance GPC’s capital expenditures and working capital. As of December 31, 2022,
SSPC’s exposure under the guarantees amounted to $84 million.
In December 2022, EEW, a German company that owns another 35% interest in GPC, expressed its intention to
sell its entire interest in GPC for a cash amount of $9.9 million and a release of EEW’s corporate guarantees with
respect to GPC’s debt. SSPC and another shareholder that owns a 20% interest in GPC exercised their respective
rights of first refusal. Each such acquisition is subject to customary conditions, including competition clearance and
bank consents. If both acquisitions are consummated, SSPC will acquire a 22.3% additional interest in GPC (thus
totaling a 57.3% interest) and will assume a portion of EEW’s corporate guarantees (so that SSPC’s exposure under
the guarantees will increase to $137.5 million based on debt amounts as of December 31, 2022).
14 Receivables – non current
Employee advances and loans
Tax credits (*)
Receivables from related parties
Legal deposits
Advances to suppliers and other advances
Receivable Venezuelan subsidiaries
Others
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
11,908
27,333
67,921
9,394
28,779
48,659
17,726
211,720
8,117
53,210
61,841
9,041
9,878
48,659
15,142
205,888
(*) As of December 31, 2022 and 2021 respectively, included approximately $8 million and $36 million related to PIS and COFINS (Federal Social
Contributions on Gross Revenues) tax recovery on Brazilian subsidiaries.
15
Inventories, net
Finished goods
Goods in process
Raw materials
Supplies
Goods in transit
Allowance for obsolescence, see note 24 (i)
175
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
1,592,706
936,555
606,977
542,636
530,721
4,209,595
(222,666)
3,986,929
1,113,011
707,665
358,552
485,815
253,324
2,918,367
(245,774)
2,672,593
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
16 Receivables and prepayments, net
Prepaid expenses and other receivables
Government entities
Employee advances and loans
Advances to suppliers and other advances
Government tax refunds on exports
Receivables from related parties
Others
Allowance for other doubtful accounts, see note 24 (i)
17 Current tax assets and liabilities
Current tax assets
Income tax assets
V.A.T. credits
Other prepaid taxes
Current tax liabilities
Income tax liabilities
V.A.T. liabilities
Other taxes
18 Trade receivables, net
Current accounts
Receivables from related parties
Allowance for doubtful accounts, see note 24 (i)
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
47,419
18,121
10,701
41,549
8,898
19,184
41,418
187,290
(3,479)
183,811
38,080
2,363
5,974
17,225
8,419
5,919
21,502
99,482
(3,206)
96,276
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
24,812
218,009
315
243,136
16,394
176,202
425
193,021
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
280,469
17,228
78,543
376,240
73,352
12,955
57,179
143,486
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
2,479,035
60,400
2,539,435
(45,495)
2,493,940
1,313,934
32,258
1,346,192
(47,120)
1,299,072
The following table sets forth details of the aging of trade receivables:
At December 31, 2022
Trade
Receivables
Not Due
Past due
1 - 180 days
> 180 days
Guaranteed
Not guaranteed
Guaranteed and not guaranteed
Expected loss rate
Allowances for doubtful accounts
Nominative allowances for doubtful accounts
Net Value
265,898
2,273,537
2,539,435
0.06%
(1,657)
(43,838)
2,493,940
237,784
1,756,707
1,994,491
0.03%
(654)
-
1,993,837
27,431
465,423
492,854
0.18%
(920)
(1,541)
490,393
683
51,407
52,090
0.77%
(83)
(42,297)
9,710
176
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
At December 31, 2021
Trade
Receivables
Not Due
Past due
1 - 180 days
> 180 days
Guaranteed
Not guaranteed
Guaranteed and not guaranteed
Expected loss rate
Allowances for doubtful accounts
Nominative allowances for doubtful accounts
Net Value
195,848
1,150,344
1,346,192
0.06%
(833)
(46,287)
1,299,072
185,238
951,356
1,136,594
0.04%
(401)
-
1,136,193
9,894
148,412
158,306
0.20%
(367)
(1,391)
156,548
716
50,576
51,292
0.84%
(65)
(44,896)
6,331
Trade receivables are mainly denominated in U.S. dollars.
19 Cash and cash equivalents and other investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at banks
Liquidity funds
Short-term investments
Other investments - current
Fixed income (time-deposit, zero coupon bonds, commercial papers)
Bonds and other fixed income
Fund investments
Other investments - non-current
Bonds and other fixed income
Others
20 Borrowings
Non-current
Bank borrowings
Costs of issue of debt
Current
Bank borrowings
Bank overdrafts
Costs of issue of debt
Total Borrowings
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
149,424
422,859
519,244
1,091,527
196,152
211,953
30,343
438,448
113,574
6,328
119,902
167,455
105,697
44,975
318,127
239,742
158,107
-
397,849
312,619
7,635
320,254
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
46,433
-
46,433
682,255
94
(20)
682,329
728,762
111,452
(20)
111,432
219,566
60
(125)
219,501
330,933
The maturity of borrowings is as follows:
At December 31, 2022
1 year or less
1 - 2 years
2 – 3 years
Over 3 years
Total
Borrowings
Total borrowings
Interest to be accrued (*)
Total
682,329
682,329
26,153
708,482
(*) Includes the effect of hedge accounting.
41,933
41,933
821
42,754
177
3,000
3,000
64
3,064
1,500
1,500
8
1,508
728,762
728,762
27,046
755,808
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
At December 31, 2021
1 year or less
1 - 2 years
2 – 3 years
Over 3 years
Total
Borrowings
Total borrowings
Interest to be accrued (*)
Total
219,501
219,501
2,465
221,966
107,438
107,438
560
107,998
3,994
3,994
13
4,007
-
-
-
-
330,933
330,933
3,038
333,971
(*) Includes the effect of hedge accounting.
Significant borrowings include:
In millions of U.S. dollars
Disbursement date
2022
2022
2022
2020
2022
Borrower
Tamsa
Maverick
Tubos del Caribe
Tamsa
Siderca
Type
Bilateral
Bilateral
Bilateral
Bilateral
Bilateral
Final maturity
Outstanding
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
100
100
90
80
55
As of December 31, 2022, Tenaris was in compliance with all of its covenants.
The weighted average interest rates before tax shown below were calculated using the rates set for each instrument
in its corresponding currency as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, considering hedge accounting where applicable.
Total borrowings
Breakdown of long-term borrowings by currency and rate is as follows:
2022
2021
9.45%
2.09%
Non-current borrowings
Currency
USD
SAR
SAR
Total non-current borrowings
Interest rates
Variable
Fixed
Variable
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
20,000
18,933
7,500
46,433
99,587
11,845
-
111,432
Breakdown of short-term borrowings by currency and rate is as follows:
Current borrowings
Currency
USD
USD
EUR
EUR
MXN
ARS
SAR
SAR
Total current borrowings
Interest rates
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
200,350
206,336
-
26,829
141,802
74,025
3,023
29,964
682,329
17,015
-
1,273
1,706
141,861
8,947
26,022
22,677
219,501
Variable
Fixed
Variable
Fixed
Fixed
Fixed
Variable
Fixed
178
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Borrowings evolution
At the beginning of the year
Translation differences
Proceeds and repayments, net
Interests accrued less payments
Reclassifications
Increase due to business combinations (*)
Overdrafts variation
At the end of the year
Year ended December 31, 2022
Non current
Current
111,432
(18)
49,948
158
(115,087)
-
-
46,433
219,501
(28,705)
371,500
4,774
115,087
138
34
682,329
(*) Related to Parques Eólicos de la Buena Ventura S.A. acquisition, for more information see note 33 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
21 Deferred tax assets and liabilities
Deferred income taxes are calculated in full on temporary differences under the liability method using the tax rate
of each country.
The evolution of deferred tax assets and liabilities during the year is as follows:
Deferred tax liabilities
At the beginning of the year
Translation differences
Charged to other comprehensive income
Income statement (credit) / charge
At December 31, 2022
At the beginning of the year
Translation differences
Decrease due to sale of subsidiaries (*)
Charged to other comprehensive income
Income statement (credit) / charge
At December 31, 2021
Deferred tax assets
Fixed assets
Inventories
Intangible assets
and other
Total
669,830
(64)
-
(94,099)
575,667
27,508
15
-
16,009
43,532
104,346
600
1,719
7,877
114,542
801,684
551
1,719
(70,213)
733,741
Fixed assets
Inventories
Intangible assets
and other
Total
702,415
(461)
(637)
-
(31,487)
669,830
15,255
-
-
-
12,253
27,508
125,793
(2,059)
-
4,061
(23,449)
104,346
843,463
(2,520)
(637)
4,061
(42,683)
801,684
Provisions
and
allowances
Inventories
Tax losses
Other
Total
At the beginning of the year
Translation differences
Charged to other comprehensive income
Income statement charge / (credit)
At December 31, 2022
(25,083)
(345)
-
(389)
(25,817)
(85,037)
114
-
(95,229)
(180,152)
(485,763)
747
-
174,427
(310,589)
(176,627)
(245)
954
18,934
(156,984)
(772,510)
271
954
97,743
(673,542)
At the beginning of the year
Translation differences
Decrease due to sale of subsidiaries (*)
Charged to other comprehensive income
Income statement charge / (credit)
At December 31, 2021
Provisions
and
allowances
(21,208)
506
-
-
(4,381)
(25,083)
Inventories
Tax losses
Other
Total
(85,937)
606
93
-
201
(85,037)
(480,149)
80
-
-
(5,694)
(485,763)
(206,958)
1,195
11
2,587
26,538
(176,627)
(794,252)
2,387
104
2,587
16,664
(772,510)
(*) Related to Geneva sale. See note 6 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
179
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Deferred tax assets related to taxable losses of Tenaris subsidiaries are recognized to the extent it is considered
probable that future taxable profits will be available, against which such losses can be utilized in the foreseeable
future. This amount includes $300 million related to U.S. subsidiaries mainly due to the recognition of accelerated
fiscal depreciations, as well as the amounts related to the acquisition of IPSCO in 2020. The remaining balance
mainly corresponds to Tenaris’s Saudi Arabian subsidiaries. These subsidiaries have incurred in fiscal losses in the
past one or two years. Tenaris has concluded that these deferred tax assets will be recoverable based on the business
plans and budgets.
Approximately 100% of the recognized tax losses have an expiration date in more than 5 years or do not expire.
As of December 31, 2022, the net unrecognized deferred tax assets amounted to $120.4 million. Unrecognized tax
credits with expiration dates in less than 1 year, between 2 and 5 years and more than 5 years or without expiration
date are approximately 8%, 4% and 88% respectively.
The estimated recovery analysis of deferred tax assets and settlement of deferred tax liabilities, which takes into
consideration management assumptions and estimates, is as follows:
Deferred tax assets to be recovered after 12 months
Deferred tax liabilities to be settled after 12 months
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
(171,717)
688,124
(611,552)
782,128
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when (1) there is a legally enforceable right to set-off current
tax assets against current tax liabilities and (2) when the deferred income taxes relate to the same fiscal authority
on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where there is an intention to settle the balances on
a net basis. The following amounts, determined after appropriate set-off, are shown in the Consolidated Statement
of Financial Position:
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities
The movement in the net deferred income tax liability account is as follows:
At the beginning of the year
Translation differences
Decrease due to sale of subsidiaries
Charged to other comprehensive income
Income statement charge / (credit)
At the end of the year
22 Other liabilities
(i)
Other liabilities – Non current
Post-employment benefits
Other long-term benefits
Miscellaneous
180
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
(208,870)
269,069
60,199
(245,547)
274,721
29,174
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
29,174
822
-
2,673
27,530
60,199
49,211
(133)
(533)
6,648
(26,019)
29,174
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
108,936
71,446
49,760
230,142
111,904
71,345
48,432
231,681
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Post-employment benefits
Unfunded
Funded
Unfunded
Values at the beginning of the year
Current service cost
Interest cost
Curtailments and settlements
Remeasurements (*)
Translation differences
Benefits paid from the plan
Reclassified to current liabilities
Other
At the end of the year
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
103,822
5,114
108,936
103,841
8,063
111,904
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
103,841
6,810
7,610
(64)
(4,228)
(5,657)
(5,111)
(461)
1,082
103,822
115,774
5,728
5,997
(422)
3,174
(3,716)
(13,539)
(8,884)
(271)
103,841
(*) For 2022 a gain of $0.1 million is attributable to demographic assumptions and a gain of $4.1 million to financial assumptions.
For 2021 a loss of $0.7 million is attributable to demographic assumptions and a loss of $2.5 million to financial assumptions.
The actuarial assumptions for the most relevant plans were as follows:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
4% - 7%
2% - 3%
1% - 7%
0% - 3%
As of December 31, 2022, an increase / (decrease) of 1% in the discount rate assumption of the main plans would
have generated a (decrease) / increase on the defined benefit obligation of $5.2 million and $5.9 million respectively,
and an increase / (decrease) of 1% in the rate of compensation assumption of the main plans would have generated
an increase / (decrease) impact on the defined benefit obligation of $3.2 million and $2.9 million respectively. The
above sensitivity analyses are based on a change in discount rate and rate of compensation while holding all other
assumptions constant. In practice, this is unlikely to occur, and changes in some of the assumptions may be
correlated.
Funded
The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position for the current annual period and the previous annual
period are as follows:
Present value of funded obligations
Fair value of plan assets
Asset (*)
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
116,617
(126,842)
(10,225)
159,528
(160,504)
(976)
(*) In 2022 and 2021, $14.6 million and $9 million corresponding to plans with surplus balances that were reclassified within other non-current
assets, respectively.
181
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
The movement in the present value of funded obligations is as follows:
At the beginning of the year
Translation differences
Current service cost
Interest cost
Remeasurements (*)
Benefits paid
At the end of the year
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
159,528
(6,635)
154
4,293
(30,349)
(10,374)
116,617
176,309
356
222
4,190
(7,019)
(14,530)
159,528
(*) For 2022 a gain of $4.8 million is attributable to demographic assumptions and a gain of $25.6 million to financial assumptions.
For 2021 a gain of $0.4 million is attributable to demographic assumptions and a gain of $6.6 million to financial assumptions.
The movement in the fair value of plan assets is as follows:
At the beginning of the year
Translation differences
Return on plan assets
Remeasurements
Contributions paid to the plan
Benefits paid from the plan
Other
At the end of the year
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
(157,335)
(160,504)
(250)
6,639
(3,793)
(4,319)
(10,817)
20,987
(3,338)
(435)
14,530
10,374
416
499
(160,504)
(126,842)
The major categories of plan assets as a percentage of total plan assets are as follows:
Equity instruments
Debt instruments
Others
The actuarial assumptions for the most relevant plans were as follows:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
28.8%
67.2%
4.0%
49.2%
46.7%
4.1%
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
2% - 3%
3% - 5%
0% - 3%
0% - 3%
The expected return on plan assets is determined by considering the expected returns available on the assets
underlying the current investment policy. Expected return on plan assets is determined based on long-term,
prospective rates of return as of the end of the reporting period.
As of December 31, 2022, an increase / (decrease) of 1% in the discount rate assumption of the main plans would
have generated a (decrease) / increase on the defined benefit obligation of $10.3 million and $11.9 million
respectively, and an increase / (decrease) of 1% in the compensation rate assumption of the main plans would have
generated an increase / (decrease) on the defined benefit obligation of $0.7 million and $0.7 million respectively.
The above sensitivity analyses are based on a change in discount rate and rate of compensation while holding all
other assumptions constant. In practice, this is unlikely to occur, and changes in some of the assumptions may be
correlated.
There are no expected employer contributions for the year 2023.
The methods and types of assumptions used in preparing the sensitivity analyses did not change compared to the
previous period.
182
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
(ii)
Other liabilities – Current
Payroll and social security payable
Miscellaneous
23
Non-current allowances and provisions
Liabilities
Values at the beginning of the year
Translation differences
Additional allowance
Reclassifications
Used and other movements
Values at the end of the year
24
(i)
Current allowances and provisions
Deducted from assets
Year ended December 31, 2022
Values at the beginning of the year
Translation differences
(Additional) / reversal allowances
Used
At December 31, 2022
Year ended December 31, 2021
Values at the beginning of the year
Translation differences
Decrease due to sale of subsidiaries (*)
(Additional) / reversal allowances
Used
At December 31, 2021
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
224,630
35,984
260,614
174,794
28,931
203,725
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
83,556
357
11,102
2,229
882
98,126
73,218
(2,476)
13,896
4,014
(5,096)
83,556
Allowance for
doubtful accounts -
Trade receivables
Allowance for other
doubtful accounts -
Other receivables
Allowance for
inventory
obsolescence
(47,120)
(12)
223
1,414
(45,495)
(3,206)
68
(346)
5
(3,479)
(245,774)
(405)
(24,901)
48,414
(222,666)
Allowance for
doubtful accounts -
Trade receivables
Allowance for other
doubtful accounts -
Other receivables
Allowance for
inventory
obsolescence
(53,676)
111
2
4,297
2,146
(47,120)
(3,917)
227
10
379
95
(3,206)
(263,635)
1,877
405
(23,296)
38,875
(245,774)
(*) Related to Geneva sale. See note 6 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
(ii) Liabilities
Year ended December 31, 2022
Sales risks
Other claims and
contingencies (*)
Total
Values at the beginning of the year
Translation differences
Additional provisions
Reclassifications
Used
At December 31, 2022
1,468
(160)
5,315
-
(3,437)
3,186
7,854
(97)
4,189
(2,229)
(1,718)
7,999
9,322
(257)
9,504
(2,229)
(5,155)
11,185
183
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Year ended December 31, 2021
Values at the beginning of the year
Translation differences
Additional provisions
Reclassifications
Used
At December 31, 2021
Sales risks
Other claims and
contingencies (*)
Total
1,795
(3)
3,506
-
(3,830)
1,468
10,484
(736)
7,596
(4,014)
(5,476)
7,854
12,279
(739)
11,102
(4,014)
(9,306)
9,322
(*) Other claims and contingencies mainly include lawsuits and other legal proceedings, including employee, tax and environmental-related claims.
25 Derivative financial instruments
Net fair values of derivative financial instruments
The net fair values of derivative financial instruments, in accordance with IFRS 13, are:
Derivatives hedging borrowings and investments
Other derivatives
Contracts with positive fair values
Derivatives hedging borrowings and investments
Other derivatives
Contracts with negative fair values
Total
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
6,480
24,325
30,805
-
(7,127)
(7,127)
23,678
2,472
8,843
11,315
(147)
(11,181)
(11,328)
(13)
Foreign exchange and commodities derivative contracts and hedge accounting
Tenaris applies hedge accounting to certain cash flow hedges of highly probable forecast transactions. The net fair
values of exchange rate derivatives and those derivatives that were designated for hedge accounting as of December
31, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:
Purchase currency
Sell currency
MXN
USD
EUR
USD
JPY
USD
USD
USD
USD
USD
BRL
Others
Total
USD
MXN
USD
EUR
USD
BRL
KWD
CAD
GBP
CNY
USD
Term
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
Fair Value
Hedge Accounting Reserve
2022
2021
2022
2021
6,571
-
1,866
20,783
-
(2,490)
(129)
404
(11)
(242)
223
63
27,038
1,444
(838)
(7,670)
9,092
(269)
(1,030)
-
(246)
(55)
(130)
(238)
(40)
20
(67)
-
(2,786)
23,935
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
21,085
(93)
-
(7,430)
8,258
557
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,292
Purchase Commodity
Term
Houston Ship Channel Gas
LME Scrap
Iron Ore
Electric Energy
TTF Gas
Total
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
Fair Value
Hedge Accounting Reserve
2022
2021
2022
2021
(814)
29
12
(519)
(2,068)
(3,360)
(33)
-
-
-
-
(33)
(814)
(3,148)
(1,274)
(519)
(2,207)
(7,963)
(33)
-
-
-
-
(33)
184
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Following is a summary of the hedge reserve evolution:
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Equity
Reserve
Dec-2020
Movements
2021
Equity
Reserve
Dec-2021
Movements
2022
Equity
Reserve
Dec-2022
Foreign Exchange & Commodities
Total Cash flow Hedge
(4,771)
(4,771)
6,030
6,030
1,259
1,259
11,863
11,863
13,122
13,122
Tenaris estimates that the cash flow hedge reserve corresponding to derivatives instruments at December 31, 2022
will be recycled to the Consolidated Income Statement during 2023. For information on hedge accounting reserve,
see section III.D to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
26 Contingencies, commitments and restrictions on the distribution of profits
(i)
Contingencies
Tenaris is from time to time subject to various claims, lawsuits and other legal proceedings, including customer,
employee, tax and environmental-related claims, in which third parties are seeking payment for alleged damages,
reimbursement for losses, or indemnity. Management with the assistance of legal counsel periodically reviews the
status of each significant matter and assesses potential financial exposure.
Some of these claims, lawsuits and other legal proceedings involve highly complex issues, and often these issues
are subject to substantial uncertainties and, therefore, the probability of loss and an estimation of damages are
difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, with respect to a large portion of such claims, lawsuits and other legal
proceedings, the Company is unable to make a reliable estimate of the expected financial effect that will result from
ultimate resolution of the proceeding. In those cases, the Company has not accrued a provision for the potential
outcome of these cases.
If a potential loss from a claim, lawsuit or other proceeding is considered probable and the amount can be
reasonably estimated, a provision is recorded. Accruals for loss contingencies reflect a reasonable estimate of the
losses to be incurred based on information available to management as of the date of preparation of the financial
statements and take into consideration litigation and settlement strategies. In a limited number of ongoing cases,
the Company was able to make a reliable estimate of the expected loss or range of probable loss and, depending
on the likelihood of occurrence, in some of such cases has accrued a provision for such loss but believes that
publication of this information on a case-by-case basis would seriously prejudice the Tenaris’s position in the
ongoing legal proceedings or in any related settlement discussions. Accordingly, in these cases, the Company has
disclosed information with respect to the nature of the contingency but has not disclosed its estimate of the range
of potential loss.
The Company believes that the aggregate provisions recorded for potential losses in these Consolidated Financial
Statements are adequate based upon currently available information. However, if management’s estimates prove
incorrect, current reserves could be inadequate and the Company could incur a charge to earnings which could
have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition, net worth and cash flows.
Below is a summary description of Tenaris’s material legal proceedings which are outstanding as of the date of
these Consolidated Financial Statements. In addition, the Company is subject to other legal proceedings, none of
which is believed to be material.
CSN claims relating to the January 2012 acquisition of Usiminas
Confab, a Brazilian subsidiary of the Company, is one of the defendants in a lawsuit filed in Brazil by Companhia
Siderúrgica Nacional (“CSN”) and various entities affiliated with CSN against Confab and several Ternium
subsidiaries that acquired a participation in Usiminas’ control group in January 2012.
The CSN lawsuit alleges that, under applicable Brazilian laws and rules, the acquirers were required to launch a tag-
along tender offer to all non-controlling holders of Usiminas’ ordinary shares for a price per share equal to 80% of
the price per share paid in such acquisition, or BRL28.8, and seeks an order to compel the acquirers to launch an
offer at that price plus interest. If so ordered, the offer would need to be made to 182,609,851 ordinary shares of
Usiminas not belonging to Usiminas’ control group, and Confab would have a 17.9% share in that offer.
185
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
On September 23, 2013, the first instance court dismissed the CSN lawsuit, and on February 8, 2017, the court of
appeals maintained the understanding of the first instance court. On August 18, 2017, CSN filed an appeal to the
Superior Court of Justice seeking the review and reversal of the decision issued by the Court of Appeals. On March
5, 2018, the court of appeals ruled that CSN’s appeal did not meet the requirements for submission to the Superior
Court of Justice and rejected the appeal. On May 8, 2018, CSN appealed against such ruling and on January 22,
2019, the court of appeals rejected it and ordered that the case be submitted to the Superior Court of Justice. On
September 10, 2019, the Superior Court of Justice declared CSN’s appeal admissible. On March 7, 2023, the
Superior Court of Justice, by majority vote, rejected CSN’s appeal. Plaintiffs may still appeal against the Superior
Court of Justice’s decision. At this time, the Company cannot predict whether CSN will appeal against the decision
and, if appealed, the ultimate resolution of the matter.
The Company continues to believe that all of CSN’s claims and allegations are groundless and without merit, as
confirmed by several opinions of Brazilian legal counsel, two decisions issued by the Brazilian securities regulator
(“CVM”) in February 2012 and December 2016, the first and second instance court decisions and the March 2023
decision of the Superior Court of Justice referred to above.
Veracel celulose accident litigation
On September 21, 2007, an accident occurred in the premises of Veracel Celulose S.A. (“Veracel”) in connection
with a rupture in one of the tanks used in an evaporation system manufactured by Confab. The Veracel accident
allegedly resulted in material damages to Veracel. Itaú Seguros S.A. (“Itaú”), Veracel’s insurer at the time of the
Veracel accident and then replaced by Chubb Seguros Brasil S/A (“Chubb”), initiated a lawsuit against Confab
seeking reimbursement of damages paid to Veracel in connection with the Veracel accident. Veracel initiated a
second lawsuit against Confab seeking reimbursement of the amount paid as insurance deductible with respect to
the Veracel accident and other amounts not covered by insurance. Itaú and Veracel claimed that the Veracel accident
was caused by failures and defects attributable to the evaporation system manufactured by Confab. Confab believes
that the Veracel accident was caused by the improper handling by Veracel’s personnel of the equipment supplied
by Confab in violation of Confab’s instructions. The two lawsuits were consolidated and are considered by the 6th
Civil Court of São Caetano do Sul. However, each lawsuit will be adjudicated separately.
On September 28, 2018, Confab and Chubb entered into a settlement agreement pursuant to which on October
9, 2018, Confab paid an amount of approximately $3.5 million to Chubb, without assuming any liability for the
accident or the claim.
On October 10, 2018, Confab was notified that the court had issued rulings for both lawsuits. Both decisions were
unfavorable to Confab:
With respect to Chubb’s claim, the court subsequently homologated the above-mentioned settlement and,
accordingly, the claim was finalized.
With respect to Veracel’s claim, Confab was ordered to pay the insurance deductible and other concepts
not covered by insurance, currently estimated to amount to BRL91.9 million (approximately $17.4 million)
including interest, fees and expenses. Both parties filed motions for clarification against the court’s decision,
which were partially granted. Although the contract between Confab and Veracel expressly provided that
Confab would not be liable for damages arising from lost profits, the court award would appear to include
BRL78.8 million (approximately $15.10 million) of damages arising therefrom. Confab has additional defense
arguments in respect of a claim for lost profits. On December 18, 2018, Confab filed an appeal against the
first instance court decision, and on April 30, 2019, Veracel filed its response to the appeal. In June 2022,
the court resolved that it lacked jurisdiction to decide on the appeal, which was re-allocated to another
court. The parties are currently waiting for the trial of the appeal to be scheduled. At this stage the Company
cannot predict the outcome of the claim or the amount or range of loss in case of an unfavorable outcome.
186
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Petrobras-related proceedings and claims
The Company is aware that Brazilian, Italian and Swiss authorities investigated whether certain payments were
made prior to 2014 from accounts of entities presumably associated with affiliates of the Company to accounts
allegedly linked to individuals related to Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (“Petrobras”) and whether any such payments were
intended to benefit the Company’s Brazilian subsidiary Confab.
Upon learning of the investigation, the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors engaged external
counsel in connection with the Company’s review of these matters. In addition, the Company voluntarily notified
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) in October 2016.
The Company conducted, with the assistance of external counsel, an internal investigation and found no evidence
corroborating any involvement by the Company or its directors, officers or employees in respect of improper
payments. An internal investigation commissioned by Petrobras also found no evidence that Confab obtained any
unfair commercial benefit or advantage from Petrobras in return for payments, including improperly obtained
contracts. On June 2, 2022, the Company resolved the investigation by the SEC, and the DOJ informed that it had
closed its parallel inquiry without taking action. Under the settlement with the SEC, the Company neither admits
nor denies the SEC’s findings and on June 24, 2022, paid $53.1 million in disgorgement and prejudgment interest
and $25 million for a civil penalty to conclude the matter.
In July 2019, the Company learned that the public prosecutors’ office of Milan, Italy, had completed a preliminary
investigation into the same alleged payments and had included in the investigation, among other persons, the
Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, two other board members, Gianfelice Rocca and Roberto Bonatti,
and the Company’s controlling shareholder, San Faustin. The Company is not a party to the proceedings. On March
22, 2022, upon completion of the evidentiary phase of the trial, the acting prosecutor requested the first-instance
court in Milan in charge of the case to impose sanctions on the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
on the other two board members, and on San Faustin. The Company’s outside counsel in Italy advised the Company
that neither the case file nor the prosecutor’s request contain or identify any evidence of involvement in, or
knowledge of, the alleged wrongdoing by any of the three directors. On May 26, 2022, the first-instance court
dismissed the case brought by the public prosecutor against the defendants for lack of jurisdiction and stated that
the criminal proceeding should not have been initiated. On October 7, 2022, the public prosecutor filed an appeal
against the first-instance court’s decision.
In June 2020, the Brazilian public prosecutors’ office requested the indictment of several individuals, including three
executives or former executives of Confab and a former agent of Confab, charging them with the alleged crimes
of corruption in relation to contracts executed between 2007 and 2010, and money laundering in relation to
payments between 2009 and 2013. These criminal proceedings are underway. Neither the Company nor Confab is
a party to these criminal proceedings.
In addition, Petrobras and the Brazilian public prosecutors filed civil claims for damages against, among others,
Confab and the Confab executives named in the criminal proceedings referred to above. Confab became aware of
these civil claims in September 2022. As of December 31, 2022, the aggregate amount of these claims was
estimated at BRL284.2 million (or approximately $54.5 million). The plaintiffs also seek that Confab be prohibited
from contracting with, or receiving benefits or exemptions from, the Brazilian state for an unspecified term. Confab
believes these claims do not address either the defense arguments or the evidence available to the plaintiffs in Brazil
and presented in other jurisdictions and is vigorously contesting them. At this stage, the Company cannot predict
the outcome of these civil proceedings.
187
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Putative class actions
Following the Company’s November 27, 2018, announcement that its Chairman and CEO Paolo Rocca had been
included in an Argentine court investigation known as the Notebooks Case (a decision subsequently reversed by a
higher court), two putative class action complaints were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of
New York. On April 29, 2019, the court consolidated the complaints into a single case, captioned “In re Tenaris
S.A. Securities Litigation”, and appointed lead plaintiffs and lead counsel. On July 19, 2019, the lead plaintiffs filed
an amended complaint purportedly on behalf of purchasers of Tenaris securities during the putative class period of
May 1, 2014, through December 5, 2018. The individual defendants named in the complaint are Tenaris’s Chairman
and CEO and Tenaris’s former CFO. The complaint alleges that during the class period, the Company and the
individual defendants inflated the Tenaris share price by failing to disclose that the nationalization proceeds received
by Ternium (in which the Company held an 11.46% stake) when Sidor was expropriated by Venezuela were received
or expedited as a result of allegedly improper payments made to Argentine officials. The complaint does not specify
the damages that plaintiff is seeking. On October 9, 2020, the court granted in part and denied in part the
defendants’ motions to dismiss. The court partially granted and partially denied the motion to dismiss the claims
against the Company and its Chairman and CEO. In addition, the court granted the motions to dismiss as to all
claims against San Faustin, Techint, and Tenaris’s former CFO. On November 11, 2022, the parties filed a joint
notice of settlement announcing a settlement in principle of all claims in the action, subject to finalizing the
settlement agreements and court approval. The parties’ agreement in principle provides that, in exchange for
dismissal of the action and customary releases from class members and with no admission of liability by Tenaris or
Mr. Rocca, Tenaris will pay to the class $9.5 million (inclusive of legal fees to lead plaintiff’s counsel). On March 10,
2023, the lead plaintiffs filed a motion for preliminary approval of the class settlement.
Administrative proceeding concerning Brazilian tax credits
Confab is a party to an administrative proceeding concerning the recognition and transfer of tax credits for an
amount allegedly exceeding the amount that Confab would have been entitled to recognize and / or transfer. The
proceeding resulted in the imposition of a fine against Confab representing approximately 75% of the allegedly
undue credits, which was appealed by Confab. On January 21, 2019, Confab was notified of an administrative
decision denying Confab’s appeal, thereby upholding the tax determination and the fine against Confab. On
January 28, 2019, Confab challenged such administrative decision and is currently awaiting a resolution. In case of
an unfavorable resolution, Confab may appeal before the courts. The estimated amount of this claim is BRL59.2
million (approximately $11.3 million). At this stage, the Company cannot predict the outcome of this claim.
U.S. patent infringement litigation
Tenaris Coiled Tubes, LLC (“TCT”), a U.S. subsidiary of the Company, was sued in 2017 by its competitor Global
Tubing, alleging defamatory conduct by TCT and seeking a declaration that certain Global Tubing products do not
infringe patents held by TCT. TCT counterclaimed that certain Global Tubing products did infringe patents held by
TCT, and Global Tubing has since sought to invalidate such patents. On December 13, 2019, Global Tubing filed
an amended complaint (including the Company as defendant), alleging, among other things, that TCT and the
Company had misled the patent office. On March 20, 2023, the judge granted summary judgment in favor of
Global Tubing, concluding that the patents at issue are unenforceable due to inequitable conduct during the patent
prosecution process. TCT and the Company are analyzing whether to appeal this judgment. Although it is not
possible to predict the final outcome of this matter, the Company believes that any potential losses arising from this
case will not be material.
188
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
U.S. Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations
On October 27, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce (“DOC”) announced the initiation of antidumping duty
investigations of oil country tubular goods (“OCTG”) from Argentina, Mexico, and Russia and countervailing duty
investigations of OCTG from Russia and South Korea. The investigations were initiated on the basis of a petition by
U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., a small number of other U.S. domestic welded OCTG producers, and a
steelworkers’ union. On November 22, 2021, the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) made a preliminary
determination of injury, allowing the investigations to proceed. Subsequently, the DOC issued affirmative
preliminary and final antidumping determinations with respect to imports from Argentina, Mexico and Russia, and
final affirmative countervailing duty determinations with respect to imports from Russia and from some Korean
exporters. On October 27, 2022, the ITC determined that the imports under investigation caused injury to the U.S.
OCTG industry, bringing the investigation phase to a conclusion. Tenaris and other parties have appealed the agency
determinations from the investigation to the Court of International Trade. As a result of the investigation, and unless
overturned on appeal, Tenaris is required to pay antidumping duty deposits (at a rate of 78.30% for imports from
Argentina and 44.93% for imports from Mexico) until such time the imports are reviewed by the DOC to determine
whether final duties are necessary for the specific period under review. Tenaris has been paying such deposits since
May 11, 2022, reflecting the amount of such deposits in its costs. The deposit rates may be reset periodically based
on the results of the review process. It is possible that, through the periodic review process, the deposits may be
either returned to Tenaris in whole or in part, or may be increased.
(ii)
Commitments and guarantees
Set forth is a description of the Tenaris’s main outstanding commitments:
Certain subsidiaries of the Company entered into a contract with Praxair S.A. for the service of oxygen and
nitrogen supply. As of December 31, 2022, the aggregate amount to take or pay the committed volumes for an
original 14-year term totaled approximately $36.4 million.
A subsidiary of the Company entered into a 25-year contract (effective as of December 1, 2016, through
December 1, 2041) with Techgen for the supply of 197 MW (which represents 22% of Techgen’s capacity).
Monthly payments are determined on the basis of capacity charges, operation costs, back-up power charges, and
transmission charges. As of the seventh contract year (as long as Techgen’s existing or replacing bank facility has
been repaid in full), the Company’s subsidiary has the right to suspend or early terminate the contract if the rate
payable under the agreement is higher than the rate charged by the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (“CFE”) or
its successors. The Company’s subsidiary may instruct Techgen to sell to any affiliate, to CFE, or to any other third
party all or any part of unused contracted energy under the agreement and the Company’s subsidiary will benefit
from the proceeds of such sale.
A U.S. subsidiary of the Company is a party to a contract with Nucor Steel Memphis Inc. under which it is
committed to purchase on a monthly basis a specified minimum volume of steel bars, at prices subject to quarterly
adjustments. The contract became effective upon delivery of the first purchase order, which occurred in April
2021, and will remain in force for a 3-year term. As of December 31, 2022, the estimated aggregate contract
amount calculated at current prices, is approximately $85.8 million. The contract gives the subsidiary of the
Company the right to temporarily reduce the quantities to be purchased thereunder to 75% of the agreed-upon
minimum volume in cases of material adverse changes in prevailing economic or market conditions.
In connection with the closing of the acquisition of IPSCO, a U.S. subsidiary of the Company entered into a 6-year
master distribution agreement (the “MDA”) with PAO TMK (“TMK”) whereby, since January 2, 2020, Tenaris is
the exclusive distributor of TMK’s OCTG and line pipe products in United States and Canada. At the end of the
MDA’s 6-year term, TMK will have the option to extend the duration of its term for an additional 12-month period.
Under the MDA, the Company is required to purchase specified minimum volumes of TMK-manufactured OCTG
and line pipe products, based on the aggregate market demand for the relevant product category in the United
States in the relevant year. In February 2022, however, the Company and TMK agreed that there shall be no
minimum yearly purchase requirement for the OCTG product category for the year ending December 31, 2022,
and there shall be no minimum yearly purchase requirement for TMK line pipe products under the MDA neither
for the contract year ending December 31, 2022, nor for any subsequent contract year until expiration of the
MDA’s term.
189
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
A subsidiary of the Company entered into a contract with the supplier Voestalpine Grobblech GmbH from which
it committed to purchase carbon steel for a remaining amount of approximately $30.2 million to use for
manufacturing pipes related to the NFXP-QatarGas project.
Certain subsidiaries of the Company entered into agreements with Vestas Group for the supply of materials and
services related to the construction of a wind farm in Argentina. As of December 31, 2022, the remaining amount
related to this commitment was $47.7 million.
Certain subsidiaries of the Company entered into a one-year contract, renewable for one additional year, with
Ternium USA, Inc., under which they are committed to purchase on a monthly basis specified minimum volumes
of steel coils. The contract is effective since March 2022, with deliveries beginning in July 2022 until June 2023.
As of December 31, 2022, the aggregate commitment totaled approximately $6.3 million.
Certain subsidiaries of the Company entered into a contract with Usiminas from which they committed to
purchase steel coils for a total amount of approximately $183.6 million to use for manufacturing welded pipes for
the construction of the Presidente Nestor Kirchner Gas Pipeline (“GPNK”) in Argentina.
A subsidiary of the Company entered into a contract with the supplier JFE Steel Corporation for the purchase
tubular material, including 13 Chrome alloy products following the closure of NKKTubes. For more information
see note 35 “Other Information – Agreement to terminate NKKTubes joint venture”.
In addition, Tenaris (i) applied for stand-by letters of credit as well as corporate guarantees covering certain
obligations of Techgen as described in note 13 (c), (ii) issued corporate guarantees securing certain obligations of
GPC, as described in note 13 (d) and (iii) issued performance guarantees mainly related to long-term commercial
contracts with several customers and parent companies for approximately $3.6 billion as of December 31, 2022.
(iii) Restrictions on the distribution of profits and payment of dividends
In accordance with Luxembourg Law, the Company is required to transfer a minimum of 5% of its net profit for
each financial year to a legal reserve until such reserve equals 10% of the issued share capital.
As of December 31, 2022, this reserve is fully allocated and additional allocations to the reserve are not required
under Luxembourg law. Dividends may not be paid out of the legal reserve.
The Company may pay dividends to the extent, among other conditions, that it has distributable retained earnings
calculated in accordance with Luxembourg law and regulations.
27
Cancellation of title deed in Saudi Steel Pipe Company
In early 2021, the Company learned through the Saudi Ministry of Justice’s online portal that the electronic title
deeds to certain land plots of its Saudi Arabian subsidiary SSPC had become inactive due to cancellation by court
order.
The affected land plots, with a total surface of 811,284 square meters, are located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and
were purchased from a private entity on February 2010, pursuant to a written purchase agreement duly executed
by SSPC in full compliance with the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The purchase of the land occurred before
Tenaris’s acquisition of a 47.79% interest in SSPC in 2019. The affected plots are not part of the production facility
of SSPC, have been partially used as a warehouse, and have a carrying value on Tenaris’s financial statements of
$56.2 million.
As of the date hereof, neither the cancellation nor the court order have been notified to SSPC or otherwise been
made public by the authorities, and the legal basis for the court order is unknown. On May 4, 2021, SSPC filed a
petition with an ad-hoc newly-created special committee at the Saudi Ministry of Justice, seeking to have its title
deeds reinstated. The proceeding is still ongoing and, at this time, it is not possible to predict the outcome of this
matter.
190
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
28
Foreign exchange control measures in Argentina
Beginning in September 2019, the Argentine government has imposed and continues to impose significant
restrictions on foreign exchange transactions. Restrictions have tightened significantly over time. The main currently
applicable measures are described below:
Foreign currency proceeds derived from exports of goods must be sold into the Argentine foreign exchange
market and converted into Argentine pesos within 60 days (if made to related parties) or 180 days (if made
to unrelated parties) from shipment date, or, if collected earlier, within five days of collection.
Foreign currency proceeds from exports of services must be sold into the Argentine foreign exchange
market and converted into Argentine pesos within five business days of collection.
Access to the Argentine foreign exchange market to pay for imports of services rendered by related parties
(including royalties) is generally subject to Argentine Central Bank approval. Effective October 17, 2022,
the Argentine Central Bank put in place a new regulation on import of services rendered by non-related
parties, pursuant to which the Argentine Central Bank may clear or not the payment of import of services
and, if cleared, may determine a payment term equal or different to that being requested. There are no
rules on the conditions upon which the Argentine Central Bank may clear or determine alternative payment
terms. Effective November 1, 2022, this new regulation replaced previous rules.
Access to the Argentine foreign exchange market to pay for imports of goods is subject to several
restrictions. For example, advance payments or at sight cannot be made, and companies cannot access the
official foreign exchange market if they hold cash or investments in excess of $100 thousand. Earlier this
year, the Argentine government imposed additional limits to the amount of import payments that could
be made by any single company per month or per year; companies that exceed such limits were required
to obtain import financing of at least 180 days from the date of nationalization of the goods, except to the
extent the goods qualify under a very limited number of exceptions, such as the import of capital goods
and certain raw materials. Effective October 17, 2022, the Argentine government implemented a new
system, known as the SIRA system, pursuant to which the Argentine government may clear or not the
payment of imports and, if cleared, may determine a payment term equal or different to that being
requested. There are no objective conditions upon which the Argentine government may clear the payment
of imports or determine alternative payment terms under the SIRA system. The exceptions for the import
of capital goods and certain raw materials, including many of those used by the Company’s Argentine
subsidiaries, still exist under the SIRA system.
Negotiations with the Argentine authorities to raise the foregoing limits and/or expand the list of exceptions
to obtain access to foreign currency to pay for import of goods (including raw materials to manufacture
goods in Argentina) are ongoing.
Access to the Argentine foreign exchange market to pay debt service (principal and interest) for financial
debts with related parties requires prior Argentine Central Bank approval, unless the loan proceeds are sold
in the Argentine foreign exchange market and converted into Argentine pesos after October 2, 2020, and
such debts carry an average life of no less than 2 years.
Debts with foreign creditors larger than $2 million maturing on or before December 31, 2023, need to be
refinanced in at least 60% of outstanding principal and for a minimum period of 2 years.
Access to the Argentine foreign exchange market to make dividend payments requires prior Argentine
Central Bank approval.
When required, Argentine Central Bank approvals are rarely, if ever, granted.
Tenaris’s financial position in Argentine peso as of December 31, 2022, amounted to a net short exposure of
approximately $127 million. As of December 31, 2022, the total equity of Argentine subsidiaries represented
approximately 10.6% of Tenaris’s total equity and the sales performed by Argentine subsidiaries during the year
ended on December 31, 2022, amounted approximately to 20% of Tenaris’s total sales. Assets and liabilities
denominated in Argentine peso as of December 31, 2022, have been valued at the prevailing official exchange
rates.
191
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Management continues to monitor closely the evolution of the main variables affecting its business, identifying the
potential impact thereof on its financial and economic situation and determining the appropriate course of action
in each case. The Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements should be read taking into account these
circumstances.
This context of volatility and uncertainty remains in place as of the issue date of these Consolidated Financial
Statements. If restrictions to access the official foreign exchange market continue to be maintained, or are further
tightened, our Argentine subsidiaries could be restricted from making payment of imports for key steelmaking
inputs (which would adversely affect their operations), or would need to resort to alternative, more expensive
arrangements (which would adversely affect their results of operations).
On August 19, 2022, the Board of Directors of Siderca S.A.I.C., an Argentine subsidiary of the Company, approved
the distribution of a dividend in kind of approximately ARS7,394 million paid in Argentine sovereign bonds, which
in the Argentine market had a valuation of approximately $54.4 million. Considering that, as a result of the foreign
exchange restrictions described above, the value of such bonds in the international market was approximately $24.6
million, the Company recorded a loss of approximately $29.8 million in Other Financial Results.
29 Cash flow disclosures
(i)
Changes in working capital (*)
Inventories
Receivables and prepayments and current tax assets
Trade receivables
Other liabilities
Customer advances
Trade payables
(ii)
Income tax accruals less payments
Tax accrued
Taxes paid
(iii)
Interest accruals less payments, net
Interest accrued
Interest received
Interest paid
Year ended December 31,
2022
2021
2020
(1,329,865)
(155,449)
(1,208,278)
57,389
151,066
353,892
(2,131,245)
(1,085,024)
(79,912)
(356,069)
4,892
44,661
399,988
(1,071,464)
617,236
(359,585)
257,651
(34,080)
68,335
(32,775)
1,480
189,448
(153,846)
35,602
(14,371)
24,567
(21,559)
(11,363)
818,913
67,610
414,826
(36,000)
(29,253)
(180,807)
1,055,289
23,150
(140,364)
(117,214)
8,627
19,613
(28,778)
(538)
(*) Changes in working capital do not include non-cash movements due to the variations in the exchange rates used by subsidiaries with functional
currencies different from the U.S. dollar.
30 Related party transactions
As of December 31, 2022:
San Faustin owned 713,605,187 shares in the Company, representing 60.45% of the Company’s capital and
voting rights.
San Faustin owned all of its shares in the Company through its wholly-owned subsidiary Techint Holdings S.àr.l.,
a Luxembourg société à responsabilité limitée (“Techint”), who is the holder of record of the above-mentioned
Tenaris shares.
Rocca & Partners Stichting Administratiekantoor Aandelen San Faustin, a private foundation located in the
Netherlands (Stichting) (“RP STAK”) held voting shares in San Faustin sufficient in number to control San Faustin.
No person or group of persons controls RP STAK.
Based on the information most recently available to the Company, Tenaris’s directors and senior management as a
group owned 0.07% of the Company’s outstanding shares.
192
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Transactions and balances disclosed as with “non-consolidated parties” are those with companies over which
Tenaris exerts significant influence or joint control in accordance with IFRS, but does not have control. All other
transactions and balances with related parties which are not non-consolidated parties and which are not
consolidated are disclosed as “Other”. The following transactions were carried out with related parties:
(i)
Transactions
(a) Sales of goods and services
Sales of goods to non-consolidated parties
Sales of goods to other related parties
Sales of services to non-consolidated parties
Sales of services to other related parties
(b) Purchases of goods and services
Purchases of goods to non-consolidated parties
Purchases of goods to other related parties
Purchases of services to non-consolidated parties
Purchases of services to other related parties
(ii)
Period-end balances
(a) Arising from sales / purchases of goods / services
Receivables from non-consolidated parties
Receivables from other related parties
Payables to non-consolidated parties
Payables to other related parties
(b) Financial debt
Finance lease liabilities from non-consolidated parties
Finance lease liabilities from other related parties
2022
Year ended December 31,
2021
2020
100,019
151,884
5,407
109,123
366,433
656,877
51,040
13,759
36,767
758,443
71,879
76,467
4,161
49,268
201,775
294,929
32,453
9,763
13,806
350,951
20,183
18,243
5,829
5,049
49,304
84,485
12,892
6,979
18,133
122,489
At December 31,
2022
2021
69,135
78,370
(142,228)
(13,283)
(8,006)
(1,650)
(483)
(2,133)
66,896
33,122
(45,092)
(2,125)
52,801
(1,936)
(624)
(2,560)
In addition to the tables above, the Company issued various guarantees in favor of Techgen and GPC; for further
details, please see note 13 (c and d) and note 26 (ii) to these Consolidated Financial Statements. No other material
guarantees were issued in favor of other related parties.
Directors and senior management compensation
During the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, the cash compensation of Directors and Senior
managers amounted to $35.2 million, $37.7 million and $27.4 million respectively. These amounts include cash
benefits paid to certain senior managers in connection with the pre-existing retirement plans. In addition, Directors
and Senior managers received 437, 382 and 522 thousand units for a total amount of $5.1 million, $3.9 million
and $5 million respectively in connection with the Employee retention and long-term incentive program mentioned
in note II.P.3 “Employee benefits – Other long-term benefits” to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
31 Principal accountant fees
Total fees accrued for professional services rendered by PwC Network firms to Tenaris S.A. and its subsidiaries are
detailed as follows:
Audit fees
Audit-related fees
Tax fees
All other fees
Total
Year ended December 31,
2021
2022
2020
3,966
255
-
11
4,232
3,804
220
-
5
4,029
3,781
134
102
-
4,017
193
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
32 Principal subsidiaries
The following is a list of Tenaris’s principal subsidiaries and its direct and indirect percentage of ownership of each
controlled company at December 31, 2022.
Company
Country of
Incorporation
Main activity
Percentage of ownership at
December 31, (*)
2021
2022
2020
ALGOMA TUBES INC.
Canada
CONFAB INDUSTRIAL S.A. and subsidiaries
Brazil
DALMINE S.p.A.
HYDRIL COMPANY and subsidiaries
IPSCO TUBULARS INC. and subsidiaries
MAVERICK TUBE CORPORATION and
subsidiaries
Italy
USA
USA
USA
P.T. SEAMLESS PIPE INDONESIA JAYA
Indonesia
S.C. SILCOTUB S.A.
SAUDI STEEL PIPE CO.
SIAT SOCIEDAD ANONIMA
SIDERCA SOCIEDAD ANONIMA INDUSTRIAL
Y COMERCIAL and subsidiaries (a)
TALTA - TRADING E MARKETING
SOCIEDADE UNIPESSOAL LDA.
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Argentina
Argentina
Manufacturing of welded and
seamless steel pipes
Manufacturing of welded steel
pipes and capital goods
Manufacturing of seamless steel
pipes
Manufacture and marketing of
premium connections
Manufacturing of welded and
seamless steel pipes
Manufacturing of welded and
seamless steel pipes
Manufacturing of seamless steel
products
Manufacturing of seamless steel
pipes
Manufacturing of welded steel
pipes
Manufacturing of welded steel
pipes
Manufacturing of seamless steel
pipes
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
89%
89%
89%
100%
100%
100%
48%
48%
48%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Portugal
Holding Company
100%
100%
100%
TENARIS BAY CITY, INC.
USA
TENARIS CONNECTIONS BV
Netherlands
TENARIS FINANCIAL SERVICES S.A.
Uruguay
TENARIS GLOBAL SERVICES (CANADA) INC. Canada
TENARIS GLOBAL SERVICES (U.S.A.)
CORPORATION
USA
Manufacturing of welded and
seamless steel pipes
Development, management and
licensing of intellectual property
Financial company
Marketing of steel products
Marketing of steel products
TENARIS GLOBAL SERVICES (UK) LTD
TENARIS GLOBAL SERVICES S.A. and
subsidiaries (except detailed) (b)
TENARIS INVESTMENTS (NL) B.V. and
subsidiaries
TENARIS INVESTMENTS S.àr.l.
United
Kingdom
Uruguay
Holding company and marketing of
steel products
Holding company, marketing and
distribution of steel products
Netherlands
Holding company
Luxembourg
TENARIS QINGDAO STEEL PIPES LTD.
China
TENARIS TUBOCARIBE LTDA.
Colombia
TUBOS DE ACERO DE MEXICO, S.A.
Mexico
Holding company
Processing of premium joints,
couplings and automotive
components
Manufacturing of welded and
seamless steel pipes
Manufacturing of seamless steel
pipes
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
(*) All percentages rounded.
(a) Tenaris holds 51% of NKKTubes.
(b) Tenaris holds 98.4% of Tenaris Supply Chain S.A. and 40% of Tubular Technical Services Ltd. and Pipe Coaters Nigeria Ltd., 49% of Amaja
Tubular Services Limited and 60% of Tenaris Baogang Baotou Steel Pipes Ltd, and until 2021 held 49% of Tubular Services Angola Lda.
33 Business combinations
Acquisition of Parques Eólicos de la Buena Ventura S.A.
In connection with the construction of a wind farm in Argentina, in April 2022, Tenaris acquired 100% of the shares
of Parques Eólicos de la Buena Ventura S.A. for a price of $4.1 million, which was fully paid. The fair value of the
acquired assets and liabilities amounted to $4.1 million, the same value of the consideration paid. Accordingly, no
goodwill was recognized.
Had the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2022, Tenaris’s unaudited pro forma net sales and net income from
continuing operations would not have changed materially.
194
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
34 Nationalization of Venezuelan subsidiaries
In May 2009, within the framework of Decree Law 6058, Venezuela’s President announced the nationalization of,
among other companies, the Company's majority-owned subsidiaries TAVSA - Tubos de Acero de Venezuela S.A.
(“Tavsa”) and, Matesi Materiales Siderúrgicos S.A (“Matesi”), and Complejo Siderúrgico de Guayana, C.A
(“Comsigua”), in which the Company has a non-controlling interest (collectively, the “Venezuelan Companies”).
Tenaris and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Talta - Trading e Marketing Sociedad Unipessoal Lda (“Talta”), initiated
arbitration proceedings against Venezuela before the ICSID in Washington D.C. in connection with these
nationalizations and obtained favorable awards, which are final and not subject to further appeals.
Matesi
On January 29, 2016, the tribunal released its award on the arbitration proceeding concerning the nationalization
of Matesi. The award upheld Tenaris’s and Talta’s claim that Venezuela had expropriated their investments in Matesi
in violation of Venezuelan law as well as the bilateral investment treaties entered into by Venezuela with the
Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union and Portugal. The award granted compensation in the amount of $87.3
million for the breaches and ordered Venezuela to pay an additional amount of $85.5 million in pre-award interest,
aggregating to a total award of $173 million (including $0.2 million of legal fees), payable in full and net of any
applicable Venezuelan tax, duty or charge. The tribunal granted Venezuela a grace period of six months from the
date of the award to make payment in full of the amount due without incurring post-award interest, and resolved
that if no, or no full, payment is made by then, post-award interest will apply at the rate of 9% per annum
compounded at six-monthly rests from the date of the award until payment in full. As of December 31, 2022, post-
award interest calculated at the award rate amounted to approximately $144.7 million and, accordingly, the total
amount owed by Venezuela under the award as of December 31, 2022 was $317.7 million.
On June 8, 2018, Tenaris and Talta filed an action in federal court in the District of Columbia to recognize and
enforce the award in the United States. On July 17, 2020, the Court entered judgment recognizing the Matesi
award. The judgment orders Venezuela to pay to Tenaris and Talta an amount of $256.4 million, including principal
and post-award interest through the judgment date, and provides for post-judgment interest to accrue on this sum
at the U.S. federal statutory rate. As of December 31, 2022, post-judgement interest calculated at the U.S. judgment
rate amounted to approximately $0.9 million and, accordingly, the total amount owed by Venezuela under the U.S.
judgment as of December 31, 2022 was $257.3 million. The U.S. judgment, however, may not be enforced in the
United States to the extent prohibited by the Venezuelan sanctions regulations issued by the U.S. Treasury
Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control currently in effect.
Tavsa and Comsigua
On December 12, 2016, the tribunal issued its award upholding Tenaris’s and Talta’s claim that Venezuela had
expropriated their investments in Tavsa and Comsigua in violation of the bilateral investment treaties entered into
by Venezuela with the Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union and Portugal. The award granted compensation in
the amount of $137 million and ordered Venezuela to pay an additional amount of $76 million in pre-award interest
and to reimburse Tenaris and Talta $3.3 million in legal fees and ICSID administrative costs. In addition, Venezuela
was ordered to pay interest from April 30, 2008 until the day of effective payment at a rate equivalent to LIBOR +
4% per annum. As of December 31, 2022, post-award interest calculated at the award rate amounted to
approximately $85.1 million and, accordingly, the total amount owed by Venezuela under the award as of
December 31, 2022 was $301.4 million.
On June 8, 2018, Tenaris and Talta filed an action in federal court in the District of Columbia to recognize and
enforce the award in the United States. On August 24, 2021, the court entered judgment in favor of Tenaris and
Talta and against Venezuela in the amount of $276.9 million, with post-judgment interest accruing from the date
of judgment at the federal statutory post-judgment interest rate. On November 5, 2021, the court, in response to
a motion by Tenaris and Talta, amended the judgment amount to $280.7 million, with post-judgment interest
continuing to accrue from August 24, 2021 at the federal statutory post-judgment interest rate. As of December
31, 2022, post-judgement interest calculated at the U.S. judgment rate amounted to approximately $0.2 million
and, accordingly, the total amount owed by Venezuela under the U.S. judgment as of December 31, 2022 was
$280.9 million. The U.S. judgment, however, may not be enforced in the United States to the extent prohibited by
the Venezuelan sanctions regulations issued by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control
currently in effect.
195
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Transfer of the Awards and Judgements
On January 25, 2023, Tenaris and Talta entered into an awards purchase agreement with an unaffiliated purchaser
pursuant to which Tenaris and Talta agreed to sell all of their rights, title and interests in the above-referenced
claims, awards and judgements, including all post-award or post-judgement interest accruing on the awards and
judgements, for a purchase price of $81 million, plus a non-refundable signing payment of $1 million as
reimbursement of expenses. The transfer of the awards and judgements is subject to the Office of Foreign Assets
Control (“OFAC”) approval, and according to the agreement must be obtained by February 25, 2024. The
uncertainty associated with the OFAC approval is factored into the fair value determination of the related receivable.
See note III.B.
35 Other relevant information
Agreement to terminate NKKTubes joint venture
Tenaris’s seamless pipe manufacturing facility in Japan, located in the Keihin steel complex owned by JFE Holdings
Inc. (“JFE”), is operated by NKKTubes, a company owned 51% by Tenaris and 49% by JFE. Steel bars and other
essential inputs and services for NKKTubes are supplied under a long-term agreement by JFE.
On March 27, 2020, JFE informed Tenaris of its decision to permanently cease as from JFE’s fiscal year ending March
2024 the operations of its steel manufacturing facilities located at the Keihin complex. In light of that development,
Tenaris and JFE engaged in discussions and ultimately determined that the project was no longer economically
sustainable. Accordingly, on November 2, 2021, Tenaris and JFE agreed to terminate amicably their joint venture
and liquidate NKKTubes, and on November 2, 2022, entered into a definitive wrap-up agreement. Under these
agreements:
a) NKKTubes’ manufacturing and production operations were closed by June 30, 2022;
b)
the lease agreement of the Keihin steel complex between JFE and NKKTubes was terminated as of
September 30, 2022;
c) all tangible fixed assets owned by NKKTubes and placed in the Keihin steel complex were either purchased
by JFE or removed and disposed of;
d) NKKTubes started its liquidation process on November 30, 2022;
e) all agreements that allowed the operation of the joint venture will terminate progressively in accordance
with NKKTubes’ operational needs until liquidation is accomplished;
f) all agreements with local Japanese customers and subcontractors were terminated;
g)
the intangible assets belonging to NKKTubes will be allocated between the parties based on agreements
still under negotiation; and
h) all related dissolution and liquidation costs were allocated between the parties.
In July, 2022, Tenaris and JFE entered into an agreement for the provision of tubular material, including 13 Chrome
alloy products, thereby ensuring a continued supply of such products to international customers after NKKTubes’
closure.
Management determined that the parties’ decision to terminate the NKKTubes joint venture constituted an
impairment indicator, conducted an impairment test, and as of December 2021, recognized a charge of
approximately $57 million, impacting NKKTubes’ property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.
During 2022, as result of NKKTubes’ closure, the currency translation adjustment reserve belonging to the
shareholders was reclassified to the income statement for an amount of $71.2 million.
As of December 31, 2022, the net non-controlling interests’ reserve amounts to approximately $13.2 million. This
balance will be reclassified through the Company’s results in the period when the final liquidation of NKKTubes
occurs.
196
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Agreement for acquisition of Benteler Steel & Tube Manufacturing Corporation
On July 7, 2022, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire from Benteler North America
Corporation, a Benteler Group company, 100% of the shares of Benteler Steel & Tube Manufacturing Corporation,
a U.S. producer of seamless steel pipes. The agreement provided that either party could unilaterally terminate the
agreement in case that the conditions precedent to closing had not been satisfied by January 3, 2023. On February
5, 2023, Tenaris announced that Benteler North America Corporation had exercised its right to unilaterally
terminate, effective immediately, the acquisition agreement and, accordingly, the transaction will not proceed.
36 The Russia-Ukraine armed conflict and its impact on Tenaris’s operations
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a military attack on Ukraine. In response, several jurisdictions, including the
United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom imposed a wave of sanctions against certain Russian
institutions, companies and citizens. The Russian government retaliated by ordering several economic counter
measures, including restrictions on residents transferring foreign currency abroad.
Tenaris has so far found alternative sources in response to the interruption in supplies from Ukraine and the impact
of sanctions on supplies from Russia but may still be faced with supply delays or forced to pay higher prices to
secure the raw materials, in particular energy, required for its steelmaking operations. Although it is hard to predict
how energy and commodity prices will continue to behave as the conflict unfolds, higher prices and possible
shortages of energy and raw materials used in Tenaris’s steelmaking operations would result in higher production
costs and potential plant stoppages, affecting its profitability and results of operations.
Tenaris’s sales to Russian customers were not material in the year ended December 31, 2022. All sales to Russian
customers and all purchases from Russian suppliers were made in compliance with applicable regulations. There are
no significant exposures or credit loss effects related to Russian counterparties, and the conflict has not created any
uncertainty on the value of financial instruments. The currently ongoing events have not changed significant
judgements taken into consideration when performing impairments tests, nor have they raised going concern risks.
In addition, Tenaris is assessing the closure of its representative office in Moscow, which is currently not operative.
In light of the armed conflict and the designation of Severstal’s controlling shareholder as person subject to EU and
UK sanctions, in March 2022, Tenaris recorded an impairment in the amount of approximately $14.9 million in
connection with its investment in a joint venture in Russia with Severstal. See note 13.
37 Climate change
Tenaris carefully assesses the potential impact of climate change and energy transition on its business and on the
risks to its markets and its tangible and intangible assets, and adapts its business strategy accordingly.
In February 2021 Tenaris set a medium-term target to reduce its carbon emissions intensity rate by 30% by 2030,
compared to a 2018 baseline, considering Scopes 1 and 2 emissions plus Scope 3 emissions related to raw materials
and steel purchased from third parties. The Company aims to achieve this target by using a higher proportion of
recycled steel scrap in the metallic mix and by making investments to increase energy efficiency and the use of
renewable energy in its energy requirements. This medium-term target forms part of a broader objective of
decarbonizing our operations and reaching carbon neutrality. At the same time, the Company is increasing its sales
for low-carbon energy applications, such as hydrogen, geothermal and carbon capture and storage. These sales
currently account for a relatively small proportion of overall sales but are expected to grow in the coming years.
In its assessment, Tenaris also considers that the countries in which it operates and its customers are also establishing
their own decarbonization strategies and objectives, and that some customers are requesting specific information
from their suppliers, including Tenaris, concerning the carbon emissions and Environmental, Social and Governance
(“ESG”) practices in their supply chain, and that they may adjust their supply practices in light of that information.
197
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
The recoverable value assessments performed by the Company for purposes of the preparation of these financial
statements reflect management’s views on energy transition and climate change and their potential medium- and
long-term impact on Tenaris’s operations and its sales. In addition, the Company carefully monitors the medium-
and long-term outlook scenarios published by leading industry experts on how the energy transition could affect
global demand for energy and oil and gas and how this could affect the global demand for tubular products and
its sales. Furthermore, estimates and assumptions used in the Company’s impairment tests over long-lived assets
and goodwill, useful lives of assets, capital and research and development expenditures, inventory valuation,
recovery of deferred tax assets and provisions, and contingent liabilities are based on available information and
current government regulations on energy transition and climate-related matters, as well as on Tenaris’s current
short-term investment plans. As of the date of these financial statements, the Company does not believe that
climate-related matters should trigger any material adjustments to the conclusions of its impairment tests.
38 Events after the reporting period
Annual Dividend Proposal
Upon approval of the Company´s annual accounts in March 2023, the Board of Directors intends to propose, for
the approval of the Annual General Shareholders' meeting to be held on May 3, 2023, the payment of an annual
dividend of $0.51 per share ($1.02 per ADS), or approximately $602 million, which includes the interim dividend of
$0.17 per share ($0.34 per ADS) or approximately $201 million, paid on November 23, 2022. If the annual dividend
is approved by the shareholders, a dividend of $0.34 per share ($0.68 per ADS), or approximately $401 million will
be paid on May 24, 2023, with an ex-dividend date of May 22, 2023. These Consolidated Financial Statements do
not reflect this dividend payable.
39
Update as of March 31, 20239
Contingencies, commitments and restrictions on the distribution of profits updates
Information contained in note 26 “Contingencies, commitments and restrictions on the distribution of profits” was
amended reflecting the latest updates on the following cases: “CSN claims relating to the January 2012 acquisition
of Usiminas”, “Putative class actions” and “U.S. patent infringement litigation”.
Tenaris to Increase its participation in Usiminas control group
On March 30, 2023, the Company’s subsidiary, Confab, together with Tenaris’s affiliates Ternium Investments and
Ternium Argentina, all of which compose the T/T Group within Usiminas control group, entered into a share
purchase agreement to acquire from the NSC Group, pro rata to their current participations in the T/T Group, 68.7
million ordinary shares of Usiminas at a price of BRL10 (approximately $1.9) per ordinary share. Pursuant to the
transaction, Tenaris would pay approximately BRL 110 million (approximately $21 million) in cash for 11 million
ordinary shares, increasing its participation in the Usiminas control group to 9.8%. Upon the closing of this
transaction, the T/T Group will hold an aggregate participation of 61.3% in the control group, with the NSC Group
and Previdência Usiminas (Usiminas employees’ pension fund) holding 31.7% and 7.1%, respectively. The
transaction is subject to approval by Brazil’s antitrust authorities and will be financed with cash on hand.
The Company will continue having significant influence over Usiminas and consequently will continue accounting
for its investment under the equity method.
At closing, the existing Usiminas shareholders agreement will be replaced by a new shareholders agreement setting
forth a new governance structure for Usiminas. The T/T Group will nominate a majority of the Usiminas board of
directors, the chief executive officer and four other members of the Usiminas board of officers. Of the positions
allocated to the T/T Group, Tenaris will retain the right to nominate one member of the Usiminas board of directors
and one members of the Usiminas board of officers. Ordinary decisions may be approved with a 55% majority of
Usiminas’ control group shares.
9 This note was added subsequently to the approval of these Consolidated Financial Statements by the Company’s Board of Directors on
February 15, 2023.
198
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020 - all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
At any time after the second anniversary of the closing of the transaction, the T/T Group will have the right to buy
the NSC Group’s remaining interest in the Usiminas control group (153.1 million ordinary shares) at the higher of
BRL10 per share and the 40-trading day average price per share immediately prior to the date of exercising the
option. In addition, the NSC Group will have the right, at any time after the closing of the transaction, to withdraw
its remaining shares from the control group and sell them in the open market after giving the T/T Group the
opportunity to buy them at the 40-trading day average price per share, as well as the right, at any time after the
second anniversary of the closing, to sell such shares to the T/T Group at BRL10 per share. Confab will have the
right to participate in each such transaction pro rata to its current participation in the T/T Group.
The Company will account for the transaction if and when the conditions precedent to closing are satisfied and the
acquisition is completed.
Alicia Móndolo
Chief Financial Officer
199
Annual Accounts (Luxembourg GAAP)
Tenaris S.A.
ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
as at December 31, 2022
26, Boulevard Royal - 4th Floor
L-2449 - Luxembourg
R.C.S. Luxembourg: B 85203
December, 31
2022
USD
December, 31
2021
USD
Note(s)
3
14,348,397,627
14,348,397,627
14,990,658,193
14,990,658,193
2,385
344,039
43,128
389,552
14,348,787,179
-
339,638
42,056
381,694
14,991,039,887
4/5/6/7
1,180,536,830
609,732,757
1,180,536,830
609,732,757
118,053,683
12,717,815,659
(132,578,965)
(200,691,261)
14,292,868,703
118,053,683
13,241,701,857
(39,866,098)
(153,469,788)
14,956,689,241
8
8
23,056,572
13,119,049
13,016,693
11,403,787
5,136
5,457
18,698,993
1,038,726
55,918,476
14,348,787,179
8,688,563
1,236,146
34,350,646
14,991,039,887
Annual Accounts – Tenaris S.A.
December 31, 2022 - all amounts in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS
Fixed assets
Financial assets
Shares in affiliated undertakings
C.
III.
1.
D. Current assets
II. Debtors
4. Other debtors
a) becoming due and payable within one year
IV. Cash at bank and in hand
E.
Prepayments
Total assets
CAPITAL, RESERVES AND LIABILITIES
Subscribed capital
Share premium account
A. Capital and reserves
I.
II.
IV. Reserves
1.
V.
VI.
VII.
Legal reserve
Profit brought forward
Loss for the financial year
Interim dividends
C. Creditors
6. Amounts owed to affiliated undertakings
a) becoming due and payable within one year
b) becoming due and payable after more than one year
8. Other creditors
a) Tax authorities
c) Other creditors
i) becoming due and payable within one year
ii) becoming due and payable after more than one year
Total capital, reserves and liabilities
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these annual accounts.
206
Annual Accounts – Tenaris S.A.
December 31, 2022 - all amounts in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
4.
5.
6.
8.
Other operating income
Other external expenses
Staff costs
Other operating expenses
11. Other interest receivable and similar income
b) other interest and similar income
Interest payable and similar expenses
14.
a) concerning affiliated undertakings
b) other interest and similar expenses
16.
Loss after taxation
17. Other taxes not shown under items 1 to 16
18.
Loss for the financial year
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these annual accounts.
For the year ended
December, 31
2022
USD
For the year ended
December, 31
2021
USD
Note(s)
9
10
11
12
13
1,162,434
(97,547,508)
(1,145,081)
(33,555,304)
1,134,180
(8,384,641)
(1,448,013)
(30,764,930)
733,810
263,681
(2,220,427)
(1,753)
(132,573,829)
(5,136)
(659,504)
(1,414)
(39,860,641)
(5,457)
(132,578,965)
(39,866,098)
207
Annual Accounts – Tenaris S.A.
December 31, 2022 - all amounts in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
NOTES TO THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
Note 1 – General information
Tenaris S.A. (the “Company” or “Tenaris”) was established on December 17, 2001 under the name of Tenaris
Holding S.A. as a public limited liability company under Luxembourg’s 1929 holding company regime (société
anonyme holding). On June 26, 2002, the Company changed its name to Tenaris S.A. On January 1, 2011, the
Company became an ordinary public limited liability company (société anonyme).
Tenaris’s object is to invest mainly in companies that manufacture and market steel tubes and other related
businesses.
The financial year starts on January 1 and ends on December 31 of each year.
Tenaris prepares and publishes consolidated financial statements which include further information on Tenaris and
its subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements are available at the registered office of the Company, 26,
Boulevard Royal – 4th floor, L-2449, Luxembourg, Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg.
Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies
2.1
Basis of presentation
These annual accounts have been prepared in accordance with Luxembourg legal and regulatory requirements
under the historical cost convention.
Accounting policies and valuation rules are, besides the ones laid down by the law of 19 December 2002,
determined and applied by the Board of Directors.
The preparation of these annual accounts requires management to make certain accounting estimates and
assumptions that might affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent
liabilities at the reporting dates, and the reported amounts of income and charges during the reporting years. Actual
results may differ from these estimates. The main area involving significant estimates or judgements is impairment
of financial assets. During the period there were no material changes in the significant accounting estimates.
2.2
Foreign currency translation
Assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the United States Dollar (“USD”) are translated into USD
at the rate of exchange at the balance sheet date except for tangible and intangible fixed assets and Shares in
affiliated undertakings which remain at the historical exchange rate on the day of incorporation. The resulting gains
or losses are reflected in the Profit and loss account for the financial year when they are realized. Solely the
unrealized exchange losses are recorded in the profit and loss account. Income and expenses in currencies other
than the USD are translated into USD at the exchange rate prevailing at the date of each transaction.
2.3
Financial assets
Shares in affiliated undertakings are valued at purchase or contribution price including the expenses incidental
thereto.
The Company conducts impairment tests on its financial assets in accordance with Luxembourg legal and regulatory
requirements.
In case of other than a temporary decline in respect of the financial assets value, its carrying value will be reduced
to recognize this decline. If there is a change in the reasons for which the value adjustments were made, these
adjustments could be reversed, if appropriate.
2.4
Debtors
Debtors are valued at their nominal value. They are subject to value adjustments whenever their recovery is
compromised. These value adjustments are not continued if the reasons for which the value adjustments were made
have ceased to apply.
208
Annual Accounts – Tenaris S.A.
December 31, 2022 - all amounts in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
2.5
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand mainly comprise cash at bank and liquidity funds. Assets recorded in cash at bank and in
hand are carried at historical cost which approximates fair market value.
2.6
Creditors
Creditors are stated at their nominal value.
Note 3 – Financial assets
Shares in affiliated undertakings
Tenaris holds 100% of the shares of Tenaris Investments S.à r.l. (“Tenaris Investments”) with registered office in
Luxembourg and holds, indirectly through this wholly-owned subsidiary, 100% of the shares of Confab Industrial
S.A., Inversiones Lucerna Limitada, Maverick Tube Corporation, Siderca S.A.I.C., Talta - Trading e Marketing,
Sociedade Unipessoal Lda., Algoma Tubes Inc., S.C. Silcotub S.A., Management Solutions Services Inc., Tenaris
Investments (NL) B.V., Tenaris Connections B.V. and Tenaris Financial Services S.A., 50% of the shares of Exiros B.V.
and 11.5% of the shares of Ternium S.A.
Movements during the financial year are as follows:
Gross book value - opening balance
Decreases for the financial year (*)
Gross book value - closing balance
USD
20,319,240,885
(642,260,566)
19,676,980,319
Accumulated value adjustments - opening balance
(5,328,582,692)
Accumulated value adjustments - closing balance
(5,328,582,692)
Net book value - opening balance
Net book value - closing balance
14,990,658,193
14,348,397,627
(*) On December 7, 2010, Tenaris entered into a master credit agreement with Tenaris Investments pursuant to
which, upon request from Tenaris, Tenaris Investments may, but shall not be required to, from time to time, make
loans to Tenaris. Any loan under the master credit agreement may be repaid or prepaid from time to time through
a reduction of the capital of Tenaris Investments by an amount equivalent to the amount of the loan then
outstanding (including accrued interest). As a result of reductions in the capital of Tenaris Investments made during
the financial year ended December 31, 2022, in connection with cancellations of loans to Tenaris, the value of the
participation of Tenaris in Tenaris Investments decreased by USD 642 million.
As of December 31, 2022 Tenaris Investments reported an equity of USD 14.9 billion and an income for the financial
year of USD 510.4 million.
Note 4 – Capital and reserves
The authorized capital of the Company amounts to USD 2.5 billion. The total authorized share capital of the
Company is represented by 2,500,000,000 shares with a par value of USD 1 per share. The total capital issued and
fully paid-up at December 31, 2022 was 1,180,536,830 shares with a par value of USD 1 per share.
The Board of Directors is authorized until June 12, 2025, to increase the issued share capital, through issues of
shares within the limits of the authorized capital.
Following the completion of the corporate reorganization, and upon its conversion into an ordinary Luxembourg
holding company, the Company recorded a special reserve for tax purposes in a significant amount.
209
Annual Accounts – Tenaris S.A.
December 31, 2022 - all amounts in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Note 5 – Legal reserve
In accordance with Luxembourg law, the Company is required to set aside a minimum of 5% of its annual net profit
for each financial year to a legal reserve. This requirement ceases to be necessary once the balance on the legal
reserve has reached 10% of the issued share capital. The Company’s reserve has already reached this 10%. If the
legal reserve later falls below the 10% threshold, at least 5% of net profits must be allocated to the reserve. The
legal reserve is not available for distribution to the shareholders.
Note 6 – Distributable amounts
Dividends may be paid by Tenaris upon the ordinary shareholders’ meeting approval to the extent distributable
retained earnings exist.
At December 31, 2022, the Company’s profit brought forward after deduction of the loss and the interim dividend
for the financial year totaled approximately USD 12.4 billion and the share premium reserve which is also
distributable, amounted to USD 0.6 billion.
Note 7 – Dividend payment
On November 3, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the payment of an interim dividend of USD
0.17 per share (USD 0.34 per ADS), or approximately USD 201 million, paid on November 23, 2022, with an ex-
dividend date of November 21, 2022.
On May 3, 2022, the Company’s Shareholders approved an annual dividend in the amount of USD 0.41 per share
(USD 0.82 per ADS). The amount approved included the interim dividend previously paid in November 24, 2021 in
the amount of USD 0.13 per share (USD 0.26 per ADS). The balance, amounting to USD 0.28 per share (USD 0.56
per ADS), was paid on May 25, 2022, for an amount of approximately USD 331 million. In the aggregate, the
interim dividend paid in November 2021 and the balance paid in May 2022 amounted to approximately USD 484
million.
On May 3, 2021, the Company’s Shareholders approved an annual dividend in the amount of USD 0.21 per share
(USD 0.42 per ADS). The amount approved included the interim dividend previously paid in November 25, 2020 in
the amount of USD 0.07 per share (USD 0.14 per ADS). The balance, amounting to USD 0.14 per share (USD 0.28
per ADS), was paid on May 26, 2021, for an amount of approximately USD 165 million. In the aggregate, the
interim dividend paid in November 2020 and the balance paid in May 2021 amounted to approximately USD 248
million.
Note 8 – Creditors: Amounts owed to affiliated undertakings
Within a
year
After more
than one year
and within five
years
After more
than five
years
Total at
December
31, 2022
Total at
December
31, 2021
USD
USD
USD
USD
USD
Creditors becoming due and payable
Tenaris Solutions Uruguay S.A.
3,275,624
2,615,213
6,136,728
12,027,565
11,043,246
Siderca Sociedad Anónima Industrial y Comercial
9,619,879
2,629,886
552,680
12,802,445
6,024,211
Management Solutions Services, Inc.
599,462
360,176
824,366
1,784,004
4,002,720
Tenaris Investments S.à r.l.
Dalmine S.p.A.
Tubos de Acero de México, S.A.
Others
Total
5,012,759
4,271,581
267,767
9,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,012,759
2,002,898
4,271,581
267,767
9,500
996,357
343,374
7,674
23,056,572
5,605,275
7,513,774
36,175,621
24,420,480
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December 31, 2022 - all amounts in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Note 9 – Other external expenses
Professional services and fees (*)
Other services and fees
Securities Exchange Commission investigation settlement (**)
Others
2022
USD
8,335,695
806,076
78,100,000
10,305,737
97,547,508
2021
USD
7,454,142
727,957
-
202,542
8,384,641
(*) The total fees for the financial year received by the auditor amounted 1.4 million including 137 thousand related
to statutory auditor's other assurance services.
Total fees accrued for professional services rendered by PwC Network firms to Tenaris S.A. and its subsidiaries are
disclosed in note 31 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
(**) For more information see note 17 “Petrobras-related proceedings and claims”.
Note 10 – Staff costs
Staff costs include salaries, social security on salaries and other charges. At December 31, 2022 and 2021 the
number of employees was 2 (average 2022 and 2021: 2 employees).
Note 11 – Other operating expenses
Senior Management compensation and others
Board of directors' accrued fees
Others
2022
USD
30,370,155
1,476,465
1,708,684
33,555,304
2021
USD
28,030,996
1,496,822
1,237,112
30,764,930
Note 12 – Interest payable concerning affiliated undertakings
Interests payable concerning affiliated undertaking are referred to intercompany loans from Tenaris Investments.
Note 13 – Taxes
The Company is liable to all taxes applicable to a Luxembourg "Société Anonyme". For the financial year ended
December 31, 2022 the Company did not realize any profits subject to tax in Luxembourg.
Note 14 – Parent Company
Tenaris’s controlling shareholders as of December 31, 2022 were as follows:
San Faustin S.A., a Luxembourg société anonyme (“San Faustin”), owned 713,605,187 shares in the Company,
representing 60.45% of the Company’s capital and voting rights.
San Faustin owned all of its shares in the Company through its wholly-owned subsidiary Techint Holdings
S.à.r.l., a Luxembourg société à responsabilité limitée (“Techint”), who is the holder of record of the above-
mentioned Tenaris shares.
Rocca & Partners Stichting Administratiekantoor Aandelen San Faustin, a private foundation located in the
Netherlands (Stichting) (“RP STAK”) held voting shares in San Faustin sufficient in number to control San
Faustin.
No person or group of persons controls RP STAK.
Based on the information most recently available to the Company, Tenaris’s directors and senior management as
a group owned 0.07% of the Company’s outstanding shares.
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December 31, 2022 - all amounts in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Note 15 – Putative class actions
Following the Company’s November 27, 2018, announcement that its Chairman and CEO Paolo Rocca had been
included in an Argentine court investigation known as the Notebooks Case (a decision subsequently reversed by a
higher court), two putative class action complaints were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of
New York. On April 29, 2019, the court consolidated the complaints into a single case, captioned “In re Tenaris
S.A. Securities Litigation”, and appointed lead plaintiffs and lead counsel. On July 19, 2019, the lead plaintiffs filed
an amended complaint purportedly on behalf of purchasers of Tenaris securities during the putative class period of
May 1, 2014, through December 5, 2018. The individual defendants named in the complaint are Tenaris’s Chairman
and CEO and Tenaris’s former CFO. The complaint alleges that during the class period, the Company and the
individual defendants inflated the Tenaris share price by failing to disclose that the nationalization proceeds received
by Ternium (in which the Company held an 11.46% stake) when Sidor was expropriated by Venezuela were received
or expedited as a result of allegedly improper payments made to Argentine officials. The complaint does not specify
the damages that plaintiff is seeking. On October 9, 2020, the court granted in part and denied in part the
defendants’ motions to dismiss. The court partially granted and partially denied the motion to dismiss the claims
against the Company and its Chairman and CEO. In addition, the court granted the motions to dismiss as to all
claims against San Faustin, Techint, and Tenaris’s former CFO. On November 11, 2022, the parties filed a joint
notice of settlement announcing a settlement in principle of all claims in the action, subject to finalizing the
settlement agreements and court approval. The parties’ agreement in principle provides that, in exchange for
dismissal of the action and customary releases from class members and with no admission of liability by Tenaris or
Mr. Rocca, Tenaris will pay to the class USD 9.5 million (inclusive of legal fees to lead plaintiff’s counsel). On March
10, 2023, the lead plaintiffs filed a motion for preliminary approval of the class settlement.
Note 16 – U.S. patent infringement litigation
Tenaris Coiled Tubes, LLC (“TCT”), a U.S. subsidiary of the Company, was sued in 2017 by its competitor Global
Tubing, alleging defamatory conduct by TCT and seeking a declaration that certain Global Tubing products do not
infringe patents held by TCT. TCT counterclaimed that certain Global Tubing products did infringe patents held by
TCT, and Global Tubing has since sought to invalidate such patents. On December 13, 2019, Global Tubing filed
an amended complaint (including the Company as defendant), alleging, among other things, that TCT and the
Company had misled the patent office. On March 20, 2023, the judge granted summary judgment in favor of
Global Tubing, concluding that the patents at issue are unenforceable due to inequitable conduct during the patent
prosecution process. TCT and the Company are analyzing whether to appeal this judgment. Although it is not
possible to predict the final outcome of this matter, the Company believes that any potential losses arising from this
case will not be material.
Note 17 – Petrobras-related proceedings and claims
The Company is aware that Brazilian, Italian and Swiss authorities investigated whether certain payments were
made prior to 2014 from accounts of entities presumably associated with affiliates of the Company to accounts
allegedly linked to individuals related to Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (“Petrobras”) and whether any such payments were
intended to benefit the Company’s Brazilian subsidiary Confab.
Upon learning of the investigation, the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors engaged external
counsel in connection with the Company’s review of these matters. In addition, the Company voluntarily notified
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) in October 2016.
The Company conducted, with the assistance of external counsel, an internal investigation and found no evidence
corroborating any involvement by the Company or its directors, officers or employees in respect of improper
payments. An internal investigation commissioned by Petrobras also found no evidence that Confab obtained any
unfair commercial benefit or advantage from Petrobras in return for payments, including improperly obtained
contracts. On June 2, 2022, the Company resolved the investigation by the SEC, and the DOJ informed that it had
closed its parallel inquiry without taking action. Under the settlement with the SEC, the Company neither admits
nor denies the SEC’s findings and on June 24, 2022, paid USD 53.1 million in disgorgement and prejudgment
interest and USD 25 million for a civil penalty to conclude the matter.
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December 31, 2022 - all amounts in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
In July 2019, the Company learned that the public prosecutors’ office of Milan, Italy, had completed a preliminary
investigation into the same alleged payments and had included in the investigation, among other persons, the
Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, two other board members, Gianfelice Rocca and Roberto Bonatti,
and the Company’s controlling shareholder, San Faustin. The Company is not a party to the proceedings. On March
22, 2022, upon completion of the evidentiary phase of the trial, the acting prosecutor requested the first-instance
court in Milan in charge of the case to impose sanctions on our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, on the other
two board members, and on San Faustin. The Company’s outside counsel in Italy advised the Company that neither
the case file nor the prosecutor’s request contain or identify any evidence of involvement in, or knowledge of, the
alleged wrongdoing by any of the three directors. On May 26, 2022, the first-instance court dismissed the case
brought by the public prosecutor against the defendants for lack of jurisdiction and stated that the criminal
proceeding should not have been initiated. On October 7, 2022, the public prosecutor filed an appeal against the
first-instance court’s decision.
In June 2020, the Brazilian public prosecutors’ office requested the indictment of several individuals, including three
executives or former executives of Confab and a former agent of Confab, charging them with the alleged crimes
of corruption in relation to contracts executed between 2007 and 2010, and money laundering in relation to
payments between 2009 and 2013. These criminal proceedings are underway. Neither the Company nor Confab is
a party to these criminal proceedings.
In addition, Petrobras and the Brazilian public prosecutors filed civil claims for damages against, among others,
Confab and the Confab executives named in the criminal proceedings referred to above. Confab became aware of
these civil claims in September 2022. As of December 31, 2022, the aggregate amount of these claims was
estimated at BRL 284.2 million (or approximately USD 54.5 million). The plaintiffs also seek that Confab be
prohibited from contracting with, or receiving benefits or exemptions from, the Brazilian state for an unspecified
term. Confab believes these claims do not address either the defense arguments or the evidence available to the
plaintiffs in Brazil and presented in other jurisdictions and is vigorously contesting them. At this stage, the Company
cannot predict the outcome of these civil proceedings.
Note 18 – Nationalization of Venezuelan subsidiaries
In May 2009, within the framework of Decree Law 6058, Venezuela’s President announced the nationalization of,
among other companies, the Company's majority-owned subsidiaries TAVSA - Tubos de Acero de Venezuela S.A.
(“Tavsa”), Matesi Materiales Siderúrgicos S.A (“Matesi”), and Complejo Siderúrgico de Guayana, C.A
(“Comsigua”), in which the Company has a non-controlling interest (collectively, the “Venezuelan Companies”).
Tenaris and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Talta - Trading e Marketing Sociedad Unipessoal Lda (“Talta”), initiated
arbitration proceedings against Venezuela before the ICSID in Washington D.C. in connection with these
nationalizations and obtained favorable awards, which are final and not subject to further appeals.
On January 25, 2023, Tenaris and Talta entered into an awards purchase agreement with an unaffiliated purchaser
pursuant to which Tenaris and Talta agreed to sell all of their rights, title and interests in the above-referenced
claims, awards and judgements, including all post-award or post-judgement interest accruing on the awards and
judgements, for a purchase price of USD 81 million, plus a non-refundable signing payment of USD 1 million as
reimbursement of expenses. The transfer of the awards and judgements is subject to the Office of Foreign Assets
Control (“OFAC”) approval, and according to the agreement must be obtained by February 25, 2024.
Note 19 – Off balance sheet commitments
The Company issued guarantees covering the funding obligations of Techgen S.A. de C.V. (“Techgen”), an
associated company of Tenaris, under a loan agreement between Techgen and various lenders. As of December 31,
2022 and 2021, the amount guaranteed was approximately USD 10.3 million.
Note 20 – The Russia-Ukraine armed conflict and its impact on Tenaris’s operations
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a military attack on Ukraine. In response, several jurisdictions, including the
United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom imposed a wave of sanctions against certain Russian
institutions, companies and citizens. The Russian government retaliated by ordering several economic counter
measures, including restrictions on residents transferring foreign currency abroad.
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December 31, 2022 - all amounts in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Tenaris has so far found alternative sources in response to the interruption in supplies from Ukraine and the impact
of sanctions on supplies from Russia but may still be faced with supply delays or forced to pay higher prices to
secure the raw materials, in particular energy, required for its steelmaking operations. Although it is hard to predict
how energy and commodity prices will continue to behave as the conflict unfolds, higher prices and possible
shortages of energy and raw materials used in Tenaris’s steelmaking operations would result in higher production
costs and potential plant stoppages, affecting its profitability and results of operations.
Tenaris’s sales to Russian customers were not material in the year ended December 31, 2022. All sales to Russian
customers and all purchases from Russian suppliers were made in compliance with applicable regulations. There are
no significant exposures or credit loss effects related to Russian counterparties, and the conflict has not created any
uncertainty on the value of financial instruments. The currently ongoing events have not changed significant
judgements taken into consideration when performing impairments tests, nor have they raised going concern risks.
In addition, Tenaris is assessing the closure of its representative office in Moscow, which is currently not operative.
In light of the armed conflict and the designation of Severstal’s controlling shareholder as person subject to EU and
UK sanctions, in March 2022, Tenaris recorded an impairment in the amount of approximately USD 14.9 million in
connection with its investment in a joint venture in Russia with Severstal. See note 13 of the Company’s consolidated
financial statements.
Note 21 – Climate change
Tenaris carefully assesses the potential impact of climate change and energy transition on its business and on the
risks to its markets and its tangible and intangible assets, and adapts its business strategy accordingly.
In February 2021 Tenaris set a medium-term target to reduce its carbon emissions intensity rate by 30% by 2030,
compared to a 2018 baseline, considering Scopes 1 and 2 emissions plus Scope 3 emissions related to raw materials
and steel purchased from third parties. The Company aims to achieve this target by using a higher proportion of
recycled steel scrap in the metallic mix and by making investments to increase energy efficiency and the use of
renewable energy in its energy requirements. This medium-term target forms part of a broader objective of
decarbonizing our operations and reaching carbon neutrality. At the same time, the Company is increasing its sales
for low-carbon energy applications, such as hydrogen, geothermal and carbon capture and storage. These sales
currently account for a relatively small proportion of overall sales but are expected to grow in the coming years.
In its assessment, Tenaris also considers that the countries in which it operates and its customers are also establishing
their own decarbonization strategies and objectives, and that some customers are requesting specific information
from their suppliers, including Tenaris, concerning the carbon emissions and Environmental, Social and Governance
(“ESG”) practices in their supply chain, and that they may adjust their supply practices in light of that information.
The recoverable value assessments performed by the Company for purposes of the preparation of these financial
statements reflects management’s views on energy transition and climate change and their potential medium- and
long-term impact on Tenaris’s operations and its sales. In addition, the Company carefully monitors the medium-
and long-term outlook scenarios published by leading industry experts on how the energy transition could affect
global demand for energy and oil and gas and how this could affect the global demand for tubular products and
its sales. Furthermore, estimates and assumptions used in the Company’s impairment tests are based on available
information and current government regulations on energy transition and climate-related matters, as well as on
Tenaris’s current short-term investment plans. As of the date of these financial statements, the Company does not
believe that climate-related matters should trigger any material adjustments to the conclusions of its impairment
tests.
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Annual Accounts – Tenaris S.A.
December 31, 2022 - all amounts in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated
Note 22 – Events after the reporting period
Annual Dividend Proposal
On February 15, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors proposed, for the approval of the Annual General
Shareholders' meeting to be held on May 3, 2023, the payment of an annual dividend of USD 0.51 per share (USD
1.02 per ADS), or approximately USD 602 million, which includes the interim dividend of USD 0.17 per share (USD
0.34 per ADS) or approximately USD 201 million, paid on November 23, 2022. If the annual dividend is approved
by the shareholders, a dividend of USD 0.34 per share (USD 0.68 per ADS), or approximately USD 401 million will
be paid on May 24, 2023, with an ex-dividend date of May 22, 2023. These annual accounts do not reflect this
dividend payable.
Alicia Móndolo
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBITS
Principal subsidiaries
Exhibit 1
We conduct all our operations through subsidiaries. The following table shows the principal subsidiaries of the
Company and its direct and indirect ownership in each subsidiary as of December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.
Company
Country of
Incorporation
Main activity
Manufacturing of welded and seamless
steel pipes
Manufacturing of welded steel pipes and
capital goods
Manufacturing of seamless steel pipes
Manufacture and marketing of premium
connections
Manufacturing of welded and seamless
steel pipes
Manufacturing of welded and seamless
steel pipes
Manufacturing of seamless steel
products
Manufacturing of seamless steel pipes
Manufacturing of welded steel pipes
Manufacturing of welded steel pipes
Percentage of ownership
at December 31, (*)
2022
2021
2020
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
89%
89%
89%
100% 100%
48%
48%
100% 100%
100%
48%
100%
Argentina
Manufacturing of seamless steel pipes
100% 100%
100%
Portugal
Holding Company
100% 100%
100%
Manufacturing of welded and seamless
steel pipes
Development, management and
licensing of intellectual property
Financial company
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
Marketing of steel products
100% 100%
100%
Marketing of steel products
100% 100%
100%
Holding company and marketing of steel
products
Holding company, marketing and
distribution of steel products
Holding company
Processing of premium joints, couplings
and automotive components
Manufacturing of welded and seamless
steel pipes
Manufacturing of seamless steel pipes
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
Netherlands
Holding company
Luxembourg
ALGOMA TUBES INC.
Canada
CONFAB INDUSTRIAL S.A. and
subsidiaries
DALMINE S.p.A.
Brazil
Italy
HYDRIL COMPANY and subsidiaries
USA
IPSCO TUBULARS INC. and
subsidiaries
MAVERICK TUBE CORPORATION
and subsidiaries
P.T. SEAMLESS PIPE INDONESIA
JAYA
S.C. SILCOTUB S.A.
SAUDI STEEL PIPE CO.
SIAT SOCIEDAD ANONIMA
SIDERCA SOCIEDAD ANONIMA
INDUSTRIAL Y COMERCIAL and
subsidiaries (a)
TALTA - TRADING E MARKETING
SOCIEDADE UNIPESSOAL LDA.
USA
USA
Indonesia
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Argentina
TENARIS BAY CITY, INC.
USA
TENARIS CONNECTIONS BV
Netherlands
TENARIS FINANCIAL SERVICES S.A.
TENARIS GLOBAL SERVICES
(CANADA) INC.
TENARIS GLOBAL SERVICES (U.S.A.)
CORPORATION
TENARIS GLOBAL SERVICES (UK) LTD
TENARIS GLOBAL SERVICES S.A. and
subsidiaries (except detailed) (b)
TENARIS INVESTMENTS (NL) B.V. and
subsidiaries
TENARIS INVESTMENTS S.àr.l.
Uruguay
Canada
USA
United
Kingdom
Uruguay
TENARIS QINGDAO STEEL PIPES LTD. China
TENARIS TUBOCARIBE LTDA.
Colombia
TUBOS DE ACERO DE MEXICO, S.A. Mexico
(*) All percentages rounded.
(a) Tenaris holds 51% of NKKTubes.
(b) Tenaris holds 98,4% of Tenaris Supply Chain S.A., 40% of Tubular Technical Services Ltd. and Pipe Coaters Nigeria Ltd., 49% of
Amaja Tubular Services Limited, 60% of Tenaris Baogang Baotou Steel Pipes Ltd. and until 2021 held 49% of Tubular Services Angola
Lda.
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Ratios
Liquid financial assets over total assets
Thousands of U.S. dollars
Cash and cash equivalents
Other current investments
Bonds and other fixed income
Liquid financial assets
Total assets
Ratio
Total liabilities to total assets ratio
Thousands of U.S. dollars
Total liabilities
Total assets
Ratio
Current borrowings to total borrowings
Exhibit 2
2022
1,091,527
438,448
113,574
1,643,549
17,550,246
0.09
At December 31,
2021
318,127
397,849
312,619
1,028,595
14,449,431
0.07
2020
584,681
872,488
239,422
1,696,591
13,716,189
0.12
2022
3,515,809
17,550,246
0.20
At December 31,
2021
2,343,729
14,449,431
0.16
2020
2,269,716
13,716,189
0.17
Thousands of U.S. dollars
2022
At December 31,
2021
2020
Current borrowings
Total borrowings
Ratio
682,329
728,762
0.94
219,501
330,933
0.66
303,268
619,007
0.49
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Alternative performance measures
EBITDA, Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization
Exhibit 3
EBITDA provides an analysis of the operating results excluding depreciation and amortization and impairments, as
they are non-cash variables which can vary substantially from company to company depending on accounting
policies and the accounting value of the assets. EBITDA is an approximation to pre-tax operating cash flow and
reflects cash generation before working capital variation. EBITDA is widely used by investors when evaluating
businesses (multiples valuation), as well as by rating agencies and creditors to evaluate the level of debt,
comparing EBITDA with net debt. EBITDA is calculated in the following manner:
EBITDA = Net income for the period + Income tax charge +/- Equity in Earnings (losses) of non-consolidated
companies +/- Financial results + Depreciation and amortization +/- Impairment charge/(reversal)
EBITDA is a non-IFRS alternative performance measure.
Millions of U.S. dollars
Income for continuing operations
Income tax charge
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies
Financial results
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment charge
EBITDA
Net cash / (debt) position
For the year ended December 31,
2021
2020
2022
2,549
617
(209)
6
608
77
3,648
1,053
189
(513)
(23)
595
57
1,359
(642)
23
(109)
65
679
622
638
This is the net balance of cash and cash equivalents, other current investments and fixed income investments held
to maturity less total borrowings. It provides a summary of the financial solvency and liquidity of the company.
Net cash / (debt) is widely used by investors and rating agencies and creditors to assess the company’s leverage,
financial strength, flexibility and risks.
Net cash/ debt is calculated in the following manner:
Net cash= Cash and cash equivalents + Other investments (Current and Non-Current) +/- Derivatives hedging
borrowings and investments – Borrowings (Current and Non-Current).
Net cash is a non-IFRS alternative performance measure.
Millions of U.S. dollars
Cash and cash equivalents
Other current investments
Non-current investments
Derivatives hedging borrowings and investments
Current borrowings
Non-current borrowings
Net cash position
2022
At December 31,
2021
2020
1,092
438
114
6
(682)
(46)
921
318
398
313
2
(220)
(111)
700
585
872
239
8
(303)
(316)
1,085
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Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow is a measure of financial performance, calculated as operating cash flow less capital expenditures.
FCF represents the cash that a company is able to generate after spending the money required to maintain or
expand its asset base. Free cash flow is calculated in the following manner:
Free cash flow = Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities – Capital expenditures.
Free cash flow is a non-IFRS alternative performance measure. Net cash provided by operating activities for the
year 2022 amounted to $1,167 million.
Millions of U.S. dollars
Net cash provided by operating activities
Capital expenditures
Free cash flow
For the year ended December 31,
2021
2020
2022
1,167
(378)
789
119
(240)
(120)
1,520
(193)
1,327
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MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
We confirm, to the best of our knowledge, that:
1.
2.
3.
the consolidated financial statements prepared in conformity with International Financial Reporting
Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and in accordance with IFRS
as adopted by the European Union, included in this annual report, give a true and fair view of the assets,
liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of Tenaris S.A. and its consolidated subsidiaries, taken as a
whole;
the annual accounts prepared in accordance with Luxembourg legal and regulatory requirements, included
in this annual report, give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of
Tenaris S.A.; and
the consolidated management report on the consolidated financial statements included in this annual
report, which has been combined with the management report on the annual accounts included in this
annual report, gives a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of
Tenaris S.A., or Tenaris S.A. and its consolidated subsidiaries, taken as a whole, as applicable, together
with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties they face.
Chief Executive Officer
Paolo Rocca
March 31, 2023
Chief Financial Officer
Alicia Móndolo
March 31, 2023
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