SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO., INC. ANNOUNCES 2024 SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
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Net sales of
$597.0 million -
Income from operations of
$132.2 million , resulting in operating income margin of 22.1% -
Net income per diluted share of
$2.31 -
Repurchased
$50.0 million of common stock during the quarter
All comparisons below (which are generally indicated by words such as "increased," "decreased," "remained," or "compared to"), unless otherwise noted, are comparing the quarter ended
2024 Second Quarter Financial Highlights
- Consolidated net sales of
$597.0 million decreased 0.1% from$597.6 million .North America net sales of$463.0 million decreased 0.5% from$465.5 million on relatively flat sales volumes.Europe net sales of$129.9 million increased 1.6% from$127.8 million , primarily due to higher sales volumes, partly offset by price decreases in some regions as well as the negative effect of approximately$0.7 million in foreign currency translation.
- Consolidated gross profit of
$278.5 million decreased 3.1% from$287.5 million . Gross margin decreased to 46.7% from 48.1%.North America gross margin decreased to 50.0% from 51.2%, primarily due to higher warehouse and freight costs, as a percentage of net sales, partially offset by efficiency gains in the factories.Europe gross margin decreased to 35.4% from 37.4%, primarily due to higher labor, factory overhead, warehouse and freight costs, as a percentage of net sales.
- Consolidated income from operations of
$132.2 million decreased 8.9% from$145.0 million . The decrease was primarily due to lower gross profits noted above and higher operating expenses including: personnel costs resulting from the increase in the number of employees supporting production, engineering and sales activities and professional fees, partially offset by lower incentive compensation. Consolidated operating margin decreased to 22.1% from 24.3%.North America income from operations of$132.1 million decreased 7.9% from$143.4 million . The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in gross profits, as well as increased personnel costs and professional fees.Europe income from operations of$12.1 million decreased 13.1% from$14.0 million , primarily due to decrease in gross profits, as well as higher personnel costs, partially offset by lower integration expenses.
- Net income of
$97.8 million , or$2.31 per diluted share of the Company's common stock, decreased 8.7% compared to net income of$107.2 million , or$2.50 per diluted share. - Adjusted EBITDA1 of
$152.6 million decreased 7.8% compared to$165.6 million . - Cash flow provided by operating activities decreased approximately
$78.2 million from$197.2 million to$119.0 million , due primarily to increases in working capital. - Cash flow used in investing activities increased approximately
$49.1 million from$48.0 million to$97.1 million . Capital expenditures were approximately$79.6 million compared to$37.9 million .
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1 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to |
Management Commentary
"Our net sales of
Corporate Developments
The Company repurchased 283,273 shares of common stock in the open market at an average price of
During the second quarter, the Company completed the acquisition of Calculated Structured Designs ("CSD"), Inc., a software development company providing solutions for the engineered wood, engineering, design and building industries in
Business Outlook
The Company has updated its 2024 financial outlook based on two quarters of financial information to reflect its latest expectations regarding demand trends, raw material costs and operating expenses. Based on business trends and conditions as of today,
- Operating margin is estimated to be in the range of 20.0% to 21.0%.
- The effective tax rate is estimated to be in the range of 24.5% to 25.5%, including both federal and state income tax rates as well as international income tax rates, and assuming no tax law changes are enacted.
- Capital expenditures are estimated to be in the range of
$180.0 million to$190.0 million , which includes$90.0 million to$100.0 million for theColumbus, Ohio facility expansion and the new Gallatin,Tennessee fastener facility construction with the remaining spend carrying over into 2025.
Conference Call Details
Investors, analysts and other interested parties are invited to join the Company's second quarter 2024 financial results conference call on
A copy of this earnings release will be available prior to the call, accessible through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at ir.simpsonmfg.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "outlook," "target," "continue," "predict," "project," "change," "result," "future," "will," "could," "can," "may," "likely," "potentially," or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than those of historical fact and include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, business outlook, priorities, expectations and intentions, expectations for sales and market growth, comparable sales, earnings and performance, stockholder value, capital expenditures, cash flows, the housing market, the home improvement industry, demand for services, share repurchases, our ongoing integration of ETANCO, our strategic initiatives, including the impact of these initiatives on our strategic and operational plans and financial results, and any statement of an assumption underlying any of the foregoing.
Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and other factors that are difficult to predict and could cause our actual results to vary in material respects from what we have expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by our forward-looking statements include the effect of global pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic and other widespread public health crisis and their effects on the global economy, the effects of inflation and labor and supply shortages, on our operations, the operations of our customers, suppliers and business partners, and our ongoing integration of ETANCO, as well as those discussed in the "Risk Factors" and " Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports we file with the
We caution that you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made in our reports filed with the
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes certain financial information, not prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in
The Company defines adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before income taxes, adjusted to exclude depreciation and amortization, integration, acquisition and restructuring costs, goodwill impairment, gain on bargain purchase, net loss or gain on disposal of assets, interest income or expense, and foreign exchange and other expense (income).
UNAUDITED Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share data) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
Net sales |
$ 596,978 |
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$ 597,580 |
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$ 1,127,557 |
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$ 1,132,010 |
Cost of sales |
318,431 |
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310,114 |
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604,456 |
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591,669 |
Gross profit |
278,547 |
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287,466 |
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523,101 |
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540,341 |
Research and development and engineering expense |
22,708 |
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21,538 |
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44,626 |
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42,284 |
Selling expense |
55,918 |
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50,438 |
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110,417 |
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99,106 |
General and administrative expense |
66,383 |
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68,767 |
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136,577 |
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132,474 |
Total operating expenses |
145,009 |
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140,743 |
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291,620 |
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273,864 |
Acquisition and integration related costs |
1,590 |
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1,859 |
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3,636 |
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3,301 |
Gain on disposal of assets |
(238) |
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(157) |
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(436) |
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(207) |
Income from operations |
132,186 |
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145,021 |
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228,281 |
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263,383 |
Interest income (expense), net and other |
2,092 |
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(705) |
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2,443 |
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(1,274) |
Other & foreign exchange gain (loss), net |
(1,588) |
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357 |
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381 |
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(42) |
Income before taxes |
132,690 |
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144,673 |
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231,105 |
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262,067 |
Provision for income taxes |
34,859 |
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37,462 |
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57,847 |
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66,903 |
Net income |
$ 97,831 |
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$ 107,211 |
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$ 173,258 |
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$ 195,164 |
Earnings per common share: |
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Basic |
$ 2.32 |
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$ 2.51 |
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$ 4.09 |
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$ 4.58 |
Diluted |
$ 2.31 |
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$ 2.50 |
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$ 4.07 |
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$ 4.55 |
Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
42,251 |
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42,669 |
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42,319 |
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42,640 |
Diluted |
42,418 |
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42,813 |
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42,534 |
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42,857 |
Cash dividend declared per common share |
$ 0.28 |
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$ 0.27 |
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$ 0.55 |
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$ 0.53 |
Other data: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
$ 19,370 |
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$ 18,680 |
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$ 38,559 |
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$ 36,045 |
Pre-tax equity-based compensation expense |
$ 5,081 |
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$ 6,535 |
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$ 10,427 |
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$ 11,164 |
UNAUDITED Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands) |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2023 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ 354,851 |
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$ 407,982 |
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$ 429,822 |
Trade accounts receivable, net |
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377,584 |
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387,917 |
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283,975 |
Inventories |
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533,625 |
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523,561 |
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551,575 |
Other current assets |
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65,016 |
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53,344 |
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47,069 |
Total current assets |
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1,331,076 |
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1,372,804 |
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1,312,441 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
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459,297 |
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375,240 |
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418,612 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets |
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84,305 |
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63,358 |
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68,792 |
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497,990 |
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495,065 |
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502,550 |
Intangible assets, net |
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352,496 |
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369,649 |
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365,339 |
Other noncurrent assets |
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48,197 |
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43,233 |
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36,990 |
Total assets |
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$ 2,773,361 |
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$ 2,719,349 |
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$ 2,704,724 |
Trade accounts payable |
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$ 104,670 |
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$ 97,847 |
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$ 107,524 |
Long-term debt, current portion |
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22,500 |
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22,500 |
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22,500 |
Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities |
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233,155 |
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276,601 |
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231,233 |
Total current liabilities |
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360,325 |
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396,948 |
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361,257 |
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion |
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69,223 |
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51,560 |
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55,324 |
Long-term debt, net of current portion and issuance costs |
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448,171 |
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544,309 |
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458,791 |
Deferred income tax |
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93,098 |
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104,113 |
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98,170 |
Other long-term liabilities |
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37,743 |
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38,808 |
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51,436 |
Stockholders' equity |
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1,764,801 |
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1,583,611 |
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1,679,746 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
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$ 2,773,361 |
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$ 2,719,349 |
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$ 2,704,724 |
UNAUDITED Segment and Product Group Information (In thousands) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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% |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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change* |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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change* |
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$ 463,022 |
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$ 465,467 |
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(0.5) % |
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$ 869,771 |
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$ 871,797 |
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(0.2) % |
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Percentage of total net sales |
77.6 % |
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77.9 % |
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77.1 % |
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77.0 % |
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129,877 |
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127,817 |
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1.6 % |
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249,814 |
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252,031 |
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(0.9) % |
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Percentage of total net sales |
21.8 % |
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21.4 % |
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22.2 % |
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22.3 % |
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4,079 |
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4,296 |
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(5.1) % |
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7,971 |
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8,182 |
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(2.6) % |
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$ 596,978 |
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$ 597,580 |
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(0.1) % |
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$ 1,132,010 |
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(0.4) % |
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$ 507,082 |
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$ 515,378 |
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(1.6) % |
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$ 956,593 |
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$ 970,137 |
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(1.4) % |
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Percentage of total net sales |
84.9 % |
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86.2 % |
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84.8 % |
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85.7 % |
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Concrete Construction |
86,447 |
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81,319 |
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6.3 % |
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165,177 |
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157,990 |
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4.5 % |
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Percentage of total net sales |
14.5 % |
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13.6 % |
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14.6 % |
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14.0 % |
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Other |
3,449 |
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883 |
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N/M |
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5,786 |
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3,883 |
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49.0 % |
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$ 596,978 |
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$ 597,580 |
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(0.1) % |
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$ 1,132,010 |
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(0.4) % |
Gross Profit (Loss) by Reporting Segment |
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$ 231,581 |
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$ 238,245 |
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(2.8) % |
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$ 432,117 |
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$ 443,767 |
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(2.6) % |
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North America gross margin |
50.0 % |
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51.2 % |
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49.7 % |
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50.9 % |
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45,949 |
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47,819 |
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(3.9) % |
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89,762 |
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94,423 |
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(4.9) % |
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35.4 % |
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37.4 % |
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35.9 % |
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37.5 % |
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1,486 |
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1,820 |
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N/M |
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2,161 |
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2,744 |
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N/M |
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Administrative and all other |
(469) |
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(418) |
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N/M |
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(938) |
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(593) |
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N/M |
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$ 278,547 |
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$ 287,466 |
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(3.1) % |
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$ 523,102 |
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$ 540,341 |
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(3.2) % |
Income (Loss) from Operations |
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$ 132,055 |
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$ 143,430 |
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(7.9) % |
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$ 230,960 |
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$ 257,823 |
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(10.4) % |
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North America operating margin |
28.5 % |
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30.8 % |
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26.6 % |
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29.6 % |
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12,145 |
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13,974 |
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(13.1) % |
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20,402 |
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27,444 |
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(25.7) % |
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9.4 % |
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10.9 % |
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8.2 % |
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10.9 % |
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(302) |
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379 |
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N/M |
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(877) |
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241 |
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N/M |
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Administrative and all other |
(11,712) |
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(12,762) |
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N/M |
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(22,204) |
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(22,125) |
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N/M |
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$ 132,186 |
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$ 145,021 |
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(8.9) % |
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$ 228,281 |
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$ 263,383 |
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(13.3) % |
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Unfavorable percentage changes are presented in parentheses, if any. |
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The Company manages its business by geographic segment but presents sales by product group as additional information. |
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N/M |
Statistic is not material or not meaningful. |
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (In thousands) (Unaudited) A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is set forth below. |
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Three Months Ended |
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2024 |
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2023 |
Net Income |
$ 97,831 |
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$ 107,211 |
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Provision for income taxes |
34,859 |
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37,462 |
Interest (income) expense, net and other financing costs |
(2,092) |
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705 |
Depreciation and amortization |
19,370 |
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18,680 |
Other* |
2,603 |
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1,492 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 152,571 |
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$ 165,550 |
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*Other: Includes acquisition integration and restructuring related expenses, other & foreign exchange loss net, and net loss or gain on disposal of assets. |
CONTACT:
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(310) 829-5400
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