Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales from continuing operations decreased to $44.1 million compared to $54.9 million in the prior year period, primarily due to decreased end market demand and destocking trends [21] - Gross profit from continuing operations increased to $2.5 million from $1.5 million, with gross margin improving by 300 basis points to 5.7% [21] - Net loss from continuing operations decreased to $4.1 million or $0.41 diluted loss per share, compared to a net loss of $5.8 million or $0.58 diluted loss per share in the prior year [22] - Adjusted EBITDA improved to negative $3.1 million from negative $3.7 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin at negative 7.1% [22] - Liquidity position as of March 31, 2024, showed no outstanding debt and access to $63.6 million in availability [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Tubular segment, sequential and year-over-year bottom-line improvements were reported despite ongoing market headwinds [11] - Specialty Chemicals faced challenges with inventory destocking and soft market demand, but initial customer responses to product mix changes were strong [15][16] - The company is shifting its product mix towards branded product sales in Specialty Chemicals to mitigate demand variability [15][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand challenges persisted across both segments, impacting overall financial performance [6] - The company noted that while there are signs of market recovery, it is not relying on this for meeting internal plans [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on cost savings, operational efficiencies, and product mix optimization to improve financial results [6] - Capital priorities include share repurchases and maintaining a focus on internal operations while keeping M&A on the back burner [9] - The company aims to restore credibility among shareholders and create durable shareholder value [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about improvements in financial results in the second half of the year, driven by operational initiatives [6][10] - The company remains debt-free and has shown significant year-over-year improvement in liquidity [10] - Management emphasized the importance of accountability and ownership in navigating ongoing demand headwinds [11] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased 16,330 shares for approximately $165,000 through its share repurchase program [23] - Management is optimistic about the future and believes that actions taken are positioning the company for recovery [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Stability of operating expenses in Chemicals - Management acknowledged that while variable margins are being managed, there is still work to be done on fixed cost absorption and variable margin improvements [25][26] Question: Price versus volume in segments - Management noted that prices in the Tubular segment were depressed but expected a slight uptick in Q2, while the Chemical segment experienced volatility [27][28] Question: Inventory levels - Management indicated that there are opportunities to right-size inventory levels in both segments and that optimization efforts are ongoing [29][30] Question: Customer relationships amid changes - Management reported some churn but emphasized the loyalty of the majority of customers who have been with the company for decades [31][32] Question: Future margin expectations - Management described the upcoming period as transitional, with new business expected to fall within the targeted margin range [33][34]

分组1 - Ascent Industries reported a quarterly loss of $0.41 per share, which was worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.36, but an improvement from a loss of $0.51 per share a year ago [1] - The company's revenues for the quarter ended March 2024 were $44.11 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.83%, but down from $82.45 million year-over-year [1] - Over the last four quarters, Ascent Industries has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once and has a current Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell) [1][4] 分组2 - The earnings outlook for Ascent Industries is unfavorable, with current consensus EPS estimates of -$0.07 on revenues of $53.8 million for the coming quarter and -$0.14 on revenues of $196.1 million for the current fiscal year [4] - The Manufacturing - General Industrial industry, to which Ascent Industries belongs, is currently in the top 31% of Zacks industries, indicating a relatively strong position [5] - Broadwind Energy, Inc., another company in the same industry, is expected to report a quarterly loss of $0.07 per share, reflecting a year-over-year change of -200% [5][6]

Financial Performance - Consolidated net sales for Q1 2024 were $44.1 million, a decrease of $10.8 million, or 19.6%, compared to Q1 2023[88] - Consolidated gross profit increased 72.4% to $2.5 million, or 5.7% of sales, compared to $1.5 million, or 2.7% of sales in Q1 2023[88] - Consolidated operating loss for Q1 2024 was $5.3 million, an improvement from an operating loss of $6.4 million in Q1 2023[89] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2024 was $(3.115) million, or (7.1)% of sales, compared to $(3.735) million, or (6.8)% of sales in Q1 2023[95] Segment Performance - Specialty Chemicals segment net sales decreased by $3.5 million, or 14.5%, to $20.3 million in Q1 2024[90] - Tubular Products segment net sales totaled $23.8 million, a decrease of $7.2 million, or 23.3%, from Q1 2023[92] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash flows from operating activities decreased due to changes in working capital, with inventory increasing cash flows by $1.2 million in Q1 2024 compared to $9.5 million in Q1 2023[103] - Accounts payable contributed $4.0 million to operating cash flows in Q1 2024, down from $6.8 million in Q1 2023, indicating a decrease in inventory purchases[103] - Net cash used in investing activities decreased due to lower capital expenditures in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023[104] - The company had no outstanding debt as of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, reflecting a decrease in cash used in financing activities[105][107] - The current ratio decreased from 3.7 as of December 31, 2023, to 3.2 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a decline in liquidity[111] Shareholder Actions - The company repurchased 16,330 shares at an average price of $9.97 for a total cost of $163,221 in Q1 2024, compared to 32,313 shares at $10.11 for $327,521 in Q1 2023[108][109] Tax and Interest - Interest expense decreased to $0.1 million in Q1 2024 from $1.1 million in Q1 2023 due to lower outstanding debt[94] - The effective tax rate for continuing operations was 22.3% for Q1 2024, lower than the U.S. statutory rate of 21.0%[94] Asset Management - The company incurred asset impairment charges of $1.1 million related to the Munhall closure during Q1 2024[85] - Material cash requirements for operating and finance leases totaled $32.1 million, with $1.5 million payable within 12 months[112] - Capital spending is expected to be as much as $6.2 million for the remainder of fiscal 2024[113] Equity and Debt Ratios - The debt to capital ratio remained at 0% as of March 31, 2024, consistent with no outstanding debt[111] - Return on average equity improved from -38.6% as of December 31, 2023, to -4.9% as of March 31, 2024, suggesting a reduction in losses[111]

Financial Performance - Net sales for Q1 2024 were $44.1 million, down from $54.9 million in Q1 2023, representing a decline of 19.6%[2] - Gross profit increased to $2.5 million, with a gross profit margin of 5.7%, compared to $1.5 million and 2.7% in Q1 2023, reflecting a 300 basis points improvement[2] - Net loss from continuing operations decreased to $4.7 million, or $(0.47) diluted loss per share, compared to a net loss of $5.8 million, or $(0.57) diluted loss per share in the prior year, a year-over-year improvement of 18.6%[2][4] - Adjusted EBITDA improved to $(3.1) million from $(3.7) million in Q1 2023, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of (7.1)% compared to (6.8)% in the prior year[6] - Net loss from continuing operations for Q1 2024 was $4,094,000, an improvement from a loss of $5,788,000 in Q1 2023, representing a 29.3% reduction[33] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2024 was $(3,115,000), compared to $(3,735,000) in Q1 2023, indicating a 16.6% improvement year-over-year[33] - Specialty Chemicals segment reported a net loss of $1,458,000 in Q1 2024, compared to a net income of $1,342,000 in Q1 2023, reflecting a significant decline[34] - Tubular Products segment net loss from continuing operations was $1,502,000 in Q1 2024, an improvement from a loss of $3,293,000 in Q1 2023, marking a 54.4% reduction[35] Segment Performance - Ascent Chemicals segment net sales were $20.3 million, down from $23.7 million in Q1 2023, with an operating loss of $1.4 million compared to an operating income of $1.4 million in the prior year[7] - Ascent Tubular segment net sales were $23.8 million, down from $31.1 million in Q1 2023, with an operating loss decreasing to $1.5 million from $3.3 million in the prior year[8] Cash Management - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q1 2024 were $1,299,000, up from $421,000 at the end of Q1 2023, showing a significant increase[30] - Net cash provided by operating activities for continuing operations was $216,000 in Q1 2024, a decrease of 98.3% from $12,410,000 in Q1 2023[30] - Total cash used in financing activities decreased to $510,000 in Q1 2024 from $13,586,000 in Q1 2023, indicating improved cash management[30] Operational Changes - The company has ceased operations at its welded pipe and tube facility in Munhall, PA, effective August 31, 2023, and categorized related financial results into discontinued operations[2] Shareholder Actions - The company repurchased 16,330 shares at an average cost of $9.97 per share for approximately $0.2 million during the quarter[9] Management Outlook - Management expects continued improvements in financial results throughout 2024, driven by cost optimization and product mix adjustments[3] Accounts Receivable and Risk - Accounts receivable increased by $1,885,000 in Q1 2024, compared to an increase of $1,072,000 in Q1 2023, suggesting a growing sales volume[30] - The provision for losses on accounts receivable was $330,000 in Q1 2024, compared to a reduction of $57,000 in Q1 2023, indicating potential credit risk concerns[30] Cost Control - The company incurred stock-based compensation expenses of $209,000 in Q1 2024, down from $319,000 in Q1 2023, reflecting cost control measures[30]

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ☒ FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-19687 Ascent Industries Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 57-0426694 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati ...

Ascent Industries Co. (NASDAQ:ACNT) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call March 28, 2024 4:00 AM ET Company Participants Cody Cree - IR Ben Rosenzweig - Executive Chairman of the Board Bryan Kitchen - CEO Ryan Kavalauskas - CFO Conference Call Participants Vincent Anderson - Stifel Matthew Schwarz - MAZE Investments LLC Operator Good afternoon, everyone and thank you for participating in today's Conference Call to discuss Ascent's Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year ended December 31, 2023. J ...

Exhibit 99.1 Ascent Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results Eliminated All Outstanding Debt with Cash Proceeds from the Sale of Specialty Pipe & Tube New Leadership Focused on Accelerating Profitable Growth and Maximizing Value Oak Brook, Illinois, March 28, 2024 – Ascent Industries Co. (Nasdaq: ACNT) (“Ascent” or the “Company”), an industrials company focused on the production of specialty chemicals and industrial tubular products, is reporting its results for the fourth quarter and fu ...

WIN-Initiative/Neleman/Stone via Getty Images Investment thesis In June 2021, I wrote an article about Ascent Industries (NASDAQ:ACNT), which was then named Synalloy, as operations were improving significantly after all the disruptions suffered during 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic broke the strong growth trend experienced in 2017, 2018, and 2019, and the share price still traded at 57% below mid-term highs (reached in August 2018). Despite reporting a 17.72% revenue decline year over year in Q1 202 ...