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Donnelley Financial Solutions(DFIN) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-08-03 19:45
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:DFIN) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call August 3, 2022 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael Zhao - Head, IR Daniel Leib - President and CEO David Gardella - CFO Craig Clay - President, Global Capital Markets Eric Johnson - President, Global Investment Companies Conference Call Participants Charles Strauzer - CJS Securities, Inc. Pete Heckmann - D.A. Davidson Raj Sharma - B. Riley Securities Operator Good morning. My name is Joseph and I'll be your conference opera ...
Donnelley Financial Solutions(DFIN) - 2022 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2022-08-02 16:00
[Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements](index=3&type=section&id=SPECIAL%20NOTE%20REGARDING%20FORWARD-LOOKING%20STATEMENTS) The report contains forward-looking statements subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including pandemics, economic volatility, and regulatory changes, which could cause actual results to differ materially - The report contains forward-looking statements subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including pandemics, economic volatility, and regulatory changes, which could cause actual results to differ materially[10](index=10&type=chunk)[11](index=11&type=chunk) - The Company explicitly states it does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, except as required by law, cautioning readers against undue reliance[12](index=12&type=chunk)[13](index=13&type=chunk) [Part I: Financial Information](index=4&type=section&id=Part%20I%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) [Item 1: Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201%3A%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements%20(unaudited)) This section presents the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, highlighting Q2 2022 net sales of **$266.2 million** and net earnings of **$46.0 million**, with total assets at **$925.2 million** as of June 30, 2022 [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) The statements show Q2 2022 net sales of **$266.2 million** and net earnings of **$46.0 million**, with diluted EPS at **$1.42**, reflecting year-over-year changes Consolidated Statements of Operations Highlights (in millions, except per share data) | Metric | Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | Six Months 2022 | Six Months 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Net Sales** | $266.2 | $267.5 | $477.2 | $512.8 | | Income from Operations | $65.9 | $62.0 | $101.2 | $112.9 | | **Net Earnings** | **$46.0** | **$42.9** | **$72.4** | **$78.1** | | Diluted EPS | $1.42 | $1.24 | $2.17 | $2.26 | [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of June 30, 2022, total assets reached **$925.2 million**, driven by increased receivables and long-term debt, while total equity decreased to **$341.4 million** due to share repurchases Balance Sheet Summary (in millions) | Metric | June 30, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $17.8 | $54.5 | | Total current assets | $318.4 | $279.7 | | **Total Assets** | **$925.2** | **$883.3** | | Long-term debt | $234.1 | $124.0 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$583.8** | **$506.3** | | **Total Equity** | **$341.4** | **$377.0** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) For the first half of 2022, net cash used in operating activities was **$6.4 million**, with a **$36.7 million** net decrease in cash and equivalents, primarily due to share repurchases funded by new borrowings Cash Flow Summary for Six Months Ended June 30 (in millions) | Cash Flow Activity | 2022 | 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash used in operating activities | $(6.4) | $(7.7) | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(24.8) | $(17.7) | | Net cash used in financing activities | $(7.2) | $(9.9) | | **Net decrease in cash** | **$(36.7)** | **$(33.7)** | [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=10&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes provide detailed disclosure on the company's accounting policies and financial items, including revenue disaggregation, restructuring charges, debt structure, and significant stock repurchase activities - DFIN's business model involves regulatory filing and deal solutions, with a notable client shift towards **software solutions** and away from physical print[38](index=38&type=chunk) Revenue Disaggregation - Six Months Ended June 30 (in millions) | Revenue Type | 2022 | 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Tech-enabled services | $225.0 | $252.5 | | Software solutions | $141.4 | $126.9 | | Print and distribution | $110.8 | $133.4 | | **Total net sales** | **$477.2** | **$512.8** | - Net restructuring charges of **$1.7 million** were recorded for employee termination costs affecting approximately **70 employees** in the first half of 2022[69](index=69&type=chunk) - The company repurchased **3,408,099 shares** for **$106.5 million** in the first six months of 2022, with **$58.6 million** remaining authorized under the program as of June 30, 2022[85](index=85&type=chunk) [Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=25&type=section&id=Item%202%3A%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses the 6.9% year-to-date revenue decline due to lower capital markets activity and print demand, partially offset by software growth, while maintaining sufficient liquidity [Results of Operations](index=29&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Consolidated net sales for Q2 2022 decreased 0.5% YoY to **$266.2 million**, with YTD sales down 6.9% to **$477.2 million**, driven by lower capital markets activity and print services, partially offset by software growth Net Sales Change by Offering (Q2 2022 vs Q2 2021) | Offering | Q2 2022 Sales (M) | Change (M) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Tech-enabled services | $133.3 | $(0.7) | (0.5%) | | Software solutions | $71.6 | $5.0 | 7.5% | | Print and distribution | $61.3 | $(5.6) | (8.4%) | Net Sales Change by Offering (Six Months 2022 vs 2021) | Offering | Six Months 2022 Sales (M) | Change (M) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Tech-enabled services | $225.0 | $(27.5) | (10.9%) | | Software solutions | $141.4 | $14.5 | 11.4% | | Print and distribution | $110.8 | $(22.6) | (16.9%) | - SG&A expenses decreased by **$6.9 million**, or **4.6%**, for the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to reduced LSC multiemployer pension plan obligations and lower incentive compensation[151](index=151&type=chunk) [Information by Segment](index=32&type=section&id=Information%20by%20Segment) Segment performance for the first half of 2022 shows **Capital Markets - Software Solutions** sales grew 10.6%, while **Investment Companies - Software Solutions** sales rose 13.0%, with significant operating income increases in Investment Companies segments Segment Performance - Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 (in millions) | Segment | Net Sales | % Change YoY | Income from Ops | % Change YoY | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Capital Markets - Software Solutions | $91.0 | 10.6% | $7.4 | (53.2%) | | Capital Markets - Compliance & Comms | $253.6 | (13.0%) | $89.4 | (27.7%) | | Investment Companies - Software Solutions | $50.4 | 13.0% | $12.1 | 120.0% | | Investment Companies - Compliance & Comms | $82.2 | (12.8%) | $21.8 | 159.5% | [Non-GAAP Measures](index=36&type=section&id=Non-GAAP%20Measures) The company uses non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA to assess financial performance, reporting **$82.6 million** for Q2 2022 and **$133.7 million** for the six months ended June 30, 2022 Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) | Metric | Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | Six Months 2022 | Six Months 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net earnings | $46.0 | $42.9 | $72.4 | $78.1 | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$82.6** | **$79.9** | **$133.7** | **$151.0** | [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=38&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company maintains sufficient liquidity with **$17.8 million** cash on hand and **$190.0 million** available under its revolving credit facility as of June 30, 2022, with expected capital expenditures of **$50-55 million** for 2022 - As of June 30, 2022, the company had **$110.0 million** of borrowings outstanding under its Revolving Facility, with **$190.0 million** of availability remaining[220](index=220&type=chunk)[222](index=222&type=chunk) - Total net available liquidity as of June 30, 2022 was **$207.8 million**, consisting of **$190.0 million** in revolver availability and **$17.8 million** in cash[222](index=222&type=chunk) - Expected capital expenditures for the full year 2022 are approximately **$50 million to $55 million**, primarily for software development investments[213](index=213&type=chunk) [Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk](index=40&type=section&id=Item%203%3A%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosure%20About%20Market%20Risk) There were no significant changes to the company's market risk profile during the quarter, consistent with prior disclosures - There were no significant changes to the Company's market risk profile during the quarter[227](index=227&type=chunk) [Item 4: Controls and Procedures](index=41&type=section&id=Item%204%3A%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2022, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting - The CEO and CFO concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2022[230](index=230&type=chunk) - No changes occurred during the quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting[231](index=231&type=chunk) [Part II: Other Information](index=41&type=section&id=Part%20II%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) [Item 1: Legal Proceedings](index=41&type=section&id=Item%201%3A%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is involved in ordinary course litigation, with expected outcomes not materially affecting its financial condition or position - The company is involved in ordinary course litigation and does not expect the outcomes to have a material effect on its financial condition[73](index=73&type=chunk)[232](index=232&type=chunk) [Item 1A: Risk Factors](index=41&type=section&id=Item%201A%3A%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes to the company's risk factors were identified during the three months ended June 30, 2022 - No material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Annual Report occurred during the second quarter of 2022[233](index=233&type=chunk) [Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=41&type=section&id=Item%202%3A%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) During Q2 2022, the company repurchased **2,180,796 shares** at an average price of **$29.54**, with **$58.6 million** remaining authorized under the program Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (Q2 2022) | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | April 2022 | 626,560 | $30.75 | | May 2022 | 802,367 | $28.74 | | June 2022 | 755,302 | $29.38 | | **Total Q2** | **2,184,229** | **$29.54** | - The Board authorized an increase to the stock repurchase program on February 17, 2022, bringing the available authorization to **$150 million** and extending it through December 31, 2023. As of June 30, 2022, **$58.6 million** remained[82](index=82&type=chunk)[234](index=234&type=chunk) [Item 6: Exhibits](index=42&type=section&id=Item%206%3A%20Exhibits) This section lists all exhibits filed with the 10-Q report, including required certifications by the CEO and CFO, and Inline XBRL documents - The report includes required certifications by the CEO (Daniel N. Leib) and CFO (David A. Gardella) pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934[241](index=241&type=chunk)[243](index=243&type=chunk) - The filing includes Inline XBRL instance, schema, and other related documents for interactive data[243](index=243&type=chunk)[244](index=244&type=chunk)
Donnelley Financial Solutions(DFIN) - 2022 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-05-05 16:34
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net sales of $211 million for Q1 2022, a decrease of 14% from the previous year [12][19] - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $51.1 million, down 28% year-over-year, with a margin of 24.2%, reflecting a decline of approximately 480 basis points [13][22] - Non-GAAP net debt decreased by $30.5 million year-over-year, resulting in a non-GAAP net leverage of 0.7x, down 0.3 times from the first quarter of 2021 [14][35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Software sales reached $69.8 million, representing a year-over-year growth of 15.8%, with compliance software offerings growing 19% [19][31] - The Capital Markets Software Solutions segment saw net sales of $44.7 million, an increase of 16.1% from the previous year, driven by strong performance in ActiveDisclosure and Venue [24] - The Investment Companies Software Solutions segment reported net sales of $25.1 million, an increase of 15.1% year-over-year, attributed to strong demand for digital compliance solutions [31] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global IPO activity was down 85%, significantly impacting capital markets transactions [10][11] - The company noted a robust pipeline of in-process IPOs comparable to 2021 levels, indicating potential for future activity when market conditions improve [11][12] - The SPAC market has seen a significant decline, affecting new issuances and De-SPAC transactions [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to become a leading provider of compliance and regulatory solutions, with a target of software sales making up nearly 60% of total sales by 2026 [16][41] - The strategy includes a focus on recurring revenue from compliance software, which is expected to constitute over 70% of software sales by 2026 [16][41] - The company plans to continue investing in technology and development while maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation [45][46] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged a challenging capital markets environment but expressed confidence in the company's ability to adapt and capture future opportunities [11][12] - The outlook for Q2 2022 anticipates continued market volatility, with expected net sales between $220 million and $240 million [38][39] - Management remains optimistic about the growth trajectory of software solutions, particularly in recurring compliance offerings [38][39] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 1.2 million shares for $42.1 million during Q1 2022, with $123 million remaining on its share repurchase authorization [35][36] - Free cash flow for the quarter was -$62.1 million, primarily due to elevated performance-based payments [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on efforts to maintain margins despite lower volumes? - Management highlighted permanent changes to the cost structure, including headcount reductions and outsourcing, which have improved margins despite lower transactional revenue [50][51] Question: What is the competitive environment in the software business? - Management expressed confidence in their product offerings, noting strong growth in ActiveDisclosure and Venue, and emphasized their ability to meet client needs across different stages of their lifecycle [52][54] Question: Can you clarify the expected decline in print sales? - Management confirmed that approximately $30 million in print sales decline is expected over the next three quarters, with the largest portion occurring in Q2 [69]
Donnelley Financial Solutions(DFIN) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-05-04 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-37728 | --- | --- | --- | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...
Donnelley Financial Solutions(DFIN) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-02-22 23:55
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2021, consolidated net sales reached $232.8 million, an increase of 10.7% year-over-year, marking the highest fourth quarter in the company's history [37] - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2021 was $61.3 million, up 75.6% from Q4 2020, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.3%, reflecting a year-over-year improvement of approximately 970 basis points [42][54] - For the full year 2021, non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA totaled $294.8 million, a 70% increase compared to 2020, with a record adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.7% [19][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Software solutions net sales in Q4 2021 were $73.8 million, growing 36.2% year-over-year and accounting for nearly 32% of total net sales [8][37] - The Virtual Data Room software, Venue, experienced a 48% increase in sales, driven by strong M&A activity [43] - Recurring compliance software offerings, including ActiveDisclosure, grew by approximately 40% in Q4 2021, marking the highest growth quarter of the year [38][44] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The capital markets environment remained strong in Q4 2021, with transactional sales reaching $106 million, the second highest quarter of the year [36][46] - The company noted a robust pipeline of approximately 600 SPACs looking for merger targets, which is expected to generate future deals [48] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to derive 44% of its sales from software solutions by 2024, with a focus on accelerating software growth and enhancing its market-leading position in regulatory and compliance solutions [20][64] - A strategic shift has been made to reduce low-margin print and distribution revenue, with print sales declining significantly, allowing for a healthier revenue mix [25][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future demand for M&A activity as market volatility subsides, positioning the company well to capture significant portions of future De-SPAC activity [48][59] - The company expects continued strength in recurring compliance software offerings, while print and distribution sales are anticipated to decline with minimal adjusted EBITDA impact [59] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 973,000 shares in 2021 for $32.4 million, demonstrating confidence in its strategy and intrinsic value [55][56] - The company has reduced its net debt by approximately $500 million since its spin-off in 2016, enhancing financial flexibility for future investments [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more color on the assumptions behind Q1 margins? - Management indicated that the improvement in margins is driven by an evolving revenue mix with more software and less print, alongside permanent cost reductions [66][67] Question: Are you seeing growth in backlog from SPACs? - Management confirmed that they are converting clients from initial SPAC registrations and seeing opportunities for ongoing recurring compliance revenue [70][71] Question: What was the full year transactional revenue? - The full year transactional revenue was just under $405 million, with significant contributions from SPAC and IPO activities [76] Question: How should we think about interest expense going into '22? - Interest expense is expected to drop due to refinancing efforts that will reduce interest by about $14 million per year [84] Question: What is the expected impact of print declines? - The expected print decline for 2022 is approximately $40 million, primarily occurring in the first half of the year [88]
Donnelley Financial Solutions(DFIN) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-02-21 16:00
Financial Performance and Risks - The Company reported that approximately 14% of its net sales for the year ended December 31, 2021, were earned outside of the U.S., exposing it to foreign currency exchange risk [312]. - A hypothetical 10% strengthening of the U.S. dollar would decrease the Company's earnings before income taxes by approximately $2.4 million and total assets by about $6.4 million [313]. - A hypothetical 10% change in yield would alter the fair value of the Term Loan A Facility by approximately $12.4 million, or 10.0% [315]. - The Company has not been a party to any derivative financial instruments as of December 31, 2021, indicating a conservative approach to market risk management [310]. - Price increases in raw materials like paper and ink could be passed onto the Company, but a hypothetical 10% change in these prices would not significantly affect operations or cash flows [318]. Workforce and Diversity - As of December 31, 2021, the Company had approximately 2,185 employees, with a voluntary turnover rate of under 8.5% per year [66]. - The Company achieved a workforce total recordable incident rate of 0.32 (per 200,000 hours worked) in 2021, reflecting its commitment to health and safety [80]. - In 2021, approximately 59% of all U.S. hires and promotions at the manager level and above were women or people of color, indicating progress in diversity initiatives [73]. - The Company implemented a 401(k) match of 50 cents for every dollar an employee contributes up to 6% of eligible compensation starting in 2022 [71]. Environmental and Supply Chain - The Company sourced 100% of the electricity used by its print manufacturing facilities from renewable energy credits in 2021 [83]. - The Company anticipates continued challenges in sourcing paper in 2022 due to global supply chain issues, which may lead to increased pricing [58]. Customer and Credit Risk Management - The Company has a diverse customer base with no single customer accounting for more than 10% of net sales for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, mitigating credit risk [316]. - The Company maintains provisions for potential credit losses, which have historically been within expectations, but significant economic disruptions could lead to additional charges [316]. Cybersecurity - The Company maintains a cybersecurity program based on industry-leading frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements [62].
Donnelley Financial Solutions(DFIN) - 2021 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-11-03 15:25
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:DFIN) Q3 2021 Earnings Conference Call November 3, 2021 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mike Zhao - Head, Investor Relations Dan Leib - President and CEO Dave Gardella - Chief Financial Officer Craig Clay - President, Global Capital Markets Eric Johnson - President, Global Investment Companies Conference Call Participants Charles Strauzer - CJS Securities Operator My name is Jane, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome ev ...
Donnelley Financial Solutions(DFIN) - 2021 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2021-11-02 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-37728 Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 36-4829638 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ ...
Donnelley Financial Solutions(DFIN) - 2021 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-08-04 16:50
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:DFIN) Q2 2021 Earnings Conference Call August 4, 2021 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mike Zhao - Head, Investor Relations Dan Leib - President & Chief Executive Officer Dave Gardella - Chief Financial Officer Craig Clay - President of Global Capital Markets Eric Johnson - President, Global Investment Companies Conference Call Participants Charlie Strauzer - CJS Pete Heckmann - D.A. Davidson Raj Sharma - B. Riley Operator Ladies and gentlemen thank you for standing ...
Donnelley Financial Solutions(DFIN) - 2021 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2021-08-03 16:00
Financial Performance - Total net sales for Q2 2021 reached $267.5 million, a 5.5% increase from $254.0 million in Q2 2020[15] - Net earnings for Q2 2021 were $42.9 million, compared to a net loss of $1.3 million in Q2 2020, marking a significant turnaround[15] - The company reported net earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2021, were $78.1 million, a significant increase from $2.8 million in the same period of 2020[25] - Basic earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2021, was $1.27, compared to a loss of $0.04 per share in the same period of 2020[90] - The company reported a basic earnings per share of $2.32 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $0.08 for the same period in 2020[17] Revenue Growth - The company reported a 27.5% increase in Tech-enabled services sales, from $115.4 million in Q2 2020 to $134.0 million in Q2 2021[15] - Software solutions sales increased by 39.9%, from $47.6 million in Q2 2020 to $66.6 million in Q2 2021[15] - DFIN reported total net sales of $267.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $254.0 million for the same period in 2020, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 5.9%[51] - The company's software solutions generated $66.6 million in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021, up from $47.6 million in the same period of 2020, reflecting a growth of approximately 39.9%[51] - DFIN's tech-enabled services contributed $134.0 million to total net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $115.4 million in the prior year, marking an increase of about 16.9%[51] Cost Management - Total cost of sales decreased by 14.6% from $137.5 million in Q2 2020 to $117.5 million in Q2 2021, improving overall profitability[15] - Total cost of sales decreased to $227.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, from $273.8 million in the same period of 2020, showing improved cost management[16] - Selling, general and administrative expenses rose to $75.1 million in Q2 2021, up from $72.8 million in Q2 2020[15] - Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $148.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $129.8 million in 2020, reflecting investments in growth initiatives[16] Asset and Liability Management - The company’s total assets increased to $931.5 million as of June 30, 2021, compared to $865.6 million at the end of 2020[22] - Total liabilities decreased from $617.8 million at the end of 2020 to $611.9 million as of June 30, 2021[22] - Retained earnings increased significantly to $183.6 million as of June 30, 2021, up from $105.5 million at the end of 2020[22] - The total equity of the company increased to $319.6 million as of June 30, 2021, up from $270.4 million as of June 30, 2020, reflecting strong financial health[30] Cash Flow and Investments - The company reported net cash used in operating activities of $7.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $23.9 million for the same period in 2020, indicating improved cash flow management[25] - Capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2021, were $17.7 million, up from $15.7 million in the same period of 2020, reflecting ongoing investments in growth[25] - The company had cash and cash equivalents of $39.9 million at the end of the period, compared to $37.4 million at the end of June 30, 2020, showing a slight increase in liquidity[25] - The company reported a net cash used in investing activities of $17.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $4.2 million in the same period of 2020, indicating increased investment activity[25] Restructuring and Impairments - For the three months ended June 30, 2021, the company recorded net restructuring charges of $2.8 million, compared to $25.1 million for the same period in 2020[65][68] - For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the company recorded net restructuring charges of $3.6 million, down from $28.2 million in the same period in 2020[67][68] - The restructuring actions in 2021 involved employee termination costs for approximately 170 employees, with all terminations expected by December 31, 2021[67] - The company recognized impairments of right-of-use (ROU) assets totaling $12.1 million for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2020[69] Pension and Contingent Liabilities - As of June 30, 2021, the company had $5.9 million accrued related to the remaining contingent liability for LSC multiemployer pension plans[77] - The total undiscounted LSC MEPP liabilities were approximately $103 million, with annual payments ranging from $1.6 million to $8.5 million through 2034[74] - The company recorded a charge of $19.0 million in 2020 for estimated payments related to the LSC MEPP liabilities[75] - The company accrued a contingent liability of $4.1 million for estimated sales tax exposures as of June 30, 2021, down from $5.2 million as of December 31, 2020[80] Comprehensive Income - The company’s accumulated other comprehensive loss decreased to $(78.9) million as of June 30, 2021, from $(80.8) million at the end of 2020, showing a positive change in comprehensive income[11] - The company recognized a net actuarial loss of $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, and $1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021[100] - The company’s total other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was $2.6 million, compared to $0.5 million for the same period in 2020[98]