Group 1 - Highland Copper Company Inc. is participating in multiple upcoming conferences, including the Emerging Growth Conference, Mines and Money Miami, BMO Global Metals & Mining Conference, Red Cloud's Pre-PDAC 2025 Mining Showcase, PDAC, and Centurion One Capital 8 Annual Growth Conference [1][2] - The CEO, Barry O'Shea, will present at several of these events, providing opportunities for investors to engage in real-time Q&A sessions [1][2] - Highland Copper focuses on exploring and developing copper projects in Michigan, owning the Copperwood deposit and a 34% stake in the White Pine North project [3] Group 2 - The company has a total of 736,363,619 common shares issued and outstanding, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "HI" and on the OTCQB under "HDRSF" [3] - Highland Copper has secured surface rights for the Copperwood deposit, which facilitates access and infrastructure development [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenue for Q1 2025 was $707 million, down 9% year over year, but in line with expectations [26][28] - Adjusted earnings per share decreased by 19% to $0.56, consistent with expectations [28] - Adjusted EBITDA was $97 million, a decrease of 15% year over year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.7%, down 110 basis points [27][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Advanced Process Solutions (APS) revenue was $511 million, down 10% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA of $83 million, a decrease of 14% [30] - Molding Technology Solutions (MTS) revenue was $196 million, down 5% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA of $27 million, a decrease of 15% [33] - Backlog for APS decreased by 17% to $1.6 billion, while MTS backlog increased by 1% to $233 million [32][34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand in North America, particularly in automotive, remains soft due to tariff uncertainty, while stability is observed in Asia, especially India [22][24] - The food, health, and nutrition (FHN) end markets showed increased demand, particularly in North America, with record orders in the quarter [18][64] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transforming its portfolio towards higher margin and growth opportunities, exemplified by the sale of a 51% stake in Milacron for $287 million [8][9] - The strategy includes concentrating resources on core businesses, enhancing margin profiles, and reducing cyclicality [11][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth outlook despite current macroeconomic uncertainties, including inflation and interest rates [12][25] - The company anticipates a modest increase in leverage in Q2 before reducing it to the low threes by the end of the fiscal year [35][40] Other Important Information - The company plans to use net proceeds from the Milacron sale for debt reduction, with an expected close by the end of Q2 or early Q3 [36][37] - The updated fiscal year guidance reflects approximately six months of Milacron's performance, with revenue expectations adjusted to $2.63 billion to $2.8 billion [40][41] Q&A Session Summary Question: What factors are influencing customer order decisions in APS? - Management noted that geopolitical issues and interest rate clarity are significant factors affecting customer decisions, with strong pipelines in regions like India and Saudi Arabia [47][50] Question: What percentage of revenue does aftermarket represent, and what is the outlook? - Aftermarket orders accounted for nearly 40% of total orders for the quarter, with expectations to maintain a target of around 30% for the year [55][57] Question: What drove the decision to sell a majority stake in Milacron? - The decision was based on a regular review of assets, determining that this structure would create the best return for shareholders while allowing Milacron to pursue growth opportunities [70][72] Question: What are the expected EBITDA margins and growth for MTS post-divestiture? - MTS is expected to recover to mid-twenties margins with low single-digit growth in the medium to long term [78][96] Question: What is the expected free cash flow conversion capability post-divestiture? - The target remains at 100% conversion, with expectations to be closer to that number in eighteen months as integration efforts conclude [98]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenue for the quarter was $700 million, down 9% year over year, but in line with expectations [10][19] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.56, down 19% year over year, consistent with expectations due to lower starting backlog [10][20] - Adjusted EBITDA was $97 million, a decrease of 15% year over year, with a consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.7%, down 110 basis points compared to the prior year [19][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Advanced Process Solutions (APS) revenue was $511 million, down 10% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA of $83 million, a decrease of 14% [21][22] - Molding Technology Solutions (MTS) revenue was $196 million, down 5% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA of $27 million, a decrease of 15% [23][24] - Backlog for APS was $1.6 billion, down 17% year over year, while MTS backlog increased 1% to $233 million [22][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America and Europe markets remain sluggish, particularly in automotive, while Asia shows stability with growth in India [15][24] - Customer quote pipelines remain healthy, especially in India and Saudi Arabia, despite global macroeconomic uncertainty [12][36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transforming its portfolio towards higher margin, higher growth, and less cyclical industrial leaders [6][8] - The sale of a 51% stake in Milacron for $287 million is part of this transformation, allowing the company to concentrate on core business and enhance shareholder value [6][26] - The company aims to maximize shareholder value by deleveraging and enhancing its margin profile [8][25] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth strategy despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures [17][31] - The company anticipates continued softness in North America and Europe in the near term, with expectations for improved performance as order decision timing normalizes [15][31] - Management remains optimistic about the potential for future returns from the Milacron business under Bain Capital's ownership [9][68] Other Important Information - The company expects to close the Milacron transaction by the end of the fiscal second quarter or early in the third quarter, with net proceeds used for debt pay down [26][27] - Updated fiscal year guidance reflects approximately $2.63 billion to $2.8 billion in revenue and adjusted EBITDA of $411 million to $447 million [28][29] Q&A Session Questions and Answers Question: What do customers need to see to move from quoting to placing orders? - Management indicated that geopolitical factors and clarity on interest rates are significant concerns for customers before making major investments [36] Question: What percentage of revenue does aftermarket represent and what is the outlook? - Aftermarket orders were close to 40% of total orders for the quarter, with expectations for continued improvement throughout the year [39][40] Question: What drove the decision to sell a majority stake in Milacron rather than a full divestiture? - The decision was based on a regular review of assets to determine the best return for shareholders, allowing Milacron to pursue growth opportunities while focusing on core businesses [54][55] Question: What are the expected EBITDA margins and free cash flow conversion capabilities post-divestiture? - Expected EBITDA margins for MTS are projected to be in the mid-20s, with a target of 100% free cash flow conversion in the medium term [58][73]

First Quarter FY 2025 Earnings Call Presentation February 6, 2024 Hillenbrand Call Participants 2 Kim Ryan President & CEO Bob VanHimbergen SVP & CFO Sam Mynsberge VP, Investor Relations Q1 2024 Q1 2025 $2.1B Q1 2024 Q1 2025 $1.8B -15% $0.69 $0.56 Q1 2024 Q1 2025 Revenue Total Backlog Adj. EPS $773M $707M -19% -9% 1 All CY and PY results reflect continuing operations, which excludes the divested Batesville segment. Q1 results include Milacron. 2 Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure. See appendix for ...

Hillenbrand (HI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.54 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.69 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 3.70%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this diversified industrial company specializing in business-to-business products would post earnings of $0.93 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.01, delivering ...

Table of Contents 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 December 31, 2024 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. 001-33794 HILLENBRAND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana 26-1342272 (State ...

Updates Full Year Guidance to Reflect Transaction; Maintains Outlook for Remaining Businesses BATESVILLE, Ind., February 5, 2025 --/PRNewswire/ -- Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI), a leading global provider of highly-engineered processing equipment and solutions, reported results for the fiscal first quarter, which ended December 31, 2024, and announced the majority sale of its Milacron injection molding and extrusion business, within the Molding Technology Solutions (MTS) segment, to an affiliate of Bain Capit ...

Updates Full Year Guidance to Reflect Transaction; Maintains Outlook for Remaining Businesses BATESVILLE, Ind., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI), a leading global provider of highly-engineered processing equipment and solutions, reported results for the fiscal first quarter, which ended December 31, 2024, and announced the majority sale of its Milacron injection molding and extrusion business, within the Molding Technology Solutions (MTS) segment, to an affiliate of Bain Capital. Re ...

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BATESVILLE, Ind., Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI) will hold a conference call and simultaneous webcast Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET. They will discuss the results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended December 31, 2024. The live webcast, including a slide presentation, will be available at http://ir.hillenbrand.com under the "Events & Presentations" tab and will be archived on the company's investor relations website through Thursday, March 6, 2025. ...