Matthews International(US:MATW)2026-02-04 13:31Financial Performance - Earnings per share on a GAAP basis for Q1 fiscal 2026 was $1.39, compared to a loss of $0.11 in the same quarter last year [2]. - Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2025, was $43,629,000, a significant improvement from a net loss of $3,472,000 in the same period of 2024 [17]. - Adjusted net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2025, was $(6,011,000), translating to an adjusted loss per share of $(0.19), compared to adjusted net income of $4,334,000 and $0.14 per share in 2024 [23]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the same period was $35,238,000, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.4%, compared to $40,023,000 and a margin of 10.0% in 2024 [20]. Sales and Revenue - The Memorialization segment reported sales of $204.2 million, an increase from $190.5 million a year ago, driven by the acquisition of The Dodge Company and higher sales volumes [15]. - The Industrial Technologies segment experienced a decline in sales to $69.0 million from $80.5 million, primarily due to challenges in the engineering business [15]. - Reported sales for the three months ended December 31, 2025, totaled $284,763,000, while constant currency sales were $282,208,000, reflecting a decrease due to foreign exchange translation rates [25]. Cash Flow and Financing - The company experienced a net cash used in operating activities of $51,992,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $25,009,000 in 2024 [17]. - Cash flows from investing activities provided $237,443,000 in the three months ended December 31, 2025, primarily due to proceeds from divestitures of $240,168,000 [17]. - The company reported a net cash used in financing activities of $186,637,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net cash provided of $18,437,000 in 2024 [17]. Debt and Liabilities - The company executed divestitures generating $225.4 million in cash proceeds, leading to a $174 million reduction in outstanding debt [6]. - The company redeemed $300 million of 8.625% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2027, expected to significantly reduce interest expense [6]. - Total assets decreased to $1.55 billion from $1.69 billion, while total liabilities reduced to $1.01 billion from $1.21 billion [16]. Strategic Initiatives - The integration of the SGK business with SGS into Propelis Group is projected to achieve cost synergies of approximately $60 million, expected to be realized in calendar 2026 [7]. - The company maintains its earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, projecting adjusted EBITDA of at least $180 million, including an estimated 40% share of Propelis adjusted EBITDA [9]. - The company incurred acquisition and divestiture costs of $777,000 in Q4 2025, up from $355,000 in Q4 2024 [23]. - Strategic initiatives and other charges amounted to $12,569,000 in Q4 2025, compared to $704,000 in Q4 2024 [23]. - The company reported a gain on divestitures of $(72,295,000) in Q4 2025, which negatively impacted adjusted net income [23]. Profitability Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA for the total company was $35.2 million, down from $40.0 million in the prior year [15]. - The gross profit margin improved to 35.0% from 31.3% year-over-year, reflecting better operating margins in the Memorialization segment [13].