Magnera Reports Second Quarter Results – Provides Updated Outlook

Core Insights - Magnera reported a strong financial performance for Q2 of fiscal 2025, with net sales reaching $824 million, a 48% increase compared to $558 million in Q2 2024, driven by the Glatfelter merger [3][4][21] - The company emphasized its resilience amid global economic uncertainties and is focused on executing strategic priorities for integration and long-term growth [2][3] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $89 million, reflecting a 17% increase from $76 million in the same quarter last year [3][5][21] Financial Performance - Net sales for the year-to-date (YTD) period reached $1.526 billion, up 42% from $1.077 billion in the previous year [3][21] - Operating income for Q2 was $4 million, down from $21 million in Q2 2024, while YTD operating loss was $(18) million compared to a profit of $9 million last year [3][21] - The increase in net sales was partially offset by a $26 million unfavorable impact from foreign currency changes and a decline in volume [4][5] Segment Performance - In the Americas segment, net sales increased by $124 million due to the Glatfelter merger, despite a $15 million negative impact from foreign currency changes [6][7] - The Rest of World segment saw a net sales increase of $187 million, also influenced by the Glatfelter merger, but faced a $11 million unfavorable impact from currency changes and a 3% volume decline [8] Cash Flow and Debt - Cash flow from operating activities for Q2 was $65 million, with post-merger adjusted free cash flow at $42 million [10][11] - Total debt as of March 29, 2025, was $1.998 billion, with total net debt at $1.716 billion and a leverage ratio of 3.9x [11][24] Guidance - The company provided guidance for fiscal 2025, projecting full-year comparable adjusted EBITDA in the range of $360 million to $380 million and post-merger adjusted free cash flow between $75 million and $95 million [14][27]