Acadian Timber Corp. Reports First Quarter Results

Core Insights - Acadian Timber Corp. reported financial results for Q1 2025, showing a decline in sales and adjusted EBITDA compared to the previous year, primarily due to the absence of carbon credit sales and operational challenges in Maine [2][3][13]. Financial Performance - Total sales for Q1 2025 were $24.8 million, down from $28.8 million in Q1 2024, with no carbon credit sales in 2025 compared to $4.9 million in 2024 [3][9]. - Free Cash Flow for the quarter was $3.0 million, a decrease from $7.8 million in the prior year [13][44]. - Net income was $3.7 million, or $0.21 per share, compared to $6.0 million, or $0.35 per share in Q1 2024 [14][39]. Operational Highlights - The company established its own logging operations in Maine to enhance production capacity and reduce costs, which included purchasing harvesting equipment for $2.4 million and acquiring additional assets for $6.9 million [4][5][6]. - Timber sales volume increased to 266.9 thousand cubic meters, up from 247.0 thousand cubic meters in the prior year, despite challenges in contractor availability and weather conditions [9][10]. Segment Performance - New Brunswick Timberlands generated sales of $22.1 million, an increase from $19.1 million in the previous year, driven by higher sales volumes and timber services activity [15]. - Maine Timberlands saw a significant decline in sales to $2.8 million from $4.8 million, primarily due to reduced contractor capacity and adverse weather [19][20]. - Environmental Solutions segment reported no sales in Q1 2025, down from $4.9 million in Q1 2024, as no carbon credits were sold during the quarter [23][24]. Market Outlook - The company anticipates stable demand for sawlogs in the near term, although pricing may face challenges until end-use markets improve [26][28]. - The establishment of internal logging operations is expected to alleviate capacity constraints and enhance production throughout 2025 [27]. - Demand for voluntary carbon credits is expected to remain stable, with ongoing evaluations for developing eligible carbon credits under new compliance protocols [29].