Globenewswireยท2025-10-29 10:30Core Insights - Chart Industries, Inc. reported a significant increase in orders and sales for the third quarter of 2025, with orders reaching $1.68 billion, a 43.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [4][7]. - The company is in the process of being acquired by Baker Hughes, with a definitive agreement for Baker Hughes to acquire all outstanding shares of Chart's common stock for $210 per share in cash [1][15]. - The company recorded a termination fee expense of $266 million related to a previously proposed merger with Flowserve, impacting reported operating income [1][34]. Financial Performance - Total sales for the third quarter of 2025 were $1.1 billion, reflecting a 3.6% increase year-over-year, with a notable increase of 9.7% when excluding the Repair, Service and Leasing segment [6][8]. - The adjusted operating income margin reached a record 22.9%, with gross profit as a percentage of sales remaining flat at 34.1% [7][8]. - Reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) were ($3.23), but adjusted EPS increased by 27.5% to $2.78 compared to the third quarter of 2024 [8]. Segment Performance - Cryo Tank Solutions (CTS) saw orders decrease by 8.0% to $116.1 million, with sales declining by 7.0% to $151.2 million due to lower industrial gas sales [9]. - Heat Transfer Systems (HTS) experienced a significant increase in orders, up 79.1% to $760.8 million, and sales increased by 36.3% to $349.3 million, driven by demand in LNG and data centers [10]. - Specialty Products orders grew by 84.4% to $438.5 million, although sales decreased by 4.7% to $269.9 million due to timing issues and non-repeat of higher sales from the previous year [11]. - The Repair, Service and Leasing segment saw orders decrease by 3.4% to $365.0 million, with sales declining by 8.4% to $330.2 million [12]. Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - The company reported net cash from operating activities of $118.0 million, resulting in free cash flow of $94.7 million after capital expenditures of $23.3 million [13]. - The net leverage ratio improved to 2.78, down from 2.85 in the previous quarter and 3.04 in the same quarter last year [13]. - Total assets increased to $9.79 billion as of September 30, 2025, compared to $9.12 billion at the end of 2024 [29]. Acquisition Details - The acquisition by Baker Hughes was approved by approximately 99% of Chart's shareholders on October 6, 2025, with the transaction expected to close by mid-2026 [15][16]. - The merger agreement stipulates that Chart shareholders will receive $210 per share in cash upon completion of the transaction [15].