Bollène (France), April 30, 2025 – 06 :00pm (CET)Press Release 2024 Annual Results Egide Group (Euronext Growth Paris™- ISIN : FR0000072373 - Ticker : ALGID), worldwide provider of hermetic packages and connectors and heat dissipation solutions for sensitive electronic components, announces today its 2024 results, now presented according to French accounting standards (French GAAP) instead of international IFRS standards. The statutory auditors' reports are expected at a later date. The figures presented be ...

Littelfuse (LFUS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good day, and welcome, everyone, to the First Quarter twenty twenty five Littelfuse Earnings Call. Please note this call is being recorded. And it is now my pleasure to turn it over to the Head of Investor Relations, David Kelley. You may begin. Speaker1 Good morning, and welcome to the Littelfuse first quarter twenty twenty five earnings conference call. With me today are Greg Henderson, President and CEO and Meenal Sethna, Executi ...

TORONTO and TAMPA, Fla., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Voxtur Analytics Corp. (TSXV: VXTR; OTCQB: VXTRF) ("Voxtur" or the "Company"), a North American technology company creating a more transparent and accessible real estate lending ecosystem, today announced its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024. The Company's Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the related Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") are available ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company achieved record highs in revenue, net income, and diluted EPS, with diluted EPS increasing by 10% year over year [6][25] - Same store sales index reached 100% of the prior year level for the first time since Q1 2024, with same store transactions growing for nine consecutive quarters [7][12] - Operating profit grew by 8% year over year, and restaurant margin expanded by 100 basis points [7][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - KFC system sales grew by 3% year over year, with a restaurant margin of 19.8% and same store sales index at 100% of the prior year level [10][12] - Pizza Hut's system sales increased by 2% year over year, with same store sales index nearly at 100% and a significant 17% growth in same store transactions [15][16] - KFC opened 295 net new stores, bringing the total to 11,943, while Pizza Hut expanded to 3,769 stores with a net addition of 45 stores [11][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a complex and evolving market environment, with consumer spending remaining rational [28] - The delivery business for KFC grew by 13%, while Pizza Hut also achieved a 13% growth in delivery [76] - The company is strategically expanding into lower-tier cities with smaller store formats, which contributed to a 4% revenue growth from new units [21][89] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on operational efficiency and innovation, with initiatives like Project Fresh Eye and Project Red Eye aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing customer experience [41][42] - KFC's K Coffee Cafe is expanding rapidly, with plans to reach 1,500 locations by the end of 2025, leveraging existing customer bases [38][100] - Pizza Hut is adopting a simpler and more efficient model to appeal to younger consumers and solo diners, with a focus on expanding its addressable market [40][41] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains cautious about potential fluctuations in same store sales index but is optimistic about achieving ten consecutive quarters of positive same store transaction growth [29][62] - The company expects mid-single-digit system sales growth for the full year and plans to open 1,600 to 1,800 net new stores [29][88] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining strong customer connections and adapting to changing consumer preferences [52][76] Other Important Information - The company plans to return $3 billion to shareholders from 2025 to 2026, in addition to $1.5 billion returned in 2024 [27] - The effective tax rate for the quarter was 27.8%, and net income was $292 million, growing 3% year over year [25][26] - The company is exploring optimization opportunities to offset cost increases in various areas, including occupancy and labor costs [34][66] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of competition and demand trends post-Q1 - Management noted that April performance was in line with expectations, with no significant negative impact observed so far, but they remain watchful of market conditions [50][51] Question: Pizza Hut's same store sales trajectory - Management indicated that while the market environment is evolving, they expect to maintain steady margins and reaffirmed guidance for mid-single-digit system sales growth [60][64] Question: Consumer environment in China and transaction growth at KFC - Management reported solid transaction growth at KFC and noted an increase in market share, particularly in the delivery business [74][76] Question: New store expansion and revenue growth - Management explained that while new store growth contributes to revenue, the smaller store format may lead to lower revenue per store initially, but payback periods remain healthy [86][90] Question: Long-term view on K Coffee - Management expressed commitment to the K Coffee business, highlighting its potential for top-line growth and profitability through shared resources [99][100] Question: Brand marketing strategies - Management emphasized the importance of staying relevant to consumer preferences and introduced new concepts like K PRO to cater to health-conscious consumers [106][108]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company achieved record highs in revenue, net income, and diluted EPS, with diluted EPS increasing by 10% year over year [6][26] - Same store sales index reached 100% of the prior year level for the first time since Q1 2024, with same store transactions growing for nine consecutive quarters [7][12] - Operating profit grew by 8% year over year, and restaurant margin expanded by 100 basis points [7][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - KFC system sales grew by 3% year over year, with restaurant margin expanding to 19.8% [9][13] - Pizza Hut system sales increased by 2% year over year, with same store sales index nearly reaching 100% of the prior year level and same store transactions growing by 17% [15][16] - KFC opened 295 net new stores, bringing the total to 11,943, while Pizza Hut expanded to 3,769 stores with a net addition of 45 stores [11][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a complex and evolving consumer environment, with rational spending patterns observed among consumers [29][50] - Delivery business for KFC grew by 13%, while Pizza Hut also achieved a 13% increase in delivery sales [72] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on operational efficiency and innovation, with initiatives like Project Fresh Eye and Project Red Eye aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing customer experience [41][42] - KFC is expanding its K Coffee business, targeting 1,500 locations by the end of 2025, while Pizza Hut is introducing new store models to capture additional market share [38][40] - The company aims to maintain or slightly improve core operating profit margins for the full year [31][60] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains cautious about potential fluctuations in same store sales index but reiterates guidance for mid-single digit system sales growth for 2025 [30][60] - The company is adapting to competitive pressures, particularly from delivery aggregators, while maintaining strong control over its business [52][53] Other Important Information - The company plans to return $3 billion to shareholders from 2025 to 2026, in addition to $1.5 billion returned in 2024 [28] - The effective tax rate for the quarter was 27.8%, which is 90 basis points higher year over year [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of competition and demand trends post-Q1 - Management noted that April performance was in line with expectations, with no significant negative impact observed so far, but they remain watchful of market conditions [49][50] Question: Same store sales trajectory for Pizza Hut - Management indicated that while they strive for ten consecutive quarters of positive transaction growth, they remain cautious about potential fluctuations in same store sales index [58][60] Question: Consumer environment in China and transaction growth at KFC - Management reported solid transaction growth at KFC, with a 4% increase in Q1, and noted that they are capturing market share, particularly in the delivery business [70][73] Question: New store expansion and revenue growth - Management confirmed that while new store growth is contributing to revenue, the mix shift towards smaller stores may limit revenue growth from new stores in the near term [81][84] Question: Long-term view on K Coffee - Management expressed commitment to the K Coffee business, highlighting its potential for top line growth and profitability due to shared resources with KFC [93][96] Question: Brand marketing strategies - Management emphasized their focus on staying relevant to consumer preferences and introducing healthier options through new concepts like K PRO [100][102]

Core Viewpoint - Martela Corporation is implementing plans to enhance and reorganize its operations to address adverse market conditions and adjust its cost structure, with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing fixed costs [1][2][3] Group 1: Operational Changes - The company plans to improve the efficiency of operations and removal services, with anticipated annual savings of approximately EUR 0.5-0.7 million, partially realized in 2025 and fully effective in 2026 [2] - The planned measures will result in a permanent reduction of about 30 jobs, affecting personnel in Finland, and involve closer cooperation with external service providers [2] Group 2: Financial Performance - Martela's financial performance has been unsatisfactory, with a challenging market situation in recent years, necessitating the planned adjustment measures to ensure competitiveness and reduce costs [3] - The company is also focusing on optimizing working capital as part of its overall strategy [3] Group 3: Company Overview - Martela Group employs approximately 350 people across Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Poland, and specializes in user-centric working and learning environments [4]

Core Viewpoint - Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG) reported mixed first-quarter 2025 results, with earnings exceeding expectations while revenues fell short, reflecting ongoing demand softness in key markets [1][2][4]. Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 2025 were 24 cents, surpassing the consensus estimate of 23 cents by 4.3%, and up from 23 cents in the same quarter last year [4]. - Net trade sales totaled $1.022 billion, missing the consensus mark of $1.028 billion by 0.5%, and representing a 7% decline from $1.097 billion in the prior-year quarter [4]. - Adjusted EBIT increased 4.6% to $66.6 million from $63.7 million year-over-year, driven by restructuring benefits and operational efficiency improvements [5]. - Adjusted EBIT margin expanded 70 basis points to 6.5% from 5.8% in the year-ago quarter, while adjusted EBITDA margin grew 80 basis points to 9.6% [5]. Segment Performance - Bedding Products segment saw a 13% decline in net trade sales to $390.7 million, with a volume drop of 10% attributed to demand softness in U.S. and European markets [6]. - Specialized Products segment's trade sales decreased 5% to $300.1 million, with a volume decline of 4% due to reduced demand in Automotive and Hydraulic Cylinders [8]. - Furniture, Flooring & Textile Products segment reported a 1% decline in trade sales to $331.3 million, with a volume increase of 2% driven by growth in Textiles [10]. Guidance and Outlook - The company maintained its full-year sales guidance of $4-$4.3 billion, indicating a 2-9% decline year-over-year, with updated expectations for volume declines in key segments [14][15]. - Adjusted EPS is anticipated to be between $1 and $1.20, reflecting an increase at the midpoint compared to 2024, driven by restructuring benefits [16]. - The company expects adjusted EBIT margin to be in the range of 6.4-6.8% for the year [16]. Financial Position - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $817 million in liquidity, with cash and equivalents of $412.6 million, up from $350.2 million at the end of 2024 [12]. - Long-term debt increased to $1.94 billion from $1.86 billion at the end of 2024, with a trailing 12-month net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.77x [12].

ArcBest (ARCB) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 02:39 PM ET Speaker0 Good morning, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the ArcBest First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. During the presentation, all participants will be in a listen only mode. Afterwards, we will conduct a question and answer session. As a reminder, this call is being recorded. I will now turn it over to Ms. Amy Mendenhall, Vice President, Treasury and Investor Relations. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Good morning, ...

Intel TodayINTCIntel$20.72 +0.21 (+1.00%) 52-Week Range$17.67▼$37.16Price Target$22.23Add to WatchlistIntel NASDAQ: INTC reported seemingly positive first-quarter financial results, exceeding expectations for adjusted earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. However, this initial positive sentiment quickly faded due to the company's very cautious outlook for the second quarter, forecasting breakeven non-GAAP earnings per share.Get Intel alerts:This stark contrast caused Intel's stock price to decline and high ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved record Q2 revenue of $318.9 million, marking a 12% year-on-year increase [5] - PLO (Pawn Loan Outstanding) grew 15% to a Q2 record of $271.8 million [5] - EBITDA increased by 23% to $45.1 million, with diluted EPS growth of 21% to $0.34 [5][9] - Cash balance increased to $505.2 million from $174.5 million last quarter, primarily due to $300 million debt financing [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Merchandise sales grew by 8% to $177.4 million, with gross profit reflecting a 10% increase to $185 million [9][15] - U.S. Pawn segment revenue increased by 7% to $221.4 million, with earning assets growing by 21% [16] - Latin American segment total revenues increased by 25% to $97.5 million, driven by strong PLO growth of 17% [22][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. accounted for 72% of gross profit during the quarter [10] - Average loan size in the U.S. increased by 15%, primarily due to higher prices of jewelry [17] - Latin America experienced a 19% increase in PSC (Pawn Service Charges) [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to strengthen core pawn operations through investments in technology and customer experience [11] - The Easy Plus Rewards program saw membership grow by 34% to 6.2 million, accounting for 77% of all transactions [11] - The company is focused on disciplined M&A strategies in both the U.S. and Latin America, with a strong pipeline of opportunities [27][52] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that macroeconomic pressures are leading consumers to seek short-term cash solutions [6] - The company remains committed to maintaining high levels of cash liquidity while pursuing growth opportunities [8] - Management expressed confidence in sustaining strong momentum through 2025, despite economic uncertainties [27] Other Important Information - The company opened nine de novo stores in Latin America and acquired one store in Guatemala [7] - The introduction of a long-term layaway option resulted in a 15% increase in new layaways made during the quarter [12] - The company received a first-time credit rating of BA1 from Moody's, reflecting its strong financial position [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tax season on PLO - Management indicated that the 9% sequential decline in PLO is similar to last year and may represent a new normal due to rising consumer costs [32][33] Question: Effects of tariffs on pricing and customer demographics - Management noted that while tariffs take time to impact stores, inflationary effects on general merchandise are evident, with a shift towards higher loan sizes [34][35] Question: Merchandise margin performance - Management explained that prioritizing gross profit over merchandise margin is a strategic choice to satisfy customer needs [38][39] Question: Plans for excess cash post-debt offering - Management emphasized a balanced approach to scaling the business while maintaining a conservative balance sheet, with a focus on disciplined M&A [42][44] Question: Latin American acquisition strategy - Management highlighted strong momentum in Latin America and a disciplined approach to acquisitions, with numerous opportunities available [50][52] Question: Impact of layaway programs and gold prices - Management clarified that the benefits from layaway programs will materialize in future quarters, while gold prices are driving average loan sizes [58][66] Question: Update on MaxPawn's performance and expansion - Management expressed satisfaction with MaxPawn's growth and indicated plans for disciplined expansion into new markets [68][70] Question: Performance of the founders group - Management reported strong performance from the founders group, with growth in lending and sales [77] Question: Future growth around off-balance sheet structures - Management confirmed that the off-balance sheet structure has been successful for Simple, with ongoing assessments for future needs [80]