Ingersoll Rand (IR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Hello, and welcome to the Ingersoll Rand Q1 twenty twenty five Earnings Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question and answer session. I would now like to turn the conference over to Matthew Fort, Vice President of Investor Relations. You may begin. Speaker1 Thank you, and welcome to the Ingersoll Rand twenty twenty five First Quarter Earnings Call. ...

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Core Viewpoint - The Company has successfully redeemed $20.0 million of high-cost subordinated notes, which is expected to enhance its net interest margin and create opportunities for future share repurchases [1][2]. Financial Summary - The subordinated notes were originally issued on September 20, 2018, with a fixed-to-floating rate of 5.95%, and prior to redemption, they yielded 7.66% [1]. - The Bank funded the redemption through a $19.0 million dividend, supported by short-term wholesale borrowings at a rate of 4.48% [1]. - As of March 31, 2025, the Bank maintained leverage and total risk-based capital ratios above 9.0% and 12.0%, respectively, which continued post-redemption as of April 30, 2025 [1]. Strategic Initiatives - The redemption of the subordinated notes is part of the Company's strategic initiatives aimed at reducing high-cost debt and potentially repurchasing common shares in the future [2]. - The Company anticipates building excess capital, which would support the share repurchase strategy if deemed accretive to earnings per share [2]. Company Overview - The Bank operates as a community bank in Jeffersonville, Indiana, with fifteen depository branches in Southern Indiana and two national lending programs [2]. - The Bank is recognized for its lending programs and aims to be the best community bank, contributing to its success [2].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company reported sales of $617 million, with core sales increasing by 20 basis points year over year despite a negative impact from currency exchange rates of approximately 140 basis points [12][13] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was around 12.8%, a decrease of 120 basis points compared to the previous year, primarily due to foreign exchange impacts [14][20] - Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $0.24, slightly above expectations but down $0.02 year over year [14][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Specialty Products and Technologies segment saw a core revenue decline of 70 basis points year over year, while the Equipment and Consumables segment experienced a core sales increase of 170 basis points [20][22] - Consumables showed strong growth across most categories and geographies, particularly in North America [12][13] - The orthodontics business, excluding China, saw positive growth in both Spark and Brackets and Wires [20][21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The global dental market remained stable in Q1 2025, with underlying demand similar to the second half of 2024 [9][35] - Positive growth was noted in North America, Japan, and emerging markets, while Europe remained flat [26] - Consumer confidence indices in the U.S. have deteriorated, but this has not yet affected the company's results [10][35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a value creation plan that includes growth in consumables, Nobel Biocare, and orthodontics, as well as price capture across most of its portfolio [25][26] - A tariff task force has been established to manage the impacts of tariffs and optimize supply chain flexibility [31][32] - The company maintains its 2025 guidance of 1% to 3% core growth and adjusted EBITDA margins of approximately 14% [11][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the dental market's long-term stability despite current macroeconomic uncertainties [27][35] - The company is navigating geopolitical uncertainties and has implemented cost controls to enhance operational productivity [10][28] - Future performance is expected to benefit from the unwinding of revenue deferrals in the second half of the year [16][39] Other Important Information - The company has made progress on its $250 million share repurchase program, purchasing $19 million worth of stock in Q1 [23] - Free cash flow was an outflow of $5 million in Q1, typical for the first quarter due to timing of incentive compensation [15][22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide specifics on your current tariff exposure and mitigation strategies? - The company has significant tariff exposure from U.S. goods imported into China and vice versa, with mitigation strategies including shifting supply sources and working with suppliers to manage costs [42][44] Question: What are the trends in April and how do they relate to higher ASP procedures? - April has started positively, with no major shifts in procedure types observed, indicating stability in the market [50][52] Question: Can you quantify the gross impact of tariffs and customer responses? - The company is a net exporter to China, with premium implants being the largest exposure. Mitigation plans are in place, and customer sentiment varies by market segment [56][62] Question: What are the expectations for ortho VBP this year? - The ortho VBP process is progressing as expected, with anticipated benefits in the second half of the year [69][71] Question: How is the company managing pricing power in a tariff environment? - Pricing power varies by market and product category, with higher-end clinicians willing to pay for innovation, while commodity products face more price sensitivity [78][81] Question: What are the expectations for the Challenger and Premium implant businesses? - The Challenger business experienced a dip in Q1 but is expected to maintain a steady growth trajectory throughout the year [94][96]

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Ecovyst (ECVT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Gene Shiels - Director of Investor RelationKurt Bitting - CEO & DirectorMike Feehan - CFOHamed Khorsand - Principal Conference Call Participants John McNulty - MD - Chemicals AnalystPatrick Cunningham - AnalystNone - AnalystDaniel Rizzo - Analyst Operator Good morning. My name is Madison, and I will be your conference operator today. Welcome to the ECOVIST First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call and Webcast. Please not ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, net income was $255 million or $3.01 per share, compared to $254 million or $2.67 per share a year ago, indicating a slight increase in profitability [5] - Net operating income for the quarter was $259 million or $3.07 per share, a 10% increase from the previous year, slightly exceeding internal projections [5] - Return on equity as of March 31 was 19%, with book value per share at $64.5, while excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), return on equity was 14.1% and book value per share was $87.92, up 11% from a year ago [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Life insurance premium revenue increased by 3% year-over-year to $830 million, with life underwriting margin rising 9% to $337 million due to premium growth and lower policy obligations [5][6] - Health insurance premium revenue grew by 8% to $370 million, but health underwriting margin decreased by 10% to $85 million due to higher claim costs [6] - American Income Life saw life premiums rise 6% to $438 million, with a life underwriting margin up 5% to $196 million [8] - Liberty National's life premiums grew 6% to $96 million, while health sales decreased by 5% to $7 million [10] - Family Heritage's health premiums increased by 9% to $112 million, with health underwriting margin up 10% to $39 million [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - United American General Agency's health premiums increased by 13% to $160 million, but health underwriting margin fell to $2 million due to higher claim costs [13] - The average producing agent count across various divisions showed growth, with American Income up 3% and Liberty National up 8% year-over-year [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company anticipates life premium revenue growth of around 4% for the year, with health premium revenue expected to grow between 7.5% and 8.5% [6] - The focus remains on managing rising advertising and distribution costs while maximizing underwriting margin dollars on new sales [12] - The company plans to maintain a consolidated risk-based capital (RBC) ratio within the targeted range of 300% to 320% [29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving the midpoint of EPS guidance for 2025, citing favorable mortality trends and expected remeasurement gains [42][44] - The company is well-positioned to manage through economic uncertainties, with a strong capital position and a conservative investment philosophy [24][29] - There is an expectation of elevated health obligations due to recent claim trends, but management believes they can manage these through rate increases [33] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 1.5 million shares for $177 million in Q1 2025, returning a total of $197 million to shareholders [26] - Legal proceedings included an estimate for settlements related to outstanding litigation, but these are not indicative of future performance [78] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for Health margins and timing of rate actions - Management indicated that most rate increases will be effective at the beginning of Q2, expecting margins for UAGA to be in the 5% to 7% range for the year [36] Question: Confidence in EPS guidance amid tough comps - Management reaffirmed confidence in the EPS guidance range, citing favorable mortality trends and expected remeasurement gains [42][44] Question: Increase in health usage and claims - Management noted that utilization is the primary driver of increased claims, with actions being taken to mitigate costs related to specific procedures [96][100] Question: Capital return strategy and commercial paper reduction - The company plans to maintain a normal capital return strategy but may front-load buybacks depending on market conditions [57] Question: Legal proceedings and regulatory matters - The increase in legal expenses is not indicative of future performance and is common in the insurance industry [78]