Cadre (CDRE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Matthew Berkowitz - Managing DirectorWarren Kanders - Chairman and CEOBrad Williams - PresidentBlaine Browers - CFOGreg Konrad - SVP-Equity Research Conference Call Participants Mark Smith - Senior Research AnalystJeff Van Sinderen - Senior AnalystLarry Solow - Partner & Managing director - Equity AnalystMatthew Koranda - MD & Senior Research Analyst Operator Good morning, and welcome to Cagery Holdings First Quarter twenty twe ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenue was $777.9 million, a decline of 1.8% from the prior year quarter, but exceeded the midpoint of guidance by $13.1 million [19][4] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $127.9 million, down 19.3% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.4% [5][22] - Free cash flow was negative $100,000, an improvement from negative $38.9 million in the prior year quarter [5][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Sleep Health Segment**: Revenue decreased by 2.8% to $316.4 million, with new setups at approximately 113,000, slightly below expectations [20] - **Respiratory Health Segment**: Revenue increased by 3.3% to $165.5 million, driven by stronger oxygen new setups [21] - **Diabetes Health Segment**: Revenue declined by 8% to $138.8 million, but showed signs of recovery with improved new starts and the lowest attrition rate in two years [21][12] - **Wellness at Home Segment**: Revenue increased by 0.7% to $157.2 million, offsetting revenue lost from disposed assets [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The addressable markets within the four segments are growing in aggregate by mid-single digits, driven by an aging U.S. population and increasing prevalence of chronic conditions [8][6] - The company serves 4.2 million patients across over 660 locations in all 50 states, indicating a strong geographic footprint [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to deliver consistent, sustainable organic growth by focusing on its four core segments and enhancing patient service excellence [6][10] - There is a commitment to improving operational workflows and patient experience, particularly in the Diabetes Health segment [10][12] - The company is reducing debt and exiting non-core product lines to sharpen strategic focus [14][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to manage potential tariff impacts, indicating that current exposure is contained and manageable [15][16] - The company remains optimistic about the growth potential in the Diabetes Health segment and overall business despite current challenges [12][30] Other Important Information - The company has reduced its debt balance by $25 million in the first quarter, totaling $195 million over the last five quarters [13][24] - Full-year revenue expectations have been reduced by $40 million due to the sale of certain incontinence assets [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide additional color on the improvement in the diabetes business? - Management noted positive movement in the pump business and sequential growth in new starts for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) [28][29] Question: What is the situation with new starts in the sleep segment? - Management acknowledged a slight decline in new starts but emphasized confidence in addressing the issue through detailed plans [32][33] Question: Can you clarify the guidance changes related to asset sales? - The guidance change is exclusively for the incontinence asset sale, with no comments on the infusion asset sale until it is closed [29] Question: Are there opportunities for acquisitions in troubled markets? - Management confirmed ongoing M&A discussions and the potential for modest tuck-in acquisitions [60][59] Question: What is the company's exposure to tariffs for fiscal 2026? - Management indicated that they are feeling better about tariff exposure based on recent clarifications regarding product classifications [46][47] Question: How is the company positioned in the sleep market? - Management stated that improvements are needed in certain states to regain market share, with plans in place to address these challenges [54][55]

Enpro (NPO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants James Gentile - Vice President, Investor RelationsEric Vaillancourt - President & Chief Executive OfficerJoe Bruderek - EVP & CFOJeffrey Hammond - Managing DirectorIan Zaffino - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Steve Ferazani - Senior Equity Analyst - Diversified Industrials & Energy Operator Greetings and welcome to the EnPro Q1 twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call and Webcast. At this time, all participant ...

AdaptHealth (AHCO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Good day, everyone, and welcome to today's Adapt Health's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Release. Today's speakers will be Suzanne Foster, Chief Executive Officer of Adapt Health and Jason Clements, Chief Financial Officer of Adapt Health. Before we begin, I'd like to remind everyone that statements included in this conference call and in the press release issued today may constitute forward looking statements within the m ...

Summary of Ascent Industries (ACNT) FY Conference Call - May 05, 2025 Company Overview - Ascent Industries is a 75-year-old industrial manufacturing company with two operating segments: Specialty Chemicals and Stainless Steel Tubular Assets [6][8] - The management team, including Brian and Ryan, has a history of successfully turning around companies, previously achieving a turnaround from a loss of $8 million to an adjusted EBITDA of $35 million at Clearon [4][5] Financial Performance - In 2024, Ascent Industries achieved a turnaround of approximately $20 million in adjusted EBITDA, with significant improvements in gross profit and working capital [9][10] - The company sold one of its stainless steel tubular holdings for $45 million, which is a 10% premium on book value [12][13] - Ascent currently has $55 million in cash on hand and aims to build a scalable, high-quality business [16][34] Strategic Focus - The company is in the final stages of a turnaround and portfolio optimization, with a focus on organic growth and the final divestiture of its remaining stainless steel asset [8][31] - Ascent aims to shift its product mix from 75% custom manufacturing and 25% branded products to a target of 65% branded products over time [20][46] - The total addressable market (TAM) for Ascent's branded products is approximately $9.2 billion, covering various sectors including oil and gas, personal care, and coatings [37][38] Market Dynamics - Ascent's competitive landscape is intense in custom manufacturing, but the company can compete effectively in the branded products space by targeting small to mid-tier customers [48][50] - The company is actively working on reshoring supply chains for critical ingredients, which is seen as a potential tailwind for future growth [45] Margin Improvement - The gross margin was improved from sub-10% to low teens, with a target of achieving gross margins of no less than 30% in the long term [24][26] - The company plans to maintain SG&A expenses at no higher than 15% and target adjusted EBITDA of around 15% [26] Capital Allocation and Growth Strategy - Ascent is considering share repurchases as an option but is focused on maintaining flexibility for organic and inorganic growth opportunities [55][60] - The company is selective in pursuing M&A opportunities, emphasizing the importance of not acquiring assets that could exacerbate existing underutilization issues [61][63] - The remaining tubular asset is expected to generate $4-6 million in adjusted EBITDA annually, with plans to divest it ideally within the year [64][66] Conclusion - Ascent Industries is positioned for growth with a strong balance sheet and a clear focus on enhancing its specialty chemicals business while optimizing its portfolio [34][35] - The management team is optimistic about the future, citing a disciplined approach to growth and a commitment to improving operational efficiency [70][72]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record adjusted EPS of $2.72, up 13% from the prior year [8] - Organic growth accelerated to 9% from 6% in the prior quarter, with segment margins reaching 23.9% [8][13] - Total company orders increased by 3% compared to the prior quarter, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.1 [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Electrical Americas**: Organic sales growth accelerated to 13%, with an operating margin of 30%, up 80 basis points year-over-year [14] - **Electrical Global**: Organic growth increased from 5.5% to 9%, with a 2% FX headwind impacting results [16] - **Aerospace**: Organic growth reached 13%, with a strong operating margin of 23.1% [19] - **Vehicle Segment**: Revenue declined by 15%, including an 11% organic decline, but maintained a margin of 15.5% [20] - **eMobility**: Revenue increased by 2%, with a 3% organic growth [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. data center construction backlog increased to nine years based on 2024 build rates, up from seven years [11] - Strong activity was noted in EMEA and APAC regions, with double-digit organic growth reported [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging megatrends in its end markets to drive growth, particularly in data centers and utilities [10][25] - The acquisition of Fiberbond is seen as a strategic move to enhance capabilities in the data center market [10][11] - The company is committed to maintaining a localized sourcing and manufacturing strategy to mitigate tariff impacts [22][23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth prospects despite current economic uncertainties, raising the organic growth outlook for 2025 to a range of 7.5% to 9.5% [28][30] - The company reaffirmed its adjusted EPS guidance for 2025, projecting an 11% growth over the prior year [28] Other Important Information - The company has implemented measures to control costs and limit discretionary spending in response to dynamic market conditions [23] - Management highlighted the importance of strong relationships with customers and suppliers to minimize disruptions [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Data center performance and expectations - Management noted strong double-digit growth in the data center market and expressed optimism for continued high levels of orders and negotiation activity [35][37] Question: Competitive positioning in the U.S. market - The company emphasized its strong local presence and ongoing investments to expand capacity, which positions it favorably against competitors [39][41] Question: Electrical Americas order outlook - Management expects strong order performance in Electrical Americas, supported by a robust backlog and negotiation pipeline [48][50] Question: Implications of data center backlog increase - The increase in backlog is expected to drive demand for modular solutions and enhance the company's competitive position [99][102] Question: Tariff impact on margins - Management discussed the dynamic nature of tariffs and the company's strategy to mitigate cost pressures through pricing and operational efficiencies [72][74] Question: Opportunities in data center orders - Management indicated that the transition to higher power density in data centers will benefit the company's offerings and drive growth [120][122]

Standex International (SXI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Christopher Howe - Director of Investor RelationsDavid Dunbar - Chairman, President & CEOAdemir Sarcevic - VP, CFO & TreasurerGary Prestopino - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Chris Moore - Senior AnalystMatthew Koranda - MD & Senior Research AnalystMichael Shlisky - Managing Director & Senior Equity Research AnalystRoss Sparenblek - Equity Research Analyst Christopher Howe Thank you, operator, and ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net sales increased by 22.9% year over year to $322.1 million from $262.1 million in Q1 2024, driven by a 374.8% increase in Basics branded equipment sales [15][9] - Gross profit decreased by 6.4% to $86.4 million, with gross margin at 26.8% compared to 35.2% in Q1 2024 [17][18] - Diluted earnings per share was $0.35, down 23.9% from a year ago, while adjusted earnings were $0.37, down 20% [21][22] - Total backlog reached a record level of $1 billion, up 83.9% year over year and 18.4% quarter over quarter [12][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales of Basics branded equipment were up 374.8%, while Aon branded equipment sales declined by 19.1% [9][16] - Gross margin at the Basics segment increased by 350 basis points to 24%, while Aon Coil Products gross margin rose by 100 basis points to 34.6% [26] - Aon Oklahoma segment sales decreased by 23%, primarily due to weak bookings and supply chain issues related to new refrigerants [16][27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Backlog of Aon branded equipment was $44 million, up 44.9% year over year and 23.4% quarter over quarter [29] - Backlog of Basics branded equipment was $623 million, up 122.7% year over year and 15.4% quarter over quarter [33] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on three strategic pillars: leading in innovation, driving sustainable organic growth, and being a best-in-class operator [6][7] - The development of heat pumps and custom air solutions is expected to drive market share gains at profitable levels [8] - The company aims to increase production rates significantly in the second quarter, leveraging a strong backlog [12][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while the macroeconomic environment remains uncertain, the sentiment across the sales channel is relatively upbeat [31] - The company anticipates production and profitability improvements in the second quarter, driven by a strong backlog and abating supply chain issues [31][34] - The full-year outlook remains unchanged, with expectations for mid to high teens sales growth and gross margins similar to 2024 [36] Other Important Information - The company plans to host an Investor Day on June 10 in New York City [37] - Capital expenditures for 2025 are anticipated to be approximately $220 million [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: What does K-12 public bid data indicate about industry pricing? - Management indicated that Aon's price premium has contracted, allowing for increased market share [44] Question: What is the current market share for national accounts? - National accounts are currently low in Aon's portfolio, but there is noticeable acceleration in activity and adoption of Aon's products [46][48] Question: How did the rooftop business perform in terms of orders? - Management noted that pushouts from the previous quarter have rebounded, and there is a traditional strengthening of orders [56][60] Question: What is the outlook for the Oklahoma business? - The full-year revenue guidance remains unchanged, with uncertainty primarily in Q4 due to macroeconomic factors [102][104] Question: How is the company positioned regarding tariffs? - Aon is better positioned than competitors due to vertical integration and reliance on US manufacturing, though some tariff impacts are expected [92][94]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net sales increased by 22.9% year over year to $322.1 million, up from $262.1 million in Q1 2024 [16][10] - Gross profit decreased by 6.4% to $86.4 million, with gross margin at 26.8% compared to 35.2% in Q1 2024 [18][12] - Diluted earnings per share was $0.35, down 23.9% from a year ago, while adjusted earnings were $0.37, down 20% [22][18] - Cash flow used in operations was $9.2 million compared to cash flows provided by operations of $92.4 million in the same period last year [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales of Basics branded equipment surged by 374.8%, driven by strong demand for airside and liquid cooling solutions for data centers [11][25] - Aon branded equipment sales declined by 19.1%, primarily due to weak bookings and production issues related to rooftop units [11][17] - Gross margin at the Aon Oklahoma segment decreased by 1380 basis points to 23.5%, while gross margins at the Basics and Aon Coil Products segments improved by 350 and 100 basis points, respectively [19][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total backlog reached a record level of $1 billion, up 83.9% year over year and 18.4% quarter over quarter [13][29] - Backlog of Aon branded equipment increased by 44.9% year over year and 23.4% quarter over quarter, indicating strong demand [29][14] - Backlog of Basics branded equipment rose by 122.7% year over year and 15.4% quarter over quarter, driven by robust bookings [33][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on three strategic pillars: leading in innovation and custom solutions, driving sustainable organic growth, and being a best-in-class operator [7][9] - The development of heat pumps and liquid cooling solutions is a key part of the company's strategy to drive market share gains [10][8] - The company aims to enhance operational efficiencies and expand production capacity, particularly in the Basics and Aon Coil Products segments [34][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the recovery of production volumes and profitability in the second quarter, despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties [31][31] - The sentiment across the sales channel remains upbeat, with expectations of continued market share gains [32][31] - Management anticipates full-year sales growth in the mid to high teens, with gross margins similar to those realized in 2024 [36][36] Other Important Information - The company plans to host an Investor Day on June 10 in New York City [38] - Capital expenditures for 2025 are expected to be approximately $220 million [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: What does K to 12 public bid data indicate about industry pricing? - Management noted that the Aon price premium has contracted, allowing for increased competitiveness and market share [46] Question: What is the current market share in national accounts? - Management indicated that while current market share is low, there is significant acceleration in national account activity, particularly with the Alpha Class product line [48] Question: How did the rooftop business perform in terms of orders? - Management confirmed that pushouts from the previous quarter have rebounded, and there is a traditional strengthening of orders [60] Question: What is the outlook for the Oklahoma business? - Management stated that the guidance remains unchanged, with uncertainty primarily in Q4 due to macroeconomic factors [100] Question: How is the company positioned regarding tariffs? - Management expressed confidence in their vertical integration and reliance on US partners, which mitigates tariff impacts compared to competitors [92] Question: What is the diversification of customers within the Basics branded products? - Management emphasized ongoing efforts to diversify the customer base and reduce reliance on any single customer [95]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net income of $50.2 million or $0.49 per share, a decrease from $52.1 million in the previous quarter [22] - The fully tax equivalent net interest margin increased by two basis points to 3.22%, while the net interest margin excluding purchase accounting accretion increased by six basis points to 3.14% [22] - Non-interest income decreased to $42 million, down $5 million from the prior quarter, primarily due to seasonality in the Payment Services business and lower trust fees in Wealth Management [22] - Non-interest expenses were $160.6 million, a slight reduction of $300,000 from the previous quarter [23] - Loan balances declined by $467.6 million, driven by lower customer demand and intentional runoff of the indirect lending portfolio [24] - Deposits declined by $282.8 million, reflecting seasonal trends, but were roughly flat compared to the same period last year [24] - The common equity Tier one capital ratio improved by 37 basis points to 12.53% [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is exiting 12 locations in Arizona and Kansas, which had associated deposit balances of $740 million and about $200 million in loans [11] - The average branch size is approximately $76 million, smaller than the peer average, prompting a review of the branch network [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported an increase in criticized loans, primarily concentrated within commercial real estate, with downgrades mainly in the multifamily and industrial warehouse property types [12][13] - Nonperforming assets increased by $52.8 million during the quarter, with five credits comprising the majority of the increase [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is refocusing on organic growth and relationship banking, deemphasizing large-scale mergers and acquisitions [9] - Capital will be deployed to areas of strength, with a focus on optimizing the branch network and enhancing market share in growing areas [10] - The company plans to reposition, open, or consolidate branches later in 2025 [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged ongoing economic uncertainty and its impact on loan demand, expecting further shrinking of the balance sheet in the second quarter [17] - The company anticipates net interest income to increase by 3.5% to 5.5% for the full year 2025 over 2024, with momentum expected to accelerate into 2026 [31][32] - Management expressed confidence in the ability to grow, despite current challenges, and emphasized the importance of proactive credit management [55] Other Important Information - The company has hired a new Chief Risk Officer, Nathan Jones, to enhance credit and enterprise risk management [19] - A new director of marketing and client experience has been appointed to reinvigorate the brand and enhance community engagement [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide the spot rate on deposits and the average margin in March? - The interest-bearing deposit cost in March was 1.77%, with the margin at 3.14% [38] Question: Can you elaborate on the types of industrial credits and agricultural loans that migrated this quarter? - The majority of downgrades were from two agricultural credits and three commercial real estate credits, with a diversified underlying book [40][41] Question: How do you see the risk of having to build more reserves from here? - Management feels the current reserve level is appropriate based on the facts and circumstances at the end of the quarter [44] Question: What is the company's approach to capital return and dividend preservation? - The dividend remains a priority, and while there are no imminent plans for a stock buyback, all options are being considered [48] Question: Can you share any insights on the construction book and its lease-up phase? - Management is proactively managing construction loans, but specific percentages of completion were not disclosed [108] Question: What is the expected impact of tariffs on the credit outlook? - Management is having ongoing conversations with customers regarding tariffs, but does not foresee an outsized impact [105]