Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales for Q1 2025 were $1.27 billion, down 2% on a constant currency basis [22] - Adjusted EBITDA was $276 million, up 2% on a constant currency basis [22] - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 4% as reported and 9% on a constant currency basis, reaching $0.81 [22][24] - Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 21.7%, up 80 basis points from the previous year [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Food segment net sales were $852 million, up 1% on an organic basis, driven by pricing actions and marginal volume growth [25] - Protective segment net sales were $420 million, down 8% organically, primarily due to volume declines of 6% [26] - Food adjusted EBITDA was $203 million, up 7% as reported and 10% in constant currency, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 23.8%, up 200 basis points [25][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The industrial food processing markets were relatively flat compared to the previous year, with the South American cattle cycle remaining strong [14] - In North America, the beef market performed slightly better than expected, while pork and turkey markets were weaker [14] - Box shipments in the U.S. were down low single digits in Q1, reflecting declining consumer confidence [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transforming its operations by reorganizing into two market-focused businesses: Food and Protective [5][6] - There is an emphasis on enhancing leadership and aligning commercial, innovation, and supply chain teams to better serve customers [6] - The company is actively reviewing its supply chain to mitigate potential tariff impacts and minimize inflation [7][8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a cautious approach due to a potentially weakening demand environment and ongoing trade policy uncertainties [10][11] - The company expects to gain more visibility into trade policies and market demand as the year progresses [12] - Management reaffirmed full-year guidance, anticipating modest volume softness but offset by improved foreign exchange outlook [30] Other Important Information - The company is targeting to drive net debt to adjusted EBITDA to approximately 3.0 times by the end of 2026 [28] - Cash flow was a use of $12 million in Q1, compared to a source of $78 million in the same period last year [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: What specific progress is being seen in the Protective segment? - Management indicated that volumes were down 6% in Q1 but noted that large customer churn has minimized since Q1 2024, leading to expected sequential improvement [35][36] Question: How is customer satisfaction being measured? - Management confirmed that customer satisfaction is being tracked through feedback and direct engagement with distribution partners, showing improvement but still needing work [44][46] Question: What is the outlook for pricing in the Protective segment? - Management noted that net price realization remains relatively unchanged, with competitive pressures affecting pricing dynamics in the Protective segment [54][56] Question: What are the volume assumptions for the second half of the year? - Management stated that they expect a modest volume decline of about 1% in the Protective segment for the second half [82] Question: How much of the equipment materials are sourced domestically? - Management indicated that most equipment materials are sourced domestically, with limited exposure to tariffs impacting equipment sales [86]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.82 for Q1 2025, maintaining guidance for a greater than 8% adjusted EPS compound annual growth rate [5][32] - Weather-adjusted retail sales growth was strong at 5.2%, with industrial sales increasing by 9.3% [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Industrial sales growth was driven by new customer additions and increased usage, reflecting a robust demand environment [33] - The company is executing a capital plan to support strong customer growth and improve reliability and resilience [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Gulf South region remains attractive for industrial investments due to low power costs and robust infrastructure [8] - The company is in discussions for potential data center projects, with a pipeline in the five to 10 gigawatt range [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to create value for stakeholders, focusing on customer growth through new customer announcements and regulatory outcomes [5][6] - The company is exploring capacity upgrades at existing facilities and has plans for new nuclear facilities, indicating a long-term commitment to energy diversification [12][104] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in meeting 2025 guidance, citing strong customer interest and ongoing discussions with hyperscale developers [5][31] - The company believes tariff impacts are manageable, estimating a 1% impact on its $37 billion four-year capital plan [22][24] Other Important Information - The company is progressing on major projects, including the Orange County Advanced Power Station, which is 70% complete and on schedule [10] - Recent legislative changes in Arkansas and Texas are expected to facilitate faster recovery of costs and support economic development [19][20][108] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is Arkansas competitive for data centers? - Management believes Arkansas is now fully competitive and is engaging with potential customers [43][44] Question: Update on financing and equity needs? - There hasn't been a substantial change in equity timing, and credit metrics remain strong [45][46] Question: Drivers behind residential sales growth? - Residential sales are expected to grow about 1% for the full year, with overall sales projected at 5.5% [53] Question: Impact of macroeconomic uncertainty on industrial activity? - The company has seen over 5% growth in industrial sales for over 15 years, indicating resilience despite economic fluctuations [55] Question: Update on large load customer service timelines? - The company has positions in queues to provide generation to potential customers, with opportunities expected to ramp up in 2028 and 2029 [66] Question: Financial impacts of recent legislative changes? - Arkansas legislation allows for earlier recovery of costs, which will benefit customers, while Texas legislation focuses on risk management [108][109] Question: Changes in contracting strategy with large customers? - The company has not significantly changed its contracting strategy, leveraging existing frameworks to adapt to current market conditions [138]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter sales decreased by 15% year over year to $59 million, driven by a 19% decrease in the number of boats sold, although price and mix contributed positively by 4% [5][12] - Gross profit fell to $11 million with a gross profit margin of 18.6%, down 160 basis points due to lower volumes and reduced fixed cost absorption [13] - Diluted EPS was $0.06, down from $0.13 in the previous year, while EBITDA decreased to $3.4 million from $5.9 million [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a sequential sales increase of 23% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, indicating signs of stabilization after significant declines in previous quarters [5] - Channel inventories were down 18% compared to the same quarter last year, reflecting progress in managing inventory levels [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The marine industry is facing challenges with elevated levels of channel inventory and an unclear interest rate environment, impacting overall demand [6][10] - The company is closely monitoring tariff impacts on key input costs, including engines and materials, which could lead to model price increases [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains focused on managing costs and production levels while positioning for improved demand in the future [6] - There is an active pursuit of acquisitions to expand the business, with a focus on boat categories where the company currently lacks products [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about reaching a trough in sales declines and anticipates potential year-over-year sales growth in the second half of 2025 [5][6] - The company acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding interest rates and tariffs but is committed to maintaining open communication with stakeholders [10] Other Important Information - The company filed an S3 registration statement with the SEC for the Rollins family Control Group shares, which is viewed as good corporate housekeeping [15] - Recent board changes include the election of Steve Lewis and the retirement of Gary Rollins and Pam Rollins, reflecting ongoing governance updates [17] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions or answers were documented in the provided content, as the call concluded without a detailed Q&A segment [18][21]