DXP Enterprises (DXPE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Kent Yee - SVP & Chief Financial OfficerDavid Little - Chairman of the Board, President & CEOZach Marriott - Research Associate Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. My name is Krista, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the DXP Enterprises First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Release. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any ...

Star Group (SGU) Q2 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 11:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good day, and welcome to the Star Group Fiscal twenty twenty five Second Quarter Results Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen only mode. Please note this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Chris Witty, Investor Relations Advisors. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Thank you, and good morning. With me on the call today are Jeff Woosnam, President and Chief Executive Officer and Rich Ambury, ...

Black Stone Minerals (BSM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Mark Meaux - Director of FinanceTaylor DeWalch - SVP & CFOJohn Annis - Vice President Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Demi, and I'll be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Blackstone Minerals First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, ther ...

Vitesse (VTS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 11:00 AM ET Speaker0 Greetings, and welcome to the VITAS Energy's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. Please note this conference is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to the Director, Investor Relations and Business Development at VITAS, Ben Messier. Thank you. You may begin. Speaker1 Good morning ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, total sales reached $273.2 million, reflecting a 6% year-over-year increase driven by strong performance in Sealing Technologies and a 9.1% increase in Advanced Surface Technologies (AST) [10][11] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $67.8 million, up over 16% compared to the prior year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 24.8%, expanding by 210 basis points year-over-year [10][11] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased by 21% to $1.9, supported by the factors driving adjusted EBITDA growth [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sealing Technologies segment sales increased by 4.7% to $179.6 million, with adjusted segment EBITDA rising nearly 11% and a margin of 32.7% [11][13] - Advanced Surface Technologies saw sales increase by over 9% to nearly $94 million, with adjusted segment EBITDA up 18.5% and a margin of 21.9% [14][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The aerospace, general industrial, and food and pharma markets contributed to the growth in Sealing Technologies, while commercial vehicle OEM demand remained weak [5][11] - In the AST segment, double-digit growth was noted in Precision Cleaning Solutions and Optical Coatings and Filters, despite ongoing volatility in semiconductor capital equipment spending [14][15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on organic growth opportunities where it has technological differentiation and is pursuing acquisitions that meet its strategic and financial criteria [6][8] - The "EnPro 3.0" strategy aims to accelerate profitable growth and enhance market share, particularly in aerospace and adjacent markets [4][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate economic uncertainties and maintain strong performance, emphasizing agility and operational excellence [4][8] - The guidance for 2025 remains unchanged, with expectations for low to mid-single-digit sales growth and adjusted EBITDA between $262 million to $277 million [18][19] Other Important Information - The company amended its credit agreement to provide a revolving credit facility of up to $800 million, enhancing financial flexibility for growth initiatives [16][17] - Free cash flow for Q1 was $11.6 million, with capital expenditures expected to be around $50 million for the year [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide numbers regarding the minimal impact of tariffs? - Management indicated that most products are produced regionally, with minimal exposure to tariffs, particularly in North America, where Canada and Mexico are exempt [25][27] Question: Are there any end markets showing significant changes compared to 90 days ago? - Management feels equally positive about all markets, with commercial vehicle demand as expected and strong performance in aerospace, food, and pharma [29][31] Question: Any updates on the Arizona facility? - The facility is on track, with early revenue from testing and qualification expected to ramp up throughout the year [41][42] Question: Is there any indication of distributor destocking? - Management has not observed any significant inventory build or destocking, maintaining a balanced supply chain [40] Question: What is the outlook for margin expansion in Sealing Technologies? - Margin expansion is primarily driven by favorable mix and strategic pricing initiatives, with strong demand in aftermarket and aerospace markets [51][53]

Plymouth Industrial REIT (PLYM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants John Wilfong - Senior Vice PresidentJeffrey Witherell - Chairman & CEOJames Connolly - Executive Vice President of Asset ManagementAnthony Saladino - President and CFORich Anderson - Managing DirectorEric Borden - Vice President Conference Call Participants Todd Thomas - Managing Director & Equity Research AnalystNick Thillman - Senior Research AnalystMichael Mueller - Analyst Operator Please note today's eve ...

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SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PHARMACORP RX INC. (“PharmaCorp” or the “Corporation”) (TSXV: PCRX) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated April 3, 2025, it has completed the acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares of a pre-1954 charter company (the “Charter Company”) in Ontario, Canada (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition of the Charter Company is an arm’s length transaction and no finder’s fees were paid in respect of the Acquisition. The Acquisit ...

The Ensign Group (ENSG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 01:00 PM ET Company Participants Chad Keetch - Chief Investment Officer, Executive VP & SecretaryBarry Port - Director & CEOSpencer Burton - President & COOSuzanne Snapper - CFO, EVP & DirectorBen Hendrix - Vice PresidentA.J. Rice - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Tao Qiu - Equity Research Analyst Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Kate, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved 4% net sales growth and 6% growth in adjusted EBITDA during Q1 2025, despite challenging weather conditions [4][12] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter increased to $22.4 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin improvement of 10 basis points to 2.4% [15][28] - The net loss attributable to the company was $27.3 million for Q1 2025, compared to a loss of $19.3 million in the prior year [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Organic daily sales for agronomic products increased by 7%, while landscaping products saw a decline of 4% due to lower prices and a softer market [24] - Acquisitions contributed approximately $45 million or 5% to net sales growth [25] - Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) increased by 5% to approximately $343 million, with SG&A as a percentage of net sales rising to 36.5% [25][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Four out of nine regions achieved positive organic daily sales growth in Q1 2025, with weather and tough comparisons being the primary differentiators [24] - The company estimates its market share at approximately 18% in a fragmented $25 billion wholesale landscaping products distribution market [6][7] - The repair and upgrade market, representing 30% of sales, was the weakest end market in 2024, with expectations of low single-digit declines in 2025 [38] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to execute its acquisition strategy, having completed its 100th acquisition in March 2025, adding over $2 billion in acquired revenue since 2014 [12][33] - The strategy focuses on leveraging scale and resources to support local teams, driving organic growth, and improving productivity [9][10] - The company aims to fill in its product portfolio primarily through acquisitions, especially in nursery, hardscapes, and landscape supplies categories [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about navigating market uncertainties and achieving solid performance in 2025, despite macroeconomic challenges [5][20] - The outlook for pricing in 2025 has been revised to flat to up 1%, reflecting current prices and announced increases from suppliers [23][35] - The company expects low single-digit organic daily sales growth for the full year 2025, supported by positive sales volume trends observed in April [40] Other Important Information - The company has a robust pipeline of potential acquisition deals, although 2025 may see lower acquired revenue compared to previous years due to market uncertainties [20][33] - The effective tax rate for Q1 2025 was 25.5%, down from 33.4% in the prior year, primarily due to a decrease in excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you define recent wins in Dispatch Track and focus branch efforts? - Management highlighted significant progress in both areas, with Dispatch Track improving delivery efficiency and focus branches showing overhead savings and improved customer service [46][48] Question: What efforts are being targeted to gain a larger share of wallet from existing customers? - The company is focusing on increasing product lines for existing customers and targeting small customers, where market share is currently low [50][52] Question: What is the expectation for organic sales growth in Q2? - Management expects low single-digit organic growth in Q2, with pricing anticipated to be roughly negative 1% to flat [61][62] Question: Can you provide details on the impact of tariffs? - The company indicated that 10% to 15% of sales are indirectly affected by tariffs, primarily from suppliers sourcing from Mexico and China [63][64] Question: How are you managing inventory levels amid inflationary pressures? - The company is selectively purchasing inventory to mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions and inflation [76] Question: How do you balance cash for acquisitions versus share repurchases? - Management emphasized maintaining a strong balance sheet while being selective in capital allocation, considering both acquisitions and share repurchases [78] Question: What is the outlook for gross margins? - The company expects gross margins to remain steady for the year, with improvements primarily coming from SG&A leverage rather than significant changes in gross margin [82][83]