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Entegris Earnings Summary First Quarter 2025 May 7, 2025 ENTEGRIS PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL – INTERNAL Safe Harbor ENTEGRIS FIRST QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS SUMMARY This presentation contains "forward-looking statements." The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "should," "may," "will," "would" or the negative thereof and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current managemen ...

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Knife River (KNF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Nathan Ring - VP & CFOBrian Gray - CEO & PresidentTrey Grooms - Managing DirectorKathryn Thompson - Founding Partner & CEOGarik Shmois - Managing DirectorIan Zaffino - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Brent Thielman - MD & Senior Research AnalystGabe Hajde - Analyst Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the KnifeRiver Corporation First Quarter Results Conference Call. At this time, note ...

Core Viewpoint - Boise Cascade Company (BCC) reported mixed first-quarter 2025 results, with earnings missing estimates while sales exceeded expectations, reflecting a decline in both metrics year-over-year due to lower selling prices and sales volumes, alongside operational challenges [1][3]. Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 2025 were $1.06, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.36 by 22.1%, and down from $2.61 in the same quarter last year [3]. - Quarterly sales reached $1.54 billion, surpassing the consensus mark of $1.45 billion by 5.7%, but decreased by 7% year-over-year [3]. - Adjusted EBITDA was $91.6 million, a significant decline of 46% from the prior-year quarter [3]. Segment Analysis - **Wood Products**: Sales totaled $415.8 million, down 11% year-over-year due to lower engineered wood products and sales prices. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $40.2 million, down 11% from $95.6 million a year ago [4]. - **Building Materials Distribution (BMD)**: Sales decreased by 7% year-over-year to $1.41 billion, attributed to lower plywood sales prices and reduced sales volumes. Adjusted EBITDA dropped 25% year-over-year to $62.8 million [5]. Liquidity and Debt - As of March 31, 2025, total liquidity was $957.5 million, down from $1.109 billion at the end of 2024, with cash and cash equivalents at $561.8 million [6]. - Net long-term debt slightly increased to $446.4 million from $446.2 million at the end of 2024 [6]. Share Repurchase Activity - In Q1 2025, the company repurchased 482,700 shares for a total value of $53.9 million, followed by an additional repurchase of 179,445 shares for approximately $17 million in April 2025 [7][8]. Market Outlook - The company plans to remain flexible in response to evolving market conditions in the second quarter, supported by a strong balance sheet for continued investments in residential construction trends [2].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is positioned for its most profitable year in history, forecasting record revenue, net income, and adjusted EBITDA [5][22] - The first quarter results were in line with expectations, with a seasonal loss of approximately 8% of annual EBITDA due to recent acquisitions [8][10] - SG&A expenses increased by $13 million compared to the prior year, primarily due to acquisition-related costs and business development activities [29][30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aggregate product line saw a 6% year-over-year increase in average selling price, but overall volumes were down 9% due to lower demand in Oregon and weather impacts [25][26] - Ready mix revenue increased by 9% driven by higher average selling prices and volume growth, with expectations for high teens volume growth for the full year [26][27] - Contracting services experienced higher revenues, particularly in the Mountain segment, but gross profit was lower compared to the previous year due to project types and incentives recognized [27][28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has a strong public project backlog, representing 87% of total backlog, with increased bidding activity noted in recent months [16][17] - The West segment saw revenue and EBITDA increases, particularly in Hawaii and California, while Oregon faced decreased demand due to funding issues [19][20] - The Mountain segment is benefiting from new transportation funding in Idaho, with positive signs for future growth [20][21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is actively pursuing an acquisition program, having closed on Strata Corporation and planning further deals focused on materials-led companies [6][10] - Investments in operational improvements and competitive edge strategies are expected to drive long-term profitable growth [6][12] - The company is committed to safety and operational excellence as part of its corporate culture [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term strategy despite macroeconomic uncertainties, highlighting a resilient business model insulated from tariff impacts [6][7] - The company anticipates benefiting from significant infrastructure investment needs, with a strong funding backdrop for public projects [14][15] - Management remains optimistic about achieving record results for the full year, supported by recent acquisitions and ongoing operational improvements [22][32] Other Important Information - The company has approved $68 million for organic growth projects for the full year, with significant capital expenditures planned [30][31] - The company ended the quarter with $86 million in unrestricted cash and no borrowings on its revolver, indicating strong liquidity [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Resiliency in private construction markets - Management noted that Hawaii, California, and Texas are showing positive activity in private construction, while Oregon and Montana are experiencing pressure [38][40] Question: Update on Strata integration - The integration of Strata is progressing well, with expectations for positive contributions to margins and overall operations [41][44] Question: Volumes across segments - Management indicated that while the first quarter saw a 9% decline in aggregate volumes, 70% of states experienced increases, and they remain confident in achieving guidance numbers [49][50] Question: End market mix post-acquisitions - The company confirmed that 87% of construction contracting revenue is from public works, with Strata's addition slightly increasing private market influence [52][53] Question: SG&A clarification - Management provided a breakdown of the $13 million increase in SG&A, attributing $8 million to the step-up in investment and $4 million to acquisition-related costs [60][62] Question: Impact of delayed private projects - Delays are primarily in private projects, with expectations for many to resume in the third quarter, particularly in the West Coast region [96][100] Question: Future investment and margin targets - The $20 million step-up in SG&A is seen as an investment in future growth, with management confident in reaching long-term margin targets [92][95]

Q1 2025 Results Presentation May 6, 2025 Changes in such assumptions and factors could cause actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this presentation are expressly qualified by such cautionary statements and by reference to the underlying assumptions. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required by law, the company does not unde ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated first quarter sales were $1.5 billion, down 7% from Q1 2024 [7] - Net income was $40.3 million or $1.06 per share, compared to $104.1 million or $2.61 per share in the prior year quarter [7] - Wood Products sales were $415.8 million, down 11% year-over-year [9] - Wood Products segment EBITDA decreased to $40.2 million from $95.6 million in the previous year [9] - BMD sales were $1.4 billion, down 7% from Q1 2024, with segment EBITDA of $62.8 million compared to $83.6 million [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Wood Products segment saw lower EWP and plywood sales prices and volumes, with a significant impact from the Oakdale outage [9] - BMD's gross margin was 14.7%, a decline of 40 basis points year-over-year [10] - LVL and I joists volumes were down 3%, better than the 6% decline in single-family housing starts [10] - Plywood sales volume was 363 million feet, down from 372 million feet in Q1 2024 [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. housing starts decreased 26% year-over-year, impacting demand [7] - Daily sales pace in BMD improved in April, approximately 13% higher than Q1 2025 [15] - Weather significantly influenced sales activity, with January and February below $21.5 million daily, rebounding in March [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on strategic investments and capital returns to shareholders, supported by a strong balance sheet [8] - Continued emphasis on two-step distribution model to support customer inventory management [26] - Ongoing modernization projects at Oakdale are expected to enhance EWP production capabilities [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management expressed uncertainty regarding 2025 end market demand, with forecasts ranging from flat to mid-single digit declines [21] - Long-term demand drivers remain strong, characterized by housing undersupply and aging housing stock [22] - The company remains agile and prepared to respond to economic changes while focusing on customer service [22] Other Important Information - Capital expenditures in Q1 were $53 million, with a range of $220 million to $240 million expected for 2025 [17] - The company repurchased $71 million of common stock in the first four months of 2025 [19] - The Oakdale facility is expected to be fully operational by the end of Q2 2025 [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on general line side of the business and inventory positions - Management noted that customers are relying on two-step distribution for inventory management and new product introductions [26] Question: Update on Oakdale project and ramp-up - The Oakdale facility is expected to shift veneer back into EWP production as it comes back online [29] Question: Capital allocation priorities and M&A pipeline - Management indicated a quiet M&A pipeline but remains open to opportunities while focusing on organic growth and share repurchases [30] Question: EWP pricing expectations for Q2 - Management expects low single-digit sequential pricing declines, with competitive pressures remaining [40] Question: Competitive pressures in EWP - Competitive challenges are primarily from existing EWP producers rather than dimensional lumber or open web trusses [52] Question: Impact of recent transactions in the industry - Management emphasized the importance of executing at a high level amidst ongoing industry consolidation [82]

Ranpak (PACK) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Sara Horvath - Executive VP, Chief Legal & HR OfficerOmar Asali - Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerWilliam Drew - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Danny Eggerichs - Equity Research AnalystNone - Analyst Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Randpak Holdings Corp. First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. All participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' remarks, we will conduct a question and a ...