BROOKFIELD, News, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Business Partners (NYSE: BBU, BBUC; TSX: BBU.UN, BBUC) announced today financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. “We had an active start to the year, generating over $1.5 billion from our capital recycling initiatives, progressing the acquisition of two market-leading industrial operations and investing approximately $140 million to repurchase our units and shares,” said Anuj Ranjan, CEO of Brookfield Business Partners. “During peri ...

Core Insights - Astec Industries, Inc. reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with increases in net sales, EBITDA, net income, and earnings per share, alongside the announcement of a definitive agreement to acquire TerraSource Holdings, LLC for $245 million [2][4][6]. Financial Performance - Net sales reached $329.4 million, a 6.5% increase from $309.2 million in Q1 2024 [4][29]. - EBITDA was $27.5 million, up 105.2% from $13.4 million in the previous year, with an adjusted EBITDA of $35.2 million, reflecting an 86.2% increase [4][30]. - Net income attributable to controlling interest was $14.3 million, a 320.6% increase compared to $3.4 million in Q1 2024, with adjusted net income of $20.3 million, up 160.3% [4][27]. - Diluted EPS increased to $0.62 from $0.15, representing a 313.3% rise, while adjusted EPS was $0.88, up 158.8% [4][27]. Segment Performance - Infrastructure Solutions segment net sales were $236.0 million, a 16.7% increase from $202.2 million, with an operating adjusted EBITDA of $42.9 million, up 67.6% [8][17]. - Materials Solutions segment net sales decreased by 12.7% to $93.4 million, primarily due to lower domestic equipment sales, with an operating adjusted EBITDA of $5.2 million, a slight decrease of 1.9% [8][17]. Acquisition Details - The acquisition of TerraSource is expected to enhance Astec's scale, improve aftermarket parts mix, and expand margins, with anticipated annual run-rate synergies of approximately $10 million [6][9]. - The transaction is expected to close in early Q3 2025, subject to regulatory approvals [6][9]. Liquidity and Cash Flow - Total liquidity was reported at $238.9 million, including $90.1 million in cash and cash equivalents [8]. - Operating cash flow for the quarter was $20.5 million, with free cash flow of $16.6 million [8][32].