enviri(US:NVRI)2025-05-01 14:02Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues totaled $548 million, down approximately 4% on an organic basis after adjusting for FX translation and business divestitures [20] - Adjusted EBITDA was $67 million, with year-over-year comparisons affected by negative FX and divestiture impacts of $7 million [21] - Adjusted diluted loss per share was $0.18, excluding the impact of special items [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Harsco Environmental segment revenues totaled $243 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $39 million, impacted by lower volumes due to site exits and closures [23] - Clean Earth achieved revenues of $235 million and adjusted EBITDA of $38 million, with EBITDA increasing by 12% supported by revenue growth of 4% [25] - Rail revenues totaled $70 million, with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $2 million, in line with expectations [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Steel production at customer locations declined less than 1% compared to the prior year, with production weakest in Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America [23] - The U.S. dollar strength has negatively impacted Harsco Environmental's revenues and EBITDA by approximately $100 million and $25 million over the past three years [13] - Recent dollar weakness is seen as a potential tailwind for Harsco Environmental, which generates roughly 80% of its revenues outside the U.S. [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding service capabilities and business growth, particularly in Clean Earth, which is expected to outpace other segments [10][11] - Harsco Environmental is managing through a difficult period in the global steel industry, with expectations for stable performance on a like-for-like basis [17] - The company anticipates earnings growth and completion of ETO contracts in Rail, aiming for annual free cash flow of $150 million in the future [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges significant macroeconomic uncertainty due to ongoing global trade issues but does not expect a material direct impact from tariffs [9][19] - The outlook for Clean Earth's earnings, margins, and free cash flow is positive, tracking ahead of financial targets established previously [11] - Management expects a stronger second half for Harsco Environmental, driven by new site ramp-ups and operational improvements [58] Other Important Information - Cash flow was ahead of expectations, supporting full-year cash flow guidance of $30 million to $50 million [7] - The company completed the rebuild of the Rail leadership team with new appointments [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on steel production and the economy going forward - Management expects a little bit of volume growth for Harsco Environmental, with efficiency and cost reduction programs mitigating impacts from site shutdowns [35] Question: Clean Earth's performance and volume assumptions - Management sees volume as a larger contributor to earnings growth this year, with no signs of economic slowdown yet [38][40] Question: Status of Rail ETO contract renegotiation - The amendment recognizes cost inflation and includes a new delivery schedule, reducing future penalty risks [46] Question: Sustainability of Clean Earth margin expansion - Management expects margins in Clean Earth to exceed previously projected levels, with ongoing efficiency initiatives contributing to margin growth [48][49] Question: Pressure in the steel industry and underlying market changes - Management notes that excess capacity in the steel industry remains a factor, but there are encouraging signs in the EU that may improve customer profitability [55]