Owens & Minor(US:OMI)2025-05-08 13:02Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's revenue for Q1 2025 was $2.6 billion, up just under 1% as reported, but up 2.3% on a same-day basis compared to the prior year [16] - Adjusted net income for the quarter was $18 million or $0.23 per share, representing about 20% growth compared to $15 million or $0.19 per share last year [21] - Adjusted EBITDA grew 5% to $122 million versus $116 million reported during Q1 2024 [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Patient Direct revenue was $674 million, growing by 6% compared to Q1 2024, with a same-day growth of 7.3% [16] - The Products and Healthcare Services segment reported a decline of 0.8%, while on a same sales day basis, it grew 0.7% compared to the first quarter last year [18] - Operating income in the Patient Direct segment grew by 31%, contributing to a total operating income of $61 million, an improvement of about 7% versus Q1 2024 [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced continued growth in oxygen therapy, which began in Q4 2024, and expects growth throughout 2025 [17] - The Medical Distribution division saw good same-store sales, but lower glove prices and international sales offset this growth [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is actively engaged in discussions regarding the potential sale of its Products and Healthcare Services segment while continuing to run this segment with commitment [10] - Investments in revenue cycle management have led to record collection rates in Q1, with plans to extend these learnings to other divisions [9] - The company is implementing price increases in response to tariffs, effective in early June, while ensuring high-quality product delivery [13][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management reaffirmed guidance for the year, expecting improving results in each subsequent quarter, with at least 70% of earnings and cash flow generated in the second half of the year [24] - The company remains bullish on the outlook for earnings and cash flow for the remainder of 2025 [25] Other Important Information - The anticipated annual exposure of current tariffs on products is estimated to be in the range of $100 million to $150 million [13] - The company has opened new state-of-the-art distribution centers to enhance efficiency and service [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the discussions with customers regarding tariffs? - Management indicated that they are working with customers to identify alternatives and have increased inventory to mitigate tariff impacts [26][29] Question: What is the impact of foreign exchange on the business? - Management noted that while there was volatility in the dollar, they are comfortable with the guidance for the rest of the year regarding FX [31][33] Question: What is the split of tariff exposure between segments? - The majority of tariff exposure is in the Products and Healthcare Services segment, with very little exposure in the Patient Direct segment [40] Question: How is the RoTEK acquisition being accounted for in guidance? - The debt from the RoTEK acquisition will not appear on the balance sheet until the deal closes, and guidance will be updated accordingly [47][49] Question: What is the expected free cash flow for the year? - Management confirmed that they still expect to generate good free cash flow and use it to pay down debt [52]