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Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company that has been making a positive impact on lives globally since its establishment in 1940. With over 20,000 employees and operations in more than 50 countries, Air Products provides essential services to a wide array of industries from food and beverage, healthcare, and personal care, to energy, transportation, and semiconductors.
Core Business: Air Products specializes in supplying atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and related equipment and services. It is recognized as the largest supplier of hydrogen and helium worldwide.
Financial Performance: In fiscal 2023, Air Products generated $12.6 billion in revenue. The company continues to show strong financial health, reporting a GAAP EPS of $2.57 in Q2 FY24, a 30% increase from the previous year, and an adjusted EPS of $2.85, up 4% from the prior year.
Innovative Projects and Achievements: Air Products has been actively investing in sustainable projects. The company plans to invest $15 billion in clean energy projects by 2027. Recent developments include the successful performance test of its AP-DMR™ LNG Process technology in Mozambique and plans to build multi-modal hydrogen refueling stations across California and Canada.
Partnerships: Air Products has formed strategic alliances to enhance its service offerings. Notably, it has a 15-year agreement with TotalEnergies to supply 70,000 tons of green hydrogen annually starting in 2030, significantly reducing CO2 emissions.
Community and Sustainability: The company has been listed among Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for six consecutive years. Air Products’ dedication extends to community engagement, exemplified by its donation pledge to the AIST Foundation to promote careers in the steel industry.
For more information, visit Air Products' official website.
Air Products has announced that its Chairman, President, and CEO, Seifi Ghasemi, will speak at the Barclays 2023 Industrial Select Conference on February 23, 2023, at 9:10 a.m. USET. The session will be accessible via Air Products' Investor Relations website.
Air Products, trading under the ticker APD, has over 80 years of experience in industrial gases, generating $12.7 billion in fiscal 2022 sales and boasting a market capitalization of around $65 billion. The company focuses on sustainability and operates in more than 50 countries.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) is set to showcase its innovative PRISM® InertPro nitrogen membrane system at the Middle East Oil and Gas Show in Bahrain from February 19-21, 2023. This system is designed for the energy, oil, and gas industry, providing world-class efficiencies. Dr. Erin Sorensen emphasized the company's commitment to sustainability through such innovations. The event will feature Air Products' Membrane Solutions specialists discussing their extensive product offerings, which benefit various sectors including aerospace and transportation. Air Products reported fiscal 2022 sales of $12.7 billion and has a market capitalization of about $65 billion.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) announced the establishment of two new Project Delivery offices in Buffalo, New York and Edmonton, Alberta to support its expanding project portfolio. The Buffalo office will initially host around 75 employees, while the Edmonton office will have over 40 employees. These offices aim to improve collaboration and enhance access to technical talent, aligning with the company's growth strategy. Air Products is also investing approximately $500 million to build a hydrogen production facility nearby, reinforcing its position in the hydrogen market.
Air Products reported Q1 FY23 earnings with a GAAP EPS of $2.57, a 2% increase from the previous year, and a net income of $584 million, up 6%. The adjusted EPS rose to $2.64, reflecting a 6% increase. The company announced a 13 cents increase in quarterly dividends, marking 41 consecutive years of dividend growth. Key projects include a joint venture for a $12 billion gasification project in Saudi Arabia and a $4 billion green hydrogen facility in Texas. The company maintains fiscal 2023 adjusted EPS guidance of $11.20 to $11.50, signaling projected growth of 9% to 12%.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) has announced an increase in its quarterly dividend by 13 cents, raising it from $1.62 to $1.75 per share, equating to an 8% increase. This marks the 41st consecutive year of dividend increases, reflecting the company's commitment to rewarding shareholders. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on May 8, 2023, to shareholders on record as of April 3, 2023. The company anticipates distributing over $1.5 billion to shareholders in 2023, emphasizing its stability amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is set to showcase its innovative freezing technologies at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Georgia, from January 24-26, 2023. Featured products include the Freshline® IQF+ Tunnel Freezer and the Freshline® Bottom Injection Cooling System, both designed to enhance efficiency and product quality in food processing. The company emphasizes its role in the food industry with over 50 years of expertise using liquid nitrogen and CO2 for chilling processes. With fiscal 2022 sales of $12.7 billion and a market cap of approximately $70 billion, Air Products continues to lead in cryogenic technology applications.
Air Products has successfully closed the financial transfer for the second group of assets in its $12 billion gasification and power joint venture (JV) with Aramco, ACWA Power, and Air Products Qudra in Saudi Arabia's Jazan Economic City. This follows the first group's asset acquisition completed in October 2021. The JV, comprising 40% member contributions and 60% non-recourse project financing, will operate under a 25-year contract, producing energy and utilities for Aramco's Jazan Refinery.
With a total ownership of 50.6%, Air Products continues to align with its growth strategy and the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
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