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Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, indicating a 2.4% increase in implied orders, a backlog of $559.8 million, and an 11.1% decrease in net sales to $309.2 million. The company experienced challenges in the Materials Solutions segment due to longer product conversion cycles and finance capacity constraints, while Infrastructure Solutions faced supply chain delays. Adjusted EPS dropped to $0.34 from $0.90. Despite near-term headwinds, the company remains optimistic for the year and is focused on margin enhancement and working capital improvements.

Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del primo trimestre del 2024, mostrando un incremento del 2,4% negli ordini impliciti, un portafoglio ordini di 559,8 milioni di dollari e una riduzione dell'11,1% nelle vendite nette, che ammontano a 309,2 milioni di dollari. La compagnia ha riscontrato difficoltà nel segmento delle soluzioni per materiali a causa di cicli di conversione del prodotto più lunghi e vincoli di capacità finanziaria, mentre il segmento delle soluzioni infrastrutturali ha subito ritardi nella catena di approvvigionamento. L'EPS rettificato è sceso a 0,34 dollari da 0,90 dollari. Nonostante le difficoltà a breve termine, l'azienda rimane ottimista per l'anno in corso e si concentra sul miglioramento dei margini e sulle migliorie del capitale circolante.
Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) ha informado sobre sus resultados financieros para el primer trimestre de 2024, indicando un aumento del 2,4% en pedidos implícitos, una cartera de pedidos de 559,8 millones de dólares y una disminución del 11,1% en las ventas netas a 309,2 millones de dólares. La compañía enfrentó desafíos en el segmento de Soluciones para Materiales debido a ciclos de conversión de productos más largos y limitaciones en la capacidad financiera, mientras que Soluciones de Infraestructura experimentó retrasos en la cadena de suministro. El EPS ajustado disminuyó a 0,34 dólares desde 0,90 dólares. A pesar de los contratiempos a corto plazo, la empresa se mantiene optimista para el año y se enfoca en la mejora de márgenes y en la optimización del capital de trabajo.
Astec Industries, Inc. (나스닥: ASTE)는 2024년 첫 분기 재무 결과를 발표했는데, 2.4% 증가한 암시적 주문량, 5억5980만 달러의 백로그, 그리고 순매출이 3억920만 달러로 11.1% 감소했다고 밝혔습니다. 회사는 제품 전환 주기가 길어지고 재무 용량 제한을 겪으며 자재 솔루션 부문에서 어려움을 겪었으며, 인프라 솔루션 부문은 공급망 지연을 경험했습니다. 조정된 주당이익(Adjusted EPS)은 0.90달러에서 0.34달러로 감소했습니다. 단기적인 어려움에도 불구하고, 회사는 올해에 긍정적인 전망을 유지하며 마진 향상과 운전 자본 개선에 집중하고 있습니다.
Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq : ASTE) a rapporté ses résultats financiers pour le premier trimestre de 2024, indiquant une augmentation de 2,4 % des commandes implicites, un carnet de commandes de 559,8 millions de dollars, et une baisse de 11,1 % des ventes nettes à 309,2 millions de dollars. L'entreprise a rencontré des difficultés dans le segment des solutions pour matériaux en raison de cycles de conversion de produits plus longs et de contraintes de capacité financière, tandis que le segment des solutions d'infrastructure a été confronté à des retards dans la chaîne d'approvisionnement. Le BPA ajusté a chuté à 0,34 $ contre 0,90 $. Malgré les vents contraires à court terme, la société reste optimiste pour l'année et se concentre sur l'amélioration des marges et l'amélioration du capital de roulement.
Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) hat seine Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2024 bekannt gegeben, die einen Anstieg der implizierten Bestellungen um 2,4%, ein Auftragsbestand von 559,8 Millionen Dollar und einen Rückgang der Nettoumsätze um 11,1% auf 309,2 Millionen Dollar aufzeigen. Das Unternehmen sah sich Herausforderungen im Bereich Materiallösungen wegen längerer Produktumwandlungszyklen und Finanzierungskapazitätsbegrenzungen gegenüber, während die Infrastrukturlösungen Lieferkettenverzögerungen erlebten. Der bereinigte Gewinn pro Aktie fiel von 0,90 Dollar auf 0,34 Dollar. Trotz kurzfristiger Gegenwinde bleibt das Unternehmen optimistisch für das Jahr und konzentriert sich auf die Verbesserung der Margen und die Optimierung des Betriebskapitals.
Positive
  • Implied orders increased by 2.4%, reaching a backlog of $559.8 million.

  • Record attendance at the 2024 World of Asphalt/Agg1 trade show indicates high interest in equipment and digital solutions.

  • The company sees additional opportunities in collaboration with dealers, new product rollouts, and margin enhancement efforts.

Negative
  • Net sales decreased by 11.1% to $309.2 million, with a gross margin decline of 70 basis points.

  • Diluted EPS dropped to $0.15 from $0.53, while Adjusted EPS decreased to $0.34 from $0.90.

  • Materials Solutions segment faced challenges due to longer product conversion cycles and finance capacity constraints.

Insights

Reviewing the financial health of Astec Industries, the report indicates a contraction in net sales by 11.1%, primarily due to fewer conversions in the Materials Solutions group. This financial metric is significant as it suggests a potential slowdown in business activity, which may concern shareholders and could reflect on the stock price. The decreased net sales have also led to a consequential 64.2% drop in income from operations, a critical measure of the company's profitability from its core business.

Nevertheless, there are signs of resilience with the backlog remaining substantial at $559.8 million, though it's worth noting the 30% year-over-year decline. Backlog figures are essential because they represent the future revenue pipeline and the ability of the company to sustain operations in the face of current demand fluctuations. The company's operating margin also contracted by 310 basis points, which indicates increasing costs or decreased pricing power. For investors, these numbers are telling of the pressures on the company's operational efficiency and profitability.

The 11% increase in federal highway and pavement contract awards coupled with the record attendance at the trade show may suggest future business opportunities. However, investors should weigh this optimism against the current financial challenges faced due to the interest rate environment and supply chain delays.

The backdrop of Astec's report should be contextualized within the larger industry and economic trends. The interest rate environment, as mentioned by Astec's CEO, is a significant concern that investors should watch closely. High interest rates can hamper financing options for both the company and its customers, potentially leading to a slowdown in sales, as evidenced by the decreased conversions from rental to buy.

Supply chain disruptions can also have substantial implications. The delays cited by Astec could signify broader issues that may affect the industry at large. Investors should stay tuned to global economic conditions that influence supply chains, such as trade relations or logistics bottlenecks.

The positive note is the robust demand for asphalt and concrete plants, indicating that the Infrastructure Solutions market may have underlying strength. The market's health in this area could offset weaknesses in other segments and provide a stabilizing factor for the company's performance. Astec's focus on aftermarket services and product rollouts could also be a strategic move to diversify revenue streams and build customer loyalty, potentially contributing to future earnings stability.

From an operational standpoint, Astec's initiation of its Oracle transformation program is pivotal. Such digital transformations can lead to long-term efficiency gains and cost savings. However, the costs associated with this transformation are impacting current financials, with $4.4 million and $0.19 per share of incremental costs being highlighted. The impact of these costs must be balanced against the anticipated future benefits.

Additionally, manufacturing inefficiencies and higher inventory-related costs are areas that need urgent attention. These issues can erode profit margins and have a cascading effect on the company's overall competitiveness. Improved operational performance is essential for maintaining market share and ensuring customer satisfaction. Investors should look for improvements in these areas in subsequent quarters as indicators of management's effectiveness in addressing these challenges.

First Quarter 2024 Overview (all comparisons are made to the corresponding prior year first quarter unless otherwise specified):

  • Implied orders increased 2.4% sequentially from the fourth quarter.
  • Backlog of $559.8 million as of March 31, 2024 approaching historical range.
  • Net sales decreased 11.1% to $309.2 million.
  • Gross margin of 24.9% decreased 70 basis points.
  • Diluted EPS of $0.15 compared to $0.53; Adjusted EPS of $0.34 compared to $0.90.
  • Federal highway and pavement contract awards increased 11% year-over-year.
  • Record attendance at 2024 World of Asphalt/Agg1 trade show, with high levels of interest in equipment and digital solutions.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

“Despite a difficult first quarter, we remain optimistic for the year. We anticipate Materials Solutions softness to be offset by a strong Infrastructure Solutions market. Declines during the first quarter in the Materials Solutions segment were primarily due to longer product conversion cycles from rental to buy and finance capacity constraints attributable to the challenging interest rate environment. Infrastructure Solutions sales were affected by supply chain delays from a specific supplier and are expected to ship during the second quarter.” said Jaco van der Merwe, Chief Executive Officer. “We anticipate a continuation of challenging conditions in our Materials Solutions segment in the first half of the year, resulting in more conversions occurring towards the end of the year. In our Infrastructure Solutions segment, we continue to see strong demand for asphalt and concrete plants and project activity at the federal, state and local levels remains robust. As we navigate these near-term headwinds, we are focused on maintaining efficient operations and performing for our customers while deploying our long term strategy."

Mr. van der Merwe continued, "We see additional opportunity ahead supported by the expansion of our collaboration with dealers to develop best-in-class aftermarket practices in both Infrastructure Solutions and Materials Solutions and the rollout of new products in 2024, and we will remain focused on driving margin enhancement and working capital improvements."

      
(in millions, except per share and percentage data)1Q 2024 1Q 2023 Change
Net sales$309.2  $347.9  (11.1)%
Domestic sales 243.2   281.3  (13.5)%
International sales 66.0   66.6  (0.9)%
Backlog 559.8   800.2  (30.0)%
Domestic backlog 437.8   685.7  (36.2)%
International backlog 122.0   114.5  6.6%
Income from operations 6.3   17.6  (64.2)%
Operating margin 2.0%  5.1% (310)bps
Effective tax rate 29.8%  26.7% 310bps
Net income attributable to controlling interest 3.4   12.1  71.9%
Diluted EPS 0.15   0.53  71.7%
      
Adjusted (Non-GAAP)     
Adjusted income from operations 12.0   28.5  (57.9)%
Adjusted operating margin 3.9%  8.2% (430)bps
Adjusted effective tax rate 26.0%  25.2% 80bps
Adjusted net income attributable to controlling interest 7.8   20.5  (62.0)%
Adjusted EPS 0.34   0.90  (62.2)%
Adjusted EBITDA 18.9   35.2  (46.3)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin 6.1%  10.1% (400)bps
           

All comparisons are made to the prior year first quarter:

  • Net sales decreased primarily due to fewer conversions in the Materials Solutions group, attributable to the challenging interest rate environment and finance capacity constraints coupled with specific supply chain delays for our Infrastructure Solutions group. We expect market conditions to improve as we move through 2024, supported by continued strong demand for asphalt and concrete plants.
  • Our backlog remains healthy and continues to stabilize, supported by improvement in parts backlog efficiency.
  • Operating margin decreased 310 basis points due to a slight decrease in gross margin and increased selling, general and administrative expenses mainly associated with personnel-related costs partially offset by lower exhibit costs associated with the ConExpo industry trade show held in 2023.
  • The adjusted earnings income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $2.7 million, reflecting a 26.0% effective tax rate. This compared to the prior three-month period adjusted earnings tax expense of $6.9 million, reflecting a 25.2% effective tax rate.
  • The Company reached another milestone in our Oracle transformation to drive sustainable profitability. On April 1, 2024, we went live in two additional manufacturing sites, as well as with a transportation management system.
  • Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS exclude $4.4 million and $0.19, respectively, of incremental costs, net of tax, primarily driven by our transformation program initiatives to optimize our Company for long-term value creation.
  • Federal highway and pavement contract awards increased 11% year-over-year in February 2024, as funding for the Federal Highway Bill continues to be deployed. Total state budgets are up 12% year-over-year in fiscal year 2024 following an 11% increase in fiscal year 2023.
  • The 2024 World of Asphalt/Agg 1 trade show had record attendance with a 38% increase over the previous record set in 2022. The Astec booth was exceptionally busy and interest in our equipment and digital solutions was high.

Segments Results

Our two reportable segments are comprised of sites based upon the nature of the products or services produced, the type of customer for the products, the similarity of economic characteristics, the manner in which management reviews results and the nature of the production process, among other considerations. Based on a review of these factors, our Australia and LatAm sites, which were previously reported in the Infrastructure Solutions segment have moved to the Materials Solutions segment and Astec Digital, which was previously included in the Corporate and Other category has moved to the Infrastructure Solutions segment, each beginning January 1, 2024. Prior periods have been revised to reflect the changes for the segment composition for comparability.

Infrastructure Solutions - Road building equipment, asphalt and concrete plants, thermal storage solutions and related aftermarket parts.

  • Net sales of $202.2 million decreased 6.2% as lower equipment sales, service and equipment installation revenue were partially offset by increased parts sales.
  • Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA of $25.6 million compared to $28.5 million for the same period in the prior year primarily due to a component delay with a specific supplier as well as manufacturing inefficiencies. Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.7% decreased 50 basis points.

Materials Solutions - Processing equipment to crush, screen and convey aggregates and related aftermarket parts.

  • Net sales of $107.0 million decreased by 19.1% primarily due to lower equipment sales attributable to finance capacity constraints with contractors and dealers resulting in fewer product conversions.
  • Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA of $5.3 million decreased 63.7%. The decrease between periods primarily resulted from lower net sales, manufacturing inefficiencies and higher inventory-related costs incurred during the period.
  • Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA margin of 5.0% decreased 600 basis points.

Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Liquidity

  • Our total liquidity was $170.5 million, consisting of $55.3 million of cash and cash equivalents available for operating purposes and $115.2 million available for additional borrowings under our revolving credit facility.
  • Net cash used by operating activities for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was $47.0 million to support the timing of collections of trade receivables and inventory purchases.
  • Net cash consumed by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $5.9 million as compared to providing net cash of $11.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The change was primarily due to the cash inflows from the sale of the Tacoma facility for $19.9 million in the first quarter of 2023. Capital expenditures decreased $2.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023.
  • Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $48.4 million as opposed to a net cash use of $16.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to increased borrowings net of repayments of $63.6 million.

First Quarter Capital Allocation

  • Capital expenditure investments to increase capacity and improve efficiency were $5.8 million.
  • Dividend payment of $0.13 per share.

Investor Conference Call and Webcast

Astec will conduct a conference call and live webcast today, May 1, 2024, at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time, to review its first quarter financial results as well as current business conditions.

To access the call, dial (888) 440-4118 on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time for the call. International callers should dial (646) 960-0833.

You may also access a live webcast of the call at: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/470717703 

You will need to give your name and company affiliation and reference Astec. An archived webcast will be available for ninety days at www.astecindustries.com.

A replay of the call can be accessed until May 15, 2024 by dialing (800) 770-2030, or (609) 800-9909 for international callers, Conference ID# 8741406. A transcript of the conference call will be made available under the Investor Relations section of the Astec Industries, Inc. website within 5 business days after the call.

About Astec

Astec, (www.astecindustries.com), is a manufacturer of specialized equipment for asphalt road building, aggregate processing and concrete production. Astec's manufacturing operations are divided into two primary business segments: Infrastructure Solutions that includes road building, asphalt and concrete plants, thermal and storage solutions; and Materials Solutions that include our aggregate processing equipment. Astec also operates a line of controls and automation products designed to deliver enhanced productivity through improved equipment performance.

Safe Harbor Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This News Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate to, among other things, income, earnings, cash flows, changes in operations, operating improvements, businesses in which we operate and the United States and global economies. Statements in this News Release that are not historical are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" and may be indicated by words or phrases such as "anticipates," "supports," "plans," "projects," "expects," "believes," "should," "would," "could," "forecast," "management is of the opinion," use of the future tense and similar words or phrases. These forward-looking statements are based largely on management's expectations, which are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed and described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including those risks described in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors thereof, and in other reports filed subsequently by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which may cause actual results, financial or otherwise, to be materially different from those anticipated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to us on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances, except as required by law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In an effort to provide investors with additional information regarding the Company's results, the Company refers to various U.S. GAAP (U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures which management believes provides useful information to investors. These non-GAAP financial measures have no standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to the calculation of similar measures for other companies. Management of the Company does not intend these items to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures. Nonetheless, this non-GAAP information can be useful in understanding the Company's operating results and the performance of its core business. Management of the Company uses both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures to establish internal budgets and targets and to evaluate the Company's financial performance against such budgets and targets. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included in this News Release.

For Additional Information Contact:
Steve Anderson 
Senior Vice President of Administration and Investor Relations
Phone: (423) 899-5898 
E-mail: sanderson@astecindustries.com 

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period financial information included in this News Release to conform to the presentation used in the financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

 
Astec Industries Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In millions, except shares in thousands and per share amounts; unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended March 31,
   2024   2023 
Net sales $309.2  $347.9 
Cost of sales  232.3   258.7 
Gross profit  76.9   89.2 
     
Operating expenses:    
Selling, general and administrative expenses  71.4   67.9 
Restructuring and other asset (gains) charges, net  (0.8)  3.7 
Total operating expenses  70.6   71.6 
Income from operations  6.3   17.6 
     
Other expenses, net:    
Interest expense  (2.7)  (2.0)
Other income, net  1.1   0.9 
Income before income taxes  4.7   16.5 
Income tax provision  1.4   4.4 
Net income  3.3   12.1 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  0.1    
Net income attributable to controlling interest $3.4  $12.1 
     
Earnings per common share    
Basic $0.15  $0.53 
Diluted  0.15   0.53 
     
Weighted average shares outstanding    
Basic  22,762   22,656 
Diluted  22,835   22,743 


Astec Industries Inc.
Segment Net Sales and Operating Adjusted EBITDA
(In millions, except percentage data; unaudited)
 
Segment net sales are reported net of intersegment sales.
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 Infrastructure
Solutions
 Materials
Solutions
 Corporate
and Other
 Total
2024 Net sales$202.2   $107.0   $   $309.2  
2023 Net sales 215.5    132.2    0.2    347.9  
Change $ (13.3)   (25.2)   (0.2)   (38.7) 
Change % (6.2)%   (19.1)%   (100.0)%  (11.1)%
        
2024 Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA 25.6    5.3    (12.0)   18.9  
2023 Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA 28.5    14.6    (7.9)   35.2  
Change $ (2.9)   (9.3)   (4.1)   (16.3) 
Change %  (10.2)%  (63.7)%  (51.9)%   (46.0)%
        
2024 Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA Margin 12.7 %  5.0 %    
2023 Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA Margin 13.2 %  11.0 %    
Change bps (50)bps   (600)bps    
              

We present certain non-GAAP information that can be useful in understanding our operating results and the performance of our core business. We use both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures to establish internal budgets and targets and to evaluate financial performance against such budgets and targets. We exclude the costs and related tax effects, which are based on the statutory tax rate applicable to each respective item, of the following items as we do not believe they are indicative of our core business operations:

  • Transformation program - Incremental costs related to the execution of our ongoing strategic transformation initiatives which may include personnel costs, third-party consultant costs, duplicative systems usage fees, administrative costs, accelerated depreciation and amortization on certain long-lived assets and other similar type charges. Transformation program initiatives include our multi-year phased implementation of a standardized enterprise resource planning system across the global organization and a lean manufacturing initiative at one of our largest manufacturing sites that was largely completed during 2023. These costs are included in "Cost of sales" and "Selling, general and administrative expenses", as appropriate, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
  • Restructuring and other related charges - Charges related to restructuring activities which primarily include personnel termination actions and reorganization efforts to simplify and consolidate our operations. These activities include the termination of our previous Chief Executive Officer, the limited overhead restructuring action implemented in February 2023 and ongoing litigation costs for our exited Enid location. These costs are recorded in "Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
  • Asset impairment - Asset impairment charges, to the extent that they are experienced, are recorded in "Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
  • Gain on sale of property and equipment, net - Gains or losses recognized on the disposal of property and equipment that are recorded in "Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. We may sell or dispose of assets in the normal course of our business operations as they are no longer needed or used.

A reconciliation of total Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA to the Company's "Net income attributable to controlling interest" is as follows (in millions; unaudited):

  Three Months Ended March 31,
   2024  2023 Change $
Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA $18.9  $35.2  $(16.3)
Adjustments:      
Transformation program  (6.3)  (7.2)  0.9 
Restructuring and other related charges  (0.1)  (7.1)  7.0 
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net  0.9   3.4   (2.5)
Interest expense, net  (2.1)  (1.5)  (0.6)
Depreciation and amortization  (6.5)  (6.3)  (0.2)
Income tax provision  (1.4)  (4.4)  3.0 
Net income attributable to controlling interest $3.4  $12.1  $(8.7)


Astec Industries Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions; unaudited)
 
 March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$58.1 $63.2
Investments 5.7  5.7
Trade receivables, contract assets and other receivables, net 192.0  152.7
Inventories, net 484.0  455.6
Other current assets, net 39.0  42.3
Total current assets 778.8  719.5
Property, plant and equipment, net 185.0  187.6
Other long-term assets 159.2  152.2
Total assets$1,123.0 $1,059.3
    
Liabilities   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$117.8 $116.9
Customer deposits 80.0  70.2
Other current liabilities 112.6  111.9
Total current liabilities 310.4  299.0
Long-term debt 125.0  72.0
Other long-term liabilities 37.1  34.6
Total equity 650.5  653.7
Total liabilities and equity$1,123.0 $1,059.3


Astec Industries Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions; unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended March 31,
  2024  2023
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income$3.3  $12.1 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization 6.5   6.3 
Provision for credit losses 0.1   0.2 
Provision for warranties 4.2   3.9 
Deferred compensation expense 0.1    
Share-based compensation 1.2   0.8 
Deferred tax benefit (2.0)  (2.6)
Gain on disposition of property and equipment, net (0.9)  (3.4)
Amortization of debt issuance costs 0.1   0.1 
Distributions to deferred compensation programs' participants    (0.1)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:   
Purchase of trading securities, net (2.2)  (0.8)
Receivables and other contract assets (39.1)  (4.5)
Inventories (30.6)  (27.2)
Prepaid expenses 0.6   2.5 
Other assets (4.0)  (5.4)
Accounts payable 2.5   3.5 
Accrued loss reserves (0.3)  0.4 
Accrued employee related liabilities (7.8)  (0.8)
Other accrued liabilities 12.2   (5.9)
Accrued product warranty (4.5)  (3.4)
Customer deposits 10.1   (1.9)
Income taxes payable/prepaid 3.5   7.0 
Net cash used in operating activities (47.0)  (19.2)
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Expenditures for property and equipment (5.8)  (8.0)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 0.4   20.0 
Purchase of investments (0.5)  (0.2)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (5.9)  11.8 


Astec Industries Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
(In millions; unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended March 31,
  2024  2023
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Payment of dividends (2.9)  (2.9)
Proceeds from borrowings on credit facilities and bank loans 68.4   32.1 
Repayments of borrowings on credit facilities and bank loans (16.7)  (44.0)
Withholding tax paid upon vesting of share-based compensation awards (0.4)  (1.4)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 48.4   (16.2)
Effect of exchange rates on cash (0.6)  0.1 
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (5.1)  (23.5)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 63.2   66.0 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$58.1  $42.5 


Astec Industries Inc.
GAAP vs Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS Reconciliations
(In millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended March 31,
  2024  2023
Net income attributable to controlling interest$3.4  $12.1 
Adjustments:   
Transformation program 6.5   7.2 
Restructuring and other related charges 0.1   7.1 
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net (0.9)  (3.4)
Income tax impact of adjustments (1.3)  (2.5)
Adjusted net income attributable to controlling interest$7.8  $20.5 
    
Diluted EPS$0.15  $0.53 
Adjustments:   
Transformation program(a) 0.29   0.32 
Restructuring and other related charges    0.31 
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net (0.04)  (0.15)
Income tax impact of adjustments (0.06)  (0.11)
Adjusted EPS$0.34  $0.90 
(a) Calculation includes the impact of a rounding adjustment


Astec Industries Inc.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliations
(In millions, except percentage data; unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended March 31,
  2024  2023
Net sales$309.2  $347.9 
    
Net income attributable to controlling interest$3.4  $12.1 
Interest expense, net 2.1   1.5 
Depreciation and amortization 6.5   6.3 
Income tax provision 1.4   4.4 
EBITDA 13.4   24.3 
EBITDA margin 4.3%  7.0%
    
Adjustments:   
Transformation program 6.3   7.2 
Restructuring and other related charges 0.1   7.1 
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net (0.9)  (3.4)
Adjusted EBITDA$18.9  $35.2 
Adjusted EBITDA margin 6.1%  10.1%

 


FAQ

What was the decrease in net sales for Astec in the first quarter of 2024?

Net sales decreased by 11.1% to $309.2 million.

What was the backlog amount for Astec as of March 31, 2024?

Astec had a backlog of $559.8 million as of March 31, 2024.

What was the reason behind the challenges faced by the Materials Solutions segment?

The Materials Solutions segment encountered challenges due to longer product conversion cycles and finance capacity constraints.

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