Atmus Filtration Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

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Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ATMU) reported strong financial results for Q2 2024. Net sales increased 4.6% to $433 million, driven by higher volumes and pricing. GAAP net income was $56 million, with diluted EPS of $0.67. Adjusted EPS reached $0.71, while Adjusted EBITDA grew to $93 million with a margin of 21.4%.

The company updated its 2024 guidance, projecting revenue between $1,625-$1,675 million and adjusted EPS of $2.15-$2.40. Atmus also announced its first quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share and a $150 million share repurchase program, demonstrating commitment to shareholder value.

Positive

• Net sales increased 4.6% year-over-year to $433 million
• Adjusted EBITDA grew to $93 million with a margin improvement to 21.4%
• Gross margin improved to 30.5% from 27.7% in the same period last year
• Announced first quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share
• Authorized a $150 million share repurchase program

Negative

• Cash provided by operating activities decreased to $23 million from $46 million in Q2 2023
• Higher working capital requirements impacted cash flow

Insights

Financial Analyst

Atmus Filtration Technologies' Q2 2024 results demonstrate solid financial performance and strategic initiatives. The company reported net sales of $433 million, a 4.6% increase year-over-year, driven by higher volumes and pricing. This growth, coupled with improved gross margins (30.5% vs 27.7% last year), signals effective pricing strategies and operational efficiency.

The adjusted EBITDA of $93 million with a margin of 21.4% shows robust profitability. The increase from 19.3% in Q2 2023 indicates successful cost management and operational leverage. However, investors should note the $4 million one-time costs associated with the separation from Cummins Inc., which may impact short-term profitability.

The company's updated guidance for 2024, with revenue projected between $1,625 million and $1,675 million and adjusted EBITDA margin between 18.50% and 19.50%, suggests cautious optimism. The narrowed range for adjusted EPS ($2.15 to $2.40) provides more clarity for investors.

Notably, Atmus has initiated a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share and authorized a $150 million share repurchase program. These shareholder-friendly moves could potentially boost investor confidence and support the stock price.

While cash provided by operating activities decreased to $23 million from $46 million in Q2 2023, the company maintains a healthy adjusted free cash flow of $34 million. The increased working capital requirements and one-time separation expenditures ($18 million) explain this temporary cash flow pressure, which should normalize as the company fully separates from Cummins.

Overall, Atmus's Q2 results paint a picture of a company successfully navigating its transition to an independent entity while maintaining strong financial performance. The focus on shareholder returns and disciplined growth strategy positions Atmus well for future value creation.

Market Research Analyst

Atmus Filtration Technologies' Q2 2024 results offer valuable insights into the filtration and media solutions market. The 4.6% year-over-year revenue growth to $433 million suggests a robust demand environment, likely driven by industrial recovery and increased focus on air and water quality.

The company's ability to implement price increases while growing volumes indicates a strong market position and pricing power. This is particularly noteworthy in an inflationary environment, suggesting that Atmus's products are viewed as essential by customers.

The improved gross margin (30.5% vs 27.7%) and adjusted EBITDA margin (21.4% vs 19.3%) year-over-year point to effective cost management and operational efficiency. These improvements, if sustained, could give Atmus a competitive edge in the market.

The updated 2024 guidance, with revenue projected between $1,625 million and $1,675 million, implies continued growth expectations. However, the relatively wide range suggests some uncertainty, possibly due to macroeconomic factors or potential supply chain challenges.

The initiation of a dividend and share repurchase program is a strategic move to attract income-focused investors and potentially support the stock price. This could be seen as a sign of management's confidence in the company's future cash generation capabilities.

Looking ahead, investors should monitor how Atmus leverages its newly independent status to pursue growth opportunities and innovate in the filtration market. The company's performance in the coming quarters will be important in establishing its standalone market position and validating its growth strategy.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (Atmus; NYSE: ATMU), a global leader in filtration and media solutions, today reported financial results for its second quarter that ended June 30, 2024.

Second Quarter Highlights

• Net sales of $433 million
• GAAP net income of $56 million
• Diluted earnings per share of $0.67
• Adjusted earnings per share of $0.71
• Adjusted EBITDA of $93 million and adjusted EBITDA margin of 21.4%
• Cash provided by operating activities was $23 million
• Adjusted free cash flow was $34 million

2024 Outlook

The company is updating guidance for year 2024 as follows:

• Revenue to be in the range of $1,625 million to $1,675 million
• Adjusted EBITDA margin to be in the range of 18.50 percent to 19.50 percent
• Adjusted earnings per share in the range of $2.15 to $2.40

On July 18, 2024, Atmus announced the Board of Directors declared the first quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share of Common Stock and authorized a $150 million share repurchase program.

“The Atmus team continues to produce strong results while delivering industry leading products and support for our customers,” said Steph Disher, Chief Executive Officer of Atmus. “Disciplined progress on our growth strategy, coupled with the announcement of our capital return to shareholders, further demonstrates our commitment to strengthening shareholder value.”

Second Quarter Results

For the second quarter of 2024, Atmus posted net sales of $433 million, compared to $414 million in the second quarter of 2023, an increase of approximately 4.6%. The increase in sales was primarily driven by higher volumes and increases in pricing.

Gross margin was $132 million, compared to $114 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023. Gross margin as a percent of net sales was 30.5% compared to 27.7% in the same period last year. The increase in gross margin was primarily driven by increases in pricing and higher volumes.

Adjusted EBITDA was $93 million, compared to $80 million in the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 21.4% compared to 19.3% in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2024 excludes $4 million of one-time costs associated with the separation of our business from Cummins Inc. compared to the prior year quarter which excludes $9 million of one-time costs.

Net income was $56 million, or $0.67 of diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $46 million, or $0.55 of diluted earnings per share in the same period last year.

Adjusted earnings per share was $0.71 in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $0.63 of adjusted earnings per share in the same period last year.

The effective tax rate for the second quarter was 21.8%.

Cash provided by operating activities was $23 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $46 million in the second quarter of 2023. The higher cash usage was primarily related to increased working capital requirements.

Adjusted free cash flow was $34 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $35 million in the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted free cash flow in the second quarter of 2024 excludes $5 million of one-time capital expenditures associated with our separation from Cummins compared to $2 million in the prior year. Additionally, Adjusted free cash flow in the second quarter of 2024 excludes $18 million of one-time separation expenditures primarily comprised of working capital inefficiencies associated with the move from intercompany settlement terms with Cummins to standalone practices.

Second Quarter 2024 Conference Call and Webcast

Atmus will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the company's second quarter 2024 results on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. CT.

A live webcast and replay of the conference call can be accessed from the Atmus investor relations website at http://investors.atmus.com.

About Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc.

Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. is a global leader in filtration and media solutions. For more than 65 years, the company has combined its culture of innovation with a rich history of designing and manufacturing filtration solutions. With a presence on six continents, Atmus serves customers across truck, bus, agriculture, construction, mining, marine and power generation vehicle and equipment markets, along with providing comprehensive aftermarket support and solutions. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee (U.S.), Atmus employs approximately 4,500 people globally who are committed to creating a better future by protecting what is important. Learn more at https://www.atmus.com.

Forward-looking disclosure statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, those that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industries in which we operate and management’s views, plans, objectives, projections, beliefs and assumptions. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “could,” “should,” “may” or words of similar meaning. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding the outlook for our future business and financial performance, discussions of future operations, our strategy for growth and market position. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict. If the underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, our actual outcomes, results and financial condition may differ materially from what is expressed, implied or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those reflected in the section titled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 14, 2024, and subsequent filings, all of which are on file with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date hereof and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or to revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Non-GAAP measures

We use non-GAAP financial information and believe it is useful to investors as it provides additional information to facilitate comparisons of historical operating results, identify trends in our underlying operating results and provide additional insight and transparency on how we evaluate our business. We use non-GAAP financial measures to budget, make operating and strategic decisions and evaluate our performance. We have detailed the non-GAAP adjustments that we make in our non-GAAP definitions below. We believe the non-GAAP measures should always be considered along with the related U.S. GAAP financial measures. We have provided the reconciliations between the U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures and we also discuss our underlying U.S. GAAP results throughout our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Our primary non-GAAP financial measures are listed below and reflect how we evaluate our current and prior-year operating results. As new events or circumstances arise, these definitions could change. When our definitions change, we provide the updated definitions and present the related non-GAAP historical results on a comparable basis.

• “EBITDA” is defined as earnings or losses before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and “EBITDA margin” is defined as EBITDA as a percent of net sales. We believe EBITDA and EBITDA margin are useful measures of our operating performance as they assist investors and debt holders in comparing our performance on a consistent basis without regard to financing methods, capital structure, income taxes or depreciation and amortization methods, which can vary significantly depending upon many factors. Additionally, we believe these metrics are widely used by investors, securities analysts, ratings agencies and others in our industry in evaluating performance.

• “Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as EBITDA after adding back certain one-time expenses, reflected in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses, associated with becoming a standalone public company and “Adjusted EBITDA margin” is defined as Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales. We believe Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are useful measures of our operating performance as it allows investors and debt holders to compare our performance on a consistent basis without regard to one-time costs attributable to our becoming a standalone public company.

• “Adjusted earnings per share” is defined as diluted earnings per share (the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure) after adding back certain one-time expenses, reflected in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses, associated with becoming a standalone public company less the related tax impact of the same one-time expenses. We believe Adjusted earnings per share provides improved comparability of underlying operating results.

• “Free cash flow” is defined as cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities less capital expenditures and “Adjusted free cash flow” is defined as Free cash flow after adding back certain one-time capital expenditures and other separation related costs associated with becoming a standalone public company. We believe Free cash flow and Adjusted free cash flow are useful metrics used by management and investors to analyze our ability to service and repay debt and return value to shareholders.

The metrics defined above are not in accordance with, or alternatives for, U.S. GAAP financial measures and may not be consistent with measures used by other companies. It should be considered supplemental data; however, the amounts included in the EBITDA, EBITDA margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted earnings per share, Free cash flow and Adjusted free cash flow calculations are derived from amounts included in the consolidated statements of net income and cash flows.

We do not consider our non-GAAP financial measures as superior to, or a substitute for, the equivalent measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Some of the limitations are: such measures do not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; such measures do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; such measures do not reflect the interest expense or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our debt; although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future and such measures do not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and other companies in our industry may calculate such measures differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures. To properly and prudently evaluate our business, we encourage you to review the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in our SEC filings and not rely on a single financial measure to evaluate our business.

ATMUS FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data) (Unaudited)
	For the Three Months Ended June 30,
	2024			2023
NET SALES(a)	$	432.6		$	413.6
Cost of sales		300.7			299.2
GROSS MARGIN		131.9			114.4
OPERATING EXPENSES AND INCOME
Selling, general and administrative expenses		49.1			46.0
Research, development and engineering expenses		10.4			12.3
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees		8.2			8.3
Other operating expense, net		0.8			0.2
OPERATING INCOME		79.8			64.2
Interest expense		10.5			4.2
Other income, net		2.6			1.2
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		71.9			61.2
Income tax expense		15.7			15.0
NET INCOME	$	56.2		$	46.2
PER SHARE DATA:
Weighted-average shares for basic EPS		83.4			83.3
Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS		83.7			83.3
Basic earnings per share	$	0.67		$	0.55
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.67		$	0.55

(a)	Includes sales to related parties of $17.4 million and $99.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared with $87.2 million and $176.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

ATMUS FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share data) (Unaudited)
	June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	160.5			$	168.0
Accounts and notes receivable, net		275.8				246.8
Inventories		278.6				250.0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		39.7				28.2
Total current assets		754.6				693.0
Property, plant and equipment, net		183.6				174.6
Investments and advances related to equity method investees		89.8				84.8
Goodwill		84.7				84.7
Other assets		64.6				51.5
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,177.3			$	1,088.6
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	$	240.3			$	236.6
Accrued compensation, benefits and retirement costs		24.7				41.8
Current portion of accrued product warranty		5.4				5.4
Current maturities of long-term debt		15.0				7.5
Other accrued expenses		79.7				83.7
Total current liabilities		365.1				375.0
Long-term debt		585.0				592.5
Accrued product warranty		8.5				8.6
Other liabilities		40.6				31.8
TOTAL LIABILITIES		999.2				1,007.9
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
EQUITY
Common stock, $0.0001 par value (2,000,000,000 shares authorized and 83,359,426 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024)		—				—
Additional paid-in capital		56.2				49.7
Retained earnings		188.9				87.2
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(67.0	)			(56.2	)
TOTAL EQUITY		178.1				80.7
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$	1,177.3			$	1,088.6

ATMUS FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
	For the Six Months Ended June 30,
		2024				2023
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	101.7			$	98.9
Adjustments to reconcile net income to operating cash flows:
Depreciation and amortization		11.7				10.9
Deferred income taxes		(4.0	)			3.7
Equity in income of investees, net of dividends		(5.8	)			1.2
Foreign currency remeasurement and transaction exposure		(2.3	)			(5.2	)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Trade and other receivables		(33.8	)			(20.1	)
Inventories		(32.2	)			(9.4	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(12.0	)			(10.8	)
Accounts payable		6.2				1.8
Other accrued expenses		(19.9	)			14.8
Changes in other liabilities		7.7				1.6
Other, net		(2.6	)			1.6
Net cash provided by operating activities		14.7				89.0
CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures		(22.2	)			(19.1	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(22.2	)			(19.1	)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Long-term debt proceeds		—				650.0
Net transfers to Parent		—				(580.3	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		—				69.7
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		(7.5	)			139.6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		168.0				—
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	160.5			$	139.6
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Non-cash settlements with Parent	$	—			$	29.4
Non-cash Capital expenditures	$	(1.1	)		$	—

ATMUS FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES EARNINGS PER SHARE - RECONCILIATION (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data) (Unaudited)
	For the Three Months Ended June 30,
	2024			2023
Net income	$	56.2		$	46.2
Weighted-average shares for basic EPS		83.4			83.3
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions of long-term incentive plan shares		0.3			—
Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS		83.7			83.3
Basic earnings per share	$	0.67		$	0.55
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.67		$	0.55

ATMUS FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NET INCOME TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA - RECONCILIATION (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
	For the Three Months Ended June 30,
		2024				2023
NET INCOME	$	56.2			$	46.2
Plus:
Interest expense		10.5				4.2
Income tax expense		15.7				15.0
Depreciation and amortization		6.3				5.5
EBITDA (non-GAAP)	$	88.7			$	70.9
Plus:
One-time separation costs(a)	$	3.8			$	8.8
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)	$	92.5			$	79.7
Net sales	$	432.6			$	413.6
Net income margin		13.0	%			11.2	%
EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)		20.5	%			17.1	%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)		21.4	%			19.3	%

(a)	Primarily comprised of one-time expenses related to information technology, warehousing and human resources separation costs.

ATMUS FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE - RECONCILIATION (per share) (Unaudited)
	For the Three Months Ended June 30,
	2024			2023
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.67		$	0.55
Plus:
One-time separation costs(a)	$	0.05		$	0.11
Less:
Tax impact of one-time separation costs(a)	$	0.01		$	0.03
Adjusted earnings per share	$	0.71		$	0.63

(a)

Primarily comprised of one-time expenses related to Information Technology, warehousing and Human Resources separation costs and the related tax impact of those expenses. The tax impact of one-time separation costs for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $0.8 million and $2.2 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $2.1 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

ATMUS FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW AND ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW - RECONCILIATION (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
	For the Three Months Ended June 30,
	2024			2023
Cash provided by operating activities	$	22.9		$	46.2
Less:
Capital expenditures	$	11.6		$	12.7
Free cash flow	$	11.3		$	33.5
Plus:
One-time separation capital expenditures	$	4.5		$	1.8
Other one-time separation related(a)		18.3			—
Adjusted free cash flow	$	34.1		$	35.3

(a)	Primarily comprised of one-time working capital inefficiencies associated with the move from intercompany settlement terms with Cummins to standalone practices.

 

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FAQ

What were Atmus Filtration Technologies' (ATMU) key financial results for Q2 2024?

Atmus reported net sales of $433 million, GAAP net income of $56 million, diluted EPS of $0.67, and adjusted EPS of $0.71. Adjusted EBITDA was $93 million with a margin of 21.4%.

How did Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) update its 2024 financial guidance?

Atmus updated its 2024 guidance, projecting revenue between $1,625-$1,675 million, adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.50-19.50%, and adjusted EPS of $2.15-$2.40.

What capital return initiatives did Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) announce in July 2024?

On July 18, 2024, Atmus announced its first quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share and authorized a $150 million share repurchase program.

How did Atmus Filtration Technologies' (ATMU) gross margin perform in Q2 2024?

Atmus' gross margin improved to 30.5% in Q2 2024, compared to 27.7% in the same period last year, primarily driven by increases in pricing and higher volumes.