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Koppers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KOP), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of wood preservation technology. Specializing in creating safe and environmentally responsible solutions, Koppers addresses critical challenges across various industries. The company operates through three primary segments: Railroad and Utility Products and Services (RUPS), Performance Chemicals (PC), and Carbon Materials and Chemicals (CMC).
With a diversified product portfolio, Koppers offers treated and untreated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds. Major products include treated wood crossties for railroads, wood preservation chemicals, and creosote for wood treatment. These products serve niche applications in markets such as railroad, aluminum and steel, agriculture, utilities, residential lumber, and construction.
Koppers' extensive global manufacturing and distribution network spans North America, South America, Australasia, China, and Europe, employing over 2,100 people worldwide. The company is committed to a zero-harm culture, prioritizing the safety of its employees, communities, and the environment. As a member of the American Chemistry Council, Koppers adheres to the Responsible Care® initiative, ensuring sustainable practices across its operations.
Financially, Koppers has shown resilient performance. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported a net income of $12.9 million with consolidated sales rising by 6.3% to $513.2 million. The RUPS segment achieved record sales due to increased demand for crossties, while the PC segment benefited from global pricing initiatives and higher volumes. Despite challenges in the CMC segment, Koppers remains optimistic about future growth, projecting 2024 sales to reach approximately $2.25 billion.
Recent strategic initiatives include the acquisition of Brown Wood Preserving Company for $100 million, aimed at expanding Koppers' utility pole business. The company has also inaugurated a new facility in Leesville, Louisiana, enhancing its operational footprint and supply chain efficiencies. This facility supports Koppers' goal to meet rising infrastructure demands in the U.S.
Looking forward, Koppers aims to continue optimizing its business operations and pursuing both organic and inorganic growth opportunities. The company's commitment to innovation and sustainability positions it well for long-term success.
Koppers Inc., a subsidiary of Koppers Holdings (NYSE: KOP), has completed the sale of its Follansbee, West Virginia facility to Petro Empire Liquids and Storage. This move aligns with Koppers' strategy to streamline its Carbon Materials and Chemicals operations, having ceased coal tar distillation in 2016 and naphthalene refining in 2018. The sale includes asset transfer and liability assumption by Empire, with Koppers securing financial assurances. CEO Leroy Ball emphasized that this transaction helps minimize cash outlays and redirects capital to enhance shareholder value.
Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) reported preliminary fourth-quarter sales of $393.1 million, a 2.9% increase from the prior year, driven by strong demand in its Performance Chemicals segment. Adjusted EBITDA for 2020 is anticipated at $211-$212 million, surpassing previous forecasts. The company has seen reduced debt, with projected net leverage down to 3.5 from 4.3 in 2019. The Railroad segment sales fell slightly, but profitability remained stable. The Carbon Materials segment reported decreased sales but improved profitability. Final results will be disclosed on February 24, 2021.
Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) reported a slight increase in consolidated sales to $121.7 million in November 2020, up 1.8% year-over-year. The increase was led by a strong demand for residential wood treatment chemicals, despite declines in Railroad and Utility Products and Carbon Materials. The company expects 2020 sales of approximately $1.6 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $204 million and $210 million. Koppers anticipates adjusted EPS in the range of $3.65 to $3.90. Capital expenditures for the month and year-to-date also rose significantly, signaling an investment in infrastructure and growth.
Koppers Performance Chemicals has announced plans to expand operations by purchasing an industrial land tract in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This expansion aims to enhance process efficiencies, increase production capacity, and create job opportunities in the local community. The facility produces wood treatment chemicals, offering protection against termite damage and decay. The investment aligns with the city's ongoing development, contributing to over $1 billion in investment and 6,000 jobs since 1984. This move underscores Koppers' commitment to both community development and environmental stewardship.
Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) reported October 2020 sales of $135.2 million, down 4.1% from the prior year. Sales declines were driven by Carbon Materials and Chemicals, while Railroad and Utility Products and Services remained stable. Performance Chemicals saw an 11.4% increase due to strong demand for residential wood treatment.
The company expects 2020 sales of approximately $1.6 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $204 million and $210 million. Capital expenditures have increased, primarily for infrastructure and expansion projects, while debt reduction is anticipated at around $125 million for the year.
Koppers Holdings reported a strong third quarter, with net income of $75.6 million, up from $19.9 million last year. Adjusted EPS reached a record $1.64, reflecting solid performance despite the pandemic. Operating profit was $58.6 million, a record margin of 13.4%. Consolidated sales increased to $437.5 million, aided by foreign currency translation. While the Railroad and Utility Products segment faced challenges, the Performance Chemicals segment achieved record sales. Koppers anticipates adjusted EBITDA in 2020 of $204 million to $210 million and projects adjusted EPS of $3.65 to $3.90, indicating improved financial strength.
Koppers Holdings reported a strong third quarter, with net income of $75.6 million or $3.53 per diluted share, significantly up from $19.9 million or $0.94 in the same period last year. Record income from continuing operations reached $39.1 million, with adjusted net income at $35.1 million, leading to an adjusted EPS of $1.64. Consolidated sales increased slightly to $437.5 million, benefiting from a favorable foreign currency translation. However, the Railroad and Utility Products segment saw a 3.9% sales decline. Koppers expects 2020 sales around $1.6 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $204-$210 million, higher than previous forecasts.
Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) has finalized the sale of Koppers (Jiangsu) Carbon Chemical Company to Fangda Carbon New Material Co., Ltd. for $107 million. The divestiture, effective September 30, 2020, resolves a contractual dispute with a key customer in China. Post-sale, Koppers anticipates a net cash inflow of approximately $65 million and a gain of $30-$35 million in Q3 2020. The transaction will reduce Koppers' net leverage from 4.5 to an estimated 3.8, enhancing financial stability and focusing on core wood treatment technologies.
Koppers (NYSE: KOP) announced that Leslie S. Hyde, Senior VP and Chief Sustainability Officer, received the 2020 STEP Ahead Award from The Manufacturing Institute, recognizing her leadership in the manufacturing industry. This year's virtual ceremony celebrates women who excel in their careers. Hyde, a Koppers employee since 1999, has significantly advanced the company's sustainability and environmental practices, achieving ISO14001 certification and publishing the first GRI-compliant Sustainability Report. Koppers, based in Pittsburgh, provides treated wood products and chemicals across various industries.
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