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Luxfer Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results With Ongoing Margin Improvement

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Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE: LXFR) reported its Q3 2024 results, highlighting improved profitability and raising its 2024 guidance. The company achieved its third consecutive quarter of Adjusted EBITDA margin growth, reaching 14.8%. The new 2024 guidance projects Adjusted EPS of $0.88-$0.94, Adjusted EBITDA of $45-$47 million, and Free Cash Flow of $35-$37 million. Notable events include the sale of Lakehurst, NJ property in Q3 with cash proceeds of $7.3 million to be reflected in Q4, and the ongoing sale of the Graphic Arts business expected to close in H1 2025.

Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE: LXFR) ha riportato i risultati del terzo trimestre del 2024, evidenziando un miglioramento della redditività e un aumento delle previsioni per il 2024. L'azienda ha raggiunto il terzo trimestre consecutivo di crescita del margine EBITDA rettificato, arrivando al 14,8%. Le nuove previsioni per il 2024 prevedono un EPS rettificato di $0,88-$0,94, un EBITDA rettificato di $45-$47 milioni e un flusso di cassa disponibile di $35-$37 milioni. Tra gli eventi significativi spicca la vendita della proprietà di Lakehurst, NJ, nel terzo trimestre, con proventi in contante pari a $7,3 milioni che saranno contabilizzati nel quarto trimestre, e la vendita in corso del business delle arti grafiche, che si prevede si concluderà nel primo semestre del 2025.

Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE: LXFR) reportó sus resultados del tercer trimestre de 2024, destacando una mejora en la rentabilidad y un aumento en su guía para 2024. La compañía logró su tercer trimestre consecutivo de crecimiento en el margen EBITDA ajustado, alcanzando el 14.8%. La nueva guía para 2024 proyecta un EPS ajustado de $0.88-$0.94, un EBITDA ajustado de $45-$47 millones y un flujo de caja libre de $35-$37 millones. Entre los eventos notables se incluye la venta de la propiedad de Lakehurst, NJ, en el tercer trimestre, con ingresos en efectivo de $7.3 millones que se reflejarán en el cuarto trimestre, y la venta en curso del negocio de Artes Gráficas que se espera cierre en el primer semestre de 2025.

럭스퍼 홀딩스 PLC (NYSE: LXFR)는 2024년 3분기 실적을 발표하며 수익성 향상과 2024년 가이던스 상승을 강조했습니다. 회사는 조정 EBITDA 마진 성장의 세 번째 연속 분기를 달성하여 14.8%에 도달했습니다. 새로운 2024년 가이던스는 조정 EPS가 $0.88-$0.94, 조정 EBITDA가 $45-$47백만, 자유 현금 흐름이 $35-$37백만으로 예상하고 있습니다. 주요 사건으로는 3분기에 뉴저지주 레이크허스트의 자산이 매각되어 현금 수익이 $7.3백만에 달하고, 이는 4분기에 반영될 예정이며, 2025년 상반기 중 마감될 것으로 예상되는 그래픽 아트 사업의 ongoing 판매가 포함됩니다.

Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE: LXFR) a publié ses résultats du troisième trimestre 2024, mettant en avant une amélioration de la rentabilité et une révision à la hausse de ses prévisions pour 2024. L'entreprise a atteint son troisième trimestre consécutif de croissance de la marge EBITDA ajustée, atteignant 14,8 %. Les nouvelles prévisions pour 2024 projettent un BPA ajusté de 0,88 à 0,94 $ , un EBITDA ajusté de 45 à 47 millions $ et un flux de trésorerie disponible de 35 à 37 millions $. Parmi les événements notables figure la vente de la propriété de Lakehurst, NJ, au troisième trimestre, avec des produits en espèces de 7,3 millions $ qui seront reflétés au quatrième trimestre, ainsi que la vente en cours de l'activité Graphiques, qui devrait se conclure au premier semestre 2025.

Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE: LXFR) hat seine Ergebnisse für das 3. Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht und dabei eine Verbesserung der Rentabilität sowie angehobene Prognosen für 2024 hervorgehoben. Das Unternehmen erzielte das dritte aufeinanderfolgende Quartal mit Wachstum der angepassten EBITDA-Marge und erreichte 14,8%. Die neue Prognose für 2024 sieht einen angepassten EPS von 0,88 bis 0,94 $, einen angepassten EBITDA von 45 bis 47 Millionen $ und einen freien Cashflow von 35 bis 37 Millionen $ vor. Nennenswerte Ereignisse sind der Verkauf von Immobilien in Lakehurst, NJ, im 3. Quartal, dessen Barerlöse von 7,3 Millionen $ im 4. Quartal reflektiert werden, sowie der laufende Verkauf des Grafikgeschäfts, der voraussichtlich im 1. Halbjahr 2025 abgeschlossen wird.

Positive
  • Raised 2024 guidance for Adjusted EPS ($0.88-$0.94) and EBITDA ($45-$47M)
  • Achieved third consecutive quarter of EBITDA margin growth to 14.8%
  • Successful sale of Lakehurst property generating $7.3M in cash proceeds
  • Free Cash Flow guidance of $35-$37M including legal recoveries and land sale
Negative
  • Graphic Arts business sale delayed to H1 2025

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The Q3 results demonstrate significant operational improvements with Adjusted EBITDA margin reaching 14.8%, marking the third consecutive quarter of margin growth. The upward revision of 2024 guidance is particularly noteworthy, with $45-47 million expected in Adjusted EBITDA and $35-37 million in Free Cash Flow.

The sale of the Lakehurst property, generating $7.3 million in cash proceeds, strengthens the company's balance sheet and demonstrates effective asset management. The planned divestiture of the Graphic Arts business, expected to close in H1 2025, aligns with strategic portfolio optimization efforts. The improved guidance and margin expansion suggest successful execution of operational efficiency initiatives, potentially leading to sustained profitability improvements.

Raising 2024 guidance amid continuing strong efficiencies and enhanced profitability.

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights

  • Raising 2024 Guidance (Excluding Legal Recovery): Adjusted EPS: $0.88-$0.94; Adjusted EBITDA: $45-$47 million; Free Cash Flow: $35-$37 million, including legal recoveries and Lakehurst, NJ land sale.
  • Sustained Margin Growth: Achieved third consecutive quarter of Adjusted EBITDA margin growth, reaching 14.8%, demonstrating ongoing operational efficiency improvements.
  • Land Sale: Sold Lakehurst, NJ property in Q3, recognized profit and receivables impact. Cash proceeds of $7.3 million to be reflected in Q4, banked in early October.
  • Strategic Review: Sale of the Graphic Arts business is progressing and currently expected to close in H1 2025.

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE: LXFR) (“Luxfer” or the “Company”), a global industrial company innovating niche applications in materials engineering, today announced financial results for the third quarter 2024, ended September 30, 2024.

Conference call information

Luxfer will conduct an investor teleconference at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday October 30, 2024. Investors can access this conference via any of the following:

  • Webcast: Accessible by clicking on this link Luxfer Q3 2024 Earnings
  • Live Telephone: Call 800-579-2543 within the U.S. or +1 785-424-1789 outside the U.S. Please join the call at least 15 minutes before the start time (Conference ID:LXFRQ324).
  • Webcast Replay: Available on Luxfer’s website beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on October 30, 2024.
  • Telephone Replay: Call 800-839-7406 within the U.S. or +1 402-220-6065 outside the U.S. (for both U.S. and outside the U.S. access code is 6639).
  • Presentation Material: Earnings presentation material and podcasts can be accessed through the Investors portion of the Company’s website at luxfer.com under Quarterly Reports and Presentations.

 

Kevin Cornelius Grant

Vice President of Investor Relations and Business Development

Kevin.Grant@luxfer.com

Source: Luxfer Holdings PLC

FAQ

What is Luxfer's (LXFR) adjusted EPS guidance for 2024?

Luxfer raised its 2024 guidance with adjusted EPS expected to be between $0.88-$0.94.

What was Luxfer's (LXFR) EBITDA margin in Q3 2024?

Luxfer achieved an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.8% in Q3 2024, marking the third consecutive quarter of margin growth.

When will Luxfer (LXFR) complete the sale of its Graphic Arts business?

The sale of Luxfer's Graphic Arts business is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

How much did Luxfer (LXFR) receive from the Lakehurst property sale?

Luxfer sold its Lakehurst, NJ property for $7.3 million, with cash proceeds to be reflected in Q4 2024.

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