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Northern Technologies International Corp. (NTIC), founded in 1970 and headquartered in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, is a pioneer in the development of environmentally beneficial material science. The company initially focused on oil analyzer instruments before expanding its portfolio to become a global leader in corrosion inhibiting products and services. NTIC operates under two main segments: ZERUST® and Nature-Tec®. The ZERUST® brand is renowned for its corrosion prevention solutions, catering to industries such as automotive, electronics, military, and oil & gas. Additionally, NTIC offers bio-based and biodegradable polymer resin compounds through its Nature-Tec® brand.
NTIC has a robust global presence, reaching over 65 countries via subsidiaries, joint ventures, and independent distributors. The company's success is largely attributed to its innovative products, strategic partnerships, and a dedicated workforce.
Recent achievements include record net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2023, driven by increased demand for both ZERUST® and Nature-Tec® products. Despite supply chain challenges and economic pressures in European and Asian markets, NTIC has managed to rebuild its gross margins and generate positive operating cash flow. The company's consolidated net sales for fiscal 2023 reached $79,903,000, a 7.7% increase from the previous year.
NTIC's joint venture operating income also saw a significant boost, increasing by 39.6% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. The company remains focused on long-term growth strategies, including geographic expansion and investment in infrastructure. NTIC's strong balance sheet, with substantial working capital and strategic investments, positions it well for continued growth and profitability in fiscal 2024.
Northern Technologies International (NTIC) reported financial results for Q4 and fiscal year 2024. Full-year consolidated net sales increased 6.5% to $85,060,000, with record sales in ZERUST® oil and gas (+18.3%) and Natur-Tec® products (+20.9%). Gross profit margin improved by 490 basis points to 39.7%. Net income attributable to NTIC increased 85.7% to $5,409,000, with earnings per diluted share of $0.55. The company maintained a strong balance sheet with working capital of $23,682,000. Joint venture operating income decreased 18.6% to $9,475,000, primarily due to challenging European market conditions.
Northern Technologies International (NASDAQ: NTIC) announced it will release its fiscal 2024 fourth-quarter financial results on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, before market opens. The company will host a conference call with management at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. CEO Patrick Lynch and CFO Matt Wolsfeld will review the financial results and outlook, followed by a Q&A session. Participants must register to join the live call, and an audio webcast will be available with replay access for approximately one year on NTIC's investor relations webpage.
Northern Technologies International (NASDAQ: NTIC), a developer of corrosion inhibiting products and services, as well as bio-based and biodegradable polymer resin compounds, has announced a quarterly cash dividend. The company's Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.07 per share, which will be payable on November 13, 2024. Shareholders who are on record at the close of business on October 30, 2024, will be eligible to receive this dividend.
Northern Technologies International (NASDAQ: NTIC), a developer of corrosion inhibiting products and bio-based polymer resin compounds, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share. The dividend will be payable on August 14, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2024. This announcement demonstrates NTIC's commitment to returning value to shareholders and may indicate confidence in the company's financial stability and future prospects.
Northern Technologies International (NASDAQ: NTIC) announced its financial results for Q3 fiscal 2024. Consolidated net sales fell 1.4% to $20.69M. ZERUST® industrial net sales decreased by 4.4% to $13.48M, and ZERUST® oil and gas net sales dropped 31.9% to $1.36M. However, Natur-Tec® product net sales surged 20.1% to a record $5.85M. NTIC China net sales grew by 6.7% to $3.54M. Gross profit margin rose by 210 basis points to 38.2%. Joint venture operating income slipped 3.6% to $2.61M. Net income attributable to NTIC declined 7.8% to $0.98M, or $0.10 per diluted share. Operating expenses increased to 43.4% of net sales. Year-to-date, consolidated net sales grew by 4.3% to $61.71M, with Natur-Tec® sales up by 22.5%. Cash provided by operating activities surged 116% to $7.58M for the nine months ended May 31, 2024.
Northern Technologies International (NASDAQ: NTIC) is set to release its fiscal 2024 third-quarter financial results on July 11, 2024, before the market opens.
Following the release, a conference call will be held at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time with President and CEO Patrick Lynch, and CFO Matt Wolsfeld. The call will review the financial results and outlook, followed by a Q&A session.
Investors and analysts can join the call by registering through the provided URL. A webcast will also be available and archived for one year on NTIC's Investor Relations webpage.
Northern Technologies International (NASDAQ: NTIC) is set to join the Russell 3000 Index at the conclusion of the 2024 Russell U.S. Indexes annual reconstitution, effective July 1, 2024. This inclusion reflects the company's market capitalization as of April 30, 2024. Membership in the Russell 3000 Index entails automatic inclusion in either the Russell 1000 or Russell 2000 Index, alongside the relevant growth and value style indexes. NTIC's recent growth, highlighted by record second-quarter fiscal 2024 ZERUST® and Natur-Tec® sales, and improved gross margins, underscores the significance of this development. The Russell U.S. Indexes are critical benchmarks for investment managers, with $10.5 trillion in assets tied to them as of December 2023.
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