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RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) is a global leader in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials, and related services for both industrial and consumer markets. With a legacy of innovation and quality, RPM's diverse portfolio includes industrial products like roofing systems, corrosion control coatings, flooring solutions, and specialty chemicals. Their well-known industrial brands include Stonhard, Tremco, Illbruck, Carboline, Flowcrete, Day-Glo, Dryvit, and Euclid Chemical.
On the consumer side, RPM caters to professionals and DIY enthusiasts with products for home maintenance, improvement, and hobby projects. Popular consumer brands under RPM's umbrella include Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane, and Testors. These products are readily available in hardware and craft stores, making them accessible to a broad audience.
RPM operates 116 manufacturing facilities in 26 countries, employing approximately 13,000 people globally. Its extensive reach ensures that RPM's products are sold in around 170 countries and territories, highlighting their international presence and market penetration.
Financially, RPM has demonstrated robust performance. In the fiscal year 2015, the company reported sales of $4.6 billion, with 65% of that coming from industrial markets worldwide and the remaining 35% from consumer markets, primarily in North America. RPM continues to foster growth through strategic partnerships, innovative projects, and a commitment to quality and sustainability.
Organizationally, RPM is segmented into four major groups:
- The Construction Products Group sells coatings, roofing, insulation, and related products to distributors, contractors, and end consumers globally.
- The Performance Coatings Group specializes in coatings for construction and industrial applications, such as flooring and corrosion control.
- The Consumer Group focuses on paints, finishes, and similar products sold to individual consumers through retail channels.
- The Specialty Products Group offers a diverse array of niche products, including marine finishes and edible food colorings.
RPM's commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction makes it a significant player in both the industrial and consumer markets, continuously driving forward with new projects and partnerships.
RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) announced that its chairman and CEO, Frank C. Sullivan, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Agriculture and Materials Virtual Conference on March 4, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. EST. The presentation will cover topics such as RPM's growth strategy, financial performance, and its 47 consecutive years of dividend increases. A live webcast will be available on RPM's website, with an archived replay accessible for 90 days after the event.
RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) announced the retirement of Thomas S. Gross from its Board of Directors, effective May 31, 2021, after nearly nine years. Gross has been pivotal in advising the company, enhancing its operational efficiency and growth. RPM Chairman Frank C. Sullivan expressed gratitude for Gross’s contributions to the company's success. Under Gross’s tenure, RPM experienced significant increases in revenue and market capitalization, reflecting a strong upward trajectory. RPM operates in specialty coatings, sealants, and building materials, employing approximately 14,600 individuals worldwide.
RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) announced that CEO Frank C. Sullivan will present at the UBS Virtual Chemicals West Coast Mini Conference on February 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EST. The presentation will cover RPM's growth strategy, financial performance, highlighted by 47 consecutive years of dividend increases, capital structure, global operations, and acquisition program. A live webcast will be available on RPM's website, with a replay accessible within three hours post-event for 90 days.
RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) has revised its financial expectations for the fiscal third quarter ended February 28, 2021, citing severe winter weather impacts across the U.S. Previously forecasting mid-single-digit revenue growth and over 30% adjusted EBIT growth, the company now anticipates low single-digit revenue growth and 10% to 15% adjusted EBIT growth. While disruptions have affected transportation and supply chains, RPM notes that most impacted business will likely be deferred to the strong spring selling season starting March 1. An updated full-year outlook will be shared on April 7, 2021.
RPM International (NYSE: RPM) announced it received an unsolicited mini-tender offer from TRC Capital to buy up to 1.5 million shares at $82.50 each, a 5.5% discount to the market price. RPM disassociates itself from this offer, urging stockholders to reject it due to the lower price and lack of investor protections. The offer is contingent on sufficient financing and no decrease in stock price. RPM advises any shareholders who tendered shares to withdraw them before the offer's expiration on March 10, 2021.
RPM International reported record fiscal Q2 2021 results with net sales reaching $1.49 billion, a 6.0% increase year-over-year. Net income surged 65.7% to $127.7 million, and diluted EPS rose 66.1% to $0.98. Adjusted EBIT also climbed 29.7% to $199.3 million. The Consumer Group showed exceptional growth with sales up 21.4% due to increased home improvement projects. Despite challenges in the Performance Coatings segment, overall cash flow rose 93.1% to a record $579.5 million, enhancing liquidity to $1.56 billion.
RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share, payable on January 29, 2021, to stockholders on record as of January 15, 2021. This marks the 47th consecutive year of increased dividends, with a total of approximately $2.6 billion returned to shareholders during this period. Following the last cash dividend increase of 5.6% in October 2020, RPM's current dividend yield stands at 1.68% at a share price of $90.50.
RPM International Inc. will release its financial results for Q2 fiscal 2021 on January 6, 2021, before market opening. The results will be accessible via newswire and the company's website. Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST on the same day for discussion, with limited Q&A for financial analysts. A replay will be available post-call until January 13, 2021. RPM operates in specialty coatings, sealants, and building materials, employing approximately 14,600 individuals globally.
RPM International Inc. announced the passing of former chairman and CEO, Thomas C. Sullivan, on November 30, 2020, at the age of 83. Sullivan joined RPM in 1961 and became CEO in 1971, guiding the company to over $2 billion in sales by 2002 through strategic growth and acquisitions. He retired in 2008 after nearly four decades of leadership. Current chairman Frank C. Sullivan praised Tom's legacy and impact on RPM's corporate culture. A private funeral mass will be live-streamed on December 5, 2020, with a celebration of life planned for July 17, 2021.
RPM International Inc. has announced that Russell L. Gordon, the CFO, will present at the 9th Annual Morgan Stanley Virtual Global Chemicals and Agriculture Conference on November 10, 2020, at 12:45 p.m. EST. The presentation will highlight RPM's growth strategy, financial performance, including 47 consecutive years of dividend increases, and its global operations.
A live webcast of the presentation will be available on RPM's website, with an archived replay accessible for 90 days post-event.
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