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World Kinect Corporation (WKC) delivers energy management solutions across aviation, marine, and land sectors, specializing in fuel logistics and sustainable energy innovation. This page provides centralized access to official company announcements, financial updates, and strategic developments.
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Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) has announced that its joint venture, Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), will provide the first regular supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Florida through an agreement between World Fuel and DHL Express. Over a two-year period, World Fuel Services will deliver approximately 60 million gallons of blended SAF, including 18 million gallons of neat SAF, produced by DGD from used cooking oil and food waste.
The SAF will have at least 80% lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional jet fuel and will be used for DHL Express's GoGreen Plus emission-reduced air transportation services. DGD's Port Arthur plant is expected to be capable of upgrading about 50% of its 470 million gallon annual production capacity to SAF by the fourth quarter of 2024, potentially making it one of the largest SAF manufacturers globally.
World Kinect (NYSE: WKC) has announced two significant financial decisions. Firstly, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, payable on October 16, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 30, 2024. Secondly, the company approved an additional $200 million share repurchase authorization, supplementing the previous authorization which had about $108 million remaining as of June 30, 2024.
CFO Ira Birns stated that this increase in share repurchase authorization underscores the company's strong financial position and ability to generate solid free cash flow. The repurchases can be made in the open market or through private negotiations, with timing and amount dependent on various factors. The program has no expiration date and can be adjusted as needed.
World Kinect (NYSE: WKC) reported its Q2 2024 financial results. Key highlights include:
- Revenue of $11.0 billion, flat year-over-year
- Gross profit of $245.2 million, down 13%
- Net income of $108.3 million, up 262% (including $86.9 million after-tax gain on sale)
- Adjusted EBITDA of $80.9 million, down 18%
The Aviation segment performed well, while the Land business faced unfavorable market conditions. The company sold Avinode Group and is focusing on streamlining its Land portfolio. Cash flow from operations was $68 million, enhancing liquidity for core business investments and shareholder returns.
World Kinect (WKC) will host its Q2 2024 earnings conference call on July 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. The management team will discuss the company's financial performance and provide insights into future prospects. This call is an opportunity for analysts and investors to gather detailed information on WKC's quarterly results and strategic direction. Participants can join the call via the provided link or dial-in numbers. The earnings report is expected to cover key financial metrics, operational highlights, and potentially forward-looking statements.
World Kinect (NYSE: WKC) announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share. This dividend will be payable on July 16, 2024, to shareholders who are recorded as of June 17, 2024.
World Kinect (NYSE: WKC) has completed the sale of the Avinode Group and aviation software products to CAMP Systems International, Inc. The sale generated approximately $200 million in cash proceeds and is expected to result in a one-time after-tax gain of $75-80 million in the second quarter. The sale allows World Kinect to reduce interest expenses and invest in core business opportunities.
