Acme United Reports 3% Increase in Net Income for Third Quarter of 2024
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Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) reported financial results for Q3 2024. Net sales were $48.2 million, down 4% from Q3 2023, but up 4% excluding the impact of sold product lines. Net income increased 3% to $2.23 million, while diluted EPS decreased 7% to $0.54. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net sales slightly decreased by 1%, but net income rose 26% to $8.32 million.
The company saw strong sales in Westcott cutting tools and DMT sharpeners, offsetting soft U.S. first aid product sales. Acme United introduced new industrial first aid kits with automatic replenishment capabilities. European sales increased 10% in Q3, while Canadian sales were mixed. Gross margin slightly decreased to 38.5% in Q3 but improved to 39.4% for the nine-month period. The company's bank debt less cash decreased to $26.7 million from $38.2 million year-over-year.
Positive
- Net income increased 3% to $2.23 million in Q3 2024
- Nine-month net income rose 26% to $8.32 million
- Excluding sold product lines, Q3 net sales increased 4%
- Strong sales in Westcott cutting tools and DMT sharpeners
- European net sales increased 10% in Q3 2024
- Nine-month gross margin improved to 39.4% from 37.3%
- Bank debt less cash decreased to $26.7 million from $38.2 million year-over-year
- Generated approximately $6.2 million in free cash flow
Negative
- Overall Q3 net sales decreased 4% to $48.2 million
- Diluted EPS decreased 7% to $0.54 in Q3 2024
- Nine-month net sales decreased 1% to $148.5 million
- U.S. segment sales decreased 6% in Q3 2024
- Soft sales of first aid products in the U.S. due to customer timing and market conditions
- Canadian net sales decreased 1% in U.S. dollars for Q3 2024
- Q3 gross margin slightly decreased to 38.5% from 38.7% year-over-year
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SHELTON, Conn., Oct. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) today announced that net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 were
Net income was
Chairman and CEO Walter C. Johnsen said, “After a strong performance in the first half of 2024, sales of first aid products in the U.S. were soft in the third quarter due to customer timing and market conditions. Sales of our Westcott cutting tools and DMT sharpeners continued to be strong in the quarter, with increased placement in large mass market accounts.”
“During the quarter, we introduced the latest generation of industrial first aid kits with patented automatic replenishment capabilities. The use and expiration of components in the kits are now monitored in real time, allowing the customer to order replacements automatically. First aid units with these capabilities facilitate compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and other regulations.”
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, net sales in the U.S. segment decreased
European net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased
Net sales in Canada for the three months ended September 30, 2024 decreased
Gross margin was
The Company’s bank debt less cash as of September 30, 2024 was
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Acme United will hold a conference call to discuss its quarterly results, which will be broadcast on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. ET. To listen or participate in a question and answer session, dial 877-407-0784. International callers may dial 201-689-8560. The confirmation code is 13748799. You may access the live webcast of the conference call through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, www.acmeunited.com. A replay may be accessed under Investor Relations, Audio Archives.
About Acme United
ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative safety solutions and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. Its leading brands include First Aid Only®, First Aid Central®, PhysiciansCare®, Pac-Kit®, Spill Magic®, Westcott®, Clauss®, DMT®, Med-Nap and Elite First Aid. For more information, visit www.acmeunited.com.
Forward Looking Statements
The Company may from time to time make written or oral “forward-looking statements” including statements contained in this report and in other communications by the Company, which are made in good faith pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to us. When used in this document, words like “may,” “might,” “will,” “except,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “potential,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from our current expectations.
Forward-looking statements in this report, including without limitation, statements related to the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may impact the Company’s business, operations and financial results.
These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the following: (i) changes in the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions, which may be made at any time at the discretion of the Company; (ii) the impact of uncertainties in global economic conditions, including the impact on the Company’s suppliers and customers; (iii) the continuing adverse impact of inflation, including product costs, and interest rates; (iv) potential adverse effects on the Company, its customers, and suppliers resulting from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; (v) additional disruptions in the Company’s supply chains, whether caused by pandemics, natural disasters, including trucker shortages, strikes, port closures or otherwise; (vi) labor related costs the Company has and may continue to incur, including costs of acquiring and training new employees and rising wages and benefits; (vii) currency; (viii) the Company’s ability to effectively manage its inventory in a rapidly changing business environment; (ix) changes in client needs and consumer spending habits; (x) the impact of competition; (xi) the impact of technological changes including, specifically, the growth of online marketing and sales activity; (xii) the Company’s ability to manage its growth effectively, including its ability to successfully integrate any business it might acquire; (xiii) international trade policies and their impact on demand for our products and our competitive position, including the imposition of new tariffs or changes in existing tariff rates; and (xiv) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
| CONTACT: | Paul G. Driscoll | Acme United Corporation Phone: (203) 254-6060 | 1 Waterview Drive | Shelton, CT 06484 |
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||||||
| THIRD QUARTER REPORT 2024 | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | |||||||
| Amounts in 000's except per share data | September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 | ||||||
| Net sales | $ | 48,166 | $ | 50,384 | ||||
| Cost of goods sold | 29,602 | 30,881 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 18,564 | 19,503 | ||||||
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 15,638 | 15,846 | ||||||
| Operating income | 2,926 | 3,657 | ||||||
| Interest expense | 568 | 816 | ||||||
| Interest income | (33 | ) | (32 | ) | ||||
| Interest expense, net | 535 | 784 | ||||||
| Other (income) expense, net | (17 | ) | 55 | |||||
| Income before income tax expense | 2,408 | 2,818 | ||||||
| Income tax expense | 182 | 666 | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 2,226 | $ | 2,152 | ||||
| Shares outstanding - Basic | 3,726 | 3,578 | ||||||
| Shares outstanding - Diluted | 4,104 | 3,721 | ||||||
| Earnings per share - Basic | $ | 0.60 | $ | 0.60 | ||||
| Earnings per share - Diluted | 0.54 | 0.58 | ||||||
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||||||
| THIRD QUARTER REPORT 2024 (cont.) | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Nine Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
| Amounts in 000's except per share data | September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 | ||||||
| Net sales | $ | 148,547 | $ | 149,559 | ||||
| Cost of goods sold | 89,960 | 93,752 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 58,587 | 55,807 | ||||||
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 46,728 | 44,711 | ||||||
| Operating income | 11,859 | 11,096 | ||||||
| Interest expense | 1,622 | 2,595 | ||||||
| Interest income | (105 | ) | (78 | ) | ||||
| Interest expense, net | 1,517 | 2,517 | ||||||
| Other (income) expense, net | (90 | ) | 9 | |||||
| Income before income tax expense | 10,432 | 8,570 | ||||||
| Income tax expense | 2,117 | 1,984 | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 8,315 | $ | 6,586 | ||||
| Shares outstanding - Basic | 3,686 | 3,558 | ||||||
| Shares outstanding - Diluted | 4,087 | 3,596 | ||||||
| Earnings per share - Basic | $ | 2.26 | $ | 1.85 | ||||
| Earnings per share - Diluted | 2.03 | 1.83 | ||||||
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
| THIRD QUARTER REPORT 2024 | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Amounts in 000's | September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 | ||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,702 | $ | 5,567 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 31,349 | 33,855 | ||||||
| Inventories | 55,990 | 54,575 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 5,733 | 3,779 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | - | 750 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 98,774 | 98,526 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 30,892 | 27,708 | ||||||
| Operating lease right of use asset | 4,808 | 2,300 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization | 22,810 | 19,546 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 8,189 | 8,189 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 165,473 | $ | 156,269 | ||||
| Liabilities and stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 7,008 | $ | 9,976 | ||||
| Operating lease liability - short term | 1,550 | 1,165 | ||||||
| Mortgage payable - short term | 433 | 415 | ||||||
| Other accrued liabilities | 13,403 | 13,873 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 22,394 | 25,429 | ||||||
| Long term debt | 22,018 | 32,934 | ||||||
| Mortgage payable - long term | 9,970 | 10,393 | ||||||
| Operating lease liability - long term | 3,357 | 1,279 | ||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 1,417 | 328 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 59,156 | 70,363 | ||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 106,317 | 85,906 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 165,473 | $ | 156,269 | ||||
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