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Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. reports news on its global industrial gases business, including hydrogen, helium, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide and gas blends supplied to refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, medical, food and energy customers. Company updates frequently address quarterly earnings, capital discipline, dividends, gas supply agreements, new production assets and applications expertise for customer processes.
Recurring coverage also includes clean hydrogen and industrial decarbonization projects, helium supply-chain resilience, electronics and aerospace customer activity, and gas-based technologies such as oxy-fuel, carbon capture, Smart Technology and Freshline food freezing solutions. The company also reports on equipment offerings including turbomachinery, membrane systems and cryogenic containers.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) announced that Chairman, President, and CEO Seifi Ghasemi will address the BofA Securities Global Agriculture & Materials Conference on March 3, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. USET. A webcast of the presentation will be available on their Investor Relations site. Air Products is a global leader in industrial gases with $8.9 billion in fiscal 2020 sales, serving various industries including energy and food. The company operates in 50 countries, employing over 19,000 individuals.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) has launched its first cryogenic nitrogen plant in the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, Penang, Malaysia, enhancing its capacity to meet rising demand from the electrical and electronics (E&E) sectors. This investment strengthens Air Products' market position in Northern Malaysia, supporting growth in the E&E industry, pivotal for Malaysia's industrial development. The company also operates two air separation units in Prai and maintains an extensive pipeline network, ensuring reliable gas supply to customers in the region.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) announced that Chairman, President and CEO Seifi Ghasemi will present at the Barclays Industrial Select Conference on February 16, 2021, at 2:10 p.m. USET. A webcast of the presentation will be available on the company's Investor Relations website. Air Products operates in the industrial gases sector with a market capitalization of approximately $60 billion and reported $8.9 billion in sales for fiscal 2020.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) reported Q1 FY21 financial results, showing GAAP EPS of $2.12, down 1%, with a net income of $487 million. The company noted an estimated $0.10-$0.15 EPS impact from COVID-19. Sales increased 5% to $2.4 billion, driven by favorable currency and pricing, despite a 1% decline in volumes. Adjusted EBITDA stood at $932 million, up 3%. The dividend was raised by 12% to $1.50, marking the 39th consecutive year of increases. The company remains committed to growth in industrial gases and sustainable solutions.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) has secured an agreement to provide its proprietary LNG technology, equipment, and advisory services for the Energia Costa Azul (ECA) LNG Export Terminal in Ensenada, Mexico. The company will manufacture coil wound heat exchangers at its Port Manatee facility, enabling production of approximately three million tons of LNG annually. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Air Products, reinforcing its leadership in the LNG market and commitment to innovative, cost-effective energy solutions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
On January 28, 2021, Air Products (NYSE: APD) announced a 12% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it from $1.34 to $1.50 per share, effective May 10, 2021. This marks the 39th consecutive year of dividend increases, signifying strong financial health. In fiscal 2020, the company returned approximately $1.1 billion to shareholders through dividends and maintained substantial cash flow for further investments. Shareholders of record by April 1, 2021, will benefit from this increment.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) participated in a panel discussing the FCHEA's "Road Map to a U.S. Hydrogen Economy" report, emphasizing the U.S.'s potential in the hydrogen sector. The report outlines strategies to enhance hydrogen production and usage, crucial for reducing greenhouse gases. Key initiatives include a $5 billion green hydrogen ammonia project in Saudi Arabia, projected to produce 1.2 million tons of green ammonia annually by 2025. Additionally, Air Products is developing a liquid hydrogen plant in Texas capable of producing 30 tons daily, leveraging its extensive hydrogen pipeline network.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) will report its fiscal 2021 first quarter financial results on February 4, 2021, before market opening. A teleconference to discuss these results will take place at 10:00 a.m. ET on the same day, accessible to the public via telephone and online. The company's fiscal 2020 sales reached $8.9 billion with a market capitalization of around $60 billion. Air Products specializes in industrial gases and has pioneered various projects supporting energy transition, including carbon capture and hydrogen initiatives.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) has signed a long-term gas supply contract with Shandong Binhua New Material Co., a subsidiary of Befar Group, to support Binhua's major chemical project in China's Shandong Province. The contract involves building, owning, and operating gas production facilities, including an energy-efficient air separation unit (ASU), to meet Binhua's needs for gaseous oxygen and nitrogen. The facilities are expected to be operational by 2022. This investment enhances Air Products' presence in the region and supports China's chemical industry transformation under the 14th Five-Year Plan.
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