Astec Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
Astec Industries, Inc. reported a decrease in net sales by 3.6% to $337.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, while full-year net sales increased by 5.0% to $1.3 billion. Gross margin improved significantly, with diluted EPS of $0.65 compared to $(0.04) in the quarter. Backlog stood at $569.8 million as of December 31, 2023, showing positive momentum in implied orders. The company anticipates strong demand for asphalt road building and concrete production equipment, focusing on top-line growth, margin improvements, and free cash flow generation.
Positive
Significant increase in full-year net sales by 5.0% to $1.3 billion.
Improvement in gross margin, with a 610 basis point increase in the quarter.
Diluted EPS of $0.65 compared to $(0.04) in the fourth quarter.
Healthy backlog of $569.8 million with positive implied orders momentum.
Anticipation of strong demand for asphalt and concrete equipment.
Execution of Simplify, Focus, and Grow strategy for top-line growth and margin enhancement.
Negative
Decrease in net sales by 3.6% in the fourth quarter.
Decline in international sales impacting overall net sales.
Reduction in Materials Solutions net sales due to softer demand.
Decrease in Adjusted EBITDA for Materials Solutions segment.
Net cash used in financing activities, primarily due to dividends paid.
An examination of Astec Industries, Inc.'s Q4 and full-year 2023 financial results reveals several key points of interest for stakeholders. Despite a slight decrease in net sales for the quarter, the company has reported a full-year net sales increase of 5.0% , which suggests resilience in its business model and the potential for sustained growth. The gross margin improvement , notable at 610 basis points for the quarter and 400 basis points for the year, indicates effective cost management and pricing strategies that have positively impacted profitability.
Another highlight is the substantial increase in diluted EPS , from a loss in the previous year to a significant gain, which could be indicative of a successful turnaround strategy and operational efficiency. The backlog normalization from a peak in the third quarter suggests a stabilization in demand and the sequential increase in implied orders points to a positive sales trajectory.
From a liquidity perspective, the company's position appears strong, with ample cash and credit facilities available. This, coupled with the positive cash flow from operations , positions Astec well for future investments and shareholder returns. However, the decrease in international sales may raise concerns about global market conditions and the need for a diversified growth strategy.
The construction equipment industry , in which Astec operates, is closely tied to infrastructure spending and construction activity. The 8.6% year-over-year increase in Federal Highway and pavement contract awards is a positive indicator for the industry and suggests potential for increased demand for Astec's products. The company's focus on the Infrastructure Solutions segment , which has shown a slight increase in net sales, aligns with this opportunity.
However, the 13.1% decrease in the Materials Solutions segment reflects challenges that may be specific to the aggregates processing market or indicative of broader economic factors affecting demand. Astec's strategic initiatives, such as the OneASTEC operating model and ERP implementation , are critical factors that could enhance its competitive position by improving operational efficiency and customer service.
The macroeconomic environment plays a significant role in the performance of companies like Astec. The effective tax rate reduction , both for the quarter and the full year, may reflect changes in tax legislation or more efficient tax planning. This has a direct impact on net income and, consequently, EPS.
The decline in international sales could be attributed to global economic uncertainties, exchange rate fluctuations, or geopolitical tensions that influence capital expenditure decisions in construction. It is important to monitor these external factors as they can significantly affect future performance.
Overall, Astec's financial results suggest a company that is navigating a complex economic landscape with strategic initiatives aimed at improving margins and ensuring long-term value creation. The focus on free cash flow generation and working capital improvements is particularly pertinent for maintaining financial flexibility in uncertain times.
02/28/2024 - 07:00 AM
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Overview (all comparisons are made to the corresponding prior year fourth quarter or prior year, as applicable):
Net sales decreased 3.6% to $337.2 million in the quarter. Full year net sales increased 5.0% to $1.3 billion . Gross margin of 26.4% increased 610 basis points in the quarter. Full year gross margin of 24.7% increased 400 basis points . Diluted EPS of $0.65 compared to $(0.04) in the quarter; Adjusted EPS of $0.90 compared to $0.34 in the quarter. Full year diluted EPS of $1.47 compared to $0.00 ; full year Adjusted EPS of $2.67 compared to $1.23 . Backlog of $569.8 million as of December 31, 2023 continued to normalize from $969.0 million peak at September 30, 2022. Implied orders increased 27.6% sequentially from the third quarter. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
"Our solid fourth quarter results conclude a year of progress on our key strategic and operational initiatives. We were able to deliver full-year net sales growth, continued operating margin enhancement and increased earnings per share," said Jaco van der Merwe, Chief Executive Officer. "While total net sales for the quarter were down slightly in Materials Solutions and international markets, we were pleased to deliver net sales growth in Infrastructure Solutions due to strength in parts and equipment sales for asphalt and concrete plants. Our backlog remains healthy with positive momentum in implied orders and conversion of backlog to sales. Gross margin expanded in excess of 600 basis points as we continue to leverage our OneASTEC operating model and remain laser focused on improved execution." Mr. van der Merwe continued, "Looking ahead, we anticipate continued strong demand for asphalt road building and concrete production equipment as spending from the multi-year Federal Highway Bill begins to accelerate. We continue to execute our Simplify, Focus and Grow strategy, with emphasis on top line growth through expansion of our aftermarket and exciting new products, continued margin improvements, and free cash flow generation through working capital improvements. The progress made in 2023 is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our employees. We are confident we have the right foundation in place to capitalize on the opportunities ahead."
(in millions, except per share and percentage data) 4Q 2023 4Q 2022 Change FY 2023 FY 2022 Change Net sales $ 337.2 $ 349.9 (3.6 )% $ 1,338.2 $ 1,274.5 5.0 % Domestic sales 286.1 282.0 1.5 % 1,083.4 1,014.3 6.8 % International sales 51.1 67.9 (24.7 )% 254.8 260.2 (2.1 )% Backlog 569.8 912.7 (37.6 )% 569.8 912.7 (37.6 )% Domestic backlog 450.1 773.3 (41.8 )% 450.1 773.3 (41.8 )% International backlog 119.7 139.4 (14.1 )% 119.7 139.4 (14.1 )% Income from operations 18.9 3.3 472.7 % 48.6 7.5 548.0 % Operating margin 5.6 % 0.9 % 470 bps 3.6 % 0.6 % 300 bps Effective tax rate 14.9 % 144.8 % (12,990 ) bps 21.3 % 113.6 % (9,230 ) bps Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest 14.9 (1.0 ) 1,590.0 % 33.5 (0.1 ) 33,600.0 % Diluted EPS 0.65 (0.04 ) 1,725.0 % 1.47 — 100.0 % Adjusted (Non-GAAP) Adjusted income from operations 26.3 14.7 78.9 % 84.1 44.0 91.1 % Adjusted operating margin 7.8 % 4.2 % 360 bps 6.3 % 3.5 % 280 bps Adjusted effective tax rate 17.3 % 47.6 % (3,030 ) bps 22.1 % 32.8 % (1,070 ) bps Adjusted net income attributable to controlling interest 20.6 7.8 164.1 % 60.8 28.0 117.1 % Adjusted EPS 0.90 0.34 164.7 % 2.67 1.23 117.1 % Adjusted EBITDA 32.6 22.2 46.8 % 110.0 70.8 55.4 % Adjusted EBITDA margin 9.7 % 6.3 % 340 bps 8.2 % 5.6 % 260 bps
All comparisons are made to the prior year fourth quarter:
Net sales decreased slightly due primarily to a decline in international sales related to softer demand. This was partially offset by an increase in domestic sales, as healthy demand resulted in strong parts sales and an order rate uptick. Our backlog remains healthy as enhanced operations management supported efforts to convert backlog to sales and fourth quarter implied order rates increased sequentially from the third quarter of 2023. Order patterns, interest rates and parts demand continue to contribute to a dynamic environment as we progress on backlog conversion. Operating margin increased 470 basis points due to higher gross margin on price realization and manufacturing efficiencies, which partially offset increased selling, general and administrative expenses due to anticipated higher personnel-related and project costs. The Company continued to make progress on its multi-year phased ERP implementation as part of the transformation to drive sustainable profitability. In 2023, we successfully converted the operations of one of our major manufacturing facilities and our corporate operations and made meaningful progress on implementation at two of our other locations slated to go-live at the end of the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS exclude $5.7 million and $0.25 , respectively, of incremental costs, net of tax, primarily driven by our transformation program initiatives to optimize our Company for long term value creation. Federal Highway and pavement contract awards increased 8.6% year-over-year at December 2023, according to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, as funding for the Federal Highway Bill continues to be deployed. Segments Results
Infrastructure Solutions - Road building equipment, asphalt and concrete plants, thermal storage solutions and related aftermarket parts.
Net sales of $240.0 million increased 0.7% as domestic sales offset softness in international demand. Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA of $35.3 million compared to $23.1 million for the same period in the prior year. Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.7% increased 500 basis points due to higher gross margin driven by net positive volume and mix, price realization outpacing inflation and manufacturing efficiencies partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative personnel costs. Materials Solutions - Processing equipment to crush, screen and convey aggregates and related aftermarket parts.
Net sales of $95.4 million decreased by 13.1% primarily due to softer demand. Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA of $8.9 million decreased 8.2% . Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA margin of 9.3% increased 50 basis points, driven primarily by a 440 basis point increase in gross margin due to price realization and manufacturing efficiencies partially offset by lower net volume and mix, inflation and higher selling, general and administrative expenses due to increases in planned personnel costs. Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Liquidity
Our total liquidity was $234.5 million , consisting of $59.8 million of cash and cash equivalents available for operating purposes and $174.7 million available for additional borrowings under our revolving credit facility. Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $27.8 million as we took steps to improve our working capital management. Net cash consumed by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $12.9 million primarily due to investments in mobile construction and crushing equipment facilities. Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $18.3 million primarily due to dividends paid and increased net repayments on credit facilities and bank loans. Fourth Quarter Capital Allocation
Capital expenditure investments to increase capacity and improve efficiency were $9.1 million . Dividend payment of $0.13 per share. Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Astec will conduct a conference call and live webcast today, February 28, 2024, at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time, to review its fourth quarter financial results as well as current business conditions.
To access the call, dial (888) 440-4118 on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time for the call. International callers should dial (646) 960-0833.
You may also access a live webcast of the call at: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/359393770
You will need to give your name and company affiliation and reference Astec. An archived webcast will be available for ninety days at www.astecindustries.com.
A replay of the call can be accessed until March 13, 2024 by dialing (800) 770-2030, or (609) 800-9909 for international callers, Conference ID# 8741406. A transcript of the conference call will be made available under the Investor Relations section of the Astec Industries, Inc. website within 5 business days after the call.
About Astec
Astec, (www.astecindustries.com), is a manufacturer of specialized equipment for asphalt road building, aggregate processing and concrete production. Astec's manufacturing operations are divided into two primary business segments: Infrastructure Solutions that includes road building, asphalt and concrete plants, thermal and storage solutions; and Materials Solutions that include our aggregate processing equipment. Astec also operates a line of controls and automation products designed to deliver enhanced productivity through improved equipment performance.
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Astec Industries Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operatio ns (In millions, except shares in thousands and per share amounts; unaudited) Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Net sales $ 337.2 $ 349.9 $ 1,338.2 $ 1,274.5 Cost of sales 248.1 278.9 1,007.4 1,010.4 Gross profit 89.1 71.0 330.8 264.1 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses 69.7 63.2 276.4 247.6 Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net 0.5 4.5 5.8 9.0 Total operating expenses 70.2 67.7 282.2 256.6 Income from operations 18.9 3.3 48.6 7.5 Other expenses, net: Interest expense (2.5 ) (0.9 ) (8.9 ) (2.5 ) Other income (expenses), net 1.1 0.5 3.1 (0.6 ) Income before income taxes 17.5 2.9 42.8 4.4 Income tax provision 2.6 4.2 9.1 5.0 Net income (loss) 14.9 (1.3 ) 33.7 (0.6 ) Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest — 0.3 (0.2 ) 0.5 Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 14.9 $ (1.0 ) $ 33.5 $ (0.1 ) Earnings per common share Basic $ 0.65 $ (0.04 ) $ 1.47 $ — Diluted 0.65 (0.04 ) 1.47 — Weighted average shares outstanding Basic 22,751 22,692 22,720 22,791 Diluted 22,799 22,692 22,781 22,791
Astec Industries Inc. Segment Net Sales and Operating Adjusted EBITDA (In millions, except percentage data; unaudited)
Segment net sales are reported net of intersegment sales.
Three Months Ended December 31, Infrastructure Solutions Materials Solutions Corporate and Other Total 2023 Net sales $ 240.0 $ 95.4 $ 1.8 $ 337.2 2022 Net sales 238.4 109.8 1.7 349.9 Change $ 1.6 (14.4 ) 0.1 (12.7 ) Change % 0.7 % (13.1 )% 5.9 % (3.6 )% 2023 Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA 35.3 8.9 (11.4 ) 32.8 2022 Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA 23.1 9.7 (10.2 ) 22.6 Change $ 12.2 (0.8 ) (1.2 ) 10.2 Change % 52.8 % (8.2 )% (11.8 )% 45.0 % 2023 Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA Margin 14.7 % 9.3 % 2022 Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA Margin 9.7 % 8.8 % Change bps 500 bps 50 bps Year Ended December 31, Infrastructure Solutions Materials Solutions Corporate and Other Total 2023 Net sales $ 878.8 $ 450.0 $ 9.4 $ 1,338.2 2022 Net sales 847.4 422.7 4.4 1,274.5 Change $ 31.4 27.3 5.0 63.7 Change % 3.7 % 6.5 % 113.6 % 5.0 % 2023 Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA 105.8 50.8 (44.9 ) 111.7 2022 Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA 73.0 44.5 (46.5 ) 71.0 Change $ 32.8 6.3 1.6 40.7 Change % 44.9 % 14.2 % 3.4 % 57.3 % 2023 Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA Margin 12.0 % 11.3 % 2022 Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA Margin 8.6 % 10.5 % Change bps 340 bps 80 bps
We present certain non-GAAP information that can be useful in understanding our operating results and the performance of our core business. We use both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures to establish internal budgets and targets and to evaluate financial performance against such budgets and targets. We exclude the costs and related tax effects, which are based on the statutory tax rate applicable to each respective item, of the following items as we do not believe they are indicative of our core business operations:
Transformation program - Incremental costs related to the execution of our ongoing strategic transformation initiatives which may include personnel costs, third-party consultant costs, duplicative systems usage fees, administrative costs, accelerated depreciation and amortization on certain long-lived assets and other similar type charges. Transformation program initiatives includes our multi-year phased implementation of a standardized enterprise resource planning system across the global organization and a lean manufacturing initiative at one of our largest manufacturing sites. These costs are included in "Cost of sales" and "Selling, general and administrative expenses", as appropriate, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Restructuring and other related charges - Charges related to restructuring activities which primarily include personnel termination actions and reorganization efforts to simplify and consolidate our operations. These activities include the termination of our previous Chief Executive Officer, the limited overhead restructuring action implemented in February 2023, the closing of our Tacoma location in Q1 2022 and ongoing litigation costs for our exited Enid location. These costs are recorded in "Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Asset impairment - Asset impairment charges, to the extent that they are experienced, are recorded in "Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. These include charges associated with abandoned in-process internally developed software that was determined to be impaired in the second quarter of both 2023 and 2022. Additional charges in 2023 relate to manufacturing equipment determined to be impaired. Additional charges in 2022 relate to the determination that prepaid charges related to certain manufacturing equipment contracted to be constructed by a third-party vendor would not be recovered. Gain on sale of property and equipment, net - Gains or losses recognized on the disposal of property and equipment that are recorded in "Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. We may sell or dispose of assets in the normal course of our business operations as they are no longer needed or used. Transaction costs - Transaction costs associated with the acquisition or integration of acquired businesses. These costs are typically included in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Transaction costs primarily relate to the acquisition and integration costs associated with the acquisition of MINDS Automation Group, Inc. that was completed on April 1, 2022. A reconciliation of total Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA to the Company's "Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest" is as follows (in millions; unaudited):
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Change $ 2023 2022 Change $ Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA $ 32.8 $ 22.6 $ 10.2 $ 111.7 $ 71.0 $ 40.7 Adjustments: Transformation program (6.7 ) (6.8 ) 0.1 (29.2 ) (25.5 ) (3.7 ) Restructuring and other related charges (0.1 ) (4.7 ) 4.6 (7.7 ) (6.2 ) (1.5 ) Asset impairment (0.4 ) (0.1 ) (0.3 ) (1.2 ) (3.5 ) 2.3 Gain on sale of property and equipment, net — 0.3 (0.3 ) 3.1 0.7 2.4 Transaction costs — (0.1 ) 0.1 — (2.0 ) 2.0 Interest expense, net (1.9 ) (0.6 ) (1.3 ) (6.8 ) (1.5 ) (5.3 ) Depreciation and amortization (6.0 ) (7.0 ) 1.0 (25.6 ) (27.9 ) 2.3 Income tax provision (2.6 ) (4.2 ) 1.6 (9.1 ) (5.0 ) (4.1 ) Elimination of intercompany profit (0.2 ) (0.7 ) 0.5 (1.5 ) (0.7 ) (0.8 ) Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest — 0.3 (0.3 ) (0.2 ) 0.5 (0.7 ) Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 14.9 $ (1.0 ) $ 15.9 $ 33.5 $ (0.1 ) $ 33.6
Astec Industries Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In millions; unaudited) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Assets Current assets: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 63.2 $ 66.0 Investments 5.7 3.9 Trade receivables, contract assets and other receivables, net 152.7 173.6 Inventories, net 455.6 393.4 Other current assets, net 42.3 59.5 Total current assets 719.5 696.4 Property, plant and equipment, net 187.6 173.6 Other long-term assets 152.2 144.4 Total assets $ 1,059.3 $ 1,014.4 Liabilities Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 116.9 $ 107.2 Customer deposits 70.2 69.5 Other current liabilities 111.9 97.3 Total current liabilities 299.0 274.0 Long-term debt 72.0 78.1 Other long-term liabilities 34.6 35.4 Total equity 653.7 626.9 Total liabilities and equity $ 1,059.3 $ 1,014.4
Astec Industries Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow s (In millions; unaudited) Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ 33.7 $ (0.6 ) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 25.6 27.9 Provision for credit losses 1.6 1.2 Provision for warranties 17.6 12.6 Deferred compensation benefit (0.1 ) (0.9 ) Share-based compensation 4.1 6.8 Deferred tax benefit (6.4 ) (17.1 ) Gain on disposition of property and equipment, net (3.1 ) (0.7 ) Asset impairment charges 1.2 3.5 Amortization of debt issuance costs 0.3 — Distributions to deferred compensation programs' participants (1.8 ) (1.0 ) Change in operating assets and liabilities: (Purchase) sale of trading securities, net (0.3 ) 0.7 Receivables and other contract assets 20.5 (28.0 ) Inventories (63.0 ) (96.4 ) Prepaid expenses 2.2 (2.8 ) Other assets (12.8 ) (16.2 ) Accounts payable 7.7 25.5 Accrued loss reserves 1.4 (0.1 ) Accrued employee related liabilities 8.7 4.3 Other accrued liabilities (0.8 ) 2.6 Accrued product warranty (13.1 ) (11.1 ) Customer deposits 1.0 9.9 Income taxes payable/prepaid 3.6 6.0 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 27.8 (73.9 ) Cash flows from investing activities: Acquisitions, net of cash acquired — (17.8 ) Expenditures for property and equipment (34.1 ) (40.7 ) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 20.3 5.7 Purchase of investments (1.0 ) (1.0 ) Sale of investments 1.9 0.6 Net cash used in investing activities (12.9 ) (53.2 ) (Continued)
Astec Industries Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued) (In millions; unaudited) Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Cash flows from financing activities: Payment of dividends (11.8 ) (11.2 ) Proceeds from borrowings on credit facilities and bank loans 240.6 223.0 Repayments of borrowings on credit facilities and bank loans (245.8 ) (138.5 ) Payment of debt issuance costs — (1.5 ) Sale of Company stock by deferred compensation programs, net 0.3 0.2 Withholding tax paid upon vesting of share-based compensation awards (1.6 ) (1.8 ) Repurchase of Company stock — (10.1 ) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (18.3 ) 60.1 Effect of exchange rates on cash 0.6 (1.4 ) Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (2.8 ) (68.4 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 66.0 134.4 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 63.2 $ 66.0
Astec Industries Inc. GAAP vs Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS Reconciliations (In millions, except per share amounts; unaudited) Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 14.9 $ (1.0 ) $ 33.5 $ (0.1 ) Adjustments: Transformation program 6.9 6.8 29.7 25.5 Restructuring and other related charges 0.1 4.7 7.7 6.2 Asset impairment 0.4 0.1 1.2 3.5 Gain on sale of property and equipment, net — (0.3 ) (3.1 ) (0.7 ) Transaction costs — 0.1 — 2.0 Income tax impact of adjustments (1.7 ) (2.6 ) (8.2 ) (8.4 ) Adjusted net income attributable to controlling interest $ 20.6 $ 7.8 $ 60.8 $ 28.0 Diluted EPS $ 0.65 $ (0.04 ) $ 1.47 $ — Adjustments: Transformation program 0.30 0.30 1.30 1.12 Restructuring and other related charges (a) — 0.20 0.35 0.27 Asset impairment 0.02 — 0.05 0.15 Gain on sale of property and equipment, net — (0.01 ) (0.14 ) (0.03 ) Transaction costs — — — 0.09 Income tax impact of adjustments (0.07 ) (0.11 ) (0.36 ) (0.37 ) Adjusted EPS $ 0.90 $ 0.34 $ 2.67 $ 1.23 (a) Calculation includes the impact of a rounding adjustment
Astec Industries Inc. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliations (In millions, except percentage data; unaudited) Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Net sales $ 337.2 $ 349.9 $ 1,338.2 $ 1,274.5 Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 14.9 $ (1.0 ) $ 33.5 $ (0.1 ) Interest expense, net 1.9 0.6 6.8 1.5 Depreciation and amortization 6.0 7.0 25.6 27.9 Income tax provision 2.6 4.2 9.1 5.0 EBITDA 25.4 10.8 75.0 34.3 EBITDA margin 7.5 % 3.1 % 5.6 % 2.7 % Adjustments: Transformation program 6.7 6.8 29.2 25.5 Restructuring and other related charges 0.1 4.7 7.7 6.2 Asset impairment 0.4 0.1 1.2 3.5 Gain on sale of property and equipment, net — (0.3 ) (3.1 ) (0.7 ) Transaction costs — 0.1 — 2.0 Adjusted EBITDA $ 32.6 $ 22.2 $ 110.0 $ 70.8 Adjusted EBITDA margin 9.7 % 6.3 % 8.2 % 5.6 %
What was the change in net sales for Astec Industries in the fourth quarter of 2023?
Net sales decreased by 3.6% to $337.2 million.
What was the full-year net sales increase percentage for Astec Industries in 2023?
Full year net sales increased by 5.0% to $1.3 billion.
What was the gross margin increase in the fourth quarter of 2023?
Gross margin increased by 610 basis points in the quarter.
What was the diluted EPS in the fourth quarter of 2023?
Diluted EPS was $0.65 compared to $(0.04).
What was the backlog amount for Astec Industries as of December 31, 2023?
Backlog was $569.8 million.
What does Astec Industries anticipate regarding demand for asphalt road building and concrete production equipment?
Anticipates continued strong demand.
What strategy is Astec Industries focusing on for growth and margin improvement?
Executing Simplify, Focus, and Grow strategy.
What segment of Astec Industries reported an increase in net sales in the fourth quarter of 2023?
Infrastructure Solutions segment.
What was the total liquidity of Astec Industries as of December 31, 2023?
Total liquidity was $234.5 million.
When will Astec Industries conduct a conference call to review its fourth quarter financial results?
Today, February 28, 2024, at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time.
