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Koppers Holdings Inc. reported First Quarter 2024 Results showing a net income of $13.0 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, a decrease from the prior year. Adjusted EPS was $0.62, a decline from $1.12 in the prior year. Consolidated net sales decreased by 3.1% to $497.6 million. The Railroad and Utility Products and Services business performed well, while the Performance Chemicals segment saw growth. However, the Carbon Materials and Chemicals segment experienced reduced market demand. The outlook for 2024 projects sales of $2.25 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.10 to $4.60 per share.

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Koppers Holdings Inc. reported first quarter 2024 results, with a decline in net income, sales, and adjusted EPS compared to the prior year quarter. The Railroad and Utility Products and Services segment showed growth, while the Performance Chemicals segment performed well. However, the Carbon Materials and Chemicals segment experienced reduced market demand. The company provided an updated outlook for 2024, expecting sales of approximately $2.25 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $265-280 million.

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Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share of common stock, payable on June 10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of May 24, 2024. The company expects to continue paying regular dividends, subject to Board approval and financial performance.

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Koppers Holdings Inc. plans to release its financial results for the first quarter of 2024 on May 3, 2024, and host a conference call to discuss its outlook. Interested parties can access the live broadcast on www.koppers.com or via phone. An audio replay will be available for those unable to join the live call.
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Koppers Holdings Inc. successfully reprices and upsizes its Term Loan B, reducing interest rate margins by 50 basis points and increasing the TLB by $100 million. The company aims to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including reducing borrowings under its revolving credit facility.
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Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) released its 2023 Annual Report and Letter to Shareholders, showcasing audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The report is now accessible on the company's website and the SEC's website.
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Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) acquires Brown Wood Preserving Company, Inc. for $100 million. The acquisition includes pressure-treated wood utility poles, expanding Koppers' market reach and offering growth opportunities in new geographic markets. The deal is expected to boost EBITDA by $15-25 million in 2025.
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Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) reports record sales and operating profit in Q4 2023, with net income of $12.9 million. The company's consolidated sales reached $513.2 million, a 6.3% increase from the prior year. RUPS and PC segments saw sales growth, while CMC segment experienced a decline. Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2023 was $53.9 million. CEO Leroy Ball credits the global team for strong performance. For the full year 2023, Koppers achieved record sales of $2.15 billion and net income of $89.2 million. The company expects sales of $2.25 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $275 million in 2024.
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Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) announces the acquisition of Brown Wood Preserving Company, Inc. for $100 million, expanding its utility pole business. The deal is expected to enhance capabilities, geographic reach, and profitability in the utility sector.
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Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) announces a 17% increase in the planned quarterly dividend rate for 2024, from $0.06 to $0.07 per share of common stock. The annual dividend rate for 2024 rises to $0.28 per share. CEO Leroy Ball expresses confidence in the company's financial stability and commitment to growth and shareholder returns.
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Koppers Holdings, Inc.

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About KOP

koppers, headquartered in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, is a global wood preservation technology company that creates safe and environmentally responsible solutions to solve our customer’s most important challenges. our products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets including railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber and construction industries. with more than 2,100 employees, we maintain a global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities in north america, south america, australasia, china and europe. koppers is committed to living a culture of zero harm that places the care of our people, our environment and our communities first at all times. the company is also a member of the american chemistry council and dedicated to adopting its responsible care® initiative at all of our locations worldwide.