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Oil-Dri Corporation of America reports developments tied to its sorbent mineral products business, including specialty absorbents and purification materials sold into pet care, animal health and nutrition, fluids purification, agricultural ingredients, sports field, industrial and automotive markets.
Recurring updates cover quarterly operating results, product-group trends in the Retail and Wholesale Products Group and Business-to-Business Products Group, cash dividends on Common Stock and Class B Stock, and activity at Amlan International, the company's animal health business. News also includes mineral-based feed additive products, agricultural offerings such as Verge, and fluids purification demand across edible oil, jet fuel and renewable diesel applications.
Oil-Dri Corporation's animal health business, Amlan International, is set to showcase its natural mineral-based feed additives at two major expos in China: the China Feed Expo from September 22-24 and the China Animal Husbandry Expo (CAHE) from September 27-29. Amlan emphasizes the benefits of its products, such as Calibrin-Z and Varium, which support animal health and productivity without antibiotics. Harold Zhou will discuss sustainable agriculture at CAHE. Amlan aims to strengthen its presence in China, enhancing its technical service team and addressing the needs of local producers.
Amlan International, part of Oil-Dri of America, is set to participate in the China Dairy Expo 2022 from September 5-7, 2022, in Ji’Nan, China. This expo is the largest dairy production event in China, with over 600 companies expected to attend. Amlan aims to support the growing dairy industry in China by promoting its product Calibrin-Z, a biotoxin binder that enhances milk production and gut health in livestock. With China's dairy market expanding due to rising health awareness, Amlan's innovative solutions are positioned to meet the demand for high-quality milk.
Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) will increase prices for its cat litter products effective October 17, 2022, across the U.S. and Canada. This decision is a response to significant inflation in commodities, transportation, labor, and manufacturing costs. The CEO, Daniel S. Jaffee, emphasized that despite improved efficiencies, pricing actions are necessary to mitigate margin pressures. Specific details regarding the price increase will be communicated to customers directly by sales representatives.
Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) announced a price increase for its industrial and automotive absorbents, effective October 1, 2022, ranging from 15% to 20%. These increases are necessary to counteract significant inflation in costs such as diesel, natural gas, and labor, as well as rising capital improvement costs. CEO Daniel S. Jaffee emphasized that these adjustments are vital for maintaining product quality and service levels amid ongoing elevated costs.
Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) announces that the Brazilian Patent Office has granted Patent No. 11 2015 007549 5 for a novel mineral-based formulation used in its animal health products, Varium and NeoPrime. These products aim to enhance intestinal health in swine and poultry without antibiotics, responding to Brazil's growing demand for antibiotic-free poultry production. With Brazil as a leading producer of poultry and pork, the patented formulation is positioned to support producers in maintaining animal health and productivity.
Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) announced plans to increase prices due to significant rises in capital improvement costs driven by global supply chain challenges and inflation. CEO Daniel S. Jaffee highlighted that fixed asset replacement costs have nearly doubled their historic levels, necessitating these adjustments to maintain business operations. The company anticipates long-term price hikes of approximately 4%, in addition to inflationary increases prompted by higher commodity, transportation, and labor costs. These measures aim to support ongoing investments in infrastructure to meet customer demands.
Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) announced price increases for its sports field products, set to take effect on August 1, 2022. This decision is driven by rising inflationary pressures affecting key operational costs, including diesel, natural gas, and labor rates at manufacturing facilities. Sales representatives from Pro’s Choice will provide customers with specific details regarding the upcoming price changes.
Amlan International, a leader in mineral-based feed additives, has appointed Dr. Aldo Rossi as Director of Sales and Technical Service for North America and promoted Heath Wessels to VP of Sales for the Americas. Both bring over 50 years of combined experience in the poultry industry. Dr. Rossi aims to enhance Amlan's global sales strategy and customer partnerships, utilizing a newly launched product range for North America designed to improve livestock gut health. The shift toward antibiotic-free production in the Americas bolsters Amlan's market potential, supported by vertical integration with Oil-Dri Corporation.
The Board of Directors of Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) has declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.28 per share for Common Stock and $0.21 per share for Class B Stock, representing a 4% increase for both classes. The dividends will be payable on August 26, 2022, to stockholders of record by the close of business on August 12, 2022. This announcement marks the nineteenth consecutive year of increased dividends, with a current dividend yield of 4.3% based on a closing price of $25.51.
Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) reported a net sales increase of 12% in Q3 2022, reaching $85.8 million, and a 13% increase for the fiscal year-to-date, totaling $255.4 million. However, the company faced a net loss of $2.1 million compared to a profit of $2.2 million in Q3 2021, primarily due to a one-time goodwill impairment charge of $5.6 million. Despite rising sales from its Business to Business segment, operating income decreased overall. The company anticipates improved profitability with planned price increases in the upcoming quarter.