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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.
Amlan International, a subsidiary of Oil-Dri of America (NYSE: ODC), has launched Phylox®, a natural anticoccidial solution for poultry, in the Philippines. This innovative feed additive addresses the significant challenge of coccidiosis in Southeast Asian poultry farms, particularly during the rainy season. Phylox offers a safe, effective alternative to traditional chemical drugs and antibiotics, aligning with the growing demand for no-antibiotic-ever (NAE) production systems.
The product will be distributed by Nezus Philippines and showcased at ILDEX 2024 from August 28-30. Phylox has demonstrated performance equivalent to common ionophores or chemicals in trials and is compatible with anticoccidial vaccines. Its multiple modes of action in disrupting Eimeria life cycles position it as a promising solution for enhancing poultry health and profitability in the Asia Pacific market.
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE: ODC) announced record sales and gross profit for Q3 and the first nine months of fiscal 2024. Q3 consolidated net sales reached $106.8 million, up 1% from the prior year. Net income for the quarter was $7.8 million, down 9% from last year, primarily due to increased SG&A expenses. Gross profit increased by 10% to $30.1 million. The company highlighted growth in fluids purification and cat litter products, as well as the acquisition of Ultra Pet Company, which is expected to drive future earnings. Year-to-date net sales were $323.9 million, a 6% increase from the previous year.
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE: ODC) announced a dividend increase to $0.31 per share for Common Stock and $0.233 per share for Class B Stock, representing a 7% rise. This marks the 21st consecutive year of dividend increases, highlighting strong financial performance and confidence in future growth. Dividends will be payable on August 23, 2024, to shareholders who are recorded as of August 9, 2024. Historically, the company increased dividends by $0.01 annually, but this year it doubled the increase to $0.02 per share. A press release detailing Q3 2024 performance will be issued on June 6, with an earnings discussion webcast scheduled for June 7 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE: ODC) has completed the acquisition of Ultra Pet Company, Inc. for $46 million, aiming to strengthen its position in the cat litter industry. The acquisition was financed through a mix of cash and credit facilities. The combined efforts of both companies will focus on expanding in the crystal cat litter segment, optimizing operations, and sharing core values. Oil-Dri's earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 will be released on June 6, 2024, followed by an earnings discussion on June 7, 2024.
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