Global Industrial Company Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results, Achieves Record Profitability

Sales of $358.9 Million; Increased 3.2%Operating Income Increased 27% to $33.5 Million; Operating Margin 9.3%Board Declared $0.26 Dividend Global Industrial Company (NYSE:GIC), a value-added distributor and source for industrial equipment and supplies today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.Performance Summary*(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data)HighlightsQuarter EndedJune 30,Six Months EndedJune 30,2025202420252024Net sales$358.9$347.8$679.9$671.2Gross profit$133.0$122.5$245.1$233.4Gross margin37.1%35.2%36.0%34.8%Operating income from continuing operations$33.5$26.4$51.7$43.8Operating margin9.3%7.6%7.6%6.5%Net income from continuing operations$25.1$20.2$38.6$33.3Net income per diluted share from continuing operations$0.65$0.52$0.99$0.86Net income from discontinued operations$0.0$0.1$0.1$0.2Net income per diluted share from discontinued operations$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01*Global Industrial Company manages its business and reports using a 52-53 week fiscal year that ends at midnight on the Saturday closest to December 31. For clarity of presentation, fiscal years and quarters are described as if they ended on the last day of the respective calendar month. The actual fiscal quarters ended June 28, 2025 and June 29, 2024, respectively. The second quarters of both 2025 and 2024 included 13 weeks and the first six months of both 2025 and 2024 included 26 weeks.Second Quarter 2025 Financial Summary:Consolidated sales increased 3.2% to $358.9 million compared to $347.8 million last year.Consolidated gross margin increased to 37.1%, a quarterly record, compared to 35.2% last year.Consolidated operating income from continuing operations increased 26.9% to $33.5 million, a quarterly record, compared to $26.4 million last year.Net income per diluted share from continuing operations increased 25.0% to $0.65 compared to $0.52 last year.Year to Date Q2 2025 Financial Summary:Consolidated sales increased 1.3% to $679.9 million compared to $671.2 million last year.Consolidated gross margin increased to 36.0% compared to 34.8% last year.Consolidated operating income from continuing operations increased 18.0% to $51.7 million compared to $43.8 million last year.Net income per diluted share from continuing operations increased 15.1% to $0.99 compared to $0.86 last year.Anesa Chaibi, Chief Executive Officer, said, "We delivered a strong second quarter performance with record profitability, and I'm proud of how we executed across the business, especially given the market disruption and uncertainty caused by the current tariff environment. In the quarter, revenue increased to $358.9 million, up 3.2% over the year ago period, and we grew each month during the period, with performance driven by our largest strategic accounts. Gross margin was a record 37.1% in the second quarter, an increase of 190 basis points over the prior year, and operating income improved 26.9% to $33.5 million, a quarterly record for the company. Operating margin was 9.3%, and we generated strong cash flow.""Global Industrial has a solid foundation for growth, and we have an opportunity to expand the addressable market we pursue. As we look to accelerate our performance, we will adopt a more intentional approach in how we go to market and manage the business. We remain proactive in managing our business, focusing on what we control to mitigate market disruptions and capitalize on opportunities that drive success for both our customers and our Company."As of June 30, 2025, the Company had total working capital of $206.7 million, cash and cash equivalents of $55.1 million, and excess availability under its credit facility of approximately $120.4 million. Operating cash flow provided by continuing operations in the quarter was $31.8 million. The Company's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.26 per share to common stock shareholders of record at the close of business on August 11, 2025, payable on August 18, 2025.Earnings Conference Call DetailsGlobal Industrial Company will host a conference call and question and answer session on its second quarter 2025 results today, July 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Company's website at https://investors.globalindustrial.com in the events section. The webcast will also be archived on the website for approximately 90 days.About Global Industrial CompanyGlobal Industrial Company (NYSE:GIC), through its operating subsidiaries, is a value-added distributor and source for industrial equipment and supplies. Leveraging over 75 years of experience, Global Industrial specializes in providing MRO solutions to businesses ranging from small to enterprise, and to the public sector. Global Industrial is committed to its customer-centric strategy and uses industry expertise, products from its Global Industrial Exclusive BrandsTM, and nationally known brands to provide customers with a breadth of offerings to meet their needs. At Global Industrial, "We Can Supply That®".Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of that term in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Additional written or oral forward-looking statements may be made by the Company from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise. Any such statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on management's estimates, assumptions and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. When used in this release, the words "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," and "plans" and variations thereof and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this report are based on the Company's beliefs and expectations as of the date of this report and are subject to risks and uncertainties which may have a significant impact on the Company's business, operating results or financial condition. Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and undue reliance should not be placed on them. Important risk factors that may affect our future results of operations and financial condition are detailed from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. We undertake no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unexpected events, except as may be required by applicable law.Investor/Media Contacts:Mike Smargiassi / Collin DreizenThe Plunkett Group212-739-6729[email protected] / [email protected]GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL COMPANYCondensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited(In millions, except per share amounts)Quarter EndedJune 30,Six Months EndedJune 30,2025202420252024Net sales$358.9$347.8$679.9$671.2Cost of sales225.9225.3434.8437.8Gross profit133.0122.5245.1233.4Gross margin37.1%35.2%36.0%34.8%Selling, distribution and administrative expenses99.596.1193.4189.6Operating income from continuing operations33.526.451.743.8Operating margin9.3%7.6%7.6%6.5%Interest and other (income) expense, net(0.3)0.1(0.2)0.3Income from continuing operations before income taxes33.826.351.943.5Provision for income taxes8.76.113.310.2Net income from continuing operations25.120.238.633.3Net income from discontinued operations0.00.10.10.2Net income$25.1$20.3$38.7$33.5Net income per common share from continuing operations:Basic$0.65$0.52$1.00$0.87Diluted$0.65$0.52$0.99$0.86Net income per common share from discontinued operations:Basic$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01Diluted$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01Net income per common share:Basic$0.65$0.52$1.00$0.88Diluted$0.65$0.52$0.99$0.87Weighted average common and common equivalent shares:Basic38.438.238.438.2Diluted38.438.438.438.4GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL COMPANYCondensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited(In millions)June 30,December 31,20252024Current assets:Cash and cash equivalents$55.1$44.6Accounts receivable, net156.8126.5Inventories171.2167.1Prepaid expenses and other current assets10.914.4Total current assets394.0352.6Property, plant and equipment, net19.419.1Operating lease right-of-use assets96.272.7Goodwill and intangibles65.965.7Other assets11.010.6Total assets$586.5$520.7Current liabilities:Accounts payable and accrued expenses$172.4$154.3Operating lease liabilities14.914.1Total current liabilities187.3168.4Operating lease liabilities92.169.0Other liabilities1.92.2Shareholders' equity305.2281.1Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$586.5$520.7GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL COMPANYCondensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited(In millions)Six Months EndedJune 30,20252024CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:Net income from continuing operations$38.6$33.3Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:Depreciation and amortization3.83.8Stock-based compensation3.70.6Provision for deferred taxes(0.3)(0.1)Change in working capital(11.3)(14.5)Other, net0.61.9Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations35.125.0Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations0.00.2Net cash provided by operating activities35.125.2CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:Purchases of property, plant and equipment(1.6)(2.2)Acquisition(4.0)0.0Net cash used in investing activities(5.6)(2.2)CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:Dividends paid(20.1)(19.2)Stock-based compensation share issuances, net1.20.7Net cash used in financing activities(18.9)(18.5)EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH(0.1)(0.1)NET INCREASE IN CASH10.54.4CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD44.634.4CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD$55.1$38.8SOURCE: Global Industrial Company

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