Kewaunee Scientific Reports Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025

, /PRNewswire/ -- Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ: KEQU) today announced results for its third quarter ended January 31, 2025. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Results: Sales during the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 were $67,167,000, an increase of 43.6% compared to sales of $46,778,000 from the prior year's third quarter. Pre-tax earnings for the quarter were $1,275,000 compared to $3,515,000 for the prior year quarter, a decrease of 63.7%. Net earnings were $1,354,000 compared to net earnings of $2,521,000 for the prior year quarter. EBITDA1 for the quarter was $3,734,000 compared to $4,414,000 for the prior year quarter. Diluted earnings per share were $0.45 compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.85 in the prior year quarter. Within the third quarter there were costs associated with the acquisition and integration of Nu Aire by Kewaunee Scientific Corporation. Additionally, results were impacted by transaction accounting related to the write-up of various assets on Nu Aire's books. We believe communicating these impacts and reporting adjusted financial metrics helps investors better understand our financial performance. Consolidated Results Adjusted for Professional and Other Fees Related to the Nu Aire Transaction, Integration, and Purchase Accounting - Acquisition, integration and purchase accounting costs in the aggregate in quarter three were a $2,514,000 impact to pre-tax earnings and a $1,994,000 impact to EBITDA. After adjusting for these costs, adjusted pre-tax earnings for the quarter were $3,789,000 compared to $3,515,000 for the prior year quarter, an increase of 7.8%. Adjusted net earnings were $3,258,000 compared to net earnings of $2,521,000 for the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $5,728,000 compared to $4,414,000 for the prior year quarter. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.09 compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.85 in the prior year quarter. Further details are presented in the Adjusted Consolidated Statement of Operations Reconciliation schedule. The Company's order backlog was $221.6 million on January 31, 2025, as compared to $152.3 million on January 31, 2024, and $155.6 million on April 30, 2024. Nu Aire Acquisition Update - Kewaunee successfully completed the acquisition of Nu Aire, Inc. on November 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in our strategic growth initiatives. This quarter represents the first time Nu Aire's financial results will be integrated into Kewaunee's consolidated financial statements and order backlog, with its performance reported within the Company's Domestic segment. Domestic Segment - Domestic sales for the quarter were $51,976,000, an increase of 63.6% from sales of $31,774,000 in the prior year quarter. Domestic segment net earnings were $2,876,000 compared to $2,633,000 in the prior year quarter. Domestic segment EBITDA was $5,249,000 compared to $3,832,000 for the prior year quarter. The increase in Domestic sales and earnings was driven by higher manufacturing volumes than the prior year period and the incorporation of Nu Aire's results. International Segment - International sales for the quarter were $15,191,000, an increase of 1.2% from sales of $15,004,000 in the prior year quarter. International segment net earnings were $476,000 compared to $923,000 in the prior year quarter. International segment EBITDA was $760,000 compared to $1,676,000 for the prior year quarter. Kewaunee's International segment continues to be challenged by customer site delays impacting billings. Corporate Segment – Corporate segment pre-tax net loss was $3,025,000 for the quarter, as compared to a pre-tax net loss of $1,069,000 in the prior year quarter. Corporate segment EBITDA for the quarter was ($2,275,000) compared to corporate segment EBITDA of ($1,094,000) for the prior year quarter. The change in EBITDA was primarily driven by an increase in professional service and other fees during the quarter related to the acquisition of Nu Aire, Inc., which closed on November 1, 2024, and costs incurred related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404(b) compliance readiness. Total cash on hand on January 31, 2025, was $12,335,000, as compared to $25,938,000 on April 30, 2024. Working capital was $58,441,000, as compared to $54,014,000 at the end of the third quarter last year and $56,037,000 on April 30, 2024. The Company had short-term debt of $1,131,000 as of January 31, 2025, as compared to $3,099,000 on April 30, 2024. Long-term debt was $65,819,000 on January 31, 2025, as compared to $28,479,000 on April 30, 2024. The building lease from the Company's December 2021 sale-leaseback transaction accounts for $27,604,000 of the long-term debt on January 31, 2025, and $28,133,000 of the long-term debt on April 30, 2024. Long-term debt, net of the sale-leaseback transaction, was $38,215,000 on January 31, 2025, as compared to $346,000 on April 30, 2024. The Company's debt-to-equity ratio on January 31, 2025, was 1.29-to-1, as compared to 0.70-to-1 on April 30, 2024. The Company's debt-to-equity ratio, net of the sale-leaseback transaction, on January 31, 2025, was 0.84-to-1, as compared to 0.20-to-1 on April 30, 2024. "Kewaunee delivered another strong quarter, demonstrating once again our positive momentum in the marketplace and our continued operational performance improvement," said Thomas D. Hull III, Kewaunee's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our strategy to emphasize investments in our manufacturing assets, while strengthening our dealer and distribution relationships is working." "In our Domestic segment, we achieved solid gains compared to the prior year. These gains were driven by sustained product demand in the U.S., where we leverage our market position as the industry's leader." "In India, where our backlog is at a record high, revenue has been slowed due to construction site delays. We are working closely with our customers to ensure seamless execution when project sites are ready. This will result in favorable revenue and earnings for us." Hull continued, "Kewaunee's backlog stands at a robust $222 million, highlighting the strength, stability, and diversity of the markets we serve. Our products support a broad range of critical industries - including life sciences, industrial, healthcare, pharmacy, education, petrochemical, and government research. These sectors are foundational to economic progress, scientific discovery, and innovation, and they benefit from long-term structural growth trends fueled by both private and public investment. Our strong backlog is a testament to Kewaunee's ability to meet evolving customer needs and reinforces our position as a trusted partner in advancing global research and innovation." "Over the past five years, we have taken deliberate steps to strengthen our supply chain and mitigate risks to ensure resiliency amid market fluctuations. As the largest U.S.-based manufacturer of laboratory products and technical furniture, Kewaunee is uniquely positioned to provide stability and certainty to customers requiring reliable, domestically produced solutions. Additionally, we have built a robust and diversified global supply chain, ensuring access to critical materials through multiple sourcing strategies. These strategic initiatives enhance our ability to consistently deliver high-quality products while mitigating against supply chain disruptions, tariffs, and other external challenges." "To provide greater transparency into our financial performance, we have included an exhibit detailing the reconciliation from EBITDA to adjusted EBITDA. This analysis isolates transaction, integration, and other related costs, providing a clearer picture of Kewaunee's ongoing earnings power post-integration of the Nu Aire acquisition." "Looking ahead, we are focused on delivering a strong finish to fiscal year 2025. Our teams remain committed to operational excellence, customer success, and driving sustainable growth. We continue to invest in our partnerships, ensuring our channel partners have the support they need to win in the marketplace. With strong fundamentals, a growing backlog, and a clear strategic vision, Kewaunee is well-positioned to capitalize on future opportunities and create lasting value for our shareholders." 1 EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the table below for a reconciliation of EBITDA and segment EBITDA to net earnings (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure. EBITDA, Segment EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Segment EBITDA Reconciliation (Unaudited) ($ in thousands) Quarter Ended January 31, 2024 Domestic International Corporate Consolidated Net Earnings (Loss) $ 2,633 $ 923 $ (1,035) $ 2,521 Add/(Less): Interest Expense 321 72 18 411 Interest Income — (220) (97) (317) Income Taxes 220 796 (34) 982 Depreciation and Amortization 658 105 54 817 EBITDA $ 3,832 $ 1,676 $ (1,094) $ 4,414 Quarter Ended January 31, 2025 Domestic International Corporate Consolidated Net Earnings (Loss) $ 2,876 $ 476 $ (1,998) $ 1,354 Add/(Less): Interest Expense 322 26 789 1,137 Interest Income (1) (130) (81) (212) Income Taxes 638 281 (1,027) (108) Depreciation and Amortization 1,414 107 42 1,563 EBITDA $ 5,249 $ 760 $ (2,275) $ 3,734 Professional & Other Fees2 1,012 — 982 1,994 Adjusted EBITDA $ 6,261 $ 760 $ (1,293) $ 5,728 Year to Date January 31, 2024 Domestic International Corporate Consolidated Net Earnings (Loss) $ 8,398 $ 1,917 $ (2,588) $ 7,727 Add/(Less): Interest Expense 1,024 143 46 1,213 Interest Income — (638) (120) (758) Income Taxes 2,365 2,257 (728) 3,894 Depreciation and Amortization 1,853 302 150 2,305 EBITDA $ 13,640 $ 3,981 $ (3,240) $ 14,381 Year to Date January 31, 2025 Domestic International Corporate Consolidated Net Earnings (Loss) $ 10,271 $ 1,295 $ (5,011) $ 6,555 Add/(Less): Interest Expense 1,176 66 809 2,051 Interest Income (1) (437) (410) (848) Income Taxes 2,643 807 (2,450) 1,000 Depreciation and Amortization 2,736 317 131 3,184 EBITDA $ 16,825 $ 2,048 $ (6,931) $ 11,942 Professional & Other Fees3 1,012 — 3,253 4,265 Adjusted EBITDA $ 17,837 $ 2,048 $ (3,678) $ 16,207 2 Professional and other fees incurred during the three months ended January 31, 2025 related to the Company's acquisition of NuAire, Inc. ("Nu Aire"), which closed on November 1, 2024, and related purchase accounting 3 Professional and other fees incurred during the nine months ended January 31, 2025 related to the Company's acquisition of NuAire and related purchase accounting Adjusted Consolidated Statement of Operations Reconciliation (Unaudited) ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended January 31, As Reported2025 Professional & Other Fees4 Adjusted2025 2024 Net sales $ 67,167 $ — $ 67,167 $ 46,778 Cost of products sold 48,788 854 47,934 34,749 Gross profit 18,379 854 19,233 12,029 Operating expenses 16,129 1,660 14,469 8,223 Operating profit 2,250 2,514 4,764 3,806 Pension expense — — — (41) Other income, net 162 — 162 161 Interest expense (1,137) — (1,137) (411) Profit before income taxes 1,275 2,514 3,789 3,515 Income tax (benefit) expense (108) 610 502 982 Net earnings 1,383 1,904 3,287 2,533 Less: Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest 29 — 29 12 Net earnings attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation $ 1,354 $ 1,904 $ 3,258 $ 2,521 Net earnings per share attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation stockholders Basic $ 0.47 $ 0.66 $ 1.13 $ 0.87 Diluted $ 0.45 $ 0.64 $ 1.09 $ 0.85 Nine Months Ended January 31, As Reported 2025 Professional & Other Fees5 Adjusted2025 2024 Net sales $ 163,324 $ — $ 163,324 $ 147,053 Cost of products sold 118,505 854 117,651 109,642 Gross profit 44,819 854 45,673 37,411 Operating expenses 35,560 3,606 31,954 24,688 Operating profit 9,259 4,460 13,719 12,723 Pension expense — — — (122) Other income, net 428 324 752 384 Interest expense (2,051) — (2,051) (1,213) Profit before income taxes 7,636 4,784 12,420 11,772 Income tax expense 1,000 1,161 2,161 3,894 Net earnings 6,636 3,623 10,259 7,878 Less: Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest 81 — 81 151 Net earnings attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation $ 6,555 $ 3,623 $ 10,178 $ 7,727 Net earnings per share attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation stockholders Basic $ 2.29 $ 1.27 $ 3.55 $ 2.68 Diluted $ 2.20 $ 1.22 $ 3.42 $ 2.64 4 Professional and other fees incurred during the three months ended January 31, 2025 related to the Company's acquisition of NuAire and related purchase accounting, including the estimated tax impact 5 Professional and other fees incurred during the nine months ended January 31, 2025 related to the Company's acquisition of NuAire and related purchase accounting and costs incurred related to the early termination of the Company's Revolving CreditFacility, including the estimated tax impact of both transactions About Non-GAAP Measures The Company includes non-GAAP financial measures such as adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share, in the information provided with this press release as supplemental information relating to its operating results. Adjusted net earnings represents GAAP net earnings adjusted for professional and other fees related to the acquisition of Nu Aire, Inc. and the corresponding tax impact. This financial information is not in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP-compliant financial information and may be different from the operating or non-GAAP financial information used by other companies. The Company believes that this presentation of adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share provides useful information to investors regarding certain additional financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of operations. EBITDA and Segment EBITDA are calculated as net earnings (loss), less interest expense and interest income, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Segment EBITDA are calculated as EBITDA or Segment EBITDA less the impact of the professional and other fees related to the Company's acquisition of Nu Aire, Inc., as discussed in more detail above. We believe EBITDA, Segment EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Segment EBITDA allow management and investors to compare our performance to other companies on a consistent basis without regard to depreciation and amortization or the professional fees not related to our core business incurred during the current period, which can vary significantly between companies depending upon many factors. EBITDA, Segment EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Segment EBITDA are not calculations based upon generally accepted accounting principles, and the method for calculating EBITDA, Segment EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Segment EBITDA can vary among companies. The amounts included in the EBITDA, Segment EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Segment EBITDA calculations, however, are derived from amounts included in the historical consolidated statements of operations. EBITDA, Segment EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Segment EBITDA should not be considered as alternatives to net earnings (loss) or operating earnings (loss) as an indicator of the Company's operating performance, or as an alternative to operating cash flows as a measure of liquidity. About Kewaunee Scientific Founded in 1906, Kewaunee Scientific Corporation is a recognized global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of laboratory, healthcare, and technical furniture products. The Company's products include steel and wood casework, fume hoods, adaptable modular systems, moveable workstations, stand-alone benches, biological safety cabinets, and epoxy resin work surfaces and sinks. The Company's corporate headquarters are located in Statesville, North Carolina. Sales offices are located in the United States, India, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore. Three manufacturing facilities are located in Statesville serving the domestic and international markets, and one manufacturing facility is located in Bangalore, India serving the local, Asian, and African markets. Kewaunee Scientific's newly acquired subsidiary, Nu Aire, is a leading manufacturer of biological safety cabinets, CO2 incubators, ultralow freezers, and other essential laboratory products that complement the Kewaunee Scientific portfolio. Founded in 1971, Nu Aire's headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Plymouth, Minnesota, with additional manufacturing capabilities located in Long Lake, Minnesota. The Company also maintains a warehouse partnership in the Netherlands and OEM partnerships in China. Learn more at the companies' websites, located at http://www.kewaunee.com and http://www.nuaire.com/. This press release contains statements that the Company believes to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, including statements regarding the Company's future financial condition, results of operations, business operations and business prospects, are forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "predict," "believe" and similar words, expressions and variations of these words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors that could significantly impact results or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize the benefits anticipated as a result of the Nu Aire acquisition; competitive and general economic conditions, including disruptions from government mandates, both domestically and internationally, as well as supplier constraints and other supply disruptions; changes in customer demands; technological changes in our operations or in our industry; dependence on customers' required delivery schedules; risks related to fluctuations in the Company's operating results from quarter to quarter; risks related to international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; changes in the legal and regulatory environment; changes in raw materials and commodity costs; acts of terrorism, war, governmental action, and natural disasters and other Force Majeure events. The cautionary statements made pursuant to the Reform Act herein and elsewhere by us should not be construed as exhaustive. We cannot always predict what factors would cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Over time, our actual results, performance, or achievements will likely differ from the anticipated results, performance or achievements that are expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements, and such difference might be significant and harmful to our stockholders' interest. Many important factors that could cause such a difference are described under the caption "Risk Factors," in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, which you should review carefully, and in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. These reports are available on our investor relations website at www.kewaunee.com and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document. The Company assumes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) ($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended January 31, Nine Months Ended January 31, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net sales $ 67,167 $ 46,778 $ 163,324 $ 147,053 Cost of products sold 48,788 34,749 118,505 109,642 Gross profit 18,379 12,029 44,819 37,411 Operating expenses 16,129 8,223 35,560 24,688 Operating profit 2,250 3,806 9,259 12,723 Pension expense — (41) — (122) Other income, net 162 161 428 384 Interest expense (1,137) (411) (2,051) (1,213) Profit before income taxes 1,275 3,515 7,636 11,772 Income tax (benefit) expense (108) 982 1,000 3,894 Net earnings 1,383 2,533 6,636 7,878 Less: Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest 29 12 81 151 Net earnings attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation $ 1,354 $ 2,521 $ 6,555 $ 7,727 Net earnings per share attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation stockholders Basic $ 0.47 $ 0.87 $ 2.29 $ 2.68 Diluted $ 0.45 $ 0.85 $ 2.20 $ 2.64 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding Basic 2,872 2,893 2,864 2,885 Diluted 2,995 2,965 2,979 2,927 Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets ($ in thousands) January 31, 2025 April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,454 $ 23,267 Restricted cash 2,881 2,671 Receivables, less allowances 57,419 45,064 Inventories 31,560 20,679 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,298 5,136 Total Current Assets 108,612 96,817 Net Property, Plant and Equipment 23,849 17,649 Right of use assets 13,974 7,454 Deferred income taxes 3,883 7,401 Net Intangible assets 18,216 — Goodwill 14,150 — Other assets 6,464 5,445 Total Assets $ 189,148 $ 134,766 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Short-term borrowings $ 1,131 $ 3,099 Current portion of lease obligations 3,497 2,234 Current portion of financing liability 769 713 Current portion of term loan 3,000 — Accounts payable 24,530 23,262 Other current liabilities 17,244 11,472 Total Current Liabilities 50,171 40,780 Long-term portion of lease obligations 9,700 5,669 Long-term portion of financing liability 26,835 27,420 Long-term portion of seller note 23,463 — Long-term portion of term loan 11,500 — Other non-current liabilities 5,358 4,688 Total Liabilities 127,027 78,557 Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Equity 60,801 54,760 Non-controlling interest 1,320 1,449 Total Stockholders' Equity 62,121 56,209 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 189,148 $ 134,766 Contact: Donald T. 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