TSX Symbol: WJX
Stronger Equipment Sales Contribute to Inventory Reduction as ERP System Implementation Reaches Major Milestone
TORONTO, August 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Wajax Corporation ("Wajax" or the "Corporation") today announced its 2024 second quarter results. All monetary amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.
Selected Highlights for the Second Quarter
Second quarter revenue of $568.3 million and adjusted basic earnings per share of $1.06, down from $586.2 million and $1.26, respectively, in the same quarter of the prior year;Second quarter gross profit margin of 20.9%, up from 19.9% in 2023, due to higher margins on engineered repair services ("ERS") sales, and a higher proportion of, and higher margins on, product support sales;Cash flows generated from operating activities of $35.8 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared with cash flows used in operating activities of $6.0 million in the same quarter of the prior year;Second quarter adjusted EBITDA margin of 9.6%, compared to 9.8% in 2023; andThe competitive new financing program introduced by Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. ("HCMA") effective March 1, 2024, as well as management's focus on reducing inventory levels, resulted in stronger equipment sales and lower inventory in the second quarter of 2024 as compared to the first quarter of 2024.(1)The information provided here is not subject to any editorial processing. It is prepared fully automatically and enriched with additional information and further research options. The aim of the content is to provide information seekers with the relevant information quickly and easily. A link back to the information provider and owner ensures that the data prepared here can be compared with the source information if required. The newsboard does not show information in real time. Please contact the exchange operator for this information if required. There is no claim to completeness. High availability cannot be guaranteed. If you notice any errors in the functionality, please let us know using the "Report a Bug" form below.
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