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Fiscal Year 2025
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2025 saw strong revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by acquisitions and improved market conditions, with a 15% return on invested capital and significant capital returned to shareholders. The Kloeckner acquisition and U.S. expansion position the company for further growth, while maintaining a robust balance sheet.
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Year-to-date, revenue rose 10% and EBITDA 13% with strong capital returns and a 16% ROIC. Q3 saw stable revenues, margin compression, and continued capital deployment, with the Klöckner acquisition set to boost U.S. revenue share and operational synergies.
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The acquisition of seven U.S. service centers for approximately $119M USD expands the company's U.S. footprint by 15% and is expected to be immediately accretive. Margin improvements and operational synergies are anticipated, with integration targeted for completion by early 2026.
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Q2 2025 delivered strong sequential growth in revenue, EBITDA, and EPS, with record-high quarterly results and robust capital returns to shareholders. Outlook for Q3 anticipates seasonal volume declines and margin normalization, while M&A and operational integration remain key focus areas.
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Q1 delivered strong results with steady shipment levels and improved gross margins, especially in the U.S. Service centers and energy field stores are expected to maintain solid performance, supported by disciplined capital allocation and ongoing modernization projects.
Fiscal Year 2024
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2024 saw record investments, strong cash flow, and a net cash position, with major acquisitions boosting service center revenues. Outlook for Q1 2025 is positive, driven by demand, pricing, and continued U.S. and value-added product expansion.
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Q3 2024 featured strong cash flow and energy segment performance, while service centers faced margin pressure from lower steel prices and the Samuel acquisition. Integration of Samuel is progressing, with a clean balance sheet and robust capital allocation supporting future growth.
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Q2 2024 saw steady results with revenue up 1% sequentially, strong cash and returns, and active capital allocation. The Samuel acquisition closes mid-Q3, with margin pressure expected short-term but recovery and growth anticipated in 2025.