Middleby Corporation reported a decrease in net sales by 8.0% to $927 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year. Despite difficult near-term demand conditions, the company posted strong profitability and record cash flows, with operating cash flows amounting to $140.9 million. The net leverage was reduced to 2.4x.
Net sales decreased 8.0% year-over-year to $927 million.
Adjusted EBITDA was $186 million.
Organic adjusted EBITDA margin was 20.1%.
Operating cash flows amounted to $141 million.
The company expects improved conditions for the second quarter and remains optimistic for the remainder of the year, as channel inventories have returned to normalized levels and order activity is trending in a positive direction.
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