MillerKnoll reported a strong first quarter with a 37% increase in sales compared to the prior year, including 12% organic growth. The company is making progress on integrating Knoll, having captured $80 million in run-rate cost synergies. The company is facing economic softening in various regions.
First quarter consolidated net sales were $1.08 billion, reflecting an increase of 36.6% on a reported basis and 12.3% organically compared to the prior year.
Orders in the quarter of $1.01 billion were 10.5% higher on a reported basis and decreased 11.0% organically year-over-year.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.44 for the first quarter, compared to $0.50 for the same period last year.
Captured $80 million in run rate cost synergies at the end of the first quarter.
Expect sales in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 to range between $1,027 million and $1,067 million. Anticipate earnings per share to be between $0.39 and $0.45 for the quarter.