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Mar 31, 2020

Preformed Line Products Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Reported an increase in net sales and net income compared to the same quarter last year, despite challenges from COVID-19.

Key Takeaways

Preformed Line Products reported a 6% increase in net sales to $102.9 million and net income of $3.7 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, compared to $97.2 million and $1.8 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, respectively, in the first quarter of 2019. The company faced challenges due to COVID-19, particularly in its Asia-Pacific business segment, but delivered profitable sales growth in all other business segments.

Net sales increased by 6% to $102.9 million compared to Q1 2019.

Net income increased to $3.7 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, compared to $1.8 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, in Q1 2019.

Currency translation rates had an unfavorable impact of $4.1 million on net sales and $0.1 million on net income.

COVID-19 created challenges, especially in the Asia-Pacific business segment, but profitable sales growth was achieved in other segments.

Total Revenue
$103M
Previous year: $97.2M
+5.9%
EPS
$0.74
Previous year: $0.36
+105.6%
Gross Profit
$32.9M
Previous year: $27.3M
+20.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$34.1M
Previous year: $43.5M
-21.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$9.05M
Previous year: -$1.9M
+377.7%
Total Assets
$413M
Previous year: $387M
+6.7%

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Forward Guidance

While the extent to which the pandemic will impact the future is not yet known, Preformed Line Products will continue to focus on the safety and well-being of its employees, customers and valued suppliers.