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Dec 31, 2023

ESAB Q4 2023 Earnings Report

ESAB achieved record sales and margin performance, with sales and core organic growth up 4%, and operating income and core adjusted EBITDA significantly increased.

Key Takeaways

ESAB Corporation reported record fourth quarter sales of $689 million, a 4% increase year-over-year. Net income from continuing operations was $58 million, or $0.96 diluted earnings per share, while core adjusted EBITDA rose 18% to $126 million with margins expanding to 19.4%.

Record fourth quarter sales and margin performance achieved.

Sales and core organic growth increased by 4%.

Reported operating income reached $104 million.

Core adjusted EBITDA increased by 18% to $126 million.

Total Revenue
$689M
Previous year: $664M
+3.8%
EPS
$1.13
Previous year: $1.05
+7.6%
Total Core Sales Growth
4%
Previous year: 11%
-63.6%
Gross Profit
$255M
Previous year: $224M
+13.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$102M
Previous year: $72M
+41.6%
Free Cash Flow
$103M
Previous year: $73.2M
+40.8%
Total Assets
$3.83B
Previous year: $3.75B
+2.0%

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Forward Guidance

ESAB expects core organic growth of 2.5% to 4.5% and total core sales growth of 1.5% to 3.5% in 2024, with core adjusted EBITDA of $495 to $515 million and core adjusted EPS of $4.65 to $4.85.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected core organic growth of 2.5% to 4.5%.
  • Anticipated total core sales growth of 1.5% to 3.5%.
  • Core adjusted EBITDA projected between $495 to $515 million.
  • Core adjusted EPS expected to be $4.65 to $4.85.
  • Cash conversion greater than 95%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Currency headwinds expected to be approximately (1.0%).
  • Impact of supply chain disruptions.
  • Impact on creditworthiness and financial viability of customers.
  • Impact of the war in Ukraine and escalating geopolitical tensions.
  • Other impacts on the Company’s business and ability to execute business continuity plans.

Revenue & Expenses

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