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Aug 29, 2020
H.B. Fuller Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Reported strong operational performance driven by solid organic sales, restructuring efficiencies and lower raw material costs.
Key Takeaways
H.B. Fuller reported strong Q3 2020 results with net income of $42 million and adjusted EBITDA of $106 million, exceeding guidance. The company saw continued share gains in Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives and higher sequential revenues in Engineering and Construction Adhesives. Debt paydown of $59 million exceeded target, and the company is on track for $200 million debt repayment in 2020.
Net income of $42 million and adjusted EBITDA of $106 million exceeded the company’s guidance.
Organic revenues declined by 2.5% compared with last year, ahead of the company’s expectations.
Debt paydown of $59 million exceeded the company’s $40 to $50 million targeted debt paydown for the quarter.
Delivered restructuring savings of $7 million in the quarter, with expected savings of approximately $30 million for fiscal year 2020.
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Forward Guidance
The company anticipates revenue in the fourth quarter to increase by 4% to 7% sequentially from the third quarter and be approximately flat to down 3% year over year. Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be approximately $110 million to $115 million, in line with the fourth quarter of 2019. Debt reduction of $200 million for the full year, consistent with our original 2020 plans.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue in the fourth quarter is anticipated to increase by 4% to 7% sequentially from the third quarter.
- Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be approximately $110 million to $115 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in line with the fourth quarter of 2019.
- Debt reduction of $200 million for the full year is expected.
- Debt reduction is consistent with original 2020 plans.
Challenges Ahead
- The extent of COVID-19’s impact on global economic factors remains uncertain.
- Revenue in the fourth quarter is anticipated to be approximately flat to down 3% year over year.
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