Minerals Technologies reported a strong start to the year with record first quarter earnings. Diluted EPS was $1.44 ($1.49 excluding special items). Worldwide net sales were $535 million, up slightly versus prior year on an underlying basis. Record operating income was $77 million excluding special items.
Record Operating Income of $75 Million, or $77 Million Excluding Special Items, a 23% Increase over Prior Year
Strong Operating Margin of 14.1%, or 14.5% Excluding Special Items, a 290 bps Increase over Prior Year
Record First Quarter Cash Flow from Operations of $56 Million
Underlying growth in the Consumer & Specialties segment offset lower sales in Engineered Solutions.
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Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income