Ranpak Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Ranpak Holdings Corp reported a 2.2% increase in net sales to $77.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, driven by growth in cushioning and wrapping solutions. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 15.8% to $28.8 million, with a margin expansion of 320 bps compared to the same period in 2018.
Net sales increased by 2.2% to $77.7 million, driven by cushioning and wrapping growth.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 15.8% to $28.8 million, with a margin exceeding 36%.
The company experienced greater operating leverage due to higher sales volumes and improved execution.
Investments were made in innovation, human capital, and improving the digital footprint.
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Forward Guidance
Ranpak expects 2020 to be a year of strong operating and financial performance, with net sales growth in the area of 6 – 10% and Adj EBITDA growth of 4% - 10%.
Positive Outlook
- Significant opportunity to drive growth within the core business
- Continued investment where attractive returns and opportunities exist
- Strategic expansion of portfolio
- Solid revenue growth expected
- Adjusted EBITDA growth expected
Challenges Ahead
- Uncertainty of the timing of the impact of some investments
- Guidance reflects a range due to uncertainty
- Weakness in the Euro versus the prior period
- Void-fill headwinds in North America
- Automation revenue recognition using percentage of completion method may impact results