Standex International Corporation reported strong second-quarter fiscal 2023 results, exceeding expectations with 5.5% organic revenue growth, a record gross margin of 38.5%, and a record adjusted operating margin of 15.2%. The company generated $24 million in free cash flow and announced the sale of its Procon business unit.
Achieved record GAAP operating margin of 14.8% and record adjusted operating margin of 15.2%, up 20 bps sequentially and 160 bps year-on-year.
Realized 5.5% organic revenue growth year-on-year, with three of the five business segments achieving >10% organic growth.
Increased fast growth market sales by approximately 35% year-on-year to approximately $19 million.
Generated $24 million in free cash flow, representing a conversion of approximately 120% of GAAP net income.
The Company expects a slight to moderate revenue decrease primarily due to unfavorable foreign exchange and the impact of the Procon divestiture. The Company expects slightly lower to similar adjusted operating margin, on a sequential basis, as price and productivity actions mostly offset the impact of a sales decrease. The Company expects higher adjusted operating margin compared to the same period a year ago.
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