Minerals Technologies Q2 operating income up 20% to $85 million; $34 million charge
Minerals Technologies furnished the transcript and slides from its July 26, 2024 second-quarter earnings call as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, because a third-party webcast problem meant some listeners could not hear part of the audio. The call showed higher operating income and earnings per share excluding special items, offset by $34 million in special charges, mainly a $30 million provision for a credit loss on a line of credit to BMI Oldco, the entity formerly known as BMI.
Key points
- Q2 2024 sales were $541 million, up 1% on an underlying basis; operating income was $85 million, up 20%, with operating margin of 15.7%.
- Earnings per share were $1.65 excluding special items, up 26% from the prior year; special charges totaled $34 million.
- The $34 million in special charges mainly reflects a $30 million provision for credit loss on a committed line of credit to BMI Oldco, of which $5 million has been loaned so far.
- For Q3 2024, the company expects sales of $535 million to $545 million, operating income of $77 million to $80 million, and EPS of $1.50 to $1.55.
The filing
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