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Compass Minerals Q2 Operating Earnings Up 140%, Net Loss Narrows
COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC
2023-Q2 EPS reported
-$0.55
revenue$763,500,000
- Total company operating earnings improved 140% year over year to $47.9 million, net loss narrowed to $21.6 million from $29.0 million.
- Salt segment adjusted EBITDA per ton improved 64% to $20.19; consolidated adjusted EBITDA rose 19% to $77.4 million.
- Completed acquisition of remaining 55% of Fortress for ~$26M cash plus contingent consideration; expected to be accretive in fiscal 2023.
- Refinanced $250M 4.875% Senior Notes due July 2024 with $200M Term Loan A and expanded revolver to $375M, extending debt maturity.
- Eliminated 49 positions to reduce annual operating expenses by $17-$18 million starting fiscal 2024.