Strong Quarter Performance
Net earnings for the quarter rose to $10.2 million from $6.9 million a year ago, and earnings per share increased to $0.52 per diluted share from $0.35 per diluted share in the prior year. Excluding nonrecurring restructuring charges, net earnings rose to $0.55 per share. Shipments for the quarter increased 28.9% from last year and 17.9% sequentially from Q1.
Successful Integration of Acquired Assets
Effective integration of acquired assets during the first fiscal quarter was completed successfully, contributing to increased tonnage and improved shipment performance.
Ample Liquidity and Financial Flexibility
Ended the quarter with $28.4 million of cash on hand and no borrowing outstanding on a $100 million revolving credit facility.
Positive Impact of Tariff Changes
Application of the 25% Section 232 steel tariff to imports of PC strand and other derivative products has eliminated a previous competitive disadvantage for Insteel.