Better-than-Expected Revenue and Margin Performance
JBT Marel's first quarter revenue exceeded the midpoint of guidance by $19 million, outperforming expectations due to strong equipment shipments and recurring revenue. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 13.1%, surpassing guidance by 60 basis points.
Strong Order Growth
Orders increased 12% year over year, with significant demand from the Poultry industry and robust orders in meat, beverage, pharma, and pet food sectors. Combined orders reached $916 million, reflecting healthy growth.
Progress on Integration and Synergy Realization
Significant progress in integrating JBT and Marel, with cost synergies on track to achieve in-year savings of $35 million to $40 million in 2025 and annual run-rate savings of $80 million to $90 million.
Strong Liquidity Position
The company has a liquidity of approximately $1.3 billion, providing significant financial flexibility, with a reduction in leverage to 3.8 times, improving from just below 4 times at transaction close.