Strong Financial Performance
Sales increased by 9% in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023, with 6.8% organic growth, resulting in sales of $1.81 billion. Operating income rose by 5%, and net earnings for Q4 2024 were $179.8 million compared to $38.8 million in Q4 2023.
Segment Growth
CCL segment saw 5.4% organic growth with strong performance in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Innovia reported strong volume growth in North America with improved results in Europe and Poland.
Increased Returns to Shareholders
The company repurchased 2.6 million shares for $200.6 million. Dividends paid amounted to $206.4 million, totaling $407 million returned to shareholders in 2024.
Liquidity and Financial Position
Net debt was $1.62 billion, with a strong balance sheet and a leverage ratio of 1.08x. Liquidity was robust with $829 million of cash on hand and $1 billion of available undrawn credit capacity.
Expansion and Investment
Capital spending forecasted at $485 million for 2025, with new plant completions, including a new apparel label plant in Vietnam, highlighting ongoing investment in growth.