Packaging Revenue Growth
Packaging and specialty products revenue increased to $21.9 million from $20.5 million last year, driven by higher demand from e-commerce-related packaging solutions.
U.S. Envelope Volume Growth
The U.S. envelope business saw a 6.6% volume increase, with the assets of Forest Envelope acquired in May contributing to this growth.
Successful Facility Consolidation
The consolidation of facilities in Toronto is on track, with significant progress made in moving and recommissioning equipment, leading to a 25% increase in units produced in October compared to September.
Strong Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow remained strong at $7.4 million for the quarter, and over the last 12 months, Supremex generated more than $38 million in free cash flow, representing a yield of over 35%.
Debt Reduction and Dividend Increase
Net debt was reduced by over $4 million in the last 3 months. The company increased the quarterly dividend by 25% to $0.05 per common share.