文章核心观点 - 艾克米联合公司将于2024年7月19日星期五上午9点东部时间发布2024年第二季度的财务业绩 [1] - 公司将于2024年7月19日星期五中午12点东部时间举行电话会议讨论这些业绩结果 [2] - 公众可以通过公司网站的投资者关系部分收听现场网络直播,并可以在投资者关系-音频档案中找到重播 [3] - 艾克米联合公司是一家全球领先的创新安全解决方案和切割技术供应商,主要面向学校、家庭、办公室、五金、体育用品和工业市场 [4] 公司概况 - 艾克米联合公司是一家全球领先的创新安全解决方案和切割技术供应商 [4] - 公司的主要品牌包括First Aid Only®、First Aid Central®、PhysiciansCare®、Spill Magic®、Westcott®、Clauss®、DMT®、Med-Nap、Safety Made和Elite First Aid [4] 投资者关系 - 公司将于2024年7月19日星期五上午9点东部时间发布2024年第二季度的财务业绩 [1] - 公司将于2024年7月19日星期五中午12点东部时间举行电话会议讨论这些业绩结果 [2] - 公众可以通过公司网站的投资者关系部分收听现场网络直播,并可以在投资者关系-音频档案中找到重播 [3]

SHELTON, Conn., July 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) will release its financial results for Second Quarter 2024 on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. A conference call to discuss these results will be broadcast over the internet Friday, July 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To listen to or participate in a question-and-answer session, dial 1-877-407-0784, international callers dial 1-201-689-8560, conference ID: 13747775. Access to the live webcast ...

SHELTON, Conn., June 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) declared a cash dividend of 15 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on July 23, 2024, to stockholders of record on the close of business on July 2, 2024. ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative safety solutions and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. Its leading b ...

SHELTON, Conn., May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) today announced that it has acquired the assets of Elite First Aid, Inc., a leading supplier of tactical, trauma and emergency response products. Elite First Aid had revenues in 2023 of approximately $4.2 million. The purchase price was not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to be accretive. The company is located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO, said, “We believe the acquisi ...

SHELTON, Conn., May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) today announced that it has acquired the assets of Elite First Aid, Inc., a leading supplier of tactical, trauma and emergency response products. Elite First Aid had revenues in 2023 of approximately $4.2 million. The purchase price was not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to be accretive. The company is located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO, said, “We believe the acquisi ...

SHELTON, Conn., May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) will present at the Singular Research Spring Select Webinar on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:30 pm ET/1:30 pm PT.  Investors interested in viewing presentations streamed live on the Internet, please use the following link to register for the Singular webinar: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7935223134977229402 A slide deck to be referenced by Acme United's Chairman and CEO Walter C. Johnsen during the webinar will a ...

SHELTON, Conn., May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) will present at the Singular Research Spring Select Webinar on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:30 pm ET/1:30 pm PT.  Investors interested in viewing presentations streamed live on the Internet, please use the following link to register for the Singular webinar: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7935223134977229402 A slide deck to be referenced by Acme United’s Chairman and CEO Walter C. Johnsen during the webi ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from: to Commission file number: 01-07698 ACME UNITED CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Connecticut 06-0236700 State or Other Jurisdictio ...

公司业绩 - ACU公司自上次评级以来取得了显著进展，特别是在利润率方面[1] - 公司现在被升级为买入评级，未来在北美地区产品分销和利润率改善方面有很大潜力[2] - 公司在2023年表现良好，尽管营收同比下降了1.3%，但在利润率和效率方面取得了进步[6][9]

财务数据和关键指标变化 - 公司2024年第一季度净销售额为4500万美元,较上年同期4580万美元下降2% [7] - 净利润为160万美元,较上年同期增长65%,每股收益为0.39美元,较上年同期增长39% [15] - 毛利率为38.7%,较上年同期35.5%有所提升,主要由于生产效率提升和运输成本下降 [13] - 公司银行债务净额从上年同期4800万美元降至3200万美元,12个月内支付了210万美元股息并产生540万美元自由现金流 [16] 各条业务线数据和关键指标变化 - 剔除已出售的Camillus和Cuda业务线后,公司2024年第一季度销售额增长1% [12] - 美国市场销售额增长1%,欧洲市场当地货币销售额增长7%,加拿大市场当地货币销售额增长1% [12] - 公司正在加大对急救业务和切割工具业务的销售推动力度,预计未来几个季度将看到明显增长 [8] 公司战略和发展方向及行业竞争 - 公司正在投资增加内部制造能力,包括在佛罗里达州的Med-Nap工厂增加酒精、BZK和洗手液生产能力,以及在北卡罗来纳州最大的配送中心增加高密度货架 [9] - 公司收购了加拿大Hawktree Solutions公司,并将其整合到加拿大的急救业务中,预计未来会带来可观的增长 [39][40] 管理层对经营环境和未来前景的评论 - 管理层认为2024年第一季度是相对较弱的一个季度,但看好未来几个季度的销售表现 [21] - 管理层对公司未来的销售增长和盈利能力保持乐观 [10] 问答环节重要的提问和回答 问题1 **Tim Call 提问** 第一季度通常是最弱的季度,今年是否也如此 [20] **Walter Johnsen 回答** 是的,第一季度确实较弱,但公司未来几个季度的订单情况很乐观,预计会有很好的表现 [21] 问题2 **Tim Call 提问** 随着现金流偿还债务,利息费用下降48%,未来一个季度的利息费用是否可以作为一个合理的模型 [22] **Paul Driscoll 回答** 公司有约1100万美元的抵押贷款,利率3.8%,银行贷款利率7%,预计未来利息费用会保持在这个水平,除非利率下降 [24][26] 问题3 **Jim Marrone 提问** 公司的生产效率提升措施具体包括哪些,对未来业务有何影响,加拿大市场表现较好的原因是什么 [33] **Walter Johnsen 回答** 公司正在投资自动化包装、组装等设备,预计可以带来400-500万美元的年度成本节约;收购加拿大Hawktree Solutions公司并整合到急救业务,预计会带来可观增长 [34][35][37][39][40]