December 05, 2024 08:02 GMT
BASIC INDUSTRIES: DS Smith (SMDSLN NR/BBB-*+/NR): 1H25 Results
BASIC INDUSTRIES
Low relevance given the pending merger with IP. Expected completion in 1Q25.
- DS Smith reported revenue 1% below consensus at -4% YoY with packaging price declines.
- Adj. EBITDA missed by 1%, down 39%. Margins fell from 15% to 12% compounded by raw material costs.
- FCF was little changed at -£69mn.
- Net leverage reported at 2.8x up from 2.2x HoH.
- Webcast 09.00 https://stream.brrmedia.co.uk/broadcast/6720f8bcc86085b1bff5b3d6.
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