Kadant to Acquire voestalpine BOHLER Profil GmbH & Co.
Kadant has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire voestalpine BOHLER Profil GmbH & Co. The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to certain Austrian regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, and will be financed primarily through borrowings under Kadant's revolving credit facility. "voestalpine BOHLER Profil's expertise and product range complement Kadant's offerings and strengthen our ability to serve customers in demanding industrial markets," said Jeffrey Powell, president and chief executive officer of Kadant. "For more than three decades, voestalpine BOHLER Profil has been a valued supply partner to several Kadant businesses, giving us deep familiarity with their capabilities. We believe their strong leadership team and operational excellence make the business a strategic addition to our organization."
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Kadant Enters Agreement to Acquire voestalpine BÖHLER Profil
- Acquisition Agreement: Kadant has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Austria-based voestalpine BÖHLER Profil GmbH & Co KG, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, marking a strategic expansion in the industrial processing sector.
- Financing Strategy: The acquisition will primarily be financed through Kadant's revolving credit facility, demonstrating the company's flexibility in capital management and financial strategy.
- Business Integration Plan: Upon closing, voestalpine BÖHLER Profil will become part of Kadant's Industrial Processing reporting segment and will be renamed Kadant Profil GmbH & Co KG, which is expected to enhance Kadant's competitive position in high-end industrial applications.
- Focus on Industry Specialization: voestalpine BÖHLER Profil specializes in near-net-shape rolling, delivering high-quality niche solutions, and the acquisition will further enrich Kadant's product offerings to meet the demanding needs of the industrial sector.
Kadant Inc. Reports Lower Q3 Profit, Exceeding Expectations
Earnings Performance: Kadant Inc. reported third-quarter earnings of $27.72 million ($2.35 per share), a decrease from $31.59 million ($2.68 per share) last year, but exceeded analysts' expectations of $2.16 per share.
Adjusted Earnings: Excluding special items, the company posted adjusted earnings of $30.57 million or $2.59 per share for the quarter.
Revenue Comparison: The company's revenue remained relatively stable, falling slightly to $271.57 million from $271.61 million in the previous year.
Future Guidance: Kadant Inc. provided guidance for the next quarter with EPS expected between $2.05 - $2.25 and revenue between $270 million - $280 million, while revising full-year revenue guidance to $1.036 billion - $1.046 billion.
