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LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC

For the period ended Mar 31, 2024. Filed Apr 30, 2024.

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Mar 31, 2024 · Filed Apr 30, 2024

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Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

First Quarter
In millions, except share and per share data20242023
Net sales$89.4$101.3
Cost of goods sold(71.0)(80.2)
Gross profit18.421.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses(11.6)(12.5)
Research and development(1.2)(1.2)
Restructuring charges(0.7)(0.3)
Acquisition and disposal related costs(0.2)—
Other income0.2—
Operating income4.97.1
Interest expense(1.4)(1.3)
Defined benefit pension credit / (charge)0.3(8.9)
Income / (loss) before income taxes3.8(3.1)
(Provision) / credit for income taxes(1.0)3.6
Net income from continuing operations2.80.5
Net (loss) / income from discontinued operations$(0.1)$—
Net income$2.7$0.5
Basic from continuing operations$0.10$0.02
Basic from discontinued operations2$—$—
Basic$0.10$0.02
Diluted from continuing operations$0.10$0.02
Diluted from discontinued operations2$—$—
Diluted$0.10$0.02
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding
Basic26,820,96826,921,010
Diluted26,866,97627,071,494

1 The calculation of earnings per share is performed separately for continuing and discontinued operations. As a result, the sum of the two in any particular period may not equal the earnings-per-share amount in total.

2 The loss per share for discontinued operations in the First Quarter of 2024 has not been diluted, since the incremental shares included in the weighted-average number of shares outstanding would have been anti-dilutive.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

First Quarter
In millions20242023
Net income$2.7$0.5
Other comprehensive (loss) / income
Net change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax(1.8)3.4
Pension and post-retirement actuarial gains, net of $0.1 and $4.9 tax, respectively0.36.8
Other comprehensive (loss) / income, net of tax(1.5)10.2
Total comprehensive income$1.2$10.7

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

March 31, · December 31,
In millions, except share and per share data20242023
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$6.8$2.3
Restricted cash0.30.3
Accounts and other receivables, net of allowances of $1.4 and $0.7, respectively59.959.9
Inventories88.995.9
Current assets held-for-sale27.88.9
Other current assets1.51.5
Total current assets$185.2$168.8
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net$62.7$63.8
Right-of-use assets from operating leases14.515.4
Goodwill67.267.5
Intangibles, net11.812.0
Deferred tax assets3.73.9
Investments and loans to joint ventures and other affiliates0.40.4
Pensions and other retirement benefits40.540.3
Total assets$386.0$372.1
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings$0.3$4.6
Accounts payable30.926.5
Accrued liabilities22.820.9
Taxes on income2.3—
Current liabilities held-for-sale8.03.9
Other current liabilities8.08.9
Total current liabilities$72.3$64.8
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt$78.1$67.6
Pensions and other retirement benefits—0.1
Deferred tax liabilities10.210.2
Other non-current liabilities15.116.8
Total liabilities$175.7$159.5
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Shareholders' equity
Ordinary shares of £0.50 par value; authorized 40,000,000 shares for 2024 and 2023; issued and outstanding 28,944,000 for 2024 and 2023$26.5$26.5
Additional paid-in capital223.9223.5
Treasury shares(23.3)(22.9)
Company shares held by ESOP(0.9)(0.9)
Retained earnings103.5104.3
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(119.4)(117.9)
Total shareholders' equity$210.3$212.6
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$386.0$372.1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

First Quarter
In millions20242023
Operating activities
Net income$2.7$0.5
Net (loss) / income from discontinued operations(0.1)—
Net income from continuing operations$2.8$0.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used by operating activities
Depreciation2.23.1
Amortization of purchased intangible assets0.20.2
Amortization of debt issuance costs0.10.1
Share-based compensation charges0.60.6
Deferred income taxes0.11.2
Defined benefit pension charge0.38.9
Defined benefit pension contributions—(2.3)
Changes in assets and liabilities
Accounts and other receivables(6.9)(2.3)
Inventories(8.2)(17.1)
Current assets held-for-sale0.71.5
Accounts payable5.7(2.4)
Accrued liabilities3.1(1.0)
Current liabilities held-for-sale0.6(0.9)
Other current liabilities3.7(3.5)
Other non-current assets and liabilities(1.4)(1.0)
Net cash provided / (used) by operating activities - continuing3.6(14.4)
Net cash provided by operating activities - discontinued0.1—
Net cash provided / (used) by operating activities$3.7$(14.4)
Investing activities
Capital expenditures$(1.4)$(2.0)
Net cash used by investing activities - continuing(1.4)(2.0)
Net cash used by investing activities - discontinued(0.1)—
Net cash used by investing activities$(1.5)$(2.0)
Financing activities
Repayment of bank overdraft$(4.3)$—
Net drawdown of long-term borrowings$10.6$9.9
Repurchase of own shares(0.4)(0.8)
Share-based compensation cash paid(0.1)(0.3)
Dividends paid(3.5)(3.5)
Net cash provided by financing activities$2.3$5.3
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents—0.3
Net increase / (decrease)$4.5$(10.8)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash; beginning of year2.612.9
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash; end of the First Quarter7.12.1
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest payments$1.4$1.4
Income tax receipts, net—(0.5)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

In millions, · Ordinaryshares · Additional paid-in capital · Treasury shares Number · Treasury shares Amount · Own shares held by ESOP Number · Own shares held by ESOP Amount · Retainedearnings · Accumulated other comprehensive loss · Totalequity
At January 1, 2023$26.5$221.4(1.3)$(20.4)(0.7)$(1.0)$120.2$(139.4)$207.3
Net income——————0.5—0.5
Other comprehensive gain, net of tax———————10.210.2
Dividends declared——————(3.5)—(3.5)
Share-based compensation—0.6——————0.6
Share buyback——(0.1)(0.8)————(0.8)
Utilization of shares from ESOP to satisfy share based compensation—(0.3)——————(0.3)
At April 2, 2023$26.5$221.7(1.4)$(21.2)(0.7)$(1.0)$117.2$(129.2)$214.0
At January 1, 2024$26.5$223.5(1.5)$(22.9)(0.6)(0.9)104.3$(117.9)$212.6
Net income——————2.7—2.7
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax———————(1.5)(1.5)
Dividends declared——————(3.5)—(3.5)
Share based compensation—0.6——————0.6
Share buy back———(0.4)————(0.4)
Utilization of shares from ESOP to satisfy share based compensation—(0.2)——————(0.2)
At March 31, 2024$26.5$223.9(1.5)$(23.3)(0.6)$(0.9)$103.5$(119.4)$210.3

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Basis of Presentation and Responsibility for interim Financial Statements

We prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Luxfer Holdings PLC and all wholly-owned, majority owned or otherwise controlled subsidiaries on the same basis as our annual audited financial statements. We condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in our annual audited financial statements, which we prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Our quarterly financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. As used in this report, the terms "we," "us," "our," "Luxfer" and "the Company" mean Luxfer Holdings PLC and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates another meaning.

In the opinion of management, our financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are only of a normal recurring nature, necessary for the fair statement of financial statements for interim periods in accordance with U.S. GAAP and with the instructions to Form 10-Q in Article 10 of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation S-X.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and any such differences may be material to our financial statements.

Our fiscal year ends on December 31. We report our interim quarterly periods on a 13-week quarter basis, ending on a Sunday. The First Quarter 2024, ended on March 31, 2024, and the First Quarter 2023, ended on April 2, 2023.

Accounting standards issued but not yet effective

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which enhances the transparency of income tax disclosures in ASC 740, Income Taxes, primarily related to rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact on its Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which improves the reportable segment disclosure requirements in ASC 280, Segment Reporting, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant expenses. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact on its Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and related segment disclosures.

  1. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income or loss for the period by the weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding, net of treasury shares and shares held in ESOP. Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income or loss for the period by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding and the dilutive ordinary shares equivalents.

Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows:

First Quarter
In millions except share and per-share data20242023
Basic earnings:
Net income from continuing operations$2.8$0.5
Net (loss) / income from discontinued operations(0.1)—
Net income$2.7$0.5
Weighted average number of £0.50 ordinary shares:
For basic earnings per share26,820,96826,921,010
Dilutive effect of potential common stock46,008150,484
For diluted earnings per share26,866,97627,071,494
Earnings / (loss) per share using weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding(1):
Basic earnings per ordinary share for continuing operations$0.10$0.02
Basic (loss) / earnings per ordinary share for discontinued operations——
Basic earnings per ordinary share$0.10$0.02
Diluted earnings per ordinary share for continuing operations$0.10$0.02
Diluted (loss) / earnings per ordinary share for discontinued operations——
Diluted earnings per ordinary share$0.10$0.02

(1) The calculation of earnings per share is performed separately for continuing and discontinued operations. As a result, the sum of the two in any particular period may not equal the earnings-per-share amount in total

In the first quarter of 2024, basic average shares outstanding and diluted average shares outstanding were the same for discontinued operations because the effect of potential shares of common stock was anti-dilutive since the Company generated a net loss from discontinued operations.

  1. Net Sales

Disaggregated sales disclosures for the quarters ended March 31, 2024, and April 2, 2023, are included below and in Note 15, Segmental Information.

First Quarter
2024 · 2023
In millionsGas CylindersElektronGraphic ArtsTotalGas CylindersElektronGraphic ArtsTotal
General industrial$5.7$14.0$6.3$26.0$9.5$15.5$7.4$32.4
Transportation19.19.8—28.913.912.8—26.7
Defense, First Response & Healthcare20.613.9—34.518.124.1—42.2
$45.4$37.7$6.3$89.4$41.5$52.4$7.4$101.3

The Company’s performance obligations are satisfied at a point in time. With the classification of our Superform business as discontinued operations, none of the Company's revenue from continuing operations is satisfied over time. As a result, the Company's contract receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities are included within current assets and liabilities held-for-sale.

  1. Restructuring

The $0.7 million (2023: $0.3 million) restructuring charges in the first quarter of 2024, predominantly relates to continued costs aimed at reducing our fixed cost structure and realigning our business. The $0.3 million restructuring charge in 2023 relates solely the costs incurred in streamlining our North American Gas Cylinders business.

Restructuring-related costs by reportable segment were as follows:

First Quarter
In millions20242023
Severance and related costs
Gas Cylinders$0.5$0.3
Elektron0.2—
Total restructuring charges$0.7$0.3

Activity related to restructuring, recorded in Other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets is summarized as follows:

In millions2024
Balance at January 1,$3.3
Costs incurred0.7
Cash payments and other(0.9)
Balance at March 31,$3.1
  1. Acquisition and disposal related costs

Disposal-related costs of $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2024 represent professional fees incurred in relation to the planned disposal of the Graphic Arts segment .

  1. Other income

In December 2023, it was established that any potential liability arising from the lawsuits and reasonable defense costs related to the previously disclosed US Ecology case are covered by insurance. In the first quarter of 2024, the Company recovered $0.2 million in relation to these costs previously incurred by the Company. Further information disclosed in Note 18.

  1. Income Taxes

We manage our affairs so that we are centrally managed and controlled in the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) and therefore have our tax residency in the U.K. The provision for income taxes consists of provisions for the U.K. and international income taxes. We operate in an international environment with operations in various locations outside the U.K. Accordingly, the consolidated income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the earnings in the various locations and the applicable rates.

The effective income tax rate on continuing operations for the Quarter ended March 31, 2024, was 26.3%, compared to 116.1% for the Quarter ended April 2, 2023. The rate in the prior year was impacted by non-deductible expenses and a deferred tax credit, primarily in relation to the U.S. pension buyout.

  1. Supplementary balance sheet information
March 31, · December 31,
In millions · 2024 · 2023
Accounts and other receivables
Trade receivables$52.5$52.3
Related parties0.10.1
Prepayments and accrued income4.75.7
Derivative financial instruments0.10.4
Other receivables2.51.4
Total accounts and other receivables$59.9$59.9
Inventories
Raw materials and supplies$32.7$34.7
Work-in-process29.234.8
Finished goods27.026.4
Total inventories$88.9$95.9
Other current assets
Income tax receivable1.51.5
Total other current assets$1.5$1.5
Property, plant and equipment, net
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements$59.9$51.0
Machinery and equipment257.5234.9
Construction in progress10.413.6
Total property, plant and equipment327.8299.5
Accumulated depreciation and impairment(265.1)(235.7)
Total property, plant and equipment, net$62.7$63.8
Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings
Overdrafts0.34.6
Total current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings$0.3$4.6
Other current liabilities
Restructuring provision$3.1$3.3
Short term provision—0.1
Derivative financial instruments0.1—
Operating lease liability3.84.7
Advance payments1.00.8
Total other current liabilities$8.0$8.9
Other non-current liabilities
Contingent liabilities$1.8$1.6
Operating lease liability13.215.0
Other non-current liabilities0.10.2
Total other non-current liabilities$15.1$16.8
  1. Goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets

Changes in goodwill during the first three months ended March 31, 2024, were as follows:

In millionsGas CylindersElektronTotal
At January 1, 2024$26.2$41.3$67.5
Exchange difference(0.2)(0.1)(0.3)
Net balance at March 31, 2024$26.0$41.2$67.2

Accumulated goodwill impairment losses in relation to continuing activities were $8.0 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following:

In millionsCustomer relationshipsTechnology and trading relatedTotal
Cost:
At January 1, 2024$15.2$7.8$23.0
Exchange movements—(0.1)(0.1)
At March 31, 2024$15.2$7.7$22.9
Accumulated amortization:
At January 1, 2024$6.6$4.4$11.0
Provided during the period0.10.10.2
Exchange movements—(0.1)(0.1)
At March 31, 2024$6.7$4.4$11.1
Net book values:
At January 1, 2024$8.6$3.4$12.0
At March 31, 2024$8.5$3.3$11.8

Identifiable intangible asset amortization expense was $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the First Quarters of 2024 and 2023 respectively.

Intangible asset amortization expense during each of the following five years is expected to be approximately $0.8 million.

  1. Debt

Debt outstanding was as follows:

In millionsMarch 31, 2024December 31, 2023
4.94% Loan Notes due 2026$25.0$25.0
Revolving credit facility53.543.1
Bank overdraft0.34.6
Unamortized debt issuance costs(0.4)(0.5)
Total debt$78.4$72.2
Less current portion(0.3)(4.6)
Non-current debt$78.1$67.6

The weighted-average interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 7.87% for the First Quarter of 2024 and 7.70% for the full-year 2023.

  1. Debt (continued)

Loan notes due and shelf facility

The Note Purchase Agreement and Private Shelf Agreement requires us to maintain compliance with a minimum interest coverage ratio and a leverage ratio. We have been in compliance with the covenants under the Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement throughout all of the quarterly measurement dates from and including September 30, 2014, to March 31, 2024.

The Loan Notes due 2026, the Shelf Facility and the Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement are governed by the law of the State of New York.

Senior Facilities Agreement

During the first quarter of 2024, we drew down net $10.6 million on the Revolving Credit Facility and the balance outstanding at March 31, 2024, was $53.5 million, and at December 31, 2023, was $43.1 million, with $71.5 million undrawn at March 31, 2024.

We have been in compliance with the covenants under the Senior Facilities Agreement throughout all of the quarterly measurement dates to March 31, 2024.

Bank Overdraft

The bank overdraft is an uncommitted facility with no expiration date, this is reviewed annually and can be cancelled by either the bank or the Company on demand.

  1. Discontinued Operations

Our Superform aluminum superplastic forming business operating in the U.S. was historically included in the Gas Cylinders segment. As a result of our decision to exit non-strategic aluminum product lines, we have reflected the results of operations of this business as discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for all periods presented. We expect the sale of our Superform business to occur in 2024.

The assets and liabilities of the Superform business have been presented within assets held-for-sale and liabilities held-for-sale in the consolidated balance sheets for 2024 and 2023.

Results of discontinued operations in the first quarter of 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

First Quarter
In millions20242023
Net sales$1.5$2.3
Cost of goods sold(1.1)(1.9)
Gross profit$0.4$0.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses(0.4)(0.3)
Restructuring charges(0.1)(0.1)
Operating (loss) / profit$(0.1)$—
Tax credit / (charge)——
Net (loss) / profit$(0.1)$—
  1. Discontinued Operations (continued)

The assets and liabilities classified as held-for-sale related to discontinued operations were as follows:

Held-for-sale assetsMarch 31,December 31,
In millions20242023
Inventory$3.7$3.3
Accounts and other receivables2.12.3
Current assets5.85.6
Right-of-use-assets1.82.1
Held-for-sale assets$7.6$7.7
Held-for-sale liabilities
Accounts payable0.80.9
Accrued liabilities0.30.4
Other liabilities2.52.6
Held-for-sale liabilities$3.6$3.9

There was $0.1 m of capital expenditure in the first quarter of 2024 (2023: none), there wasno depreciation and amortization or any other significant non-cash items.

  1. Held-for-sale assets and liabilities

The total assets and liabilities classified as held-for-sale, including those that qualify as discontinued operations are as follows:

Held-for-sale assetsMarch 31,December 31,
In millions20242023
Inventory$18.0$3.3
Accounts and other receivables6.82.3
Current assets24.85.6
Property, plant and equipment1.21.2
Right-of-use-assets1.82.1
Non-current assets3.03.3
Total held-for-sale assets$27.8$8.9
Held-for-sale liabilities
Accounts payable2.10.9
Accrued liabilities1.90.4
Other liabilities4.02.6
Held-for-sale liabilities$8.0$3.9

As a result of the Company’s strategic review process announced in October 2023, the Company concluded that its Graphic Arts business no longer aligns with the Company’s overall business and value proposition. In 2024, the Company initiated a sale process for its Graphic Arts business with the intention of divesting this business in 2024.

In accordance with ASC 205-20 and ASC 360-10, our Graphic Arts business is classified as held-for-sale at March 31, 2024, however the business does not meet the criteria to be classified as a discontinued operation.

  1. Share Plans

Total share-based compensation expense for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023 was as follows:

First Quarter
In millions20242023
Total share-based compensation charges$0.6$0.6

In March 2024, we issued our annual share-based compensation grants under the Luxfer Holdings PLC Long-Term Umbrella Incentive Plan. The total number of awards issued was approximately 155,000 and the weighted average fair value of options granted in 2024 was estimated to be $10.44 per share.

The following table illustrates the assumptions used in deriving the fair value of share options granted during the First Quarter of 2024 and the year-ended December 31, 2023:

First Quarter · Year ended December 31,
2024 · 2023
Dividend yield (%)3.15 - 3.323.15 - 3.32
Expected volatility range (%)31.54 - 43.4931.54 - 43.49
Risk-free interest rate (%)3.67 - 5.163.67 - 5.16
Expected life of share options range (years)1.00 - 4.001.00 - 4.00
Forfeiture rate (%)5.005.00
Weighted average exercise price ($)$1.00$1.00
Model used · Black-Scholes & Monte-Carlo · Black-Scholes & Monte-Carlo

The expected life of the share options is based on historical data and current expectations, and is not necessarily indicative of exercise patterns that may occur. The expected volatility reflects the assumption that the historical volatility over a period similar to the life of the options is indicative of future trends, which may not necessarily be the actual outcome.

  1. Shareholders' Equity

Dividends paid and proposed

First Quarter
In millions20242023
Dividends declared and paid during the year:
Interim dividend paid February 1, 2023 ($0.130 per ordinary share)$—$3.5
Interim dividend paid February 7, 2024 ($0.130 per ordinary share)3.5—
$3.5$3.5
In millions20242023
Dividends declared and paid after the quarter end (not recognized as a liability at the quarter end):
Interim dividend declared April 3, 2023, and to be paid May 3, 2023 ($0.130 per ordinary share)$—$3.5
Interim dividend declared April 9, 2024, and to be paid May 8, 2024 ($0.130 per ordinary share)3.5—
$3.5$3.5
  1. Segmental Information

We classify our operations into business segments, based primarily on shared economic characteristics for the nature of the products and services; the nature of the production processes; the type or class of customer for their products and services; the methods used to distribute their products or provide their services; and the nature of the regulatory environment. The Company hasfive identified business units, which aggregate into three reportable segments within continuing operations, andone within discontinued operations. Luxfer Gas Cylinders forms the Gas Cylinders segment, and Luxfer MEL Technologies and Luxfer Magtech aggregate into the Elektron segment. As of December 31, 2023, it was determined that the Luxfer Graphic Arts reporting segment no longer met the criteria, specifically, similar economic characteristics, to be aggregated within the Elektron segment for 2023. As a result, Luxfer Graphic Arts has been disaggregated from the Elektron segment and is being reported separately as the Graphic Arts segment. The Elektron segment's results for 2023 have been adjusted to exclude Graphic Arts' results. Our Superform business unit used to aggregate into the Gas Cylinders segment but is now recognized within discontinued operations. A summary of the operations of the segments within continuing operations is provided below:

Gas Cylinders segment

Our Gas Cylinders segment manufactures and markets specialized highly-engineered cylinders, using composites and aluminum alloys, including pressurized cylinders for use in various applications including self-contained breathing apparatus ('SCBA') for firefighters, containment of oxygen and other medical gases for healthcare, alternative fuel vehicles, and general industrial applications.

Elektron segment Our Elektron segment focuses on specialty materials based primarily on magnesium and zirconium, with key product lines including advanced lightweight magnesium alloys with a variety of uses across a variety of industries; magnesium powders for use in countermeasure flares, as well as heater meals; and high-performance zirconium-based materials and oxides used as catalysts and in the manufacture of advances ceramics, fiber-optic fuel cells, and many other performance products.

Graphic Arts segment

Our Graphic Arts segment provides a full range of pre-sensitized magnesium, copper and zinc plates, along with associated chemicals, for the production of foil-stamping and embossing dies. In addition, non-sensitized polished brass and magnesium plates are also manufactured for computer numerical control ('CNC') engraving. The segment also advises on turnkey engraving operations, complete with etching machines, computer-to-plate ('CtP') machines, exposure units and film setters.

Other

Other, as used below, primarily represents unallocated corporate expense and includes non-service related defined benefit pension credit / cost.

Management monitors the operating results of its reportable segments separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated by the chief operating decision maker, the CEO, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, using adjusted EBITA(1) and adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as segment income, and is based on operating income adjusted for share-based compensation charges; restructuring charges; acquisitions and disposals costs; and depreciation and amortization.

Unallocated assets and liabilities include those which are held on behalf of the Company and cannot be allocated to a segment, such as taxation, investments, cash, retirement benefits obligations, bank and other loans and holding company assets and liabilities.

Financial information by reportable segment for the Quarters ended March 31, 2024, and April 2, 2023, is included in the following summary:

Net sales · Adjusted EBITDA
First Quarter · First Quarter
In millions2024202320242023
Gas Cylinders segment$45.4$41.5$4.1$2.5
Elektron segment37.752.46.49.5
Graphic Arts segment6.37.4(1.7)(0.7)
Consolidated$89.4$101.3$8.8$11.3

(1) Adjusted EBITA is adjusted EBITDA less depreciation and loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment.

  1. Segmental Information (continued)
Depreciation and amortization · Restructuring charges
First Quarter · First Quarter
In millions2024202320242023
Gas Cylinders segment$0.8$1.1$0.5$0.3
Elektron segment1.61.70.2—
Graphic Arts segment—0.5——
Consolidated$2.4$3.3$0.7$0.3
Total assets · Capital expenditures
March 31, · December 31, · First Quarter
In millions2024202320242023
Gas Cylinders segment$137.8$131.0$0.8$0.3
Elektron segment167.3162.40.71.6
Graphic Arts segment19.019.6—0.1
Other54.351.3——
Discontinued operations7.67.8—(0.1)
Consolidated$386.0$372.1$1.5$1.9
Property, plant and equipment, net
First Quarter · December 31,
In millions20242023
U.S.$26.3$26.8
United Kingdom32.132.8
Canada3.02.9
Rest of Europe1.01.0
Asia Pacific0.30.3
$62.7$63.8

The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income from continuing operations:

First Quarter
In millions20242023
Adjusted EBITDA$8.8$11.3
Other share-based compensation charges(0.6)(0.6)
Depreciation and amortization(2.4)(3.3)
Restructuring charges(0.7)(0.3)
Acquisition and disposal related costs(0.2)—
Defined benefits pension credit / (charge)0.3(8.9)
Interest expense, net(1.4)(1.3)
Net income / (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations$3.8$(3.1)
  1. Segmental Information (continued)

The following tables present certain geographic information by geographic region for the First Quarter ended March 31, 2024, and April 2, 2023:

Net Sales(1)
First Quarter
20242023
$MPercent$MPercent
United States$53.259.6%$57.757.0%
Germany5.46.0%6.36.2%
U.K.4.34.8%5.65.5%
Canada4.04.5%1.81.8%
Japan3.74.1%4.54.4%
Top five countries$70.679.0%$75.974.9%
Rest of Europe12.113.5%13.012.8%
Asia Pacific3.64.0%9.19.0%
Other (2)3.13.5%3.33.3%
$89.4$101.3

(1) Net sales are based on the geographic destination of sale.

(2) Other includes South America, Latin America the Middle East and Africa.

  1. Commitments and Contingencies

Committed and uncommitted banking facilities

The Company had committed banking facilities of $125.0 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Of these committed facilities, $53.5 million was drawn at March 31, 2024 and $43.1 million at December 31, 2023. The Company also had an additional $25.0 million of uncommitted facilities through an accordion provision at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Uncommitted Facilities
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
FacilityDrawnFacilityDrawn
Bond and Guarantees$0.6$0.2$0.6$0.2
Letters of Credit4.02.24.02.2
Overdraft7.80.37.84.6
$12.4$2.7$12.4$7.0

Contingencies

In November 2018, an alleged explosion occurred at a third-party waste disposal and treatment site in Grand View, Idaho, reportedly causing property damage, personal injury, and one fatality. The Company had contracted with a service company for removal and disposal of certain waste resulting from the magnesium powder manufacturing operations at the Reade facility in Manchester, New Jersey. The Company believes this service company, in turn, contracted with the third-party disposal company, at whose facility the explosion occurred, for treatment and disposal of the waste. In November 2020, we were named as a defendant inthree lawsuits in relation to the incident –one by the third-party disposal company, one by the estate of the decedent, andone by an injured employee of the third-party disposal company. Thethree lawsuits were administratively consolidated and, to date, two lawsuits remain ongoing. The Company believes that we are not liable for the incident, have asserted such, and, in conjunction with our insurers, continue to fully defend the Company against these lawsuits. Therefore, we do not currently expect any eventual outcome in these matters to have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

In December 2023, it was established that any potential liability arising from the lawsuits and reasonable defense costs related thereto are covered by insurance. Negotiations as to recovery of historic defense costs are ongoing, and therefore the Company has not recognized any asset with respect to said recovery as of March 31, 2023. The Company recognized $0.2 million realizable other income in the quarter with respect to historic defense costs previously incurred by the Company. An additional $1.3 million was realized in April 2024 and will be reflected in the Company's second quarter financial statements.

  1. Pension Settlement

In the first quarter of 2023, there was a $9.2 million charge in relation to the sale of the U.S. pension plan liability to an insurer, which included $2.3 million cash and $6.9 million in relation to the derecognition of the U.S. pension liability and reallocation of accumulated actuarial losses from other comprehensive income. This was partially offset by a $0.3 million defined benefit credit on the U.K. pension plan.

  1. Subsequent Events

In April 2024, the Company received an additional $1.3 million in relation to the recovery of historic defense costs for the aforementioned legal case in Note 16 and will be reflected in the Company's second quarter financial statements.

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