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“Finally, we have contingency measures ready to deploy to mitigate the impact of potential U.S. tariffs on our business, while marketing campaigns have been launched to leverage increasingly patriotic consumer sentiment in Canada,” Mr. Bianco added.

Outlook for Q1 2025
As we look to Q1 results, we believe the fundamentals of our business remain strong, however given the uncertainty driven by the proposed tariffs we will not provide Q1 guidance. We hope to return to providing quarterly guidance once the impact of tariffs are better known.

Kruger Products Q4 2024 Financial Results
Revenue was $539.6 million in Q4 2024 compared to $482.3 million in Q4 2023, an increase of $57.3 million or 11.9%. The increase in revenue was primarily due to higher sales volume, primarily in the U.S., and the favourable impact of the previously announced Consumer selling price increase in Canada. Revenue was also favourably impacted by foreign exchange fluctuations on U.S. dollar sales.

Cost of sales was $459.3 million in Q4 2024 compared to $400.5 million in Q4 2023, an increase of $58.8 million or 14.7%. The increase in cost of sales was primarily due to higher sales volume and pulp prices, additional outsourcing activity compared to Q4 2023, higher manufacturing overhead spend and the unfavourable impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on U.S. dollar costs, partially offset by the favourable impact of overhead cost absorption resulting from higher inventory levels in the quarter. Freight rates were higher compared to Q4 2023, while warehousing costs increased as a result of handling costs. As a percentage of revenue, cost of sales was 85.1% in Q4 2024 compared to 83.0% in Q4 2023.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $45.1 million in Q4 2024 compared to $50.3 million in Q4 2023, a decrease of $5.2 million or 10.4%. The decrease was primarily due to lower advertising spend in the quarter, foreign exchange gains in Q4 2024 compared to losses in Q4 2023 and higher losses on the sale of fixed assets in Q4 2023, partially offset by consulting and legal costs to support operational and corporate initiatives. As a percentage of revenue, SG&A expenses were 8.4% in Q4 2024 compared to 10.4% in Q4 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $66.8 million in Q4 2024 compared to $61.2 million in Q4 2023, an increase of $5.6 million or 9.2%. The increase was primarily due to higher sales volume and selling prices, the favourable impact of overhead cost absorption and lower SG&A expenses, partially offset by additional outsourcing activity, higher manufacturing overhead spend and higher freight and warehousing expenses.

Net loss was $13.7 million in Q4 2024 compared to net income of $16.5 million in Q4 2023, a decrease of $30.2 million. The decrease was primarily due to a higher foreign exchange loss and higher depreciation and interest expenses, partially offset by higher Adjusted EBITDA¹ and higher income from non-controlling interest, lower income tax expense and lower losses on the sale of fixed assets.

Kruger Products 2024 Financial Results
Revenue was $2,049.9 million in Fiscal 2024 compared to $1,873.0 million in Fiscal 2023, an increase of $176.9 million or 9.4%. The increase in revenue was primarily due to higher sales volume and selling prices across both segments. Revenue was also favourably impacted by foreign exchange fluctuations on U.S. dollar sales.

Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $264.8 million in Fiscal 2024 compared to $238.6 million in Fiscal 2023, an increase of $26.2 million or 11.0%. The increase was primarily due to higher sales volumes, selling prices and favourable sales mix along with lower pulp prices, partially offset by higher manufacturing costs and higher warehousing and SG&A expenses.

Net income was $23.8 million in Fiscal 2024 compared to a net loss of $5.3 million in Fiscal 2023, an improvement in net income of $29.1 million. The improvement was primarily due to higher Adjusted EBITDA¹ and lower income tax expense, partially offset by higher foreign exchange losses and higher depreciation expense.

Kruger Products Q4 2024 Financing Activity and Liquidity

On November 1, 2024, Kruger Products issued $135 million in an aggregate principal amount of 6.625% Senior Unsecured Notes (the Notes) due November 1, 2031 through a private placement. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year, commencing on May 1, 2025. The majority of the proceeds were used to redeem the $125 million Senior Unsecured Notes with the remainder being used for general corporate purposes.

Kruger Products completed the previously announced redemption of its outstanding $125 million principal amount of 6.0% Senior Unsecured Notes on November 12, 2024 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

Total liquidity, representing cash and availability under the revolving credit agreements, was $344.6 million as of December 31, 2024. In addition, $16.6 million of cash was held for the Sherbrooke Expansion Project.

KPT Q4 2024 Financial Results
KPT had a net loss of $2.0 million in Q4 2024. Included in the net loss was $1.8 million representing KPT’s share of Kruger Products’ net loss, a dilution gain of $0.1 million and depreciation expense of $0.2 million related to adjustments to carrying amounts on acquisition and income tax expense of $0.1 million.

KPT 2024 Financial Results

KPT had net income of $2.4 million in Fiscal 2024. Included in the net income was $3.0 million representing KPT’s share of Kruger Products’ net income, a dilution gain of $0.6 million, depreciation expense of $1.1 million related to adjustments to carrying amounts on acquisition and an income tax expense of $0.1 million.

Dividends on Common Shares
The Board of Directors of KPT declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share to be paid on April 15, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2025.

Additional Information
For additional information please refer to Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) of KPT and Kruger Products for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca or our website at www.kptissueinc.com.

Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call Information
KPT will hold its fourth quarter conference call on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
Via telephone: 1-888-699-1199 or 416-945-7677
Via the internet at: www.kptissueinc.com

Presentation material referenced during the conference call will be available at www.kptissueinc.com.

A rebroadcast of the conference call will be available until midnight, March 12, 2025 by dialing 1-888-660-6345 or 289-819-1450 and entering passcode 54225.

The replay of the webcast will remain available on the website until midnight, March 12, 2025.

About KP Tissue Inc.

KPT was created to acquire, and its business is limited to holding, a limited equity interest in Kruger Products, which is accounted for as an investment on the equity basis. KPT currently holds a 12.5% interest in Kruger Products. For more information visit www.kptissueinc.com.

About Kruger Products Inc.
Kruger Products is Canada's leading manufacturer of quality tissue products for household, industrial and commercial use. Kruger Products serves the Canadian consumer market with such well-known brands as Cashmere®, Purex®, SpongeTowels®, Scotties®, White Swan® and Bonterra^TM. In the U.S., Kruger Products manufactures the White Cloud® brand, as well as many private label products. The Away-From-Home division manufactures and distributes high-quality, cost-effective product solutions to a wide range of commercial and public entities. Kruger Products has approximately 3,000 employees and operates ten FSC® COC-certified (FSC® C-104904) production facilities in North America. For more information visit www.krugerproducts.ca.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release uses certain non-GAAP financial measures which Kruger Products believes provide useful information to management of Kruger Products and the readers of the financial information in measuring the financial performance and financial condition of Kruger Products. These measures do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. An example of such a measure is Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of operating performance computed in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for operating income, net income or cash flows from operating activities computed in accordance with GAAP. “Adjusted EBITDA” is calculated by Kruger Products as net income (loss) before (i) interest expense and other finance costs, (ii) income taxes, (iii) depreciation, (iv) amortization, (v) loss on sale of non-financial assets, (vi) loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment, (vii) foreign exchange loss (gain), (viii) costs related to restructuring activities and (ix) changes in amortized cost of Partnership units liability. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the relevant reported results can be found in the Segment and Geographic Results table of this news release.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release about KPT’s and Kruger Products' current and future plans, expectations and intentions, results, levels of activity, performance, goals or achievements or any other future events or developments constitute forward-looking statements. The words "may", "will", "would", "should", "could", "expects", "plans", "intends", "trends", "indications", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "likely" or "potential" or the negative or other variations of these words or other comparable words or phrases, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by KPT or Kruger Products, including the moderation of inflationary pressure on input costs and continued inflationary pressure on SG&A as labour, marketing and IT costs continue to rise. Although KPT and Kruger Products believe that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements since no assurance can be given that such expectations and assumptions will prove to be correct.

The outlook provided in respect of Adjusted EBITDA¹ for Q1 2025 is forward-looking information and is based on the assumptions and subject to the risk and uncertainties referred to below. The purpose of the outlook is to provide the reader with an indication of management’s expectations, at the date of this press release, regarding Kruger Products’ future financial performance. Readers are cautioned that this information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

Many factors could cause Kruger Products’ actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements or future events or developments (which could in turn affect the economic benefits derived from KPT’s economic interest in Kruger Products), to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the following factors, which are discussed in greater detail in the “Risk Factors – Risks Related to Kruger Products’ Business” section of the KPT Annual Information Form dated March 5, 2025 available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca: Kruger Inc.’s influence over Kruger Products; Kruger Products’ reliance on Kruger Inc.; consequences of an event of insolvency relating to Kruger Inc.; risks associated with the ownership of the TAD Sherbrooke Project; risks associated with the operation of the TAD Sherbrooke Project; risks associated with the Sherbrooke Expansion Project; operational risks; significant increases in input costs; reduction in supply of fibre; increased pricing pressure and intense competition; Kruger Products’ inability to innovate effectively; adverse economic conditions; dependence on key retail trade customers; damage to the reputation of Kruger Products or Kruger Products’ brands; Kruger Products’ sales being less than anticipated; Kruger Products’ failure to implement its business and operating strategies; Kruger Products’ obligation to make regular capital expenditures; Kruger Products entering into unsuccessful acquisitions; Kruger Products’ dependence on key personnel; Kruger Products’ inability to retain its existing customers or obtain new customers; Kruger Products’ loss of key suppliers; Kruger Products’ failure to adequately protect its intellectual property rights; Kruger Products’ reliance on third party intellectual property licenses; adverse litigation and other claims affecting Kruger Products; material expenditures due to comprehensive environmental regulation affecting Kruger Products’ cash flow; Kruger Products’ pension obligations are significant and can be materially higher than predicted if Kruger Products Management’s underlying assumptions are incorrect; labour disputes adversely affecting Kruger Products’ cost structure and Kruger Products’ ability to run its plants; exchange rate and U.S. competitors; Kruger Products’ inability to service all of its indebtedness; exposure to potential consumer product liability; covenant compliance; interest rate and refinancing risk; and risks relating to information technology; cyber-security; insurance; internal controls, trade and tax.

Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements made herein. The forward-looking information contained herein is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of press release and KPT undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws.

INFORMATION:
Francois Paroyan
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
KP Tissue Inc.
905-812-6936
francois.paroyan@krugerproducts.ca

INVESTORS:
Doris Grbic
Director, Investor Relations
KP Tissue Inc.
437-882-2596
IR@krugerproducts.ca