Minerals Technologies Inc. Announces 2025 First Quarter Financial Results

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Minerals Technologies Inc.
Minerals Technologies Inc.

--- Establishes Reserve for BMI OldCo Chapter 11 Case ---

--- Initiates a $10 Million Cost Savings Program ---

NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) (“MTI” or “the Company”) today reported a loss per share for the first quarter ended March 30, 2025, of $4.51 due to the establishment of a reserve in connection with the Chapter 11 case of its subsidiary BMI OldCo. Excluding special items, earnings were $1.14 per share.

First Quarter 2025 Consolidated Results

Worldwide net sales were $492 million, down 8 percent versus the prior year, driven by uncertainty in the Company’s end markets resulting in softer demand conditions in both segments. Foreign exchange had an unfavorable impact on sales of 2 percent.

“Throughout the quarter, we experienced slower demand from customers in both of our business segments. This was a result of destocking activities and shifting order patterns, primarily in January and February. We saw a significant improvement in sales in March, which we expect to continue through the second quarter,” said Douglas T. Dietrich, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We adapted quickly to changing market conditions to ensure MTI is well positioned to meet its financial targets and growth initiatives going forward.”

Reported operating loss was $160 million. Operating income excluding special items was $63 million and represented 12.9 percent of sales.

The Company recorded special items of $223 million in the first quarter, including a provision to establish a reserve of $215 million for estimated costs to fund a trust to resolve all current and future talc-related claims as well as fund its subsidiary BMI OldCo’s Chapter 11 case and related litigation costs. Included in this provision is $30 million of additional debtor-in-possession financing by Minerals Technologies Investments LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of MTI) to BMI OldCo.

“We remain confident in BMI OldCo’s path to resolving these liabilities certainly and fairly through the Chapter 11 process, and believe this reserve is appropriate to cover the anticipated financial impact of talc-related claims,” said Mr. Dietrich. “We continue to believe the lawsuits against BMI OldCo are meritless and that all talc sold by BMI OldCo is and always has been safe.”

Cost Savings Initiative

The Company has proactively identified efficiency cost savings of approximately $10 million on an annualized basis, primarily through workforce reductions. MTI recorded a charge of $5.5 million for severance and other related costs associated with this program. The program was initiated in the first quarter of 2025, and the Company expects to achieve full run rate savings by early 2026.