STRONG FOURTH-QUARTER RESULTS AND SUSTAINED ACQUISITION ACTIVITY

Executive Summary
- Richelieu reported strong Q4 2025 results: sales $510.9 M (+7.3%), EBITDA $59.2 M (+9.1%), net earnings $25.6 M (+4.8%); full‑year 2025 sales $1.96 B (+7.2%) and net earnings $85.8 M (+0.1%).
- Completed ten acquisitions in FY 2025 (including three Q4 deals and a post‑year‑end purchase of three distribution centres), adding $100 M of annual sales and marking the company’s 100th acquisition.
- Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.1566 per share (2% increase) payable February 12 2026.
Key Details
- Quarterly Financial Highlights (Q4 2025)
- Sales: $510.9 M vs. $476.2 M in Q4 2024 (+7.3%).
- EBITDA: $59.2 M vs. $54.3 M (+9.1%); margin 11.6% (up from 11.4%).
- Net earnings attributable to shareholders: $25.6 M vs. $24.5 M (+4.8%).
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Adjusted cash flow from operating activities: $180.5 M (↑8.9%).
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Full‑Year Financial Highlights (FY 2025)
- Sales: $1,964.0 M vs. $1,832.2 M (+7.2%).
- EBITDA: $213.9 M vs. $201.4 M (+6.2%); margin 10.9%.
- Net earnings attributable to shareholders: $85.8 M (flat vs. prior year).
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Cash & cash equivalents end‑year: $22.6 M (vs. –$12.3 M).
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Acquisition Activity
- FY 2025 total acquisitions: 9 (U.S. and Canada); Q4 2025 added three Canadian distributors (Ideal Security, Finmac Lumber, Klassen Bronze) and a post‑year‑end purchase of McKillican American’s three distribution centres in Portland, Seattle, Spokane – the 10th acquisition since Dec 2024 and company’s 100th overall.
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Acquisitions contributed $100 M of incremental annual sales (≈3.2% of FY sales).
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Dividend
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Quarterly dividend increased 2% to $0.1566 per share, payable Feb 12 2026 to shareholders of record Jan 29 2026.
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Balance Sheet & Liquidity
- Working capital ratio 3.3:1; current assets $896.1 M vs. current liabilities $272.1 M.
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Long‑term debt modestly reduced to $2.3 B; total debt $9.9 B (up from $5.9 B) reflecting higher lease obligations.
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Cash Flow Summary
- Operating activities: +$202.4 M (vs. +$133.6 M prior year).
- Investing activities: –$62.3 M, of which $47.1 M for nine acquisitions.
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Financing activities: –$104.4 M; includes $33.9 M dividends paid and $16.2 M share repurchases.
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Conference Call
- Management will discuss results on Jan 15 2026 at 2:30 p.m. ET (dial‑in details provided).
Notable Quotes
“For Richelieu, 2025 was a year of sustained growth… we will continue to focus on our innovation and acquisition strategies to seize opportunities, help evolve our markets, and drive growth,” – Richard Lord, President & CEO.
“I am particularly proud of the acquisitions of Ideal Security and Klassen Bronze… they strengthen our position in this strategic segment and fully align with our ‘one‑stop shop’ strategy.” – Richard Lord, President & CEO.