Strong Revenue Growth
Net sales for the second quarter were $455.3 million, marking a 14.4% increase over the previous year. This growth was driven by strong performance in the Aerospace and Defense segment.
Aerospace and Defense Segment Expansion
Aerospace and Defense sales increased by 38.8% year-on-year, with commercial aerospace expanding 21.6% and defense expansion at 73.3%.
Backlog Growth
The backlog increased to $1.6 billion from $940 million in March and $860 million last year, with expectations to approach $2 billion by year's end.
Gross Margin Improvement
Consolidated gross margin for the quarter was 44.1%, up from 43.7% the previous year.
Adjusted EPS Increase
Adjusted earnings per share increased to $2.88 from $2.29 last year, representing a 25.8% increase.
Strong Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow for the period was strong at $71.7 million, with a conversion rate of 119.5%.
Successful Acquisition
The acquisition of VACCO contributed $24.7 million of net sales during the period.