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Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC-0.15%) has submitted its 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024.
The filing includes financial statements for the year, showing an increase in consolidated net sales to $85,059,517 from $79,902,952 in the previous year. This growth was driven by increased sales of Natur-Tec® products, which rose by 20.9%, and ZERUST® products, which increased by 2.2%.
Cost of goods sold decreased to $51,273,155, representing 60.3% of sales, compared to 65.2% in the previous year. This decrease was attributed to lower raw material prices and cost containment measures.
The company reported a gross profit of $33,786,362, up from $27,803,831 in the previous year. This increase was primarily due to higher sales and improved margins.
Equity in income from joint ventures decreased to $4,223,296 from $6,452,719, primarily due to a one-time gain in the previous year related to the liquidation of a joint venture.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $30,590,166 from $28,457,167, due to higher personnel expenses and professional services.
Net income attributable to NTIC was $5,409,082, or $0.55 per diluted share, compared to $2,912,276, or $0.30 per diluted share, in the previous year.
The company received $2,997,164 in dividends from its joint ventures, down from $5,639,198 in the previous year.
Cash provided by operating activities was $5,883,193, while cash used in investing and financing activities was $3,418,228 and $2,957,280, respectively.
NTIC had a working capital of $23,682,276 as of August 31, 2024. The company plans to continue investing in its subsidiaries and joint ventures, as well as in research and development.
The filing also details NTIC's credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPM+0.13%), which provides a revolving line of credit of up to $10 million, with $4,291,608 outstanding as of August 31, 2024.
NTIC declared cash dividends totaling $0.28 per share during the fiscal year and anticipates future dividends will be determined based on various factors, including earnings and cash requirements.
This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov. The original data was derived from the Northern Technologies International Corporation annual 10-K report dated November 19, 2024. To report an error, please email earnings@qz.com.