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Ball Reports Strong Second Quarter 2021 Results
Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) today reported, on a U.S. GAAP basis, second quarter 2021 net earnings attributable to the corporation of $202 million (including net after-tax charges of $85 million, or 25 cents per diluted share for business consolidation and other non-comparable items), or 61 cents per diluted share, on sales of $3.5 billion, compared to $94 million net earnings attributable to the corporation, or 28 cents per diluted share (including net after-tax charges of $122 million, or 37 cents per diluted share for business consolidation and other non-comparable items), on sales of $2.8 billion in 2020. Results for the first six months of 2021 were net earnings attributable to the corporation of $402 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, on sales of $6.6 billion compared to $117 million, or 35 cents per diluted share, on sales of $5.6 billion for the first six months of 2020.
Ball’s second quarter and year-to-date 2021 comparable earnings per diluted share were 86 cents and $1.58, respectively, versus second quarter and year-to-date 2020 comparable earnings per diluted share of 65 cents and $1.26, respectively.
Details of comparable segment earnings, business consolidation activities, business segment descriptions and other non-comparable items can be found in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements that accompany this news release. References to volume data represent units shipped.
“During the quarter, the company increased comparable earnings per diluted share by 32% on 13% aluminum beverage volume growth and 20% aluminum aerosol growth, and secured new aerospace contracts to achieve record backlog. In addition to global operations executing at a high level, the company started up the new Pittston, Pennsylvania, beverage can manufacturing facility, initiated further global capacity investments and successfully launched The Aluminum Cup™ at retail in the United States. Global projects in North America, South America and EMEA are supported by long-term contracts and will contribute meaningfully to 2021 and beyond,” said John A. Hayes, chairman and chief executive officer.
“Our focus remains on our employees’ safety, training and development, the efficient startups of EVA-enhancing projects and opportunities to build optimal inventory to further improve operational efficiencies and customer service. Positive momentum continues across the entire company. Our recently announced 2030 sustainability goals and plans to expand the return of value to shareholders through higher dividends and share repurchases while deploying significant capital to increase the availability of sustainable aluminum packaging and best-in-class aerospace technologies will benefit our stakeholders in 2021 and beyond,” said Daniel W. Fisher, president.
Beverage Packaging, North and Central America
Beverage packaging, North and Central America, comparable segment operating earnings for the second quarter 2021 were $193 million on sales of $1.5 billion compared to $189 million on sales of $1.3 billion in 2020. For the first six months, comparable segment operating earnings were $333 million on sales of $2.8 billion compared to $335 million on sales of $2.4 billion during the same period in 2020. Year-over-year sales reflect higher shipments, the contractual pass through of higher aluminum costs and improved price/mix.
Second quarter comparable segment earnings reflect 5% volume growth, the benefits from new contractual terms and higher specialty mix largely offset by startup and labor costs associated with three new manufacturing plants and the impact of low finished goods inventory entering peak season.
Demand for aluminum beverage cans and bottles continues to outstrip supply across North America. The company’s new Glendale, Arizona, facility successfully started up its second and third lines during the quarter, and the new Pittston, Pennsylvania, facility started up initial beverage can production on two lines late in the second quarter. Project execution is on or above our targets and additional capacity investments in North America are supported by long duration contracts and will serve growing demand for aluminum beverage cans across all beverage categories.
The company’s new aluminum end manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is scheduled to begin production in the fourth quarter and full-year 2021 startup costs are still anticipated to be in the range of $50 million.
Beverage Packaging, EMEA
Beverage packaging, EMEA, comparable segment operating earnings for second quarter were $124 million on sales of $906 million compared to $63 million on sales of $699 million in 2020. For the first six months, comparable segment operating earnings were $224 million on sales of $1.7 billion compared to $131 million on sales of $1.4 billion during the same period in 2020. Year-over-year sales reflect higher shipments, the contractual pass through of higher aluminum costs and favorable foreign exchange.
Second quarter comparable segment earnings reflect 18% segment volume growth, specialty mix and strong year-over-year consumption trends across Europe. Packaging mix shift to sustainable aluminum cans for traditional and non-traditional beverages continues, and demand is outstripping supply. In addition to 2021 beverage can line investments across the region, the company recently announced its intention to build two new beverage can manufacturing facilities in the U.K. and Russia with production anticipated to begin in 2023. Line speed ups and greenfield projects are largely on track and will support growing demand for aluminum beverage cans in 2021 and beyond.
Beverage Packaging, South America
Beverage packaging, South America, comparable segment operating earnings for second quarter were $78 million on sales of $452 million compared to $46 million on sales of $329 million in 2020. For the first six months, comparable segment operating earnings were $171 million on sales of $939 million compared to $109 million on sales of $734 million during the same period in 2020. Year-over-year sales reflect higher shipments, the contractual pass through of higher aluminum costs and improved mix.
Segment volume ended the quarter up 15% and second quarter earnings also reflect favorable price/mix and solid operating performance across South America. In Brazil, demand remains strong and continues to outstrip supply despite COVID-19 related restrictions and cooler than anticipated weather.
To support long-term contracted volume growth and can-filling investments across South America, multiple can manufacturing investments are ongoing across our existing footprint in 2021 and beyond. The previously announced multi-line facility in Frutal, Brazil, is on schedule to begin production in the second half of 2021.
Aerospace
Aerospace comparable segment operating earnings for the second quarter were $34 million on sales of $459 million compared to $30 million on sales of $438 million in 2020. For the first six months, comparable segment operating earnings were $69 million on sales of $883 million compared to $70 million on sales of $870 million during the same period in 2020. Contracted backlog ended the quarter at $3 billion and contracts won, but not yet booked into contracted backlog was $5.1 billion.
Segment results reflect moderation in the inefficiencies created from certain customer supply-chain disruptions. The company continues to win defense, climate change and Earth-monitoring contracts to provide mission-critical programs and technologies to U.S. government, defense, intelligence, and reconnaissance and surveillance customers. New contracts booked late in the second quarter are anticipated to ramp quickly and full-year earnings remain on track to grow double-digits. Hiring to support future growth and multiple projects to expand manufacturing capacity, test capabilities, engineering, and support workspace remain on track.
Non-reportable
In addition to undistributed corporate expenses, the results for the company’s global aluminum aerosol business, beverage can manufacturing facilities in India, Saudi Arabia and Myanmar and investments in the company’s new aluminum cup business continue to be reported in other non-reportable.
Second quarter and year-to-date results reflect higher year-over-year undistributed corporate expenses and marketing costs associated with the aluminum cup national retail launch. During the quarter, the company’s global aluminum aerosol volumes increased 20% versus 2020, and customers continue to pursue sustainable personal care packaging solutions including the company’s new Infinity aluminum bottle.
Outlook
“The company is well-positioned for long-term growth and we recently accelerated return of value to shareholders in 2021 by increasing our dividend 33% and initiating share repurchases of at least $500 million. Our financial strength and flexibility provide the opportunity to return value to shareholders while also investing in excess of $1.5 billion in capital expenditures to further grow cash from operations, earnings and EVA dollars. We look forward to investing in more organic growth opportunities and returning even more to our shareholders in the future as our cash from operations continues to accelerate,” said Scott C. Morrison, executive vice president and chief financial officer.
“We continue to perform at a high level despite certain transitory inefficiencies and costs. Our talented team, Drive for 10 vision, enduring culture, capital allocation discipline and strong demand for our sustainable packaging and technologies will enable our long-term growth. In 2021 and beyond, we look forward to growing our cash from operations and EVA dollars on an even larger capital base while returning capital to our shareholders and exceeding our long-term diluted earnings per share growth goal of at least 10 to 15%,” Hayes said.
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Identity Governance & Administration Market Projected to Reach $24.42 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by 360iResearch
PUNE, India, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The report titled “Identity Governance & Administration Market by Component (Services, Solution), Modules (Access Certification & Compliance Control, Access Management, Identity Lifecycle Management), Organization Size, Deployment, Vertical – Global Forecast 2024-2030” is now available on 360iResearch.com’s offering, presents an analysis indicating that the market projected to grow from a size of $8.46 billion in 2023 to reach $24.42 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 16.34% over the forecast period.
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Identity governance and administration (IGA) has emerged as a critical policy-driven approach aimed at fortifying digital identities within organizations, ensuring that proper access is provided to the right individuals for valid reasons. Across the globe, the demand for IGA solutions is on the rise, driven by the need to tackle sophisticated cyber threats, comply with stringent data protection laws, and adapt to the digitization wave sweeping through industries. Challenges include integrating these solutions with pre-existing IT frameworks, primarily in organizations reliant on legacy systems. The North American market, led by the United States and Canada, is at the forefront of this expansion, embracing technological advancements and stringent regulatory standards. Meanwhile, the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region is navigating its unique landscape, with the EU focusing heavily on compliance through GDPR and the Middle East and Africa gradually recognizing the value of digital security. The Asia-Pacific region is witnessing a significant uptrend in IGA solutions adoption, spurred by digital transformation initiatives and cybersecurity awareness, with China and India playing pivotal roles. This global perspective highlights the universal importance of IGA in today’s digital era, highlighting the critical balance between innovation, security, and regulatory compliance in safeguarding digital identities.
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Managed and professional services provide organizations with the specialized expertise necessary for optimizing the performance and security of identity governance & administration (IGA) systems, eliminating the need for such in-depth knowledge internally. Businesses benefit from advanced skills that enhance system functionality and safeguard sensitive data by outsourcing specific IGA tasks. From the initial stages of integration and implementation, ensuring seamless incorporation with existing infrastructures, to ongoing support and maintenance for consistent system reliability and up-to-dateness, these services form the foundation of effective IGA strategies. Furthermore, training and consulting play a pivotal role, equipping companies with the understanding and capability to utilize their IGA systems to the fullest. IGA solution is a critical technological tool designed to streamline the management of user access rights across organizations, bolstering security, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards. This comprehensive approach to IGA facilitates a more secure, efficient, and compliant organizational environment, empowering businesses to focus on core objectives and ensure their data remains protected.
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Enghouse Video Partners With SONIFI Health To Deliver Advanced Telehealth Solutions In Hospital Rooms
MARKHAM, ON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Enghouse Video, a global leader in cutting-edge video technology solutions, today announced its partnership with SONIFI Health, enhancing virtual care in hospital settings.
SONIFI Health is a leading U.S. healthcare technology company based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The new partnership leverages and integrates Enghouse Video room systems technology to support SONIFI Health’s commitment to expanding telehealth applications and system optimizations in hospital settings.
Enghouse’s VidyoRooms solution, a sophisticated video conferencing technology that combines both software and hardware solutions, has been fully integrated into SONIFI Health’s interactive TV systems. This integration provides up to 4K high-quality video conferencing, multi-party sessions and robust security features that ensure full compliance with healthcare regulations.
Enghouse Video offers an immersive telehealth platform to support collaborative interdisciplinary care, improved patient outcomes and cost savings. The platform is flexible and simple, delivering the reliability, interoperability, and scalability needed for today’s healthcare environment. A key strength of the partnership is its offering of back-end integrations like patient portals, medical devices, EMR, tele-sitting, remote patient observation and consultation.
“Hospitals can choose the telehealth partner that’s right for them, and we incorporate that solution with interactive TV,” said Brian Nido, SONIFI Health’s Vice President of Customer Success. “Using the hardware and systems they already have in patient rooms helps hospitals reduce costs and maximize the value of their existing investments, while benefiting both clinicians and patients.”
SONIFI Health and Enghouse Video continue to collaborate closely to further refine and enhance the telehealth solutions provided to healthcare facilities. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to leveraging technology to create smarter hospital rooms and improve patient care across the healthcare spectrum.
About Enghouse VideoEnghouse Video, part of the Enghouse Interactive division, is a subsidiary of Enghouse Systems Limited, a vertically focused software and services company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: ENGH). Through highly secure, scalable and flexible Cloud-based or On Prem services, we deliver one of the world’s highest quality and most innovative video platform to video-enable any application or idea. From advanced video conferencing and collaboration tools to state-of-art enterprise video management, Enghouse Video is a unique player in multiple markets, including telehealth. Learn more at www.enghousevideo.com, read our blog, or follow us on Twitter at @EnghouseVideo, on LinkedIn, and on Facebook.
About SONIFI HealthSONIFI Health provides market-leading interactive patient engagement technology proven to improve patient outcomes and staff productivity. The EHR-integrated platform is designed to enhance patient and family experiences while increasing staff satisfaction and organizations’ operational efficiencies. As part of SONIFI Solutions, Inc., the company annually supports more than 300 million end user experiences. Learn more at sonifihealth.com.
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Global Insurance Provider Selects 3CLogic to Streamline AI and Contact Center Capabilities with ServiceNow
Multinational Insurance Broker to deploy 3CLogic’s solution with ServiceNow’s Financial Service Operations (FSO) platform to streamline customer experiences.
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 3CLogic, the leading Conversational AI and Contact Center solution for ServiceNow®, today announced its selection by a global insurance provider to replace its existing contact center infrastructure as part of a larger CX transformation effort. The strategic decision is designed to complement the organization’s use of ServiviceNow’s Financial Services Operations (FSO) offering leveraged across a number of its existing product lines including Customer Warranty Claims, Roadside Assistance, and Home Warranties.
Serving millions of customers worldwide with innovative insurance and protective products, the organization required a solution that would enhance its recent investment in the ServiceNow platform as it works to transform its end-to-end customer service operations. The deployment will incorporate several of 3CLogic’s AI-powered capabilities purpose-built for ServiceNow, including Conversational AI, Speech Analytics, and AI Performance & Coaching, along with integrated call transcriptions, convenient 2-way SMS, and ServiceNow-centralized contact center reporting.
“We continue to see enterprises eager to complement their existing investment in digital platforms, such as ServiceNow, with contact center features purpose-built to extend the workflows and features they already have and use,” explains Matt Durkin, VP of Global Sales at 3CLogic. “It’s no secret that organizations are already juggling too many systems, often with overlapping capabilities, which impacts ROI and operational efficiency. We’re proud to offer an alternative approach that helps simplify the technology stack while optimizing the overall operational costs and outcomes.”
Recently named to Constellation Research’s 2024 Shortlist for Digital Customer Service and Support, 3CLogic has seen global adoption of its solution by leading enterprises in healthcare, manufacturing, travel, retail, higher education, finance, non-profits, and Managed Service Providers across five continents. As a ServiceNow-certified Technology and Build partner with offerings available for ServiceNow’s IT Service Management, Customer Workflows, HR Service Delivery, and Source-to-Pay solutions, the company will be unveiling its latest set of capabilities at ServiceNow’s annual Knowledge 2024 event this May in Las Vegas.
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