Record Third Quarter Margins
Adjusted EBITDA margins expanded 130 basis points to reach a record 19.6% for the third quarter.
Robust Cash Flow Generation
Year-to-date, ESAB generated a record $215 million in adjusted free cash flow, with $96 million generated in the third quarter alone.
Positive Volume Growth in High-Growth Markets
Strong demand in high-growth markets such as India, other parts of Asia, and the Middle East helped counterbalance slower markets.
Significant Progress in India and Middle East
ESAB is training 5,000-plus welders annually in India and has a backlog of orders extending 5 years in the Middle East.
Increased Sales Guidance
Sales guidance has been raised 0.5 point at the midpoint to 0% to 1%, benefiting from high-growth markets and continued share gains in equipment.
Successful Acquisition of Linde Bangladesh
Part of the free cash flow was used to fund the acquisition of Linde Bangladesh, which is integrating well into ESAB.
120th Anniversary Celebration
ESAB celebrated its 120th year in business, highlighting its long history of innovation and customer engagement.