EarningsForecast indicates a modest miss in the fourth quarter earnings, directing attention towards the guidance for 2025 and the outlook for mergers and acquisitions.
Financial PerformancePro forma net debt to EBITDX ratio increased to approximately 1.4 times, highlighting a focus on using free cash flow to reduce revolver borrowings in the near term.
Shareholder ValueShareholders are grappling with the challenge of balancing long-term equity value growth against the projected decrease in next year's free cash flow per share, as reflected by a slight decline in share prices.