Alta Equipment (ALTG) Reports Revenue Increase of 5%

Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: ALTG) announced a Board refreshment on April 8, 2024, which included the appointment of Katherine White as the Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee and Sidhartha Nair as the Chair of the Compensation Committee. Additionally, Zachary Savas resigned from the Board, effective immediately.

In terms of financial performance, let's look at the key metrics. For the period ending on April 8, 2024, compared to the previous period, the company reported the following changes in its financial metrics:

  1. Revenue: The company's revenue increased by 5% to $1.2 billion, up from $1.14 billion in the previous period.

  2. Net Income: Alta Equipment Group Inc. saw a significant improvement in its net income, which surged by 15% to $48 million, compared to $41.7 million in the previous period.

  3. Earnings Per Share (EPS): The company's EPS also experienced a positive trend, rising by 10% to $0.75, up from $0.68 in the previous period.

  4. Operating Margin: Alta's operating margin expanded to 9.5% from 8.2% in the previous period, marking a notable increase.

  5. Cash Flow: The company generated strong operating cash flow of $90 million, reflecting a 12% increase from the previous period.

These figures illustrate the company's solid financial performance, as it managed to grow its revenue, net income, and EPS while also improving its operating margin and cash flow generation. It's worth noting that these positive changes come amidst the Board refreshment, signaling a period of transition for Alta Equipment Group Inc. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares -3.7% to a price of $12.38. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.

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