Air Products and Chemicals, a company in the materials sector, has seen numerous developments over the past period. Notably,
Eduardo F. Menezes was appointed the new
CEO, concurrently with the
Board of Directors rebutting accusations from investor entity,
Mantle Ridge. APD has issued
$1.1B Notes and €500M Eurobonds and remains a featured Dividend Aristocrat. Challenges persist as Q2 2025 earnings showed the firm taking a
$2.3B exit charge from a project, leading to a significant quarterly loss. Despite these hurdles and a shaky profit forecast, Air Products has a solid financial record, with one highlighted instance being their 36% return to those who invested five years ago. The company underwent capital restructuring, as they declared
quarterly dividends and faced a
Proxy Battle leading to a major leadership shake-up. Despite setbacks, the
new management team has been praised for derisking the company's project pipeline. Meanwhile, the company continues to focus on its core business, showcasing its
Smart Technology for metal processing and gas solutions at various expos. Lastly, the company is highlighting its clean energy strategy and exploring market opportunities in
Solar Electricity in Taiwan.
Air Products Chemicals APD News Analytics from Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT to Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:58:00 GMT -
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