Magnera Corp director Carl J. Rickertsen buys $273,000 in stock

Published 15/05/2025, 16:14
Magnera Corp director Carl J. Rickertsen buys $273,000 in stock

Magnera Corp (NASDAQ:MAGN) Director Carl J. Rickertsen recently acquired 20,000 shares of the company’s common stock, valued at approximately $273,000. The timing of this purchase is notable, as InvestingPro data shows the stock has declined over 22% year-to-date, with shares trading at just 0.43 times book value. The purchase, executed on May 15, 2025, was made at a price of $13.65 per share. Following this transaction, Rickertsen’s direct ownership in the company increased to 41,306 shares. The acquisition reflects Rickertsen’s continued investment in Magnera Corp, a company where he serves as a director. According to InvestingPro, the company maintains a healthy current ratio of 2.4, indicating strong short-term liquidity. For deeper insights into insider trading patterns and 8 additional key ProTips, subscribers can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Magnera Corp reported underwhelming financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. The company significantly missed earnings and revenue projections, posting an earnings per share (EPS) of -1.15, far below the anticipated 0.05. Revenue also fell short, coming in at $824 million against an expected $878 million. Magnera has revised its fiscal year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $360-$380 million, reflecting a more conservative outlook. Additionally, the company reaffirmed its post-merger adjusted free cash flow guidance of $75-$95 million, focusing on debt repayment and reducing leverage to approximately 3x. Despite the financial setbacks, Magnera continues to focus on innovation with new product launches and improved liquidity, which increased by 14% since December. The company is also addressing challenges such as energy inflation in Europe and raw material costs, particularly resin and cellulose fibers. Analysts from firms like Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) and Bank of America have engaged in discussions with the company regarding these developments, highlighting a cautious future expectation.

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