The following is a summary of the WD-40 Company (WDFC) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• WD-40 reported Q2 net sales of $139 million, up 7%, and 5% in constant currency.

• Gross margin increased to 52.4% due to a favorable sales mix and lower Specialty Chemicals costs.

• Net income was $15.5 million, a 6% decrease due to higher business costs compared to the same period in the previous year.

• Earnings per share were $1.14, down from the prior year's $1.21 with a decrease in inventory and a strong liquidity position.

Business Progress:

• Efforts on geographic expansion saw WD-40 acquire their Brazilian marketing distributor, supporting their 4x4 strategic framework.

• The launch of their new ERP system caters to almost 50% of their business.

• WD-40 has decided to sell its homecare and cleaning products portfolio in the U.S and UK to reinvest in its core business while keeping Australian sales.

• The company anticipates tax provision to be at a reduced rate of 23%-24% and projects an increase in EPS.

• Strategic maneuvers, like acquiring the Brazilian distributor and increased investment in high potential markets, aim to offset revenue losses from homecare product sales.

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