The following is a summary of the Matson, Inc. (MATX) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Matson recorded Q1 2024 operating income of $36.9 million, a decrease of $1.8 million compared to the same period last year.

• Despite this, net income rose by 6.2% and diluted earnings per share showed a 10.6% increase year-over-year.

• Matson reduced its Total debt by $10.1 million from the fourth quarter of 2023, bringing it to $430.5 million.

• The company repurchased 4.4 million shares for a total cost of $48.9 million, reducing the outstanding shares and potentially improving value for remaining shareholders.

Business Progress:

• The Ocean Transportation segment showed flat year-over-year performance, with China service benefiting from higher freight rates, despite lower volume.

• In Logistics, the operating income declined due to market softness.

• Based on Q1 performance and expected demand surge for CLX and MAX services, the 2024 full-year outlook saw an upward revision.

• After paying out approximately $100 million in dividends, the company plans to continue its policy of gradually increasing them as it generates more free cash flow.

• Matson is exploring potential merger and acquisition opportunities, running on a disciplined approach to maintain fiscal responsibility.

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