Buckeye 2Q 2012 results: operating income off $1.4M; lower nonwoven shipment volumes and lower fluff pulp prices were factors
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, January 25, 2012- Buckeye Technologies Inc. announced second quarter adjusted net income* of $27.9 million or $0.69 per share, which excludes after-tax non-cash asset impairment charges of $29.7 million, or $0.74 per share, related to the announced closure of the cotton linter pulp production line in Brazil and sale of our converting business in North Carolina, and income tax expense of $3.6 million or $0.09 per share related to cellulosic biofuel credits. Adjusted net income* rose 37% as compared to the prior year period's $20.3 million, or $0.50 per share, which excluded after tax costs of $3.2 million, or $0.08 per share, from early extinguishment of debt, restructuring and accrued interest related to cellulosic biofuel credits.
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