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| With steady product demand, supporting favorable commercial dynamics and the disciplined execution of our value over volume strategy, we expect double-digit aggregates pricing growth to overcome inflationary pressures and lead to expanded gross margins and unit profitability growth |
| And now between the Walstrom quarry, which we picked up in our Spec AGG quarry, a very attractive position in that marketplace |
| Great quarter, great outlook |
| With our attractive underlying fundamentals, proven strategic priorities and best-in-class teams, we're excited about our prospects for continued sustainable growth and value creation for our shareholders for the foreseeable future |
| That our team was able to successfully overcome these challenges further underscores the continued success of our strategic operating analysis and review or SOAR plan, the vitality of our purposely curated geographic footprint, our team's steadfast execution of our proven value over volume commercial strategy, and the resiliency and earnings power of our aggregates-led business |
| This solid foundation together with our unyielding commitment to enterprise excellence through the execution of our strategic priorities gives us confidence in our ability to continue delivering industry-leading safe, financial and operational performance |
| So, we feel very good about our team in Colorado |
| So, our operating cash flow grew tremendously this year |
| Martin Marietta's impressive 2023 results underscore the durability and resiliency of our aggregate flood business in unparalleled markets and the efficacy of our value over volume market approach |
| Aggregates pricing increased 15%, driving product line gross profit of $328.6 million, a year-over-year increase of 36.8% and gross profit per ton of $7.04, a year-over-year increase of 39.8%, both fourth quarter records |
| I'm pleased to report 2023 was the safest and most profitable year in Martin Marietta's history |
| Do I think operationally, we will continue to bring great value to the organization by making our businesses better faster, safer, more efficient, et cetera |
| As you've heard us say for years in this business, where you are matters and Martin Marietta is uniquely positioned to capitalize on these long-term secular trends |
| But again, our ability to do shareholder value increasing transactions, we think here in the near-term, medium term and long-term is a fundamental differentiator for our business |
| I do believe our company is positioned from a quality growth perspective and a very compelling and it's an overused term, but I almost think unique position as well |
| Congratulations on another successful year |
| And again, I think our teams are good at that |
| We demonstrated our ability to successfully navigate another challenging macroeconomic environment and deliver superior returns for shareholders |
| Aggregates pricing increased to 18.9% or 17.2% on a mix-adjusted basis as pricing fundamentals remain attractive |
| To conclude, we're extremely proud of our record-setting performance in 2023 |
| 2025 is likely to be better than 2024, and I think 2026 could be better than 2025 |
| We delivered both record financial performance, eclipsing $2.1 billion in adjusted EBITDA and also world-class safety results, achieving a world-class total injury incident rate for the third year in a row and a world-class lost-time incident rate for the seventh consecutive year |
| This year was also highlighted by several portfolio enhancing transactions significantly strengthening both the durability of our business and our balance sheet and which cumulatively, positions us well to continue delivering sustainable growth |
| The Building Materials business posted full year 2023 revenues of $6.5 billion, an increase of 10.3% and gross profit of $1.9 billion, a notable 43.7% increase year-over-year, both new records |
| The aggregates business achieved all-time record revenues in 2023, growing 10.9% to $4.3 billion |
| We think it's good and getting better even with slightly higher CapEx in 2024 |
| So, if we're looking at what swing factors can be, as Jim pointed out, in the quarter, we saw infrastructure volumes up 6%, that wasn't a surprise, but really it was a nice affirmation of what's happening |
| Solid pricing growth more than offset lower shipments, further demonstrating how the disciplined execution of our value over volume, commercial strategy yields, higher profits and higher margins even without the benefit of growing volumes |
| Our Texas Cement business extended its track record of outstanding performance and once again delivered record top and bottom-line results |
| Revenues increased 17% to $725.5 million and gross profit increased 64.6% to $333.6 million, driven primarily by favorable supply/demand dynamics in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and energy cost tailwinds |
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| So, obviously, January was a really challenging month for customers and everyone else as you would imagine |
| It was more comps are tough and the overall commentary around that is a little bit softer than in some other areas |
| Ready-mixed concrete shipments decreased 12.1%, but that reduction was largely driven by the April 2022 divestiture of the company's Colorado and Central Texas concrete businesses |
| But Jerry, the fact is that I think there's going to be more, I'd be disappointed if there wasn't, and you should expect it to be more pure stone type transactions, Jerry |
| It's getting increasingly challenging for us to give too much granularity around that cement business |
| Aggregate shipments declined 4.3%, the combined result of our value over volume strategy and softer demand in certain Midwest and Southwest markets, partially offset by continued strength in key Southeast markets |
| Texas Cement shipments decreased 3.4% to 4 million tonnes |
| But if you do have really challenging weather in January and February, it can put you back a little bit |
| And then pointing out, as you did the weather this year is worse in Q1 |
| I would be disappointed if there's not |
| Remember, we have some urban quarries and locations that trying to find opportunities to come back behind quarries if they're depleted would be hugely challenging |
| Again, it's a lower -- EBIT lower profit quarter |
| And it's no secret, January weather was tough, particularly here in the South where we aren't used to snow and ice or sub-freezing temps for long periods of time |
| So, it was something I was really calling up high degrees of weakness |
| So, if we look in Q2, volume is down 2% |
| I also don't want to put ourselves at a remarkable competitive disadvantage |
| In some geographies, it's very difficult to replicate or replace the reserves |
| Adam Thalhimer Ward, you talked about data center weakness in Q4 |
| And I think when people saw in Q1 numbers, they thought, wow, that's really something |
| And to me, that feels like an appropriate place for us to be given the economy, given the difficulties that you can have in replacing some of these reserves in some of these key markets |
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