Libbey Inc., one of the world’s largest glass tableware manufacturers, yesterday reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018. Net sales were $190.8 million, compared to $187.3 million in the prior-year period, a 1.8 percent increase (or an increase of 2.9 percent, excluding a $2.0 million currency impact).
Net loss was $5.0 million, compared to a net loss of $78.8 million in the third quarter of 2017. Included in third-quarter 2017 results was a $79.7 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge associated with the Latin America segment.
“We were pleased to see many of the positive trends we observed across our business during the first half of the year continue during the third quarter, and we were able to deliver a fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year net sales growth,” said Chief Executive Officer William Foley. “Our efforts to improve product margins remain on track, driven by our new products and e-commerce initiatives along with favorable price and mix. We also believe price competition across the industry remains in balance, and we’re maintaining our track record of outperforming foodservice industry sales growth, which gives us confidence that our market share is increasing.”
For more information on the financial results for Libbey, go here: https://investor.libbey.com/news-and-events/news/news-details/2018/Libbey-Inc-Announces-Third-Quarter-Results/default.aspx
