Ennis, Inc. (EBF) is a leading provider of business forms and other printed business products, primarily serving independent distributors in the United States. The company specializes in manufacturing, designing, and selling a wide range of custom and semi-custom printed products tailored to individual customer specifications. Ennis operates under numerous brands and offers products such as business forms, labels, tags, and envelopes.
- Business Forms - Manufactures and sells custom and semi-custom business forms, including snap sets, continuous forms, and laser cut sheets.
- Labels - Produces a variety of labels, including custom labels and specialty labels for different applications.
- Tags - Designs and manufactures high-performance tags for various industries.
- Envelopes - Offers a range of envelopes, including custom and standard options for business use.
- Presentation Folders - Provides presentation folders and document folders for professional and business presentations.
- Pressure-Seal Forms - Specializes in pressure-seal forms used for secure document handling and mailing.
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Competitors mentioned in the company's latest 10K filing.
| Company | Description |
|---|---|
R.R. Donnelley | A large manufacturer that dominates the market for selling products predominantly to end users, contrasting with the company's strategy of selling through independent distributors. |
Taylor Corporation | Another major player in the market that primarily sells products directly to end users, unlike the company's focus on independent distributors. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for EBF.
- Revenue of $97.2 million in Q1 ended May 31, 2025, down 5.7% YoY; gross margin improved to 31.1% and EPS of $0.38 (vs $0.41)
- EBITDA of $17.7 million (18.2% of sales); recent acquisitions added $5.5 million in revenues and $0.035 to EPS
- Cash balance of $32.0 million with no debt, and 260,560 shares repurchased at an average $19.00 per share
- Quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share declared, payable August 11 to shareholders of record July 11
- Director Michael Schaefer will not be nominated for re-election at the upcoming annual shareholders meeting due to his decision to sell shares for personal reasons.
- Mr. Schaefer filed a Form 144 on April 25, 2025, to sell 30,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, with the sale occurring when the stock was near its 52-week low.
- The Company has proposed Mr. Wally Gruenes as his replacement, anticipating that he will also succeed Mr. Schaefer as the chair of the Audit Committee.
- Quarterly performance: Q4 revenue was $92.7 million, a 4.8% decline from last year, with earnings per diluted share at $0.35 compared to $0.39 previously.
- Fiscal year summary: Annual revenue fell to $394.6 million (a 6.1% decrease) and fiscal year EPS declined to $1.54 from $1.64.
- Shareholder meeting: The release also set the record date for the annual shareholder meeting.