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H.B. Fuller Financial Results Make Top News

Announcement about H.B. Fuller’s fourth quarter results received the most reader interest.

By Teresa McPherson

Top 5 News that Sticks for January 17-23

1. H.B. Fuller Fourth Quarter 2015 Net Income Jumps

2. 3M to Sell Foam Adhesive Business

3. Toyochem Acquires Rights to Dow Chemical Adhesives (#2 last week)

4. Royal Adhesives & Sealants Acquires Adhesive Systems Inc.

5. Brookfield Engineering Offers Training Courses

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the fourth quarter that ended November 28, 2015. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2015 was $25 million, vs. net income of $10.7 million in last year’s fourth quarter.

“We made solid progress on our path of continuous improvement in financial and operational results,” said Jim Owens, president and CEO. “We met our revenue and profit expectations in the final quarter of the year, delivering EBITDA dollars at an all-time high. EBITDA margin was at 14.4% and all four of our segments exceeded 10%.

Teresa McPherson was the former Editor of Adhesives & Sealants Industry. She has held several editorial positions during her more than 20 years with BNP Media. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism from Eastern Michigan University.