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ACME UNITED CORP
CIK 2098Updated Sep 26, 2026
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ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative safety solutions and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. Its leading brands include First Aid Only®, First Aid Central®, Physicians Care®, Pac-Kit®, Spill Magic®, Westcott®, Clauss®, DMT®, Med-Nap®, Elite First Aid® and My Medic®. For more information, visit www.acmeunited.com.
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Items 2.02, 9.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement · Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement
Items 1.01, 1.02, 2.03, 9.01
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Financials
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 170,998,209Source | 162,170,586Source | 149,241,316Source | 164,377,104Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 38,541,264Source | 31,653,328Source | 28,024,937Source | 26,415,536Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 9,907,657Source | 9,907,657Source | 8,188,829Source | 8,188,829Source |
| Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 19,473,228Source | 20,323,031Source | 19,001,448Source | 20,790,535Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 3,595,978Source | 6,398,692Source | 4,795,953Source | 6,100,409Source |
| Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, CurrentUSD | 29,098,236Source | 28,236,177Source | 26,234,421Source | 32,603,463Source |
| Inventory, NetUSD | 59,851,534Source | 56,254,383Source | 55,469,992Source | 63,325,206Source |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 96,195,034Source | 95,460,482Source | 92,023,830Source | 105,600,013Source |
| Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, CurrentUSD | 3,649,286Source | 4,571,230Source | 4,773,464Source | 2,820,935Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 6,881,026Source | 4,826,088Source | 2,002,272Source | 2,632,191Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| LiabilitiesUSD | 53,387,100Source | 55,189,951Source | 51,342,632Source | 85,346,972Source |
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Common Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 13,378,980Source | 13,248,415Source | 12,966,178Source | 12,698,624Source |
| Additional Paid in CapitalUSD | 19,505,989Source | 17,981,156Source | 15,917,781Source | 13,447,797Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | 102,293,042Source | 94,497,828Source | 86,715,934Source | 70,967,232Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | -1,571,280Source | -2,751,142Source | -1,705,587Source | -2,087,899Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | 117,611,109Source | 106,980,635Source | 97,898,684Source | 79,030,132Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 170,998,209Source | 162,170,586Source | 149,241,316Source | 164,377,104Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 22,871,997Source | 22,871,601Source | 26,011,984Source | 22,126,662Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 1,446,133Source | 1,564,243Source | 1,098,942Source | 1,130,244Source |
| Accounts Payable, CurrentUSD | 8,065,633Source | 9,004,876Source | 12,101,735Source | 10,514,288Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 5,531,779Source | 3,366,605Source | 1,026,351Source | 1,683,323Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 3,684,718Source | 1,464,656Source | 899,344Source | 305,285Source |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | 13,972Source | 13,355Source | 16,274Source | 622,441Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Accrued Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 12,906,119Source | 11,865,533Source | 12,391,998Source | 10,077,542Source |
| Dividends PayableUSD | 609,075Source | 563,175Source | 546,710Source | 495,406Source |
| Long-term Debt, Excluding Current MaturitiesUSD | 11,852,786Source | 17,605,567Source | 13,104,691Source | 49,915,649Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | — | — | — | — |
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash ExpenseUSD | 1,993,758Source | 2,183,001Source | 1,940,443Source | 1,803,302Source |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in InventoriesUSD | 3,072,247Source | 329,896Source | -3,648,679Source | 9,606,835Source |
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts PayableUSD | -1,056,153Source | -2,981,506Source | 1,552,352Source | 1,914,813Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 2,220,062Source | 510,902Source | 594,616Source | -294,565Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | 18,229,449Source | 11,975,240Source | 28,899,495Source | 2,891,739Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash AcquiredUSD | — | 750,000Source | 750,000Source | 9,622,391Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -12,303,662Source | -12,939,167Source | 7,427,160Source | -14,226,655Source |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 10,651,913Source | 7,148,648Source | 4,673,717Source | 4,304,264Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | -8,883,406Source | 2,003,644Source | -38,441,220Source | 14,276,667Source |
| Dividends paid | — | — | — | — |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | -2,802,714Source | 852,738Source | -2,054,455Source | 2,757,060Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 3,595,978Source | 6,398,692Source | 5,545,954Source | 7,600,409Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 1,572,407Source | 1,903,301Source | 3,179,184Source | 2,124,144Source |
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | 560,723Source | 2,248,217Source | 5,771,876Source | 978,378Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, ExpenseUSD | 1,993,758Source | 2,183,001Source | 1,940,443Source | 1,803,302Source |
| Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and DiscountsUSD | 29,804Source | 39,738Source | 39,405Source | 30,151Source |
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 2,547,383Source | 2,568,349Source | 2,111,078Source | 1,815,508Source |
| DepreciationUSD | 3,799,331Source | 3,500,876Source | 2,956,513Source | 2,762,276Source |
| Dividends PayableUSD | 609,075Source | 563,175Source | 546,710Source | 495,406Source |
| FinancingReceivableExcludingAccruedInterestCreditLossExpenseReversalUSD | 14,443Source | 393,945Source | — | — |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | -109,174Source | 79,088Source | -39,410Source | -288,191Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of BusinessUSD | — | — | 12,564,153Source | — |
| GoodwillUSD | 9,907,657Source | 9,907,657Source | 8,188,829Source | 8,188,829Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 2,933,201Source | 2,270,058Source | 4,941,444Source | 627,679Source |
| Inventory Write-downUSD | 306,739Source | — | 171,476Source | 189,874Source |
| Investment Income, InterestUSD | 123,000Source | 140,680Source | 119,317Source | 31,970Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 10,184,421Source | 10,022,351Source | 17,793,160Source | 3,034,766Source |
| Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | — | 95,110Source | 12,523,151Source | -246,396Source |
| Operating Lease, ExpenseUSD | 1,800,000Source | 1,700,000Source | 1,300,000Source | 1,200,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -46,972Source | 95,110Source | -41,002Source | -246,396Source |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Common StockUSD | 697,531Source | 1,621,237Source | 1,452,520Source | 84,715Source |
| Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other LossesUSD | 14,443Source | 393,945Source | — | — |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 196,541,816Source | 194,489,991Source | 191,500,947Source | 193,962,357Source |
| Cost of RevenueUSD | 119,131,968Source | 118,139,167Source | 119,290,712Source | 130,403,572Source |
| Selling, General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 62,685,334Source | 62,210,882Source | 59,021,618Source | 57,285,483Source |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | 14,724,514Source | 14,139,942Source | 13,188,617Source | 6,273,302Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -46,972Source | 95,110Source | -41,002Source | -246,396Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 13,117,622Source | 12,292,409Source | 22,734,604Source | 3,662,445Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 2,933,201Source | 2,270,058Source | 4,941,444Source | 627,679Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 10,184,421Source | 10,022,351Source | 17,793,160Source | 3,034,766Source |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | 2.69Source | 2.71Source | 4.98Source | 0.86Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | 2.49Source | 2.45Source | 4.86Source | 0.82Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 3,787,284Source | 3,700,568Source | 3,572,144Source | 3,527,626Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 4,087,076Source | 4,098,549Source | 3,657,697Source | 3,719,250Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 2,547,383Source | 2,568,349Source | 2,111,078Source | 1,815,508Source |
| Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 713,139Source | 1,759,156Source | 4,346,828Source | 922,244Source |
| Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, NonproductionUSD | 6,347,000Source | 6,069,000Source | 5,011,000Source | 4,578,000Source |
| FinancingReceivableExcludingAccruedInterestCreditLossExpenseReversalUSD | 14,443Source | 393,945Source | — | — |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | -109,174Source | 79,088Source | -39,410Source | -288,191Source |
| Gross ProfitUSD | 77,409,848Source | 76,350,824Source | 72,210,235Source | 63,558,785Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, DomesticUSD | 11,153,255Source | 9,225,285Source | 18,984,939Source | -142,095Source |
| Interest Expense, DebtUSD | 1,683,000Source | 2,083,323Source | 3,096,481Source | 2,396,431Source |
| Interest Income (Expense), NetUSD | — | — | -2,977,164Source | -2,364,461Source |
| Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, NetUSD | -1,559,920Source | -1,942,643Source | — | — |
| Investment Income, InterestUSD | 123,000Source | 140,680Source | 119,317Source | 31,970Source |
| Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | — | 95,110Source | 12,523,151Source | -246,396Source |
| Operating Lease, ExpenseUSD | 1,800,000Source | 1,700,000Source | 1,300,000Source | 1,200,000Source |
Filing attachments
acu-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2026-07-23
EX-99.1 2 acu-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Ex 99.1 ACME UNITED CORPORATION NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Paul G. Driscoll Acme United Corporation 1 Waterview Drive Shelton, CT 06484 Phone: (203) 254-6060 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2026 ACME UNITED REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 NET SALES INCREASE OF 16% AND NET INCOME INCREASE OF 6% SHELTON, CT - July 23, 2026 - Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) today announced that net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 were $62.7 million c…
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EX-99.1 2 acu-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Ex 99.1 ACME UNITED CORPORATION NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Paul G. Driscoll Acme United Corporation 1 Waterview Drive Shelton, CT 06484 Phone: (203) 254-6060 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2026 ACME UNITED REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS SHELTON, CT - April 23, 2026 - Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) today announced that net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 were $52.3 million compared to $46.0 million for the qua…
Read attachment ↗acu-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2026-02-26
EX-99.1 2 acu-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Ex 99.1 ACME UNITED CORPORATION NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Paul G. Driscoll Acme United Corporation 1 Waterview Drive Shelton, CT 06484 Phone: (203) 254-6060 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2026 ACME UNITED REPORTS 12% INCREASE IN EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2025 SHELTON, CT - February 26, 2026 - Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) today announced that net sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 were $47.5 million…
Read attachment ↗acu-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2026-01-22
EX-99.1 3 acu-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Ex 99.1 ACME UNITED CORPORATION NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Paul G. Driscoll Acme United Corporation 1 Waterview Drive Shelton, CT 06484 Phone: (203) 254-6060 FAX: (203) 254-6521 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2026 ACME UNITED CORPORATION ACQUIRES THE ASSETS OF MY MEDIC SHELTON, CONN. - January 15, 2026 - Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) today announced that it has acquired the assets of SLED Distribution, LLC. (d/b/a “My Medic”), a le…
Read attachment ↗acu-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2025-10-21
EX-99.1 2 acu-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Ex 99.1 ACME UNITED CORPORATION NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Paul G. Driscoll Acme United Corporation 1 Waterview Drive Shelton, CT 06484 Phone: (203) 254-6060 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2025 ACME UNITED REPORTS 2% INCREASE IN NET SALES FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2025 SHELTON, CT - October 21, 2025 - Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) today announced that net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 were $49.1 million compared to…
Read attachment ↗acu-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2025-07-23
EX-99.1 2 acu-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Ex. 99.1 ACME UNITED CORPORATION NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Paul G. Driscoll Acme United Corporation 1 Waterview Drive Shelton, CT 06484 Phone: (203) 254-6060 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2025 ACME UNITED REPORTS RECORD NET INCOME FOR SECOND QUARTER OF 2025 SHELTON, CT - July 23, 2025 - Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) today announced that net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 were $54.0 million compared to $55.4 million in th…
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