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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2024
STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
   
Delaware001-3549313-3727655
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		(Commission
File Number)		(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
   
590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor, New York, New York
10022
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 520-2300
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolsName of each exchange on which registered
Common Units, no par valueSPLPNew York Stock Exchange
6.0% Series A Preferred UnitsSPLP-PRANew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 8, 2024, Steel Partners Holdings L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and other financial information. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.2 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section. The information in this Current Report, including the exhibit, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any incorporation by reference language in any such filing, unless the Company expressly sets forth in such future filing that such information is to be considered "filed" or incorporated by reference therein.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On November 6, 2024 the Company, announced that the Board of Directors of its general partner (the "Board") had declared a regular quarterly cash distribution of $0.375 per unit, payable December 15, 2024, to unitholders of record as of December 1, 2024, on its 6% Series A Preferred Units, no par value ("Series A Preferred"). Any future determination to declare distributions on the Series A Preferred, and any determination to pay such distributions in cash or in kind, or a combination thereof, will remain at the discretion of the Board and will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the Company's results of operations, cash flows, financial position, and capital requirements, among others.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit No.
Exhibits
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

November 8, 2024STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
  
 By:Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc.
  Its General Partner
   
  
By:/s/ Ryan O'Herrin
Ryan O'Herrin
Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT 99.1


Steel Partners Holdings Declares Regular Quarterly Distribution
On its Series A Preferred Units


NEW YORK, N.Y. - November 6, 2024 - Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (NYSE: SPLP), a diversified global holding company, today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash distribution of $.375 per unit, payable December 15, 2024, to unitholders of record as of December 1, 2024, on its 6% Series A Preferred Units, no par value ("Series A Preferred").

Any future determination to declare distributions on the Series A Preferred, and any determination to pay such distributions in cash or in kind, or a combination thereof, will remain at the discretion of Steel Partners' board of directors and will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the company's results of operations, cash flows, financial position, and capital requirements, among others.

About Steel Partners Holdings L.P.

Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (www.steelpartners.com) is a diversified global holding company that owns and operates businesses and has significant interests in various companies, including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, supply chain management and logistics, direct marketing, banking, and youth sports.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements:

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical or current fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding future cash distributions. These statements are based on management's estimates and assumptions with respect to future events, and are believed to be reasonable, though are inherently difficult to predict. The Company cautions that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Undue reliance should, therefore, not be placed on such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement apply only as at the date of this announcement and are not intended to give any assurance as to future results. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances, or any other reason.

For more information, contact:
Jennifer Golembeske
212-520-2300
jgolembeske@steelpartners.com



EXHIBIT 99.2


Steel Partners Holdings Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

Third Quarter 2024 Results

•Revenue was $520.4 million, an increase of 5.7% as compared to the same period in the prior year
•Net income was $36.9 million, an increase of 32.2% as compared to the same period in the prior year
•Net income attributable to common unitholders was $36.4 million, or $1.65 per diluted common unit
•Adjusted EBITDA* totaled $76.0 million; Adjusted EBITDA margin* was 14.6%
•Net cash provided by operating activities was $101.8 million
•Adjusted free cash flow* totaled $34.3 million
•Total debt at quarter-end was $120.2 million; net cash*, which includes, among other items, pension and preferred unit liabilities, and long-term investments was $5.9 million

YTD 2024 Results

•Revenue was $1.5 billion, an increase of 6.4% as compared to the same period in the prior year
•Net income was $196.6 million, an increase of 76.6% as compared to the same period in the prior year
•Net income attributable to common unitholders was $187.0 million, or $8.02 per diluted common unit
•Adjusted EBITDA* totaled $218.3 million; Adjusted EBITDA margin* was 14.3%
•Net cash provided by operating activities was $368.2 million
•Adjusted free cash flow* totaled $96.8 million

NEW YORK, N.Y., November 8, 2024 - Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (NYSE: SPLP) (the “Company”), a diversified global holding company, today announced operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The financial results of Steel Connect, Inc. ("Steel Connect" or "STCN") have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements since May 1, 2023.

(Unaudited)
Q3 2024Q3 2023($ in thousands)YTD 2024YTD 2023
$520,423$492,254Revenue$1,529,928$1,438,550
36,87327,887Net income196,620111,305
36,41625,572Net income attributable to common unitholders186,985109,568
75,95344,464
Adjusted EBITDA*
218,320181,201
14.6%9.0%
Adjusted EBITDA margin*
14.3%12.6%
37,34913,116Purchases of property, plant and equipment55,71236,667
34,33885,536
Adjusted free cash flow*
96,796148,393
*Non-GAAP financial measure. See reconciliations to the nearest GAAP measure included in the financial tables. See "Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measurements" below for the definition of these non-GAAP measures.

"We are proud to announce continued record revenue this quarter, driven by robust performance across multiple segments,” said Executive Chairman Warren Lichtenstein. “Our Financial Services segment delivered increased profits, while our Diversified Industrial segment saw significant growth in net sales. These achievements underscore the strength of our strategic initiatives and our commitment to delivering value for our shareholders as we continue to build momentum across the business."



Results of Operations

Comparison of the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in table and commentary in thousands, unless otherwise indicated)Three Months Ended
September 30,		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024202320242023
Revenue$520,423 $492,254 $1,529,928 $1,438,550 
Cost of goods sold295,577 283,285 872,929 833,977 
Selling, general and administrative expenses137,310 124,934 412,301 376,252 
Asset impairment charge530 — 530 329 
Interest expense1,993 4,115 5,074 15,934 
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) on securities, net2,060 (8,665)(2,994)(6,151)
All other expense, net*29,856 58,539 77,367 96,667 
Total costs and expenses467,326 462,208 1,365,207 1,317,008 
Income from operations before income taxes and equity method investments53,097 30,046 164,721 121,542 
Income tax provision (benefit)16,224 (981)(31,906)(1,707)
Loss of associated companies, net of taxes— 3,140 7 11,944 
Net income$36,873 $27,887 $196,620 $111,305 
* Includes Finance interest expense, Provision for credit losses, and Other expense (income), net from the Consolidated Statements of Operations

Revenue

Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased $28,169, or 5.7%, as compared to the same period last year. This increase was due to $19,544 or 6.5%, higher net sales from the Diversified Industrial segment, $8,479, or 21.2% higher revenue from the Supply Chain segment, and $6,622, or 6.2% higher revenue from the Financial Services segment. These increases were partially offset by $6,476 or 13.9%, lower net revenue from the Energy segment.

Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased $91,378, or 6.4%, as compared to the same period last year, as a result of higher revenue of $34,005 or 11.2% from the Financial Services segment and higher net sales of $27,006, or 2.9% from the Diversified Industrial segments, as well as higher revenue of $66,405 or 94.6% from the Supply Chain segment, primarily driven by favorable impact of the consolidation, partially offset by lower net revenue of $36,038, or 24.8% from the Energy segment.

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of goods sold for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased $12,292, or 4.3%, as compared to the same period last year, resulting from higher net sales from the Diversified Industrial segment and higher revenue from the Supply Chain segment, partially offset by the impact of lower net revenue from the Energy segment.

Cost of goods sold for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased $38,952, or 4.7%, as compared to the same period last year, resulting from consolidation of the Supply Chain segment and higher net sales from the Diversified Industrial segment, partially offset by the impact of lower net revenue from the Energy segment.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased $12,376, or 9.9%, as compared to the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to higher expenses from the Financial Services segment of $7,600 and Supply Chain segment of $4,900. The increase for the Financial Services segment was primarily due to higher credit performance fees due to higher credit risk transfer ("CRT") balances and higher personnel expenses related to incremental headcount. The increase for the Supply Chain segment was primarily due to an increase in merger and acquisition related expenses compared to the prior period.

SG&A for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased $36,049, or 9.6%, as compared to the same period last year. The increase was primarily driven by higher SG&A expenses from the Financial Services segment of $22,600 as discussed above and Supply Chain segment of $16,400, primarily due to the consolidation impact.
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Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased $2,122, or 51.6% and $10,860 or 68.2% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, as compared to the same period last year. The decrease for the three and nine month periods was primarily due to significantly lower average debt outstanding.

Realized and Unrealized Losses (Gains) on Securities, Net

The Company recorded losses of $2,060 and gains of $2,994 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to gains of $8,665 and $6,151 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. These gains and losses were due to unrealized gains and losses related to the mark-to-market adjustments on the Company's portfolio of securities.
All Other Expense, Net

All other expense, net totaled $29,856 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $58,539 in the same period of 2023 and $77,367 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $96,667 in the same period of 2023. Lower all other expense, net for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily due to $29,884 lower provisions for credit losses related to the Financial Services segment, as compared to the same period of 2023. Lower all other expense, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily due to $37,820 lower provisions for credit losses, partially offset by $15,203 higher finance interest expense related to the Financial Services segment, as compared to the same period of 2023.

Income Tax Provision (Benefit)

The Company recorded an income tax provision of $16,224 and an income tax benefit of $981 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and income tax benefits of $31,906 and $1,707 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As a limited partnership, the Company is generally not directly subject to federal and state income taxes, and instead its profits and losses are passed directly to its limited partners for inclusion in their respective income tax returns. Provisions have been made for federal, state, local, and foreign income taxes on the results of operations generated by our consolidated subsidiaries that are taxable entities. The Company's effective tax rate was (19.4%) and (1.4%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The lower effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, is primarily due to a non-cash income tax benefit of $73,536 for the reduction in the valuation allowance against Steel Connect's deferred tax assets. Significant differences between the statutory rate and the effective tax rate include the effect of the release of valuation allowances with respect to deferred tax assets, partnership losses for which no tax benefit is recognized, tax expense related to unrealized gains and losses on investment, the effect of tax credits and incentives, and other permanent differences.

Loss of Associated Companies, Net of Taxes

The Company recorded a loss from associated companies, net of taxes, of $7 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to losses from associated companies, net of taxes, of $3,140 and $11,944 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.

Net Income

Net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $36,873 and $196,620, as compared to $27,887 and $111,305, for the same periods in 2023, respectively. The increase in net income for the three month period was primarily driven by higher operating income. The increase in net income for the nine month period was primarily due to higher income tax benefits and higher operating income. See above explanations for further details.

Purchases of Property, Plant and Equipment (Capital Expenditures)

Capital expenditures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $37,349, or 7.2% of revenue and $55,712, or 3.6% of revenue, respectively, as compared to $13,116, or 2.7% of revenue and $36,667 or 2.5% of revenue in the same periods of 2023, respectively.

Common Units Repurchase Program

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The Company repurchased, under the Repurchase Program, 13,813 and 991,157 common units for an aggregate purchase price of $547 and $41,680 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, there were approximately 720,463 common units that may yet be purchased under the repurchase program.

On September 1, 2024, the Company entered into a purchase agreement with Hale Partnership Fund, L.P. and related parties (the "Hale Entities") pursuant to which the Company purchased an aggregate of 1,267,803 Common Units from the Hale Entities for an aggregate purchase price of $63,390. This agreement was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors outside of the Repurchase Program.

Preferred Units Repurchase Program

On February 2, 2024, the Board of SPH GP approved the repurchase of up to 400,000 of the SPLP Preferred Units. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company repurchased 76,146, SPLP Preferred Units for $1,830. The Company did not repurchase any SPLP Preferred Units during the three months ended September 30, 2024.

Additional Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA was $75,953 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $44,464 for the same period of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA increased by $31,489 for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The increase for the three month period was primarily due to 1) higher profit at the Financial Service segment, resulting from higher revenue impact and lower credit loss provisions, partially offset by higher finance interest and higher personnel costs; and 2) higher operating income at the Diversified Industrial segment, primarily driven by higher net sales. These increases were partially offset by lower operating income impact at the Energy segment primarily resulting from lower rig hours. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, adjusted free cash flow was $34,338, as compared to $85,536 for the same period in 2023. Lower adjusted free cash flow from the 2024 period was primarily driven by higher working capital usage and capital expenditures, partially offset by higher Adjusted EBITDA.

Adjusted EBITDA was $218,320 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $181,201 for the same period of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA increased by $37,119 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase for the nine month period was primarily due to: 1) higher profit at the Financial Service segment, resulting from higher revenue impact and lower credit loss provisions, partially offset by higher finance interest and higher personnel costs; 2) favorable impact of the consolidated Supply Chain segment; and 3) higher operating income at the Diversified Industrial segment, resulting from higher net sales. These increases were partially offset by lower operating income impact at the Energy segment primarily resulting from lower rig hours. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, adjusted free cash flow was $96,796, as compared to $148,393 for the same period in 2023. Lower adjusted free cash flow from the 2024 period was primarily driven by higher usage of working capital and capital expenditures, partially offset by higher Adjusted EBITDA.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2024, the Company had approximately $470,000 in availability under its senior credit agreement, as well as $246,014 in cash and cash equivalents, excluding WebBank cash, and approximately $78,329 in long-term investments.

As of September 30, 2024, total debt was $120,171, a decrease of approximately $71,200, as compared to December 31, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, net cash totaled $5,909, a decrease of approximately $50,467, as compared to December 31, 2023, primarily due to treasury stock purchase and higher capital expenditures in Q3 2024. Total leverage (as defined in the Company's senior credit agreement) was approximately 1.0x as of September 30, 2024 versus 1.5x as of December 31, 2023.

About Steel Partners Holdings L.P.

Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (www.steelpartners.com) is a diversified global holding company that owns and operates businesses and has significant interests in various companies, including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, supply chain management and logistics, banking and youth sports. At Steel Partners, our culture and core values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment guide our Kids First purpose, which is to forge a path of success for the next generation by instilling values, building character, and teaching life lessons through sports.


(Financial Tables Follow)
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Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except common units)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$388,124 $577,928 
Trade and other receivables - net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,348 and $2,481, respectively
240,473 216,429 
Loans receivable, including loans held for sale of $653,219 and $868,884, respectively, net
1,430,323 1,582,536 
Inventories, net210,714 202,294 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets48,311 48,169 
Total current assets2,317,945 2,627,356 
Long-term loans receivable, net236,603 386,072 
Goodwill145,958 148,838 
Other intangible assets, net101,555 114,177 
Deferred tax assets81,397 581 
Other non-current assets328,423 341,465 
Property, plant and equipment, net278,882 253,980 
Operating lease right-of-use assets64,983 76,746 
Long-term investments78,329 41,225 
Total Assets$3,634,075 $3,990,440 
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$154,643 $131,922 
Accrued liabilities98,868 117,943 
Deposits1,475,481 1,711,585 
Other current liabilities91,589 103,682 
Total current liabilities1,820,581 2,065,132 
Long-term deposits258,780 370,107 
Long-term debt120,104 191,304 
Other borrowings2,068 15,065 
Preferred unit liability155,065 154,925 
Accrued pension liabilities43,198 46,195 
Deferred tax liabilities35,073 18,353 
Long-term operating lease liabilities52,094 61,790 
Other non-current liabilities63,439 62,161 
Total Liabilities2,550,402 2,985,032 
Commitments and Contingencies
Capital:
Partners' capital common units: 19,183,332 and 21,296,067 issued and outstanding (after deducting 20,626,267 and 18,367,307 units held in treasury, at cost of $434,367 and $329,297), respectively
1,164,004 1,079,853 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(121,147)(121,223)
Total Partners' Capital1,042,857 958,630 
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities40,816 46,778 
Total Capital1,083,673 1,005,408 
Total Liabilities and Capital$3,634,075 $3,990,440 
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)

(in thousands, except common units and per common unit data)Three Months Ended
September 30,		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024202320242023
Revenue:
Diversified Industrial net sales$318,642 $299,098 $945,576 $918,570 
Energy net revenue40,266 46,742 109,182 145,220 
Financial Services revenue113,027 106,405 338,575 304,570 
Supply Chain revenue48,488 40,009 136,595 70,190 
Total revenue520,423 492,254 1,529,928 1,438,550 
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold295,577 283,285 872,929 833,977 
Selling, general and administrative expenses137,310 124,934 412,301 376,252 
Asset impairment charge530 — 530 329 
Finance interest expense22,648 22,371 69,697 54,494 
Provision for credit losses7,085 36,969 10,159 47,979 
Interest expense1,993 4,115 5,074 15,934 
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) on securities, net2,060 (8,665)(2,994)(6,151)
Other expense (income), net123 (801)(2,489)(5,806)
Total costs and expenses467,326 462,208 1,365,207 1,317,008 
Income from operations before income taxes and equity method investments53,097 30,046 164,721 121,542 
Income tax provision (benefit)16,224 (981)(31,906)(1,707)
Loss of associated companies, net of taxes— 3,140 7 11,944 
Net income36,873 27,887 196,620 111,305 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities(457)(2,315)(9,635)(1,737)
Net income attributable to common unitholders$36,416 $25,572 $186,985 $109,568 
Net income per common unit - basic
Net income attributable to common unitholders$1.83 $1.20 $9.19 $5.10 
Net income per common unit - diluted
Net income attributable to common unitholders$1.65 $1.14 $8.02 $4.68 
Weighted-average number of common units outstanding - basic19,929,713 21,298,871 20,338,033 21,495,689 
Weighted-average number of common units outstanding - diluted23,985,875 25,081,210 24,470,418 25,360,324 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(in thousands)Nine Months Ended September 30,
20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$196,620 $111,305 
Adjustments to reconcile net income from operations to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit losses 10,159 47,979 
Loss of associated companies, net of taxes7 11,944 
Realized and unrealized gains on securities, net(2,994)(6,151)
Derivative gains on economic interests in loans(4,187)(3,762)
Non-cash pension expense4,199 8,948 
Deferred income taxes(65,224)(30,390)
Depreciation and amortization43,839 41,433 
Non-cash lease expense17,342 12,710 
Equity-based compensation1,668 1,007 
Asset impairment charges530 329 
Other1,317 2,193 
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade and other receivables(24,479)(12,999)
Inventories(8,243)6,241 
Prepaid expenses and other assets2,544 (1,038)
Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities(20,590)(4,689)
Net decrease (increase) in loans held for sale215,665 (173,385)
Net cash provided by operating activities$368,173 $11,675 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investments(50,706)(204,611)
Proceeds from sales of investments13,788 207,893 
Proceeds from maturities of investments16,832 41,058 
Principal repayment on Steel Connect Convertible Note— 1,000 
Loan originations, net of collections76,790 (242,667)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(55,712)(36,667)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment1,501 490 
Increase in cash upon consolidation of Steel Connect— 65,896 
Other(181)(1,084)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities$2,312 $(168,692)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net revolver (repayments) borrowings(71,149)6,910 
Repayments of term loans(51)(51)
Purchases of the Company's common units(105,070)(19,727)
Purchases of the Company's preferred units(1,830)— 
Net decrease in other borrowings(10,528)(21,277)
Distribution to preferred unitholders(7,139)(7,225)
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interests(16,181)(2,784)
Tax withholding related to vesting of restricted units(1,059)(433)
Net (decrease) increase in deposits(347,430)531,006 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities$(560,437)$486,419 
Net change for the period(189,952)329,402 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents148 (1,701)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period577,928 234,448 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$388,124 $562,149 
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Supplemental Balance Sheet Data (September 30, 2024 unaudited)
(in thousands, except common and preferred units)September 30,December 31,
20242023
Cash and cash equivalents$388,124 $577,928 
WebBank cash and cash equivalents142,110 170,286 
Cash and cash equivalents, excluding WebBank$246,014 $407,642 
Common units outstanding19,183,332 21,296,067 
Preferred units outstanding6,345,982 6,422,128 

Supplemental Non-GAAP Disclosures
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation:(Unaudited)
(in thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024202320242023
Net income$36,873$27,887$196,620$111,305
Income tax provision (benefit)16,224(981)(31,906)(1,707)
Income before income taxes53,09726,906164,714109,598
Add (Deduct):
Loss of associated companies, net of taxes—3,140711,944
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) on securities, net2,060(8,665)(2,994)(6,151)
Interest expense1,9934,1155,07415,934
Depreciation10,72810,25531,00029,222
Amortization4,2684,43812,83912,211
Asset impairment charge530—530329
Non-cash pension expense1,3992,9794,1998,948
Non-cash equity-based compensation7435991,6121,007
Other items, net1,1356971,339(1,841)
Adjusted EBITDA$75,953$44,464$218,320$181,201
Total revenue$520,423$492,254$1,529,928$1,438,550
Adjusted EBITDA margin14.6%9.0%14.3%12.6%

Net Cash Reconciliation:(Unaudited)
(in thousands)September 30,December 31,
20242023
Total debt$(120,171)$(191,371)
Accrued pension liabilities(43,198)(46,195)
Preferred unit liability(155,065)(154,925)
Cash and cash equivalents, excluding WebBank246,014 407,642 
Long-term investments78,329 41,225 
Net cash$5,909 $56,376 

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Adjusted Free Cash Flow Reconciliation:(Unaudited)
(in thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024202320242023
Net cash provided by operating activities$101,758 $66,186 $368,173 $11,675 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(37,349)(13,116)(55,712)(36,667)
Net (decrease) increase in loans held for sale(30,071)32,466 (215,665)173,385 
Adjusted free cash flow$34,338 $85,536 $96,796 $148,393 

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Segment Results (unaudited)
(in thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024202320242023
Revenue:
Diversified Industrial$318,642 $299,098 $945,576 $918,570 
Energy40,266 46,742 109,182 145,220 
Financial Services113,027 106,405 338,575 304,570 
Supply Chain$48,488 $40,009 $136,595 $70,190 
Total revenue$520,423 $492,254 $1,529,928 $1,438,550 
Income (loss) before interest expense and income taxes:
Diversified Industrial$26,346 $14,756 $66,175 $61,015 
Energy3,466 5,968 8,149 15,239 
Financial Services23,945 (2,588)80,846 48,246 
Supply Chain2,637 4,011 8,870 5,846 
Corporate and other(1,304)8,874 5,748 (4,814)
Income before interest expense and income taxes:55,090 31,021 169,788 125,532 
Interest expense1,993 4,115 5,074 15,934 
Income tax provision (benefit)16,224 (981)(31,906)(1,707)
Net income$36,873 $27,887 $196,620 $111,305 
Loss of associated companies, net of taxes:
Corporate and other$— $3,140 $7 $11,944 
Total$— $3,140 $7 $11,944 
Segment depreciation and amortization:
Diversified Industrial$10,604 $10,257 $31,743 $30,333 
Energy2,161 2,740 6,482 7,732 
Financial Services233 205 620 630 
Supply Chain1,450 1,324 4,145 2,234 
Corporate and other548 167 849 504 
Total depreciation and amortization$14,996 $14,693 $43,839 $41,433 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA:
Diversified Industrial$39,988 $33,581 $105,222 $100,370 
Energy5,965 7,971 14,035 22,517 
Financial Services24,218 (4,412)81,526 47,573 
Supply Chain4,266 5,935 13,594 8,806 
Corporate and other1,516 1,389 3,943 1,935 
Total Adjusted EBITDA$75,953 $44,464 $218,320 $181,201 
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Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measurements

The financial data contained in this press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measurements as defined by the SEC, including "Adjusted EBITDA," "Adjusted EBITDA Margin," "Net Cash" and "Adjusted Free Cash Flow." The Company is presenting these non-GAAP financial measurements because it believes that these measures provide useful information to investors about the Company's business and its financial condition. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income or loss from continuing operations before the effects of income or loss from investments in associated companies and other investments held at fair value, interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash pension expense or income, and realized and unrealized gains or losses on securities, and excludes certain non-recurring and non-cash items. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue. The Company defines Net Cash as the sum of total debt, accrued pension liabilities and preferred unit liability, less the sum of cash and cash equivalents (excluding those used in WebBank's banking operations), and long-term investments. The Company defines Adjusted Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by or used in operating activities of continuing operations less the sum of purchases of property, plant and equipment, and net increases or decreases in loans held for sale. The Company believes these measures are useful to investors because they are measures used by the Company's Board of Directors and management to evaluate its ongoing business, including in internal management reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes, in comparing operating results across the business, as internal profitability measures, as components in assessing liquidity and evaluating the ability and the desirability of making capital expenditures and significant acquisitions, and as elements in determining executive compensation.

However, the measures are not measures of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("U.S. GAAP"), and the items excluded from these measures are significant components in understanding and assessing financial performance. Therefore, these non-GAAP financial measurements should not be considered substitutes for net income or loss, total debt, or cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities. Because Adjusted EBITDA is calculated before recurring cash charges, including realized losses on investments, interest expense, and taxes, and is not adjusted for capital expenditures or other recurring cash requirements of the business, it should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to invest in the growth of the business. There are a number of material limitations to the use of Adjusted EBITDA as an analytical tool, including the following:

•Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the Company's tax provision or the cash requirements to pay its taxes;
•Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect income or loss from the Company's investments in associated companies and other investments held at fair value;
•Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the Company's interest expense;
•Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash expenses in the period recorded, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the cash requirements for such replacement;
•Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the Company's net realized and unrealized gains and losses on its investments;
•Adjusted EBITDA does not include non-cash charges for pension expense and equity-based compensation;
•Adjusted EBITDA does not include amounts related to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities;
•Adjusted EBITDA does not include certain other non-recurring and non-cash items; and
•Adjusted EBITDA does not include the Company's discontinued operations.

In addition, Net Cash assumes the Company's cash and cash equivalents (excluding those used in WebBank's banking operations), marketable securities and long-term investments are immediately convertible in cash and can be used to reduce outstanding debt without restriction at their recorded fair value, while Adjusted Free Cash Flow excludes net increases or decreases in loans held for sale, which can vary significantly from period-to-period since these loans are typically sold after origination and thus represent a significant component in WebBank's operating cash flow requirements.

The Company compensates for these limitations by relying primarily on its U.S. GAAP financial measures and using these measures only as supplemental information. The Company believes that consideration of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Net Cash and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, together with a careful review of its U.S. GAAP financial measures, is a well-informed method of analyzing SPLP. Because Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Net Cash and Adjusted Free Cash Flow are not measurements determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP and are susceptible to varying calculations, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Net Cash and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, as presented, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that reflect SPLP's current expectations and
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projections about its future results, performance, prospects and opportunities. SPLP identifies these forward-looking statements by using words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "estimate," and similar expressions, including but not limited to, the Company's expectations regarding its ability to deliver shareholder value and build momentum across the business. These forward-looking statements are only predictions based upon the Company's current expectations and projections about future events, and are based on information currently available to the Company and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause its actual results, performance, prospects, or opportunities in 2024 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation: disruptions to the Company's business as a result of economic downturns; the negative impact of inflation and supply chain disruptions; the significant volatility of crude oil and commodity prices, including from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war or the disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas; the effects of rising interest rates; the Company's subsidiaries' sponsor defined pension plans, which could subject the Company to future cash flow requirements; the ability to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, banking regulations and other extensive requirements to which the Company and its businesses are subject; risks associated with the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, WebBank, as a result of its Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") status, highly-regulated lending programs, and capital requirements; the ability to meet obligations under the Company's senior credit facility through future cash flows or financings; the risk of recent events affecting the financial services industry, including the closures or other failures of several large banks; the risk of management diversion, increased costs and expenses, and impact on profitability in connection with the Company's business strategy to make acquisitions, including in connection with the Company's recent majority investment in the Supply Chain segment; the impact of losses in the Company's investment portfolio; the Company's ability to protect its intellectual property rights and obtain or retain licenses to use others' intellectual property on which the Company relies; the Company's exposure to risks inherent to conducting business outside of the U.S.; the impact of any changes in U.S. trade policies; the adverse impact of litigation or compliance failures on the Company's profitability; a significant disruption in, or breach in security of, the Company's technology systems or protection of personal data; the loss of any significant customer contracts; the Company's ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; the rights of unitholders with respect to voting and maintaining actions against the Company or its affiliates; potential conflicts of interest arising from certain interlocking relationships amount us and affiliates of the Company's Executive Chairman; the Company's dependence on the Manager and impact of the management fee on the Company's total partners’ capital; the impact to the development of an active market for the Company's units due to transfer restrictions and other factors; the Company's tax treatment and its subsidiaries’ ability to fully utilize their tax benefits; the potential negative impact on our operations of changes in tax rates, laws or regulations, including U.S. government tax reform; the loss of essential employees; and other risks detailed from time to time in filings we make with the SEC. These statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, and no assurance can be given that the actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Investors should read carefully the factors described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's filings with the SEC, including the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual reports on Form 10-K, for information regarding risk factors that could affect the Company's results. Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as of the date hereof, and investors should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances, or any other reason.

Investor Relations Contact

Jennifer Golembeske
212-520-2300
jgolembeske@steelpartners.com
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Entity Registrant Name STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-35493
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-3727655
Entity Address, Address Line One 590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor
Entity Address, City or Town New York
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10022
City Area Code 212
Local Phone Number 520-2300
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Trading Symbol SPLP
Security Exchange Name NYSE
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