CVG Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
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Insights
An analysis of CVG's reported financials indicates a mixed performance. The company's revenue contraction of 5.0% in Q4 2023, primarily due to a strike and reduced demand, is a cause for concern as it suggests vulnerability to labor disputes and market fluctuations. However, the growth in the Electrical Systems segment by 19.4% is a positive sign, showing successful diversification efforts which could mitigate risks associated with other underperforming segments.
The reported increase in full-year adjusted EBITDA margins to 6.8% and a significant debt paydown leading to a reduced leverage ratio from 2.2x to 1.5x reflect effective cost management and an improved financial structure. These developments could enhance investor confidence and potentially lead to a more favorable credit rating, impacting the cost of capital for CVG.
Despite a softer fourth quarter, the record annual sales and the new business wins valued at over $150 million, concentrated in the Electrical Systems segment, signal potential for future growth. The forecast for 2024, considering the expected decline in Class 8 truck builds, suggests that management anticipates continued resilience based on their diversification strategy. This forward-looking statement, while optimistic, should be weighed against industry trends and macroeconomic factors that could impact demand across CVG's portfolio.
From a market perspective, CVG's emphasis on operational efficiency and quality standards is aligned with broader industry trends towards lean operations and high-quality outputs. The focus on growing the Electrical Systems segment responds to increasing electrification and automation in industrial applications, which is a growing market.
However, the reduced demand in Vehicle Solutions, Aftermarket and Industrial Automation segments may reflect broader economic headwinds or sector-specific challenges. The decline in these segments could be indicative of competitive pressures or a shift in consumer preferences. CVG's ability to pivot and capture new business in these areas will be crucial for sustained growth.
The 16% projected decline in Class 8 truck builds for 2024, as per ACT Research, poses a significant challenge for CVG's Vehicle Solutions segment. Investors should monitor how CVG's diversification strategy and new business in the Electrical Systems segment can offset this anticipated downturn. The ability to adapt to changing market conditions and maintain a balanced portfolio will be key to CVG's performance in the coming fiscal year.
CVG's financial results show a proactive approach to debt management, with a full-year debt paydown of $10.9 million and a notable decrease in net debt. The improved leverage ratio of 1.5x is a significant reduction from the previous 2.2x, indicating a stronger balance sheet and potentially lower financial risk for creditors.
Despite the decline in revenue for Q4, the free cash flow generation of $19 million in 2023 is a robust indicator of the company's liquidity and ability to service its debt obligations. This financial flexibility could be advantageous for CVG in pursuing strategic investments or weathering economic volatility.
Investors in the debt market should consider the company's guidance for 2024 cautiously. While the company's debt profile has improved, the potential impact of lower Class 8 truck production on the company's revenue streams could affect its ability to generate similar levels of free cash flow and continue its debt reduction trajectory.
Fourth quarter sales of
Full year adjusted EBITDA margins increased by 140 bps to
Provides outlook and guidance for full year 2024
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CVG (NASDAQ: CVGI), a diversified industrial products and services company, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights (Compared with prior-year period, where comparisons are noted)
- Revenue of
$223.1 million , down5.0% due primarily to the impacts of a strike-related labor stoppage at a customer facility and reduced demand across Vehicle Solutions, Industrial Automation and Aftermarket segments; however, Electrical Systems segment continues to show strong growth with19.4% increased revenue. - Operating income of
$5.0 million , up$9.0 million ; adjusted operating income of$6.6 million , down$1.8 million . Lower adjusted operating income was driven primarily by lower volumes and increased SG&A. - Net income of
$23.3 million , or$0.70 per diluted share, compared to net loss of$32.0 , or$(0.98) per diluted share; adjusted net income of$2.9 million , or$0.09 per diluted share, versus$1.4 million , or$0.04 per diluted share. - Adjusted EBITDA of
$10.3 million , down$2.9 million , with an adjusted EBITDA margin of4.6% , down from5.7% .
Full Year 2023 Highlights (Compared with prior-year period, where comparisons are noted)
- Revenue of
$994.7 million , driven by pricing and the contribution of new business wins in Electrical Systems, offset by lower sales volume in Industrial Automation, Vehicle Solutions, and Aftermarket segments. - New business wins in excess of
$150 million when fully ramped; these wins were concentrated in our Electrical Systems segment. - Operating income of
$48.1 million , up$27.9 million , and adjusted operating income of$51.1 million , up$14.5 million . The increase in operating income was due to improved pricing and business mix. - Full-year 2023 debt paydown was
$10.9 million , and net debt declined to$103.7 million ; leverage ratio declined to 1.5x from 2.2x.
James Ray, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased with our 2023 results as CVG continued winning new business, particularly in Electrical Systems, and made progress on the Company’s transformation plan, driving record annual sales and improved profitability for the year. As we look to fiscal 2024, we are focused on enhancing operational efficiency and quality standards, growing our Electrical Systems segment to be our largest business, as well as facilitating cross-functional collaboration among our various business segments to strengthen our core Vehicle Solutions business and cultivating stronger customer relationships.”
Mr. Ray concluded, “As the new CEO, I am grateful for the hard work of our talented global teams that help drive improvements in our business every day, and I am looking forward to a strong fiscal 2024.”
Andy Cheung, Chief Financial Officer, added, “We delivered another year of record revenue driven by continued price realization and new business wins, despite softer fourth quarter revenues which were impacted by, among other things, a UAW labor strike at one customer facility. Our strong performance resulted in free cash flow of
Financial Results
(amounts in millions except per share data and percentages)
| Fourth Quarter | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | Change | ||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 223.1 | $ | 234.9 | (5.0)% | |||||
| Gross profit | $ | 26.2 | $ | 12.4 | 111.3 | % | ||||
| Gross margin | 11.7 | % | 5.3 | % | ||||||
| Adjusted gross profit1 | $ | 26.0 | $ | 23.9 | 8.8 | % | ||||
| Adjusted gross margin1 | 11.7 | % | 10.2 | % | ||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 5.0 | $ | (4.0 | ) | NM2 | ||||
| Operating margin | 2.2 | % | (1.7)% | |||||||
| Adjusted operating income1 | $ | 6.6 | $ | 8.4 | (21.4)% | |||||
| Adjusted operating margin1 | 2.9 | % | 3.6 | % | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 23.3 | $ | (32.0 | ) | NM2 | ||||
| Adjusted net income (loss)1 | $ | 2.9 | $ | 1.4 | 107.1 | % | ||||
| Earnings (loss) per share, diluted | $ | 0.70 | $ | (0.98 | ) | NM2 | ||||
| Adjusted earnings (loss) per share, diluted1 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.04 | 125.0 | % | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA1 | $ | 10.3 | $ | 13.3 | (22.6)% | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin1 | 4.6 | % | 5.7 | % | ||||||
| 1See Appendix A for GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation | ||||||||||
| 2Not meaningful | ||||||||||
Consolidated Results
Fourth Quarter 2023 Results
- Fourth quarter 2023 revenues were
$223.1 million compared to$234.9 million in the prior year period, a decline of5.0% . The decrease in revenues is due primarily to the impact of a strike at a customer facility, previous year benefit from a post-COVID backlog in Asia-Pacific, and reduced demand in Vehicle Solutions, Aftermarket, and Industrial Automation segments, which more than offset an increase in Electrical Systems revenue. Foreign currency translation favorably impacted fourth quarter 2023 revenues by$1.8 million , or by0.7% . - Operating income for the fourth quarter 2023 was
$5.0 million compared to operating loss of$4.0 million in the prior year period. Foreign currency translation also favorably impacted fourth quarter 2023 operating income by$0.7 million . Excluding special costs, the fourth quarter of 2023 adjusted operating income was$6.6 million , down21.4% . The decline in adjusted operating income was driven primarily by lower volumes, strike impact, and higher SG&A. - Interest expense was
$2.4 million and$2.9 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The decrease in interest expense was due to lower average debt balances, partially offset by higher interest rates on variable debt. - Net income was
$23.3 million , or$0.70 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter 2023 compared to net loss of$32.0 million , or$(0.98) per diluted share, in the prior year period.
At December 31, 2023, the Company had no outstanding borrowings on its revolving credit facility,
Segment Results
Fourth Quarter 2023 Results (Compared with prior-year period, where comparisons are noted)
Vehicle Solutions Segment
- Revenues were
$128.4 million , a decrease of10.1% primarily resulting from lower volumes and the impact of a strike at a customer facility during the quarter. - Operating income for the fourth quarter 2023 was
$3.6 million , a decrease of1.8% . Excluding special costs, the fourth quarter of 2023 adjusted operating income was$4.0 million , a decrease of3.9% , as compared to the fourth quarter 2022, primarily due to the impact of lower sales volumes partially offset by pricing improvement and cost controls.
Electrical Systems Segment
- Revenues were
$56.2 million , an increase of19.4% , primarily resulting from increased pricing and sales volume. - Operating income was
$6.7 million , an increase of25.0% primarily attributable to pricing and volume leverage.
Aftermarket and Accessories Segment
- Revenues were
$31.4 million , a decrease of8.1% , primarily resulting from decreased sales volume. - Operating income was
$3.4 million , an increase of7.3% . Excluding special costs, the fourth quarter of 2023 adjusted operating income decreased6.4% , as compared to the fourth quarter 2022, primarily due to the lower sales volume, partially offset by increased pricing.
Industrial Automation Segment
- Revenues were
$7.1 million , a decrease of35.0% , due to lower sales volume from decreased customer demand. - Operating income was
$0.9 million , compared to operating loss of$11.9 million in the prior year. Fourth quarter of 2023 adjusted operating income increased to$0.3 million , compared to an adjusted operating loss of$0.5 million in the fourth quarter 2022, primarily due to cost controls.
Outlook
CVG is providing the following outlook for the full year 2024:
| Metric | 2024 Outlook ($ millions) |
| Net Sales | |
| Adjusted EBITDA |
This outlook reflects, among others, current industry forecasts for North American Class 8 truck builds. According to ACT Research, 2024 North American Class 8 truck production levels are expected to be at 285,000 units. The 2023 actual Class 8 truck builds according to the ACT Research was 340,140 units.
We expect to benefit from growth in Electrical Systems, partially offsetting the projected
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release is included as Appendix A to this release.
Conference Call
A conference call to discuss this press release is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Management intends to reference the Q4 2023 Earnings Call Presentation posted on our website during the conference call. To participate, dial (888) 259-6580 using conference code 88986985. International participants dial (416) 764-8624 using conference code 88986985.
This call is being webcast and can be accessed through the “Investors” section of CVG’s website at www.cvgrp.com, where it will be archived for one year.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available for a period of two weeks following the call. To access the replay, dial (877) 674-7070 using access code 986985 and international callers can dial (416) 764-8692 using access code 986985.
Company Contact
Andy Cheung
Chief Financial Officer
CVG
IR@cvgrp.com
Investor Relations Contact
Ross Collins or Stephen Poe
Alpha IR Group
CVGI@alpha-ir.com
About CVG
At CVG we deliver real solutions to complex design, engineering and manufacturing problems while creating positive change for our customers, industries, and communities we serve. Information about the Company and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements often include words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would”, “project”, “continue”, “likely”, and similar expressions. In particular, this press release may contain forward-looking statements about the Company’s expectations for future periods with respect to its plans to improve financial results, the future of the Company’s end markets, global supply chain constraints, changes in the Class 8 and Class 5-7 North America truck build rates, performance of the global construction equipment business, the Company’s prospects in the wire harness, industrial automation and electric vehicle markets, the Company’s initiatives to address customer needs, organic growth, the Company’s strategic plans and plans to focus on certain segments, competition faced by the Company, volatility in and disruption to the global economic environment, including inflation and labor shortages and the Company’s financial position or other financial information. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in light of its experience as well as its perspective on historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and uncertainties, including those included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. There can be no assurance that statements made in this press release relating to future events will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements.
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||||
| Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 | |||||||||||||||
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| (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 223,089 | $ | 234,918 | $ | 994,679 | $ | 981,553 | |||||||
| Cost of revenues | 196,900 | 222,517 | 860,956 | 895,048 | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | 26,189 | 12,401 | 133,723 | 86,505 | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 21,165 | 16,406 | 85,663 | 66,361 | |||||||||||
| Operating income | 5,024 | (4,005 | ) | 48,060 | 20,144 | ||||||||||
| Other (income) expense | 707 | 7,665 | 1,195 | 10,463 | |||||||||||
| Interest expense | 2,383 | 2,935 | 10,691 | 9,827 | |||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | 921 | |||||||||||
| Income (loss) before provision for income taxes | 1,934 | (14,605 | ) | 36,174 | (1,067 | ) | |||||||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | (21,347 | ) | 17,384 | (13,237 | ) | 20,904 | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 23,281 | $ | (31,989 | ) | $ | 49,411 | $ | (21,971 | ) | |||||
| Earnings (loss) per common share | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.70 | $ | (0.98 | ) | $ | 1.50 | $ | (0.68 | ) | |||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.70 | $ | (0.98 | ) | $ | 1.47 | $ | (0.68 | ) | |||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | 33,132 | 32,567 | 33,040 | 32,334 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | 33,443 | 32,567 | 33,581 | 32,334 | |||||||||||
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
| December 31, 2023 and 2022 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||
| ASSETS | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Current Assets: | |||||||
| Cash | $ | 37,848 | $ | 31,825 | |||
| Accounts receivable, net | 133,949 | 152,626 | |||||
| Inventories | 128,082 | 142,542 | |||||
| Other current assets | 27,863 | 12,582 | |||||
| Total current assets | 327,742 | 339,575 | |||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 73,468 | 67,805 | |||||
| Operating lease right-of-use asset, net | 31,165 | 26,372 | |||||
| Intangible assets, net | 11,222 | 14,620 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes, net | 33,568 | 12,275 | |||||
| Other assets | 6,049 | 9,621 | |||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 483,214 | $ | 470,268 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
| Current Liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 77,314 | $ | 122,091 | |||
| Current operating lease liabilities | 7,502 | 7,421 | |||||
| Accrued liabilities and other | 45,060 | 35,388 | |||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 15,313 | 10,938 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 145,189 | 175,838 | |||||
| Long-term debt | 126,201 | 141,499 | |||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 24,417 | 19,422 | |||||
| Pension and other post-retirement liabilities | 9,196 | 8,428 | |||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 5,279 | 5,041 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 310,282 | 350,228 | |||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||
| Preferred stock | — | — | |||||
| Common stock | 333 | 328 | |||||
| Treasury stock, at cost | (16,150 | ) | (14,514 | ) | |||
| Additional paid-in capital | 265,217 | 261,371 | |||||
| Retained deficit | (46,184 | ) | (95,595 | ) | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (30,284 | ) | (31,550 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 172,932 | 120,040 | |||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 483,214 | $ | 470,268 | |||
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| BUSINESS SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Vehicle Solutions | Electrical Systems | Aftermarket and Accessories | Industrial Automation | Corporate / Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 128,411 | $ | 142,765 | $ | 56,188 | $ | 47,054 | $ | 31,367 | $ | 34,141 | $ | 7,123 | $ | 10,958 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 223,089 | $ | 234,918 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 10,095 | 10,322 | 8,873 | 7,136 | 5,566 | 5,494 | 1,655 | (10,551 | ) | — | — | 26,189 | 12,401 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general & administrative expenses | 6,501 | 6,661 | 2,176 | 1,778 | 2,127 | 2,289 | 804 | 1,322 | 9,557 | 4,356 | 21,165 | 16,406 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 3,594 | $ | 3,661 | $ | 6,697 | $ | 5,358 | $ | 3,439 | $ | 3,205 | $ | 851 | $ | (11,873 | ) | $ | (9,557 | ) | $ | (4,356 | ) | $ | 5,024 | $ | (4,005 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vehicle Solutions | Electrical Systems | Aftermarket and Accessories | Industrial Automation | Corporate / Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 587,119 | $ | 579,731 | $ | 228,424 | $ | 180,404 | $ | 140,236 | $ | 133,671 | $ | 38,900 | $ | 87,747 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 994,679 | $ | 981,553 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 68,129 | 45,979 | 35,397 | 23,993 | 27,187 | 18,836 | 3,010 | (2,303 | ) | — | — | 133,723 | 86,505 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general & administrative expenses | 26,109 | 24,930 | 9,107 | 5,775 | 8,144 | 6,925 | 4,392 | 5,564 | 37,911 | 23,167 | 85,663 | 66,361 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 42,020 | $ | 21,049 | $ | 26,290 | $ | 18,218 | $ | 19,043 | $ | 11,911 | $ | (1,382 | ) | $ | (7,867 | ) | $ | (37,911 | ) | $ | (23,167 | ) | $ | 48,060 | $ | 20,144 | ||||||||||||
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| Appendix A: Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures | |||||||||||||||
| Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 | |||||||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 26,189 | $ | 12,401 | $ | 133,723 | $ | 86,505 | |||||||
| Inventory adjustment | — | 10,421 | — | 10,421 | |||||||||||
| Restructuring | (198 | ) | 1,077 | 1,245 | 4,035 | ||||||||||
| Adjusted gross profit | $ | 25,991 | $ | 23,899 | $ | 134,968 | $ | 100,961 | |||||||
| % of revenues | 11.7 | % | 10.2 | % | 13.6 | % | 10.3 | % | |||||||
| Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 5,024 | $ | (4,005 | ) | $ | 48,060 | $ | 20,144 | ||||||
| Restructuring | 785 | 1,978 | 2,286 | 5,365 | |||||||||||
| Inventory adjustment | — | 10,421 | — | 10,421 | |||||||||||
| Deferred consideration purchase accounting | — | — | — | 341 | |||||||||||
| Executive transition | 770 | — | 770 | 329 | |||||||||||
| Total operating income adjustments | 1,555 | 12,399 | 3,056 | 16,456 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 6,579 | $ | 8,394 | $ | 51,116 | $ | 36,600 | |||||||
| % of revenues | 2.9 | % | 3.6 | % | 5.1 | % | 3.7 | % | |||||||
| Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 23,281 | $ | (31,989 | ) | $ | 49,411 | $ | (21,971 | ) | |||||
| Pre-tax adjusting items: | |||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) adjustments | 1,555 | 12,399 | 3,056 | 16,456 | |||||||||||
| Hryvnia fair value adjustments on forward exchange contracts | — | (134 | ) | — | (36 | ) | |||||||||
| Loss on early extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | 921 | |||||||||||
| Other adjusting items: | |||||||||||||||
| Non-cash pension settlement | — | 8,086 | — | 9,202 | |||||||||||
| Pension settlement - tax adjustment | — | 1,462 | — | 1,462 | |||||||||||
| Tax Valuation Allowance | (21,521 | ) | 14,666 | (21,521 | ) | 14,666 | |||||||||
| Adjusted (benefit) provision for income taxes1 | (389 | ) | (3,066 | ) | (764 | ) | (4,335 | ) | |||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) | $ | 2,926 | $ | 1,424 | $ | 30,182 | $ | 16,365 | |||||||
| Diluted EPS | $ | 0.70 | $ | (0.98 | ) | $ | 1.47 | $ | (0.68 | ) | |||||
| Adjustments to diluted EPS | $ | (0.61 | ) | $ | 1.02 | $ | (0.57 | ) | $ | 1.19 | |||||
| Adjusted diluted EPS | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.90 | $ | 0.51 | |||||||
- Reported Tax (Benefit) Provision adjusted for tax effect of at
25% of pre-tax adjusting items.
| Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 23,281 | $ | (31,989 | ) | $ | 49,411 | $ | (21,971 | ) | |||||
| Interest expense | 2,383 | 2,935 | 10,691 | 9,827 | |||||||||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | (21,347 | ) | 17,384 | (13,237 | ) | 20,904 | |||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 3,625 | 3,727 | 14,240 | 14,770 | |||||||||||
| Amortization expense | 847 | 848 | 3,390 | 3,411 | |||||||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 8,789 | $ | (7,095 | ) | $ | 64,495 | $ | 26,941 | ||||||
| % of revenues | 3.9 | % | (3.0)% | 6.5 | % | 2.7 | % | ||||||||
| EBITDA adjustments | |||||||||||||||
| Restructuring | 785 | 1,978 | 2,286 | 5,365 | |||||||||||
| Inventory adjustment | — | 10,421 | — | 10,421 | |||||||||||
| Pension settlement | — | 8,086 | — | 9,202 | |||||||||||
| Deferred consideration purchase accounting | — | — | — | 341 | |||||||||||
| Hryvnia fair value adjustments on forward exchange contracts | — | (134 | ) | — | (36 | ) | |||||||||
| Executive transition | 770 | — | 770 | 329 | |||||||||||
| Loss on early extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | 921 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 10,344 | $ | 13,256 | $ | 67,551 | $ | 53,484 | |||||||
| % of revenues | 4.6 | % | 5.7 | % | 6.8 | % | 5.4 | % | |||||||
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| Appendix B: Segment Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vehicle Solutions | Electric Systems | Aftermarket | Industrial Automation | Corporate | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 3,594 | $ | 6,697 | $ | 3,439 | $ | 851 | $ | (9,557 | ) | $ | 5,024 | ||||||||||
| Restructuring | 386 | — | — | (584 | ) | 983 | 785 | ||||||||||||||||
| Executive transition | — | — | — | — | 770 | 770 | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 3,980 | $ | 6,697 | $ | 3,439 | $ | 267 | $ | (7,804 | ) | $ | 6,579 | ||||||||||
| % of revenues | 3.1 | % | 11.9 | % | 11.0 | % | 3.7 | % | 2.9 | % | |||||||||||||
| Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vehicle Solutions | Electric Systems | Aftermarket | Industrial Automation | Corporate | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 42,020 | $ | 26,290 | $ | 19,043 | $ | (1,382 | ) | $ | (37,911 | ) | $ | 48,060 | |||||||||
| Restructuring | 809 | 8 | — | 486 | 983 | 2,286 | |||||||||||||||||
| Executive transition | — | — | — | — | 770 | 770 | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 42,829 | $ | 26,298 | $ | 19,043 | $ | (896 | ) | $ | (36,158 | ) | $ | 51,116 | |||||||||
| % of revenues | 7.3 | % | 11.5 | % | 13.6 | % | (2.3)% | 5.1 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vehicle Solutions | Electric Systems | Aftermarket | Industrial Automation | Corporate | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 3,661 | $ | 5,358 | $ | 3,205 | $ | (11,873 | ) | $ | (4,356 | ) | $ | (4,005 | ) | ||||||||
| Restructuring | 481 | 103 | 469 | 925 | — | 1,978 | |||||||||||||||||
| Inventory adjustment | — | — | — | 10,421 | — | 10,421 | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 4,142 | $ | 5,461 | $ | 3,674 | $ | (527 | ) | $ | (4,356 | ) | $ | 8,394 | |||||||||
| % of revenues | 2.9 | % | 11.6 | % | 10.8 | % | (4.8)% | 3.6 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vehicle Solutions | Electric Systems | Aftermarket | Industrial Automation | Corporate | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 21,049 | $ | 18,218 | $ | 11,911 | $ | (7,867 | ) | $ | (23,167 | ) | $ | 20,144 | |||||||||
| Restructuring | 751 | 674 | 1,909 | 1,725 | 306 | 5,365 | |||||||||||||||||
| Inventory adjustment | — | — | 10,421 | — | 10,421 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred consideration purchase accounting | — | — | — | 341 | — | 341 | |||||||||||||||||
| Executive transition | — | — | — | — | 329 | 329 | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 21,800 | $ | 18,892 | $ | 13,820 | $ | 4,620 | $ | (22,532 | ) | $ | 36,600 | ||||||||||
| % of revenues | 3.8 | % | 10.5 | % | 10.3 | % | 5.3 | % | 3.7 | % | |||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities | $ | 8,286 | $ | 35,153 | $ | 38,276 | $ | 68,947 | |||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (4,500 | ) | (7,169 | ) | (19,696 | ) | (19,710 | ) | |||||||
| Free cash flow | $ | 3,786 | $ | 27,984 | $ | 18,580 | $ | 49,237 | |||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | $ | 15,313 | $ | 10,938 | |
| Long-term debt | 126,201 | 141,499 | |||
| Less Cash | $ | 37,848 | $ | 31,825 | |
| Total net debt | $ | 103,666 | $ | 120,612 | |
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
This earnings release contains financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). In general, the non-GAAP measures exclude items that (i) management believes reflect the Company’s multi-year corporate activities; or (ii) relate to activities or actions that may have occurred over multiple or in prior periods without predictable trends. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to evaluate the Company’s performance, engage in financial and operational planning and to determine incentive compensation.
Management provides these non-GAAP financial measures to investors as supplemental metrics to assist readers in assessing the effects of items and events on the Company’s financial and operating results and in comparing the Company’s performance to that of its competitors and to comparable reporting periods. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies.
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