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Magna International Inc. reported its Q2 2024 financial results with sales of $11.0 billion, unchanged from Q2 2023. Diluted earnings per share were $1.09, while Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.35. The company paid dividends of $134 million. Magna's 2024 outlook for Total Sales remains largely unchanged, with Adjusted EBIT Margin range narrowed to 5.4% to 5.8%.

Key highlights include:

  • Income from operations before income taxes: $427 million
  • Net income attributable to Magna: $313 million
  • Adjusted EBIT: $577 million

The company's performance was impacted by lower volumes on certain key vehicle programs in North America, but efforts in operational excellence, cost reductions, and launches are helping maintain the 2024 Adjusted EBIT margin range.

Magna International Inc. ha riportato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre del 2024 con vendite di 11,0 miliardi di dollari, invariato rispetto al secondo trimestre del 2023. Gli utili per azione diluiti sono stati di 1,09 dollari, mentre gli utili per azione diluiti rettificati sono stati di 1,35 dollari. L'azienda ha distribuito dividendi per un totale di 134 milioni di dollari. Le previsioni di Magna per il 2024 riguardanti le vendite totali rimangono sostanzialmente invariate, con un intervallo di margine EBIT rettificato ridotto al 5,4% - 5,8%.

Tra i principali punti salienti ci sono:

  • Entrate da operazioni prima delle imposte sul reddito: 427 milioni di dollari
  • Utile netto attribuibile a Magna: 313 milioni di dollari
  • EBIT rettificato: 577 milioni di dollari

Le prestazioni dell'azienda sono state influenzate da un volume ridotto in alcuni programmi chiave di veicoli in Nord America, ma gli sforzi per l'eccellenza operativa, la riduzione dei costi e i lanci stanno aiutando a mantenere l'intervallo di margine EBIT rettificato del 2024.

Magna International Inc. reportó sus resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2024 con ventas de 11.0 mil millones de dólares, sin cambios con respecto al segundo trimestre de 2023. Las ganancias por acción diluidas fueron de 1,09 dólares, mientras que las ganancias por acción diluidas ajustadas fueron de 1,35 dólares. La empresa pagó dividendos por 134 millones de dólares. Las perspectivas de Magna para el 2024 en cuanto a ventas totales se mantienen en gran medida sin cambios, con un rango de margen EBIT ajustado reducido al 5,4% - 5,8%.

Los puntos destacados incluyen:

  • Ingresos de operaciones antes de impuestos: 427 millones de dólares
  • Ingreso neto atribuible a Magna: 313 millones de dólares
  • EBIT ajustado: 577 millones de dólares

El desempeño de la empresa se vio afectado por volúmenes más bajos en ciertos programas clave de vehículos en América del Norte, pero los esfuerzos en excelencia operativa, reducción de costos y lanzamientos están ayudando a mantener el rango de margen EBIT ajustado de 2024.

마그나 인터내셔널 주식회사는 2024년 2분기 재무 결과를 발표했습니다. 매출은 110억 달러로 2023년 2분기와 변동이 없었습니다. 희석주당순이익은 1.09달러였고, 조정 희석주당순이익은 1.35달러였습니다. 회사는 1억 3,400만 달러의 배당금을 지급했습니다. 마그나의 2024년도 총 매출 전망은 대체로 변동이 없으며, 조정 EBIT 마진 범위는 5.4%에서 5.8%로 좁혀졌습니다.

주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:

  • 세전 운영 소득: 4억 2,700만 달러
  • 마그나에 귀속되는 순이익: 3억 1,300만 달러
  • 조정 EBIT: 5억 7,700만 달러

Magna International Inc. a annoncé ses résultats financiers pour le deuxième trimestre 2024, avec des ventes de 11,0 milliards de dollars, inchangées par rapport au deuxième trimestre 2023. Le bénéfice par action dilué était de 1,09 dollar, tandis que le bénéfice par action dilué ajusté s'élevait à 1,35 dollar. L'entreprise a distribué des dividendes de 134 millions de dollars. Les prévisions de Magna pour 2024 concernant le chiffre d'affaires total restent largement inchangées, avec un intervalle de marge EBIT ajustée réduit de 5,4 % à 5,8 %.

Les points clés comprennent :

  • Revenus d'exploitation avant impôts : 427 millions de dollars
  • Bénéfice net attribuable à Magna : 313 millions de dollars
  • EBIT ajusté : 577 millions de dollars

Les performances de l'entreprise ont été affectées par des volumes plus bas sur certains programmes clés de véhicules en Amérique du Nord, mais les efforts en matière d'excellence opérationnelle, de réduction des coûts et de lancements contribuent à maintenir l'intervalle de marge EBIT ajustée de 2024.

Magna International Inc. hat seine finanziellen Ergebnisse für das 2. Quartal 2024 bekanntgegeben, mit Umsätzen von 11,0 Milliarden Dollar, unverändert im Vergleich zum 2. Quartal 2023. Der verwässerte Gewinn pro Aktie betrug 1,09 Dollar, während der ajustierte verwässerte Gewinn pro Aktie 1,35 Dollar betrug. Das Unternehmen zahlte Dividenden in Höhe von 134 Millionen Dollar. Der Ausblick von Magna für 2024 bezüglich der gesamten Verkäufe bleibt weitgehend unverändert, allerdings wurde der Bereich des ajustierten EBIT-Margins auf 5,4% bis 5,8% verengt.

Wichtige Höhepunkte sind:

  • Erträge aus dem operativen Geschäft vor Steuern: 427 Millionen Dollar
  • Nettogewinn, der Magna zugeschrieben wird: 313 Millionen Dollar
  • Ajustiertes EBIT: 577 Millionen Dollar

Die Leistung des Unternehmens wurde durch geringere Volumina bei bestimmten wichtigen Fahrzeugprogrammen in Nordamerika beeinträchtigt, doch Bemühungen um betriebliche Exzellenz, Kostensenkungen und Produktneueinführungen helfen, den Bereich des ajustierten EBIT-Margins für 2024 aufrechtzuerhalten.

Positive
  • Sales of $11.0 billion maintained level with Q2 2023
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.35
  • 2024 outlook for Total Sales largely unchanged
  • Productivity and efficiency improvements, including lower costs at underperforming facilities
  • Lower net engineering costs, including in electrification and active safety businesses
Negative
  • Diluted earnings per share decreased from $1.18 in Q2 2023 to $1.09 in Q2 2024
  • Adjusted EBIT decreased from $616 million in Q2 2023 to $577 million in Q2 2024
  • Income from operations before income taxes decreased from $483 million in Q2 2023 to $427 million in Q2 2024
  • Net income attributable to Magna decreased from $339 million in Q2 2023 to $313 million in Q2 2024
  • Reduced 2026 sales forecast due to customer program updates and tempered electric vehicle penetration rates

Insights

Magna International's Q2 2024 results present a mixed picture for investors. Sales remained flat at $11.0 billion, despite a 2% increase in global light vehicle production. This suggests potential market share loss or pricing pressures. The company's Adjusted EBIT decreased to $577 million from $616 million year-over-year, indicating margin compression.

The diluted EPS of $1.09 and Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.35 both show declines from the previous year. This could be concerning for investors looking for earnings growth. However, the company maintained its dividend, paying out $134 million in Q2, which is a positive sign for income-focused investors.

Magna's 2024 outlook remains largely unchanged for Total Sales, but the Adjusted EBIT Margin range has been narrowed to 5.4% to 5.8%. This suggests management has a clearer view of profitability expectations, but the lower upper bound might disappoint some investors.

The revised 2026 outlook is particularly noteworthy. The reduction in projected sales from $48.8-$51.2 billion to $44.0-$46.5 billion is significant and reflects a more conservative view on mid-term electric vehicle penetration rates. This could impact long-term growth expectations for the company.

Investors should closely monitor Magna's ability to navigate the changing automotive landscape, particularly in electrification and active safety technologies. The company's focus on operational excellence and cost reductions will be important in maintaining profitability in a challenging environment.

Magna's Q2 results and outlook revisions offer valuable insights into the broader automotive industry trends. The flat sales despite increased global light vehicle production highlight the challenges facing traditional auto suppliers as the industry transitions towards electrification.

The company's tempered view on mid-term electric vehicle penetration rates, particularly in North America, is a significant shift. This aligns with recent industry observations of slower-than-expected EV adoption in some markets. It suggests that the transition to EVs may be more gradual than previously anticipated, which could have implications for the entire automotive supply chain.

Magna's focus on "flawless launches" is important in the current environment. As automakers introduce new EV models and advanced technologies, suppliers' ability to deliver quality components on time becomes even more critical. The company's emphasis on this area could be a competitive advantage.

The reduced earnings in the Complete Vehicles segment is noteworthy. This could reflect broader challenges in contract manufacturing or specific program-related issues. It's worth monitoring whether this is an industry-wide trend or specific to Magna.

The company's ongoing investment in electrification and active safety technologies, despite lower near-term growth expectations, demonstrates a long-term commitment to these key areas. This balanced approach of managing current profitability while investing in future technologies will be essential for suppliers navigating the industry's transformation.

Magna's Q2 results and revised outlook provide valuable market insights. The company's performance relative to global light vehicle production suggests potential shifts in market dynamics. While global production increased by 2%, Magna's sales remained flat, indicating possible market share challenges or changes in product mix.

Regional variations are significant. China saw a 6% increase in production, while North America grew by 1%. However, Europe experienced a 5% decline. These regional differences highlight the importance of a diversified global presence for automotive suppliers.

The company's tempered view on mid-term electric vehicle penetration rates, particularly in North America, is a important market signal. This aligns with recent data showing slower EV adoption in some regions, possibly due to factors like charging infrastructure limitations or consumer preferences. This revised outlook could influence investment and product development strategies across the industry.

Magna's focus on operational excellence and cost reductions reflects a broader industry trend of margin preservation in a challenging environment. As the industry navigates the transition to electric and autonomous vehicles, suppliers are likely to emphasize efficiency and strategic resource allocation.

The reduction in the 2026 sales forecast from $48.8-$51.2 billion to $44.0-$46.5 billion is substantial. This ~10% decrease suggests a significant reassessment of market growth expectations, which could have ripple effects throughout the automotive supply chain and adjacent industries.

  • Sales of $11.0 billion were level with Q2, 2023, compared to a 2% increase in global light vehicle production
  • Diluted earnings per share and Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.09 and $1.35, respectively
  • Paid dividends of $134 million
  • 2024 outlook for Total Sales largely unchanged, Adjusted EBIT Margin range narrowed to 5.4% to 5.8%

AURORA, Ontario, Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

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  THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
   2024  2023  2024  2023
Reported        
         
Sales $10,958 $10,982 $21,928 $21,655
         
Income from operations before income taxes $427 $483 $461 $758
         
Net income attributable to Magna International Inc. $313 $339 $322 $548
         
Diluted earnings per share $1.09 $1.18 $1.12 $1.91
         
Non-GAAP Financial Measures(1)        
         
Adjusted EBIT $577 $616 $1,046 $1,065
         
Adjusted diluted earnings per share $1.35 $1.54 $2.44 $2.69
         
All results are reported in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share figures, which are in U.S. dollars
 
(1)  Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted diluted earnings per share are Non-GAAP financial measures that have no standardized meaning under U.S. GAAP, and as a result may not be comparable to the calculation of similar measures by other companies. Effective July 1, 2023, we revised our calculations of Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted diluted earnings per share to exclude the amortization of acquired intangible assets. The historical presentation of these Non-GAAP measures within this press release has also been updated to reflect the revised calculations. Further information and a reconciliation of these Non-GAAP financial measures is included in the back of this press release.

 

“Overall, our second quarter operating performance largely met our expectations, despite lower than anticipated volumes on certain key vehicle programs in North America. Our focus remains on factors we can control, including operational excellence, cost reductions, and flawless launches.  These efforts, together with ongoing customer commercial discussions are enabling us to substantially maintain our 2024 Adjusted EBIT margin range.   Our updated 2026 Outlook reflects customer program updates and a tempered view on mid-term electric vehicle penetration rates, particularly in North America. While we have reduced our sales forecast, we are taking a number of concrete actions to mitigate the sales impacts and continue to expect margin expansion and strong free cash flow growth.”“Overall, our second quarter operating performance largely met our expectations, despite lower than anticipated volumes on certain key vehicle programs in North America. Our focus remains on factors we can control, including operational excellence, cost reductions, and flawless launches.  These efforts, together with ongoing customer commercial discussions are enabling us to substantially maintain our 2024 Adjusted EBIT margin range.  

Our updated 2026 Outlook reflects customer program updates and a tempered view on mid-term electric vehicle penetration rates, particularly in North America. While we have reduced our sales forecast, we are taking a number of concrete actions to mitigate the sales impacts and continue to expect margin expansion and strong free cash flow growth.”

- Swamy Kotagiri, Chief Executive Officer

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

We posted sales of $11.0 billion for the second quarter of 2024, essentially unchanged from the second quarter of 2023, which compares to a 2% increase in global light vehicle production, including 6% and 1% higher production in China and North America, respectively, partially offset by 5% lower production in Europe. Our sales were negatively impacted by the end of production of certain programs, lower Complete Vehicle assembly volumes, including as a result of the end of production of the BMW 5-Series, and the net weakening of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar. These were offset by higher global light vehicle production, the launch of new programs, and acquisitions, net of divestitures, during or subsequent to the second quarter of 2023.

Adjusted EBIT was $577 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $616 million in the second quarter of 2023. The decrease in Adjusted EBIT reflects reduced earnings on lower assembly volumes in Complete Vehicles, higher net warranty costs, the unfavourable impact of foreign exchange losses in the second quarter of 2024 compared to foreign exchange gains in the second quarter of 2023 related to the re-measurement of net deferred tax assets that are maintained in a currency other than their functional currency, lower equity income, and higher restructuring costs. These were partially offset by commercial items in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023, which had a net favourable impact on a year over year basis, productivity and efficiency improvements, including lower costs at certain underperforming facilities and lower net engineering costs, including spending related to our electrification and active safety businesses.

Income from operations before income taxes was $427 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $483 million in the second quarter of 2023, which includes Other expense, net(2) and Amortization of acquired intangibles of $96 million and $99 million in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively. Excluding Other expense, net and Amortization of acquired intangibles from both periods, income from operations before income taxes decreased $59 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2023.

Net income attributable to Magna International Inc. was $313 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $339 million in the second quarter of 2023, which includes Other expense, net(2), after tax and Amortization of acquired intangibles of $76 million and $102 million in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively. Excluding Other expense, net, after tax and Amortization of acquired intangibles from both periods, net income attributable to Magna International Inc. decreased $52 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2023.

Diluted earnings per share were $1.09 in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $1.18 in the second quarter of 2023, and Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.35 in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $1.54 in the second quarter of 2023.

(2) Other expense (income), net is comprised of restructuring and impairment costs relating to Fisker Inc. ["Fisker"], net losses on the revaluation of certain public company warrants and equity investments, gain on business combination, restructuring activities and transaction costs relating to the acquisition of Veoneer Active Safety Business ["Veoneer AS"] during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 & 2024. A reconciliation of these Non-GAAP financial measures is included in the back of this press release.

In the second quarter of 2024, we generated cash from operations before changes in operating assets and liabilities of $681 million and generated $55 million in operating assets and liabilities. Investment activities for the second quarter of 2024 included $500 million in fixed asset additions, a $170 million increase in investments, other assets and intangible assets, and $56 million for acquisitions.

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

We posted sales of $21.9 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of 1% from the six months ended June 30, 2023, as global light vehicle production increased 1%, including 7% and 2% higher production in China and North America, respectively, partially offset by 5% lower production in Europe.

Adjusted EBIT decreased to $1.05 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $1.06 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to reduced earnings on lower assembly volumes in Complete Vehicles, the unfavourable impact of foreign exchange losses in the first six months of 2024 compared to foreign exchange gains in the first six months of 2023 related to the re-measurement of net deferred tax assets that are maintained in a currency other than their functional currency, higher production input costs net of customer recoveries, lower equity income, acquisitions, net of divestitures, during or subsequent to the second quarter of 2023, and higher restructuring costs. These were largely offset by productivity and efficiency improvements, including lower costs at certain underperforming facilities, commercial items in the first six months of 2024 and 2023, which had a net favourable impact on a year over year basis, lower net engineering costs, including spending related to our electrification and active safety businesses and lower launch, engineering and other costs associated with our assembly business.

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, income from operations before income taxes was $461 million, net income attributable to Magna International Inc. was $322 million and diluted earnings per share was $1.12, decreases of $297 million, $226 million, and $0.79, respectively, each compared to the first six months of 2023.

During the first six months ended June 30, 2024, Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $2.44, compared to $2.69 in the first six months of 2023.

For the six months ended June 30, 2023, we generated cash from operations before changes in operating assets and liabilities of $1.3 billion and used $275 million in operating assets and liabilities. Investment activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 included $993 million in fixed asset additions, a $295 million increase in investments, other assets and intangible assets, $86 million for acquisitions, and $21 million in public and private equity investments.  

RETURN OF CAPITAL TO SHAREHOLDERS

During the three months ended June 30, 2024, we paid $134 million in dividends.

Our Board of Directors declared a second quarter dividend of $0.475 per Common Share, payable on August 30, 2024 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 16, 2024.

SEGMENT SUMMARY

($Millions unless otherwise noted)

For the three months ended June 30,
Sales Adjusted EBIT
          2024          2023         Change          2024          2023         Change
Body Exteriors & Structures$        4,465 $        4,540 $        (75) $        341 $        394 $        (53)
Power & Vision         3,926          3,462          464           198          124          74 
Seating Systems         1,455          1,603          (148)          53          67          (14)
Complete Vehicles         1,242          1,526          (284)          20          34          (14)
Corporate and Other         (130)          (149)         19           (35)         (3)         (32)
Total Reportable Segments$        10,958 $        10,982 $        (24) $        577 $        616 $        (39)

 

 For the three months ended June 30,
  Adjusted EBIT as a
percentage of sales
              2024          2023         Change
Body Exteriors & Structures             7.6%         8.7%         (1.1)%
Power & Vision             5.0%         3.6%         1.4%
Seating Systems             3.6%         4.2%         (0.6)%
Complete Vehicles             1.6%         2.2%         (0.6)%
Consolidated Average             5.3%         5.6%         (0.3)%
  
($Millions unless otherwise noted)

For the six months ended June 30,
Sales Adjusted EBIT
          2024          2023         Change          2024          2023         Change
Body Exteriors & Structures$        8,894 $        8,979 $        (85) $        639 $        666 $        (27)
Power & Vision         7,768          6,785          983           296          216          80 
Seating Systems         2,910          3,089          (179)          105          104          1 
Complete Vehicles         2,625          3,152          (527)          47          86          (39)
Corporate and Other         (269)         (350)         81           (41)         (7)         (34)
Total Reportable Segments$        21,928 $        21,655 $        273  $        1,046 $        1,065 $        (19)

 

 For the six months ended June 30,
  Adjusted EBIT as a
percentage of sales
             2024         2023         Change
Body Exteriors & Structures                   7.2%        7.4%        (0.2)%
Power & Vision            3.8%        3.2%        0.6%
Seating Systems            3.6%        3.4%        0.2%
Complete Vehicles            1.8%        2.7%        (0.9)%
Consolidated Average            4.8%        4.9%        (0.1)%
 

For further details on our segment results, please see our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Position and our Interim Financial Statements.

2024 OUTLOOK

We first disclose a full-year Outlook annually in February, with quarterly updates. The following 2024 Outlook is an update to our previous Outlook in May 2024.

Updated 2024 Outlook Assumptions

 2024
 Current Previous
Light Vehicle Production (millions of units)
        North America
        Europe
        China

15.7
17.1
29.0
 
15.7
17.4
29.0
    
Average Foreign exchange rates:
1 Canadian dollar equals
1 euro equals

U.S. $0.733
U.S. $1.080
 
U.S. $0.725
U.S. $1.065

2024 Outlook

 2024
 Current Previous
Segment Sales
        Body Exteriors & Structures
        Power & Vision
        Seating Systems
        Complete Vehicles

$17.3 - $17.9 billion
$15.3 - $15.7 billion
$5.5 - $5.8 billion
$4.9 - $5.2 billion
 
$17.3 - $17.9 billion
$15.4 - $15.8 billion
$5.4 - $5.7 billion
$5.0 - $5.3 billion
Total Sales$42.5 - $44.1 billion $42.6 - $44.2 billion
    
Adjusted EBIT Margin(3)5.4% - 5.8% 5.4% - 6.0%
    
Equity Income (included in EBIT)$100 - $130 million $120 - $150 million
    
Interest Expense, netApprox. $220 million Approx. $230 million
    
Income Tax Rate(4)Approx. 22% Approx. 22%
    
Adjusted Net Income attributable to Magna(5)$1.5 - $1.7 billion $1.5 - $1.7 billion
    
Capital Spending$2.3 - $2.4 billion $2.4 - $2.5 billion
    
Notes:
(3)  Adjusted EBIT Margin is the ratio of Adjusted EBIT to Total Sales. Refer to the reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures in the back of this press release for further information
(4)  The Income Tax Rate has been calculated using Adjusted EBIT and is based on current tax legislation
(5)  Adjusted Net Income attributable to Magna represents Net Income excluding Other expense, net and amortization of acquired intangible assets, net of tax

2026 OUTLOOK

In the normal course, we do not update the third year of the Outlook we provide in February of each year. However, given the magnitude of the changes that are taking place in the automotive industry and the potential impacts on our business, management prepared a top-level analysis to update our 2026 Outlook provided in February 2024 for projected Sales, Adjusted EBIT Margin, Equity Income, and Capital Spending.

Given the higher-level nature and timing of this analysis, management is not currently able to provide 2026 forecasts with the same granularity as that provided in February 2024, particularly: Sales and Adjusted EBIT margin ranges by Segment for 2026; Megatrend Sales and Adjusted EBIT for the years 2024 to 2026; and 2027 Sales for Battery Enclosures, Powertrain Electrification and ADAS. Accordingly, investors should not rely on the forecasts for these measures provided in our February 2024 Outlook or other Investor presentations.

2026 Outlook Assumptions

 2026
 Current Previous
Light Vehicle Production (millions of units)
        North America
        Europe
        China

16.1
17.3
30.6
 
16.1
17.3
30.6
    
Average Foreign exchange rates:
1 Canadian dollar equals
1 euro equals

U.S. $0.74
U.S. $1.08
 
U.S. $0.74
U.S. $1.08

2026 Outlook

 2026
 Current Previous
    
Total Sales$44.0 - $46.5 billion $48.8 - $51.2 billion
    
Adjusted EBIT Margin(6)6.7% - 7.4% 7.0% - 7.7%
    
Equity Income (included in EBIT)$125 - $170 million $165 - $210 million
    
Capital Spending$1.6 - $1.8 billion  
    
Notes:
(6)  Adjusted EBIT Margin is the ratio of Adjusted EBIT to Total Sales. Refer to the reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures in the back of this press release for further information
 

Our Outlook is intended to provide information about management's current expectations and plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Although considered reasonable by Magna as of the date of this document, the 2024 and 2026 Outlooks above and the underlying assumptions may prove to be inaccurate. Accordingly, our actual results could differ materially from our expectations as set forth herein. The risks identified in the “Forward-Looking Statements” section below represent the primary factors which we believe could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations.

Key Drivers of Our Business

Our operating results are primarily dependent on the levels of North American, European, and Chinese car and light truck production by our customers. While we supply systems and components to every major original equipment manufacturer ("OEM"), we do not supply systems and components for every vehicle, nor is the value of our content consistent from one vehicle to the next. As a result, customer and program mix relative to market trends, as well as the value of our content on specific vehicle production programs, are also important drivers of our results.

OEM production volumes are generally aligned with vehicle sales levels and thus affected by changes in such levels. Aside from vehicle sales levels, production volumes are typically impacted by a range of factors, including: labour disruptions; free trade arrangements and tariffs; relative currency values; commodities prices; supply chains and infrastructure; availability and relative cost of skilled labour; regulatory frameworks; and other factors.

Overall vehicle sales levels are significantly affected by changes in consumer confidence levels, which may in turn be impacted by consumer perceptions and general trends related to the job, housing, and stock markets, as well as other macroeconomic and political factors. Other factors which typically impact vehicle sales levels and thus production volumes include: vehicle affordability; interest rates and/or availability of credit; fuel and energy prices; relative currency values; uncertainty as to consumer acceptance of EVs; government subsidies to consumers for the purchase of low- and zero-emission vehicles; and other factors.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATION

Effective July 1, 2023, we revised our calculations of Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted diluted earnings per share to exclude the amortization of acquired intangible assets. Revenue generated from acquired intangible assets is included within revenue in determining net income attributable to Magna. We believe that excluding the amortization of acquired intangible assets from these Non-GAAP measures helps management and investors in understanding our underlying performance and improves comparability between our segmented results of operations and our peers.

The historical presentation of these Non-GAAP measures within this press release has also been updated to reflect the revised calculations.

The reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures is as follows:

 THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
  2024   2023   2024   2023 
        
Adjusted EBIT       
        
Net Income$                328  $        354  $                354  $                571 
Add:              
Amortization of acquired intangible assets                 28                   13                   56                   25 
Interest expense, net                 54                   34                   105                   54 
Other expense, net                 68                   86                   424                   228 
Income taxes                 99                   129                   107                   187 
Adjusted EBIT$                577  $        616  $                1,046  $                1,065 
 
Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales (“Adjusted EBIT margin”)
        
Sales$                10,958  $        10,982  $                21,928  $                21,655 
Adjusted EBIT$                577  $        616  $                1,046  $                1,065 
Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales                 5.3%                  5.6%                  4.8%                  4.9%
        
 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
        
Net income attributable to Magna International Inc.$                313  $        339  $                322  $                548 
Add (deduct):       
Amortization of acquired intangible assets                 28                   13                   56                   25 
Other expense, net                 68                   86                   424                   228 
Tax effect on Amortization of acquired intangible assets and Other expense, net                 (20)                  3                   (102)                  (31)
Adjusted net income attributable to Magna International Inc.$                389  $        441  $                700  $                770 
Diluted weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding during the period (millions):                 287.3                   286.3                   287.2                   286.4 
Adjusted diluted earnings per shares$                1.35  $        1.54  $                2.44  $                2.69 

Certain of the forward-looking financial measures above are provided on a Non-GAAP basis. We do not provide a reconciliation of such forward-looking measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. To do so would be potentially misleading and not practical given the difficulty of projecting items that are not reflective of on-going operations in any future period. The magnitude of these items, however, may be significant.

This press release together with our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Position and our Interim Financial Statements are available in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.magna.com/company/investors and filed electronically through the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval + (SEDAR+) which can be accessed at http://www.sedarplus.ca as well as on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR), which can be accessed at www.sec.gov.

We will hold a conference call for interested analysts and shareholders to discuss our second quarter ended June 30, 2024 results on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will be chaired by Swamy Kotagiri, Chief Executive Officer. Please register for the webcast here or through our website www.magna.com. If unable to join the webcast, North American callers can dial 1-800-715-9871 and International callers can dial 1-646-307-1963, conference ID 9829976. The slide presentation accompanying the conference call as well as our financial review summary will be available on our website Friday prior to the call.  

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INVESTOR CONTACT
Louis Tonelli, Vice-President, Investor Relations
louis.tonelli@magna.com │ 905.726.7035

MEDIA CONTACT
Tracy Fuerst, Vice-President, Corporate Communications & PR
tracy.fuerst@magna.com │ 248.761.7004

TELECONFERENCE CONTACT
Nancy Hansford, Executive Assistant, Investor Relations
nancy.hansford@magna.com │ 905.726.7108

OUR BUSINESS (7)
Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team of over 177,000(8) employees across 345 manufacturing operations and 105 product development, engineering and sales centres spanning 28 countries. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape. 

For further information about Magna (NYSE:MGA; TSX:MG), please visit www.magna.com or follow us on social. 

(7)   Manufacturing operations, product development, engineering and sales centres include certain operations accounted for under the equity method.
(8)   Number of employees includes over 165,000 employees at our wholly owned or controlled entities and over 12,000 employees at certain operations accounted for under the equity method.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Any such forward-looking statements are intended to provide information about management's current expectations and plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements may include financial and other projections, as well as statements regarding our future plans, strategic objectives or economic performance, or the assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, and other statements that are not recitations of historical fact. We use words such as "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "likely", "expect", "anticipate", “assume”, "believe", "intend", "plan", "aim", "forecast", "outlook", "project", “potential”, "estimate", "target" and similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events to identify forward-looking statements. The following table identifies the material forward-looking statements contained in this document, together with the material potential risks that we currently believe could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Readers should also consider all of the risk factors which follow below the table:

Material Forward-Looking StatementMaterial Potential Risks Related to Applicable Forward-Looking Statement
Light Vehicle Production

  • Light vehicle sales levels
  • Production disruptions, including as a result of labour disruptions
  • Supply disruptions
  • Production allocation decisions by OEMs
  • Free trade arrangements and tariffs
  • Relative currency values
  • Commodities prices
  • Availability and relative cost of skilled labour
Total Sales
Segment Sales
  • Same risks as for Light Vehicle Production above
  • The impact of elevated interest rates and availability of credit on consumer confidence and in turn vehicle sales and production
  • The impact of deteriorating vehicle affordability on consumer demand, and in turn vehicle sales and production
  • Alignment of our product mix with production demand
  • Customer Concentration
  • Shifts in market shares among vehicles or vehicle segments
  • Shifts in consumer “take rates” for products we sell
Adjusted EBIT Margin, Free Cash Flow, and Net Income Attributable to Magna
  • Same risks as for Total Sales and Segment Sales above
  • Successful execution of critical program launches
  • Operational underperformance
  • Product warranty/recall risk
  • Restructuring costs
  • Impairments
  • Inflationary pressures
  • Our ability to secure cost recoveries from customers and/or otherwise offset higher input costs
  • Price concessions
  • Risks of conducting business with newer EV-focused OEMs
  • Commodity cost volatility
  • Scrap steel price volatility
  • Higher labour costs
  • Tax risks
Equity Income
  • Same risks as Adjusted EBIT Margin, Free Cash Flow, and Net Income Attributable to Magna
  • Risks related to conducting business through joint ventures
  • Risks of doing business in foreign markets

Forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and are based on assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances. While we believe we have a reasonable basis for making any such forward-looking statements, they are not a guarantee of future performance or outcomes. In addition to the factors in the table above, whether actual results and developments conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks, assumptions and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, and the effects of which can be difficult to predict, including, without limitation:

Macroeconomic, Geopolitical and Other Risks
  • inflationary pressures;
  • interest rates;
  • geopolitical risks;
Risks Related to the Automotive Industry
  • economic cyclicality;
  • regional production volume declines;
  • deteriorating vehicle affordability;
  • misalignment between EV production and sales;
  • intense competition;
Strategic Risks
  • alignment with "Car of the Future";
  • evolving business risk profile;
  • technology and innovation;
  • investments in mobility and technology companies;
Customer-Related Risks
  • customer concentration;
  • growth with Asian OEMs;
  • growth of EV-focused OEMs;
  • risks of conducting business with newer EV-focused OEMs;
  • Fisker bankruptcy;
  • dependence on outsourcing;
  • customer cooperation and consolidation;
  • Program cancellations, deferrals and reductions in production volumes;
  • Complete vehicle assembly business;
  • market shifts;
  • consumer take rate shifts;
  • quarterly sales fluctuations;
  • customer purchase orders;
  • potential OEM production-related disruptions;
Supply Chain Risks
  • semiconductor chip supply disruptions and price increases;
  • supply chain disruptions;
  • regional energy supply and pricing;
  • supply base condition;
Manufacturing/Operational Risks
  • product launch;
  • operational underperformance;
  • restructuring costs;
  • impairments;
  • labour disruptions;
  • skilled labour attraction/retention;
  • leadership expertise and succession;
Pricing Risks
  • quote/pricing assumptions;
  • customer pricing pressure/contractual arrangements;
  • commodity cost volatility;
  • scrap steel/aluminum price volatility;
Warranty/Recall Risks
  • repair/replace costs;
  • warranty provisions;
  • product liability;
Climate Change Risks
  • transition risks and physical risks;
  • strategic and other risks;
IT Security/Cybersecurity Risks
  • IT/cybersecurity breach;
  • product cybersecurity;
Acquisition Risks
  • acquisition of strategic targets;
  • inherent merger and acquisition risks;
  • acquisition integration and synergies;
Other Business Risks
  • joint ventures;
  • intellectual property;
  • risks of doing business in foreign markets;
  • relative foreign exchange rates;
  • currency devaluation in Argentina;
  • pension risks;
  • tax risks;
  • returns on capital investments;
  • financial flexibility;
  • credit ratings changes;
  • stock price fluctuation;
  • dividends;
Legal, Regulatory and Other Risks
  • antitrust proceedings;
  • legal and regulatory proceedings;
  • changes in laws;
  • trade agreements;
  • trade disputes/tariffs; and
  • environmental compliance.

In evaluating forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, we caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. Additionally, readers should specifically consider the various factors which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including the risks, assumptions and uncertainties above which are:

  • discussed under the “Industry Trends and Risks” heading of our Management’s Discussion and Analysis; and
  • set out in our Annual Information Form filed with securities commissions in Canada, our annual report on Form 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange commission, and subsequent filings.

Readers should also consider discussion of our risk mitigation activities with respect to certain risk factors, which can be also found in our Annual Information Form. Additional information about Magna, including our Annual Information Form, is available through the System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval + (SEDAR+) at www.sedarplus.ca, as well as on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR), which can be accessed at www.sec.gov.

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FAQ

What was Magna's (MGA) revenue in Q2 2024?

Magna (MGA) reported sales of $11.0 billion in Q2 2024, which was essentially unchanged from Q2 2023.

How did Magna's (MGA) earnings per share change in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023?

Magna's (MGA) diluted earnings per share decreased from $1.18 in Q2 2023 to $1.09 in Q2 2024. Adjusted diluted earnings per share also decreased from $1.54 to $1.35.

What is Magna's (MGA) updated Adjusted EBIT Margin outlook for 2024?

Magna (MGA) narrowed its 2024 Adjusted EBIT Margin outlook range to 5.4% to 5.8%.

How much did Magna (MGA) pay in dividends during Q2 2024?

Magna (MGA) paid $134 million in dividends during the second quarter of 2024.

What factors impacted Magna's (MGA) performance in Q2 2024?

Magna's (MGA) performance was impacted by lower volumes on certain key vehicle programs in North America, but was supported by efforts in operational excellence, cost reductions, and successful product launches.

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