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Twin Disc (NASDAQ: TWIN) reported Q1 FY2025 results with sales increasing 14.7% year-over-year to $72.9 million. The growth was primarily driven by the Katsa Oy acquisition and strength in Marine and Propulsion segments. Despite revenue growth, the company reported a net loss of ($2.8 million) and EBITDA of $1.7 million, including a ($1.1 million) currency loss. Gross margin expanded 30 basis points to 26.5%. The company maintains a robust six-month backlog of $144.3 million, supported by healthy ongoing demand, though experiencing slowdown in Asian Oil and Gas markets.

Twin Disc (NASDAQ: TWIN) ha riportato i risultati del primo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2025 con vendite in aumento del 14,7% rispetto all'anno precedente, raggiungendo 72,9 milioni di dollari. La crescita è stata principalmente guidata dall'acquisizione di Katsa Oy e dalla solidità nei segmenti Marittimo e Propulsione. Nonostante la crescita dei ricavi, l'azienda ha registrato una perdita netta di (2,8 milioni di dollari) e un EBITDA di 1,7 milioni di dollari, comprendente una perdita valutaria di (1,1 milioni di dollari). Il margine lordo è aumentato di 30 punti base, arrivando al 26,5%. L'azienda mantiene un solido arretrato di sei mesi pari a 144,3 milioni di dollari, supportato da una domanda costante, sebbene stia affrontando un rallentamento nei mercati asiatici del petrolio e del gas.

Twin Disc (NASDAQ: TWIN) reportó los resultados del primer trimestre del año fiscal 2025 con ventas que aumentaron un 14.7% interanual, alcanzando 72.9 millones de dólares. Este crecimiento fue impulsado principalmente por la adquisición de Katsa Oy y la fortaleza en los segmentos Marítimo y de Propulsión. A pesar del aumento en los ingresos, la empresa reportó una pérdida neta de (2.8 millones de dólares) y un EBITDA de 1.7 millones de dólares, incluyendo una pérdida cambiaria de (1.1 millones de dólares). El margen bruto se expandió en 30 puntos básicos, llegando al 26.5%. La empresa mantiene un sólido backlog de seis meses de 144.3 millones de dólares, respaldado por una demanda continua, aunque experimentando un desaceleración en los mercados asiáticos de petróleo y gas.

트윈 디스크 (NASDAQ: TWIN)는 2025 회계연도 1분기 실적을 보고하며, 매출이 전년 대비 14.7% 증가하여 7,290만 달러에 이르렀습니다. 이 성장은 주로 Katsa Oy 인수와 해양 및 추진 부문의 강세에 의해 주도되었습니다. 매출 성장이 있었음에도 불구하고, 회사는 (280만 달러)의 순손실과 170만 달러의 EBITDA를 기록했으며, 여기에는 (110만 달러)의 환손실이 포함됩니다. 총 마진은 30 베이시스 포인트 증가하여 26.5%에 도달했습니다. 회사는 건강한 지속 수요에 힘입어 1억 4,430만 달러의 견조한 6개월 백로그를 유지하고 있으나, 아시아의 석유 및 가스 시장에서 둔화를 겪고 있습니다.

Twin Disc (NASDAQ: TWIN) a annoncé les résultats du premier trimestre de l'exercice 2025 avec des ventes en hausse de 14,7% par rapport à l'année précédente, atteignant 72,9 millions de dollars. Cette croissance a été principalement alimentée par l'acquisition de Katsa Oy et la solidité des segments Maritime et Propulsion. Malgré cette augmentation de chiffre d'affaires, l'entreprise a signalé une perte nette de (2,8 millions de dollars) et un EBITDA de 1,7 million de dollars, incluant une perte de change de (1,1 million de dollars). La marge brute a augmenté de 30 points de base, atteignant 26,5%. L'entreprise maintient un carnet de commandes solide de six mois s'élevant à 144,3 millions de dollars, soutenu par une demande continue, bien qu'elle connaisse un ralentissement sur les marchés asiatiques du pétrole et du gaz.

Twin Disc (NASDAQ: TWIN) hat die Ergebnisse des ersten Quartals des Geschäftsjahres 2025 veröffentlicht, mit einem Umsatzanstieg von 14,7% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr auf 72,9 Millionen Dollar. Das Wachstum wurde hauptsächlich durch die Übernahme von Katsa Oy und die Stärke in den Bereichen Marine und Antrieb getrieben. Trotz des Umsatzwachstums berichtete das Unternehmen von einem Nettoverlust von (2,8 Millionen Dollar) und einem EBITDA von 1,7 Millionen Dollar, einschließlich eines Währungsverlusts von (1,1 Millionen Dollar). Die Bruttomarge erweiterte sich um 30 Basispunkte auf 26,5%. Das Unternehmen hält einen soliden Auftragsbestand von sechs Monaten in Höhe von 144,3 Millionen Dollar, unterstützt durch eine gesunde, anhaltende Nachfrage, obwohl es eine Verlangsamung auf den asiatischen Öl- und Gasmärkten gibt.

Positive
  • Sales increased 14.7% year-over-year to $72.9 million
  • Gross margin expanded 30 basis points to 26.5%
  • Strong backlog of $144.3 million, up from $133.7 million in Q4
  • Marine and Propulsion Systems sales grew 22.9%
  • Industrial segment sales increased 61.3%
Negative
  • Net loss widened to ($2.8 million) from ($1.2 million) year-over-year
  • EBITDA decreased 23% to $1.7 million
  • Land-Based Transmissions sales declined 7%
  • ME&A expenses increased 15.1% to $19.5 million
  • Total debt increased 37.6% to $29.8 million

Insights

Twin Disc's Q1 FY25 results show mixed performance with concerning elements. While revenue grew 14.7% to $72.9 million, this was primarily driven by the Katsa Oy acquisition rather than organic growth. The $2.8 million net loss and declining EBITDA of $1.7 million raise red flags, particularly due to currency losses and pension-related expenses.

The company's backlog remains healthy at $144.3 million, but increasing inventory levels (now 99.7% of six-month backlog) and rising debt ($29.8 million, up 37.6%) suggest potential cash flow challenges. The 7% decline in Land-Based Transmissions segment, coupled with geographical sales shifts, indicates underlying market pressures despite acquisition-driven growth.

The marine and industrial sectors show divergent trends, with Marine and Propulsion Systems growing 22.9% and Industrial surging 61.3%. However, the Asian Oil and Gas market slowdown impacts the core transmission business. The geographical revenue redistribution toward Europe and Latin America suggests a strategic pivot, though potentially at the cost of North American market share.

The gross margin improvement of 30 basis points to 26.5% is modest given the revenue increase, indicating pricing or cost management challenges. The integration of Katsa appears to be a key strategic move for market expansion, but immediate financial benefits are not yet evident in the bottom line.

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twin Disc, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWIN) today reported results for the first quarter ended September 27, 2024.

Fiscal First Quarter 2025 Highlights

  • Sales increased 14.7% year-over-year to $72.9 million
  • Gross margin of 26.5%, expanded 30 basis points over prior year
  • Net loss attributable to Twin Disc was ($2.8) million and EBITDA* of $1.7 million, accounting for a ($1.1) million currency loss
  • Robust six-month backlog of $144.3 million supported by healthy ongoing demand

CEO Perspective

“We delivered double-digit revenue growth in the first quarter, primarily driven by the acquisition of Katsa Oy in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, along with continued strength in Marine and Propulsion. Veth remains well-positioned as we meet solid demand with inventory strategically built up throughout the prior year. While a slowdown in Asian Oil and Gas markets impacted Land-Based Transmissions, we are encouraged by stabilization in Industrial, supported by healthy order trends. Additionally, the integration of Katsa is progressing ahead of plan, and is expected to contribute meaningfully to performance in both Marine and Propulsion and Industrial,” commented John H. Batten, President and Chief Executive Officer of Twin Disc. “We maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook for fiscal 2025 and expect to continue capturing healthy end market demand to drive growth, strengthening our long-term financial position,” concluded Mr. Batten.

First Quarter Results

Sales for the fiscal 2025 first quarter increased 14.7% year-over-year to $72.9 million, driven by the addition of Katsa Oy, along with strength in the Company’s Marine and Propulsion Systems and Industrial product segments.

Sales by product group (certain amounts have been reclassified from Marine and Propulsion to Other):

 Product GroupQ1 FY25 Sales 
Q1 FY24 Sales 
Change (%) 
 (Thousands of $):
 Marine and Propulsion Systems$42,100 $34,255 22.9%
 Land-Based Transmissions 17,284  18,577 -7.0%
 Industrial 9,169  5,685 61.3%
 Other 4,344  5,037 -13.8%
 Total$72,897 $63,554 14.7%


Twin Disc delivered double-digit growth year-over-year in the European and Latin American regions. The distribution of sales across geographical regions shifted, with a greater proportion of sales coming from the Europe and Other regions, which include the Middle East and South America, with a lower proportion of sales coming from North America.

Gross profit increased 16.1% to $19.3 million compared to $16.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. First quarter gross margin increased approximately 30 basis points to 26.5% from the prior year period, reflecting the benefit of incremental volume partially offset by an unfavorable product mix.

Marketing, engineering and administrative (ME&A) expense increased by $2.6 million, or 15.1%, to $19.5 million, compared to $16.9 million in the prior year quarter. The increased ME&A expense was primarily driven by the addition of Katsa, an adjustment to stock compensation expense, and an inflationary impact on wages and benefits.

Net loss attributable to Twin Disc for the quarter was ($2.8) million, or ($0.20) per diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to Twin Disc of ($1.2) million, or ($0.09) per diluted share, for the first fiscal quarter of 2024. The year-over-year change was driven by an increase in Other Expense ($1.5 million) related to a currency loss ($1.1 million) and an increase in the amortization of the net actuarial loss related to the Company’s domestic defined benefit pension plan ($0.5 million). Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) were $1.7 million in the first quarter, down 23.0% compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

On a consolidated basis, the backlog of orders to be shipped over the next six months is approximately $144.3 million, compared to $133.7 million at the end of the fourth quarter. As a percentage of six-month backlog, inventory increased from 97.6% at the end of the fourth quarter, to 99.7% at the end of the first quarter. Compared to the first fiscal quarter of 2024, cash decreased 18.2% to $16.7 million, total debt increased 37.6% to $29.8 million, and net debt* increased $11.9 million to $13.1 million. The increase was primarily attributable to higher long-term debt related to the Katsa acquisition.

CFO Perspective

Jeffrey S. Knutson, Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary stated, "Our team has maintained its focus on capturing demand to deliver sales growth in the quarter. We saw a near-term impact to operating cash generation, largely due to a combination of increased inventories and a shift in order timing by certain customers. Moving ahead, we are well-positioned to deliver improved free cash flow, strengthening the balance sheet as we strive to meet our updated financial targets."

Discussion of Results

Twin Disc will host a conference call to discuss these results and to answer questions at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on November 6, 2024. The live audio webcast will be available on Twin Disc’s website at https://ir.twindisc.com. To participate in the conference call, please dial (646) 968-2525 approximately ten minutes before the call is scheduled to begin. A replay of the webcast will be available at https://ir.twindisc.com shortly after the call until November 5, 2025.

About Twin Disc

Twin Disc, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells marine and heavy-duty off-highway power transmission equipment. Products offered include marine transmissions, azimuth drives, surface drives, propellers, and boat management systems, as well as power-shift transmissions, hydraulic torque converters, power take-offs, industrial clutches, and control systems. The Company sells its products to customers primarily in the pleasure craft, commercial and military marine markets, as well as in the energy and natural resources, government, and industrial markets. The Company’s worldwide sales to both domestic and foreign customers are transacted through a direct sales force and a distributor network. For more information, please visit www.twindisc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain statements that are forward looking as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations, and releases. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” and “expects,” or similar anticipatory expressions, usually identify forward-looking statements. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from current expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include the impact of general economic conditions and the cyclical nature of many of the Company’s product markets; foreign currency risks and other risks associated with the Company’s international sales and operations; the ability of the Company to successfully implement price increases to offset increasing commodity costs; the ability of the Company to generate sufficient cash to pay its indebtedness as it becomes due; and the possibility of unforeseen tax consequences and the impact of tax reform in the U.S. or other jurisdictions. These and other risks are described under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Company’s most recent Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as supplemented in subsequent periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the making of such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the results expressed therein will be achieved. The Company assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, new information, or otherwise.

*Non-GAAP Financial Information

Financial information excluding the impact of asset impairments, restructuring charges, foreign currency exchange rate changes and the impact of acquisitions, if any, in this press release are not measures that are defined in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). These items are measures that management believes are important to adjust for in order to have a meaningful comparison to prior and future periods and to provide a basis for future projections and for estimating our earnings growth prospects. Non-GAAP measures are used by management as a performance measure to judge profitability of our business absent the impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes and acquisitions. Management analyzes the company’s business performance and trends excluding these amounts. These measures, as well as EBITDA, provide a more consistent view of performance than the closest GAAP equivalent for management and investors. Management compensates for this by using these measures in combination with the GAAP measures. The presentation of the non-GAAP measures in this press release are made alongside the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

Definitions

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) is calculated as net earnings or loss excluding interest expense, the provision or benefit for income taxes, depreciation, and amortization expenses.

Net debt is calculated as total debt less cash.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands, except per-share data; unaudited)
 
   For the Quarter-Ended
  September 27, 2024 September 29, 2023
         
Net sales $72,897  $63,554 
Cost of goods sold  53,575   43,818 
Cost of goods sold - Sale of boat management system product line and related inventory  -   3,099 
Gross profit  19,322   16,637 
       
Marketing, engineering and administrative expenses  19,487   16,917 
Loss from operations  (165)   (280) 
       
Other income (expense):      
Interest expense  (636)   (394) 
Other (expense) income, net  (1,344)   137 
   (1,980)   (257) 
Loss before income taxes and noncontrolling interest  (2,145)   (537) 
       
Income tax expense  627   546 
Net loss  (2,772)   (1,083) 
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax  7   (90) 
Net loss attributable to Twin Disc $(2,765)  $(1,173) 
       
       
Dividends per share $0.04  $- 
       
Loss per share data:    
Basic loss per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders $(0.20)  $(0.09) 
Diluted loss per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders $(0.20)  $(0.09) 
     
Weighted average shares outstanding data:    
Basic shares outstanding  13,778   13,527 
Diluted shares outstanding  13,778   13,527 
     
Comprehensive income (loss)    
Net loss $(2,772)  $(1,083) 
Benefit plan adjustments, net of income taxes of $11 and $5, respectively  221   (171) 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  7,164   (3,036) 
       
Unrealized (loss) gain on hedges, net of income taxes of $0 and 0, respectively  (853)   216 
Comprehensive income (loss)  3,760   (4,074) 
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest  136   150 
       
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Twin Disc $3,624  $(4,224) 


RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS TO EBITDA
(In thousands; unaudited)
 
  For the Quarter Ended
  September 27, 2024 September 29, 2023
     
Net loss attributable to Twin Disc $(2,765)  $(1,173) 
Interest expense  636   394 
Income tax expense  627   546 
Depreciation and amortization  3,238   2,488 
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) $1,736  $2,255 


RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL DEBT TO NET DEBT
(In thousands; unaudited)
 
  September 27, 2024 September 29, 2023
     
Current maturities of long-term debt $2,000  $2,000 
Long-term debt  27,794   19,657 
Total debt  29,794   21,657 
Less cash  16,711   20,428 
Net debt $13,083  $1,229 


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands; except share amounts, unaudited)
 
  September 27, 2024  June 30, 2024
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash $16,711  $20,070 
Trade accounts receivable, net  51,513   52,207 
Inventories  143,865   130,484 
Prepaid expenses  2,996   8,656 
Other  15,162   8,214 
Total current assets  230,247   219,631 
    
Property, plant and equipment, net  58,959   58,074 
Right-of-use assets operating leases  16,700   16,622 
Intangible assets, net  12,291   12,686 
Deferred income taxes  2,674   2,339 
Other assets  2,676   2,706 
Total assets $323,547  $312,058 
    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   
Current liabilities:   
Current maturities of long-term debt $2,000  $2,000 
Accounts payable  31,106   32,586 
Accrued liabilities  70,263   64,930 
Total current liabilities  103,369   99,516 
.   
Long-term debt  27,794   23,811 
Lease obligations  14,506   14,376 
Accrued retirement benefits  7,867   7,854 
Deferred income taxes  5,751   5,340 
Other long-term liabilities  6,241   6,107 
Total liabilities  165,528   157,004 
    
Twin Disc shareholders' equity:   
Preferred shares authorized: 200,000; issued: none; no par value  -   - 
Common shares authorized: 30,000,000; issued: 14,632,802; no par value  39,902   41,798 
Retained earnings  126,257   129,592 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (516)   (6,905) 
   165,643   164,485 
Less treasury stock, at cost (528,546 and 637,778 shares, respectively)  8,112   9,783 
    
Total Twin Disc shareholders' equity  157,531   154,702 
    
Noncontrolling interest  488   352 
Total equity  158,019   155,054 
    
Total liabilities and equity $323,547  $312,058 



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands; unaudited)
 
  For the Quarters Ended
  September 27, 2024 September 29, 2023
       
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net loss $(2,772)  $(1,083) 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used) provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization  3,238   2,488 
Gain on sale of assets  (9)   (16) 
Loss on sale of boat management product line and related inventory  -   3,099 
Restructuring expenses  -   (57) 
Provision for deferred income taxes  (361)   97 
Stock compensation expense and other non-cash changes, net  1,025   1,140 
Net change in operating assets and liabilities  (5,465)   4,134 
       
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities  (4,344)   9,802 
       
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment  (2,362)   (3,690) 
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets  9   - 
Other, net  (369)   45 
       
Net cash used by investing activities  (2,722)   (3,645) 
       
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Borrowings under revolving loan arrangements  30,090   27,184 
Repayments of revolving loan arrangements  (26,791)   (23,423) 
Repayments of other long-term debt  -   (508) 
Payments of finance lease obligations  (546)   (847) 
Dividends paid to shareholders  (570)   - 
Payments of withholding taxes on stock compensation  (1,249)   (1,763) 
       
Net cash provided by financing activities  934   643 
       
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash  2,773   365 
       
Net change in cash  (3,359)   7,165 
       
Cash:      
Beginning of period  20,070   13,263 
       
End of period $16,711  $20,428 

FAQ

What was Twin Disc's (TWIN) revenue growth in Q1 2025?

Twin Disc reported a 14.7% year-over-year increase in sales to $72.9 million in Q1 FY2025.

How much was Twin Disc's (TWIN) net loss in Q1 2025?

Twin Disc reported a net loss of ($2.8 million), or ($0.20) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of ($1.2 million) in Q1 FY2024.

What is Twin Disc's (TWIN) current backlog as of Q1 2025?

Twin Disc's six-month backlog stands at $144.3 million, compared to $133.7 million at the end of the fourth quarter.

How did Twin Disc's (TWIN) Marine and Propulsion segment perform in Q1 2025?

The Marine and Propulsion Systems segment sales increased 22.9% to $42.1 million compared to $34.3 million in Q1 FY2024.

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