Summary of Dana (DAN) 2025 Conference Call Company Overview - Dana is a leading supplier of drivetrain and e-propulsion systems, focusing on commercial and light vehicle markets [1][16]. Key Developments - **Off Highway Divestiture**: Dana announced the sale of its off-highway business to Allison for an enterprise value of approximately $2.7 billion, expecting to net around $2.4 billion after taxes and fees [2][7]. This divestiture is seen as a strategic move to enhance shareholder value and improve the company's balance sheet [3][4]. Financial Implications - **Debt Repayment**: Dana plans to use about $2 billion from the sale proceeds to reduce its debt, targeting a net leverage of 1x over the business cycle [9][37]. - **Capital Returns**: The company announced a plan to return up to $1 billion to shareholders through 2027, with $550 million expected to be returned around the closing of the deal [10][11]. Strategic Focus - **New Dana**: Post-divestiture, Dana aims to focus on its remaining businesses, enhancing profitability and efficiency while delivering best-in-class technologies [16][17]. The company is undergoing a cost reduction program targeting $300 million in savings, with $225 million expected to be realized this year [18][19]. Market Dynamics - **Production Stability**: Dana has observed stability in production schedules for light vehicle programs, which is beneficial for converting sales into profit [30][31]. However, there is ongoing weakness in the commercial vehicle sector due to macroeconomic factors [30]. Competitive Positioning - **Hybrid and EV Opportunities**: Dana sees significant growth potential in hybrid and electric vehicle markets, emphasizing its energy source agnostic approach [50][52]. The company is well-positioned to leverage its technologies in both traditional and emerging powertrains [51][56]. Operational Efficiency - **Cost Structure Review**: Dana is actively reviewing its cost structure, particularly in SG&A, to enhance operational efficiency [20][21]. The management is focused on maintaining profitability without pursuing growth for its own sake [40][41]. Customer Relationships - **Positive Customer Response**: Customers have responded positively to the divestiture, appreciating Dana's strong balance sheet and commitment to investing in their programs [28][49]. Industry Outlook - **M&A Considerations**: While there is ongoing discussion about consolidation in the industry, Dana is currently prioritizing the optimization of its existing portfolio over new acquisitions [45][46]. Conclusion - Dana is strategically positioning itself for future growth by focusing on its core businesses, enhancing operational efficiency, and capitalizing on opportunities in the hybrid and electric vehicle markets. The divestiture of the off-highway business is a pivotal move aimed at strengthening the company's financial health and shareholder returns.

Dana (DAN) Update / Briefing June 12, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, and welcome to Dana Incorporated's Off Highway Business Divestiture Update Webcast and Conference Call. My name is Sarah, and I will be your conference facilitator. Please be advised that the meeting today, both the speakers' remarks and Q and A session, will be recorded for replay purposes. There will be a brief question and answer period after the speakers' remarks, and we will take questions from our sell side equity analysts o ...

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Financial Performance - Sales for the first quarter of 2025 totaled $2.35 billion, a decrease from $2.74 billion in the same period of 2024[3] - Net income attributable to Dana was $25 million, or $0.17 per share, compared to $3 million, or $0.02 per share in Q1 2024, representing a net income margin of 1 percent[4] - Adjusted net income for Q1 2025 was $19 million, or $0.13 per share, down from $37 million, or $0.26 per share in Q1 2024[6] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $188 million, or 8 percent of sales, compared to $223 million, or 8.2 percent of sales in Q1 2024[6] - Net sales for Q1 2025 were $2.352 billion, a decrease from $2.735 billion in Q1 2024, representing a decline of approximately 14%[24] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $30 million, compared to a net loss of $14 million in Q1 2024, indicating a significant turnaround[25] - Comprehensive income attributable to the parent company was $57 million in Q1 2025, a recovery from a comprehensive loss of $14 million in Q1 2024[25] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $88 million, compared to $223 million for the same period in 2024, indicating a significant decline[30] - Net income attributable to the parent company for Q1 2025 was $25 million, down from $3 million in Q1 2024[31] - Adjusted net income attributable to the parent company decreased to $19 million in Q1 2025 from $37 million in Q1 2024[31] - Diluted adjusted EPS for Q1 2025 was $0.13, compared to $0.26 in Q1 2024, reflecting a 50% decrease[31] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Operating cash flow in Q1 2025 was a use of $37 million, improved from a use of $102 million in Q1 2024[7] - Adjusted free cash flow was a use of $101 million in Q1 2025, compared to a use of $168 million in Q1 2024[7] - Cash used in operating activities was $37 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $102 million in the same period in 2024, showing improved cash flow management[27] - The net cash provided by financing activities was $951 million, indicating strong liquidity support[27] - The net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash was $164 million, highlighting cash management challenges[27] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $507 million in Q1 2025, up from $494 million at the end of 2024, showing a growth of about 2.6%[26] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $523 million, compared to $387 million in the previous period, indicating a significant increase[18] - Net cash used in operating activities was $(37) million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $(102) million in the same period of 2024[28] - Adjusted free cash flow for Q1 2025 was $(101) million, compared to $(168) million in Q1 2024[79] Cost Management and Savings - The company is targeting $225 million in cost savings for 2025 as part of its accelerated cost-savings plan[9] - Dana is accelerating its cost-savings plan, increasing the target from $175 million to $225 million for 2025[40][44] Sales and Market Performance - The company expects slight sales increases due to tariff recoveries and currency translation offsetting weaker end-market demand[8] - Light Vehicle Systems sales decreased by $151 million year-over-year, while Commercial Vehicle Systems sales decreased by $63 million[68] - Sales of light vehicles were $1,180 million, down from $1,324 million year-over-year, indicating a decrease in this segment[29] - Sales of commercial vehicles were $568 million, compared to $653 million in the previous year, also reflecting a decline[29] - Off-Highway segment sales decreased to $604 million in Q1 2025, a decline of 20% compared to $758 million in Q1 2024[77] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to $7.800 billion as of March 31, 2025, up from $7.485 billion at the end of 2024, reflecting a growth of about 4.2%[26] - Current liabilities rose to $2.828 billion in Q1 2025, compared to $2.561 billion in Q4 2024, marking an increase of approximately 10.4%[26] - Long-term debt increased to $2.428 billion in Q1 2025, compared to $2.389 billion in Q4 2024, reflecting a rise of about 1.6%[26] - The company reported a total current assets of $4.031 billion in Q1 2025, an increase from $3.703 billion in Q4 2024, representing a growth of approximately 8.8%[26] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on market expansion and new product development to drive future growth[29] - The outlook for the upcoming quarters includes strategic initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and enhancing product offerings[29] - Dana is in the process of selling its non-core European Off-Highway hydraulics business, which is currently classified as held for sale[5] Expenses and Charges - Strategic transaction expenses increased to $15 million in Q1 2025 from $2 million in Q1 2024, highlighting increased costs associated with new initiatives[31] - Restructuring charges remained consistent at $5 million for both Q1 2025 and Q1 2024, indicating ongoing restructuring efforts[31] - Depreciation expenses amounted to $961 million, while amortization expenses were $55 million, reflecting ongoing investment in assets[27] - The company reported stock compensation expenses of $136 million, which may impact future earnings[27] - Interest expense remained stable at $39 million for both Q1 2025 and Q1 2024[78]

Price represents 7x the expected 2025 adjusted EBITDA of the Off-Highway business  Strengthens balance sheet through substantial debt reduction Positions Dana with a streamlined go-to-market approach dedicated to on-highway light- and commercial-vehicle customers Announcing a new $1 billion capital return authorization through 2027 with $550 million of capital return to shareholders at or before closing of the Off-Highway business saleMAUMEE, Ohio, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN ...

INDIANAPOLIS, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Off-Highway business of Dana Incorporated, a leading provider of drivetrain and propulsion solutions, for approximately $2.7 billion.  Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Off-Highway business of Dana Incorporated, a leading provider of drivetrain and propu ...

MAUMEE, Ohio, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today it will participate in the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference on June 12. Beginning at 12:55 p.m. EDT, Dana's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Timothy Kraus will host a fireside chat for approximately 35 minutes.Information on accessing the webcast will be posted to Dana's Investor website, www.dana.com/investors, before the event.About Dana IncorporatedDana is a leader in the design and manu ...

Dana (DAN) 2025 Conference June 04, 2025 11:20 AM ET Speaker0 We're gonna start with the next session. Very pleased to have with us Dana. With from Dana, we have Bruce McDonald, CEO and Tim Krause, CFO. Thanks, gentlemen, for joining us Speaker1 Thanks, Joe. Speaker0 This this morning. Really appreciate having you here. I guess, maybe just to start, and I think the question on sort of a lot of investors' minds is a status of you've announced the sale or proposed or evaluation of the sale of the Off Highway ...

MAUMEE, Ohio, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today it will participate in the UBS Auto and Auto Tech Conference on June 4.  Beginning at 11:20 a.m. EDT, Dana's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer R. Bruce McDonald and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Timothy Kraus will host a fireside chat for approximately 40 minutes.Information on accessing the webcast will be posted to Dana's Investor website, www.dana.com/investors, before the event.About Dana Inco ...

Dana Walden, co-chair of Disney Entertainment, laid out the media company's business strategy in a Tuesday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer. She highlighted how Disney bundles streaming services in connection with leveraging its linear television arm."We look at our linear channels, our core linear channels — FX, Disney Channel, Nat Geo and ABC — and we look at it as an opportunity to program for audiences that are still watching on linear," she said. "And then that same content is windowed onto streaming, ...