Core Insights - Dana Incorporated will participate in the UBS Auto and Auto Tech Conference on June 4, featuring a fireside chat with CEO R. Bruce McDonald and CFO Timothy Kraus [1] - The company reported sales of $10.3 billion in 2024 and employs 39,600 people across 30 countries [3] - Dana is recognized for its ethical practices, being named among the "World's Most Ethical Companies" for 2025 and one of "America's Most Responsible Companies 2025" [3] Company Overview - Dana is a leader in designing and manufacturing propulsion and energy-management solutions for various mobility markets globally [2] - The company focuses on sustainable progress through both conventional and clean-energy solutions, supporting nearly every vehicle manufacturer [2] - Dana's product offerings include drive and motion systems, electrodynamic technologies, and thermal, sealing, and digital solutions [2]

Group 1 - Disney's business strategy focuses on bundling streaming services with its linear television channels to reach a broader audience [1][2] - The company reported a 1.4 million increase in Disney+ subscriptions, bringing the total to 126 million, surpassing investor expectations [2] - Disney's linear TV programming, particularly in sports, is growing and supports its streaming service by activating the entire library when new seasons air [3] Group 2 - Disney announced a stand-alone ESPN streaming service priced at $29.99 per month, which is discounted when bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for a total of $35.99 [4] - The company emphasizes its "unique ecosystem" that differentiates it from competitors, leveraging its iconic characters and stories across various platforms [5]

Financial Performance - Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $2,352 million, a decrease of 14% compared to $2,735 million in the same period of 2024[8]. - Net income attributable to the parent company increased to $25 million, compared to $3 million in the prior year, reflecting a significant improvement[8]. - Total comprehensive income attributable to the parent company was $57 million, compared to a loss of $14 million in the same period last year[11]. - The company reported a net income of $30 million for the first quarter of 2025, an increase from the previous year's $8 million[35]. - Net income available to common stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $25 million, a significant increase from $3 million in the same period of 2024, representing a growth of 733%[41]. - The effective tax rate for Q1 2025 was 22%, significantly lower than 106% in Q1 2024, with an income tax expense of $8 million compared to $37 million in the prior year[82]. - Segment EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $191 million, down from $226 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a decline of 15.5%[95]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to $7,800 million as of March 31, 2025, up from $7,485 million at the end of 2024[13]. - Current liabilities rose to $2,828 million, compared to $2,561 million at the end of 2024, indicating increased short-term financial obligations[13]. - Long-term debt, less debt issuance costs, was $2.428 billion as of March 31, 2025, compared to $2.389 billion at the end of 2024[49]. - The carrying value of long-term debt was $2,547 million as of March 31, 2025, with a fair value of $2,517 million[60]. - Total current liabilities rose to $2,828 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $2,561 million at the end of 2024, marking an increase of 10.4%[14]. - The balance of warranty liabilities at the end of the period was $122 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $115 million at the end of March 31, 2024, showing an increase of 6.1%[78]. Cash Flow and Investments - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $523 million, up from $387 million in the prior year[16]. - The company reported a net cash used in operating activities of $37 million, an improvement from $102 million in the same period last year[16]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $507 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $494 million at the end of 2024, marking an increase of 2.6%[33]. - The company purchased property, plant, and equipment totaling $75 million in Q1 2025, compared to $70 million in Q1 2024, an increase of 7.1%[95]. - The company entered into an agreement to sell its 48% ownership interest in Axles India Limited for $43 million in cash, closing on April 25, 2025[99]. Restructuring and Costs - The company has accrued restructuring costs totaling $43 million as of March 31, 2025, which includes costs to reduce approximately 700 employees over the next year[31]. - The restructuring activities aim to reduce operating and overhead costs, with a focus on consolidating facilities and reducing headcount in response to market dynamics[29]. - Strategic transaction expenses for Q1 2025 amounted to $15 million, primarily related to the potential sale of the Off-Highway business[84]. Inventory and Sales - The total inventory as of March 31, 2025, increased to $1.617 billion from $1.547 billion as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of 4.5%[33]. - Light Vehicle Systems revenue was $1,180 million, down 11% from $1,324 million in the prior year, with North America contributing $810 million[90]. - Commercial Vehicle Systems revenue decreased to $568 million from $653 million, with North America revenue dropping from $293 million to $229 million[90]. - Off-Highway revenue fell to $604 million from $758 million, with Europe revenue declining from $517 million to $395 million[90]. Accounting and Compliance - The company is evaluating the impact of new accounting guidance on financial statement disclosures, which may affect future reporting[24]. - The company was in compliance with the covenants of its financing agreements as of March 31, 2025, maintaining a first lien net leverage ratio not exceeding 2.00 to 1.00[58]. - The company recognized a net periodic benefit cost of $4 million for OPEB during the three months ended March 31, 2025[46]. Foreign Currency and Hedging - The total notional amount of outstanding foreign currency forward contracts increased to $1,367 million as of March 31, 2025, up from $1,331 million on December 31, 2024[66]. - The total notional amount of outstanding foreign currency swaps rose to $972 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $951 million on December 31, 2024[66]. - The company executed fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swaps to eliminate variability in cash flows due to exchange rate changes associated with forecasted principal and interest payments[62]. - The amount of gain reclassified from AOCI into income for cross-currency swaps was $26 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025[70].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales for Q1 2025 were $2.4 billion, a decrease of $83 million compared to the previous year, driven by lower demand across all end markets [19][21] - Adjusted EBITDA was $188 million, with a profit margin of 8%, just 20 basis points lower than last year [19] - Net income attributable to Dana was $25 million, significantly up from $3 million in the previous year, primarily due to the proposed divestiture of a non-core hydraulics business [20] - Operating cash flow was a use of $30 million, an improvement of $65 million year-over-year due to lower working capital requirements [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The integration of the former power technology segment into the aftermarket business is expected to yield operational improvements and contribute $30 to $35 million to the overall cost reduction target of $300 million [10] - Cost savings initiatives added $41 million in profit for Q1 2025, with an expectation to realize an additional $50 million in cost savings this year [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American commercial vehicle customers are experiencing a reduction in schedules, impacting the outlook for the segment [13] - There is a slight increase in pre-buy interest in the Off Highway segment, with some positive signs of order improvements outside North America in the second half of the year [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is accelerating its cost reduction program from $175 million to $225 million for 2025, focusing on operational efficiencies and leveraging best practices across its businesses [10] - The company aims to maintain its market share in light vehicles while being cautious about potential risks in the second half of the year [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management views the tariff situation as manageable, with several mitigation actions already in place [12] - The company expects to recover steel and aluminum tariffs through already negotiated mechanisms with customers, although timing may vary [13] - The overall outlook for 2025 remains unchanged, with expectations for sales to be above the midpoint of the guidance range [26] Other Important Information - The company won its tenth PACE award for a hybrid transmission product, which is expected to grow sales significantly in the coming years [16][17] - The company is focusing on divesting non-core assets, with expectations to generate $50 million in proceeds in the second quarter and potentially another $50 million in the back half of the year [11][100] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance and Market Assumptions - Management indicated that commercial vehicle expectations are lower than previously seen, but this is offset by light vehicle and Off Highway revenue [33] Question: Tariff Exposure and Recovery Timing - The company expects tariff recoveries to take less than a quarter on average, with a structured process already in place for claims [46] Question: Light Vehicle Production Assumptions - Current light vehicle production outlook remains consistent with previous forecasts, with no substantial changes noted [61] Question: Non-Core Asset Divestiture - The company is actively pursuing the sale of non-core assets, including a joint venture in India, to improve capital efficiency [101]

Core Viewpoint - Dana (DAN) reported quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share, representing an earnings surprise of -23.53% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $2.35 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.65%, but down from $2.74 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Dana has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Performance - Dana shares have increased by approximately 12.4% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of -5.5% [3] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.36 on revenues of $2.46 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.40 on revenues of $9.42 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Dana is currently unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Automotive - Original Equipment industry, to which Dana belongs, is currently in the bottom 36% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales for Q1 2025 were $2.4 billion, a decrease of $83 million compared to the previous year, driven by lower demand across all end markets [17] - Adjusted EBITDA was $188 million, with a profit margin of 8%, just 20 basis points lower than last year [17] - Net income attributable to Dana was $25 million, significantly up from $3 million last year, primarily due to the proposed divestiture of a non-core hydraulics business [17][18] - Operating cash flow was a use of $30 million, an improvement of $65 million year-over-year due to lower working capital requirements [18][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The integration of the former power technology segment into the aftermarket business is expected to yield operational improvements and contribute $30 to $35 million to the overall $300 million cost reduction target [8][21] - Cost savings added $41 million in profit from various actions taken, with an expectation to realize an additional $50 million of the total $300 million in cost savings this year [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American commercial vehicle customers are experiencing a reduction in schedules, impacting the outlook for the company [11][12] - There is a slight increase in pre-buy interest in the Off Highway segment, with some positive signs of order improvements outside North America in the second half of the year [12][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is accelerating its cost reduction program from $175 million to $225 million for 2025, focusing on operational improvements and leveraging best practices across its businesses [8][21] - The company has decided to retain its power technology segment, indicating a strategic shift towards enhancing operational efficiency rather than divesting [92] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the tariff situation is manageable, with several mitigation actions already completed [10][11] - The company expects to see a recovery in sales and profitability in the back half of the year, despite acknowledging risks in the commercial vehicle segment [12][13][108] Other Important Information - The company won its tenth PACE award for a hybrid transmission product, which is expected to grow sales significantly over the next few years [14][15] - Full-year adjusted free cash flow is expected to be $225 million, approximately $155 million higher than last year [26][27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance changes considering tariffs and market assumptions - Management indicated that commercial vehicle expectations are lower, but this is offset by light vehicle and Off Highway improvements, along with additional revenue from tariff offsets [31][34] Question: Impact of tariffs on the business - Management stated that the tariff impact was $6 million for the quarter, with expectations for recovery within a quarter [44][46] Question: Light vehicle production assumptions - Management confirmed that current light vehicle production assumptions remain consistent with previous forecasts, with no substantial changes expected [58][60] Question: Cost savings sources and sustainability - Management expressed confidence in achieving the $225 million cost savings, primarily from headcount reductions and operational efficiencies [87][90] Question: Timing of the Off Highway sale - Management expects the Off Highway sale process to conclude later in the second quarter, with ongoing work from bidders [82][83]

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Core Insights - Dana Incorporated received the 2025 Automotive News PACE Award for its Graziano™ modular high-performance hybrid 8-speed dual clutch transmission, marking the company's 10th PACE Award in the program's history [1][3] Company Overview - Dana is a leader in designing and manufacturing efficient propulsion and energy-management solutions for vehicles and machines across global mobility markets [5] - The company reported sales of $10.3 billion in 2024 and employs 39,000 people in 30 countries [6] - Dana has been recognized as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" for 2025 and as one of "America's Most Responsible Companies 2025" [6] Product Innovation - The Graziano modular high-performance hybrid 8-speed dual clutch transmission is designed for applications of 1,000-horsepower or more, featuring both transversal and longitudinal variants [2] - The transmission platform offers class-leading power and torque density, improving vehicle weight distribution and reducing wheelbase [2] - The architecture of the hybrid 8-speed DCT allows for multiple operating modes, enhancing the driving experience for customers [3] Industry Recognition - The PACE Awards, presented by Automotive News, recognize automotive suppliers for innovation, technological advancement, and business performance [3][4] - The competition is open to suppliers contributing products, processes, materials, or services directly to vehicle manufacturing, establishing the PACE Award as a global benchmark for innovation [3]

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