NN (NNBR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Stephen Poe - Assistant Vice PresidentHarold Bevis - CEO, President & DirectorChristopher H. Bohnert - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerTim French - SVP & COO Conference Call Participants Rob Brown - Founding Partner & Senior Research AnalystHans Baldau - Equity Research AnalystJohn Franzreb - Senior Equity Analyst Operator Good day, and welcome to the NN Inc. First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Ca ...

NN (NNBR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Stephen Poe - Assistant Vice PresidentHarold Bevis - CEO, President & DirectorChristopher H. Bohnert - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerTim French - SVP & COO Conference Call Participants Rob Brown - Founding Partner & Senior Research AnalystHans Baldau - Equity Research AnalystJohn Franzreb - Senior Equity Analyst Operator Good day, and welcome to the NN Inc. First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Ca ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net sales of $105.7 million for Q1 2025, a decline of $15.5 million compared to the same period last year [43] - Adjusted gross margins were 16.9%, with adjusted EBITDA at $10.6 million, down from $11.3 million year-over-year [15][44] - Adjusted operating income was $2 million, an increase of $2.7 million quarter-on-quarter [16][44] - Working capital was $84.8 million, down $4.6 million year-on-year, representing 19.1% of trailing twelve-month sales [17][38] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Power Solutions segment, net sales were $43.5 million, down from $48.2 million, primarily due to the impact of the Lubbock facility and unfavorable foreign exchange [44] - The Mobile Solutions segment reported net sales of $62.2 million, down from $73.1 million, affected by rationalized business and lower automotive volumes [46] - Adjusted EBITDA in the Mobile Solutions segment was $8.1 million, down $500,000 from the previous year [48] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a flat sequential sales performance and flat year-over-year sales on a pro forma basis, attributed to a successful new business program [6][14] - The automotive market is experiencing a shift towards hybrid vehicles, which is seen as beneficial for the company as it allows for a larger available market [60] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on a "Profitable Immediate Growth Strategy" (PIGS) to ramp up immediate business, with 120 programs worth $55 million in annualized sales [7][8] - A significant transformation plan is underway, with approximately 70% completion, aimed at enhancing leadership and addressing underperforming areas [19][21] - The company is optimistic about both 2025 and long-term goals, with a focus on leveraging existing capacity while selectively adding new assets [12][13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged increased business uncertainty and lighter sales in Q1, particularly in the global automotive sector [5] - The company reaffirmed its guidance for adjusted EBITDA in the range of $53 million to $63 million for the full year of 2025, despite current economic uncertainties [50] - Free cash flow guidance was initiated at $14 million to $16 million for the year, reflecting cost reduction actions and improved margin capture [51] Other Important Information - The company has a robust pipeline of new business opportunities, with $740 million in potential projects, indicating strong future growth prospects [29] - The operational team has achieved a 16.1% reduction in total headcount since Q2 2023, contributing to improved adjusted EBITDA per salaried headcount [35][36] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more detail on tariff-related RFQs? - Management noted increased activity in reshoring opportunities from Canada and China, primarily in the automotive sector, with a mix of new capital and reuse of existing capital [56][59] Question: How is the automotive market changing your new business opportunities? - The shift towards hybrid vehicles is seen as beneficial, allowing the company to utilize legacy assets while entering new markets for EV components [60][61] Question: Can you elaborate on the $55 million in new business wins and the $740 million pipeline? - Immediate ramp-up programs typically have a 3 to 6 month lag before impacting revenue, with a significant portion expected in the second half of the year [66][68] Question: Is the $15 million cost savings expected to be evenly distributed throughout the year? - Most of the cost savings are expected to be evenly distributed, with some back-end loading [72] Question: Are there any more plant closures expected? - There are two additional plants under evaluation for potential closure, but no firm plans have been established yet [73] Question: Does the free cash flow guidance include the CARES Act refund? - Yes, the free cash flow guidance includes approximately $12.4 million from the CARES Act [79]

Financial Performance & Guidance - NN's Q1 2025 net sales were $105.7 million, flat year-over-year on a pro forma basis, but down $15.5 million as reported[14, 40] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $10.6 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.0%, reconfirming FY 2025 guidance of $53-$63 million[14] - The company is lowering its 2025 net sales guidance to $430-$460 million due to GDP uncertainties, but reiterating adjusted EBITDA guidance of $53-$63 million and new business awards guidance of $60-$70 million[12] - NN initiates 2025 guidance for free cash flow at $14 to $16 million[12] Business Transformation & New Business - NN is launching 120 new programs in 2025, expected to add approximately $55 million in peak annual sales[11] - The company's new business program has secured $160 million of new business from January 2023 to May YTD 2025[16, 18, 21] - NN Europe achieved $6.7 million in new wins in Q1 2025, with an estimated total program value of over $50 million[25] - The company's working capital has been reduced by 20%, or $21.6 million, over the last two years, from $106.4 million in Q1 2023 to $84.8 million in Q1 2025[37, 38] Cost Reduction & Operational Efficiency - NN has reduced its global staff by 16%, or 525 people, over two years, with further reductions planned for 2025[29, 33] - The company is implementing a $6.5 million payroll reduction plan in 2025[33] - NN is advancing its organic transition into non-auto areas by leveraging $340 million of installed assets and investing $10-$14 million additional cash capex per year[12]

Financial Performance - Net sales decreased by $15.5 million, or 12.8%, to $105.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $121.2 million for the same period in 2024, primarily due to the rationalization of underperforming business and plants, the sale of Lubbock operations, lower volumes, and unfavorable foreign exchange effects of $2.8 million [125]. - Cost of sales decreased by $9.4 million, or 9.3%, to $91.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $101.1 million for the same period in 2024, primarily due to the decrease in sales [126]. - Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased by $2.2 million to $11.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $13.3 million for the same period in 2024, primarily due to lower incentive compensation expense [126]. - Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $6.7 million, an improvement of $5.9 million compared to a net loss of $12.5 million for the same period in 2024 [125]. Segment Performance - Net sales in the Mobile Solutions segment decreased by $10.8 million, or 14.8%, to $62.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to the closure of the Juarez, Mexico plant and lower volumes [133]. - Net sales in the Power Solutions segment decreased by $4.7 million, or 9.8%, to $43.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to the sale of Lubbock operations and lower volumes [135]. - Share of net income from joint venture increased by $0.2 million to $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $2.3 million for the same period in 2024, with the joint venture recognizing net sales of $32.7 million [132]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased by $3.8 million from December 31, 2024, to March 31, 2025, primarily due to increases in accounts receivable and prepaid assets [137]. - Total liabilities increased by $6.6 million during the same period, primarily due to increases in accounts payable and long-term debt [138]. Cash Flow and Operations - Cash used in operations was $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to cash provided of $0.7 million for the same period in 2024, primarily due to lower gross margin contributions and an increase in working capital [140]. Debt and Interest Rates - As of March 31, 2025, the principal amount outstanding under the 2021 Term Loan Facility was $114.3 million, with $8.0 million outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility and $18.3 million available for future borrowings [142][144]. - The effective fixed interest rate for the sale-leaseback transactions of properties was 9.715%, while the weighted average effective interest rate for equipment sale-leaseback transactions was 10.540% [145]. - A one-percent increase in one-month SOFR would result in a net increase in interest expense of $1.1 million on an annualized basis, with the interest rate on outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility at 5.92% as of March 31, 2025 [153]. Tax and Compliance - The company received a $12.4 million tax refund receivable from the IRS, expected to be received in the first half of 2025 [148]. - The company is in compliance with all requirements under its credit facilities as of March 31, 2025, allowing for optional expansion of available borrowings [144]. Financial Risk Management - The company has established policies to mitigate exposure to financial market risks, including interest rate and foreign currency risks [151][154]. - The company does not hold any foreign currency derivatives as of March 31, 2025 [154]. Working Capital Management - The company participates in accounts receivable sales programs to improve working capital and cash flows, dependent on customer agreements [146][147]. - The company is not materially impacted by seasonality, although certain businesses experience seasonal trends [149].

Business Performance - NN, Inc. announced new business wins for the quarter ended March 31, 2025[4] - The company increased its five-year Adjusted EBITDA target range to 13-14%[4] - NN, Inc. reaffirmed its 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance[4]

Core Insights - NN, Inc. reaffirms its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook for 2025 and sets a free cash flow guidance of $14-$16 million [1][15] - The company reported a net sales decrease of 12.8% year-over-year for Q1 2025, totaling $105.7 million, primarily due to business rationalization and unfavorable foreign exchange effects [5][6] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $10.6 million, maintaining a margin of 10%, an increase from 9.3% in the prior year [5][8] Financial Performance - Q1 2025 net sales were $105.7 million, down from $121.2 million in Q1 2024, with pro forma net sales decreasing by 1.3% after adjustments [5][7] - The company reported a GAAP loss per share of $(0.23) compared to $(0.34) in Q1 2024, while adjusted net loss per share improved to $(0.03) from $(0.08) [9][33] - Free cash flow for Q1 2025 was a use of cash of $7.1 million, compared to a generation of cash of $0.3 million in the same period last year [9][34] Business Segments - Power Solutions segment net sales for Q1 2025 were $43.5 million, down from $48.2 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to the sale of Lubbock operations and lower volumes [10][11] - Mobile Solutions segment net sales decreased to $62.2 million from $73.1 million in Q1 2024, with losses from operations increasing to $2.7 million [12][13] Strategic Initiatives - The company secured $16.4 million in new business wins during the quarter, contributing to a robust commercial pipeline exceeding $740 million [4][21] - NN, Inc. aims for a $15 million cost reduction in 2025 as part of its operational efficiency initiatives [4][5] - The adjusted EBITDA margin target has been raised to 13-14% over the next five years [5][6] Outlook - For 2025, NN, Inc. expects net sales to range between $430 million and $460 million, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $53 million and $63 million [14][15] - The company anticipates that macroeconomic uncertainties will not significantly impact its operations, maintaining a positive outlook for organic growth and cash flow generation [4][15]

Core Viewpoint - NN plans to host a virtual investor day in August 2025 to discuss updates and important topics related to shareholder value creation [1][2] Group 1: Company Overview - NN is a global diversified industrial company that engineers and manufactures high-precision components and assemblies for various markets [3] - The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with facilities across North America, Asia, Europe, and South America [3] Group 2: Investor Day Details - The investor day will include discussions on NN's five-year targets for sales growth, increased profitability, and shareholder value [5] - Management will provide updates on the company's capital allocation strategy, M&A acquisition strategy, and capital markets strategy [5] - Key market trends and NN's participation in specific markets such as the US electrical grid, US industrial, global passenger vehicle, global commercial vehicle, and global medical markets will be discussed [5] Group 3: Business Initiatives - NN's $700+ million new business program and pipeline specifics will be highlighted during the investor day [5] - The company will discuss its cost-out program and major ongoing and upcoming projects [5] - An overview of NN's free cash flow generation program and associated projects will also be presented [5]

New Business Awards of $16.4 million in first quarter 2025; New Business Awards of over $150 million since Q1 2023; tracking ahead of its five-year plan Company raises five-year Adjusted EBITDA margin target range to 13–14%, and reaffirms previous 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NN (NASDAQ: NNBR) today announced an update on its new business wins program and its ongoing above-plan margin results. Highlights: First quarter 2025 new business wins were $16.4 ...

Provides company with the continued ability to move quickly and decisivelyCHARLOTTE, N.C., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NN (NASDAQ: NNBR) today announced the successful completion of its debt refinancing initiative, accomplished in two steps. Step One - ABL (Asset Backed Loan) Refinancing – This refinancing with PNC Bank, N.A. was previously announced in January 2025: $65 million facilityFive-year maturity to 2030Improved collateral and borrowing amounts$15 million capex line at ABL ratesSlightly lowe ...