Stoneridge(US:SRI)2025-11-06 21:48Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of $9.4 million, or $(0.34) per diluted share, for Q3 2025, an increase in loss of $2.3 million compared to Q3 2024[105][106]. - Net sales decreased by $3.6 million, or 1.7%, to $210.3 million in Q3 2025, primarily due to lower production volumes in North American and European commercial vehicle markets[106][126]. - The Control Devices segment net sales decreased by 2.1% to $71.6 million, impacted by declines in the China and North American automotive markets[107][126]. - The Electronics segment net sales decreased by 4.7% to $121.5 million, primarily due to lower production volumes in North America and Europe, offset by higher sales in the European off-highway vehicle market[108][127]. - North American net sales decreased by $12.4 million (11.3%) primarily due to a $13.8 million decline in the commercial vehicle market[128]. - Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, totaled $656.1 million, a decrease of $33.9 million (4.9%) compared to the same period in 2024[144]. Segment Performance - Stoneridge Brazil segment net sales increased by 29.7% to $17.1 million, driven by higher OEM product sales[109][126]. - Stoneridge Brazil segment net sales increased by $3.9 million due to higher OEM product sales[128]. - South America net sales increased by $3.9 million (29.7%) driven by higher OEM product sales of $4.4 million[129]. - Europe and Other net sales rose by $4.9 million (5.4%) due to increased volumes in European off-highway and China commercial vehicle markets, partially offset by declines in other markets[130]. - Stoneridge Brazil segment net sales for the nine months increased by $9.2 million (24.8%) driven by higher OEM product sales[146]. Margins and Expenses - Gross margin as a percentage of sales decreased to 20.3% in Q3 2025 from 20.8% in Q3 2024, attributed to lower sales contribution in the Electronics segment[106]. - Gross margin decreased to 20.3% in Q3 2025 from 20.8% in Q3 2024, with material costs as a percentage of net sales decreasing to 55.1%[131]. - SG&A expenses increased by $5.1 million in Q3 2025, primarily due to higher professional services related to a strategic review of the Control Devices segment[110][124]. - SG&A expenses increased by $5.1 million due to higher professional services and incentive compensation, partially offset by a non-recurring royalty liability adjustment[133]. - Operating loss increased to $3.3 million in Q3 2025 from an income of $0.3 million in Q3 2024, with North America showing a significant loss increase of $9.2 million[135]. Interest and Cash Flow - Interest expense increased to $3.8 million in Q3 2025 from $3.6 million in Q3 2024 due to higher credit facility interest rates[139]. - Interest expense decreased to $10.1 million from $11.0 million due to lower outstanding borrowings and interest rates[158]. - Cash provided by operating activities decreased to $25.2 million from $28.5 million compared to 2024[162]. - The Credit Facility had an outstanding balance of $170.2 million as of September 30, 2025, with a maximum borrowing capacity of $275.0 million[164]. - The Company had a cash and cash equivalents balance of approximately $54.0 million, with 86.7% held in foreign locations[175]. - The Company expects to maintain sufficient liquidity for the next twelve months based on current financial position and cash flows from operations[176]. Market Outlook - The company expects a decrease in North American automotive market production from 15.4 million units in 2024 to 15.1 million units in 2025[117]. - The company anticipates continued growth in the Electronics segment driven by ongoing launches of the OEM MirrorEye programs in North America and Europe[118]. - The company is focusing on operational excellence and cost reduction strategies to improve margins amid ongoing market challenges[121]. Risks and Accounting - The company is affected by foreign currency exchange rates and economic conditions in certain countries, which could significantly impact profitability[181]. - There have been no material changes in significant accounting policies or critical accounting estimates during Q3 2025[179]. - There have been no material changes to the quantitative and qualitative information about the company's market risk from previous disclosures[182].