Methode Electronics(US:MEI)2025-12-03 21:31Financial Performance - Net sales decreased by $45.7 million, or 15.6%, to $246.9 million in the three months ended November 1, 2025, compared to $292.6 million in the same period of 2024 [122]. - Net sales decreased by $63.7 million, or 11.6%, to $487.4 million in the six months ended November 1, 2025, compared to $551.1 million in the same period of 2024 [123]. - Net loss for the three months ended November 1, 2025, was $9.9 million, compared to a net loss of $1.6 million for the same period in 2024, indicating a significant increase in losses [135]. - The company experienced a net loss of $20.2 million for the six months ended November 1, 2025, compared to a net loss of $19.9 million for the same period in 2024 [169]. Cost and Expenses - Cost of products sold decreased by $35.5 million, or 15.1%, to $199.2 million in the three months ended November 1, 2025, representing 80.7% of net sales [124]. - Selling and administrative expenses decreased by $3.6 million, or 8.5%, to $39.0 million in the three months ended November 1, 2025 [127]. - Interest expense, net was $5.7 million in the three months ended November 1, 2025, compared to $6.2 million in the same period of 2024 [130]. - Income tax expense was $5.7 million in the three months ended November 1, 2025, compared to $3.2 million in the same period of 2024 [133]. Segment Performance - Automotive segment net sales decreased by $35.0 million, or 24.1%, to $110.5 million in the three months ended November 1, 2025, compared to $145.5 million in the same period in 2024 [138]. - Gross profit for the automotive segment fell by $12.0 million, or 84.5%, to $2.2 million in the three months ended November 1, 2025, with gross profit margins decreasing to 2.0% from 9.8% in the prior year [142]. - Industrial segment net sales increased by $7.5 million, or 3.1%, to $250.4 million in the six months ended November 1, 2025, compared to $242.9 million in the same period in 2024 [148]. - Industrial segment gross profit rose by $11.3 million, or 16.0%, to $82.1 million in the six months ended November 1, 2025, with gross profit margins increasing to 32.8% from 29.1% in the prior year [150]. - Interface segment net sales decreased by $6.2 million, or 39.5%, to $9.5 million in the three months ended November 1, 2025, compared to $15.7 million in the same period in 2024 [154]. - Interface segment gross profit decreased by $2.4 million, or 46.2%, to $2.8 million in the three months ended November 1, 2025, with gross profit margins decreasing to 29.5% from 33.1% in the prior year [155]. Liquidity and Capital Structure - As of November 1, 2025, the company had $118.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, with $61.5 million held in subsidiaries outside the U.S. [160]. - The company has a share buyback authorization of up to $200.0 million, which commenced on June 17, 2024, with no shares purchased as of November 1, 2025 [161]. - The outstanding balance under the revolving credit facility was $294.5 million in euro-denominated borrowings and $40.0 million in U.S. denominated borrowings as of November 1, 2025 [167]. - Net cash provided by operating activities was $17.7 million for the six months ended November 1, 2025, compared to a net cash used of $37.1 million for the same period in 2024 [170]. - Capital expenditures were $11.3 million for the six months ended November 1, 2025, down from $24.0 million in the same period in 2024 [171]. - The company paid cash dividends of $4.7 million in the six months ended November 1, 2025, compared to $10.0 million in the same period in 2024 [173]. Compliance and Financial Agreements - The company was not in compliance with a covenant restricting certain restricted payments for the quarter ended August 2, 2025, leading to a waiver agreement with Bank of America [164]. - The Amended Credit Agreement provides for a secured multicurrency revolving credit facility of $400 million, maturing on October 31, 2027 [166]. - The company anticipates compliance with financial covenants in the Amended Credit Agreement based on current projections, but future compliance is uncertain [168]. Market Challenges - The company continues to face supply chain challenges, particularly in procuring automotive-grade semiconductors, which may impact financial results [118]. - The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has been slower than anticipated, potentially affecting the company's financial condition [117].