HYSTER-YALE ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Consolidated Financial Results - Hyster-Yale, Inc. reported consolidated revenues of $910.4 million for Q1 2025, a decrease of 14% compared to $1,056.5 million in Q1 2024 and a 15% decline from $1,067.5 million in Q4 2024 [3][7] - Operating profit fell to $21.3 million, down 75% from $83.8 million in Q1 2024 and down 34% from $32.3 million in Q4 2024 [3][7] - Net income decreased by 83% to $8.6 million compared to $51.5 million in Q1 2024 and down 17% from $10.3 million in Q4 2024 [3][7] - Diluted earnings per share dropped to $0.48, an 84% decline from $2.93 in Q1 2024 and a 17% decrease from $0.58 in Q4 2024 [3][7] Lift Truck Business Performance - Lift Truck revenues were $864.4 million, down 14% year-over-year from $1,006.8 million and down 15% sequentially from $1,021.6 million [4][5] - The Americas segment saw revenues of $698.9 million, a 9% decline from $769.7 million in Q1 2024, while EMEA revenues fell 41% to $118.2 million [4][5] - JAPIC revenues increased by 25% to $47.3 million compared to $37.7 million in Q1 2024 [4] Market Demand and Bookings - Q1 2025 Lift Truck bookings increased by 13% year-over-year to $590 million and 48% sequentially, driven by demand for higher-priced Class 4 and 5 products [30][31] - The backlog remained stable at $1.9 billion, with production rates expected to increase in Q2 2025 [32][31] - Market demand is anticipated to grow in the second half of 2025, contingent on tariff impacts [7][31] Strategic Initiatives and Outlook - The company announced a strategic realignment of its Nuvera fuel cell business to enhance profitability and integrate energy solutions with the Lift Truck business [21][23] - Cost reductions of $15 to $20 million are expected from this realignment starting in the second half of 2025 [23] - The company aims to maintain a strong net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio while focusing on working capital efficiency and inventory management [18][20] Financial Position and Cash Flow - As of March 31, 2025, total debt was $484 million, with cash holdings of $77.2 million, resulting in net debt of $406.8 million [17][19] - The company experienced operating cash outflows of $36 million due to reduced net income and unfavorable working capital changes [19][42] - Working capital represented 22% of sales, reflecting a slight increase from year-end 2024 [21]