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Financial Performance - Adjusted EPS was $0.54[6], down compared to Q1 2024 due to lower operating income[14] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $114 million[6], but was negatively impacted by foreign exchange by approximately $5 million year-over-year[14] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 14.5%[6], compared to 15.2% in the prior year[24] - Organic revenue increased by 1.9% year-over-year, driven by positive volume and pricing performance[6] - Net revenue decreased by 2.7% year-over-year[36], from $810.419 million to $788.663 million[22] Segment Performance - Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives saw organic revenue increase by 4% year-over-year[8] - Engineering Adhesives organic revenue declined by 2%[8], but adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 180 basis points year-over-year to 18.7%[8] - Building Adhesive Solutions organic sales increased by 2% year-over-year[8] Regional Performance - Americas organic revenue decreased by 1% year-over-year[12] - EIMEA (Europe, India, Middle East, and Africa) organic revenue increased by 4% year-over-year[12] - Asia-Pacific organic revenue increased by 7% year-over-year[12] 2025 Financial Guidance - The company expects net revenue to be down 2% to 4% year-over-year[16]; excluding the impact of Flooring, net revenue is expected to be up 1% to 2% year-over-year[16] - Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $600 million to $625 million[16], representing a 1% to 5% increase year-over-year[16] - Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $3.90 to $4.20[16], representing year-over-year growth of 2% to 9%[16]

Market Overview - The China automotive adhesives market is projected to grow from USD 574.03 million in 2024 to USD 737.4 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.2% [1][3][14] - The market plays a significant role in the broader adhesives market in China, with a notable contribution to overall growth [3] Key Market Drivers - Increasing vehicle production and the adoption of lightweight materials are primary drivers of market growth, as automakers seek to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions [4][7] - Government initiatives promoting domestic production and technological innovation are enhancing the competitiveness of Chinese automakers [5][6] Market Trends - There is a growing emphasis on lightweighting in the automotive industry, leading to increased demand for high-performance adhesives that can bond lightweight materials [11][12] - The shift towards lightweight vehicles is driven by sustainability goals and the need for reduced carbon emissions [11][12] Key Market Players - Major players in the market include Henkel, H.B. Fuller, 3M China, and Sika China, among others [1][16] Market Challenges - The complexities associated with high performance and durability requirements for automotive adhesives present challenges, as they must withstand harsh operating conditions [10]