Financial Performance & Key Metrics - Q4 sales were $257 million, a decrease of $20 million year-over-year, but an increase of $17 million quarter-over-quarter[13, 26] - Adjusted loss from operations was $22 million, primarily due to $15 million in unplanned inventory adjustments[13] - Adjusted EBITDA was a negative $7 million[13] - Adjusted pre-tax loss was $29 million[13] - Adjusted EPS was a negative $0.77[13] - Free cash flow was $26 million, the highest level since FY23[10, 13] - Total debt remained at $318 million, while net debt decreased by $10 million to $214 million[13] - FY25 net sales were $1,048 million, compared to $1,115 million in FY24[13, 47] - FY25 Adjusted EBITDA was $43 million, compared to $55 million in FY24[13, 47] Business Segments & Market Trends - Data center power product sales reached a record of over $80 million in FY25, with similar or greater sales expected in FY26[11, 13] - xEV applications accounted for 20% of total consolidated net sales in both Q4 and FY25, up from 14% and 19% respectively in the prior year periods[13] Future Outlook & Guidance - FY26 sales guidance is in the range of $900 million to $1 billion[54, 56] - FY26 EBITDA guidance is in the range of $70 million to $80 million, representing a 100%+ increase despite ~$100 million lower sales[12, 54, 56]

Core Insights - AZZ Inc. reported record quarterly sales, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, leading to an increase in guidance for the fiscal year [1][4][9] Financial Performance - Total sales reached $422.0 million, a 2.1% increase compared to the prior year [4][11] - Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.78, reflecting a 21.9% increase year-over-year [4][11] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA grew to $106.4 million, representing 25.2% of sales, up from $94.1 million or 22.8% of sales in the prior year [4][11] Segment Performance - Metal Coatings segment sales were $187.2 million, up 6.0% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.9%, an increase of 200 basis points [6][11] - Precoat Metals segment sales were $234.7 million, down 0.8% from the previous year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.7%, an increase of 50 basis points [7][11] Cash Flow and Debt Management - The company generated $314.8 million in cash from operations, including $273.2 million from the sale of the Electrical Products Group [5][8] - Debt was reduced by $285.4 million, resulting in a net leverage ratio of 1.7x [5][11] Dividend and Share Repurchase - The quarterly cash dividend was increased from $0.17 to $0.20 per share [5][11] - The company has $53.2 million remaining under its $100 million share repurchase program [8] Financial Outlook - The fiscal year 2026 guidance reflects confidence in strategic execution and operational resilience, with an anticipated effective tax rate of 25% [9][11]

Core Insights - Methode Electronics reported a net loss of $28.3 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, an improvement from a loss of $57.3 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2024, primarily due to a significant goodwill impairment in the prior year [7][14]. - The company experienced a decrease in net sales to $257.1 million, down from $277.3 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2024, largely attributed to lower volume in the Automotive segment [4][12]. - Despite challenges, Methode achieved record sales in data center power products, exceeding $80 million for the fiscal year, and reported strong free cash flow of $26.3 million for the quarter [3][10]. Financial Performance - For fiscal 2025, Methode's total net sales were $1,048.1 million, a decline from $1,114.5 million in fiscal 2024, with the Automotive segment's performance negatively impacting overall sales [12]. - The loss from operations for the fourth quarter was $23.6 million, an improvement from a loss of $61.5 million in the same quarter of the previous year [5][13]. - The adjusted net loss for the fourth quarter was $27.4 million, compared to a loss of $7.9 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2024 [7][14]. Segment Performance - The Automotive segment reported net sales of $112.9 million, down 22.6% from $145.9 million, primarily due to program roll-offs and lower demand [11]. - The Industrial segment saw an increase in net sales to $132.6 million, up 13.1% from $117.2 million, driven by higher demand for power distribution products for data centers [11]. - Electric and hybrid vehicle applications accounted for 20% of net sales, indicating a significant reliance on this segment despite recent demand challenges [5]. Cash Flow and Debt Management - Net cash provided by operating activities was $35.4 million for the quarter, an increase from $24.9 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2024 [10]. - Free cash flow reached $26.3 million, marking the highest quarter since fiscal 2023, attributed to improvements in working capital [10]. - Total debt decreased to $317.6 million from $327.9 million in the previous quarter, with net debt also reduced to $214.0 million [9]. Future Outlook - For fiscal 2026, Methode expects net sales to range between $900 million and $1,000 million, with EBITDA projected between $70 million and $80 million [17]. - The company anticipates doubling its EBITDA in fiscal 2026 despite an expected decline of approximately $100 million in sales due to lower demand from electric vehicle customers [3][17].

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGA) announced today that it will release its 2nd Quarter 2025 results at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The company will be holding a conference call on the same date at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The dial-in numbers are as follows: Domestic and International Dial-in Number: (973) 528-0008 Conference Entry Code: 739704 The Company requests that all parties that have a question that they would like to submit t ...

Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue reached $239.1 million[12] - Q1 2025 unlevered free cash flow was $86.8 million[12] - Q1 2025 non-GAAP gross margin was 82%[12] - Q1 2025 recurring revenue was 96%[12] - The company forecasts revenue between $970 million and $980 million for the full year 2025[52] - The company forecasts unlevered free cash flow between $265 million and $275 million for the full year 2025[52] Market Position and Growth - The company is a category leader in Exposure Management[11] - The company has approximately 44,000 customers[12] - The company is ranked 1 in market share in Vulnerability Management[12, 23] - The total addressable market for cyber exposure is estimated at $33 billion with an 18% CAGR[29]

Financial Performance & Growth - FY21 sales reached over $1.3 billion, with a 20.7% sales growth[14] - FY21 Adjusted EBITDA was $271 million, reflecting a 48.0% growth[14] - First half of Fiscal Year 2022 (1H22) sales were $413 million, a 22% increase[26] - 1H22 Adjusted EBITDA grew by 5.5% to $10 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 2.4%[26] - The company revised its Fiscal Year 2022 sales guidance to $1.575 billion - $1.610 billion, representing a 17%-20% growth[30] - Revised Fiscal Year 2022 Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $315 million - $330 million, a 16%-22% increase[30] Strategic Initiatives & Market Position - The U.S pool & spa aftermarket opportunity is estimated at $14 billion[21] - The company operates 970 locations across 39 states[23, 29] - Digital properties capture 60% of specialty direct-to-consumer pool traffic[23] - The PRO business grew by 27% in 1H22 and accounts for approximately 15% of Last Twelve Months (LTM) total sales[29]

Company Overview - Leslie's is the largest direct-to-consumer brand in the pool and spa care industry, with fiscal year 2021 sales exceeding $1.3 billion, representing a 20.7% sales growth[14] - The company's adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2021 was $271 million, a 48% increase[14] - Leslie's operates 970 locations across 39 states[24] Market Opportunity - The U S pool and spa aftermarket opportunity is estimated at $14 billion[22, 35] - The addressable market includes 8.7 million residential pools representing a $7.6 billion total addressable market (TAM)[31] - There are 5.5 million addressable spas representing a $2 billion TAM[33] - The professional pool market includes 250,000 commercial pools and 45,000 pool professionals, representing a $4.3 billion TAM[35] Growth & Financial Performance - First half of fiscal year 2022 sales reached $413 million, a 22% increase[82] - The company's first half of fiscal year 2022 adjusted EBITDA grew by 5.5% to $10 million[82] - The PRO business grew by 27% in the first half of fiscal year 2022 and represents approximately 15% of last twelve months (LTM) total sales[85] Fiscal Year 2022 Guidance - Revised fiscal year 2022 sales guidance is between $1.575 billion and $1.61 billion, representing a 17%-20% growth[89] - Revised fiscal year 2022 adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $315 million and $330 million, a 16%-22% increase[89]

Financial Performance - Net sales decreased by 4.7% to $685.1 million compared to $718.6 million in Q1 2013 [12] - Reported EPS decreased by 14% to $0.69, primarily due to a Venezuela remeasurement loss [4] - Adjusted EPS decreased by 1% to $0.91 [4] - Reported operating income margin was 11.7%, down 60 basis points, while adjusted operating income margin was 14.3%, up 50 basis points [4] - The company returned $70 million in cash to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends [4] Sales Volume and Market Trends - Sales volume decreased by 5.0% [4] - Q1-2014 volume trends improved in March, but March and April volume run-rates remain below prior year levels [6] - Net Sales in North America decreased by 4.2% to $401.9 million [14] - Net Sales in Europe decreased by 4.6% to $105.4 million [16] - Net Sales in Asia Pacific decreased by 12.5% to $61.3 million [18] - Net Sales in Venezuela increased by 20.9% to $44.0 million [20] - Net Sales in The Harris Products Group decreased by 11.7% to $72.5 million [23] Capital Allocation - Dividends paid in Q1 2014 totaled $19 million, a 15% increase to $0.23 per common share [27] - Share repurchases in Q1 2014 increased by 299% to $51 million [28] - Capital expenditures in Q1 2014 decreased by 4% to $15 million [28]

Financial Performance - Q1 2013 - Net sales decreased by 1.2%, from $727.1 million in Q1 2012 to $718.6 million in Q1 2013[6] - Operating income decreased by 3.3%, from $91.7 million in Q1 2012 to $88.6 million in Q1 2013[6] - Adjusted operating income increased by 8.4%, from $91.7 million in Q1 2012 to $99.3 million in Q1 2013[6] - Net income increased by 4.0%, from $64.2 million in Q1 2012 to $66.8 million in Q1 2013[6] - Adjusted net income increased significantly by 20.1%, from $64.2 million in Q1 2012 to $77.1 million in Q1 2013[6] - Diluted EPS increased by 5.3%, from $0.76 in Q1 2012 to $0.80 in Q1 2013[6] - Adjusted diluted EPS increased by 21.1%, from $0.76 in Q1 2012 to $0.92 in Q1 2013[6] Segment Performance - North America welding segment net sales increased by 10.0%, from $381.3 million to $419.6 million, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 17.1%[16] - Europe welding segment net sales decreased by 12.2%, from $125.8 million to $110.5 million, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 9.3%[18] - Asia Pacific welding segment net sales decreased significantly by 24.3%, from $92.6 million to $70.0 million, but the adjusted EBIT margin increased to 3.1%[20] - The Harris Products Group net sales decreased by 6.3%, from $87.6 million to $82.1 million, but the adjusted EBIT margin improved to 8.5%[25] Capital Allocation - The company contributed $50 million to the U.S pension plan[29] - Share repurchases amounted to $12.8 million[30]

Financial Performance - Full Year 2013 - Record operating profit margin was reported at 14.3%, with an adjusted margin of 15.0%[4] - Record cash flow from operations reached $339 million[4] - Record EPS was reported at $3.54, with an adjusted EPS of $3.77[4] - The company achieved a solid ROIC of 18.9%[4] - A record $217 million was returned to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends[4] - Net sales remained relatively flat year-over-year at approximately $2.853 billion[5] Financial Performance - Q4 2013 - Net sales increased by 4.4% year-over-year to $714.8 million[11] - Operating income increased significantly by 38.7% year-over-year to $118.9 million[11] - Net income increased by 42.3% year-over-year to $88.3 million[11] - Diluted EPS increased by 44.6% year-over-year to $1.07[11] Capital Allocation - Dividends for FY2013 totaled $49 million, with a 15% increase announced for 2014[28, 30] - Share repurchases for FY2013 increased by 107% to $168 million[28, 30] - Capital expenditures for FY2013 increased by 43% to $76 million, driven by the Venezuela facility purchase[28, 30] Segment Performance - Q4 2013 - Americas net sales were $410 million, a 4.4% increase year-over-year, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 19.2%[13] - Europe, Middle East, and Africa net sales were $111.9 million, a 4.1% increase year-over-year, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 6.9%[15] - Asia Pacific net sales were $63.2 million, a 10.0% decrease year-over-year, with an adjusted EBIT margin of -0.2%[17] - South America net sales were $63.3 million, a substantial 58.5% increase year-over-year, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 39.8%[19] - The Other segment net sales were $66.4 million, a 10.3% decrease year-over-year, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 9.3%[20]