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Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 05, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Tom Monahan - CEO & DirectorNirupam Sinha - CFOKevin Steinke - Managing DirectorTyler Barishaw - Equity Research Associate Conference Call Participants Marc Riddick - Business Services Analyst Operator Thank you, and welcome to Heidrick and Struggles twenty twenty five First Quarter Conference Call. Participating on the call today are the company's CEO, Tom Manahan and CFO, Niripam Sena. Accompanyin ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales grew 2% as reported and 4% in constant currency to $827 million [6][25] - Adjusted gross margin increased by 130 basis points to 49.6% [6][25] - Adjusted EBITDA grew 7% to $57 million [6][25] - Cash balance at quarter end was $1.24 billion, an increase of $113 million year-over-year [32] - Total debt remained approximately $2.34 billion [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Dolls gross billings increased 2%, driven by Disney Princess and Wicked, while Barbie and American Girl were comparable to the prior year [26][15] - Vehicles increased 6%, with Hot Wheels growing 7% [26][15] - Infant toddler and preschool overall declined 5%, primarily due to declines in baby gear and Power Wheels [26] - Challenger categories overall increased 14%, driven by growth in Action Figures and Games [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross billings increased 4% in North America, including double-digit growth in Canada [29] - EMEA increased 8% with growth across almost every market [29] - Asia Pacific increased 12%, driven by growth in Australia, India, and China [29] - Latin America declined 7%, reflecting the impact of retailers reducing inventory levels [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is diversifying its supply chain to reduce reliance on China, with plans to relocate production of 500 toy SKUs from China to other locations in 2025 [9][10] - Aiming to reduce U.S. imports from China to less than 15% of global production by 2026 and less than 10% by 2027 [13][12] - The company is committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet and executing a $600 million share repurchase program for 2025 [23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in mitigating actions to offset potential tariff impacts, emphasizing a strong balance sheet and operational excellence [22][23] - The company is pausing full-year 2025 guidance due to uncertainty in consumer spending and the evolving tariff situation [21][22] - Management noted that the toy industry has historically proven resilient during uncertain times [22] Other Important Information - The company reported a strong first quarter with top-line growth and gross margin expansion [6][23] - The entertainment strategy is progressing, with several movies in production and partnerships with major entertainment companies [18][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you outline the roadmap to offset the impact of incremental tariffs? - Management indicated that Q1 was not impacted by tariffs and expects Q2 to be unaffected as well, with potential impacts starting in Q3 [42] - Current exposure to tariffs is estimated at $270 million, before considering mitigating actions [43][44] Question: What flexibility exists in the supply chain to transition out of China? - The company has established a flexible, modular supply chain over seven years, sourcing from multiple countries [50][52] Question: How confident is the company in passing along pricing to retailers? - Management emphasized long-standing relationships with retailers and a strategic approach to pricing, ensuring affordability [55][59] Question: What is the current state of inventory levels post-Easter? - The company reported that both owned and retail inventories are at appropriate levels, with some increases due to the later Easter holiday [78] Question: Have there been changes in retailer buying behavior? - No significant changes in buying behavior were noted, but some volatility is expected in gross billings due to direct import assessments [82][84]

Core Insights - Interparfums, Inc. reported a 5% increase in net sales for Q1 2025, reaching $339 million compared to $324 million in Q1 2024, reaffirming its sales and earnings guidance for 2025 [1][2][15] Financial Performance - Net sales for Q1 2025 were $339 million, a 5% increase from $324 million in Q1 2024 [2] - Gross margin improved to 63.7% from 62.5%, reflecting a 120 basis point increase [2][8] - Operating income rose by 10% to $75 million, with an operating margin of 22.2%, up from 21.0% [2][12] - Net income attributable to Interparfums, Inc. was $42 million, a 4% increase from $41 million in the previous year [2][28] - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 4% to $1.32 from $1.27 [2][28] Market Performance - Organic sales growth, excluding foreign exchange impacts and the Dunhill license discontinuation, was 7% [4] - North America and Western Europe saw sales increases of 14% and 1%, respectively, while Eastern Europe experienced a significant rebound with a 46% increase [5] - Asia/Pacific sales declined by 3%, and Central and South America saw a 10% decline, attributed to high prior year bases [5] Strategic Initiatives - The company renewed its partnership with Coach for an additional five years, extending the license until June 30, 2031 [6] - Interparfums is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the Solférino collection and acquisitions of Off-White and Annick Goutal, set for commercialization in 2026 [7] Financial Position - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $172 million in cash and cash equivalents, with working capital of $605 million [13] - SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales were 41.6%, reflecting a slight increase due to higher advertising and promotional spending [9][11] - The company invested $52 million in A&P initiatives, representing 15.2% of net sales, a 7% increase from the prior year [11] Guidance - Interparfums reaffirms its 2025 guidance of net sales of $1.51 billion and earnings per diluted share of $5.35, both reflecting a 4% increase [15]

Highlights (All comparisons are to the prior year period unless otherwise noted): Net sales of $507.7 million for the quarter, up 8.3% compared to $468.7 millionDiluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $1.87, up 78% compared to $1.05Adjusted diluted EPS* of $2.02, up 54% compared to $1.31Generated $51 million of cash from operating activities; repaid $20 million of debt and repurchased $12 million of its sharesReaffirms its full-year guidance for 2025, excluding tariffs COLMAR, Pa., May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIR ...

Core Viewpoint - Natural Health Trends Corp. (NHTC) reported a decline in revenue and net income for Q1 2025, but showed signs of healthy demand through increased order volume, while facing challenges from trade uncertainties and a strategic focus on regional manufacturing [2][3][8]. Revenue and Earnings Snapshot - NHTC reported revenues of $10.7 million for Q1 2025, a 1.9% decline from $10.9 million in the same period last year [2] - Net income decreased by 35.1% to $122,000 from $188,000 year-over-year, with earnings per diluted share falling to $0.01 from $0.02 [3] - Operating loss narrowed to $0.3 million from $0.4 million a year earlier, while selling, general, and administrative expenses declined by 3.9% to $3.8 million [3] - Gross margin increased to 73.6% from 73.4%, indicating stable cost management [3] Other Key Business Metrics - NHTC ended the quarter with 30,180 active members, down 4.6% year-over-year [4] - Commissions expense as a percentage of revenues increased to 41.8% from 41% due to higher commission payouts [4] - Cash provided by operating activities was $484,000, down from $549,000 in the prior-year quarter [4] Cash Position and Dividends - As of March 31, 2025, NHTC held $41.9 million in cash and marketable securities, down from $43.9 million at the end of 2024, primarily due to dividend payouts [5] - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on May 23 to shareholders of record as of May 13 [5] Management Commentary - President Chris Sharng described Q1 as an extension of positive momentum from the second half of 2024, highlighting engagement from a product roadshow in China and Hong Kong [6] - The launch of new products, Twin Slim Coffee and Tomato Soup, was well-received [6] - The opening of a new office in Bogotá, Colombia, is seen as strategically significant for the Latin American market [7] Factors Influencing the Results - Revenue decline was attributed to timing differences in incentive campaigns rather than weakening demand, with a sequential uptick in order intake noted [8] - The company is working to regionalize manufacturing closer to Asian markets to improve cost efficiency and reduce logistics volatility [8] Guidance and Strategic Outlook - Management did not provide explicit financial guidance but emphasized the importance of navigating evolving trade barriers [9] - NHTC aims to streamline its supply chain and adjust logistics to mitigate adverse impacts while focusing on product innovation and member support [10] Other Developments - NHTC expanded its geographical footprint with the launch of a new regional office in Bogotá, reinforcing its commitment to long-term international expansion [11]

NEW YORK, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Landstar System, Inc. (“Landstar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LSTR). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Landstar and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.  [Click here for information about joining the class action] On April 2 ...