29 April 2025 | 7:30AM CST China Property Weekly Wrap Week 17 Wrap - Deeper pullback of subscription-based volume and visitor traffic in export centric cities Key highlights for the week: Our tariff impact assessment (Exhibit 1 to Exhibit 4, more details on methodology) showcases overall moderate sequential improvement in web-registration-based volumes, but subscription-based secondary sales in c.15 cities monitored by Beike fell 7% wow, with exports-reliant cities faring worse (-9% wow vs. -6% for cities w ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenues were $244.5 million, up 5% sequentially from Q4 and 21% year-over-year [5][20] - Gross margin for Q1 was 12.4%, an increase of 40 basis points from Q4 but below the forecast of 14.5% [20] - Operating income for Q1 was $6.6 million, with net interest expense at $1.6 million and non-GAAP net income tax expense at $600,000 [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company acknowledged challenges in transitioning from externally sourced products to internally manufactured products, impacting gross margins [6][20] - A new contract in the commercial space market led to higher costs and revenue push-outs due to redesign requirements [9] - The decision to exit the refurbishment business in Scotland had a slight negative impact on both revenue and gross margin [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall customer demand environment has remained consistent, with expectations for modest growth in wafer fab equipment (WFE) for 2025 [5] - Specific markets such as silicon carbide applications have weakened, affecting OEM customers differently [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to increase the use of proprietary, internally sourced components to drive gross margin expansion [10][17] - By the end of 2025, the company expects to have all four major customers qualified on all three major product families [12] - Planned capital expenditures for 2025 are expected to be around 4% of revenue, higher than the historical average of 2% [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strategy despite recent challenges, indicating that improvements in gross margins are expected as internal supply ramps up [18] - The company anticipates Q2 revenues between $225 million and $245 million, reflecting a slight decrease in visibility compared to previous guidance [15][22] - Management noted that geopolitical uncertainties and tariff impacts could affect future demand but did not foresee significant demand erosion [91] Other Important Information - The company is working to mitigate the impact of tariffs on gross margins and is collaborating with customers to manage costs [40][41] - The exit from the refurbishment business in Scotland was primarily due to declining demand, with an estimated annual revenue loss of around $10 million [99] Q&A Session Summary Question: Change in revenue outlook for the year - Management indicated that the softer outlook is primarily due to a slowdown in the lithography business and challenges in the non-semi business [26][28] Question: Execution on gross margin internalization - Management estimated that they achieved about 75% to 80% of their internal sourcing goals in Q1, with ongoing improvements expected [30][32] Question: Impact of tariffs on customers - Management noted that while some customers are pushing costs down, the company is working collaboratively to manage tariff impacts [40][41] Question: Confidence in second half growth - Management expressed confidence in continued strength in DRAM and NAND investments, with expectations for growth in the second half [46][91] Question: Disconnect with largest customer's guidance - Management clarified that they do not see significant disconnects in outlooks, with expectations for semi business to strengthen in the second half [54] Question: Clarification on severance costs - The majority of severance costs were related to exiting the Scotland operation, with some smaller reductions also accounted for [65]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenues were $244.5 million, up 5% sequentially from Q4 and 21% year-over-year [5][20] - Gross margin for Q1 was 12.4%, an increase of 40 basis points from Q4 but below the forecast of 14.5% [20] - Operating income for Q1 was $6.6 million, with a net interest expense of $1.6 million and a non-GAAP net income tax expense of $600,000 [20] - Free cash flow was $500,000 after generating $19 million in cash flow from operations and deducting $18.5 million in capital expenditures [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company acknowledged challenges in transitioning from externally supplied products to internally manufactured products, impacting gross margins [6][20] - A new contract in the commercial space market led to higher costs and revenue push-outs due to redesign requirements [9] - The decision to exit the refurbishment business in Scotland had a slight negative impact on both revenue and gross margin [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall customer demand environment has remained consistent, with expectations for modest growth in wafer fab equipment (WFE) for 2025 [5] - The company expects revenue growth to outperform overall WFE growth in 2025 [5] - Specific markets such as silicon carbide applications have weakened, affecting OEM customers differently [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to increase the use of proprietary, internally sourced components to drive gross margin expansion [10] - By the end of 2025, the company expects to have all four major customers qualified on all three major product families: valves, fittings, and substrates [12] - Planned capital expenditures for 2025 are expected to be around 4% of revenue, higher than the historical average of 2% [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the demand for products and qualifications, despite challenges in aligning supply with demand [60] - The company is working to mitigate the impact of tariffs on gross margins and is optimistic about collaboration with customers [42] - Visibility for the second half of the year is less certain, but management believes the business will be relatively evenly weighted between the first and second halves of 2025 [15] Other Important Information - The company is facing complexities due to recent tariff announcements, particularly affecting steel and aluminum imports [12][13] - The exit from the refurbishment business in Scotland was primarily due to declining demand, resulting in a loss of approximately $10 million in annual revenue [96] Q&A Session Summary Question: Change in revenue outlook for the year - Management noted that the lithography business is softer, primarily due to the exit from Scotland, while NAND investment continues [27][29] Question: Gross margins and tariff impacts - Management indicated that they executed about 75% to 80% of their internal sourcing goals, with ongoing improvements expected [32] Question: Customer behavior regarding tariffs - Management stated that customers are collaborating to address tariff impacts, with some costs being passed through [42] Question: Confidence in second half growth - Management expressed confidence in continued strength in DRAM and NAND upgrades, with expectations for growth in the second half [46] Question: Disconnect with largest customer guidance - Management believes there are natural offsets in the market, and they do not see significant disconnects from customer forecasts [54] Question: Impact of exiting Scotland operations - The exit from Scotland was primarily responsible for severance costs, with the majority of the impact coming from that decision [65] Question: Monitoring steps for gross margins - Management acknowledged the need for better forecasting and alignment between supply and demand, with plans for deeper organizational oversight [72] Question: Long-term view on internal sourcing - Management maintains a positive long-term view on incremental margins from internal sourcing, with ongoing improvements expected [82]

AptarGroup (ATR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Mary Skafidas - Senior VP of IR & Corporate CommunicationsStephan Tanda - President, CEO & Executive DirectorVanessa Kanu - Executive VP & CFOGeorge Staphos - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Ghansham Panjabi - Senior Research AnalystMatthew Roberts - Equity Research AnalystDaniel Rizzo - AnalystMatt Larew - Research Analyst - HealthcareGabe Hajde - Analyst Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 3.7% increase in revenue year-on-year for Q1 2025, driven by strong performance in the HVAC segment and recent acquisitions [8][13] - Adjusted EBITDA grew by 12% year-on-year, with a margin expansion of 150 basis points [6][8] - Adjusted EPS increased by 10% to $1.38 for the quarter [13][17] Segment Performance Changes - In the HVAC segment, revenues grew by 6.8% year-on-year, with organic growth of 4.4% driven by the heating platform [13][14] - The Infection and Measurement segment saw a 2% decline in revenues year-on-year, with organic revenue down 6.9%, partially offset by a 5.2% increase from the acquisition of KTS [15][16] - Segment backlog for HVAC was $451 million, up approximately 3% from Q4, while the Infection and Measurement segment backlog was $346 million, up 56% sequentially [14][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a healthy backlog for highly engineered solutions in the HVAC segment, with positive sentiment regarding data center opportunities in 2025 and 2026 [21][22] - Demand in the Detection and Measurement segment remains steady, with regional variations noted, particularly stronger in the U.S. compared to Europe and Asia [42][44] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The acquisition of Sigma and Omega is expected to enhance the value provided to HVAC customers and position the company for future growth [10][22] - The company aims to leverage its business system to manage tariff impacts and maintain strong margin performance [8][9] - The company believes it is less cyclical than most industrial tech companies due to diverse end market drivers and a high level of replacement revenue [20][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the updated full-year guidance, anticipating adjusted EBITDA growth of 15% at the midpoint [7][22] - The company is well-positioned to navigate macroeconomic uncertainties and adapt to rapid changes in the environment [22] - Management highlighted strong demand in the HVAC segment, particularly in data centers, and noted that replacement sales are critical and resilient [20][38] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 with cash of $182 million and total debt of $960 million, resulting in a leverage ratio of approximately 1.6 times [16] - Adjusted free cash flow for Q1 was approximately $36 million [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the assumptions regarding gross and net tariff impact for the year? - Management indicated a tariff impact of approximately $0.08 to $0.12 on adjusted EPS, with a gross cost of around $20 million offset by price increases of about $14 million [28][29] Question: How does the Sigma and Omega acquisition fit into growth rates and EBITDA margins? - Management expressed strong confidence in the acquisition, noting it complements existing products and has synergy opportunities for growth, with expected revenues of $65 million for Sigma and Omega [30][31] Question: What is the outlook for order rates and demand amid tariff-related uncertainty? - Management reported no significant changes in demand, with a balanced performance across HVAC segments and strong activity in data centers [37][38] Question: Can you provide insights on Ingenia's revenue projections and multi-year growth visibility? - Management projected Ingenia's revenue capacity to reach $140 million by the end of the year, with high demand for its unique value proposition [48][50] Question: How does the acquisition of Sigma and Omega affect total addressable market (TAM)? - Management noted that while the TAM for Sigma and Omega is smaller than cooling towers, it still meaningfully expands the company's market opportunities [52][53]

Financial Performance - Revenues for 1Q25 were $1410 million, compared to $1470 million in 1Q24[8] - Net loss attributable to Huntsman Corporation was $5 million in 1Q25, compared to a net loss of $37 million in 1Q24[8] - Adjusted net loss was $19 million in 1Q25, compared to $11 million in 1Q24[8] - Adjusted EBITDA was $72 million in 1Q25, compared to $81 million in 1Q24[8] - Free cash flow from continuing operations was negative $107 million in 1Q25, compared to negative $105 million in 1Q24[8] Segment Performance - **Polyurethanes:** Revenues were $912 million in 1Q25, a decrease from $926 million in 1Q24; Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 4% from 5%[10, 12] - **Performance Products:** Revenues were $257 million in 1Q25, a decrease from $291 million in 1Q24; Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 12% from 14%[19, 21] - **Advanced Materials:** Revenues were $249 million in 1Q25, a decrease from $261 million in 1Q24; Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 14% from 16%[28, 30] Outlook - Second quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA is estimated to be between $35 million and $50 million for Polyurethanes[17, 50] - Second quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA is estimated to be between $30 million and $40 million for Performance Products[26, 50] - Second quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA is estimated to be between $35 million and $40 million for Advanced Materials[35, 50]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total Q1 revenue was $280 million, up 3% sequentially, with adjusted EBITDA of $94 million, an increase of 1.2% sequentially [9][11] - GAAP net income for Q1 was $54 million, down from $57 million in the previous quarter, primarily due to professional fees incurred at corporate [12] - Adjusted net income and earnings per share were $59 million and $0.73 per share, respectively, compared to $57 million and $0.71 per share in the fourth quarter [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Pressure Control segment revenues were $190 million, up 7.7% sequentially, driven by customer drilling efficiencies [9][10] - Spoolable Technologies segment revenues were $93 million, down 3.6% sequentially due to lower domestic customer activity, partially offset by increased international shipments [10][11] - Operating income for Pressure Control increased by $3.5 million or 6.9% sequentially, while Spoolable Technologies saw a decrease of $1.6 million or 6.5% sequentially [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International sales in the Spoolable Technologies segment increased by 30% quarter over quarter, driven by robust demand in Canada [22] - The company expects U.S. land drilling activity to decline slightly in the second quarter, with approximately 30 fewer land rigs operating than at the end of Q1 [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on mitigating tariff impacts by increasing alternative sourcing and ramping up production from its Vietnam facility [16][17] - There is a commitment to international expansion, although no specific updates were provided during the call [26] - The company plans to reduce full-year 2025 net CapEx outlook to a range of $40 million to $50 million while maintaining critical investments [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining profitability despite macroeconomic uncertainties and tariff impacts [27] - The company anticipates a decline in pressure control revenue in Q2 but expects spoolable technologies revenue to increase due to seasonal expansion [20][21] - Management noted that downturns historically create opportunities for new customer acquisition and that they are already seeing such opportunities [90] Other Important Information - The company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share, resulting in a cash outflow of approximately $11 million [13] - The cash balance at the end of the quarter was $348 million, reflecting a sequential increase of approximately $5 million [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Transition to Vietnam and cost advantages - Management clarified that Bossier City is not a low-cost operation but offers fast turnaround and robust manufacturing, protecting market share [30] Question: Customer behavior regarding tariffs - Management confirmed that customers have requested to pull forward purchases, but these requests have been denied to maintain fairness among all customers [39] Question: Customer loyalty during downturns - Management indicated that major customers are sticking with the company, emphasizing the importance of supply chain sustainability [42] Question: M&A opportunities in the current environment - Management noted that private equity firms are willing to sell oil field service investments at attractive prices, but the focus remains on the current industry [46] Question: Impact of tariffs on margins - Management acknowledged that there will be some margin compression in the second half of the year due to tariffs, but diversification efforts will help mitigate impacts [68] Question: Ongoing Section 232 investigation - Management expressed that the U.S. lacks adequate steelmaking capacity, which could lead to inflationary pressures [81]

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