Grupo Supervielle (SUPV) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 14, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker0Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Grupo Supervielle's Second Quarter Earnings Call. I'm Ana Barteszaghi, Treasurer and IRO. Today's conference call is being recorded. As a reminder, all participants will be in listen only mode. To ask questions during the Q and A session, ensure your first and last name appear on the Zoom platform.Questions can be asked by voice or through the Q and A box. Speaking today will be Patricio ...

Core Insights - Vontier reported strong Q2 2025 results, with adjusted EPS of $0.79 exceeding expectations of $0.72 and revenue of $773.5 million surpassing the forecast of $734.5 million, indicating broad-based strength in its segments [1][2] - The company raised its full-year 2025 financial outlook but expressed caution regarding volume growth in the second half of the year due to mixed conditions in its portfolio [1][12] Financial Performance - Adjusted EPS increased by 25.4% year-over-year from $0.63 in Q2 2024 to $0.79 in Q2 2025 [2] - Revenue grew by 11.1% year-over-year from $696.4 million in Q2 2024 to $773.5 million in Q2 2025 [2] - Adjusted free cash flow surged by 241.7% year-over-year, rising from $25.9 million in Q2 2024 to $88.5 million in Q2 2025 [2] Business Segments - Mobility Technologies segment saw a 17.9% increase in sales, driven by demand for digital payment platforms and enterprise productivity software, with operating profit rising by 29.9% [5] - Environmental & Fueling Solutions reported a 16.2% sales increase and an 18.4% rise in operating profit, benefiting from investments in the convenience retail channel [6] - Repair Solutions segment experienced flat sales year-over-year, with a 2.2% decline in operating profit, reflecting macroeconomic pressures [7][8] Innovation and Strategy - Innovation is a key focus for Vontier, with successful new product introductions in digital payment and enterprise productivity solutions contributing to strong performance [9] - The company completed the acquisition of Sergeant Sudz, reinforcing its strategy of targeted growth and expanding into adjacent product areas [10] - Vontier is actively managing its supply chain to reduce exposure to China and mitigate tariff impacts [10] Outlook - Full-year 2025 adjusted diluted net EPS guidance increased to a range of $3.10 to $3.20, with revenue guidance set at $3.02 billion to $3.07 billion [11] - For Q3 2025, the company anticipates revenue of $745 million to $755 million, with flat core sales growth and adjusted diluted net EPS of $0.74 to $0.78 [11] - Management has communicated a cautious outlook for the second half of 2025, particularly regarding volume growth and demand in Repair Solutions and car wash systems [12]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record full-year results of $2,800,000,000, up 20% over the prior year [8] - Adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 140 basis points to 11.8% in fiscal year 2025 [8] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share reached $3.91 compared to $3.33 last year, reflecting a 32% increase [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Parts Supply sales grew 17% to $306,000,000, with above-market growth of over 20% in new parts distribution activities [18][19] - Repair and Engineering sales increased 3% to $223,000,000, with organic sales growth of 8% when excluding the landing gear divestiture [21] - Integrated Solutions adjusted sales increased by 10% year over year to $181,500,000 [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales to government customers increased by 21%, while sales to commercial customers rose by 12% from the same period last year [17] - Total commercial sales accounted for 69% of total sales, with government sales making up the remaining 31% [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand market share in new parts distribution and parts supply, while also adding capacity to its heavy maintenance network [26][27] - Focus on achieving $10,000,000 in annual cost synergies from product support integration and continuing the rollout of paperless initiatives [27] - The company plans to pursue accretive acquisitions and optimize its portfolio for further growth [28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects organic sales growth to approach 9% for fiscal year 2026, with Q1 sales growth projected between 6% to 11% [31][32] - The company remains confident in its position within the airframe MRO market, despite potential capacity cuts from competitors [78] Other Important Information - The company reduced its net debt leverage from 3.06 to 2.72x, driven by strong cash flow and proceeds from the landing gear divestiture [24] - The Trax software solution has doubled its revenue from $25,000,000 to $50,000,000 since acquisition, with significant growth opportunities ahead [46][47] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the first quarter guidance for revenue growth? - Management indicated that the wide range in guidance is influenced by the USM environment and larger transactions that may fluctuate [38] Question: What caused the step down in adjusted EBITDA margins in the repair and engineering segment? - The margin decline was attributed to the closure of the New York facility, leading to stranded costs, which are expected to improve as the facility exits [40] Question: Where could we see the most margin improvement in 2026? - Management highlighted that repair and engineering has the most opportunity for margin improvement due to completed integration and expected synergies [41] Question: What is the long-term view of Trax's revenue potential? - Management expressed confidence in doubling Trax's revenue again, driven by new business wins and upgrades of existing customers to new offerings [46][47] Question: Can you provide details on the Kira joint venture? - The joint venture aims to access specific DoD markets and allows the company to bid on contracts it could not pursue independently [75]

Core Viewpoint - Vale's stock performance has lagged behind competitors, with a year-to-date increase of approximately 10%, compared to ArcelorMittal's 36% and United States Steel's 26% [1] Financial Performance - Q1 2025 earnings showed a revenue of $8.12 billion, a 4% decline year-over-year, slightly below the consensus estimate of $8.39 billion [2] - Net income decreased by 17% to $1.39 billion from $1.67 billion in Q1 2024 [2] - Free cash flow dropped significantly to $504 million from $2.2 billion in Q1 2024 [2] - Iron ore production fell by 4.5% to 67.7 million metric tons due to heavy rainfall, while sales volumes increased by 3.6% to 66.1 million tons [2] - The average realized iron ore price was $90.80 per ton, nearly a 10% reduction compared to the previous year [2] - Copper and nickel production both rose by 11%, reaching approximately 90,900 tons and 43,900 tons, respectively [2] Market Position and Strategy - Vale's focus on cost efficiency and strategic project development is expected to enhance its performance despite declining commodity prices and adverse weather [3] - The company has acquired the remaining 50% interest in the Baovale iron ore project, gaining full control of the Agua Limpa mine [6] - Vale aims to source 90% of its natural gas from the free market by 2025 through agreements with Eneva and Origem Energia [6] - The company plans to reduce cash costs by 15% in 2025 compared to 2024, optimizing logistics and utilizing automation [7] - Vale increased shipments to Europe by 18% in Q1 2025, benefiting from the EU's carbon border adjustments [7] Valuation Metrics - Vale's current Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is 6.6x, significantly lower than the 9.3x in 2020, indicating potential undervaluation [8] - In comparison, ArcelorMittal's P/E ratio is 17.4x, and United States Steel's is 22x, suggesting that Vale's stock price is substantially below various intrinsic value estimates [8]