M-tron Industries Inc (MPTI) FY Conference June 11, 2025 03:30 PM ET Speaker0 For joining us. Our next presentation is from Imtron Industries trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the tick ticker symbol MPTI. Speaking on behalf of the company today is their interim CEO and CFO, Cameron Forr, and president, Bill Drafts. Speaker1 Thank you. So thank you everybody for coming and your interest in learning about the company. Really appreciate it. And also a huge thank you to the three part advisors team. ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter sales reached $438 million, a 5.8% increase year-over-year, driven by strong performance in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) segment and industrial businesses [4][5] - Consolidated gross margin for the quarter was 44.2%, up from 43.1% in the same period last year [4] - Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.83, representing a 14.6% increase from $2.47 a year ago [4][15] - Total A&D sales grew by 10.6% year-over-year, with commercial aerospace up 11.6% and defense up 8.2% [5][6] - For the full year, A&D sales grew by 14%, with commercial aerospace up 13.3% and defense up 15.9% [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The industrial segment grew by 3.3% year-over-year, with distribution and aftermarket up 2.5% and OEM up 5.1% [5][7] - Industrial gross margins were reported at 45.7%, while A&D margins were at 41.5% [14][36] - The Dodge business experienced double-digit OEM sales growth for the full year, reflecting successful organic growth initiatives [8][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The commercial aerospace market is expected to grow by at least 15%, driven by production growth at Boeing and Airbus [9][10] - The defense sector is anticipated to grow in the mid- to high single digits, supported by a proposed $1 trillion defense budget [10][11] - Industrial markets are more challenging to predict due to factors like interest rates and tariffs, but MRO demand remains steady [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging core strengths in engineering, manufacturing, and product development to drive both organic and inorganic growth [18] - There is a strong emphasis on continuous improvement in operating efficiency and high levels of free cash flow conversion [18] - The company plans to reinvest some margin expansion into future growth through investments in SG&A [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for fiscal 2026, expecting strong growth across all channels [11][12] - The company is well-positioned to pursue additional accretive M&A, with a focus on maintaining a healthy balance sheet [11][18] - Management acknowledged challenges in the industrial economy but highlighted strong performance relative to peers [7][10] Other Important Information - The company allocated $275 million to debt repayment in fiscal 2025, reducing trailing net leverage to 1.7 turns [11][16] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $55 million, with a conversion rate of 76% [15][16] - The company expects CapEx to be in the range of 3% to 3.5% of sales for the upcoming year [17][54] Q&A Session Summary Question: Commercial aerospace production rates and revenue potential - Management expects Boeing to reach 38 planes per month soon, with potential for upper 40s production rates by early 2026, which could significantly increase revenue [26][27] Question: Industrial growth initiatives and sustainability - Management highlighted improvements in service levels and new product introductions as key drivers of growth, with a healthy outlook for sustaining leadership in growth [30][32] Question: Gross margins by segment and expansion potential - Industrial gross margins were 45.7% and A&D was 41.5%, with management indicating potential for further expansion in A&D margins [36][38] Question: Tariff impacts and supply chain considerations - Management remains neutral on short-term tariff impacts but sees potential long-term benefits from increased tariffs [42][44] Question: Capacity and growth flexibility - Management noted that some plants are overloaded with demand, and they are actively adding labor and machinery to meet growth needs [51][52] Question: M&A pipeline and strategic focus - Management is actively exploring M&A opportunities, focusing on candidates that align with their operational strengths and customer relationships [75][82]

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Repay (RPAY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 12, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon. I would like to welcome everyone to REPAY's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. This call is being recorded today, 05/12/2025. I'd like to turn the session over to Stuart Grisanti, Head of Investor Relations at REPAY. Stuart, you may begin. Speaker1 Thank you. Good afternoon, and welcome to REPAY's first quarter twenty twenty five earnings conference call. With us today are John Morris, Co Founder and ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total organic growth of 6% in Q1, at the top end of previous guidance [6] - Adjusted EBITDA was $215 million with a margin of 17.2%, exceeding the high end of Q1 guidance due to strong execution [7] - Earnings per share (EPS) was $1.62, reflecting benefits from share repurchases and a planned increase in the tax rate [7] - Free cash flow conversion was 40%, highlighting progress on accounts receivable collections [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - ATM Managed Services and Digital Retail Solutions (AMS DRS) grew over 20% for the fourth consecutive quarter, now representing a quarter of total business [6][8] - Cash and Valuables Management (CVM) grew 1% organically, with strong performance in Global Services contributing to overall growth [18] - The Global Services business saw elevated precious metal movement, leading to improved year-over-year growth [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America experienced constant currency growth of 4% and organic growth of 2%, with DRS growth highlighted by new customer onboarding [13] - Latin America reported 7% organic growth, but this was offset by currency devaluation, particularly in Mexico and Argentina [14] - Europe grew revenue by 5% organically, with AMS DRS mix increasing to 42% of total revenue [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maximizing growth potential in AMS DRS, expanding margins, and executing a capital allocation framework [7][10] - The strategy includes increasing network density and improving routing flexibility to support profit margin expansion [25] - The company is exploring accretive M&A opportunities that align with its capital allocation framework [31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's resilience amid economic uncertainty, citing a diversified global footprint and strong customer relationships [24][25] - The outlook for the second quarter includes expectations for continued mid-single-digit organic growth and EBITDA between $200 million and $225 million [10][34] - Management remains cautious about the Global Services business due to slowing growth trends observed in early Q2 [19] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 1.3 million shares at an average price of $87.62, representing about 3% of outstanding shares [9] - A third consecutive annual increase in the quarterly dividend was announced, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns [9][31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about your tariff exposure? - Management indicated no significant direct exposure to tariffs, as most costs and revenues are in the same currency and services are not heavily imported [39][40] Question: Can you discuss pricing trends in Latin America? - Management confirmed that pricing strategies are in place to offset currency devaluations, particularly in highly inflationary markets like Argentina [42][43] Question: What are the drivers for the second quarter margin guidance? - Key drivers include FX impacts, interest income from Argentina, and restructuring actions, with expectations for improved margins in the second half of the year [50][51][55] Question: What is the expected impact of interest income on EBITDA for the full year? - Management expects a headwind of approximately $4 million to $5 million per quarter from reduced interest income [56] Question: What are the growth expectations excluding last year's equipment sales? - Management anticipates continued growth trajectory in DRS AMS, despite a couple of points of headwind from last year's equipment sales [62][63] Question: Why is AMS DRS expected to be more resilient to macro softness? - The larger white space and subscription-based revenue model of AMS DRS provide more consistent revenues compared to traditional CIT business [70][71]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Brink's reported total organic growth of 6% in Q1, at the top end of previous guidance [6] - Adjusted EBITDA was $215 million with a margin of 17.2%, exceeding the high end of Q1 guidance [7] - Earnings per share (EPS) was $1.62, reflecting benefits from share repurchases and a planned increase in the tax rate [7] - Free cash flow conversion was 40%, highlighting progress on accounts receivable collections [7][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - ATM Managed Services and Digital Retail Solutions (AMS DRS) grew over 20% for the fourth consecutive quarter, now representing a quarter of total business [6][8] - Cash and Valuables Management (CVM) grew 1% organically, with strong performance in Global Services [18] - Global Services revenue increased due to elevated precious metal movement, particularly in the Rest of World segment [8][17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America saw constant currency growth of 4% and organic growth of 2%, with DRS growth highlighted by new customer onboarding [14] - Latin America experienced 7% organic growth, but was negatively impacted by currency devaluation, particularly in Mexico and Argentina [15] - Europe grew revenue by 5% organically, with AMS DRS mix increasing to 42% of total revenue [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to focus on maximizing growth potential in AMS DRS, expanding margins, and executing a focused capital allocation framework [7][11] - Share repurchases and dividend increases are part of the capital allocation strategy, with remaining repurchase capacity of over $180 million [10][32] - The company is well-positioned to capture elevated demand and is exploring accretive M&A opportunities [9][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate uncertain macroeconomic conditions, citing a diversified global footprint and strong customer relationships [25][26] - The outlook for the second quarter includes expectations for continued mid-single-digit organic growth and EBITDA between $200 million and $225 million [11][37] - Management remains cautious about the Global Services business due to slowing growth in early Q2 but is optimistic about capturing future opportunities [20][38] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 1.3 million shares at an average price of $87.62, representing about 3% of outstanding shares at year-end 2024 [9][10] - Adjusted EBITDA margins were down 50 basis points year-over-year, impacted by regional revenue mix and less interest income from Argentina [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about your tariff exposure? - Management indicated minimal direct exposure to tariffs, as most costs and revenues are in the same currency and services are not heavily imported [41][42] Question: Can you discuss pricing trends in Latin America? - Management confirmed that pricing strategies are in place to offset currency devaluations, particularly in highly inflationary markets like Argentina [44][45] Question: What are the drivers for the second quarter margin guidance? - Key drivers include FX impacts, Argentina interest income, and restructuring actions, with expectations for improved margins in the second half of the year [51][52][56] Question: How do you expect AMS DRS growth to perform in a softer macro environment? - Management noted that the larger addressable market and subscription-based revenue model of AMS DRS provide resilience against economic downturns [70][72] Question: What trends are observed in the BGS segment post-Q1? - Management reported a slowdown in shipment volumes in April compared to Q1, with expectations for mid-single-digit organic growth moving forward [75][76]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total revenue of $1.4 billion, reflecting a 4% growth on a reported basis and 1% organic growth, with organic growth excluding $148 million from CSL and the whole blood divestiture at 8% [7][8] - Adjusted gross margin for the fourth quarter was 60.2%, an increase of 620 basis points compared to the prior year, driven by volume growth and improved product mix [24][25] - Adjusted net income for fiscal year 2025 was $231.5 million, up $28 million or 14%, with adjusted earnings per diluted share at $4.57, a 15% increase compared to the prior year [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hospital revenue grew 12% in the quarter and 24% in fiscal year 2025 on a reported basis, with organic growth of 9% respectively [11] - Blood Management Technologies revenue grew 6% in the quarter and 10% in fiscal year 2025, driven by strong utilization and share gains [11] - The Interventional Technologies franchise delivered 21% reported growth in the quarter and 46% in fiscal year 2025, with 16% organic growth respectively [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Plasma revenue declined 9% in the quarter and 6% in fiscal year 2025, but excluding CSL, plasma revenue grew 11% in the fourth quarter and 5% for fiscal year 2025 [18][20] - Blood center revenue declined 22% in the quarter and 8% in fiscal year 2025 on a reported basis due to the whole blood divestiture [21] - The company anticipates plasma revenue to decline 7% to 10% on a reported basis in fiscal year 2026, with organic growth excluding CSL expected to be 11% to 14% [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on advancing its innovation agenda and reallocating resources towards higher growth opportunities following the divestiture of the whole blood business [28] - A new regional and market alignment initiative is expected to generate approximately $30 million of net savings over the next two years [28] - The company aims for both blood management technologies and interventional technologies to become billion-dollar franchises each [66] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains confident in the strong growth trajectory of the hospital business, projecting reported and organic revenue growth of 8% to 11% in fiscal year 2026 [16] - The company expects adjusted operating margin to improve by 200 to 300 basis points, reaching 26% to 27% in fiscal year 2026 [33] - Management highlighted the importance of cash flow generation and expects free cash flow in fiscal year 2026 to be in the range of $160 million to $200 million [35] Other Important Information - The company executed a $150 million share buyback, repurchasing approximately 2.4 million shares, reflecting its commitment to value creation [10] - The adjusted income tax rate was 22% for the fourth quarter and 23% for fiscal year 2025, compared to 21% to 23% for the respective periods of the prior year [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on plasma collections and guidance for fiscal year 2026 - Management remains bullish on plasma, indicating that the 11% to 14% growth guidance is primarily driven by share gains and technology adoption, with modest growth expected in the first half of fiscal year 2026 [43][45] Question: Clarification on EPS guidance and operating margin drivers - The operating margin guidance of 26% to 27% is supported by continued gross margin improvement and operational leverage, with a $0.20 impact from tariffs factored into the guidance [47][49] Question: Update on vascular closure portfolio and legacy business performance - The company is focusing on driving utilization and share gains in the vascular closure market, with a dedicated team addressing both new and legacy products [55][60] Question: Changes in strategy following management transitions - The leadership changes are aimed at enhancing focus on growth in the hospital segment, with expectations for both blood management and interventional technologies to reach billion-dollar franchises [66][67] Question: Update on M&A activities and potential acquisition of VIVUSURE Medical - The company maintains a long-term appetite for strategic acquisitions, with optimism regarding the VIVUSURE opportunity, which aligns with its focus on closure and structural heart segments [74][76]