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StandardAero, Inc.(SARO) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-12 22:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $1.4 billion, a 16% increase from $1.2 billion in Q1 2024, with 14.4% being organic growth [19] - Adjusted EBITDA rose to $198 million, up 20% from $166 million in the prior year [19] - Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 13.8%, a 40 basis point increase compared to Q1 2024 [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Engine Services revenue increased by $171 million to $1.3 billion, representing 16% growth, driven by strong demand in the commercial aftermarket [21] - Component Repair Services revenue grew by 21% to $167 million, supported by the ATI acquisition, contributing $22 million [22] - Adjusted EBITDA for Component Repair Services grew 32%, with a margin expansion of 240 basis points to 28% [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commercial aerospace grew 18% year over year, driven by strong demand across major platforms [9] - Business Aviation Group increased 13% compared to Q1 last year [10] - Military business grew 10%, aided by the AeroTurbine acquisition and growth in the J85 program [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on ramping up the LEAP program and has secured additional regulatory approvals to support a broader set of airlines globally [14] - Continued investment in CFN56 and CF34 platforms, with a record quarter on the CF34 platform [15] - The company is actively pursuing M&A opportunities, with a growing pipeline of targets [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains optimistic about the strong demand in the engine aftermarket and is increasing revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2025 [18] - The estimated net impact of tariffs for 2025 is projected to be around $15 million, which has been incorporated into the updated guidance [13] - The company is well-positioned to navigate macroeconomic uncertainties and trade environment challenges [12] Other Important Information - Free cash flow was a use of $64 million in Q1, which was expected due to working capital seasonality [23] - The company’s leverage improved to 3.09 times, down from 5.7 times at the end of Q1 2024 [24] - The company exited a non-core hydraulics business to focus on higher-margin product lines [71][72] Q&A Session Summary Question: Confidence in CF34 platform growth despite U.S. Airlines' slower capacity - Management noted that maintenance activity has not seen a pullback, as engine MRO is typically the last area airlines cut back on during weak demand [33] Question: M&A environment and opportunities - Management expressed confidence in pursuing M&A opportunities, stating that the environment has become more robust with attractive targets available [36] Question: Growth drivers in Engine Services - Management highlighted military and CF34 as key drivers, with expectations for LEAP and CFM56 to contribute significantly in the future [39] Question: Margin headwinds from LEAP and CFM56 - Management confirmed that while there are margin headwinds due to initial lower margins on LEAP and CFM56, both programs are expected to be accretive long-term [48] Question: Update on ATI acquisition - The integration of ATI is progressing well, with strong revenue and margins, and it is enhancing the existing J85 program work [75][76] Question: Supply chain for LEAP parts - Management reported no significant supply chain issues for LEAP parts, as they are still in the early stages of industrialization [81] Question: Revenue seasonality - Management indicated a typical trend of revenue building from Q1 to Q2 and further into the second half of the year, supported by a diverse platform portfolio [100] Question: Repair capabilities and market potential - Management emphasized the ongoing development of repair capabilities in close coordination with OEMs, indicating a strong runway for growth in the component repair business [88]