Core Insights - Gentherm reported second quarter 2025 financial results with delivered revenue of $375 million, including a record for Automotive Climate and Comfort Solutions [1][2] - The company secured over $600 million in new automotive business awards during the quarter, totaling $1 billion year-to-date [1][3] - Full-year guidance for 2025 has been narrowed, with product revenues expected between $1.43 billion and $1.5 billion [5] Financial Performance - Product revenues of $375.1 million decreased by 0.2% from $375.7 million in the prior year, with a 1.6% decrease when excluding foreign currency translation [6] - Automotive revenues decreased by 1.5%, while Medical revenues decreased by 4.8% [6] - Adjusted EBITDA was $45.9 million, representing 12.2% of revenue, down from $49.9 million or 13.3% of revenue in the prior year [6][26] Revenue Breakdown - Automotive Climate and Comfort Solutions revenue increased by 3.8% year-over-year, outperforming S&P Global's light vehicle production report by 10 basis points [6] - The company secured automotive new business awards totaling $620 million, including significant contracts with Ford [6][3] - Revenue from Climate Control Seats was $200 million, showing a slight increase, while Lumbar and Massage Comfort Solutions saw a 14.5% increase [23] Guidance and Strategic Focus - The revised guidance for adjusted EBITDA margin rate is set between 11.7% and 12.5% for the full year 2025 [5] - The company is focused on executing strategic priorities and driving operational efficiencies despite macroeconomic uncertainties [5][3] - Capital expenditures guidance has been reduced to $55 million to $65 million from the previous range of $70 million to $80 million [5] Market Position and Outlook - Gentherm maintains a strong liquidity position with $416 million available, reflecting an increase from the previous year [33] - The company continues to innovate and strengthen customer relationships, contributing to its market leadership in thermal management technologies [3][11] - The overall market sentiment has improved, but the company remains cautious in its operational management due to ongoing uncertainties [5]

2025 Baird Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference Bill Presley, President and CEO Jon Douyard, Executive Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Gentherm, Inc. | June 4, 2025 Proprietary © Gentherm Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical information contained herein, statements in this presentation are forward-looking statements that are made by Gentherm Incorporated (the "Company") pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Refor ...

Gentherm (THRM) Conference Call Summary Company Overview - Gentherm is a global market leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, primarily serving the automotive and medical sectors [2][3] - The company specializes in seat heaters, heated and cooled seats, steering wheel heaters, and pneumatic comfort solutions acquired in 2022 [2][3] Core Technologies - Gentherm's product portfolio is built on four core technology platforms: thermal management, air moving devices, pneumatic solutions, and valve systems [4] - The company aims to scale its technology into adjacent markets such as commercial vehicles, agriculture, two-wheelers, and home goods [5][6] Market Position and Strategy - Gentherm has a global presence with over 14,000 employees in 13 countries and engages with over 50 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) [6][7] - The company controls its commercial destiny by selling directly to OEMs, allowing for strategic flexibility [6][7] - Gentherm's strategic framework focuses on scaling profitably while expanding margins and driving total shareholder return [7][10] Financial Performance - Gentherm reported a revenue of $1.5 billion with an EBITDA margin of 12.5% [11] - The company aims to return to mid to high teens EBITDA through growth, eliminating duplicate costs, and improving profitability in newly acquired segments [22][23] Innovation and R&D - Innovation is a core pillar for Gentherm, with a commitment to continuous improvement and product development [36] - The company invests approximately 6% of sales in R&D, focusing on enhancing customer experience and cost competitiveness [40] Growth Opportunities - The adoption of climate-controlled seats is projected to reach nearly 70% of vehicles by 2030, with significant growth expected in lumbar and massage technologies [44][45] - The company anticipates that the pneumatic and lumbar business could exceed $300 million by 2027, growing from $175 million last year [38][45] China Market Strategy - Gentherm is shifting its customer mix in China from 80% global joint ventures to a more balanced 60% global JV and 40% Chinese OEMs by next year [50] - The company views the Chinese market as a critical opportunity for competitive intelligence and innovation [51][52] Sales and Purchasing Environment - The purchasing environment has normalized, with no significant delays or cancellations in program awards, indicating a return to traditional business models [56][57] - Gentherm expects strong bookings in the second half of the year, tracking at $400 million in the first quarter [56][57] Conclusion - Gentherm is positioned for growth through strategic scaling of its technologies across various markets, a strong focus on innovation, and a solid financial foundation [11][22][36]