Champfromier, Friday, May 16, 2025 AKWEL: PROBABLE NON-RECURRING CHARGE FOR FISCAL 2025 AKWEL (FR0000053027, AKW, PEA-eligible), a systems supplier to the automotive and truck industries specialising in fluid management, mechanisms, and structural parts for electric vehicles, has signed a customer agreement regarding quality issues relating to SCR tanks produced by the Group. This agreement, which resolves outstanding litigation, could have a negative impact of around -19 M€ on earnings for the 2025 finan ...

-  Achieved Record Full Year Revenue of US$47.3 million, up 87% year-over-year-  Makes substantial progress on operational and liquidity actions GEELONG, Australia, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon Revolution plc (Nasdaq: CREV) (the “Company”), a Tier 1 OEM supplier and the leading global manufacturer of lightweight advanced technology automotive carbon fiber wheels, today announced fiscal 2024 results for the period ended June 30, 2024. Full year revenue was a record US$47.3 million, up 87% year-ove ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales increased by 19.9% to $167.1 million in Q1 2025 compared to $139.4 million in Q1 2024 [6][14] - Gross profit rose by 18.8% to $28.6 million, with a gross margin of 17.1% [11][17] - Net income attributable to parent company shareholders decreased to $7.1 million from $8.3 million year over year [20][21] - Diluted income per share was $0.24 compared to $0.27 in the previous year [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales of electric power steering (EPS) systems increased by 54% year over year to $73 million, representing approximately 43.7% of total sales [15][14] - Traditional steering products and parts saw a modest increase of 2.3% to $94.1 million [14] - The Henlong subsidiary reported a 37.5% increase in sales of traditional hydraulic steering systems [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Chinese GDP growth was 5.4% year over year in Q1 2025, consistent with the previous quarter [8] - Combined unit sales of passenger and commercial vehicles in China increased by 11.2% year over year to 7.5 million units [9] - New energy vehicle unit sales grew by 47.1% year over year to 3.1 million units, representing 41.2% of total car sales in China [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain a revenue guidance of $700 million for the full fiscal year 2025, based on current market conditions [23] - The strategy includes seeking more market share through competitive pricing, which has resulted in revenue growth [41] - The company is focusing on advanced gearing technologies and expanding its product portfolio to address market opportunities [14] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the Chinese economy has stabilized but still faces challenges, including trade tensions [9][48] - The company anticipates minimal impact from proposed U.S. tariffs on new order flow, with ongoing discussions with North American customers [49] - There is a positive outlook for the EPS product line, with mass production already underway and additional orders from various OEMs [52] Other Important Information - R&D expenses increased by 64% to $8.7 million, primarily due to advancements in EPS technology [11][28] - Operating expenses rose by 41.3%, leading to a 10.5% reduction in income from operations [12][19] - The company has received several awards for product development and supplier cooperation from major vehicle OEMs [13][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Why did research and development increase by 64% in Q1 2025? - The increase was due to heightened R&D efforts in EPS product development, including staffing and equipment design [28][29] Question: What is the outlook for inventory levels and revenue in 2025? - Inventory increased by approximately 10% due to advanced shipments in response to trade tensions, but revenue is expected to maintain healthy levels [34][35] Question: What is the outlook for gross margin for the rest of 2025? - The gross margin is expected to remain similar to Q1 levels with slight improvements, as the company focuses on gaining market share [41][40] Question: What is the impact of U.S. proposed tariffs on new order flow? - The impact is minimal, with proactive measures taken to manage inventory and maintain order flow [49] Question: Update on the manufacturing of the EPS product for Nanjing Iveco? - Mass production has begun, with additional orders from other OEMs, indicating strong demand for the new EPS product [52] Question: Update on Sentient operation and autonomous driving systems? - Significant progress has been made, with contracts in place for autonomous driving technologies, targeting substantial unit shipments for 2025 [54][56]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales increased by 19.9% to $167.1 million in Q1 2025 compared to $139.4 million in Q1 2024 [6][14] - Gross profit rose by 18.8% to $28.6 million, with a gross margin of 17.1% [11][16] - Net income attributable to parent company shareholders decreased to $7.1 million from $8.3 million year-over-year [20][21] - Diluted income per share was $0.24, down from $0.27 in the previous year [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales of electric power steering (EPS) systems increased by 54% year-over-year to $73 million, representing approximately 43.7% of total sales [15][16] - Traditional steering products and parts saw a 2.3% increase in sales to $94.1 million [14] - The Henlong subsidiary reported a 37.5% increase in sales of traditional hydraulic steering systems [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Chinese GDP growth was 5.4% year-over-year in Q1 2025 [8] - Combined unit sales of passenger and commercial vehicles in China increased by 11.2% to 7.5 million units [8][10] - New energy vehicle unit sales grew by 47.1% year-over-year to 3.1 million units, representing 41.2% of total car sales in China [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain a revenue guidance of $700 million for the full fiscal year 2025, based on current market conditions [23] - The strategy includes seeking more market share through competitive pricing, which has resulted in revenue growth [39] - The company is focusing on advanced gearing technologies and a diverse product portfolio to address market opportunities [14] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the Chinese economy has stabilized but still faces challenges [8] - The company anticipates maintaining a gross margin similar to Q1 2025 for the rest of the year, with slight improvements expected [39] - The impact of proposed U.S. tariffs has been minimal, with continued order flow and strategic planning for global expansion [46] Other Important Information - R&D expenses increased by 64% to $8.7 million, primarily due to advancements in EPS product development [11][18] - Operating expenses rose by 41.3%, leading to a 10.5% reduction in income from operations [12][19] - The company has begun mass production of its new R EPS product, which features advanced steering assist technologies [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Why did R&D increase by 64% in Q1 2025? - The increase was due to heightened efforts in EPS product development, including staffing and equipment design [27][28] Question: What is the outlook for inventory levels and revenue in 2025? - Inventory increased due to advanced shipments in response to potential tariff pressures, but overall revenue is expected to maintain healthy levels [32][34] Question: What is the outlook for gross margin for the rest of 2025? - The gross margin is expected to remain similar to Q1 2025, with slight improvements anticipated [38][39] Question: What is the impact of U.S. proposed tariffs on new order flow? - The impact has been minimal, with continued order flow and proactive measures taken to manage inventory [46] Question: Update on the manufacturing of the R EPS product? - Mass production has begun, with orders from multiple OEMs including Cherry Auto and Iveco [49] Question: Update on Sentient operation and autonomous driving systems? - Significant progress has been made, with contracts from Volvo Truck and BYD, targeting substantial unit shipments for 2025 [50][52]

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Core Viewpoint - Carbon Revolution plc, a leading manufacturer of lightweight carbon fiber wheels, will hold a conference call on May 15, 2025, to discuss its fiscal 2024 results [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - Carbon Revolution plc (Nasdaq: CREV) is a Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in the advanced manufacture of carbon fiber wheels for the global automotive industry [4]. - The company has transitioned from producing single prototypes to designing and manufacturing lightweight wheels for high-performance, premium, and luxury vehicles [4]. - Carbon Revolution aims to create a sustainable advanced technology business that supplies its innovative wheel technology to automotive manufacturers worldwide [4]. Group 2: Conference Call Details - The earnings press release will be issued after market close on May 14, 2025, and will be available on the company's investor website [2]. - The conference call can be accessed via the internet or by telephone, with specific numbers provided for domestic and international callers [2]. - A replay of the conference call will be available from May 15, 2025, until May 29, 2025, with access details provided [3].

Summary of PHINIA (PHIN) FY Conference Call - May 07, 2025 Company Overview - PHINIA is a diversified company with a revenue of approximately $3.4 billion as of 2024, operating across various product lines and markets [3][4] - The company serves multiple end markets: light commercial vehicles and medium-heavy duty commercial vehicles (39% of revenue), independent aftermarket and service business (34%), and light passenger vehicle OE business (27%) [3][4] Market Diversification - Regional diversification is significant, with Europe and America being roughly equal in scale, while Asia is smaller [4] - Customer diversification is also notable, with GM being the only customer exceeding 10% of revenue, and the top five customers accounting for only 40% of total revenue [5] Product Portfolio and Innovation - The product portfolio includes fuel products, starters, alternators, and canisters for commercial and industrial sectors, with a focus on carbon neutrality and alternative fuels [6][10] - The company generates nearly $100 million annually from nonrecurring engineering expenses paid by customers for integration support [7] Financial Performance and Capital Allocation - The company emphasizes financial discipline, maintaining a strong balance sheet, and liquidity to weather economic downturns [9][12] - Over the last four quarters, PHINIA repurchased over 16% of its outstanding shares and provided dividends, indicating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders [9][15] - The company aims for a revenue target of $5 billion by 2030, with organic growth expected to be in the 2-4% range [28][30] Tariffs and Market Dynamics - The North American business generates about $1 billion in manufacturing and revenues from Mexico, with a significant portion affected by tariffs [21][22] - The company has implemented price increases to pass through tariff costs to customers, with expectations of recovering costs through settlements [23][25] Growth Opportunities - PHINIA sees growth potential in alternative fuels, aerospace, and off-highway industrial applications, with a total addressable market of $56 billion [10][29] - The aftermarket segment is expected to grow at a rate of 3-6%, driven by the addition of new part numbers and market share gains [30] Joint Ventures and International Operations - The company has a non-consolidated joint venture in India with the TVS group, generating $2.25 billion in revenue, focusing on diesel products while PHINIA handles gasoline and alternative fuel applications [36][38] Brand Strength and Customer Relationships - The Delphi brand is recognized as a premium brand, which aids in customer confidence and sales, reducing reliance on white label products [31][32] Conclusion - PHINIA is positioned for stable long-term growth through diversification, disciplined capital allocation, and a focus on innovation in alternative fuels and aerospace applications, while navigating challenges such as tariffs and market cycles [8][10][12]

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Financial Performance - Sales decreased from $6 billion in Q1 2024 to $5.6 billion in Q1 2025[10] - Core operating earnings decreased from $280 million in Q1 2024 to $270 million in Q1 2025[10] - Adjusted earnings per share decreased from $3.18 in Q1 2024 to $3.12 in Q1 2025[10] - Operating cash flow decreased from negative $35 million in Q1 2024 to negative $128 million in Q1 2025[10] Segment Performance - Seating sales decreased from $4478 million in Q1 2024 to $4151 million in Q1 2025[27] - E-Systems sales decreased from $1517 million in Q1 2024 to $1409 million in Q1 2025[32] - Seating adjusted earnings were $294.9 million in Q1 2024 and $279.9 million in Q1 2025, with adjusted margins of 6.6% and 6.7% respectively[56] - E-Systems adjusted earnings were $77.1 million in Q1 2024 and $73.8 million in Q1 2025, with adjusted margins of 5.1% and 5.2% respectively[56] Production and Currency - Global vehicle production increased by 1% year-over-year, North America decreased by 5%, Europe and Africa decreased by 7%, and China increased by 12%[20] - The Euro decreased by 4% from $1.09/€ in Q1 2024 to $1.05/€ in Q1 2025[21]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported its Q1 2025 earnings, showing a strong year-on-year revenue growth of 28.28%, although there was a quarter-on-quarter decline of 23.16%. The net profit attributable to the parent company also increased by 32.68% year-on-year, despite a 25.28% decline quarter-on-quarter, indicating overall performance in line with expectations [2][3]. Revenue Performance - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 3.095 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 28.28% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 23.16%. The performance of major downstream customers included Chery Automobile with 600,100 units (down 27.42% QoQ), FAW-Volkswagen with 380,800 units (down 18.74% QoQ), and others, indicating that the company's revenue closely matched the sales changes of its key customers [3]. - The gross margin for Q1 2025 was 18.83%, a decrease of 0.81 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to accounting policy adjustments. Adjusting for these changes, the gross margin actually improved by 0.27 percentage points year-on-year [3]. Cost and Profitability - The company’s expense ratio for Q1 2025 was 8.74%, down 1.50 percentage points year-on-year. The breakdown of expenses showed sales, management, R&D, and financial expense ratios at 0.37%, 2.25%, 6.01%, and 0.11%, respectively, with variations in each category [3]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company for Q1 2025 was 322 million yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 32.68% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 25.28%, resulting in a net profit margin of 10.41%, which is an increase of 0.35 percentage points year-on-year [3]. Growth Drivers - The company is focusing on "product upgrades and customer expansion" as dual drivers for long-term growth. The LED headlights are being upgraded to ADB and DLP, enhancing the per-vehicle value. The ADB headlights have already been integrated with customers, and DLP headlights have secured projects, indicating a positive outlook for product upgrades [4]. - The company is also expanding its customer base beyond existing clients like FAW-Volkswagen and Chery, targeting luxury brands and new energy vehicle manufacturers, which are expected to contribute significantly to future growth [4]. Global Expansion - The company is gradually releasing capacity at its Serbia factory and has established subsidiaries in Mexico and the United States, indicating a commitment to global expansion and market diversification [5]. Financial Forecast - The company maintains its profit forecasts for 2025-2027, projecting net profits of 1.761 billion yuan, 2.189 billion yuan, and 2.683 billion yuan, respectively. Corresponding EPS estimates are 6.16 yuan, 7.66 yuan, and 9.39 yuan, with P/E ratios of 21.52x, 17.31x, and 14.12x for the same periods, respectively [6].