Core Insights - Broadwind reported a net loss of $0.4 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in Q1 2025, a decline from a net income of $1.5 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in Q1 2024 [3] - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $36.8 million, down 2.1% year-over-year, primarily due to lower sales in mining, oil & gas, and natural gas turbine markets, partially offset by increased sales in the wind market [4][8] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $2.4 million, representing 6.4% of total revenue, compared to $4.2 million in the prior year [3][8] Financial Performance - Revenue in the Heavy Fabrications segment increased by 14.7% to $25.2 million, driven by demand for wind repowering adapters [11] - The Gearing segment saw a revenue decline of 28.4% to $6.0 million, primarily due to lower demand in mining and oil & gas markets [13] - The Industrial Solutions segment's revenue decreased by 29.3% to $5.6 million, attributed to lower shipments for natural gas turbine content [15] Orders and Backlog - Total orders increased by 5% year-over-year to $30.5 million, with significant demand for repowering adapters and natural gas turbine content [5][8] - The Industrial Solutions segment achieved record levels in both orders and backlog for the second consecutive quarter [5] - The consolidated backlog decreased sequentially to $117.0 million as of March 31, 2025 [5] Management Commentary - The CEO noted that customer activity is strengthening, with orders increasing 5% year-over-year, and emphasized the company's focus on diversification in growing markets like power generation and infrastructure [7] - The company expects steady improvements in order activity across diverse end-markets for the remainder of the year [7] - Investments in machining capabilities and quality certifications are seen as providing a competitive advantage in the power generation market [7] Segment Results - Heavy Fabrications segment reported operating income of $2.2 million, up from $2.0 million in the prior year [11] - Gearing segment reported an operating loss of $0.9 million, compared to an operating income of $0.03 million in the prior year [13] - Industrial Solutions segment reported operating income of $0.3 million, down from $1.8 million in the prior year [15] Financial Guidance - Broadwind reiterated its financial guidance for full-year 2025, projecting total revenue between $140 million and $160 million and adjusted EBITDA between $13 million and $15 million [17]

Company Leadership Change - Torsten Greiner will step down as CEO of the Feintool Group at the end of May 2025 by mutual agreement with the Board of Directors [2][3] - Lars Reich, currently Chief Sales Officer and Director of the Business Unit Fineblanking and Forming Europe, has been appointed as the new CEO effective June 1, 2025 [3][5] Lars Reich's Background - Lars Reich has extensive management experience within the Feintool Group, having started his career in 1999 in the USA and holding various positions over 25 years [4] - He earned his MBA from the University of Cincinnati and has successfully led a turnaround of Feintool's business, significantly increasing U.S. sales [4] Company Overview - Feintool is a leader in electrolamination stamping, fineblanking, and forming, manufacturing high-quality precision parts primarily for the automotive industry and other high-end industrial manufacturers [5][6] - The company was founded in 1959, is headquartered in Switzerland, and operates 18 production sites with approximately 3,100 employees [7]

Company Announcement - Broadwind (Nasdaq: BWEN) will release its first quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on May 13, 2025 [1] - A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the financial results and recent events [1] Conference Call Details - A webcast of the conference call and presentation materials will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website [2] - To participate in the live teleconference, the dial-in number is 877-407-9716 [2] - A replay of the teleconference will be available until May 20, 2025, with the replay number being 844-512-2921 and Conference ID: 13752898 [2] Company Overview - Broadwind is a precision manufacturer of structures, equipment, and components for clean tech and specialized applications [3] - The Company operates facilities throughout the U.S. and aims to help customers maximize the performance of their investments [3]