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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $4,600,000, a 36% sequential increase from $3,400,000 in Q4 2024 and up from $4,200,000 in Q1 2024 [5][22] - Gross margin for Q1 2025 was 2.7%, down from 6.4% in the same period last year, but improved from negative margins in Q4 2024 [24][28] - Net loss for the quarter was $2,400,000, consistent with the loss in Q1 2024 [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Water Systems sales were $2,700,000, up from $1,500,000 in Q1 2024 and $1,400,000 in Q4 2024, driven by a record commercial oil and gas order [22][23] - DPF and ceramic membrane sales were $1,000,000, down from $1,800,000 in Q1 2024 and slightly down from $1,100,000 in Q4 2024 [23] - Plastics revenue was $1,000,000, up from $900,000 in both Q1 2024 and Q4 2024 [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is seeing growth in various markets, including swimming pools, DPFs, and plastics, with expectations for continued revenue growth in Q2 2025 [7][20] - The joint venture in China has gained traction with new orders and a framework agreement for after-sales support, indicating a positive outlook for the marine water treatment market [15][16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to improve bottom-line profitability through better manufacturing utilization and cost-saving initiatives, targeting a revenue breakeven of $5,500,000 to $6,000,000 [28][30] - The focus remains on expanding in key markets such as oil and gas, swimming pools, and plastics, with a diversified revenue stream expected in Q2 2025 [20][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the order pipeline, indicating continuous improvement across various segments [36] - The company is committed to sustainable cash flow generation and long-term value creation, with expectations for further growth in Q2 2025 [33][34] Other Important Information - The company has implemented a comprehensive cost reduction strategy aimed at lowering the breakeven target, which is a significant improvement from previous targets [28] - The joint venture partner contributed $1,200,000 in cash, which is recognized on the consolidated balance sheet [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about your order pipeline? - Management indicated that the order pipeline is continuously improving, with broad-based growth across marine, pool, and water energy segments [36] Question: How do you see sales trending sequentially in Q3 and Q4? - Management expects growth across all segments, with one or two large projects also anticipated [37] Question: Is there competition in silicon carbide technology? - Management acknowledged competition from various regions, including France, Germany, and China, but emphasized the superior performance of their products [40][42] Question: Will all cost savings initiatives be in full effect in Q2? - Management confirmed that cost savings initiatives will be fully implemented, with operating expenses expected to be slightly lower than Q1 [44] Question: How much more performance data is needed for the lithium brine pilot? - Management stated that the pilot is gathering data for the next phase of the commercial project, with positive expectations for both lithium brine and oil and gas pilots [46][47] Question: Is the aftermarket agreement in China servicing only your systems? - Management clarified that the focus is on servicing their own systems, with potential for future expansion to competitor systems [49]

Core Insights - Brunswick Corporation released its 2024 Sustainability Report, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable operations and innovation in the marine industry [1] - The company is recognized as a global leader in marine recreation, focusing on technology-driven solutions and deep consumer insights [2] Company Overview - Brunswick Corporation operates over 60 industry-leading brands, including Mercury Marine, Boston Whaler, and Sea Ray, among others [2] - The company employs approximately 14,500 people across 26 countries and has been named America's Best Large Employers for 2024 by Forbes Magazine for the sixth consecutive year [2] - Brunswick has received more than 100 awards across its enterprise for three consecutive years, highlighting its commitment to excellence [2]

Core Insights - Five stocks have been added to the Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) List, indicating strong potential for investment Group 1: Company Performance - Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) has seen a 34.8% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - AppLovin (APP) has experienced a 12.5% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2] - The ODP Corporation (ODP) has seen a 9% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [3] - Suzano (SUZ) has experienced a 7.8% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [3] - Ferrari (RACE) has seen a 5.3% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [4]

Financial Performance - Q1 2025 - Sales reached $806 million, a 13% increase overall, with 11% organic growth[6] - Operating Income increased by 34% to $134 million, resulting in a 260 bps year-over-year margin expansion[6] - Diluted EPS grew by 42% to $2.82[6] - New orders hit a record of $1.0 billion, up 13%, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.26x[6] Segment Performance - Q1 2025 - Aerospace & Industrial sales increased by 4% to $227 million[7] - Defense Electronics sales increased by 16% to $245 million[7] - Naval & Power sales increased by 18% to $333 million[7] Full-Year 2025 Guidance - Total sales are projected to be between $3.365 billion and $3.415 billion, representing an 8-9% increase[11] - The company is targeting an operating margin of 18.3% - 18.5%, an increase of 80 - 100 bps year-over-year[6] - Diluted EPS is expected to grow by 14-17%[13] - Free Cash Flow is projected to have >105% conversion[6] End Market Growth Guidance - 2025 - Aerospace Defense is expected to grow by 6-8%[8] - Ground Defense is expected to grow by 6-8%[8] - Naval Defense is expected to grow by 5-7%[8] - Commercial Aerospace is expected to grow by 13-15%[8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 7% increase in top line growth, resulting in revenue of approximately $1,000,000,000 for the first quarter of 2025, with trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $3,800,000,000 [5][19] - Earnings per diluted share were $1.11, which included approximately $0.05 of dilution from convertible notes and related warrants, representing a 7% decrease compared to $1.19 in the prior year period [5][22] - Gross margin improved to 22.8%, up 90 basis points from the same period last year, while operating margin on a GAAP basis increased by 10 basis points to 6.5% [20][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - RV revenues increased by 14% to $479,000,000, representing 48% of consolidated revenue, driven by wholesale unit shipment growth and market share gains [11][19] - Marine revenues were $149,000,000, up 4% from the prior year, despite a 10% decrease in wholesale powerboat unit shipments [13][19] - Powersports revenues were $81,000,000, up 2% from the prior year, representing 8% of consolidated sales [16][19] - Housing revenues increased by 7% to $295,000,000, with manufactured housing representing 59% of housing revenue [17][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - RV retail unit shipments decreased approximately 7%, while wholesale unit shipments increased 14% [12][19] - Estimated marine retail and wholesale powerboat unit shipments were 766,500 units, indicating a seasonal dealer field inventory build [14][19] - The company expects full-year RV retail unit shipments to be down mid to high single digits, with a similar outlook for marine retail [28][29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company completed two acquisitions in the quarter and repurchased approximately $8,500,000 of its stock, maintaining a focus on cost and working capital management [5][19] - The company is investing in its Advanced Product Group to drive innovation and strengthen customer partnerships [6][9] - The company aims to maintain flexibility and scalability in its operations to adapt to market changes and capitalize on growth opportunities [6][9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged uncertainty in the market due to global tariff headlines but expressed confidence in the long-term resilience of the outdoor enthusiast lifestyle [8][9] - The company is focused on managing its variable cost structure and maintaining strong customer relationships to navigate near-term market dynamics [9][27] - Management expects pent-up demand to drive new purchases when economic uncertainty eases [9] Other Important Information - The company reported a net leverage of 2.7 times, down from 2.8 times in the prior year, with total net liquidity of $745,000,000 [25][24] - The effective tax rate for the first quarter was 17.7%, compared to 10.6% in the prior year, primarily due to differences in tax benefits related to equity compensation [21][19] - The company is actively working to mitigate tariff impacts, with approximately 15% of its cost of goods sold exposed to tariffs [26][27] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the current gross exposure to tariffs? - Management indicated that the gross exposure to tariffs is higher than $250,000,000 and is actively working to mitigate the impact through various strategies [35][36] Question: How much pricing will be used to offset tariff impacts? - Management stated that pricing adjustments will be made thoughtfully, focusing on line-by-line analysis to mitigate costs [39][40] Question: What is the outlook for RV shipments? - Management noted that while Q1 shipments were up 14%, retail numbers showed some caution, indicating a need for consumer confidence to improve for a positive outlook [53][54] Question: What cost levers are being utilized? - Management highlighted a focus on variable costs and fixed cost reductions, maintaining flexibility to adapt to revenue changes [61][62] Question: What is the outlook for manufactured housing? - Management expressed optimism about the manufactured housing market, citing a significant gap in affordable housing and ongoing demand [87][96]

Core Insights - Patrick Industries, Inc. reported a 7% increase in net sales to $1.0 billion for Q1 2025, driven by strong demand in the RV and Manufactured Housing markets, which offset declines in Marine and Powersports sectors [3][7] - Operating income rose approximately 10% to $66 million, with an operating margin of 6.5%, reflecting a slight increase from the previous year [4][7] - Net income increased by 9% to $38 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, although adjusted diluted earnings per share decreased from $1.19 to $1.11 due to dilution from convertible notes [5][7] Financial Performance - Net sales reached $1.0 billion, a $70 million increase from Q1 2024, with RV revenue growing by 14% and Housing revenue by 7%, while Marine and Powersports revenues declined by 4% and 2%, respectively [3][7] - Operating income was $66 million, up from $59 million in the prior year, with an operating margin of 6.5%, a slight increase from 6.4% [4][7] - EBITDA increased by 9% to $108 million, while adjusted EBITDA rose by 4%, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.5% [7][24] Cash Flow and Capital Allocation - Cash flow from operating activities grew to $40 million compared to $35 million in Q1 2024, with free cash flow on a trailing twelve-month basis at $251 million [9][25] - The company returned over $22 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, maintaining a total net liquidity of $745 million at the end of Q1 [10][11] - Long-term debt increased by approximately $110 million due to acquisitions, resulting in a total net leverage ratio of 2.7x [9][11] Market Sector Performance - Revenue breakdown for Q1 2025: RV (48% of revenue), Housing (29%), Marine (15%), and Powersports (8%) [8] - The RV market saw a 14% increase in revenue, while the Marine sector experienced a 2% decline [13] - Estimated content per wholesale RV unit remained flat at $4,870, while content per wholesale MH unit increased by 4% to $6,671 [13] Strategic Initiatives - The company completed acquisitions of Elkhart Composites and Medallion Instrumentation Systems, enhancing its product offerings and market position [6][10] - Ongoing investments in automation, new product development, and strategic acquisitions are aimed at strengthening customer service and capturing market opportunities [6][14] - The company remains focused on maintaining financial strength and flexibility to navigate macroeconomic uncertainties while driving long-term shareholder value [12][14]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter sales decreased by 15% year over year to $59 million, driven by a 19% decrease in the number of boats sold, although price and mix contributed positively by 4% [5][12] - Gross profit fell to $11 million with a gross profit margin of 18.6%, down 160 basis points due to lower volumes and reduced fixed cost absorption [13] - Diluted EPS was $0.06, down from $0.13 in the previous year, while EBITDA decreased to $3.4 million from $5.9 million [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a sequential sales increase of 23% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, indicating signs of stabilization after significant declines in previous quarters [5] - Channel inventories were down 18% compared to the same quarter last year, reflecting progress in managing inventory levels [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The marine industry is facing challenges with elevated levels of channel inventory and an unclear interest rate environment, impacting overall demand [6][10] - The company is closely monitoring tariff impacts on key input costs, including engines and materials, which could lead to model price increases [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains focused on managing costs and production levels while positioning for improved demand in the future [6] - There is an active pursuit of acquisitions to expand the business, with a focus on boat categories where the company currently lacks products [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about reaching a trough in sales declines and anticipates potential year-over-year sales growth in the second half of 2025 [5][6] - The company acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding interest rates and tariffs but is committed to maintaining open communication with stakeholders [10] Other Important Information - The company filed an S3 registration statement with the SEC for the Rollins family Control Group shares, which is viewed as good corporate housekeeping [15] - Recent board changes include the election of Steve Lewis and the retirement of Gary Rollins and Pam Rollins, reflecting ongoing governance updates [17] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions or answers were documented in the provided content, as the call concluded without a detailed Q&A segment [18][21]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q4 2024 was $3.4 million, a 37% sequential increase from Q3 2024, but down from $3.9 million in Q4 2023 [9][42] - The net loss for Q4 2024 was $3.0 million, compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2023 [47] - Cash at the end of Q4 2024 was $10.9 million, with underlying cash decreasing by approximately $2.4 million compared to the end of Q3 2024 [48] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Water treatment systems revenue was up nearly $750,000 or 108% sequentially, totaling $1.4 million in Q4 2024 [10][42] - Ceramic membrane sales were $1.1 million, flat compared to Q3 2024 and down from $1.4 million in Q4 2023 [42] - Simplastics revenue was $0.9 million, up 13% year-over-year and up 34% sequentially [33][42] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has ongoing pilot programs in various markets, including lithium brine production and petrochemical microplastics removal, which are critical for future growth [10][20] - The Middle East market has been slow in adoption, while the focus is increasingly directed towards the US market [22][23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to lower its breakeven target to approximately $5.5 million to $6.0 million per quarter through cost reduction strategies [12][47] - A significant commercial order from Razorback Direct for PureFlow mobile units is expected to drive revenue growth in Q1 2025 [11][50] - The establishment of a joint venture in China aims to expand the company's focus within the marine market [27][29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, particularly in the oil and gas industry, citing the successful execution of pilot programs leading to commercial orders [19][50] - The company is focused on building a strong sales pipeline in swimming pool systems and marine systems to drive revenue growth [60][61] Other Important Information - The company has implemented a cost reduction strategy, including a 10% reduction in headcount and senior management salaries [12][47] - The appointment of David Kowalczuk as the new Chief Financial and Operating Officer is expected to enhance the company's growth and profitability [34][36] Q&A Session Summary Question: Q4 revenues were towards the lower end of expectations. Was there a deterioration since the last call? - Management clarified that timing differences on key projects led to being on the lower end of guidance, but they remained within the expected range [56] Question: How will the new oil and gas PureFlow systems affect subsequent quarters? - Management indicated that while Q1 will see significant revenue from the PureFlow system, they expect contributions from other market segments in Q2 [58] Question: What is needed for a real take-off in revenues for LiqTech? - Management emphasized the importance of building a strong sales pipeline through distribution agreements and pilot programs [60] Question: Why would a customer choose LiqTech's oil and gas treatment technology over competitors? - Management highlighted that LiqTech's technology offers stable treatment and the ability for water reinjection and reuse, which competitors cannot provide [66][67] Question: What is the opportunity in the marine market following the supply approval from WinGD? - Management stated that pilot testing is underway, and they expect to recognize revenue from commercial sales by the end of Q2 [82][84]