NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com), a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Lucian Boldea the company's president and CEO and member of the Board, effective Sept. 1, 2025. Boldea will succeed Richard G. Kyle, who has been in an interim role since March after having previously served as president and CEO from 2014 to 2024. Lucian Boldea Boldea joins Tim ...

Core Insights - The Timken Company published its corporate social responsibility (CSR) report, emphasizing advancements in environmental sustainability, social impact, and product innovation [1][2] Environmental Sustainability - Timken aims to reduce aggregate Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 50% by 2030, having already decreased emissions intensity by approximately 42% from its 2018 baseline through the end of 2024 [2] - The company doubled its capital investment in energy efficiency projects from 2023 to 2024 and achieved a 15-fold increase in renewable energy use since 2018 [4] - Timken diverted 88% of waste from landfills in 2024 and reduced total annual waste generation by 40% since 2018 [4] Social Impact - Timken expanded global employee development and well-being programs, achieving a 91% participation rate from salaried staff in its employee engagement survey [4] - The company invested $1.25 million in global STEM programming in 2024 and expanded partnerships with organizations like FIRST® and the Girl Scouts, reaching thousands of students worldwide [4] Product Innovation - Timken is delivering innovative, sustainable products such as EnviroSpexx™ bearings designed for energy savings and advanced solutions for vertical farming, precision agriculture, and medical robots [4] - The company reported $4.6 billion in sales in 2024 and operates in 45 countries with approximately 19,000 employees globally [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Timken Company has appointed Michael A. Discenza as the new vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately, succeeding Philip D. Fracassa who is leaving for another opportunity [1][3]. Company Overview - The Timken Company is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, with a history of over 125 years in innovation and customer-centric solutions [3]. - In 2024, Timken reported sales of $4.6 billion and employs approximately 19,000 people across 45 countries [3]. Leadership Transition - Michael A. Discenza has 25 years of experience at Timken, including the last 10 years as vice president of finance and group controller [1][2]. - Richard G. Kyle, president and CEO, expressed confidence in Discenza's leadership abilities to drive growth and performance within the company [2]. Discenza's Background - Discenza has held various financial and accounting leadership roles since joining Timken in 2000, demonstrating extensive industry knowledge and financial expertise [2]. - He holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in economics from The University of Akron and is a certified management accountant [2].

Core Points - The Timken Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of 35 cents per share, payable on August 29, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 19, 2025 [1] - Timken has maintained a dividend payment every quarter since its listing on the NYSE in 1922, marking 413 consecutive quarters, which is one of the longest dividend streaks among NYSE-listed companies [2] - The Timken Company reported $4.6 billion in sales for 2024 and employs approximately 19,000 people globally, operating in 45 countries [3]

Core Insights - The Timken Company reported second-quarter 2025 net sales of $1.17 billion, a decrease of 0.8% compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to lower end-market demand, although partially offset by revenue from the CGI acquisition and favorable pricing [1][12] - The company's net income for the quarter was $78.5 million, or $1.12 per diluted share, down from $96.2 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year [2][12] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $208.2 million, representing 17.7% of sales, compared to $230.2 million, or 19.5% of sales, in the prior year [3][12] Financial Performance - Net income margin decreased to 6.7% from 8.1% year-over-year, while adjusted EPS fell to $1.42 from $1.63, reflecting a 12.9% decline [2][3] - The company generated $111.3 million in net cash from operations and reported free cash flow of $78.2 million [4][12] - Timken returned $47.0 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the quarter, with a 3% increase in quarterly dividends [4][12] Segment Performance - Engineered Bearings segment sales were $777.4 million, down 0.8% year-over-year, with higher renewable energy demand offset by lower demand in other sectors [5][12] - Industrial Motion segment sales decreased by 0.7% to $396.0 million, with lower demand across most platforms despite contributions from the CGI acquisition [7][12] - Adjusted EBITDA margins for Engineered Bearings and Industrial Motion were 19.7% and 18.3%, respectively, both showing declines from the previous year [6][8] Outlook - The company has revised its full-year 2025 earnings per diluted share forecast to a range of $3.90 to $4.20, with adjusted earnings per diluted share expected to be between $5.10 and $5.40 [9][12] - Timken anticipates a challenging operating environment in the second half of 2025, driven by trade situations and macroeconomic factors [10][12] - Despite current challenges, the company expresses optimism for 2026, planning to position itself for potential industrial market expansion [10][12]

Company Leadership Change - The Timken Company has appointed Timothy A. Graham as president of Industrial Motion, effective immediately, succeeding Christopher A. Coughlin who is retiring [1][2] - Graham has been with Timken since 2003 and has extensive experience in leading global operations, including his recent role as vice president of operations for Engineered Bearings [2] Strategic Vision - Graham expressed his commitment to driving innovation and delivering exceptional value for customers, aiming to strengthen Timken's position in the Industrial Motion sector [3] - The CEO, Richard G. Kyle, highlighted Graham's operational expertise and global experience as key factors for scaling and accelerating profitable growth in the Industrial Motion business [2] Company Overview - The Timken Company is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, with $4.6 billion in sales in 2024 and approximately 19,000 employees across 45 countries [4]

Company Overview - The Timken Company is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, with a focus on designing next-generation products for diverse industries [2] - The company has over 125 years of experience in innovation and creating customer-centric solutions that enhance reliability and efficiency [2] - In 2024, Timken reported sales of $4.6 billion and employs approximately 19,000 people across 45 countries [2] Upcoming Events - Timken will participate in the KeyBanc Industrials & Basic Materials Conference on May 28, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts [1] - Philip D. Fracassa, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Neil Frohnapple, vice president of investor relations, will represent the company at the conference [1] - Materials shared during the conference will be accessible online at the company's investor relations website [1]

Core Points - The Timken Company has approved a 3 percent increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to 35 cents per share, payable on May 23, 2025 [1] - The company has achieved 12 consecutive years of annual dividend increases, reflecting the board's confidence in its long-term earnings and cash flow growth [2] - Timken has maintained a dividend payment every quarter since its NYSE listing in 1922, marking 412 consecutive quarters of dividends, one of the longest streaks among NYSE-listed companies [2] Company Overview - The Timken Company is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, with a focus on next-generation products for diverse industries [3] - In 2024, Timken reported sales of $4.6 billion and employs approximately 19,000 people across 45 countries [3]

Core Insights - The Timken Company reported first-quarter 2025 net sales of $1.14 billion, a decrease of 4.2% compared to the same period last year, attributed to lower end-market demand and unfavorable foreign currency translation, partially offset by acquisitions [1][13] - Net income for the quarter was $78.3 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, down from $103.5 million, or $1.46 per diluted share, in the prior year [2][26] - The company has adjusted its full-year 2025 outlook, forecasting diluted earnings per share in the range of $3.90 to $4.40 and adjusted earnings per share between $5.10 and $5.60, reflecting the impact of tariffs and expected lower demand [9][51] Financial Performance - First-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $208.1 million, representing 18.2% of sales, down from $246.4 million or 20.7% of sales in the same quarter last year [3][6] - The net income margin for the quarter was 6.9%, a decline from 8.7% in the previous year [2][19] - Free cash flow increased to $23.4 million from $5.2 million in the prior year, with net cash provided by operations rising to $58.6 million [4][41] Segment Performance - Engineered Bearings segment sales were $760.7 million, down 5.2% year-over-year, primarily due to lower demand in various sectors [5][19] - Industrial Motion segment sales decreased by 2.1% to $379.6 million, with higher revenue in some platforms offset by lower demand in others [7][19] - Adjusted EBITDA for the Engineered Bearings segment was $159.2 million, or 20.9% of sales, compared to $181.4 million or 22.6% of sales in the prior year [6][19] Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company is implementing cost reduction measures expected to generate gross savings of approximately $75 million in 2025 [10][11] - Timken anticipates a net direct impact from tariffs of about $25 million in 2025, with plans to mitigate these costs by year-end [9][10] - The management remains focused on navigating the unpredictable business environment and is actively pursuing pricing and cost-saving strategies [11][30]