Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales in Q2 2025 were down 1.2% on an organic basis compared to the prior year, aligning with expectations [6][11] - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 8.3% to $2.48 [11] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 22%, down 20 basis points year-over-year [11] - Free cash flow generated in Q2 was $493 million, with $368.5 million related to an accounts receivable securitization program [11][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Automation and Motion Control (AMC)**: Sales decreased by 3.4% year-over-year, primarily due to weakness in the medical end market and project timing [16][18] - **Industrial Powertrain Solutions (IPS)**: Sales were down 4.4% year-over-year, attributed to project timing impacts in Metals and Mining [20][21] - **Power Efficiency Solutions (PES)**: Sales increased by 6.5% year-over-year, driven by strong growth in residential and commercial HVAC [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Orders in AMC declined by 7.5% year-over-year, impacted by a large data center order that slipped into July [19] - IPS orders increased by 3% on a daily basis, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.01 [22] - PES orders were down 5.4% on a daily basis, consistent with expectations due to anticipated headwinds in residential HVAC [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is on track to deliver at least $250 million in cross-sell synergies from recent acquisitions, with a growing funnel of opportunities [12][14] - Focus on longer cycle projects and engineered solutions is expected to drive growth in IPS and AMC segments [20][22] - The company aims to neutralize tariff impacts on adjusted EBITDA and maintain margin neutrality by mid-2026 [27][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains optimistic about low single-digit sales growth in 2025, supported by a growing backlog and positive order trends [8][33] - The company anticipates a recovery in the medical market and improved conditions in the data center sector [36][71] - Management acknowledges ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties but believes underlying business momentum is positive [33][36] Other Important Information - The accounts receivable securitization program completed in Q2 is expected to provide $4 million in annualized interest savings [25][26] - The gross annual unmitigated cost impact from tariffs is estimated to have decreased from $130 million to approximately $125 million [29][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for end market recovery in the second half of the year - Management expects orders to be up mid-single digits in the second half, driven by strong performance in data centers and other solid markets [36][37] Question: Exposure to rare earth magnets and data center wins - Rare earth magnets represent about 1% of sales, but challenges in procurement impacted Q2 performance; however, recovery is expected in Q3 and Q4 [39][40] Question: AMC division margin ramp and backlog visibility - AMC's margin guidance has been widened due to rare earth exposure, with expectations for improved conditions in the medical market and higher shippable backlog [92][93] Question: Competitive position in the data center market - The company is well-positioned in the data center market, focusing on customized solutions, and has a strong order funnel [85][86]

Q2 2025 Performance - Net sales decreased by 1.2% organically, aligning with expectations, with large project timing headwinds in Metals & Mining and temporary rare earth magnet availability issues, offset by strength in Residential & Commercial HVAC and Aerospace[10] - Daily orders were down 2.5% year-over-year, but flat when factoring in a $35 million data center order in AMC received early in July[10] - Adjusted gross margin was 38.2%, impacted by temporary rare earth magnet availability[10] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 22.0%, including $17 million in synergies[10] - Adjusted EPS increased by 8.3% to $2.48[10] - Adjusted free cash flow was $493 million, with $469.8 million used to pay down gross debt and $368.5 million contributed by a new receivables securitization program[10] Segment Performance - Automation & Motion Control (AMC) net sales decreased by 2.6%, with organic sales down 3.4%, driven by Medical, Data Center project timing, and rare earth magnet availability, partially offset by Aerospace[21] - Industrial Powertrain Solutions (IPS) net sales decreased by 3.8%, with organic sales down 4.4%, primarily due to Metals & Mining[25] - Power and Efficiency Solutions (PES) net sales increased by 5.9%, with organic sales up 6.5%, driven by R-HVAC and C-HVAC[29] Debt and Leverage - The company closed on a $400 million accounts receivable securitization facility maturing in 2026, with initial proceeds of $368.5 million used to repay bank debt[31] - The securitization facility is expected to provide ~$4 million in net annualized interest savings and improve debt to equity and leverage ratios[31] - Net debt at the end of Q2 2025 was $4.5347 billion[46] - Leverage ratio (Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA including synergies) decreased to 3.34[30] 2025 Guidance - Sales guidance is rising to ~$5.95 billion due to FX and tariff pricing impacts[32] - Organic growth is expected to be approximately flat to low single digits[32] - Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance is down ~50bps to ~22.5% due to larger FX headwinds, tariffs, and lower AMC margins (rare earth magnet costs, latest mix impacts)[34] - Adjusted EPS guidance is reaffirmed at ~$10.00, with a narrowed range of $9.70-$10.30[32]

Core Insights - Regal Rexnord Corporation reported strong performance in Q2 2025, with sales and earnings slightly exceeding expectations, driven by growth in the PES segment and margin expansion in IPS despite market challenges [3][5][12] - The company has updated its annual guidance for GAAP diluted earnings per share to a range of $4.50 to $5.10 and adjusted diluted earnings per share to a range of $9.70 to $10.30, with mitigation actions in place to counteract tariff impacts [5][21] - The company ended Q2 with a $300 million cross-sell opportunity funnel and is on track to realize $170 million of cross-sell synergies this year, aiming for $250 million by 2027 [3][5] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 net sales were $1,496.1 million, a decrease of 3.3% compared to the previous year, with organic sales down 1.2% [11][12] - GAAP net income for Q2 2025 was $79.6 million, up from $63.0 million in Q2 2024, with adjusted EBITDA of $329.7 million [11][19] - The adjusted diluted earnings per share for Q2 2025 was $2.48, an increase of 8.3% compared to the previous year [11][19] Segment Performance - The PES segment achieved net sales of $435.2 million, reflecting a 5.9% increase, driven by strong performance in residential and commercial HVAC markets [12][24] - The IPS segment reported net sales of $649.8 million, a decrease of 3.8%, primarily due to project timing in the metals and mining market [12][24] - The Automation & Motion Control segment saw net sales of $411.1 million, a decrease of 2.6%, impacted by challenges in the medical market and sourcing rare earth magnets [12][24] Cash Flow and Debt Management - The company entered into a $400 million accounts receivable securitization facility, contributing $368.5 million to operating cash flows in Q2 2025, which was used to repay a significant portion of existing bank loans [4][11] - Cash from operating activities for Q2 2025 was $523.2 million, with adjusted free cash flow of $493 million, including proceeds from the receivables securitization facility [11][23] - The company paid down $469.8 million of gross debt, resulting in a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of approximately 3.3x [11][23]

Creating a better tomorrow™… First Quarter 2025 Earnings May 6, 2025 Louis Pinkham, Chief Executive Officer Industrial Rob Rehard, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Motion Control Solutions Systems 1Q 2025 FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES All statements in this communication, other than those relating to historical facts, are "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by their use of terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "c ...

Core Insights - Regal Rexnord (RRX) reported revenue of $1.42 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting an 8.4% decline year-over-year, while EPS increased to $2.15 from $2.00 in the same quarter last year [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.37 billion by 3.44%, and the EPS surpassed the consensus estimate of $1.82 by 18.13% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Automation & Motion Control (AMC) revenues were $396.30 million, exceeding the two-analyst average estimate of $380.10 million, with a year-over-year change of -1% [4] - Industrial Powertrain Solutions (IPS) revenues reached $612.70 million, slightly below the average estimate of $614.62 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 4.8% [4] - Power Efficiency Solutions (PES) revenues amounted to $409.10 million, surpassing the average estimate of $385.58 million, with a year-over-year increase of 6.2% [4] Stock Performance - Regal Rexnord shares have returned +13% over the past month, significantly outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which saw a change of +0.4% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Regal Rexnord Corporation reported a strong start to 2025, with all segments exceeding guidance, achieving positive organic growth, and increasing free cash flow by 32% [2][3][8] - The company anticipates achieving tariff cost neutrality in 2025 and margin neutrality by mid-2026, despite macroeconomic uncertainties due to recent shifts in U.S. trade policy [2][3][8] Financial Performance - The company reported GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.86 and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.15, representing a 7.5% increase year-over-year [8][19] - Free cash flow for the first quarter was $85.5 million, up 32.4% compared to the previous year [8] - Net sales for the first quarter were $1,418.1 million, down 8.4% year-over-year, but up 0.7% on an organic basis [8][21] Segment Performance - The Automation & Motion Control segment had net sales of $396.3 million, a decrease of 1.0%, but an increase of 0.4% on an organic basis, driven by growth in aerospace and defense [9][21] - The Industrial Powertrain Solutions segment reported net sales of $612.7 million, down 4.8%, reflecting declines in metals and mining markets [9][21] - The Power Efficiency Solutions segment achieved net sales of $409.1 million, an increase of 6.2%, primarily due to growth in the North American residential HVAC market [9][21] Guidance - The company updated its annual guidance for 2025 GAAP diluted earnings per share to a range of $4.49 to $5.29, while reaffirming adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance of $9.60 to $10.40 [3][19] - Mitigation actions are expected to neutralize the impact of current tariffs on 2025 adjusted earnings per share [3][19] Cash Flow and Debt Management - The company paid down $164 million of gross debt in the first quarter, resulting in a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of approximately 3.6x [8][19] - Cash from operating activities was reported at $102.3 million for the quarter [8][19]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter sales decreased by 1.4% year-over-year on an organic basis, with adjusted gross margin at 37.1%, up 60 basis points from the previous year [11][12] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 21.7%, down 80 basis points year-over-year, while adjusted earnings per share increased by 2.6% to $2.34 [13][14] - Generated $185 million of adjusted free cash flow in the fourth quarter, contributing to a total debt repayment of $2.05 billion [13][30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Automation and Motion Control (AMC) net sales decreased by 2.3% year-over-year, but orders were up 8.8% on a daily basis [20][22] - Industrial Powertrain Solutions (IPS) net sales declined by 1.9% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA margin at 26%, up 200 basis points [23][24] - Power Efficiency Solutions (PES) net sales grew slightly year-over-year, driven by residential HVAC growth of low 20% [25][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Significant pressure observed in global general industrial markets, particularly in China, while North American business remained nearly flat [9][10] - Orders in AMC were up nearly 9%, while IPS orders increased by nearly 4% [11][22] - Daily organic orders in January were up 1.4%, indicating a positive trend moving into 2025 [12][29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced a partnership with Honeywell Aerospace to provide solutions for the advanced air mobility market, focusing on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft [14][15] - The strategy emphasizes moving up the value chain and providing integrated solutions to enhance customer value [17][18] - The company aims to achieve a targeted annual run rate gross margin of 40% by the end of the fiscal year [12][36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about growth prospects in 2025, citing improving order momentum and a strong backlog [10][38] - The company anticipates a stronger second half of 2025, driven by long-cycle projects and improving market conditions [38][39] - Management remains measured in their approach to guidance, considering current market conditions [38][39] Other Important Information - The company paid down $938 million of debt in 2024, exceeding its goal, and plans to continue prioritizing debt reduction in 2025 [30][36] - The effective tax rate is expected to be 22.5%, down from previous estimates, due to identifiable tax benefits [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Should we think of the upside to synergies in 2024 as pull forward of the sales synergies or upside to the total opportunity? - Management clarified that the synergies realized earlier than anticipated are not pulled forward from 2025, with a goal of $54 million for 2025 [40] Question: Can you level set us on your manufacturing footprint in Mexico with all the tariff talks? - Management stated they are closely tracking tariff impacts and have a cross-functional team assessing various impacts to prepare for potential implementations [42][43] Question: What is driving the outgrowth and confidence in one point of outgrowth in 2025? - Management highlighted new products in PES and integrated solutions in AMC as key drivers for outgrowth, with significant potential in cross-selling opportunities [48][52] Question: Can you discuss the sequential cadence through the year? - Management indicated that the first quarter is typically the low point, with expectations for improvement in the second half of the year based on order trends [56][58] Question: What is the visibility for improvements in PES? - Management expressed cautious optimism for North America but noted continued weakness in Europe and China, with expectations for gradual improvement in residential HVAC [84][86]