Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $132.8 million, down 9% year-over-year due to demand softness in vehicle and industrial markets, with an unfavorable FX impact of $1.8 million [11] - Sequentially, revenue decreased by $10.8 million or 9%, but adjusted EPS increased nearly 50% from Q4, reaching $0.46 per share [7][20] - Gross margin expanded 70 basis points sequentially to 32.2%, while operating margin rose 130 basis points to 6.6% [7][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aerospace and defense revenue increased by 25%, driven by key program deliverables [12] - Vehicle revenue declined by 34%, reflecting softness in powersports demand and a shift from lower-margin programs [13] - Industrial markets showed mixed results, with power quality solutions for HVAC and data center infrastructure growing, but overall industrial market sales were down due to reduced demand in automation [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales to U.S. customers represented 52% of revenue, down from 58% in Q1 last year, with contributions from Europe, Canada, and Asia Pacific [11] - The industrial sector contributed 47% of trailing twelve-month sales, primarily driven by strong demand for power quality solutions [14] - The medical market was down 2% on a trailing twelve-month basis due to softness in pump-related products [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on long-term growth themes such as electrification, energy efficiency, automation, and infrastructure investment [9] - The "Simplify to Accelerate Now" program is central to improving operational efficiency and aligning resources with demand [7][27] - The company is taking proactive steps to address global trade challenges, particularly regarding tariffs and rare earth magnet sourcing [28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted solid order momentum with total orders increasing 17% sequentially and 13% year-over-year, indicating a healthy book-to-bill ratio of 1.04 times [25] - The external environment remains fluid, but the company is built for resilience with a diverse customer base and global manufacturing footprint [26] - Management expressed confidence in achieving sustainable, profitable growth while continuing to invest in capabilities [30] Other Important Information - Operating cash flow was $13.9 million, up 52% from last year, and net debt decreased by $13.6 million to $174.4 million [21][23] - Capital expenditures for the quarter were $1.1 million, with an anticipated full-year spend of $10 million to $12 million [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Demand and Supply Environment - Management observed positive signs in demand at the start of the quarter, with expectations for incremental growth [36] - Tariff impacts are being managed through cost mitigation strategies and localization of supply chains [37] Question: Competitive Positioning - The company believes it is well-positioned to win business due to its existing footprint and localization efforts [39] Question: Vehicle Business Strategy - Management confirmed a strategic shift away from lower-margin automotive applications towards higher-margin opportunities [46][49] Question: Inventory Turn Targets - The company aims to improve inventory turns beyond 3.1, but acknowledges potential short-term challenges due to geopolitical factors [56] Question: Rare Earth Elements Impact - Management provided insights on the cost impact of rare earth elements, indicating a significant portion of costs could be affected [65] Question: Recreational Vehicle Market - The company is not exiting the recreational vehicle market and sees opportunities for competition, particularly in industrial applications [73][75]

Financial Performance - Order growth increased by 5% year-over-year, and revenue growth increased by 3% year-over-year[11] - Operational EBITA margin reached 20.2%, including a ~170 bps impact from real estate gain[11] - Free cash flow was $652 million, an increase of $101 million year-over-year, supported by proceeds from the sale of real estate of approximately $100 million[11] - A new share buyback program of up to $1.5 billion was initiated, with 16,715,684 shares repurchased for approximately $0.9 billion under the previous program[9] Sustainability Highlights - Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduced by 78% compared to the 2019 baseline[13] - Scope 3 CO₂e emissions reduced by 8% compared to the 2022 baseline, with a target to reduce by 25% by 2030[13] - Customer GHG emissions avoided amounted to 66 million metric tons throughout the lifetime of products sold in 2024[13] Regional Performance - The Americas saw an order increase of 11%, with the USA up by 9%, Canada by 20%, and Brazil by 82%[23] - Europe experienced an order increase of 1%, with Germany down by 4% and Italy up by 47%, and the United Kingdom up by 27%[23] - AMEA saw an order increase of 4%, with China up by 13% and the United Arab Emirates up by 29%[23] Electrification Segment - Orders for Electrification reached $4,394 million, with revenues at $3,825 million[32] - Operational EBITA for Electrification was $886 million, a 7% year-over-year increase[32] - The Electrification backlog was $8.2 billion[34] Robotics Division Spin-Off - The Robotics division, with approximately $2.3 billion in revenues, is planned to be spun off as a separately listed company in the second quarter of 2026[66, 65]