Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q2 2025 was $139.6 million, a 3% increase year-over-year and a 5% increase sequentially, driven by strong demand in aerospace, defense, industrial markets, and select medical applications [9][10] - Gross margin reached a record 33.2%, up 100 basis points sequentially and 330 basis points year-over-year, attributed to a favorable mix, higher volumes, and improved operating discipline [6][13] - Net income increased to $5.6 million or $0.34 per diluted share, with adjusted net income at $9.5 million or $0.57 per diluted share, up from $0.46 in Q1 and $0.29 in the prior year [14][15] - Operating cash flow was a record $24.5 million, up 76% sequentially and nearly three times the level from the same period last year [17][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aerospace and defense revenue grew 13%, reflecting strong execution and program timing [10] - Medical revenue increased by 4%, driven by solid demand for surgical instruments [11] - Industrial market revenue rose by 3%, supported by strength in HVAC and data center applications [11] - Vehicle revenue decreased by 7% due to ongoing softness in powersports, although there was sequential improvement [11][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales to U.S. customers accounted for 55% of total revenue, consistent with the previous year [9] - The backlog at the end of the quarter was $236.6 million, slightly down from Q1 and prior year levels, as customers managed through inventory normalization [21] - Demand trends in key sectors like industrial and aerospace and defense remain steady, with signs of recovery in industrial automation [21][23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on sustainable, profitable growth while delivering value to customers, employees, and shareholders [22] - The "Simplify to Accelerate Now" program is central to performance, driving efficiency and responsiveness across global operations [6][23] - The company is proactively managing external risks, including tariffs and supply dynamics related to rare earth materials [23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the destocking cycle appears to be largely behind them, with order activity becoming more consistent [21] - There is cautious optimism regarding the recovery in industrial automation and steady momentum in aerospace and defense [23] - The company expects Q3 sales to be sequentially lower due to revenue pulled into Q2, but remains confident in long-term growth prospects [22] Other Important Information - The company reduced debt by $20 million during the quarter, bringing net debt down by $35.8 million year-to-date [19] - Capital expenditures for the first half of the year were $3.2 million, with a revised full-year outlook of $8 million to $10 million [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on destocking and industrial demand - Management confirmed that destocking appears to be in the rearview mirror, with positive signs in industrial demand [29] Question: Aerospace and defense exposure and demand visibility - Management highlighted strong long-term visibility in aerospace and defense, with ongoing improvements in operating capabilities [30][31] Question: Rare earth magnets risk profile - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding supply chain improvements but acknowledged ongoing risks related to sourcing from China [34][35] Question: Revenue pull forward sources - The majority of revenue pull forward came from medical, high-end industrial, and defense segments [46][48] Question: Capacity for data center demand - Management confirmed that they are increasing capacity to meet growing demand in the data center market [82] Question: Automation market recovery - Management noted signs of normalization in the automation market, expecting positive impacts moving forward [85][86] Question: Munitions business capacity constraints - Management stated that they are not capacity constrained in the munitions business and have seen increased orders [90][91]

Core Viewpoint - The company identifies the U.S. market as the most important for power sports products, with plans to increase the proportion of products shipped from Mexico and Thailand to the U.S. market [1] Group 1 - In 2024, the company's revenue from the U.S. market has decreased to below 30%, with the overall impact being manageable [1] - Tariff increases do not directly affect sales but will raise costs [1] - The company's factory in Mexico plays a crucial role in responding to the trade war [1] Group 2 - The company plans to further increase the proportion of products shipped from Mexico and Thailand to the U.S. [1] - There will be an enhancement in local component development and procurement in Mexico to improve supply chain resilience and cost competitiveness [1] - The company aims to reduce reliance on the U.S. market by continuously expanding into non-U.S. markets and accelerating the development of two-wheeled and extreme sports businesses [1]