Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Second quarter sales were $1.1 billion, down 6% compared to 2024, primarily due to soft demand in residential end markets, automotive, and hydraulic cylinders, along with restructuring-related sales attrition [14][15] - Adjusted EBIT for the second quarter was $76 million, up $4 million from the previous year, driven by metal margin expansion and disciplined cost management [18] - Adjusted EPS for the second quarter was $0.30, a 3% increase from $0.29 in the same quarter last year [18][23] - Total debt was reduced by $143 million to $1.8 billion, with total liquidity at $878 million [19][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bedding product sales decreased by 11% year-over-year, with weakness in mattresses and adjustable bases offsetting strong trade rod and wire sales [15][16] - Specialized products saw a 5% decline in sales, with aerospace growth of 6% year-over-year offset by declines in automotive and hydraulic cylinders [17] - Furniture, flooring, and textile product sales were down 2%, with positive growth in work furniture and textiles but declines in home furniture and flooring products [15][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The mattress market volume is expected to decline mid-single digits for the full year, with domestic production down high single digits [16] - Tariff impacts have varied across businesses, with some segments experiencing disruptions while others have seen benefits from increased metal margins [8][11] - The company is actively engaged in mitigating tariff impacts by shifting production and sourcing to less affected regions [8][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is nearing completion of its restructuring plan, which aims to strengthen profitability and balance sheet [24][25] - Future cash flow will be directed towards organic growth investments, strategic acquisitions, and potential share repurchases [21][25] - The company is focused on enhancing operational efficiency and profitability while navigating macroeconomic uncertainties [13][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding consumer health, noting an uptick in demand as consumer confidence improves [50][52] - The company anticipates challenges in the second half of the year, particularly in adjustable beds and specialty foam due to ongoing market dynamics [62] - Management remains confident in the company's position to leverage improvements once consumer demand fully re-engages [25] Other Important Information - Restructuring costs are now expected to be between $15 million and $25 million for 2025, down from previous estimates [22] - The company maintained its full-year 2025 sales guidance, projecting sales between $4 billion and $4.3 billion, representing a decline of 2% to 9% compared to 2024 [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you connect the bedding consumption number to U.S. volume? - Management explained that U.S. spring volume was down 9%, with a portion attributed to sales attrition from restructuring [33][36] Question: What is the outlook for metal margins? - Management indicated that metal margins are expanding and are expected to remain sustainable due to tariffs [39] Question: What factors influenced the decision to retain certain facilities? - The decision was based on updated assessments of customer relationships and market dynamics [41][42] Question: How is the health of the consumer affecting expectations for volume and demand? - Management noted a soft start to the second quarter but observed improvements leading up to Memorial Day and into July [50][52] Question: What are the price-cost dynamics across segments? - Management is working with suppliers to absorb tariff costs and is passing through pricing where necessary [53] Question: Can you provide guidance by segment for sales and operating margins? - Management expects sales and volumes to decline across segments, with varying impacts on margins [54][55] Question: What is the outlook for home furniture performance? - Management noted a bifurcation in the home furniture market, with higher price point furniture performing better than mid-price point products [76][78]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Second quarter sales were $1.1 billion, down 6% compared to 2024, primarily due to soft demand in residential end markets, automotive, and hydraulic cylinders, along with restructuring-related sales attrition [16][20] - Adjusted EBIT for the second quarter was $76 million, up $4 million from the previous year, driven by metal margin expansion and disciplined cost management [19] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter was $0.30, a 3% increase from $0.29 in the same quarter last year [19][25] - Total debt was reduced by $143 million to $1.8 billion, leading to a decrease in net debt to trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA to 3.5 times [20][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bedding product sales decreased by 11% year-over-year, with weakness in mattresses and adjustable bases offsetting strong trade rod and wire sales [16][17] - Specialized products segment saw a 5% decline, with aerospace growth of 6% year-over-year offset by declines in automotive and hydraulic cylinders [18] - Furniture, flooring, and textile products sales were down 2%, with positive growth in work furniture and textiles but declines in home furniture and flooring products [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. mattress market production was down mid to high single digits, with total mattress consumption estimated to be down low single digits year-over-year [17][18] - Tariff impacts varied across businesses, with the recent tariff changes being a net positive overall, although concerns about inflation and consumer demand persist [10][12] - The company is actively shifting production and sourcing to mitigate tariff impacts, particularly in the bedding segment where steel tariffs have led to expanded metal margins [11][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is nearing completion of its restructuring plan, which is expected to strengthen profitability and balance sheet [26] - Future cash flow will be directed towards organic growth investments, strategic acquisitions, and potential share repurchases [27][22] - The company is focused on enhancing operational efficiency and profitability while navigating macroeconomic uncertainties [15][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding consumer health, noting an uptick in demand as consumer confidence improves, particularly around holiday periods [50][51] - The company anticipates continued challenges in the bedding segment due to customer changes and promotional dynamics [66] - Management remains confident in the company's position to leverage improvements once consumer demand fully reengages [27][26] Other Important Information - Restructuring costs are now expected to be between $15 million to $25 million for 2025, down from previous estimates, with total restructuring costs projected at $65 million to $75 million [23] - The company maintained its full-year 2025 sales guidance, expecting sales in the range of $4 billion to $4.3 billion, reflecting a decline of 2% to 9% compared to 2024 [24][25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on bedding business consumption numbers - Management explained that U.S. spring volume was down 9%, with a third of that attributed to sales attrition from restructuring, indicating that they are not losing market share [31][37] Question: Metal margin acceleration and tariff impacts - Management confirmed that metal margins are expanding sequentially and year-over-year, positively impacted by steel tariffs [38][40] Question: Changes in restructuring plan and facility retention - Management noted that the decision to retain certain facilities was based on updated market assessments and customer relationships [41][43] Question: Consumer health and macro uncertainty - Management indicated that consumer confidence has improved, leading to a more optimistic outlook for the third quarter compared to the first quarter [50][52] Question: Pricing strategies to offset tariff impacts - Management stated that they are working with suppliers to absorb tariff costs and are passing through pricing when necessary, maintaining pricing power across segments [55] Question: Segment guidance and operating margin expectations - Management provided guidance indicating expected sales and volume declines across segments, with varying margin expectations [56][57] Question: Home furniture performance and market dynamics - Management discussed the bifurcation in the home furniture market, with higher price point furniture performing well while mid-price point customers faced volume declines due to tariff impacts [79][81]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter sales were $1 billion, down 7% compared to the first quarter of 2024, attributed to weak demand in residential markets and automotive [20][21] - First quarter EBIT was $63 million, with adjusted EBIT at $67 million, up $3 million from the previous year due to restructuring benefits and operational efficiency [22][23] - First quarter earnings per share (EPS) was $0.22, with adjusted EPS at $0.24, a 4% increase from the previous year [22][23] - Total debt at the end of the first quarter was $1.9 billion, with total liquidity of $817 million [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales in the bedding products segment decreased by 13%, while specialized products declined by 5% and furniture, flooring, and textile products were down 1% [20] - U.S. mattress production was down low double digits, with total mattress consumption down high single to low double digits [21] - The geo components business experienced better-than-expected growth in the civil construction sector [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Approximately 60% of trade revenues are produced and consumed in the U.S., with another 8% produced abroad and consumed in the U.S. [9] - The company expects the mattress market to decline mid-single digits in 2025, with domestic production down mid to high single digits [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on strengthening its balance sheet, improving profitability, and operational efficiency while navigating a complex tariff environment [18][19] - A strategic business review is ongoing, with plans to divest non-core businesses, including the aerospace segment, expected to close this year [8][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate macroeconomic uncertainties and demand volatility, emphasizing the importance of restructuring benefits [19][31] - Concerns were raised about tariffs potentially driving inflation and impacting consumer confidence and demand [10][18] Other Important Information - The company is targeting a long-term leverage ratio of two times and plans to use cash from real estate sales and divestitures for debt reduction [25][29] - The restructuring plan is expected to yield significant benefits as demand recovers in the markets served [38][39] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about the restructuring benefits expected for this year? - Management indicated that restructuring benefits will continue to roll through the year, with potential upside as demand recovers [38][39] Question: Did you see any pull forward in consumer demand due to tariffs? - Management could not identify significant pull forward in demand, although some customers may have sold products out of inventory in anticipation of tariffs [42][42] Question: What is the outlook for the aerospace segment post-divestiture? - Specific guidance on the aerospace segment will be provided after the sale closes, but first quarter sales were $53 million with EBIT of $7 million [48][50] Question: How are margins expected to change across segments this year? - Margins are expected to improve in bedding and specialized products, while furniture, flooring, and textiles are expected to decline slightly [51] Question: What is the impact of tariffs on the mattress market? - The company noted that tariffs could raise prices in the sub-$500 mattress market, but the impact remains uncertain due to various market dynamics [80][82]