Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q3 2025 revenue was $271.6 million, flat compared to the prior year, with record aftermarket parts revenue of $188.4 million, up 6% year-over-year [6][12] - Adjusted EBITDA was $58 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 21.4% [6][19] - GAAP EPS decreased 12% to $2.35, while adjusted EPS decreased 9% to $2.59, exceeding guidance by $0.36 due to higher-than-expected aftermarket parts revenue [18][19] - Gross margin improved to 45.2%, up 50 basis points from 44.7% in Q3 2024 [12][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Flow control segment revenue declined 3% to $94 million, with aftermarket parts revenue up 5% [7][8] - Industrial processing segment revenue decreased 4% to $106 million, with aftermarket parts revenue at a record $81 million, representing 76% of total revenue [8][9] - Material handling segment revenue increased 11% to a record $70 million, driven by an 18% increase in capital shipments [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Market demand for capital equipment remains sluggish, but there is increasing activity expected in Q4 2025 [5][10] - Capital bookings were flat compared to the previous year, primarily due to sustained weakness in capital project orders [7][24] - Operating rates in the U.S. are higher than in other regions, with paper side rates around low 80% and China at 60% [45][46] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on operational improvements and strategic acquisitions, including Clyde Industries and Babbini [22][25] - The acquisition strategy is supported by a renewed revolving credit facility, increasing borrowing capacity to $750 million [22] - The company anticipates a healthy aftermarket demand and improved business activity moving forward [10][25] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about capital orders moving forward, despite delays in bookings due to administrative processes [31][32] - The impact of tariffs is still present, creating uncertainty, but conditions are improving compared to earlier in the year [34][35] - The second half of 2025 is expected to show solid improvement across various metrics, with strong aftermarket parts activity anticipated [89] Other Important Information - Cash flow from operations was $47 million, and free cash flow was $44 million in Q3 2025 [6][19] - The company is monitoring tariff impacts and exploring alternative suppliers to mitigate costs [24] - The backlog at the end of Q3 was $273 million, with capital orders making up about 60% of that [73] Q&A Session Summary Question: Percentage of aftermarket parts revenue for each segment - Flow control: 74% current quarter vs. 70% prior year; Industrial processing: 76% current vs. 67% prior; Material handling: 52% current vs. 55% prior [29] Question: Clarification on capital bookings being pushed to 2026 - Management noted several projects are in late stages, but administrative requirements may delay bookings [31][32] Question: Impact of tariffs on capital equipment needs - Management indicated that while conditions are better, uncertainty remains, affecting customer caution [34][35] Question: Insights on factory utilization rates globally - U.S. operating rates are higher than global averages, with paper side at low 80% and China at 60% [45][46] Question: Backlog contribution from Clyde Industries - Expected backlog contribution from Clyde Industries is around $30 million [75]