Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Year-over-year net sales for Q2 2025 were flat at $814 million compared to the same period in 2024 [23] - Gross profit increased to $402 million, up $8 million from $394 million in Q2 2024 [25] - Net income for the quarter rose to $195 million, an increase of $8 million from $187 million in Q2 2024 [25] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $313 million, reflecting a 4% year-over-year increase [25] - Diluted earnings per share increased by 8% year-over-year to a record $2.29 [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Defense end market net sales increased by 47% year-over-year [23] - Outside North America on-highway end market achieved record quarterly net sales of $142 million, an 11% increase year-over-year, driven by higher demand in South America and Europe [23] - Service parts, support equipment, and other end market net sales increased by 6% year-over-year, primarily due to higher demand for service parts and price increases [24] - Global off-highway end market net sales decreased by 30%, and North America on-highway end market net sales decreased by 9% [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a significant increase in demand in South America and Europe, contributing to the growth in the outside North America on-highway end market [23] - The North American on-highway market is experiencing layoffs and production adjustments due to elevated dealer inventories and reduced demand [39][40] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The acquisition of Dana's off-highway business for approximately $2.7 billion is expected to enhance Allison's global footprint and operational capabilities [17][19] - The company anticipates $120 million in annual run rate synergies from the acquisition, primarily through operational efficiencies and procurement [18][21] - Allison aims to leverage Dana's technology centers for local development and cost synergies, enhancing product innovation and engineering capabilities [21][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed that current market conditions are viewed as a deferral of demand rather than a permanent decline, with expectations of improved conditions in 2026 [70] - The company is closely monitoring regulatory changes, including EPA emissions regulations, which may impact customer purchasing behavior [70] - Management remains optimistic about the defense market and expects continued growth in that segment [55] Other Important Information - The company revised its full-year 2025 guidance, expecting net sales to be in the range of $3.75 billion to $3.175 billion [28] - Capital expenditures are anticipated to be between $165 million and $175 million, with adjusted free cash flow expected in the range of $620 million to $660 million [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you expand on the potential for inorganic growth post-acquisition? - Management indicated that the acquisition provides opportunities for bolt-on acquisitions and organic growth due to a larger global footprint and enhanced capabilities [30][31] Question: What areas are driving the guidance change? - Management noted significant revisions in North America on-highway build rates and OEM responses to market demand conditions as key factors influencing the guidance change [37][39] Question: Can you discuss margin guidance and pricing expectations? - Management highlighted that pricing was strong in the quarter, with expectations for continued positive pricing tailwinds, although volume deterioration is anticipated [48][50] Question: What is the outlook for the service parts business in the second half? - Management expects stable trends in service requirements, although demand for support equipment may decrease due to lower volumes [72]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Year-over-year net sales for Q2 2025 were $814 million, flat compared to the same period in 2024 [20] - Gross profit increased to $402 million, up $8 million from $394 million in Q2 2024 [22] - Net income for the quarter was $195 million, an increase of $8 million from $187 million in Q2 2024 [22] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $313 million, a 4% increase year over year [22] - Diluted earnings per share increased 8% year over year to a record $2.29 [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Defense end market net sales increased 47% year over year [20] - Outside North America on-highway end market net sales reached $142 million, an 11% increase year over year, driven by higher demand in South America and Europe [20] - Service parts, support equipment, and other end market net sales increased 6% year over year, driven by higher demand for service parts and price increases [21] - Global off-highway end market net sales decreased by 30% [21] - North America on-highway end market net sales decreased by 9% [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a significant decrease in North America on-highway build rates, with OEMs responding to near-term market demand conditions [39] - The defense market continues to show growth, with expectations for improvement in both wheeled and tracked vehicles in the second half of the year [55] - The service parts business is expected to remain stable, although demand for support equipment may decrease due to lower volumes [72] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The acquisition of Dana's off-highway business for approximately $2.7 billion is expected to enhance Allison's global footprint and operational capabilities [15] - The company anticipates $120 million in annual run rate synergies from the acquisition, primarily through operational efficiencies [15] - Allison aims to leverage Dana's global technology centers for local development and cost synergies [18] - The focus post-acquisition will be on combining the two businesses while maintaining solid financial performance [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed that current market conditions are viewed as a deferral of demand rather than a permanent decline [40] - The company is closely monitoring the impact of tariffs and regulatory changes, particularly regarding emissions regulations [70] - Management remains optimistic about the defense market and expects continued growth in that segment [55] Other Important Information - The company ended Q2 2025 with a net leverage ratio of 1.38 times and $778 million in cash [25] - Full year 2025 guidance was revised to net sales in the range of $3.75 billion to $3.175 billion [26] - The company plans to maintain its capital allocation strategy, balancing share buybacks and debt repayment [62] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you expand on the potential for inorganic growth post-acquisition? - Management indicated that the acquisition provides opportunities for bolt-on acquisitions and organic growth due to a larger global footprint [29] Question: What areas are driving the guidance change? - Management noted significant revisions in North America on-highway build rates and OEM responses to market demand [39] Question: Can you discuss margin guidance and pricing expectations? - Management expects pricing to remain strong, with anticipated impacts from tariffs but limited exposure due to North American sourcing [51] Question: What is the outlook for the service parts business in the second half? - Management expects stable trends in service requirements, although demand for support equipment may decrease [72]