Baird Global Industrial Conference Lucian Boldea, President and CEO Mike Discenza, Vice President and CFO The Company cautions that actual results may differ materially from those projected or implied in forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, including: fluctuations in customer demand for the Company's products or services; unanticipated changes in business relationships with customers or their purchases from the Company; changes in the financial health of the Company's customers, ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the third quarter was $1.16 billion, an increase of 2.7% from the previous year [12] - Adjusted EBITDA margins improved to 17.4%, a 50 basis point increase [12] - Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter was $1.37, up 11% from last year [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Engineered bearings sales were $766 million, up 3.4% from last year, with organic sales up 2.7% driven by higher pricing and volumes [16] - Industrial motion sales were $391 million, up 1.3% from last year, but organic sales declined 3.5% due to lower demand [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Americas, revenue was down 1%, with growth in North America offset by lower revenue in Latin America [13] - Asia Pacific saw a 2% increase, led by growth in China, particularly in wind energy shipments [13] - EMEA experienced a 2% growth, marking the first growth in over two years, driven by off-highway, rail, and heavy industry sectors [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The management team is focused on margin expansion and improving top-line performance through an 80/20 mindset, targeting profitable verticals [9] - The company aims to leverage its strong market positions and enhance cross-selling opportunities across its product portfolio [10] - Future growth is targeted in newer markets such as automation and food and beverage [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism for 2026, citing encouraging order trends in key markets [34] - The evolving trade situation continues to impact industrial market activity, leading to cautious customer behavior [22] - The company is focused on mitigating tariff impacts and expects to recapture margins in 2026 [24] Other Important Information - The company generated operating cash flow of $201 million in the third quarter, with free cash flow of $164 million, significantly up from last year [19] - The full-year earnings guidance midpoint is reaffirmed at $5.25, with a slight increase in the sales outlook [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Near-term outlook and order rates - Management noted that the outlook includes the latest order trends, with a seasonally declining order book but year-over-year orders up [32] Question: Organic growth implications for Q4 - Management indicated no evidence of a pull forward into Q3 and remains cautious about Q4 due to trade uncertainties [41] Question: Impact of tariffs and pricing strategies - Management is focused on controlling tariffs and expects to fully offset the tariff impact exiting this year, with pricing strategies in place [43] Question: Organic sales decline by segment for Q4 - Organic sales are expected to decline in both segments, with a more significant decline in industrial motion due to last year's military marine project [49] Question: Growth in renewable energy - Management highlighted strength in renewable energy, particularly in wind, while solar remains challenged [51] Question: Long-term capital allocation strategy - No immediate changes in capital allocation strategy, with a focus on disciplined growth and leveraging acquired businesses [65] Question: Margin drivers for 2026 - Management confirmed they are on track to deliver $75 million in cost savings, with expectations for incremental savings in the first half of next year [100]

Financial Performance - The company reported net sales of $1.157 billion in 3Q 2025, a 2.7% increase year-over-year (YOY)[13] - Organic sales increased by 0.6% YOY[6] - Adjusted EBITDA was $202 million, representing a 17.4% margin, a 50 bps increase YOY[6, 13] - Adjusted EPS was $1.37, an 11% increase YOY[6] - Free cash flow was $164 million[6] Segment Performance - Engineered Bearings segment net sales were $766 million, a 3.4% increase YOY[23] - Engineered Bearings adjusted EBITDA was $144 million, with a 18.8% margin[23] - Industrial Motion segment net sales were $391 million, a 1.3% increase YOY[28] - Industrial Motion adjusted EBITDA was $75 million, with a 19.0% margin[28] Outlook - The company reaffirmed its 2025 EPS outlook at the midpoint, with an updated range of $5.20-$5.30[6, 36] - Free cash flow for 2025 is expected to be approximately $375 million[35] - Full-year 2025 sales are expected to decrease by 0.75% at the midpoint[36] Capital Allocation - The company paid its 413th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share[6, 32] - Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio was 2.1x[6, 8]

Company Leadership Change - The Timken Company has appointed Lucian Boldea as the new president and CEO, effective September 1, 2025, succeeding Richard G. Kyle [1] - Boldea previously served as President and CEO of Industrial Automation at Honeywell, overseeing a segment with over $10 billion in sales and 31,000 employees [2] - The Board of Directors expressed confidence in Boldea's leadership to advance Timken's strategy and accelerate growth [3] Executive Background - Boldea has over 25 years of industry experience and a strong record in strategic leadership and innovation [2] - He has been instrumental in Honeywell's transformation towards autonomous operations, utilizing AI, IoT, and advanced sensor technologies [3] - Prior to Honeywell, Boldea held various executive roles at Eastman Chemical Company, starting as a chemist [3] Company Overview - The Timken Company is a global leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, with $4.6 billion in sales in 2024 and approximately 19,000 employees across 45 countries [5] - The company focuses on designing next-generation products for diverse industries, emphasizing customer-centric solutions that enhance reliability and efficiency [5]

Core Points - The Timken Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of 35 cents per share, payable on August 29, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 19, 2025 [1] - Timken has maintained a dividend payment every quarter since its listing on the NYSE in 1922, marking 413 consecutive quarters, which is one of the longest dividend streaks among NYSE-listed companies [2] - The Timken Company reported $4.6 billion in sales for 2024 and employs approximately 19,000 people globally, operating in 45 countries [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total sales for Q2 2025 were $1.17 billion, down less than 1% from the previous year, with organic sales declining by 2.5% due to lower demand in both segments, partially offset by higher pricing [5][13] - Adjusted EBITDA margins were 17.7%, and adjusted EPS was $1.42, both below prior year levels due to lower volumes, higher tariff costs, and unfavorable currency impacts [6][21] - Free cash flow generated in the quarter was $78 million, with a quarterly dividend increase of 3% and the repurchase of 340,000 shares [6][27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Engineered Bearings sales were $777 million, down 0.8% year-over-year, with lower demand in Europe and The Americas, offset by higher revenue in Asia [22] - Industrial Motion sales were $396 million, down 0.7% from last year, with a 5.9% organic decline due to lower demand in several platforms, although linear motion showed growth [23][25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Asia Pacific region, sales were up 2%, driven by growth in China, particularly in wind energy shipments [15] - The Americas saw a 3% decline, while EMEA experienced a 5% drop, although the rate of decline improved compared to previous quarters [15][16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on managing costs in response to current market demand and is implementing structural cost actions to improve margins over time [7][8] - Timken is investing in high-growth applications within the automation sector, including industrial robotics and factory automation, to capitalize on market trends [11][12] - The company is also on track to complete three plant closures in the second half of the year to mitigate planned volume declines and positively impact margins in 2026 [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed a cautious outlook for the second half of 2025 due to ongoing trade uncertainties impacting costs and demand [7][30] - Despite current challenges, management remains optimistic about 2026, anticipating industrial market expansion as trade stabilizes and end-user confidence improves [9][10] Other Important Information - The company is actively managing the impact of tariffs, with an estimated full-year net negative impact of approximately $10 million, an improvement from previous estimates [32] - The CEO search is ongoing, with strong interest in the role, and the management team is confident in executing the company's strategic path during this transition [11][12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you unpack the trend to the organic volume guide? - Management indicated a cautious approach for the second half of the year, not seeing acceleration or deceleration in market demand, primarily due to trade uncertainties [39] Question: What are Timken's applications for humanoid robots? - The company is working on applications for humanoid robots, expecting modest revenue growth in the coming years, while focusing on existing automation markets [42] Question: How do July orders compare to Q2? - July sales rates are in line with or slightly ahead of the midpoint of the guidance, with improving order intake rates throughout the year [48] Question: Can you provide an update on discussions with auto OEMs? - Discussions are ongoing, with expectations for some positive uplift in margins by the second half of next year, though it is too early to quantify the impact [53] Question: What is the outlook for the wind energy market? - The company has seen a step-up in demand in wind energy, particularly driven by regulatory changes in China, although growth may be muted in the second half [68]

Financial Performance - Sales reached $1.17 billion in 2Q 2025, a decrease of 0.8% compared to the previous year[9, 29] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.7%, down from 19.5% in the prior-year period, primarily due to lower production volume, incremental tariff costs, and unfavorable FX[9, 30] - Adjusted EPS stood at $1.42, compared to $1.63 in the prior-year period, representing a 13% decrease[11, 40] - Free cash flow generated was $78 million[11] Segment Performance - Engineered Bearings segment sales were $777 million, down 0.8% year-over-year[42, 45] with adjusted EBITDA of $153 million, or 19.7% of sales[44, 46] - Industrial Motion segment sales were $396 million, down 0.7% year-over-year[50, 55] with adjusted EBITDA of $73 million, or 18.3% of sales[52, 53] - Organic sales decreased by 2.5%[12, 36] Outlook - The company expects organic sales to decline by 2.0% in 2025 at the midpoint[15] - The adjusted EPS outlook for 2025 is $5.10 to $5.40, compared to $5.79 in 2024[16] - Free cash flow for 2025 is projected to be approximately $375 million, exceeding the 2024 level[16] - The company anticipates a net unfavorable impact from tariffs of approximately $10 million for the full year[16]

Core Insights - The Timken Company reported second-quarter 2025 net sales of $1.17 billion, a decrease of 0.8% compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to lower end-market demand, although partially offset by revenue from the CGI acquisition and favorable pricing [1][12] - The company's net income for the quarter was $78.5 million, or $1.12 per diluted share, down from $96.2 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year [2][12] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $208.2 million, representing 17.7% of sales, compared to $230.2 million, or 19.5% of sales, in the prior year [3][12] Financial Performance - Net income margin decreased to 6.7% from 8.1% year-over-year, while adjusted EPS fell to $1.42 from $1.63, reflecting a 12.9% decline [2][3] - The company generated $111.3 million in net cash from operations and reported free cash flow of $78.2 million [4][12] - Timken returned $47.0 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the quarter, with a 3% increase in quarterly dividends [4][12] Segment Performance - Engineered Bearings segment sales were $777.4 million, down 0.8% year-over-year, with higher renewable energy demand offset by lower demand in other sectors [5][12] - Industrial Motion segment sales decreased by 0.7% to $396.0 million, with lower demand across most platforms despite contributions from the CGI acquisition [7][12] - Adjusted EBITDA margins for Engineered Bearings and Industrial Motion were 19.7% and 18.3%, respectively, both showing declines from the previous year [6][8] Outlook - The company has revised its full-year 2025 earnings per diluted share forecast to a range of $3.90 to $4.20, with adjusted earnings per diluted share expected to be between $5.10 and $5.40 [9][12] - Timken anticipates a challenging operating environment in the second half of 2025, driven by trade situations and macroeconomic factors [10][12] - Despite current challenges, the company expresses optimism for 2026, planning to position itself for potential industrial market expansion [10][12]

Company Overview - The Timken Company is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, with a focus on designing next-generation products for diverse industries [3] - The company has been operational for over 125 years, leveraging specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that enhance reliability and efficiency [3] - In 2024, Timken reported sales of $4.6 billion and employs approximately 19,000 people across 45 countries [3] Upcoming Financial Results - Timken will release its 2025 second-quarter financial results on July 30, 2025, prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange [1] - A conference call will be held on the same day at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial performance with investors and securities analysts [2] - Conference call materials and financial results will be accessible online at the company's investor relations website [1][2]

Company Overview and Performance - The Timken Company was founded in 1899 and has been NYSE listed since 1922[9] - In 2024, the company reported revenue of $4.6 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $845 million, and adjusted EPS of $5.79[9] - The adjusted EBITDA margin for 2024 was 18.5%, and free cash flow was $306 million[9] - The company's dividend yield as of December 31, 2024, was 1.9%[9] - In Q1 2025, net sales were $1.14 billion, a decrease of 4.2% compared to Q1 2024[64, 65] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $208 million, with a margin of 18.2%, down 250 bps from Q1 2024[64, 66] - Adjusted EPS for Q1 2025 was $1.40 per diluted share[64, 67] Business Segments and Strategy - The company operates through two segments: Engineered Bearings (66% of sales) and Industrial Motion (34% of sales)[15] - 56% of sales are from the Americas, 24% from Europe, Mid-East, Africa (EMEA), and 20% from Asia-Pacific in 2024[11] - The company targets organic growth of 4-5% CAGR and inorganic growth of 2-3% CAGR, aiming for a total growth CAGR of 6-8%[102] - The company aims for adjusted EPS CAGR of >10% and adjusted EBITDA margins of +200 bps versus the 2017-2021 period[102] Capital Allocation - The company targets capital expenditures of 3.5-4.0% of sales over the cycle[80] - The company has repurchased approximately 31 million shares for $1.55 billion since 2013, reducing basic shares outstanding by approximately 25%[101] - The company's long-term leverage target is 1.5-2.5x net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA[74, 102]