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Aptiv (APTV) 2025 Conference June 11, 2025 08:55 AM ET Speaker0 Joined by Aptiv, a a global industrial tech leader that provides advanced electrical safety, connectivity, and software solutions to both the light vehicle, commercial vehicle markets, and also other industrial markets as well. Key to Aptiv's story right now is the company is looking to spin off its EDS business, which I'm sure we'll we'll dive into more during the conversation. From the company, I'm very honored to be joined by Kevin Clark, ch ...

Group 1 - Aptiv (NYSE: APTV) is a component and software supplier primarily for auto OEMs [1] - In January 2025, Aptiv announced plans to spin off its more mature electronic distribution system (EDS) business while retaining its higher-growth user experience and engineered components segments [1] - The expected closing date for the spin-off has not been specified [1] Group 2 - Building Benjamins is a free stock picking and market commentary investment newsletter published by Tradition Investment Management, LLC [1] - Benjamin Halliburton, the founder of Building Benjamins, has a long history in investment management, having started his career at Merrill Lynch in 1986 and earning an MBA from Duke's Fuqua School of Business in 1990 [1] - Halliburton has received accolades such as "PSN Manager of the Decade" for All-Cap in the 2000s and for Dividend Value in the 2010s [1]

Brookfield Business Partners (BBU) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Alan Fleming - MD & Investor RelationsAnuj Ranjan - Chief Executive OfficerAdrian Letts - Managing Partner of Private Equity & Head of Business OperationsJaspreet Dehl - Managing Partner of Private Equity & Chief Financial OfficerDevin Dodge - Director - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Gary Ho - Research Analyst - Financial ServicesJaeme Gloyn - Equity Research AnalystNik Priebe - Equity Resea ...

Brookfield Business Partners (BBU) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Alan Fleming - MD & Investor RelationsAnuj Ranjan - Chief Executive OfficerAdrian Letts - Managing Partner of Private Equity & Head of Business OperationsJaspreet Dehl - Managing Partner of Private Equity & Chief Financial OfficerDevin Dodge - Director - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Gary Ho - Research Analyst - Financial ServicesJaeme Gloyn - Equity Research AnalystNik Priebe - Equity Resea ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter adjusted EBITDA was $591 million, an increase from $544 million in the prior period [16] - Adjusted EFO for the quarter was $345 million, which included a $114 million net gain from the sale of an offshore oil services operation [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Industrial segment generated adjusted EBITDA of $304 million, benefiting from $72 million in tax benefits and contributions from a newly acquired electric heat tracing manufacturer [16] - The Business Service segment's adjusted EBITDA was CAD 213 million, up from CAD 205 million in 2024, driven by strong performance in residential mortgage insurance and improved project execution in construction [17] - The Infrastructure Services segment's adjusted EBITDA was $104 million, down from $143 million in the same quarter last year, impacted by the sale of offshore oil services [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand for advanced batteries in the advanced energy storage operation increased, contributing positively to results [17] - The company noted some demand headwinds in parts of Europe and softness in discretionary demand [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to own market-leading businesses and enhance their performance and cash flows, focusing on capital recycling and strategic acquisitions [4][5] - The strategy includes investing in areas like relocalization and digitalization, with a strong emphasis on the U.S. market as an attractive destination for capital [6][7] - The company is positioned to take advantage of growth opportunities and has recently agreed to acquire Antilia Scientific, a manufacturer of critical lab consumables [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating economic cycles and adapting to changes, despite potential impacts from tariffs and global growth downturns [5][11] - The company is preparing for a more uncertain outlook over the next 12 to 18 months, while recognizing the resilience of its businesses [14][15] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with approximately CAD 2.3 billion in liquidity at the corporate level, allowing for continued buybacks and strategic investments [19] - A $250 million repurchase program was launched, with $140 million already returned to shareholders [4][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tariffs on Dexco's EBITDA - Management indicated that while there are signs of recovery in North America, the market remains muted, and they are managing costs effectively to improve margins [22][23] Question: Status of Clarios' tax filing - Management confirmed that there are no changes in views regarding tax credits, and the tax return for 2024 is being processed normally [24][25] Question: Plans for returning capital to shareholders - The company is exploring monetization opportunities and may consider a larger share buyback program, depending on market conditions [26][28] Question: Realignment at Scientific Games - Management highlighted significant opportunities in digitizing the lottery ecosystem and has appointed a new head of digital to drive this initiative [32][33] Question: Participation in Barclays payments business - The company confirmed participation in the Barclays investment, aligning with its strategy in financial infrastructure [35][36] Question: Performance of Unidos in Brazil - The fleet management side of Unidos is performing well, with stable pricing, while the car rental side is also doing fine despite rising interest rates [46][49]

Core Insights - Aptiv PLC reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2025 results with adjusted earnings of $1.69 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9% and increasing 45.7% year over year [1] - Revenues for the quarter were $4.80 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.4% but decreasing 1.6% year over year [1] Revenue Performance - Adjusted revenues declined 1% year over year, with specific declines of 4% in Europe, 2% in North America, and 3% in South America, while Asia saw a growth of 5%, including a 2% increase in China [1] - The Electrical Distribution Systems and Engineered Components Group reported revenues of $2 billion and $1.6 billion, declining 3% and 1% year over year, respectively [2] - The Advanced Safety and User Experience segment's revenues remained flat at $1.4 billion year over year [2] Operating Income and Margins - Adjusted operating income was $572 million, up 5.2% from the previous year, with an adjusted operating income margin of 11.9%, an increase of 80 basis points year over year [2] Cash Flow and Debt - At the end of the quarter, Aptiv had cash and cash equivalents of $1.1 billion, down from $1.6 billion in the previous quarter, while long-term debt decreased from $7.8 billion to $7.6 billion [3] - The company generated $273 million in cash from operating activities, compared to $244 million in the first quarter of 2024 [3] Future Outlook - For Q2 2025, Aptiv expects revenues between $4.92 billion and $5.12 billion, and adjusted EPS between $1.7 and $1.9, both higher than current Zacks Consensus Estimates [4] - For the full year 2025, revenues are expected to be between $19.6 billion and $20.4 billion, with adjusted EPS between $7 and $7.6, also above current estimates [5] - The adjusted operating income margin for 2025 is anticipated between 11.9% and 12.3%, with capital expenditure expected to be $880 million [5]

Aptiv (APTV) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Day, and welcome to the Aptiv Q1 twenty twenty five Earnings Call. Today's conference is being recorded. At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to Betsy Frank, Vice President, Investor Relations. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Thank you, Jess. Good morning, and thank you for joining Aptiv's first quarter twenty twenty five earnings conference call. The press release and related tables, along with the slide presentation, can be f ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue totaled $4.8 billion, down 1% year-over-year due to lower vehicle production in North America and Europe and negative customer mix [5][21] - Operating income reached a record $572 million, an increase of over 5%, reflecting strong operating execution and ongoing cost reduction initiatives [5][21] - Earnings per share hit a record $1.69, a 46% increase from the prior year, driven by higher operating income and share repurchases [5][23] - Operating cash flow totaled $273 million, positioning the company to accelerate its deleveraging plan [5][31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Advanced Safety and User Experience (ASUX) segment revenues were flat, with Active Safety revenues increasing by 9% and User Experience down 14% due to the roll-off of legacy programs [25][13] - Engineered Components Group (ECG) revenues increased by 1%, driven by 24% growth in China, offsetting declines in North America and Europe [26][16] - Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) revenues declined by 3%, primarily due to lower light vehicle production, but bookings included over $1 billion in new business awards [27][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In North America, revenues were down 2%, while in Europe, revenues decreased by 4% year-over-year [24] - In China, revenues grew by 2% year-over-year, driven by growth with local OEMs, despite significant production volume declines with a specific EV customer [24][26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on the transition to electrified, software-defined, and connected solutions, positioning itself to enable this transition across multiple end markets [7][35] - The separation of the EDS business is on track, expected to create two independent public companies with unique product portfolios and financial profiles [35][19] - The company is proactively adapting its business to evolving trade policies and customer needs, leveraging a localized supply chain and flexible cost structure [10][9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth drivers of the business, despite current uncertainties due to rapid changes in global trade policies [8][9] - The company is closely monitoring demand changes and plans to update its full-year outlook when visibility improves [8][9] - Management highlighted strong cash flow generation and a robust balance sheet, providing flexibility to execute strategic initiatives [31][32] Other Important Information - The company completed a $3 billion accelerated share repurchase program, reducing its share count by 18% [6] - Bookings for the first quarter were nearly $5 billion, with strong traction in China and across various segments [11][12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook and Tariff Impact - Management confirmed that the second quarter guidance is based on current visibility, with a focus on vehicle production schedules and customer pricing strategies [37][41] Question: High-Value Production Relocation - Management indicated that high-value production could potentially move back to the U.S., but this does not include the wire harness business [42][44] Question: Advanced Content Bidding Launches - Management noted that activity levels remain robust, although customer award timelines have been extended due to macro uncertainties [48][49] Question: EDS Spin and Macro Uncertainty - Management affirmed that the plan to separate EDS remains unchanged, focusing on growth and cost minimization [50][51] Question: Volume Decline and Guidance - Management clarified that the guidance reflects a volume question for the second half of the year, with no direct tariff impact expected [54][60] Question: China Market Performance - Management acknowledged strong growth in China, despite being impacted by a significant global EV manufacturer [62][63] Question: Tariff Commentary - Management confirmed that 99% of goods imported are USMCA compliant, implying minimal tariff costs [78][79]

May 1, 2025 APTIV First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call Forward-Looking Statements This presentation, as well as other statements made by Aptiv PLC (the "Company"), contain forward-looking statements that reflect, when made, the Company's current views with respect to current events, certain investments and acquisitions and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating to the Company's operations and business environment, which may cause the ...