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Strong Growth in Mobility, Outstanding Free Cash Flow, and NCIB Renewal Marks a Solid Q3 for Linamar
Globenewswireยท 2025-11-12 21:00
Core Insights - The company reported a 6.8% increase in Normalized Earnings per Share despite a slight decline in sales [1] - Free Cash Flow for Q3 2025 reached $320.9 million, an increase of $51.3 million from the previous year, attributed to effective cash management [6] - The company has successfully diversified its strategy, leading to growth in the Mobility segment and increased market share in the Industrial segment [3][4] Financial Performance - Sales for Q3 2025 were $2,541.7 million, down from $2,635.7 million in Q3 2024, while net earnings rose to $169.2 million from $138.0 million [5] - Normalized Operating Earnings increased by 87.7% to $165.9 million, with margins expanding to 8.6% [6] - The company maintained a strong liquidity position of $2.2 billion, up 54.9% from Q3 2024 [6] Shareholder Returns - The company declared a quarterly dividend of CDN$0.29 per share, payable on or after December 2, 2025 [10] - The Toronto Stock Exchange approved the renewal of the Normal Course Issuer Bid, allowing the company to repurchase up to 3,850,534 shares over the next 12 months [9] Strategic Acquisitions - The company announced the acquisition of Georg Fischer's Leipzig casting facility and Aludyne's North American assets, enhancing its manufacturing capabilities [7] - These acquisitions are expected to contribute significantly to the company's growth strategy for 2026 [8] Segment Performance - The Mobility segment showed strong performance, with operating earnings of $161.1 million, while the Industrial segment faced challenges with earnings of $89.8 million [5] - The company increased its market share in aerial work platforms and newer agricultural products despite a decline in industrial markets [3]