Financial Performance & Guidance - 2018年公司收入为18.34亿美元[13] - 2018年资本支出为8600万美元[13] - 2018年公司回购股份总额为5.916亿美元[17] - 预计2019年收入在18.7亿美元至19亿美元之间[18] - 预计2019年资本支出在9000万美元至1亿美元之间[18] - 预计2020年收入增长将在2019年的基础上增长3-8%[22] Product Performance - 2018年全球车内自动防眩目后视镜（IEC）的渗透率为31.3%[11] - 2018年全球车外自动防眩目后视镜（OEC）的渗透率为12.6%[11] - 2018年IEC出货量为2965.1万个，同比增长5%[11] - 2018年OEC出货量为1195.4万个，同比增长9%[11]

© 2024 The Eastern Company 1 Ryan Schroeder President and Chief Executive Officer Change agent committed to accelerating operational and financial improvements and drive growth through M&A 2 • 20+ years of experience in manufacturing and leadership roles • Joined Eastern in 2024 • Previously CEO of Plaskolite LLC (2020-2023) and President of IMI Norgren (2016-2020) • Experience in a variety of roles at Parker Hannifin (2003-2016) • MBA University of Minnesota and BA from Michigan State University 2024 Resul ...

GROWTH G E N T E X Q 3 2 0 2 4 I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N O C T 2 5 , 2 0 2 4 1 OVER MARKET SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private SecuritiesLitigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements contained in this communication that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give the Company's current expectations or forecasts of future event ...

The Eastern Company (EML) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Marianne Barr - Treasurer & SecretaryRyan Schroeder - President & CEONicholas Vlahos - VP & CFORoss Davisson - Chief Investment Officer & Founder Operator morning, everyone, and welcome to The Eastern Company's First Quarter Fiscal Year twenty twenty five Earnings Call. At this time, all participants have been placed on a listen only mode and the floor will be open for questions following the presentation. Please n ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for the first quarter of 2025 were $63.3 million, a slight decrease from $64.6 million in Q1 2024, representing a 2% decline [5][10] - EBITDA for the quarter was $4.8 million, with earnings per share at $0.31, close to expectations [5] - Gross margin as a percentage of net sales decreased to 22.4% from 23.9% in the prior year, primarily due to higher raw material costs [11] - Net income from continuing operations was $1.9 million or $0.31 per diluted share, down from $2.1 million or $0.34 per diluted share in the previous year [12] - Adjusted net income from continuing operations was $2 million or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to $2.1 million or $0.34 per diluted share for the prior year [12] - Senior net leverage ratio increased to 1.45 from 1.23 at the end of 2024 [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The decline in net sales was primarily due to decreased sales of truck mirror assemblies and truck accessories, offset by increased sales of returnable transport packaging products [10] - The backlog decreased by 9% to $85.9 million compared to $94 million in the previous year, driven by decreased orders in several product categories [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The medium and heavy-duty truck markets have experienced significant impacts, with a noted softness in build rates expected to continue [19] - The returnable packaging market, particularly in the automotive segment, has been quiet, with a potential for pent-up demand as production shifts back to the U.S. [29][32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to enhance strategic growth plans, eliminate bureaucracy, and optimize cash flow in 2025 [8] - Key initiatives include a focus on new product development and a nimble supply chain to adapt to market changes [18][21] - The company is also prioritizing mergers and acquisitions, with a disciplined approach to potential deals [41] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged challenges in the marketplace but expressed optimism about the company's positioning and future growth opportunities [5][39] - The company is actively managing tariff impacts and has been able to neutralize some of the effects thus far [40] - There is a belief that the company is currently in a trough and expects a recovery as customers begin to move forward with their programs [30] Other Important Information - The company completed a share buyback program of 200,000 shares and has authorized an additional program for 400,000 shares [6][13] - Leadership transitions have been completed, with a new board member joining who has significant industry experience [7] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for returnable packaging business - Management noted a quiet market in returnable packaging, particularly in automotive, but believes they are well-positioned to capitalize on any future demand as production shifts back to the U.S. [29][30] Question: Gross margin expectations - Management indicated that while gross margins are currently lower, they expect to improve margins through better sales mix and cost management [33][34]

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