Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Second quarter revenue was $75.2 million, representing a 4.8% growth from the first quarter [4] - Adjusted gross margin improved to 41%, up from 38.3% in the first quarter, driven by higher volume and favorable product mix [15] - Adjusted operating margin increased to 4.8%, up from 1.1% in the previous quarter [15] - Adjusted net earnings for the second quarter were $2.3 million or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to $468,000 or $0.04 per diluted share in the first quarter [16] - Adjusted EBITDA was $7.9 million or 10.5% of revenue, compared to $5.1 million or 7.2% of revenue in the first quarter [16] - Cash position at the end of the second quarter was $90.3 million, an increase of $6.4 million from the first quarter [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Sensors Segment**: Revenue decreased by 1.8% sequentially, with bookings rising 3.7% sequentially, resulting in a book to bill of 1.12 [7] - **Weighing Solutions Segment**: Sales increased by 11.3% from the first quarter, driven by higher sales in transportation and industrial weighing markets [9] - **Measurement Systems Segment**: Revenue increased by 5.1% sequentially, with orders increasing by 18.1% sequentially, resulting in a book to bill of 1.2 [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated orders grew 7.5% sequentially, marking the third consecutive quarter of sequential growth [5] - The transportation market showed variability, with high orders in the first quarter not repeating in the second quarter [30] - The global steel market remains soft, influenced by slow automotive production and high tariffs [35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to secure $30 million in orders for 2025 through business development initiatives, having generated $17 million in the first half of the year [12] - Cost reduction initiatives are expected to save approximately $5 million for the full year, with $2.8 million captured in the first six months [37] - The company is pursuing high-quality acquisitions to build scale and expand cash flow [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in responding to tariff changes due to a well-distributed manufacturing footprint and strong customer relationships [6] - The company anticipates modest global economic improvement despite ongoing macro uncertainties [14] - Future revenue is expected to range from $73 million to $81 million at constant exchange rates [17] Other Important Information - The company completed the sale of a building, generating approximately $11 million in net proceeds, which will reduce annual interest expense by about $700,000 [17] - The humanoid robot market is still developing, with initial deployments expected in 2026 [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for humanoid robot revenue and production - Management indicated they received a $1.5 million order and are optimistic about future orders, but the timing depends on customer schedules [21][23] Question: Scalability of business and margin improvements - Management expects for every incremental dollar of revenue, approximately $0.30 to $0.40 will drop to the pretax level, with improved cost positions anticipated due to past initiatives [27] Question: Variability in transportation market - Management clarified that the transportation market's variability is due to high orders in Q1 not repeating in Q2, not a slowdown in demand [30][31] Question: Steel market order bookings - Management noted that the global steel market remains soft, influenced by slow automotive production and high tariffs, with future tailwinds expected [35][36] Question: Cost savings program timeline - The $5 million cost savings program is expected to be completed by Q4, with $2.8 million captured in the first half of the year [37]

Financial Performance - VPG's 2Q25 revenue reached $75.2 million, a 4.8% sequential increase[7, 10] - Orders grew to $79.9 million, up 7.5% from 1Q25, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth[8, 10] - The book-to-bill ratio improved to 1.06, with Measurement Systems and Sensors segments achieving ratios of 1.20 and 1.12, respectively[9, 10] - Adjusted gross margin improved to 41.0% from 1Q25, with Weighing Solutions achieving a quarterly record[10, 30] - Adjusted net earnings per diluted share increased from $0.04 in 1Q25 to $0.17 in 2Q25[10] - Cash from operations was $6.0 million, and adjusted free cash flow was $4.7 million[10] Segment Performance - Sensors segment revenue declined 1.8% sequentially to $26.6 million, but bookings grew 3.7% to $29.8 million[11, 12, 13, 15] - Weighing Solutions segment revenue grew 11.3% sequentially to $29.4 million, with bookings at $27.2 million[17, 18, 19, 21] - Measurement Systems segment revenue grew 5.1% sequentially to $19.2 million, with bookings up 18.1% to $23.0 million[23, 24, 25, 26] Strategic Initiatives - Orders for business development initiatives year-to-date were approximately $17 million, on track to reach the 2025 goal of $30 million[29] - The company completed the sale of a building for $10.8 million as part of manufacturing consolidations[29] - Targeted annual fixed cost reductions of $5 million are on track[29]

Financial Performance - VPG's consolidated revenue for 1Q25 was $71.7 million[7], a slight decrease sequentially, impacted by approximately $2 million in delayed shipments at KELK[10] - Orders for 1Q25 reached $74.4 million[9], a 2.7% increase from 4Q24, marking the second consecutive quarter of order growth[10] - The book-to-bill ratio improved sequentially to 1.04x, with Sensors and Measurement Systems segments exceeding 1.00[9, 10] - Cash from Operations was $5.3 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $3.7 million[10] - The adjusted gross profit margin remained comparable at 38.3% despite lower revenue, reflecting cost reduction programs offset by unfavorable product mix and foreign currency rates[31] - Net loss attributable to VPG shareholders was $0.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, while adjusted net earnings were $0.5 million, or $0.04 per diluted share[33] Segment Performance - Sensors segment revenue for 1Q25 was $27.1 million[13], a 5.1% sequential increase, driven by higher sales of strain gages and precision resistors[16] - Sensors segment bookings grew 6.7% sequentially to $28.7 million[15], the highest level in 5 quarters, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.06[16] - Weighing Solutions segment revenue for 1Q25 was $26.4 million[19], a 2.7% sequential increase but an 8.3% decrease from the prior year[22] - Measurement Systems segment revenue for 1Q25 was $18.2 million[24], a 13.8% decrease from 4Q24 and a 19.0% decrease from the prior year, impacted by project timing and cyclical softness in the Steel market[27]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenue was $71.7 million, a modest decline from the previous quarter, impacted by $2 million in delayed shipments of calc products [4] - Consolidated orders grew 2.7% sequentially, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.04, marking the second consecutive quarter of order growth [5] - Cash from operations was $5.3 million, with adjusted free cash flow at $3.7 million, indicating solid cash generation despite revenue challenges [5][19] - Adjusted gross margin remained stable at 38.3%, while adjusted operating margin improved to 1.1% from 0.8% in the previous quarter [15][16] - The company reported a net loss of $942,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, but adjusted net earnings were $468,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to $400,000, or $0.03 per diluted share in the prior quarter [17][18] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sensors segment revenue increased by 5.1% sequentially, driven by higher sales in the test and measurement market, with bookings rising 6.7% [7] - Weighing Solutions segment sales increased by 2.7%, but orders declined by 9.3% sequentially, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 0.99 [10] - Measurement Systems segment revenue declined by 13.8% sequentially, attributed to slow trends in the global steel market and shipment delays, while orders increased by 17.3% [11][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand in the test and measurement applications, particularly from semiconductor equipment makers, showed positive trends [7] - Orders for consumer applications grew, but demand in avionic military and space markets was soft due to project timing [9] - The company anticipates minor impacts from current tariffs on input costs, expecting to pass most of the tariff impacts onto customers [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company outlined three strategic priorities for 2025: driving business development with new customers, reducing costs and increasing operational efficiencies, and pursuing high-quality acquisitions [13][14] - The company is on track to achieve targeted annual operational cost reductions of $5 million by year-end [14] - Business development initiatives in Q1 resulted in orders of approximately $8 million, indicating progress in driving growth [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a modest recovery in order intake, particularly in the test and measurement sector, with expectations for continued demand [22] - The short-term global economic outlook for 2025 is uncertain, but the company remains focused on long-term potential [13] - The company expects net revenues for Q2 2025 to be in the range of $70 million to $76 million [19] Other Important Information - Capital expenditures for 2025 are forecasted to be between $10 million and $12 million, with most spending expected in the second half of the year [19][36] - The company has a strong balance sheet with total outstanding long-term debt of $31.5 million and increased cash position to $83.9 million [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does May compare to March in terms of order intake? - Management observed a modest recovery in Q1, mainly from semiconductor customers and humanoid robots, with demand primarily for replenishing current supply chains [22] Question: Has the revenue profile troughed? - Management confirmed that the revenue profile has likely troughed, with expectations for a gradual upslope [24] Question: Can you provide details on the $2 million calc order delay? - The delay is due to operational issues, but there are no expected cancellations as the company supplies custom products [25][26] Question: What is the timing for realizing the $5 million cost savings? - Most savings will come from cost of goods sold, resulting from material cost reductions and process improvements [27] Question: Is the $2 million delayed shipment related to previous delays? - The $2 million delay is specific to calc products and is separate from the previously mentioned $5 million delay related to other product lines [30] Question: Can you provide more details on the humanoid robots opportunity? - The company is working on larger orders for humanoid robots, with sensor values expected between $500 to $1,200 per robot, utilizing tens of sensors [32][33] Question: What is the expected cadence for capital expenditures throughout the year? - Most capital expenditures are expected in the second half of the year, particularly for semiconductor-related equipment [36] Question: What are the thoughts on share repurchases? - The company has not repurchased shares in Q1 due to significant cash taxes associated with repatriating cash from outside the U.S. [41]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenue was $71.7 million, a modest decline from the previous quarter, impacted by $2 million in delayed shipments of calc products [4] - Consolidated orders grew 2.7% sequentially, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.04, marking the second consecutive quarter of order growth [5] - Cash from operations was $5.3 million, with adjusted free cash flow at $3.7 million [5][19] - Adjusted gross margin remained stable at 38.3%, while adjusted operating margin improved to 1.1% from 0.8% in the previous quarter [15][16] - The company reported a net loss of $942,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, but adjusted net earnings were $468,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to $400,000, or $0.03 per diluted share in the previous quarter [17] Business Segment Performance Changes - **Sensors Segment**: Revenue increased 5.1% sequentially, driven by higher sales in the test and measurement market, with bookings rising 6.7% [7] - **Weighing Solutions Segment**: Revenue increased 2.7% from the previous quarter, but orders declined 9.3% sequentially, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 0.99 [9][10] - **Measurement Systems Segment**: Revenue declined 13.8% sequentially due to slow trends in the global steel market and shipment delays, while orders increased 17.3% sequentially, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.07 [11][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand in the test and measurement applications, particularly from semiconductor equipment makers, showed positive trends [7] - Orders for consumer applications grew sequentially, but demand in avionic military and space markets was soft due to project timing [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company outlined three strategic priorities for 2025: driving business development with new customers, reducing costs and increasing operational efficiencies, and pursuing high-quality acquisitions [13][14] - The company is on track to achieve targeted annual operational cost reductions of $5 million by year-end [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a modest recovery in order intake, particularly in test and measurement from semiconductor customers and humanoid robots [21] - The short-term global economic outlook for 2025 is uncertain, but the company remains optimistic about long-term potential [13] Other Important Information - The company expects net revenues for the second quarter to be in the range of $70 million to $76 million [19] - Capital expenditures for 2025 are forecasted to be between $10 million and $12 million, with most spending expected in the second half of the year [18][35] Q&A Session Summary Question: Opinion on incoming order book and inventory trends - Management observed a modest recovery in Q1, mainly in test and measurement from semiconductor customers and humanoid robots, with demand primarily for replenishing current supply chains [21] Question: Revenue profile and gradual upslope - Management confirmed that the revenue profile has troughed and expects a gradual upslope moving forward [22][23] Question: Delay in calc order and cancellation risk - Management acknowledged the significant delay but does not foresee cancellation risks due to the custom nature of the products [24] Question: Timing of $5 million cost savings - Most savings are expected in cost of goods sold, resulting from material cost reductions and process improvements [25][26] Question: Humanoid robots opportunity and sensor usage - Management indicated that each robot may use tens of sensors, with ASPs ranging from $500 to $1,200 per robot [30][31] Question: CapEx ramp throughout the year - Management expects a larger CapEx in the second half of the year due to longer lead times for semiconductor equipment [33][35] Question: Share repurchases and cash location - Management noted that a significant portion of cash is outside the U.S., making share repurchases complicated due to potential tax implications [39][40]