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- **Revenue Growth**: Currency-neutral net sales up 4% YoY, driven by Americas and EAAA regions.
- **Margin Expansion**: Adjusted gross profit margin +208 bps to 39.5%, supported by automation and product mix.
- **Healthcare Success**: Billings +29% YoY, outperforming expectations with One Interface strategy.
- **Automation Investment**: Extending U.S. robotics to Europe/Australia, with new rubber innovation for 2026.
- **Financial Health**: $0.61 EPS, 27% YoY growth; liquidity at $482 million.
- **Guidance Update**: Full-year net sales $1.375-$1.390 billion, targeting 38.5% gross margin.
- **Risk Management**: Tariffs expected to dilute Q4 margin by 50 bps, offset by pricing and productivity.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Currency-neutral net sales grew 4% year-over-year, driven by strong performance in the Americas and EAAA regions.
- Adjusted gross profit margin expanded by 208 basis points to 39.5%, fueled by favorable product mix, manufacturing efficiencies, and automation investments.
- Healthcare segment billings surged 29%, with double-digit growth in both Americas and EAAA, supported by the One Interface selling strategy.
- Introduced new product collections, including Horizon's carpet tile and LVT styles, targeting diverse price points and design versatility.
- Automation investments in U.S. facilities are being extended to Europe and Australia, with a new rubber flooring innovation planned for early 2026.
- Corporate office billings increased 5%, and education billings remained up high single digits year-to-date despite a slight quarterly decline.
- Backlog grew 17% year-to-date, reflecting strong demand across all regions.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Third-quarter net sales: $364.5 million (5.9% as reported, 4.2% currency-neutral), exceeding guidance.
- Adjusted EBITDA: $66.2 million (23.7% year-over-year increase).
- Adjusted EPS: $0.61 (27% YoY growth).
- Operating cash flow: $76.7 million; liquidity: $482 million.
- Full-year 2025 guidance updated to $1.375-$1.390 billion in net sales, with a 38.5% adjusted gross profit margin target.
- Tariffs diluted gross profit margin by 30 basis points in Q3, expected to dilute by 50 basis points in Q4.
- Capital expenditures for 2025: $45 million, with potential $10 million increase in 2026 for automation and innovation.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Healthcare Outperformance**: CEO attributed 29% global healthcare billings growth to expanded product portfolio and seamless One Interface selling execution.
- **Margin Strategy**: CFO emphasized balancing volume growth with margin preservation, targeting 38.5% gross profit margin for FY2025.
- **Automation Impact**: Automation investments reduced waste and improved service levels, with plans to replicate U.S. success in Europe and Australia.
- **Tariff Management**: Tariffs offset through pricing and productivity, but expected to dilute margin by 50 basis points in Q4.
- **CapEx Allocation**: 2026 CapEx may increase by $10 million to support Nora Rubber innovation and global automation initiatives.
- **Share Repurchases**: Stock buybacks ($0.7 million in Q3) reflect capital allocation flexibility, prioritizing business growth and margin expansion.

Interface, Inc. (TILE) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: 7% currency-neutral net sales growth, Americas up 11%, driven by nora rubber (40% growth) and automation benefits.
- **Margin Expansion**: Gross margin +402bps to 39.8%, operating income +41% to $55.9M, EPS +50% to $0.60.
- **Sustainability Leadership**: 35%-46% carbon reduction across products, 80% renewable energy, on track for 2030 science-based targets.
- **Backlog Strength**: 24% YoY increase positions for H2 growth, with 3% Q2 orders and 4% EAAA order growth.
- **Share Buybacks**: $4.3M in Q2, first since 2022, signaling confidence in balanced capital allocation strategy.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Strong Q2 Results**: Currency-neutral net sales grew 7%, with Americas sales up 11% and adjusted EPS of $0.60, both exceeding expectations.
- **One Interface Strategy Success**: Americas team delivered 11% sales growth, driven by combined selling teams and 40% growth in nora rubber. Global orders up 3% YoY, with EAAA orders up 4%.
- **Automation and Sustainability**: U.S. carpet tile manufacturing automation exceeded expectations, reducing labor costs. Carbon footprint reductions: 35% for carpet tile, 46% for LVT, 21% for nora rubber. 80% of manufacturing energy from renewables.
- **Market Segment Growth**: Education billings up 11%, healthcare up 28%, corporate office up 3%. Backlog up 24% YoY, positioning for H2 growth.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Revenue and Margins**: Q2 net sales $375.5M (+8.3% YoY). Adjusted gross margin 39.8% (+402bps YoY), driven by pricing, mix, and lower costs. Operating income $55.9M (+41% YoY). Adjusted EPS $0.60 (+50% YoY).
- **Guidance Update**: Full-year net sales raised to $1.37B-$1.39B. Gross margin 37.7%, SG&A $362M. Q2 share buybacks $4.3M, net debt $182.7M (0.9x leverage).
- **Tariff Management**: 15% of COGS subject to tariffs, offset by pricing and productivity. Q2 impact ~$8M-$10M, annualized ~$20M-$25M.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Q2 Momentum**: Order growth strong in July, broad-based across regions. EAAA showing green shoots, Americas backlog up 24%.
- **Capital Allocation**: Balanced strategy with growth investments and shareholder returns. First share buybacks since 2022, $4.3M in Q2.
- **Automation Rollout**: U.S. carpet tile automation fully operational, rolling out to Australia and Europe in 2026. Margin expansion from manufacturing efficiency.
- **Market Share**: Gaining share in mid-market price points, addressing budget-conscious customers while maintaining premium positioning.
- **Tariff Neutral Impact**: Q2 tariff costs offset by pricing, no material impact on gross margin.


Interface, Inc. (TILE) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Topline Growth**: 4% currency-neutral sales growth driven by Americas (+6%) and double-digit education/healthcare expansion.
- **Strategic Momentum**: 12% backlog growth, 25% April orders surge, and successful tariff mitigation.
- **Financial Health**: $0.25 EPS, $37M EBITDA, and $397M liquidity provide resilience in uncertain macro.
- **Sustainability Edge**: Carbon-negative products now in production, aligning with customer sustainability goals.
- **Tariff Resilience**: 15% of product costs impacted, fully offset by pricing and productivity improvements.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q1 2025 net sales grew 4% year-over-year (currency neutral), with adjusted EPS up 4%. Americas region led with 6% sales growth and 10% order momentum.
- **One Interface strategy** driving success: Global orders +3%, backlog up 12%, and double-digit growth in education (+13%) and healthcare (+16%).
- Product innovation highlights: Expansion of i2 carpet tile portfolio, carbon-negative nora rubber prototype, and 25%+ orders growth in April 2025.
- Tariff mitigation: 15% of global product costs impacted by U.S. tariffs on nora rubber and LVT, offset via pricing and productivity improvements already baked into guidance.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q1 2025 net sales: $297.4M (+2.6% YoY)
- Adjusted EPS: $0.25 vs. $0.24 YoY
- Adjusted EBITDA: $37M (down 4.6% YoY)
- Strong cash flow: $11.7M from operations vs. typical $20M+ use
- 2025 Outlook:
  - Net sales: $1.34B-$1.365B
  - Gross margin: 37.2%-37.4%
  - Free cash flow: ~$70M
  - Net leverage: ~1.1x

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
1. **Geographic Growth**: Americas +6%, EAAA +1% (currency neutral). APAC sales up double-digits, offsetting European softness.
2. **Tariff Impact**: $10-15M annualized cost from U.S. tariffs, fully offset by pricing/productivity.
3. **Sustainability Leadership**: Carbon-negative nora rubber now in production, no cost premium for customers.
4. **Office Segment**: Down 7% Q1 but expects full-year growth due to "flight to quality" in Class A spaces.
5. **Balance Sheet Strength**: $397M liquidity, net debt $205M, 1.1x leverage ratio.

Interface (TILE)-2 May 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: 4% currency-neutral net sales growth in 2024, driven by 9% Americas expansion and integrated selling teams.
- **Operational Excellence**: $33.8M automation investments boosted margins; 2025 CapEx of $45M to continue efficiency gains.
- **Sustainability Leadership**: Carbon-negative by 2040 without offsets; launched carbon-negative rubber prototype in 2024.
- **2025 Outlook**: Guided for 1.1%-4.1% net sales growth, with focus on education, healthcare, and premium office segments.
- **Financial Strength**: Strong balance sheet ($398.5M liquidity), net debt 1.1x EBITDA, and 2024 EBITDA up 16%.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Strong 2024 Performance**: Currency-neutral net sales grew 4% year-over-year, with GAAP EPS nearly doubling. Americas region led with 9% sales growth, while EAAA faced macro challenges.
- **One Interface Strategy Success**: Integrated selling teams in the US drove double-digit order growth, expanding into new healthcare and education segments. Nora sales expanded beyond healthcare.
- **Operational Efficiency**: $33.8M invested in automation (e.g., US carpet tile and German rubber plants) boosted margins and efficiency. Backlog up 15% YoY.
- **Sustainability Leadership**: Carbon-negative by 2040 without offsets; won Reuters Net Zero Leadership award. Launched carbon-negative rubber prototype in Germany.
- **Market Outlook**: 2025 growth expected to outpace industry, with focus on education, healthcare, and premium office spaces. Monitoring European and Australian macro weakness.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q4 2024 Results**: Net sales $335M (+3% YoY). Adjusted EPS $0.34 vs. $0.41 prior year. Full-year 2024 net sales $1.32B (+4.3%), adjusted EBITDA $189M (+16%).
- **2025 Guidance**: Net sales $1.315B-$1.365B. Adjusted gross margin 37.2%-37.4%. CapEx $45M (automation, manufacturing). Strong balance sheet with $398.5M liquidity, net debt $203.5M (1.1x leverage).
- **Key Drivers**: Higher sales commissions, automation investments, and FX headwinds. 2024 gross margin 37.1% (+173bps YoY) due to mix, cost savings, and volumes.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **One Interface Strategy**: 2025 growth expected from integrated teams, with Americas orders up 9% Q4. Office segment recovery driven by return-to-office mandates and Class A space demand.
- **Capital Allocation**: $45M 2025 CapEx for automation (US and international plants). Focus on proven ROI, with 2.5%-3% revenue spend. Debt reduction prioritized in 2024.
- **Gross Margin Expansion**: 2025 target 37.2%-37.4% via automation, mix shift to higher-margin Nora, and supply chain efficiency.
- **Tariff Risks**: Minimal exposure; carpet sourced locally, LVT from South Korea, rubber in Germany. Adaptable supply chain with limited Mexico sourcing.
- **Sustainability Innovation**: Carbon-negative prototype highlights R&D focus on direct impact, aligning with 2040 goals.

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