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- **Revenue growth**: Q2 net sales up 6.4% to $221.5M, driven by brake and heavy-duty products. 6-month sales up 8.4%.
- **Margin improvement**: Gross profit at $42.7M (+3.5%), offset by $3.6M noncash expenses. Adjusted gross margin slightly higher.
- **Cash flow strength**: 6-month operating cash flow of $31.9M; 12-month free cash flow of $73.9M. Debt reduced by $24.6M to $56.7M.
- **Strategic initiatives**: Share buybacks of 287,910 shares ($3.4M) and plans to continue if undervalued. Focus on Mexico market expansion.
- **Key risks**: Temporary customer delay offsetting one-time revenue gain; industry deferral trends limited by product necessity.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Strong financial performance**: Q2 net sales of $221.5M (+6.4% YoY), gross profit of $42.7M (+3.5%), and operating cash flow of $21.9M. 6-month sales up 8.4% to $409.8M.
- **Key growth drivers**: Brake-related products (e.g., Mexico-manufactured calipers) and heavy-duty aftermarket business. Mexico market sales growing nicely.
- **One-time revenue impacts**: $14.8M core revenue gain offset by $14.8M delay from a large customer, expected to reverse in H2.
- **Long-term tailwinds**: Aging U.S. vehicle fleet (12.8 years avg age) and high new car prices driving replacement demand.
- **Financial strength**: Reduced net bank debt by $24.6M to $56.7M in 6 months; share buybacks of 287,910 shares ($3.4M).

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Gross margin dynamics**: 19.3% (vs 19.8% YoY), impacted by $3.6M noncash expenses and $0.7M onetime costs. Adjusted gross margin slightly improved.
- **Operating efficiency**: Operating expenses down 8.3% to $26.4M, driven by $1.5M FX gain vs $5.4M loss YoY.
- **Cash flow strength**: 6-month operating cash flow of $31.9M vs $2M YoY. 12-month free cash flow of $73.9M.
- **Debt reduction**: Net bank debt down $98M over 2 years to $56.7M; liquidity of $161M.
- **Share buybacks**: 90,114 shares repurchased in Q2 at $15.41 avg price.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Consumer deferral impact**: Temporary delay from a customer's warehouse restructuring, expected to reverse in H2. CEO emphasizes nondiscretionary nature of products limits long-term deferral.
- **Market share trends**: Brake products gaining momentum; no material changes in core market share. Heavy-duty business growing.
- **First Brands situation**: No direct impact; company focuses on reliability and integrity to capitalize on industry opportunities.
- **Cash utilization**: Plan to continue share buybacks if undervalued; maintain strong liquidity for growth opportunities. Debt levels considered low and comfortable.

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