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- **Record Backlog Growth**: Engineered Products backlog up 28% YoY, driven by defense and industrial electrification orders.
- **Debt Reduction Target**: Q4 2025 debt reduction of $35-45 million, with FY25 total debt reduction of $5-10 million.
- **Margin Improvement**: Industrial equipment segment margins expected to recover in 2026 as new orders ramp up.
- **Strong Cash Flow**: Q4 free cash flow projected at $45-55 million, supporting debt reduction and capital investments.
- **Order Visibility**: $47 million high silicon steel production equipment order to contribute to 2026 revenue.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Highlighted the company's transformation into a leaner, high-margin business with a focus on operational efficiency and debt reduction.
- Emphasized strong backlogs in industrial equipment and defense sectors, with new orders totaling $47 million for high silicon steel production equipment.
- Projected 2026 growth driven by new business launches, improved aftermarket demand, and reduced working capital inefficiencies.
- Noted margin pressure from one-time investments in facility modernization and workforce expansion for future order fulfillment.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q3 2025 revenue: $399 million (stable sequentially, down 5% YoY due to lower North American demand).
- Adjusted EPS: $0.65 (down from $0.75 in Q2, impacted by higher interest expenses and one-time costs).
- EBITDA: $34.2 million (8.6% of net sales), with trailing 12-month EBITDA of $140 million.
- Free cash flow guidance: $10-20 million for FY25, with Q4 expected to generate $45-55 million.
- Backlog in Engineered Products up 28% YoY, driven by defense and industrial electrification orders.
- Strong liquidity of $187 million as of Q3 end.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Order Accounting**: Large equipment orders ($47 million) accounted for using percentage of completion method, with 3/5 units expected to contribute to 2026 revenue.
- **Margin Outlook**: Margins in industrial equipment segment expected to improve as new orders ramp up, offsetting one-time costs for facility upgrades.
- **Cash Flow Drivers**: Q4 free cash flow growth driven by reduced receivables and inventory levels, with FY25 debt reduction projected at $5-10 million.
- **Debt Reduction**: Q4 2025 target to reduce debt by $35-45 million through free cash flow generation.
- **AI Implementation**: Early-stage AI investments focused on data management and supply chain optimization, with potential for future operational efficiency gains.

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